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Tens of thousands of Lula supporters rally on eve of Brazilian election runoff

Nearly 159 million people to head to polls on Sunday in battle between leftwing incumbent and Flávio Bolsonaro Tens of thousands of supporters of Brazil’s leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, have streamed on to Rio’s most famous beach for a giant protest they hope will propel him towards a historic election fightback against his far-right rival, Flávio Bolsonaro. Nearly 159m Brazilians will vote in the election’s runoff on Sunday, with the pair tied in the polls after Bolsonaro won the first round on 4 October by 47% to 45%. Continue reading...

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250,000 rally in Madrid demanding state pension guarantees

The rally comes amid a political row over the sustainability of Spain's pension scheme and the cost of living, ahead of a parliamentary election next month.

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Obama Issues Searing Attacks on Trump, Ramaswamy in Return to Campaign Trail

The 44th president appeared in Ohio on Saturday, kicking off a two-state swing with a rebuke of President Trump and Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for governor.

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‘Eagle’s Nest,’ Nazi-Era Guesthouse in German Alps, Is Gutted by Fire

The police said on Saturday that the structure, a tourist attraction for decades, was probably not salvageable. A man was arrested in connection with the blaze.

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Fire tears through Hitler's mountain retreat, suspect detained

Firefighters and police heading to the Eagle's Nest on Friday night saw 'a rider on a red motorcycle with no license plate' and stopped him, a Bavarian police official told a press conference on Saturday.

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New York archdiocese to pay $800 million to over 1300 sex abuse victims

Dioceses across the country have had to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, and programs have been created to compensate victims without going to trial.

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Sanctioned Russian energy giant secretly funded US gas project, NYT reports

The gas project was part of an energy deal discussed by U.S. peace envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner during their September visit to the Kremlin, sources told the New York Times.

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Massive Ukrainian drone attack hits shopping center in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, locals say

MegaGRINN is the largest shopping complex in Belgorod, covering over 163,000 square meters and housing more than 200 shops. The center was closed and empty of visitors during the reported overnight at...

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Germany in talks to buy Ukrainian jet-powered drones

The Bars jet powered drone has a range of 1,000 kilometers and can reach speeds of up to 700 kilometers per hour.

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Ukraine's Starlink satellite speeds restored after a week of front-line disruption

The restoration follows a new U.S. diplomatic push to end the war.

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Russia steps up election influence efforts in final stretch of midterms

Researchers who track online influence operations say Kremlin-backed groups are renewing tactics they've used to sow distrust and discord in previous elections in the U.S. and around the world.

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New Trump rule allows hunters to bait bears in Alaska with doughnuts, bacon and more

Critics decry Trump administration rule that lets hunters lure bears with human foods on federal lands in Alaska

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Zelenskyy confirms Starlink and Starshield are back up and running: Now we have the speed we need

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed the lifting of speed restrictions on Starlink and Starshield terminals in Ukraine, which has restored crucial frontline communications.

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Trump Prepares for Iran Escalation After US, Israeli Elections

A Middle East war that President Donald Trump said would be over in a matter of weeks now looks set to escalate as it enters its eighth month.

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U.S. birth rate drops to record low, but older women are having more babies

The U.S. birth rate fell to its lowest level ever recorded, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The drop would have been greater, but women over age 30 are having more children.

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Ukraine says Starlink is back to normal after disruptions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that normal Starlink operating speeds were restored after more than a week of disruptions.

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Additional 178 cases of measles reported by US health authorities amid outbreak

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 4,588 cases across the country, more than double the tally in 2025 Federal health authorities reported an additional 178 cases of measles in the US this week, as the vaccine-preventable illness continues to sicken people across at least 43 outbreaks. The new data reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) comes as experts criticize the agency for lack of transparency, and as health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr takes steps to further upend US vaccine infrastructure. Continue reading...

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German ambassador: Friendship with Russia will not be restored – Putin threw it out of the window

German Ambassador to Ukraine Boris Ruge does not support the idea that ties with Russia should be restored or that Russian energy supplies to Europe via Ukraine should resume in order to achieve a las...

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Voters are begging Trump to end the war in Iran

70 percent now call it a top priority for the war to be over. Trump says Cuba is next.

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Trump makes Alaska the latest frontier in his election power grab

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Obama, in Ohio, assails 'cruelty' and indecency from Trump and his allies in the midterm campaign

Obama targeted GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who has doubled down on an ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic rival Dr. Amy Acton.

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Cracking a smile regularly may be good not just for your mood but for your health

Some campuses and workplaces are trying to foster more smiling and positivity, and experts say it can go a long way.

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Hundreds of soldiers sent to Milan as protests planned across Europe

Italy has deployed soldiers to Milan as the city braces for fresh protests on Saturday. Premier Giorgia Meloni announced the move after recent looting and clashes with police.

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“Not all Cubans are MAGA”: The Cuban women who broke with the GOP

They are turning their backs on Trump—and finding each other along the way.

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Missouri's GOP has a new strategy to ban abortion—attack trans kids

Doctors in the state are fighting a deceptive ballot measure that imperils both abortion and trans rights.

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Thomas Markle is being investigated by officers in the Philippines over claims that he kept child sexual abuse images at his home. He has denied possessing the images.

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Explainer: How Ukraine's strikes on Russian energy sites deepened the rift with Trump

The two have long had a testy relationship, but Trump's frustration over Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure triggered a crisis that Kyiv's supporters fear could threaten vital US support.

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Job training, housing, students' basic needs: L.A. community college candidates promise fixes

L.A. Community College District trustee candidates vie for three open seats, promising to tackle student housing, job training, and basic needs across campuses.

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Trump mocks reporter asking about Iran strikes, as Tehran says US derailed

US President Donald Trump sarcastically responded to a reporter asking about possible renewed attacks on Iran.

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Pakistan axe Shan, bring in fresh batting talent for Sri Lanka Tests

Ali Usman has also been recalled to the Test team after being sent home from the England tour.

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Suspect in racist gun attack near Paris transferred to psychiatric unit

A shooter suspected of killing one person and wounding five others on Friday in the town of Trappes, near Paris, has had his police custody suspended for a 48-hour psychiatric observation, anti-terror prosecutors said Sunday. The 39-year-old man is believed to have had racist motivations behind the gun attack as most of the victims had foreign origins.

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Burnham open to return of free movement between UK and EU

The U.K. prime minister said he wants an “honest discussion” about migration within Europe.

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Iran says resumption of war with US would not change its mind

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says "whether there is war or not, our policies remain the same", amid renewed threats from US President Donald Trump to begin bombing again.

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‘I’m not someone who has sex to music. I like uncomfortable silence’: Katherine Ryan’s honest playlist

The comedian unashamedly loves the Spice Girls’ Wannabe and cries to Boyz II Men, but which novelty song changed her life?

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'Devastating': Shops flooded and stock ruined on Scotland's 'wild west coast'

Shops flooded and stock ruined on Scotland's 'wild west coast'

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Booker scores 43 points in Suns' 131-122 win over Warriors, who fall to 0-3

Devin Booker scores 43 points as the Phoenix Suns win their home opener, beating the Golden State Warriors 131-122.

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Thousands march in Italy as protests see isolated clashes with police

Demonstrations took place in Italy on Saturday over the rising cost of living. No serious clashes were reported, with nine people arrested nationwide.

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Russia hits Kharkiv with jet-powered drone: one person killed, four more injured

A Russian jet-powered drone struck Kharkiv's Novobavarskyi district on the evening of Oct. 24, killing one person and injuring four, regional military governor Oleh Synehubov reported on Telegram.&nbs...

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Beirut's $13 chicken sandwich becomes symbol of Lebanon divide

Seven years after Lebanon’s devastating financial meltdown, a debate over a chicken sandwich has exposed an increasingly stark divide between those who can still spend freely and those struggling to get by.

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More than 210 flights delayed or canceled at Moscow airports amid drone attacks

Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow disrupted flights at Sheremetyevo Airport, with more than 210 flights delayed or canceled across the Russian capital's airports by noon, Russian outlet Ostorozhno, No...

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More storms a-brewin': Could L.A. see its first rainy Halloween in over a decade?

A shift in weather at the end of the week will bring a high chance of rain to deliver possibly the first rainy Halloween in Los Angeles since 2014.

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A women's commune sounds like a great retirement option. But I have my doubts | Polly Hudson

Think back to those terrible flatshares in your 20s. Cohabiting with friends can seem like a dream, but the reality is sometimes less Golden Girls – more Young Ones, writes Polly Hudson

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Storm Boelo: warnings in place in Scotland, Northern Ireland and north of England as high winds batter UK

Met Office reports gusts of 80mph in exposed coastal spots and advises people in affected areas to stay indoors Strong winds have battered Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England overnight, as Storm Boelo hit the UK. It was the second named storm in as many days, after Storm Austen brought strong winds to parts of the UK on Friday. The Met Office said wind speeds reached 60-70mph, affecting areas in the amber warning zone, which came into force at 9pm on Saturday. Continue reading...

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'I’ve Switched Out My 7-Step K-Beauty Routine' For This Under-$20 Serum

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These slippers for men and women are comfy enough to shuffle around the house but still sturdy enough to wear on errands.

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Leaked emails show AfD co-leader’s U-turn on ‘explosive’ nationalist colleague

Alice Weidel once said Björn Höcke’s racial discourse was “deeply problematic.” Now she deems him suitable for a cabinet position.

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Trump wants 'business with both' Ukraine, Russia after war ends

"Certainly, we'll do business with Ukraine and with Russia after this war ends, I would think," U.S. President Donald Trump.

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'The amount shocked me': Student-loan borrowers are pushing off key milestones to afford higher payments

From cutting back on groceries to delaying starting a family, student-loan borrowers describe the changes they're making to afford higher payments.

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