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In Malaysia, a hornet's nest call at an airport took a turn when a spitting cobra appeared
"The incident happened unexpectedly, but our personnel documented the sequence of events."
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Trump promotes oil production in Texas, where Democrats dream of breakthrough
LUBBOCK, Texas, Oct 27 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump campaigned in the traditionally solidly Republican state of Texas on Tuesday, seeking to boost US Senate candidate Ken Paxton and other party members and fend off what could be the first statewide Democratic victory in 32 years. With high fuel prices weighing heavily on the campaign for November 3 congressional elections, Trump scheduled a pair of stops at opposite ends of the oil-producing state.
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Palestinian activist Khalil returns to Columbia after US detention
Mahmoud Khalil, a figurehead of Gaza war protests in the United States, returned Tuesday to Columbia University for the first time since his 2025 arrest under President Donald Trump's crackdown on pro-Palestinian activists.Khalil has also accused the university of failing to protect him from harassment ahead of his arrest by US immigration authorities and three-month detention without criminal charge, before his release in June 2025.
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In tight Israel vote, both camps hold out cautious hope
As the first exit polls arrived in Israel's election, opposition supporters breathed a sigh of relief.At exactly 10:00 pm, exit polls showed a narrow edge for the bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief of staff and political novice seeking to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving leader.
Trump drastically loosens oil and gas methane rules
US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a sweeping rollback of rules that stop oil and gas producers from emitting methane, a greenhouse gas super pollutant.- 'Toothless' - The changes take aim at rules to curb methane emissions from oil and gas operations.
Israeli exit polls show deadlock, point to setback for Netanyahu
By Maayan Lubell, Lili Bayer and Tamar Uriel-Beeri JERUSALEM, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Israel's wartime election appeared deadlocked on Tuesday, exit polls showed, with Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc
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Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro flees to US after election loss
Defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro left Brazil for the United States despite a court order banning him from exiting the country, US media reported Tuesday.Separately on Tuesday, the Supreme Court ordered police to investigate alleged foreign funding of Flavio Bolsonaro's campaign and other interference from abroad such as social media "manipulation."
Senator Gets Roasted For Delivering Awkward 9-Word Speech… At Her Own Rally
“Top 5 most uncomfortable watches of this election cycle…” an X account said of Mississippi Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
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US Justice Department sues Maryland school district over transgender policies
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - The US Justice Department sued a public school district in Maryland on Tuesday over transgender policies that it alleged violated federal law, the
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AI chip giant SK hynix says quarterly operating profit soars 630%
South Korean chip giant SK hynix said Wednesday its third-quarter operating profit soared 632 percent on-year, largely driven by the artificial intelligence industry's explosive demand for its advanced memory chips.The memory chip giant said it had posted record revenue and operating profit for six straight quarters since the second quarter of last year.
Judge To Rule Wednesday On DOJ Suit Claiming Noncitizens On California Voter Rolls
A judge heard arguments on the DOJ's unprecedented elections suit on Tuesday.
Israel opposition vows to replace Netanyahu but falls short of majority
Israel's opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot vowed Wednesday to work quickly to form a government, saying voters had rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's divisive rule, but neither bloc secured a majority in the first election since the October 7 attack.After turnout of nearly 78 percent, the highest since 1999, Eisenkot said it would be a mistake to hold a second election and vowed to work "swiftly" to form a government.
El Salvador rushes some 1,000 troops to Haiti after gang ambush, source says
Oct 27 (Reuters) - El Salvador has sent about 1,000 troops to Haiti after four Salvadoran members of a UN-backed security mission went missing in a gang ambush on the outskirts of the capital on October 18, a security official in Haiti told Reuters on Tuesday. The troops' arrival aboard flights in recent days dramatically expands the Central American nation's role in Haiti's long-standing gang conflict.
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French Senate weighs bill to make protesters pay for unrest damage
The French parliament's upper house on Tuesday debated a controversial bill that would make protesters financially liable for damage caused during street demonstrations, despite warnings from critics that it could curb the right to protest.- 'Legal travesty' - Under the legislation, protesters could be ordered to pay up to 10,000 euros for damage caused during street demonstrations.
Healey seeks to steer UK through 'difficult moment' with low-key budget
LONDON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - British finance minister John Healey is set to announce a cautious budget plan on Wednesday as he tries to avoid piling more bond market pressure on the new government of Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Banks, gambling firms and online marketplaces such as Amazon and Temu are expected to be hit with higher taxes.
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Judge hears Justice Dept suit claiming noncitizens on California voter rolls
Oct 27 (Reuters) - A US judge heard arguments on Tuesday on the Justice Department's request to block California from counting any mail ballots for the November 3 midterm elections from more than 20,000 registered voters the Trump administration alleges are likely noncitizens. The Justice Department's October 15 lawsuit marked an escalation in President Donald Trump's effort to boost the federal government's role in elections ahead of the midterms, with his Republican Party locked in a tight
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US judge says he will rule Wednesday in lawsuit over California voter rolls
By Jan Wolfe Oct 27 (Reuters) - A federal judge said he would issue a ruling on Wednesday on the US Justice Department's emergency request to block California from counting mail ballots from alleged
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Trump approved allowing Flávio Bolsonaro to enter US after Brazil election loss, source says
President Donald Trump approved allowing Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro entry into the United States following his election loss, a Trump adviser told CNN.
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King Charles says Commonwealth to confront slavery's injustices, as calls for reparations grow
LONDON/NASSAU, Oct 27 (Reuters) - King Charles on Tuesday acknowledged the injustices of slavery, saying Commonwealth leaders would discuss the issue at their summit next week, against the backdrop of increasingly vocal demands from the Caribbean that Britain pays reparations for its role in the slave trade. Speaking in the Bahamas at the start of a Caribbean tour, Charles said it was "only right" to acknowledge "the great suffering and injustices of the past in these islands and beyond".
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Rights monitors raise concerns over senior UAE diplomat bid for next UN boss
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Human rights monitors criticized senior UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh's candidacy to be the next UN chief on Tuesday, citing her role in championing the country's foreign policy and denying the UAE's role in fuelling the conflict in Sudan. Pushback against the prominent Middle Eastern candidate has gathered steam since her late entry last week.
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FBI agent says he feared case against ex-FBI officials tied to Hunter Biden probes would look political
WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - An FBI agent who helped lead the case against two former senior bureau officials accused of lying to Congress about Hunter Biden investigations testified on Tuesday that he feared the probe would look "political". The testimony came at a hearing to decide whether the case against Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides, both former senior counterintelligence officials, can go forward.
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Hegseth likely to face questions on US role in Indo-Pacific at ASEAN summit
By Karen Lema MANILA, Oct 28 (Reuters) - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is likely to face questions about Washington’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific region when he meets Southeast Asian
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Syria, Jordan agree to mend ties after deadly strike
Syria and Jordan announced on Tuesday they were determined to maintain good relations, after the Jordanian military conducted deadly strikes on its neighbour in retaliation for a gun attack on a church.- 'Dark ideologies' - On Monday, Amman said authorities had arrested three Jordanians accused of the church killings, two of them brothers and the other related by marriage.
UK's Healey to reverse cuts to cash ISA allowances, FT reports
Oct 27 (Reuters) - British finance minister John Healey is to use his Wednesday budget to scrap plans to slash the annual cash Individual Savings Account (ISA) allowance from £20,000 ($26,626.00) to £
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Ken Paxton Forgets What Anniversary The Country Is Celebrating — And It's Embarrassing
The mistake occurred after the Texas AG said Tuesday that America “celebrated something pretty cool” earlier this year.
Alexander brothers get 30 years each in prison after sex trafficking convictions
NEW YORK, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Three brothers convicted of exploiting their access to wealth and high society in New York and Miami to drug and rape women were each sentenced on Tuesday to 30 years in
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Charles tackles thorny legacy of slavery on Caribbean trip
King Charles III began a Caribbean tour in the Bahamas Tuesday where he acknowledged "the great suffering of the past" in the face of pressure to apologize for the slave trade."It is only right that we should acknowledge the great suffering and injustices of the past in these islands and beyond, even as we rejoice in the successes of the present and build new opportunities for the future."
Justice Department fails to indict former White House aide over her testimony about Trump and Jan. 6, sources say
Justice Department prosecutors on Tuesday tried and failed to secure a grand jury indictment of former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson over her testimony about President Donald Trump’s role in the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Thousands rally outside Portugal's parliament over housing crisis, police operations
LISBON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Thousands rallied outside Portugal's parliament in Lisbon on Tuesday to protest against a deepening housing crisis and recent police operations against housing activists, while lawmakers debated the government's draft budget for 2027. Portugal faces one of Europe's most acute home affordability crises, with prices more than doubling since 2017 and new-lease rents nearly doubling, hitting young people hardest, as wages have not kept up.
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Trump administration sued over rollback of corporate ownership reporting rules
WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Twenty-one US states and the District of Columbia sued President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday over its rollback of reporting requirements established under a 2021 law aimed at combating illicit finance. The Trump administration in August finalized a rule exempting US companies and individuals from reporting beneficial ownership information to the Treasury Department's financial crimes unit, rolling back reporting requirements established under the 2
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Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for sex trafficking
Alon, Tal and Oren Alexander – three brothers who once lived at the height of wealth and society in New York and Miami – were each sentenced to 30 years in federal prison Tuesday for sex trafficking and other crimes after facing several of their victims during an emotional, hourslong hearing.
JD Vance Says Hecklers At Rally Are ‘********’ …In The Least Threatening Way Possible
“You’re a war criminal!” a protester shouted right before the vice president did his best impression of a potty mouth.
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says territory recaptured, forces on the offensive
Oct 27 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Ukrainian forces were retaking territory through a series of offensives, including one operation previously unannounced in which
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Manhunt underway for convicted killer who escaped through Tennessee prison fence and fled in stolen truck, officials say
Tennessee authorities are searching for a 28-year-old convicted murderer who escaped through a state prison’s fence late Sunday night before stealing a truck and driving off.
FBI searches Beverly Hills mansion tied to former Rep. Eric Swalwell
The FBI searched a Beverly Hills mansion Tuesday in connection to an investigation into former Rep. Eric Swalwell, according to two people familiar with the probe. The home is owned by a Swalwell donor, one of the people said.
Rights groups reject Emirati diplomat for UN top job
Several human rights groups on Tuesday urged countries to reject Emirati official Lana Nusseibeh for the UN's top job, over United Arab Emirates' alleged financing of paramilitary forces in Sudan.Sudan has been engulfed in war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since 2023, with UAE accused of funding the militants, an accusation the country denies.
Alex Pretti’s family says feds are still stonewalling efforts for justice
The parents of Alex Pretti, a US citizen shot and killed by immigration agents in Minneapolis in January, are accusing the Department of Justice of violating their rights under a federal victims’ rights law, as they demand transparency and justice in their son’s death.
Flavio Bolsonaro and family to receive US visas after leaving Brazil, State Department says
SAO PAULO, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has left the country for the United States after losing Sunday's presidential election, three sources said on Tuesday afternoon, with the US State Department due to grant him and his family entry visas. Bolsonaro, who has yet to concede to leftist incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, left Brazil after refusing to comply with a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports.
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US health chief RFK Jr faces widespread rebuke over his anti-Arab remarks
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - US Health Secretary Robert F.
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Seoul shantytown fire extinguished, Yonhap reports
SEOUL, Oct 27 (Reuters) - A fire that broke out on Tuesday in Guryong village, a shantytown in Seoul's upmarket Gangnam district, affecting 77 households and 107 people, has been extinguished, South
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RFK Jr. Just Insulted 500 Million Arabs, And Boy, The Fact-Check Is Brutal
“It just goes to show that the Trump administration is keen on making the Brotherhood into a boogeyman ... to vilify American Muslims.”
Bill O’Reilly’s Explanation For Democrats’ Midterm Chances? Voters Are ‘Dumb’
The former Fox News anchor said Americans are being “bamboozled” if they think Democrats can address affordability.
Former DOGE staffer Jeremy Lewin departs US State Department policy role
By Simon Lewis WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - The US State Department's policy chief, Jeremy Lewin, said on Tuesday he was leaving his role after nearly two years in which he helped lead an overhaul
Reuters
Jordan, Syria to form security committee after deadly strikes on Islamic State sites
Oct 28 (Reuters) - Jordan and Syria have agreed to form a joint security committee to examine the details and repercussions of recent Jordanian airstrikes against Islamic State sites in Syria, the two
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UK's Healey preparing to cut household gas bills by £50, Telegraph reports
Oct 27 () - British finance minister John Healey plans to cut household gas bills by up to £50 ($66.57) in his first budget to be announced on Wednesday, the Telegraph reported on Tuesday.
Reuters
Melania Trump says ceasefire has expanded as it takes effect around Russian-occupied city of Oleshky
A localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine around the occupied city of Oleshky that first lady Melania Trump helped to broker has now gone into effect, officials on both sides said Tuesday.
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