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These Women Were Trying to Escape Domestic Abuse. ICE Detained Them Instead.

It’s especially intimidating for immigrants suffering abuse to call 911. With this in mind, Congress has long treated people who need help as victims, not targets for deportation. Under the Trump admi...

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The federal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar aims to build a case to strip her of her U.S. citizenship and ultimately deport her, according to U.S. officials and others familiar with the probe

Authorities have subpoenaed members of the Democratic congresswoman’s family as part of a broader look at their immigration paperwork.

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Editorial: Donald Trump is helping Russia win the war

It's already been said many times that the U.S., under President Donald Trump, was turning its back on Ukraine. But the past few days show something worse than abandonment: Trump is now actively help...

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'We ask for teachers, they send us police': This Paris suburb school has become a symbol of the protest movement

High school students, teachers and lawyers were joined by the Swedish activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday outside a high school in Saint-Denis, the largest suburb of Paris and one of the most underprivileged.

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New Mexico and El Paso Spent Millions on Climate Plans. Three New Data Centers Could Undo Them.

Officials in New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, made plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Neither plan took into account how the construction of three new data centers could upend climate goals in both...

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Voters near data centers are ditching the GOP in droves

Most data centers are being built in red, rural areas. They're pushing voters to the left.

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A new generation of activists is leading the American left's socialist awakening

Galvanized by figures like Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani, a new left is on the rise in the United States, attracting many young people. Candidates from this movement, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America hope to win decisive races in the November 3 midterm elections.

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DOJ issues subpoenas in probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s immigration status, including to family members

The subpoenas were sent just days before federal agents searched the progressive ‘squad’ member’s home.

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Zelensky arrives in UK as London vows to speed up anti-drone missile deliveries for Ukraine

The British government announced an air defense missile package worth 45 million pounds (around $60 million) for Ukraine, as the country faces an intensifying onslaught of Russian missiles and drones.

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The EPA is about to hand oil and gas companies a huge methane-related gift

Rolling back regulations will give industry players “exactly what they’ve long wanted.”

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Here's what's on House Democrats' agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will be united on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, holding votes against the Iran war and undoing Presid...

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These Children’s Deaths Were Preventable. Their Parents Prayed Instead of Seeking Medical Care.

For decades, Idaho laws have allowed parents who belong to the Followers of Christ and other faith-healing sects to pray rather than seek medical care. Since 2015, at least 15 children have died of tr...

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Zelensky says ‘people will die’ because of Starlink decision

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned there could be dire consequences after his government reported that its air defense mechanisms had been mired by unannounced limitations on SpaceX sate…

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How Rep. Max Miller and his lawyer try to silence foes

Court filings and cease-and-desist letters reveal their aggressive legal tactics.

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Ukrainian drones reportedly hit Sberbank data center in Russia

Ukrainian defense company Fire Point commented in a social media post on Wednesday morning, saying 'You didn’t think it would stop with just Yandex, did you?'

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Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student had reported being gang raped at a fraternity house, but never followed up to learn what had happened to her or whether any o...

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Exclusive | White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Didn’t Pass Bar Exam

Zacharia has previously referred to herself as a lawyer in public appearances.

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Violent anti-government protests erupt in Albania's capital

Thousands of demonstrators rallied in Tirana on Wednesday to demand better university conditions and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Over several hours, police deployed water cannons and tear gas as demonstrators attacked government offices and set fire to multiple buildings.

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Ukraine Says New Starlink Speed Limit Is Disrupting Its Attacks

Drone attacks over Russian-occupied Ukraine were affected, military units and Kyiv officials said.

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CNN, MS NOW and Politico prevail against White House — for now

A federal judge ruled late Tuesday that President Trump cannot ban news organizations from covering him at the White House because he does not like the nature of their coverage - at least, not until…

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Starlink restrictions deprive Ukraine of effective defence against jet-powered Shahed drones

Starlink restrictions are affecting Ukrainian interceptors used against Russian jet-powered Shahed drones, depriving Ukraine of one of its few effective defence options.

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Pennsylvania doctors are seeing what measles can do to previously healthy, unvaccinated kids

The virus is proving it can attack multiple organs, including the gut, liver, lungs and brain, even in children who were previously healthy.

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Sally Rooney says she can no longer sell books in the UK because of Palestine Action support

Irish writer of Normal People says she can no longer receive royalties from British sales because of her support for group Sally Rooney has said she is being forced to withdraw her books from sale in the UK because of her support for the banned organisation Palestine Action. The Irish novelist, whose books include Normal People and Conversations With Friends, said her public support for the direct action group meant she could no longer receive royalties from UK sales. Continue reading...

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Ukraine Loses Starlink Access as Musk Says Zelenskiy Went “Too Far”

SpaceX suddenly throttled access to Starlink with no warning, Ukraine says.

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More expensive gas, semiconductors likely pushed up inflation last month

Inflation likely worsened in September in one of the last price reports the government will issue before the midterm elections that have been heavily defined by concerns over affordability.

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Once Melbourne's 'laughing stock', Star ferris wheel turns again

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Man pleads guilty to careless driving over crash that derailed train

A man who drove his truck into a train on a level crossing in Katherine in 2023, causing it to derail and injure two workers, has pleaded guilty to two counts of careless driving causing harm.

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Katie Zacharia faces scrutiny over her claim to be a lawyer - as watchdog calls for probe

Katie Zacharia faces mounting scrutiny over her legal credentials, with an advocacy group asking whether the self-described lawyer has the qualifications to support her claims.

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IMO members begin work-to-rule over pay deal delays

Doctors who are members of the Irish Medical Organisation are starting a 'work to rule today', over delays in agreeing a new public sector pay deal.

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YouTube Is Looking to Expand Into Audiobooks

The Alphabet-owned streamer is working on a feature for audiobooks, a bid to compete with offerings from Spotify and Audible.

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Pretty in pink: the best of PhotoMonth 2026 – in pictures

This year’s London photography festival takes you from the colourful streets of Kolkata to the grim isolation units of Guantánamo Bay

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CNBC Daily Open: Who controls the Strait of Hormuz?

The Strait of Hormuz is back in the spotlight after Iran sank a Singapore-registered ship in the area.

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At Least 20 Children Dead After School Roof Collapses in Pakistan

The collapse, in Peshawar, also killed a teacher and injured more than 40 people. The country’s prime minister urged rescuers to speed up the search for survivors.

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French inflation rises to 3.4% in September, highest since January 2024

Consumer prices in France rose 3.4% year-on-year ‌in September on an EU-harmonised basis, statistics office INSEE said on Thursday, ⁠in line with a preliminary reading from late September.

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Pakistan school roof collapse kills dozens of pupils, teacher in Peshawar

A teacher and twenty-seven pupils were killed when a school roof collapsed in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar on Thursday, a hospital official said. More than thirty people were injured, with six of them believed to be in a critical condition.

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Rooms with a view: France’s highest hotel just opened in the Pyrenees

Featuring 16 double rooms with panoramic views, the Hôtellerie des Laquets is connected to Pic du Midi via a private cable car.

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Will Coloradans choose the ‘right to hunt’? - High Country News

Colorado’s vote next month on whether to amend the state Constitution by codifying the right to hunt and fish has intensified debate among hunters

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Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries, Zelenskyy says

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Zelensky lifts pause on Ukraine's strikes against Russian oil refineries

Ukraine had refrained from strikes on Russia's refineries for three days, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, while Russia resumed its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

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Joanne McNally is heading to Jimmy Fallon - and she's not having the criticism over McGregor

The comedian has defended her upcoming appearance on the US talk show, with a number of Irish celebrities backing her.

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Australia v New Zealand: men’s Rugby League World Cup – live

* Updates as the Kangaroos and Kiwis open the tournament in Sydney * Kick-off time is 8.05pm AEDT/10.05pm NZDT/10.05am BST * Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email Hello everybody and welcome to live coverage of the opening match of the 2026 men’s Rugby League World Cup. It’s the two favourites to kick us off with Australia meeting New Zealand at Allianz Stadium in Sydney from 8.05pm local time (10.05am BST / 10.05pm NZDT). Skills have never been sharper, play has never been faster, and the strength in depth of Super League and the NRL makes for compelling sport on a weekly basis. The Vegas experiment has come up trumps. Expansion into Papua New Guinea is imminent. By almost every metric rugby league is flying. Continue reading...

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U.S. Treasury yields plunge after hot CPI print as investors await more economic data

U.S. Treasury yields declined on Thursday after the September inflation reading came in stronger than expected and as investors awaited more economic data.

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Pope Leo has a 'good night' in hospital as he recovers from lung cancer surgery

The pope is now awaiting the results of a biopsy to determine if the cancer has spread.

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Ukrainian drones strike Ryazan oil refinery, prompting school and kindergarten closures across the city — Meduza

Ryazan Governor Pavel Malkov said Ukrainian drones struck the region’s oil refinery, sparking a fire. A warehouse and vehicles were damaged at another facility in Ryazan, he added. Malkov did not…

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Chinese startup DexForce trains humanoid robots using virtual data to slash costs

At the offices of Chinese startup DexForce, a screen shows a virtual robot placing objects on a table. It repeats the task as the angle of its arms, the ‌colour of the table and the objects themselves change.

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Australia Unveils A$250 Million Fund to Cut Solar Scale-Up Costs

The Australian government is providing up to A$250 million ($175 million) to boost technologies that cut the cost and time of building large-scale solar projects.

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Column | Say More: I’m a bisexual man. Why don’t women want to date me?

Women are often surprised when this bisexual letter writer asks them out.

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Stress Test, from Mother Jones - YouTube

The midterms aren't just a horse race. They're a stress test, a referendum on where the country is headed, assuming the guy in the White House lets voters we...

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Trump administration seeks to strip Ilhan Omar of US citizenship: WSJ

Investigators have subpoenaed relatives and examined immigration records, the newspaper reports.

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PODCAST: China-EU auto wars drive to in-Seine level

BYD, Geely and peers are taking the Paris Motor Show by storm, right after Beijing agreed with Brussels to cap hybrid exports. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists tussle over how domin...

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Japan denies spying after Russia arrests journalist

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday said the details of the accusations against the Hokkaido Shimbun reporter remained unclear.

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