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Kamala Harris appears on Sat Night Live as 'mirror image of Maya Rudolph'

In sync, the two said supporters need to Keep Kamala and carry-on-ala, declared that they share each other's belief in the promise of America, and delivered the signature Live from New York

Fake video of migrants voting was Russia propaganda: US officials

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Thursday had asked X to remove the video, suggesting it was the work of a Russian troll farm

How one of the tiniest oil markets cost Trafigura Group over $1 bn

This week, the company admitted it faces a loss in Mongolia of up to $1.1 billion, linked in part to suspected fraud by its own employees

Archaeologists discover bronze age town in Khaybar oasis, Saudi Arabia

The research points out that regions such as Khaybar were significant urban centers that permanently maintained the stability of their communities, particularly with the introduction of agriculture

New York City declares a 'drought watch', asks residents to conserve water

A drought watch is the first of three potential levels of water-saving directives, and Adams pitched it in a social media video as a step to try to ward off the possibility of a worse shortage

Fed and peers will go ahead with rate cuts after this week's US Election

Election aside, US policymakers have already communicated a desire to proceed with a more gradual pace of rate cuts

Zelenskyy urges export controls, says Russian drones use western components

Zelenskyy further emphasised the importance of enhanced export controls on specialised components and resources, which is crucial to prevent Russia from evading the sanctions imposed

Khamenei pledges 'crushing response' to US, Israel for actions against Iran

Sharing a post on X, Iran's supreme leader wrote, 'United States of America and the Zionist regime will definitely get a crushing response for what they do against #Iran and the #Resistance Front'

Joe Biden suggests he'd like to smack 'macho guys' during final campaign

Biden slammed Harris' rival, former Republican President Trump, and his supporters on policy issues during a speech in Scranton, but then suggested that he'd hit back literally on faux macho guys

Shift in democratic Indo-Americans, Muslim voters in Michigan towards Trump

The reasons for this shift, are manifold, including the economic situation and Trump's stand on LGBTQ

Nvidia to replace Intel in three S&P Dow Jones indices by Nov 8

The company will replace rival Intel Corp. in the 128-year-old Dow Jones Industrial Average prior to the start of trading on Nov. 8, S&P Dow Jones Indices said in a statement

Berkshire's cash pile soars to $325 bn as Buffett sells Apple, BofA stocks

Berkshire also reported a 6 per cent decline in quarterly operating profit, largely the result of higher insurance underwriting liabilities including for Hurricane Helene

Abortion right debate leads to expensive campaigns for state SC seats in US

Groups on the right and left are spending heavily to reshape courts that could play deciding roles in legal fights over abortion, reproductive rights and voting rights

Zelenskyy urges allies to take steps before N Korean troops reach the front

Zelenskyy raised the prospect of a preemptive Ukrainian strike on camps where the North Korean troops are being trained, and said Kyiv knows their location

Kemi Badenoch elected new Conservative Party chief, UK opposition leader

The shadow secretary of state for Housing, Communities and Local Government began by thanking her predecessor who was the first British Indian leader of the party

UK's national health service pilots iPhone device to detect throat cancer

In future, it could be used in diagnostic centres and in community settings, meaning people can get tested closer to home and reduce the need to go to any hospital

Understanding the deadly floods that have taken over 200 lives in Spain

With no time to react, people were trapped in vehicles, homes and businesses. Many died and thousands saw livelihoods shattered

Spain mounts biggest disaster recovery operation as death toll reaches 211

In a televised statement, Sanchez said the government was sending 5,000 more army troops to help with the searches and clean-up in addition to 2,500 soldiers already deployed

Biggest, most complete dinosaur skeleton to go on sale on November 16

Thus, this unique mix of characteristics suggests it could represent an intermediate species between Apatosaurus ajax and Apatosaurus louisae

Former Russian president Medvedev warns US, asks to avoid World War 3

The 2-1/2-year-old war in Ukraine is entering what Russian officials say is its most dangerous phase as Russian forces are advancing in eastern Ukraine