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Myanmar shut down a major online scam center on October 21 as part of operations starting in September to curb cross-border online scams and illegal gambling — Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred so…
At Least 64 Dead in Rio de Janeiro as Brazilian Police Crack Down on Drug Gangs
The authorities said the deadliest operation in Rio’s history had killed four police officers and at least 60 other people. It was an attack on “narco-terrorists,” the state governor said.
Hurricane Melissa Hits Jamaica as One of the Most Powerful on Record
The Category 5 storm, whose sustained wind speeds surpassed those of Hurricane Katrina, peeled roofs off homes, swelled rivers and drew dire warnings from officials.
UN accuses Russia of using drones to hunt civilians in Ukraine
Russian forces have used drones to hunt and displace civilians from their homes near the front line in Ukraine, Reuters has reported, citing a new UN inquiry presented to the General Assembly.
House Republicans deem Biden pardons ‘illegitimate’
The GOP-led House Oversight Committee has deemed ex-President Biden’s pardons ‘illegitimate,’ citing alleged autopen abuse by his aides
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Sources: Apple is testing new versions of the MacBook Air, iPad mini, and iPad Air with OLED screens; the iPad mini will likely arrive first, as early as 2026 (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)
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Sources: Apple is testing new versions of the MacBook Air, iPad mini, and iPad Air with OLED screens; the iPad mini will likely arrive first, as early as 2026 — Apple Inc. is preparing major changes to its M…
French court hears Macron wife’s gender case
Brigitte Macron’s daughter has testified in Paris over online rumors claiming France’s first lady was born male
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US govt re-erects monument to ex-Confederate in Washington
The US National Park Service has reinstalled a monument to Confederate general Albert Pike in Washington D.C.
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‘Shipbuilding is a bipartisan issue’: Senate hearing highlights US support for boosting yard sector
But deliberations are overshadowed by division-fuelled government shutdown
‘California is my home, we wouldn’t leave if..’: Sam Altman on OpenAI’s deal with the state
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has pledged to remain in California, resolving a dispute with the state’s Attorney General. This agreement paves the way for OpenAI’s transition to a public-benefit corporation and solidifies Microsoft’s 27% ownership stake. Altm…