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The Guardian - World
Russia isolated at UN summit after surprise bid to derail pact
Country’s attempt to defer adoption of ambitious ‘pact for the future’ to reform institution rejected 143 votes to seven. Russia was left badly isolated at a high-profile UN summit in New York when ...2 hours ago - Russia -
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BBC News - Top stories
Checkmate for Russia as global chess ban upheld
Russia's chess team is to remain banned from international competitions, officials have ruled.4 hours ago - Russia -
ABC News - World
21 wounded after Russia strikes apartment buildings in Ukrainian city of Kharkiv
Ukrainian officials say Russia has launched new strikes in the city of Kharkiv that hit high-rise apartment buildings8 hours ago - Ukraine -
The Guardian - World
Lammy urges ‘guts’ in ongoing US talks over Ukraine using missiles in Russia
In remarks apparently directed at White House, UK foreign secretary says Kyiv’s allies need to show ‘nerve’. The UK foreign secretary, David Lammy, has indicated that delicate negotiations with the ...9 hours ago - Ukraine -
Financial Times - World
The path to global carbon pricing
To tackle climate change, the polluter pays principle needs to spread further and wider11 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
California startup hopes weather balloons can help address global warming
A Northern California startup has taken on a controversial mission whose goal is to tackle global warming by sending weather balloons into the stratosphere that burst and release sulfur dioxide. ...21 hours ago - California -
The Hill - Politics
Biden rolls out global Cancer Moonshot effort, targeting cervical cancer
President Biden announced Saturday a new program and funding for research on cancer surgeries as part of his administration's Cancer Moonshot initiative, aimed at reducing cancer deaths. "So I'm ...22 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Trump calls on Congress to ban sanctuary cities
Former President Trump, campaigning Saturday in North Carolina, said he would be calling on Congress to pass legislation banning sanctuary cities, if elected president. “As soon as I take office, ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
Zelenskyy hopes for quick US action as more arms depots are hit in Russia
Ukrainian drones hit Russian arms depots, destroying thousands of tons of arms.Yesterday - Ukraine -
The Hill - Politics
What is kratom, the herbal product banned in six states?
Kratom may be new to you, but state officials and federal regulators are already very familiar with the herbal product.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Dissident in prisoner swap vows to return to Russia
Vladimir Kara-Murza thought he would be executed before the biggest Russia-West prisoner swap since the Cold War began.Yesterday - Russia -
The New York Times - World
Ukraine Strikes Two More Russian Munition Depots
Strikes on weapons arsenals are crucial to weaken Moscow’s overwhelming superiority in battlefield firepower, analysts said.Yesterday - Ukraine -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Former UFC headliner 'Cowboy' Oliveira knocked out in bareknuckle debut in Russia
The combat sports world can be a fickle mistress, which a former UFC headliner continued to discover Friday. Alex Oliveira made his bareknuckle boxing debut at a REN TV Fight Club event in Russia. ...Yesterday - Russia -
BBC News - Top stories
Watch: Huge explosion at Russia arms depot
Footage shot from the road shows a massive blast and huge plume of smoke in Tikhoretsk.Yesterday - Russia -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
How Intel Fell From Global Chip Champion to Takeover Target
Strategic missteps and the artificial intelligence boom have combined to reshape the fortunes of the U.S.’s most storied semiconductor company.Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
Pregnancy deaths skyrocketed in Texas after abortion ban, analysis shows
The number of women in Texas who died while pregnant, during labor or soon after childbirth skyrocketed after the state’s ban on abortion care, a new analysis finds.Yesterday - Abortion -
ABC News - Top stories
How NATO members are preparing for potential Baltic Sea battles
NATO troops, vessels and aircraft took to the frigid North Atlantic Ocean last month to sharpen their skills for a potential future war at sea.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Gordon Brown champions new funding push for global education
Former UK prime minister says ‘groundbreaking innovation’ in low-cost loans should be widely used in development financeYesterday -
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NBC News - Top stories
Back to the Cold War: Russia uses Mexico as a hub for spying on the U.S.
In a return to Cold War tactics, Russian intelligence has built up a large presence in Mexico to oversee its spying on the United States, say U.S. officials.Yesterday - Russia -
BBC News - Top stories
Donor from ‘down the road’ saved my life after global search
Alison Belsham, from Newport, was twice diagnosed with leukaemia but is now cancer-free.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Can a traffic-free Oxford Street match its global rivals?
The London mayor has big plans for the famous shopping street. We look at how similar schemes in Paris, New York and Barcelona have fared. From the rooftop of London’s original John Lewis, the ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
UK to resurrect ‘industrial strategy’ in bid for global funds, says Reynolds
Business secretary is ‘sick’ of France and Spain attracting investment that could come to BritainYesterday - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Ukraine bans Telegram use on state-issued devices
The ban affects government officials and military personnel, over concerns about Russian cyber-attacks.Yesterday - Ukraine -
The Guardian - World
Kamala Harris attacks Trump over ‘immoral’ abortion bans at Wisconsin rally
Nominee emphasizes support for abortion rights at rally in key state, and declares herself ‘the underdog in this race’ . Kamala Harris campaigned in Madison, Wisconsin, the deep blue capital of the ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
A Tamagotchi comeback? Toy gets first UK store as global sales double
The egg-shaped toy which housed a virtual pet was one of the biggest crazes of the 90s.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Inc. - Business
Experts Want UN to Set Up Principles for Global AI Governance
As the technology makes rapid progress, observers say it's 'imperative' to establish the foundations forinclusive global institutions to track its evolution and establish safeguards.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Putin’s gambit infuses the chess world with cold war intrigue
Moscow aims to checkmate Ukraine and the west by overturning a ban on Russia’s federation membership2 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
AP Global Top 20 Pollstar Week of Sept. 202 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Texas judge rejects Paxton attempt to block State Fair gun ban
An Texas judge has slapped down an attempt by state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) to force the state fair to allow guns. Paxton’s office sued in August to block a change in state fair policy to ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Elon Musk’s Starlink faces legal vulnerabilities in Brazil after X ban
Billionaire’s satellite service is considered vital in remote areas but is coming under new scrutiny in Latin American country2 days ago - Brazil -
The New York Times - World
Biden Will Take Cancer ‘Moonshot’ Global at Summit in Delaware
The president will join the leaders of Australia, India and Japan to announce a new initiative for reducing cervical cancer in the Indo-Pacific, a region with especially high rates of the disease.2 days ago - Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Why Putin's Attempt to Rewire Global Trade Is Faltering, in Charts and Maps
Moscow redirected oil sales, but forging new routes for other commodities proves difficult amid high costs and U.S. sanctions.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
‘They want total control’: how Russia is forcing Sami people to hide their identity
The ministry of justice has added 55 Indigenous organisations to a list of terrorists and extremists, leading many to leave for Nordic countries. Sami people in Russia are being forced to hide ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Revealed: Russia anticipated Kursk incursion months in advance, seized papers show
Exclusive: Documents contain months of warnings about possible Ukrainian advance and also reveal concerns about morale. Russia’s military command had anticipated Ukraine’s incursion into its Kursk ...2 days ago - Russia -
CBS News - Top stories
U.N. panel urges global cooperation on AI
A United Nations advisory panel took input from 37 experts and released seven recommendations for global artificial intelligence usage. Ian Bremmer, who served on the advisory body in charge of the ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Russia’s war dead tops 70,000 as volunteers endure ‘meat grinder’ strategy
More than 70,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine - volunteers now make up the highest number of deaths.2 days ago - Russia