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Israel 'tried to intimidate' Irish amid spitting row - Hallgrimsson
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Israel 'tried to intimidate' Irish amid spitting row - Hallgrimsson

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says he felt Israel were "trying to intimidate" his team amid allegations of spitting during Sunday's Nations League draw.

Source: BBC News
U.S. Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack
World · Middle East

U.S. Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack

The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford base

Source: The Hindu
Forced to call him 'Dad': Trial over sexual abuse in disabled care home shocks South Korea
World · Asia

Forced to call him 'Dad': Trial over sexual abuse in disabled care home shocks South Korea

The BBC spoke to one of three residents at a care home who were sexually assaulted by a staff member.

Source: BBC News
Pentagon Redeploys Bombers From UK Base at Center of Terror Plot
World · US

Pentagon Redeploys Bombers From UK Base at Center of Terror Plot

The Pentagon has removed bombers based at the Royal Air Force base in the UK that was at the center of a suspected attempted terrorist attack last week.

Source: Mint
N. Korea’s Kim Oversaw Hypersonic Missile Drill, KCNA Says
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N. Korea’s Kim Oversaw Hypersonic Missile Drill, KCNA Says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of an intermediate-range strategic missile using a hypersonic weapons system, state media said, underscoring his intent to further strengthen the country’s nuclear deterrent.

Source: Mint
Brazil's election could shift its ties with the U.S. and China
World · Asia

Brazil's election could shift its ties with the U.S. and China

Brazil is a global supplier of oil, soybeans and critical minerals. Americas Quarterly editor in chief Brian Winter explains how Brazil's presidential election could impact trade with the U.S. and China.

Source: NPR
Brazil votes, with Lula facing Bolsonaro's son
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Brazil votes, with Lula facing Bolsonaro's son

In Brazil, President Lula da Silva faces Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the jailed former president, in a tight race. If neither wins more than half the votes they'll face each other again on Oct. 25.

Source: NPR
1 dead as Russian drones hit desi pharma plant in Ukraine
World · Europe

1 dead as Russian drones hit desi pharma plant in Ukraine

In Ukraine's Sumy region, six Russian drones attacked the Kusum Group's pharmaceutical plant, killing one engineer and injuring others. The main structure of the facility was largely destroyed during the targeted strike, which occurs amid a pattern of similar attacks. The company estimates damage from this incident…

Source: The Times of India
Florida road test finds incinerator ash had no groundwater impact over 10 years
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Florida road test finds incinerator ash had no groundwater impact over 10 years

Source: The Times of India
EAM Jaishankar says US has chosen to become 'lonelier power'
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EAM Jaishankar says US has chosen to become 'lonelier power'

S Jaishankar stated that India aims to mediate in the Russia-Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. India has recently proposed ideas addressing issues like grain and energy exports to both nations. Jaishankar emphasized America's changing global position and the implications of China's rise on international…

Source: The Times of India
'Money-grab' or celebration? NFL kicks off London series
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'Money-grab' or celebration? NFL kicks off London series

The NFL kicked off this season's series of London games on Sunday but the build-up was overshadowed by anger from long-term fans over ticket prices.

Source: BBC News
Russia says it hit Kyiv bridge, two vessels in Black Sea
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Russia says it hit Kyiv bridge, two vessels in Black Sea

Russia promised to intensify strikes on Ukraine after Ukrainian President Volodymyr ‌Zelenskyy told Reuters that Kyiv would step up attacks on Russian oil refineries

Source: The Hindu