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Cybersecurity CEO Indicted for Allegedly Scamming Millions From Ransomware Victims

A federal grand jury indicted MonsterCloud CEO Zohar Pinhasi last month for allegedly defrauding clients of his ransomware data recovery business, which was the subject of a 2019 ProPublica investigat...

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Democrats Release 50-Page Report on Trump’s Epstein Files Cover-Up

The report alleges Donald Trump was an “active participant” in Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse.

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In a Newly Drawn District, Black Voters May Get a Representative Who Spent Years Undermining Their Interests

Brent Taylor is the front-runner for one of Memphis’ U.S. congressional districts, recently redrawn from majority Black to majority white. As state senator, he repeatedly used his power to supersede l...

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Serbia's student movement ousts nationalist leader Aleksandar Vucic in parliamentary elections

Vucic conceded defeat less than two hours after polls closed. The victory in the snap vote comes after nearly two years of anti-government protests.

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Lula's Suprise Win Blocks Trump’s Push for a Far-Right Brazil

The 80-year-old incumbent will serve a fourth term in office.

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Lula wins fourth term as Brazil president after historic upset over far-right Flávio Bolsonaro

Leftist incumbent Lula says unprecedented comeback was a ‘defeat for denialism’ as Bolsonaro refuses to accept election result * Lula wins election in stunning comeback – live updates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the Brazilian president, has staged a dramatic election fightback, defeating his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, to claim a historic fourth term in power. With 100% of votes counted the 80-year-old leftist received 4.4m votes more than Bolsonaro, with a 51.79% share to his 45-year-old rival’s 48.21%. However, soon after Brazil’s electoral authority confirmed Lula’s victory, Bolsonaro refused to concede defeat and asked for the results to be annulled. Continue reading...

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Brazil's left-wing President Lula elected for fourth term

Brazil's 80-year-old left-wing leader President Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in a bitterly contested runoff.

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Lula holds off far right with victory in Brazil presidential election

Leftist president mounts stunning comeback after unexpected first-round loss galvanised supporters of Flavio Bolsonaro.

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Brazil's Lula defeats Flavio Bolsonaro with 51.75% of the vote after a chaotic day at the polls

The 81-year-old leftist President wins an unprecedented fourth term after a last-minute Supreme Court ruling extended voting by two hours.

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Anthropic's founders pledged to donate most of their stock. Their IPO tells another story.

The AI giant's new filing calls the promise a "revocable," non-binding "expression" that depends on market conditions.

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Musk's meddling in Ukraine's Starlink is a warning to every country relying on private tech

In the midst of Donald Trump's attempt to turn Russian diesel into a political asset to help him avoid disaster in November's midterm elections, the internet went out on the front lines. Since the be...

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World reacts to Lula's victory in Brazilian presidential race

International leaders and politicians congratulate the Brazilian president on his re-election win.

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Trump failed to stop inflation. Now Republicans may pay the price in the midterm elections

One week before midterm elections, President Donald Trump is struggling to deliver on his promise to bring down costs.

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Missouri Republicans Are Trying to Repeal Abortion Rights by Leaning Into Anti-Trans Sentiment

Two years after falsely linking reproductive rights to gender transition care for minors, GOP lawmakers have packaged the two issues into one amendment in an effort to strip away the right to abortion...

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Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90

Actor Walter Koenig, known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov on “Star Trek,” has died at 90. His talent agent confirmed he passed away Monday at his home in Los Angeles.

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Audi CEO faces backlash after joining Trump at midterm campaign rally

Audi chief Gernot Doellner drew heavy criticism on Monday for appearing alongside US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in the battleground state of Georgia, with the head ‌of Germany's top u...

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US holding up air defense missiles for Ukraine for nearly a month, Zelensky says

A senior Ukrainian official previously told the Kyiv Independent that the batch awaiting U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's approval was "significant."

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Brazil: Lula defeats Bolsonaro, winning fourth presidential term after massive turnout

The left-wing candidate won his fourth term after coming second in the first round.

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Catholic bishops accuse Trump White House of turning prayer into campaign photo op

Two bishops express regret after the White House posts photos and video of a prayer with them in the Oval Office

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Bolsonaro effectively concedes in Brazil after Trump suggests he won’t help

Trump says the presidential election looked “rigged” but did not say he planned to intervene on behalf of the right-wing politician.

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Bolsonaro refuses to concede as would-be Ukraine peace mediator Lula wins Brazil election

Lula had expressed the view in 2024 that Brazil should remain neutral and not interfere in Russia's war against Ukraine, but in the years that followed had been engaging in diplomacy, including effort...

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Lula, Brazil’s iconic working-class president, wins historic fourth term in dramatic comeback

Lula’s win deprives President Donald Trump of a major addition to what has been a growing bloc of friendly right-wing Latin American governments that have embraced Washington’s agenda on security and migration.

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Loggers say Roadless Rule repeal won't solve their biggest challenges

President Trump is planning to open up some of the nation's last pristine forests to road building and timber companies. But those who work in the woods say it won't do enough to revive the industry.

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Israeli forces kill at least five people in Gaza, including 7-year-old girl

The death toll in Israel's genocidal war on Gaza climbs to 74,555, including 1,559 killed since 'ceasefire' last year.

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Court ruling fails to end wait for thousands of immigrants stuck abroad without visas

A federal judge struck down a Trump administration ban on issuing immigrant visas to people from 75 countries, but immigrants continue to be stuck in their countries. Attorneys say the federal government is slow-walking the processing of visas on purpose.

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Heavy rain in southeast Utah has prompted a rise in Lake Powell’s water level. Here’s how much.

Heavy rain and flooding in southeastern Utah and the Four Corners area has produced a side benefit: A substantial rise in Lake Powell's water level.

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Cabinet minister guilty of ethics violation may have buyer for family business two years after offering to sell

Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures Minister Ian Bushie has a potential buyer for Grandpa George’s gas and convenience store at Hollow Water First Nation after offering it to sell it two years ago when he was found guilty of an ethics violation.

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Former FBI chief James Comey charged for third time by Trump administration

Former FBI chief James Comey has been charged for a third time by President Donald Trump's administration.

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Instagram is clearly jealous of YouTube -- and is introducing a bunch of changes

Instagram is making its app feel more like TV with long-form videos and episodic content. There are big unanswered questions for creators, though.

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Anthropic's IPO filing shows soaring sales and steep losses

AI giant Anthropic has publicly filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with US market regulators. The document offered a glimpse into the company's finances but also contained nearly 100 pages related to risks around investing in the company. The filing revealed that in the first half of 2026, its revenue soared to $16.3 billion while net loss widened to over $80 billion. Plus, London's iconic Oxford Street, one of Europe's busiest shopping areas, has been partially pedestrianised.

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Serbians celebrate ouster of Vucic as proof their country is a real democracy

The question now is how the Student List, whose candidates were selected via a plenum, will govern

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Protests in Europe: Fact-checking viral videos amid claims of 'chaos'

As young people protest poor school conditions and the rising cost of living across Europe, misleading videos are spreading online. Footage from Poland in 2017, military preparations in Portugal and a protest in Argentina have all been falsely presented as recent demonstrations in Europe, painting a misleading picture of unrest. Vedika Bahl fact-checks three viral videos to uncover what they really show and how old footage is recycled to spread misinformation and attract clicks.

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Darwin city mall reopened after false report of 'credible threat'

Darwin's Smith Street Mall has reopened to the public following what police say was a false report of a "credible threat" this morning.

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Europe's top NATO powers pledge greater defence role, reaffirm US alliance

Europe's five main NATO members said on Monday they were ready to take greater responsibility for the continent's security while reaffirming the United States as an "indispensable ally". Defence ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Britain pledged closer co-operation with Washington after talks in Paris on strengthening Europe's defence role.

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Anthropic's IPO filing answers one of the biggest questions about the AI boom: Can AI labs actually make money?

Anthropic's IPO filing shows AI can be profitable at scale. Nearly $800 billion in computing deals pose a major risk.

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ADU ruling could be a boon to California builders

California local governments must quickly approve legally submitted applications to build accessory dwelling units, a state appeals court ruled in a victory for advocates of more housing.

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Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon is optimistic about AI. Most of America disagrees.

“We’ll look back, 20 to 25 years from now, and the benefits will be really positive for our society,” the Wall Street leader said.

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Appeals Court Declines to Intervene in California Ballot Lawsuit

By a 2-1 vote, a federal appeals court panel denied the Trump administration’s request that it immediately order the state to set aside 20,000 mail-in ballots.

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First confirmed Ebola patient in Nigeria evacuated to Switzerland | CNN

A Swiss woman being treated for Ebola in Nigeria was medically evacuated to Switzerland with her husband Monday, officials said, as Nigerian authorities continued monitoring 52 people who had been in...

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Healey poised to increase adult minimum wage in UK Budget

Chancellor will hold back from bigger increases in the rate for younger workers despite Labour manifesto pledge

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‘Important first step’: Arctic Gateway, CentrePort sign MOU with Dubai ports giant

The Port of Churchill owners say they’re working with Dubai-based logistics giant DP World Inc. to potentially boost traffic to North America’s only deep water Arctic seaport.

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FTC and 20 states sue Dollar General, accusing bargain chain of overcharging customers

Suit that cites 2025 Guardian investigation alleges ‘pattern of inaccurate pricing’ that ‘affects millions of purchases’ The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states have sued Dollar General, the nation’s largest dollar-store chain, for persistently overcharging customers at its more than 20,000 stores across the United States. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Nashville, cites a Guardian investigation published last December. Continue reading...

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Justice Department sending election monitors to 2 Arkansas counties on Election Day | Arkansas Advocate

Election monitors will not be allowed inside Washington County polling sites. Pulaski County officials will meet Thursday to consider this option.

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Seattle City Council wants to restore fire department overtime, among flood of budget adds

Seattle City Council members have submitted 170 changes to Mayor Katie Wilson’s budget proposal. One that is likely to stick would restore around $7 million in overtime to the Seattle Fire Department’s budget.

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Harry Kane claims men’s Ballon d’Or to end England’s 25-year wait for winner

* Alexia Putellas picks up women’s award for third time * England captain acclaimed in London ceremony Harry Kane is the Ballon d’Or winner for 2026, the first Englishman to win football’s most prestigious individual trophy in 25 years. Two hours into a lavishly excitable ceremony at the Palladium Theatre in London, Kane’s name emerged from the final envelope to wild cheers inside the auditorium. The women’s Ballon d’Or, awarded moments earlier, was won by Alexia Putellas of London City Lionesses, a third Ballon, five years on from her first in the colours of Barcelona. Continue reading...

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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders take legal action against My Chemical Romance over dancers' uniforms

The company behind the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is seeking a court order to stop My Chemical Romance from using dancers in costumes it says copy the squad’s signature uniform.

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US-Canada trade deal not as ‘close’ as portrayed

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett had said Sunday that negotiators were “very close” to reaching an agreement.

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Catholic bishops say White House prayer photo with Trump was used politically

Two Catholic bishops have expressed regret that they agreed to a White House meeting that produced a publicly distributed photo of them praying with President Donald Trump.

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9th Circuit denies feds' appeal over 20,000 ballots; district court hearing to proceed

The decision clears the way for the lower court to proceed with hearing the case. A hearing is scheduled Tuesday afternoon before Judge David O. Carter in Los Angeles.

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Mecca pact nations hold talks with Iran to prevent renewed Middle East war

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan held talks in Iran on Monday aimed at preventing renewed fighting in the Middle East, with Tehran describing discussions as “very good”. The diplomatic push, attended by Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, followed warnings from Washington, Tehran and Israel of renewed hostilities.

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