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Israeli settlers attack European delegation convoy in West Bank, beat French mayor

Israeli settlers have attacked a convoy carrying a European delegation in the occupied West Bank and beat up a French mayor, witnesses said Saturday.

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Barns, Go-Karts and Strip Malls: The Wild West of Private Schools That Collect Taxpayer Dollars

As private schools proliferate, states are choosing a hands-off approach to regulating them. The backgrounds of school founders — sometimes with criminal histories — often don’t matter

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Flames, explosions reported amid large Ukrainian drone attack on St. Petersburg

Eyewitness footage taken by St. Petersburg residents show what appears to be Ukrainian drones flying through the air and the city's air defense systems at work.

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No Kings turns its focus to voting this weekend. Here's what we know

The coalition behind nationwide anti-Trump protests is shifting its strategies this weekend to focus on voter turnout. Organizers say Saturday's events are a nonpartisan effort to get people to the polls.

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'Planned operation' — Zelensky confirms Ukraine's Starlink access not fully restored

Zelensky called the restrictions a "planned operation" targeting Ukraine, noting that Starlink speed limits remain in effect in Ukraine but not in EU countries.

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She Says Doctors Ignored Her Concerns About Her Pregnancy. For Many Black Women, It’s a Familiar Story.

Black women in America are more than twice as likely as white women to have a stillbirth. Getting physicians to take their concerns seriously is one reason for this disparity, they say: “If you’re a B...

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'Putin feels joy' — Zelensky calls Trump's waiving of key Russia sanctions 'wrong'

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on oct. 17 U.S. President Donald Trump was "wrong" to further "block" sanctions against Russia, while expressing hope that he would do "everything possible" to stop t...

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US ambassador urges Israel to prosecute over 'act of terror' against American photographer

Heidi Levine had been covering Palestinians' annual harvest of olives, which has been repeatedly disrupted by Israeli settlers. Settlers beat her and stole her passport, telephone, wallet and equipment, according to witnesses. She was taken to the hospital with broken vertebrae, and is now in moderate condition.

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How a retired Navajo Nation doctor earned a MacArthur genius grant for public art

Chip Thomas, a retired physician on the Navajo Reservation, is well known for his large photograhpic murals. Now, he's been recognized with a MacArthur "genius" grant.

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The fund used to defend President Trump in numerous cases is nearly $2M in debt

The Save America PAC has been used to fund Trump’s defense team in his hush money trial and his classified documents case

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Smiling pope returns to Vatican after cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV's discharge on Saturday, four days after undergoing lung cancer surgery, ended a stretch of uncertainty that shook the Vatican and the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, less than two years into the Chicago-born pope's papacy.

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Trump’s Most Devoted Fans Forgave Him Everything. Then Came Epstein.

“We didn’t vote for the Epstein List to be covered up. We voted for Trump to arrest them."

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Israeli drone attacks kill six Palestinians across Gaza despite ‘ceasefire'

Attacks hit several areas as UNICEF reports more than 340 children killed since 'ceasefire' began a year ago.

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Canada's prime minister says 'serious incident' caused a major fire at a military base in Alberta

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that a "serious incident" has caused a major fire at a military base in Alberta.

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Romania shoots down two drones over the Black Sea

The drones were shot down by F-16 fighter jets some 20 kilometers southeast of the town of Sulina.

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Heat pumps and insulation would cut UK living costs more than new oilfields, study suggests

Warm homes plan would create 50,000 jobs, compared with about 1,100 for Rosebank oilfield, thinktank finds

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How do you pull over a flying Tesla?

The regulatory ramifications of Elon Musk's latest publicity stunt.

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Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold

Zelenskyy described the move as unfortunate, adding it would encourage Russia to continue its assault. Trump told Congress that the pause was in the national interest but gave no further details.

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Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen

Lawmakers from both parties blasted the executive order late Friday, the latest in a series of steps that the Republican president has taken drawing the United States closer to Russia's Vladimir Putin...

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Santa Fe, Las Cruces No Kings events focus on early voting • Source New Mexico

No Kings events on Saturday in Santa Fe and Las Cruces focused on early voting ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026 midterm elections.

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Army finalizes plans to return Confederate statue to Arlington National Cemetery

The Confederate Memorial was removed from the military burial grounds in 2023.

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Charleston No Kings organizers ask crowd to vote early in West Virginia • West Virginia Watch

Organizers of the No Kings rally in Charleston, West Virginia, had a simple message Saturday for the crowd who showed up to the state Capitol: vote early. The general election is Nov. 3 in West…

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Rep. Ilhan Omar’s lawyers say authorities ignored judge’s restrictions on home search

In a letter obtained by The Washington Post, attorneys for the Minnesota Democrat condemned a Justice Department inquiry into her immigration history as a politically motivated attack.

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Rioters loot stores, set fires in central Milan during cost-of-living protest

Rioters have clashed with police, looted stores and set fires in Milan’s main square in a protest against wars and rising living costs.

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New Round of ‘No Kings’ Rallies Focuses on Getting Out the Vote

With midterm elections approaching, organizers of the demonstrations known for their anti-Trump sentiment are urging people to vote early.

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The singer-songwriter gets a lift from U2 and likes to reminisce to Bette Midler, but which cheesy Euro banger does she secretly like?

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France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting

France woke up today to devastated streets after clashes between police and protesters, mass looting and fires erupted nationwide as marches against rising costs of living degenerated into "extreme" v...

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Rubio Says Trump To Take up to 60 Days To Weigh Russia Sanctions - The Moscow Times

The day after waiving sanctions and tariffs related to Russian exports, U.S.

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Princess Aiko attends disaster prevention forum in Tottori

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Whole streets in Paris ‘devastated’ by protests, says mayor, as France demonstrations continue – Europe live

France’s worst protests in years saw buildings set ablaze across the country and record numbers of people arrested In case you are still catching up with the news from yesterday, my colleagues Kim Willsher and William Christou have this report. More than 1,200 people were arrested in France on Saturday after protesters supporting high school students clashed with police, with some demonstrations later spiralling out of control as buildings were set ablaze and shops looted. Continue reading...

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Brook and Jacks lead resurgent England into tri-series with World Cup in sight

England’s youngsters have licence to thrill in T20s, but it is time to get serious in ODIs

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Hungary ready to allow Ukrainian grain transit to Western Europe, prime minister says

"If it just passes through the country, then obviously there is no obstacle to it," Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said.

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‘Keep away from the doctor’: a visit to an influencer’s wellness event, where the advice could kill

Barbara O’Neill, identified as a risk to public safety in Australia, dismisses antibiotics, vaccines and scientifically proven cancer treatment at UK conference

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Fatalities as 'serious incident' causes fire at Canada military base

People have been killed and injured in a serious incident that resulted in a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, according to the defence minister.

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Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military base

Canada's defense minister said Saturday that people were killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire.

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Two teenagers arrested after fight involving dozens of youth at Glenelg

Two teenage boys have been arrested following an alleged fight at Mosely Square in Glenelg, involving dozens of young witnesses.

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US snapshot of Donald Trump’s hunger for adulation that has dragged us to this fraught moment

In Doug Mills’ photo, here Trump is in a cozy huddle with his most essential type of staff member

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Zelenskyy announces plans for another meeting with Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans for another meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump's representatives, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, speaking to reporters on Oct. 17.

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German police investigate fence breach at Leipzig airport

German police said on Sunday that they were investigating ‌a breach at the Leipzig/Halle airport where a vehicle appeared to have driven through a ⁠fence.

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Exploring the science of keeping your mind sharp as you age - Horizons

Everyone wants to keep a sharp mind as they age, especially as dementia cases continue to rise. Now, a growing body of evidence suggests almost half of the key risks for cognitive decline can be preve...

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To ‘make people want to listen to you,’ do 2 simple things, says communication expert

Highly successful people say less and give the answer first, says John Bowe, who trains executives to communicate effectively.

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U.S. campaign finance watchdog is sitting out the midterms. Here’s what that means.

The Federal Election Commission has been unable to advise campaigns or investigate alleged violations.

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Utah football survives Hail Mary in win over Colorado: 3 takeaways from the Utes’ latest victory

Three takeaways from No. 11 Utah's win over Colorado on Saturday night in Boulder

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Trump’s team proposes that Europe buy Russian gas, NYT reports

Trump envoys Kushner and Witkoff proposed that Europe buy more Russian gas as part of a peace plan, a move European officials reject, NYT reports.

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‘I suffer a lot’: Villarreal owner Fernando Roig on not enjoying games and the prospect of Liverpool

Fernando Roig tells Sid Lowe it will be a tense time for him on Tuesday despite the Champions League game at Anfield offering a symbol of how far they have come

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Kangaroos flick switch to kill off Bombers' resistance

North Melbourne is in the box seat to win the AFLW minor premiership after kicking the last seven goals to see off Essendon's challenge.

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Takaichi makes ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine

The prime minister is expected to skip a visit to the Shinto shrine during the three-day festival, which runs through Monday.

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When you watch the acclaimed TV drama Time, remember this: I’ve seen inside our prisons and they are just as bleak | Alex South

The show depicts prisons as places characterised by violence and isolation, with no focus on rehabilitation. It’s depressingly accurate, says former prison officer Alex South

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Canada reports 'fatalities and injuries' after military base incident

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said a "serious incident creating a major fire" had occurred at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta.

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