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    White House bars media from Xi dinner, Trump criticises coverage●WH bans media from Xi dinner, then Trump fumes at lack of coverage▶youtubeWorldLaw & Courts2.8M17 h ago

    The White House excluded journalists from the dinner with China's President Xi Jinping, then President Donald Trump complained publicly that the event received little media coverage. The decision to bar reporters, followed by frustration at the resulting lack of reporting, has drawn criticism and mockery, with commentators calling the sequence self-inflicted and highlighting tensions over media access to Trump's meetings with Xi.

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    Sudan crisis: 12 million displaced, 150,000 civilian deaths●12 Millionen Menschen auf der Flucht. 150.000 zivile Opfer. Ethnische Säuberungen. Sexualisierte Gewalt. #Sudan Ob #freeMmastodonWarSudan61 min ago

    Humanitarian figures from Sudan's civil war are drawing renewed attention: around 12 million people displaced, roughly 150,000 civilians killed, alongside reports of ethnic cleansing and sexual violence. Commenters in German-speaking circles are asking why the conflict receives far less public energy and solidarity than other crises, arguing that people in Sudan are 'dying quietly' while the world looks away.

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    OECD Says Global Economy Stronger Than Expected But Threats Mount●Global Economy Stronger Than Expected, But Threats Mount, OECD Says✉newsBusinessEconomy1 d ago

    The OECD says the global economy is performing better than previously forecast, but warns that mounting risks could undermine the outlook. The organisation's assessment points to resilience in growth despite persistent headwinds, while cautioning that emerging threats leave little room for complacency among policymakers.

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    Iran says ready for diplomacy and war as Trump rejects ceasefire plan●Iran ready for diplomacy, war as Trump rejects seven-day ceasefire proposal✉newsWar12 min ago

    Iran says it is prepared both for diplomacy and for war, after US President Donald Trump rejected a proposed seven-day ceasefire. The statement signals Tehran is keeping its options open while Washington refuses a pause in hostilities. The rejection leaves little room for de-escalation, and observers are watching whether talks can still happen under pressure.

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    Japan tightens monetary policy to rescue the battered yen▼Operation Save the Yen: Japan partially turns off the cheap money tap, with a little help from its ‘American friend’✉newsBusinessEconomy14 h ago

    Japan is partially turning off the tap of decades of cheap money, moving to support the yen after prolonged currency weakness. The shift in monetary policy is being framed as an effort to defend the currency, with coverage suggesting Washington's position — described as an 'American friend' — played a supporting role in Tokyo's decision to rein in ultra-loose policy.

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    Russia's 'Special Election Operation' and growing pessimism●Russia's "Special Election Operation" and growing pessimism in Russia▶youtubeWorldElections832.9K16 h ago

    BBC correspondent Steve Rosenberg examines Russia's presidential election, which the Kremlin frames as part of its broader confrontation with the West, coining the phrase a 'special election operation' in reference to its war in Ukraine. His reporting highlights deepening pessimism among ordinary Russians, with little doubt about the outcome, widespread apathy toward politics, and growing anxiety about the economy and the country's future under Vladimir Putin.

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    ECB's Lagarde says rising eurozone inflation not entrenched●⚡ NEWS ECB's Lagarde: Eurozone Inflation to Rise but Not Entrenched ECB President Christine Lagarde stated that while euMmastodonWorldEU Politics314 min ago

    European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said eurozone inflation is expected to rise because of the energy crisis, but there is little evidence so far that higher energy costs are feeding into broader price pressures. She emphasised that the expected increase does not signal entrenched inflation, seeking to reassure markets and households about the medium-term price outlook.

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    Al Jazeera reports from front line in Ethiopia's Afar region●Al Jazeera reports from near front line in Ethiopia’s Afar region https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 026/9/28/aMmastodonWorld217 min ago

    Al Jazeera is reporting from near the front line in Ethiopia's Afar region, where fighting has spread, according to its news feed dispatch. The report puts international attention on a conflict zone that has received relatively little coverage, showing conditions close to the fighting and the impact on people in the area.

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    Waltz says Iran demanded upfront sanctions relief in rejected deal▼Waltz says Iran wanted sanctions relief up front in rejected deal; Tehran pushes back✉newsWorldUnited Nations7 h ago

    US national security adviser Mike Waltz says a rejected nuclear proposal showed Iran wanted sanctions relief up front while offering little in return. Iranian officials dispute that account, insisting their counterproposals were balanced. The disagreement highlights the widening gap between Washington and Tehran as diplomacy stalls over sequencing of concessions.

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    IDF troops train in 'Little Gaza' for next Hamas war●EXCLUSIVE: We Go INSIDE 'Little Gaza' To See IDF Troops Prepare For The Next Hamas War | TBN Israel▶youtubeWarMiddle East360.7K2 min ago

    TBN Israel has released an exclusive report from inside 'Little Gaza', an Israeli training facility where IDF troops rehearse urban warfare scenarios ahead of a possible renewed conflict with Hamas. The footage shows soldiers preparing for the next war, highlighting ongoing military readiness along the Gaza front and drawing wide attention amid continued tensions in the region.

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    IDF Trains to Destroy Hamas Tunnels in Israel's 'Little Gaza'●BREAKING: IDF Trains To DESTROY Hamas Terror Tunnels Inside Israel's "Little Gaza" | TBN Israel▶youtubeWarMiddle East354.9K6 h ago

    The Israel Defense Forces are reportedly training for operations to destroy Hamas tunnel networks in an area of Israel referred to as "Little Gaza". The report, drawing on footage of military preparation, has drawn wide attention amid ongoing tensions and Israel's broader campaign against Hamas infrastructure in and around Gaza.

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    A Quiet ICE Surge Unfolded Across the US This Summer▼A Quiet ICE Surge That Unfolded ‘Everywhere All at Once’ This Summer✉newsWorldImmigration10 min ago

    US Immigration and Customs Enforcement sharply intensified arrest and detention operations over the summer, spreading across the country in what is described as a surge happening 'everywhere all at once.' The expansion has drawn attention for its scale and for proceeding with little public visibility, fueling debate over immigration enforcement tactics, community impact, and due process concerns.

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    Island nations refuse to give up as climate change bites▼'We're not giving up': Beset by climate change, island nations act as conscience of a warming world✉newsEnvironmentClimate9 h ago

    Island nations facing rising seas and intensifying storms are pressing the world to act on climate change, casting themselves as the moral conscience of a warming planet despite their small size. Reports from AP and other outlets carry their defiant message — 'we're not giving up' — as leaders warn their very existence is threatened by warming they did little to cause.

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    Trump's UN Speech Falls Flat With Xi, Putin and Iran▼Trump’s UN Bluster Didn’t Impress Xi, Putin or Iran✉newsWorldUnited Nations15 h ago

    Donald Trump delivered a hard-hitting address to the United Nations, but Bloomberg reports the rhetoric did little to move his main targets. China's Xi Jinping, Russia's Vladimir Putin and Iran showed no sign of being swayed or deterred by the president's bluster, underscoring the limits of Trump's UN platform in shaping the behaviour of US adversaries.

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    US deporting thousands of migrants to countries with no ties●How the US is deporting thousands of migrants to countries they have no ties to▶youtubeWorldHuman Rights28.9K9 h ago

    US immigration authorities are deporting thousands of migrants to third countries where they have no citizenship, family or other connections. The practice, highlighted in reporting by The Newsmakers, is drawing criticism from human rights advocates who argue it may violate international law and leaves deportees vulnerable in unfamiliar nations with little support.

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    Nepal floods reignite calls for climate justice▼Nepal flood disaster puts climate justice under spotlight✉newsEnvironmentClimate1 d ago

    Devastating floods in Nepal have killed dozens and displaced thousands, drawing renewed attention to the country's vulnerability to extreme weather. Commentators argue that nations like Nepal, which contribute little to global emissions, bear disproportionate losses, strengthening demands that wealthy polluting countries provide greater climate finance and compensation.

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    Russia Revives Secret Nuclear Bunker for Retaliatory Strikes▼Russia Revives Secret Nuclear Bunker Built to Launch Retaliatory Strike. Here’s What We Know✉newsBusinessLabor1 d ago

    Reports say Russia has brought back into use a secret nuclear bunker originally built to coordinate a retaliatory strike. Details remain scarce, with officials providing little confirmation of the facility's current role or condition. The news is drawing attention amid ongoing tensions over Russia's nuclear posture and the war in Ukraine, with observers weighing what the move signals about Moscow's military readiness.

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    Tennessee Congressman Cohen Introduces Impeachment Articles Against Trump●Congressman Cohen Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against President TrumpYhnWorldUS Politics4016 min ago

    Representative Steve Cohen of Tennessee has introduced articles of impeachment against President Trump, according to a press release from his congressional office. The measure is comprehensive in scope, though it stands little chance of advancing in the current Congress. The move is drawing attention as part of ongoing political tension surrounding the president.

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    Last residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky eating weeds to survive●📰 ‘Hell on earth’: last residents eat weeds to survive in Russian-occupied Oleshky 🔗 https://www. theguardian.com/world/MmastodonWarUkraine11 d ago

    The Guardian reports that a small number of remaining residents in Oleshky, a Ukrainian city in Kherson region under Russian occupation, are living in what locals describe as 'hell on earth', eating weeds to survive amid severe food shortages. Conditions in the occupied city, already badly damaged by the 2023 Kakhovka dam flood, continue to deteriorate with little aid reaching those left behind.

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    US pushes peace talks as Russia relies on military strategy▼As US pitches peace talks, Russia trusts in its military strategy✉newsWarUkraine1 d ago

    Washington is pressing for negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, but Moscow shows little interest, continuing to bet on gains on the battlefield. As US diplomacy intensifies, Russian officials and analysts argue their military strategy is working and see no reason to compromise, leaving the prospects for peace talks uncertain.

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    France's far-right National Rally surges in Senate elections▼France’s far-right National Rally surges in Senate elections✉newsWorldElections5 h ago

    France's far-right National Rally has made significant gains in elections to the French Senate, an institution long dominated by mainstream conservative and centrist forces. The result marks a notable advance for the party of Marine Le Pen in a chamber where it previously held little representation. The surge is being read as another sign of the far right's growing foothold in French institutions following its recent national breakthroughs.

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    Reporter loses $10,000 testing DraftKings gambling safeguards●NEW: ProPublica’s Jake Pearson lost $10,000 mimicking the betting patterns of a problem gambler on DraftKings to test thMmastodonSportBasketball19523 h ago

    ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson lost $10,000 betting on DraftKings while imitating the behaviour of a problem gambler to test the company's responsible gaming protections. Within a week he was invited to become a VIP, and he encountered little pushback as his losses mounted. The investigation suggests DraftKings' safeguards may fail to protect vulnerable gamblers, drawing widespread attention to the platform's practices.

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia is attacking Ukraine's data centres in an effort to target 'ordinary life'. The claim suggests strikes on digital infrastructure are disrupting everyday services for civilians, beyond traditional military targets. Based on the available headline, there is little further detail about the extent of the damage, which facilities were hit, or how services have been affected.

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    Can South Korea stay out of a Taiwan war?▼Can South Korea stay out of war over Taiwan?✉newsWar1 d ago

    Attention is turning to whether South Korea could avoid being drawn into a military conflict over Taiwan. The question reflects growing concern that a cross-strait clash would entangle US allies in the region, given South Korea's alliance commitments and proximity to the flashpoint. Debate focuses on Seoul's options for staying out of a war that many analysts fear could erupt with little warning.

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    Chinese diplomats at the United Nations General Assembly have spoken against 'unilateral military actions', according to a TRT World report. The comment comes as news coverage focuses on a conflict between the US and Iran, though the single headline available gives little detail on what exactly China said or how other countries responded. Readers are following the story for signs of how major powers are positioning themselves diplomatically as tensions escalate.

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    National Rally surges in France's partial Senate elections●France’s far-right National Rally surges in partial Senate elections✉newsWorldElections4 h ago

    France's far-right National Rally has made significant gains in partial Senate elections, according to The Guardian. The result marks a notable advance for the party in the upper house, where it has historically held little representation. The surge will fuel debate over the far right's growing reach in French institutions ahead of future national votes.

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    China Faces Deepening Housing Glut and Weak Consumer Spending▼Too Many Homes, Too Little Spending: Inside China’s Deepening Housing and Consumption Divide✉newsBusinessReal Estate13 h ago

    China's property market is burdened with a large oversupply of unsold homes even as household consumption remains subdued, highlighting a widening divide between the housing sector and consumer spending. Analysts say weak consumer confidence and the property downturn are reinforcing each other, complicating Beijing's efforts to stimulate growth through domestic demand rather than investment.

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    Why there are no videos of Xi's US return visit▼Betsy who? Wer sich heute Morgen fragt, warum es eigentlich keine Videos vom fulminanten Gegenbesuch des chinesischen St𝕏xUSWorldDiplomacy9458 h ago

    German-language commentary is asking why there is little footage of a ceremonial return visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States. The post contrasts this with the lavish reception Donald Trump reportedly received in Beijing in May, complete with gun salutes, an honor guard, a military band and flag-waving children, and jokes that observers are left wondering what happened to the reciprocal pomp in Washington.

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the European Union and the International Monetary Fund understand Ukraine's need for help financing its budget deficit. The remark comes as Ukraine continues to rely heavily on Western financial support to cover government spending during the war with Russia. The term is circulating as news headlines based on a single Reuters report, and beyond Zelenskiy's statement there is little detail in the available posts about the size of the gap or any new funding commitments.

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    US deportations to Vietnam surge, leaving returnees struggling▼US deportations to Vietnam surge: Returnees struggle to rebuild lives in an unfamiliar country✉newsWorldImmigration8 h ago

    Deportations from the United States to Vietnam are rising sharply, and many returnees are finding it difficult to rebuild their lives in a country many left as children. Speaking little or no Vietnamese and lacking family or work connections, deportees face housing, employment and social isolation challenges as arrivals increase.

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    Schools experiment with AI lacking evidence or clear policy●Schools are experimenting with AI with little evidence or policy to guide them✉newsTechnologyAI1 h ago

    Schools across the United States are adopting artificial intelligence tools in classrooms, but educators are doing so with little research evidence on effectiveness and few official policies to guide use. NPR reports that districts are experimenting with AI for teaching and administrative tasks while questions remain about impacts on learning, academic integrity, and data privacy.

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    The trending term refers to news coverage of a summit between the United States and China. According to the headline from Well News, the meeting ended with relations between the two countries described as being on solid ground, though officials reportedly acknowledged that much work remains to be done. The evidence consists of a single headline, so there is little detail available about what was discussed or how commentators are reacting. Broader public sentiment and specifics of the agreements, if any, are not clear from the posts.

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    Stephen Miller reportedly fixated on 19th-century immigration rule Trump revived●Stephen Miller is reportedly OBSESSED with this 19th century immigration rule. Trump implemented it.▶youtubeWorldImmigration405.5K16 h ago

    Reports say White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller is deeply focused on a little-known immigration rule dating from the 1800s, which the Trump administration has put into practice. The rule is being used as part of the administration's broader hardline immigration agenda, and coverage has drawn large public attention as critics question the revival of antiquated law to justify modern enforcement.

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    Rise of mega-dairies pushing nature to breaking point▼Rise of 'mega-dairies' pushing nature to breaking point✉newsEnvironmentWildlife54 min ago

    The Wildlife Trusts has warned that the spread of industrial-scale 'mega-dairies' in Britain is pushing nature to breaking point. The conservation group says large, intensive dairy units concentrate huge numbers of cows on little land, driving demand for imported feed and generating manure pollution that harms rivers and wildlife. It is calling for farming policy that supports smaller, more nature-friendly dairy systems.

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    SNB Chairman Schlegel Says Bank Comfortable on Inflation▼SNB Is in Comfortable Situation on Inflation, Schlegel Tells SRF✉newsBusinessBanking1 d ago

    Swiss National Bank chairman Martin Schlegel said the central bank is in a comfortable position regarding inflation, according to remarks he made to Swiss broadcaster SRF. The comments suggest policymakers see current price pressures as broadly under control, offering little urgency for immediate changes in monetary policy.

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    Indian shares set for flat open as oil rises on US-Iran stalemate●Indian shares on track for tepid open as US-Iran stalemate lifts oil prices✉newsBusinessMarkets12 h ago

    Indian stock indexes are expected to open little changed on Tuesday as a deadlock between the United States and Iran over its nuclear programme keeps oil prices elevated. Higher crude weighs on India, a major oil importer, putting pressure on import-dependent companies and inflation expectations, while investors stay cautious ahead of further geopolitical developments.

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    France holds Senate elections with 178 seats up for renewal●Les élections sénatoriales se tiennent aujourd'hui, avec 178 sièges de sénateurs sur 348 renouvelés. Les grands électeurMmastodonWorldElections2422 h ago

    France is holding its Senate elections today, with 178 of the 348 seats in the upper house being renewed. The grand electors, drawn from local elected officials, are casting their votes, with the far-right RN in a position of strength in several areas. The left says it expects little from the vote, since indirect elections by local officials limit its chances.

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    'Terrorism is defense': Shocking speeches at UN headquarters▼‘Terrorism is defense’: The shocking speeches delivered inside UN headquarters✉newsWorldUnited Nations2 h ago

    Speeches delivered inside United Nations headquarters included the assertion that 'terrorism is defense,' a framing widely described as shocking. The remarks, made at the UN's New York headquarters, prompted criticism for appearing to justify or legitimize acts of terrorism. Little further detail is available about the speakers, the occasion, or the responses from member states.

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    Trump administration claws back $1 billion in congressionally approved spending●Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back $1B in spendingMmastodonWorldUS Politics351 d ago

    President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, the White House announced Friday. The Office of Management and Budget is using a rare and contested authority to rescind funds earmarked for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives, raising questions over presidential power versus Congress's control of the purse.

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    Soaring bond yields failing to cool hot US economy, investors say▼Soaring bond yields ‘not even close’ to cooling red-hot US economy, investors say✉newsBusinessEconomy1 d ago

    Investors say rising US bond yields are having little effect on an economy they describe as red-hot, warning that borrowing costs are 'not even close' to slowing growth. The comments reflect growing concern in financial markets that elevated yields may persist, with implications for stocks, Federal Reserve policy and the outlook for interest rates.

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