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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has vowed to take 'any measure' to defend Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks.

John Swinney tells party conference SNP will use ‘six-figure war chest’ to renew argument for leaving UK John Swinney has said that the second referendum campaign for Scottish independence “has already begun”, revealing a nationwide effort to renew the argument for leaving the UK in his keynote address to the SNP party conference. On Saturday, the Scottish first minister said the SNP would launch its “most sophisticated campaign in history” to convince Scottish voters of the benefits of independence, backed by “a six-figure war chest”. Continue reading...

The sports industry's lucrative business model is being undermined by dodgy TV sticks and illegal streaming links, writes Theo Leggett.

The Ukrainian president said Starlink issues are hampering his country's defensive efforts against Russian drones.

Fires reported on three tankers as masked settlers attack European politicians in the occupied West Bank.

Move comes after Trump administration announced restrictions that could slash water supplies Arizona has joined Nevada in its legal battle against the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to their shares of the shrinking Colorado River. The move comes after the interior department announced restrictions this summer that could slash the water supplied to lower basin states – Arizona, California and Nevada – over the next two years depending on the river’s condition. Continue reading...

Data from a monitoring agency shows attacks around the Strait of Hormuz at a record high, as two more vessels report being attacked on Friday.

Virtual reality is finding a new audience among older adults, and the experience is about more than entertainment. CBS's Gwen Baumgardner shows us senior citizens traveling the world as they work to find connections and improve their health.

Satellite images give clues about how Kim spends his holidays - something far out of reach for most North Koreans.

Childhood favorite Winnie the Pooh is turning 100 this month. The story was written in England but quickly found a special place in the hearts of Americans. Tina Kraus and Bradley Blackburn team up to share this transatlantic tale.

The candidates' retreat suggests that, even as reproductive rights fade from the national spotlight and polls show voters are far more likely to prioritize cost-of-living concerns, the political ramifications of pushing for new abortion restrictions remain substantial.

Hundreds of thousands took to the streets for separate demonstrations, putting pressure on governments across the EU.

Iranian state TV aired footage claiming to show an oil tanker exploding after striking a naval mine in Hormuz

Pope Leo XIV was undergoing an examination for another reason when doctors discovered a tumor on his right lung, his doctor said.

US support at risk as Trump-Zelenskyy relations nosedive.

Exclusive : Research confirms official advice about high-risk properties and warns worsening conditions will make more homes unsafe Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Almost every home destroyed in New South Wales during the black summer bushfires of 2019-20 was inside the 100 metre buffer zone used to identify properties most at risk, new research has found. The findings are an endorsement of the risk maps used by authorities, but the research warns that as global heating generates ever-worsening fire conditions, firefighters may have to extend the recommended distances between homes and vegetation to keep properties safe. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...

Omar's attorneys asked the government to immediately return the congresswoman's property, and also demanded all video and audio recordings of the search be preserved.

Police used tear gas to push back people wearing hoods and masks and throwing fireworks and other objects at officers in the Place de la République, northeast of the Paris city center.

What led to the deaths of the nine Americans killed in the occupied West Bank since 2022?

The hundreds of planned events were being billed as nonpartisan, though they sought to build on nearly two years' worth of No Kings marches and demonstrations by people upset with Trump's presidency.

Zelenskyy called Trump's decision unfortunate but avoided directly criticizing the U.S. leader despite deepening tensions between Ukraine and Washington in recent days.

Alberta is not voting to leave Canada on Oct. 19. Instead, voters will decide whether the province should remain in Canada or begin the legal process toward a future referendum on separation.

Republicans and Democrats condemn Trump’s decision to suspend sanctions, saying it undermines support for Ukraine.

A wave of new Latin American leaders reverses measures meant to isolate Israel after its genocidal war on Gaza.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says a new system will be brought in to protect records.

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Scientists have discovered that a potential new drug can reverse severe fatty liver disease in animal models by restoring gut health and blocking harmful substances from reaching the liver. The breakthrough could pave the way for new treatments for liver disease and potentially other serious conditions, including cardiovascular disease.

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The Trump administration is ignoring the will of Congress and waiving new Russia sanctions amid fears that high energy prices will cost Republicans in next month’s elections.

Prime Minister Mark Carney was among the speakers calling for a united Canada and warning about the dangers of division.

Four battleground congressional districts in the state reveal fault lines that are echoing nationwide.

Tehran’s support is helping the Yemeni group mount its most potent attacks yet on the kingdom.

The Church has fought the government multiple times to ensure that detained migrants have access to sacraments.

The Trump administration is pitching the idea as part of a peace deal with Ukraine, but Europe is wary and critics say Russia would be strengthened.

Panelists discuss the midterm elections in a special edition of Washington Week With The Atlantic in Austin, Texas.

Riots broke out in several French cities alongside peaceful marches of tens of thousands of people demonstrating against rising living costs and poor school conditions.

A pattern of escalating violence in the occupied territory is straining Israel’s relations with the West.

Mayhem broke out beside peaceful demonstrations in Paris, Marseille and elsewhere as resentment rises over affordability and government budget cuts.

Dr. Sean Barbabella is tasked with staying no more than three minutes away from the oldest president ever elected.

Those facing the death penalty have a last line of protection: the specialists who find explanations for unthinkable crimes and attempt to convince juries that sometimes guilty people deserve mercy.

Medicare open enrollment is under way, with several changes on tap that could raise the cost of premiums, increase out-of-pocket caps and offer fewer drug coverage options for enrollees.

Ms. Holmes handed the makers of “You Can See Everything” — and the rest of the world — a microscope with which to observe and dissect her lies.

In 1960, scientists predicted that runaway population growth would bring humanity to the brink of destruction on November 13, 2026, and their mathematical forecasts remained surprisingly accurate for decades. But as birth rates declined and population growth slowed, the terrifying prediction unraveled, revealing how even convincing scientific models can fail when human behavior changes.

The calf was transported over 800 miles to safety—without becoming a snack. The post Orphaned walrus calf rescued from nearby polar bears in Alaska appeared first on Popular Science .