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• Canada accuses China fighter jets of ‘reckless’ interception of military plane

  16-10-2023 23:54 via theguardian.com
  
  Defence minister says Chinese jet came within five meters of Canadian surveillance plane on UN operation over international watersCanada’s defence minister has accused China fighter jets of carrying out a “dangerous and reckless” interception of a Canadian military plane over international waters.Bill Blair spoke after Canada’s Global News said a Chinese jet had come within five meters (16ft) of a Canadian surveillance plane taking part in a UN operation to enforce sancti
  
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• Palestinian Americans stuck in Gaza are frustrated and tired of waiting to cross into Egypt

  16-10-2023 23:37 via nbcnews.com
  
  Children sat on suitcases as hundreds of Palestinian Americans gathered by the Rafah border crossing to Egypt with hopes they could flee Gaza to safety.
  
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• What experts want you to know about hand soap

  16-10-2023 23:30 via nbcnews.com
  
  The best hand soaps get rid of germs and dirt. Learn how to find hand soap that won’t dry out skin and shop editor’s picks from Method, Dove, Blueland, Aesop and more.
  
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• Our editors’ favorite bathrobes of 2023

  16-10-2023 23:12 via nbcnews.com
  
  Our editors tested a number of bathrobes and styles from Parachute, Brooklinen and Weezie. See which bathrobes rose to the top.
  
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• Israel and Colombia in ferocious diplomatic spat over Hamas war

  16-10-2023 22:43 via theguardian.com
  
  Colombia’s president likens Israel’s actions to Nazis as Israel accuses Gustavo Petro of putting Jewish lives in dangerThe Israel-Hamas war has sparked a ferocious diplomatic spat between Israel and Colombia, with Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, likening Israel’s actions to those of Adolf Hitler’s Nazis and Israel accusing Petro of putting Jewish lives in danger and encouraging “the horrific acts of Hamas terrorists” with his “hostile and anti
  
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• Vulnerable Republicans face a moment of reckoning with Jim Jordan speaker vote

  16-10-2023 22:30 via nbcnews.com
  
  Centrist and swing-district Republicans face a moment of reckoning as the House is expected to vote on whether to elect Rep. Jim Jordan as speaker.
  
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• Israel-Gaza: We answer your questions

  16-10-2023 22:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Our correspondents answer your questions on the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
  
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• Suzanne Somers’ husband recalls her final days

  16-10-2023 22:20 via nbcnews.com
  
  Suzanne Somers died Sunday, one day shy of her 77th birthday.
  
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• Judge issues partial gag order in Trump federal election interference case

  16-10-2023 22:02 via nbcnews.com
  
  U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan forbade Trump from making statements about potential witnesses or making disparaging comments about the prosecutors.
  
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• Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith 'healing relationship'

  16-10-2023 20:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It emerged last week the couple have been living apart since 2016, despite regularly appearing together.
  
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• Ukraine U21 3-2 England U21: Illia Kvasnytsya gives Ukraine dramatic late win

  16-10-2023 20:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Illia Kvasnytsya's 94th-minute winner gives Ukraine a dramatic victory over England Under-21s in Euro 2025 qualifying.
  
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• Rafah crossing: Thousands of people arrive at Gaza-Egypt border

  16-10-2023 20:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Palestinians with dual citizenship have headed to the border ahead of Israel's expected ground operation.
  
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• Blinken emphasises 'deep commitment' to Israel after talks

  16-10-2023 19:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  His second trip to Israel in a week comes as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza reaches a critical point.
  
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• Donald Trump gets gag order in 2020 election meddling case

  16-10-2023 19:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The ex-president recently called prosecutors "thugs" and one likely witness a "gutless pig".
  
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• Water level at Amazon port in Brazil hits lowest point in 121 years amid drought

  16-10-2023 19:38 via theguardian.com
  
  Port in Manaus records lowest water level since 1902, leaving boats stranded and unable to deliver food and water to remote villagesThe water level at a major river port in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest has hit its lowest point in at least 121 years, as a historic drought upends the lives of hundreds of thousands of people and damages the jungle ecosystem.Rapidly drying tributaries to the mighty Amazon river have left boats stranded, cutting off food and water supplies to remote jungle villag
  
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• England ready to get 'payback' against Italy for Euro 2020 final, says Kyle Walker

  16-10-2023 19:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England defender Kyle Walker is hopeful the Three Lions can get "payback" in Tuesday's Euro 2024 qualifier against reigning champions Italy.
  
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• US and Venezuela set to agree deal on sanctions relief and open elections

  16-10-2023 19:25 via theguardian.com
  
  Reports say announcement likely on Tuesday that would allow banned Maduro opponents to run and oil sanctions to be liftedThe governments of the US and Venezuela are reportedly poised to announce a deal that could pave the way for sanctions relief on the economically wrecked South American country and for banned opponents of President Nicolás Maduro to compete in next year’s election.Anonymous sources quoted by two US media outlets said a scaling back of sanctions on Venezuela’
  
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• Joseph Czuba: No bail for suspect in killing of Muslim boy in Illinois

  16-10-2023 19:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Six-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume will be laid to rest in Illinois on Monday, a day after he was fatally stabbed.
  
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• Strike on civilian convoy fleeing Gaza: What we know from verified video

  16-10-2023 19:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Women and children were killed in Friday's strike on vehicles that were heading away from northern Gaza.
  
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• Algeria to host Palestine national team matches

  16-10-2023 19:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Algeria says it has agreed to the Palestinian Football Association's request to host its team's forthcoming international football matches because of the ongoing war between Gaza and Israel.
  
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• China woos global south and embraces Putin at belt and road Beijing summit

  16-10-2023 18:54 via theguardian.com
  
  Development drive’s forum will focus on poorer countries as Xi’s relations with the west become increasingly frosty World leaders are gathering in Beijing for China’s belt and road initiative (BRI) forum, the third such event since the trademark global development drive was launched by President Xi Jinping 10 years ago.The BRI was originally envisioned as a vast physical and digital infrastructure project to connect China with central Asia, south-east Asia, Europe and the rest
  
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• Canada province uses constitutional override to advance pronoun legislation

  16-10-2023 18:48 via theguardian.com
  
  Saskatchewan invokes clause to push through controversial bill requiring parental consent for children to change pronouns The Canadian province of Saskatchewan has invoked a rare constitutional mechanism to shield controversial gender pronoun legislation from legal challenges – a decision critics say violates the rights of minors.On Monday, Saskatchewan’s legislative assembly started debate on Bill 137, which outlines the rights parents have as the “primary decision-maker&rdquo
  
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• Cricket World Cup 2023: Australia beat Sri Lanka in Lucknow for first win

  16-10-2023 18:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Australia finally get their first win of the World Cup, but only after surviving some nervy moments against Sri Lanka.
  
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• Putin in China aiming to strengthen anti-West coalition

  16-10-2023 18:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Russian President Vladimir Putin makes a rare overseas trip to visit his most important ally.
  
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• Polish election: Right-wing ruling party to lose majority - exit poll

  16-10-2023 17:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Donald Tusk's centrist opposition has a better chance of forming a coalition if the poll is right.
  
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• Meta’s settlement talks with Kenyan content moderators break down

  16-10-2023 17:31 via theguardian.com
  
  Facebook parent company and two subcontractors face court hearing over unfair dismissal allegationsSettlement talks have collapsed between Facebook’s parent company, Meta, and Kenyan content moderators over a lawsuit alleging unfair dismissal, a tech rights group working with the plaintiffs has said.The 184 moderators sued Meta and two subcontractors earlier this year after they allegedly lost their jobs with one of the subcontractors, Sama, for organising a union. They say they were then
  
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• Trump seeks 'vindication' in UK courts over ex-spy's dossier on alleged Russian sex bribes

  16-10-2023 17:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former president says he wants to give evidence in London over "egregiously inaccurate" 2017 dossier.
  
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• Israel and Gaza on campus: Tumult at US colleges as two sides dig in

  16-10-2023 17:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Duelling protests at Columbia University show a widening generational divide on Israel and Gaza.
  
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• Can Jim Jordan become the next Republican House Speaker?

  16-10-2023 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jim Jordan feels "real good" about his prospects of winning the gavel, but he faces a maths problem.
  
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• Russia returns four Ukrainian children in Qatari deal

  16-10-2023 16:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The return, part of a deal mediated by Qatar, could lead to the return of thousands more children.
  
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• China and Russia harden positions on Gaza as war stirs geopolitical tensions

  16-10-2023 16:47 via theguardian.com
  
  Conflict highlights growing gulf with west, as other big developing powers face difficult diplomatic choicesIsrael and Hamas at war – live updatesChina and Russia have hardened their positions towards the conflict in Gaza in recent days, as the war between Israel and Hamas aggravates existing geopolitical tensions and underscores the growing gulf between the cold war allies and western powers such as the US, UK and France.The Chinese foreign minister said over the weekend that Israel&rsquo
  
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• Israel evacuates communities near Lebanon border amid fears of escalation

  16-10-2023 15:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Israel accuses of Iran of ordering attacks by Hezbollah militants that killed two Israelis on Sunday.
  
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• Dariush Mehrjui: Iranian director and wife found dead

  16-10-2023 15:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Authorities in Iran say seven people have been arrested in connection to the killing of the couple.
  
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• WATCH: Scenes of destruction inside Gaza refugee camp

  16-10-2023 15:48 via abcnews.go.com
  
  Scenes from north Gaza's Jabalia refugee camp show destruction caused to buildings and streets following Israeli strikes on the enclave.
  
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• What is the Rafah crossing and why is it Gaza's lifeline?

  16-10-2023 15:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The border crossing with Egypt is the only point of exit for Palestinians looking to flee Gaza.
  
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• England v South Africa: Owen Farrell criticism unfair, says Richard Wigglesworth

  16-10-2023 14:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Owen Farrell is unfairly criticised and has nothing to prove after leading England to the World Cup semi-finals, says attack coach Richard Wigglesworth.
  
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• DR Congo boat accident: At least 40 dead, 167 missing in Mbandaka

  16-10-2023 14:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some 167 people are still missing after a boat capsize which killed at least 40 people.
  
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• Long queues for bread as displaced Gazans flee to southern city of Khan Younis

  16-10-2023 14:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf reports from Khan Younis, where hundreds of thousands of refugees have arrived.
  
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• Rishi Sunak promises to keep Jewish Community safe as antisemitism grows

  16-10-2023 13:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rishi Sunak reiterates support for the Jewish community before addressing MPs on Israel-Gaza crisis.
  
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• Matt Dawson column: England were great against Fiji; they will need more for South Africa

  16-10-2023 13:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ex-England captain Matt Dawson praises the side's World Cup quarter-final win against Fiji and warns of a greater challenge to come.
  
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• Alleged 'IS Beatle' Aine Davis pleads guilty to terrorism charges

  16-10-2023 13:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aine Davis pleads guilty to possession of a firearm and two charges related to terror funding.
  
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• Citibank wins case after sacking banker over two-sandwich lunch claim

  16-10-2023 13:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Szabolcs Fekete claimed two coffees, two sandwiches and two pasta dishes were consumed solely by him.
  
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• Daniel Noboa elected Ecuador's youngest president

  16-10-2023 13:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mr Noboa will govern until May 2025 after beating Luisa González in the second round of voting.
  
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• Former Bank of China boss arrested on corruption charges

  16-10-2023 13:04 via theguardian.com
  
  Liu Liange charged with accepting bribes and illegally granting loans amid country’s anti-corruption driveChina has arrested the former head of one of the country’s largest commercial banks on charges of accepting bribes and illegally granting loans, amid a two-year anti-corruption drive targeting the financial sector.China’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), which is investigating corruption within the ruling Communist party, said on Monday that Liu Liange h
  
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• Poland election earthquake: What happens next?

  16-10-2023 12:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The ruling party is on course to lose its majority - and an opposition coalition has the numbers to replace it.
  
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• Nithari killings: Men jailed for India 'house of horrors' murders freed

  16-10-2023 11:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The two men had been convicted of raping and murdering 19 women and children in 2005.
  
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• Entire streets destroyed in Gaza refugee camp

  16-10-2023 11:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In footage from Saturday, people can be seen walking through huge piles of rubble.
  
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• Gaza-Egypt border crossing may open; Biden warns new occupation would be a 'big mistake'

  16-10-2023 09:21 via nbcnews.com
  
  Gaza-Egypt border crossing may open; Biden warns new occupation would be a 'big mistake'
  
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• Rugby World Cup 2023: 'Ireland will carry heavier burden without Sexton'

  16-10-2023 09:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ireland's latest World Cup quarter-final exit will be hard for the group to get over and was a cruel way for Johnny Sexton to bow out, writes Tommy Bowe.
  
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• Solar-powered off-road car finishes 620-mile test drive across north Africa

  16-10-2023 09:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Stella Terra was designed by students at Eindhoven University of Technology and completed trip without rechargingA solar-powered car said to be the first in the world capable of driving off-road over long distances without recharging has completed a 620-mile (1,000km) test drive across Morocco and the Sahara.The two-seat Stella Terra, designed by students at the Eindhoven University of Technology, completed the journey across a variety of challenging landscapes as part of a final test of its
  
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