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thehindu.com | 4 min. ago NEW

U.S., Cuba shouting match derails debate at UN

The row broke out during debate on a resolution calling for an end to the U.S. embargo on its communist-led neighbour, a non-binding measure which Cuba has put forward every year since 1992

livemint.com | 8 min. ago NEW

Cyclone Arnab: Check IMD weather predictions for West Bengal, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh; heavy rain, thunderstorms, more

The IMD has issued rain and wind alerts across three eastern coastal states as Cyclone Arnab approaches. West Bengal faces heavy rain and squalls, Odisha has an extremely heavy rain warning for October 28, and Andhra Pradesh may receive widespread, locally extreme rainfall.

livemint.com | 8 min. ago NEW

Want to update your Aadhaar photo or address? Check list of UIDAI charges for biometric and demographic changes

Aadhaar update fees depend on the type of change, age and method used. Biometric updates are free for specified age groups, while demographic and document updates incur a fee. Check the deadlines for free biometric, email and online document updates before applying.

kyivpost.com | 9 min. ago NEW

Ukraine War News Today - Top Stories and Breaking Updates from Kyiv Post

Stay informed with the most important Ukraine breaking news today. This page compiles the top headlines and critical updates from across Ukraine, offering a real-time snapshot of key developments. Whether it’s military updates, political changes, or international reactions — we bring you the latest Ukraine news as it happens.

All reports are carefully curated from verified sources and KyivPost correspondents on the ground.

abc.net.au | 14 min. ago NEW

Global study counts almost 3 million climate change-related deaths

A new Lancet report finds the number of heat-related deaths has been growing since the 2015 Paris Agreement, despite real gains from the climate pact.

abc.net.au | 14 min. ago NEW

Rockliff voices support for ban on conversion practices as debate starts

Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff calls it "many years in the making" as Tasmanian parliament debates joining other states in banning conversion practices, with the premier voicing his support for the minor party's bill.

thehill.com | 15 min. ago NEW

What would a Democratic Congress mean for Silicon Valley?

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Silicon Valley braces for Dems' scrutiny Silicon Valley is bracing for a firestorm of scrutiny should Democrats take control of Congress next year, underscoring how the industry’s efforts to get on President Trump’s good side last year became a political liability.

© Greg Nash After two years of...

nytimes.com | 17 min. ago NEW

[$] Judge Limits Candace Owens’s Liability in Macron Defamation Case

The French president, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife, Brigitte, sued Candace Owens in 2025 over claims she made about Ms. Macron’s gender. A judge said the court had jurisdiction over her companies but not her.

nypost.com | 17 min. ago NEW

Venezuelan illegal immigrant killed by Chicago FBI agent was caught and released under Biden: sources

An off-duty FBI agent in Chicago shot and killed Oscar Corrales, 27, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela who was firing a gun toward a homeless encampment.

nypost.com | 17 min. ago NEW

‘60 Minutes’ knew married dad claimed to be gay on immigration docs to avoid deportation — but still ran story: DHS

The CBS News program was informed of the seemingly fraudulent claims the deported migrant made about his sexuality on an asylum application a full two weeks before the segment aired, DHS said.

theguardian.com | 34 min. ago NEW

Body of missing California hiker covered in snow retrieved on Mount Whitney

Hazardous storm conditions delayed recovery efforts on mountain that has proved to be a perilous hiking spotThe body of a missing California hiker, blanketed in a layer of snow, was recovered on Mount Whitney on Sunday after a blustery storm delayed retrieval operations for five days.The Inyo county sheriff’s office extended its condolences to the loved ones and family of the hiker, who has not been publicly identified, in a Monday statement.

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theguardian.com | 35 min. ago NEW

Mushroom Murders: Melanie Lynskey to star as Erin Patterson in new limited series

Emmy-nominated actor is also executive producer of the Paramount+ series, which will dramatise the Australian true crime caseThe Emmy-nominated New Zealand actor Melanie Lynskey has been cast as triple murderer Erin Patterson in a new limited series titled Mushroom Murders: There’s More to Unearth, which will premiere on Paramount+ in 2027.The series follows the 97 days between the notorious 2023 lunch – at which Patterson allegedly served toxic death cap mushrooms to her estranged in-laws, hidden in individual serves of beef wellington – and her arrest.

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smh.com.au | 36 min. ago NEW

Queensland parliament updates: Top justice, rights figures pan cut to bail service

Before the week’s parliamentary sitting kicks off this afternoon, high-profile figures voice their concerns about a state government funding cut.

scmp.com | 38 min. ago NEW

Why has Beijing appointed a propaganda veteran to lead a border province?

Beijing has appointed veteran propaganda official Mo Gaoyi as Communist Party secretary of Yunnan province in its latest leadership reshuffle, making him a rare example this year of a provincial head with minimal local governance experience. An analyst said that the move could reflect Beijing’s efforts to broaden the talent selection criteria for some senior roles, allowing specialists to take on important generalist positions.

Mo – director of the State Council Information Office (SCIO) and a...

scmp.com | 38 min. ago NEW

Chinese circuit board firm Dongshan Precision plunges at Hong Kong debut

Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing Co. slumped in its Hong Kong trading debut after an underwhelming HK$9.9 billion (US$1.26 billion) initial public offering (IPO), as investor sentiment was haunted by the deepening sell-off across China’s artificial intelligence (AI) and tech hardware sectors. Shares of the circuit-board manufacturer, a key supplier of components for AI servers, dropped as much as 6 per cent after its debut in Hong Kong market on Wednesday.

It bounced back slightly with a...

npr.org | 38 min. ago NEW

U.S. to issue visas to Flávio Bolsonaro as his whereabouts remain unclear

Flávio Bolsonaro leaves Brazil for the U.S. amid a money-laundering probe, as Washington agrees to issue visas to him and his family.

nbcnews.com | 39 min. ago NEW

Trump says he’ll roll back Biden-era methane rules for oil and gas companies

The EPA plans to ease regulations aimed at curbing methane leaks, Trump said. The potent greenhouse gas is a major contributor to climate change.

livemint.com | 40 min. ago NEW

Cyclone Arnab Landfall: Trains, flights cancelled; Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal on alert - Top updates

Cyclone Arnab’s landfall in Andhra Pradesh has uprooted trees, snapped power lines and blocked roads, with flooding possible in coastal low-lying areas. The IMD warned of extreme rainfall and damaging winds across parts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. 

dailymail.com | 44 min. ago NEW

Iris Law shows off her svelte physique in a lime green bikini as she frolics in the sea in Hawaii  - after hitting back at nepo baby claims

Iris Law showed off her svelte physique in a lime green bikini as she frolicked in the sea in fun-filled Instagram snaps on Tuesday.

dailymail.com | 45 min. ago NEW

Business backlash over plans to hike the minimum wage as firms say jobs will be at risk

Restaurant and retail bosses said they desperately need to be given breathing space in the Budget, as further wage rises will make it even harder for them to retain or take on staff.

dailymail.com | 45 min. ago NEW

DIY SOS viewers beg BBC bosses to 'reconsider' axing show over budget cuts after last ever episode airs - as fans say it 'reminds them of the good in humanity'

DIY SOS viewers have asked the BBC to reconsider their decision to shelve the show due to budget cuts as the last ever episode aired on Tuesday night.

dailymail.com | 45 min. ago NEW

Husband who helped his family murder his pregnant wife believing she was possessed by an evil spirit is released from prison

Mohammed Tauseef Mumtaz was handed a life sentence in 2012 for killing 21-year-old Naila Mumtaz at the Birmingham home they shared with his parents.

dailymail.com | 45 min. ago NEW

Gymgoers accuse David Lloyd of 'discrimination' as health clubs ban men from spa sessions because women feel uncomfortable for 'religious reasons'

The exclusive gym chain, which charges up to £200 a month for membership, has introduced women-only spa sessions at some of its branches during peak evening hours, from 6pm to 8pm on Thursdays.

dailymail.com | 46 min. ago NEW

Chancellor to duck welfare reform in today's Budget and boost handouts to 10 MILLION people

John Healey will not curb runaway welfare spending despite growing pressure on the public finances. Instead, he is expected to increase the tax burden to the highest level on record to help boost handouts.

dailymail.com | 46 min. ago NEW

Sir Ranulph Fiennes's wife is allowing visitors after concerns were raised for his welfare... but bars son

The 82-year-old, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019, was moved to a specialist dementia unit by his second wife, Louise Millington-Cotes.

dailymail.com | 46 min. ago NEW

'You've allowed us to be a family again': DIY SOS comes to an emotional end after 27 years as volunteers rebuild dangerous home for mother who had breast cancer and her son, 11, who suffers 200 seizures a day

From the West Midlands, John and Emma's son Nathan was diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis type 2, refractory epilepsy and autism, meaning he requires 'constant' care and supervision.

dailymail.com | 46 min. ago NEW

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: As John Healey unveils his first Budget, the prospect of even more benefits is adding insult to injury

The expected unveiling of billions more in welfare payments in today's Budget will amount to a textbook example of adding insult to injury

dailymail.com | 47 min. ago NEW

LIAM HALLIGAN: The Big Bang liberated Britain from statist torpor. So why, 40 years on, is Labour intent on dragging us back?

As John Healey stands at the Dispatch Box today, likely unveiling a Budget that hikes taxes and worsens our national debt, he should remember the milestone the City of London has just marked.

dailymail.com | 47 min. ago NEW

Britain's most spied upon woman: Julia's heating, coffeemaker and doorbell could be recording her every move. Now, as a hacker says you should be more worried about your devices than ever, these are the precautions to take

Every inch of Julia Starzyk's home is also serviced by the biggest collection of smart gadgets I have ever seen.

dailymail.com | 47 min. ago NEW

Inside the bold email that landed Meghan Markle on MasterChef Australia - as politicians unite to reject funding for the Duchess of Sussex's security

MasterChef Australia surprised fans in April when none other than Meghan Markle made a shock appearance on the cooking reality show.

dailymail.com | 47 min. ago NEW

An unreliable US President cosying up to Russia. War in the Middle East. And a global oil crunch... 70 years after the Suez Crisis, history is repeating itself in truly brutal ways

Meanwhile, in Eastern Europe the Russians are brutally attempting to extirpate a much smaller country, which is mounting a heroic but ultimately doomed resistance.

dailymail.com | 47 min. ago NEW

What to expect in the Budget: John Healey set to raid banks and crack down on Amazon to help fund cost of living help and fuel duty freeze - but welfare cuts aren't coming

After 101 days as Chancellor, Mr Healey will set out his fiscal plans to the House of Commons amid growing warning signs about the UK economy.

dailymail.com | 48 min. ago NEW

Series of failures allowed mentally ill man to be freed from custody hours before he bludgeoned three pensioners to death, inquest jury concludes

Paranoid schizophrenic Alexander Lewis-Ranwell attacked Anthony Payne, 80, with a hammer and killed identical twins Dick and Roger Carter, 84, with a saw on February 10, 2019 in Exeter.

dailymail.com | 48 min. ago NEW

QUENTIN LETTS: 'Strengthening resilience' with gherkins and beans? In a nuclear shelter... is this wise, Mr Jarvis?

The day began with terrific news for gherkin-eaters. The Trade Secretary disclosed that the Government would ease tariffs on baked beans, chocolate and... gherkins.

abc.net.au | 50 min. ago NEW

NT hospital staff exposed to smell of decomposing bodies, left sick, union says

The Health Services Union says pathology workers are being exposed to odours from decomposing bodies at Royal Darwin Hospital, and have been offered air fresheners and masks to deal with the smell.

thehill.com | 51 min. ago NEW

Murkowski backs Alaska Democrat for governor

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) endorsed Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins in Alaska’s governor’s race Tuesday, crossing party lines to back the former state lawmaker over three Republican candidates. In a statement released by Kreiss-Tomkins’ campaign, Murkowski praised the Democrat for his commitment to bipartisanship, arguing that Alaska needs a governor willing to work with lawmakers from both...

thehill.com | 51 min. ago NEW

Live updates: Trump holds second Texas rally in one day; Talarico plans dueling event

With one week to go before the midterms, President Trump arrived Tuesday afternoon in Texas, taking the stage to stump in Corpus Christi for GOP candidates before making his way to Lubbock to do the same. He's in the Lone Star State hoping to boost support for GOP Gov.

Greg Abbott's reelection bid and state...

nypost.com | 54 min. ago NEW

Broke, woke and armed with a crazy plan: Pay the lunatics running the asylum even more

Oakland’s incompetent government is at it again.

nypost.com | 54 min. ago NEW

Top LA journalist fires back at ghostwriting allegations: ‘A smear campaign’

The reporter called the accusations, "a smear campaign on my name, my work, my ethics, and my integrity."

news.sky.com | 55 min. ago NEW

Bolsonaro and family to be granted US visas after election loss

Brazilian opposition candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and his family will be will issued with US visas following his election loss on Sunday, a state department official has said.