Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is asking European countries for more support as his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump becomes difficult. Zelensky plans to restart attacks on Russian oil facilities despite Trump's requests, while European leaders show continued support for Ukraine.
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Zelensky said Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries, ignoring President Trump's demands to stop.
Relations between Ukraine and the U.S. have worsened after Trump eased sanctions on Russia to boost diesel supply.
Ukraine is facing problems with a U.S.-provided satellite system that helps its military defend against Russian attacks.
Zelensky met NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and European leaders in Brussels before an EU summit.
European leaders including France’s Emmanuel Macron and Poland’s Donald Tusk expressed strong support for Ukraine.
Russia reported a drone attack on a Moscow-area oil refinery and blamed Ukraine for hurting U.S. peace efforts.
Zelensky said Russia has ignored Trump’s proposed ceasefire on energy infrastructure and continues strikes.
Kyiv citizens have noticed a shift in the U.S. position towards Ukraine’s conflict with Russia.
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Three people died and several others were hurt after two city transit buses crashed and caught fire in Calgary, Canada. Police and transit officials confirmed the crash and fire caused serious injuries.
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The crash involved two city transit buses in Calgary, Canada.
A fire broke out involving the two buses after the crash.
Three people died because of the crash and fire.
Multiple people were injured in the incident.
Flames were seen on the roof of one bus and the front of the other.
Police and transit officials confirmed the details of the accident.
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Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), was sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted of 18 child sex abuse offences, including rape. Prison staff face significant challenges in keeping him safe due to the nature of his crimes and his political background.
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Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 sex abuse charges against two women, including rape.
He was sentenced to 15 years in prison: 11 years for crimes against one victim and 4 years for the other.
Donaldson is placed in Maghaberry prison's Moyola Unit for his safety, spending much time isolated.
Prison authorities must manage his protection from other inmates who typically target sex offenders.
Donaldson's political history and service in the Ulster Defence Regiment could expose him to additional risks.
Keeping him in solitary confinement long-term raises legal and ethical concerns.
There is a possibility he could be transferred to another prison to ensure his safety.
Donaldson is appealing his convictions and must sign the Sex Offenders Register for life.
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The second series of the TV show Celebrity Traitors featured tense moments including players being secretly accused, one contestant being voted out ("murdered"), and a scary task involving puzzles and guards. Ross Kemp was singled out and felt unfairly targeted, while Rob Beckett was eliminated, upsetting his friend Romesh Ranganathan.
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Ross Kemp was kept out of being "buried" but was made to look suspicious by other players.
Four celebrities sat alone in a tomb during a challenge, followed by one player being "murdered" or eliminated.
Rob Beckett was eliminated by the traitors and took the event in a joking way.
Romesh Ranganathan was sad to lose Beckett, who was one of his best friends on the show.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock received immunity from elimination through a special key.
Contestants faced a scary death march that involved solving puzzles to avoid capture by guards dressed like a fantasy villain.
James Acaster, one of the traitors, said the murder was chaotic and would confuse the other players.
The show airs new episodes on BBC iPlayer every Thursday and Friday.
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Katie Zacharia is the new White House press secretary for President Donald Trump, but it is unclear how often she will speak to reporters or hold press briefings. Questions have arisen about her legal qualifications, as she has admitted to not passing the California bar exam and her official lawyer status is under scrutiny.
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Katie Zacharia became President Trump’s press secretary after Karoline Leavitt left the role.
She started the job quickly, moving from Los Angeles to Washington within days.
Zacharia’s first press briefing was criticized and she was “asked to do” it early in her tenure.
Reporters questioned her about passing the bar exam; she gave conflicting answers and later admitted she failed California’s bar exam.
The State Bar of California has no record of her being licensed to practice law.
Zacharia describes herself as a lawyer based on having a law degree and experience in international law, but she has never given legal advice.
A watchdog group has asked the California bar to investigate whether she misled the public by calling herself a lawyer.
Zacharia previously worked as a lawyer in China and later as an affiliate marketer during a ten-year gap.
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In Alaska, Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola will have a debate as part of the Senate race. The debate is scheduled to start at 11 p.m. Eastern Time and will be broadcast live by Alaska Public Media and partners.
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Senator Dan S. Sullivan is running for reelection in Alaska.
Mary Peltola, a former representative, is Sullivan’s Democratic challenger.
The debate will take place on Thursday at 11 p.m. EDT.
The debate will be streamed live by Alaska Public Media, Alaska's News Source, and KTOO.
Another Republican named Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. is in the race but will not debate because he got less than 5% in the primary.
The Cook Political Report recently changed this Senate race rating from "Lean Republican" to "Toss Up," meaning it is very competitive.
The article encourages supporting free press and trusted journalism.
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Anthropic, a technology company, used its political action committee (PAC) to donate over $250,000 in the third quarter of the year. The PAC gave $161,000 of that money to political campaigns from both major U.S. parties.
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Anthropic has a political action committee funded by its employees.
The PAC spent more than $250,000 on political campaigns in the third quarter.
Of that amount, $161,000 went to candidates from both major political parties.
The donations were split roughly evenly between parties.
Spending records about these donations were reported by The Hill.
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Ukraine has started bombing Russian energy sites again, saying Russia never stopped attacking. This comes after President Trump asked for a stop to the energy attacks last Sunday, but fighting has continued.
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Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian energy targets.
Russia has been continuing its attacks without stopping.
President Trump called for a pause or "energy ceasefire" last Sunday.
The request for a ceasefire came during ongoing fighting between Ukraine and Russia.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and President Trump have had a tense relationship recently.
The energy attacks are part of the larger conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The situation remains heated despite calls for calm.
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A man in Pennsylvania, Matthew Stone Sr., is accused of killing eight people at his home, including his pregnant daughter. Police said he controlled his family strictly and lived in very poor conditions. Investigators are still trying to understand why the shooting happened.
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Matthew Stone Sr. allegedly killed his wife, pregnant daughter, two sons, two young children, and two visitors.
The family home in Erie, Pennsylvania, was described as extremely dirty and in poor repair.
Stone Sr. had control over his family’s finances and restricted their freedom to leave the house.
In 2019, Stone Sr. faced domestic violence charges involving a gun but the charges were dropped.
Family members reported concerns about Stone Sr.’s mental health, physical health, and possible methamphetamine use.
Angelina Stone, the pregnant daughter, planned to leave the home and had packed belongings.
The shooting occurred after a brief call from Angelina to her aunt; police arrived after gunfire was detected and found Stone Sr. with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Police continue investigating and have not confirmed the exact cause or motive for the shooting.
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The U.S. White House is reportedly preparing plans to use a powerful bomb called the "mother of all bombs" against Iran. Earlier, the Army's former Chief of Staff warned about a shortage in U.S. missile defense, which is linked to concerns about a potential conflict with Iran.
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The weapon mentioned is nicknamed the "mother of all bombs."
Plans to use this bomb are reportedly being prepared against Iran.
The White House is involved in these preparations.
Former Army Chief of Staff Randy George warned months ago about a U.S. missile defense shortage.
The missile defense shortage relates to concerns about a possible war with Iran.
The information comes from unnamed sources reported by CBS News.
There is no official confirmation or detailed explanation of the plans.
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Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who survived a 2023 assassination attempt, says the FBI warned him of a new threat to his life. This comes as his group plans a referendum in Canada on whether Punjab, a region in India, should become independent and be called "Khalistan."
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Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is a Sikh separatist and critic of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The FBI visited Pannun in New York City to warn him of an "imminent threat" against his life.
Pannun’s group, Sikhs for Justice, will hold a non-binding vote on October 18 in Edmonton, Canada, about Punjab’s independence.
Pannun is a dual citizen of the United States and Canada.
Two men, including a former Indian intelligence officer, have been charged by U.S. prosecutors for plotting to kill Pannun.
Another Sikh separatist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, was killed in Canada in 2023; Canadian officials suspect Indian agents were involved.
India denies involvement and labels Sikh separatists as terrorists.
Law enforcement in the U.S. and Canada have given Pannun multiple warnings about threats this year linked to ongoing violence involving Sikh separatists.
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A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, killed at least four people, including three children. The shooter was killed, and authorities are investigating the incident with help from the FBI.
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The shooting happened on Thursday at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon.
At least four people died, including three children.
The shooter is also dead, but it is unclear if he is included in the four deaths.
Police arrived within minutes after a shot was fired into a car outside the school.
Authorities are evacuating people from the school, checking room by room.
The FBI is assisting local law enforcement with the investigation.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and Senator Jeff Merkley are monitoring the situation and expressing condolences.
The number and condition of injured people were not announced immediately.
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Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor discussed growing tensions between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Taylor noted that Ukraine is becoming less dependent on the United States as their relationship with President Trump worsens.
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William Taylor is the former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine.
Taylor now works at the Atlantic Council, a think tank.
There are increasing tensions between President Trump and President Zelenskyy.
Ukraine’s reliance on the U.S. is decreasing.
The changing relationship affects U.S.-Ukraine cooperation.
The discussion was part of an interview with Amna Nawaz.
The shift reflects challenges in diplomatic ties during President Trump’s term.
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President Donald Trump canceled plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter, which was scheduled for December. Federal law enforcement is investigating letters with strange substances sent to election officials, and police reported multiple victims in a school shooting in Bend, Oregon.
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President Trump decided not to livestream Nidal Hasan’s execution.
Nidal Hasan is known as the Fort Hood shooter.
The execution was planned for December.
Federal law enforcement is looking into letters sent to election officials.
These letters contained substances described as "suspicious."
The letters were sent to both congressional and state election officials.
Police reported several victims in a school shooting in Bend, Oregon.
The news reports multiple incidents involving security and safety concerns on the same day.
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Ukraine’s military lost access to a special version of Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet called Starshield, which affected their drones, planes, and helicopters. The problem happened because Starlink stopped working for objects moving faster than 100 miles per hour.
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Ukraine uses Starshield, a military version of Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet.
Starlink cut off service for objects moving faster than 100 miles per hour.
This limit affected Ukraine’s military drones, airplanes, and helicopters.
The restriction reduced the military’s ability to use these devices.
The reason behind the speed limit on Starlink is unclear.
The issue has caused questions about the role of the US in the situation.
Starlink is important for Ukraine’s communication and military efforts.
Elon Musk’s technology plays a key role in modern warfare support.
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The CDC reports over 4,000 measles cases in the U.S. this year, marking the biggest outbreak in 35 years. Most cases are in people who have not been vaccinated, and many involve young children.
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More than 4,000 measles cases have been confirmed by the CDC this year.
This is the largest measles outbreak in the U.S. in 35 years.
About 20% of cases are children under five years old.
95% of the people who got measles were not vaccinated.
Dr. Evan Shirey, a pediatric infectious disease expert in Pennsylvania, recommends vaccination to help stop the spread.
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Four Republican senators have asked the Pentagon’s inspector general to investigate a recent outage of Ukraine’s Starlink internet service. They want to find out if senior Defense Department officials were involved in cutting off Ukraine’s access to this important technology used to detect Russian drones.
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Four GOP senators sent a letter to the Defense Department’s inspector general.
The letter expressed serious concern about Ukraine losing access to Starlink internet.
Starlink provides high-speed data and helps Ukraine share intelligence.
Ukraine uses Starlink to track and stop Russian drones.
The senators want an investigation into whether top Defense officials caused the outage.
The request for the investigation was made urgently by the senators.
Starlink is a satellite internet service that is critical for military communication.
This issue involves U.S. support to Ukraine during the conflict with Russia.
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President Donald Trump is sending money to Americans and promising more payments shortly before the midterm elections. He says these payments are refunds for high healthcare costs and economic benefits that only his party can provide, while Democrats say it is an attempt to influence voters.
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President Trump is giving money directly to Americans during the midterm election period.
He calls these payments refunds for paying too much for healthcare.
He also promises additional economic benefits from his party.
The midterm elections are happening in less than three weeks.
Democrats argue these payments are meant to persuade people to vote for Republicans.
The payments are a major topic in the debate about election fairness.
The focus of the midterms largely centers on issues of affordability.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle, who recently resigned as U.S. ambassador to Greece, is being sued for defamation by Eric Deters, a Trump donor. The lawsuit deals with accusations about money and messages connected to Guilfoyle, and Deters has threatened to release a phone recording with more information.
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Eric Deters filed a defamation and privacy lawsuit against Kimberly Guilfoyle and two attorneys.
The lawsuit was filed in Kentucky's Kenton Circuit Court and includes a breach-of-contract claim.
Deters previously paid Guilfoyle about $300,000 for appearances at his conservative events.
Guilfoyle resigned from her ambassador role following reports about her dealings with Deters.
Deters alleges Guilfoyle asked him in 2025 to pay $100,000 toward her American Express bill.
Guilfoyle denies seeking improper payments and says she will defend her reputation.
Deters claims Guilfoyle and her lawyers falsely labeled him a blackmailer and questioned the authenticity of text messages.
After filing the lawsuit, Deters said he will release a 16-minute phone recording that he says contains damaging information about Guilfoyle.
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Elon Musk gave $158 million to a political group supporting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's run for the U.S. Senate. This donation aims to help keep the Republican Party in control of Congress.
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Elon Musk donated $158 million to a super PAC supporting Ken Paxton.
The PAC is focused on helping Paxton win a Senate seat in Texas.
Musk was the only donor to this PAC in the third quarter.
Paxton is the current Attorney General of Texas and a Republican.
The donation is part of efforts to maintain Republican majorities in Congress.
Super PACs can collect and spend unlimited money to support candidates but must operate independently from them.
This is one of the largest single donations to a political action committee this election cycle.
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