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Arrests in Paris as protests begin across FranceWorld

Tens of thousands are expected to protest across France against rising fuel prices and the cost of living. A major Paris demonstration is scheduled for 14:00 local time; arrests have already been made in the capital, and tear gas has been reported in several cities.

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Russia hails Trump’s sanctions waiver as ‘historic’Politics

Russia on Saturday called US President Donald Trump’s decision to waive new sanctions on it “historic.” Ukraine is concerned that he is siding with Moscow in what is described as Europe’s worst conflict since World War II.

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Hot winds fuel California fires as coastal homes burnWorld

A fast-moving fire driven by high winds burned at least six homes in Southern California on Friday, engulfing costly coastal properties and forcing thousands of people to evacuate.

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Trump’s new press secretary leaves after less than a weekPolitics1:47

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was pushed out on Friday, less than a week after taking the high-profile post. A series of blunders added to the distractions facing President Donald Trump, described as embattled.

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The Uplift: The Hundred Acre WoodCulture

The program visits the Hundred Acre Wood to mark 100 years of Winnie the Pooh and his friends. David Begnaud also helps a group of friends organize a special girls’ night out. Hosted weekly by Shanelle Kaul, “The Uplift” features stories meant to inspire, motivate and tug at the heartstrings.

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Trump says he did not order limits on Starshield services for UkrainePolitics

Donald Trump said Friday that he had not asked for Starshield services to be reduced in Ukraine. Elon Musk had insisted that any limits on the SpaceX-operated communications system would ultimately have been imposed by the US president.

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Fast-moving wildfire destroys homes in San Clemente, CaliforniaOther

A fast-moving wildfire, fueled by high winds, burned at least six homes in Southern California on Friday and prompted thousands to evacuate. Smoke rose over San Clemente as firefighters worked to put out burning buildings.

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Voters frustrated by rising living costs ahead of midterms: Weekend briefingPolitics

The program examines the rising cost of living in the United States and how higher prices are affecting families in Tulsa. It also covers the investigation into an Oregon elementary school shooting that killed three children and a teacher, and Celine Dion receiving a Barbie doll amid her Paris residency comeback.

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Women found dead in suitcases spark manhunt | 20/20 ‘The Suitcase Murders’ Part 1Other

Human remains found in suitcases abandoned beside a rural Wisconsin road shocked the community. An officer discovered a naked woman’s decomposing body, bound with rope and curled in a fetal position. In the second case, a detective saw a woman’s hand protruding from a black plastic bag; her fingernails were painted pink, and her body appeared bound with rope.

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How technology is finding fires hidden beneath the forest floorScience

A wildfire burned through 33 square kilometres of Cairngorms National Park in summer 2026, threatening a landscape that is home to a quarter of the UK’s rare and endangered species. Fires are still burning underground, and a team is using advanced technology to locate hotspots, track damage and aid recovery.

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Ligue 1: PSG look to extend recent progress at StrasbourgSports

After a 4-2 Champions League victory away to Manchester City on Wednesday, Paris Saint-Germain travel to Strasbourg on Saturday for Ligue 1. They are seeking a fourth straight league win and to carry their momentum into Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Barcelona.

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Israeli spyware used in ‘zero-click’ hack on Al Jazeera staffTech

An investigation says Israeli spyware firms hacked Al Jazeera staff devices in 2024 using an “adfection” method not previously known to the public. The zero-click attack can infiltrate a phone or computer when someone scrolls past an online ad.

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Zelensky seeks European backing as ties with Trump sourWorld

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged EU leaders on Friday to continue financing Kyiv’s fight next year with nearly $80 billion. He said he was standing up for his country amid a renewed dispute with US President Donald Trump.

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Trump waives new Russia sanctions as Ukraine ties hit a new lowPolitics

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday waiving sweeping US sanctions and tariffs aimed at Russia’s energy revenues. The move marked a new low in Washington’s ties with war-torn Ukraine.

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Is Tesla’s new ‘flying car’ the future or just a stunt?Tech

Tesla’s long-delayed Roadster has returned to the spotlight after a dramatic Texas test-facility demonstration featuring SpaceX-developed thrusters and airborne maneuvers. Elon Musk says production will start in 2028, but the project is nearly a decade late and its performance claims remain independently unverified.

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Students, unions and Yellow Vests set to protest across FranceSociety

Tens of thousands are expected to demonstrate across France on Saturday. Students, trade unionists and remnants of the Yellow Vest movement are joining forces to oppose high prices and what they describe as the country’s fraying social model.

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Singapore GovTech tests matchmaking platform for young civil servantsSociety

Singapore’s GovTech is piloting FirstDate, a matchmaking platform to help young civil servants find partners. The report asks whether Singaporeans would try it and whether finding a partner in Singapore is becoming harder.

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Mosul rebuilds a decade after ISIL battle, amid continued displacementWorld

Ten years after Iraqi forces began the battle to retake Mosul from ISIL, fierce fighting and sustained bombardment have left much of the city in ruins. The city is still rebuilding and working to revive its devastated neighborhoods, while displacement continues.

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Why China Is Racing to Build the Ultimate Robotic HandTech

The hand is among the most challenging parts of humanoid robots to develop. China is investing heavily in robotic hands designed to function like real ones, seeing them as crucial to strengthening manufacturing and eventually addressing a gradually shrinking workforce.

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