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Unless there is a major emergency, many of the far-right politicians who have set the tone in Israel for the past four years will put down their phones and log off for Shabbat on Friday evening. The country’s secular community will keep campaigning to some extent, but might also opt for a moment of rest before the crucial final days until polls open on Tuesd

One person has died and thousands have been evacuated as Taiwan prepares for a possible direct hit. Though no longer a "super" typhoon, Champi is still packing winds of nearly 200 kmh and will bring torrential rain.

Lewis Hamilton addresses concerns on human rights grounds about holding an African Grand Prix in Rwanda by saying people should "approach it with humility".

It's the first state to sue the social media company on these allegations.

Ontario’s finance minister says he will table his government’s fall economic statement next week, on Oct. 29. Peter Bethlenfalvy announced in a breakfast speech to the Canadian Club today that the document will provide an update on the province’s finances and outline the next phase of his plan. He did not divulge any details, but […]

President Trump's attempts to bring beef prices down has potentially backfired politically in several key states.

SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- The deputy commander of the U.S.-led United Nations C...

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Australia shows a needless sense of urgency at the crease on day four and it backfires spectacularly as South Africa takes firm control in Gqeberha.

The U.S. envoy’s remarks in Russia sparked fury among Ukraine’s supporters, but they follow President Trump’s strategy for ending the Ukraine war.

<p>Opening the North Sea gasfield will deliver minimal benefits for households, while sending a dismal signal before next month’s Cop summit</p><p>This week a report from the UN Environment Programme <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/21/world-cut-emissions-un-climate-crisis">concluded</a> that holding global temperatures to a 1.5C war

Al Schmidt is the chief election official in the state of Pennsylvania. President Trump's insults put him in danger during the 2020 ballot count. Now Schmidt talks about preparing for the midterms.

Met Éireann has upgraded warnings as the outlook for coming days deteriorates

<p>How close is too close for encounters between sensitive spacecraft orbiting Earth? With a mysterious approach to another satellite, Russia&rsquo;s military may be trying to find out</p>