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Politics

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan blames establishment figures for plot to kill him

Tensions escalated in Pakistan on Friday as former Prime Minister Imran Khan blamed establishment figures for a plot to kill him – a claim strenuously denied by governing and security officials. A day after after he survived a shooting at a political rally outside the town of Gujranwala, Punjab province, Khan gave a rambling speech at a hospital in the city of Lahore where he … Continue reading Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan blames establishment figures for plot to kill him

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World News

Ukraine suffers power outages amid intense attacks from Russia’s military

Ukraine’s state electricity operator on Saturday announced blackouts in Kyiv and seven other regions of the country in the aftermath of Russia’s devastating strikes on energy infrastructure. The move comes as Russian forces continue to pound Ukrainian cities and villages with missiles and drones, inflicting damage on power plants, water supplies and other civilian targets, in a grinding war that is nearing its nine-month mark. Russia has … Continue reading Ukraine suffers power outages amid intense attacks from Russia’s military

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World News

19 dead after commercial aircraft crashes into Lake Victoria in Tanzania

A Tanzanian commercial flight operated by Precision Air crash-landed in bad weather in Lake Victoria on Sunday, killing 19 people. The country’s Prime Minister, Kassim Majaliwa, said officials believe all bodies have been recovered from the airplane. The airline confirmed the death toll and amended the number of survivors down to 24 in an updated statement on Sunday evening. Earlier, the carrier as well as … Continue reading 19 dead after commercial aircraft crashes into Lake Victoria in Tanzania

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World News

Ship refuses to leave Italy port until all migrants are off

The captain of a charity-run migrant rescue ship refused Italian orders to leave a Sicilian port Sunday after authorities refused to let 35 of the migrants on his ship disembark — part of directives by Italy’s new far-right-led government targeting foreign-flagged rescue ships. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s two-week-old government is refusing safe port to four ships operating in the central Mediterranean that have rescued migrants … Continue reading Ship refuses to leave Italy port until all migrants are off

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U.S. News

38 people injured in fire on 20th floor of New York City apartment building

Thirty-eight people were injured during a Manhattan apartment building fire that happened on Saturday morning, with authorities determining that a lithium-ion battery connected to a micro mobility decide is the cause for the blaze. CNN – Of the injuries, two were critical, five were serious and the rest minor, Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said in a news conference. Officials did not release any further details … Continue reading 38 people injured in fire on 20th floor of New York City apartment building

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World News

North Korea launches four more missiles as U.S. flies bombers over South

North Korea once again demonstrated it’s weaponry by launching four ballistic missiles into the sea on Saturday, as the United States sent two supersonic bombers over South Korea in a dueling display a of military might that highlights the recent tensions in the region. NPR – South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said that the four short-range missiles fired from a western coastal area around … Continue reading North Korea launches four more missiles as U.S. flies bombers over South

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Technology

Herzog and Žižek become AI bots trapped in endless conversation

Italian artist and computer programmer Giacomo Miceli launched The Infinite Conversation website, which is an artificial intelligence conversation between AI versions of the German director Werner Herzog and Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Zizek. ARSTECHNICA – Upon visiting the site—which is unaffiliated with either person—you’ll see AI-generated charcoal portraits of the two men in profile. Between them, a transcript of AI-generated text is highlighted in yellow as … Continue reading Herzog and Žižek become AI bots trapped in endless conversation

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U.S. News

9 shot outside bar in Kensington: Philadelphia police

Just before 11p.m. Saturday evening, nine peopler were shot outside a bar in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood, police reported. The shooting took place in the area of Kensington and Allegheny Avenues. WPVI6 – Police say the gunmen exited a black-colored vehicle that was parked in the middle of the block and fired about 40 shots. CBS NEWS – Two people are in critical condition and seven … Continue reading 9 shot outside bar in Kensington: Philadelphia police

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U.S. News

At least 2 dead, multiple people missing in Oklahoma after more than a dozen tornadoes hit 3 states

Two people have died and multiple others are missing after several deadly tornadoes hit the states of Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas late Friday evening. The storms left several homes damaged and knocked out power for thousands as officials start search and rescue efforts. THE GUARDIAN – Several twisters caused property damage and physical injury across the various states on Friday. Tornado warnings had still been … Continue reading At least 2 dead, multiple people missing in Oklahoma after more than a dozen tornadoes hit 3 states

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World News

Serbs in northern Kosovo quit state jobs in licence plate protest

In Northern Kosovo the Serbian minority are quitting their jobs within state institutions, including government, police and judicial courts, in protest against the use of new vehicle license plates. AL-JAZEERA – Following a meeting of Serb political representatives in the north of Kosovo, Minister of Communities and Returns Goran Rakic said he was resigning from his post in the Pristina government. BLAKAN INSIGHT – The … Continue reading Serbs in northern Kosovo quit state jobs in licence plate protest

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Space

Return of the ‘blood moon’: A total lunar eclipse will be visible around the world on Tuesday

On Tuesday November 8th, a total lunar eclipse that will turn the moon an eerie blood-red hue. It won’t happen again until the year 2025. NBC NEWS – The eclipse will occur Tuesday, with the moon set to turn blood red as it slips into Earth’s shadow. The celestial show will be visible to viewers in North and Central America, Asia, Australia, the Pacific Islands and … Continue reading Return of the ‘blood moon’: A total lunar eclipse will be visible around the world on Tuesday

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Climate activists block private jet runway at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam

On Saturday at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport, hundreds of climate activists stormed a runway in an attempt to prevent private jets from taking off, in what is the latest demonstration by climate protesters aimed at drawing attention to the climate crisis. CNN – Greenpeace Netherlands said “more than 500” Greenpeace and Extinction Rebellion activists were at the airport, one of Europe’s largest, on Saturday afternoon, in a press release. A … Continue reading Climate activists block private jet runway at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam

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Space

‘Planet killer’ asteroid hiding in sun’s glare could smash into Earth one day

A “planet killer” asteroid that is hiding in the glare of the sun has finally been detected, and the giant space rock could smash into Earth one day. The 0.9-mile-wide (1.5 kilometers) “potentially hazardous” asteroid, named 2022 AP7, is one of several large space rocks that astronomers recently discovered  near the orbits of Earth and Venus.  Currently, 2022 AP7 crosses Earth’s orbit while our planet … Continue reading ‘Planet killer’ asteroid hiding in sun’s glare could smash into Earth one day

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Italy refuses to allow entry of migrants rescued by NGO vessels

The Italian authorities have again expressed their refusal to allow the entry of migrants rescued by vessels of various NGOs in the Mediterranean and have requested that it is precisely the countries whose flags these vessels fly that should take in the migrants in question. “We cannot bring in migrants who are rescued at sea by foreign ships operating without any coordination with the authorities,” … Continue reading Italy refuses to allow entry of migrants rescued by NGO vessels

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Politics

Erdogan, Putin agreed to send Russian grains to poor African countries for free

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that he had agreed with counterpart Vladimir Putin that Russian grains sent under the Black Sea export deal should go to poor African countries for free. “In my phone call with Vladimir Putin, he said ‘Let’s send this grain to countries such as Djibouti, Somalia and Sudan for free’ – and we agreed,” Erdogan said in a speech … Continue reading Erdogan, Putin agreed to send Russian grains to poor African countries for free

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Politics

King Charles said he was related to real-life Dracula.

THE King has told actor Luke Evans how his bloodline shows he is related to Vlad Dracula. The Hobbit star had just finished the 2014 film Dracula Untold when he first met His Majesty, who was then Prince of Wales. The actor, 43, played a fictional version of the 15th century Romanian ruler Vlad III, also known and Vlad the Impaler, Vlad Tepes and Vlad … Continue reading King Charles said he was related to real-life Dracula.

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Politics

Pope warns global divisions leading to ‘precipice’

Pope Francis warned in Bahrain on Friday that “opposing blocs” and global divisions have put humanity on a “delicate precipice”, a veiled reference to the Ukraine war. “We are living at a time when humanity, connected as never before, appears much more divided than united,” he said during a speech to religious leaders in the Gulf kingdom. “We continue to find ourselves on the brink … Continue reading Pope warns global divisions leading to ‘precipice’

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Politics

Xi Jinping warns Putin not to use nukes in Ukraine

Xi Jinping has issued a direct warning to Putin not to use nukes in Ukraine in China’s bluntest rebuke yet to the Kremlin. Xi also urged German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who was visiting Beijing, to push for peace talks – saying the international community should ‘create conditions for the resumption of negotiations (and) oppose the use or threat of nuclear weapons.’ Scholz, the first Western … Continue reading Xi Jinping warns Putin not to use nukes in Ukraine

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World News

Iran is seeking Russia’s help to bolster its nuclear program, US intel officials believe

Iran is seeking Russia’s help to bolster its nuclear program, US intelligence officials believe, as Tehran looks for a backup plan should a lasting nuclear deal with world powers fail to materialize. The intelligence suggests that Iran has been asking Russia for help acquiring additional nuclear materials and with nuclear fuel fabrication, sources briefed on the matter said. The fuel could help Iran power its … Continue reading Iran is seeking Russia’s help to bolster its nuclear program, US intel officials believe

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Business

Hedge-fund giant Elliott warns looming hyperinflation could lead to ‘global societal collapse’

In a letter sent to investors, and reportedly seen by the Financial Times, the Florida-headquartered firm told clients that it believes the global economy is in an “extremely challenging” situation that could lead to hyperinflation. It added that the “extraordinary” period of cheap money is coming to an end and has “made possible a set of outcomes that would be at or beyond the boundaries … Continue reading Hedge-fund giant Elliott warns looming hyperinflation could lead to ‘global societal collapse’

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U.S. News

Shots fired at candidate’s NC home

The FBI have launched an investigation after a gunman shot into the North Carolina home of relatives of a Republican running for Congress – with the bullet landing just feet away from where the candidate’s children had been sleeping. The shooting transpired on October 18 in Hickory at a home belonging to Republican Pat Harrigan’s parents, as he fights for an open seat in the famously … Continue reading Shots fired at candidate’s NC home

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World News

South Korea scrambles fighter jets after detecting 180 North Korean warplanes, military says

South Korea scrambles fighter jets after detecting 180 North Korean warplanes, military says South Korea scrambled about 80 fighter jets after detecting a large number of North Korean warplanes during a four-hour period Friday, the country’s military said, in a further escalation of regional tensions. In a statement, the South Korean military said it spotted about 180 North Korean military aircraft between 11 a.m. and … Continue reading South Korea scrambles fighter jets after detecting 180 North Korean warplanes, military says

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Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Moves Toward ‘War of Drones’ as Winter Looms

President Vladimir Putin’s swift and severe response to an attack on his Black Sea fleet reflects a war that is increasingly marked by a duel between long range Russian missiles and Ukraine’s innovative array of drones and truck bombs. Putin on Monday made clear why he was suspending Russia’s involvement in a deal that for three months had allowed much-needed Ukrainian grain to be shipped … Continue reading Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Moves Toward ‘War of Drones’ as Winter Looms

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Archaeology

Christian monastery possibly pre-dating Islam found in UAE

An ancient Christian monastery possibly dating as far back as the years before Islam spread across the Arabian Peninsula has been discovered on an island off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, officials announced Thursday. The monastery on Siniyah Island, part of the sand-dune sheikhdom of Umm al-Quwain, sheds new light on the history of early Christianity along the shores of the Persian Gulf. … Continue reading Christian monastery possibly pre-dating Islam found in UAE

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U.S. News

North Korea Missile Strikes Escalate Tensions Amid Fears of Looming Nuclear Test

The White House warned on Tuesday that a nuclear weapons test could come “at any time.” “It’s difficult to predict with any degree of certainty what the triggering event might be for Kim Jong Un to conduct any number of provocations that he has in recent weeks or he might in future weeks,” John Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, told reporters. “So … Continue reading North Korea Missile Strikes Escalate Tensions Amid Fears of Looming Nuclear Test

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