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Monday, October 12, 2026

funny bizarreGB13 hrs ago

Glam model dismembered and 'cooked' by in-laws over 'money row' - Daily Star

Glam model dismembered and 'cooked' by in-laws over 'money row' - Daily Star

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politics governmentGB13 hrs ago

UK prime minister say it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum - AP News

UK prime minister say it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum - AP News

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cybersecurityUS13 hrs ago

ASD Joins 7-Nation Advisory on Chinese Hack Tools [2026] - tech-insider.org

ASD Joins 7-Nation Advisory on Chinese Hack Tools [2026] - tech-insider.org

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conflict defence securityGB13 hrs ago

Iran-backed Houthis claim latest attacks on airport in Saudi capital, including one that killed 12 - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Iran-backed Houthis claim latest attacks on airport in Saudi capital, including one that killed 12 - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

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politics governmentUS13 hrs ago

Trump Media advisor Katie Zacharia named White House press secretary - CNBC

Trump Media advisor Katie Zacharia named White House press secretary - CNBC

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energy infrastructureUS13 hrs ago

Russia, Ukraine reach energy cease-fire ‘effective immediately,’ Trump reveals — catching Kyiv off-guard - New York Post

Russia, Ukraine reach energy cease-fire ‘effective immediately,’ Trump reveals — catching Kyiv off-guard - New York Post

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conflict defence securityGB13 hrs ago

Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire," Zelensky says unaware of deal - Xinhua

Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire," Zelensky says unaware of deal - Xinhua

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climate environmentGB13 hrs ago

Super El Niño May Peak in December 2026, Raising Global Climate Risks Through 2027 - IBG News

Super El Niño May Peak in December 2026, Raising Global Climate Risks Through 2027 - IBG News

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funny bizarreNG13 hrs ago

Nigeria’s debt interest soars 124% above revenue – World Ban - Punch Newspapers

Nigeria’s debt interest soars 124% above revenue – World Ban - Punch Newspapers

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politics governmentGB13 hrs ago

Pakistan's president declares state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province run by Imran Khan's party

Pakistan's president declares state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province run by Imran Khan's party

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business economyNG13 hrs ago

Fitch Upgrades Nigeria’s Outlook To Positive On Reforms, $54.9bn Reserves - Independent Newspaper Nigeria

Fitch Upgrades Nigeria’s Outlook To Positive On Reforms, $54.9bn Reserves - Independent Newspaper Nigeria

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scienceGB13 hrs ago

Long Covid Linked to Major Lung and Oral Microbiome Changes - Mirage News

Long Covid Linked to Major Lung and Oral Microbiome Changes - Mirage News

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politics governmentGB13 hrs ago

The latest headlines - as 12 killed and over 300 injured in attack on Riyadh airport - Latest From ITV News

The latest headlines - as 12 killed and over 300 injured in attack on Riyadh airport - Latest From ITV News

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technology aiGB13 hrs ago

AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president - BBC

AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president - BBC

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conflict defence securityGB13 hrs ago

Policymakers take on energy shock, rising debt at IMF-World Bank meetings - Toowoomba Chronicle

Policymakers take on energy shock, rising debt at IMF-World Bank meetings - Toowoomba Chronicle

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politics governmentNG13 hrs ago

FG orders MDAs to scrap overlapping regulatory fees - Punch Newspapers

FG orders MDAs to scrap overlapping regulatory fees - Punch Newspapers

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technology aiUS13 hrs ago

US Mandates AI Companies to Report Security Incidents; Analysts Say Cybersecurity Budget Share Will Rise Significantly - BigGo Finance

US Mandates AI Companies to Report Security Incidents; Analysts Say Cybersecurity Budget Share Will Rise Significantly - BigGo Finance

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climate environmentGB13 hrs ago

EU Warns Russian Shadow Fleet Could Cause Major Oil Spill Along European Coasts - Sri Lanka Guardian

EU Warns Russian Shadow Fleet Could Cause Major Oil Spill Along European Coasts - Sri Lanka Guardian

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crime justiceNG13 hrs ago

Nigeria Arrests Alleged Mexican Meth Figure - Eurasia Review

Nigeria Arrests Alleged Mexican Meth Figure - Eurasia Review

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disasters emergenciesGB13 hrs ago

Pakistan's president declares state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province run by Imran Khan's party - Sky News

Pakistan's president declares state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province run by Imran Khan's party - Sky News

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politics governmentGB13 hrs ago

Reform would suspend asylum system for parliamentary term if in government - BBC

Reform would suspend asylum system for parliamentary term if in government - BBC

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business economyGB13 hrs ago

IMF Warns: Developed Nations Have Become the New Epicenter of Global Debt Risk - BigGo Finance

IMF Warns: Developed Nations Have Become the New Epicenter of Global Debt Risk - BigGo Finance

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health medicineNG13 hrs ago

FUNAAB Researchers Develop AI Surveillance System To Detect Disease Outbreaks Early - Platform Times

FUNAAB Researchers Develop AI Surveillance System To Detect Disease Outbreaks Early - Platform Times

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sportNG13 hrs ago

Austin Jay-Jay Okocha names his Champions League and Ballon d'Or favourites - Legit.ng

Austin Jay-Jay Okocha names his Champions League and Ballon d'Or favourites - Legit.ng

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politics governmentNG13 hrs ago

‘Tinubu’s N66 Fuel Discount Is Political Gimmick, Not Policy,’ Says Peter Obi - Sahara Reporters

‘Tinubu’s N66 Fuel Discount Is Political Gimmick, Not Policy,’ Says Peter Obi - Sahara Reporters

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politics governmentUS13 hrs ago

Even U.S. Republicans Push Back Against Trump's 'Russian Diesel Deal'... Chuck Schumer: 'Deal with the Devil' - 아시아경제

Even U.S. Republicans Push Back Against Trump's 'Russian Diesel Deal'... Chuck Schumer: 'Deal with the Devil' - 아시아경제

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politics governmentUS13 hrs ago

Judge orders Trump administration to immediately stop taxpayer-funded TV ads - CNBC

Judge orders Trump administration to immediately stop taxpayer-funded TV ads - CNBC

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conflict defence securityUS13 hrs ago

Republican Senator Thom Tillis challenges the legality of Trump’s agreement concerning Russian diesel and warns that it could endanger lives - Informat.ro

Republican Senator Thom Tillis challenges the legality of Trump’s agreement concerning Russian diesel and warns that it could endanger lives - Informat.ro

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conflict defence securityGB13 hrs ago

‘Absolute Isolation Campaign’: Trump Administration Expects Iran To Face Economic Breaking Point In Months - Dynamite News

‘Absolute Isolation Campaign’: Trump Administration Expects Iran To Face Economic Breaking Point In Months - Dynamite News

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energy infrastructureUS13 hrs ago

Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agree to 'energy ceasefire' despite continued attacks - PBS

Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agree to 'energy ceasefire' despite continued attacks - PBS

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