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Immigration agents search congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home
Omar, an outspoken Trump critic, said the search was "an attempt to target political enemies" and she "will not be silenced".
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Also reported by Al Jazeera
LVMH’s China slump threatens hopes for broader luxury recovery
Revealing that sales on the mainland dropped by double digits in the third quarter while the traditionally high-spending consumer group also pulled back overseas.
One dead and several hurt after rollercoaster incident at Six Flags
Aerial footage at the park after the incident shows a stuck rollercoaster with riders being helped off.
Trump Protester punched at Trump rally as they’re mocked by the president
A protester wearing a ‘Release the Epstein files’ shirt was punched by Trump supporters at a Republican rally in Ohio.
Crypto wallet tampering fallout widens as OneKey drops reseller
The incident is the latest in a series of attacks to plague the crypto industry in recent months, including the theft of more than $100m in Bitcoin from Coldcard-branded wallets made by Canada-based Coinkite.
Activist Greta Thunberg joins French student protests
Thunberg arrives at Paul Eluard high school in the heart of the movement in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis.
Two ships struck off Bulgaria in latest Black Sea attack
Two ships were struck off the Bulgarian coast on Tuesday, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said, adding that he would summon the Russian ambassador over the latest such incident in the Black Sea.
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Also reported by BBC News, World
US emergency call records reveal confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike
The killer of Colleen Slemmer was ultimately taken to hospital after two doses of lethal injection did not kill her.
Regulators fear AI could trigger the next banking crisis
US and European bank regulators are stepping up their scrutiny of AI risks to financial stability.
Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34
Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.
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Also reported by Daily Maverick
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India ‘cockroach’ leaders detained after entering barricaded protest site
Protesters climbed over barricades in central Delhi to demand the election chief resign over revised voter lists.
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Also reported by Al Jazeera, Daily Maverick, The Citizen
Russia’s offensive ability is broken, Kyiv’s former top general tells BBC
In his first interview since being forced from his post, Gen Syrskyi speaks about Ukraine's future in the war.
Catholics in US Army must not participate in firing squad, prominent archbishop says
Catholics serving in the US Army should not participate in the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan that the Pentagon is planning to livestream in December, a prominent US archbishop said on Monday.
Kyiv says Russia hits energy targets despite Trump ceasefire announcement
Russia hit at least six energy targets during deadly airstrikes across Ukraine, showing it had no interest in an energy ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday.
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Also reported by BBC News, World
Watch: US man eyes pumpkin world record after fifth contest win
Horticulture teacher Travis Gienger hauled his pumpkin from Minnesota to Half Moon Bay, California where he won the annual event.
Dating app Bumble in $1bn takeover talks, say reports
The dating app which recently ditched its "women-first" chat rule could be bought by an investment firm.
The island where locals say data centres are taking their water
"Not a single drop has come through our taps for the last three months," a local tells the BBC.