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‘No Kings’ organizers say nearly 7 million people march in anti-Trump rallies

<p>George Santos was released on Friday</p>

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Disgraced George Santos ‘decompressing’ from ‘traumatic’ prison time after being released early by Trump

Trump releases ‘rogue’ George Santos from seven-year prison sentence

<p>Newsom accuses federal authorities of leaning on the military to conduct an ‘absurd show of force,’ while the White House alleges the California governor unnecessarily closed I-5</p>

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Newsom lashes out at Trump for Marines live fire exercise over major highway

<p>Aziz Ansari attends a New York screening for his new film 'Good Fortune' in October 2025</p>

Aziz Ansari hopes to finish movie suspended over Bill Murray misconduct allegations

<p>Officials arrived to find the wooden balcony had detached from the building, collapsing under the weight of too many people</p>

NEWS

Ten injured after balcony collapses near University of Cincinnati as students were celebrating end of exams

<p>The Trump administration acknowledged October 18 that two people survived a recent strike on an alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean, with the president claiming that Ecuadorian and Colombian survivors would be returned to their home countries and prosecuted</p>

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Trump to repatriate two survivors of alleged strike on ‘drugs sub’ destroyed in Caribbean

Comment: Trump is using the 9/11 playbook to illegally kill drugs gangs

<p>Kristi Noem</p>

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Kristi Noem gets luxury $172M jets she had asked for prompting questions over where the funding is coming from

<p>Kylie Jenner, photographed in Rome in May 2025, recently made her music debut with the single 'Fourth Strike' </p>

Kylie Jenner says she’s not ‘Adele or anything’ as she launches music career

<p>The US President Donald Trump, aged 79, recently spent roughly three hours at the Bethesda Naval Hospital for a ‘scheduled follow-up evaluation’</p>

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Trump is aging faster than me —and I think I know why

<p>A robot stands in for an outgoing high school student at a 'cyber graduation' ceremony during the pandemic in Manila in the Philippines</p>

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Can you actually fool AI to push your resume to the top of the pile?

<p>After closing its doors 20 years ago, the beloved Mexican restaurant chain, Chi-Chi’s, is back, riding a millennial-driven wave of 90s nostalgia</p>

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Why the 90s is tasting pretty darned good in this economy: The brands coming back from the dead

<p>King Tutankhamun’s gold coffin in his burial chamber in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor</p>

WORLD

Tutankhamun’s tomb at risk of collapse in most fragile state since its discovery 100 years ago

<p>Zelensky meets with Trump on Friday</p>

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Putin ‘demanded Kyiv surrender key territory’ in call with Trump

Ukraine cannot win against Russia, warns top British army chief

<p>Kamel Musallet, the father of a US citizen killed by settlers, prays by his son's grave in the West Bank</p>

How the murder of an ice-cream seller from Florida embodies a hidden war on the West Bank

<p>APTOPIX Israel Palestinians Gaza</p>

Israel identifies remains of another hostage handed over by Hamas

<p>Queen Elizabeth II and the then-Duke of York arrive at a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of the Duke of Edinburgh during the Platinum Jubilee year</p>

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Andrew ‘gagged’ Giuffre ‘to stop her ruining Queen’s platinum jubilee’

<p>Nancy Lee Grahn won Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress for 'General Hospital' at the 2025 Daytime Emmys</p>

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Daytime Emmys 2025 full winners list: General Hospital sweeps with seven awards and Drew Barrymore scores first win

<p>New grisly details have emerged in the Staten Island killing earlier this month</p>

Crime

New grisly details emerge about NYC teen who allegedly beheaded mom’s boyfriend, according to reports

Paul Mescal enjoyed ‘special time’ with Josh O’Connor filming new romance film

<p>We've scoured America's train timetables to bring you the country's most breathtaking journeys</p>

TRAVEL

Five bucket-list train journeys that showcase America’s most breathtaking scenery

<p>Loved and lost: ‘I naively thought that, at this point, I’d unfortunately be a little bit more well versed with grief than other people my age’</p>

INTERVIEW

Louis Tomlinson: ‘Fame can be really dehumanising’

<p>The Elton John Aids Foundation recently launched a £1m pilot scheme where PrEP medicine can be delivered directly to your door</p>

Would you take an HIV prevention pill if it was as easy as ordering Deliveroo?

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Trump warns supplying Tomahawks could be ‘escalation’ in Zelensky White House meeting

Analysis: Trump’s budding bromance with Zelensky is bad news for Vladimir Putin

<p>White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and White House Communications Director Steven Cheung both responded 'Your mom' when a reporter asked them who suggested Budapest for President Donald Trump's upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin</p>

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White House’s Karoline Leavitt and Stephen Cheung say ‘Your mom’ when asked who suggested Hungary for Putin-Trump meeting

<p>President Donald Trump swore live on air during a high-stakes meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.</p>

Politics

Trump drops F-word live on air during White House meeting with Zelensky

<p>Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced legislation in July to ban weather modification</p>

Politics

MTG names her one positive to come from the shutdown: the end to ‘taxpayer-funded weather modification’ that isn’t really happening

<p>In a Senate Republican political ad, an AI-generated deepfake of top Democrat, Chuck Schumer, delivers a quote that he only said in print.</p>

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Republicans double down after outrage over Senate GOP’s AI-generated deepfake of top Democrat Chuck Schumer

<p>Joe Rogan raised concerns Wednesday with some of the tactics the administration has used to detain and deport undocumented immigrants</p>

Politics

Trump-backer Joe Rogan shreds president’s decision to deploy National Guard

<p>The Trump administration has gone on a spyware spending blitz to bolster Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s mission to seek out undocumented migrants, and people who they claim want to ‘overthrow the United States Government.’</p>

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Trump goes on spyware purchasing blitz to help ICE find people who they claim want to ‘overthrow of the United States Government’

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<p>'Boot,' which was released on Netflix earlier this month, has become a popular watch among users</p>

Pentagon accuses Netflix of ‘ideological agenda’ over military series

<p>The Jewish <a href="/topic/jewish"></a>International Film Festival has been forced to postpone this year’s event after cinemas <a href="/topic/cinemas"></a> in Malmö, Sweden,<a href="/topic/sweden"></a> reportedly refused to screen films</p>

Jewish film festival postponed after cinemas ‘refuse to host events’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel "will not compromise" and demanded that Hamas fulfill the requirements laid out in the ceasefire deal about the return of hostages' bodies.

Trump, in an interview with CNN, warned that Israel could resume the war if he feels Hamas isn't upholding its end of the agreement.

"Israel will return to those streets as soon as I say the word," Trump said.

Hamas' armed wing said in a statement Wednesday that the group honored the ceasefire's terms and handed over the remains of the hostages it had access to.

Hamas has assured the U.S. through intermediaries that it is working to return dead hostages, according to two senior U.S. advisers. The advisers, who were not authorized to comment publicly and briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity, said they do not believe Hamas has violated the deal.

Stable worker identified as 10th deceased hostage returned by Hamas

Allies giving Ukraine false hope in Russia war, says army chief

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<p>Individuals have been charged with making threats against officers in Illinois and Texas amid the Trump administration’s ongoing immigration crackdown</p>

Crime

Migrant arrested after posting on TikTok offering a $10K bounty for ICE agents

<p>Palestinian children receive food in Deir al-Balah</p>

Middle East

‘It’s trickle - we need a flood’: Northern Gaza is still not seeing enough aid despite ceasefire, humanitarian agencies warn

<p>The opening part of Taylor Swift's video "The Fate of Ophelia" is displayed on a mobile phone in a museum showing a painting by Art Nouveau painter Friedrich Heyser showing Ophelia, a Shakespeare Character, in Wiesbaden, Germany</p>

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Museum appeal to Taylor Swift after fans flock to see Ophelia painting

<p>The ice cream recall covers six states (excluding four Florida cities) for UPC 41415 03043, sell-by June 19, 2026</p>

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Popular grocery chain recalls ice cream after a possibly ‘serious or life-threatening’ mistake

<p>The Air Arabia flight flew dangerously close to the sea on take-off from Catania airport</p>

NEWS

Investigation launched after budget airline jet almost dives into ocean moments after takeoff

<p>Ryan Duffy, a Pennsylvania teenager, has died suddenly from bacterial meningitis, months before graduating high school</p>

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Pennsylvania teen dies from bacterial meningitis months before graduation

<p>Licking a Sonoran Desert toad is extremely dangerous because of the psychoactive toxin it secretes</p>

News

Arizonans told to stop licking toxic frogs that have appeared after recent rainfall

<p>A heartbroken family has said they lost everything they own after a moving truck flipped over and strangers rummaged through the debris</p>

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‘It’s like a death’: Heartbroken family lose everything after moving truck flips and strangers rummage through the debris

<p>Tracey Reid says that all of his White colleagues were given free food at Chick-fil-A where he was forced to pay</p>

News

Chick-fil-A issues a groveling apology after Black cop is forced to pay for meal while White cops were free

<p>No injuries associated with the dressers have been reported yet.</p>

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Over 76,000 dressers sold on Amazon recalled for tip-over risk

<p>Fire services have warned children not to try the Jam Jar Pulse Jet at home</p>

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Dangerous TikTok trend hospitalizes teenager in Florida: ‘The fire risk is real’

<p>France Cannes 2025 Die, My Love Photo Call</p>

Jennifer Lawrence recalls ‘humiliating’ nude dance scene with Robert Pattinson

<p>Pittsburgh Zoo officials said Noah Thomas’ alleged stunt of entering an elephant enclosure, endangered himself, visitors and the animal.</p>

NEWS

Influencer nearly became ‘elephant food’ after jumping into animal enclosure at Pittsburgh Zoo

<p>Authorities are searching for Thomas Weightman, a 78-year-old Oregon man, who left his family’s home and then told cops he fell into a hole</p>

News

A 78-year-old man called 911 to tell Oregon cops he fell into a hole. They still can’t find him

<p>PA systems at Harrisburg International Airport were hacked so that they would broadcast anti-Trump and anti-Israel messages</p>

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Hackers take control of airport PA system to shout anti-Trump and anti-Israel messages

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Israel, grocery prices, and Trump: Key moments from Mamdami-Cuomo's New York mayoral debate

<p>Miles Heizer as Cameron Cope in 'Boots'</p>

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Pentagon sparks criticism after dismissing Netflix’s gay military drama Boots as ‘woke garbage’

LA Premiere of "Ballerina"

Keanu Reeves reveals stage names he considered using in his career

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NPR's Susan Stamberg, first woman to host national news program, dies age 87

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<p>“I have seen so many people with mature skin shy away from foundation as they worry it will make them look older,” says the beauty mogul</p>

The beauty product Charlotte Tilbury recommends for mature skin

<p>Gen Z’s favourite hydration accessory isn’t the only product seeing a discount</p>

The viral Stanley Quencher cups have 40% off

<p>I consulted skincare experts to find the best moisturizers for dry skin</p>

The best face moisturizers for dry skin, according to experts

<p>Xbox has entered the handheld console arena </p>

I tested Xbox’s $1,000 ROG Ally X — and I’m conflicted

Culture

<p>Mick Jagger attending the inaugural British Museum Ball on October 18</p>

Mick Jagger leads guests at London’s answer to the Met Gala

Strictly’s Ellie Goldstein is bringing the joy we all need

<p>Lewis Cope and professional partner Katya Jones dancing on ‘Strictly’</p>

The Strictly 2025 leaderboard – all the scores from week four

LiveNews

Strictly Come Dancing: Alex Kingston crowned ‘Queen of the Rumba’

Strictly’s Claudia Winkleman and Dave Arch recreate Coldplay kiss-cam

<p>John Cusack speaking at a rally for teachers in Chicago in September 2019</p>

John Cusack says Trump should ‘go to hell!’ at ‘No Kings’ protest

Lifestyle

Prince William will ‘banish Andrew from royal life and coronation’

Here’s how to style loose denim no matter your age (Alamy/PA)

Styling baggy jeans can be tricky – here’s how to do it at any age

<p>Period tracker app surveillance</p>

Should women really be adapting work around their menstrual cycle?

<p>Research estimated that varenicline being unavailable resulted in about 1,890 more avoidable deaths each year</p>

Health & Families

These medications could save lives – but they aren’t being used

<p>Strength training is for everyday – and is especially beneficial as we age </p>

Health & Families

The six things a physio wishes people over 60 would stop doing

Bruce Willis’s wife says their kids are ‘grieving’ Die Hard star

<p>Hyundai Santa Fe’s strong, bold front is reminiscent of a Range Rover,<a href="https://indy-web-prod.brightsites.co.uk/cars/electric-vehicles/chinese-gwm-tanks-4x4-evs-uk-b2846036.html"></a> while the boxy rear end looks a bit like a classic Volvo<a href="https://indy-web-prod.brightsites.co.uk/life-style/motoring/volvo-xc60-hybrid-suv-2025-b2820866.html"> </a>estate</p>

Hyundai Santa Fe: Built for barn and beyond

<p>King Charles III became monarch after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II</p>

British line of succession: Who is next heir to the throne?

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Gunman ambushes wealthy businessman in broad daylight outside his home

<p>ICE agents ram into and arrest immigration advocate US citizen in California</p>

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Driver pulled from burning car by California Highway Patrol officers

<p>Trump shows off model of proposed DC arch for America's 250th anniversary</p>

Trump shows off model of proposed DC arch for US 250th anniversary

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New US airline promises private jet luxury ‘for fraction of cost’

Florida-based Magnifica Air is aiming to launch scheduled flights using Airbus planes refurbed with sofas and bars

<p>Startup Magnifica Air claims that it will shake up the aviation industry with upgraded Airbus aircraft</p>

<p>Pets are not passengers, says the European Court of Justice </p>

Pets can be classified as baggage, according to a top European court

<p>Cruise passengers need to prepare for different dress codes on and off the ship</p>

Cruise packing tips: The items you do and don’t need in your suitcase

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