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The Small-Town Cop Who Helped ICE Deport His Neighbors

Ingram, Texas, was just rebuilding from a devastating flood when its tiny police department enrolled in ICE’s 287(g) deportation program. Within a year, cops would hand over the equivalent of 10% of t...

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A Serbian nationalist leader who courted MAGA just lost in a landslide

Corruption concerns helped oust Aleksandar Vucic, who pushed a Trump family project in Belgrade.

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Brazil votes in a tense Lula vs Bolsonaro runoff with US influence over Latin America at stake

Brazilians are choosing between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro in a polarizing presidential election.

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Second weekend of French protests unfolds without serious incidents: 'The right to protest is just as important as the right to vote'

Despite permits and routes often being decided at the last minute, nearly 410,000 people – 800,000 according to the CGT trade union – marched peacefully on Saturday across France, protesting the high cost of living, supporting high school students and defending civil liberties. Clashes broke out in Nantes, Rennes and Marseille at the end of the day, but they were nowhere near the scale of the events of October 17.

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Brazil's left-wing President Lula elected for fourth term

Brazil's 80-year-old left-wing leader President Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in a bitterly contested runoff.

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Serbia's student movement ousts nationalist leader Aleksandar Vucic in parliamentary elections

Vucic conceded defeat less than two hours after polls closed. The victory in the snap vote comes after nearly two years of anti-government protests.

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Lula holds off far right with victory in Brazil presidential election

Leftist president mounts stunning comeback after unexpected first-round loss galvanised supporters of Flavio Bolsonaro.

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Russian-friendly Vucic concedes defeat to student protest movement in Serbian election

For almost two years, student-led demonstrations in Serbia rallied against Vucic's right-wing incumbent Serbian Progressive Party. Protesting against alleged corruption in the government, the movement...

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Brazil votes in a tense Lula vs. Bolsonaro runoff with U.S. influence over Latin America at stake

The election pits the left-of-center veteran politician Lula against Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump and the son of imprisoned former President Jair Bolsonaro.

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Lula's Suprise Win Blocks Trump’s Push for a Far-Right Brazil

The 80-year-old incumbent will serve a fourth term in office.

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Brazil's Lula defeats Flavio Bolsonaro with 51.75% of the vote after a chaotic day at the polls

The 81-year-old leftist President wins an unprecedented fourth term after a last-minute Supreme Court ruling extended voting by two hours.

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I’ve covered Islamophobia for years. Trump’s GOP has taken it to a new level.

The shocking vilification of Muslims is one of the most troubling storylines of the midterms.

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The College of Magic turns ordinary kids into confident, top-hat wearing magicians

The students, many from marginalized communities, learn to conjure up candy, do card tricks — and face the world with a confident, creative and resilient mindset.

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2 beaches in Gaza and Israel. Just 40 miles apart, but worlds away

Forty miles separate the Israeli beach of Jaffa from the beach in Gaza City, but they are worlds apart. NPR's Frank Langfitt and Anas Baba report a tale of two beaches.

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Ukraine strikes Russian titanium plant more than 1,400 kilometers from border, monitoring channel claims

Perm Krai Governor Dmitry Makhonin said at around 11 a.m. local time that 11 drones had been downed during a Ukrainian attack on the region.

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World reacts to Lula's victory in Brazilian presidential race

International leaders and politicians congratulate the Brazilian president on his re-election win.

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Serbian leader Aleksandar Vučić concedes defeat in fiercely contested parliamentary election

Vučić’s 12-year reign looks to have been ended by record turnout of voters in election provoked by student-led protests Serbia’s veteran leader Aleksandar Vučić has conceded defeat to the student movement, ushering in a seismic political shift after two years of student-led protests gave rise to a fiercely contested parliamentary election. Speaking on Sunday, Vučić cited preliminary results that showed the student-backed protest movement surging ahead. “Based on a stratified sample, it is clear that we lost these elections,” Vučić told supporters at his party headquarters in Belgrade. Continue reading...

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Lula wins fourth term as Brazil president after historic upset over far-right Flávio Bolsonaro

Leftist incumbent Lula says unprecedented comeback was a ‘defeat for denialism’ as Bolsonaro refuses to accept election result * Lula wins election in stunning comeback – live updates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the Brazilian president, has staged a dramatic election fightback, defeating his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, to claim a historic fourth term in power. With 100% of votes counted the 80-year-old leftist received 4.4m votes more than Bolsonaro, with a 51.79% share to his 45-year-old rival’s 48.21%. However, soon after Brazil’s electoral authority confirmed Lula’s victory, Bolsonaro refused to concede defeat and asked for the results to be annulled. Continue reading...

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Lula, Brazil’s iconic working-class president, wins historic fourth term in dramatic comeback

Lula’s win deprives President Donald Trump of a major addition to what has been a growing bloc of friendly right-wing Latin American governments that have embraced Washington’s agenda on security and migration.

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Trump administration has pushed off 13% of Americans enrolled in food stamps

Stakeholders concerned more people at risk of food insecurity after One Big Beautiful Act took effect

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Serbia’s strongman leader Vucic concedes defeat to student-led movement in seismic political shift

It was a seismic political shift in the Balkan country where Vucic, who had been endorsed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and who denounced the student movement as a foreign-led attempt to unseat...

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She voted for Trump every time. Then came cancer and the bills

Cindy Banda faces mounting medical bills after battling breast cancer. Despite the single mother's positive outlook, the financial strain combined with the high cost of living is overwhelming.

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Anthropic's Claude bypassed a paywall to access Georgia voter data without authorization

Anthropic says Claude pulled Georgia data on its own.

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Russian attacks kill 8, injure 51 across Ukraine over past day as drone strikes residential building in Vinnytsia

Alongside attacks on Vinnytsia, Russia launched 153 Shahed-type drones at Ukraine overnight on Oct. 25, including 92 jet-powered drones, as well as low-cost Banderol cruise missiles, the Ukrainian Air...

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Blanche on Alaska suit: 'There could be a crime'

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Minors detained over ‘Shorinji racing’ pranks in Osaka and Hyogo

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Letters: Readers respond to letters about Rachael Stirling eating some of the ashes of her mother, Diana Rigg

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India to evacuate thousands as Cyclone Arnab nears eastern coast

Two states along India's eastern coast were preparing to evacuate thousands of people ahead of Cyclone Arnab, which is expected to make landfall ‌on Wednesday, as one of them said it would close schools in some districts for two days.

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Peltola Seeks Emergency Ruling To Dismiss Trump's Alaska Election Lawsuit Before Midterms

The Trump administration has asked a judge to block Alaska from certifying its Senate results if Democrat Mary Peltola narrowly wins, citing confusion over two candidates named Dan Sullivan.

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Breaking: Man found dead in Queensland floodwaters

Emergency services were called to Smothering Creek at Boompa Road on the Fraser Coast just after 11am.

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Convicted paedophile Allan Hopkins arrested and extradited to SA

A convicted child rapist who sparked a national manhunt over alleged child sex offences has been extradited to South Australia.

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Alexandra Wilson-Elizondo: ‘People are asking the wrong question’

Plus, top-heavy earnings growth in the S&P 500

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We need to know if AI agents are accessing British services

The recent hack of Australian health data is a reminder that this is the biggest cyber security threat facing the UK

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Why a job no longer guarantees access to housing in Spain

House prices rose 84.6% between 2015 and 2025, against 27.85% for average wages. Lack of affordable housing, rent burdens and saving difficulties deepen the crisis as experts call for structural reform.

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Defense tech investment boom sparks bubble warning as private equity pours in

Private equity growth investments in defense reached $4 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up from $500 million in 2024.

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Bolsonaro calls for Brazil election result to be annulled

Brazil’s right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has called for the presidential election result to be ‘annulled’.

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China’s political elite gather for talks on Communist Party discipline

The four-day meeting is being watched closely for clues as to the country's direction and future leadership.

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South Africa's Pick n Pay narrows headline loss as Boxer boosts performance

South African grocery retailer Pick n ‌Pay reported a narrower half-year headline loss on Monday, supported by a ⁠strong performance from its value chain Boxer and a reduced loss at its core namesake brand.

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Higher training costs for older workers risks plan to tackle youth jobs crisis, employers say

Exclusive: Ministers planning overhaul of apprenticeship funding to increase cost of over-25s training, Guardian understands Britain’s largest employers have told the government that forcing businesses to pay more to train older workers risks damaging its goal to tackle the youth jobs crisis. The Guardian understands ministers plan to overhaul Labour’s apprenticeship funding scheme to increase the cost of training a worker over the age of 25 in England by 25%, to encourage firms to train young people instead. Continue reading...

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Almost a quarter of European airline pilots fly when too fatigued to work

Pilots report pressure to extend working hours and fears of penalties for declaring themselves unfit to fly Three in four European airline pilots have taken microsleeps in the cockpit, while almost a quarter routinely fly despite being too fatigued to work, according to a report. The findings, based on a survey of almost 7,200 captains and first officers by the European Cockpit Association (ECA), include pilots reporting insufficient rest, pressure to extend working hours and fears of being penalised for declaring themselves unfit to fly. Continue reading...

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[Exclusive] Iran war and Israeli airstrikes derail thousands of EU deportation flights

With European airlines warned off Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and low-altitude routes over Syria, Brussels’ promise to boost the return of migrants and failed asylum-sekkers is colliding with hard security risks, rising costs and a backlog of 5,500 failed deportation attempts.

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I saw a drone suddenly descend towards me. My heart started pounding and I thought, ‘Is this the end of my life?’

Photographer Zeinab Faraj, 21, found herself buried under rubble beside a dying colleague while reporting in Lebanon. She had never expected to the target of an Israeli missile attack

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South Korea's Lee says unlikely to join Pacific trade pact within his term

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday that the country ‌would not be able to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) during his term.

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As Sydney gets a brand new airport, will Perth's ever be upgraded?

Perth Airport's chief executive has warned passengers the facility is set for major upheaval as it moves to consolidate its four terminals, with construction work meaning people will have to allow for delays.

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Senior U.S. Democrat says midterm win would give party stronger voice in shaping Asia policy

Rep. Ami Bera said he hoped to advance legislation reinforcing the U.S.-Japan alliance and support for Taiwan.

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Country diary 1951: A lonely walk on the Berkshire Downs

31 October 1951: One can wander all day without seeing more than a single shepherd and his flock, while there are fewer birds up here than in the valleys

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Helen McEntee visits Lebanon to meet Beirut government and Irish troops in war-ravaged south

As the UNIFIL mission is to end in the new year it will likely be one of the last ministerial trips to the country.

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Russia is escalating its confrontation with the West in orbit. Its satellites are pursuing spacecraft from companies helping Ukraine — and Starlink has been put on notice. — Meduza

There has long been talk of “hunter” satellites and an intensifying confrontation in space between Russia and the United States. But this week brought an unprecedented escalation in the new “star…

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Data center boom sparks massive power line fights hundreds of miles away | CNN Politics

In Cat Kemmerling’s dream, she and her husband Rob are sitting in their pickup truck on a cliff on their West Virginia farm, overlooking the Shenandoah River. The truck is falling backwards over the e...

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Breakingviews - COMMENTARY: Jio IPO rings home on promise of possibility

The telecom company's $3.2 bln deal drew ‌strong demand despite global jitters, underscoring the Ambani clan's allure. Investors get their digital ambitions at a dumb pipe valuation multiple. It cushions risks from Jio’s 2020 backers, who paid ⁠for the dream and still need an exit.

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Dubai’s DP World in Talks on Alliance With Northern Canada Port

Dubai’s DP World Ltd. is set to unveil a deal backing potential development of Canada’s port of Churchill, a northern outpost that Prime Minister Mark Carney aims to expand for exports to Europe and other markets.

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