Surprise Showing by Arab Parties in Israeli Vote Puts Them in Spotlight
Voting in the predominantly Arab town of Tayibe during the Israeli election on Tuesday.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-10-28
The 2,000-Nit OLED in Apple’s New MacBook Is a Big Deal
The touchscreen in the new MacBook Pro is crazily bright with very deep blacks. Here's why it's unlike anything else you can currently buy.
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Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro pushes laptop pricing to a new extreme
Prepare to cough up around $14,549 if you want the new touchscreen MacBook Pro to have every upgrade.
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UN experts sound alarm at excessive use of force in French student protests
UN experts have condemned police crackdowns, warning they deter demonstrators from exercising their rights.
aljazeera.com
NASA Welcomes Vietnam as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam became the 78th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a growing coalition of like-minded nations committed to the peaceful, transparent, and responsible expl...
nasa.gov
Rangers score late to snatch draw on McInnes' Hearts return
Rangers snatched a point on Derek McInnes' Tynecastle return as Hearts held onto their formidable unbeaten home record.
skysports.com
Google expands AI Search ads globally as core ad growth slows
The announcement came alongside parent company Alphabet's third-quarter earnings report, which saw revenue grow 25% year over year to $127.6 billion.
techcrunch.com
Microsoft recorded $10 billion in revenue from OpenAI
Microsoft said it made $10 billion in revenue from commercial arrangements with OpenAI, including revenue-sharing payments, in the quarter ending September 30. It underscores the still-enormous fin...
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In-form Bournemouth beat Aston Villa to reach Carabao Cup quarters
Bournemouth recorded a fifth consecutive win across all competitions to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a 3-0 home win over Aston Villa.
skysports.com
Fed holds fire on interest rates despite intensifying inflation
Central bank to vote on monetary policy seven times next year in shift from decades-old custom of having eight such meetings
ft.com
Microsoft hits 10 quarters of record- breaking revenue in a row
Whatever the future of AI might be, the current situation is still very good for Microsoft. The tech giant reported yet another record for quarterly revenue on Wednesday: $92.3 billion, a 19% incre...
techcrunch.com
Bloodied, dazed and angry - how passengers' rail journey turned to disaster in Spain
Survivors of the train crash in Spain have spoken of their shock, panic and anger at the accident in Toledo province on Wednesday.
co.uk
Indonesian students demand action on wildfires and rising costs
Hundreds of Indonesian students protested against the government's handling of forest fires and rising costs.
aljazeera.com
Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe
The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.
co.uk
This Is What the GOP’s Final Midterms Push Looks Like
Republicans are spending their time and money on Senate races in historically red states—a sign they’re more nervous than ever as Election Day looms.
wired.com
Israel's election deadlock is a sign of the country's deep divisions
The election was a celebration of democracy in some ways - but it has left Israel with no clear path to a new government, writes James Landale.
co.uk
What to Make of Israel’s Ambiguous Election
Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem yesterday.
nytimes.com
What’s next for Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro after election defeat?
The far-right ally of US President Donald Trump has fled to Miami with his wife and children.
aljazeera.com
UN votes to condemn embargo of Cuba despite US lobbying push
US points to increase in abstentions in General Assembly as evidence that push to isolate Cuba is slowly succeeding.
aljazeera.com
How André Janones Helped Turbocharge Lula’s Comeback in Brazil’s Election
The Brazilian congressman André Janones created a digital “army” by setting up WhatsApp groups and posting on Instagram, which helped mobilized the vote for the reelection of President Luiz Inácio...
nytimes.com
Budget 2026: Healey hikes taxes on banks and landlords to fund £100 handouts to 20m households
Few surprises as chancellor uses low-key speech blaming ‘global economic storms’ for stoking energy prices and cost of living crisisBudget 2026: key points at a glanceBriefing: key questions answer...
theguardian.com
US envoy reads anti-Castro book during Cuban FM’s UN address
US envoy reads anti-Castro book during Cuban FM’s UN address
aljazeera.com
Massive Leak Exposes 41,000 Homeland Security Workers—Including Undercover ICE Agents
The leaked records include the locations of ICE and CBP facilities, workers' cellphone numbers, and the members of groups tied to wiretap programs, Palantir software, and xAI’s Grok chatbot.
wired.com
Sesko ruled out until January with shin injury
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko is expected to be out until at least January with a shin injury.
co.uk
Barbara Barrie, Oscar Nominee Known for Mom Roles and More, Has Died
Barbara Barrie in 2017.
nytimes.com
Budget briefing: the key questions answered by Heather Stewart and Pippa Crerar
Our economics and political editors dissect John Healey’s maiden budgetThe Guardian’s economics editor, Heather Stewart, and political editor, Pippa Crerar, assess the chancellor’s budget: what he...
theguardian.com
Spain demands answers after deadliest train disaster in over a decade
At least 68 people have been killed and more than 100 injured after two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid.
aljazeera.com
Anthropic just launched tools to show companies what their AI spending is buying
The frontier lab is lifting the curtain on how users spend money on its models ahead of a planned IPO.
techcrunch.com
England makes six changes for USA but Kildunne stays on bench
England have made six changes as they look to halt their two-match losing run when they face the USA in their final WXV Global Series outing in New Jersey.
skysports.com
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged despite inflation in the US
Rates will remain 3.75-4 percent even as inflation continues to rise.
aljazeera.com
What are the implications of Israel’s elections?
No clear winner in Israel's first election since the October 7 attacks and genocidal war in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Putin tells African leaders Moscow will not pursue ‘neo-colonialism’
Speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit, Putin frames Moscow as an alternative to former colonial powers.
aljazeera.com
The Guardian view on Labour’s budget: bold ambitions and welcome first steps | Editorial
Banks, landlords and gambling firms will pay more as the chancellor begins building a fairer economy and a more active state in a cost of living crisisJohn Healey’s first budget was a Rorschach tes...
theguardian.com
Artemis III SLS Core Stage Joins Boosters at Kennedy
NASA’s Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) core stage is integrated alongside the twin solid rocket boosters on Oct. 28 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building’s High Bay 3 at NASA’s Kennedy Space C...
nasa.gov
The New M6 MacBook Pro Has a Serious Price Problem
For $1,999, you could own an M6 Mac Mini and an M5 MacBook Air instead, both of which are on sale right now.
wired.com
Students on hunger strike in India demand restoration of student union
Students at New Delhi’s Jamia Millia Islamia university are on hunger strike demanding a student union.
aljazeera.com
How did Flávio Bolsonaro end up in Miami?
BBC Verify has pieced together defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro's journey through Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador to reach Miami.
co.uk
Healey unveils £100 for energy bills and bank tax in first Budget
The chancellor targets the cost of living amid global economic turmoil but opposition parties say he has not been bold enough.
co.uk
Flávio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after defeat in Brazil's presidential election
His arrival in the US ends speculation about his whereabouts after he failed to comply with an order to surrender his passports.
co.uk
Burnham rules out early general election in next 12 months
The prime minister has denied speculation from some opposition parties that he will go to the country in spring 2027.
co.uk
An ‘Endless’ Cruise Around the World Is Suspended, Leaving Passengers Stranded
The Villa Vie ship Odyssey was supposed to be sailing on an endless around-the-world cruise
nytimes.com
Fuel costs force US cruise ship to suspend multi-year voyage in Cambodia
Hundreds of passengers are stranded after the ship’s three-and-a-half year voyage was cut short due to fuel costs.
aljazeera.com
Hyrox partners with World Triathlon in Olympic bid
Hyrox moves closer to its "ultimate ambition" of gaining Olympic and Paralympic status after entering into a partnership with World Triathlon.
co.uk
Jerusalem Daily: What’s next after Israel’s elections?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot are both claiming victory in Israel’s election
aljazeera.com
I Put a Bunch of AI Agents in Charge of a Fantasy Soccer Team. They’re Not Better Than Humans—Yet
To experiment with AI’s predictive skills, I let Codex loose on a fantasy team. It tried to bench Erling Haaland at first, but it soon learned the error of its ways.
wired.com
He promised fresh hope and delivered doom, but Dr Death’s budget succeeds in doing no harm | John Crace
Armed with 98 measures, a rictus grin and a decidedly comedy-free speech, the chancellor at least offered us – and Labour – some breathing spaceIt was as if John Healey was taking the Hippocratic o...
theguardian.com
Will Healey’s budget tackle the cost of living? – podcast
John Healey has delivered a ‘steady as she goes’ budget, with help for the cost of living a big theme. The chancellor promised a £100 energy payment for some households, extended the VAT suspension...
theguardian.com
Burnham promised big change – where was it? Instead we got the Martin Lewis budget | Aditya Chakrabortty
The financial guru’s fingerprints are all over John Healey’s red book – but Lewis is not a politician. His everyday fixes can’t meet this turbulent momentWas this Andy Burnham’s budget – the bold v...
theguardian.com
Tax thresholds remain unchanged - here's what it means for your pay
The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years.
co.uk
Israel’s opposition may not be able to form a government, but it still could control Parliament.
Empty seats at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament, following a vote to dissolve the assembly in May ahead of the elections.
nytimes.com
NASA University Challenge Ignites Trajectory of Drone Entrepreneur
Five years ago, Gavin Gardner was a Michigan State University engineering student researching next-generation drone technology as part of a NASA grant. Garder expected the research to be demanding...
nasa.gov
An Inconclusive Vote Leaves Israelis Pondering an Uncertain Future
A day after polling, Israelis were uncertain about the future, as no party appeared headed for a majority in Parliament. A campaign ad features Gadi Eisenkot.
nytimes.com
Bills, banks, ‘breathing space’: what was in Burnham’s first budget? - The Latest
In his first budget as chancellor, John Healey has pledged to offer ‘breathing space’ to help Britons navigate ‘global economic storms’. There were a record number of measures, including a one-off...
theguardian.com
What you need to know about Your First Home scheme for first-time buyers
Chancellor fleshes out details of scheme unveiled last month to help 70,000 households on to the property ladderBudget 2026: key points at a glanceIncome tax: How much more will you pay?Nils Pratle...
theguardian.com
Balad leader blasts ‘racist’ exclusion of Arab parties in Israel
Elections have yielded no clear winner but opposition bloc refuses to ally with Arab parties.
aljazeera.com
A breakthrough for the group on the trail of Chinese hackers
Chinese government hackers are secretly burrowing into critical networks using creative new methods.
npr.org
Netanyahu shares AI image of Arab voters during Israeli election
The image claims to show Arab-Israelis queueing to vote, but BBC Verify analysis shows that it has been generated or manipulated by AI.
co.uk
Peter Medak, veteran director of The Krays and The Changeling, dies aged 88
The film-maker enjoyed a long and varied film and TV career, from horror movies and true-crime thrillers to Cannibal and Breaking BadPeter Medak, the British-Hungarian director of The Changeling, T...
theguardian.com
Myanmar diplomat breaks down as he urges world to 'end our suffering'
Kyaw Moe Tun - Myanmar's representative to the UN - makes an emotional appeal after saying the international community had failed the country's people.
co.uk
Dharshini David: Healey buys himself some time, but big questions still unanswered
The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.
co.uk
With so many data points, this is what to pay attention to before Election Day
With data about early voting, campaign ad spending and polls coming in during the final days of voting, it's important to make sense of what matters in understanding this election.
npr.org
Apple launches its new touchscreen MacBook Pro
Apple's new touchscreen MacBook Pro starts at $2,899
techcrunch.com
The thwarted Budget of a thwarted government
While the political plan is obvious, the economic strategy is harder to discern
ft.com
The Inside Story of Why Apple Finally Brought a Touch Display to the Mac
An exclusive early look at Apple’s new touchscreen MacBook Pro—the computer Apple said would never happen.
wired.com
Sudan war and inflation leave families struggling to survive in Khartoum
Soaring food prices and shrinking incomes force families in Sudan's capital to borrow money and skip meals.
aljazeera.com
Xreal Aura is a new wired headset powered by Android XR
Xreal Aura will start at $1,279 and will have multiple XR specific launch apps at launch
techcrunch.com
As AI agents reshape the web, Google opens Gemini and Search to more apps
A new developer platform will let businesses bring their services to Google's AI experiences, potentially changing how consumers discover and use apps.
techcrunch.com
Chrome’s AI-powered Autofill can now dig through your Gmail to fill out forms
The autofill update lets Chrome pull flight confirmations, tracking info, order details, and other information from your inbox, with your permission.
techcrunch.com
Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show
With 85% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.
co.uk
Canada-EU summit: What do both sides want, and what’s at stake?
The EU has proposed to make Canada its first associate member amid tensions over US tariffs.
aljazeera.com
Labuschagne's form hits record low but Australia hint at future
Marnus Labuschagne's poor form hit a record low but Australia's new guard stood up to put the tourists in a strong position in the decisive Test against South Africa.
co.uk
Fed to decide on interest rates as US midterm elections loom
Policymakers weigh whether to deliver back-to-back increases in effort to tame inflation exacerbated by Donald Trump’s war against Iran
ft.com
Angry Anderson Has Died. He Rocked Hard and Played a Villain in ‘Mad Max.’
Angry Anderson of the band Rose Tattoo performed onstage in November 1982 at the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Ill.
nytimes.com
Watch: At the scene of Spain's deadly train crash
People have been killed after a Spanish high-speed train collided with another train south of the capital Madrid, making this the country's worst disaster since 2013.
co.uk
Bank of Canada raises interest rates for the first time in three years
The central bank increased the key rate by a quarter point as soaring energy prices pushed up inflation.
aljazeera.com
Ethiopia receives 12 Russian Su-35 jets, plans S-400 acquisition
PM Abiy Ahmed makes announcement during a Moscow summit as Ethiopia battles armed groups in Tigray and Amhara.
aljazeera.com
Netanyahu Didn’t Win Israel’s Election. But He’s Far From Out.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel speaking to supporters in Jerusalem on election night.
nytimes.com
What we know as Flávio Bolsonaro lands in US after Brazil election loss
The BBC's Ione Wells unpacks Bolsonaro's journey to Miami after losing Brazil's presidential election and facing a passport surrender order.
co.uk
NASA Selects 19 New Citizen Science Proposals in 2026
So far, 2026 has seen a flood of successes for volunteers who do NASA science, exemplifying NASA’s commitment to gold-standard science—transparent, reproducible and intrinsically collaborative. The...
nasa.gov
Cheika happy to 'fly the flag' for Lebanon
Lebanon head coach Michael Cheika says he will be approaching the concluding fixture of his side's 2026 Rugby League World Cup campaign as if it is the final.
co.uk
Their orchestra is not a sacred object but a tool for struggle – Paris’s musicians join the frontline
L’Orchestre du Nouveau Monde’s young musicians went viral for their defiant performances during the last week’s protests in France. They belong to a fine tradition of radical orchestras. Also, toda...
theguardian.com
Israeli soldier visiting UK faces war crimes complaint
New UK war crimes complaint against an Israeli soldier highlights a global legal campaign to end systemic impunity.
aljazeera.com
Manby wins Players Championship 31 to confirm Grand Slam qualification
Charlie Manby stormed to his maiden PDC ranking title with a resounding 8-2 win over Maik Kuivenhoven in Wednesday's Players Championship 31.
skysports.com
AI execs may be too out of touch to build for the general public
Tech leaders are flaunting how out of touch they are when they brag about using AI to connect with their families.
techcrunch.com
Trump DOE loans $5B to nuclear plants that will power data centers
Constellation Energy will get $5 billion in government loans to modernize nuclear reactors. Most of the new capacity is already committed to Google, Amazon, and Meta.
techcrunch.com
South Korea’s financial industry hit by fresh wave of cyberattacks
South Korea’s financial institutions have been hit by another wave of cyberattacks, highlighting the growing risk of AI-driven hacking in Asia.
techcrunch.com
US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib condemns anti-Muslim election rhetoric
US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib condemns anti-Muslim election rhetoric
aljazeera.com
Will John Healey’s ‘breathing space’ budget deliver what Britain needs? Our panel responds | Panel
Amid global economic storms, the new chancellor has promised to steer the course – with promises of more help to come. Will it be enough? Continue reading...
theguardian.com
Dolores Huerta, Who Founded United Farm Workers With Cesar Chavez, Dies
Ms. Huerta organizing marchers in Coachella, Calif., in 1969. Ms. Huerta was the vice president of the United Farm Workers for nearly four decades.
nytimes.com
Dutch Zookeeper Dies After Rare Mauling by a Leopard
Safaripark Beekse Bergen in Hilvarenbeek, the Netherlands, on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Eisenkot, Netanyahu’s Main Rival in Israel’s Election, Faces a Dilemma
Gadi Eisenkot addresses voters on Wednesday after exit polls from Israel’s election were released.
nytimes.com
Perez signs new Cadillac contract ahead of home race
Sergio Perez has signed a new multi-year contract that will see him stay at Cadillac until at least the end of 2029.
skysports.com
Bolsonaro turns up in Florida after vanishing from public view
Flavio Bolsonaro, Brazil’s defeated presidential candidate, landed in Florida after fleeing the country with his family.
aljazeera.com
Income tax: Healey’s budget leaves thresholds frozen again. How much more will you pay?
Tax policy means freezes reduce take-home pay as earnings rise in line with inflationIncome tax thresholds are set to remain frozen after John Healey’s first budget as chancellor.One of the biggest...
theguardian.com
Voice AI in vogue: Nvidia releases new open transcription model
Nvidia just released a free speech-to-text model that can transcribe up to 40 languages, but it only works on recordings, not live audio, so it’s a big step for meeting and medical transcription to...
techcrunch.com
Sony Wants You to Forget About Discs With Its Gorgeous Transparent Controllers
Sony has new, spiffy see-through controllers and covers for its PlayStation 5 that let you see the hardware guts inside.
wired.com
‘Les the bare-handed beekeeper asked if he should put them on his face. I said: Sure!’ Holly Lynton’s best photograph
‘Les didn’t wear gloves as he needed to be able to feel the bees so he didn’t crush them. He looks like something out of The Odyssey’The jumping-off point for my Bare Handed series was a bird becom...
theguardian.com
Tommy Robinson Found Guilty of Harassing 2 UK Journalists
Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, who goes by the name Tommy Robinson, outside Southwark Crown Court in London on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Judoka determined to prove refugees belong at Dakar 2026
Arno Yafunga Botay fled DR Congo with his family in 2017 and will compete at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics as a member of the Refugee Olympic Team.
co.uk
Senators Demand to Know if Dr. Oz Collaborated With Election Denial Groups
A far-right campaign claiming leftists are stealing votes from nursing home residents has centered on changing guidance from Mehmet Oz's Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
wired.com
Boxer Serrano to hang up gloves in Puerto Rico farewell on January 9
Amanda Serrano will defend her unified WBO and WBA featherweight world boxing titles against Australia's Skye Falzon.
aljazeera.com
The fear factor giving Netanyahu the edge
Despite liberal hopes, the veteran leader appears to have a path back to government after Israel’s vote
ft.com
Amazon debuts the Alexa Photo Frame and Echo Time smart clock, plus other upgraded devices
Amazon's other new decides include an upgraded Echo Dot, an Echo Studio with visual intelligence features, and the Echo Show 16.
techcrunch.com
Flavio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after losing Brazil’s presidential election
Bolsonaro and his family fled to the US amid a Brazilian Supreme Court order to surrender his passports.
aljazeera.com
How could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
With 85% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections.
co.uk
Why Arab parties may not be the ‘kingmakers’ in this Israeli election
Exit poll projections show that if Eisenkot’s bloc teamed up with Arab parties, they could potentially unseat Bibi.
aljazeera.com
Israel's election result is messy - here's why
Despite having the highest voter turnout in nearly three decades, Israel's elections have had no clear winner. What does this mean for the country, asks the BBC's Yolande Knell.
co.uk
OBR slashes UK growth forecast for 2027 despite Healey’s budget measures
Outlook for living standards also downgraded as part of impact of Middle East conflict on economyHealey offers £100 payment to households to help navigate ‘global economic storms’Budget 2026: key p...
theguardian.com
When the weather is frightful, you don’t need to be: everything you need to stay cozy during cold months
Here are some of our writers’ best ways to stay toasty and occupied, even during cold weather, from teas to pajamasSign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better th...
theguardian.com
Castle Walls review – Prime’s first fully AI-generated show is here, and it’s a Vaseline-smeared mess
Billed as the first end-to-end AI-created series on a major streaming service, this Turkish show looks like the result of the prompt ‘make it cinematic’Just as the world reels from Elon Musk’s AI-p...
theguardian.com
Why are three of the UK’s four nuclear deterrent submarines at sea?
The deployment marks the first time in years that three Vanguard-class vessels have been at sea at the same time.
aljazeera.com
Meta has a new AI pet app called Waddle World
Meta has launched a new app called Waddle World, which essentially looks like a Tamagotchi clone, but with AI.
techcrunch.com
4 Takeaways From Israel’s Election
Votes are still being counted, and much is in flux. But as the stage was set for bitter talks over forming a government, nearly all sides could face disappointment.
nytimes.com
Burnham insists 'no confusion at all' over his Brexit position
The prime minister said it was his "responsibility" to improve the Brexit deal at a summit in Brussels next month.
co.uk
Lewis: I've earned my England RL World Cup spot
Mikey Lewis insists he has ‘earned’ his place in England’s Rugby League World Cup squad despite limited game time so far.
skysports.com
Budget in brief: what you need to know
A quick guide to John Healey’s main policy announcements and official economic forecasts
ft.com
All Spanish cup matches suspended after Madrid train collision
All 24 matches in the Spanish Copa del Rey due to take place on Wednesday are suspended as a mark of respect after more than 30 people were killed in a train crash near Madrid.
co.uk
Budget 2026: John Healey offers £100 payment to households to help navigate ‘global economic storms’
Cash to 20m households part of package to help cut energy bills and ease cost-of-living crisisBudget 2026: key points at a glanceBudget 2026 live – latest updatesJohn Healey promised to steer Brita...
theguardian.com
Ref Watch: Arsenal's red card appeal will fail - Dowman was aggressive
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher believes Arsenal's appeal against Max Dowman's red card in their shock Carabao Cup defeat to Fleetwood Town will fail.
skysports.com
Girls review – a story of friendship amidst extreme misogynist violence
Young Vic, LondonRecalling Boko Haram’s abduction of schoolgirls in Chibok in 2014, Theresa Ikoko’s fierce and tender play reveals how three teenagers find hope and laughter under the most horrific...
theguardian.com
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2026) and Colorsoft (2026) Review: Best for Accessories
The latest generation of Kindle’s 7-inch e-readers have a new look and new accessories. But are they worth the upgrade given Amazon’s new Kindle prices?
wired.com
Mark Carney is celebrated abroad – while consolidating power at home | Shiri Pasternak
The Canadian prime minister’s reckoning with Trumpism in Davos clashes with his attacks on environmental, Indigenous and labour rightsThe Canadian prime minister is a hero around the world for his...
theguardian.com
Kodiak lands first commercial deal to supply driverless trucks for public highways
The deal with DTL Transport puts it on a path to become an an asset-light tech supplier, rather than owner and operator.
techcrunch.com
7 days until TechCrunch Founder Summit: Save up to $100 on your pass before doors open
In just 7 days, TechCrunch Founder Summit takes over Boston’s SoWa Power Station on November 4. Your chance to save up to $100 on tickets is running out, and the opportunity to learn and connect di...
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Ballon d’Or win will help keep Kane at Bayern, says Germany’s Matthaus
Former World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus says relationship between Harry Kane and club Bayern Munich is 'perfect'.
aljazeera.com
Photos: Spain high-speed train crash kills 30
Health Minister Monica Garcia says emergency workers are focusing on rescuing survivors.
aljazeera.com
Pakistan’s Rauf sanctioned for conduct contrary to ‘spirit’ of cricket
One demerit point added to the Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf’s disciplinary record for conduct during ODI against England.
aljazeera.com
Budget 2026: key points at a glance
John Healey is announcing his financial update – here are the main points, with political analysisBudget 2026 live – latest updatesJohn Healey starts by saying that his budget is “delivered at a ti...
theguardian.com
Victims of Jordan’s air strikes in Syria
Jordan’s air strikes in southern Syria killed at least seven people, including three children. Here are their stories.
aljazeera.com
Stephen Kovacevich - a pianist who risked oblivion to know what it’s like out on the edge
The death of Stephen Kovacevich, aged 86, was announced yesterday. Tom Service pays tribute to a pianist whose performances were full of beauty, clarity – and dangerAnd, here, in a piece published...
theguardian.com
Nations Championship: Schedule as inaugural tournament gears up for finals
It has been labelled a "tectonic shift", set to shake up the world of rugby union, but what is the Nations Championship, what have been the results so far, and what is the schedule this November?
skysports.com
Prediction markets are turning Washington into a casino
In a city where almost everyone is privy to some kind of inside information, betting on politics has jumped ahead of midterm elections
ft.com
Israel’s election: The battle between change and anti-Palestinian sentiment
With both blocs short of a majority, parties face a choice: to break the taboo on Arab allies or return to the polls.
aljazeera.com
Amazon Adds an Alexa Photo Frame and a Bedside Clock to Its Echo Family
The new Echo Studio also gets a camera, and the Echo Show 16 debuts an AI-generated Alexa interface.
wired.com
Will it be AI or the climate crisis that ends humanity? We can make it neither | Adam McKay and Philip Eubanks
Both of these threats have the same roots: private entities seeking to cash in. We have the power to stand against themA summer of extreme heat, entire villages obliterated in Nepal, a super El Niñ...
theguardian.com
‘I knead the audience, like a baker!’ House music legend Peven Everett on life after cancer and vanquishing the ‘Disco Sucks’ movement
A new documentary follows the Chicagoan from child trumpet prodigy to Gabriel-singing icon and DIY maverick. ‘Not everybody wants to see musical genius’, he saysAt We Out Here festival in Dorset in...
theguardian.com
Arsenal to appeal against Dowman red card
Arsenal will appeal against Max Dowman's sending-off during Tuesday's Carabao Cup defeat at Fleetwood Town.
co.uk
Israeli voters: hope and despair as election ballots are counted
Israeli voters in Tel Aviv expressed mixed emotions as ballots were counted after the election.
aljazeera.com
Hackers target US campaign finance system days before midterm elections
An FEC email said a 'bad actor' tried to breach its systems as the US prepares for its most expensive elections ever.
aljazeera.com
Bafta trustees may have broken charity law by accepting free guest tickets
Chair of membership council says legal advice obtained at own expense suggests offences could have been committedBafta trustees may have breached charity and company law by accepting free tickets f...
theguardian.com
Cyclone leaves trail of destruction in India as thousands evacuated
Cyclone Arnab has left a trail of destruction along India’s eastern coast.
aljazeera.com
The crash comes months after a fatal accident involving the same train operators.
Two high-speed trains collided near Adamuz, Spain, in January, killing at least 40 people.
nytimes.com
Russia-Africa Summit: What is on the agenda, and why does it matter?
Moscow aims to strengthen economic and security ties with African leaders during the two-day gathering.
aljazeera.com
Japan football association official resigns after AFC aligns with Infantino
Vice president Takeshi Okada said responses to several World Cup controversies did not align with his personal values.
aljazeera.com
'I earned my spot' - Lewis can be England hero after controversial selection
Mikey Lewis knows his selection for England's squad at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup was divisive but he's ready to take his chance in Australia.
co.uk
Deadly high-speed train collision in Spain
At least 39 people have been killed after two high-speed trains collided near Urda, Spain.
aljazeera.com
Film buffs love it. Trump and Tom Hanks hosted it. Can TCM survive a Hollywood mega-merger?
Since 1994, Turner Classic Movies has been a haven for old film lovers. Now with Skydance’s David Ellison calling the shots, fans are panicking over its unclear futureI have made many attempts to l...
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The Devils review – Ken Russell’s 1971 possessed-nuns tale is a frenzied aria of confrontation and hysteria
Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave put in the performances of their lives in this film originally banned for obscenity that highlights the violence of power‘I could never be Satan’s boy. I haven’t th...
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For Israel’s Neighbors in Middle East, the Election Offers Little Hope of a Reset
Parts of Lebanon have been greatly damaged in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah since March, including the Dahiya neighborhood, a Hezbollah stronghold in the capital, Beirut.
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‘Russia is already part of who I am’: African students in Moscow
As the Russia-Africa Summit gets under way, students in the capital say education is helping to build ties.
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Live Updates: At Least 10 Killed in Train Collision in Spain, Officials Say
Two high-speed passenger trains collided near Toledo, months after a crash involving the same carriers killed dozens and stunned the country.
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US midterms: Six days left – who leads in the polls as Trump, Obama rally
Democrats lead national polls as Trump and Obama campaign in key states six days before the US midterm elections.
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Norway and Finland hold rare phone call with Putin: What that means
The two Nordic leaders are attempting to influence US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi to end the war in Ukraine.
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Macmillan Staff Say the Publisher Threw a Party for a Workplace AI Assistant That Was Later Killed
Workers tell WIRED that NOA—or “No Ordinary Assistant”—was unhelpful. Bestselling authors also say AI is ruining their relationships with Big Five publishers.
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At least 10 killed in collision of high-speed trains in Spain
Crash near Toledo south of Madrid follows death of 46 in Andalusia rail accident in January
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‘There is no inevitable dystopia’: Jeanette Winterson on AI and the future of humanity
The author believes we are at a turning point as a species – and even in the shadow of big tech it’s up to us how we want to proceed‘I am a storyteller by trade,” writes Jeanette Winterson on the f...
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Please Let the Internet Die
Online spaces are captured by oligarchs and saturated with slop—and they’re exacerbating humanity’s worst impulses. It’s time to start over.
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Israel’s stock market drops as exit polls show no clear election winner
Benchmark Tel Aviv 125 index falls more than 3 percent amid uncertainty over who will lead the next government.
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Mapping the siege of Yemen’s Taiz, and the price families are paying
Three weeks into the siege of Yemen’s third-largest city, prices have doubled, and families are down to the basics.
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The FT verdict on Labour Budgets since 1924
A trawl through the past century reveals recurring struggles as governments are buffeted by wars, high inflation and strained public finances
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Israeli right makes provocative statements as election votes are counted
Netanyahu and Smotrich rail against Arab voters as rival political camps face an uncertain path to power.
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ICE Is Running One of the Largest Anti-Left Surveillance Operations in US History
ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations is engaged in far-reaching spying against left-wing activists that rivals the FBI and CIA crackdowns on the Civil Rights and anti-war movements.
wired.com
Chair skills, quick brain - how O'Neill adapted to wheelchair rugby league
Finlay O'Neill thought his sporting days were over when his dislocated a knee at the age of 16. Now he is preparing to play a part in England's bid to retain the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup.
co.uk
Jay-Z is the perfect Super Bowl shill for a league of billionaires
The rapper lends the NFL a veneer of credibility but is unlikely to push back on the establishment figures who run the leagueOn Monday the NFL named Jay-Z as the headliner for this season’s Super B...
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Italians Protesting High Prices Fear a Listless Future, Too
Demonstrators clashed with police in Milan this month.
nytimes.com
The Ocean ‘Was the Color of Chocolate.’ Mexico Declares War on Seaweed
To protect Mexico’s tourism-reliant economy, the Navy is fighting a massive sargassum bloom that dumps thousands of tons of seaweed onto Caribbean beaches daily.
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Peter May Has Died. The Scottish Noir Author Turned Rejections Into Best-Sellers.
Peter May in 2023. A charming Glaswegian with a rebellious streak, he was a journalist and successful TV writer before he turned to writing novels full time in the mid-1990s.
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Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It? by Judi Dench review – whatever you do, don’t call her a ‘national treasure’
The actor waxes lyrical on directors, dildos on why she hates being referred to as though she’s a dusty old relicIn the late 1950s, Judi Dench was invited to meet a major Hollywood producer ab...
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Yvette Cooper drops plans to abolish NHS patient champion after outcry
Exclusive: Health secretary to extend role of watchdog, which backers say helps hold service in England to accountYvette Cooper has abandoned plans to abolish the NHS’s independent patient champion...
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Everest: The Other Side review – couple’s climb on the mountain’s toughest face comes with tricky moral questions over their lofty ambitions
Immersive portrait of mountaineers Jim Morrison and Hilaree Nelson as they seek to become the first people to ski down Everest’s north faceWith some of its showings in the huge Imax format, this Na...
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China says it takes Mbappe’s apology ‘seriously’ after Mao dictator comment
France international Kylian Mbappe's remarks saw him become the latest foreign sports figure to anger Beijing.
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Canada signs trade deal with UAE in push for non-US markets
The agreement aims to cut tariffs, reduce red tape and improve market access for businesses in both countries.
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Budget 2026 live: chancellor says scrapping of gas standing charges will save 60% of homes £45 a year
John Healey says UK faces ‘difficult moment’ as he prepares to deliver first budget of Andy Burnham’s governmentYou be the chancellor: play our budget game to see if you can balance the booksGood m...
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AI Emergency Alerts Are Coming. Humans Might Not Be Ready
Human beings struggle with emergency communication. Chatbots can help—if people take them seriously.
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Is AIPAC losing its grip on US politics?
Pro-Israel lobby, AIPAC, is changing its strategy, ending candidate endorsements and direct campaign contributions.
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Kenyan family protest extradition hearing delay of ex-British soldier accused of murdering kin
No official reason has been given for postponing next month’s hearing to May 2027, family says.
co.uk
Former world No 3 Stan Wawrinka ends career in home match defeat in Basel
Stan Wawrinka, one of few players to win multiple Grand Slams in era dominated by Federer, Nadal and Djokovic, retires.
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Cyclone Arnab makes landfall in India’s Andhra Pradesh
Authorities evacuate 180,000 people as storm causes flooding, disrupting flights and train schedules.
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Scientists discover a hidden 100-million-year-old volcanic system
Scientists have uncovered a long-lost volcanic system in Iran that dates back roughly 100 million years, revealing a hidden chapter in Earth's tectonic history. The discovery sheds new light on the...
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The climate crisis will destroy our economies – we learned this 20 years ago. When will we act? | Fiona Harvey
The radical Stern report showed that a low-carbon future is also good economics. But it seems that capitalism needs a reminderSaving the only planet we have makes good economic sense. There is, aft...
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Reigning champions Knicks beat Pistons for first win of the season
NBA's reigning champions, the New York Knicks, secured their first win of the season when they came back to beat the Detroit Pistons 111-97.
skysports.com
John Healey to end standing charges on gas bills for 23m homes
On budget day chancellor says he will ask Ofgem to remove ‘unfair and outdated’ fixed daily fee, and also reportedly looking to scrap it from electricity bills Business live – latest updatesWhat to...
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Israel's election too close to call. And, the Ebola outbreak reaches grim milestone
Israeli voters turned out in record numbers, and the results remain too close to call. And, more than 10,000 people have been infected with Ebola since the outbreak was first declared in May.
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Earth's ice ages may have been driven by a hidden ocean chain reaction
Scientists have uncovered a surprising connection between Earth's opposite poles that may help explain how the planet plunged into past ice ages. New research suggests that as massive ice sheets ex...
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John Healey to take aim at energy costs in his first Budget
Statement to focus on cost of living issues and devolution of power
ft.com
From rivals to team-mates - Ball links up with Pope
James Ball is set to ride at his 10th Para-cycling Track World Championships as he looks to defend two titles with new pilot Aaron Pope.
co.uk
Unlock the vaults! A glimpse of gothic Britain – in pictures
A new exhibition has trawled the Martin Parr Foundation’s archive to find these haunted images – revealing the UK as a place of fear and fascination Continue reading...
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Peter Asher: Everywhere Man review – music-biz face from Beatles-buddy pop act to superstar producer
Backstory of modest industry veteran who started out as one half of pop duo Peter and Gordon, and went on to produce acts such as James Taylor and Linda RonstadtRock’n’roll is notorious for its tal...
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How rebuilding old mosques is bringing Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims together in Punjab
Many Muslims saw their places of worship destroyed or abandoned during the sectarian violence of India’s partition in 1947. Now villagers of many faiths are coming together to revive themGajju Khan...
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The two teenage darts superstars ready to challenge Littler
Two-time World Darts Champion Luke Littler is only 19 - but there are already two other teenage superstars hot on his heels and relishing a chance to beat him.
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Rising star Domingos hopes to mastermind England's World Cup retention
Just 18 months ago, Luis Domingos had not played Wheelchair Rugby League and now he heads to Australia with the hope of defending a world title with England.
skysports.com
The next phase of military rule in Egypt is here
El-Sisi’s announcement that he will not run for a fourth term may signal a new leadership arrangement.
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Experts defer to AI in decision-making, Anthropic study finds
Professional analysts chose options that matched AI assistant's preference 86 percent of the time, research finds.
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NASA’s Artemis I mission reveals surprising radiation levels near the Moon
NASA’s Artemis I mission has revealed that cosmic radiation near the Moon is higher than in Earth orbit, but not by as much as scientists might expect. Tiny experimental detectors also uncovered su...
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Australia must ‘re-win the argument for democratic politics’ in wake of Haines incident, Alastair Campbell says
Tony Blair’s former spokesperson says attacks on UK MPs did not bring about lasting cultural change and overheated rhetoric quickly returned to politicsGet our breaking news email, free app or dail...
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TV tonight: five sisters fight for justice after a shocking murder in Belfast
A family continues its search for answers following a devastating killing. Plus: Hannah Fry investigates the future of superintelligence. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC Two In 2005,...
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Cundy 'no spring chicken' but nears 20-year unbeaten run
Jody Cundy says he is "no spring chicken", yet at the age of 48 he could make it 20 years unbeaten in the kilo at the Para-cycling Track World Championships.
co.uk
'I'm getting older and the competitors are getting younger'
Nine-time Paralympic champion Jody Cundy shares his thoughts ahead of his 17th world championships, in which he's nearing a 20-year unbeaten run.
co.uk
Netanyahu outlines achievements, future plans as Likud leads polls
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says 'true' election results due in one or two days.
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How rising seas transformed dry land into Venice lagoon
Scientists uncover ancient hills and swamps that disappeared as sea levels rose across northern AdriaticVenice is famed for being a floating city, but research shows the land it sits on once lay ma...
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Post your questions for Alex Cox
As the cult director of Repo Man and Sid and Nancy prepares to release his final film, Dead Souls, he takes your questionsEverybody has their swansong, whether they know it or not. But for Alex Cox...
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What to expect from John Healey’s first budget: who wins, who pays?
Struggling households, new homebuyers and small shops stand to gain, while banks and online marketplaces could face higher levies John Healey will present his first budget on Wednesday, which will...
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Volunteer, 78, says Reform official likened her to Nazi collaborator for teaching asylum seekers English
Mair Godley claims Essex councillor Carl Johnson told her she was ‘facilitating the invasion’ by giving language lessonsA 78-year-old volunteer has claimed a Reform UK councillor accused her of “fa...
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Should AI Decide Your Court Case? This Judge Says Yes
One of England’s top judges, Geoffrey Vos, believes that AI could adjudicate plenty of civil cases. The question, he says, is where the line should be drawn.
wired.com
Why India has soured on Trump ahead of US midterms
Seven years after Modi backed Trump, New Delhi may now hope US midterm losses leave the president chastened.
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 5043-5049: Preparing to Drill at ‘Nazca’
Written by Lucy Lim, Planetary Scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Earth planning date: Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 Following the Basque Lakes drill campaign, Curiosity has returned to a spot...
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Israel’s President, Isaac Herzog, Faces a Difficult Choice
Israeli President Isaac Herzog casting his ballot Tuesday in Jerusalem during Israel’s general election.
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Israel’s election: What happens next?
Exit polls suggest neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his rivals have a simple path to form a government
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Gulliver fans celebrate three centuries of Jonathan Swift’s classic satire
Events in Ireland explore origins of Gulliver’s Travels, the Dublin clergyman’s book that became an instant hit in 1726In March 1726, an Irish clergyman visited London and arranged for a courier to...
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‘It’s the gay Titanic!’ Inside La Bola Negra, the maximalist queer spectacular bound for Oscars glory
Oozing panache and bagging awards already, La Bola Negra is an eye-popping war and prejudice epic starring Penélope Cruz in a blond wig and Glenn Close speaking Spanish. We meet the ex-lovers who d...
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Britain needs a coherent economic strategy — can Healey deliver one?
The chancellor’s first priority in the Budget is to make the UK look prudent again
ft.com
The globetrotting Trump brothers
The president’s sons Donald Jr and Eric have met world leaders and foreign officials while building a lucrative web of financial interests
ft.com
Senate candidates built up massive campaign war chests with out-of-state donations
In several competitive U.S. Senate contests, candidates have built healthy campaign accounts with out-of-state donations. But the messages to those donors is very different from the one back at home.
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Why many student voters have a right to choose where to register to vote
Student voters studying outside their hometown have a right to choose where they register to vote. Advocates say a Montana legal fight is a reminder of a misunderstanding of those students' rights.
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Here's how Democrats in Congress are preparing for election fraud claims
Congressional Democrats are working with good governance groups to create an action plan for any potential claims of election fraud.
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How a lifelong Republican came to lead the data center battle in Ohio
In Ohio, many people are displeased with the state's rapid buildout of data centers. It's a hot issue in the midterms, as political candidates from both parties try to ease voter concerns.
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Iran war and cost-of-living take center stage in Virginia congressional race
High prices and long deployments are shaping this year's race in Virginia's Second Congressional District. The area with deep Navy ties has been a kind of political bellwether.
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Minnesota becomes battleground as political clashes shape Senate race
Minnesota has become a flashpoint in the political dispute between President Trump and Democrats. Clashes over immigration and recent accusations of voter fraud are spilling into the U.S. Senate race.
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The Land of the Standing-Up Rocks
A national monument since the 1920s, Chiricahua is America’s newest national park.
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Global stock markets rise as investors continue to bet on AI
Asian stock markets rise, following gains on Wall Street.
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Global stock markets rise as investors continue to bet on AI
Asian markets make gains, following strong showing for US tech stocks.
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Syria-Jordan border reopens amid probe into deadly airstrikes
Foreign ministers form security committee to share intelligence and follow up on impact of Jordan's strikes on Syria.
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Flávio Bolsonaro flees to US after Brazil election defeat
Rightwing politician and son of jailed ex-president Jair Bolsonaro arrived in Florida on Tuesday evening
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Five key takeaways from Israel’s parliamentary elections
Netanyahu's Likud emerges as single largest Israeli party, bloc edges past opposition.
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Mushroom Murders: Melanie Lynskey to star as Erin Patterson in new limited series
Emmy-nominated actor is also executive producer of the Paramount+ series, which will dramatise the Australian true crime caseThe Emmy-nominated New Zealand actor Melanie Lynskey has been cast as tr...
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A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science
AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy
co.uk
Arab parties could win 18 Israeli parliament seats
Record-breaking voter turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel hits around 80 percent, early indications show.
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Exit polls trigger heated debate across Israeli political divide
Despite narrower exit poll figures, opposition leaders insisted the result was a defeat for the government.
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Israel’s Eisenkot says country voted for change
Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot says millions of Israelis voted for change, tired of Netanyahu’s ‘lies’.
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‘This is America’: US envoy scolds Cuban diplomat at UN
US envoy Mike Waltz repeatedly told Cuba’s UN team, ‘This is America’, during a heated clash at UN headquarters
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Danny Masterson loses appeal against rape conviction after arguing judge was biased against Scientology
That ’70s Show actor was sentenced to 30 years in prison for two counts of rape against two women, who were also ScientologistsDanny Masterson has lost the appeal of his rape conviction, meaning hi...