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Cornell names Sally Yates to review university’s response to rape case
Yates will examine Cornell’s sexual assault investigations, disciplinary process and campus police response.
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Former CIA official accused of stealing $40m in gold bars pleads guilty
Former CIA official accused of stealing $40m in gold bars pleads guilty
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Why Flavio Bolsonaro outperformed the polls in Brazil’s election
A late right-wing shift, a banking scandal and economic frustration may be behind Bolsonaro's last-minute gains.
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Israel blocks Palestinian election officials from Gaza and Jerusalem ahead of next month’s vote
Israel blocks Palestinian election officials from Gaza and Jerusalem ahead of next month’s vote
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Israel blocks Palestinian election officials from Gaza and Jerusalem ahead of next month’s vote
Israel blocks Palestinian election officials from Gaza and Jerusalem ahead of next month’s vote
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US lawmakers call on Israel to release imprisoned doctor Hussam Abu Safia
Progressive US representatives seek to bring attention to Israeli abuse and detention of Palestinian medical worker.
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Yemeni government fighters shown driving vehicles over Houthi opponents
By Edward CarronOct 6 (Reuters) - Video posted by government forces in Yemen showed them driving armoured cars over Houthi fighters as they recaptured areas around the vitalBab el-Mandeb Strait from the Iran-backed group on Monday in a deadly new phase of the fragmented country's war.The videos gave a glimpse into the brutal closing stages of a pitched battle for control of territory near the strait that the Houthis had captured last month. The Houthi advance sent shockwaves through the oil market and pushed up petrol and diesel prices worldwide.
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Highway robbery: France arrests vehicle-hopping thieves
French authorities have arrested four Ukrainians suspected of carrying out highway robberies in France by jumping onto moving trucks. The alleged gang targeted trucks transporting consumer electronics during nighttime raids.
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US arrests person in connection to Canada school shooting, officials say
US arrests person in connection to Canada school shooting, officials say
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Philippines records halal certification boom as local industry grows
Philippines records halal certification boom as local industry grows
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British adventurer back in UK after 28-year trek on foot around the world
British adventurer back in UK after 28-year trek on foot around the world
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New Saudi ambassador to France presents credentials to President Emmanuel Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron received the credentials of Saudi Ambassador Faisal Al-Mejfel at the Elysee Palace, where Al-Mejfel conveyed greetings from the Saudi leadership. Macron expressed his commitment to strengthening ties between France and Saudi Arabia, building on a recent state visit by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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UAE fall short as Saudi Arabia win Arabian Gulf Cup final | The National
National team lose 2-0 in Jeddah as new coach Zlatko Dalic suffers first defeat of reign
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Syria arrests Daesh commander accused of deadly Homs mosque bombing
Syria arrests Daesh commander accused of deadly Homs mosque bombing
Technology
Google backs 'existing nuclear plants' as data centres strain US energy grid | The National
Tech company announces power-purchase agreement with Constellation
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Sweden police say armed man shot outside royal palace
Swedish police shot an armed man outside the Royal Palace in Stockholm after reports of a disruptive individual. The man, who approached guards with a knife and requested to be shot, was seriously injured but not in life-threatening condition, and an investigation into aggravated threats and knife offenses is underway.
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Zionism, apartheid and genocide: The argument the world can no longer avoid
In 1975, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 3379 declaring Zionism “a form of racism and racial discrimination.” Sixteen years later, the resolution was revoked in the political…
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Saudi Cabinet reaffirms full support for Yemen government to end Houthi takeover
The Council of Ministers has reaffirmed Saudi Arabia's unwavering support for Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, legitimate government and people, vowing to help end the terrorist Houthi militia's coup and restore the Yemeni state and its institutions.
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رونالدو يخرج عن صمته ويروي تفاصيل خلافه مع جيسوس
نشر قائد منتخب البرتغال، كريستيانو رونالدو (41 عاماً)، بياناً مطولاً، الثلاثاء، قدّم من خلاله روايته للأحداث التي تسببت في أزمة داخل منتخب بلاده.
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‘All I want to do is cry’: trauma of 7 October survivors three years after the attacks
Israeli communities shattered by Hamas masacres are torn between rebuilding their lives and remembering lost friends and relatives
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Saudi defense minister discusses military cooperation with Italian counterpart
Saudi defense minister discusses military cooperation with Italian counterpart
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‘My actions must be punished’: Ronaldo confirms Portugal availability
Cristiano Ronaldo accuses Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of broken promises, but leaves international return open.
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US Senator Murphy says Pentagon denied him access to US base in Qatar
By Timour AzhariRIYADH, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Democratic US Senator Chris Murphy said on Tuesday that the Department of Defense denied him access to a key military base in Qatar during a visit to theMiddle East, describing it as part of a US government effort to conceal the impact of the Iran war.The Al Udeid Air Base is the largest US base in the region and has repeatedly been attacked by Iran during the war launched by the US and Israel in February.
Technology
Mistral: French AI firm announces Le Chonk, a new, private model
The company's new model, named "Le Chonk," is its first release in five months. Mistral says it outruns some of its Chinese competitors in several areas.
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Yemen’s government is on the attack against the Houthis. What has changed?
Yemeni forces are trying to reverse Houthi gains, aided by heavier air power and renewed international support.
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Jordanian forces bust drug-smuggling attempt on southern border
Jordanian anti-narcotics authorities successfully intercepted a drug-smuggling attempt on the southern border by shooting down guided balloons carrying narcotics. This unconventional smuggling method highlights the ongoing efforts of criminal networks to exploit Jordan's strategic location for drug transit, particularly towards Gulf countries.
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Canada PM to visit Turkiye this month
Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Turkey for the first-ever bilateral visit by a Canadian leader to the country, meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and business leaders.
Health
Kenya confirms first Ebola case after man who travelled from Congo dies
Kenya is the fourth country to record a case linked to the Ebola epidemic in eastern Congo, the second largest on record with more than 8,000 cases
Health
Russia denies imposing anti-plague measures after lab worker death
Russia denies plague cases after laboratory technician's death; US demands 'transparency' as WHO monitors situation.
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Israeli settlers beat AFP photographer covering West Bank
Jaafar Ashtiyeh and another AFP photographer, John Wessels, were near the northern village of Aqraba where they noticed an Israeli soldier detaining a man as local Palestinians picked olives
Health
Saudi CSR forum calls for shift toward measurable social impact
Saudi CSR forum calls for shift toward measurable social impact
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Euroleague shareholders reject NBA Europe offer, door open for future talks
Euroleague shareholders reject NBA Europe offer, door open for future talks
Lifestyle
Review: ‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’ is an ambitious but unsettling true-crime drama
Review: ‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’ is an ambitious but unsettling true-crime drama
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What happens if the UN cannot agree on Antonio Guterres’s successor? | The National
Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica led fifth straw poll on Wednesday
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Palestinian Authority says Israel blocked election officials from Jerusalem, Gaza
The Palestinian legislative elections are due to take place on November 28, a month after Israel's own general election
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California Governor Newsom says Trump's remarks on Iran striking Los Angeles and San Diego were 'disgusting' | The National
Gavin Newsom directs State Threat Assessment Centre to monitor situation after President's remarks
Health
‘Nobody seems to care’: Russian city shrugs off plague reports
Despite reports of a laboratory worker’s death from pneumonic plague in Siberia, the local population remains largely unconcerned while officials downplay the situation.
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Iranians spied on London-based journalists ‘on behalf of’ Tehran
Iranians spied on London-based journalists ‘on behalf of’ Tehran
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Oil Spill or Strategy? The Black Sea Drone War Reshapes Global Energy Risks
(SeaPRwire) - By: Douglas Vance Naval posturing in the Black Sea is no longer confined to flagship battles. It has descended into a gritty war of attrition on commercial supply lines. When unmanned boats strike an oil...
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Israeli settlers beat AFP photographer covering West Bank
Israeli settlers beat AFP photographer covering West Bank Armed Israeli settlers on Tuesday beat an AFP photographer, leaving him requiring hospital treatment, as he covered ongoing violence by settlers against the olive farmers in the occupied West Bank. Jaafar Ashtiyeh, 58, a veteran photographer for the international news agency in the Palestinian territory, suffered bruises to his head and torso and was taken by ambulance to a hospital, according to witnesses, his family and fellow journa…
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UN chief urges diplomacy in US-Iran war, restoration of shipping rights
UN chief urges diplomacy in US-Iran war, restoration of shipping rights
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Details heard in trial of British father whose son took fatal fall in Cyprus hotel
A British father has pleaded guilty to negligence after his 3-year-old son fell to his death from a hotel window in Cyprus. The incident occurred at the King Evelthon hotel in Paphos, and the court will rule on the case on October 16.
Politics
Catalan separatist Puigdemont to return to Spain after warrant lifted
Spain's Constitutional Court ruled an amnesty law for Catalan separatists applied to the politician.
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Paris bans pro-Palestinian demonstration planned for Oct. 7 over ‘risks of public disorder’
Paris police chief Patrice Faure on Tuesday banned a pro-Palestinian demonstration planned for Wednesday, the third anniversary of Oct. 7, 2023 attacks in Israel, over “risks of public disord…
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Clashes with police put ultra-Orthodox Haredi Jews draft issue at center of Israel’s election campaign
Clashes between Israeli police and hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Haredi Jews in central Israel on Monday evening brought one of the country’s most contentious issues to the forefront of campaign…
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Michael Olise emerges as France’s most dangerous player during Nations League games
Michael Olise has stepped up as a key player for France in the Nations League with standout performances in recent matches, including a strong showing against Belgium.
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UEFA probes Israeli player for allegedly spitting at Ireland coach
UEFA opened an investigation Tuesday after an Israeli player was accused of spitting at a member of Ireland’s coaching staff during their Nations League match in Serbia, according to media re…