Trail of destruction after Spanish floods

At least 95 people were killed following flash floods in southern Spain

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Polls Show Trump’s Edge Shrinking on Voters’ Top Issue: The Economy

By Ruth Igielnik from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/rTwZQip

Ohtani-mania sweeps LA as Dodgers go on to win World Series

Ohtani fandom has boosted tourism in Los Angeles and more Japanese-language tours of Dodgers Stadium

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Watch: Biden playfully bites baby during White House trick or treat event

The US President was handing out sweets to children during a Halloween celebration.

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Biden tries to clarify 'garbage' comment after fresh US election row

The president is accused of denigrating Trump supporters - but says he was only attacking one comedian's remarks.

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A Conservative Case Against Trump

By Bret Stephens from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/7bnf9H3

'I'm not a one-issue voter, but this is huge': Abortion decided these women's votes

It is the first presidential election since the top court overturned Roe v Wade, which protected the nationwide right to an abortion.

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Huge Australian 'fiasco' ship to be mothballed

Newly-built Spirit of Tasmania is too large to fit the port facilities in Tasmania, so will be stored at Port of Leith.

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How this US election could change state of the world

Our chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet hears from leading experts about what's at stake ahead of the vote.

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TikTok founder becomes China's richest man

Zhang Yiming's fortune has leapt to almost $50bn, according to a newly published rich list.

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Backlash after comedian calls Puerto Rico 'island of garbage' on stage at Trump rally

Republicans join Democrats to condemn Tony Hinchliffe for his comments at the New York event.

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Nato says North Korean troops deployed to Russia's Kursk region

Mark Rutte said the deployment represented a "dangerous expansion" of Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Gerard Depardieu asks for delay to sex assault trial

Two women have accused the actor of sexual assault on the set of 2021 film Les Volets Verts.

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Far-Right Figures Escalate Talk of Retribution and Election Subversion

By Charles Homans and Alexandra Berzon from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/8QKJh7F

New wave of mass killings in Sudan alarms UN

Paramilitary fighters are accused of committing "atrocious crimes" in Gezira state.

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Bowen: Iran faces hard choices between risks of escalation or looking weak

International editor Jeremy Bowen examines what Iran's response might be to Israel's latest attack.

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Moment singer swears on live TV during US anthem

Loomis has apologised for the incident, calling it a "mishap" in an Instagram video.

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Hear a Chopin Waltz Unearthed After Nearly 200 Years

By Javier C. Hernández from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/HOYNjqV

Strikes on Tehran another big escalation - Jeremy Bowen

Israel has launched air strikes on Iran, with blasts heard in the capital Tehran.

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Why Did Israel Attack Iran?

By Matthew Mpoke Bigg from NYT World https://ift.tt/E2MzsZk

The Personal Plea Phil Lesh Made Every Time He Took the Stage

By Marc Tracy from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/v4G83ZJ

Ketchup in space: 'You gotta squirt it out'

Nasa's Matthew Dominick demonstrates how astronauts eat ketchup aboard the International Space Station.

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Why Democracy Lives and Dies by Math

By Siobhan Roberts from NYT Science https://ift.tt/g437BwD

Springsteen: I rarely see my bandmates - we've seen each other enough

The rock star on touring, his wife's cancer diagnosis and why he'll play "until the wheels come off".

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IDF soldiers should refuse orders that may be war crimes, Israeli ex-security adviser tells BBC

A former senior security official tells Fergal Keane that Israel might be committing war crimes in northern Gaza.

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Moscow had high hopes for Trump in 2016. It's more cautious this time

The race for the White House presents Vladimir Putin with a dilemma, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

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An Australian Woman Trying to Rescue Her Phone Gets Stuck Between Boulders

By Kate Christobek from NYT World https://ift.tt/raB47fI

Ohtani's '50-50' baseball sells for record £3.39m

The ball struck by LA Dodgers hitter Shohei Ohtani when he secured a record-breaking 50th home run sells for £3.39m at auction.

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Jeff Bezos and Jessica Chastain Toast a Daring ‘Sunset Boulevard’ on Broadway

By Sarah Bahr and Rebecca Smeyne from NYT Style https://ift.tt/LM9DOEs

Woman reaching for phone gets stuck upside down in boulders

The woman spent seven hours upside down between the boulders, with only her feet visible to rescuers.

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Trump, on the Civil War, in His Own Words

By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/QhVoAT3

Alexei Navalny's widow wants Putin 'to be in prison'

Vladimir Putin should live in prison in the same conditions as Alexei Navalny, says his widow.

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The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Returns. It Shouldn’t.

By Vanessa Friedman from NYT Style https://ift.tt/xw8HWCK

James Carville on Aging, Edibles and His Anxieties About Harris

By Adam Nagourney from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/zs8EBXo

Four of Trump’s Most Meandering Remarks This Week

By Michael C. Bender from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/50rFuKy

Fighting Rages in Gaza and Lebanon, Despite Killing of Hamas Leader

By Aaron Boxerman, Liam Stack and Alan Rappeport from NYT World https://ift.tt/O06uzgH

Who will lead Hamas after killing of Yahya Sinwar?

Hamas officials told the BBC Khalil al-Hayya, Sinwar's deputy, is considered a strong candidate.

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Montana Camper Was the Victim of a Brutal Homicide, Not a Bear, Sheriff Says

By Hank Sanders from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3VPsBSl

British national and several Turkish citizens abducted in Kenya

Necdet Seyitoğlu, 49, said he and others were abducted in the capital city of Nairobi.

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Trump Tries to Rewrite History of Jan. 6 in Campaign’s Final Stretch

By Maggie Haberman, Michael Gold and Ruth Igielnik from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/A0yY2fn

The ever-shifting alliances that fuelled Kenya's impeachment drama

The unprecedented impeachment of his deputy leaves President Ruto holding all the cards - for now.

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6 Vacations That Could Help You Live Longer and Healthier

By Caren Osten Gerszberg from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/lJFZvV6

Venezuela arrests five foreigners over alleged anti-government plot

Three Americans were arrested, with Venezuela accusing them of working with US spy agencies.

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N Korea to send troops to fight with Russia: Seoul

The first 1,500 troops have been sent to Russia, South Korea's spy agency has said.

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Kamala Harris Arrived for a Fox Interview. She Got a Debate.

By Michael M. Grynbaum from NYT Business https://ift.tt/LP4Dsv9

Kenya deputy president in hospital ahead of impeachment vote - lawyer

The Senate is due to vote later on whether to remove him from office.

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France to cut prices in Martinique over cost of living unrest

However, the deal to cut food prices has been rejected by the group behind weeks of protests.

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My Male Partner Cheated on Me With My Gay Best Friend. Now What?

By Philip Galanes from NYT Style https://ift.tt/xKRSPrg

Mbappé shocked by Swedish rape inquiry - lawyer

France's football captain has called the media reports "fake news" and his lawyers say he is stunned.

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The Secretive Dynasty That Controls the Boar’s Head Brand

By Maureen Farrell from NYT Business https://ift.tt/4qzosHc

Man arrested after dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton

Giovanny Aldama Garcia could face prison time after the animal was found up to its chest in water.

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One Thing Never to Say to a Grieving Friend

By Jancee Dunn from NYT Well https://ift.tt/oJ7H3WT

Trump Cuts Off Questions and Bobs His Head to Music After Town Hall Is Interrupted

By Michael Gold from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/tfnv8bs

Prague to ban organised night-time pub crawls

Travel agency-organised pub crawls will be banned in the Czech capital at night, the council says.

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Christopher Columbus probably Spanish and Jewish, study says

A new study shines light on a hotly contested centuries-old mystery.

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What's behind China-Taiwan tensions?

China sees Taiwan as a breakaway province, but the self-ruled island sees itself as distinct.

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China holds new drills to 'punish' Taiwan president's remarks

Beijing says the exercise involved all parts of the military and simulates a full-scale attack on its neighbour.

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Closure for family as body found 56 years after India plane crash

In 1968, an Indian Air Force plane with 102 people went missing. For many years, their fate was a mystery.

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Mysterious 'blobs' are washing up on Newfoundland shore

The Canadian government is looking into the dough-like substance that is appearing on beaches in the province.

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What Israel's latest attacks tell us about Netanyahu's next move

A change in the political mood and a US election campaign means Israel senses change in the region.

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Inside Donald Trump’s Shadow Presidency

By Peter Baker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/eGSwTFd

Trump electric vehicle attacks hit home for Michigan voters

Trump’s EV criticism is part of his broader economic message as he tries to appeal to voters in the key swing state.

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Claudia Conway Declares Her Independence

By Rachel Janfaza from NYT Style https://ift.tt/lwLdubY

Drone footage shows Hurricane Milton damage in Florida

Video captured across the state shows the scale of destruction to homes and structures.

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Why is Hurricane Milton causing tornadoes in Florida?

Multiple twisters have been reported - including on a popular interstate as cars were on the road

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The two forces at work on Biden-Netanyahu phone call

The US fears getting dragged into a war with Iran, while some Israelis want to deal it a body blow, Jeremy Bowen writes.

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Brazil lifts ban on Musk's X after it pays $5m fine

The country's Supreme Court made the order after the platform also blocked certain accounts.

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Qantas Apologizes for Showing R-Rated Film With Nudity to Entire Flight

By Kate Christobek from NYT Business https://ift.tt/GOvUnpD

Google DeepMind co-founder shares Nobel Chemistry Prize

The announcement was made by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Sweden.

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'Godfather of AI' shares Nobel Physics Prize

Two scientists share the Nobel Prize for Physics for their work on machine learning.

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Kenyan MPs to vote on deputy president's impeachment

Rigathi Gachagua, 59, denies accusations of corruption and practising ethnically divisive politics.

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Poll Finds Harris Rising as She Challenges Trump on Change

By Adam Nagourney, Ruth Igielnik and Camille Baker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/HmQu7jG

Save the Children offices raided in Guatemala

The charity said it was aware of activity at its Guatemalan offices, and deny any wrongdoing.

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New Zealand loses first naval ship to sea since WW2

The HMNZS Manawanui ran aground while surveying a reef off the coast of Samoa before sinking.

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Author to go on trial in France for downplaying Rwanda genocide

French-Cameroonian writer Charles Onana faces trial in Paris over a controversial book about the killings.

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I’m a Doctor. ChatGPT’s Bedside Manner Is Better Than Mine.

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Biden: 'I don't know' if Netanyahu is trying to sway US election

Some Democrats accuse Israel's PM of holding off on agreeing a Gaza ceasefire deal for political reasons.

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Floods and landslides leave 16 dead in Bosnia

Towns and villages are cut off and homes almost submerged by flash floods in central Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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The World’s Oldest Termite Mound Is 34,000 Years and Counting

By Franz Lidz from NYT Science https://ift.tt/0pJHIix

Children among 70 killed in Haiti gang 'massacre'

Members of one of the country's armed groups, the Gran Grif gang, raided a small town forcing residents to run for their lives.

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Watch: Elephants escape floodwaters in Thailand

The elephants were evacuated from flash flooding at a sanctuary near Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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Kamala Harris and the Influence of an Estranged Father Just Two Miles Away

By Robert Draper from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/KdtyeRb

Why Trump Is Lying About Disaster Relief

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BBC crew run for cover after gunfire heard across Lebanon-Israel border

They were filming on the Israeli side of the border, close to where clashes had been reported.

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'I just broke down' - Hurricane Helene takes emotional toll on survivors

Entire communities in North Carolina are coming to terms with devastating losses after a historic, deadly storm.

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India's top court saves a poor student's college dream

Atul Kumar missed the deadline to pay his college fee by a few seconds - then a court stepped in to help him.

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UN chief banned from Israel in row over Iran

Israel bars António Guterres for failing to condemn Tuesday's missile attack by Iran.

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Israeli strikes on southern Gaza kill 51, says Hamas-run health ministry

The reported strikes into Khan Younis come after Israel entered Lebanon and faced missiles from Iran.

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Mexico's first female president vows 'it's time for women'

At her inauguration, the first female president of Mexico promises to focus on improving health and education.

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Award-winning Cambodian journalist who exposed cyberscams is arrested

Mech Dara faces up to two years in jail after being charged with inciting unrest on social media.

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Chinese woman held in Germany for spying on arms firm

A Chinese woman has been arrested on suspicion of passing on information about Leipzig/Halle airport.

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VP debates rarely matter - the Walz v Vance showdown is different

In a tight US election race, every opportunity to generate positive attention and political momentum is precious.

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