Officials compare working in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine to the Cold War era.
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Thursday, 22 October 2026
Lula says rival should be disqualified over alleged Meta interference ahead of Brazil vote
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October 22, 2026
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The Brazilian president accuses the tech firm of favouring Flávio Bolsonaro, which it denies.
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Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy
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October 21, 2026
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The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.
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India 'cockroach' leaders who called on election chief to quit are freed from jail
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October 21, 2026
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Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were accused of breaking into an unauthorised protest venue in Delhi.
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Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Why Israeli Gen Z voters are drawn to the far right
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October 20, 2026
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More than half a million young people will cast their ballots in Israel next week - and they could make all the difference.
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Trump sued over Canadian tariffs in latest legal challenge
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October 20, 2026
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The lawsuit argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing the latest tariffs on the country and caused "immediate harm to American businesses".
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Monday, 19 October 2026
US Church on frontline of battle against drug known as 'tranq'
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October 19, 2026
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Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are more powerful and in plentiful supply, and they have transformed the drugs landscape.
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Sunday, 18 October 2026
Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania
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October 18, 2026
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There were violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police throughout Saturday in the capital Tirana.
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Saturday, 17 October 2026
Rare pink diamond goes on display in France 100 years after amateur heist
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October 17, 2026
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The French royal jewel will be on public display for the first time since it was found hidden in an apple after a 1926 theft.
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Friday, 16 October 2026
India's 'cockroach' party founder detained ahead of protest
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October 16, 2026
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The youth-led movement had called for a Delhi protest after mass detentions last week and the jailing of two leaders.
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What we learned from heated US midterm Senate debates
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October 16, 2026
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As the 3 November election approaches and both parties fight for control of Congress, some clear themes have emerged.
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Thursday, 15 October 2026
Letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to US election offices
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October 15, 2026
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A number of states have confirmed they were targeted by the mailings, including Oklahoma, Ohio and Louisiana.
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Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?
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October 14, 2026
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It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.
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Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Watch: Emergency calls from botched Christa Pike execution released
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October 13, 2026
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A series of calls, obtained by the Associated Press, reveal emergency services were delayed in reaching Pike.
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Monday, 12 October 2026
Analysis: Trump's global headaches worsen weeks before crucial elections
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October 12, 2026
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As election day looms, the president turns his eyes overseas for help with a pressing domestic problem.
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Tom Cruise film Digger forecast to become one of Hollywood's biggest flops
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October 12, 2026
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The film dropped by around 60% in its second weekend, and could become one of Hollywood's biggest flops.
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Sunday, 11 October 2026
Poland stabbings driven by online glorification of violence, Tusk says
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October 11, 2026
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The PM was speaking after violent attacks at Polish schools this week left one dead and others injured.
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Children among 139 dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti, UN says
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October 11, 2026
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The boat was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen with 305 people on board, when it capsized near the port town of Obock on Thursday night.
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Saturday, 10 October 2026
Watch: 'Time for Ukraine to get a new president', says Trump
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October 10, 2026
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The US president's said President Volodymyr Zelensky "wants to make problems for the world".
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'Cockroach' group leaders among hundreds detained in Delhi protest
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October 10, 2026
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The group - who are not registered as a political party in India - want electoral reforms ahead of crucial state elections.
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