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Children aged 5, 8 and 11 killed in US school shooting before suspect shot by bystander
A teacher was also killed in the attack at the Silver Rail Elementary School in the city of Bend, Oregon, police say.
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Zelenskyy holds press conference after talks with EU leaders over breakdown in US relationship – Europe live
European leaders met in Brussels amid worsening relations between Washington and Kyiv Several leaders offered Zelenskyy very friendly welcome or, in some cases, simply a big hug as he walked into the room before the formal part of the meeting got under way. Speaking to Newsmax last night, Donald Tru
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Burnham says he wants to devolve power so places can ‘change things for themselves’ – UK politics live
The prime minister is speaking about devolving decision-making powers away from both Westminster and Holyrood towards regions and towns Burnham said he wants to give more power to people and places in order for them to “change things for themselves”. He said: I care about Scotland a lot, and I am co
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Trump attacks Republicans for ‘hurting Texas’ as Paxton struggles against surging Talarico – live
Trump lambasted senator John Cornyn and strategist Karl Rove, claiming that they were ‘sadly, and very stupidly’ working against Paxton due to personal jealousy Sign up for the Breaking News US email A Trump ally has been fired from his role as a special envoy hours after it was reported that he had
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Shooter kills three children and one teacher at Oregon elementary school
Two people critical in hospital as officials in Bend say 16-year-old suspect shot dead by bystander Oregon elementary school shooting: what we know so far Schools in Bend, Oregon, will be closed on Friday after a 16-year-old shooter opened fire at an elementary school in the city on Thursday, killin
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Alaska Senate candidates clash over the Iran war, high prices and their times in office
The two major candidates vying for an Alaska Senate seat squared off Thursday night over issues ranging from the war with Iran to controversies during the Democratic nominee’s time in Congress in a debate that at times flared into personal attacks.
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16-Year-Old Opens Fire at Elementary School, Killing 4
Vigils are being held in Bend, Oregon, after a 16-year-old gunman opened fire at Silver Rail elementary school, killing four young students and a teacher. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports and law and intelligence correspondent Tom Winter joins TODAY to weigh-in on the investigation.
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First Thing: Three young children killed in Oregon elementary school shooting
Attacker, who also killed a teacher, was shot dead by a community member. Plus, NAZA film-makers describe Israel’s attempts to retaliate Good morning. A 16-year-old shooter opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher before he was shot dead
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Teen suspect dead after Oregon school shooting and debunking an election conspiracy theory: Morning Rundown
Three children and a teacher are dead after a school shooting in Oregon. Election officials are debunking a years-old conspiracy theory. And could another interest rate hike be coming?
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Zelensky rallies EU support as Trump says Ukraine leader 'more difficult to deal with than Putin'
The US president launches a new wave of blistering criticism at Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels.
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Dad fined after son, 2, died in Cyprus hotel fall
Joshua Foster "lost control" of his son while showing him the view of a water park from a window.
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Flash floods destroy villages in central Nepal
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Museum releases historical photos of island where Amelia Earhart may have crashed
Images from New Zealand aerial survey of Nikumaroro in 1938 offer new clues over aviator’s disappearance A New Zealand museum has released nearly 50 photos from a 1938 aerial survey of the island where Amelia Earhart is believed to have crash-landed, offering amateur sleuths new evidence to scour fo
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British man fined €3,000 for causing two-year-old son’s death in Cyprus
Joshua Foster pleaded guilty over death of toddler who fell from fourth-floor window of hotel during family holiday A British man has been handed a €3,000 (£2,500) fine after his two-year-old son fell nearly 12 metres (40ft) to his death from the fourth floor window of a hotel in Cyprus. Joshua Fost
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After a failed World Series bid, Dodgers left wondering what happened to their season and star
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ push to win a third straight World Series ended officially Thursday, swept by the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series. Lack of production from their superstar is a reason why.
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Trump calls Ukraine’s renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries ‘a disgrace’
US president says Zelenskyy ‘more difficult to deal with than Putin’ after ‘energy ceasefire’ collapses Europe live – latest updates Donald Trump has called Ukraine’s renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries “a disgrace” and criticised Volodymyr Zelenskyy after an energy ceasefire between Russia
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‘Opening the lid of a horrible secret’: Jamaicans confront enslavement with taboo-busting stories on screen
As violent spirits are unleashed in Sky’s Possession, observers see confident creatives reclaiming the island’s narratives in a form of ‘cultural reparation’ A woman opens a 300‑year‑old box, unleashing a violent spirit – it is the spirit of colonialism and oppression roaring back to life. It is a p
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Protester interrupts Maine Senate debate targeting GOP Sen. Susan Collins
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Trump says Ukraine resuming strikes on Russian oil sites is a ‘disgrace’
President Donald Trump has labeled Ukraine’s resumption of strikes on Russian oil refineries a “disgrace,” the latest salvo in his campaign to pressure the U.S. ally over rising gas prices that could cost Republicans in next month’s midterm elections.
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Infantino told by top Fifa figures to scrap or depoliticise peace prize after Trump furore
Backlash greeted award of prize to US president Fifa committee to make recommendations this year Donald Trump is likely to end up as the only political leader awarded the Fifa peace prize after Gianni Infantino was told at Thursday’s meeting of the Fifa council to make major changes or scrap the con
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Greens leader denies knowledge of ‘secret dossier’ on how to handle Jordon Steele-John misconduct allegations
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China tells Israel to stop 'forced establishment' of West Bank settlements
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke to Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the sidelines of a conference.
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Jenrick claims Farage has done more to stand against racism than ‘almost anybody’
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'It's really hard to believe' - How Oregon primary school shooting unfolded
Three children aged 5, 8 and 11 and a teacher were killed after a 16-year-old suspect opened fire in the city of Bend, local police say.
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Ofgem could force energy suppliers to pay rivals if they lure customers with cheaper deals
Regulator for Great Britain weighs up reintroducing market stabilisation charge to prevent firms going bust Energy suppliers could be forced to pay a charge to rivals if they lure customers with cheaper deals, as the industry regulator for Great Britain attempts to prevent suppliers going bust this
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Elizabeth Struhs’ child protection case not ‘prioritised’ due to high workload, inquest hears
Eight-year-old Queensland girl died in 2022 after being denied insulin by her religious parents Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Elizabeth Struhs’ child protection case was not “prioritised” or worked intensively because the staff member assigned to her case was “very busy
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Pornography with strangulation and incest to be banned in England and Wales next month
Campaigners welcome legislation which follows recommendations by 2025 review into pornography regulation Pornography that depicts strangulation and incestuous relationships will be banned in England and Wales from early November, the government has announced. The content will be outlawed from 6 Nove
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One Nation proposes $2,000 baby subsidy in Victoria but says it won’t touch state abortion laws
Announcement comes a day after Liberal and Labor parties say they will cover out-of-pocket costs for abortion care Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcast One Nation has proposed a $2,000 baby bonus for new parents in Victoria – a day after the Labor and Liberal parties both agre
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Revealed: VW, Ford and Tesla batteries linked to destructive deforestation of indigenous lands
Mines in supply chains of western carmakers linked to widespread deforestation of primary rainforest in nickel-rich lands inhabited by Tolaki people in Indonesia Volkswagen, Ford and Tesla are among the electric carmakers whose batteries may contain nickel mined in indigenous woodlands plagued by de
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UK could quickly re-enter EU with ‘Switzerland plus’ deal, senior MEP says
Bernd Lange, who was involved in Brexit talks, says deal could be negotiated within months of any decision to deepen ties The UK could re-enter the EU in a “Switzerland plus” package that could be negotiated within months of any decision to deepen ties with the bloc, the head of a European parliamen
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UK law could deny Fayed accusers recognition as victims of human trafficking
‘Unfair’ immigration and asylum bill could fail to support sexual violence survivors, anti-slavery commissioner says Survivors of sexual violence could wrongly be denied recognition as victims of human trafficking under credibility tests in a new UK law, the independent anti-slavery commissioner has
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Exclusive Brethren head denies knowing church members were volunteering for Liberal party during 2025 election
Bruce Hales also denies church was a cult while son tells parliamentary committee it was ‘a bit rough’ being labelled as such Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The most senior member of the Exclusive Brethren has denied any knowledge of or involvement in thousands of member
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Saudi Arabia to execute man for being at protests and funerals when he was 15
Use of death penalty against people for crimes committed when they were children a ‘new low’, say rights groups A young man faces imminent execution in Saudi Arabia for attending protests and funerals when he was aged 15 to 17, say human rights groups, in the latest example of the kingdom’s surging
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Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow
BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week.
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They fled Russia, but the West sent them back
Over the past year there has been a stark rise in anti-government activists deported to Russia from the EU and US where they were seeking refuge.
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‘It’s about the underdog’: Ben Roberts-Smith launches brand to support family amid legal battle
Accused war criminal announces venture with video on Instagram of him walking along beach and working out Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith has launched a brand, saying he needs the income to support his family and fund his legal expen
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College football player Tyler Ulrich dies five days after ‘traumatic injury’ during game
21-year-old was treated on field after injury during game Coach pays tribute to player’s ‘quiet strength’ Southern Nazarene University in Oklahoma announced on Thursday that sophomore safety Tyler Ulrich has died five days after sustaining what the school called a “traumatic injury” during a game ag
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What we know about the Oregon school shooting that killed 3 children and a teacher
Three children — ages 5, 8 and 11 — and an adult teacher were killed at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend. A community member killed the 16-year-old suspect, police said.
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Future of western security is at stake in Yemen civil war, says country’s former PM
Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed says Iran-backed militia’s use of drones represents ‘new era of radical terrorism’ Food and fuel run low as besieged Yemeni city braces for Houthi breakthrough The future of western security is being fought out in the mountains and hills surrounding the south-western Yemeni ci
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Brewers sweep Dodgers to reach World Series for first time in 44 years
Milwaukee will face either the Cleveland Guardians or the Tampa Bay Rays in the Fall Classic. The NLCS result ends Los Angeles’ bid to win three straight MLB championships.
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L.A. County prosecutors weigh charges in Eric Swalwell case after sheriff’s investigation
Swalwell resigned from Congress and dropped out of the California governor’s race after multiple sexual assault and misconduct allegations, which he denies.
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16-year-old suspect in Bend, Oregon used long gun to shoot at school's locked doors, police say
Authorities said the 16-year-old shooter forced entry into the school by shooting at locked doors using a long gun. NBC News' Tom Winter discusses the damage a long gun is capable of, the heroism of a community member to pursue the suspect and the misinformation that accumulates after a mass shootin
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Trump looms as tensions flare in final Maine Senate debate
The marathon of debates in the Maine Senate race has ended, but there is still one unanswered question: Just how large will President Donald Trump loom in November?
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‘This is a horrible day’: Oregon Gov. Kotek offers support to Bend community following shooting
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said her “heart is broken” after multiple people were killed, including children, at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend. The 16-year-old suspected gunman was killed shortly after police got reports of the incident.
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Bend mayor says vigil planned for victims of school shooting
The mayor of Bend, Oregon, Melanie Kebler, says that a vigil is planned for the four victims killed in a school shooting. Authorities say a 16-year-old gunman opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary, before being killed by a member of the community.
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Aunt of fifth grader at Oregon school shooting says he sounded ‘very scared’ in call to family
Mindy Corely, the aunt of a fifth grader at Silver Rail Elementary said her nephew is still waiting to be reunited with his parents after a shooting at the Oregon school. Corely said her nephew called family with his cellphone and sounded “very, very scared.”
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Houthi missiles strike Yemen presidential palace, killing five
Attack was the first on Aden’s Al-Maashiq palace in the latest fighting between the Iran-aligned Houthis and Saudi Arabia Yemen’s Houthis fired missiles at the presidential palace complex in the southern city of Aden on Thursday, killing five people, the government said, as the Saudi-led coalition
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Mother of 'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte reflects on her son's legacy following his death at 34
The mother of "Breaking Bad" actor RJ Mitte, who died at age 34, speaks to NBC News' Chloe Melas about her son's legacy. Dana Mitte, who found her son's body after his apparent suicide, says she hopes to save others from experiencing the pain of losing a child under such tragic circumstances.
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Remains found in barrel in Lake Mead identified as 1980s murder victim
The bones with remnants of clothing were found in a deteriorated drum in 2022 as the waters of Lake Mead in Nevada receded. Who killed Edward Lelburian Jackson is still unknown.
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Houthi missile attack on Yemeni presidential palace kills five, minister says
Yemen's information minister says the prime minister and other ministers were unhurt when ballistic missiles hit al-Maashiq Palace.
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Tip-off foiled US teen suspect's plot to attack Hindu temple, police say
The alleged plot only failed because the 19-year-old suspect's gun jammed outside the place of worship, say police.
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Are student protests being manipulated ahead of France's presidential election?
France's prime minister has suggested that student anger is being weaponised, as the unions and other protesters prepare to take to the streets too.
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Bend resident recalls hearing gunshots near elementary school shooting
NBC News’ Hallie Jackson spoke with Leah Schwartz, a resident of Bend, who detailed hearing gunshots and sirens while on a walk through the neighborhood where Silver Rail Elementary is located.
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Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian refineries
Ukraine said it will resume strikes on Russian refineries after Russia never stopped its attacks on Ukraine. President Trump had called on both sides to support an energy ceasefire. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.
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Superintendent calls Oregon elementary school shooting ’senseless tragedy’
Multiple victims have been reported after a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook said in a statement that the district is "stunned and heartbroken by this senseless tragedy."
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Letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to US senators and election offices
A number of states have confirmed they were targeted by the mailings, including Oklahoma, Ohio and Louisiana.
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Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured
Two people were airlifted to hospital but no-one's life appeared to be in danger, officials said.
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Trump invokes executive privilege in Kennedy Center court fight
A White House lawyer said information about the president’s management of the center, including efforts to add his name to it, should be off-limits.
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Cornell president faces contentious faculty senate meeting over Jane Doe allegations
Cornell University’s president was met with scrutiny and sharp questions from its faculty senate Wednesday, when the group convened to discuss a no-confidence vote over the university’s handling of an alleged 2024 sexual assault at a fraternity house, according to an audio recording obtained by NBC
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At the scene of a school roof collapse in Pakistan
At least 33 pupils and a teacher were killed according to hospital officials, and more than a dozen were injured.
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Experts say this is the best time to clean your gutters
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Kevin Warsh says Fed is focused on taming rising prices, but gives no hint about next rate hike
Two inflation reports this week set the stage for a rate hike potentially sooner than previously expected.
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Watch: What the data centre boom means for Arizona ahead of midterm elections
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ICE agent driving vehicle that struck and injured Houston man is placed on administrative leave
The Harris County DA has interviewed a key witness who was in the ICE vehicle when it hit Miguel Parra Hernandez.
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Pennsylvania mass shooting house was ‘filthy,’ filled with bottles of urine
A homicidal family patriarch had become a dominant, isolated, figure inside his “filthy” Erie, Pennsylvania, home before killing eight people.
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Watch: Australian band breaks world record for most gigs in 12 hours
The dream rock band called Fathom travelled roughly 700km across Australia by car, helicopter and plane to play nine shows in 12 hours.
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Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad
Trump said some would "rather not watch" the killing of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.
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This $190 small space heater is marked down to just $25 today
The Amumu Portable Space Heater is on sale for $25 at Walmart. It’s quiet, small enough to fit on or under a desk, and has tip-over and overheat protection.
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Watch: What does Starlink have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war?
Ukraine's president has told Elon Musk that any restriction on the Starlink's system cost lives.
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Watch: Moment drone hits supermarket in Odesa
CCTV video verified by the BBC shows the drone strike in the town of Mayaky in Ukraine's Odesa region.
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CDC steps in as Pennsylvania battles deadly measles outbreak
The move follows a public battle between Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr and Gov. Josh Shapiro over measles-related deaths.
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How to polish your wood furniture and make it look (almost) brand new
I learned the best products for cleaning and polishing wood furniture, including wood tables, cabinets, chairs and more.
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Maduro pleads not guilty to new torture-related charges in New York
"I reject this document entirely," Maduro said in court, responding to newly added torture-related charges.
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Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil refinery after Zelensky says strikes to resume
Ukraine's president says a pause on striking energy sites is over following fresh Russian attacks.
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Nicolás Maduro tells New York court new torture allegations are ‘false’
Rewritten indictment accuses ex-Venezuela president and wife Cilia Flores of leading campaign of torture Nicolás Maduro insisted on Thursday during an appearance in a New York court that torture allegations in a rewritten drug trafficking indictment against the deposed Venezuelan president and his w
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School headscarf ban sparks rare protests in Azerbaijan and row with Turkey
Protests have taken place over the rules which have seen pupils wearing hijabs turned away from schools.
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University of Maryland sports team apologizes for racist imagery
The team has also made a donation to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, it said.
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At least 33 pupils and teacher killed after school roof collapses in Pakistan
Children were buried under the debris after the roof crashed through three classrooms, police say.
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Milei adviser claims UK being ‘colonised by Islam’ as Falklands row grows
Santiago Caputo cites election of Sagal Abdi-Wali as MP and calls UK a threat to the west in post shared by Argentina’s president The chief adviser to Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, has cited the election of Sagal Abdi-Wali to the UK parliament as evidence of the Islamisation of Britain and fu
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Was Neanderthal life violent? This wound suggests lethal fighting was more common
A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought.
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Sexual assault reported at fraternity house near University of Chicago
A person of interest has been identified after a 21-year-old woman told police that she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity party near the University of Chicago last weekend amid national outrage over sexual misconduct on college campuses.
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Seven crew missing after drone attack leaves tanker ablaze off Romania's coast
A search and rescue operation is under way in the Black Sea after the latest attack in the area.
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Tech market sell-off deepens amid fears over US inflation and AI debt
Chip makers and tech investors such as Samsung and SoftBank plunge as potential interest rate hikes spook markets Business news – live updates Larry Elliott: the global economy is muddling through. But a storm is coming An accelerating sell-off of AI-linked shares has hit global markets, as fears ov
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Lone holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy mistrial says he has felt harassed
Michael P. Desronvil doubled down during an interview with “Fox and Friends,” insisting claims that he was not following the reasonable doubt standard during jury deliberations were false.
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Home Depot’s holiday sweater is back — grab it before it sells out again
Home Depot’s limited-edition holiday sweater sold out in minutes. It restocks today with over $200 in tools for $29.99. Here’s how to buy it.
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Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?
It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.
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Some in GOP walk the line on Trump’s tariffs and a look at Apple HomeView: Morning Rundown
Some Republican candidates are putting distance between themselves and Trump’s tariff policies.
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Obama says drift towards extremism 'not inevitable'
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Two dead in Istanbul after heaviest rainfall in 84 years, governor says
Residents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.
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Brazil's Congress approves shorter working week in win for Lula
Lula's supporters hope the measure will boost his popularity ahead of a presidential run-off in 10 days.
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Harry and Meghan cheered in first joint appearance since returning to U.K.
The couple are visiting three charities in Nottingham as they remain locked in a public row with Buckingham Palace about their status and security in Britain.
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School roof collapse in Pakistan kills at least 27 students
At least 27 students, most younger than 13, were killed in Pakistan along with a teacher when a school roof collapsed during classes in the northwestern city of Peshawar, authorities said.
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‘We’re done’: Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries as anger at Trump mounts
Satellite internet functionality via Starshield — the military version of the SpaceX service in Ukraine — has resumed at previous speeds for the moment, according to Ukraine.
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White House defends new press secretary over her legal credentials
Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived.
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Pakistan school roof collapse kills at least 34 children and teacher
Another three pupils from al-Khair school in Peshawar in critical condition after search for survivors At least 34 schoolchildren and a female teacher have died after the roof of a school collapsed during morning classes in the northern Pakistani city of Peshawar. As panicked parents and relatives
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Actor Imran Khan ordered to leave India after participating in protest
The Bollywood actor had been detained and released while participating in a protest in Mumbai on 10 October.
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LGBTQ+ people go into hiding in Senegal as hundreds are arrested
At least 320 people detained for ‘acts against nature’ after law criminalising homosexuality toughened, HRW reports Mass arrests, forced HIV testing and barriers to legal representation are part of an escalating crackdown against LGBTQ+ people in Senegal, according to a new report. More than 320 ind
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Indian woman and boyfriend get death sentence in 'blue drum' murder case
The body was recovered from a large blue plastic storage container - locally called a drum.
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North Korea and China open new bridge after 12-year delay
China is the North's largest trading partner and a lifeline against the sanctions Pyongyang faces.
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Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings still have no public outcome, BBC Verify finds
BBC Verify has identified 254 incidents from the past three years the Israeli military said it is reviewing after being accused of harm.
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Indonesia fights fire with dry ice as toxic haze spreads across region
Having tried cloud seeding and water bombing, one pilot project will see dry ice dispersed by plane across the province of South Sumatra As fires ravage Indonesia, emitting a toxic smoke that has drawn the ire of regional neighbours, the government is testing an unusual new approach to tackle the ha
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Australian woman charged with lacing colleague's curry with snail poison
The alleged victim, who was in a relationship with the woman, had spotted bright green pellets in the meal.
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Brazil cuts work week to 40 hours in win for Lula ahead of runoff
Congress approves constitutional amendment that bans six-day workweeks, which could affect up to 30 million Brazil’s congress has approved a constitutional amendment to shorten the working week to a maximum of 40 hours, a move that could affect 30 million workers and that will hand a political victo
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Retired US generals call on Pentagon to cancel 'barbaric' execution livestream
Livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan "will taint the honor of the military that employs it, and a nation that allows it," 72 former officers said in a letter.
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Twin real estate brokers and brother face life terms over sex trafficking convictions
Oren, Alon and Tal Alexander were convicted in April of running a sex trafficking ring, with prosecutors accusing them of using drugs and their influence to sexually abuse women.
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Advocates fear deportation of potential witnesses in ICE vehicle that hit Texas man
Nidia Delfín said her brother was handcuffed in the back of the ICE vehicle when it hit a man, adding that he has no arrest warrants and that he was getting his green card when he was arrested.
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German police seize robot that allegedly groped teenage girl on livestream
Police in Germany are investigating after a livestream captured a robot allegedly groping a 16-year-old girl. The robot's teenage owner and his companion are now being investigated on suspicion of sexual harassment. NBC News' Matt Bradley reports.
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Ex-fiancé arrested over murder of mom who vanished after ‘People’s Court’ episode
Michelle Parker disappeared in 2011, and her body hasn’t been found. Dale Smith Jr. was arrested on a charge of second-degree murder, Orlando police said.
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Zelenskyy slams Trump over deal for Russian diesel
Ukrainians say that Internet services needed for defense that come through Elon Musk’s SpaceX are being throttled, putting their security at risk. Musk says the services are controlled by the U.S. governments and not his company. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports from the White House.
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At the Brooklyn shop in 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird
Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.
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Student protesters attack government buildings in Albania
Buildings were set alight on the second day of demonstrations from thousands of students who want better university conditions and job prospects.
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Israel blocks construction of key Gaza base created by Trump peace board
Exclusive: Israel has not permitted US-led project to house 150 international troops to move forward Israel is refusing to allow a key military outpost project for Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to proceed in Gaza, the Guardian has learned. In early August, the Board of Peace, the international organ
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Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza denies using AI to write prize-winning story
Article in Atlantic claims The Blue Fighter was artificially generated, days after it won Caine prize for African writers The Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza has denied using AI to write a prize-winning short story after an article in the Atlantic said software had flagged it as almost comple
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India’s cockroach protesters defy Modi’s crackdown – The Latest
A fresh wave of protests by India’s youth-led Cockroach movement has been met with a brutal crackdown by Narendra Modi’s government and the closure of a historic protest site in Delhi. Two of the movement’s leaders have been imprisoned for five days for violating suppression measures. The protests,
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Two container ships sink near strait of Hormuz amid surge in Iranian attacks
Vessels were hit by missiles as rise in strikes suggests Iran is trying to close waterway before US midterm elections Two container ships near the strait of Hormuz have sunk after being struck by missiles, amid the sharpest rise in Iranian attacks on shipping since the start of the US-Israel war wi
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UK’s ‘incoherent’ approach to China plagued by lack of expertise, report says
International alliance of China-sceptic legislators warns of risks inherent in misjudging bilateral relationship The UK’s approach to China is “beset by incoherence” and plagued by a lack of senior expertise, according to a report warning of the risks inherent in misjudging the bilateral relationshi
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Guinea-Bissau denies it has approved controversial vaccine trial in newborns
Health minister says government ‘did not authorize’ Danish-led hepatitis B trial in babies backed by RFK Jr Guinea-Bissau has not approved the controversial hepatitis B study in newborns that would be funded by the US government and private partners, the African country’s minister of health said on
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Ukraine accuses SpaceX of restricting Starlink, disrupting military amid Trump pressure
Ukrainian officials and military units accused Elon Musk’s SpaceX of throttling a technology at the heart of their battlefield communications and drone operations.
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Russia detains Japanese journalist, alleging espionage
The arrest comes as bilateral relations have sharply deteriorated over the war in Ukraine and the territorial dispute over the Kuril Islands.
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Pope Leo slept well after cancer surgery, but recovery could take ‘longer than expected’
Peru’s president said the 71-year-old American pontiff’s planned visit might be in jeopardy as he recovers from surgery to remove part of his right lung.
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These common infections can cause cancer. Here’s what can lower your risk.
Recent research indicates that infectious diseases cause around 12 percent of new cancer cases.
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In which Winnie-the-Pooh turns 100 and Britain wants its bear back
The original bear and his friends are being held at the New York Public Library, against the will of some British fans who say it’s time for them to come home.
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Joni Mitchell becomes US citizen: ‘A journey that began 62 years ago’
Canada-born singer-songwriter, 82, posts footage of citizenship ceremony to Instagram Joni Mitchell has become a US citizen, after first moving to the country in the mid-1960s. The Canada-born singer-songwriter, 82, posted footage of her citizenship ceremony on her Instagram account, along with a ph
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Leaders of India’s Cockroach party jailed for violating ban on protest site
Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das will spend spend five days in prison for entering Delhi’s Jantar Mantar – a historic protest site that has been closed by authorities Why Indian voters are on the streets Two leaders of India’s youth-led Cockroach movement have been sent to jail for five days for violat
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‘How do you explain the deletion of 130 million names?’: why Indian voters are on the streets
Anger at electoral roll changes has boiled over, sparking a crisis for Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government Leaders of India’s Cockroach party jailed Born into a small village in West Bengal, Shahida Fakir had always taken her vote for granted. That was, until it was suddenly taken away. She
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Trump pardons two vehicle repair shop owners during Alaska rally
During his rally in Alaska, President Trump pardoned Zachary Czuback and Patrick Fleming, co-owners of a vehicle repair shop in Anchorage. Both pleaded guilty in 2022 to violating the Clean Air Act by tampering with federally mandated and monitored devices that tracked vehicles’ diesel emissions.
Washington Post
What to know about pulmonary adenocarcinoma
Pope Leo XIV’s doctors discovered lung cancer, prompting the removal of a portion of his right lung.
Washington Post
Pope Leo’s surgery removed cancerous lung nodule, Vatican says
The 71-year-old underwent an operation to remove a pulmonary adenocarcinoma, among the most common types of lung cancer. Officials said it was “successfully completed.”
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Why advanced U.S. weapons aren’t stopping Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has one of the world’s most expensive and sophisticated arsenals, filled with American warplanes, missile defenses and other cutting-edge technology.
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Britain faces ‘new era’ of security threats from Iran and Russia, MI5 says
Britain’s MI5 boss Ken McCallum warned of a range of threats posed by Russia, Iran, China, AI and terrorist groups.
Washington Post
India’s Modi faces unprecedented challenge to power as youth mobilize
Until this month’s “cockroach” protests over changes to India’s voter rolls, the prime minister’s political might went all but unchallenged among the nearly billion-strong electorate.
Washington Post
U.K. intelligence chief warns Iran is shifting plots to ‘harder targets’
In annual speech on threats, Ken McCallum, the head of MI5, cited a “major shift” in Tehran’s “ambitions” to attack military sites and other high-security targets.
Washington Post
As Houthis strike Riyadh, Saudi Arabia confronts the costs of U.S. war on Iran
Deadly attacks by Yemen’s rebels have left Saudi leader Mohammed bin Salman juggling security risks and the kingdom’s economic ambitions.
The Guardian
Shock, anger and a crackdown: why a contentious electoral revision has sparked outrage
Marches in Delhi against changes to voting registration led to dragnets, internet blackouts – and questions about India’s electoral independence. Plus, the cinematographer capturing the beauty of the mundane • Don’t get This is India delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Months of simmering public a
Washington Post
U.S. and NATO commander vows to thwart Moscow, warns Kyiv over refinery strikes
The mixed signals expose a split in President Donald Trump’s approach to Russia, amid strain on energy markets.
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Energy prices rise after Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ fails to move Russia or Ukraine
Oil and gas prices rose Monday after an “energy ceasefire” announced by President Donald Trump on Sunday failed to gain traction.
Washington Post
U.K. prime minister accuses Russia of meddling in Brexit vote
Officials scrambled to clarify that Andy Burnham’s remarks did not mean the government rejected the outcome of the controversial 2016 referendum.
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Deadly Saudi airport strikes mark major Mideast escalation
An attack by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis over the weekend appeared to be the deadliest on the kingdom in more than a decade.
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Pope Leo to be hospitalized Tuesday for surgery to remove a lung nodule
The 71-year-old revealed the discovery during his Sunday noon prayer and said he was following doctors’ advice to remove the nodule “in the coming days.”
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What to know about Pope Leo’s lung surgery
The Vatican said the procedure was done “successfully” and that the 71-year-old Leo had returned to his room at Rome’s Gemelli hospital.
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Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agree to energy ceasefire, but Kyiv says strikes continue
President Donald Trump made a similar announcement a month ago, only for the two sides to continue their aerial attacks on each other’s energy facilities.
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Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung
The American pope, 71, said Sunday recent medical checks led to the detection of the early-stage nodule. The procedure will take place this week, the Vatican said.
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Saudi airport struck again a day after deadly attack
The Saudi-led coalition said a projectile struck a terminal at Riyadh’s airport Sunday, a day after a missile attack killed 13 people and injured 309.
The Guardian
Controversial vaccine trial touted by RFK Jr gets go-ahead in Guinea-Bissau
Recommended dose of hepatitis B vaccine will be withheld from thousands of newborns by Danish researchers A controversial research trial that will withhold hepatitis B vaccines from some African newborns was given approval to move forward this week. It is a central part of the vaccine vision for Rob
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State Department IG probing Kimberly Guilfoyle amid alleged $100,000 demand
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle and the embassy she leads are under investigation by the State Department’s Office of the Inspector General, two people familiar with the decision confirmed to NBC News.
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A 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocks Panama
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake shook the central coast of Panama on Friday, prompting tsunami warnings for several neighboring countries.
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ICJ judge Navi Pillay wins Nobel peace prize for promoting international law
Committee recognises work of South African who chaired UN commission that concluded Israel was guilty of genocide in Gaza The Nobel peace prize has been awarded to Navi Pillay, the South African former UN human rights chief who chaired the UN commission that concluded Israel was guilty of genocide i
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Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to discuss ‘new’ peace plan with Ukrainian delegation, sources say
Ukrainian negotiators heading to the United States for a new round of talks to end the war with Russia will discuss a comprehensive new plan to help break the ongoing impasse in the conflict, a senior administration official told NBC News.
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Navi Pillay, who led U.N. panel that found Israel committed genocide in Gaza, wins Nobel Peace Prize
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navanethem “Navi” Pillay
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What to know about pneumonic plague after woman in Russia dies from mysterious illness
The death of a 28-year-old woman who worked in an anti-plague laboratory in Russia is raising concerns about what caused her illness.
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New data shows most women in the Marines passing toughened fitness tests for combat roles
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he wanted women in combat roles to be held to the same physical standards as men. One year later, new numbers from the Marine Corps show most women in combat roles are meeting, or exceeding those standards. NBC News’ Yasmin Vossoughian reports.
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Tracking U.S., state and county gas prices, in maps and charts
Are gas prices declining? NBC News is tracking national, state and county prices at the pump.