Brendan Nugent has been charged after allegedly driving a car into Australian MP Helen Haines, causing serious injuries. Police said they did not have any warning that Nugent would carry out this attack, and they are reviewing possible extra charges while working to protect politicians.
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Brendan Nugent allegedly attacked MP Helen Haines by driving into her with a Toyota LandCruiser.
Haines lost one leg and remains in critical but stable condition in a hospital in Melbourne.
Nugent appeared in court, did not request bail, and will stay in custody until a hearing on February 4.
He has mental health and neurological issues but was not on medication at the time.
Police and federal officers did not have prior intelligence or warnings about Nugent’s threat.
Authorities are considering adding more charges related to the attack.
Police confirmed a rise in threats and abuse aimed at politicians in Australia.
Federal police and intelligence agencies will increase safety briefings for MPs.
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Thousands of people in Portugal returned to protest in central squares after police cleared their camps earlier that day. The protests focus on a housing crisis and government plans to allow easier evictions and end rent limits on new leases.
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Protesters gathered in Lisbon’s Rossio Square and Porto’s Dom Joao I Square to demonstrate against housing issues.
Police cleared protest camps, arresting 55 people who were later released before their court appearance.
The government passed a first reading of a bill to make evictions easier and remove rent caps on new leases.
Lisbon and Porto protesters say rising housing costs make it hard for people to afford homes and start families.
Portugal faces one of Europe’s worst housing affordability crises, with property prices and new rents nearly doubling since 2017.
Protests are part of a wider wave of cost-of-living demonstrations in several European countries including France, Belgium, Italy, and Spain.
The protests began over ten days ago in Porto and since Saturday in Lisbon, with hundreds of tents set up at the protest sites.
Some residents blame rapid tourism growth and remote workers moving in for increasing housing costs in major cities.
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A drone attack near a market in Abyei killed at least 150 people. The attack happened amid growing fighting between Sudan’s government forces and the paramilitary group called the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
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The drone strike targeted a market area in Abyei.
At least 150 people were killed in the attack.
Abyei is a region near the border between Sudan and South Sudan.
Fighting between Sudan’s government and the RSF has recently grown worse.
Khartoum, Sudan’s capital, says the RSF is hiding in the disputed Abyei area.
The Rapid Support Forces is a paramilitary group involved in Sudan’s conflict.
Abyei is a contested region claimed by both Sudan and South Sudan.
The situation remains tense with ongoing clashes in the area.
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PHP, a widely used programming language for websites and web apps, will soon release two urgent security updates to fix serious vulnerabilities. These problems could allow hackers to take control of many websites, so website managers are advised to prepare and update quickly when the patches are available.
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PHP plans to release emergency patches for two major security flaws soon, with a severity score of 9.2 out of 10.
The vulnerabilities could affect every PHP version from 5 onward, impacting millions of websites.
A tool called PHP2Shell is shown in a video exploiting these flaws on popular web platforms like WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal.
Security experts warn that mass hacking attacks might begin within minutes after the patches are released.
Website administrators should prepare by identifying systems using PHP, backing up data, and planning for quick updates.
Some security advisors recommend disconnecting non-essential systems until they’re patched.
The PHP team may release the fixes earlier if more details or active attacks appear.
PHP is an open source language fundamental to many websites and content management systems worldwide.
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Ohio governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said his campaign created a new attack ad against his opponent Amy Acton. The ad shows Acton’s mother calling Acton a “liar” and suggests she may have mental health problems.
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Vivek Ramaswamy is running for governor in Ohio.
His campaign made an attack ad targeting Amy Acton, his Democratic opponent.
The ad features Amy Acton’s mother.
Acton’s mother calls her daughter a “liar” in the ad.
The ad suggests Amy Acton has issues related to mental health.
The ad started appearing on social media Monday night.
Ramaswamy confirmed on Tuesday evening his campaign was responsible for the ad.
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A University of Arizona sorority member accused two men of sexually assaulting her at a fraternity house in late August during a night involving alcohol. The university police are investigating the case, while the fraternity suspended the involved members and said it will cooperate with law enforcement.
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The alleged assault happened at the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house on August 26.
The student reported drinking tequila and passed out; she does not remember agreeing to sex.
She described signs that might indicate strangulation and noticed she was missing clothing the next morning.
One man admitted to having sex but said it was consensual and denied the second man’s involvement.
The university temporarily suspended activities for most fraternities after various misconduct reports.
Sigma Phi Epsilon is on probation for hazing but was not among the currently suspended fraternities.
The fraternity organization suspended involved members and promised full cooperation with police.
The case is still under investigation, with no arrests or prosecutions reported yet.
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UN human rights experts have asked the Indian government to stop using too much force against protesters. They want a fair investigation because many protesters were hurt and some faced abuse, including sexual violence, during recent demonstrations against voter list removals.
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UN experts said Indian authorities used excessive force against peaceful protesters.
Some protesters reported injuries and ill-treatment, including sexual and gender-based abuse.
The protests were led by opposition parties and students demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
The protesters oppose the removal of 130 million names from voter lists, claiming it targets poor, homeless, and minority groups.
The Indian government and Election Commission say the voters removed were duplicates or ineligible, and errors can be appealed.
Police used lathi charges—baton charges—to break up protests.
UN experts called for an end to force, assembly bans, online surveillance, and internet disruptions related to the protests.
India denies the criticism, calling it interference in its internal affairs.
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President Donald Trump announced that the Pentagon will invest $1.5 billion to increase semiconductor chip manufacturing in North Carolina. This effort is part of a broader plan to bring more manufacturing back to the United States.
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The Pentagon is investing $1.5 billion in North Carolina’s semiconductor production.
Semiconductor chips are important components used in electronics.
The investment aims to create advanced, high-tech chips in the U.S.
This move supports reshoring, which means bringing manufacturing jobs back to America.
President Trump announced the investment during a public event.
The Department of War is the old term sometimes used to refer to the defense sector.
This initiative fits into the administration’s focus on strengthening U.S. manufacturing.
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Los Angeles County officials analyzed a sample from the Justice Department’s list of people accused of being noncitizen voters in California. They found that about 40% of the sample were born in the U.S., which suggests they are citizens, and 71% had no record of voting at all. The DOJ says California has not cooperated enough with efforts to check citizenship status for voters on the list.
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The DOJ provided a list alleging about 20,000 California voters are noncitizens.
Los Angeles County analyzed 200 people from that list.
Nearly 40% of these 200 individuals said they were born in the U.S., indicating citizenship.
71.2% of the sample showed no voting history.
California has about 23 million registered voters and had over 16 million votes cast in 2024.
The DOJ admitted their list may have errors, including some citizens being labeled as noncitizens.
DOJ officials asked California to check the citizenship status of voters on the list, but California declined.
Los Angeles County officials said following the DOJ’s request could wrongly prevent valid voters from voting.
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Recent riots in France involved widespread violence and looting, with some evidence showing involvement by far-left groups, including anarchists and political movements. French leaders have called for investigations, and authorities are using technology and social media to identify those involved.
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Riots occurred on October 17 in multiple French cities, with over 3,000 shops and businesses looted.
Violence seemed partly planned, with groups dressed in black attacking police vehicles using hammers or machetes.
Far-left groups, such as anarchists and the political party La France Insoumise (LFI), have been accused of encouraging violence ahead of the 2027 elections.
French intelligence reported on manipulation of student protests by radical left-wing groups.
Some looters tried to sell stolen items like designer shoes online, often without hiding their identity.
Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and social media posts to catch those responsible.
President Macron and French officials promise to bring perpetrators to justice.
There are calls to limit social media sharing to reduce influence on further violence, a method described as “TikTokisation” of riots.
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Elon Musk said that SpaceX and Tesla are thinking about joining together to create one large company worth about $3.5 trillion. Both companies have set up special groups to look into this plan.
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Elon Musk is the CEO of both SpaceX and Tesla.
The companies are exploring a merger, which means combining into one company.
The merged company could be worth $3.5 trillion.
Special committees have been created to study the merger idea.
No final decision has been made yet.
SpaceX is a company focused on space travel and rockets.
Tesla makes electric cars and clean energy products.
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Florida executed William Reaves, 77, for the 1986 murder of Deputy Richard Raczkowski on Tuesday using a three-drug lethal injection. This was Florida's 18th execution of the year, continuing a trend under Governor Ron DeSantis to increase the use of the death penalty.
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William Reaves was executed at Florida State Prison after being convicted of killing Deputy Raczkowski in 1986.
The execution used a three-drug injection: a sedative, a paralytic, and a drug to stop the heart.
Reaves fought with the deputy over a gun before shooting him four times.
Florida has carried out more than half of the 31 executions in the U.S. so far in 2025.
This is Florida’s 18th execution this year, approaching last year’s state record of 19 executions.
Reaves was over 70 years old at execution, highlighting an aging group of death row inmates.
Reaves’ lawyers argued that jurors were not told about his 100% disability rating for PTSD from the Vietnam War.
The Florida Supreme Court rejected Reaves’ last appeals shortly before his execution.
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A judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by Mariah Carey’s brother, Morgan Carey, over statements in her 2020 memoir. The court ruled Morgan did not prove that Mariah knowingly lied or ignored the truth in her book.
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Morgan Carey sued Mariah Carey in 2021, claiming the memoir defamed him by calling him a drug dealer and abuser.
A judge rejected most of Morgan’s claims in 2022 but said some allegations could be defamatory if proven.
Morgan appealed in 2024, adding claims about losing a film project and work opportunities because of the memoir.
Judge Leslie Stroth dismissed the lawsuit, ruling Morgan did not show Mariah acted with “actual malice” (knowingly lying or reckless disregard for the truth).
Mariah Carey’s lawyer said the ruling protects authors speaking on public interest topics.
Morgan’s lawyers said they plan to appeal again.
Mariah’s sister Alison filed a separate defamation lawsuit over memoir claims but dropped it and died in 2024.
The case centered on how memoir statements affect family members and the legal standards for defamation involving public figures.
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Senator Bernie Sanders held a rally in Houston as part of his "Fighting Oligarchy" tour, but two Texas Democratic candidates, James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa, did not attend. Their absence reflects concerns that Sanders' democratic socialist views are unpopular with many Texas voters, which could hurt the Democrats’ chances in the state.
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Bernie Sanders held a campaign event in Houston to promote progressive ideas.
Texas Democratic candidates James Talarico (Senate) and Gina Hinojosa (Governor) did not attend.
Polls show democratic socialism is unpopular in Texas, with 29% favorable and 46% unfavorable opinions.
Political experts say associating with Sanders could harm Democratic candidates trying to win moderate and independent voters.
Texas Republicans are using Sanders’ visit to criticize Democrats, especially on issues related to socialism and taxes.
Governor Greg Abbott’s campaign linked Hinojosa with Sanders’ policies in a political attack.
Republican Vice President JD Vance criticized Talarico’s political positions during his Texas visit.
Early voting turnout in Texas is high, breaking records in urban and suburban counties.
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Boeing's 737 Max 10 jet has received approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for passenger use after nearly 10 years of delays. This approval allows Boeing to begin delivering the large aircraft to airlines starting in 2027.
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The FAA certified the Boeing 737 Max 10 for passenger service on October 21, 2026.
Boeing first introduced the Max 10 at the Paris air show in 2017.
The Max 10 is the largest model in the 737 Max family and can seat 185 to 210 passengers.
The certification follows years of delays caused by technical and safety concerns with earlier Max models.
Boeing has received orders for 1,555 Max 10 jets from more than 30 customers worldwide.
Major customers include United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Ryanair, and Alaska Airlines.
The Max 10 competes with Airbus’s A321neo, which carries more passengers and flies longer distances.
Boeing plans to start delivering the Max 10 jets to airlines in 2027.
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Elon Musk supports combining his aerospace company SpaceX with his electric car company Tesla. Both companies have formed special groups to discuss a possible merger, but no deal has been made yet. SpaceX recently reported strong financial results, with much higher income than expected.
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SpaceX and Tesla created special committees with independent directors to explore merging.
Elon Musk said he cannot be part of the committees because of a conflict of interest.
A merger would need approval from at least 50% of Tesla shareholders.
SpaceX's revenue grew 161% from last year, reaching $14.58 billion, beating analysts' expectations.
SpaceX earned a net income of $4.4 billion and 35 cents per share this quarter.
The company's AI segment, called Super Intelligence, earned $7.6 billion, more than its internet service.
There have been reports that Musk ordered limiting access to SpaceX’s Starshield internet service, but Musk and the White House denied this.
Musk has spent $366 million on US politics this election cycle and is co-leading a Pentagon project on future warfare.
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Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican running for Ohio governor, saw his chances of winning drop sharply on prediction market sites after a controversial video featuring the mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton, was widely shared. The video, in which Acton’s mother makes critical claims about her daughter, sparked backlash and became a key topic in the campaign.
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Prediction markets showed Amy Acton had about a 76% chance of winning, while Ramaswamy’s chances fell to about 22-30%.
The video features Amy Acton's mother accusing her of lying and warning voters not to elect her.
Amy Acton’s childhood was difficult, including being removed from her birth mother at age 12 and living in many homes.
Ramaswamy’s campaign confirmed the video was part of their campaign ads.
Acton’s campaign criticized the video as a personal attack and accused Ramaswamy of using family issues for political gain.
Ramaswamy said he wants the campaign to focus on important issues and is open to debates.
Acton has avoided debates and restricted media access at some events, according to Ramaswamy’s team.
The video clip’s origin, date, and funding are unclear, but it gained over 5 million views and 9,000 shares on social media.
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A Guatemalan man, Rigoberto Ramon Miranda-Orozco, was sentenced to 30 years in a US prison for his role in a human-smuggling operation that caused the deaths of 53 migrants inside a truck in Texas. The incident happened in June 2022 when migrants trapped in a hot truck died from heat and dehydration on their journey from Guatemala to the US.
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Rigoberto Ramon Miranda-Orozco, 39, was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
He was extradited from Guatemala to the US in March 2025.
The truck carrying 64 migrants was found abandoned near San Antonio, Texas, with no working air conditioning.
53 migrants died from heat and dehydration; 48 at the scene and 5 later in the hospital.
Among those who died were six children and one pregnant woman.
Miranda-Orozco pleaded guilty to conspiracy related to bringing migrants into the US resulting in death.
Nearly 20 people have been sentenced in connection with the case, including the operation leader who received a life sentence.
Migrants reportedly paid up to $15,000 each for the dangerous journey.
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Security teams trying to fight AI-powered cyberattacks face a new challenge: AI tools they use can suddenly stop helping during investigations. This happens because top AI models have strict rules that block certain requests, even when teams need them most to investigate hacking attempts.
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OpenCode, an AI coding tool, was hacked, exposing some customers' API keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google services.
The attack affected 1.4% of OpenCode Console users through a "distillation attack."
AI models initially helped investigate the breach but later refused to process requests involving potentially harmful code due to safety restrictions.
OpenCode used OpenAI’s Daybreak Blue program to access less restricted AI models for cyber defense.
Hugging Face turned to a Chinese open-source AI model after facing restrictions on leading AI models during a related investigation.
AI companies impose strict limits on their most powerful models to prevent misuse by hackers.
Cybersecurity teams must balance using fast, AI-driven defenses with the need to control how AI tools are used to avoid abuse.
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President Donald Trump told a reporter to be "quiet" during a question session in the Oval Office. The exchange happened when the reporter started asking about changes to East Potomac Park, which include a new golf course.
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President Trump was answering questions from reporters in the Oval Office.
A reporter started asking about changes to East Potomac Park.
The changes include creating a new golf course.
President Trump interrupted the reporter and told him to be "quiet."
The direct phrase used by President Trump was, "Are you a sick person?"
The interaction showed tension between President Trump and the reporter during the question session.
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