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Japan records a trade deficit as oil imports soar because of conflict in the Middle East 21 October 2026 at 05:30

Japan records a trade deficit as oil imports soar because of conflict in the Middle East

21 October 2026 at 05:30

Japan’s trade deficit has reached 2.81 trillion yen, or $17.8 billion, for the first fiscal half, according to government data, as the war in Iran sent oil import prices soaring

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France has a proud tradition of protesting, and sometimes people lose their heads 21 October 2026 at 05:05

France has a proud tradition of protesting, and sometimes people lose their heads

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By: Laurie Kellman and Tom Nouvian

21 October 2026 at 05:05

France is known for its vibrant protest culture, where activism is seen as a social duty and part of the national identity

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It's not just gas and groceries. Childcare costs weigh on some voters before the midterm elections 21 October 2026 at 05:04

It's not just gas and groceries. Childcare costs weigh on some voters before the midterm elections

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By: Moriah Balingit

21 October 2026 at 05:04

Rising childcare costs are a factor for parents weighing how to vote in November's midterm elections

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A 'Treasury of Ice' goes on show, revealing relics as Swiss glaciers rapidly melt 21 October 2026 at 05:03

A 'Treasury of Ice' goes on show, revealing relics as Swiss glaciers rapidly melt

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By: Jamey Keaten

21 October 2026 at 05:03

The Glacier Garden in Lucerne is showcasing artifacts from Switzerland's glaciers in an exhibit called "Treasury of Ice."

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California state workers launching 1-day strike over return-to-office mandate, pay and healthcare 21 October 2026 at 05:01

California state workers launching 1-day strike over return-to-office mandate, pay and healthcare

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By: Sophie Austin

21 October 2026 at 05:01

California state workers will launch a one-day strike Wednesday, urging Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration to agree to a new contract that increases workers’ pay, ensures affordable healthcare access and allows more flexibility for remote work

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A First Nation community in Canada is using a data center to preserve its heritage 21 October 2026 at 05:01

A First Nation community in Canada is using a data center to preserve its heritage

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By: Kelvin Chan

21 October 2026 at 05:01

The Wiikwemkoong First Nation in Canada is using a data center to help preserve its heritage

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Whether `stringing' or `looping,' tobacco is the tie that binds many North Carolina farm families 21 October 2026 at 05:01

Whether `stringing' or `looping,' tobacco is the tie that binds many North Carolina farm families

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By: Allen G. Breed

21 October 2026 at 05:01

It's called “stringing” or “looping,” depending on what part of North Carolina you're from

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Here's why Rubio is visiting a small Indian city home to world’s largest oil-refining complex 21 October 2026 at 04:19

Here's why Rubio is visiting a small Indian city home to world’s largest oil-refining complex

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By: Sheikh Saaliq

21 October 2026 at 04:19

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Jamnagar, India, home to one of the world's largest oil-refining complexes

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Human rights commission urges oversight of technology used in Latin American environmental crime 21 October 2026 at 04:12

Human rights commission urges oversight of technology used in Latin American environmental crime

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By: Steven Grattan

21 October 2026 at 04:12

A human rights commission is calling for stronger oversight of technologies used by criminal groups in Latin America

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Photos show fire walks and vegetarian meals at the Nine Emperor Gods Festival 21 October 2026 at 03:08

Photos show fire walks and vegetarian meals at the Nine Emperor Gods Festival

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By: Vincent Thian and Anton L. Delgado

21 October 2026 at 03:08

Celebrations for the Nine Emperor Gods Festival took place across Southeast Asia, with ritual fire walks, dishes of vegetarian food and the burning of massive joss sticks.

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UK inflation expected to have accelerated in September after fuel surge 21 October 2026 at 02:45

UK inflation expected to have accelerated in September after fuel surge

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By: Anna Wise

21 October 2026 at 02:45

The September inflation rate will be watched closely by economists as it is typically used to decide the level that many benefits will increase.

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See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP photojournalists 21 October 2026 at 02:22

See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP photojournalists

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By: The Associated Press

21 October 2026 at 02:22

Oct. 15 - Oct. 21, 2026

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Don Jr. opposed Iran war and told his dad not to start one: report 21 October 2026 at 02:08

Don Jr. opposed Iran war and told his dad not to start one: report

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By: Jasmine Fernández

21 October 2026 at 02:08

Top administration figures, including Vice President JD Vance and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, also raised early concerns regarding the strategy and scope of the military effort

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Trump compares hecklers at North Carolina rally to rioters in Paris 21 October 2026 at 02:05

Trump compares hecklers at North Carolina rally to rioters in Paris

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By: Rachel Dobkin

21 October 2026 at 02:05

Trump also went on a bizarre tangent about his daughter-in-law Lara Trump’s body while in Greenville Tuesday night

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Pakistan's factory workers swelter in extreme heat as global brands fail on safety pledges 21 October 2026 at 02:04

Pakistan's factory workers swelter in extreme heat as global brands fail on safety pledges

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By: Victoria Milko

21 October 2026 at 02:04

Extreme heat intensified by climate change is creating dangerous conditions for factory workers in Pakistan

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New UN initiative will aim to tackle the military uses of AI 21 October 2026 at 00:34

New UN initiative will aim to tackle the military uses of AI

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By: Edith M. Lederer

21 October 2026 at 00:34

The United Nations is launching a new initiative on the military uses of artificial intelligence, aimed at addressing some dire concerns about the threat the rapidly developing technology could pose to humanity