Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized President Donald Trump on Sunday, calling him "America last." She shared a screenshot of an email that appeared to come from Trump's campaign as part of her ongoing disagreement with him.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene is a Republican member of the House of Representatives from Georgia.
Greene has had a long-running conflict with President Trump despite previously supporting him.
On Sunday, she publicly criticized Trump by calling him "America last."
She shared a screenshot of an email that seemed to be from Trump's campaign team.
The email included a message addressing Greene directly.
This event continues the public feud between Greene and President Trump.
Greene’s comments were made on social media where she often shares political opinions.
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North Korea fired several ballistic missiles off its east coast, according to South Korea’s military. This action follows rising tensions after landmines exploded near the border, injuring three South Korean soldiers last month.
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North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles from Pyongyang towards the East Sea (Sea of Japan).
South Korea detected the launches and increased its military surveillance.
Japan confirmed at least one suspected ballistic missile launch from North Korea.
Tensions increased after landmines exploded in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), injuring three South Korean soldiers.
A joint investigation said North Korea planted the landmines over a year ago, which North Korea denies.
North Korea claims to have introduced artificial intelligence technology into one of its recent missile launches.
South Korea recently tested its first homegrown hypersonic glide vehicle, a fast weapon that can change course during flight.
The DMZ remains a very tense and heavily armed border, and the two Koreas are still technically at war since 1953.
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Senator Darline Graham (Republican) and Annie Andrews (Democrat) debated once for the South Carolina Senate race. The debate became tense as Graham linked Andrews to the Democratic Socialists of America, while Andrews challenged Graham’s ability to represent voters’ interests.
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The debate was the only scheduled face-off between the two candidates.
Sen. Darline Graham is the Republican candidate running for re-election.
Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, is the Democratic challenger.
Graham accused Andrews of connections with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
Andrews criticized Graham, saying she might not stand up for all voters.
The debate took place in South Carolina.
Both candidates focused on contrasting their political views and records.
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NATO's top military commander, US General Alexus Grynkewich, will warn Russia that NATO can respond to and defend against any attack. He will explain the alliance's plans to deter aggression at a security conference in Warsaw amid concerns about Russia's activities against countries supporting Ukraine.
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NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe is US General Alexus Grynkewich.
He plans to present a "theory of victory" based on NATO's defense and deterrence strategies.
The warning comes amid Western concern over Russia’s "hybrid" campaign, including sabotage and interference.
Recent incidents include an explosive drone found at a German airport.
NATO says it is a defensive alliance and does not plan to attack Russia.
Russia’s actions have increased after difficulties in Ukraine.
NATO members in Eastern Europe seek reassurance about their security.
The US is reviewing troop deployments in Europe, which may lead to changes later this year.
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At least 72 gold miners were killed in airstrikes on the Sudan-Egypt border, according to a Sudanese rights group. The group accused the Egyptian air force of the attack, but Egypt has not commented and the report could not be independently confirmed.
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The airstrike happened on Saturday at a gold mine located on the Sudan-Egypt border.
The Emergency Lawyers rights organization said 72 miners died and is still verifying the number.
Survivors described jets striking the mine multiple times, causing people to flee in terror.
This was the second airstrike this year at the Jabal al-Uqaydat mining site; a previous strike in June killed 23 miners.
Egypt has denied the strikes occurred on its territory, calling them operations against illegal mining.
The border area is disputed, with both Egypt and Sudan claiming a gold-rich area called the Halayeb triangle.
The region is involved in ongoing conflict, driving many into dangerous gold mining jobs.
Egypt views the conflict near its border as a security risk and has taken measures against illegal mining and arms smuggling.
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Heavy floods in Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki River destroyed homes and a bridge. People had to move to safer, higher places. Authorities reported five people are missing and six have been rescued.
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Flash floods occurred along the Budhi Gandaki River in Nepal.
The floods damaged homes and washed away bridges.
Residents were forced to leave their homes and move to higher ground.
Five people have gone missing due to the floods.
Six people have been rescued by authorities so far.
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A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to stop airing taxpayer-funded TV ads that promote his political message. The judge agreed with a group that said these ads illegally use government money, and the administration was told to cancel any remaining ads during a two-week court order.
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A federal judge in New York blocked President Trump’s administration from airing more TV ads paid with taxpayer money.
The ads promote Trump’s political message and were paid for using $20 million from the Department of Homeland Security.
A watchdog group called Common Cause challenged the ads, saying they illegally use government money for political purposes.
The judge issued a temporary restraining order lasting two weeks to stop the ads from airing.
The administration said the ad campaign was ending soon, but the judge ruled no more ads could air until the order expires.
Critics say using public funds for these ads breaks a law against spending government money on “publicity or propaganda.”
The ads praise Trump and include political themes, like mentioning threats of communism and capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Some Republican leaders also criticized the use of taxpayer money for the ads.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said it is clear that Russia interfered in the UK’s 2016 Brexit vote. He also warned voters in France and Germany about similar risks of Russian interference in their politics.
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Andy Burnham publicly confirmed Russian interference in the UK’s 2016 Brexit referendum for the first time by a UK prime minister.
Burnham did not provide details or evidence to support the claim during his interview.
He spoke to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about Russia’s possible links to a far-right German party.
Burnham criticized Russia’s attempted interference in the UK’s 2019 general election at the United Nations.
A 2020 UK Parliament report said the government did not fully investigate Russia’s role in the 2016 vote but confirmed interference in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum.
Russia has denied all claims of meddling in foreign elections or votes.
Burnham recently suggested the UK should consider rejoining the European Union, citing Brexit’s negative effects on the UK economy and immigration control.
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President Donald Trump announced that Katie Zacharia will start as the White House press secretary on Columbus Day. She will hold her first news conference on the following Tuesday at 9:30 AM.
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Katie Zacharia will become the new White House press secretary starting Columbus Day.
President Trump made the announcement on a Sunday.
Zacharia will give her first news conference on Tuesday at 9:30 in the morning.
This is her first official role as press secretary under President Trump’s administration.
The news conference will serve as an introduction of Zacharia to the public and media.
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A fresh missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi group hit Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, killing one person and injuring 11 others. This followed a deadly attack on the airport the previous day that killed at least 12 people and caused airport operations to stop temporarily.
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The Houthi group, backed by Iran, launched multiple attacks on Riyadh’s main airport over two days.
Saturday’s attack was the deadliest on Saudi soil in over ten years, killing 12 people.
The Sunday attack killed a Pakistani resident and wounded 11 people.
Saudi authorities closed the airport for an additional 24 hours to manage the situation.
The coalition fighting the Houthis said they intercepted missiles and shot down a drone during recent attacks.
The Houthis threatened to continue targeting Saudi Arabia’s transit hubs, calling them battle zones.
The Saudi-led coalition labeled Saturday's attack a war crime and promised a strong response.
The United Nations, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the attacks.
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A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to stop running taxpayer-funded ads featuring President Trump. The decision came from a lawsuit claiming the administration misused government money on these ads before the November midterm elections.
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The judge's order stops the ads immediately.
The case involves a lawsuit filed by Common Cause, Democracy Forward, and others in New York.
A similar lawsuit was filed by the Democratic National Committee in Washington, D.C.
The Trump administration says the ads are public service announcements, like past governments have done.
President Trump said he would pay for the ads himself after lawsuits began but will not repay the government for ads already run.
The plaintiffs argue the ads go beyond what Congress allowed and break rules against government propaganda.
Judge Jennifer Rochon said the plaintiffs likely have a strong case and will be harmed if the ads continue.
A court hearing will happen on October 13 to decide what happens next.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan to discuss recent attacks by Iranian-backed Houthis on Saudi airports. Araghchi stressed the need for political dialogue rather than military action to resolve regional conflicts.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke by phone with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.
They discussed recent attacks by Houthis, a group supported by Iran, on Saudi airports.
Araghchi said military solutions would only make the situation worse and promoted negotiations based on justice.
Iran offered to help start talks between Saudi Arabia and Yemen to find a political solution.
A deadly attack on Riyadh airport killed 12 people and injured 300.
President Donald Trump said he might reconsider the US role in Yemen and could resume strikes on Iran.
Saudi and Iranian embassies are open following a 2023 agreement brokered by China, after seven years without diplomatic ties.
Tensions have risen since the US-Israel war on Iran started in February, with Iran and its allies attacking US and Saudi targets in the Gulf.
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During a South Carolina U.S. Senate debate, Republican Darline Graham responded to Democratic challenger Annie Andrews’ remark about Graham’s last name. The exchange highlighted a personal history for Graham and came as both candidates discussed their political differences ahead of the November election.
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Annie Andrews said there was no confusion about her name and noted she had not changed it recently, unlike Graham.
Darline Graham said Graham has always been her legal name and that she kept it to remember her late parents.
Graham stated Andrews’ comment brought up a painful memory from her childhood.
The debate included Libertarian Kasie Whitener, with all three competing for a Senate seat Republicans have held for decades.
Andrews described herself as a working mother, pediatrician, and moderate, supporting gun rights, border security, and deportation of undocumented immigrants who break laws.
Andrews accused Graham of being too close to the White House.
Darline Graham was appointed to the Senate after her brother, longtime Senator Lindsey Graham, passed away; she won the Republican nomination with support from President Donald Trump.
Recent polls show a competitive race, with Graham leading Andrews by a small margin, making the contest tighter than expected in the traditionally Republican state.
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The UK faces a £35 billion funding gap due to high inflation and defence spending, with tax increases expected to cover the shortfall. Meanwhile, Russia attacked a Ukrainian power plant shortly after President Donald Trump claimed to have arranged a ceasefire on energy sites, a deal that Ukrainian President Zelensky said he did not know about.
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The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns the UK has a £35 billion finance gap.
This gap is caused by high inflation and the UK’s increased defence budget.
Tax rises are expected to help close this budget gap.
Russia attacked a power plant in Ukraine soon after President Trump announced an energy site ceasefire.
Ukrainian President Zelensky said the ceasefire deal was not communicated to him.
The US has threatened to block arms supplies to Kyiv to stop attacks on Russian refineries.
Oil executives canceled attendance at an energy conference after attacks on Riyadh airport.
UK government is investigating sickness benefit payments to nearly 2 million people with uncertain eligibility.
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During World War I, soldiers brought animals with them to Europe to boost their mood. One of these was an orphaned black bear from Canada, which later inspired the beloved character Winnie the Pooh, now 100 years old.
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Soldiers in World War I often carried animals to improve morale.
An orphaned black bear cub from Canada was brought to Europe by some soldiers.
This bear cub inspired the character Winnie the Pooh.
Winnie the Pooh has been a popular character for 100 years.
The story connects a real animal experience during the war to a famous children’s book character.
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Pakistan declared a state of emergency in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, suspending the government led by Imran Khan’s PTI party. The federal government says the move is needed because the provincial authorities failed to control militant attacks, while PTI calls it a disguised coup to stop protests.
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President Asif Ali Zardari declared the emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after the federal government criticized the local government's handling of Islamist militancy.
The PTI party, led by Imran Khan, said the emergency is like a coup and could cause more violence and instability.
The provincial government was suspended, and a new governor appointed to run the province for at least six months.
Security forces, including troops, were deployed to the province to maintain order and restrict protests.
PTI supporters had planned a march to Islamabad to demand Khan’s release, but many activists and some of Khan’s family members were detained before the event.
The federal government and Pakistan’s military accuse PTI of not fighting militants effectively; PTI denies this and claims it lacks funding and equipment.
Political leaders from other parties criticized the emergency, calling it harmful to democracy.
The conflict comes after the 2024 elections, where PTI won the most seats but only formed a government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; PTI and the military accuse each other of election interference.
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Some voters in Iowa, a state in the Great Plains, are rethinking their choices ahead of the midterm elections. Rising diesel prices are influencing how people feel about the candidates and their options.
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Republicans have held strong control in Great Plains states for many years.
The midterm elections are coming soon.
High diesel fuel prices are causing concern among voters in Iowa.
Some voters say they are now considering different candidates or parties.
This shift shows changes in voter attitudes linked to economic issues like fuel costs.
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Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 storm, causing power outages and damage across the southeastern US Gulf Coast. At least four people died, and thousands of homes and businesses lost power, with recovery efforts ongoing.
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Hurricane Isaias was the first Atlantic tropical storm of the 2026 season.
The storm hit near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 hurricane.
Around 356,000 customers remain without power in southern Alabama and northwestern Florida.
At its peak, nearly 800,000 homes and businesses lost power in the Gulf Coast region.
At least four deaths have been linked to the hurricane.
The storm caused significant damage, including peeling roofs and flattened structures in Florida.
Pensacola city faces drinking water shortages and residents must boil tap water before use.
Pensacola International Airport is closed indefinitely due to storm damage.
Houston County, Alabama, has all roads closed and remains under a flash flood warning.
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A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to stop running government-funded ads featuring President Donald Trump, saying the ads likely break the law. The administration planned to end the ad campaign on Sunday, but the judge stepped in to halt any remaining ads immediately.
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A federal judge ruled that government-funded ads with President Trump are likely illegal.
The judge told the administration to stop airing the ads right away.
The administration had said the ad campaign would end on Sunday.
The judge’s decision applies to any ads set to air later that day.
The ads feature President Donald Trump promoting government messages.
The legal issue focuses on using government money for ads featuring the president.
The judge’s order aims to prevent possible misuse of government funds for political purposes.
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A total fire ban is in place across greater Sydney due to hot, dry weather and the risk of bushfires caused by dry lightning. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 37°C, with strong winds and thunderstorms predicted, but little rain to reduce fire danger.
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A total fire ban covers greater Sydney and greater Hunter regions.
Temperatures in Sydney’s west may reach 37°C, with other areas between 34°C and 36°C.
Dry lightning from thunderstorms could start new fires as little rain is expected.
Activities that produce flames or sparks, such as outdoor fires and welding, are banned during the fire ban.
NSW Rural Fire Service has completed more hazard reduction burning this year to reduce fire risk.
Federal emergency minister Kristy McBain highlighted the AusAlert warning system, which sends emergency alerts to compatible phones.
This extreme heat follows Australia’s second hottest September on record, linked to climate change and El Niño.
Climate scientists attribute the worsening fire risk and heat to climate change.
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