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Oct 5, 2026
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Indian Firefighters Rescue 70-Year-Old Man Trapped Between House Walls

Rescue teams in western India saved a 70-year-old man trapped in a narrow 30-centimeter gap between two houses by breaking through a wall.

Oct 4, 2026
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Trump Advisor Calls on Former Fed Chair Jerome Powell to Resign from Board

President Trump's economic advisor Kevin Hassett urged former Fed Chair Jerome Powell to resign from the central bank's board following a renovation cost report.

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Iranian Oil Minister Resigns Amid Growing Economic and Wartime Pressures

Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned amid severe economic pressure and a US-led blockade impacting the country's oil exports and national currency.

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Israeli-Americans Protest Anti-Israel Documentary at Hamptons Film Festival

Israeli-American community members protested the screening of an anti-Israel documentary at the Hamptons International Film Festival, demanding truth and context.

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Elon Musk Warns US Faces Bankruptcy Amid Surging National Debt

Elon Musk warned that the US is heading toward bankruptcy amid a surging national debt, arguing that only major AI advancements can prevent financial collapse.

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Japan Outraged as U.S. Marine Arrested for Okinawa Murder

Japan expressed outrage after a U.S. Marine was arrested for murdering a local woman in Okinawa. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi protested to Washington, demanding stricter military discipline.

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Israeli Teenager Films Terrifying Moments Aboard Disturbed Flydubai Flight

A 17-year-old Israeli teenager aboard a chaotic Flydubai flight filmed terrifying moments of a suspected hijacking attempt, trying to calm his sisters while believing the plane was about to crash.

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China Begins Construction on World's Largest Dam in Tibet Amid India Tensions

China has launched construction of the massive Medog hydroelectric dam in Tibet, sparking fierce geopolitical tensions with India over shared water resources and security concerns.

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Israeli woman breaks silence on arrest and covert rescue in Turkey

Jessica Bakar, an Israeli woman arrested and placed under house arrest in Turkey earlier this year, speaks out for the first time about her covert rescue and ordeal.

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Houthi Rebels Seize Yemeni Parliament Speaker's Home Amid Clashes

Houthi rebels seized the home of Yemen's pro-Saudi parliament speaker near Taiz amid intense fighting, while Saudi forces dismissed Houthi claims of attacks on Riyadh.

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New Details Emerge in Failed Terror Attack Aboard flydubai Flight

An investigation by Corriere della Sera reveals new details about an Omani co-pilot's attempted terror attack on a flydubai flight, including a steep plunge and possible engine shutdown over Saudi Arabia.

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British Green Party Votes on Controversial Motion Defining Zionism as Racism

The British Green Party votes on a motion defining Zionism as racism and supporting the replacement of Israel with a Palestinian state, sparking intense internal backlash and security concerns for Jewish members.

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Kurdish MMA Athlete Rojhan Ebrahimi Arrested by Security Forces in Iran

Human rights groups express concern over the arrest of 20-year-old Kurdish MMA athlete Rojhan Ebrahimi in Saqqez, Iran, by security forces without a warrant.

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Russia Intensifies Drone Strikes on Kyiv Bridges as German Chancellor Visits

Russia continues its extensive drone campaign against bridges in Kyiv for the fourth consecutive day, causing massive traffic disruptions. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in the Ukrainian capital to pledge a new one-billion-euro military aid package.

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Saudi Arabia Faces Internal Debate Over Niqab and Women's Rights

Saudi Arabia faces a growing online debate over the niqab as reformists demand an end to forced face-covering, clashing with conservative defenders of tradition amid regional security threats.

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Angelina Jolie Highlights Gaza Destruction Using Satellite Imagery

Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie published satellite images of the Gaza Strip on Instagram, highlighting widespread destruction and urging immediate humanitarian aid.

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Prince Turki al-Faisal Rejects U.S. Withdrawal Deal with Iran, Criticizes Israel

Prince Turki al-Faisal stated that a U.S. withdrawal from the Middle East will not lead to a security arrangement with Iran, while accusing both Iran and Israel of seeking regional dominance.

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New York Jewish Groups Slam Mayor Mamdani's Antisemitism Plan

New York City's antisemitism strategy faces fierce backlash from Jewish groups over its omission of anti-Zionism and Israel, despite a major funding boost.

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Off-Duty Pilots Save FlyDubai Flight After Cockpit Attack

Two off-duty pilots traveling on FlyDubai flight 1073 successfully subdued an attacking co-pilot and landed the Boeing aircraft safely in Saudi Arabia.

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North Korea Test-Fires Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile Under Kim Jong Un

North Korea test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile supervised by Kim Jong Un, as regional tensions escalate following border incidents and failed tracking claims by Seoul and Tokyo.

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Trump Doxes Republican Senator Tom Cotton in Battle Over Daylight Saving Time

US President Donald Trump publicly shared Senator Tom Cotton's cell phone number to pressure him into passing a bill establishing permanent daylight saving time across the United States.

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Elon Musk Returns to Trump Administration to Lead Defense Technology Project Meridian

Elon Musk has returned to the Trump administration as co-director of the newly formed Project Meridian, focusing on defense technology and future warfare capabilities alongside Pentagon leadership.

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US President Donald Trump Claims Iran Has Effectively Abandoned Nuclear Program

US President Donald Trump claimed Iran has effectively abandoned its nuclear weapons program following months of pressure, contrasting with his previous skeptical remarks.

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U.S. Midterm Battlegrounds Shift as Democrats Eye Congressional Control

With one month until the U.S. midterms, Democrats eye control of both the House and Senate. Tight races in Michigan, Texas, and South Carolina threaten the Republican majority amid economic pressures and foreign policy debates.

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Algeria's President Tebboune Declares Severed Ties With UAE Irreversible

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune blamed foreign nations for fueling armed groups in the Sahel and declared the diplomatic rupture with the UAE irreversible.

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German Far-Right AfD Surges in Polls as Chancellor Friedrich Merz Hits Record Low

Germany faces a major political crisis as the far-right AfD leads national polls with 27-28 percent, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz's approval rating plunges to a record-low 10 percent.

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Iowa Business Owner Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Iowa business owner Henry Schappert was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for COVID-19 relief fraud and bankruptcy concealment.

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Former Footballer Andy Carroll Confirms Identity of His Sexual Attacker

Former footballer Andy Carroll has confirmed that former BBC coach Colin Adams is the man convicted of sexually assaulting him in 2019, following public court documents.

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US Expels Iranian Diplomats from New York Amid Maximum Pressure Campaign

The US State Department expelled two Iranian diplomats from New York for overstaying their UN General Assembly visas, as Washington intensifies economic and military pressure on Tehran.

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Trump Launches 17-State Tour in Ohio to Boost Republican Midterm Prospects

US President Donald Trump visited Ohio on Saturday to boost Republican candidates, including Senator Jon Husted and Vivek Ramaswamy, aiming to prevent low voter turnout.

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UK Green Party Leader Zack Polanski Accuses IDF of Staging False Flag Attacks

UK Green Party leader Zack Polanski accused the IDF of staging false flag operations and cited the Hannibal Directive, drawing sharp criticism amid ongoing antisemitism controversies.

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Monty Python Star John Cleese Reported to UK Prevent Program Over Posts on Islam

Monty Python star John Cleese has been reported to the UK Prevent program over social media posts criticizing Islam, which a complainant claims promote radicalization. Cleese dismissed the report as comedy material.

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Democrats Gain Ground in US Senate Races Across Conservative States

New polls show Democrats gaining ground in five conservative US states ahead of midterms, driven by economic frustrations, high gas prices, and opposition to President Donald Trump.

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Explosions in Addis Ababa Mark Dangerous New Phase in Ethiopia Conflict

Renewed civil war in Ethiopia reaches the capital of Addis Ababa with reported drone strikes, threatening regional stability and exacerbating a severe humanitarian crisis across the country.

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New Global Map Initiative Sparks International Cartographic Debate

A new global map initiative challenges traditional cartography, as African nations push to correct distorted landmass proportions that make northern territories appear deceptively large.

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Campus Sexual Assaults: US Universities Face Scrutiny Amid Policy Shifts

A look at the systemic failures of US universities in handling campus sexual assaults, highlighted by historical cases at Columbia and Cornell, and shifting federal policies.

Oct 3, 2026
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Country Singer Zach Bryan Wears Free Palestine Shirt at Gillette Stadium

Country singer Zach Bryan wore a Free Palestine shirt at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, drawing attention amid an ongoing controversy involving Robert Kraft and Macklemore.

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Netherlands Drops Criminal Probe Into Gazan Student Over October 7 Video

Dutch authorities will not criminally investigate a Gazan student who hinted at October 7 involvement online. Maastricht University suspended him and is reviewing his return.

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Researcher Dies of Suspected Plague in Siberia, Hospital Quarantined

A researcher at an infectious disease institute in Irkutsk has died from a suspected case of pneumonic plague, prompting a hospital quarantine and medical monitoring of 200 contacts.

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Senior ShinyHunters Cybercrime Group Member Arrested in Jordan

A senior member of the ShinyHunters cybercriminal group behind the recent massive FBI data breach was arrested in Jordan and is reportedly cooperating with investigators.

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