North Korea test fires its most powerful ICBM yet, just days before the U.S. election

North Korea sending more soldiers to Ukraine

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Politics - The Hill - October 18

Zelensky slams North Korea for providing troops to Russia

World - Yahoo News - October 22

North Korea sends troops to Russia, officials say

The U.S. and NATO say they have confirmed that troops from North Korea have started training with Russian forces. They say if the North Koreans join the fighting in Ukraine, it would be a dangerous ...

'Slot's more measured Liverpool pass biggest test yet'

Liverpool's "heavy metal" approach under Jurgen Klopp may be a thing of the past - but Arne Slot passed his first big test against Chelsea.

Blockbuster Matches Present Big Tests Yet for Four New Soccer Coaches

The new coaches at Liverpool, Barcelona, Juventus and Marseille have hit the ground running. That might be about to change.

Sports - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Reddit has sold most of its cryptocurrency portfolio

Reddit’s proceeds from the crypto sale were $6.9 million during the quarter, according to a filing.

Business - MarketWatch - 22 hours ago

ISIS-K behind foiled Election Day terrorism plot, U.S. officials say

ISIS-K, the Afghan branch of the Islamic State, directed an Afghan man’s foiled U.S.

Gaza Cease-Fire Talks to Resume, but No Sign Yet That Hamas Will Take Part

Israel and the United States plan to send envoys next week to negotiations in Qatar, as the related wars in Gaza and Lebanon rage on.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Egypt Replaces Its Powerful Spy Chief, a Key Gaza Mediator

Gen. Abbas Kamel, a longtime confidant of Egypt’s president, oversaw the country’s most important international relationships and helped maintain the president’s authoritarian grip.

World - The New York Times - October 17

College Football Power Rankings: Colorado makes its first appearance

Our college football experts break down how each team in our top 25 performed in Week 9.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Manchester United Fires Its Head Coach

Erik ten Hag led the soccer team for two and a half years. His final game ended in defeat to West Ham United on Sunday.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Xbox Game Pass Ends October 2024 With Its Biggest Game Yet

Microsoft has announced the wave of games that'll be closing out October through its Game Pass service, and while Call of Duty headlines the latest arrivals, there are some fun alternatives to look ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 15

Lego's Upcoming X-Mansion Is Its Largest X-Men Kit Yet

Between a hit animated series and Wolverine tearing up the box office in the Deadpool threequel, it has been a great time to be an X-Men fan. Things are getting even better, as Lego has revealed ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 18

SpaceX launches, recovers most powerful rocket ever built

SpaceX on Sunday launched the world's most powerful rocket and successfully recovered its first stage booster. Elise Preston has more on the achievement.

Cuba Suffers Mass Blackout as Energy Crisis Deepens

The Communist government ordered the closure of nonvital activities hours to avoid power grid collapse.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 18

North Korea Put Border Troops on High Alert After Drone Claims

World - Yahoo News - October 14

North Korea to blow up cross-border roads with the South, Seoul says

North Korea is getting ready to blow up roads that cross the heavily militarized border with South Korea, Seoul said Monday.

UK wage growth falls to 4.9%

Data for three months to August adds to evidence that pay pressures are easing

Business - Financial Times - October 15

North Korea blows up roads to south as tensions mount

Symbolic detonations are first of their kind and come amid dispute over drones

Business - Financial Times - October 15

North Korea is blowing stuff up and making threats, but it's unlikely to go further

World - Yahoo News - October 15

For North Korea, War in Ukraine Is a Coveted Chance for Military Practice

Helping Russia in the war is an opportunity for North Korea to test its new weapons, and Ukrainian officials say the North’s troops are also gaining direct battle experience.

World - The New York Times - October 16

Ukraine Says North Korean Role in Russia's War Is Growing

Pyongyang was supplying military personnel to Russia’s army and workers for its factories, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

North Korea redefines South as 'hostile state,' closing door on unity

North Korea has officially closed the door on peaceful unification with South Korea, designating its neighbor as a "hostile state," according to state-run media. The state-run Korean Central News ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

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