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Iran says US reply to Hormuz plan ‘unconvincing’; Trump confirms strikes
Indirect talks continue as Trump says US military struck an Iranian anti-aircraft facility on Tuesday.
McGill confirms convicted murderer no longer enrolled as a law student
McGill's provost, Angela Campbell, informed students and staff about the news in a statement sent on Monday.
Neve Campbell Confirms She’s Returning for ‘Scream 8’
The actress has appeared in every installment of the slasher franchise except 'Scream VI,' which she sat out over salary disputes.
Chinese car brand Geely Auto confirms entry to Irish market early next year
Geely Auto will start sales in Ireland early next year with three new models
Russia confirms new Ukraine peace talks as Melania Trump prepares to host ceasefire meeting
Russia confirmed Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week and signaled a possible Trump-Putin-Xi summit, raising questions over Kyiv's role in negotiations.
Russia confirms Ukraine-US talks in Abu Dhabi next week
Russia has confirmed that US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks to end more than four years of war will take place in Abu Dhabi next week.
US midterms 2026 as it happened: US confirms strikes on Iran after Trump raises doubts about further attacks in final pitch to voters; Republican control of House and Senate under threat from Democrats
Americans head to the polls soon in elections that could have big ramifications for the second half of Trump’s presidency. Follow our coverage.
No new extradition request received for Zakir Naik, Home Ministry confirms
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — The government previously opted not to extradite preacher Dr Zakir Naik to India and has giv...
Neve Campbell Confirms Return for ‘Scream 8’
Sidney Prescott will return for “Scream 8.” Neve Campbell confirmed that she will reprise her role as the ultimate final girl after Sidney survived her latest run-in with the Ghostface-masked killers in “Scream 7.” The 2025 movie was a major box office success, tallying the 30-year-old franchise’s biggest opening ever ($97.2 million worldwide) and ultimately
WATCH: Zelenskyy confirms Ukraine hacked back after Russia's cyberattack of its emergency alert system
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed in an interview with PBS News' Amna Nawaz that his country hacked Russia's emergency alert system after Russia seemingly attacked Ukraine's alert system overnight.
DAP confirms seven seats for Sarawak polls, mulls Batu Lintang as eighth
KUCHING, Nov 2 — DAP will contest seven seats in Kuching and Bau areas in the upcoming 13th Sarawak State Election...
‘I may politically die in this endeavour’: Canavan confirms battleground contest
The Nationals leader’s move sets up a heated fight between the Coalition and One Nation in Central Queensland.
CAN confirms appeal of Borno woman’s conviction
The Christian Association of Nigeria has confirmed an appeal against the conviction of a Christian woman, Lami Dawa, in Borno State over her faith. Read More: https://punchng.com/can-confirms-appeal-of-borno-womans-conviction/
Yacht Club confirms Mina the Hollower was the shot in the arm it needed stay alive—'for now'
Randomizer and speedrunner settings are up next for the spooky Zelda-like.
Court grants bail to anchorperson Iqrarul Hassan, lawyer confirms
<p>KARACHI: A judicial magistrate granted bail to anchorperson Iqrarul Hassan, his lawyer, Advocate Ahmad Masood, confirmed to <em>Dawn</em> on Saturday.</p> <p>The anchorperson was <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2036758"><u>arrested</u></a> by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in a case registered in Karachi for allegedly disseminati
IGP confirms 130 Malaysians held in Pakistan over cybercrime syndicate, investigators may be sent to Rawalpindi
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 — Police have confirmed that 130 Malaysians were recently detained by Pakistani authori...
Justice Dept. Confirms Alaska Inquiry Even as Its Focus Remains Unclear
Democrats and former officials have accused the department of pursuing a political goal in the guise of a legal one: to publicize a scheme, sordid but not illegal under state law, damaging to Democrats.
UFC champion Makhachev confirms retirement plans
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev says his next fight will be "one of the last" of his illustrious career.
Crypto platform Binance confirms US$6.3bn hack
Kilkenny great Reid confirms inter-county retirement
Kilkenny's seven-time All-Ireland SHC winner TJ Reid has confirmed his retirement from inter-county hurling.
Pope votes in US midterm elections, Vatican confirms
The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff, has cast his mail-in ballot in the US midterm elections from Chicago. Read More: https://punchng.com/pope-votes-in-us-midterm-elections-vatican-confirms/
A visit to Dublin city’s stores confirms Christmas season is well and truly under way
I must have missed the Halloween decorations when I was tardily enjoying the beach back in August
Bersatu confirms use of own logo in Melaka state election
MELAKA, Oct 30 — Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) will use its official party logo in the 16th Melaka Stat...
Crypto platform Binance confirms major hack, more than US$2.5 billion frozen
The company posted a series of sometimes contradictory messages on X, insisting that "user funds are completely safe" but also saying it would "cover all losses".
2027: INEC rejects Adebutu, Gwarzo, confirms Pantami
INEC has rejected the petitions of PDP’s Ladi Adebutu and NDC’s Aminu Gwarzo for the 2027 polls, while confirming Isa Ali Pantami’s candidacy in Gombe. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-inec-rejects-adebutu-gwarzo-confirms-pantami/
Garcia targets Ryder Cup return as he confirms LIV exit
Sergio Garcia becomes the latest big name to quit LIV Golf and targets a Ryder Cup return after saying he will rejoin the DP World Tour.
Umno confirms pact with PAS, Perikatan for Melaka polls, to launch joint manifesto
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Umno has confirmed its political cooperation with PAS and Perikatan Nasional (P...
ATSB confirms plane landed on Lake Eyre after pilot became unwell
Two people were rescued after the plane sustained minor damage when its propeller struck the ground. No injuries were reported.
Ekiti Assembly confirms two commissioners, approves 10 SAs
The Ekiti State House of Assembly has confirmed Dayo Apata (Justice) and Akintunde Oyebode (Finance) as commissioners nominated by Governor Biodun Oyebanji Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-assembly-confirms-two-commissioners-approves-10-sas/
Jennifer Lawrence Finally Confirms ‘Hunger Games’ Return, Reunites With Two Former Co-Stars
"It was so emotional," the actress said of the 'Sunrise of the Reaping' reunion.
'Yes, we are vibe-coding things': Epic confirms it's using AI tools to code Unreal Engine 6, Fortnite, and more
'We are more concerned about the risks of moving too slowly than we are about AI skepticism.'
Eurovision confirms candidates for 2027 — but 2 EU countries are still on the fence
Ireland, the Netherlands and Iceland will once again boycott the competition next year.
Simon Harris confirms he phoned Patrick O’Donovan before Minister fell ill
Simon Harris says it was ‘bizarre’ to ask him of he had asked Fine Gael colleague to resign
Call Of Duty Lifetime Revenue Surges Past $40 Billion, Microsoft Confirms
The Call of Duty franchise has now exceeded $40 billion in lifetime franchise revenue, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has confirmed. She shared this milestone following the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on October 23. "Congrats to the team. And to the players, thank you for being with us," Sharma wrote. Sharma did not, however, share any insights into how M
Apple confirms some reports of iPhone Duo cracking near the seam
Apple confirmed that some customers who snagged the new iPhone Duo are reporting that the screens are cracking near the seam. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee has more.
Kano Assembly confirms six nominees as commissioners
The Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed six commissioner-nominees sent by Governor Abba Yusuf, including one who previously resigned over a controve Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-assembly-confirms-six-nominees-as-commissioners/
Following post-surgery checkup, Pope Leo will proceed with Latin America trip, Vatican confirms
Pope Leo XIV will proceed with his planned trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17.
Vatican confirms Pope Leo's Latin America trip after post-surgery checkup
Pope Leo XIV will proceed with his planned trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru.
Abang Johari confirms AI data centre plan in Sarawak under US$50b investment
KUCHING, Oct 26 — The US$50 billion investment announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently...
Saudi Arabia confirms January start for Asian Cup 2027 despite attacks
Asian Cup 2027 to kick off on January 7 with Saudi Arabia facing Palestine in Riyadh as the AFC announces the schedule.
A simple liquid can stop cavities without drilling, major study confirms
A simple liquid painted onto teeth in seconds can stop cavities without drilling, injections, or anesthesia, according to a major clinical trial involving young children. The inexpensive treatment could spare thousands of children painful dental procedures and surgery while paving the way for broader FDA-approved use.
Perikatan confirms using own logo for Melaka election as tensions with Bersatu mount
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) will initiate disciplinary proceedings against Parti Pribumi Bersat...
Capcom confirms data breach that affected 11.7 million users
Capcom ID is still available to use, but users may see more phishing scam emails.
New Blood CEO confirms it: the worst way to sell immersive sims like Gloomwood and Fallen Aces is to call them immersive sims
"It's not a good marketing term. And I don't think it helps."
Embattled Greens senator Jordon Steele-John confirms leave from parliament after allegations against him made public
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Rubio received intel. warning of Iranian plots against US diplomats, official confirms to ‘Post’
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Lab testing giant Quest Diagnostics confirms patients’ personal and health data was compromised during breach
Quest is the latest in a series of healthcare technology companies that have been hacked in recent months.
Squad commander, combat soldier killed in West Bank terror attack, IDF confirms
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UAE confirms oil spill off coast causing strong fuel smell
UAE authorities are working to tackle an oil spill from a supertanker in the Arabian Gulf. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment confirmed the incident early on Friday morning. The spill is the cause of a strong smell that residents of Dubai and the northern emirates have reported in recent days, it said. The ministry did not name the vessel, but in
UAE confirms major oil spill off coast causing strong fuel smell
UAE authorities are working to tackle an oil spill from a supertanker in the Arabian Gulf. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment confirmed the incident early on Friday morning. The spill is the cause of a strong smell that residents of Dubai and the northern emirates have reported in recent days, it said. The ministry did not name the vessel, but in
Samsung all but confirms iPhone Duo is goosing Galaxy Z8 sales
Searches for Samsung foldables just happened to skyrocket following iPhone Duo unveiling.
Kelly Reilly Confirms ‘Dutton Ranch’ Season 2 Filming Dates At Splashy Paramount UK Upfronts Featuring Kenneth Branagh, Peter Sarsgaard, David Glasser
In a surprise appearance at the Paramount UK Upfronts, Kelly Reilly has offiically revealed that Dutton Ranch will begin filming Season 2 in just a few months. Yellowstone spin-off Dutton Ranch has been a huge hit for Paramount+ and the expected Season 2 renewal came with two episodes still to stream of Season 1. Filming […]
WHO warns of complex Ebola spread after Nigeria confirms case
The World Health Organisation warns of a complex outbreak after Nigeria confirmed its first imported case of the Bundibugyo Ebola strain in a woman. Read More: https://punchng.com/who-warns-of-complex-ebola-spread-after-nigeria-confirms-case/
Spotify confirms Family Plan crackdown, but calls it a ‘routine improvement’
Spotify told investors its rollout of QR code verification to ensure Family Plan members live in the same household is not a "crackdown," just a routine improvement.
France confirms first Shamonda virus infection in a human death of 'severely immunocompromised' individual
The Shamonda virus has been detected in a human for the first time, French health officials said. Authorities see no risk to the public, adding that the victim, who died in early October, was severely immunocompromised.
Chris Pratt Confirms Star-Lord Will Return to the MCU, Says ‘Hard Action’ Has Been Taken to Make It Happen
Good news, “Guardians of the Galaxy” fans. Chris Pratt, who has played superhero Star-Lord across six films, recently confirmed that his character will return to the MCU and that the studio has already taken “hard action” to make it happen. “I have a great relationship with Kevin [Feige] and Lou [D’Esposito], and there have been […]
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