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• 11 sailors missing after drone sinks ship off Bulgaria

  13-10-2026 18:33 via article.wn.com
  SOFIA > Eleven sailors were missing at sea on Tuesday from a ship sunk by a drone attack off the coast of Bulgaria, possibly the second deadly sinking of a cargo vessel in the area in a week, prompting Bulgaria to summon Russia’s ambassador. ......
  
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• World’s Oldest Shipwreck Discovered Off Turkey’s Coast, Dating Back 4,700 Years

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  Archaeologists have discovered what they believe is the world’s oldest known shipwreck off the coast of Turkey, dating back as far as 4,700 years to the Early Bronze Age, around the time the Great Pyramid of Giza was being built in Egypt.The remains of the ancient trading vessel were found near Kekova Island in Turkey’s southern Antalya province, about 30 metres beneath the Mediterranean Sea.Although the ship’s wooden structure has disappeared over the millennia, researchers di
  
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• Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026: Breathtaking Images Show Nature's Beauty and Challenges

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026...
  
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• Video: Massive fire at Kyiv building as Russia pounds Ukraine with 39 missiles

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  Video: Massive fire at Kyiv building as Russia pounds Ukraine with 39 missiles ......
  
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• UK diaspora protests in London over India's electoral roll revision

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  UK diaspora protests in London over India's electoral roll revision ......
  
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• Today in History: October 14, Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  Today is Wednesday, Oct. 14, the 287th day of 2026. There are 78 days left in the year. ......
  
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• The boldness Australia needs has no political home right now

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  When the Cold War ended, the US became Asia's uncontested leader. The hope, at the time, was that China would simply go along with that arrangement. Clearly, that's not how things are turning out. ......
  
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• Taiwan plans to buy liquefied natural gas from Alaska pipeline project

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  Taiwan planned to buy liquefied natural gas from a U.S. project after extraction and could invest up to $4.4 billion in it ......
  
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• Scott McTominay ends 45-day wait as comeback win sees historic Champions League run prevented

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  Scotland talisman completes comeback but is unable to prevent Champions League defeat. ......
  
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• Saudi Supreme Court sets aside Sri Lankan migrant worker’s death penalty

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  A fresh sentence is expected in the case, senior lawyer and President’s Counsel Upul Kumarapperuma, who was on the team sent to Riyadh by the Sri Lankan government, told The Hindu ......
  
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• Saudi Arabia Enforces Stricter Hygiene Rules for Barbershops and Home Services

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  Dubai: Saudi Arabia has tightened health and hygiene requirements for men...
  
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• Residents in Saudi Arabia

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  CAIRO (AP) — New...
  
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• Researchers removed invasive Japanese stiltgrass from 8 Indiana forest sites; native plant diversity rose 24%, ...

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  The spread of Japanese stiltgrass across eastern...
  
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• October Horoscope: 4 Zodiac signs get a lucky break when the moon enters Sagittarius, but ...

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  The Sagittarius Moon favors openness and movement. In astrology, the Sagittarius Moon brings a sense of hope and a desire to move forward. With the Sun in Libra, people may also feel more open to socialising and connecting with others. ......
  
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• October Horoscope: 4 zodiac signs could end 2026 in a much better place, Mars in ...

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  Mars is associated with action and desire in astrology. Leo adds confidence. Together, the transit can make people much less willing to stay in situations that feel stagnant. ......
  
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• News from the world of Education: October 14, 2026

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more ......
  
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• Nevada removed feral horses and burros from Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge; some streamside and upland ...

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  Feral horses and burros were removed from the Sheldon National...
  
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• Kuwait Sentences Egyptian to 5 Years for Daesh Links and Bomb Plot Targeting Worship Places

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  Dubai: A Kuwaiti appeals court has sentenced an...
  
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• Kerala Synagogue Arson: Police Investigate Foreign Links, Crypto Payments in Kochi Attack

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  Police in the southern Indian state of Kerala are investigating possible international terror links and cryptocurrency payments after arresting a 32-year-old man accused of setting fire to a nursery near a Jewish synagogue in Kochi.The suspect, identified as Ebin Paul, was arrested within hours of the October 12 attack at Blossom Nursery, located near the Kadavumbhagam Synagogue in Ernakulam Market.Investigators reportedly discovered suspicious messages on his mobile phone referring to Jewish pl
  
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• Journalists accuse Indian police of suppressing press freedom during youth protests

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  Journalists and press freedom groups are...
  
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• India's 'cockroach' movement leaders detained for five days

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  Two leaders of India's "cockroach" youth movement will serve five days in jail after being detained during a protest. ......
  
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• In a Two-Book Story of Her Personal Supernatural Journey, Miss Jean Takes the Reader from ...

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  "Supernatural Journey in the beginning and Supernatural Journey the rest of the story trace a childhood vision, a lifelong calling, and seven years of missionary service in Haiti." Author Miss Jean shares her personal journey of faith and missionary service in two books, *Supernatural Journey . . . in the Beginning* and *Supernatural Journey . . . the Rest of the Story*. Tracing a childhood vision to seven years of medical missionary work in Haiti, the books explore faith, family, physical thera
  
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• In 2017, Cindy Crawford and Casamigos co-founder Rande Gerber bought a Beverly Hills home for ...

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber recently sold their stunning Beverly...
  
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• In 2005, the US required reflective markings on freight cars to improve visibility at crossings; ...

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  At night, freight trains can easily go unnoticed, leading to numerous...
  
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• IMF, World Bank launch 'Bangkok Blueprint' to fight cyber fraud

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  BANGKOK, Oct 14 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund and World Bank on Wednesday released a framework for tackling cyber-enabled fraud, as the Thai government underlined the mounting cost of ......
  
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• How the Patriot Missile Defence System Works: Capabilities, Limitations, and Challenges

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  Dubai: Patriot is one of the world’s most advanced air and missile defence systems, capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and hostile aircraft. But even this sophisticated American-built weapon cannot guarantee complete protection against an attack..Saudi Arabia said its air defences intercepted a...
  
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• DP World to take Rory McIlroy's personal gym around the world

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  DP World has announced a multi-year partnership with Rory McIlroy, under which it will transport his personalised fitness and recovery facilities across his PGA Tour and DP World Tour...
  
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• Deadly Floods Devastate Libya's Tripoli: Three Dead, Schools and Offices Shut

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  Dubai: At least three people have died after torrential rain triggered severe flooding across Libya’s capital, Tripoli, submerging dozens of vehicles, forcing road closures and prompting authorities to suspend classes and work at several institutions.Heavy downpours on Tuesday inundated streets and residential neighbourhoods across Tripoli and its suburbs, leaving motorists stranded and emergency crews...
  
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• China solar giants shed another 40,000 jobs last year as overcapacity persists

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  China's leading solar manufacturers have cut their workforce by...
  
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• Can DOGE dodge transparency laws?

  14-10-2026 11:49 via article.wn.com
  The Supreme Court is weighing how much DOGE must reveal before courts decide if FOIA applies....
  
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