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Press review · Sunday, 25 October 2026
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bbc.com
Singapore: Highest paid world leader Lawrence Wong to get salary increase of $1 million
Singapore's prime minister Lawrence Wong will see his annual pay rise to 3.6 million Singapore dollars ($2.8m; £2.1m).
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apnews.com
China's Huawei Technologies faces racketeering trial in New York
The world's biggest supplier of telecommunications network gear faces a criminal trial in New York. Jury selection is scheduled to start Tuesday in the U.S. case against China’s Huawei Technologies.
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boredpanda.com
Erika Kirk Slammed After Revealing Devastating Moments Following Charlie’s Passing: “She Mocks Him Constantly”
“I’ve had heartburn longer than she mourned.”. Celebrities, Entertainment
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mediaite.com
Democrats Just Hit a Midterm Polling Milestone for Senate
Control of the Senate in the midterm elections is no longer a foregone conclusion, according to Decision Desk HQ, which changed its forecast for the chamber.
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ms.now
Vulnerable Republicans face a Trump-sized dilemma: Keep your distance or lean in
Many of the most vulnerable Republicans have appeared with Trump in their districts, even as voters turn on the president.
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theguardian.com
Artworks stolen from Renoir Museum on French Riviera in latest heist
Thieves took four artworks but dropped one as they fled, says mayor of Cagnes-sur-Mer
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cbsnews.com
Canadian tariffs on U.S. milk, perfume, golf clubs and other goods take effect as trade war grinds on
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
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creativebloq.com
Some people are worried Apple's folding iPhone design could present a brand new health risk
Move over, 'iPhone pinky'.
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npr.org
Has the economy gone C-shaped?
A K means the rich and poor are pulling apart. A C supposedly means they're coming back together. We hear the case for both. Which letter you see may depend on what you choose to pay attention to.
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King Charles III says Prince Harry and Meghan remain private citizens after U.K. return
Prince Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior working members of the royal family in January 2020, and this position, the letter said, "will continue to be fully respected."
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cnbc.com
Canada's retaliatory tariffs worth $27.6 billion take effect as trade rift with U.S. deepens
Duties on U.S. steel and aluminum products have doubled to 50% as a war of words between Washington and Ottawa continues.
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Argentina to file criminal case against oil company operating in Falklands
The move comes days after President Javier Milei stepped up Argentina's claims of sovereignty over the Falklands.
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dw.com
US-Canada tariff dispute weighs on cross-border ties
As Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect, Canadian and US car industries fear the trade war will hit them hard, while Canadians are cutting back on travel.
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time.com
Mamdani Expected to Announce Release of 9/11-Related Documents
The New York City mayor is also facing criticism for his planned attendance to an event commemorating the tragedy.
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npr.org
The 2026 midterm general election season is upon us. Here's what to watch
The week of Labor Day marks the unofficial kickoff of the general election season. President Trump's unpopularity and Democratic enthusiasm means control of Congress is on the ballot.
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patspulpit.com
Instant grades for Christian Gonzalez contract extension with Patriots
The Patriots are keeping their top cornerback on a new four-year extension.
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wbtv.com
North Carolina approves last-minute mail-in voting rules as 2026 midterm ballots are sent out
State is 1st to begin sending mail-in ballots amid federal court battle over voting restrictions.
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thedailybeast.com
Trump Hit With Bombshell Blue Wave Warning
Republicans have tried to engineer an advantage ahead of the midterms, but it may not be enough.
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patspulpit.com
What the Christian Gonzalez extension means for the Patriots
The star cornerback agreed to a four-year deal on Monday night.
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independent.co.uk
Ex-Louisiana mayor released after 90-day sentence for raping teen boy at pool party
Judge Kent Savoie acknowledged that he made mistake in sentencing of former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts, but denied request to amend ruling
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Harry and Meghan 'surprised' by King's letter making clear they remain non-working royals
A spokesman says they were not told in advance about the letter sent on behalf of the king, although palace sources deny this.
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foxnews.com
Art heist thieves make off with Renoir paintings worth millions from museum on French Riviera
Two thieves cut through a fence at the French Riviera's Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, stealing four paintings, but dropping two as police closed in.
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stlpr.org
Hoskins vows to fight on despite stinging rebuke from Missouri Supreme Court
Secretary of State Denny Hoskins said he would not stop election officials from placing a referendum on the ballot — or running the Nov. 3 election on an older congressional map, during an appearance on “The Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air.”
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abcnews.com
Mayor Mamdani says he'll attend 9/11 ceremony despite growing criticism
Mayor Mamdani says he will attend New York City's annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony Friday despite mounting criticism from some family members of victims.
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abc7ny.com
New York City to make public 170,000 pages of post-9/11 air quality documents
More than 170,000 pages of newly discovered documents will shed new light on what officials knew about air quality concerns in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks.
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foxnews.com
GOP faces brutal midterm headwinds as Republicans paint election as ‘competition with communism’
President Donald Trump headlines the first-ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas as Republicans fight to hold slim congressional majorities amid inflation.
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What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump's unusual midterm convention
Republicans will descend on Dallas this week for a two-day convention dreamed up by President Donald Trump to rally his party in this year’s midterm elections.
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AI will cure cancer in our lifetime, claims boss of UK chip giant
Arm Holding's chief executive Rene Haas says artificial intelligence will find a solution to the disease.
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luskin.ucla.edu
The 2026 Midterms and What's Next for Latino Political Power - UCLA Luskin
This post-election panel examines the influence of Latino voters in the 2026 midterm elections, key issues shaping voter participation, and what the results mean for Latino communities and political engagement across the United States.
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aljazeera.com
Three paintings worth $10m stolen from Renoir Museum in southern France
The two thieves had attempted to steal a fourth painting, but abandoned it as they ran from the museum.
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Opinion | The one thing parents agree on about technology in schools: Limit AI.
Silicon Valley wanted to 'move fast and break things.' Families have a problem with that.
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thedailybeast.com
Trump Triggers International Incident With Deranged Post
The 80-year-old president caused concern after threatening countries across the world.
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Bombshell WSJ Report Claims Corey Lewandowski Acted as ‘Shadow Secretary’ at DHS And Effectively Controlled Billions in Spending
Corey Lewandowski effectively controlled billions as 'Shadow Secretary' of DHS under Kristi Noem, WSJ said in a bombshell report.
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npr.org
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite fires at oil facilities and wound 73 people
The attacks come after weeks of escalating clashes between the Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen, which shattered a four-year truce in the country's civil war.
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appleinsider.com
Disconnect your LG television from the internet, now
If you've got an Apple TV set-top box, that's not enough to protect your privacy if you have an LG television. Unplug Ethernet and tell it to forget your Wi-Fi information.
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6abc.com
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell under investigation for alleged misconduct
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell is under investigation for alleged inappropriate behavior toward women.
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nbcsports.com
Kubiak: George Kittle 'looks good' for Week 1
49ers OC Klay Kubiak said TE George Kittle "looks good" for Week 1.
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foxnews.com
Erika Kirk reflects on first year of grief after Charlie Kirk's assassination in NYT essay
Erika Kirk reveals the advice Usha Vance gave her after Charlie Kirk's assassination that became her lifeline through a year of unimaginable grief.
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nbcnews.com
Zohran Mamdani packs schedule with 9/11 commemorations, including speaking at NYPD’s official ceremony
The mayor’s office provided a look at his upcoming schedule marking the anniversary as some conservatives have called for him to skip events.
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tallahassee.com
FSU football final: Mustangs beat Seminoles with late FG, 27-24
The Florida State Seminoles play the SMU Mustangs in a Week 1 college football game. Follow for live score updates, injury news and instant analysis.
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cnbc.com
Cholesterol drug setback casts doubt over multibillion-dollar race
Novartis’ failure raises the stakes for Amgen and Eli Lilly in the race to turn lower Lp(a) levels into fewer heart attacks and strokes.
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New Hampshire and Rhode Island electorate to vote in state primaries - US politics live
Voters will choose candidates across full slate of federal, state and local offices over next two days
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euronews.com
Merz 'deeply shocked' after major AfD win in Saxony-Anhalt
Speaking in Berlin on Monday, the German chancellor said he saw a society "longing for disruption" and "fundamental change." #EuropeNews
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nfl.com
Reports: Patriots signing CB Christian Gonzalez to 4-year, $135 million contract extension
The New England Patriots and star corner Christian Gonzalez agreed to a four-year contract extension ahead of Wednesday's showdown with the Seattle Seahawks.
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Trump touts himself as the ‘greatest’ in series of manic Labor Day posts
Trump’s approval ratings have hit a new low with only 33 percent of voters approving his performance, according to recent poll
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‘He’s alive!’: Video show cops finding miracle survivor after Amazon plane crash
‘He’s alive, he’s breathing!’ emergency responders shout after finding wounded person in mangled car after Sunday’s deadly accident at Miami International Airport
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foxnews.com
Key swing state voters to settle dueling Senate primary fights in crucial open-seat race
Karishma Manzur's socialist surge threatens Chris Pappas in the New Hampshire Senate primary as the far-left notches wins across the country.
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Iran live updates: Trump says oil prices will drop 'when we WIN the war'
The Strait of Hormuz remains the primary flashpoint in the conflict.
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Trump wants voters to pretend he’s on the ballot. The Republican Party is going along for the ride
President Donald Trump may try to channel the role of cowboy as he heads to the first-ever off-year Republican convention in Dallas beginning Wednesday.
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Renoir: Thieves who stole four paintings abandoned two in garden as they fled, says mayor
Two thieves broke into the museum on Tuesday morning - authorities initially said only one painting had been abandoned.