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Can the EU step up as the US steps back?World

Tensions between the US and Ukraine over Russian diesel supplies are flaring as Europe faces another defining moment. Kyiv warns of funding shortfalls while Russia intensifies its attacks, raising the question of whether the EU will and can provide the urgently needed support.

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Did Trump “betray” Ukraine?World

In an interview with Piers Morgan, President Zelensky said he felt “betrayed” by Trump. The discussion considers what the interview means for US-Ukraine relations, intelligence sharing between the countries and Starlink’s importance on the Ukrainian battlefield.

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Humanoid Robots Take the Stage: Agility Robotics’ Digit at Disrupt 2026Tech

Agility Robotics co-founder and Chief Robotics Officer Jonathan Hurst brings Digit to the TechCrunch stage for a live demonstration, followed by a discussion of engineering advances enabling practical humanoid robots, embodied AI moving beyond the lab, what founders underestimate about robotics, and where humanoids may first create value.

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US midterms 2026: Why is Congress losing power under Trump?Politics

Two years into Donald Trump’s presidency, Congress’s ability to check executive power is increasingly in question. The Senate has repeatedly failed to curb Trump’s military operations against Iran, prompting concerns about Washington’s constitutional balance. Critics say lawmakers are ceding authority to the White House as the 2026 midterms approach. Could the elections restore Congress’s ability to hold Trump accountable?

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International Paper Jumps on Potential Multibillion-Dollar Bids | Closing BellEconomy

International Paper shares rise amid the prospect of multibillion-dollar bids. Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio and YouTube provide cross-platform coverage of the US market close, hosted by Romaine Bostick, Kristine Aquino, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.

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Trump announces ‘super test range’ in MontanaPolitics

Trump announced a “super test range” in Montana for testing autonomous weapons and hypersonic technology. The VOA program also covered uncertainty around a US-mediated energy ceasefire, a Ukrainian attack on a Russian refinery, TSMC considering expansion into Texas and talks with Elon Musk, and a new interceptor displayed at the US Army’s annual meeting.

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Oxfam takes France to court over ‘tax inequality’Politics

Layla Abdelké Yakoub of Oxfam France says billionaires in France pay a smaller share of their income in taxes than nurses or firefighters. She argues that wealth concentration and preferential tax treatment for the ultra-rich undermine the constitutional principle of equality before taxation. Oxfam is pursuing legal action over the issue.

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EU member states brace for budget clashPolitics

European lawmakers have begun what is expected to be a lengthy, fierce negotiation over the bloc’s seven-year budget. Member states disagree on spending priorities, while upcoming elections in countries including France and Italy are adding pressure to talks in Brussels.

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Saudi Arabia postpones major sporting events amid Houthi attacksSports

Several major sporting events in Saudi Arabia have been cancelled or postponed after repeated deadly attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on the Kingdom’s airports and infrastructure. FRANCE 24’s Mark Owen discusses the situation with Guy Barton, a visiting fellow at Lancaster University and co-creator and co-host of The FootPol Podcast.

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Will the British public welcome Meghan back to public life?Society

The Duchess of Sussex has made her first official public appearance since returning to the UK, telling well-wishers it was great to be back. She and Prince Harry visited charities in Nottingham, where they made their first official engagement together nine years ago. The report asks whether the public will welcome her and how the visit may sit with the Royal Family.

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Kinshasa braces for possible conflict as Kabila joins M23World

Joseph Kabila has returned to the political centre with a new alliance with M23 rebels, forcing political leaders in Congo to choose sides as Kinshasa braces for possible conflict. The programme also reports on a US call for restraint in Ethiopia, warnings about civilian harm in Tigray, and the growing international profile of African contemporary art.

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Sexual assault reported at fraternity house near University of ChicagoSociety

A 21-year-old woman told police she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity party near the University of Chicago. Police have identified a person of interest. The report comes amid national outrage over sexual misconduct on college campuses, and NBC discusses differing accounts from the woman’s friend and the fraternity.

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Nightline Full Broadcast — Wednesday, October 14, 2026Society

The program covers a 911 call from Panettiere that reveals an attempt to perform CPR for several minutes, Joe Manganiello’s account of nearly dying during a seven-year health battle, whether the protein craze has gone too far, and Hilary Swank expecting her third child.

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Jalen Hurts to miss game after blood clot found in legSports

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss Sunday’s game after doctors detected a superficial blood clot in his leg. Cardiologist Dr. Jennifer Miao discusses the risks and concerns.

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Romanian MEP: European casualties are inevitable sooner or laterWorld

Rescuers searched Thursday for seven missing sailors after drones struck and set ablaze two chemical tankers near Romania’s Black Sea coast. Romanian MEP Nicolae Stefanuta said the Danube delta faces a more intense threat from Russia than the Baltic states, adding that European casualties will come sooner or later.

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What happened in the fatal tiger attack at a wildlife park?Society

A man died after entering the enclosure of a Siberian tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster, leaving visitors and staff at the centre of what the programme calls a tragic and extraordinary incident. It examines what happened and asks experts whether it raises broader questions about zoo safety in the UK.

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Infantino to face FIFA critics in ZurichSports

Gianni Infantino is set to meet FIFA’s top officials for the first time since his plan to sell a stake in FIFA tournaments, including the World Cup, collapsed. He will face soccer leaders who want him gone.

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Everything’s recording everybody. What now? | The VergecastTech

Meta has released camera-free smart glasses, a change welcomed by David and The Verge’s Victoria Song. Yet these glasses, Amazon Bee’s new product, and seemingly many other devices can still record their surroundings at any time. The episode asks how to live with pervasive recording and whether tech companies can make people more comfortable with it.

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