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Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan reportedly moved to hospital from jail
Former leader was escorted from Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital, following court order, local media reports.
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Harry and Meghan are experts in surprise - but why are they returning to UK now?
The sudden decision to return leaves lots of questions for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Royal Family.
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Cold-Water Cup Noodles Sell Out in Japan as Surprise Summer Hit
Nissin Foods Holdings Co., the company that invented instant noodles, appears to have created an entirely new category with a hit product: cup noodles made with cold water.
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An early winter forecast, sandy rescue, mushroom murderer: Catch up on the day’s stories
CNN’s 5 Things PM brings you the stories you might have missed during your busy day.
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Texas Oil Tycoon Emerges as Mystery Bidder for Cuba Nickel Miner
Another Texas billionaire is making a play for a troubled Canadian nickel and cobalt producer that is one of the top foreign investors in Cuba.
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ChatGPT Can Now Control iMessage, Potentially Raising Apple Privacy Concerns
OpenAI rolled out support on Thursday for controlling Apple Inc.’s iMessage service via ChatGPT, a move with the potential to raise privacy concerns for the iPhone maker.
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Texas Sets December Deadline for Grid Reviews on Data Centers, Crypto Miners
Texas energy regulators have set a mid-December deadline for project reviews needed to connect data centers and crypto-mining facilities to the state’s grid, giving a timeline to a process that’s come under scrutiny from Governor Greg Abbott.
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US pummels Cuban economy with new sanctions on mining, construction
US economic restrictions have strained the island’s already fragile economy, prompting blackouts and medical shortages.
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Orion180 Files for IPO, Eyeing Home and Flood Insurance Market
Orion180 Insurance Group Inc. filed for a US initial public offering, as the company looks to carve out a bigger share of the fast-growing specialty homeowners and flood insurance market.
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Fashion CEO Hunsicker Gets Five Years for $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker, founder of the fashion-rental and technology company CaaStle Inc., was sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding investors out of $300 million.
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Aluminum Premium Slips as US Set to Cut Tariffs on Canada Metal
A key regional price benchmark for aluminum delivered to the US market tumbled after the Trump administration indicated it would lower tariffs on certain Canadian exports of aluminum.
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Holcim Said to Acquire Part of James Hardie’s European Business
Holcim Ltd. is acquiring part of the European business of James Hardie Industries Plc for just under €840 million ($981 million), according to people familiar with the matter.
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Abbott Will Pay $670 Million to End 2,000 Infant Formula Claims
Abbott Laboratories agreed to pay $670 million to settle some lawsuits alleging that it hid the risk that its infant formula for premature babies can cause a deadly bowel disease.
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Broadcom Seeks More Than $60 Billion in Latest AI Debt Deal
Broadcom Inc. is in talks with a group of lenders to raise more than $60 billion in debt for an AI chip financing deal that will benefit Anthropic PBC and other companies, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
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Syria’s civil society navigates post-Assad era: Partnership or control?
Syria’s civil society grapples with redefining its role as the state reasserts itself after Assad’s fall.
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How did some houses survive the Stourbridge fire while neighbours lost everything?
One question asked by many after last week's fire is why some homes escaped unscathed?
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UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project
European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.
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Scott Bessent urges US partners to back plans to 'squash' Iran economy
The US treasury secretary says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".
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University suspends US academic leading Jason Arday plagiarism accusations
Researcher Nathan Cofnas, an outspoken critic of DEI, was himself sacked from Cambridge in 2024 over his views on race.
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US Treasury secretary says new economic measures will ‘collapse’ Iran
Scott Bessent has not said if countries such as China could be targeted in an effort to economically isolate Tehran.
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‘Please stay strong’: Brother sends message to American deemed wrongfully detained in China
The brother of an American scholar detained in China welcomed the news Thursday that he was declared wrongfully detained, saying he hopes that it will help lead to his release.
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Northeast faces damaging storm and flood threat | CNN
Storms with damaging winds and extreme rainfall rates could disrupt evening commutes from Washington, DC, to New York City.
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Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by university
Nathan Cofnas says he is being investigated for discriminating against the late Cambridge professor.
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Hegseth uses transphobic slur at Iowa State Fair | CNN Politics
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a transphobic slur while speaking at the Iowa State Fair Monday, where he appeared in support of Republican Rep. Zach Nunn, who is running for a third term in Congress.
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Daily struggle for clean water and food takes a physical toll on Gaza kids
Families in Gaza face devastating water shortages, leaving children with heavy responsibilities beyond their years.
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BBC DJ Trevor Nelson reveals brain tumour surgery 'went well'
The 62-year-old said that his "world was turned upside down" when a brain tumour was discovered.
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Can US, Middle Eastern powers unite Libya 15 years after Gaddafi overthrow?
The US government is intensifying efforts to unify the country’s two rival governments.
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Five key takeaways from GCSE results day 2026
Resits are up, the gap between boys and girls has shrunk and England's regional divide has widened.
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How China and Russia could hobble Trump’s plans to isolate Iran
Iran’s deep trade ties with Beijing and Moscow could prove difficult for the US to disrupt, say analysts.
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FBI raids former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s home, seizes devices in probe tied to sexual assault claims
Eric Swalwell is the target of an ongoing probe connected to sexual assault allegations, sources familiar with the investigation told CNN.
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Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed
Clément Vandenkerckhove was quietly brought into Prince Laurent's family at a town hall ceremony.
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Coming Up | CNN
Performers discuss pivotal moments and lessons that shaped their careers.
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Luigi: The Murder and the Myth | CNN
This short documentary examines how Luigi Mangione’s actions triggered a tsunami of sympathizers, transforming him, in their minds, from a murderer into an unlikely folk hero for Americans angry about the healthcare system.
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Prince Harry and Meghan's UK security a private matter, Burnham says
Andy Burnham wishes the Duke and Duchess of Sussex well in "the move that they are making".
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John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World Cup
The Scottish government spent almost £100,000 on official visits to the United States in June.
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Are Hormuz ships more willing to defy Iran or the US? What data shows
Most ships are trying to mask identities while trying to cross the strait. But more seem scared of Iran than of the US.
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Experts slam Trump’s unusual new census report as a ‘hijack by the White House’
Former Census Bureau leaders, statisticians and voting-rights advocates are raising alarms about an unusual, unsigned new report posted on the agency’s website that claims tens of thousands of noncitizens voted in the 2020 presidential election.
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Reports: DEA joins investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death
The Drug Enforcement Administration has joined the investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, the New York Times and ABC News reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
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Iran war live: Trump announces ‘most crushing’ Iran sanctions
Trump says Washington may resume talks with Tehran ‘at some point’.
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