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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Indonesia blames peatland degradation for raging fires, vows restoration

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Indonesia has blamed peatland degradation by past food estates for its worst wildfire season in 11 years, and will work to restore its peat ecosystem, a senior official said on Thursday as thick haze continued to blanket its cities and drift into neighbouring countries.

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Fiery debates over EU budget expected today as leaders descend on Brussels

The sense of urgency is real, with elections looming in Italy, Poland, Greece, Finland and France.

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Brewers stun Dodgers with back-to-back homers in 7th inning and take 3-0 lead in NLCS with 6-2 win

Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell hit back-to-back homers off Blake Snell in the seventh inning to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series.

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Australia’s Victoria State Approves Country’s Largest Wind Power Project

The state of Victoria has approved Australia’s largest wind farm, a shot in the arm for national efforts to add renewables and meet ambitious climate targets.

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Anika Wells opens door to lawsuits against big tech companies

Labor is considering a Greens push to let Australians sue online platforms for harm as the Coalition maintains its opposition to new digital safety laws.

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Kenya raises fuel prices as Middle East conflict lifts import costs

Kenya raised the maximum retail prices of petrol and diesel on Wednesday, the energy ‌regulator said, citing higher import costs linked to the conflict in the Middle East.

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Student doctor pleads not guilty to speeding luxury car down WA highway

A 21-year-old medical student has pleaded not guilty to speeding down a WA highway at speeds of more than 250 kilometres per hour in a luxury car.

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Frontex suspends reintegration program after blowing through its budget

The pause comes ahead of a proposed expansion of the EU border agency’s role in returns, sharpening questions over how Brussels will fund its tougher deportation policy.

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Embryo gene editing: How safe and ethical is the practice? | Podcast

The use of a precise gene editing technique to edit human embryos has caught the attention of academics and society, yet doubts over its safety and ethics remain.

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You be the judge: should my husband stop looking up menus before we eat out?

After losing a few stone, Abdeen now likes to plan his meals ahead, but Claire says he is taking the joy out of going to restaurants. Whose argument carries more weight? You decide

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How Russia plans to revive its ties with Slovakia

With Viktor Orbán gone, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is emerging as Vladimir Putin’s most prominent ally in the EU.

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NHK restarts home visits to grow subscribers amid falling numbers

Starting this month, staff affiliated with NHK have been knocking on doors where contracts haven’t been signed or there are unpaid subscription fees.

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UK economy beats forecasts again to grow 0.1% in August

Britain's economy grew unexpectedly in August, official data showed on Thursday, extending a run of resilient data that ‌will encourage finance minister John Healey as he prepares his budget against a tough financial backdrop.

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ACCC takes Kmart to court over nail glue burns and button battery safety

The consumer watchdog has taken legal action against Kmart, alleging it breached Australian consumer law by selling millions of bottles of nail glue that caused burns.

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Musk says US govt responsible for any Starshield restrictions affecting Ukraine

Elon Musk said Wednesday that any restrictions on Ukraine's use of Starshield were decided by the US government after Ukrainian officials and US lawmakers raised concerns over disrupted satellite communications and their impact on Kyiv's defence against Moscow.

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How to watch the EU leaders’ summit like a pro

From China to energy prices, EU leaders face two days of political firefighting. Here’s what to look out for.

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Trump Weighs Easing Shadow Fleet Sanctions to Lower Oil Shipping Costs

The move follows Trump’s decision to lift restrictions on Russian diesel, which drew criticism from President Volodymyr Zelensky, who warned it would help finance Russia’s war against Ukraine.

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TSMC profits surge amid relentless AI demand

World’s leading contract chipmaker beats estimates in third quarter

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Romania's nominated prime minister secures support ahead of confidence vote

Romania's leftist Social Democrats said they will join the government of Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu ‌while other parties pledged their votes, edging the country closer to ending a political crisis that has pressured its investment-grade rating.

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Wallace & Gromit maker Aardman falls short of return to profit

Animation studio narrows annual loss to £1.1m amid ‘challenging market’ in children’s content Don’t break out the celebratory Wensleydale just yet. Aardman, the British animation studio behind the cheese-loving inventor Wallace and his beloved dog Gromit, has fallen short of a target to get back in the black, its accounts show. The employee-owned business was aiming to record a small profit in 2025 after two years of consecutive losses but was hit by production delays and a “challenging market” in children’s content. Continue reading...

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Central Ukrainian region hit by vast drone attack, killing three

The central Ukrainian region of Kirovohrad was hit by ‌the largest Russian attack on its territory during the war, killing three people and wounding another ⁠six overnight, the local governor said on Thursday.

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MPI still lacking brain injury expert

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Gardaí investigating 'threatening' email sent to schools nationwide during strike

The Department of Education said that impacted schools ‘can continue to operate as normal’ today.

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Pope Leo had a good night in hospital, Vatican says

Pope Leo, recovering from surgery for lung cancer, had a good ‌night in hospital and has eaten breakfast, the Vatican said on Thursday.

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Man pleads guilty to manslaughter for chasing, stabbing man downtown

An intellectually disabled man who drunkenly chased down a man he had been arguing with and fatally stabbed him in broad daylight admitted to manslaughter on Wednesday.

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Suzlon Sees India’s Annual Wind Deployment Doubling by 2030

India’s annual wind power installations are set to more than double by 2030 as the country steps up efforts to meet climate targets and secure round-the-clock electricity supplies, according to a top turbine maker.

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