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'You are coming home': Trump envoy reassures hostages
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Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has reassured the remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza that they will soon be reunited with their families, saying that "miracles can happen", as the country prepares for a momentous reunion. In an...
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Macron faces D-Day as deadline to name new French prime minister nears
President Emmanuel Macron is set to meet leaders of France’s main political parties on Friday before deciding on a new prime minister, as the country’s central bank warned that political uncertainty is hurting economic growth, Reuters...
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Evening Brief: Military Families Face Missed Paychecks, Gaza Long-Term Peace Uncertain, Putin Admits to Downed Azerbaijani Airliner
What you need to know this Thursday evening – October 9, 2025. Shutdown Stalemate Deepens as Military Families Face Missed Paychecks The US government shutdown, now in its second week, has left Congress deadlocked and military families bracing for...
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'In a real good spot': Ex-All Black Kerr-Barlow relishing Top 14 reunion with 'juggernauts' La Rochelle
Stade Francais's ex-New Zealand scrum-half Tawera Kerr-Barlow said he is looking forward to facing former team La Rochelle and their international-packed squad in the French Top 14 on Saturday. Kerr-Barlow spent eight seasons at the Stade...
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Ex-All Black Kerr-Barlow relishing Top 14 reunion with 'juggernauts' La Rochelle
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Stade Francais's ex-New Zealand scrum-half Tawera Kerr-Barlow said he is looking forward to facing former team La Rochelle and their international-packed squad in the French Top 14 on Saturday. Kerr-Barlow spent eight seasons at the Stade...
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1,000 gather in new Madagascar anti-government protest
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At least 1,000 protesters marched in Madagascar's capital Thursday where police fired tear gas to try to disperse the new anti-government demonstration in a youth-led movement that started two weeks ago. The fresh protest came after the Gen Z...
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Nick Clegg: I upset woke staff on my first day at Facebook: RICHARD EDEN'S DIARY
He was paid up to £117million during his time working for Facebook owner Meta, but Sir Nick Clegg has revealed that he got in trouble as soon as he arrived at the tech giant's headquarters in California after upsetting the 'woke' staff. 'There...
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Anti-government movement: Police clash with protesters as thousands rally in Madagascar
Several thousand anti-government demonstrators marched on Thursday through Madagascar's capital, several of them injured when police cracked down on the latest youth-led protest of the past two weeks. The fresh rally came after the Gen Z movement...
Owner: Aart Jan de Geus
The Spinal Tap reunion rocks
This article is taken from the October 2025 issue of The Critic. To get the full magazine why not subscribe? Get five issues for just £25. My secret shame as a satirist who also writes about film is that I’ve always admired This Is Spinal Tap more...
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Musicians Who Died In 2025 So Far
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's a sad fact that many musicians only get the appreciation they deserve once they're gone. Popular music is, by its nature, an art form that revolves around novelty. Labels, producers,...
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Alliance Francaise to host “Month of Reunion Island” fete on October
The Alliance Française de Pondichéry will showcase the culture of Reunion Island, the overseas archipelago with month-long events on October. The ‘Month of Reunion Island’ fete, opening on October 1, will feature concerts, film screenings,...
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A Youth Revolt In Madagascar Is Shaking The Government
Above photo: Zo Andrianjafy/Reuters. This social explosion reflects a much deeper malaise, and could bring down the government. Unbearable power cuts and a lack of drinking water are just the tip of the iceberg. Popular anger has erupted in...
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Bus stop chat leads to heartwarming reunion with Hong Kong history
A CHANCE conversation at a Saltash bus stop has led to a heartwarming reunion with history for Theresa Chan, a former resident of Hong Kong, who once knew the original China Fleet Club before its relocation to Cornwall. Theresa, who has lived in...
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Jennifer Lopez's "Kiss Of A Spider Woman" Press Tour Included A Ben Affleck Reunion
Jennifer Lopez has pulled out all the stops this week while highlighting her next movie, Kiss of a Spider Woman. It’s only Tuesday, and the entertainer has already called in some major fashion, including a scene-stealing Harris Reed gown, as well...
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Who Is Anika Nilles? Meet the drummer joining Rush on their 2026 reunion tour
Canadian rock icons Rush will reunite for a tour in summer 2026, years after they stepped away from the stage post legendary drummer Neil Peart’s death in 2020. Surviving members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson announced the Fifty Something tour at a...
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Fubara’s men absent at gov’s reunion with Wike
Signs of a renewed reconciliation between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his political mentor, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, appear to be emerging, following a high-level meeting of key political...
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Meghan Markle and Anna Wintour's 'fashionista' reunion not 'genuine' says body language expert
Anna Wintour and Meghan Markle (Image: Getty Images) Meghan Markle was captured on film sharing a warm embrace with legendary Vogue editor Anna Wintour at Paris Fashion Week - but could there have been deeper significance to their public display...
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'Telling clue' that Meghan Markle and Anna Wintour's reunion could be fake
Meghan made a stir when she arrived at Paris Fashion Week(Image: Arnold Jerocki, Getty Images for Balenciaga) Meghan Markle was caught on camera enjoying a heartfelt hug with iconic Vogue boss Anna Wintour at Paris Fashion Week - but was there...
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French Bee choque avec ces nouveaux vols secrets vers La Réunion (surprenant)
Je vous présente les dernières évolutions de French bee pour la saison hivernale 2025-2026. Cette compagnie low-cost renforce considérablement son programme de vols, avec une stratégie ambitieuse qui transforme l’offre aérienne vers des...
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Montenegro expects “wave in the style of Nazaré” for PSD to win elections
“It is very comforting for me to return to Nazaré and feel that the wave is growing. Feeling that we are moving towards forming a big wave, a wave in the style of Nazaré, so we can win the upcoming local elections and return the leadership of this...
Owner: Moti Shabi