World · 10 October 2026
NYPD Releases ICE Shooting Footage
The NYPD has released surveillance footage showing an ICE agent firing at a man during a New York City enforcement operation.
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Politics · 10 October 2026
Hanson slams Taylor as 'smarmy consultant' in fiery CPAC speech
At a fiery CPAC speech, Hanson called Opposition Leader Angus Taylor a 'smarmy management consultant', prompting Taylor to declare the next election a 'spiritual fight' for the nation's soul in his first address as a sit…
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Health · 10 October 2026
Russian Lab Worker’s Death Fuels Plague Fears Amid Treaty Reporting Questions
A Russian laboratory worker died under unclear circumstances, raising concerns about a potential plague outbreak and whether Russia has fulfilled its obligations under a global outbreak‑reporting treaty signed by 197 c…
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World · 10 October 2026
Isaias Goes Full Throttle: Category‑3 Hurricane Crashes Gulf Coast as 2026’s First Storm
Hurricane Isaias, the first Atlantic storm of 2026, has surged to Category 3 and is set to hit the US Gulf Coast with 80 mph winds and flash‑flood threats.
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Entertainment · 9 October 2026
Sorkin’s ‘Social Reckoning’ Turns Facebook’s Algorithm into a Courtroom Drama
Aaron Sorkin’s new film dramatizes the real‑life Facebook whistle‑blowing case, turning the tech giant’s algorithm tweaks into a theatrical showdown of lawsuits, reshares, and divisive content.
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Sports · 9 October 2026
Sandpaper in Underpants? Bancroft, Smith and Warner Banned
During the 2018 Cape Town Test, Cameron Bancroft was caught on camera shoving sandpaper into his underpants. The incident led to bans for him, fellow Australian Steve Smith and veteran Dave Warner.
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World · 8 October 2026
Mayor Mamdani Jeered at October 7 Vigil, Called Traitor to Palestinian Cause
At an October 7 vigil, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani was jeered and branded a traitor to the Palestinian cause, highlighting the delicate balance he has maintained on Middle East issues since taking office.
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Politics · 8 October 2026
Campaign Trail Circus: National Pitches Small‑Biz Fairy‑Dust as Labour Brawls with Banks and Candidates Hop Past Sitting MPs
On October 7, 2026, New Zealand’s election trail featured familiar faces leaping over incumbents, National promising small‑business aid, Labour targeting banks, and a finance debate interrupted by trips to Sephor…
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World · 7 October 2026
French students swap textbooks for torches as funding debate ignites nationwide fireworks
Tens of thousands of French students took to the streets, demanding more education funding, and the protests turned unexpectedly fiery. The unrest spread across the country, leaving officials scrambling for a new lesson…
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