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    Kazakhstan's nuclear diplomacy seen as model for Iran talks●Kazakhstan’s nuclear diplomacy experience offers a rare model as talks over Iran’s uranium stockpile face growing techniMmastodonWarNuclear410 min ago

    Kazakhstan's experience in nuclear diplomacy is being put forward as a rare model as negotiations over Iran's uranium stockpile encounter mounting technical and political hurdles. Analysts point to Kazakhstan's post-Soviet disarmament and its role hosting past nuclear talks as lessons for resolving the Iranian standoff, amid stalled non-proliferation efforts.

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    Ebola outbreak grows in the Democratic Republic of Congo▼What we know about the spread of Ebola amid growing outbreak in DRC✉newsHealthPandemics6 d ago

    Health authorities are tracking the spread of Ebola as an outbreak grows in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Reports outline what is known so far about how the virus is spreading, the areas affected, and the response underway. Concern is rising over the potential for further transmission in the region.

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    Army prepares for executions pending Trump approval●Army lays groundwork for death row executions if Trump gives approval✉newsWorldDefense6 d ago

    The US Army has laid the groundwork to resume executions of military death row inmates, pending approval from President Trump. No authorization has been given yet, but the preparations signal that the Pentagon is ready to carry out capital sentences if the White House signs off. The prospect of the military restarting executions after a long pause is drawing attention.

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    Rory McIlroy is making a public push for golf's biggest names to join him at the Australian Open, calling the field a potential 'who's who' of the sport. His appeal comes as debate continues over the DP World Tour's reported decision to bar LIV Golf players from 2027, a move that would affect Ryder Cup eligibility and keep tensions in men's golf in the spotlight.

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    Cricket fans worldwide are following Pakistan against Sri Lanka as a busy stretch of matches unfolds. Sahibzada Farhan has been named Pakistan's T20I captain for the Sri Lanka series, while the PCB dropped commentators Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain from a tri-series panel after an Imran Khan interview controversy. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, pulled off a historic chase in recent action, keeping the fixture in headlines across the UK, Europe and Japan.

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    Aaron Judge is drawing attention in Japan as Major League Baseball's award announcements approach. Japanese coverage is focused on whether Shohei Ohtani can win a fifth MVP and fourth in a row, with expectations he could also share the Silver Slugger award with Seiya Suzuki. Munetaka Murakami missed out on Rookie of the Year but ranked fourth in his league. Judge's name is circulating alongside these award discussions as one of the season's top hitters.

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    Guendalina Tavassi is at the centre of tension inside the Grande Fratello VIP house. She clashed with Federica Morello in a heated row over cosmetic surgery, with Morello accusing her of saying she looked old and had redone cheekbones. Tavassi also attacked housemate Jonathan, saying he never takes a position and tries to please everyone. Italian outlets are also profiling her turbulent childhood, motherhood at 17, relationship with Federico Perna and plastic surgery, ahead of tonight's eviction episode.

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    Austrian broadcaster ServusTV is drawing attention as Formula 1 coverage makes headlines across the German-speaking media. Reports highlight a strong qualifying result for Nico Hülkenberg, who will start from the second row, while Bild reports that TV broadcasters are threatening a boycott over the Qatar Grand Prix. The combination of on-track drama and a potential broadcasting conflict has put the channel at the centre of F1 discussions in Germany and Austria.

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    A loud blast followed by flames hit a row of four garages on Viale Pelizzi in the Cinecittà area of Rome overnight, forcing around 30 residents from their homes. Firefighters responded during the night and the cause of the blaze is under investigation. Separately, in Bologna, four people are reported to have attacked a cash machine at dawn.

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    UN says DRC Ebola outbreak growing exponentially●DRC Ebola outbreak 'growing exponentially,' UN says✉newsHealthPandemics3 d ago

    The United Nations has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing exponentially. The assessment points to a rapidly worsening health emergency, with case numbers increasing at an accelerating pace. Health agencies are expected to intensify containment efforts as the outbreak raises fresh concern about the risk of wider regional spread.

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    British TV presenter Stacey Solomon is making headlines on several fronts. She has reportedly landed a 'dream' job, swapping BBC work for two major ITV roles. Separately, she faces a possible 'cheat' row on The Masked Singer after being banned from rehearsals. She is also in the news for a bold striped 'egg yolk' bathroom makeover and for recommending a £24 anti-frizz hair treatment she calls a game changer.

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    New virtual indoor cycling platform RideCave tested at home●🚴 Heute im Keller eine neue Plattform für das virtuelle Indoorcycling getestet. https:// ridecave.com/ Durchaus interessMmastodonHealthFitness53 d ago

    A cyclist tried RideCave, a new platform for virtual indoor cycling, in their basement and completed two tours to explore it. They found it interesting but noted it is not entirely smooth and easy to use, while also pointing out the platform theoretically supports rowing, running and strength training.

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    Zenit beat Saratov's Avtodor by 20 points at home, handing the team its second heavy defeat in a row in the VTB United League. League president Sergei Kushchenko also announced that a federal channel will broadcast at least 25 VTB United League games, a step seen as boosting the competition's visibility. Fans are following both the standings and the wider TV coverage.

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    Gardener celebrates thriving plants and a wave of blue blooms●My tasty plant babies growing well! And of course the blue tsunami! # gardeningMmastodonLifeHome & Garden544 d ago

    A gardener shared an update on home-grown edible plants, describing them as tasty plant babies growing well, alongside a striking mass of blue flowers referred to as a blue tsunami. The post reflects the ongoing enthusiasm in online gardening communities, where people regularly swap progress photos, celebrate blooms and harvests, and trade tips on growing food and ornamentals at home.

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    Draymond Green ejected after altercation with Dillon Brooks and Maluach●Draymond gets HEATED with Dillon Brooks & ejected after throwing Maluach to ground▶youtubeSportBasketball874.4K1 d ago

    Draymond Green was ejected from a game after an on-court confrontation with Dillon Brooks in which he threw Khaman Maluach to the ground. The incident quickly drew wide attention among basketball fans, with debate over whether the ejection was justified and renewed discussion of Green's history of heated moments and technical fouls during games.

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    Russia loses ground second month running as casualties reach 1.56 million●EXPOSED: Russia loses ground for second month in a row as casualties hit 1.56million | Battle Plans▶youtubeWarUkraine607K1 d ago

    Russia has lost territory for a second consecutive month in its war against Ukraine, according to a report citing battlefield data, while its total casualties have reached an estimated 1.56 million. The figures point to sustained Ukrainian pressure and mounting Russian losses. Observers are weighing what the two-month trend means for Moscow's war plans and the broader course of the conflict.

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    Brisbane Heat seal back-to-back WBBL wins over Hurricanes●Ginger finds the boundary to seal back to back victories for Brisbane Heat 119/6 (18.2). O'Neil 32* (28) Harris 24 (16)MmastodonSportCricket14 d ago

    Brisbane Heat have beaten the Hobart Hurricanes by four wickets in a Women's Big Bash League match, reaching 119/6 in 18.2 overs to make it back-to-back victories. O'Neil top scored with an unbeaten 32 off 28 balls, while Graham took 2-20 with the ball. The Hurricanes have now lost four matches in a row.

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    A major rescue operation unfolded in Brey, Germany, after children capsized in a rowing boat on the Rhine. The Rhein-Zeitung also reports a separate crash in Helferskirchen, where three people were seriously injured after a car went out of control. Elsewhere, stormy weather toppled scaffolding, leaving one person fighting for their life.

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    Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Presents "Mud Row"●Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Presents “Mud Row”✉newsCultureTheatre3 d ago

    Chicago's Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is presenting "Mud Row," a play by Dominique Morisseau that explores generations of Black women and questions of home, inheritance and gentrification in Harlem. The production is being promoted through Chicago tourism channels, drawing attention from local theatre audiences as the company stages the acclaimed drama for its current season.

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    Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar qualified high up the grid for the United States Grand Prix, but said he felt he had a real chance of taking pole position. He celebrated the strong second-row starting spot while expressing some frustration at missing out on the top slot, with his performance drawing attention across Brazil, the UK, France and Italy.

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    The chairman of Kerala's Public Service Commission, the state's main government recruitment body, is facing calls for removal in what reports describe as the outgoing Governor's final act in the dispute. The controversy centres on a recruitment row, with the Telegraph India reporting the removal push against the job panel chief. The clash adds to ongoing tensions over the commission's hiring practices.

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    The new speed skating season has opened with a row over the overhauled mass start event. Olympic champions Bartje Bergsma and Antoinette Groenewoud have publicly criticised the ISU's revised format, calling it 'genuinely life-threatening', with the mass start dismissed by some as a chaotic crash race. Jortje Bergsma has also questioned whether she will take part at all, saying she 'thinks the new format is absolutely no good', while coach Jillert Anema is drawn into the debate as attention turns to the new sprint duels as well.

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    The word 'advokat' — Russian for lawyer — is circulating in Russian-language news searches. Stories feeding the interest include a lawyer in the Altai region accused of large-scale fraud, and lawyer Sosedov, who publicly described one unique trait of a character. Separately, BBC coverage of Krista Pike, a US death-row inmate who survived two execution attempts and remains in critical condition, is drawing attention.

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    Social Media and Comparison Culture Linked to Rising Teen Anxiety●Growing Up Online: Social Media, Comparison Culture, and the Rise in Teen Anxiety✉newsHealthMental Health5 h ago

    Commentary from Notre Dame de Namur University examines how growing up online, constant social media use, and comparison culture are contributing to a rise in anxiety among teenagers. It argues that young people increasingly measure themselves against curated online images, adding pressure during formative years and fueling concern among parents, educators, and mental health professionals.

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    Two cleaning disputes are drawing attention in Italy. In Forio, on the island of Ischia, local figure Raffaele Iacono is questioning whether residents are being charged twice for the cleaning of storm drains on Via del Campo, pressing local authorities for answers. Meanwhile, nationwide, Airbnb hosts face new rules from November 20 limiting what cleaning fees and tasks they can demand from guests, a change many see as a win for travellers.

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    Nostalgia for grandma's homegrown food strikes a chord●There was something special about visiting grandma's home. You would find vegetables, fruits growing around her compoundMmastodonEnvironment143 d ago

    People are sharing memories of visiting their grandmothers' homes, where vegetables and fruits grew around the compound, chickens roamed freely, and fresh meals came straight from the garden. Many recall that no supermarket trip was needed to get fresh produce, and the posts have turned into a wider conversation about traditional self-sufficient farming and how much of that lifestyle has been lost.

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    Nicole Kidman is drawing widespread attention after attending the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, where she was spotted dancing in the front row as a song playing her name went viral. The actress also reacted to performer Tate McRae's appearance at the event. Her appearance comes as buzz builds around 'Practical Magic 2', keeping the 59-year-old star firmly in the spotlight across multiple countries.

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    Fictional company dataset Pepperwind offers 223 tables, 79M rows▼Pepperwind, a fictional company dataset with 223 tables and 79M rowsYhnWarNuclear163 d ago

    A large synthetic dataset called Pepperwind is drawing attention online. It simulates a fictional company, containing 223 tables and roughly 79 million rows of data. Early commenters appear interested in it as a resource for practicing database work, analytics, and testing tools at realistic scale without touching real customer data.

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    Tottenham beat Crystal Palace 2-0 for third straight win●Spurs win three in a row | Tottenham 2-0 Crystal Palace | Premier League Highlights▶youtubeSportSoccer1.1M4 d ago

    Tottenham Hotspur defeated Crystal Palace 2-0 in the Premier League, making it three consecutive wins. Highlights of the match are drawing heavy attention, with fans discussing the team's improved form and what the winning streak means for their season under the current squad.

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    Christa Pike, the 50-year-old Tennessee death row inmate, has spoken for the first time about her failed execution, saying she suffers ongoing physical and mental pain every day. Reports describe her as conscious and responsive after the attempt, with doctors calling her recovery medically unprecedented. Her execution would have been Tennessee's first in roughly 200 years, after her final request was denied, and debate continues over whether she will now face death or life imprisonment.

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    Cristiano Ronaldo is at the centre of a row after walking out of the Portugal national team camp. He issued a 1,740-word statement accusing coach Roberto Martínez, referred to as Jesus in some reports, of breaking his word, while also apologising for the walkout. Reports say he received a 255 euro fine and a symbolic suspension. There is speculation the 40-year-old could retire from international duty, and fans are debating whether they have seen the last of him in a Portugal shirt.

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    Scenes from Copenhagen's Lakes●København: Ved Søerne. # copenhagen # denmark # europeMmastodonWorldEU Politics31 d ago

    A snapshot of the Lakes, the row of ponds that runs through central Copenhagen, is drawing attention from people following the city and Denmark more broadly. The area is one of the Danish capital's best-known promenades, popular with walkers and runners. Beyond the image itself, no specific news event is attached to the mention.

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    A dispute has broken out between engineers and the Italian transport ministry over seismic risk for the planned bridge across the Strait of Messina. Experts involved in the project say research into local fault lines is being dismissed as 'senseless', while ministry officials counter that the studies lack sufficient data. The row has put safety scrutiny of one of Italy's biggest infrastructure projects back in the spotlight.

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    French journalist Sonia Mabrouk is at the centre of a heated row after Éric Zemmour said her children's first names, like her Tunisian origins, were "an insult to France". Mabrouk hit back forcefully on air, challenging his claim that certain names "offend France". The exchange comes as BFMTV faces separate turbulence over accusations of relaying racist remarks and the launch of the show "Vous Président".

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    Hungary is preparing to phase out Russian gas and oil, while a diplomatic row escalates between Budapest and Moscow. Russia announced the expulsion of a group of Hungarian diplomats from Moscow, St Petersburg and Kazan in response to what it called unfriendly expulsions of its own staff. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov did not rule out consequences for the Hungarian economy, amid concern in Moscow over Hungary's energy pivot.

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    Solidion Technology Targets Energy Storage for AI Data Centers●Solidion Technology Reaffirms Commitment to Address Growing Energy Storage Needs of AI Data Centers✉newsTechnology1 d ago

    Solidion Technology has publicly reaffirmed its commitment to developing energy storage solutions aimed at serving AI data centers, whose rapid growth is driving up power demands. The company says it intends to address this expanding market need, though no specific products, contracts or timelines were detailed in the announcement.

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    Tesla has launched the Model Y L, a longer-wheelbase version of its Model Y electric SUV with a third row of seats sized for actual adults rather than children. The debut extends Tesla's lineup toward larger families, and the unusual emphasis on a genuinely usable third row is drawing attention from automotive outlets and EV watchers.

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    Japanese comedian Kintaro. is drawing attention for a series of crab impersonations filmed at the Wotto experiential learning facility on Lake Hamana, posting six videos in a row. The original source of her imitation reportedly responded positively, effectively giving official approval, and her professional commitment has been widely praised by fans.

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    Celebrity Row draws eyes at Bulls game November 4▼Celebrity Row: November 4 vs. Chicago Bulls✉newsCultureCelebrity6 d ago

    The NBA is highlighting the famous courtside guests at Celebrity Row for the November 4 game against the Chicago Bulls. The league regularly spotlights which actors, musicians and public figures attend marquee matchups, and the Bulls are a frequent draw for celebrity spectators. It is not yet clear which specific celebrities were in attendance at the game.

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    Italian tour manager: travel means learning, growing, sharing▼Italian tour manager says travel is about learning, growing, sharing✉newsLifeTravel6 d ago

    An Italian tour manager argues that travel is fundamentally about learning, growing and sharing experiences rather than simple sightseeing. The remarks, aired on Texas Public Radio, frame tourism as a form of personal development and cultural exchange. Beyond this framing, no further details about the tour manager or the discussion have been reported.

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