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Press review · Monday, 26 October 2026
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theguardian.com
US envoys Kushner and Witkoff arrive in Kyiv after talks with Putin
Arrival marks first visit to Ukraine and comes day after ‘substantive plans’ on ending war discussed in Moscow
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loudwire.com
Ex-Every Time I Die Guitarist Andy Williams Dead at 48: REPORT
Williams reportedly collapsed while participating in a wrestling show in Pennsylvania on Saturday. He was transported to a hospital via ambulance where he later died according to reports.
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aljazeera.com
Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights at Indonesia’s main airport
Volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau's eruption leads to hundreds of flight suspensions.
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wcyb.com
Reddick claims Southern 500 pole after rain cancels qualifying
Rain washed out NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying Saturday at Darlington Raceway, sending Tyler Reddick to the pole position for Sunday’s Cook Out South
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dallasnews.com
Read Highland Park UMC's full statement on United Methodist Church lawsuit
Highland Park UMC has released a detailed statement as its dispute with the United Methodist Church deepens.
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independent.co.uk
Robert Pattinson responds to Chris Hansen’s Primetime backlash
‘Twilight’ actor will portray the former ‘To Catch a Predator’ host in a new thriller
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sports.yahoo.com
MAC Commissioner Responds to Big Ten Explanation in Michigan Miracle vs. WMU
MAC commissioner Jon Steinbrecher says the Big Ten provided video and audio confirming its explanation for restoring one second before Michigan’s game-winning Hail Mary.
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dailymemphian.com
Memphis orgs rally to support families affected by ICE raid
People gathered to address the aftermath of an immigration operation that resulted in the detention of more than 100 people at a local nightclub.
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semafor.com
Exclusive: Poll: Pappas holds commanding lead in N.H. Democratic primary
Pappas is currently earning 71% of Democratic primary votes, his campaign said.
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apnews.com
Iran claims a strike on a US ship in the Strait of Hormuz but the US denies it
Iran says it struck an unmanned U.S. vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, the latest salvo in a new flare-up of fighting between the two countries.
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foxnews.com
MIKE DAVIS: Trump's ballroom win highlights need for serious judicial nominees
The Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling on the White House ballroom lawsuit exposes deep rifts, with Chief Justice John Roberts penning a sharp dissent.
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abc7ny.com
Two teens ejected, one critically injured in Queens parkway crash
A teen passenger suffered critical head injuries after being ejected during a rollover crash on the Cross Island Parkway in Queens. Police are investigating.
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si.com
Huskers Rally to Roll Ohio as Rookie Rule Romps
On a scorching hot Saturday in Memorial Stadium, the Nebraska Cornhuskers outscored the Ohio Bobcats 35-8 in the second half to prevail 49-21, marking their 100
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A Kentucky man with a meat allergy was craving a burger. So he got into ostrich farming
U.S. ostrich farmers say they’re finding new customers who developed a red meat allergy triggered by tick bites.
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cbsnews.com
Indonesia volcano eruption cancels hundreds of flights in major airport hub
More than 500 flight movements were cancelled after the volcano erupted and spewed ashes into the air.
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denverpost.com
Barry Morphew arrested on warrant in Boulder County after Denver hit-and-run crash
An Alamosa County district court judge ordered Morphew on Wednesday to remain at home after it appeared Morphew was involved in a hit-and-run crash in Denver.
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foxnews.com
Kushner, Witkoff set for Kyiv talks after Putin meeting in US push for peace
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Vladimir Putin for over three hours in Moscow before heading to Kyiv to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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foxnews.com
LSU had a revival, Clemson was at a funeral: Lane Kiffin’s debut sends a loud message to college football
Lane Kiffin's LSU debut delivered a 28-3 halftime lead over Clemson as Death Valley crowds rivaled the 2019 season in a star-studded spectacle.
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npr.org
U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner land for talks in Kyiv after meeting Putin in Moscow
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to arrive in Kyiv on Sunday in their first visit to the Ukrainian capital as part of a renewed push for peace in Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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nbcnews.com
Colin Kaepernick on his political evolution and which current politician he believes is ‘moving the needle’
Kaepernick writes in his new memoir, “The Perilous Fight,” that he has since changed his views after he said would not vote in the 2016 presidential election.
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Cardinals, Rockies players tilt caps a day after umpire Eddings' comments to St. Louis rookie
Players from St. Louis and Colorado tilted their caps Saturday night in apparent protest of umpire Doug Eddings one day after he instructed Cardinals rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon to straighten his hat.Eddings’ comments prompted an argument with St.
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Egyptian TV presenter sentenced to death in drugs case
Cairo court sentences TV host Sarah Khalifa and 11 others to death over drug trafficking ring.
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usatoday.com
Michigan football lost to Western Michigan. Then the Big Ten stepped in | Opinion
Michigan football was granted 1 second extra, turning a shocking loss into a Hail Mary win over Western Michigan. It's not passing the smell test.
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US envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Kyiv after talks with Putin in Moscow
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Kyiv as part of a renewed push for peace after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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bbc.com
Police slow to respond to Dover protest, says council boss
The "exceptionally well organised" protest "caught several agencies on the hoof", the leader says.
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Iran war likely to drag on for another six months, ex-US defense secretary warns
Leon Panetta tells Guardian US is risking ‘forever war’ and says Pentagon ‘turmoil’ sending message of weakness
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What Ohio coach John Hauser said after loss to Nebraska
The Nebraska Cornhuskers opened the 2026 season with a 49-21 victory over the Ohio Bobcats.
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huffpost.com
GOP And Dem Strategists Debate Which Party Should Get John Fetterman: 'You Can Have Him, Frankly'
“I’ll make you a deal.” a Democratic strategist proposed.
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NASCAR Darlington start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Southern 500
All the information you need to get ready for the Cook Out Southern 500 NASCAR Cup Series race, Sunday at Darlington Raceway.
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nbcnews.com
Germany’s far-right AfD eyes landmark state victory as Saxony-Anhalt votes
The election could see Alternative for Germany (AfD) become the first far-right party to take power at a state level since World War Two.
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npr.org
American Muslims are giving Texas barbecue a halal makeover
Even as anti-Muslim rhetoric rises in Texas, Muslim pitmasters are winning over diners and reshaping one of the state's most iconic culinary traditions.
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nypost.com
Bloodsoaked manager of ritzy Miami steakhouse accused of stabbing mom to death
Officers found the restaurant manager drenched in blood on his clothing, hands and shoes, according to his arrest affidavit.
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Bayside neighborhood 'uneasy' after alleged squatter moves in
Some people living in a Queens neighborhood worry they have a squatter on their hands.
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dallasnews.com
Dallas not expected to be ‘on the hook’ for GOP rally costs, fundraiser says
Host committee co-chair Ray Washburne says organizers will pay most expenses, with the final tab settled after the two-day event.
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dallasnews.com
German region votes in election that could bring first far-right state government to power
An eastern German region is voting in an election that could bring to power the first far-right state government in the nation’s post-World War II history. The vote for the state legislature in...
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Germans vote in eastern state as far-right AfD eyes power
Saxony-Anhalt elections could see AfD become the first far-right party to take power at a state level since WWII.
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US, Iran engaged in tanker war: Where is the months-long conflict headed?
The US and Iran attack tankers in Strait of Hormuz, as the two sides try to exert control over the strategic waterway.
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ecupirates.com
ECU Opens 2026 Season At No. 13 Alabama - East Carolina University Athletics
East Carolina (0-0) at No. 13 Alabama (0-0) Date Saturday, Sept. 5 Time 12 Noon. (EDT) Location Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium (100,00...
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dallasnews.com
Trump’s convention comes to Dallas. What will Eric Johnson make of it?
The Republican can promote his Dallas record, raise his national profile and offer clues about what may follow City Hall.
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wral.com
Nepal flood survivor's family in China relieved after days of anxious waiting
HONG KONG (AP) — After days of waiting anxiously, Lu Haitao's family could finally breathe a sigh of relief when the Chinese man was rescued from a tunnel in Nepal where devastating floods killed more than 1,300 people.
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mmafighting.com
Salahdine Parnasses destroys Dan Hooker in debut, calls for Max Holloway next after UFC Paris main event
Salahdine Parnasse proved he’s the real deal with a vicious knockout in the UFC Paris main event
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Flyers might have to face more disruption with hotter skies
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?
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komonews.com
Washington blocks new Trump mail voting rules, keeping midterm election procedures intact
With the midterm election approaching, the future of mail-in voting remains tied up in court.
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Anak Krakatau: Volcano eruption closes six Indonesian airports
More than 150,000 airline passengers are stranded after ash was detected in airspace near Jakarta following the eruptions.
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nbcnews.com
U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner set to arrive in Kyiv after peace talks in Moscow
After multiple trips to Moscow, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to make their first public visit to Kyiv as Washington seeks to revive the stalled peace efforts.
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nbcsports.com
Lane Kiffin at halftime of 31-3 blowout: "Imagine if we had pro players"
Some regard LSU coach Lane Kiffin as an agent of chaos.
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Iran war live: Tehran attacks ships in Hormuz after US strikes Iranian oil tankers
The latest exchange of attacks followed an escalation in the past week which threatens to deepen the conflict
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dallasnews.com
Letters — Will Dallas taxpayers end up paying for the GOP convention?
Readers wonder if the GOP will pay the costs for its upcoming convention in Dallas.
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Michigan Hail Mary robs Western Michigan of upset: 'THE MOST RIGGED ENDING EVER'
Plenty of college football fans had strong reactions after Michigan's last-second Hail Mary beat Western Michigan in a game that already seemed over.
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Cal students signal boiling hatred for UCLA as rivalry is renewed
BERKELEY — Going their separate ways in the college sports landscape hasn’t eased any tensions between Cal and sister school UCLA. All one had to do to feel the lingering animosity Saturday was str…