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US Expands Passport Access
State and local officials, as well as some nonprofit organizations, may get access to verify voters' citizenship
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Moldova Leads EU Enlargement Pack
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos hails Moldova as the best performer, with Montenegro, Albania, and Ukraine also making strong progress in the EU enlargement process, which is on track for a record year in 2026
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Fox Stars Attend China State Dinner
Laura Ingraham and Jesse Watters, vocal critics of communism, join Chinese President Xi Jinping at White House event
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Canada's Atlantic Provinces Urged to Unite as 'Single Economy'
A group of business leaders has released a report calling for the removal of trade and labour mobility barriers to boost prosperity in the region, which is home to 2.7 million residents
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Northern Ireland Allows Controversial March
The Orange Order is set to march through a Catholic area for the first time since 1998, with 60 members walking along the Garvaghy Road, after the Parades Commission lifted restrictions
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3,000 Lanterns Shine
Thousands flock to Victoria Park for Hong Kong's inaugural International Lantern Spectacular, featuring designs from 20 countries
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Nuvectis Cancer Drug Gets China Breakthrough
The in-licensed treatment has received the prestigious designation, despite not being the company's lead asset
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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace
The Pope's speech at the Élysée Palace covered war, AI, and surrogacy, emphasizing the need for solidarity
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£25,000 Turner Prize: 4 Artists Compete
The 2026 Turner Prize exhibition has opened in Middlesbrough, featuring works by Marguerite Humeau, Kira Freije, Tanoa Sasraku, and Simeon Barclay, with the winner to be announced in December
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X-energy Fuel Unit President to Retire
Joel Duling, the president of X-energy's fuel unit, is set to retire, marking a change in leadership for the company
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Taliban Rule: 5 Years of Exclusion
Afghan journalist Zahra Joya reports on women's struggles from UK, after fleeing Kabul in 2021, and co-authors book 'The Vanishing Girl of Kabul'
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Japan Launches Disaster Agency
New national agency to serve as government's command center for disaster preparedness from November 2
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30 Singers Yodel Underground
In a unique experiment, around 30 singers gathered in an underground car park in Graz, Austria, to take advantage of its distinctive acoustics and revive the traditional Alpine practice of yodelling
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ArcelorMittal Halts Ukraine Plant
The company expects a $1 billion impairment due to strikes that have significantly disrupted operations
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2.4M Immigrants Face Prejudice in South Africa
A new study reveals that mutual suspicion and prejudice between South Africans and African immigrants continue to undermine neighbourhood relations, despite efforts to integrate them into local communities, with 4% to 5.1% of the population being foreign-born residents
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Africa's Fashion Edge: Stories Only Africans Can Tell
South African designer Wanda Lephoto says local textiles and cultural heritage are key to the continent's unique fashion identity, a perspective echoed by UNESCO's report on the African fashion sector
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Japan Prep School Fair Set
The Japan Times Prep School Fair, featuring boarding and international schools, will take place on October 24, 2026, in Akasaka, Tokyo, with registration now open
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Astronaut Lai Ka-ying Sends Mid-Autumn Wishes
Hong Kong's first astronaut records message from China's Tiangong space station, expressing longing for home city and urging students to learn about China's aerospace achievements
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UNRWA Meets Board of Peace Despite Exclusion Claims
Agency's programs may continue if they serve Gazans well, according to Board official and former UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini
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Trump Flags Weak Yen Concerns
Former US President raises alarm with Takaichi as Japan's Finance Minister vows to coordinate with US counterpart
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Singapore Court Strips Radiant World Founder Of Control
A Singapore court has removed Pinkesh Nahar's control over the group's key operating entity, affecting the company's management structure
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Uber Shuts Down 13-Year-Old FlyTaxi
Ride-hailing giant to integrate services into its own platform by year-end, refunding drivers' points and balances
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Thai Flower Garlands Bloom As Hair Accessory
Younger generations and trendsetters are incorporating Phuang Malai into their hairstyles, pairing traditional Thai beauty with modern style and creating new opportunities for local flower vendors
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Afghan Taxi Drivers Defy Music Ban
Despite risk of arrest, drivers protest by listening to music in their vehicles, challenging the morality police