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• Protests over housing flare in Spain after relief measures rejected

  04-10-2026 00:25 via article.wn.com
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• Yemen launches major military operation as Houthis advance towards Taiz

  04-10-2026 18:38 via article.wn.com
  Yemen launches major military operation as Houthis advance towards Taiz ......
  
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• Yemen launches major military offensive against Houthis to recapture lost territory

  04-10-2026 18:38 via article.wn.com
  Yemen launches major military offensive against Houthis to recapture lost territory ......
  
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• Woman at centre of Cornell rape allegations targeted with threats, lawyer says

  04-10-2026 18:38 via article.wn.com
  “These guys are disgusting. They should stay in their mother’s basement,” said the lawyer. ......
  
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• U.S. Marine charged with killing woman in Okinawa

  04-10-2026 18:38 via article.wn.com
  Japanese authorities said they arrested a U.S. Marine in Okinawa early Sunday after he was accused of killing a woman on the island. ......
  
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• U.S. Marine arrested on suspicion of killing Japanese woman in Okinawa

  04-10-2026 18:38 via article.wn.com
  A United States service member is in custody on suspicion of killing a Japanese national on the island of Okinawa. Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, is suspected of killing Anna Yagi, 39, in a hotel in Naha, the capital of the southernmost prefecture, on Saturday and taking her wallet and backpack, ​local police said. Ballard denied the allegations, police said. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are WATCH HERE The Marine was stationed at Futenma Air...
  
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• US Marine arrested in Okinawa murder case, renewing anger over US bases

  04-10-2026 18:38 via article.wn.com
  US Marine arrested in Okinawa murder case, renewing anger over US bases ......
  
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• US execution survivor critically ill and still on ventilator, says lawyer

  04-10-2026 18:38 via article.wn.com
  Lawyer calls for convicted murderer Christa Pike's death sentence to be commuted to life in prison. ......
  
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• Trump names intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czar

  04-10-2026 18:38 via article.wn.com
  Trump names intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czar ......
  
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• PTI starts Islamabad march after Imran Khan talks with Pakistan government fail

  04-10-2026 18:38 via article.wn.com
  PTI starts Islamabad march after Imran Khan talks with Pakistan government fail ......
  
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• Now’s the Perfect Time for Ratatouille, Actually

  04-10-2026 18:38 via article.wn.com
  Especially my sheet-pan version, which adds crispy spiced chickpeas for protein and crunch. ......
  
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• Netanyahu hails Indian pilot Smit Machchhar after Israel-bound flight scare

  04-10-2026 18:38 via article.wn.com
  Netanyahu hails Indian pilot Smit Machchhar after Israel-bound flight scare ......
  
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• More than 300 objections filed as Maidstone residents oppose plans to convert former Grange Moor Hotel into 42 studio apartments for 65 people, warning of added pressure on parking and infrastructure

  04-10-2026 18:38 via article.wn.com
  Residents in Maidstone, Kent, have voiced strong opposition to plans to convert a former hotel and wedding venue into a 42-unit co-living development, saying they fear the proposal could put additional pressure on parking, local infrastructure and the character of the neighbourhood.More than 300 objections were submitted before the consultation deadline on September 22, with a planning decision expected at a later date.The former Grange Moor Hotel is proposed to be converted into 42 studio apart
  
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• In 1993, Maryland used 60,000 tons of coal fly ash under a Route 213 overpass; later groundwater testing found no discernible impact at the site

  04-10-2026 18:38 via article.wn.com
  Maryland used about 60,000 tons of Class F coal fly ash in 1993 and 1994, to build highway embankments for the Route 213 overpass over Route 301 on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The material came from Baltimore Gas and Electric and Delmarva Power plants, and several years later, state researchers tested groundwater around the embankment and found no discernible impact on groundwater quality at the site.Ash beneath the highwayThe fly ash was used as structural fill for the highway embankments near Ce
  
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• Heavy rains trigger dangerous flash flooding and road closures across Athens, Texas

  04-10-2026 18:38 via article.wn.com
  Torrential rainfall training over Athens, Texas,...
  
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• Germany unveils €1.3 billion Ukraine aid as Merz visits Kyiv under fire

  04-10-2026 18:38 via article.wn.com
  Germany unveils €1.3 billion Ukraine aid as Merz visits Kyiv under fire ......
  
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• Cornell president vows review in wake of alleged student gang rape

  04-10-2026 18:38 via article.wn.com
  The president of Cornell University voiced support Saturday for an external review of the institution facing widespread outcry over the alleged gang rape of a student in 2024. "In conjunction with our board of trustees, I welcome the independent review by an outside law firm into all aspects of Cornell's handling of the 2024...
  
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• Brazil votes as Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro battle in tight presidential race

  04-10-2026 18:38 via article.wn.com
  Brazil votes as Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro battle in tight presidential race ......
  
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• America’s Arctic war machine roars to life as commander reveals chilling new reality on Russia’s doorstep

  04-10-2026 18:38 via article.wn.com
  Across one of the coldest, most remote and strategically exposed corners of the United States, American forces are...
  
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• 12-year-old killed, 4 injured in shooting amid parking spot dispute

  04-10-2026 18:38 via article.wn.com
  Teen killed downtown as city weighs progress and fear on guns A 17-year-old killed at Penn and Seventh is deepening fears about youth gun violence in downtown Pittsburgh, despite overall homicides trending down. A 12-year-old girl was killed and four adults were injured after an argument over a parking spot at a Baltimore park escalated into gunfire,...
  
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• Yemen presidency announces military drive to retake all Houthi territory

  04-10-2026 18:21 via article.wn.com
  I announce today the start of military...
  
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• Woman earns $60,480 but claims Social Security at 62, SSA can withhold her full benefits. ...

  04-10-2026 18:21 via article.wn.com
  Social Security regulations establish varying earnings thresholds...
  
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• Water metro plan moves ahead, two cruise terminals planned in Patna

  04-10-2026 18:21 via article.wn.com
  Patna: Patna’s proposed water metro project on Ganga is gaining momentum, with the ambitious initiative expected to transform river transport in the city. The project, estimated to cost around Rs 1,200 crore, will be connected to National Waterway-1 and is expected to provide an alternative mode of transport while opening up new opportunities for river-based tourism and employment.As part of the first phase, world-class river cruise terminals are planned at...
  
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• Video: Russian drone strike sets Kyiv bridge ablaze as Merz arrives to sirens and explosions

  04-10-2026 18:21 via article.wn.com
  A Russian drone struck Kyiv’s Pivnichnyi Bridge on Sunday as German chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in the Ukrainian capital. Merz's arrival came amid air raid sirens, explosions and the activation of air defence systems, in the latest escalation of Russian attacks on the city.Video footage from Sunday morning showed the drone hitting the bridge, sending a large plume of fire and...
  
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• US urges \u0026#39;restraint\u0026#39; as Ethiopia\u0026#39;s Tigray crisis rocks region

  04-10-2026 18:21 via article.wn.com
  The United States called for "restraint" and "dialogue" as Ethiopia's Tigray crisis pulled in regional neighbours, ahead of a meeting on the conflict on Sunday in Egypt. The fighting has triggered a breakdown in Ethiopia's relations with Eritrea and Egypt, which it accuses of supporting the rebels who have launched attacks against federal forces, sparking...
  
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• University of Utah may cut up to 15% of workforce for ‘modernization’ as it faces ...

  04-10-2026 18:21 via article.wn.com
  The University of Utah has revealed its strategy to cut up...
  
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• Trump attempts to fire up Ohio voters by saying he wants to shove a win ...

  04-10-2026 18:21 via article.wn.com
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• Thousands protest Spain lawmakers’ rejection of protective measures amid worsening housing crisis

  04-10-2026 18:21 via article.wn.com
  Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Spain on Saturday, after lawmakers rejected proposed measures to protect citizens amidst a housing crisis and the eviction of an 87 year old woman. Maricarmen Abascal was evicted from her Madrid apartment on September 23, having lived there for 71 years. Her apartment was purchased by an investment fund who demanded a 230% rent hike, which she was unable to afford on her pensioner’s salary. According to local news sources, Maricarmen was
  
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• Social security check USD 5,000: When will U.S. citizens receive Trump Dividend?

  04-10-2026 18:21 via article.wn.com
  White House published details outlining Donald Trump's plan on its official website, noting that the majority of qualifying seniors will obtain the distribution via direct deposits valued at USD 90 early in October. ......
  
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• SNP independence talk ‘dangerously irresponsible’ in volatile world: Findlay

  04-10-2026 18:21 via article.wn.com
  Russell Findlay said he will stand up to ‘divisive nationalism’. ......
  
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