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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hopes Abu Dhabi talks will open path to Putin meeting

Ukrainian president meets German chancellor in Berlin, who says Russia is yet to engage seriously in peace efforts.

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When will we know who won the US midterms?

Once polls close, it is possible the results will not be projected for several hours, days or even weeks

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Syria says it foiled Hezbollah plot to target Homs oil refinery

Hezbollah denies the Syrian accusations, reiterating that it does not have any presence on Syrian territory.

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How US midterms have cost a record $12bn as cost of living soars

Candidates, donors and super PACs are spending more than ever on political campaigns.

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Jury in Russell Brand rape trial begins considering verdicts

The media personality has been on trial for three weeks, after pleading not guilty to all charges.

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Israel’s opposition leaders back Eisenkot to oust Netanyahu

Opposition promises to form a government quickly but remains split over whether to ally with Arab-led parties.

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Boy, 16, arrested over Halloween stabbings in Chandler's Ford

Five teenage boys, aged 16 and 17, were found with stab wounds at the party on Saturday night.

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Celebrity loses injunction bid but will stay anonymous pending appeal

The unnamed man asked for an injunction to stop his identity being reported in connection with allegations against him.

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Hampshire Reform UK councillor charged with rape and sexual assault

The Crown Prosecution Service has charged George Madgwick with 35 offences including 12 rapes.

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From Italy to Canada, how the UK’s Palestine Action group went global

The banned UK group, which targets Israel’s war machine, has inspired activists in Europe and beyond.

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Scientists say they’ve found the strongest evidence yet of red blood cells in a dinosaur bone

A new study found chemical evidence of red blood cells in a 115 million-year-old dinosaur bone, offering new clues about how biological material can survive.

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Trump announces that US will stop paying Israel after year-end

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Iran commander sets out five conditions for regional security

Mediator Qatar says US and Iran are studying proposals to resume negotiations and that it was ‘hopeful’ of an agreement.

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'Quiet quitting' could be hitting the economy - here's why

Britons have become less engaged with the jobs they do and are less willing to put in extra effort, a report has found.

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Congress is banning many hemp products in December. Which ones will become illegal overnight?

Changes to the federal definition of hemp products containing THC and other cannabinoids would take many gummies, tinctures and pills off the market.

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New 2027 NBA Mock Draft As College Basketball Season Tips Off

College basketball gave scouts extra evaluation opportunities this year thanks to unusually strong preseason matchups.

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Staffordshire's Alton Towers closes World of David Walliams

The closure comes following a "regular review of rides and attractions", Alton Towers says.

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How India pulled 500 million people out of poverty, as inequality deepens

India’s extreme poverty has declined from 27.1 percent to 2.6 percent between 2011 and 2023, according to the World Bank.

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Three scenarios for how the US midterm results could unfold

Democratic wave or Republican resilience? Here are three possible outcomes after Americans have their say.

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US midterm elections live: Polls due to open in test for Trump

The first results are expected on Tuesday, as polls begin to close at 23:00 GMT, but final results might take days.

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Jesus de Miguel: Tenerife striker dies after on-field collision

Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel dies after suffering an on-field collision during a Spanish second-division match.

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James Blunt on Traitors: I tried - and failed - to get banished

The pop star on new music, The Traitors, and what really went down at James Acaster's banishment.

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Man returns home after 28-year, 31,000-mile walk around the world | CNN

In 1998, 29-year-old Karl Bushby set off on foot around the world. Today, 28 years later, he ended his journey at his mother’s home in northern England.

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He reimagined his parents’ wedding portrait, with their roles reversed

For 17 years, the Taiwanese artist Liu Hsing-Yu has photographed his parents, swapping their gender roles in his images. It has transformed their relationship in ways he couldn’t have imagined.

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Iran war live: Vance sees ‘progress’, Tehran says ‘ball is in US court’

Tehran says the US must lift its naval blockade and meet its demands in full before any agreement is reached.

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NFL Insider Floats Jacoby Brissett As Potential Ravens Trade Target Amid Lamar Jackson Injury

The Baltimore Ravens are desperate for help in their quarterback room, and their solution could be the Arizona Cardinals' new emergency third-string quarterback.

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B/R Experts Week 9 NFL Power Rankings

We're eight weeks into the 2026 NFL regular season. And as is so often the case, things have gone like exactly no one expected.

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Ranking the 50 Best Fan Traditions in Sports

Sports fans love a good tradition.

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2026 NFL Week 8 Biggest Takeaways for Every Team

The NFL landscape changed dramatically before Week 8, as some teams had already turned into pumpkins before Halloween.

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Goldman Says Slowing Inflation Is Best Path to Lower US Yields

For all the US Treasury’s efforts to stem rising borrowing costs, cooling inflation remains the most compelling way to lower bond yields, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

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Saudis Shuttle Oil North on Sinokor Tankers to Evade Houthis

Shipowners including Sinokor Group are helping Saudi Arabian crude exit the Red Sea via the safer northern route, as Iran-backed militants target the kingdom’s exports via the Bab el Mandeb chokepoint in the south.

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Goldman Muscles Into Indian Banks’ Turf With State Share Deals

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is making inroads into a corner of India’s deal landscape that’s long been the near-exclusive hunting ground of local finance giants: government share sales.

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China Said to Weigh Potential Bid to Host 2028 UN Climate Summit

China is considering a proposal to host the annual United Nations climate summit in 2028, a move that would signal the country’s intent to show greater global leadership on the issue.

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Korean Chipmakers’ Cash Payout Plans May Drive Won Rally Further

Unprecedented shareholder-return plans by South Korea’s two chipmaking giants are emerging as a key swing factor for the won, potentially extending its recent rally if the firms tap local currency markets to fund the payouts.

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Europe Has Its Own Biotech Star as Argenx Soars on Trial Success

It’s been a big week for biotech stocks on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Goldman, JPMorgan Are Among Most Bullish on Europe

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Stevenage Braces for Life After GSK as Drugmaker Moves to Cambridge

Nursing a pint at a pub a short walk from GSK Plc’s research headquarters in Stevenage, 30 miles north of London, Paul Jamison is fretting about the British drugmaker’s campus becoming a wasteland. The town’s largest employer is leaving, with the majority of …

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UK Firms in Distress Rises 9% Led By Consumer-Facing Sectors

The number of UK firms in critical financial distress grew by 9% in the past year, with consumer-facing industries coming under the most strain, according to research from financial and real estate advisory group BTG.

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The $28,000 Course for an AI Job Nobody Quite Understands Yet

Business schools are racing to prepare executives for the newest C-suite role, even as companies are still figuring out what chief AI officers will do.

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