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Alberta separation: The province’s road to a historic referendumPolitics

Western alienation in Alberta has persisted for decades, dating back to Pierre Trudeau’s election as prime minister. David Akin traces how tensions between Alberta and Ottawa led to residents being asked whether they want to leave Canada, and how Premier Danielle Smith is handling separatists’ frustrations.

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Houthi missile strike kills at least 58 recruits in Yemen’s ShabwahWorld

At least 58 recruits were killed when the Houthis fired a ballistic missile at a training camp in Yemen’s Shabwah governorate, according to the report. Yemen’s government called it a security training centre far from the front lines, while Houthi forces said they targeted Saudi-backed forces. Hospitals in Ataq faced blood shortages as medical teams treated casualties and families searched for missing relatives. Government forces followed with retaliatory strikes.

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Fareed Zakaria: What Marco Rubio gets wrong about the West’s greatnessPolitics

Speaking last week against the backdrop of Athens’ Acropolis, Marco Rubio urged the West to rediscover what makes it exceptional. He described Western civilization through “passion, strength, courage, pride,” praised its ambition, nationalism and pursuit of excellence, and warned that the West has become ashamed of the qualities that made it great.

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‘Highland Cavalryman’ Nidutasheng: Ancient Cavalry Breaks Through on the ‘Uncharted Frontier’Society

Nidutasheng, a Tibetan officer in a brigade of the 76th Group Army, has taken over the Yushu Independent Cavalry Company. Despite injuries during training, he continues riding and caring for the horses. Under his leadership, the unit combines traditional cavalry with drone coordination, patrols the border and helps local herders with medical care for people and livestock.

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Southeast Asia VC funding rebounds, but the bar is much higher: analystsEconomy

Southeast Asia’s venture capital market is recovering: equity funding in the first half of 2026 exceeded the full-year totals of the previous two years. But investors are becoming more selective. Data centre operator DayOne raised US$4.5 billion, accounting for more than 60% of capital raised, while AI technologies, digital infrastructure and enterprise software are increasingly favoured.

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Prabowo faces major challenges two years into Indonesia presidencyPolitics

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto marks two years in office on Oct. 20. His administration points to rice self-sufficiency and progress toward greater energy independence, but significant challenges remain. Political manoeuvring is expected to intensify in his third year as the 2029 elections approach.

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More than 500,000 protest in France as violence escalatesWorld

Protests across France over rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated into violence and looting, with more than 2,400 people arrested. President Emmanuel Macron called for an end to the violence, while Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu ordered curfews in some areas. Marine Le Pen also urged an end to the violence, describing a crisis of trust and authority.

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Global National: Oct. 19, 2026 | High-wind warnings preceded tragedy at WainwrightSociety

The Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP are investigating a fast-moving fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta that killed four soldiers and injured dozens. Jeff Semple examines the blaze near the base and warnings about the powerful windstorm that swept through the community. Tributes are pouring in for the four soldiers killed: Pte. Shaun Farrell, Pte. Aidan Goulding, Pte. Hayden Lykkemark and Sgt. Morgan Wong.

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ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast — Oct. 19, 2026Other

With midterms 15 days away and more than 9 million early ballots cast nationwide, Mary Bruce reports on Trump’s campaign blitz and a poll finding 72% of voters say the country is headed in the wrong direction. Jalen Hurts may miss the rest of the season after doctors found clots in his leg and both lungs. A correspondent is reporting from Ukraine.

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Kansas emerges as a surprise battleground in key Senate racePolitics

With the midterm elections less than two weeks away, President Trump is in Kansas, a deep-red state he won by 16 points two years ago that has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1932. The program also asks how far Trump will go in turning away from Ukraine, attacking Zelensky while giving Russia a pass.

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NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas: Full Episode — Oct. 19World

The program reports that the Secret Service arrested a man accused of threatening to kill President Trump in Kansas, where Trump was rallying Republican voters. Violence has spread in France, with buildings set on fire, demonstrators dispersed with water cannons and tear gas, and stores looted. Authorities are trying to restore calm. The broadcast also mentions a string of alarming in-flight emergencies from Nevada to Peru.

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Myanmar seeks to revive Bagan tourism amid conflictWorld

Myanmar is seeking to revive tourism in ancient Bagan despite ongoing conflict, with plans to attract more visitors and strengthen conservation at the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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How does hypnotherapy work, and what can it treat?Health

As TikTok hypnotists promise help with issues ranging from anxiety to weight loss, interest in hypnotherapy is growing. NBC News’ Chloe Melas examines the facts and experiences hypnosis herself.

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AI and the cognitive confidence trapScience

Princeton psychologist Dr. Tania Lombrozo discusses the Dunning-Kruger effect and the illusion of understanding, and explains how AI influences how people perceive expertise. Feeling confident does not necessarily mean we truly understand what we know.

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Wainwright base fire recalls deadly 1988 training accident at CFB ChilliwackSociety10:07

Fifty investigators are at CFB Wainwright in Alberta after a fast-moving fire killed four service members and injured 39. Pal Mann, a former commandant of the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering, says the tragedy recalls a deadly training accident at CFB Chilliwack in 1988.

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