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UK court hands comedian Russel Brand 10.5 years for rape, sexual assault

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Iran stands by demands to end the war as US ramps up military pressure

Talks aimed at preventing new major fighting between the US and Iran are ongoing.

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‘No concession’: What to expect from Russia-US-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi

A fourth round of peace talks in 2026 takes place this week, with security guarantees high on the agenda.

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What ‘catastrophic’ South Africa local election results mean for ANC

The country is transitioning away from the era of ANC electoral dominance towards a more fragmented political system.

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Which Republicans are running for minority leadership roles in Congress?

Republicans in US House and Senate will hold elections on Tuesday to select leadership after losing their majorities.

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Gillingham man jailed over racist Kemi Badenoch death threats

Kieran Kyle sent emails to the Tory party leader in which he made racist references, a court hears.

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Jessie Bates Traded to Jaguars, Latest NFL Rumors on Falcons' Return for Former Pro Bowl Safety

The Atlanta Falcons are trading veteran safety Jessie Bates III to the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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James Bond: What we know so far about the next 007 film

Josh O'Connor, Jack Lowden and Callum Turner are reportedly in the frame to replace Daniel Craig.

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Why moving more slowly can help you get stronger

If you rush to complete all your reps during a workout, you might be missing an opportunity to get stronger.

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‘I’m not the man I was’: Johnny Depp is back with his biggest role since his highly publicized legal battles

In “Ebenezer,” Depp seems to be making a meta plea for a return to Hollywood’s good graces.

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Gaza authorities slam global ‘inaction’ after mudslide kills five people

Four children and a woman were killed after heavy rain caused a sandbank to collapse on their tent.

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Why is Nvidia’s Jensen Huang at the centre of a US-China spy scandal?

Allegations linking CEO to Chinese intelligence shake markets with chipmaker’s shares falling more than 4 percent.

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Qatar PM to meet Trump: What’s the latest on US-Iran negotiations?

Iran has put forward a two-day proposal developed with Qatari mediators that Washington is examining.

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Trump says he was 'kidding' about Dana White press secretary offer

The president told the Ultimate Fighting Championship boss to "please take the job" in a Truth Social post on Saturday.

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Trump says his immigration policy ‘too tough’ for voters

Trump concedes some voters were unhappy with his administration’s controversial deportation drive.

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The $500 million gamble to make India’s ‘Ramayana’ a global phenomenon

Can a Hindu epic become the world’s next great movie franchise? Filmmaker Namit Malhotra is about to find out.

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Inside the French drug gangs recruiting children to kill

The BBC enters Marseille's dangerous underworld, where young people are trapped, brutalised and exploited.

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Cruise ship pianist rescued from sea after nine hours in Pacific Ocean

Two US fishermen say they spotted the man treading water around 20 miles (32km) off the Californian coast.

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Iran war live: Trump says land blockade in effect; drone cuts power in Iraq

More than 70 percent of northern Iraq’s Kurdish region is without power after a drone struck the Khor Mor gas facility,

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New Daniel Jones Trade Rumors Update Colts QB's Future Ahead of 2026 NFL Deadline

Daniel Jones is reportedly staying with the Indianapolis Colts.

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New No. 1 emerges in latest CFB AP poll rankings

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Tyler Kolek Addresses Taylor Swift 'Fakest' Knicks Fan Comment, Covers Song in New Viral Video

After feeling the wrath of the Swifties, New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek is walking back his comments about Taylor Swift.

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2026 NFL Week 9 Biggest Takeaways for Every Team

The NFL's Week 9 slate is its last before the 2026 trade deadline on Nov. 10. Organizations across the league will be evaluating their own roster, as well as the 31 other lineups.

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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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The ghost town that has stood empty for more than a century

Kayaköy in southwest Turkey was once a thriving town of 10,000 people. Then, almost overnight, everyone vanished, leaving buildings standing empty for decades.

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