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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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02:01SportBrewers two wins from first World Series since 1982 as Contreras skewers Dodgers 01:50SportContreras delivers and Milwaukee’s bullpen shines as the Brewers top the Dodgers 7-4 in NLCS Game 2 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 23:00CultureAfter 29 Years, South Park Officially Releases Its Most Controversial Episode Ever 22:16WorldWhy do Iran’s oil ‘intermediaries’ owe the government billions?22:06TechnologyCyberattack Targets French Supermarket Refrigerators, Forcing Mass Food Disposal 22:02CultureHulu Deserves Kudos For Turning A 10-Episode Masterpiece Miniseries Into A Full Show 21:54WorldSaudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports 21:17WorldWhy Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefire

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After 29 Years, South Park Officially Releases Its Most Controversial Episode Ever

Screen Rant declares that the latest episode of South Park, 'Billionaire Weenietown,' is the most controversial in the show's 29-year history, featuring grotesque nudity, a slur, and a degrading deep-fake of the US president.

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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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Brewers two wins from first World Series since 1982 as Contreras skewers Dodgers

William Contreras homered and drove in the go-ahead run as the Brewers beat the Dodgers 7-4 to move 2-0 up in the NLCS. Milwaukee are now two wins from their first World Series since 1982.

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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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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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Hulu Deserves Kudos For Turning A 10-Episode Masterpiece Miniseries Into A Full Show

Hulu has renewed Shogun for a second season after the 2024 historical drama became a major critical and streaming hit. The next run will be an original story with a 10-year time jump.

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Contreras delivers and Milwaukee’s bullpen shines as the Brewers top the Dodgers 7-4 in NLCS Game 2

William Contreras helped Milwaukee score seven runs, and four Brewers relievers retired the final 15 Dodgers batters as they won Game 2 to go 2-0 up in the NLCS.

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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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Cyberattack Targets French Supermarket Refrigerators, Forcing Mass Food Disposal

Hackers forced internet-connected fridge and freezer controllers at hundreds of French supermarkets into defrost mode, spoiling food and triggering some fires. The attack hit several grocery chains and exposed weak points in food-supply systems.

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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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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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Smartphone Shipments Just Hit a New Low. Thanks, RAMageddon

Global smartphone shipments fell 20% in the third quarter of 2026 to their lowest level since 2012, as rising DRAM and NAND costs pushed up phone prices. Analysts say AI data centre demand is squeezing memory supply and making shoppers wait longer or buy refurbished devices.

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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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