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Tesla Unveils Roadster with SpaceX Thrusters
Tesla’s new Roadster uses SpaceX thrusters to fly upside down and jump vehicles, landing in 2028.
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Trump calls Ukraine strikes on Russian refineries a 'disgrace'
Trump says Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries raise global oil prices and are a 'disgrace'.
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UN chief urges nations to end 'war on nature'
UN chief warns global biodiversity targets are off track as nations fail to protect 30% of land and oceans by 2030.
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Russia Targets More European Firms Before Zelenskiy EU Meeting
Russia places assets of French, German, Swedish and Dutch firms under temporary management ahead of Zelenskiy's EU summit appearance.
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Meta Launches Open AI Model to Challenge Chinese Tech
Meta's new open-weight AI model rivals Chinese systems with coding focus and Apple integration.
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White House order limits Ukraine's Starshield
US officials say White House ordered temporary Starshield slowdown for Ukraine military.
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Trump Press Secretary Criticized for China Toilet Comment
Trump’s new press secretary Katie Zacharia faced backlash after claiming China lacked 'proper toilets' in a recent interview.
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Rotting Meat Smell Sparks Protest
Residents protest Mexico's screwworm plant due to foul odor.
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Lula Pledges Free Weekend Transit
Lula promises free weekend public transport nationwide as Brazil's presidential runoff approaches.
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Houthis Attack Saudi Aramco
Houthis strike Saudi Aramco headquarters with advanced weapons.
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Alberta's Separation Referendum Explained
Alberta holds nonbinding vote on joining Canada or independence.
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Spain's electoral board opens proceedings against PM Sanchez
Spain's electoral board initiates disciplinary action against PM Sanchez over campaign messaging.
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Maduro and Wife Plead Not Guilty to US Torture Charges
Venezuelan President Maduro and wife plead not guilty to US torture charges in federal court.
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Israel Cuts Gaza Commercial Goods
Israel says no commercial goods enter Gaza after merchants stop coordinating with Hamas.
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The disappearing women of the Trump administration
Trump's second term sees women leaving administration in unusual pattern.
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Mexico Orders Social Networks to Remove Violent Content
Mexican President orders social platforms to delete violent school content within a month.
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US Justice Subpoenas Ilhan Omar
Federal agents subpoena relatives of US Rep. Ilhan Omar over immigration fraud claims.
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Pope Leo recovering after lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV walks, eats, and does physio after lung cancer surgery as doctors report normal progress.
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Amazon fires surge in Brazil
Brazil's Amazon fires spike 253% in October due to El Nino and climate change.
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Trump Claims US Oil Exploration Begins in Greenland
Trump announces massive oil and gas exploration to start in Greenland, despite its ban on drilling.
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Pope Leo's Lung Surgery Success
Pope Leo XIV's lung nodule surgery completed successfully at Rome hospital.
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US Diplomat Returns After Ambassador Pick Rejected
US diplomat Elias Baumann returns to Washington after Nicaragua rejects US ambassador nominee.
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Zelenskiy Proposes New US Talks
Zelenskiy seeks US envoy talks to end Russia war.
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Trump denies China and Russia aid Iran
Trump claims China and Russia not helping Iran at all.
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US agents search Ilhan Omar's home
US federal agents search Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar's Washington home in criminal investigation ahead of Nov 3 midterms.
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NASA Perseverance Breaks Mars Driving Record
NASA's Perseverance rover drives 45.2km on Mars, breaking the off-planet distance record and potentially operating into the 2030s.
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Trump Announces Ohio Submarine Repair Centre
Trump pledges Ohio submarine repair facility to boost jobs ahead of midterms.
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Confusion delayed Christa Pike's emergency response
Tennessee's execution confusion left death row inmate Christa Pike without help for 30 minutes.
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 Stories You Might Have Missed
Russia's diesel exports could hit 3.0-3.5 million metric tonnes monthly by year-end, Saudi airport stays shut, Iran linked to UK airbase attack, Musk funds GOP, Meta's AI rivals OpenAI.
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Moroccan Centrist Party Forms Coalition Government
Moroccan centrist party agrees to form coalition government with three other parties.
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Russia Diesel Exports May Outpace Trump's Volumes
Russia's diesel exports could hit 3.0-3.5 million metric tonnes monthly by year-end, exceeding Trump's announced volumes.
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Unexploded ordnance kills Israeli teen
Israeli teen dies after unexploded ordnance detonates during school hike near Lebanon border.
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Russian Strike Kills One in Kyiv
A Russian strike on a Kyiv residential building killed one person and injured 11, officials report.
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Poland Blames Russia for Starlink Fire
Poland says two Turks detained in Germany over Starlink fire it blames on Russia.
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Austria Clarifies Ukrainian Journalist Arrest
Austria says Ukrainian journalist's arrest on spying suspicion was unrelated to his job.
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UN refugee chief warns aid cuts threaten vital lifelines
UN refugee chief warns funding cuts risk global aid for refugees.
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NATO Commander Warns Russia Attack Would Be Futile
NATO's top commander says Russia's attack on alliance territory would be 'utterly futile' with massive retaliation.
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Patriot Interceptor Deliveries Delayed in Poland
Polish military leader confirms US Patriot missile deliveries to Poland face delays due to Iran conflict.
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Czech Intelligence Chief Warns of Russian Operations in NATO
Czech security chief warns Russia may escalate risky actions in NATO states supporting Ukraine.
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Gunmen Kill 20 in Nigeria Market Attack
Gunmen ambush traders in Nigeria's Zamfara state, killing 20 people.
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France High School Students Plan New Protests
French high school students begin fresh protests on Oct 13 to demand better school conditions after government offers minimal concessions.
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IMF Chief Warns AI Threat to Jobs and Taxes
IMF chief says AI is a 'slow-moving tsunami' for jobs and taxes, urging immediate action.
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El Nino breaks Pacific temperature record
EU monitor reports El Nino sets new Pacific temperature record in September, nearing strongest event ever.
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World leaders urged to course correct as UN nature goals fall short
UN biodiversity targets lag behind with nations off-track for 2030 goals.
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Hurricane Simon weakens to Category 3 as rains flood Mexico's Pacific coast
Hurricane Simon weakens to Category 3 as heavy rains flood Mexico's Pacific coast.
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Start-ups use AI to predict future
AI start-ups outperform human experts in forecasting markets, politics, and culture.
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Rikers jail misses 2027 closure deadline
New York’s Rikers Island jail will not close by 2027 despite promises to replace it with smaller facilities.
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Panama Earthquake Aftershocks
Panama faces over 200 aftershocks after 7.7-magnitude quake.
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Trump's Energy Ceasefire Sparks Confusion
Trump claims Ukraine-Russia energy ceasefire as Russia strikes power plants.
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FAA warns US airlines on Saudi flights
US airlines told to pause Saudi flights amid safety risks.
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Saudi Airport Strike Kills One
Houthi attack on Riyadh airport leaves one dead as Saudi events proceed.
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Netanyahu demands Gaza film probe
Netanyahu orders investigation into anonymous sources of award-winning Gaza documentary NAZA.
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Russian attacks kill six in Ukrainian cities
Russian strikes kill six in Kharkiv and western Ukraine.
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Presidential Candidates Rally in Sao Paulo
Brazil's presidential candidates rally in Sao Paulo ahead of October 25 runoff vote.
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Sudan Miners Strike Death Toll
At least 72 Sudanese artisanal miners killed in strike, rights monitor says.
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Trump's Russian Diesel Deal
Trump's Russian diesel deal sparks election risks for Republicans.
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Trust in science drops as pandemic confidence fades
Global science trust falls 8 percentage points since 2020, with financial strain worsening the drop.
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Microsoft CEO calls for AI emergency brake
Microsoft CEO urges emergency brake on advanced AI to prevent rogue behavior.
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New Yorkers snap up subway memorabilia
New Yorkers buy subway signs and seats at annual sale.
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US Military Disables Vessel Attempting Iran Blockade
US military disables cargo ship trying to bypass Iran naval blockade.
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