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RAF holds first ever joint nuclear drill with France in warning shot to Putin
The drill comes at a time of relative tension with Russia over the war in Ukraine
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EU-Canada 'love story' needs more than warm words, senior MEP warns
European Parliament’s point man on Canada, Tobias Cremer, told Euronews that the planned “associate membership” should include an institutional framework formalising closer ties between the EU and Canada.
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A Budapest reset, and a scramble to get Ukraine peace talks on track
Good morning. I’m Mared Gwyn. In this Friday edition: Ursula von der Leyen is set to become a headline act at Hungary’s 1956 revolution commemoration, and Europeans grapple with Trump’s “terrifying” Ukraine approach. #EuropeToday
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Oil spill hits UAE beaches as tanker attacks multiply near Hormuz
The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change said teams were deployed to contain a spill affecting Umm Al Quwain’s beaches, days after a tanker was struck by a projectile off the UAE coast, causing a fire.
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Ukraine war live: Trump claims Kyiv’s Starlink access has been restored
Ukrainian military sources say they are yet to see any change in satellite internet speeds
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A $620M subsea cable would link Canada directly to Norway
Canada backs 2,800-mile subsea cable to Europe to bypass the US — but a 1,180-mile onshore route poses a major hurdle
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Plaintiffs in Trump arch project seek injunction to stop administration from beginning work Nov. 5
Plaintiffs in a lawsuit trying to stop the Trump administration from building a triumphal arch along the Potomac River are asking a federal judge to halt all construction plans, one day after the National Park Service signaled it would begin work November 5
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Ed Miliband set for crucial talks over Strait of Hormuz crisis and Houthi attacks
Ed Miliband will be in Turkey on Friday for the vital talks
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Agriculture secretary says agency is “full-bore ahead” on Forest Service reorganization
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Trump administration remains “full-bore ahead” with a sweeping reorganization of the Forest Service after a judge blocked the changes last week
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Washington resident charged with conspiracy in Canada school shooting pleads not guilty
A Washington state resident charged with conspiracy in one of the worst school shootings in Canada’s history has pleaded not guilty
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Todd Blanche won’t rule out DOJ action to stall midterm election results
Todd Blanche suggests the Justice Department could intervene in a ‘doomsday’ scenario as federal agents ramp up investigations and prosecutions while voting is already underway
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Argentina designates 5 Latin American criminal and guerrilla groups as terrorist organizations
Argentina has designated five Latin American criminal and guerrilla groups, including Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, as terrorist organizations
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Washington man killed by train after his wheelchair got stuck crossing the tracks
An earlier report that a witness was also struck by the train was inaccurate, police said
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Trump blocked me from the press pool today — but he can’t silence me
White House correspondent Andrew Feinberg explains why he won’t be covering Donald Trump’s Sioux City rally tonight — after the president attacked him in a very personal way and then had him disinvited from Air Force One — and why Team Trump’s efforts to bully him won’t stop his reporting
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Trump’s top MAHA ally just resigned over stalled agenda
‘I know this movement is just getting started,’ Calley Means wrote in his resignation post
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Lockerbie bombing accused Abu Agila Mas'ud al-Marimi loses bid to have case thrown out
Abu Agila Mas'ud al-Marimi had claimed he was victim of an illegal rendition when he was transferred into US custody.
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How the death of two CIA agents in northern Mexico led to a treason case
The deaths of two CIA agents in April after a drug lab operation in northern Mexico have led to treason charges against a former Chihuahua state attorney general
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Trump blasts 76ers' star LeBron James as 'disgrace' for not standing still during national anthem
President Donald Trump accuses LeBron James of disrespecting the United States
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Caffeine pouches are trapping children in 'vicious cycle' and they're hard to detect
The pouches are sometimes referred to on social media as lip pillows, lip cushies and upper or lower deckies, depending on where they are placed in the mouth
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Stocks rattled by fears over tech sell-off and rising oil prices
In London, the FTSE 100 index ended down 27.85 points, 0.3%, at 10,725.03.
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Gulf nations brace for possible return to all-out war
The volatility around the Israeli and US midterm elections is fueling fears of renewed US-Israeli strikes on Iran in a short and intensive military campaign to push Tehran into concessions, with Iran vowing a devastating response against the Gulf nations.
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Through pioneers and slow progress, America's relationship to women's sports continues to evolve
Women’s sports are gaining momentum across the U.S., with athletes and fans celebrating historic TV ratings and wins for equal opportunities and pay
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CDC denies approval for high volume measles test, ‘prioritizing emerging technologies’
A letter signed by health officials in California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington, asks the CDC to reconsider
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Trump admin abandons legal fight over student loan forgiveness program overhaul
The program, known as PSLF, was created to make careers in government, public schools, fire and police departments, public hospitals and nonprofits more attractive
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Washington city cameras catch 400,000 speeders in a month – few get tickets
Drivers going well over the speed limit are more likely to be ticketed than those just a few miles over
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Trump’s botched execution on Katie Zacharia speaks volumes about Susie Wiles’ future
Reports of the chief of staff’s impending demise were shown to be greatly exaggerated as the Trumpworld boss made quick work of the president's impulse hire, making her an example of what happens when she's left out of the loop, Andrew Feinberg writes
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How will Trump’s mass deportation agenda shape the US midterm elections? Our reporters answer your questions live
With ICE arrests and detentions at their highest levels, immigration remains a key issue for voters less than two weeks before election day
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Ukraine war live: Zelensky says Trump ‘should talk about Putin like he does about me’
Zelensky said he did not understand why Trump had become so critical of Kyiv
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Some schools are banning caffeine pouches. Here's what parents and students should know
Young people are turning to caffeine pouches for a quick energy boost, raising concerns among health experts, school officials, and parents
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Trump orders diplomats to leave Middle East amid fears US could strike Houthis
Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia killed at least two people at an airport in Damman on Wednesday
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Russia reportedly strikes central Kyiv with cluster-warhead missile
The latest Russian bombardment of Ukraine's capital came just hours after US envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg, underscoring the stark contrast between Washington's renewed diplomatic efforts and Moscow's continuing attacks on Ukrainian cities.
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They Believe 2020 Was Stolen. They Could Be in Charge of Elections in 2028
A host of election-denying candidates are running for attorney general in states across the country.
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Argentina’s president rules out military action over Falkland Islands
Milei’s remarks mark first time he has ruled out military intervention on the territory since Trump said he would review US support for British sovereignty
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Russia bombards Kyiv with missiles hours after agreeing to resume talks with Ukraine
Experts say Russia is trying to destroy energy infrastructure before winter and US ‘appeasement and flattery’ will not achieve peace
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Iran says 7 oil tankers are on fire or damaged in a key strait as fears grow of a return to war
Iran's government says seven oil tankers have caught fire or were been damaged in the strategic Strait of Hormuz
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Putin orders release of jailed American as he meets Trump envoy for Ukraine talks
Russia frees Stephen Hubbard after US request while Steve Witkoff praises Putin, wanted by ICC as war criminal, as a ‘humanitarian’
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Canada can’t find senior officers to work with US and NORAD after Trump’s threats
Canadian officers fear US assignments could stall their careers, restrict their security access and meet resistance from families concerned about anti-Canadian sentiment
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Ukraine's strikes on Russian data centers disrupt key services and derail AI research
Russia prides itself on its digital advances — from an extensive e-commerce services sector to ambitious plans for developing artificial intelligence
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Canada unveils $6.2bn plan to shield manufacturers as US tariffs bite
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Trump tariffs make both US and Canadian industries weaker and reduce choice for households in both countries.
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Video game developer BioWare shuts down, next 'Mass Effect' canceled amid broader layoffs at EA
Video game publisher Electronic Arts is shutting down the popular and influential game development studio BioWare after more than three decades
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Officials confirm flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite found in US wildlife
USDA says screwworm found in elk in Texas, and warns hunters and ranchers to be vigilant to help stop spread
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Gaps in military capability ‘leave UK exposed to Russian attacks in High North’
The High North has become crucial for the UK’s defence and security, with Vladimir Putin’s Russia increasingly sending spy ships based there into British waters
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Trump administration drops legal fight to overhaul student loan forgiveness program
The Trump administration is moving to end its legal fight to overhaul a popular student loan forgiveness program
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The real reasons US politicians are getting older
No country for young men and women: why do older politicians seem to have such a tight grip on the US political system?
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It’s an AI-proof, in-demand profession - and people are leaving in droves
Driven off front lines by severe burnout and physical threats, tens of thousands of experienced nurses are moving to telehealth, urgent care and outpatient clinics
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Suspected gunman in National Guard shooting in DC is charged with multiple firearms offenses
A man accused of wounding a Georgia National Guard member in Washington, D.C., who tried to help break up a fight has been charged with multiple gun crimes
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Police granted more time to question men re-arrested in RAF Fairford investigation
The two men were re-arrested on Tuesday
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Putin orders release of jailed American as he meets Trump envoy for Ukraine talks
Russia frees Stephen Hubbard after US request while Steve Witkoff praises Putin, wanted by ICC as war criminal, as a ‘humanitarian’
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Zelenskyy backs freezing front line as step towards Ukraine ceasefire
The Ukrainian leader insists Kyiv must have a seat at any negotiations and wants security guarantees from Washington and European allies, as a row over slowed SpaceX satellite services rumbles on.
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Kremlin open to new Ukraine peace talks as Russia frees US teacher
Moscow says Putin, Trump and Xi will meet in Shenzhen next month after "constructive" talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff, while a US diesel deal easing sanctions on Russia has angered Kyiv and European capitals.
