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Pope Leo opens Vatican meeting likely to discuss remarriage, gay Catholics

Pope Leo urged an assembly of some 150 bishops from around the world to find "renewed ways" of helping modern families at the start of a week-long

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Israelis mourn Oct. 7 attack as Palestinians in Gaza languish in ruins of the war it sparked

Israelis have gathered at intersections, bomb shelters and the site of a music festival that Hamas-led militants overran on Oct. 7, 2023

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19-year-old student in Poland injures 9 people in a school attack

Authorities in Poland say a 19-year-old student at a vocational school in northern Poland attacked fellow students, teachers, and passersby with a sharp object, injuring nine people before fleeing and being arrested nearby

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‘We should be listened to’: French students demonstrate in nationwide school protests

Over what started as a demonstration in support of teachers striking has now snowballed into a national crisis in what is France's biggest student protests in decades. Students in Paris tell CNN why they are participating in the protests that have rocked the country.

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Iranian official says 'illegal routes' in Strait of Hormuz to soon be blocked

Transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz deemed illegal by Iran will soon be closed, an adviser to the Revolutionary Guards' Commander told the semi-official Fars News Agency on

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Former German top spy placed under formal arrest

A judge of Germany's Federal Court of Justice issued a formal arrest warrant against a former spy chief accused of buying secret documents and using them in an

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African Union delegation meets Congo rebels, calls for continued peace efforts

An African Union delegation that met Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo has called for continued engagement in the peace process, as fighting continues despite ongoing mediation

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Moody's turns positive on sub-Saharan African countries

Moody's raised its outlook for sub-Saharan African countries to positive on Wednesday, saying reforms had helped them weather inflationary pressures,

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UK Conservative leader says the party is reviving and rules out a pact with Farage's Reform UK

The leader of Britain’s opposition Conservative Party says that the Tories are on the path back to power

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IMF chief urges countries to do more to curb debt and regulate AI

The head of the International Monetary Fund says countries both rich and poor must take faster action to cut debt and counter growing inequality as their economies weather a triple whammy from the AI boom and shocks from wars in the Middle East and Ukraine

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Kenya Ebola case exposes gaps in border screenings

By the time Kenya's first Ebola patient was whisked to a hospital by relatives straight after landing at Nairobi

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More than 200,000 people displaced since fighting in Yemen began, says UN agency

More than 200,000 people have been displaced from their homes since fighting in Yemen began in recent weeks, according to data released on Wednesday by

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Azerbaijan denies report of link to German spy scandal

Azerbaijan on Wednesday denied a report that former German intelligence chief August Hanning, accused of buying secret documents and using them in an analysis for a foreign spy

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Existential threats join bubble fears as AI mood sobers at Singapore forums

Existential and financial risks posed by the artificial intelligence boom were top of mind for investors and policymakers at two conferences in Singapore

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Options for UK finance minister Healey in October 28 budget

British finance minister John Healey is expected to raise taxes in his first budget to restore some of his fiscal room for manoeuvre which has been eroded by the global surge

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In interview, US Vice President Vance says Iran must cut enrichment to end war

US Vice President JD Vance said in an exclusive interview with Reuters that Iran must make a “meaningful” reduction in its nuclear enrichment

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Lower US Treasury yield view persists despite biggest quarterly surge since 1994: Reuters poll

US Treasury yields are forecast to fall over coming months, according to fixed income strategists in a Reuters poll who clung to their long-held view

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Israelis mark three years since October 7 as Palestinians mourn Gaza's destruction

Israelis gathered in silence on Wednesday in a kibbutz near the Gaza border that was overrun by Hamas militants on October 7

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US consumer watchdog examiners adopt lighter touch amid pressure and threats, sources say

Examiners at the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau gave a largely clean bill of health to most of the companies they inspected earlier this year

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Wealthy investors view rates and yields as the biggest growth risk, says Deutsche Bank

The world's rich view rising rates and yields as the biggest threat to global economic growth, while a large majority expect Asia to be the most stable geopolitical region

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Mayor of Turkey's secular stronghold Izmir joins Erdogan's party

The mayor of Izmir, Turkey's third-largest city and a bastion of its secular opposition, joined President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AK

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Investors pick new darlings and duds as selloff rocks Europe's bond market

Traders have turned more discerning following a bond market rout, dumping the debt of European countries they deem the

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Russia kills 11 in one of its biggest strikes on Ukraine, Zelenskiy says

Russia fired 70 missiles and also drones in one of its biggest strikes at Ukraine, targeting the Ukrainian energy sector and killing at least 11 people across the country,

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Kosovo lawmakers elect a new president in a late-night vote to avert snap election

Kosovo's lawmakers have elected economist Justina Shiroka Pula as the new president, narrowly avoiding a snap election

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Russian missile strike in Ukraine's capital kills at least 2

Russia has attacked Ukraine's capital with ballistic missiles, killing two people and damaging civilian infrastructure

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Russia says it launched 'massive' strikes on Kyiv, other areas of Ukraine

Russia's defence ministry said on Wednesday its forces had carried out a "massive strike" on military-industrial facilities in Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions, using high-

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Pacific nations insist world must increase efforts to meet global warming limit

Global governments must increase efforts to reduce emissions because the planet is "hurtling past" a critical temperature target that would restrain sea

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Who's the boss?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift Wall Street indexes scaled new heights overnight on earnings optimism, but the buzz fizzled out in Asia as oil prices climbed

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Messi caps Argentina farewell with a penalty and 2 assists in a 3-0 win over Benin

Lionel Messi turns his official farewell to Argentina into a gala performance, scoring a penalty and providing two assists in a 3-0 win over Benin in an international friendly

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Argentina bids Messi farewell in final national team match, ending an era

Argentina has said an emotional goodbye to soccer great Lionel Messi

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Kosovo parliament elects new president, avoiding snap election

Kosovo's parliament elected economist Justina Shiroka Pula as the country's largely ceremonial president just before a constitutional deadline, avoiding another snap

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Firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan scheduled for December

The acting secretary of the U.S. Army says the man convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, will be executed by firing squad on Dec. 3

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Trump says he has call scheduled with Putin to discuss possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia

President Donald Trump says he has a call scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible case of plague at a Siberian research institute

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US resident arrested in connection with Canada’s Tumbler Ridge school shooting

US resident arrested in connection with Canada’s Tumbler Ridge school shooting

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US FAA looks to streamline rules for commercial space launches

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it is proposing to streamline regulations for commercial space launches and re-entries.

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US luxury spending slows ahead of midterms, credit card data shows

PARIS, Oct 6 - US credit card spending on luxury brands fell for a third consecutive month in September, retail lender Citi said on Tuesday, signalling further weakness in the industry's biggest

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Roberts moves struggling Ohtani to No. 5 spot in Dodgers' lineup in NLDS Game 3 against Braves

Manager Dave Roberts has juggled the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup for Game 3 of their NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, moving designated hitter Shohei Ohtani to the No. 5 spot

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Merino comes up clutch again for Spain as Kane marks record-setting match with 2 goals for England

Spain has preserved its 2½-year unbeaten streak by rallying to beat Croatia thanks to a clutch second-half double from super-sub Mikel Merino

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Californians blast Trump remark that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles, San Diego

President Donald Trump suggested to a crowd of his supporters in Nebraska that Iran could "take out" a major US city like Los Angeles or

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Fred Claire, former Dodgers GM who oversaw 1988 World Series champion team, dies at 91

Former Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Fred Claire has died

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In ‘Tenzing,’ the Everest-scaling Sherpa Tenzing Norgay finally gets the spotlight

The first image ever taken of a human being standing atop Mount Everest was of Tenzing Norgay

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Families of some US troops killed in the Iran war's deadliest strike absent from White House event

Relatives of some soldiers killed in the Iran war joined dozens of Gold Star families Tuesday at the White House

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The world has nearly burned through its oil stockpile buffer, executives say

The amount of oil in storage that is accessible to the global market is running low, industry executives said at a forum

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Information released about cybersecurity incident involving South Carolina schools

Information released about cybersecurity incident involving South Carolina schools

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Yemeni government fighters shown driving vehicles over Houthi opponents

Video posted by government forces in Yemen showed them driving armoured cars over Houthi fighters as they recaptured areas around the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait from

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Bulgaria's leader says drone attack hits 2 commercial vessels, and Ukraine's president blames Russia

Bulgaria’s prime minister says that two commercial vessels have been struck by drones in the first attack on shipping in the NATO member’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea

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What do we know so far about plague institute lab worker's death in Russia?

A laboratory worker at a plague research institute in Siberia fell ill and died in undisclosed circumstances on October 2,

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Kenya confirms first Ebola case after man who travelled from Congo dies

Kenya confirmed its first Ebola case on Tuesday after a Kenyan citizen who had travelled from Democratic Republic of Congo died in Nairobi.

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Idaho sets new Guinness World Record for largest serving of French fries

Idaho sets new Guinness World Record for largest serving of French fries

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says intelligence shows Russia is preparing massive attack

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that the latest intelligence suggested Russia was preparing a "massive attack" on Ukraine.

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Cold War memories stir Rubio in Iceland as he champions diplomacy and downplays differences

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sought to reassure NATO ally Iceland that President Donald Trump's administration has no designs on the island but shares its concerns about Arctic security as tensions between the U.S. and Russia rise in the High North and elsewhere

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Kenya confirms its first Ebola case and death in a man who traveled from Congo

A Kenyan citizen who had been living in Congo before returning to Nairobi over the weekend has become Kenya’s first confirmed case of Ebola and the country’s first death from the disease in the fast-moving outbreak

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China plans late entry into WHO leadership race, sources say

China plans to put forward a late candidate to lead the World Health Organization, according to four diplomats and a

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Trump's remarks on Brazil election show Lula is isolated, says Bolsonaro

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro said on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump's remarks about the South American country's election underscored what he called

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US EIA hikes oil price forecasts again as Iran war drains global stockpile

The US Energy Information Administration raised its oil price forecast for this year and next year on Tuesday, as global stockpiles fall rapidly and diesel markets remain

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Russia drops war posts case against children’s hospice founder Moniava

Russian investigators have dropped a criminal case against children's hospice founder Lida Moniava after finding her actions did not constitute a crime, her lawyer and a group of

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Carney to make first bilateral visit by a Canadian PM to Turkey

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Ankara and Istanbul from October 21 to 23, his office said on Tuesday, in what will be the first dedicated bilateral visit

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IOC confirms India, Qatar among 7 bidders who want to host 2036 Olympics

India and Qatar have finally got some clarity for their long-held ambitions to host the 2036 Olympics

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Lionel Messi prepares for his final match for Argentina

Expect lots of tears when Lionel Messi plays his last game for Argentina

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Why have India-US trade talks stalled again and what's next?

Senior officials in India and the United States have indicated long-running efforts to finalise a bilateral trade agreement have

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Investigators to search basement of Olney 'house of horrors' for evidence of missing women feared dead

Investigators to search basement of Olney 'house of horrors' for evidence of missing women feared dead

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How Russia and the world are responding to a possible case of pneumonic plague after lab worker dies

The World Health Organization says that a possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia poses a "very low" risk outside the country

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Israeli documentary ‘NAZA’ opens in the US, reigniting debate over the war in Gaza

The Israeli documentary "NAZA" is opening in U.S. theaters, reigniting debate over America's military support for Israel

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Whistleblower says Trump demanded FBI probe into protesters over a TikTok he saw

Whistleblower says Trump demanded FBI probe into protesters over a TikTok he saw

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Why this landlocked city is known as Hawaii’s ‘Ninth Island’

Why this landlocked city is known as Hawaii’s ‘Ninth Island’

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Mikaela Shiffrin plans to shift focus from slalom races to giant slalom, super-G events this season

Mikaela Shiffrin plans to shift her focus from the slalom to the giant slalom and super-G events this season

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US and China discuss reciprocal visits to nuclear sites, CNN reports

The United States has discussed starting reciprocal visits to nuclear sites with China, and plans to continue pushing in meetings in the coming months, CNN reported on Tuesday,

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Attacks on civilian shipping in Black Sea are unacceptable, EU's von der Leyen says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that attacks on civilian shipping are unacceptable after civilian ships were hit in Bulgaria's economic

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France tests upgraded nuclear missile against backdrop of Russia tensions

France's defence ministry said on Tuesday it had conducted the first test launch of its latest-generation M51.3 submarine-launched ballistic missile,

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No plague cases detected in Siberia, Russia says, and locals play down scare

Russia's health watchdog said on Tuesday that no cases of plague had been detected among anyone who had come into contact with a Siberian plague institute

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Global healthcare companies invest billions to boost US presence

Global healthcare firms have announced a wave of US investments, committing billions of dollars to expand manufacturing and research operations as they prepare for a shifting trade

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US removes all Air Force bombers from UK base following new threat

US removes all Air Force bombers from UK base following new threat

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Attack aircraft, military vehicles visible at new China-Laos base, satellite images show

Light attack aircraft and military vehicles have arrived at the new China-Laos joint training facility announced last Tuesday,

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Trump's sweeping makeover of the White House and Washington

President Donald Trump is remaking Washington, recasting the US capital city as a monument to his vision of American greatness with

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Kremlin warns Lithuania that its move to lift a nuclear arms ban risks further escalation

The Kremlin on Tuesday warned that a preliminary decision by NATO member Lithuania to lift a constitutional ban on hosting nuclear arms on its territory could lead to a new

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Nobel body eyes those building peace in shifting world order, secretary says

The Nobel Peace Prize committee is closely watching the reshaping of a world order in turmoil, and those fostering new ways of cooperating that

World

Nigerian military aircraft crashes, killing 25

A Nigerian military plane flying from Benin City to Lagos crashed on Monday in southwestern Ondo state, killing all 25 passengers and

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This city is on track to run out of water by 2030. For many residents, that day is already here

This city is on track to run out of water by 2030. For many residents, that day is already here

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ECB's Rehn: High yields to dampen energy price pass-through

Rapid energy inflation across the euro zone has not yet spread to other goods and services, and the recent rise in bond yields is likely to dampen price pressures as it

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes legal action against UK police over search warrants before arrest

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes legal action against UK police over search warrants before arrest

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One year on, Trump's Gaza plan has not stopped Israeli fire or disarmed Hamas

US President Donald Trump’s year-old plan to end the Gaza war has stalled, with Israel mounting near daily attacks and occupying around two-thirds of the shattered enclave

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Tennis-Gauff hits out at racist abuse after replayed point in Beijing sparks backlash

Coco Gauff said she had received an "insane" amount of racial abuse on social media after the two-times Grand Slam champion beat local teenager Sun Xinran at the China Open on Monday

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Vance says details of proposed Alaska LNG pipeline need to be worked out

US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that a long-planned liquefied natural gas pipeline in Alaska was going to happen, but there were still some details that needed to be worked

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Thai September headline CPI rises 2.82% on year, below forecast

Thailand's headline consumer price index rose 2.82% in September from a year earlier, after a 2.53% annual increase in the previous month, driven by higher fuel and food

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How is the Nobel Peace Prize decided?

The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday. Here is a look at how the award works: WHO IS NOMINATED?

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Kenyan prisoners play chess for fun behind bars and to help with rehabilitation

Kenya’s Department for Correctional Services has introduced chess across the country’s prisons since 2024, in one of the most prominent institutional carceral chess programs in Africa

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BOJ may signal underlying inflation has hit 2% goal, sources say

The Bank of Japan may signal this month that underlying inflation has roughly hit its 2% target, three sources familiar with its thinking

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Flydubai co-pilot completed portion of his flight training in New Zealand, police says

The flydubai co-pilot who stabbed his captain in an alleged attempt to crash a plane last week was in New Zealand seven years ago to complete a portion of

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Indonesia's candidate for WHO chief calls on US to rejoin agency

Indonesia's pick to lead the World Health Organization, its health minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin, told Reuters that the United States should rejoin the

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Quebec separatists vowing independence vote win an election but fall short of majority

The separatist Parti Québécois has won Quebec’s provincial election while falling short of enough seats to govern alone

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Yankees make 4 errors in sloppy playoff loss to Rays that leaves them on brink of elimination

Sloppy defense has put the New York Yankees on the brink of postseason elimination

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Anger in Japan grows after US Marine is arrested over the killing of a woman on Okinawa

A U.S. Marine's arrest on suspicion of robbing and killing a woman in Okinawa has sparked outrage in Japan

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Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel Houthi rebels from several areas around key strait, officials say

The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen says it has recaptured key areas around the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Houthi rebels

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Nicaragua torture victim imprisoned for second time after being deported by US

A Nicaraguan exile who was imprisoned and tortured after protesting against that country's government was deported by the U.S. back to his country, where he was immediately imprisoned once again by authorities

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US envoy attends event with Sudanese army chief in Egypt

An envoy of President Donald Trump said he attended an event over the weekend with the head of Sudan's army, which is fighting a war with paramilitary

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Protesters clash with police over Kosovo war crimes court law

Protesters clashed with police outside Kosovo's government and parliament buildings on Monday, calling for lawmakers to pass legislation that would limit the powers of a

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Yemeni government forces drive Houthis from Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces staged a lightning advance on Monday to retake the coast around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait up to the city of

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FBI arrests California woman accused of spying on Taiwan leader's family for China

The FBI has arrested a California real estate agent at Los Angeles International Airport as she was leaving the country and accused her of spying on the Taiwan president’s family for China

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Trump says US will help Russia after Siberia plague institute death

US President Donald Trump on Monday at the White House told reporters that the United States will help Russia after a laboratory worker died at a plague research

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US says foreign financial institutions doing business with Iran may be sanctioned without notice

The US Treasury Department said on Monday it was alerting foreign financial institutions that continue to do business with Iran or its financial sector

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Cuba and US maintain 'channels of communication' but no negotiations, diplomat says

Cuba and the United States have maintained “channels of communication” but are not engaged in any formal negotiations, Havana’s top diplomat in

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NFL suspends an official 2 games for swearing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride

The NFL has suspended a line judge two games for swearing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride

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Russia reports a worker at a Siberian plague institute got pneumonia from an unknown cause and died

Russian authorities say a staffer at a plague research institute in Siberia contracted pneumonia of an unknown cause, and local state TV reported the woman died last week

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US closes review of US airlines' data privacy without seeking penalties

The US Transportation Department has closed a Biden-era review of airlines' data privacy practices without imposing penalties, according to a memo

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Mother and son from Bermuda named as passengers on missing medical flight from Bermuda to Boston

A tragic air ambulance crash off Massachusetts has left two Bermudian nationals and four crew members presumed dead

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A celebratory remark after a soccer game deepens rift between Haiti and the Dominican Republic

Haiti’s 4-1 win over the Dominican Republic during a recent soccer match has unleashed long simmering racial, political and economic tensions between the two countries that share the island of Hispaniola

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What is pneumonic plague and how dangerous is it?

What is pneumonic plague and how dangerous is it?

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Heavy rains lead to Senegal floods, government reports several deaths

Heavy rains flooded roads and destroyed buildings over the weekend in Senegal, as the government said several people had been killed and warned of more rain to come.

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Nasdaq hits record as dollar and Treasury yields climb, oil prices ease

Wall Street equities were buoyed by advances in mega-cap stocks on Monday, as Treasury yields held near multiyear highs, the dollar advanced

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Airstrikes and artillery hit north Ethiopia as government and rebels clash, sources say

Airstrikes and artillery fire rocked northern Ethiopia's Tigray region overnight into Monday, aid sources said, in clashes between federal government and rebel forces that have

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As Iran war drives up gasoline prices in US, Trump blames Ukraine, Democrats

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Messi set for emotional Argentina farewell in Buenos Aires friendly vs Benin

Lionel Messi is set to play his final match for Argentina on Tuesday, marking the end of an era

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Ireland coach wants UEFA to keep team apart from Israel after contentious games

Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrímsson wants UEFA to keep Ireland and Israel apart in future competitions after their contentious Nations League games

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Portugal team officials say door is open for Cristiano Ronaldo to return after ‘misunderstanding’

Portugal wants Cristiano Ronaldo to know he’s welcome back to the national team, if he so desires

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US services sector cools in September, price pressures building

US services sector activity slowed in September, while strong domestic demand stretched supply chains and pushed a measure of prices paid by businesses

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Spain's gambler PM Sanchez seeks to defy the odds again on a snap election

Spain's Socialist prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, on Monday lived up to his reputation as a political gambler by calling a snap

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Mexico demands evidence of alleged cross-border shots after US ambassador comments

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that her government has requested evidence from US authorities regarding

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Judge sets new US trial in Lockerbie bombing case for January 2027

A US judge on Monday set a January 2027 trial for a former Libyan intelligence operative accused of building the bomb that brought down Pan Am flight ​103 over Lockerbie,

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US to announce $150 million for Alaska power lines as Vance campaigns in Senate battleground

The US Energy Department will announce $150 million in new funding for power lines in Alaska on Monday as Vice President JD Vance visits the

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BIS chief warns soaring debt, market changes could complicate future crisis response

Central banks will remain at the heart of managing future financial crises, but rising public debt and other key changes could make their task more difficult

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Peru prison inmates sew 'pope dolls' ahead of pontiff's visit

Behind the steel bars of Lima's Chorrillos Women's Prison, the rhythmic clatter of sewing machines and the snip of scissors mark a rush to meet a deadline. 

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Oil market turmoil could last for years, executives say 

Shipping bottlenecks, deep cuts in refinery output and inventory draws that could take years to replace will keep global oil prices high beyond this year, industry executives

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Russia hosts a Taliban delegation, others for consultations on Afghanistan

Russia has hosted consultations on Afghanistan that included a delegation of the country's ruling Taliban government along with officials from China, India, Iran, Pakistan and other nations

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Pope Francis' diaries to be published next month, revealing reflections on Vatican years

Pope Francis' journal entries from his time in the Vatican and years before will be published this fall

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Germany at risk of violent conflict with Russia, intelligence chief says

Germany is at risk of entering a violent conflict as Moscow steps up an increasingly aggressive "shadow war" against European democracies, its head of

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Middle East oil exports top pre-war levels for part of September but tanker attacks increase

Gulf oil exporters topped pre-war levels for about half of September, shipping data showed on Monday, though attacks on tankers and logistical constraints

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The US said China was priming a trade superweapon. Then it vanished

Four years ago, the United States warned that China was poised to unleash a trade superweapon: a state-backed digital dragnet that

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Tourists are discovering a fascinating destination on the edge of Europe — but it’s on a US warning list

Tourists are discovering a fascinating destination on the edge of Europe — but it’s on a US warning list

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Trump’s immigration crackdown divides rural voters as midterms approach, AP-KFF poll finds

An AP-KFF poll finds that rural voters are divided on whether President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown has benefited or harmed their communities

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Euro zone business growth hits over 3-1/2-year high despite inflation worries, PMI shows

Euro zone business activity expanded at its fastest pace in nearly 3-1/2 years in September as demand remained strong despite inflation worries stemming

Asia|Crime|US|World

US Marine arrested on suspicion of murder in Okinawa, sparking outrage in Japan

US Marine arrested on suspicion of murder in Okinawa, sparking outrage in Japan

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French services sector returned to growth for first time since December, PMI shows

France's dominant services sector grew in September for the first time since the end of last year, helped by a rebound in output after businesses had been impacted in August by an

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes police to court over Epstein files arrest

Britain's judicial office said on Monday a court hearing would take place on Thursday after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of King Charles,

Australia|Sports|World

Brisbane 2032 launches a cockatoo emblem for Olympics and Paralympics after an accidental leak

The cockatoo has been official unveiled as the emblem for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics in Brisbane

Economy|Europe|World

Ukraine scrambles for money to fight war as Russian strikes batter economy

Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, is struggling to survive.

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The euro has a France problem

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee The dollar charged higher on Monday, drawing support from still-lofty Treasury yields even after a weaker-than-expected jobs report

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What will the next leader of the UN need to get the job done in an increasingly complex world?

On Jan. 1, the next United Nations secretary-general will take over an aging global organization controlled by World War II powers

Crime|Political|World

US military says it struck vessel in Caribbean, killing four

The US military said on Sunday four people were killed ​in a strike on a vessel ‌in the Caribbean Sea, the latest in a series of attacks that Washington

Election|Political|World

Paraguay opposition candidate wins Asuncion mayor's race in gauge of 2028 vote

The candidate for Paraguay's ruling Colorado Party lost the mayor's race in the country's capital on Sunday in municipal elections widely seen as a

Economy|Health|Political|Sports|World

Appeals court pauses reinstatement of fired Seattle federal prosecutor

A US appeals court on Sunday put on hold a judge's order reinstating the Seattle area's top federal prosecutor, who had been fired by President Donald Trump.

Election|Political|World

Bolsonaro beats expectations in Brazil presidential vote, faces Lula in runoff

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in

Europe|Sports|World

Portugal stays perfect without Ronaldo in Nations League, Germany held by Greece

Gonçalo Ramos is helping Portugal to forget about soccer great Cristiano Ronaldo

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US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack

The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford base

Europe|Political|Sports|World

Ireland soccer players again wear black armbands and refuse handshakes with Israel team

Ireland players again wore black armbands and bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem to protest Israel’s actions in Gaza before the teams drew 1-1 in their bad-tempered second Nations League soccer match

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Lao man deported by the US to Eswatini is released after more than a year in prison

A Lao man deported by the United States to Eswatini under the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has been released after more than a year in prison

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Iran's oil minister resigns for personal reasons, state media reports

Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned for personal reasons, and Hamid Bovard, chief executive of the government-owned National Iranian Oil Company, will be acting

Sports|World

Saints remember Katrina, a punt block and 'rebirth' as they host the Falcons on Monday night

The New Orleans Saints are commemorating the Superdome's emotional first game after Hurricane Katrina as they host the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night

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Major oil exporters agree to keep production steady in November

Seven major oil-exporting countries agreed Sunday to keep production steady in November at a time when the Iran war has driven the price of benchmark Brent crude oil above $100 a barrel

Crime|Political|World

Dozens detained at a rally in Moscow held by Kremlin-friendly Communist Party, party says

Police in Moscow have detained about 60 people, mostly young, as a rally held by Russia’s Kremlin-friendly Communist Party was ending

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Yemeni government launches offensive to seize all areas from Iran-backed Houthis

Yemen’s Saudi-backed, internationally recognised government said on Sunday it was launching a major military campaign to

Political|World

Nicaragua announces withdrawal from Central American Parliament

Nicaragua is withdrawing from the Central American Parliament, furthering its isolation on the international stage as the country is

Political|World

Germany's Merz announces new aid for Ukraine in Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth over $1.5 billion during a visit to Kyiv

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Flydubai hero pilot tells Netanyahu new details about cockpit attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar Saturday, calling him a hero and learning new details about the terrifying moments in the cockpit attack.

World

Russia says it hit Kyiv bridge, two vessels in Black Sea

Russia hit on Sunday the Northern bridge over the Dnipro river in Kyiv, targeting a route used to transport troops and military cargo, the Russian Defence Ministry said.

Political|World

Who are the Houthis, Iran’s allies in Yemen?

Yemen's Saudi-backed government announced the start of a military counteroffensive against the Iran-backed Houthis, aimed at seizing the territory under their control. 

Europe|Political|Sports|World

Russian drone slams into Kyiv bridge in escalating campaign as Germany’s chancellor arrives to airsirens and explosions

Russian drone slams into Kyiv bridge in escalating campaign as Germany’s chancellor arrives to airsirens and explosions

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Trump picks John Coale as special presidential envoy for hostage affairs

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that lawyer and current Belarus envoy John Coale, who has been credited with the release of hundreds of prisoners, would be his special

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Why doesn’t high speed rail work in America?

Why doesn’t high speed rail work in America?

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Spanish police clear migrant camp on Ceuta beach ahead of royal visit

Spanish police on Sunday cleared a migrant camp on a beach in the North African enclave of Ceuta, where tens of thousands crossed the border from Morocco over two months ago, the

Africa|Political|World

Government forces seize capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region from rebels

Pro-government forces have regained control of the capital of Tigray, they said on Sunday, dealing a major setback to the opposition alliance that rules the northern Ethiopian region

Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|World

2 people killed in Norway after shooter opens fire on hunting party

Two people were killed and another seriously injured when a shooter opened fire on a hunting party in southern Norway

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Two dead in flooding in Spain's Catalonia region

Two people have died and another was missing after heavy rains and flooding in Spain's Catalonia region, authorities said on Sunday.

Travel|World

US carrier George H.W. Bush visits Thailand after six-month Middle East deployment

The US aircraft carrier George H.W.

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Cavan Sullivan -- just 17 years old -- becomes youngest USMNT player to score in 3-0 win vs. Mexico

Cavan Sullivan becomes the youngest player to score for the U.S. men's national team, leading them to a 3-0 victory over Mexico on Friday

Sports|US|World

Blazing triple-digit heat bears down on Braves-Dodgers NLDS opener in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Dodgers have beaten the Atlanta Braves 5-3 in the second-hottest postseason game at Dodger Stadium

Entertainment|Sports|World

Wells ends Rasmussen's no-hit bid in 8th inning in Game 1 of Yankees-Rays AL Division Series

Austin Wells ended Drew Rasmussen’s no-hit bid when he doubled with two outs in the eighth inning in Game 1 of the AL Division Series only to get thrown out trying for a triple, and the Tampa Bay Rays led the New York Yankees 1-0

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Nolo becomes a Category 3 Hurricane in the remote Pacific Ocean

Hurricane Nolo has strengthened into a Category 3 storm in the remote Pacific Ocean, far to the west of Hawaii’s main islands and population centers

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Trump announces $90 payments for seniors on Medicare ahead of midterm elections for premium costs

President Donald Trump is promising more payments to voters just ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections

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Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow's 'new doctrine' of airstrikes, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine will double down on attacking Russian oil refineries in response to a new policy of airstrikes by Moscow designed to force people to

Sports|World

LeBron James was balling, babysitting and putting on a fantastic show in 76ers' debut at scrimmage

Sixers fans had plenty of excitement for the debut of LeBron James in the team's annual scrimmage

Crime|Technology|World

ShinyHunters hacker in FBI data theft detained in Jordan, cooperating with bureau, sources say

A suspected member of the ShinyHunters hacking group, which says it stole data on every FBI employee, was detained in Jordan

Crime|Political|World

Christa Pike getting 'life-saving medical care' after surviving Tennessee execution

Christa Pike was critically ill and receiving "life-saving medical care" in a Nashville hospital on

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Suspected Iranian plot to attack UK's Fairford airbase, used by US: What do we know?

The United States has removed its fleet of bombers from a British airbase a week after five men were arrested nearby on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts as part of a

Environment|Sports|US|World

MLB won't consider game at Grand Teton National Park, says was only conducting initial due diligence

Major League Baseball has decided not to consider Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming for a game

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Tokyo core inflation rate jumps in September, bolsters case for more BOJ hikes

Annual core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in September at its fastest pace in 10 months, highlighting mounting price pressure and

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FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

The Justice Department says a Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen

Environment|Science|World

Hurricane Rachel strengthens to a Category 3 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast

Hurricane Rachel has been upgraded to a Category 3 storm off Mexico’s Pacific coast, according to the National Hurricane Center

Europe|Political|World

Putin warns Russia is prepared to use ‘all weapons,’ including nuclear, to protect Kaliningrad

Putin warns Russia is prepared to use ‘all weapons,’ including nuclear, to protect Kaliningrad

Political|World

Rubio waives human rights restrictions to release $320 million in military aid to Egypt

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has waived a restriction on $320 million in military aid to Egypt that had been previously withheld over human rights concerns

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YPF investors ask US Supreme Court to revive $16.1 billion judgment against Argentina

Investment firms Petersen Energia and Eton Park petitioned the US Supreme Court on Wednesday to reinstate a $16.1 billion judgment against

Arts|Business|Finance|World

ConocoPhillips signs 20-year LNG deal with Venture Global

Venture Global and ConocoPhillips said on Thursday they had signed a 20-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement under which ConocoPhillips will buy 1 million tonnes a year

Political|World

Eritrea cuts ties with Ethiopia over Asmara embassy closure

Ethiopia ordered the closure of its embassy in Eritrea and declared 10 Eritrean diplomats persona non grata on Thursday, prompting Asmara to sever all diplomatic ties with its

Political|Travel|World

Trump makes rare presidential visit to tribal land for rally

President Donald Trump's campaign rally on the Choctaw Nation puts him in rare company

Arts|Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Dual UK-Iranian national arrested over security incident at US-run air base in England

British police have arrested a dual UK-Iranian national on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at a U.S.-run air base on the weekend

Europe|Political|World

Greece proposes suspending asylum requests in emergencies

Greece urged the European Union on Thursday to allow member states to temporarily suspend asylum applications during major

Arts|Interview|Political|Science|Technology|World

Third aircraft carrier and thousands of troops head to Mideast as Trump weighs new Iran strikes

The U.S. military is moving roughly 9,000 troops aboard a group of ships to the Middle East

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Canada fast-tracks Pacific oil pipeline to reduce US dependence as Alberta separation vote nears

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has fast-tracked a proposed oil pipeline to the Pacific coast

Europe|Political|World

Putin says Russia will use 'all weapons' in its arsenal if any of its territory is attacked

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated that Russia will respond to aggression with all available weapons in its arsenal if it comes under a direct attack

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Exclusive: ICE issues new instructions on vehicle stops after shootings, new guidance shows

Exclusive: ICE issues new instructions on vehicle stops after shootings, new guidance shows

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Putin says Western companies could get their Russian assets back if things go well

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Western companies could get their Russian assets back if "a favourable scenario" came to pass.

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WTA announces 'major milestone' with equal prize money at Italian Open and other big events in 2027

The WTA Tour has announced a major milestone for gender equality in tennis

Economy|Finance|Political|World

IMF looking to set up Venezuela office, says no programme requested

The International Monetary Fund is looking to set up an office in Venezuela it said on Thursday, although the country's government has not requested an IMF programme or any

Political|World

Russia's Putin says continuation of international conflicts is highly likely as world changes

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that international conflicts were highly likely to continue as the world changed, but that the situation would get better as

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Supreme Court to weigh Trump's mandatory immigration detention policy

The US Supreme Court agreed on Thursday to hear a dispute over a policy by President Donald Trump's administration that subjects millions of immigrants who

World

Citing Iran war, US waives rights condition on Egypt military aid

The US State Department said on Thursday it has waived human rights conditions for more than $

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Bond markets functioning in orderly manner, IMF says

Global bond markets are still functioning in an orderly fashion, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday, following the recent sharp rise in yields that has driven

Education|Europe|Political|World

Crisis meeting told France's hardleft party behind school protests, says source

France's intelligence agencies briefed a government crisis meeting on Thursday that a wave of student protests,

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Man accused of neglecting, starving dog, sheriff's office says

Man accused of neglecting, starving dog, sheriff's office says

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UN urges more US action on Marshall Islands nuclear legacy

The United States needs to take additional steps to remedy the nuclear legacy in the Marshall Islands by providing healthcare and releasing secret archives,

Business|Economy|Health|World

ICC, insurer Axa cut ties amid Trump campaign against court

The International Criminal Court has ended its contract with French life and health insurer Axa starting October 1 and will now be using a new health insurance provider, a

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Canadian factory PMI hits six-month low in September on trade frictions

Canada's manufacturing sector expanded at the slowest pace in six months in September as trade frictions and elevated energy prices weighed on activity,

Health|Political|World

Sudan's ousted president Bashir sent to Khartoum for treatment, lawyer says

Ousted Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has been transferred to a military-run hospital in Khartoum for medical treatment and requires further care outside the

Technology|World

Social media harms democracy by spreading rumors, survey shows

A growing number of people think social media manipulates and divides people and harms democracy, Pew Research Center said on Thursday, echoing rising concern and tighter scrutiny

Crime|Entertainment|Health|Political|World

Renee Good's family sues US government and immigration officials over her killing in Minneapolis

Renee Good’s family has sued the U.S. government and several immigration officials, alleging wrongful death, conspiracy and other violations in the 37-year-old woman’s killing by an immigration officer during a federal crackdown in Minnesota

Sports|World

With their playoff slump broken and a pope on their side, the White Sox want more this October

The Chicago White Sox swept the Astros in their two-game AL Wild Card Series for their first playoff series win since beating Houston in the World Series in 2005

Sports|World

Max Verstappen sets a target of one race victory to avoid a first winless F1 season since 2015

Max Verstappen has set himself a target of winning one race in what’s left of the 2026 Formula 1 season, after missing out by less than two tenths of a second at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Asia|Sports|World

No handshakes likely as India sets up Asian Games cricket final against Pakistan

Cricket heavyweights India and Pakistan will meet in the Asian Games gold medal match after winning their semifinals on Thursday

Arts|Food|Travel|World

Turkish foods: 23 delicious dishes

Turkish foods: 23 delicious dishes

MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu says flydubai co-pilot underwent Islamist radical indoctrination

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that the co-pilot who tried to crash a passenger jet on its way to Israel had undergone Islamist radicalization

Arts|Business|Travel|World

Israeli passenger says he knew what to do on flydubai plane after watching TV show

A passenger who helped save a flight carrying more than 170 people to Tel Aviv from crashing says he knew how to stabilise a nose-diving

Election|Europe|World

Latvia's Kulbergs eyes election win as Russia divides society

Latvia's staunchly pro-Ukraine Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs is likely to retain power after Saturday's national election, as

Environment|Science|Travel|World

Avalanche kills 15 Nepali workers preparing Himalayan mountain camp for climbers

At least 15 Nepali workers were killed when an avalanche buried a mountain camp they were preparing in central Nepal for foreign climbers, a rescue

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Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 10 civilians, Kabul and UN say

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan have killed 10 civilians, mostly children, Afghanistan and the United Nations say

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Both parents of toddler found with loaded handgun at Canton daycare to be arraigned

Both parents of toddler found with loaded handgun at Canton daycare to be arraigned

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Major development banks launch new guidelines to capture, and boost, cash mobilisation

A group of 30 multilateral development banks and finance institutions is launching new joint methodologies that aim to accurately measure, and eventually increase, the amount

Europe|World

Bosnia votes as foreign powers jostle for influence

Bosnia holds national elections on Sunday which could impact its bid to join the European Union but also the influence that the United

Business|Economy|Food|World

India considers cutting import duties on pulses to cool prices, sources say

India is considering lowering import tariffs on a range of pulses to boost supplies and curb food inflation, after a patchy

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Syrian government officials and Hezbollah held secret talks in Turkey, sources say

Representatives of the Syrian government and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have held face-to-face talks in Turkey to try to calm

Arts|Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Pandora opens $150 million Vietnam jewelry factory powered by renewable energy

Pandora has opened the world’s largest fine-jewelry crafting facility in Vietnam, powered entirely by renewable electricity and using 100% recycled gold and silver

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|World

Bond market bust: The 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2002

Bond market bust: The 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2002

Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK factories report growing inflation pressures, PMI shows

British manufacturing cost pressures increased for the first time in four months in September, even as output grew at its slowest pace since March, according to purchasing

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Bears maintain grip on oil-importing Asian currencies as crude prices bite: Reuters poll

Investors stayed bearish on most emerging Asian currencies, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, as high oil prices fuelled concerns over external balances in net energy-importing

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin critic Kasparov says US and Lithuania warned him of assassination threat

Russian opposition figure and former world chess champion Garry Kasparov said on Wednesday that security services in the US and Lithuania had warned him that his life was in danger

Economy|Finance|Political|World

Indonesia's Prabowo appoints new foreign minister

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto replaced his foreign minister with a career diplomat on Thursday, his second senior cabinet

Asia|Political|World

Pakistani airstrikes kill nine in Afghanistan, Taliban say

Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan hit three houses on Thursday, killing nine people, the Afghan Taliban government said, while Islamabad said the strikes killed 22 "

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Citi raises bitcoin, ether forecasts on strong crypto activity

Citigroup raised its 12-month forecasts for bitcoin and ether, citing stronger crypto activity, a supportive macroeconomic backdrop and a resumption of ETF inflows.

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UK annual house price growth weakest since December 2025 after surprise September drop

British annual house prices rose at their weakest annual pace since December 2025 last month and unexpectedly fell 0.2% on the month, in a sign that higher borrowing costs

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Indonesia arrests captain of capsized ferry, police say

An Indonesian police spokesperson said on Thursday that the captain of a ship that capsized in the Java Sea last month has been arrested and will face criminal charges for

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

India's factory growth climbs to 7-month high on surging demand, PMI shows

India's manufacturing sector expanded sharply in September, ending a three-month slowdown as robust demand drove the fastest growth in factory activity in seven months,

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Goldman Sachs pushes Fed rate hike forecast to December

Goldman Sachs pushed its forecast for the next US interest rate hike to December after a softer-than-anticipated inflation reading cooled expectations the Federal Reserve would hike

Business|Economy|Finance|World

South Korea says ordered to pay Elliott $48.49 million over Samsung merger case

South Korea has been ordered to pay Elliott Investment Management about $48.49 million plus interest after an arbitration tribunal ruled the government's involvement in the

Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil seeks 'full tariff reduction' in US trade pact

Brazil is seeking a "full tariff reduction" in talks with the US, Trade Minister Marcio Elias Rosa told

Arts|Asia|Economy|MidEast|World

Iran indicates it's received an official US response to its latest offer on ending the war

Iranian officials say they have received an official U.S. response to Tehran's own proposal to end the seven-month war, which U.S. President Donald Trump rejected days earlier

Political|US|World

Rubio orders visiting Iranian UN delegation to leave NYC ahead of schedule

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered Iran's foreign minister and his delegation to the U.N. General Assembly to leave New York earlier than they had planned

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Second judge blocks Trump's $100,000 fee for new H-1B worker visas

A second federal judge on Wednesday blocked an unprecedented $100,000 fee that US President Donald Trump has imposed on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korea factory growth hits 4-month high as export orders boom, PMI shows

South Korea's factory activity grew in September at the strongest pace in four months, as export demand hit the fastest pace in 15-1/2 years led by the chip and auto sectors,

Sports|World

White Sox pounce early, finish sweep of Astros for first playoff series win since 2005

The Chicago White Sox used a big first inning and a three-run homer from Chase Meidroth to propel them to a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros to sweep their AL Wild Card Series

Economy|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine urges US to sanction entities supporting Russia's Starlink rival

Ukraine is urging the United States to impose sanctions on several Russian entities that it says are helping develop Moscow's Rassvet satellite network

Europe|Sports|World

Ronaldo quits Portugal camp after learning he won't start game, vows to one day tell truth over exit

Cristiano Ronaldo has walked out on Portugal’s training camp hours after coach Jorge Jesus said the star forward would not start the game against Denmark in the Nations League on Thursday

Africa|Health|Science|World

Congolese politician is killed for defending Ebola efforts as mistrust complicates response

Mourners have gathered to bury a Congolese politician who was beaten to death after defending the government’s Ebola response

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Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm elections

A bill aiming to permanently ban the sale of Chinese vehicles in the United States stalled in the Senate as lawmakers headed for the exits until after the November midterm elections

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: Shrugging off a volatile September, markets shuffle into Q4

US stocks gyrated on Wednesday, caught in the tug-of-war of mixed signals.

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What is red-dyed diesel and can it help lower prices, as Trump wants?

The White House is considering regulatory relief that would expand sales of red-dyed diesel, a tax-exempt fuel typically used for farming, as prices surge

Arts|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Tropical Pacific moisture drenches central US as another Pacific hurricane forms

Tropical weather that surged onshore from the Pacific is soaking more of the U.S. while forecasters announce yet another hurricane off the coast of Mexico

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Human rights groups ask UN panel to help end ICE's effort to hide locations of detainees

Human rights advocates have asked a United Nations panel to intervene in a new U.S. government practice that they say amounts to the “enforced disappearance” of noncitizens

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Protesters against illegal immigration in South Africa call for more deportations

Hundreds of people have held a demonstration against illegal immigration in the South African city of Durban

Technology|World

Ukraine to present ‘wish list’ for new Russia sanctions under Graham law

Ukraine will present the Trump administration and Congress this week with a wish list of Russian companies, vessels and individuals it would like to see hit with U.S. sanctions under a new law signed by President Donald Trump this month

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Trump hails the US military's exit from Iraq after 12-year mission against Islamic State

The U.S. military has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission against the Islamic State group

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Iran indicates it received a US response on its war-ending proposal, with details still unclear

Iranian officials indicate they have received an official U.S. response to Tehran’s proposal to end the seven-month war

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US Justice Department files complaint against Minnesota judges who gave interviews about immigration surge

The US Justice Department filed a judicial misconduct complaint on Wednesday against judges in Minnesota who gave interviews to the New York

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Senate Democrats block bill to restrict lawmaker stock trading and impose new voter ID requirements

Senate Democrats block bill to restrict lawmaker stock trading and impose new voter ID requirements

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Spain orders probe after rights group alleges troops abused migrants in Ceuta

Spain's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday it had alerted prosecutors to an Amnesty International report alleging the military tortured or mistreated migrants in Ceuta, and

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France and Britain in talks to end 'one in, one out' migrant deal

France and Britain are discussing ending their "one in, one out" Channel migration deal, a French interior ministry source said on Wednesday, with Paris unwilling to

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Russia sends nuclear warning to NATO as tensions rise in the Baltic

Russia has warned NATO it would be ready to resort to nuclear weapons if the Western alliance attempted to cut off Kaliningrad, a Russian

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US trade court probes Trump's 'forced labor' tariffs

The US Court of International Trade on Wednesday scrutinized the legal and factual underpinnings of President Donald Trump's latest global tariffs,

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Oil prices rise by about $1/bbl on stalled US-Iran talks and tight fuel markets

Oil prices rose by about $1 a barrel on Wednesday, and logged steep monthly gains, on stalled US-Iran peace talks and tightening US fuel markets.

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No imminent threat to NATO territory from Russia, Rutte says

NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday there was no imminent threat to NATO territory from Russia, in response to a warning issued by Moscow over the

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A Bulgarian soccer club president is shot dead at his home

The president of a top-flight Bulgarian soccer club has been shot dead in Plovdiv

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Global stocks weather third-quarter AI, bond and crude maelstrom

Stock market investors might have been expected to run for the hills in the face of an extraordinary surge in global borrowing costs, currency interventions,

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Italy's main opposition PD boycotts antisemitism bill vote amid split on left

Italy's Democratic Party did not take part in a parliamentary committee vote on Wednesday on a highly contested bill against antisemitism, highlighting

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Injuries and arrests as French high school student protests spread

Dozens of people have been injured and hundreds arrested, most of them teenagers, officials said, in a wave of French student

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Caterpillar to invest $1 billion in North Carolina manufacturing capacity

Caterpillar said on Wednesday it plans to invest about $1 billion in North Carolina to expand manufacturing capacity for its compact equipment business amid rising customer demand.

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Spain, France align on welcoming UK back to EU, strengthening China trade defences

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and France's President Emmanuel Macron expressed enthusiasm on Wednesday for Britain rejoining the EU, and agreed Europe must

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German inflation accelerates slightly more than expected in September

German inflation accelerated slightly more than expected in September due to the energy price shock of the Iran war, following the

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Viruses run rampant across Havana as water, power fails

Cuban housewife Yuamilka Hechavarria was asleep last Tuesday when water rushed into the cistern of the crumbling tenement where she lives

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Inflation cooled slightly last month even as consumers stepped up spending

Inflation slowed a bit last month as Americans ramped up their spending, though price gains remained elevated and are a challenge for many voters as the midterm elections approach

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Fed finalizes bank 'stress test' overhaul

The U.S.

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US goods trade deficit widens sharply in August

The US trade deficit in goods widened sharply in August amid a surge in imports, suggesting that trade could remain a drag economic growth in the third quarter.

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Ethiopian Airlines agrees to buy 10 Boeing cargo planes, has option for 8 more

Ethiopian Airlines on Wednesday signed a deal to buy 10 Boeing cargo planes, and its chief executive said the state-owned airline had the option to buy eight more.

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Brazil briefed French, German officials on alleged US, Russian election interference

A French and German delegation travelled this month to Brasilia, where intelligence officials briefed them on alleged US and Russian interference

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Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing to visit Malaysia in October, report says

Myanmar's ‌junta chief-turned-President Min Aung Hlaing will visit Malaysia in October, Malaysia's state news agency reported on Wednesday, as the two countries

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South Africa summons US ambassador again over 'undiplomatic conduct' amid tensions with Washington

South Africa's foreign affairs ministry called in US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III on Tuesday for a third time over what it

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Scientists deliver ‘starkest warning yet’ of profound changes sweeping the planet’s oceans

Scientists deliver ‘starkest warning yet’ of profound changes sweeping the planet’s oceans

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‘Violent incident’ between pilots sparks diversion of Israel-bound flight to Saudi Arabia, sources say

‘Violent incident’ between pilots sparks diversion of Israel-bound flight to Saudi Arabia, sources say

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UN refugee agency concerned by Malaysia returns to Myanmar

The United Nations Refugee Agency on Wednesday said it was concerned by Malaysia’s return of more than 1,000 people to Myanmar because of the dire

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Russia says overnight strike hit Kyiv communications centre, energy facilities, Izmail port

Russia's defence ministry said on Wednesday Russian forces launched a massive overnight strike, hitting a communications centre in Ukraine's capital, energy facilities in

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DoorDash to create 3,000 jobs at global tech centre in India

US food delivery firm DoorDash will create 3,000 jobs in India over the next two years through a global technology hub it opened in the southern city of Hyderabad on Wednesday, the

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Factory activity returns to expansion in a positive sign for China’s economy

A Chinese government survey shows the country's factory activity has expanded for the first time since June, signaling a positive shift as officials aim to boost economic growth

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Iran tells the US public that Trump's war has failed, and other Mideast developments

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has urged Americans to protest against Donald Trump ahead of U.S. midterm elections

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China says Taiwan is 'desecrating the martyrs' with its World War Two history criticism

China's government on Wednesday accused Taiwan of "desecrating the martyrs" with its criticism of Beijing's interpretation of World War Two, saying that to question the

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China adds 55% tariff to Brazil beef as imports hit quota

China will start collecting an additional 55% tariff on Brazil's beef shipments on October 1 after the South American country reached its

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Indonesia's August trade surplus expected to widen, September inflation seen higher: Reuters poll

Indonesia was expected to record a larger trade surplus of about $630 million in August, while its inflation rate for September was projected to rise slightly, according

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Australia inflation stubbornly high in August, defying run of rate hikes

Australian inflation accelerated in August as fuel costs surged anew and price pressures remained broadly based, showing no signs of easing

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Republican Senator Wicker says US security commitments to Taiwan must be upheld

Republican US Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker said Washington's security commitments to Taiwan must be upheld,

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China's factory activity returns to growth in September amid AI boom

China's factory activity returned to growth in September, an official survey showed on Wednesday, as easing weather disruptions allowed factories to resume operations and

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Longtime captain and defender Tim Ream announces retirement from US men's national team

Tim Ream, the longtime captain and defender for the U.S. men’s soccer team, is ending his national team career

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Antisemitism at UK universities is increasing, security charity says

Antisemitism at British universities is on the rise, with incidents up nearly 80% from before the October 2023 attacks by Hamas on Israel, a report by a charity which

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US Senate blocks measure demanding report on rights violations in West Bank

US Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked a bid to require President Donald Trump's administration to report to Congress on increasing violence in

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Japan August factory output unexpectedly falls

Japan's factory output unexpectedly fell in August from the previous month, government data showed on Wednesday.

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White Sox receive a letter from Pope Leo XIV before winning playoff opener

The Chicago White Sox received a letter from Pope Leo XIV on the same day of their playoff opener against the Houston Astros

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Sparse crowd, empty seats greet .500 Astros for wild-card opener vs White Sox

The crowd at Daikin Park was surprisingly sparse as the Houston Astros — baseball’s first division winner with a

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Trump says he is embarking on 32 days of campaign travel before November elections

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he plans 32 days of campaign travel ahead of the November midterm elections, putting himself and his

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Ceuta mass migrant crossing handling 'responsibility of all EU,' Spanish king says

European countries should have shown more solidarity and offered more support to Spain after the mass arrival in Ceuta of tens of thousands of migrants, Spanish King Felipe

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Carney accuses US steelmaker of betraying Canadian workers after layoffs tied to Trump tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused the U.S. owner of steelmaker Stelco of betraying Canadian workers after it announced layoffs it attributed in part to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs — tariffs Cleveland-Cliffs’ chief executive has publicly championed

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Supreme Court lets Trump resume deporting migrants to countries not their own

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday let President Donald Trump's administration resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own without offering them the

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US imposes sanctions on 13 tied to Iran weapons procurement

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Sept 29 - The US government announced fresh sanctions on Tuesday against 13 individuals and entities, including some based in Russia, China, Hong Kong and Pakistan, saying

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Trump says he does not know if Iran is going to 'give up yet'

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he does not know if Iran is going to "give up yet" but cast the country as doing "very poorly

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Trapped in inferno after Russian strike, Ukrainian scientist climbed to safety

Ihor Malchevsky focused solely on his family as he peered over the edge of his third-floor office window, thick black smoke billowing behind him after a

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Prospect of Fed pulling too far back on communications poses volatility risk, Musalem says

Too big a pullback in the US central bank's communications could lead to higher and more volatile interest rates and inflation if the public and