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Written originally for Lincoln, 'Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing' now revered as Black National Anthem
In 34 lines, James Weldon Johnson told of the pain, anguish, frustration, faith and hope former slaves and their descendants experienced in a land and country they were forced to call home
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IRGC mines set tankers ablaze as Tehran threatens expanded attacks
Iran’s foreign ministry further warned Washington it would retaliate against any strike, and an IRGC spokesperson threatened to target undersea internet cables in the Gulf in another escalation of the ongoing war of words between Tehran and Washington.
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Decision on 210 new North East homes put on hold amid legal query over plans
A decision on hundreds of new homes in Hartlepool has been deferred to give decision-makers time to consider a legal query.
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Mother and baby daughter in pushchair killed in Russian strike on Ukraine park
Four others were killed in Nova Vodolaha, including an eight-year-old girl. Ukraine’s president called the attack ‘pure atrocity’
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Why is the EU turning up the heat on the Arctic?
The EU’s revamped Arctic strategy puts security at its core, citing growing Russian and Chinese activity in the region. It focuses on ramping up European security capabilities, military mobility with NATO, icebreakers, satellite surveillance, and a maritime security hub.
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Two men re-arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran over RAF Fairford incident
Counter Terrorism Police say it is ‘highly likely’ that there is Iranian state involvement
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South Carolina is No. 1 in women's preseason AP Top 25, followed by UConn and USC
South Carolina is ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason Top 25 women's basketball poll
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Qatar revamped defence system in six hours, intelligence chief says
At Doha’s Global Security Forum, Qatar’s head of intelligence revealed how the war with Iran forced the Gulf country to urgently redeploy its defensive assets, while the US ambassador to Turkey offered new insights into a fundamental shift in Washington's presence in the Middle East.
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Boeing 737 Max 10 to be approved for US flights after years of safety concerns
Major customers for the Max 10 include United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Ryanair
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US certifying Boeing's largest 737 Max after years of delays, AP source says
The U.S. government is set to announce the certification of Boeing's 737 Max 10 jet after years of delays
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Katie Zacharia reveals biggest lessons from doomed White House press secretary stint
Official who served as President Donald Trump’s spokesperson for just five days tells columnist friend about brief but intense experience in the media glare
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Spain versus Morocco: this is how the military forces stand in 2026
Spain spends three times more on defence than Morocco and leads in air and naval power, but Rabat has more troops and rockets. US-backed rearmament boosts its strength and narrows the gap. #EuropeNews
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Russian missile and drone blitz kills 4 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks help in Norway
Officials say Russia has launched another missile and drone attack on Ukraine and that at least four people have been killed
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The key moments that have shaped Trump and Zelensky’s rocky relationship
Kyiv has tried desperately to keep the United States on side since Trump returned to office. But the Ukrainian president may now feel the relationship is beyond saving, writes James C. Reynolds
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Woman's 3-year wait for donor organ exposes complexity of US transplant system
It turned out that Katherine Screws' local OPO had made nine offers for her during 2024 that were all rejected
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Intel asks FCC for waiver to buy foreign robots — chipmaker’s automated guided vehicles could run afoul of agency’s sweeping robot ban
These robots move chips between tools and sections of the fab.
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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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US holding up delivery of air defence missiles, Zelenskyy says
Relations between Kyiv and Washington have soured over military aid and intelligence sharing, with Zelenskyy saying that Ukraine received no warning of Russian missile strikes that targeted energy facilities in the capital region. #EuropeNews
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Michigan heckler the son of Republican adviser paid for ‘influencer marketing’ against El-Sayed
Timmy Teepell’s firm paid $250,000 by America Next, which has been trying to gin up ‘organic’ opposition to El-Sayed
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Kim Jong Un: Why do rumours about his death keep coming back?
North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.
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Stephen Hubbard release on the cards as US pensioner trapped in Russia
Pensioner Stephen Hubbard was put in Russian custody in 2022, following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine
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EU faces €70 billion Ukraine funding headache as war costs soar
The EU is searching for another €70 billion to sustain Ukraine's war effort in 2027, but rising borrowing costs and divisions over the Russian assets leave Brussels with few easy options.
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The Farmers’ Almanac forecast for this Thanksgiving. Here’s what to know
‘It does not look like a major nationwide storm will dominate the week’
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Zelenskyy arrives in Oslo ahead of meeting with Trump envoy Witkoff
The latest diplomatic push comes amid a deepening rift between Kyiv and Washington, as the US presses Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian oil infrastructure while Kyiv faces delays in Patriot missile deliveries and reported restrictions on intelligence-sharing and satellite communications. #EuropeNews
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Pressure mounts on Macron as France reels from unrest
Hello from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn, holding the newsletter pen once again today. In this edition: what the unrest in France means for its embattled president, and the latest from Ukraine amid signs of intensified diplomacy. #EuropeToday
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Trump continues midterm campaign blitz in North Carolina – US politics live
President to stump for Michael Whatley, who is facing an uphill battle against Democrat Roy Cooper for the Senate, as elections are just two weeks away
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Jon Stewart tears into Trump’s Russian diesel deal as Ukraine crisis deepens
Jon Stewart took on Trump's controversial Russian Diesel deal in Monday's episode of The Daily Show
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Trump’s giant Washington arch plans omit snipers and military drones
New Interior Department documents on President Donald Trump's proposed Triumphal Arch don’t mention the “military complex” he has said it would host, but the agency said Monday the plan could accommodate such a feature
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Trump’s Russian diesel deal opens the door to nuclear-powered data centers
Trump’s Russian diesel deal opens the door to nuclear-powered data centers as Moscow seeks fresh economic agreements with Washington
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Trump attacks ‘migrants and communists’ as he tries to exploit France unrest
President at Kansas rally tries to turn protests into cautionary tale for US as Republicans face midterm losses
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South Korea to withdraw some Kyiv embassy staff as row over POW transfer deepens
South Korea says it will withdraw some staff from its embassy in Kyiv, deepening a diplomatic row over Ukraine’s announcement last month of a transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war that Seoul says was meant to be secret
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Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi seen in rare photos after receiving gift from King Charles
Critics said images of detained former leader were a stunt by the military to end country’s diplomatic isolation
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US gave us no warning of Russian strikes on Kyiv power plants, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian president accuses Washington of ‘denial of reality’ in continuing row with Trump over apparent support for Moscow
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‘Albertans chose Canada’: Carney hails vote against separation
Separatist leaders vow to fight on, warning the province’s governing party could split over the issue.
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Ukraine war live: Trump and Putin could attend China peace summit without Zelensky
The US president thinks somebody else needs to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine
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Trump slams Zelenskyy amid Russia sanctions rift and says ‘somebody else’ should negotiate for Ukraine - live
President facing criticism for his move to waive sanctions for Russia as a new poll by Reuters shows only 31% of Americans approve of his performance in office
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Trump borrows from far right to blame unrest in France on immigration
President ignores school conditions and cost of living and says he warned Macron ‘the whole world was coming in’
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Judge clashes with Trump team over golf course renovation plan and Truth Social posts
Hearings on the century-old golf course have grown increasingly tense and on the eve of Monday’s hearing, the judge rejected a Trump administration request for her to recuse herself
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US grants deportation reprieve to migrants from Ukraine and Sudan
DHS says migrants ‘retain protections’ after temporary protected status was set to expire on Monday
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Trump claims Zelensky ‘never wanted to end war’ as rift deepens with Kyiv
Relations worsened after Trump said he would import Russian fuel and dropped planned sanctions on Moscow
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Election Offices in at Least 32 States Have Received Suspicious Letters
WIRED contacted officials in all 50 states and Washington, DC to uncover the extent of a harassment campaign ahead of the midterms.
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Lavrov backs Iran after Trump says Russia doing 'little' for Tehran
Just hours after Trump publicly claimed Russia was doing “little” to help Iran, Moscow reaffirmed its full support for Tehran, with Foreign Minister Lavrov describing Iran's fight as a "just cause." #EuropeNews
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Rubio focuses on trade routes and critical minerals in Central Asia
The US and five Central Asian governments backed closer transport and industrial cooperation at a C5+1 meeting in Samarkand. Rubio also held bilateral talks, while Uzbekistan signed the Artemis Accords.
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Cuba says US-based suspects confessed in armed incursion and face terrorism charges
Cuban authorities report that men captured in February after attempting to enter Cuba by force from the United States have confessed and cooperated with investigators
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ITV’s exposé of racism and misogyny in Reform? Just a few (more) bad apples
While the party’s MPs went into hiding, it was left to its failed byelection candidate Matt Goodwin to defend it
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Justice Department arrests more than 2 dozen in California sweep targeting alleged noncitizen voters
Federal authorities are arresting more than two dozen foreign nationals in California who authorities said have illegally registered and voted in U.S. elections
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Ukrainians dying because US restricting intelligence sharing, Zelensky adviser tells BBC
Serhii Beskrestnov says there has not been enough time to warn people about incoming missile attacks. The White House said there had been no changes to intelligence sharing.
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Homeland Security grants temporary deportation reprieve for more than 100K Ukrainians and Sudanese
More than 100,000 people from Ukraine and Sudan can stay in the U.S. without fear of deportation
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New plans for Trump's arch don't mention the 'military complex' he said it would host
New Interior Department documents on President Donald Trump's proposed Triumphal Arch don’t mention the “military complex” he has said it would host, but the agency said Monday the plan could accommodate such a feature
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Trump all but dares vandals to damage his refilled Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Trump continues to insist politically-motivated vandals were responsible for damage that was the result of errors by his hand-picked contractor
