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Argentina’s Milei cries as he bids farewell to the Pope

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'You're triggering me': How to understand your therapy-speak teen

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Hegseth scolded by security at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

An army sentinel at the Arlington National Cemetery reprimanded US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his guests, demanding they maintain "silence and respect" while at the tomb of the unknown soldier.

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Democrat Scott Colom wins closely watched US Senate race in Mississippi

Democrat Scott Colom has secured a historic victory in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race, becoming the state’s first Black senator in over 140 years and ending a 44-year streak of Democratic losses in the position. This narrow win against incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith adds to the Democrats’ broader successes in the 2026 midterm elections, where the party flipped at least eight Senate seats.

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Palestinian American activist refused UK entry for Gaza fundraiser

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Yemeni forces, Houthis exchange attacks, claim to inflict heavy losses

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US charges three men for allegedly plotting attack on UK base

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Kennedys sue to block Trump's arch, arguing it would cast shadow on JFK's grave

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California bans officers’ use of electric-shock gloves after ICE reveals plan to equip agents

California has banned local, state and federal law enforcement officers from using electric-shock gloves, effective next year through 2030, after ICE moved to buy 6,000 pairs under a nearly $17m contract. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the law, which also requires the state justice department to study the gloves' safety and report to lawmakers by 2029, though legal experts say courts will likely find the state cannot bar federal officers from using them.

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Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

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Mamdani releases plan to combat antisemitism and hate crimes in New York City

Zohran Mamdani released a plan to combat antisemitism and hate crimes in New York City. The proposal, announced on September 29, 2026, outlines measures aimed at addressing rising hate incidents across the city.

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Five arrested on terrorism charges after explosives found near RAF base used by US

Five men were arrested after police found suspected improvised explosive devices in three vans near RAF Fairford, a base used by the US military. The investigation is now examining whether a foreign state was behind the plot.

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McNulty first US world road race winner in 33 years

Brandon McNulty won the UCI Road World Championships, becoming the first American winner of the event in 33 years.

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US TV networks suspend White House pool coverage over Trump media ban

Five major US TV networks have suspended their participation in the White House press pool after the Trump administration banned CNN, Politico and MS Now from covering the president. The networks say they acted in solidarity with the excluded outlets, while the White House has not restored access to all credentialed journalists.

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Trump reportedly rejects Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal. What’s next?

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Republican senator criticizes White House for taxpayer-funded Trump ads

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Bill Gates says AI without regulation is ‘completely irresponsible’

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Republican says Trump’s support of Ken Paxton in Texas primary was ‘colossal mistake’

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Giant pandas arrive in Atlanta as part of 10-year US-China agreement

Two giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, arrived at Zoo Atlanta on a 10-year loan from China following a US-China agreement announced during last week's Washington summit. The bears will be quarantined for about a month before their public debut, making Atlanta one of three US zoos to house giant pandas.

US Ambasador to the UN Mike Waltz listens during a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine during the 81st United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, on September 23, 2026. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

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Mike Waltz: US offered to sell Iran uranium for civilian programme

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‘Iran ready for doomsday war’, FM Araghchi says

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran is prepared for war to resume, "even if it comes to a doomsday war," while remaining open to diplomacy. His comments followed US President Donald Trump's rejection of Iran's seven-day plan to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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UN ambassador Waltz says Iran was not negotiating ‘in good faith’ to end war

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‘Significant’ nor’easter brings high winds and heavy rain to US east coast