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US midterms: Local Kentucky races decided by coin toss
Local elections were also held across the country on Tuesday, some with unusual tiebreaker methods.
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Crypto firm FTX collapses into bankruptcy
Sam Bankman-Fried also stepped down as chief executive, capping a tumultuous week for the firm.
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Kherson biggest Russian loss since withdrawal from Kyiv
Moscow’s pullback from Kherson caps a stunning three-month change of fortune for the Ukrainians.
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Construction halted at Obama Center after noose found
The Obama Foundation called the incident a “shameless act of cowardice and hate”.
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Ocean Viking: Italy defiant over migrants row with France
The Italian PM called the French government “aggressive” after it criticised Rome’s refusal to help.
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Palestinian mayor backtracks after dead dog bounty outrage
Animal lovers were aghast after Hebron’s top official offered cash to anyone who killed stray dogs.
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Cost of living: Shares jump as US inflation cools
Investors are betting the US central bank will slow the pace of rate rises as it tackles inflation.
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COP27: Key climate goal of 1.5C rise faces new challenge
There is a 50% chance dangerous warming limit will be breached in nine years, experts say.
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Ros Atkins On… Elon Musk and Twitter
Ros Atkins looks at the twists and turns of Elon Musk’s early days in charge of the social media platform.
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Xi-Biden meeting: Taiwan top of agenda for Chinese and US leaders
The in-person meeting will be their first since President Joe Biden took office.