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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Ousts Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ousted Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, the Pentagon's top planning officer, on October 28, 2026.
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Akpabio Alleges Social Media Critics of Tinubu Are Being Paid
Senate President Godswill Akpabio alleged on Wednesday that critics attacking President Bola Tinubu on social media are being paid, urging northern youth…
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ULA Plans Vulcan Rocket Return to Flight for Amazon Leo Mission
United Launch Alliance plans to return its Vulcan rocket to flight on November 13, 2026, launching 40 satellites for the Amazon Leo…
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Wayne Brown Releases 2026 Auckland Election Manifesto
Today I issued a challenge to every political party to back Auckland, declared Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown as he released his 2026…
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French Senate Passes Strict Casseurs-Payeurs Bill
Following severe urban violence on October 17, 2026, the French Senate passed the strict casseurs-payeurs bill in an overnight vote.
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Flávio Bolsonaro’s Passports Cancelled After Failing Deadline
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro fled Brazil after failing to meet a court-ordered deadline to surrender his passports, prompting authorities to cancel his travel…
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Meta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion in New Mexico Privacy Lawsuit
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion following a jury verdict finding the tech giant liable for deceiving users…
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Philip Sullivan Sentenced to Nearly 10 Years for Stealing $1.4 Million
Philip Sullivan, former director of Florida's gambling addiction hotline, was sentenced this month to nearly 10 years in prison after admitting he…
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North Korea Tells Border Troops to Take Resolute Action
North Korea will activate anti-South propaganda loudspeakers along its entire border by the end of October.
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UK Trees Shed Leaves Early as Autumn Colors Develop
The UK's record-breaking summer brought prolonged periods of heat and dry weather, leaving parts of the country severely affected by drought.
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Trump Pardons Julio Herrera Velutini After Donations and Habba Deal
President Donald Trump granted a full pardon to Venezuelan banker Julio Herrera Velutini in January 2026, following a Florida company’s promise of…