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After Outcry, Monitors the Trump Administration Tried to Scrap Return to Sea

Under pressure from Congress, a network of ocean monitors that provides vital data to meteorologists, climate scientists, oceanographers and the fishing industry is being restored.

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We Uncovered Bribery Allegations Against Susan Collins

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Germany announces $1.46 billion in aid for Ukraine, including interceptor drones

The package was announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at a joint press conference in Kyiv.

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Plague death triggers quarantine, mask mandates in Russia's Irkutsk region in Siberia

The measures come after Darya Shipilova, a lab technician at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Shelekhov, died after reportedly contracting plague on Oct. 2.

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Heatwaves killed over 8,000 people in France this year. Here are some of their stories

The French health authorities reported that 8,124 deaths were related to the extreme heatwaves between late May and late August in France. Le Monde spoke to the friends and families of 11 of the victims to find out about the lives behind those numbers.

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Pro-Europe Latvian PM wins poll dominated by Russia, social worries

Andris Kulbergs' United List party won 42 seats in the 100-seat parliament, but Latvia's parliamentary election also saw gains for populist parties, boosted by support from Latvia's Russian-speaking minority.

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Reports of a lethal virus outbreak in Russia follow the death of a researcher

Several hospitals in the Irkutsk region have been shut down and up to 200 workers have been quarantined.

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Latter-day Saints women turn away from scandal-plagued Republican candidate in Arizona

Arizona Republican candidate for Congress Mark Lamb has been accused of sexual misconduct while sheriff. His controversy is turning many voters away as Democrats see an opportunity in the red seat.

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Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities

The German chancellor was visiting Kyiv as Moscow has intensified attacks on the Ukrainian capital.

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He Wanted to Modernize the Military. Pete Hegseth Forced Him Out

Dan Driscoll speaks for the first time since resigning as Secretary of the Army amid Pete Hegseth's purge of military leaders from the Pentagon.

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How the Cornell case is affecting women who have experienced sexual assault

The rape allegations that have emerged from a Cornell University frat house are leading many women to remember their own experiences — and call for a wider reckoning over sexual violence.

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Latvia's pro-Ukraine party wins parliamentary election by wide margin

"I congratulate Andris Kulbergs on his convincing victory in the parliamentary elections in Latvia ... Ukraine deeply appreciates Latvia's unwavering friendship and support," President Volodymyr Zelen...

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Trump Citing Executive Privilege In Kennedy Center Case, Democrat Claims

Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, alleged in a court filing the Kennedy Center is withholding “core financial documents” and information about Trump’s threats to demolish the venue in court.

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Inside the DC 'Power to the People' festival headlined by Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen and other music legends delivered a powerful message at the “Power to the People” protest festival in Maryland.

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US removes B-1 bombers from UK base amid security concerns

The United States removed its B-1 bombers from a UK air base one week after several men were arrested there on ‌suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, a Pentagon official said on Sunday.

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Britain's Green Party votes to class Zionism as a form of racism

Britain's Green Party voted on Sunday to class Zionism as a ‌form of racism, drawing criticism from British Jews and from the Israeli government which said it now viewed the party as "a body that gives legitimacy to terrorism".

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Musk Says SpaceXAI Will Rebrand To ‘SpaceXSI’ After Trump Pushes ‘Super Intelligence’ Name Change

Elon Musk said he would rename his SpaceXAI company to “SpaceXSI” after President Donald Trump pushed for artificial intelligence to rebrand as “super intelligence.”

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U.S. Rushes to Withdraw Bombers From U.K. Air Base After New Threats

The withdrawal came with unusual speed, following what U.S. officials said were threats of an Iran-based plot against the installation.

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Trump’s appearance in Ohio underscores all the reasons the GOP is unpopular

Will the president's steadfast support of data centers cost Ohio Republicans a victory?

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U.S. Marine arrested for alleged murder of a woman in Okinawa, Japan

Japanese police arrested a U.S. Marine in the alleged robbery and murder of a woman on Okinawa, officials said Sunday.

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Green party votes to adopt policy that equates Zionism with racism

Motion that has alarmed some Jewish members is passed by 1,022 votes to 813 at party’s annual conference in Brighton * UK politics live – latest updates The Greens have formally adopted a policy which equates Zionism with racism, a move that will dismay the bulk of the party’s MPs and that has alarmed some Jewish members. A vote at the party’s annual conference on Brighton about whether to back a motion which calls for Zionism, the movement for a Jewish state, to be “treated as any other form of racism”, saw it passed by 1,022 votes to 813. Continue reading...

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Live updates: Polls close in Brazil as voters weigh in on the country’s next president

Polls have closed in Brazil as voters select a new president. Incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking a fourth term against his rival, Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro.

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‘We swept a lot under the carpet’: Vichy regime film hits home in France of 2026

Movie about Nazi-collaborating administration strikes chord during what director calls ‘time of great uncertainty’

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A familiar figure, a new voice: Meryl Streep's Aslan stirs gender debate over Gerwig's ‘Narnia’

Director Greta Gerwig's film adaptation from "The Chronicles of Narnia" is sparking controversy over casting of Meryl Streep to voice Aslan the divine lion in "Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew."

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Cornell University to take ‘serious look’ at fraternities after rape allegations

Ivy League school’s president promises action after woman alleged she was drugged ⁠and raped by fraternity members

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Decades after her diagnosis, Adrienne Clarkson calls for better endometriosis care

The former governor-general says it’s ‘appalling’ patients feel they have to leave the country and pay out of pocket to access surgery

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'We'll be there': Fans rally behind Knights after grand final loss

Despite Sunday's loss against the Roosters, Newcastle Knights fans remain proud of the team's effort.

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49ers move up to 4-0 after thwarting high-flying Broncos in bruising 24-14 win

The San Francisco 49ers and Broncos started slow, but the Niners’ offense got in gear in the second half to pull away as the defense thwarted Denver’s flair for late-game comebacks.

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OpenAI's Altman says AI benefits warrant accepting some risks

Altman said the benefits of artificial intelligence justify accepting some risks.

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Toronto-based VPN provider plans to quit Canada over lawful-access bill

Psiphon, which helps people living in oppressive regimes evade online censorship, says Bill C-22 would compel it to help build a surveillance system in this country

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Opinion | The ‘God Gap’ Is Narrowing in Texas

It may not be enough for James Talarico to win. But might it also be a sign of a change to come?

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Jean Pisani-Ferry: 'Markets want fiscal responsibility, not austerity'

France should not wait for the outcome of the presidential election to reduce its deficit. In his column, the economist rejects the golden rule, but recommends building a common platform among political forces capable of forming a coalition.

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Olympic Council of Asia touts Asian Games as success despite logistical issues

OCA Director General Husain Al-Musallam said that at a time when the Games must be sustainable and financially viable, the Aichi-Nagoya model was one worth copying.

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In a Word... Curse

Mayo’s infamous All-Ireland ‘curse’ that never was is not forgotten, you know

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Bombers on outside looking in after beatdown from Als

Despite falling into CFL West basement, Winnipeg controls its own playoff destiny

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Dozens detained at authorized Communist Party rally after chants of 'Down with the Tsar'

The event had been authorized by Moscow authorities, but detentions reportedly intensified as the rally was ending and participants shifted toward more directly anti-Kremlin slogans.

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Tom Cruise's 'Digger' flops at box office with shockingly poor debut

Tom Cruise has flamed out at the box office: The star's latest movie, "Digger," bombed spectacularly in its opening weekend.

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Extreme Heat Poses Growing Threat to Pregnant Women and Babies, Survey Finds

Extreme heat is increasingly threatening pregnant women and babies, according to a multi-country survey of maternity health workers that offers a frontline view of the health consequences of a warming climate.

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright says Trump was "well aware of the risks to energy flows" before launching Iran war

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that President Trump was "well aware of the risks to energy flows" before launching the war in Iran earlier this year, but argued "the world cannot sustain a nuclear-armed Iran."

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A fight over a parking spot killed a 12-year-old girl. Then came prayer.

What began as two men arguing over a parking spot devolved into a mass shooting, killing a 12-year-old girl and wounding four others.

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Montreal rocker Sass Jordan made us believers

Her guitar-riffed hit song Make You a Believer from 1992 defined her as bluesy belter with swagger and optimistic messaging

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US Marine arrested for alleged killing of a woman on Okinawa, triggers outrage from Japan

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Connor powers Jets past Red Wings for first win of season

DETROIT — Kyle Connor is on a mission.

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Israel says killed Turkish NGO director in Gaza strike

The Israeli military accused the NGO head of being a member of Hamas's armed wing who 'worked to regularly employ numerous terrorists,' without providing evidence.

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Pacific leaders urge climate action as UN pre-COP talks open in Fiji

Pacific leaders urged action on climate change as UN pre-COP talks opened in Fiji's Nadi on Monday, ahead of next month's COP31 summit in Turkey. Discussions in Fiji and Tuvalu will focus on limiting warming to 1.5C, improving access to climate finance and protecting oceans as rising seas threaten communities.

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Baltimore schools cut ties with ex-commissioner’s company after FBI search

The school system is severing ties with KEYS Development TA LLC, whose building was searched by the FBI last week.

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As China tensions escalate, Japan builds its own spy agency

Japan may soon have its own "CIA", as it works with "the utmost urgency" to establish its first centralised network of intelligence operations since World War II amid threats of foreign interference.

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Digger may lose $150m after Tom Cruise film bombs at the box office

Alejandro G Iñárritu’s critically panned satire took just $20m globally in its opening weekend, against a reported $150m production budget and $100m marketing spend Digger has flopped in its opening weekend with a $20m global box office, handing Tom Cruise one of the worst debuts of his career and serving as a bitter final note for Warner Bros as a standalone studio. Alejandro G Iñárritu’s critically panned satire grossed a paltry $8m at the North American box office. Cruise is typically a big draw overseas, but international sales – $12m from 74 markets – were also weak. Continue reading...

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Strikes by North Sea oil workers could ‘severely disrupt’ UK fuel supplies

Union says staff left with no choice but industrial action after breakdown in pay talks with Texas oil firm Apache A looming strike by oil workers in the North Sea could “severely disrupt” UK fuel supplies, the Unite union has said, adding that staff were left with no choice after a breakdown in pay talks with the Texas oil company Apache. The union said Apache workers had “emphatically” backed strike action after being given what it said was an unacceptable pay offer that amounted to a real-terms pay cut for many employees, at a time when the company was “raking in eye-watering profits”. Continue reading...

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Money stolen by scammers hijacking UK social media accounts rises 400%

Many cases involve criminals using other people’s identities to sell fake event tickets to friends and family The total amount stolen by criminals who hack into people’s emails and social media accounts and then pretend to be them has risen by more than 400% in a year, official UK data shows. In many cases, the scammers are hijacking people’s accounts in order to use their identity to sell fake event tickets – such as to sold-out gigs – to unsuspecting friends and family. Continue reading...

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