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Pupil arrested after two teachers shot at French school

A 14-year-old pupil was detained after shots were fired at a middle school near Marseille, injuring the principal and a teacher. French prosecutors have opened an attempted murder inquiry.

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19:06TechnologyApple’s New Smart Home Hub Is Reportedly Called HomeView and Will Ship in November 19:00CultureDisney's New Fantasy Adaptation Based On 11-Book Series Is An Apology 6 Years In The Making 18:46BusinessS&P 500 is little changed to start the week; Micron leads tech lower: Live updates 18:36TechnologyMeta’s Muse AI Is Building a Dossier on You. Here’s What’s Actually in It 18:33PoliticsIt is inconceivable to think Russia did not try to interfere in Brexit vote, says PM 18:32WorldSix Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says 18:29PoliticsBritain won't tolerate threats on our soil, Miliband says as he summons Iran ambassador 18:24PoliticsGovernment expands police support to political figures who are not MPs 18:24PoliticsInside Elon Musk’s $276 Million Midterm Rescue Mission for Republicans 18:15BusinessHigher rates could be needed to avoid 'inflationary mindset' taking hold, says Fed's Hammack 18:09WorldImmigration agents search Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home 18:06WorldNATO Details Plan to Shield Ukraine’s European Allies from Russia 17:46WorldSouth Africa's deputy police chief resigns after being charged with sexual offences 17:12ScienceStorm Rachel batters Southern California, brings flooding to Las Vegas

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Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says

Zelensky says Russia hit six Ukrainian energy sites hours after Trump said an energy ceasefire was in force, leaving injuries, blackouts and fresh power cuts.

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Britain won't tolerate threats on our soil, Miliband says as he summons Iran ambassador

Ed Miliband has summoned Iran's ambassador after the RAF Fairford incident, saying Britain will not tolerate threats on UK soil. The UK and 28 allies have condemned Iran over what they call lethal plotting and hybrid attacks.

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Government expands police support to political figures who are not MPs

The Home Office will extend police protection to some political figures who are not MPs, and launch an urgent review of security for politicians and royals. The move follows concern over threats and violence after several high-profile political killings.

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Apple’s New Smart Home Hub Is Reportedly Called HomeView and Will Ship in November

Apple is expected to unveil a Siri-focused smart home display called the HomeView on Tuesday. Bloomberg says it will go on sale in November and act as a home command centre.

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Immigration agents search Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home

US immigration agents searched Ilhan Omar's home in the Washington, DC, area as part of a federal criminal investigation, prompting her to accuse Donald Trump of targeting political enemies.

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Inside Elon Musk’s $276 Million Midterm Rescue Mission for Republicans

Elon Musk has emerged as a major donor in the US midterm elections, giving large sums in an effort to help Republicans keep control of the Senate. The reported total is $276 million, making him the biggest known midterm donor.

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NATO Details Plan to Shield Ukraine’s European Allies from Russia

NATO has outlined a plan to protect European allies backing Ukraine as Russia steps up sabotage, arson and cyberattacks across the continent. The blueprint is intended to deter the Kremlin in the event of war.

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South Africa's deputy police chief resigns after being charged with sexual offences

South Africa’s deputy police chief has resigned while facing sexual offence charges and separate allegations of links to organised crime. He denies the claims and has been in custody since his arrest three weeks ago.

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Storm Rachel batters Southern California, brings flooding to Las Vegas

Post-tropical Cyclone Rachel sent large waves into Southern California, leaving some homes at risk of collapse. It also caused flash flooding in Las Vegas, where water was knee-deep in places.

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It is inconceivable to think Russia did not try to interfere in Brexit vote, says PM

Andy Burnham said it was "inconceivable" that Russia did not try to interfere in the 2016 EU referendum, while insisting he was not calling the result illegitimate.

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Disney's New Fantasy Adaptation Based On 11-Book Series Is An Apology 6 Years In The Making

Disney's upcoming Artemis Fowl TV series aims to redeem the franchise after the widely panned 2020 film adaptation, promising to restore the books' sharp wit and moral complexity.

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Meta’s Muse AI Is Building a Dossier on You. Here’s What’s Actually in It

Meta’s Muse AI agent is drawing scrutiny over how much personal data it can access, how it uses that data and whether it respects user permissions. Reported issues include a zero-day flaw, disputed access to Apple Messages and accidental disclosure of a home address.

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Higher rates could be needed to avoid 'inflationary mindset' taking hold, says Fed's Hammack

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said tighter policy may still be needed to bring inflation back to 2%, warning that persistent price growth could harden into an inflationary mindset.

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S&P 500 is little changed to start the week; Micron leads tech lower: Live updates

US stocks were mixed at the start of the week as investors waited for bank earnings and key inflation data. Micron fell and oil-linked shares rose as crude prices climbed on Middle East tensions.

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Trump Gives Putin a Hand in Russia’s Economic War With Ukraine

Donald Trump is moving to buy Russian diesel while also pressuring Ukraine to stop attacks on refineries, which are a key part of Moscow's war effort.

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Burnham to push for new post-Brexit deals at EU summit

Andy Burnham told MPs he will seek new post-Brexit agreements with the EU on youth mobility, food, energy and immigration at next month’s summit. Opposition leaders split, with the Conservatives attacking the move and the Liberal Democrats urging him to go further.

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FAA warns U.S. airlines of safety risks over Saudi Arabia after attacks

The FAA has warned US airlines to use caution over Saudi Arabia after attacks in Riyadh shut the capital’s airport and disrupted flights. Delta has delayed its planned Atlanta-Riyadh route until March.

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6 Years Later, New John Dutton Makes Taylor Sheridan’s Coldest Yellowstone Quote Better Than Ever

A re-examination of Taylor Sheridan's 'Yellowstone' and its spinoff 'Marshals' highlights the enduring coldness of John Dutton's 'meaner than evil' advice, as Kayce Dutton's journey in law enforcement mirrors his father's moral compromises.

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