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10 things you need to know today: October 23, 2023
The Week - 23 Oct 2023 13:05
A second aid convoy enters Gaza as fighting spreads, 9 Republicans enter the running for House speaker, and more
FDA moves to ban menthol cigarettes
The Week - 23 Oct 2023 10:49
It's been a long time coming
Crappy school day: Awful video shows teacher, student soaked in sewage after pipe bursts at school
New York Post - 23 Oct 2023 16:14
The soaked teacher fled the stinky scene in panic while the boy was knocked out of his seat onto the floor by the force of the revolting impact.
World's oldest known dog dies aged 31 after being saved from shallow grave as pup
The Guardian - 23 Oct 2023 15:31
When 'sweet boy' Bobi was born on 11 May 1992, LA was smouldering from riots and ink was drying on Maastricht treaty When a brown-and-white puppy called Bobi mewled into the world on 11 May 1992, Yugoslavia was tearing i...
Hamas terrorists had instructions for using cyanide-based chemical bombs, linking to Al Qaeda: reports
Fox News - 23 Oct 2023 03:12
Hamas terrorists who died while invading Israel on Oct. 7 were reportedly found to have USB devices with instructions on cyanide-based chemical bombs.
Vigil held for 6-year-old Palestinian boy killed in alleged hate crime in Plainfield
Chicago Tribune - 23 Oct 2023 02:43Hamas Fails to Make Case That Israel Struck Hospital
The New York Times - 23 Oct 2023 02:02
A senior Hamas official says "nothing is left" of the munition that hit the Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza City last week, killing hundreds. Israel says the explosion was caused by a misfired Palestinian rocket.
China and the Philippines trade blame over two South China Sea collisions
The Guardian - 23 Oct 2023 01:39
The Philippine coast guard claims that ships were 'bumped' by Chinese vessels in incidents close to outposts in the Spratly Islands Beijing and Manila have traded blame for two separate collisions on Sunday between Chine...
Braverman to challenge Met Police after man filmed chanting 'jihad' during protest
Sky News - 23 Oct 2023 01:00
The home secretary will challenge the commissioner of the Metropolitan Police over the force's decision not to arrest pro-Palestine protesters calling for a "jihad" against Israel.
Man living in woods convicted of murder in shooting deaths of retired New Hampshire couple
Chicago Tribune - 23 Oct 2023 19:27
A man who was living in a tent in the woods has been convicted of murder in the fatal shooting of a retired New Hampshire couple who were out for a walk.
Turkey's President Sends Sweden's NATO Bid to Parliament for Ratification
The New York Times - 23 Oct 2023 18:53
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had been holding out on approval of Sweden's application. It's unclear why he is now moving it forward.
Long COVID Research Is In Its 'Most Hopeful' Phase Yet
Time - 23 Oct 2023 17:51
They're getting closer to finding tests and treatments.
Australian public official grilled on office 'Hotties List' allegedly passed around department
New York Post - 23 Oct 2023 16:59
Australian Transport Secretary Jim Betts was asked about a "hotties list" allegedly circulated by young men in his department's graduate program ranking women's physical appearance.
Freed hostages Judith Raanan, daughter Natalie 'kept each other safe' while captive, family says
New York Post - 23 Oct 2023 16:16
An American mother and daughter released by Hamas on Friday "kept each other safe" during the two weeks they were held captive by the terror organization in Gaza.
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Wall Street Journal - 23 Oct 2023 13:59
Find insight on Nokia, Thunder Software and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Tech, Media & Telecom sector.
I grew up in Bosnia, amid fear and hatred of Muslims. Now I see Germany's mistakes over Gaza | Lana Bastašić
The Guardian - 23 Oct 2023 08:00
As a child, I saw what follows ethnic cleansing. That's why I am speaking out about my new home's silence over Palestinian deaths When I moved to Berlin, I developed a habit of stopping by the Stolpersteine ("stumbling s...
Israel-Hamas War Revives Interest in U.S. Production of Iron Dome Missiles
Wall Street Journal - 23 Oct 2023 05:24
U.S. invested in a homegrown system better suited for potential conflict in the Pacific than in the Middle East.
Argentina Election Decides Between Javier Milei and Others
The New York Times - 23 Oct 2023 03:42
Javier Milei, a far-right libertarian, performed worse than polls predicted and will face Sergio Massa, Argentina's economy minister, next month.
Last refugees in Papua New Guinea to begin leaving 'within weeks' after Australian funding runs out
The Guardian - 23 Oct 2023 02:26
Exclusive: Men left without healthcare and facing eviction, while local businesses are owned tens of millions of dollars Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails, f...
Gaza protest: Braverman to meet Met Police boss over London demonstration
BBC - 23 Oct 2023 02:18
The home secretary wants to know why certain chanting at a central London rally did not lead to arrests.
U.S. Advises Israel to Delay Gaza Invasion, Officials Say
The New York Times - 23 Oct 2023 01:58
The Biden administration has suggested that more time is needed for hostage negotiations, the delivery of aid to Palestinians and mapping out ways to avoid more civilian casualties.
No Evidence of Hate Crime Has Emerged in Killing of Synagogue Leader, Officials Say
The New York Times - 23 Oct 2023 01:29
Detroit authorities are working with the F.B.I. as the city mourns the death of Samantha Woll.