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WorldFBI Director Kash Patel gets engaged to longtime girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins
Ms. Wilkins, 27, posted a black-and-white photo of herself standing with Mr. Patel, 46, flashing her hand in front of them to show off her ring
Russian lab worker 'dies of suspected plague' as 200 under observation
A laboratory worker in Russia who may have been exposed to pneumonic plague has died, leading to nearly 200 people being placed under medical observation, according to reports.
Lab worker ‘possibly’ dies of plague in Siberia, prompting quarantine measures
Precautions in place in several hospitals in eastern Russia amid uncertainty over death of Darya ShipilovaSeveral hospitals in Siberia have been placed under quarantine after the death of a woman who worked at an anti-plague institute.Darya Shipilova, an employee at an institute in the eastern city of Irkutsk, died on the night of 2 October at a regional hospital in the nearby town of Shelekhov two days after falling…
Gaza mothers seek breastfeeding support amid hunger and siege
Palestinian mothers are finding it increasingly difficult to breastfeed their babies in Gaza.
Former Prince Andrew launches challenge to ‘quash’ police search warrants
A London court is likely to hold a private hearing on Thursday as Mountbatten-Windsor challenges Thames Valley Police.
Nobel Prize awarded for showing how nerve cells shape feelings
US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have been awarded for their work.
German soccer: Can new coach Klopp turn things around?
Jürgen Klopp has done things a little differently since becoming Germany coach. Casting a wider net for talent and trying to connect with players and country haven't made an immediate impact, but he is not bowed.
Klopp's first Germany internationals: What did we learn?
Jürgen Klopp has done things a little differently since becoming Germany coach. Casting a wider net for talent and trying to connect with players and country haven't make an immediate impact, but he is not bowed.
Libyan teachers’ strike escalates as union demands major education reforms
School year is on hold with teachers on strike and other unions threatening to take action.
Co-pilot accused of trying to hijack flydubai plane likely acted alone: Reports
The co-pilot has been identified by multiple media outlets as Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani national, although his identity has not been officially confirmed
Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84
ennis Hastert, whose political legacy as Congress' longest-serving Republican House speaker was later fouled by allegations that he had molested high school athletes during his prior career as a teacher and wrestling coach, has died, a coroner said Monday. He was 84.
Bosnia election: New steps to prevent electoral fraud, but nationalist parties remain on top
New technology has stopped votes being cast on behalf of dead or absent voters, and turnout has fallen to a record low. But it was a case of deja vu in Bosnia's elections with the same parties winning.
Bosnia election: New technology might have stopped votes being cast on behalf of dead voters, but the result remains unchanged
New technology has stopped votes being cast on behalf of dead or absent voters, and turnout has fallen to a record low. But it was a case of deja vu in Bosnia's elections with the same parties winning along ethnic lines.
Spanish PM Sánchez calls early election after housing protests
Sánchez says Spain will head to the polls on 29 November after recent defeats on measures aimed at addressing the country's housing crisis.
Trump names Jay Clayton as AI czar to lead 'Super Intelligence Force'
US President Donald Trump has named his National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton as America's "Super Intelligence" czar, as fears over AI grow. Also, oil markets react to Houthi attacks as well as export data, and France's fiscal woes drive the euro to a 17-month low.
The Republican consensus on Israel is starting to fracture
Christian Zionism made support for Israel a Republican cause. America First Republicans are challenging that consensus.
Nobel prize in medicine 2026 awarded for research into mysteries of brain
Three scientists to share 12m Swedish kronor prize for their work on ‘light-gated ion channels and optogenetics’The Nobel prize in physiology or medicine 2026 has been awarded to three scientists for their work on investigating the mysteries of the brain.Karl Deisseroth of both Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Stanford University, Peter Hegemann of the Humboldt University of Berlin, and Georg Nagel of the Universi…
Mixed start for pre-Cop as just two non-Pacific leaders accept Australian invitation to climate summit
Anthony Albanese joins about 4,000 people in Fiji for preparatory meeting for year-ending Cop31 UN climate summitSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereThe Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has declared it is “important that Pacific voices are heard” after landing in Fiji on Monday to attend his first UN climate summit since becoming prime minister more than…
Messi set for final emotional farewell in Argentina send-off
When Lionel Messi takes to the pitch on Tuesday for his final appearance for Argentina, it will bring an end to a journey that started with football authorities not even knowing his name and evolved into one of the most enduring relationships in sporting history. After announcing his retirement from international football earlier this month, the 39-year-old departs with a string of accolades to his name, including ca…
US withdraws all bombers from UK base at centre of suspected terror attack
The United States has removed its B-1 bombers from a British air base one week after five men were arrested nearby on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, a suspected plot that British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said was likely backed by Iran. The planes had been stationed at RAF Fairford, which had recently been used for US strikes on Iran.
🔴 Nobel Prize in Medicine jointly awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel
The Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded Monday to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their research into light-gated ion channels and optogenetics. The prize money this year is 12 million Swedish kronor (about $1.2 million).
Britain's Green Party votes to class Zionism as a form of racism
Britain's Green Party voted on Sunday to class Zionism as a form of racism, drawing criticism from British Jews and from the Israeli government which said it now viewed the party as "a body that gives legitimacy to terrorism".
UK considering tariffs on Chinese car imports to align with EU, reports say
Move would strengthen Britain’s case to be included in new legislation to protect European manufacturingBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK is considering whether to impose tariffs on Chinese car imports to align itself with the EU and strengthen its case to be included in new legislation designed to protect the European manufacturing sectors including autos and chemicals.It is understood the EU has raised the quest…
Yemeni forces reclaim Dhubab, key positions near Bab al-Mandeb from Houthis
Army of internationally recognised gov't claims key gains near strait before Saudi, Pakistani, Turkish officials meet.
Brazil heads to run-off as Bolsonaro pulls off shock first place finish in first round
Flavio Bolsonaro, a right-wing senator and son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, pulled off a surprise first-place finish ahead of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brazil’s election Sunday. However, with neither candidate securing a majority the vote now heads to a run-off in three weeks.
Yemen war: What’s the latest, as government forces claim advances?
After launching major military offensive to reclaim Houthi-held areas, Yemen's government says it has taken key district
Yemen's government declares major operation against Houthis
The Yemeni military announced a broad set of strikes against Houthi targets on Monday, after the government declared a new campaign to retake all territory even as the Iran-backed group made fresh gains on the ground. France 24's Kethevane Gorjestani takes a look at the reasons behind this latest escalation in the long-running conflict.
As rising seas threaten low-lying Pacific Islands, regional leaders call on the world to take climate more seriously
For Pacific island nations, climate change is no distant threat. As seas rise, they’re bringing the real-time consequences of a warming planet directly to world leaders in Tuvalu.
German and US scientists win Nobel Prize in medicine for research on brain activity
Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel won the award for discoveries that provide new insights into how we might treat blindness, depression, addiction and dementia.
Quebec poised to elect separatists to power for first time more than decade
Parti Québécois promises to hold independence referendum in Canada’s French-speaking region by 2028Voters in Quebec are going to the polls in provincial elections which will probably result in victory for a party that has promised to hold a referendum on independence from Canada within the next two years.If polls are correct, the Parti Québécois (PQ) will form the government of the province of roughly nine million, t…
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