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US Warns Israel of Potential Aid Cuts Over Gaza Assistance Delays
The United States has warned Israel of potential aid cuts unless improvements are made in humanitarian assistance to Gaza. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the need for increased aid deliver...
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Meta Faces Legal Battle Over Teen Social Media Addiction
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, must face lawsuits filed by U.S. states over claims of social media addiction among teens. A California federal judge denied Meta's efforts to dismiss the cases, which concern over 30 states and sepa...
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Russia's Call for a BRICS Financial System Alternative
Russia, leading the BRICS group, proposes an IMF alternative to counter Western influence on global finance. Finance Minister Anton Siluanov urges BRICS, representing 37% of global GDP, to create new finance structures as Russia faces po...
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Only A Third Of Europe's Surface Waters Are Healthy
Europe faces significant water quality challenges, with pollution and climate change affecting its lakes and rivers. Only 37 percent of surface waters have good ecological status, and sustainable agriculture is urgently needed, says the ...
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Taiwan Records Unprecedented Chinese Military Activity Post-Drills
Taiwan reported a record 153 Chinese military aircraft around the island following China's large-scale drills, marking the highest number on record. Taiwan condemned China's maneuvers as provocative, while the US criticized them as unwar...
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Israel Vows to Limit Retaliatory Strike on Iran to Military Facilities
Israel has assured the United States that its planned retaliatory attack on Iran will not target nuclear or oil facilities. This follows Iran's missile attack on Israel after the killing of Tehran-aligned leaders. The reassurance was com...
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British Influencer Dies Climbing Spain's Tallest Bridge
A 26-year-old British influencer fell to his death on Sunday while climbing Spain's tallest bridge to create social media content. The incident occurred on the Castilla-La Mancha Bridge in Talavera de la Reina, amid slippery conditions f...
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Four Killed in Tesla Electric Car Fire in France
Four people died in France when a Tesla car caught fire near Niort, including the driver and three restaurant employees. An investigation is underway to determine the cause, with initial reports indicating a high-speed collision. Tesla, ...
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Man with Weapons Arrested Near Trump Rally in California
A man was arrested with a shotgun and handgun near a Trump rally in Coachella, California, without any danger to Trump or attendees. Vem Miller from Las Vegas is facing charges, with ongoing investigations by federal authorities. Despite...
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China Conducts Military Drills Around Taiwan: A Strategic Warning
China has launched military exercises around Taiwan, aiming to send a strong warning to what it calls separatist forces on the island. The drills are part of increasing tensions between Beijing and Taipei, following Taiwan's declarations...
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US Deploys THAAD Missile Defense System to Israel
The United States has deployed the THAAD missile defense system to Israel, including 100 US troops, to counter threats from Iranian missile strikes. THAAD is designed to intercept missiles both inside and outside the atmosphere using kin...
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DNA Evidence Suggests Christopher Columbus Was a Sephardic Jew
Christopher Columbus, long believed to be Italian, may have been a Sephardic Jew from Spain according to a new genetic study. DNA analysis of his remains suggests Jewish heritage, challenging the belief he was from Genoa, Italy. Research...
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NASA Launches Europa Clipper Mission to Explore Jupiter's Moon
NASA is launching the Europa Clipper mission on October 14 from Cape Canaveral to explore Jupiter's moon, Europa, for signs of habitability. The mission will search for water, energy, and chemical compounds that could support life, makin...
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Tesla's Robotaxi Design Strikes Controversy
Tesla has unveiled a two-seater robotaxi prototype named Cybercab, surprising industry experts who expected a roomier design akin to conventional taxis. CEO Elon Musk revealed this model at an event near Los Angeles, aiming for productio...
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Poll Shows Trump Favored Over Harris in Handling Wars
In a recent Wall Street Journal poll, Donald Trump leads Kamala Harris in handling the Ukraine and Middle East conflicts. The survey highlights Trump's advantage in several battleground states. Both candidates have equal overall support,...
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Boeing to Reduce Workforce by 10% Amid Financial Strain
Boeing Company is facing financial difficulties and will cut its global workforce by about 10%, affecting around 17,000 employees. A labor strike by 33,000 workers has disrupted production, leading to a 42% drop in Boeing's stock value t...
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These robotic arms deliver a massage that can be customized to the user's needs
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Prospect of UK Rejoining the EU Discussed by Peter Mandelson
Peter Mandelson suggested that the United Kingdom might begin discussions to rejoin the European Union within a decade. He emphasized the critical need to address the economic issues caused by the Brexit deal while stressing the difficul...
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Historic Floods Reshape Sahara Desert Landscape
In September, southeastern Morocco witnessed severe floods in the Sahara Desert after torrential rains exceeded the yearly average, marking the first such event in 50 years. Over 100mm of rain fell in 24 hours in Tagounite, refilling Lak...
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Brazilian Man Arrested for Decades-long Abuse and Imprisonment of Family
A fifty-four-year-old man in Novo Oriente, Brazil, has been arrested for holding his wife, their seven children, and mother-in-law captive for twenty years while allegedly abusing them. The case surfaced after one daughter escaped, leadi...
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EU Plans Sanctions on Iran for Missile Transfers to Russia
The European Union is poised to sanction entities involved in Iranian ballistic missile transfers to Russia. Expected to target 14 individuals and organizations, these sanctions follow U.S. claims of Russian acquisition of missiles for t...
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Nihon Hidankyo Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Nihon Hidankyo, a group representing Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb survivors, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its nuclear disarmament advocacy. The award highlights the dangers of nuclear weapon use and serves as a remind...
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Donald Trump Amplifies Anti-Migrant Sentiments in Colorado Speech
Donald Trump, during a speech in Aurora, Colorado, depicted the United States as 'occupied' by criminal migrants, pledging mass deportations through a plan called 'Operation Aurora.' His remarks include false claims about gang violence, ...
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Ireland Urges Israel to Cease Fire on UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris urged Israel to stop attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon after recent incidents. Irish troops are part of the UN mission in Lebanon, which faces tensions in the region. Harris called for full protectio...
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Israel Marks Yom Kippur Under Multi-Front Conflict for First Time Since 1973
Israel marks the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur amidst an ongoing multi-front war, the first such situation since 1973. Rocket attacks from Gaza and airstrikes in Lebanon underline tensions, with Hezbollah's threats adding to the conflict....
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Elon Musk Unveils Tesla’s Optimus: The Most Ambitious Product Ever
Tesla’s Humanoid Robot Poised to Revolutionize Daily Life and Usher in an Era of Abundance
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China Faces Potential Overcapacity in AI Computing Power
China is rapidly expanding its network of AI data centres, leading experts to warn of a potential excess in computing capacity. Over 250 centres have been constructed or are under construction, pushing China's total computing power to 24...
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China's EV Price War Reaches New Heights
In 2024, Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers, including BYD, Xpeng, and Geely Auto, increased their price discounting to attract buyers. From January to September, 124 models saw price cuts, exceeding last year's 97 models, as reporte...
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Huawei Surpasses Apple in China Smartphone Sales for First Time in Nearly Four Years
In August, Huawei Technologies surpassed Apple in smartphone sales in Mainland China for the first time in 46 months. This achievement follows Huawei's successful comeback in the 5G handset market, marked by increased demand for its high...
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William and Kate's First Public Appearance Post-Chemotherapy
On Thursday, Kate, the Princess of Wales, and Prince William appeared publicly in Southport, northwest England, for the first time since Kate's chemotherapy ended. They visited the community recovering from a July knife attack that kille...
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Trump Proposes Tariffs on Chinese Cars to Protect US Auto Industry
Donald Trump, a Republican presidential candidate, announced that he would impose tariffs of up to 200% on Chinese car manufacturers to protect the American auto industry. Speaking in Michigan, he also proposed renegotiating the USMCA an...
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This is what a 15 foot hurricane storm surge looks like. It's terrifying
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Heads of 9 post-Soviet states gather in Moscow, issue joint statement to the world
We, the heads of state of the Commonwealth of Independent States (Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) call upon the peoples of our countries and the world to prevent the re...
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Viktor Orban expressed his view of the EU loud and clear, calling it 'a benign dictatorship at best, not a democracy.'
The Impact of Online Culture on Young Women: Survey Insights
A Girlguiding survey reveals over half of young women aged 11 to 21 stay on social media due to FOMO, despite facing increasing cyber harassment. The study shows increasing exposure to unwanted sexual content and declining confidence in ...
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Hypersonic Jet to Revolutionize Air Travel
Venus Aerospace plans to test a hypersonic jet in 2025, capable of flying from New York to London in just sixty minutes. Equipped with the Venus Detonation Ramjet 2000 lb Thrust Engine, the jet reaches speeds of up to Mach 6. Partnering ...
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Russian Medic Arrested for Alleged Satanism and Promoting LGBTQ Rights
Russian authorities have arrested a medic in Ulyanovsk, accused of Satanism and promoting same-sex relationships amidst a crackdown on LGBTQ rights. The FSB claims he spread these ideas as part of devil worship while promising financial ...
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RT has converted key archive speeches delivered by Putin into spoken English using the help of AI
RT has used AI to translate Putin's speeches from Russian into English, giving viewers the chance to "hear directly from Putin's own words about Russia's concerns, demands, and aspirations—this time in English." Whether we choose to beli...
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Madonna's Brother Passes Away at the Age of 63
Christopher Ciccone, the brother of pop icon Madonna, who was closely involved in her career until they had a falling out in 2008, has passed away at the age of 63. "He was an incredibly talented person with a wicked sense of humor," a f...
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Elon Musk Joins Trump on Stage, Celebrates Free Speech and Slams Biden-Harris Administration
“we had one president who couldn't climb a flight of stairs and another who was fist-pumping after getting shot. ‘Fight, fight.’ Blood coming down the face. Now, America is the home of the brave, and there's no truer test than courage un...
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Bill Gates: "6% of global emissions are cows... You can either fix the cows to stop them farting, or you can make beef without the cow."
Sure, because nothing quite says 'saving the planet' like chowing down on artificial "meat" whipped up in a lab owned by Bill Gates.
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Facilitated Communication: Miracle Tool or Manipulative Method?
Facilitated communication, developed in 1977 by Rosemary Crossley, is a method where facilitators assist non-verbal individuals in communicating, often seen as controversial due to concerns it may reflect facilitators' inputs instead of ...
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Ukraine to Present 'Victory Plan' at Upcoming Meeting in Germany
Ukraine is set to present its "victory plan" at the upcoming meeting with its allies at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on October 12, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced in a Telegram post on Saturday.
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Norwegian Police Conclude 'Spy Whale' Hvaldimir's Death Due to Infection
Hvaldimir, the beluga whale nicknamed the 'spy whale' for a Russian harness it wore, was found dead in Norway. An autopsy revealed he died from a bacterial infection due to a mouth wound caused by a lodged stick, not gunshot wounds. The ...
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Dominica Sells Citizenship to Boost Climate Resilience
Dominica has turned to selling citizenship as a funding source to recover and build climate resilience after Hurricane Maria. The program, selling passports for a minimum of two hundred thousand dollars, funds critical infrastructure but...
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Macron: "It’s Time to Stop Sending Arms to Israel"
There is no question about the urgent need to stop harming innocent civilians during the war on terror. The real issue with Macron’s statement lies in his blatant double standards. It raises serious questions about the true motivation of...
Emirates Bans Pagers and Walkie-Talkies on All Flights
Emirates airline has announced a ban on passengers carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on flights to, from, or via Dubai. According to a travel update issued on Friday night, the ban applies to both checked-in and cabin luggage.
EU Car Industry Faces Severe Downturn
The EU automotive industry is experiencing its worst phase since the Covid-19 pandemic, with a sharp decrease in car sales by 200,000 vehicles in the first eight months of 2024 compared to last year. Expert Ferdinand Dudenhoeffer notes a...
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US Warns Israel of Potential Aid Cuts Over Gaza Assistance Delays
Meta Faces Legal Battle Over Teen Social Media Addiction
Russia's Call for a BRICS Financial System Alternative
Only A Third Of Europe's Surface Waters Are Healthy
Taiwan Records Unprecedented Chinese Military Activity Post-Drills
Israel Vows to Limit Retaliatory Strike on Iran to Military Facilities
British Influencer Dies Climbing Spain's Tallest Bridge
Four Killed in Tesla Electric Car Fire in France
Man with Weapons Arrested Near Trump Rally in California
China Conducts Military Drills Around Taiwan: A Strategic Warning
US Deploys THAAD Missile Defense System to Israel
DNA Evidence Suggests Christopher Columbus Was a Sephardic Jew
NASA Launches Europa Clipper Mission to Explore Jupiter's Moon
Tesla's Robotaxi Design Strikes Controversy
Poll Shows Trump Favored Over Harris in Handling Wars
Boeing to Reduce Workforce by 10% Amid Financial Strain
These robotic arms deliver a massage that can be customized to the user's needs
Prospect of UK Rejoining the EU Discussed by Peter Mandelson
Historic Floods Reshape Sahara Desert Landscape
Brazilian Man Arrested for Decades-long Abuse and Imprisonment of Family
EU Plans Sanctions on Iran for Missile Transfers to Russia
Nihon Hidankyo Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Donald Trump Amplifies Anti-Migrant Sentiments in Colorado Speech
Ireland Urges Israel to Cease Fire on UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon
Israel Marks Yom Kippur Under Multi-Front Conflict for First Time Since 1973
Elon Musk Unveils Tesla’s Optimus: The Most Ambitious Product Ever
China Faces Potential Overcapacity in AI Computing Power
China's EV Price War Reaches New Heights
Huawei Surpasses Apple in China Smartphone Sales for First Time in Nearly Four Years
William and Kate's First Public Appearance Post-Chemotherapy
Trump Proposes Tariffs on Chinese Cars to Protect US Auto Industry
This is what a 15 foot hurricane storm surge looks like. It's terrifying
Heads of 9 post-Soviet states gather in Moscow, issue joint statement to the world
The Impact of Online Culture on Young Women: Survey Insights
Hypersonic Jet to Revolutionize Air Travel
Russian Medic Arrested for Alleged Satanism and Promoting LGBTQ Rights
RT has converted key archive speeches delivered by Putin into spoken English using the help of AI
Elon Musk Joins Trump on Stage, Celebrates Free Speech and Slams Biden-Harris Administration
Madonna's Brother Passes Away at the Age of 63
Bill Gates: "6% of global emissions are cows... You can either fix the cows to stop them farting, or you can make beef without the cow."
Facilitated Communication: Miracle Tool or Manipulative Method?
Ukraine to Present 'Victory Plan' at Upcoming Meeting in Germany
Norwegian Police Conclude 'Spy Whale' Hvaldimir's Death Due to Infection
Dominica Sells Citizenship to Boost Climate Resilience
EU Car Industry Faces Severe Downturn
EU Imposes Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles
Spanish F-18 Fighter Jet Crash Claims Pilot's Life
US Army Tests Armed Robot Dogs in the Middle East
Israeli Family Adopts Niece After Hamas Attack
French Court Allows Public Viewing of Video Evidence in Mass Rape Trial
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