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Google faces claims student used AI chat on US school laptop to plan suicide attempt
By Diana Novak Jones Nov 5 (Reuters) - The parents of a girl in the US who used Google’s Gemini AI chatbot on her school-provided Chromebook to make a plan to die by suicide have sued the company,
Reuters
Largely peaceful marches take place across France as workers stage strike
By Juliette Jabkhiro, Dominique Vidalon and Lucien Libert PARIS/LYON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Nationwide demonstrations unfolded largely peacefully, despite some clashes with police in Paris and Lyon, on
Reuters
Trump ally leading Justice Department civil rights unit to resign, sources say
WASHINGTON, Nov 5 () - Senior US Justice Department official Harmeet Dhillon, who led the Civil Rights Division and oversaw investigations into universities, voting and religious liberty, plans to resign imminently, two people familiar with the matter told on Thursday. Dhillon is one of the first high-ranking departures from President Donald Trump’s administration following the Republican Party’s rout in Tuesday’s midterm elections that led to Democrats retaking both chambers of Congr
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Melania Trump calls for 'enduring' Ukraine truce as rivals meet at White House
US First Lady Melania Trump called for a "more enduring" ceasefire in Ukraine as she hosted a rare meeting between officials from the war-torn country and its invader Russia at the White House on Thursday.The Ukrainian president awarded Melania Trump a national honor for her role in brokering the Oleshky ceasefire, which Lubinets personally presented at the White House.
AFP
Banks brace for tighter oversight from US Congress after Democrats sweep
By Nupur Anand, Tatiana Bautzer and Michelle Price NEW YORK, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Wall Street banks were bracing on Wednesday for heightened scrutiny after Democrats took control of the US Congress, with
Reuters
Albertsons must pay $900 million for fueling opioid epidemic in Washington state, judge rules
By Nate Raymond Nov 5 (Reuters) - Albertsons must pay the state of Washington $900 million for helping fuel an opioid epidemic in the state by failing through its pharmacies to prevent the misuse of
Reuters
Blue Origin delays New Glenn rocket launch into January, sources say
Nov 5 () - Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has delayed its New Glenn rocket launch into January 2027 after a major explosion forced delays earlier this year, two people familiar with the matter said on Thursday, citing an email sent by CEO Dave Limp to employees. Blue Origin did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Reuters
Stocks slide as investors worry about data centre backlash
Tech stocks tumbled on Wall Street Thursday on concerns over the future of AI data centre projects following the US midterm elections, wiping out gains from a post-election rally the day before.Data centres have faced broad opposition from US voters regardless of political affiliation, and many midterm winners have pledged to put the brakes on such projects, for example by imposing moratoriums on new buildouts.
Russian Special Envoy Speaks At White House In Praise Of Melania's Ceasefire
The first lady held an event marking the temporary ceasefire she brokered in the Russian-held Ukrainian village of Oleshky.
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Analysis-Lula's election win dashes US hopes of quick access to Brazil's rare earths
By Fabio Teixeira, Ernest Scheyder and Marta Nogueira RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 5 (Reuters) - The reelection of leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as Brazil's president will likely dash US President Donald
Reuters
Nasdaq 100 eyes $1.8 trillion loss as Democratic win sparks AI delay fears
Nov 5 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq 100 index was set to lose a whopping $1.8 trillion in stock value on Thursday as investors feared that the sweeping midterm victory of Democrats could stall the pace of AI infrastructure expansion.
Reuters
Paraguay President Peña resigns under mounting pressure from bank collapse
By Daniela Desantis and Lucinda Elliott ASUNCION, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Paraguayan President Santiago Peña resigned on Thursday following the collapse of a prominent digital lender to which he had former
Reuters
Nate Silver Already Issues 2028 Election Analysis — And It's A Banger
The famed forecaster weighed in on the presidential race just a day after the midterms.
Ukraine expects fresh support after US mid-terms, minister says
BUCHAREST, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said on Thursday he expected new steps to support Ukraine after the mid-term election in the US and added that, while it was not
Reuters
3 hospitalized and suspect in custody after shooting at Des Moines post office, police say
Three people were hospitalized and a suspect is in custody after a shooting at a post office Thursday morning near downtown Des Moines, Iowa, police said.
CNN
Bomb threats cause flight disruptions across Europe
(Refiles to fix RIC) By Zakarya Meliani Nov 5 (Reuters) - A string of bomb threats has disrupted passenger flights across Europe in recent days, forcing diversions, emergency landings and security
Reuters
US hospitals brace for tougher 2027 as coverage losses and Medicaid cuts loom
By Christy Santhosh and Kamal Choudhury Nov 5 (Reuters) - US hospital operators are bracing for revenue pressure from more patients losing insurance coverage from the Affordable Care Act, a potential
Reuters
‘Are You Really That Stupid?' Joe Scarborough Slams JD Vance For Ignorant Election Day Take
“The nerve of JD Vance,” the MS NOW host said before questioning his intelligence.
European industry calls for changes to carbon reform to avoid more factory closures
FRANKFURT, Nov 5 (Reuters) - More than 100 European companies have warned that proposed reforms of the EU carbon market could sharply raise costs for energy-intensive industries before they have the
Reuters
Melania Trump urges 'humanity over war' with Ukraine, Russia officials
WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Melania Trump, President Donald Trump's wife, joined representatives from Russia and Ukraine on Thursday at a White House event to recognize a recent six-day ceasefire she helped broker in the Russian-controlled city of Oleshky. The event followed US officials' ramped-up efforts to secure a deal to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which began when Russian forces invaded Ukraine in early 2022.
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An American man with shifting identities and grandiose movie plans is convicted of murdering his girlfriend and child in Rome
An Italian court found American Rexal Ford guilty of double murder in a bizarre and disturbing case that has gripped the nation. He plans to appeal.
DOJ Civil Rights Head Harmeet Dhillon Plans To Resign
The reported departure is the first for the Trump administration after the president was rebuked in the midterms.
Ted Cruz Lists Obvious Reasons For Midterms Blowout In Cringy Screed: 'I Will Fight'
The Texas senator appeared to only learn why midterm voters rebuked Republicans from exit polling.
Trump complains but Democratic steamroller powers ahead
US President Donald Trump resumed complaining about election results Thursday but the Democratic midterms steam roller powered ahead, with a potential new Senate pick-up in Mississippi underlining the historic drubbing dealt to Republicans.Trump -- who initially stood out for an uncharacteristically quick acceptance of the midterm results Tuesday -- posted that all the votes for the "Fake" Sullivan and Heikes "should be immediately given to the REAL Dan Sullivan, and the Election is over."
The MAGA coalition is beginning to fracture, data shows
The coalition that helped return Donald Trump to the presidency two years ago is beginning to fracture, CNN Voter Poll data shows, with Democratic Senate candidates peeling away voters to win seats in deeply Republican territory this cycle.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch may now have so much plastic, it’s changing the color of the ocean
In the Pacific Ocean, between Hawaii and California, a wide patch of water has become significantly bluer and greener. Microsplastic pollution may be to blame.
Ukraine's Zelenskiy appeals for energy infrastructure aid at Madrid summit
MADRID, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appealed to the Ibero-American Summit on Thursday to help his country rebuild and maintain its war-damaged energy infrastructure,
Reuters
Water rescues, evacuations underway as ‘catastrophic flood event’ hits North Georgia and southern Tennessee
Catastrophic flooding is in progress as waterways burst their banks.
UK government defends Palestine Action ban in Supreme Court
A UK government lawyer on Thursday defended before Britain's highest court the banning of Palestine Action as a "terrorist" organisation, insisting that it was not a "non-violent protest group".Lawyer James Eadie told judges that Palestine Action was not a "transparent non-violent protest group", nor "part of a long and honourable tradition of civil disobedience".
Seen and heard at France protests
AFP has deployed reporters, photographers and video journalists in cities across France to document nationwide cost-of-living protests on Thursday. - 'Has spread across Europe' - In the northeastern city of Strasbourg, students tried to block the entrance to a high school earlier on Thursday.
US man jailed for life for murder of Russian partner and daughter in Rome
ROME, Nov 5 (Reuters) - An Italian court on Thursday found American Francis Kaufmann guilty of murdering his Russian partner and their infant daughter, whose bodies were discovered in a Rome park last year, in a case that shocked Italy. The Rome court convicted Kaufmann, who came from California, of killing Anastasia Trofimova, 28, and their 11-month-old daughter Andromeda, and sentenced him to life in prison.
Reuters
Lawrence O’Donnell Makes Absolute Cinema Out Of This Dem’s ‘Simplest’ Midterm Verdict
The MS NOW host said the Democratic candidate described the “most important thing” about the election night results.
US weekly jobless claims at 57-year lows; worker productivity surges in third quarter
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits slipped to a 57-year low last week, pointing to labor market resilience, though
Reuters
Google, Meta, TikTok sue to block California youth social media law
By Jonathan Stempel Nov 5 (Reuters) - Google, Meta Platforms and TikTok sued California to block enforcement of a new state law intended to limit the risk of addicting children under age 16 to online
Reuters
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong given 10 more years for collusion
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 more years in jail on Thursday for colluding with foreign powers, the second time he has been penalised under the city's national security law.The following year, Beijing imposed the sweeping national security law on Hong Kong that quashed dissent, prompting opposition groups to disband and activists to flee the city.
S’pore media must be credible and trusted observer, interpreter of developments: President Tharman
SINGAPORE – The role of Singapore media is to be a credible and trusted observer and interpreter of developments for the country, the region and the wider world, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
Straits Times
Italy set to ship fresh military aid to Ukraine despite coalition split
ROME, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Italy is finalising a new military aid package for Ukraine, its first this year, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said, championing continued support for Kyiv despite mounting tensions within the ruling coalition over prolonging arms deliveries. The package, Italy's 13th tranche of military assistance since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, is due to be approved by the government after Crosetto briefs the COPASIR parliamentary intelligence and security c
Reuters
Netanyahu's position weakens as rival secures broad backing to try to form government
JERUSALEM, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Benjamin Netanyahu's position in the post-election battle to stay on as Israel's prime minister weakened on Thursday after an ultra-Orthodox Jewish party withheld support for any nominee and two Arab-led parties endorsed his main opponent. Israel's president Isaac Herzog was due to meet Netanyahu and his chief political rival Gadi Eisenkot to decide which of the two men to pick to form a government, after holding talks with smaller parties.
Reuters
Factbox-Details of Russell Brand's convictions
LONDON, Nov 5 () - British comedian Russell Brand was found guilty on Thursday of rape and three sexual assaults. Here are details of his convictions.
Reuters
Russell Brand guilty of rape, three sexual assaults
British comedian Russell Brand was on Thursday found guilty by a London jury of one rape and three sexual assaults, involving a total of four women.Brand was convicted of four sexual offences -- one rape and three sexual assaults -- involving four women between 2005 and 2009 in different locations, including a radio station, the set of a DVD recording and Brand's home address.
Putin met Iranian security council chief Rezaei in Moscow
MOSCOW, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin met Iranian security council chief Mohsen Rezaei at the Kremlin, the president's office said on Thursday.
Reuters
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