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Elon Musk has reportedly spent $366m since last year to support Republicans in the US midterm elections, including $158m for a Senate-focused super PAC. The spending comes as Republicans face concerns over Donald Trump’s popularity and the cost of living.

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21:54WorldSaudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports 21:17WorldWhy Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefire 21:06WorldIsraeli strike on tent in Gaza’s Khan Younis kills three 20:27WorldNATO says will do ‘anything and everything’ if alliance is attacked 20:15PoliticsAndy Burnham promises ‘serious dialogue’ over UK’s relationship with EU 19:52WorldCuba forges ahead with renewable energy plans amid US oil blockade 19:51WorldUK blames Iran for airbase plot, sanctions two Iranian nationals 19:29WorldDozens Killed in Airstrikes Near Sudan-Egypt Border 19:21WorldEgypt’s press union chief rejects pressure over detained journalists 19:20PoliticsSecurity for high-profile public figures to be reviewed after Ann Widdecombe’s murder 19:15WorldAfter Russian Diesel Deal, Trump Faces New Crisis Over Ukraine 18:33PoliticsIt is inconceivable to think Russia did not try to interfere in Brexit vote, says PM 18:32WorldSix Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says 18:29PoliticsBritain won't tolerate threats on our soil, Miliband says as he summons Iran ambassador

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Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports

Saudi Arabia's energy minister promises a strong response after Houthi attacks on airports and oil facilities killed 13 people, marking a major escalation in the conflict.

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Britain won't tolerate threats on our soil, Miliband says as he summons Iran ambassador

Ed Miliband has summoned Iran's ambassador after the RAF Fairford incident, saying Britain will not tolerate threats on UK soil. The UK and 28 allies have condemned Iran over what they call lethal plotting and hybrid attacks.

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Andy Burnham promises ‘serious dialogue’ over UK’s relationship with EU

Andy Burnham has called for a deeper UK-EU discussion after the 20 November summit, saying the current relationship is not good enough. Talks may still run into disputes over trade, migration and youth mobility.

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Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says

Zelensky says Russia hit six Ukrainian energy sites hours after Trump said an energy ceasefire was in force, leaving injuries, blackouts and fresh power cuts.

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Egypt’s press union chief rejects pressure over detained journalists

Egypt’s Journalists Syndicate says it will keep defending press freedom after criticism over six detained Matsadaash journalists, who lawyers say were tortured in custody. The authorities deny the allegations.

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NATO says will do ‘anything and everything’ if alliance is attacked

NATO’s top military commander has said the alliance would destroy any force that attacked it, as European fears rise over possible Russian aggression linked to the war in Ukraine.

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UK blames Iran for airbase plot, sanctions two Iranian nationals

Britain says a suspected plot near RAF Fairford was almost certainly directed by Iran’s IRGC and has sanctioned two Iranian nationals. Iran denies involvement and says it is willing to help with the investigation.

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After Russian Diesel Deal, Trump Faces New Crisis Over Ukraine

President Trump’s decision to suspend sanctions on Russian diesel fuel has alarmed Ukrainian and European officials. The move came as they were meeting US envoys at a golf club near Miami.

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Why Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefire

Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed a ceasefire on energy strikes, but Moscow has not confirmed it and is treating the idea as useful to its own side.

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Israeli strike on tent in Gaza’s Khan Younis kills three

An Israeli strike on a tent in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza, killed three people. No further details were provided.

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Dozens Killed in Airstrikes Near Sudan-Egypt Border

Airstrikes hit a remote gold mine near the Sudan-Egypt border, far from the main front lines of Sudan’s civil war. Videos showed what appeared to be Egyptian munitions.

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Security for high-profile public figures to be reviewed after Ann Widdecombe’s murder

Shabana Mahmood has ordered an urgent review of state security for public figures after the killing of Ann Widdecombe. Police support will also be extended immediately to some high-profile figures not currently MPs.

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Cuba forges ahead with renewable energy plans amid US oil blockade

Cuba is stepping up renewable energy plans as US restrictions on fuel imports deepen power shortages. Officials say solar farms, domestic crude and other local resources are being used to reduce dependence on foreign oil.

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It is inconceivable to think Russia did not try to interfere in Brexit vote, says PM

Andy Burnham said it was "inconceivable" that Russia did not try to interfere in the 2016 EU referendum, while insisting he was not calling the result illegitimate.

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Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule in Rome

Pope Leo XIV will have surgery in Rome to remove a lung nodule after doctors found it in a routine check-up. The Vatican expects about a week of hospital recovery and has cancelled audiences until 20 October.

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Judge Orders Trump Administration to Answer for Tree Removals at D.C. Golf Course

A federal judge has demanded that the Trump administration explain who authorised the removal of hundreds of trees at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington. The issue came up in a four-hour hearing over the disputed work.

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A Trump Loyalist, a Turkish Investor and a Battle for Wealth and Influence

A Turkish businessman linked to Venezuela's Maduro government has married Alina Habba, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, while seeking to keep a major contract in the country.

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Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United: Champions League – Predictions, teams

Atletico Madrid host Manchester United in Champions League matchday two on Tuesday, with the Spaniards in strong form and United under pressure after a poor league start.

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Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports

Britain won't tolerate threats on our soil, Miliband says as he summons Iran ambassador

Andy Burnham promises ‘serious dialogue’ over UK’s relationship with EU

Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says

Egypt’s press union chief rejects pressure over detained journalists

NATO says will do ‘anything and everything’ if alliance is attacked

UK blames Iran for airbase plot, sanctions two Iranian nationals

After Russian Diesel Deal, Trump Faces New Crisis Over Ukraine

Why Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefire

Israeli strike on tent in Gaza’s Khan Younis kills three

Dozens Killed in Airstrikes Near Sudan-Egypt Border

Security for high-profile public figures to be reviewed after Ann Widdecombe’s murder

Cuba forges ahead with renewable energy plans amid US oil blockade

It is inconceivable to think Russia did not try to interfere in Brexit vote, says PM

Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule in Rome

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Answer for Tree Removals at D.C. Golf Course

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