A video showing an Israeli soldier throwing a cat over a fence has become very popular online. Meanwhile, France criticized Israeli politician Itamar Ben-Gvir for sharing an AI-created video that falsely shows him sending Palestinians from Gaza to France.
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An Israeli soldier was recorded throwing a cat over a fence in a viral video.
The video spread widely on social media platforms.
French officials criticized Itamar Ben-Gvir, an Israeli politician.
Ben-Gvir posted an AI-generated video that depicted deporting Palestinians from Gaza to France.
The AI video is not real and shows a false event.
France expressed strong opposition to the video’s content and message.
The situation is connected to the broader tensions involving Gaza and Israeli politics.
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Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist, is on trial for harassment after using private investigators to track journalists who wrote about his role in 2024 riots. He admits to taking photos of their homes but denies trying to intimidate them physically and says he used the photos to pressure journalists.
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Tommy Robinson’s real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.
He is charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence against two MailOnline journalists.
Robinson used private investigators to find journalists’ home addresses and had pictures taken.
He shared photos of a journalist’s wife and daughter but denies intending to bully or threaten physical violence.
Robinson left a voicemail threatening to make a Mail editor and his family “famous.”
Some journalists and their families fled their homes after receiving threatening messages linked to Robinson’s actions.
Robinson was in Cyprus during early August 2024 when violence was happening in England, and he says he did not encourage the riots.
The trial is ongoing and has been paused until Friday.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the government will still meet its goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, despite approving the new Jackdaw gasfield. Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is deciding whether to approve the Rosebank oilfield and emphasized she alone will make the decision, focusing on climate commitments.
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The UK government approved the Jackdaw gasfield, a new North Sea oil and gas project.
Prime Minister Burnham pledged not to approve any new North Sea oil and gas licenses beyond current ones.
Burnham reaffirmed the UK's commitment to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is the sole decision-maker on approving the Rosebank oilfield project.
Fahnbulleh warned that overriding her decision could lead to legal challenges in court.
The government is balancing energy security and support for oil and gas workers with climate goals.
The UK has experienced its hottest summer on record, causing health problems and wildfires.
There is concern about a breakdown in political agreement on climate action within the UK.
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Braden Peters, known as the influencer Clavicular, has pleaded not guilty to charges including felony rape related to an incident in Massachusetts in 2025. He was granted bail and ordered to avoid contact with the accuser as his case moves to a hearing in November.
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Braden Peters, aged 20 and known as Clavicular, is a social media influencer promoting "looksmaxxing," which means maximizing physical attractiveness.
He faces charges of felony rape, drugging someone for sex, and giving alcohol to a person under 21.
The alleged incident involved a 17-year-old girl at his family’s home in Massachusetts on May 23, 2025.
Peters denies the charges and says the sexual encounter was consensual.
He was released on $10,000 bail and told not to contact or post about the accuser and to give up his passport.
Peters has more than a million followers on TikTok and Instagram.
He is known for extreme physical changes like using a hammer on his face and taking steroids.
Peters has faced other legal issues, including a firearm charge in Florida and a battery investigation, though no recent charges were filed for the latter.
The next court hearing is scheduled for November 24 to decide if the case will continue.
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine condemned a political ad from GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that featured his Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother accusing her of lying. DeWine called the ad “wrong” and urged Ramaswamy to stop airing it, despite still supporting him and the Republican ticket overall.
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The ad shows Amy Acton’s estranged mother calling Acton a liar.
Acton and her mother have been estranged since Acton was 12 due to past abuse allegations.
Acton has publicly shared her experience with abuse and criticized the ad as “horrible and hideous.”
Governor DeWine, a former prosecutor, condemned the ad and emphasized protecting victims of abuse.
Despite condemning the ad, DeWine said he will not change his endorsement of Ramaswamy.
Other Ohio Republicans have also criticized the ad and called on Ramaswamy to change his campaign strategy.
The ad came just before important midterm elections in Ohio, including governor, Senate, and House races.
Ramaswamy confirmed his campaign produced the ad, which has faced bipartisan backlash.
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Airbnb will introduce three new rules starting November 20, 2026, to improve the guest experience. These rules stop hosts from asking guests to do cleaning tasks when a cleaning fee is charged, prevent hosts from limiting advertised features, and ban fines or penalties against guests.
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The new rules take effect for bookings made on or after November 20, 2026.
Hosts cannot ask guests to do significant cleaning tasks like stripping beds, taking out trash, or washing dishes if a cleaning fee is charged.
Hosts must not restrict guest access to any features that are shown in the listing.
Hosts are not allowed to impose fines or other penalties on guests.
Airbnb made these changes because house rules were often confusing and hard to manage.
The changes have received mixed reactions, with many guests happy, but some hosts feeling frustrated.
These rules aim to keep requests reasonable and clear for guests.
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Dollar General agreed to pay $1.875 million in a settlement after New York state found the store charged customers more than the prices shown on shelves and ads. As part of the deal, Dollar General will donate goods to a food bank and improve pricing accuracy at its stores in New York.
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Dollar General is the largest dollar-store chain in the U.S.
The New York attorney general found the store charged higher prices than advertised on shelves, signs, ads, and its app.
Overcharges on some items ranged as high as 26%, 38%, and 39%.
Dollar General will donate $1.875 million in food and personal items to an upstate New York food bank.
The company must put in place better price-accuracy checks at over 600 stores in New York.
It must also update how receipts are printed to make prices clearer for customers.
Inspections found similar pricing problems at Dollar General stores in many other states.
Dollar General did not admit wrongdoing but said it is committed to accurate pricing.
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The North Carolina State Fair is currently taking place in Raleigh and has attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors. ABC News reporter Leslie Lopez is covering the event live.
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The North Carolina State Fair is happening in Raleigh.
The event has already drawn hundreds of thousands of people.
ABC News correspondent Leslie Lopez is reporting from the fair.
The article was published on October 22, 2026.
The fair is a large public event attracting many visitors.
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Scientists warn that the current El Niño weather event could become extremely strong, even stronger than any recorded in the past 40 years. This powerful El Niño may cause unusual weather patterns around the world.
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El Niño is a weather event that happens when Pacific Ocean waters get warmer than usual.
It can change weather worldwide, causing storms, droughts, or heatwaves in different places.
Experts say this El Niño may be much stronger than recent ones.
The strength of this El Niño might be "off the monitoring charts" used for the last 40 years.
A very strong El Niño could lead to significant changes in rainfall and temperature globally.
Scientists are closely watching this event to predict its effects and prepare for possible problems.
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A strong El Niño weather event is expected to affect many regions around the world with extreme changes in rainfall and temperature. Some areas will see more rain and floods, while others may face drought, heat, and threats to crops and water supplies.
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El Niño is a natural climate event triggered by warmer Pacific Ocean waters, influencing global weather patterns.
The current El Niño is forecasted to be one of the strongest on record, possibly stronger than any since 1950.
East Africa, parts of North America, and western South America will likely experience heavier rains and flooding.
Southern Africa, Southeast Asia, Central America, the Caribbean, and the Amazon are expected to face drier conditions and drought risks.
The United Nations has called for immediate help and released over $50 million to assist 11 affected countries.
Around 50 million people worldwide could suffer from increased hunger due to the impacts of El Niño.
The next few weeks are critical for preparing emergency supplies and protecting agriculture and livestock.
Weather agencies advise using this early warning to reduce harm to vulnerable communities.
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A major cyber-security flaw was found in PHP, a widely-used programming language for websites. Governments and businesses worldwide are urgently updating their systems to fix the problem and prevent possible hacks.
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PHP is a programming language used to create dynamic web pages and runs behind many websites.
Critical security vulnerabilities were discovered in PHP, leading to precautionary system shutdowns.
Some UK government services were temporarily offline to apply security updates, but no major public services were affected.
No successful hacker attacks have been reported yet, but risks remain for months if not fixed.
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre described the event as large and unusual but confirmed no breaches so far.
The government is working with international partners and tech companies like OpenAI to deal with the issue.
Businesses, like a car garage in Wales, experienced service disruptions because of the PHP flaws.
PHP has been in use since the early 1990s and supports many popular platforms including Wikipedia and WordPress.
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has added new information to Social Security cards for newborns to help parents claim and manage "Trump Accounts," a new type of savings account for children. These accounts include a one-time $1,000 contribution from the U.S. Treasury for eligible children born from 2025 to 2028.
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The SSA now includes an information insert about Trump Accounts with newborn Social Security cards.
Trump Accounts are special savings accounts for children under 18 with a valid Social Security number.
Eligible children born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, can receive a one-time $1,000 government contribution.
Parents, relatives, and friends can contribute up to $5,000 per year to these accounts; employers can add up to $2,500 within this limit.
Funds in Trump Accounts are invested in approved U.S. stock index funds and generally cannot be withdrawn before the child turns 18.
The SSA and Treasury Department work together to inform parents about the accounts when issuing Social Security numbers at birth.
Starting October 1, 2026, eligible children will be automatically enrolled by the Treasury, but parents must activate and claim the accounts to manage them.
Parents must also elect to receive the $1,000 contribution if their child qualifies.
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Karoline Leavitt, who was previously the White House press secretary, said that Katie Zacharia, who quit after less than a week in the job, was not suited for the position. Leavitt explained that being a White House press secretary is a very difficult role.
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Katie Zacharia resigned as White House press secretary after less than one week.
Karoline Leavitt was the press secretary before Zacharia.
Leavitt said the job is very challenging because of its demands.
Leavitt believes Zacharia was not a good match for the role.
The White House press secretary is the official spokesperson for the President and the administration.
The job involves speaking to the media and explaining government policies.
Rapid changes in this position can affect how the White House communicates with the public.
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Vice President JD Vance was giving a rally speech in Nebraska when a woman behind him fainted. He asked the crowd to pray for her, and after she recovered, he checked on her in the audience. Vance was there to support Republican candidates Senator Pete Ricketts and Governor Jim Pillen, both running for reelection.
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The event took place in North Platte, Nebraska.
A woman fainted in the stands behind Vice President Vance during his speech.
Vance led the crowd in prayer while the woman was being helped.
The woman seemed to recover, and Vance visited her in the crowd afterward.
Vance was campaigning for Republican Senator Pete Ricketts and Governor Jim Pillen.
Nebraska’s 2026 Senate race is becoming more competitive, shifting from "Likely Republican" to "Leans Republican."
Other Republicans, including President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, have visited Nebraska recently to support Republican candidates.
The rally aims to encourage Republican voter turnout in the upcoming elections.
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Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that the country faces intense spying activity, following the arrest of a Ukrainian man suspected of spying for Russia. The suspect allegedly gathered military information related to armored vehicles, ammunition, and explosives and has been in contact with Russian intelligence since at least July 2025.
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A Ukrainian man named Vadym Y. was arrested in Germany for allegedly spying for Russia.
He is accused of collecting military-related intelligence, including data on armored vehicles, ammunition, and explosives.
Vadym Y. reportedly communicated with Russian intelligence through an intermediary since July 2025.
Germany has arrested several people this year on suspicion of spying for Russia and other foreign powers.
Germany is a leading European supplier of weapons to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
Former German spy chief August Hanning was recently arrested on suspicion of espionage and passing classified documents to a foreign power.
Chancellor Merz warned that espionage cases will likely increase in the coming months and years.
Germany and the UK have strengthened defence partnerships to combat hybrid attacks and hostile activities.
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A New Mexico jury found Meta guilty of nearly 44 million violations of state consumer protection laws and fined the company $25 billion. This is the largest penalty ever against Meta, following the state’s refusal to join a smaller $18 billion multistate settlement with other states.
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Meta was fined $25 billion by New Mexico for violating consumer protection laws.
The violations covered more than 11 years and involved misleading users about data control, misuse by third parties, misinformation, and hate speech.
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez declined to join an $18 billion settlement agreed by most other states.
The judge said Meta’s actions were willful and involved repeated deception since 2010.
Meta expected a fine closer to $3.4 billion and plans to appeal the $25 billion penalty.
The FTC previously settled with Meta for $5 billion over the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
The court noted that past penalties had not stopped Meta from deceptive practices.
The fine aims to influence Meta to respect user privacy and avoid misleading consumers.
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President Donald Trump signed a law that changes Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona into Chiricahua National Park, the nation’s 64th national park. This move has brought attention to other places across the U.S. that may become national parks next, including sites in Georgia, Pennsylvania/New Jersey, and Idaho.
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Chiricahua National Park is in southeastern Arizona, near Willcox, and is known for its rock formations and diverse wildlife.
The park was previously a national monument before being redesignated as a national park by law signed by President Trump.
This change does not alter the park’s physical boundaries, only its official status.
Chiricahua is Arizona’s fourth national park, joining Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, and Saguaro.
Creating a national park requires a bill to pass Congress and be signed by the president.
The Ocmulgee Mounds site in Georgia is a leading candidate for national park status, with legislation under consideration.
There is a citizen campaign to upgrade Delaware Water Gap, spanning Pennsylvania and New Jersey, from a recreation area to a national park.
Idaho also has efforts underway to propose new national parks.
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Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has asked the country's top election court to disqualify his rival, Flávio Bolsonaro, over alleged unfair support from Meta, the company behind Facebook and WhatsApp. Both campaigns have accused each other of abusing social media platforms to influence voters before Sunday's final presidential vote. Meta denies these claims and says it will treat both candidates equally.
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Lula's team claims Meta limited their content to help Bolsonaro's campaign.
Bolsonaro's team accuses Lula of using government WhatsApp messages unfairly.
The UN expressed concern about unequal treatment of the campaigns on Meta's platforms.
Meta denied interfering or favoring any candidate and agreed to follow court orders.
Lula wants Bolsonaro investigated for “abuse of economic power” and possibly banned from running for 8 years.
Bolsonaro’s son accused Lula’s government of misusing personal data to send mass messages promoting social programs.
Voters in Brazil will choose between Lula and Bolsonaro in a close presidential runoff on Sunday.
Bolsonaro narrowly led the first voting round but did not secure enough votes to win outright.
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A museum in Glasgow, Scotland, has removed ancient Egyptian human remains from public display because it does not have documented consent from the deceased or their descendants. The museum is following new ethical guidelines aimed at treating human remains with respect and dignity.
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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum removed Egyptian mummies and other human remains from exhibits.
The museum is guided by a draft policy saying human remains should only be displayed if there is documented consent.
The policy follows recent ethical standards from the International Council of Museums and a report on African reparations.
Removed items include a painted coffin of a priest, a mummified male head, a mummified right hand, and a mummified right foot.
Additional removals will happen at the History Discovery Centre, Scotland’s Early People gallery, and the St Mungo Museum, all in Glasgow.
Glasgow Life, the organization running the museums, says removing remains reflects respectful, modern museum practice.
Some Scottish politicians criticized the removals as unnecessary and harmful to public education.
Kelvingrove Museum has been open since 1901 and holds diverse collections including ancient Egyptian artifacts.
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Fox News host Brian Kilmeade criticized Steve Witkoff for calling Russian President Vladimir Putin “a humanitarian.” Kilmeade said this remark could make people think Witkoff is naive because Putin is known for harsh actions against opponents.
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Brian Kilmeade is a host on Fox News.
Kilmeade shared a video on the social platform X (formerly Twitter).
Kilmeade criticized Steve Witkoff’s comment calling Putin “a humanitarian.”
Steve Witkoff is a special envoy (a person sent on a special mission).
Kilmeade said the Russians would find Witkoff’s comment funny.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
Putin is widely known for strong actions against his opponents, which contradict the idea of him being a humanitarian.
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