Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s fiancé Ken Urker threatened suicide before death: 911 dispatch
Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s fiancé, Ken Urker, threatened suicide shortly before he was found dead at his Louisiana home.
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The Raiders spent the summer preparing Caleb Rogers for an opportunity they hoped wouldn’t come at Jackson Powers-Johnson’s expense.
· Vincent Bonsignore
Sudan’s army says it captured RSF stronghold in North Kordofan
The Sudanese Armed Forces say they have taken control of al-Mazroub in North Kordofan state following fierce battles with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), marking a significant gain in one of the war’s main battlegrounds.
· Al Jazeera Staff
US arrests California man for allegedly smuggling $300m worth of computer servers to China
Greg Lui allegedly used false paperwork to smuggle export-controlled gear from US to third countries and then China
· Reuters
All the times Kathleen Turner denied Michael Douglas romance before he exposed their 40-year lie
For decades, Kathleen Turner maintained that she and Michael Douglas never had an affair while filming “Romancing the Stone” — a story Douglas now admits was a lie.
· Nicki Gostin
‘Truly wonderful’ nurse identified as one of three killed in Catalina helicopter crash
A nurse who spent more than two decades helping others was among the three people killed when a medical helicopter plunged into the Pacific off Catalina Island.
· Katie Jerkovich
The evidence that drew a smile from accused murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon
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· Jason Om
How Trump changed the way US women vote
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· Lauren Gambino
Cornell 7 rape accuser claims she was assaulted repeatedly in a closet — while going in and out of consciousness
The Cornell University student who has accused seven fraternity members of drugging and raping her claimed she was assaulted in a closet while she was going in and out of consciousness, according to newly reported details from the Ivy League’s investigation.
· Haley Brown
Taiwan coastguard uses water cannons to warn off mainland Chinese fishing vessel
Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration (CGA) used water cannons to expel a mainland Chinese fishing vessel near Dongsha Island, authorities said on Friday. The incident occurred on October 1, 27 nautical miles east of the Taiwanese-controlled Dongsha Island, also called Pratas Island, in the South China Sea, the agency…
· Liu Zhen
Taiwan coastguard uses water cannons to warn off mainland Chinese fishing vessel
Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration reveals incident occurred 27 nautical miles east of Dongsha Island in the South China Sea on Friday
· Liu Zhen
Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage
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· Bbcnews
Trump's 'excursion into hell' commentary may come back to bite
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· Laura Tingle
Why keeping Tom Cruise's secret made Sophie Wilde 'so stressed'
The details of Sophie Wilde's Digger character have been kept under lock and key. (Getty: Kate Green)
· Velvet Winter
Smugglers target PH as top Southeast Asian market for illegal tobacco
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· Izel Abanilla
Bullied high schooler’s fatal railing jump sparks LAPD probe, possible arrests
The teenager who allegedly punched fellow high school student Xavier Nungarary before Nungarary threw himself over a campus balcony to his death could face arrest, as detectives with the Los Angeles Police Department conduct interviews and comb the case for clues.
· Ben Chapman
Israeli barrier cuts off water to West Bank Palestinians before elections
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· Fayha Shalash
Mamdani to receive ‘peacemaker award’ alongside controversial Iranian lobbying group
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and a controversial Iranian-American lobbying group will be honored with “peacemaker” awards by a New York state non-profit group next week.
· Hannah Fierick
Iraq allows 40 Iranian flights a day to and from Najaf | The National
Iraq has allowed Iranian airlines, excluding Mahan Air, to start 40 daily flights to and from Najaf International Airport, Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi's office said on Friday.
· The National
Burned corpse mysteriously found at vacant NYC lot: cops, sources
A “charred” corpse was shockingly discovered in a Queens lot Thursday afternoon, cops and sources said.
· Joe Marino, Amanda Woods
King Charles to acknowledge ‘darkest days’ of colonial rule on Caribbean tour
King Charles will acknowledge the “darkest days” of colonial rule and slavery while touring Caribbean countries on a visit beginning this month, a Buckingham Palace spokesman said on Friday. The king will first visit the Bahamas and Guyana alone, followed by a trip to Antigua and Barbuda with Queen Camilla, where Ch…
· Agence France-Presse
King Charles to acknowledge ‘darkest days’ of colonial rule on Caribbean tour
The UK monarch will first visit the Bahamas and Guyana alone, followed by a trip to Antigua and Barbuda with Queen Camilla
· Agence France-Presse
Israel’s Supreme Court overturns election panel ban on Arab parties
Israel’s top court has overturned an election panel’s ban on Arab parties contesting parliamentary elections this month, saying the decision had not met the legal requirements for excluding them, according to Israeli media.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Google sends AI data centre to space, but experts warn of obstacles | The National
Opposition to data centres is growing in many parts of the world.
· Cody Combs
Pictures of the week: From the US military leaving Iraq to virtual Taekwondo | The National
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· The National
Beirut's new skyline: Flashy apartments pop up despite war and dire economy | The National
A quick scroll through OLX, one of Lebanon's premier online market places, immediately shows dozens of listings for expensive residential apartments under construction or newly built in Beirut.
· Jamie Prentis
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Coaching, climate, continuity - and Cruyff: How Spain conquered international football | The National
Spain became the first international team to go 40 matches unbeaten on Tuesday with a 4-1 Uefa Nations League win against Croatia in Seville.
· Andy Mitten
The nays have it: Palestinian musician uses ancient flute to campaign for recognition of Arab classical music | The National
Palestinian musician Faris Ishaq wants classical music education to be expanded to include more global traditions.
· Lemma Shehadi
Famed pizza maker introduces new pie topped with controversial Halloween candy
Traditional pizza lovers avert your eyes — a famed frozen pizza company is sending out a horrifying invention to daring pie lovers.
· Ross O'Keefe
GOP pulling up to $10M out of North Carolina Senate race, diverting to Kansas in late bid to save majority
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· Josh Christenson
Trump approval falls to new low as cost of living bites | The National
US President Donald Trump's approval rating has hit a new low, with Americans particularly unhappy about the economy and cost of living, according to two polls released this week.
· The National
Mamdani threatens Columbia University with lawsuit if NYC school won’t open gates to public
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is threatening to sue Columbia University to open their campus gates — which have been locked for three years since the anti-Israel campus protests of 2023.
· Matthew Fischetti
Hundreds of messages between Mamdani and NYC’s Rent Guidelines Board released in ‘rent freeze’ legal challenge
Hundreds of texts and emails between top officials in Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration and the city’s Rent Guidelines Board were released as part of a lawsuit alleging unlawful collusion between the independent body and City Hall.
· Peter Senzamici, Craig McCarthy
US senators expect vote before December 13 on Trump's nuclear power pact with Saudi Arabia
Democratic US senators said on Friday they expect a vote before December 13 on the Trump administration's pact to share nuclear power technology with Saudi Arabia.
· REUTERS
Carney plans to visit Turkey this month, sources say
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to visit Turkey this month to meet President Tayyip Erdogan in what would be the first dedicated bilateral visit to the country by a Canadian leader, four sources familiar with the visit said.
· REUTERS
Magnitude-4.8 earthquake strikes in rural Victoria
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‘I want the truth’: NY governor appoints prosecutor in Cornell rape case
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed state Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor to investigate an alleged gang rape at Cornell University, saying newly released information had undermined her confidence in the local prosecutor’s handling of the case.
· Catherine Nouhan
Dodgers to tab new ace in surprise Game 1 playoff rotation decision
To begin their quest for a third-straight World Series this postseason, the Dodgers will turn to the one pitcher in their rotation yet to win a championship ring.
· Jack Harris
Daniel Thomas in court accused of entering migrant site
Daniel Thomas, also known as Danny Tommo, appeared in court via videolink (file photo)
· Bbcnews
G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after Trump export ban threat
The co-ordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.
· Bbcnews
Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s fiancé, Ken Urker, found with drug paraphernalia and gun at time of death: police
Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s fiancé, Ken Urker, was found with drug paraphernalia, a handgun and drugs at the time of his death, Page Six can exclusively reveal.
· Sophia Melissa Caraballo Piñeiro
Palestine Action activists used whips and hammers to threaten guards at arms factory, court hears
Five defendants accused of being part of ‘black team’ tasked with overcoming security at Israel-linked firm Elbit near Bristol
· Haroonsiddique
Astronauts set US speed record during trip to International Space Station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Four astronauts pulled up at the International Space Station on Thursday after launching on an eight-hour express that set a US speed record.
· Associated Press
Over 6K pass civil engineers exam
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Friday announced that 6,337 out of 17,062 (37.14 percent) passed the Civil Engineers Licensure Examinations.
· Aric John Sy Cua
New York governor attacks handling of Cornell gang rape case, appoints special prosecutor
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday faulted police and prosecutors for failing to fully investigate an alleged gang rape in 2024 at Cornell University, saying she was “deeply disturbed” by how the incident was handled. Hochul was speaking at a press conference alongside state Attorney General Letitia James, wh…
· Reuters
New York governor attacks handling of Cornell gang rape case, appoints special prosecutor
Hochul is seeking to change a state law that makes it harder to prosecute sex assault cases where the victim voluntarily became intoxicated
· Reuters
Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s fiancé Ken Urker’s autopsy complete: coroner
Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s fiancé Ken Urker’s autopsy has been completed after he was found dead in his Louisiana home Thursday.
· Teresa Roca
Billy Ray Cyrus’ ex wife claims she was held ‘prisoner’ on his farm during their marriage
Singer Firerose is fighting back against what she calls an “aggressive smear campaign” following her troubled marriage to Billy Ray Cyrus — as she alleges the country star kept her in a “farm prison.”
· Sara Nathan
Howard Stern dragged back into court battle by ex-assistant in hostile work environment case
Howard Stern’s former assistant is doubling down on her claim that she never signed an NDA after losing a contentious court battle against the shock jock three months ago.
· Leah Bitsky