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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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Elon Musk spends $366m to bolster Republican Party in US midterm elections

Elon Musk has reportedly spent $366m since last year to support Republicans in the US midterm elections, including $158m for a Senate-focused super PAC. The spending comes as Republicans face concerns over Donald Trump’s popularity and the cost of living.

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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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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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Crew searching for Amelia Earhart arrives at crab-infested island

A research team has reached Nikumaroro Island to inspect possible wreckage linked to Amelia Earhart’s 1937 disappearance. They will work around giant coconut crabs and extreme weather while searching for the so-called Taraia Object.

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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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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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Egypt’s press union chief rejects pressure over detained journalists

Egypt’s Journalists Syndicate says it will keep defending press freedom after criticism over six detained Matsadaash journalists, who lawyers say were tortured in custody. The authorities deny the allegations.

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NATO says will do ‘anything and everything’ if alliance is attacked

NATO’s top military commander has said the alliance would destroy any force that attacked it, as European fears rise over possible Russian aggression linked to the war in Ukraine.

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UK blames Iran for airbase plot, sanctions two Iranian nationals

Britain says a suspected plot near RAF Fairford was almost certainly directed by Iran’s IRGC and has sanctioned two Iranian nationals. Iran denies involvement and says it is willing to help with the investigation.

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After Russian Diesel Deal, Trump Faces New Crisis Over Ukraine

President Trump’s decision to suspend sanctions on Russian diesel fuel has alarmed Ukrainian and European officials. The move came as they were meeting US envoys at a golf club near Miami.

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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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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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Dozens Killed in Airstrikes Near Sudan-Egypt Border

Airstrikes hit a remote gold mine near the Sudan-Egypt border, far from the main front lines of Sudan’s civil war. Videos showed what appeared to be Egyptian munitions.

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Cuba forges ahead with renewable energy plans amid US oil blockade

Cuba is stepping up renewable energy plans as US restrictions on fuel imports deepen power shortages. Officials say solar farms, domestic crude and other local resources are being used to reduce dependence on foreign oil.

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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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Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule in Rome

Pope Leo XIV will have surgery in Rome to remove a lung nodule after doctors found it in a routine check-up. The Vatican expects about a week of hospital recovery and has cancelled audiences until 20 October.

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Abdi-Wali makes history as first Somali-born refugee in UK Parliament

Sagal Abdi-Wali has become the first Somali-born refugee woman elected to the UK Parliament after being sworn in as a Labour MP.

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Elon Musk spends $366m to bolster Republican Party in US midterm elections

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

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

Crew searching for Amelia Earhart arrives at crab-infested island

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

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

Egypt’s press union chief rejects pressure over detained journalists

NATO says will do ‘anything and everything’ if alliance is attacked

UK blames Iran for airbase plot, sanctions two Iranian nationals

After Russian Diesel Deal, Trump Faces New Crisis Over Ukraine

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

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

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Cuba forges ahead with renewable energy plans amid US oil blockade

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