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Nobel peace laureate Pillay condemns US sanctions on ICC

South African judge and human rights advocate Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay denounced on Saturday sanctions announced by the United States against the International Criminal Court. Pillay, who once sat on the ICC, made the remarks a day after being awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize.

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Zelensky blasts Trump-Putin diesel deal as Russian strikes kill 16

Zelensky said Russia was expressing its 'thanks' with the attack on a residential building in Zaporizhzhia.

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Pope Leo declares death penalty 'inadmissible' as his native US plans to livestream execution

Pope Leo XIV has declared capital punishment "inadmissible.” He has penned a social media post for the World Day Against the Death Penalty, as his native United States announced plans to livestream an execution by firing squad.

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As Trump’s Wall Closes in, DHS Intimidates a Border Tribe With Surveillance, Masked Agents and Drones

For decades, the Tohono O’odham Nation collaborated with DHS to stave off a border wall. Despite their cooperation, the Trump administration is barreling forward with a project that would divide their...

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Soldiers seriously wounded in Iranian drone strike tell AP the military's medical system failed them

Some U.S. soldiers gravely wounded in the deadliest Iran strike on American troops say the military medical system failed them.

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Exclusive: 'It felt like a trap.' How Ukraine was blindsided by Trump's Putin pivot

When U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner told Ukraine's delegation on Oct. 9 that President Donald Trump was preparing to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports, the Ukrainians struggled to...

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Darline Graham opposes Chinese manufacturing. Her husband’s job relies on it.

The senator and sister of the late Lindsey Graham has said the U.S. must “stop depending on Communist China for things America can make ourselves.”

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Pentagon raises official toll of troops killed during war with Iran to 21

The Post exclusively reported last month that the numbers of service members lost was greater than what the Pentagon was reporting in its public database.

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The airport in the Saudi capital has been attacked again, officials say

The airport in Saudi Arabia's capital has been attacked again, according to two regional officials. They say the Riyadh airport has been evacuated and air traffic has stopped.

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French court sentences student Rohan Rane to 20 years for sexually torturing minors online

The student ran an online group specialized in ultraviolence and sextortion. His trial marks the first in France to address 'nihilistic violent extremism,' a movement that originated in the United States.

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Ukraine will keep targeting Russian oil refineries despite Trump's diesel deal with Putin – FT

Kyiv has no plans to halt long-range drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure following Washington's decision to ease restrictions on Russian diesel exports, a senior Ukrainian official has told...

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Gavin Newsom backs measure to kill the billionaire tax and ban future wealth taxes

Gov. Gavin Newsom isn't just fighting the billionaire tax. He's backing Prop. 42, which would ban future wealth taxes in California, too.

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'Will only lead to more slaughter' — bipartisan backlash erupts in US over Trump-Russia diesel deal

Lawmakers from both major parties argued the move would undermine recently enacted sanctions against Russia, potentially provide Moscow with billions of dollars in revenue, and contradict Congress's e...

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'He better damn well stop' — Trump slams Zelensky for attacking Russian refineries, says Ukraine should get 'new president'

"I think it's time for Ukraine to get a new president," U.S. President Donald Trump said when questioned about his deal to ease sanctions against Russia in exchange for diesel.

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A year of ceasefire in Gaza through the lens of NPR's reporter

It has been one year since Hamas released the remaining Israeli hostages and President Trump promised an end to the war, but Palestinians say the past 12 months have been a ceasefire in name only.

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A sliver of meadow and trees on the edge of Yosemite has become an unlikely battleground over whether development is allowed in national parks

A developer wants to build a short road in the park for his planned resort. Opponents say it would set a terrible precedent.

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You’re sexually assaulted. You report. And police make you the suspect.

Police unleash a slew of interrogation techniques meant for criminal suspects on vulnerable people.

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Trump suggests ‘Ocean of Americas’ as new name for Atlantic or Pacific

The president also floated the idea of naming an ocean after himself.

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Democrats explode over Trump’s Russia diesel deal

Democratic lawmakers pushed back Friday on President Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil amid global fuel shortages during U.S. military operations against Iran and the Russia-Ukraine…

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Hundreds of doctors demand World Medical Association suspend Israel

Physicians accuse Israeli Medical Association of remaining silent as Palestinian healthcare is systematically destroyed.

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UN condemns Coco Gauff abuse and warns: ‘Black female athletes are being targeted’

The United Nations’ human rights office has condemned the racist abuse of Coco Gauff and called for solidarity to help push back against racism and sexism

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Opinion | Want to Avoid Another Jan. 6? Defeat These Republicans.

The 2028 election is on the ballot right now.

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Axios: US threatened to cut intelligence sharing with Ukraine over strikes on Russian oil refineries

Ukrainian officials say Donald Trump's envoys raised the prospect of suspending US intelligence sharing if Kyiv continued attacking Russian oil refineries, while a US official denies that any threat w...

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Live: Russian strikes on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia kill at least seven, including children

Russian strikes on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least eight people including three children, regional authorities said on Saturday, as US, Ukrainian and European officials met in Miami for fresh talks aimed at finding a path to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

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After ICE Shooting, Progressives Want New York's Police Commissioner to Step Down

28-year-old Oscar Belgal still has a bullet lodged in his body.

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Europe’s best Christmas markets to visit this festive season

Europe is world-famous for its Christmas markets, and more than 1,500 take place every year. Choosing which to visit can be as tricky as putting together your present wish list. Here are the top picks, as voted for by travellers.

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Will rent-a-room scheme increase encourage more landlords to participate?

Numbers availing of tax-free income have increased steadily in recent years, with student tenants a target

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AI may change the price of your Big Mac and groceries — what this means for shoppers

As retailers turn to AI tools to streamline operations, experts warn that collecting more detailed consumer data increases the risk of personalized pricing.

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After France, is Italy next? Goldman Sachs flags bond risks as Rome's deficit widens

Goldman Sachs says Italy’s higher 2027-28 deficit targets, rising yields and election uncertainty could weaken its debt outlook.

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Live: Saudi Arabia vows 'decisive response' after deadly Houthi strike on Riyadh airport

Saudi Arabia vowed to retaliate against Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Sunday after a strike on Riyadh’s international airport killed a dozen people and wounded more than 300, marking the kingdom's deadliest strike in a decade. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

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‘SNL’ Takes On Hegseth’s New Logo And USS Lincoln Woes In Unhinged Cold Open

Colin Jost’s Hegseth also roasted the defense secretary’s plans to livestream a firing squad execution, exclaiming “public executions are back.”

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High school football: Saturday's scores

Results from CIF City and Southern Section high school football games from across the Southland on Saturday, Oct. 10.

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Mark O'Connell: There is nothing more Irish than a former housing minister lobbying on behalf of a developer

The Irish Glass Bottle site was once a symbol of the Celtic Tiger era. Now it’s a symbol of our intractably absurd housing situation

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‘I’ve fallen for a man at work, but he might still be married’

Ask Roe: One of my friends thinks we are already an ‘item’ just by the way we interact

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From evading an abusive marriage to dying from a face lift, this is Nellie Melba

There's a dessert (the peach Melba), a snack (Melba toast) and an exit strategy ("doing a Melba") named after her, and, trust us, Nellie merits all of that.

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Christian nationalism in Britain driven by people who seldom go to church, says report

Research challenges the notion that the growing visibility of crosses and other symbols reflects a revival of Christianity Christian nationalism in Britain is being driven largely by people who rarely attend church and are more concerned with defending the country’s Christian heritage, according to research. The report, by the thinktank Theos, identified five different groups within the UK in a survey that looked at their attitudes to Christianity and Britishness. Continue reading...

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Tesco dines out on customers staying in to cook its Finest range

Amid cost-of-living pressures, sales of the chain’s premium range are growing fast

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Michael Walker: Liverpool v Manchester City is no longer simply a football match

Now that sham has entered the Premier League lexicon, City as a collective and as a series of individuals will feel the full force of criticism

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Cheating runners everywhere beware, you are now being closely watched

Social media’s bad influencers looking for shortcuts at marathons

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Warriors, with Stephen Curry playing limited role, see others step up in preseason victory over Kings

Warriors guard Stephen Curry played just 14 minutes Saturday, all in the first half, in a preseason game vs. the Kings. With their star out, the Warriors found lineup combos that clicked.

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US opens antitrust probe into TV networks halting Trump coverage

Department of Justice says it's investigating whether the White House press pool's decision violated antitrust laws.

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Houthi strike on airport kills 12 as Saudi coalition vows ‘decisive’ response

The attack has raised the specter of a wider escalation, with President Donald Trump signaling the U.S. could join action against the fighters.

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Bombers ride Collaros’s arm to win over Stamps

Zach Collaros must’ve found the fountain of youth during his most recent absence.

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No flights in or out of Riyadh after Houthi attacks on airports

Flights have been suspended in and out of Riyadh, in Saudi Arabia, after three attacks on its main airport. Here's the latest travel advice for the Middle East.

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Amélie allowed me to embrace my neurodivergence

Watching a DVD of the French film alone in my room, I saw for the first time a character who moved through the world like I do

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Patrick Smyth: France is looking for another de Gaulle. The far-right thinks it could be Jordan Bardella

Worldview: The French far-right was not built on admiration for de Gaulle, but on persistent hostility. Now it wants to rewrite history

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Parents fear YouTubers are bringing ‘brain rot’ to Netflix. But are kids wising up to ‘slop’?

As streamers poach viral creators to appeal to children, digital whack-a-mole has become a new kind of family challenge

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Kentucky QB Minchey scores 2-point conversion in overtime to beat No. 10 LSU 35-34

Kentucky quarterback Kenneth Minchey ran untouched for a 2-point conversion, lifting his team to a 35-34 overtime victory over No. 10 LSU.

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Candidates for Whatcom prosecutor, state senate get specific at CDN forum | Cascadia Daily News

Event went beyond platitudes in two races without incumbents

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Knicks champion Karl-Anthony Towns opens up about grief for World Mental Health Day

Knicks champion Karl-Anthony Towns is still grieving the loss of his mother six years ago to COVID-19.

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