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Exclusive | Musk Ordered Starlink Slowdown That Blindsided Ukraine

The SpaceX founder authorized the move and has been discussing Ukraine with Trump, but the president has denied ordering the restrictions.

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How a MAGA Influencer With Ties to Russia Became Trump’s Arctic Adviser

As head of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, Thomas Dans has backed a takeover of Greenland and other items on President Donald Trump’s list. But it’s not always clear where the administration’s ag...

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She Faced a Life-Threatening Miscarriage. Under Arkansas’ Abortion Ban, Even Calls to the Governor’s Office Didn’t Help.

Her case shows how abortion bans have left hospital lawyers, not doctors, deciding who gets care — and how lawmakers and regulators have failed to change that.

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The Secret Terms of Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal

The Trump administration committed the U.S. to taking a large stake in a Venezuelan company, some of whose owners and investors are shielded from public view. The exact details of the agreement over o...

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Anthropic logged net loss of over $80 billion in first half of 2026, WSJ reports

AI startup Anthropic recorded a net loss of more than $80 billion in the first half of this year, including $72 billion in ‌accounting charges, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing a draft initial public offering prospectus.

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As Trump turns toward Russia, Zelensky drops his restraint

President Volodymyr Zelensky has spent much of the past two years trying to win over Donald Trump. Flattery, constant meetings, and carefully calibrated concessions have become hallmarks of his dealin...

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United Nations report highlights significant increase in U.S. climate pollution

The U.S. is the only major economy where planet-warming pollution dramatically increased last year. The United Nations warns the planet is on track for catastrophic warming.

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Voters are furious about corruption

Public anger could finally make a difference at the polls.

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US Democratic congressional nominee Lander detained by Israeli authorities in West Bank

Brad Lander, an ally of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani ‌who is running for the US Congress next month, was among 90 individuals detained by Israeli authorities in ⁠the occupied West Bank on Tuesday while accompanying Palestinian farmers harvesting olives, according to Rabbis for Human rights, an Israeli rights group.

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An artful move to call out Ron DeSantis' hostility toward climate action

This statue of the Florida governor was cast in gallium, which melts at 85.6 degrees F.

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Private contractors are set to cash in as millions of Americans lose health care

Implementing Trump’s "big, beautiful" Medicaid cuts will be a windfall for firms like Deloitte.

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Exclusive: FEMA chief tells states to prepare to handle disasters on their own

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Polish parliament votes to liberalize abortion access

Two bills to liberalize abortion laws, backed by pro-European Prime Minister Donald Tusk's governing coalition, were voted through on October 20, though conservative-nationalist President Karol Nawrocki is expected to veto them.

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Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion over Cambridge Analytica breach

A judge has ordered Meta to pay New Mexico $25 billion after a jury found the company liable for deceiving users about privacy and content moderation on Facebook.

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Some on DOJ's 20,000 "likely" noncitizen list in Calif. appear to be U.S.-born

Election officials in Los Angeles County say their preliminary analysis of the federal government's list of 20,000 "likely" noncitizens registered to vote in California shows the list is "unreliable."

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Zelensky confirms ballistic missile early warning systems operational after skipped alerts

"This is very important for our people, as we can know when a Russian ballistic missile is incoming. Therefore, this morning began with positive signals from the American side," President Volodymyr Ze...

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Russia releases US prisoner Stephen Hubbard during Witkoff visit

Russian leader Vladimir Putin announced the release of Hubbard during his meeting with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.

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Lula challenges Bolsonaro to release personal records before election

Brazil's left-wing president says he will release bank, tax, and phone records if right-wing rival will do the same.

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US has resumed sharing intelligence with Ukraine about Russian strikes, says Zelenskyy

Advance warnings of missile attacks were seemingly suspended last week by the White House, but Ukraine’s president says: ‘Now it works’ The US has resumed sharing intelligence with Kyiv about Russian missile strikes, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday after a meeting with the US envoy Steve Witkoff in Norway. Zelenskyy said Ukraine was again receiving advance warnings of ballistic missile attacks, which were seemingly suspended last week by the White House. “Now it works. It’s great,” he said, saying the US move would save lives. Continue reading...

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New Mexico sues Epstein attorney and accountant, accuses them of hiding sex trafficking operation

New Mexico’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s attorney and accountant.

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World must cut emissions by 18% in four years ‘to find our way back’, UN says

Action needed to avoid disastrous overshoot of climate targets, according to organisation’s environment body

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Trump Approval Hits New Low Two Weeks Before Midterms, Poll Finds (Gift Article)

Likely voters favored Democratic candidates over Republicans by 11 percentage points in their congressional district, a New York Times/Siena poll found.

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Macron slams 'stupid' comments about France riots by world leaders

'There was foreign manipulation of information which led to unacceptable and even stupid comments by many, including foreign leaders,' the French president told reporters in Doha after a trip to the Gulf.

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WSJ: Elon Musk personally ordered Starlink restrictions for Ukraine

Elon Musk ordered limits on the speed at which Ukrainian military equipment could connect to Starlink, rendering some Ukrainian attack and interceptor drones almost useless, according to The Wall Stre...

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US congressional candidate Brad Lander freed after West Bank detention

Lander says dozens remain in Israeli custody after being detained while helping Palestinian farmers harvest olives.

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Italy approved a raft of security measures on Tuesday including a new offence of violent participation in a demonstration, tougher penalties for rioters, and financial liability for parents whose children take part in vandalism and looting.

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70% of water produced in Guadeloupe never reaches homes

In the French overseas territory of Guadeloupe, a water crisis is a daily reality, with some residents going without water for weeks. The network is being repaired, but at the current pace, France's Court of Auditors says replacing all of it would take 208 years. Now, a judicial investigation has been opened in Paris into the crisis, following a citizen-led legal action. Our France 2 colleagues report.

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How the 2010s remade business

The revolutionary decade deserves a revisionist eye

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Bad Bunny, Homegrown Country Stars Show How Music Is Dividing Brazil Voters

The election has a soundtrack, and much like the country’s politics, it has become increasingly divided.

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Canadian publisher says Thelyson Orelien used AI to write award-winning book, ends relationship

Canadian publishing house Les Editions du Boreal said on Wednesday it had ended its professional relationship with Haitian-Canadian author Thelyson Orelien ‌after it found that he had used artificial intelligence to write his award-winning book.

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Familiar Ireland squad may lack excitement, but that could be its strength

Andy Farrell named his 36-man squad for next month’s Nations Championship northern series games

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City, state employees are proud of their work but face burnout, harassment | Arkansas Advocate

State and local government employees report high levels of job satisfaction across the country, but face significant rates of burnout and on-the-job harassment. That’s according to a new national surv...

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Why the UK is struggling to electrify the nation

As Jackdaw puts the focus on energy prices, the latest figures show that UK inflation has risen to 3.5 per cent in September - its highest rate in almost a year, as surging petrol and diesel costs pus...

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Is the UK’s dependency on oil and gas costing the country? – Debate

We were joined by the lawyer Tessa Khan who founded Uplift, an organisation working towards the transition away from oil and gas, and David Whitehouse the chief executive of Offshore Energies UK, the...

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Netflix has dipped its toe into theatrical. Is it ready to jump in?

Co-CEO Ted Sarandos has said the streamer needs new avenues for growth and to improve execution around its content strategy.

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Don't stop believin': 'Glee' reboot is officially on the way

Disney+ and Hulu have greenlit a reboot of 'Glee.' Co-creator Ryan Murphy previously teased the possibility of the musical dramedy's return.

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Hot and cold climate extremes push UK’s energy system to its limits, new report reveals

The Royal Meteorological Society’s annual report highlights how weather and climate affect the UK’s energy sector. Both winter and summer extremes pose challenges.

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There Should Absolutely Be Flights Where Kids Are Banned

Take it from a mom.

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Jerusalem Daily: Israeli minister calls for settling the entire West Bank

Israeli forces are raiding Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank and turning them into interrogation centres.

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Yemen holds mass funeral for 75 recruits killed in Houthi strike

A mass funeral has been held in southern Yemen for 75 recruits killed in a Houthi missile strike on a training camp.

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India rate panel flags more hikes but wary of aggressive cycle, minutes show

Members of India's rate-setting panel indicated that further rate hikes may be needed to curb inflation but stopped short of endorsing an aggressive tightening cycle over risks to economic growth, minutes of the committee's meeting released on Wednesday showed.

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AI experts advocate for a kill switch but say it can’t stand alone

As concerns mount about how to command AI in a loss-of-control event, focus has turned to the concept of a kill switch — a mechanism that would let people power off the technology.

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‘I was treated like a piece of meat' - Russell Brand On Trial | Episode 7

Brand faces three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault. He denies all the charges.

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UK still committed to ‘climate leadership’ despite new drilling says government

We spoke to Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh after the government approved drilling in the Jackdaw gas field.

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Shopfronts, parking and bike lanes on voters' minds in Tasmanian elections

With fewer seats on offer and several mayors stepping aside, Tasmania's council elections may radically shake up local government across the island — with just days left for people to cast their vote.

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How Israel has redrawn the map since the October 7 terrorist attack

ABC analysis reveals the extent of Israel's expansion on four fronts: Lebanon, the West Bank, Gaza and Syria.

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Dems sue Trump, alleging election interference, as DOJ battles with California | Arkansas Advocate

National Democrats are suing President Donald Trump, accusing his administration of intimidating election officials and asking a federal court to block him from interfering in the midterm elections.

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Chemical tank explosion in Toledo, Ohio, prompts mass evacuation

Officials say the explosion released an airborne irritant that can cause burning of the eyes, nose, mouth and skin

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Meta to Pay Historic $25 Billion in New Mexico Deception Case

Meta Platforms Inc. was ordered to pay a groundbreaking $25 billion civil penalty to the state of New Mexico in a consumer deception case spurred by the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

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Supreme Court Refuses to Let Trump End Trans Inmate Treatments

The US Supreme Court dealt President Donald Trump a rare setback on transgender rights, refusing to let the administration cut off hormone treatments and social accommodations including wigs and makeup for about 1,000 federal inmates.

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