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Burnham to hold security talks with German chancellor in BerlinDowning Street said deeper co-operation in the face of rising hybrid threats from Russia would be high on the agenda during Burnham's first official visit to Germany.
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Syrian general accused of atrocities paid and protected by US and Lebanon, BBC findsBassam al-Hassan, linked to reporter Austin Tice's abduction, is being sheltered in return for information.
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'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells UKRoland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.
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We spent thousands on a Tui river cruise but ended up on coach tripsPassengers have described their anger after their itineraries changed to involve hours spent on coach trips instead.
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'Every day there is killing': Gazans face Israeli strikes despite ceasefire as peace deal stallsMany Palestinians are still living in cramped tent cities, with the US plan to end the war largely stalled.
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Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo 11 on the Moon, dies at 90Pioneering computer scientist led the development of the software for Nasa's Apollo mission and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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UK bluefin tuna comeback shows nature can recover, says WWFThe tuna is one of several wildlife recoveries highlighted in a major new report from WWF.
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Trump wants a new Camp David-like retreat at his Florida golf clubTrump's estate would stand in stark contrast to the rustic Camp David and mark another tradition transformed by Trump.
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Watch: What we know about Christa Pike's ‘shock’ recovery in hospitalThe US death row inmate's legal team said at a press conference that she is now "conscious and speaking" after her failed execution.
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Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union saysMaricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.
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'Stop throwing shade' - the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UKBritish people need more incentives to invest in big firms listed in the UK, Dame Julia Hoggett, boss of the London Stock Exchange, says.
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Hedgehog among four animals chosen to feature on new banknotesThe decision comes after nearly half a million people voted on a shortlist of 18 creatures.
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EU Says Kosovo's Changes To War Crimes Court Law Violate International ObligationsThe European Union has expressed “deep concern” over Kosovo’s adoption of legislation that seeks to narrow the jurisdiction of a Hague-based war crimes court, saying the changes violate the country’s international obligations toward the bloc.
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Rubio In Athens Warns Iran It Will Never Have A Nuclear WeaponUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran will never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon, declaring that preventing Tehran from doing so is a red line for President Donald Trump.
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Russia Missile Blasts Ukraine Apartment Block, Killing At Least 18Russian missile and drone strikes pounded Ukraine on Russian leader Vladimir Putin's birthday, leaving dozens of people dead or injured in one of "the most vile" attacks in recent times, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
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Rubio In Iceland Signals Deeper NATO Push As Russia, China Challenge Arctic SecurityUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio has signaled a renewed American push to strengthen security in the Arctic, warning that US adversaries and competitors are already acting in a region of growing strategic importance.
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Iran-Aligned Houthis Target Riyadh, Aden AirportsAs the conflict in the Persian Gulf continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL's Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver ongoing updates and analysis.
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Kosovo Elects President After Opposition Agrees To Last-Minute DealParliament elected Justina Shiroka Pula as Kosovo's new president late on October 6 following a last-minute political deal that secured lawmakers' approval of legal changes restricting the powers of a Hague-based war crimes court.
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Death At Russian Plague Lab: How Much Should We Worry?A suspected case of pneumonic plague killing a laboratory technician in Russia has sparked global alarm about the possibility of wider transmission. RFE/RL spoke to Brendan Wren, a professor of microbial pathogenesis, about the situation and Russia's moves to deal with it.
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Protesters, Police Clash As Vote On President And Kosovo War Crimes Court StallsPolice fired tear gas at protesters outside Kosovo's parliament on the evening of October 5 as a dispute over proposed restrictions on a Hague-based war crimes court became entangled with a last-minute political standoff over electing the country's next president.
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Siberian Anti-Plague Institute Staff Isolated After Worker's DeathThe United States is monitoring reports of a suspected case of pneumonic plague in Russia after the death of a 28-year-old laboratory worker in the Siberian region of Irkutsk, as some US political figures call for sweeping travel restrictions involving Russia.
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Rubio Heads To NATO Allies As Russian Threat, Middle East War Shape AgendaUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio is heading to Iceland, Greece, and Portugal on October 5-8 for talks on security, defense, energy, economic cooperation, and technology as NATO allies face growing security concerns over Russia’s military activity and continued Middle East instability.
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Nationalist Parties, Dodik Dominate Bosnian Election Amid Low TurnoutMilorad Dodik, the Russia-friendly former leader of Bosnia-Herzegovina's Serbian-led entity, declared victory for his party in the region, with nationalist forces also scoring wins in Bosnia's complex electoral system -- results likely to keep tensions high in the country and the region.
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Bosnian Elections Pitted Pro-Western Against Nationalist ForcesCitizens in Bosnia-Herzegovina are casting their votes in elections to various bodies in the country’s multi-layered political system on October 4, with some candidates pushing for increased efforts at joining the European Union and NATO.
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Former MLB pitcher Roger Clemens to receive Medal of Freedom, Trump saysPresident Trump said he will award controversial baseball legend Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom, saying the honor is a “big step up” from the MLB’s Hall of Fame — which has repeatedly declined to recognize him. “I’m pleased to announce that we are taking it into our own hands. Forget about the Hall...
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Trump reups beef with 'ungrateful' Cuellar for staying Democrat after pardonPresident Trump ripped into Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) Wednesday evening for not switching parties after receiving a presidential pardon in 2025, the latest development in a feud that has intensified since the Democrat announced his reelection bid. In a Truth Social post ahead of a campaign rally in San Antonio, t...
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Shapiro, Garrity clash on data centers, measles response in Pennsylvania governor debate: 4 takeawaysPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) and state Treasurer Stacy Garrity (R), their parties' nominees to lead the commonwealth, sparred over an ongoing measles outbreak, voter ID reform and data centers during their first and only scheduled debate on Wednesday evening. The debate was hosted by ABC27, a local affiliate o...
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FDA: Mifepristone review won't be done until MarchThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) won’t publish its safety review of the abortion drug mifepristone until March, it disclosed in a Wednesday court filing, adding that it won’t impose any new restrictions on the pill before that point. The revelations are likely to further anger anti-abortion activists, who have...
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Turek, Hinson spar in first Iowa Senate debate: 3 takeawaysU.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) and state Rep. Josh Turek (D-Iowa), the two candidates for Senate, faced off in a debate Wednesday night, where health care cuts and agriculture were significant topics, as well as each candidate’s voting record and attendance in their current roles. Hinson and Turek are running to r...
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Trump doubles down on California comments: 'Let them hit San Diego, let them hit Los Angeles'President Trump doubled down on his comments suggesting Iran could hit Los Angeles and San Diego during a rally in Texas on Wednesday, adding that the U.S. would not let such a scenario play out. "You want to see trauma? You want to see problems? And I said it the other day, let them hit...
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Trump to award National Medal of Science to Elon MuskPresident Trump will award the National Medal of Science to Elon Musk and other prominent tech executives Thursday, a White House official confirmed to The Hill’s broadcast partner, NewsNation. Musk, the head of SpaceX and Tesla, will receive this high honor at the White House’s “Science: A New Golden Age” summit. T...
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Live updates: Trump rallies in San Antonio; Iowa, Pennsylvania in debate spotlightPresident Trump returned to Texas on Wednesday night to rally in San Antonio as the state's two marquee races, for Senate and governor, are shaping up to be some of the most competitive in this year's midterm elections. Trump took the stage at 7 p.m. during the GOP campaign event, which also features Senate candidat...
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USS Abraham Lincoln's controversial deployment comes to an endWelcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story USS Abraham Lincoln's deployment finally comes to an end The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group has returned to the U.S. after a lengthy deployment that grew controversial after it was...
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Drugmakers challenge Trump admin pilot programClick in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story PhRMA sues over drug pricing pilot Drugmakers are challenging a new Trump administration pilot program tying Medicare drug prices to those in other wealthy countries. © AP Photo/John Hanna The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers ...
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Don Lemon says there's ‘65, 70' percent chance he runs for presidentFormer CNN anchor and media personality Don Lemon says he has considered running for president of the U.S. one day, and he put the chances of him doing so at greater than 50 percent. "Look, I never say never. I’ve got a lot on my plate right now doing what I’m doing. This is not...
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Tillis criticizes Trump advisers for work with Russia-aligned Bosnia groupRetiring Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Wednesday condemned a report that two consultants to President Trump received a large profit from their work advising a pro-Russian government in the Balkans during the U.S. midterm elections cycle. The senator, who serves as co-chair of the Senate NATO Observer Group, called Re...
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Africa: World Cotton Day - The Real Value of Africa's Cotton Comes After the Harvest[allAfrica] World Cotton Day should measure more than output. It should ask how much manufacturing, employment and African-owned value the continent creates from every bale it grows.
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Africa: African Union to Launch Continent's First Credit Rating Agency in Mauritius[RFI] The African Union is launching the continent's first credit rating agency on Wednesday, aiming to provide an alternative to the global "big three" by drawing on African expertise and perspectives.
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Africa: U.S. Backs Stronger AU-UN Role in Africa Conflicts, Supports UN Financing for AU-Led Missions[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States has backed a stronger African Union-United Nations partnership to address conflicts across the continent, saying a UN framework for financing AU-led peace operations could provide a useful tool in responding to Africa's security crises.
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Africa: How Africa Can Capture More Value From Its Cotton[Bird Story Agency] As World Cotton Day approaches on 7 October, Africa has an opportunity to consider how its cotton industry can contribute more to agricultural development, employment and economic growth. The opportunity extends far beyond producing and exporting raw cotton.
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Africa: All of Africa Today - October 7, 2026[allAfrica]
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Africa: World Day for Decent Work - 'Journalists Should Recognise Themselves As Workers and Fight for Our Collective Struggles,' Says IFJ[IFJ] According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), decent work means dignity, equality, fair remuneration and safe working conditions. However, all too often these conditions are not met in the media sector. Journalists and media workers often sacrifice their right to decent working conditions in the na...
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Africa: UK-Backed Clean Energy Projects to Scale Across Africa[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ten clean energy projects across eight African countries are set to receive more than £2 million to expand renewable energy solutions in healthcare, telecommunications, agriculture, fishing and small businesses.
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Africa: How a Record-Breaking El Niño Could Deepen Global Hunger[WFP] As the 2026-27 El Niño intensifies, WFP climate expert Richard Choularton explains why millions could face hunger and food insecurity, which regions are most at risk from droughts, floods and storms, and why early action is essential.
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Africa: Africa's Non-Communicable Diseases Burden Continues to Rise, Latest Study Finds[Africa CDC] A 2026 Lancet Global Health analysis using Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 data finds that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are accounting for a growing share of Africa's health burden.
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Africa: UK Backs £2 Million Clean Energy Push Across Africa[Horn Diplomat] London, Oct 7 -- The United Kingdom is backing more than £2 million ($2.7 million) in investment across 10 clean-energy projects in eight African countries, seeking to reduce dependence on diesel generators in hospitals, telecommunications, agriculture and small businesses.
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Africa: Africa's Rating Agency Must Be Built On Reliable Data[New Times] The launch of the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) is a welcome step towards strengthening the continent's voice in how its economies are assessed. Its mandate to draw on African data, expertise and economic realities deserves support.
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Africa: Drongo Company - Can Washington's New Psyop Unit Win Back African Trust?[African Arguments] In mid-July, the US Army activated Delta Company of the 7th Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Battalion under 3rd Special Forces Group. The unit has taken on the informal name 'Drongo', a nod to an African bird known for its ability to vocally mimic other species to drive off competitors. Its decl...
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How October 7 changed everythingIsraelis visit the Nova music festival memorial site to mark the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attacks. | Saeed Qaq/Anadolu via Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. Jewish communi...
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America leaves Iraq, againIraqis gather in Baghdad to celebrate the withdrawal of US and international coalition forces on September 30, 2026. | Murtadha Al-Sudani/Anadolu via Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. The...
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Why diesel prices are an economic time bombThe price of diesel fuel is displayed outside of a Shell gas station in Carson, California, on September 22, 2026. | Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images Everyone knows how much gasoline prices matter. The recent spike in gas prices triggered by the war with Iran has fueled deep pessimism about the economy and wei...
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What China wants from AIChinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump in the White House on September 24, 2026. | Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images The national conversation about AI in the US is full of fear: fear about AI’s potential to end humanity, fear of data centers moving in, fear that government officials will do absolutely ...
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Trump’s China reversalPresident Donald Trump shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping on September 25, 2026. | Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. I have good news and bad news for the ho...
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There’s a global plan to save humans from AI. Can it actually work?OpenAI CEO Sam Altman looks on during a UN Security Council meeting on artificial intelligence during the 81st United Nations General Assembly on September 23, 2026. | Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images When the AI apocalypse becomes regular dinner-table conversation, you know we’ve reached the freakout stage. Rogue ...
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Why Americans are warming to ChinaPresident Donald Trump greets Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews on September 23, 2026. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. President Donald Trump rolled ...
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Trump gets a Greenland dealPresident Donald Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen sign a trilateral security deal on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City on September 22, 2026. | Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images This story appeared in T...
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The film infuriating the Israeli governmentA graffiti mural depicting Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, directors of the documentary NAZA. | Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu via Getty Images At the Venice Film Festival earlier this month, the documentary NAZA received a 25-minute standing ovation. In Israel, it’s all anyone’s talking about, even tho...
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How Israel-Palestine broke up Sheeran-MacklemoreEd Sheeran (left) and Macklemore perform during the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Kevin Winter/Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. I logged onto Slack this morning...
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Mayor of Turkish opposition stronghold defects to Erdogan's partyA stronghold of Turkey’s opposition has fallen to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party for the first time
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Ebola creates new hot spots in Congo as responders describe ‘chaotic’ responseThe Ebola outbreak in Congo is spreading rapidly to new hot spots where patients have little or no support
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Nobel Prize in chemistry set to be awarded in StockholmScientists Henri B
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Nepal ends search for flood victims as family reactions range from anger to reliefThe families of thousands missing after Nepal's catastrophic floods have mixed feelings about the government's decision to stop search efforts
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Russian missile strike in Ukraine's capital kills at least 2Russian missiles and drones have pounded Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions, killing at least 21 civilians, including four children, and wounding around 60
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Germany's former intelligence chief faces espionage allegationsGerman ex-intelligence chief August Hanning faces charges of treasonous espionage
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Man charged in killing of British ex-politician tried to break into Farage's homeA prosecutor says a man accused of killing former British politician Ann Widdecombe allegedly tried to break into Nigel Farage's home about a year earlier
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Former Australian Catholic bishop sentenced for abusing Indigenous menA former Australian Catholic bishop has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for sexually abusing two young Indigenous men
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Sri Lanka's former first lady is arrested on corruption allegationsThe wife of Sri Lanka’s former powerful President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been arrested and detained on allegations of misusing donations received into her charity when she was first lady
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Kosovo lawmakers elect a new president in a late-night vote to avert snap electionKosovo's lawmakers have elected economist Justina Shiroka Pula as the new president, narrowly avoiding a snap election
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Iraq devalues its currency as the US war with Iran disrupts oil shipping routesIraq has devalued its currency, changing the official exchange rate from 1,300 to 1,500 Iraqi dinars to the dollar
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Rubio, in Greece, set to call for the West to restore founding democratic principlesSecretary of State Marco Rubio is set to call on the nations of the West to return to their civilizational roots and restore the values that drove the rise of Europe and North America to global dominance for centuries
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Aaron Judge was ‘hating every single moment’ of watching Yankees’ ALDS loss from benchAaron Judge has been here too many times before: watching another team celebrate in front of him at Yankee Stadium.
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Fan interference serves as a bitter reminder just how far away Yankees are from magic of dynasty years“The ending is terrible,” Aaron Boone said, his voice quiet, his season over, and maybe replaced by the first real Boonie Watch of his tenure here.
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Dad who allegedly pushed NYC mom, baby off 15th-floor balcony nabbed by US Marshals for ex’s death“While nothing can undo this terrible loss, taking this suspect off the street ensures he will answer for his alleged heinous actions,” US Marshal Ricky J. Patel said.
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New Hampshire fisherman reels in record-breaking 1,116-pound bluefin tuna, smashing state markBrandon McGirl caught a record-breaking 1,116-pound bluefin tuna in New Hampshire, smashing the state's previous record by over 150 pounds.
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NJ teen driver plows SUV into group of students on sidewalk, leaving six injuredA New Jersey teen driver allegedly plowed an SUV into a group of minors walking on a sidewalk, trapping one of them under the hulking vehicle.
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Dodgers NLCS preview: Who has edge in rematch with Brewers?The Dodgers swept the Brewers in the NLCS last year. Milwaukee represents their next challenge in pursuit of a World Series three-peat.
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Another October heartbreak: Padres’ championship dreams die as Brewers set up Dodgers showdownThe San Diego Padres' season ended with a 3-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the NLDS, setting up a blockbuster NLCS rematch with the Dodgers.
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Trump rally protesters shout down angel mom talking about her murdered son in Texas: ‘They’re paid by enemies of our nation’“His mom voted for Trump,” the president said of one of the about 12 protesters at the rally.
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NYC Council Speaker Menin receives standing ovation for powerful Oct. 7 message in veiled swipe at Mamdani: ‘Today should be a day about only one thing’New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin received a standing ovation after delivering powerful remarks about keeping the anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack sacred in a thinly veiled swipe at Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s tone-deaf comments.
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Wild timeout controversy hangs over Liberty’s Game 2 loss that puts season on brinkThe Liberty, now trailing 2-0 in the best-of-five semifinals, learned after the game they had a reset timeout after all and could’ve advanced the ball on the final possession.
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Junior Caminero brutally trolls with broom and ‘da Yankees lose’ chant after ALDS sweepJunior Caminero had no problem rubbing salt in the Yankees’ wound after the Rays swept the Bronx Bombers out of the playoffs.
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Kiké Hernández drenches Dodgers media members in wild NLCS celebrationIt’s not a Los Angeles Dodgers postseason celebration unless Kiké Hernández is partying with members of the media. Since the Dodgers advanced to the NLCS following a 4-1 victory on the road against the Atlanta Braves, videos have started to emerge of Hernández pouring alcohol on everyone in the locker room. That inc...
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Kenya confirms first Ebola case as virus ‘surges’ in DR Congo provinceHealth minister says 28 contacts identified after death of citizen who arrived from DRC on Saturday Kenya has reported its first-ever Ebola death, the health minister announced on Tuesday, as the disease continues to spread rapidly through the north-east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the outbreak ...
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Tigray rebel groups ‘forcibly recruiting boys as young as 15’ as fighting spreadsCivilians try to flee as men and boys rounded up on streets by new alliance as Ethiopia conflict erupts again As renewed fighting has threatened a fresh humanitarian crisis in the northern region of Ethiopia, reports are emerging that a new alliance of armed groups in Tigray has been forcibly recruiting men and boys...
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Guardian readers fund life-changing surgery for Somali boy injured in US airstrikeAfter Guardian investigation uncovered drone strike that killed 12 civilians and injured many more, seven-year-old Abdiqadir Salah underwent vital operation in Mogadishu On the rickshaw ride to the hospital, Marian Haji Abdi Guled felt a mixture of joy and apprehension: the day they had been waiting for had finally ...
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Skull fractures suggest servants of Egypt’s ancient kings were sacrificedStudy of remains taken from royal cemetery at Umm el-Qa’ab appears to confirm early Egyptologist’s theory Court officials and craftspeople serving early Egyptian kings may have been sacrificed when their ruler died, according to research that found fractures in several ancient skulls. The royal cemetery of Umm el-Qa...
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Egyptian journalist faces terrorism charges after entire newsroom detainedCalls for release of six Matsadaash staff after one is charged, while whereabouts of other five remain unknown An Egyptian journalist has been charged with joining a terrorist group, days after an entire newsroom was detained in what rights groups have said is a crackdown on press freedoms. Last week, authorities ar...
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Flávio Bolsonaro’s advance in Brazil’s election is grim jolt for climate campaignersInquest under way into why President Lula’s success in curbing Amazon deforestation has not led to success at polls More fire, more ash, more crime, more death. And a globally important ecosystem driven ever more rapidly towards a point of no return. That is the prospect for the Amazon rainforest for at least the ne...
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Canada to indefinitely bar mental illness as sole reason for access to euthanasiaLegislation is an effort by ruling Liberals to address growing clash over who has access to doctor-assisted death Canada’s federal government said on Wednesday it would advance legislation to prevent people whose sole health condition is mental illness from accessing euthanasia, an effort by the ruling Liberal party...
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‘Another coup d’état’: fears grow as Flávio Bolsonaro vows to ‘re-democratise’ BrazilAfter a surprise first-round victory, critics suggest son of disgraced ex-president could seek to continue his father’s authoritarian project Flávio’s surprise first-round win highlights rapid rise of Brazil’s House of Bolsonaro Flávio Bolsonaro, the far-right frontrunner to become Brazil’s next president, has vowed...
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Separatists win in Quebec – but does that bring separation from Canada any closer?Lack of majority for Parti Québécois puts any referendum in doubt, especially amid bruising trade war with Trump The victory of the Parti Québécois in Monday’s election in Quebec might seem to bring its signature goal, of separating the French-speaking province from Canada, much closer – but Canadian unity may not b...
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US man arrested as second suspect in Canada mass school shooting planned with ChatGPTJustice department detained James Codey Bryant and allege he offered ‘technical advice’ to primary suspect A surprise suspected accomplice has been arrested in connection with a mass school shooting in Canada that was made notorious after an 18-year-old allegedly killed six children after discussing it with the AI c...
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South Korea threatens legal action if fuel shipments to Russia found to have broken lawResponding to a Guardian report that revealed thousands of tonnes of fuel was transported to Russia, Seoul said it was investigating the cases South Korea will take legal action if it finds that shipments of fuel from its ports to Russia broke domestic law, the government has said, responding to a Guardian report on...
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Japan beer giants raided over suspicions they colluded to set the price of beveragesInvestigators probe Asahi, Kirin, Suntory and Sapporo breweries – which together control more than 90% of Japan’s beer market Japanese authorities have raided the country’s four biggest breweries over suspicions they colluded to set the price of beer and other beverages – a practice media reports said could have for...
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US says Fiji-based Chinese official paid bribes for BeijingThe United States accused on Thursday a Fijian man working for a Chinese state agency of allegedly paying bribes to advance Beijing’s interests in the Pacific nation. Zhao Fugang — Director of the Overseas Chinese Service Centre in Fiji’s capital of Suva — engaged in “significant corruption” on behalf of actors in C...
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Hong Kong’s happiness index slips as survey identifies ‘lost’ millennials as unhappiest age groupHong Kong’s overall happiness has slipped this year, with the city’s millennials standing out as its unhappiest age group, a new survey has found. The General Happiness Index 2026, released by non-profit Wofoo Social Enterprises on Tuesday, found that Hong Kong’s index dipped to 5.87 out of 10, down 0.08 points from...
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Hong Kong arrests 9 over fuel smuggling as oil prices surgeHong Kong arrested nine people in a city-wide operation targeting illicit fuel activities, authorities said on Wednesday, as surging global oil prices continue to put pressure on the import-dependent financial hub. The city lacks its own refineries and imports its entire supply of automotive fuel, with much of it co...
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Hong Kong judges and judicial officers set for 2% pay rise following last year’s freezeJudges and judicial officers have been recommended to receive a 2 per cent salary increase for this financial year, following a pay freeze last year due to the city’s mounting deficit. The salary increase follows an annual review of the salaries of judges and judicial officers, which refers to magistrates, coroners,...
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Hong Kong police open child abuse probe after video of 10-year-old carrying beer goes viralHong Kong police have reportedly launched an investigation into whether a 10-year-old girl filmed carrying bags of beer could be the victim of child abuse, after video of her struggling with the load went viral online. The police force’s New Territories North child abuse unit has reportedly taken over the investigat...