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• Trump Administration Could Interfere in Midterms, US Security Officials Fear as They Quietly Advise States

  20-10-2026 23:44 via International Business Times UK
  
  US national security officials have privately advised state officials and congressional lawmakers on preparing for possible federal interference in the November midterms.
  
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• Cornell Gang Rape Lawsuit Takes Unexpected Turn as Former Chi Phi President Is Dropped After Mistaken Identity

  20-10-2026 23:34 via International Business Times UK
  
  Former Chi Phi president Orazio Petito has been dropped from Jane Doe's lawsuit after being wrongly named as chapter president at the time. The seven men accused of assault deny wrongdoing.
  
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• Trump Warns America Will 'Burn' if Republicans Lose Midterms as He Points to Chaos Unfolding in France

  20-10-2026 23:00 via International Business Times UK
  
  Donald Trump cited violent unrest in France during a Kansas rally, warning that similar turmoil could reach the United States if Republicans lose control of Congress.
  
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• Audit regulator looking into Manchester City accounting

  20-10-2026 22:56 via BBC News
  
  No formal investigation has started, but the regulator is making inquiries into the case.
  
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• Mississippi AG Calls Police Shooting 'Justified' After 1-Year-Old Was Killed in His Mother's Arms Outside Walmart

  20-10-2026 22:49 via International Business Times UK
  
  Mississippi AG Lynn Fitch's office has ruled that an officer was justified in shooting at a vehicle outside a Walmart, killing 1-year-old Kohen Wiley. No criminal charges will be pursued.
  
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• Your Selfie Could Soon Sit in Your Medical Record as AI Learns to Predict Cancer Survival

  20-10-2026 22:39 via International Business Times UK
  
  Mass General Brigham researchers say an AI tool can estimate cancer survival risk from a face photograph, but independent experts say it is not ready for clinical use.
  
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• Equal Pay for Under-21s Faces Pushback as Employers Warn Over Entry-Level Jobs

  20-10-2026 21:53 via International Business Times UK
  
  Nearly half of surveyed UK employers expect higher costs if youth minimum wage rates move closer to the adult rate, REC research finds.
  
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• OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit

  20-10-2026 21:42 via BBC News
  
  A US district judge dismissed the case after Ann Altman had refused to attend an independent medical examination.
  
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• 'Kennedy Curse' Questioned After Kyle Kennedy Dies at 42 as Evidence Casts Doubt on Family's Tragic Reputation

  20-10-2026 21:41 via International Business Times UK
  
  Kyle Kennedy's death has revived debate over the Kennedy curse, but the family's history of tragedy does not prove an unusually high rate of premature deaths.
  
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• Trump sued over Canadian tariffs in latest legal challenge

  20-10-2026 21:30 via BBC News
  
  The lawsuit argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing the latest tariffs on the country and caused "immediate harm to American businesses".
  
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• Saudi Arabia Executes Two Bangladeshis Over 'Indecent Acts' at Mecca Mosque as Kissing Claims Spread Online

  20-10-2026 21:30 via International Business Times UK
  
  Bangladesh is seeking explanations and full court records from Saudi Arabia after two nationals were executed in Makkah, amid unclear charges and concerns over consular notification.
  
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• Kentucky Pastor Who Preached Family Values Faces 17 Felony Counts Over AI-Generated Child Abuse Images

  20-10-2026 21:21 via International Business Times UK
  
  Kentucky pastor Jared Oneil Salmons faces 17 felony charges after police alleged he uploaded sexually explicit images of minors. A citation reportedly records his statement about AI-generated images.
  
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• Supermarket Cyber Incident Leaves Online Shoppers Facing at Least 11 Days Without Deliveries

  20-10-2026 21:09 via International Business Times UK
  
  Ahold Delhaize expects Albert Heijn grocery deliveries to resume on 23 October after a cyber incident disrupted online shopping and other services.
  
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• RFK's Granddaughter Kyle Kennedy Dies at 42 After Paralysis Led Her to Disability Advocacy

  20-10-2026 20:42 via International Business Times UK
  
  Kyle Kennedy, a granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, has died aged 42. After a 2020 spinal cord injury left her paralysed, she became an advocate for people with disabilities in Massachusetts.
  
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• Google resolves cloud outage affecting UK banks and websites

  20-10-2026 20:03 via BBC News
  
  Revolut was one of the hardest hit, with banking services going down for many customers.
  
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• Call of Duty Developer Recalls Brutal Crunch While Calling for a Share of Black Ops Re-Release Revenue

  20-10-2026 19:22 via International Business Times UK
  
  Former Treyarch developer Gavin Goslin has urged Activision and Microsoft to share the financial benefits of Black Ops re-releases with the teams who created the original games.
  
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• Christina Applegate Says 'I Lost Everything' While Recounting Years of Symptoms and MS Misdiagnosis

  20-10-2026 18:39 via International Business Times UK
  
  Christina Applegate says a doctor told her she does not have multiple sclerosis, but her symptoms remain and she is seeking answers after years of debilitating health problems.
  
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• Liam Payne Death Case Still Has No Trial Date Two Years on as Two Men Face Drug Supply Allegations

  20-10-2026 18:33 via International Business Times UK
  
  Two men accused of supplying drugs to Liam Payne remain free under conditions in Argentina, while prosecutors examine phone evidence and await confirmation of a trial date.
  
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• Prince Harry Reportedly 'Actively Managing the Atmosphere' During UK Tour as Palace Frustration Grows

  20-10-2026 18:21 via International Business Times UK
  
  Dr Abbie Maroño examined Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Nottingham visit, suggesting Harry appeared unusually animated and attentive.
  
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• Meghan Markle's Crowd Greetings in Nottingham Resembled Kate Middleton's Style, Body Language Expert Says

  20-10-2026 18:20 via International Business Times UK
  
  In Nottingham, Meghan Markle bent to meet people at eye level. Expert Darren Stanton compared the gesture with Kate Middleton's approach, but said it did not reveal Meghan's intentions or show motive
  
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• Donald Trump's Christianity Remarks Draw Online Rebuke as Commenter Says He 'Spits in the Face of Christians!'

  20-10-2026 18:09 via International Business Times UK
  
  Donald Trump faced criticism from social media users after claiming unprecedented support among Christian voters at a Kansas rally for Senator Roger Marshall.
  
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• Prince Harry Says 'Some People Don't Want It to Work Out' as He Opens Up About Royal Family Rift

  20-10-2026 18:08 via International Business Times UK
  
  Prince Harry has said he wants to repair his relationships with King Charles III and Prince William, while clarifying that remarks about reconciliation were not directed at any family member.
  
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• Florida Man Who Ran Gambling Addiction Helpline Sentenced to Nearly 10 Years for Stealing $1.4M to Gamble

  20-10-2026 18:05 via International Business Times UK
  
  Philip Lee Sullivan was sentenced to 118.5 months in prison after pleading no contest to stealing over $1.4 million from his employer to fund gambling, with restitution ordered.
  
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• Donald Trump Invokes France's Violent Protests To Warn Voters About 'Dumocrats' Ahead of November Elections

  20-10-2026 18:04 via International Business Times UK
  
  Donald Trump used violent protests in France to attack Democrats ahead of the US midterm elections, making broad accusations about the unrest without providing supporting evidence
  
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• Former Disney Star Accused of Defrauding 97-Year-Old Man and His Wife of $900K in Gold Investment Scheme

  20-10-2026 17:59 via International Business Times UK
  
  Erik von Detten is sued by an elderly couple over an alleged $900,000 loss on Rosland Capital gold coins as creditors seek documents in the firm's bankruptcy.
  
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• Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises

  20-10-2026 17:53 via BBC News
  
  The government increased taxes on online casino and sports betting in last year's Budget.
  
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• Donald Trump Calls Ted Nugent a 'Friend of Mine' After Rocker Admitted He Was 'Addicted to Girls'

  20-10-2026 17:52 via International Business Times UK
  
  Donald Trump praised Ted Nugent as a friend during a Wichita rally for Senator Roger Marshall, while the report revisited Nugent's past remarks and allegations involving minors
  
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• Fans Ask 'Is ChatGPT the Dad?' as Virtual Singer From AI Girl Band Quits Over 'Pregnancy'

  20-10-2026 17:50 via International Business Times UK
  
  BABYQUEEN's creators admitted inventing a pregnancy announcement for virtual singer Mity to explain her departure, prompting online ridicule and criticism over using reproduction as entertainment.
  
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• Critic Claims Donald Trump Looks 'Completely Gone' as New Video Shows Him Tapping Thigh Repeatedly

  20-10-2026 17:45 via International Business Times UK
  
  Footage of Donald Trump walking to Marine One has renewed commentary from David Pakman. The report gives no medical explanation and cites Trump's doctor, who described the president as healthy
  
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• Katie Zacharia's 'Real Sin' Reportedly Exposed as Former Press Secretary Spills on White House Exit Scandal

  20-10-2026 17:43 via International Business Times UK
  
  Katie Zacharia's White House exit prompts Joel Pollak's 'real sin' theory, but questions remain about what ended her five-day tenure.
  
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• Russian Drone Kills One-Year-Old Girl in Stroller in Ukrainian Park as Civilian Deaths Surge 85%

  20-10-2026 17:38 via International Business Times UK
  
  A Russian drone struck a family gathering in Nova Vodolaha, killing an infant and other civilians, as UN monitors reported sharply rising casualties across Ukraine
  
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• 'If Debt Was a Person I Would Slap It': Money Expert's Warning to Anyone Struggling With Bills

  20-10-2026 17:34 via International Business Times UK
  
  Michelle Singletary warns that debt can limit financial flexibility, urging Americans to review repayments, protect savings and think carefully before borrowing as costs rise.
  
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• 'Who Is Going To Enforce That?': Passengers Doubt Andy Burnham's Rail Rules Will Ever Be Policed

  20-10-2026 17:33 via International Business Times UK
  
  A new English campaign targets passengers who play loud audio on public transport, but commuters and unions doubt fines will work without dedicated enforcement staff.
  
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• Prince Harry Admits His 'Attitude Has Changed' as Duke Explains Why He and Meghan Returned to the UK

  20-10-2026 17:32 via International Business Times UK
  
  Prince Harry's return to the UK brings British schooling for Archie and Lilibet, as he explains his changed outlook and hopes for reconciliation within the family.
  
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• Sahara Ray Cause of Death: Model Passes Away at 34 Following a Reported Fentanyl Overdose in Los Angeles

  20-10-2026 17:26 via International Business Times UK
  
  Australian-American model Sahara Ray has died after an apparent fentanyl overdose, months after welcoming her daughter and years after publicly discussing addiction and serious health problems.
  
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• Elon Musk Says Even He Could Be 'One-Shotted' by Super intelligent AI, but Offers No Evidence Yet

  20-10-2026 17:22 via International Business Times UK
  
  Elon Musk has warned that future superintelligent AI could be so persuasive that he might be influenced by it, while acknowledging no such capability has been demonstrated.
  
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• Trump Unveils $8B Diesel Lifeline at Kansas Rally, but Payouts Aren't Tied to Fuel at All

  20-10-2026 17:20 via International Business Times UK
  
  Trump announces an $8 billion USDA aid programme for US farmers, but payments will mainly reflect modelled 2026 crop losses rather than individual diesel costs.
  
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• Long Beach Officials Demand Probe Into ICE Agents After US Citizen Is Found Handcuffed and Bleeding

  20-10-2026 17:15 via International Business Times UK
  
  Long Beach officials have called for an investigation after US citizen Ricardo Gonzalez was injured during a confrontation with federal immigration agents, whose account of the incident remains unclear
  
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• A Deportation Order Has Left This Barbados-Born Painter Unable To Work for 14 Years

  20-10-2026 17:06 via International Business Times UK
  
  Tony Hall, who arrived in Britain from Barbados in 1976, says a deportation order linked to his 2001 conviction has left him unable to work or secure housing.
  
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• Who Is Jaden J. Read? Kansas Man Charged After Allegedly Threatening to Shoot Donald Trump

  20-10-2026 17:00 via International Business Times UK
  
  Federal authorities arrested Kansas resident Jaden J. Read after allegedly threatening Donald Trump in Facebook posts before the president's scheduled campaign rally near Wichita.
  
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• How Rat-Infested Classrooms and Collapsed Ceilings Triggered Mass Protests and Chaos in France

  20-10-2026 16:55 via International Business Times UK
  
  Protests that began over deteriorating French schools and teacher shortages spread nationwide, drawing unions and political groups while arrests, injuries, property damage and disputed claims intensified scrutiny.
  
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• Oregon School Shooter's Birthday Gift Was the Shotgun Used in Attack That Killed Four, Sources Say

  20-10-2026 16:54 via International Business Times UK
  
  Law-enforcement sources say the shotgun used in the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting was reportedly given to the 16-year-old suspect by his mother. The investigation and motive remain unresolved
  
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• Kenyan Doomsday Cult Leader Found Guilty of 191 Murders After Forcing Followers To 'Fast to Death'

  20-10-2026 16:54 via International Business Times UK
  
  Paul Mackenzie and 28 co-accused have been convicted of murder in Kenya after followers, including children, were allegedly ordered to fast and more than 400 bodies were found.
  
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• This 'Rich-Poor' Couple Earns Over $1M a Year and Has $11M in Assets. So Why Do They Live Month to Month?

  20-10-2026 16:52 via International Business Times UK
  
  Ramit Sethi explains why a Brooklyn couple earning over $1 million with $11 million in assets has only one month of savings.
  
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• NFL Legend's Son Allegedly Bullied and Racially Abused at Elite Christian School

  20-10-2026 16:52 via International Business Times UK
  
  A lawsuit alleges that Eric Dickerson's son endured racial harassment, bullying and physical assaults at Oaks Christian School in California. The school denies wrongdoing and will respond in court.
  
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• Gina Hinojosa Sues Greg Abbott Over Redacted Elon Musk Emails as Texas Governor's Race Intensifies

  20-10-2026 16:52 via International Business Times UK
  
  Texas Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa is suing Gov. Greg Abbott for access to heavily redacted communications involving Elon Musk, as early voting begins.
  
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• Union attacks NatWest plans to get workers back to the office

  20-10-2026 16:50 via BBC News
  
  The bank says workers will be required to attend the office at least two days a week from February.
  
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• California Green Card Holders Accused by Feds of Alleged Voter Fraud React With 'Shock and Anger'

  20-10-2026 16:48 via International Business Times UK
  
  Federal charges against 28 California residents have sparked confusion among defendants and criticism from families, as officials argue over alleged non-citizen voting and election security.
  
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• MAGA Supporter in 'America First' Cap Caught Shaking His Head at Donald Trump's Rally Claims

  20-10-2026 16:47 via International Business Times UK
  
  An 'America First' cap-wearing attendee reportedly shook his head during Trump's Kansas rally as the president discussed Iran and economic investment.
  
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• Fans Claim 'Kylie Stole Her Thunder' as Kendall Jenner Reportedly Snubs Sister's Catwalk Debut

  20-10-2026 16:47 via International Business Times UK
  
  Kylie Jenner's $50 million Fantasy Bra debut at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show fuels family feud rumours after Kendall Jenner's absence.
  
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