A school roof collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing more than 30 students and a teacher. Dozens of others were injured, and some children may be trapped under the debris.
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The accident happened in the north-western city of Peshawar, Pakistan.
More than 30 pupils and one teacher died in the roof collapse.
Several children were injured, with some in serious condition.
Some children are believed to be trapped under the rubble.
Pupils heard a 'cracking' sound just moments before the roof fell.
Hospital officials confirmed the deaths and injuries.
Rescue efforts were ongoing at the time of the report.
The report was published by BBC Urdu.
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US consumer inflation was higher than expected in September, mainly because rising energy costs increased prices for many people. This comes as President Donald Trump campaigns to strengthen support for Republicans before the midterm elections next month.
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US inflation in September was hotter, meaning prices rose faster than predicted.
Higher energy costs are pushing inflation up, linked partly to tensions between the US and Iran.
Rising inflation adds financial pressure on American families.
The inflation report arrived just before the November midterm elections.
President Donald Trump is actively campaigning to help Republicans keep control of Congress.
Inflation affects voters’ concerns about the cost of living.
The government released this inflation data on October 15, 2026.
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Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, is facing questions about whether she is a qualified lawyer. She has called herself a lawyer while working for conservative media, but there is no proof she passed any bar exam in the U.S. or China.
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Katie Zacharia is the new White House press secretary for President Donald Trump.
She has described herself as a lawyer while appearing on Fox News and Newsmax.
There is no evidence so far that she passed a bar exam in any U.S. state or in China.
Zacharia previously worked for a large law firm in China.
She worked only a few months for President Trump’s social media company before becoming press secretary.
Her first appearance as press secretary received negative reactions.
The White House has not provided proof of her legal credentials.
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The former head of Israel's internal security agency Shin Bet has sued Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for defamation. The lawsuit relates to Netanyahu's comments about the responsibility for the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, Israel’s deadliest day, just weeks before Israel’s national election on October 27, 2026.
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The former head of Shin Bet, Israel's domestic security service, filed a defamation lawsuit against Prime Minister Netanyahu.
The case concerns Netanyahu’s claims about who was responsible for the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.
The October 7 attack was the deadliest day in Israel’s history.
Netanyahu faces criticism from the opposition for not preventing the attack.
Israel has a national election scheduled for October 27, 2026.
Polls show Netanyahu is in a close race to stay in power.
The lawsuit comes amid political tension and public debates over security and leadership.
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Many adults use AI tools for health advice, but many dentists stop using AI tools quickly because they do not meet expectations. The dental industry is improving technology but must focus more on proving that these tools truly help patient care before dental practices invest in them.
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Over 66 million U.S. adults have used AI health tools or chatbots.
A survey of 300 dental professionals found 40% stopped using AI tools within three months.
Dental technology includes AI for diagnosis, digital imaging, guided surgery, 3D printing, and connected systems.
New dental technologies can be expensive and require staff training and workflow changes.
Many dental AI tools fail because they do not integrate well with existing systems or create extra work.
Adoption of a tool is not the same as its usefulness for patient care.
Patients use AI-generated health information but may misunderstand it, creating challenges for dentists.
The goal of dental tech should be to support the dentist-patient relationship and improve care quality.
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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is considering intervening in Sky’s £1.6 billion deal to buy ITV, a move that could lead to detailed investigations. She is concerned about maintaining diverse and high-quality media content in the UK as Sky, owned by Comcast, aims to create a strong UK streaming service.
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Sky plans to buy ITV’s broadcasting and streaming business for £1.6 billion.
Sky is owned by the US company Comcast.
The deal would make Sky the biggest commercial broadcaster in the UK.
Lisa Nandy wants to ensure the deal protects free expression and diversity in media ownership.
She is also focused on keeping a wide range of high-quality programs available to the public.
If intervened, the deal will be examined by Ofcom and the Competition and Markets Authority.
Media companies are merging to compete against global streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime.
Similar previous mergers, like Paramount’s purchase of Warner Bros Discovery, were allowed with conditions to protect UK media interests.
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In Albania's capital, protesters and police clashed for a third day during demonstrations demanding better university conditions and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. The protests began over a luxury tourism project connected to President Donald Trump's family in southern Albania.
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Protests in Albania's capital have lasted for three days.
Demonstrators want improved conditions at universities.
Protesters also call for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign.
The protests originally started because of a luxury tourism project.
This project is linked to President Donald Trump's family.
Police and protesters have clashed and there has been violence at times.
The situation reflects both student concerns and political demands.
The article is reported by France 24’s International Affairs Editor Philip Turle.
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Jared Kushner, serving as a volunteer envoy for President Donald Trump, has traveled to several countries for diplomatic talks. A watchdog group, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), filed a lawsuit claiming Kushner acts in a top government role without Senate approval or financial disclosures required by law.
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Jared Kushner works as a special envoy for President Trump but is not paid and is not Senate-confirmed.
CREW filed a lawsuit accusing Kushner of holding significant government power without proper vetting or required financial disclosures.
Kushner has traveled to countries including Egypt to participate in negotiations related to conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, Russia, and Iran.
The U.S. Constitution requires important government officials exercising significant power to be confirmed by the Senate.
Ethics laws require officials in such roles to disclose their financial interests to avoid conflicts of interest.
Kushner’s lawyer states that Kushner’s volunteer role complies with all ethics rules and that he pays his own expenses.
The White House said using private envoys is a historic practice and defended Kushner’s diplomatic work as voluntary and separate from his business.
CREW expressed concern about Kushner’s private investment firm, which manages billions of dollars, mostly from foreign investors.
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Seventy-two retired US military leaders have asked authorities to stop plans to livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hassan, the Fort Hood shooter. Experts say the US has never broadcast an execution live, and the military has not used firing squads since 1945.
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A group of 72 retired US generals, admirals, and senior officers oppose the livestream of Nidal Hassan’s execution.
Nidal Hassan is the shooter involved in the Fort Hood attack.
The plan is to carry out Hassan’s execution by firing squad.
Death penalty experts say the US has never livestreamed an execution before.
The US military last executed anyone by firing squad in 1945.
The retired officers warn the livestream could have serious legal and safety consequences.
Public executions via livestream are not part of current US practices.
The issue has caused public outcry and debate over the death penalty process.
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Argentina’s president adviser, Santiago Caputo, said Britain is being “colonised by Islam” after a Somali Muslim woman, Sagal Abdi-Wali, was elected to the UK parliament. Caputo linked this to Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands, arguing that Argentina should take control to stop what he sees as Islamic influence in the region. This statement comes amid rising tensions between Argentina and the UK over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands.
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Santiago Caputo is a top adviser to Argentina’s President Javier Milei.
Caputo said the UK is being colonised by Islam because of the election of Muslim MP Sagal Abdi-Wali.
Abdi-Wali was elected as a Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras in London.
Caputo used this as a reason for Argentina to reclaim the Falkland Islands from the UK.
The Falkland Islands are a British overseas territory about 300 miles off South America.
Argentina and the UK fought a war over the Falklands in 1982, which the UK won.
99.8% of Falkland Islanders voted in 2013 to remain British.
The UK government said it will protect the wishes of the Falkland Islanders and their businesses.
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California’s Central Valley is one of the poorest areas in the state and has become a very competitive political district. Voters there are struggling with rising living costs, and candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties are working hard to win their support in the 2024 congressional race.
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Vanessa Martinez, a 26-year-old resident, works three jobs but still struggles financially due to rising prices and lost government support.
The district, California’s 22nd, voted 59% for President Trump over Vice President Harris in 2024.
The area has a majority Latino population that has recently shifted toward supporting Trump, hoping for better economic conditions.
Trump’s approval ratings have dropped significantly in the district this year.
David Valadao, the Republican congressman, focuses on working across party lines and supports deregulation to lower prices.
Randy Villegas, the Democratic challenger, calls for major reforms, saying both parties have neglected the valley’s working-class people.
Valadao supported a major tax cut bill that included reductions in government healthcare and aid programs.
The political contest reflects broader economic struggles and shifting voter attitudes in this poor Central Valley region.
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Scientists found a 15mm hole in a 75,000-year-old Neanderthal shoulder blade in Iraqi Kurdistan. They believe the hole was caused by a sharpened wooden spear, possibly from a violent attack or hunting accident, showing early evidence of lethal violence among Neanderthals.
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The hole was found in the left shoulder blade of a Neanderthal discovered in a cave in Iraqi Kurdistan.
The spear likely entered the chest and exited through the shoulder blade, damaging important organs.
Neanderthals were a separate human species that lived in Europe and Asia and went extinct around 40,000 years ago.
The site is called Shanidar cave, where remains of at least 10 Neanderthals have been found.
This finding could be the earliest proof of wooden spears used in violence in the prehistoric Middle East.
Experts are not sure if the injury was caused by an attack from another Neanderthal or a hunting accident.
Similar injuries were found in older Neanderthal remains in the same cave from 50,000 years ago, suggesting possible violence.
Other research showed that violent injuries among Neanderthals may go back as far as 430,000 years ago in Spain.
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The firing squad was included as a method of execution not because it is proven to be painless or humane, but because prisoners suggested it when given the opportunity to add options. This method was chosen simply to complete a list when no other methods were provided.
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The firing squad is a method of execution involving multiple shooters aiming at a condemned person.
It was added to execution methods by prisoners, not based on scientific proof of being humane.
There is no clear evidence that the firing squad causes a death without pain or suffering.
The choice to use firing squads was somewhat practical, filling a gap in available execution options.
The idea that firing squads are more humane than other methods is not supported by strong facts.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has shared early predictions about winter weather. These forecasts suggest that some areas may have a mild Thanksgiving with little snow and a warmer Christmas.
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NOAA is the organization that studies weather and climate.
Early forecasts indicate that some regions might experience warmer temperatures during Thanksgiving.
A "brown Thanksgiving" means little or no snow in some places.
The Christmas forecast looks like it could be warmer than usual in certain areas.
Weather conditions will vary depending on where people live.
These predictions help people prepare for upcoming winter weather.
Weather forecasts can change as winter gets closer.
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Ukraine said the United States is not helping enough by failing to warn about Russian missile attacks and changing the Starlink internet service that Ukraine uses in its military fight. President Zelensky asked Elon Musk to fix the Starlink service, which Ukraine says is now slower.
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Ukraine accused the U.S. of indirectly aiding Russia by not providing missile attack warnings.
Changes to the Starlink satellite internet system have made it slower for Ukraine’s military.
Ukrainian President Zelensky called on Elon Musk to restore Starlink service fully.
Starlink is a satellite internet system important for Ukraine's communication during the conflict.
The missile strikes targeted Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine.
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Michael Desronvil, the only juror who voted to convict Lindsay Clancy of first-degree murder, gave his first interview since a mistrial was declared. He said his decision was based on evidence and his Christian faith, and described tense jury talks during the trial.
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The jury vote was 11 to 1 in favor of acquitting Lindsay Clancy, leading to a mistrial after seven days of discussion.
Lindsay Clancy admitted to killing her three children but pleaded not guilty due to insanity.
Judge William Sullivan declared the mistrial and has not yet said if there will be a new trial.
Desronvil said he made his decision based on evidence and was influenced by Clancy’s methodical actions and the 911 call from Clancy’s husband.
Clancy’s defense lawyer criticized Desronvil, saying he wasted time and hurt the defense team.
Desronvil denied being biased against mental illness and said he answered jury questions honestly.
Desronvil has been disturbed by intense media attention, including reporters stalking his home.
Desronvil said he prayed often during deliberations and believes the focus should remain on the victims, the children.
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President Donald Trump rejected reports saying that his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, might lose her job. This came after a news outlet said that some of Trump's allies shared negative views about Wiles when asked about her performance.
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President Trump denied claims that Susie Wiles, his chief of staff, is at risk of losing her job.
The report came from Politico, which said Trump had heard criticism about Wiles from his allies.
The White House quickly responded with a statement from President Trump calling the report false.
Susie Wiles is currently serving as the White House chief of staff.
The negative feedback mentioned was based on Trump asking allies their opinion on Wiles.
President Trump’s reaction shows support for Wiles despite the reported criticism.
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President Donald Trump announced that the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, a Fort Hood shooter, will not be livestreamed as previously planned. Hasan is scheduled to be executed on December 3, 2026, for killing 13 people in 2009 at Fort Hood, Texas.
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Nidal Hasan killed 13 people in a shooting at Fort Hood military base in 2009.
Hasan’s execution is set for December 3, 2026, by firing squad.
This will be the first military firing squad execution in the US since 1945.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had planned to livestream the execution.
President Trump canceled the livestream plan after widespread opposition.
Opposition came from US politicians, the Catholic Church, rights groups, and the United Nations.
President Trump stated the execution could still be watched in person by victims’ families.
Trump mentioned he believed livestreaming might deter terrorists but agreed many prefer not to watch.
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A recent Gallup poll shows that American trust in the federal government's ability to keep food safe has dropped to the lowest level since 1999. Confidence varies by political party, with more Republicans trusting food safety than Democrats. This decline follows major foodborne illness outbreaks in 2026, including a large outbreak caused by contaminated lettuce.
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Only 47% of Americans have confidence in the government's food safety efforts in 2026, down from 68% in 2019.
Confidence among Republicans is at 70%, while only 30% of Democrats feel confident in federal food safety.
The share of Americans with little or no confidence has risen from 18% in 2019 to 24% in 2026.
73% of Americans avoided certain foods due to recalls or safety warnings in the past year, up from 53% in 2024.
42% of Americans worried their food might have been contaminated, compared to 26% in 2024.
The largest foodborne illness outbreak in 2026 was caused by Cyclospora in processed iceberg lettuce, sickening over 12,800 people and causing two deaths.
Food safety in the U.S. is overseen by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Political views influence confidence in food safety, with attitudes shifting depending on which party holds the presidency.
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NHS England has issued new guidance saying that transgender patients in hospitals should be placed in wards matching their biological sex, not their gender identity. This change follows a 2025 Supreme Court ruling that defines "sex" as biological sex under equality law. The guidance also encourages gender-neutral spaces to avoid discrimination and emphasizes clinical needs and patient safety.
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Trans patients should be placed in single-sex hospital wards or bays based on biological sex.
Alternative arrangements should be made if this is not clinically appropriate.
Previous guidance allowed placement based on gender identity but was withdrawn after the 2025 Supreme Court ruling.
The Supreme Court ruled that "sex" means biological sex, and single-sex spaces should only include people of the same biological sex.
NHS England encourages providing gender-neutral spaces to avoid discrimination against trans people.
Clinical needs take priority in emergencies and urgent care settings.
NHS trusts should audit their facilities to ensure enough gender-neutral or single-occupancy options.
NHS data shows breaches of mixed-sex ward rules have increased from 3,853 in June 2025 to 5,520 in August 2026.
The guidance has received mixed responses, with sex-based rights groups supporting it and trans rights groups raising concerns about hospital staff training and resource challenges.
The NHS has faced legal cases about the use of changing rooms and dignity, including a 2026 case where nurses claimed discrimination over a trans colleague using female changing rooms.
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