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The U.S. Embassy in Moscow said the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve faced a credible threat of a mass-casualty event on October 31 and that it was coordinating with Russian authorities. Russia’s Federal Security Service confirmed receiving a U.S. warning about a planned terrorist attack in Moscow, saying appropriate action was underway. A museum representative said staff knew of no threat and the site remained open as usual.

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U.S. Embassy warns of ‘mass casualty’ threat at Moscow’s Tsaritsyno museum; FSB confirms warning
MMeduza★★★☆☆2026-10-31 16:43Original

The US Embassy in Moscow said it was aware of a credible threat of a mass-casualty event on Saturday at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve and was coordinating a response with Russian authorities.

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US Embassy Warns of Mass-Casualty Threat at Moscow Museum
BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-10-31 16:40Original

The US Embassy in Moscow has warned Russian authorities about a possible attack at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve.

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US Embassy warns Russia of possible mass-casualty attack at Moscow museum
TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-10-31 16:08Original

Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova said an agreement had been reached to conduct regular humanitarian missions after months of negotiations and joint efforts. She said conditions in Alyoshki remain extremely difficult and that she will continue working with Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmitry Lubinets to support residents who choose to stay.

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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-31 20:28Original

Residents evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky crossed into Ukrainian-held territory on Saturday and reunited with relatives. The rescue operation began Friday under a localized truce in southern Ukraine’s Kherson region, as nearby villagers lined the route to welcome the convoy.

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Oleshky evacuees reunite with families after truce opens crossing
TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-31 19:17Original

Residents evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky have crossed into territory controlled by Ukraine after a humanitarian mission. The evacuation formed part of a major rescue operation conducted during a six-day ceasefire.

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Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky reach Ukraine-held territory
CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-31 16:37

Four planes carrying residents evacuated from the Russian-controlled Ukrainian town of Oleshky landed in Belarus, Belarusian state news agency Belta and a senior Ukrainian official said.

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Evacuees from Oleshky reach Belarus en route to Ukraine
RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-31 16:31

Crypto exchange Binance said Saturday it had replaced 90% of the amount stolen from its platform in a record $6.3-billion US hack. The FBI said the same day that the North Korean state-sponsored TraderTraitor unit carried out the attack.

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CCBC News★★★★☆2026-10-31 22:54Original

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, was targeted in a recent hack in which attackers stole about $6.3bn in client assets. The theft is being called the biggest crypto heist in history. Analysts suspect hackers backed by North Korea’s government were responsible. Critics are urging tighter regulation to restore investor trust, as the programme asks whether crypto remains safe and whether such attacks can be prevented.

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How vulnerable are cryptocurrency platforms?
AAl Jazeera English★★★☆☆2026-10-31 19:08

Binance says it has restored backing for 90% of the assets affected by a $6.3 billion hack and intends to resume withdrawals on Sunday, pending security checks.

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Binance says 90% of $6.3 billion hack losses are covered, plans Sunday withdrawal restart
CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-10-31 16:03Original

France’s interior ministry estimated that about 320,000 people joined the third mass protest over living costs on Saturday, while organizers put the turnout at nearly half a million. Tensions rose at the end of marches in some cities, but authorities said most demonstrations were largely peaceful.

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Around 320,000 join largely peaceful protests across France
FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-31 21:34Original

Some demonstrations in France turned violent as 320,000 people protested nationwide for a third consecutive weekend against rising living costs and poor school conditions. Clashes occurred in several cities, and police said more than 290 people were arrested on Saturday.

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More than 290 arrested in France as some weekend protests turn violent
DDW★★★★☆2026-10-31 18:49Original

Authorities put turnout at 320,000 during France’s third consecutive weekend of demonstrations over the cost of living and schools. Police fired tear gas in Paris and Lyon, and the Interior Ministry said at least 290 people had been arrested nationwide.

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Tension and clashes as hundreds of thousands protest again in France
AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-31 18:28Original

About 320,000 people joined France’s third wave of protests over the cost of living and deteriorating public services, fewer than the previous weekend. As mostly peaceful marches ended, police used tear gas and stun grenades against masked rioters in Paris and other cities. Demonstrations and clashes also took place in Germany.

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Police clash with masked rioters after largely peaceful protests across France
TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-31 18:23Original

Authorised marches proceeded peacefully, according to France’s Interior Ministry. Tensions increased as demonstrators dispersed in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and other major cities.

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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-31 17:08Original

The French government estimates that 320,000 people joined nationwide demonstrations on Saturday over high living costs, a smaller turnout than in previous weeks.

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French government says 320,000 protested nationwide Saturday, fewer than in previous weeks
TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-10-31 16:32Original

A federal judge permanently dismissed President Donald Trump’s $10bn defamation suit against Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal, finding he had not shown the “actual malice” required by law. The case arose from the newspaper’s report linking Trump to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Trump loses legal battle over Epstein-linked Wall Street Journal case
AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-31 22:36Original

A federal judge in Florida dismissed a revised $10 billion defamation suit by President Donald Trump against The Wall Street Journal. The suit concerned a report about a birthday card Trump allegedly sent Jeffrey Epstein more than two decades ago.

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Judge dismisses Trump’s $10 billion defamation suit over Epstein birthday card story
NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-31 21:09Original

A federal judge on Saturday dismissed President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal. The case concerned the paper’s reporting on a lewd birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein bearing Trump’s name.

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CCNN★★★☆☆2026-10-31 20:58Original

A federal judge dismissed Donald Trump’s multibillion-dollar lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over a report on Trump’s ties to wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein. The dismissal bars the suit from being brought again.

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Trump’s lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday letter dismissed with prejudice
TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-10-31 20:17Original

A federal judge on Saturday dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s multibillion-dollar lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch. It concerned a report about Trump’s ties to wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-31 20:13Original

A court dismissed Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal over an Epstein letter, barring the suit from being refiled.

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Trump’s defamation suit against Murdoch and WSJ over Epstein letter dismissed with prejudice
CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-10-31 20:10Original

A court filing showed that a US judge on Saturday dismissed President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled.

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US judge dismisses Trump’s lawsuit against Wall Street Journal with prejudice
RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-31 19:50Original

Nigeria has identified two suspected Ebola cases in its northeast. Both people have been isolated as officials trace contacts and conduct laboratory tests; the cases are not confirmed pending test results.

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Health authorities investigate two suspected Ebola cases in northeast Nigeria
AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-31 21:01Original

Nigeria's health authorities are investigating two suspected Ebola cases in the country's northeast, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said Saturday.

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Nigeria reports two suspected Ebola cases in northeast
RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-31 17:35Original

Manchester United lost 2-0 away to Chelsea, extending their league winless run to nine matches. Coventry City then beat Sunderland 3-1 at home to move above United, who sit one place and one point clear of the relegation zone. A point for Crystal Palace in the day’s final match would send United into the bottom three.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-31 17:51Original
Coventry win leaves Man United on brink of Premier League relegation zone

An aging NASA telescope is losing altitude after a rescue attempt failed, leaving it barely able to remain in space and expected to plunge back to Earth.

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CCBC News★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 20:16Original

A NASA telescope is at risk of falling back to Earth after a rescue attempt failed, leaving it in a steadily declining orbit.

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NASA telescope nears plunge back to Earth after failed rescue mission
TThe Associated Press★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 19:00Original
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