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Poll finds Americans less likely to back pro-war candidates by 3-1 margin
Americans say the US should prioritise avoiding higher prices over achieving Trump’s military goals in Iran.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Brand jailed for 10 years' and 'shamed star caged'
Russell Brand's sentencing after being convicted of rape and sexual assault dominates Tuesday's front pages.
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Verdict delayed in Honduras sex-trafficking case linked to disappearance
Angie Pena’s disappearance in 2022 exposed what prosecutors called a sex-trafficking network and state corruption.
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Built for heat and humidity, Thailand’s beauty brands might be the next big thing
Designed for a demanding climate, Thai beauty products are gaining a reputation for comfort and the longevity to withstand tropical conditions.
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Trump says FBI probing Nvidia CEO’s affair with alleged spy
US president says he believes CEO Jensen Huang had no knowledge of woman’s alleged work for Chinese intelligence.
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Sean McVay Addresses Trade Possibilities After Puka Nacua Injury amid NFL Rumors Before Deadline
The Los Angeles Rams were previously expected to have a quiet trade deadline, but a key injury this week may have changed their plans.
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Iran war live: Trump says war ‘effectively over’, Iran demands ‘surrender’
US President made the remarks following a meeting with the Qatari PM in Washington, DC.
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US congressman files resolution to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
Outgoing Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie calls on Congress to oust Hegseth over accusations of unlawful orders.
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Phones to be banned from pupils' bags or pockets under new rules
The government says it is strengthening its guidance for schools in England, which came into force in June.
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Booker Prize 2026: M John Harrison's 'baffling but brilliant' novel The End of Everything wins
M John Harrison becomes the oldest ever winner of the prestigious literary award at the age of 81.
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Trump calls Iran war ‘effectively over’ after talks with Qatar PM
The US president met with Qatar’s prime minister to discuss mediation with Iran.
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Saudi Arabia reports new attack on key East-West pipeline
The oil pipeline runs through the desert to the coast and is essential for bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.
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81-year-old sci-fi author M. John Harrison wins the 2026 Booker Prize
The British author M. John Harrison has won the 2026 Booker Prize, considered one of the most prestigious literary awards for a work of fiction.
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Jordan Davis Traded to Jaguars as Eagles Land NFL Draft Picks After Bates, Godchaux Deals
The Jacksonville Jaguars are all in on their pursuit of a Super Bowl title this season.
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Death Cap: The Mushroom Murders | CNN
With rare access into one of the highest profile criminal cases in recent history, this series details how a family lunch left three dead, causing Erin Patterson to become the subject of global fascination in a multi-month marathon trial.
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Swimming with sharks | CNN
Great white sharks roam just off Santa Monica’s coast, even as swimmers fill the water. CNN’s Nick Watt faced one up close without incident and now sets out to uncover why shark attacks in southern California remain remarkably rare.
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Russell Brand's ex Jemima Goldsmith accuses him of violence and abuse against her
She accuses the disgraced performer of "violence, coercive control and abuse" while the two were together.
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The fierce battle for James Bond is playing out in public
Stars like Robert Pattinson, Nicholas Hoult, Callum Turner, and Jack Lowden are reportedly in the mix.
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Have I Got News For You | CNN
Is the news cycle making your head spin? The Have I Got News For You crew is here to help with comic takes on the week’s headlines, bringing along special guests and quick-witted panels that will surely make you laugh out loud. New season now streaming.
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Russell Brand sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for rape and sexual assault
The disgraced entertainer was sentenced on Monday following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court.
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Trump says Iran is sealed off. But can new US task force stop weapons flow?
Analysts say a small intelligence-focused unit cannot seal Iran’s borders, and others warn it could expand the war.
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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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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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