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Inside the police battle against high-tech car theft gangsSociety

Police pursue high-tech thieves behind a wave of car crime in the UK, showing electronic skeleton keys and military-grade signal jammers used by the gangs. CCTV captures a vehicle being stolen in seconds, while armed robbers break into homes for car keys. A security expert offers advice on protecting cars.

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LIVE: Anti-government protests continue in AlbaniaWorld

Anti-government demonstrations are continuing in Tirana, Albania’s capital. The student-led protests turned violent on Tuesday as police clashed with demonstrators.

TThe Associated Press
CNN’s first reactions to high-stakes Senate debates in Maine, Iowa and GeorgiaPolitics

In Maine, Sen. Susan Collins stressed her independence from Trump while debating Democratic challenger Troy Jackson on the Iran war, healthcare cuts and a trade war with Canada. In Georgia, Republican Rep. Mike Collins attacked Sen. Jon Ossoff over links to a donor named in the Jeffrey Epstein files, seeking to shift the debate’s focus. Another closely watched contest is underway in Iowa.

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Ilhan Omar’s finances at center of second federal probePolitics

Fox News political analyst Reince Priebus discussed investigations targeting Ilhan Omar and the latest House power rankings on “Fox & Friends.” The show’s co-hosts also weighed in on the probes.

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Trump’s crackdown on migrants: New documentary investigates ICE operationsWorld

A new documentary from France Télévisions examines US President Donald Trump’s forceful immigration crackdown and the work of the agency carrying it out, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “ICE: A Manhunt Named ICE” interviews agents and people whose lives were upended by ICE operations. France 24 spoke with co-writer Marine Pradel.

FFrance 24 English
Gene-edited babies: The science and ethics of changing DNA before birthScience

Two academic studies in the summer of 2026 revived debate over editing embryos’ genes. The technique manipulates human embryos’ DNA to study development or prevent disease and disabilities, raising questions about safety, whether gene-edited babies will emerge soon and whether the practice is ethical.

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Vatican says Pope Leo had a ‘peaceful night’ after lung cancer surgeryHealth

The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV had a peaceful night in hospital after surgery on Tuesday to remove a lower lobe of his right lung. He is expected to stay at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for about a week before returning to work. The 71-year-old underwent a 90-minute operation and was later diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma.

BBBC News
E-petition debate on proposed social media ban for under-16sPolitics

The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate on a proposed ban on social media for under-16s. It has asked MP Tony Vaughan to open the debate, and the government will send a minister to respond.

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CNA 24/7 Live: Asia news, award-winning documentaries and showsOther

CNA offers round-the-clock coverage of the latest news from Singapore, Asia and beyond, alongside documentaries and features examining regional stories and pressing issues. The broadcaster is based in Singapore and reaches audiences worldwide.

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Police lost key evidence in P.E.I. cold-case murder; all charges droppedSociety

Todd Joseph Irving appeared in court Tuesday facing first-degree murder and interfering with human remains charges in the 1988 killing of P.E.I. teacher Byron Carr. After a two-minute hearing, the Crown dropped every charge because police had lost crucial evidence, and Irving left court free.

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Witness says man who fell from Six Flags roller coaster came down head firstSociety

Police said Tuesday that a 42-year-old man was thrown from his seat on a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, struck other patrons and landed below the ride, dying. Witness Nick Mendenhall said the man appeared to hover after coming out of his seat before landing head down back inside a car.

TThe Associated Press
Live: Merz calls for deep cuts to proposed EU budget in German ParliamentPolitics

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is urging major reductions to the EU’s proposed budget in a speech to Germany’s parliament. He is due to attend a tense EU leaders’ summit in Brussels on Thursday, amid disputes over member contributions. Pressure is growing to settle the spending package before unpredictable elections in several major member states next year and to maintain funding for Ukraine.

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Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi ballistic missile aimed at RiyadhWorld

The Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile launched toward Riyadh. Yemen’s Ansarullah Houthis say they will continue operations targeting Saudi airports and oil facilities in the coming days.

AAl Jazeera English
Former Bo Xilai ally Huang Qifan investigated: Who is Chongqing’s political ‘ever-survivor’?Politics

China’s CCDI said 74-year-old Huang Qifan is suspected of “serious violations of discipline and law” and is under disciplinary review and supervisory investigation. He served as Chongqing mayor and was a close partner of Bo Xilai, yet remained unaffected by the subsequent falls of Bo and Sun Zhengcai. Retired for nine years, Huang continued to comment prominently on economic policy as a scholar. The investigation was announced ahead of the Chinese Communist Party’s fifth plenum.

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UK Parliament to debate sentence reductions in coercive casesPolitics

The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate on sentence reductions for guilty pleas in controlling or coercive cases. Irene Campbell MP will open it, and a government minister will respond.

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