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The Epstein Files Produce an Unlikely Weapon for the Houthi Messaging Wars
The Yemeni militia is using the culture of its sworn enemies in the renewed fighting with Saudi Arabia.

Denmark to ban mink farming in government U-turn
Once the world's largest producer of mink pelts, the nation's industry has declined in recent years.

As Brazil Prepares for Election Runoff, a Town Offers Clues to Bolsonaro’s Rise
Deep in cattle country, voter sentiments in an evangelical stronghold help explain why the country’s leftist president is the underdog in Sunday’s election.

Doctors tell the BBC about the targeting of Sudanese hospitals by paramilitary fighters
A BBC investigation has found evidence that Sudanese paramilitary fighters systematically destroyed el-Fasher's healthcare system.
Military reinforcements move to Mideast. And, millions of Americans vote early
Military reinforcements are heading to the Middle East and some personnel have left the region, pointing to a potential attack on Iran. And, millions of Americans have already voted in the midterms.
Why Meta is charging to post more hyperlinks
Social media sites aren't the biggest fans of people leaving via hyperlinks. In fact, Meta has made it subscription-worthy for a Facebook Page to post more than two hyperlinks per month. What's the rationale for companie…

Cyprus police open investigation into financial affairs of Roman Abramovich
Questions about the integrity of some of Abramovich's professional advisers, were raised earlier this month.

Woman with Ebola in Nigeria confirmed as wife of Swiss diplomat
Her husband is currently in isolation but has not developed any symptoms, Swiss officials say.
Israel orders closure of West Bank after soldiers kill 2 men behind an alleged attack
Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men who the military said had launched an attack near the city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday morning. At least five people were injured, including some critically.

How Long Will Russians Put Up With War? Here’s What They Told Us.
“Everything is fine” is a common refrain in a country used to adapting to a new normal.

Hispanic voters helped bring Trump to power - in Texas, the tide may be turning
Recent polls suggest the president is facing challenging headwinds in the state ahead of the midterms.

Rubio turns to small Indian town as US faces high oil prices
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed a business and energy agenda over diplomacy on his second trip to India this year.

Magnitude-7 earthquake hits Tibet, killing at least 16 and destroying hundreds of homes
Search and rescue efforts under way after quake strikes region’s north, with at least seven aftershocks recordedA magnitude-7 earthquake has hit Tibet, killing at least 16 people, injuring 54 and destroying hundreds of h…

Powerful Earthquake in Tibet Kills at Least 16
Dozens were injured and more than 300 homes were toppled by the 7.0-magnitude quake, which sent residents fleeing into the cold night air, state media said.

India slashes cost of cancer drugs after court rules mark-ups are ‘extortion’
Case filed in 2022 by patient unable to afford medicine leads to cap on drug prices for millions who face ruin if diagnosedThe Indian government has moved to reduce the price of cancer drugs after a retired bank clerk to…

Arms Race Intensifies in Korea as the North Is Emboldened by Russia Alliance
A rare escalation this month exposed the increasingly lethal arsenals the two Koreas are building up across the world’s most heavily fortified border.

Blue Planet III: Moment octopus escapes death after hunt gone wrong
The sequence is part of the latest Blue Planet series from Sir David Attenborough.

A Cancer Revolution
We look at how screening and groundbreaking treatments have radically reduced death rates.

Jim Chalmers faces a world of hard choices where the solution to one problem makes the other worse
High inflation, low growth and rising unemployment can be added to the federal treasurer’s wall of worriesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastJim Chalmers in a speech last week offered the scant en…

How Pastors Mobilize Communities in Congo’s Fight Against Ebola
As health care workers fought to control the latest outbreak this year, they got crucial aid from churches in beating back fear and misinformation.