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Russian missile and drone barrage kills six in Ukraine, triggers nationwide blackouts
Ukrainian officials said Moscow’s latest assault appeared to be part of a systematic campaign to cripple the country’s energy infrastructure ahead of winter.
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Dublin protests turn violent after alleged assault of 10-year-old by migrant; police helicopter targeted | Watch
Violent protests erupted in Dublin after the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl by a 26-year-old asylum seeker, leading to clashes with police outside a hotel housing migrants.
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Musk vs NASA feud: SpaceX CEO accuses acting chief Sean Duffy of ‘trying to kill NASA’
Elon Musk lashed out at NASA’s acting chief Sean Duffy, accusing him of “trying to kill NASA” amid a growing feud over the Artemis Moon program and the agency’s decision to invite rival companies like Blue Origin to compete with SpaceX.
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Afghanistan calls out Pakistan’s ‘classified’ claim on ceasefire, says no secret terms beyond public disclosure
This comes after Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif had claimed earlier that the details of the ceasefire were “classified,” a statement now contradicted by Kabul’s public disclosure.
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'Hogwash': Netanyahu rejects claims Israel is a US client state, calls it 'partnership'
Netanyahu dismissed claims that Israel is a U.S. client state as “hogwash,” while Vice President JD Vance emphasized the relationship as a partnership of equals with regional allies taking a leading role.
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'Terrorist act': Shooting and tent fire outside Serbia’s parliament, one man detained | Video
A 57-year-old man was shot and a tent belonging to President Vučić’s supporters set ablaze outside Belgrade’s parliament, with one suspect detained as authorities investigate.
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'A good compromise': Zelenskyy on Trump’s call to hold current Russia-Ukraine frontlines
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called Trump’s proposal to hold positions at current frontlines “a good compromise,” while Moscow and Budapest insist preparations for a Trump–Putin summit are still underway.
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'We were praying': Riders stranded 100 ft in the air after ride malfunctions at North Carolina state fair | Watch
A low-voltage fault halted the Vertigo ride mid-air at the North Carolina State Fair, leaving passengers suspended before crews safely evacuated everyone.
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Pakistani grooming gang preyed on vulnerable girls and ‘passed them around for sex’ in UK, court told
The case, currently before Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court, involves members of a Pakistani grooming gang, highlighting a pattern of exploitation that has long troubled parts of Greater Manchester.
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Russia, Hungary say preparations for Trump–Putin meeting in Budapest still ongoing
Moscow and Budapest said preparations for a Trump–Putin summit in Hungary are continuing, despite the U.S. president’s announcement that the meeting had been put on hold.
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Donald Trump mispronounces Indian names at White House Diwali celebrations; says Sergio Gor 'nice and easy' name
Trump struggled while pronouncing the names of several Indian-American leaders, drawing light-hearted reaction from those present
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'Verification still a novel concept': Imperial College London puts Pakistan’s imaginary Lahore campus dream to rest
Days after the provincial government claimed that one of the world’s top universities was heading to Pakistan, Imperial College politely but firmly denied ever making such plans.
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Pakistan’s 'defence pact' with Saudi Arabia exposed as hollow during Durand Line clashes with Afghanistan | Explained
During the recent clashes along the Durand Line, which left dozens dead and further strained ties between Islamabad and Kabul, Saudi Arabia offered no military or diplomatic support.
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Saudi Arabia ends the Kafala system: What it means for 13 million migrant workers | Explained
Announced in June 2025, the reform represents one of the most significant shifts in the kingdom’s labour policy. It is expected to directly impact around 13 million foreign workers, most of whom come from South and Southeast Asia.
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Trump freezes second Putin summit plan: What went wrong and what it means for Ukraine war | Explained
The abrupt reversal reflected not just a breakdown in diplomatic momentum but also the deep, persistent gap between Washington and Moscow’s expectations.
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‘Calm them down if you can’: Khamenei mocks Trump amid massive ‘No Kings’ protests across US
The protests, held across all 50 states at over 2,700 events, targeted Trump’s alleged authoritarianism, corruption, and perceived assaults on democratic institutions.
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Trump hosts Diwali celebration at White House, recalls ‘stopping war’ between India and Pakistan
Trump said the festival is “not only a religious observance but a time to bring families and friends together to celebrate community, draw strength from hope, and embrace a lasting spirit of renewal.”
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Israel receives two more bodies of hostages from Hamas under Gaza truce
The IDF confirmed that the two coffins were delivered to its troops in the Palestinian territory on Tuesday and later brought into Israel under military escort.
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Panic in the cockpit: American Airlines pilots mistake crew for hijackers, make emergency landing
The incident occurred on Monday evening, shortly after American Airlines Flight 6469, operated by SkyWest, took off from Omaha’s Eppley Airfield. Less than 40 minutes into the journey, the plane abruptly turned back and made an emergency landing.
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Vance says Gaza ceasefire ‘going better than expected’, warns Hamas faces ‘obliteration’
Vance, speaking at a press briefing alongside US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, praised Israel for being “remarkably helpful” in moving towards the deal’s main objectives.
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Trump revives claim of stopping India-Pakistan war again, says he threatened to scrap trade deal
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Trump said he personally stepped in when tensions escalated after India launched Operation Sindoor.
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Trump-Putin summit in Budapest on hold, Russia says no change in position
Trump-Putin summit in Budapest are delayed, with both sides confirming no specific date has been set for the meeting.
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China builds what America only dreamed: How Beijing beat US to a global missile defence network
Beijing’s new system, described as a “distributed early warning detection big data platform,” is not just a test concept. It is a real, working prototype of a global missile defence network.
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Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict: Asim Munir warns of 'firm and decisive response' if borders violated
Pakistan Army Chief warns any border violations will be met with a “firm and decisive response” amid escalating tensions with Afghanistan.
