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Finland orders Google to suspend preparatory work at two data-centre sites
The order applies to environment-altering work in Muhos and Kajaani until environmental assessments are completed. Google says it will follow the authority’s guidance.
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Trump says US will not attack Iran before November midterms
The president’s October 8 post followed reporting that the White House had asked the Pentagon to develop possible strike options, a report that described planning rather than a decision to act.
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Bolsonaro’s first-round lead raises concern among Brazil climate campaigners
Flávio Bolsonaro finished ahead of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, but Brazil’s presidential contest will be decided in an October 25 runoff. Environmental groups warn of potential risks to forest and Indigenous protections.
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Indonesian officials face lawsuit over wildfire response as haze spreads
A class-action case brought by four plaintiffs in West Kalimantan accuses officials of gross negligence. The allegation has not been tested in court.
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Italy’s lower house approves electoral reform with conditional seat bonus
The bill backed by Giorgia Meloni’s coalition passed the Chamber of Deputies 227–164. Its bonus seats would apply only if a list or coalition receives at least 42% of valid votes in both chambers.
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Gaza faces persistent disease and health-system strain amid widespread damage, UN reports say
Recent UN reports describe infectious disease in crowded displacement sites, inadequate water and sanitation, and hospitals operating under severe constraints. The Guardian headline supplied for this story could be verified, but its individual interviews could not.
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Ali G returns in new film, but its impact on character comedy remains unknown
Sacha Baron Cohen’s feature directorial debut, *Ali G: Who Iz I?*, is set for release on October 23, 2026. The film’s prospects, and whether it could revive character-led comedy, cannot yet be judged.
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UK says Jerusalem mission will continue as Israel reports 20 diplomats leaving
Israel’s foreign minister said seven diplomats would remain in a limited task force after the East Jerusalem consulate was renamed. The UK says its mission will stay open and continue providing services.
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Pediatricians Renew Call for Nationwide Ban on Raw Milk Sales
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ updated policy backs pasteurized dairy for children and pregnant people and calls for a U.S.-wide ban on sales or distribution of unpasteurized milk products.
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Survey finds procrastination most commonly reported academic hurdle among US students
A survey of 65,950 students found procrastination was the issue most often reported as harming academic performance, though the results reflect students’ own assessments, not measured grades.