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Conflict, drought increasing risk of famine in Sudan: Monitor

A global food crisis monitor says conflict and El Nino-linked drought are worsening famine risks across Sudan, with Darfur and Kordofan among the hardest hit. The war and dry conditions have pushed up food insecurity, malnutrition and displacement.

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00:54WorldHouthi missile attack targets Saudi capital Riyadh for third day in a row 00:09WorldTwo deaths reported as Hurricane Simon, storm Rachel batter Mexico’s coast 00:05WorldUS archbishop says Catholics in army should not participate in firing squad 00:01PoliticsEnglish councils warn of ‘catastrophic’ Send debts forecast to hit £10bn by 2028 23:44WorldPoland says two Turks arrested over Russia-linked Starlink station fire 23:23WorldWhy the Cornell gang rape case has raised concerns about fraternity culture 22:44BusinessU.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Lawsuit If ExxonMobil Is To Blame For Carbon Emissions 22:33WorldCanada’s Carney calls for unity as Alberta prepares for secession vote 22:17BusinessElon Musk gives $276 million to Republican groups, becomes biggest known 2026 midterm donor 22:16WorldWhy do Iran’s oil ‘intermediaries’ owe the government billions?21:54WorldSaudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports 21:35BusinessEarnings beats are now the norm. What the stock market needs to keep rallying 21:17WorldWhy Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefire 21:06WorldIsraeli strike on tent in Gaza’s Khan Younis kills three

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Why do Iran’s oil ‘intermediaries’ owe the government billions?

Iran says oil intermediaries owe it up to €11bn, an amount equal to half of its projected annual oil revenue, as US sanctions and a naval blockade hinder the government's ability to recover the money.

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English councils warn of ‘catastrophic’ Send debts forecast to hit £10bn by 2028

English councils say special educational needs debts could reach £10bn by 2028 as EHCP applications surge and parents rush to secure support before reforms.

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Earnings beats are now the norm. What the stock market needs to keep rallying

US company profits are expected to surge again, but analysts say that may not be enough to sustain the market rally unless big banks and tech keep delivering strong guidance.

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U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Lawsuit If ExxonMobil Is To Blame For Carbon Emissions

The US Supreme Court will hear a case over whether ExxonMobil can be held responsible for carbon emissions. The outcome could affect other major oil companies and future court penalties.

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Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports

Saudi Arabia's energy minister promises a strong response after Houthi attacks on airports and oil facilities killed 13 people, marking a major escalation in the conflict.

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Houthi missile attack targets Saudi capital Riyadh for third day in a row

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted another ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh, while the Houthis said they targeted the city’s airport. The attacks have shut the airport, killed at least 14 people and disrupted flights and events.

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Two deaths reported as Hurricane Simon, storm Rachel batter Mexico’s coast

At least two people have died in Mexico after Hurricane Simon and former tropical storm Rachel brought torrential rain and flooding to Pacific coast communities. Simon may make landfall on Thursday or Friday as warnings remain in place.

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Why Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefire

Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed a ceasefire on energy strikes, but Moscow has not confirmed it and is treating the idea as useful to its own side.

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US archbishop says Catholics in army should not participate in firing squad

Archbishop Timothy Broglio has urged Catholic members of the US armed forces not to take part in the planned firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, calling it contrary to church teaching.

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Poland says two Turks arrested over Russia-linked Starlink station fire

Poland says two Turkish citizens detained in Germany will face sabotage charges over a fire at a Starlink station in central Poland. Officials say the blaze was carried out on Russia’s behalf and aimed at disrupting services for Ukraine.

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Why the Cornell gang rape case has raised concerns about fraternity culture

A lawsuit over an alleged gang rape at Cornell has put US fraternity culture under fresh scrutiny. Experts say Greek life can offer community and contacts, but also secrecy, hazing and coercion.

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Canada’s Carney calls for unity as Alberta prepares for secession vote

Mark Carney used his Thanksgiving message to urge Canadians to stick together ahead of Alberta’s October 19 referendum on whether to start the process towards secession. Polls suggest most Albertans oppose independence.

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Elon Musk gives $276 million to Republican groups, becomes biggest known 2026 midterm donor

Elon Musk has disclosed more than $276 million in donations to Republican groups since July, making him the biggest known donor for the 2026 midterms. The giving comes as he mends ties with Donald Trump and keeps major business links to the federal government.

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Israeli strike on tent in Gaza’s Khan Younis kills three

An Israeli strike on a tent in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza, killed three people. No further details were provided.

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S&P 500 futures are little changed after mixed session; traders await bank earnings: Live updates

US stock futures were steady as investors awaited earnings from JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Wells Fargo and UnitedHealth after a mixed Wall Street session.

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The Memo: Trump critics allege abuse of power as Ilhan Omar’s home is raided

Federal agents raided the Washington area home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, prompting Democrats to accuse President Trump of abusing power. Conservatives welcomed the move, but the story gives no details of the warrant or any charges.

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‘If you take your foot off the pedal at all, you will start to stall’: Women in C-suite roles have stagnated, and the reasons go beyond the pipeline

Women's share of C-suite and board roles has stalled at about 30%, with the first decline in board representation in over a decade, as companies deprioritise diversity efforts amid a shaky labour climate.

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Top execs say the $124 trillion Great Wealth Transfer, women entrepreneurs, and veterans are poised to remake the financial landscape

Executives at Fortune’s MPW conference said the coming transfer of $124 trillion in wealth, plus rising women entrepreneurs and veterans, could reshape who controls money and how it is invested.

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Why do Iran’s oil ‘intermediaries’ owe the government billions?

English councils warn of ‘catastrophic’ Send debts forecast to hit £10bn by 2028

Earnings beats are now the norm. What the stock market needs to keep rallying

U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Lawsuit If ExxonMobil Is To Blame For Carbon Emissions

Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports

Houthi missile attack targets Saudi capital Riyadh for third day in a row

Two deaths reported as Hurricane Simon, storm Rachel batter Mexico’s coast

Why Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefire

US archbishop says Catholics in army should not participate in firing squad

Poland says two Turks arrested over Russia-linked Starlink station fire

Why the Cornell gang rape case has raised concerns about fraternity culture

Canada’s Carney calls for unity as Alberta prepares for secession vote

Elon Musk gives $276 million to Republican groups, becomes biggest known 2026 midterm donor

Israeli strike on tent in Gaza’s Khan Younis kills three

S&P 500 futures are little changed after mixed session; traders await bank earnings: Live updates

The Memo: Trump critics allege abuse of power as Ilhan Omar’s home is raided

‘If you take your foot off the pedal at all, you will start to stall’: Women in C-suite roles have stagnated, and the reasons go beyond the pipeline

Top execs say the $124 trillion Great Wealth Transfer, women entrepreneurs, and veterans are poised to remake the financial landscape

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