Typhoon Champi caused hundreds of flight cancellations and closed schools and offices in Taiwan as it approached the island’s northeast coast. The storm brought heavy rain, strong winds, injuries, and one death, while it also affected parts of Japan and the Philippines.
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Hundreds of flights in East Asia were cancelled due to Typhoon Champi.
Schools and offices across Taiwan were closed on Friday to prepare for the storm.
The typhoon brought 90 cm (35 inches) of rain and wind gusts up to 191 km/h (119 mph).
One person died after being swept away by waves; 171 people were injured and around 1,000 were evacuated in Taiwan.
Taiwan’s stock exchange was closed because of the severe weather.
Power outages affected over 8,400 homes in Japan’s Okinawa region.
Champi passed northeast of Taiwan and is expected to move near China’s coast and then northeast toward Japan.
This is part of an active typhoon season influenced by a strong El Niño event warming the Pacific Ocean.
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The Trump administration is trying to stop Alaska from officially approving the Senate election result if Senator Dan Sullivan loses to Mary Peltola. They claim that another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan was put on the ballot to confuse voters and take votes away from the incumbent Senator Sullivan.
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The Department of Justice filed a complaint against Alaska and election officials about the Senate race.
The complaint says Daniel J. Sullivan entered the race to trick voters who meant to vote for Senator Dan Sullivan.
President Donald Trump supports Senator Dan Sullivan and says this situation is cheating.
Daniel J. Sullivan was formerly with the Alaska Independence Party but ran as a Republican this year.
Alaska courts allowed Daniel J. Sullivan to stay on the ballot despite attempts to remove him.
The DOJ wants to block the election result if votes for Daniel J. Sullivan could have changed the outcome.
They are asking for an investigation to see if voters intended to vote for the incumbent Senator Sullivan.
The legal case focuses on Alaska’s ranked-choice voting system and potential voter confusion.
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The New York Times reports that the United States and Israel plan to launch new military strikes on Iran after the US midterm elections. This move is seen as part of ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
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The planned strikes are to take place after the US midterm elections in 2026.
Both the US and Israel are involved in preparing these actions.
This is part of the broader conflict involving Iran in the Middle East.
The report comes amid political events in the US and Israel.
Previous joint attacks by the US and Israel on Iran have not drastically changed the conflict.
The news highlights ongoing regional instability involving several countries.
The information is based on New York Times reporting and includes insights from a correspondent in Tehran.
The report is linked to wider concerns about Middle East security and diplomacy.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited India to focus on energy cooperation amid rising oil prices and upcoming US elections. He toured the large Jamnagar oil refinery, which can process a significant amount of crude oil, seeking ways to ease fuel supply pressures for the US.
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Rubio visited Mumbai and Jamnagar in India during his recent trip.
He met Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and top Indian business leaders.
Jamnagar in Gujarat has a giant oil refinery owned by Mukesh Ambani.
The refinery can process about 1.4 million barrels of crude oil per day (about 1.5% of global capacity).
The visit aimed to help control US fuel prices before the November midterm elections.
The US wants to use India's refining capacity to ease global energy supply pressures.
Rubio skipped India’s capital, Delhi, focusing instead on energy partnerships and commercial talks.
The US and India discussed trade, investment, energy security, and defense cooperation.
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Karla Bradley from Arkansas thought her fifth baby at age 35 would be her last, but she kept having children until she was 43 and now has 10 kids. She said all her pregnancies felt similar, and she did not experience major health issues despite being older than 35, an age often linked to higher pregnancy risks.
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Karla had her fifth child at age 35, expecting it to be her last.
She had more children after age 35, continuing to give birth up to age 43.
Karla now has 10 children with her husband, Lucas, who is 46.
She reported feeling healthy during all her pregnancies without major problems like morning sickness.
The term "advanced maternal age" refers to pregnancy at 35 or older and is linked to some increased risks, but risks vary by individual.
Karla says she has never chased the idea of having a "complete" family but sees every child as a blessing.
Her household is busy with many children, including friends of her kids visiting often.
Karla feels more patient and calm with each new child and enjoys watching the bonds among the children.
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Children in Ivory Coast are at serious risk of lead poisoning from paint. This health danger is a concern because lead can harm their development and well-being.
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Lead in paint can cause severe health problems, especially for children.
Ivory Coast is facing a challenge in controlling dangerous lead levels in paint.
Lead exposure can affect brain development and cause long-term damage.
The report was released by journalists Jean Barrère and Guillaume Gougeon.
Health risks from lead in paint are a public health issue in many parts of Africa.
The article is part of broader coverage on health and safety issues in Africa.
Children are more vulnerable to the harmful effects of lead than adults.
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Israeli forces carried out a night raid in Jamla, southern Syria, during which they reportedly shot and killed a Syrian man who had an intellectual disability and hearing problems. Locals found his body some distance away near a United Nations peacekeeper base, with his hands tied.
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The incident happened during a nighttime raid in the town of Jamla, southern Syria.
The victim was a Syrian man with an intellectual disability and hearing difficulties.
Israeli forces are reported to have shot him dead during the raid.
Locals discovered the man's body several kilometers from the raid site.
His body was found near a UN peacekeeper base, with his hands bound.
No official statements from Israeli forces about the incident are mentioned in the article.
The raid took place in a region monitored by United Nations peacekeepers.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the army to prepare for a full closure of the West Bank after Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men who allegedly carried out a shooting attack near Hebron. Five people were injured, and security forces set up roadblocks in response to the incident.
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Israeli soldiers killed two men near Hebron who were accused of launching a "terror attack."
The attackers were armed with an M16 rifle and a handgun.
Five people were injured, some seriously, and were taken to hospitals in Israel.
Prime Minister Netanyahu's office instructed the army to prepare for a full closure of the West Bank starting Friday.
The military established roadblocks and restricted movement in Palestinian towns nearby.
The attack took place just days before Israeli elections scheduled for the following Tuesday.
Israel has warned of possible attacks by hostile groups ahead of the election.
Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said the attack shows the need to limit Palestinian movement in the West Bank.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that Africa is facing a difficult Ebola outbreak. The virus has now spread from east Africa to Nigeria, which is the first time it has appeared in west Africa.
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Ebola virus, a serious disease, is spreading in Africa.
The outbreak began in east Africa and has now reached Nigeria in west Africa.
This is the first confirmed Ebola case in west Africa during this outbreak.
The WHO described the outbreak as "complex" because it is spreading across a large region.
Nigeria is a populous country, increasing concerns about controlling the virus.
Health authorities are working to track and stop the spread of Ebola.
Ebola spreads through close contact with bodily fluids from infected people or animals.
Controlling the outbreak requires cooperation between countries and quick medical response.
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Storm Austen is causing strong winds and heavy rain across parts of the UK. Power cuts have affected over 9,000 homes in Cornwall and Devon, and weather warnings are in place for several regions.
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More than 9,000 homes in Cornwall and Devon have lost power due to the storm.
A red weather warning is active for the islands of Guernsey and Jersey.
Cornwall and parts of Devon have an amber warning for strong winds.
A yellow rain warning is in place for parts of Scotland, including the Lothian Borders.
Yellow weather warnings are also active for the South East, North West of England, the East Midlands, and Wales.
BBC weather presenter Simon King reported from Newquay as the storm arrived.
The storm is expected to affect millions across the UK during the morning.
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In South Africa, anti-migrant protests have caused violence, including the death of a foreign national during a march in Durban. The situation highlights growing tensions between locals and migrants in the country.
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A foreign national was killed during anti-migrant protests in Durban, South Africa.
The protests are part of rising xenophobic (anti-foreigner) tensions in the region.
Durban is a city affected by repeated incidents of hostility toward migrants.
Protests were organized as a response to increasing anti-migrant sentiment.
South Africa faces challenges managing relations between local citizens and foreign nationals.
Neighboring countries and African leaders have expressed concern about the violence.
The unrest comes as broader efforts continue in West Africa to address lead poisoning and illegal mining issues.
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Ukraine’s access to Starshield, a military-grade satellite internet service run by SpaceX, has been limited, affecting the country’s drone and air defense operations. There is a dispute involving President Trump, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, and U.S. officials over who is responsible for these service restrictions during the conflict with Russia.
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Russia launched attacks on Ukrainian energy sites, leaving over 500,000 people without power.
Ukrainian officials say limited access to Starshield has disrupted drone strikes and air defense systems.
President Trump claims the Starshield service has been fully restored.
A European official said the service was not fully working despite Trump’s statement.
Trump and his cabinet deny ordering any limits to Starshield and suggest Musk controls the service.
Elon Musk says Starshield is owned and controlled by the U.S. government, and any usage limits come from the military and President Trump.
The Wall Street Journal reported Musk ordered the service slowdown, with unclear involvement from Trump.
U.S. politicians disagree on whether Musk acted alone or with White House approval.
The dispute happens amid ongoing fighting and rising civilian casualties in Ukraine.
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Heavy storms caused severe flooding in eastern Spain, leading to deaths and evacuations. The UK is facing two strong storms bringing damaging winds and rain, increasing flood risks. Meanwhile, Super Typhoon Champi is moving toward China and Japan after hitting Taiwan with heavy rain and strong winds.
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Storm Adam brought extremely heavy rain to eastern Spain, causing floods and lockdowns for 850,000 people.
At least five people died, 500 were rescued, and 2,100 were evacuated in Spain due to flooding.
The Balearic Islands also experienced flooding, affecting travel with flight diversions and cancellations.
Storm Austen is the first named storm of the UK winter, bringing strong winds (50-90 mph) to the UK, Ireland, and northern France.
A second storm, Storm Boelo, will bring more rain and strong winds to the UK and Ireland, increasing flood risks.
Super Typhoon Champi, with winds equivalent to a category 5 hurricane, is approaching China and Japan after hitting Taiwan.
Taiwan experienced up to 900mm of rain, leading to school closures, cancelled flights, and high waves.
Flooding and travel disruptions are expected to continue in affected areas.
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The UK Government has advised people to keep 72 hours of emergency supplies at home but will not provide an official list of what to buy. This advice follows warnings about possible cyber-attacks that could disrupt important government services.
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The UK Government recommended that people prepare supplies to last three days in case of disaster.
The Government will not issue a specific "shopping list" for the public to follow.
Officials want to provide information on their website for people to make their own decisions about emergency supplies.
Recent cyber-attacks targeted UK government websites, causing service interruptions.
Treasury minister James Murray emphasized the campaign is about raising awareness, not giving exact instructions.
The advice comes amid concerns about potential overseas cyber-attacks on vital systems.
Chancellor John Healey plans to reduce bureaucracy for businesses in an upcoming budget, aiming to cut £800 million in red tape.
The government is focused on helping businesses by reducing unnecessary rules and reporting demands.
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Mohammed Ashim, a barber in Bengaluru, wears a camera on his head to record his hand movements while working. These videos help technology companies train artificial intelligence (AI) systems, especially robots, to perform physical tasks by learning from real human movements.
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Mohammed Ashim wears a camera that films only his hands while he cuts hair, with clients' faces blurred for privacy.
The videos are collected by companies like Rashdan Technologies, which sell the footage to AI researchers and robotics firms.
Workers are paid between $5 and $10 for 8 to 10 hours of recorded work, which is meaningful income for many.
Rashdan Technologies ensures workers give consent and protects their privacy by blurring faces and not sharing personal details.
New demands require multiple cameras to capture full views, and workers receive more pay for wearing these more complex setups.
AI needs real-world video data of people doing tasks, like cleaning or assembling, because computers don’t have existing videos of detailed human hand movements.
Physical AI uses data about hands, fingers, and force to help robots handle objects correctly, like gripping a bottle without breaking it.
Humyn Labs, another company, has nearly 96,000 data collectors worldwide gathering this kind of video data to improve robotics and AI.
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A campaign ad attacking Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, caused strong negative reactions. The controversy spread beyond Ohio and created problems for the Republican Party just before the midterm elections.
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The ad targeted Amy Acton, the Democratic nominee for Ohio governor.
The ad received backlash from people both inside and outside Ohio.
This controversy occurred less than two weeks before the 2026 midterm elections.
The Republican Party faced difficulty dealing with the negative response to the ad.
Midterm elections in the U.S. happen every two years and involve selecting members of Congress and some state officials.
Campaign ads are used by political candidates to promote themselves or criticize opponents.
Ohio is an important state in U.S. elections due to its large number of voters.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is ready to restart talks with Ukraine and the United States about the security terms of a final peace agreement. However, he emphasized that Russia is not interested in negotiating a short-term ceasefire.
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Russia wants to have three-way talks with Ukraine and the U.S.
The focus of talks would be on a final peace deal's security details, not a temporary truce.
Putin made this statement on October 23, 2026.
The talks aim to address the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Russia has not agreed to a short ceasefire at this stage.
The U.S. is involved in the peace discussions as a third party.
This announcement comes amid continued fighting in Ukraine.
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The article explains how the upcoming 2030 U.S. population census will change the number of House seats and Electoral College votes for states. It highlights that red states in the South are expected to gain seats and votes, while some blue states in the Northeast and northern swing states are expected to lose them, affecting future presidential elections in 2032.
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The 2030 census will affect the number of House seats and Electoral College votes states have for elections after 2030.
Southern states are expected to gain many House seats, with the South having twice as many as the Northeast (164 vs. 81).
Texas could gain 4 Electoral College votes, Florida 2 or 3, while California may lose 4.
Some blue states like New York and Illinois are expected to lose one Electoral College vote each.
Swing states in the north (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania) may lose a vote, while southern swing states (Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona) may gain one.
Population changes are due to birth and death rates, migration between states, immigration, and census counting.
Republican-leaning counties have higher birth rates but also higher death rates and negative natural population growth.
Migration adds population to Republican counties but many newcomers come from blue or swing states, which may reduce Republican support.
Immigration increases population more in Democratic counties than Republican ones.
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Many households in the Northeast United States, where heating oil is commonly used, face higher heating costs this winter due to rising heating oil prices. The increase in prices is linked to disruptions in the global oil market following the conflict in the Middle East, causing some families to pay much more to heat their homes as temperatures drop.
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Heating oil prices have risen more than 70% compared to last year, averaging over $6 per gallon.
About 4.8 million U.S. households rely on heating oil, mostly in the Northeast.
Maine has the highest share of homes using heating oil, with about 50% relying on it for heat.
Other states with significant heating oil use include New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.
Heating oil and diesel fuel are similar, so supply issues affect both prices.
A typical Northeast household using heating oil might need 800 to 1,000 gallons in a heating season.
This could translate into heating bills around $6,000, compared to approximately $3,500 to $4,000 in previous years.
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects a 21% increase in heating oil spending this winter compared to last year.
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French authorities want to ban some protests amid ongoing unrest and riots. President Emmanuel Macron plans to meet with students on Friday to discuss the situation.
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A curfew is in place in parts of Paris every night until Monday morning.
French students have continued to protest, even during school holidays.
The French Prime Minister, Sebastien Lecornu, has met with political party leaders about the unrest.
Shopkeepers in France are worried about possible new looting during upcoming protests.
President Macron has promised to stop violence linked to the protests.
Some groups have found that pro-Russian online accounts have spread messages to increase anger in France.
Marine Le Pen, a far-right politician, has gained support during the protests and riots.
The protests involve concerns over education and rising prices but have also included violent acts.
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