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Homeland Security raids Ilhan Omar's residence

Trump's fixation on the Minnesota lawmaker has exploded into full-on lawfare weeks before the elections.

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Exclusive: Finland pushes to all but eliminate Russian travel in EU

"The Kremlin must see that continued aggression will deepen its isolation. I ask you to take these proposals forward as an urgent priority," writes Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen in a letter...

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Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ has already gotten under Elon Musk’s skin. It goes nationwide this week

Elon Musk has been vocal against Alex Gibney's documentary “Musk,” calling the filmmaker names like “idiot” and “horrible human.”

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Pete Hegseth's firing squad livestream has fans in the defense industry

Co-founders of Palantir and defense tech firm Anduril are defending "public and brutal" executions.

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Ukraine's EU accession bid advances with new chapter

Ukrainian lawmakers on Monday passed legislation protecting the rights of national minorities, which removes a major hurdle in Kyiv's bid for membership.

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Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as part of a criminal investigation, AP sources say

Federal agents have searched Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home as part of a criminal investigation. That's according to people familiar with the matter.

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Archbishop of the US military says Catholic soldiers should not serve on firing squad

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US threatens to cut intel sharing with Ukraine in push to protect Russian oil refineries, sources confirm

The Kyiv Independent had learned that the Trump administration had threatened senior Ukrainian military and government officials in a push to protect Russian oil refineries. Two Ukrainian officials s...

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Government spent $10 million on pro-Trump ads after president said super PAC would fund

Nearly $22 million in taxpayers funds has been spent to air the ads, with nearly half spent after Trump promised to fund what the White House calls public service announcements through his super PAC.

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If the Nidal Hasan Execution Is Livestreamed, We Are a Barbaric Nation

The only countries to carry out public executions in 2025? Iran and Afghanitisan. That’s the company Pete Hegseth wants America to keep.

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Trump’s feds raid home of Ilhan Omar as part of criminal investigation

Raid comes as Omar, the first Somali American elected to Congress, has drawn President Donald Trump’s ire for years

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EU votes through largest ever Russia sanctions list

"This is the single largest expansion of our sanctions list since Russia started its war," chief EU diplomat Kaja Kallas said, adding that more than half of the roughly 1600 listings "are connected to...

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Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans.

With prompt and appropriate medical care, experts say, people shouldn’t die from an ectopic pregnancy. Women in Texas and Oklahoma have sued over delays in care, which, coupled with our new analysis,...

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Trump’s Message to Ukraine Is Now Crystal Clear

The president’s actions over the past 72 hours look like an effort to force Kyiv to surrender.

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How Ken Paxton Fabricated “Horsesh*t” Case Against a Texas Mosque

Paxton and Governor Greg Abbott charged a mosque with fraud despite multiple bureaucrats finding issues with their case.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home searched by federal agents, report says

The search was reportedly related to a criminal investigation.

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'Block, blunt and break': NATO top commander unveils defensive strategy in face of Russian threat

In a speech in Warsaw, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe Alexus Grynkewich insisted on the alliance's readiness, while downplaying the odds of an imminent conflict.

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Elon Musk is the midterms' biggest disinformation risk

The world’s wealthiest man pours money into GOP candidates while backing a floridly fake story about a Democrat on the platform he owns.

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Maps show how Israel's ‘Yellow Line' keeps squeezing Palestinians in Gaza

A year into a 'ceasefire', Israel restricts access to 65 percent of Gaza and crams 2.1 million people into the rest.

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Zelenskyy: EU will provide Ukraine with €3 billion in military aid next week

Following talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the EU for recent defence funding and said further support is expected soon, as...

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Musk Bankrolls Republicans In Midterms As Biggest Donor—While Attacking Talarico

Musk has now given more than $276 million both directly and through his super PAC, the New York Times reports.

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A disastrous day for French supermarkets after massive cyberattack targets refrigeration systems

Freezers and cold-storage rooms at several hundred stores overheated overnight from October 11 to 12, causing tons of merchandise losses. The vulnerability, linked to software made by the Danish company Danfoss, has been identified. France’s cybercrime office has opened an investigation.

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Anti-Troy Jackson Ad Runs in Oregon, Not Maine

An executive with the Republican super PAC that paid for the ad attacking Mr. Jackson, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, blamed its vendor running the ad in Oregon.

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Explained

Many cities and states are observing the day. President Trump has declared himself a supporter of Columbus Day.

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Trump Floats Potential Meeting With Kim Jong Un During Asia Trip

President Donald Trump said he might meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during an upcoming trip to Asia, stoking speculation about renewed US outreach to the reclusive regime.

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Taiwan finance minister to attend APEC meeting in Hong Kong

Taiwan Finance Minister Chuang Tsui-yun will attend a meeting of APEC finance ministers in Hong Kong next week, her ministry said on ‌Tuesday, at a time when Beijing has stepped up military and political pressure on Taipei.

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Talarico was at home in Texas during campaign trail absence, photos appear to show

James Talarico's campaign shared security camera footage with CBS News that appears to show him at his home in Texas for the first eight days of this month — pushing back on claims that Talarico was hiding the reasons for his disappearance.

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Poland says two Turks arrested over Russia-linked Starlink station fire

Warsaw says the 2 suspects held in Germany will face sabotage charges.

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A Brief But Spectacular take on translating military service into civilian life

Military veterans bring valuable leadership skills and experience to the civilian workforce. But translating those skills into job opportunities can be a challenge. Dwight Boddorf, a Marine Corps vete...

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Threat of AI share crash puts world financial stability at risk, says IMF

High valuations and debt put sector in danger, while fund also warns on government borrowing and cyber-attacks The threat of an AI share price crash rippling out across global markets is putting world financial stability at risk, the International Monetary fund has warned. In its twice-yearly Global Financial Stability Report, the IMF highlighted the sky-high valuations for AI companies along with their increasing debt pile as one reason that risks in the system are “elevated”. Continue reading...

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As Putin wages shadow war, Europe looks for a way to hit back

Internally, the debate among European officials is whether and how to retaliate by taking the fight to Russia.

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Nick Blakey vows to win back trust after trade to Kangaroos in wake of Sydney Swans scandal

* Blakey offloaded to North Melbourne in exchange for a glut of picks * Player had requested move after relationship with club fractured Nick Blakey, one of five Sydney players embroiled in the Pullman Hotel scandal, has been granted his wish to join North Melbourne with a blockbuster trade. On the penultimate day of the trade period, the Swans offloaded Blakey, draft pick No 52 and their 2028 second-round selection, in exchange for a glut of picks. The Kangaroos shipped picks No 6 and No 47, a 2027 second-round pick, a 2028 first-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick to get the deal done on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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Cairo residents outraged over the felling of their trees

Abdel Fattah el-Sissi’s government has pursued a sweeping urban-development policy at the expense of green space. In response to unprecedented anger in the Egyptian capital, the government is trying to adjust its approach.

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Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree to energy strike ceasefire 'because I said they agreed'

The U.S. president's comments came after he unilaterally announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Oct. 11, causing confusion in Kyiv. According to a senior Ukrainian official, Ukrai...

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IMF warns bond yields could see a 'disorderly' spike as debt, inflation risks worsen

The IMF says risks in the government bond market have worsened and that yields could jump sharply and disorderly.

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In the NLCS, the Dodgers are seeing what money can’t buy: a bullpen like Milwaukee’s

Milwaukee sent a parade of four relievers to the mound for a second straight game Monday, and for a second straight game they didn’t give up a run, retiring the last 15 Dodgers in order.

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The Glass Cage by John Healy: Stunning record of a life

A blistering honesty defines the prose, a willingness to present the author in an unflattering light

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Indian shares on track for muted open as inflation strengthens rate-hike concerns

Indian equities were poised for a muted open on Tuesday as investors monitored Middle East tensions and elevated crude oil prices, while a faster-than-expected rise in retail inflation strengthened the case for further interest rate hikes.

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Consumer watchdog takes egg 'cartel' to court

Sunny Queen and 11 other egg businesses coordinated on production and supply decisions, likely substantially reducing competition for many years, the ACCC alleges.

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Jetstar passenger plane nearly collides with van on airport tarmac

Authorities are investigating a near miss between a Jetstar flight and a vehicle on the tarmac after a series of incidents at a north Queensland airport.

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‘When it went double platinum, Andy Burnham gave us the award’: how Courteeners made Not Nineteen Forever

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South Korea's Kospi index sinks more than 7% on semiconductor share sell-off over AI boom worries

South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index has dropped more than 7% on Tuesday on a sell-off of chip shares and Asian shares mostly declined after U.S. stocks ended mixed.

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Lukewarm Liberal response to Josh Frydenberg's potential return

The former treasurer has teased a return to politics, as his former colleague Barnaby Joyce called for him to "cut the BS" and be up-front about his leadership ambitions.

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Russia says Europe bought $320 billion in hydrocarbons since 2022

Russia said on Monday that European Union countries had bought $320.7 billion worth of its energy resources since 2022, despite sanctions over the war in Ukraine. The figure fuelled tensions as European officials criticised a US deal to import Russian diesel, while Stockholm called for the bloc to use frozen Russian assets to boost support for Kyiv.

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AI boom bolstered growth in global trade, benefiting China and India, IMF says

The strong demand for AI has bolstered growth in China, ‌India and other Asian countries, outpacing the overall growth in global trade, IMF chief economist Silvana Tenreyro said ⁠on Tuesday.

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More than 100 foreign trekkers stranded in flood-hit region of Nepal, official says

Hundreds were rescued after the flooding of a river in central Nepal over the weekend swept away hiking trails and bridges.

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