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MI5 will not face contempt of court charges despite admitting its evidence was a lie
3 November 2026 at 11:02
MI5 chief Sir Ken McCallum welcomed the court's decision and says its judgment "underlines MI5's serious failures in this case".
Death toll hits 29 after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid site, with 48 still missing
3 November 2026 at 11:01
Russia launched 289 attack drones, 17 ballistic missiles and 59 cruise missiles across nine regions, President Zelenskyy said in an online post that noted the barrage coincided with U.S. elections.
(Image credit: Ukrainian Emergency Service)
Health Insurance Is the Sleeper Inflation Issue
3 November 2026 at 11:00
Plus: AI in economics, William Nordhaus’s climate insights, and how the U.S. is beating China in the ‘Global Office.’
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Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is superb, streamlined and safe
3 November 2026 at 11:00
Nintendo's new Ocarina of Time remake enshrines its place in the gaming canon for generations to come. But despite its stupendous production values, the game left me feeling oddly bereft.
(Image credit: Nintendo)
Four types of House races to watch on election night to know how it might go
3 November 2026 at 11:00
As polls close on Election Day and results start rolling in, these are some of the House races that will help explain how the midterms are unfolding.
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Alton Towers closes World of David Walliams
3 November 2026 at 10:59
The closure comes as Alton Towers "regularly assess all elements of our attraction offering".
Voter voices: Trump's influence on US midterm voters
3 November 2026 at 10:55
We asked voters whether they supported Trump in 2024, and how his performance in office is shaping their choices this time.
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- As Trump’s Midterm Deadline Looms, Gulf Countries Brace for Possible Renewal of Iran War
As Trump’s Midterm Deadline Looms, Gulf Countries Brace for Possible Renewal of Iran War
3 November 2026 at 10:47
The energy-rich Gulf Arab countries are engaged in a flurry of mediation efforts to avert war between the U.S. and Iran, as many fear that the fighting will be worse this time around.
Badr Abdelatty, foreign minister of Egypt, speaking at the Manama Dialogue conference in Manama, Bahrain, on Saturday.
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Why Trump Often Mentioned Iran in the Midterm Campaign
3 November 2026 at 10:45
President Trump has repeatedly reminded Americans of a losing campaign issue just as voters head to the polls. Why?
Visitors at a school in Minab, in Iran’s Hormozgan Province, in September. The school was hit by U.S. strikes on the first day of the war.
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Anthony Zurcher: Three scenarios for how the US midterm results could unfold
3 November 2026 at 10:32
Democratic wave or Republican resilience? Here are three possible outcomes after Americans have their say.
Apple Is an AI Safe Haven—but Safety Isn’t Cheap
3 November 2026 at 10:30
Apple is the rare big tech play that hasn’t become a giant bet on the AI boom.
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Apple Is an AI Safe Haven—but Safety Isn’t Cheap
3 November 2026 at 10:30
Apple is the rare big tech play that hasn’t become a giant bet on the AI boom.
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For Midterms Night, a TV Schedule Overflowing With Options
3 November 2026 at 10:20
Viewers will be flooded with options, including 13 straight hours of NBC footage and a continuous livestream of Steve Kornacki and his big board.
Steve Kornacki, NBC’s data analyst, will host a continuous livestream beginning late afternoon on Election Day.
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Celebrating Day of the Dead, High in Mexico’s Mountains
3 November 2026 at 10:03
Over the course of 10 days in a remote Mexican town, dances and processions summon souls in the belief that the dead are never truly gone.
A resident of Metlatónoc, Mexico, carrying marigolds at the cemetery on Sunday.
Drones Emerge as the Top Killer of Civilians in Sudan’s War
3 November 2026 at 10:03
The weapons have become the No. 1 killer of civilians this year, according to the United Nations, devastating a population already overwhelmed by famine and drought.
A Sudanese man after being injured by drone strike in North Kordofan, Sudan, in September.
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A Test for Israeli Democracy: Should Jews Ask Arabs to Join the Government?
3 November 2026 at 10:03
Arab lawmakers give opponents of Benjamin Netanyahu a clear majority in the Parliament. But many Jewish lawmakers are trying to avoid relying on them.
A volunteer with the Joint List, one of two main Arab factions, reading election results in Lod, Israel, on Friday.
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His Business Was Tough. Diesel Prices Made It Impossible.
3 November 2026 at 10:02
For small trucking firms operating with little margin for error, high fuel costs can make the difference between survival and bankruptcy.
For Iowa Journalist Laura Belin, Covering Politics Is a Constant Battle
3 November 2026 at 10:02
Laura Belin is an openly liberal journalist in Iowa who has long been shut out by state Republican officials. Now she’s being bypassed by Democrats who favor friendly internet influencers.
Laura Belin, an independent journalist, working in her home in Windsor Heights, Iowa.
Flouting Consumer Law, Insurers Refuse to Pay Medical Bills for Emergency Care
3 November 2026 at 10:01
A law to end surprise medical bills has generated millions of high-dollar payouts for doctors. Health plans are now fighting back by frequently withholding money.
A Flight for Life medical helicopter crew prepares for takeoff in Waukesha, Wis., last month. A major insurance company has refused to pay the company more than $2 million for its services.
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