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Twitter took down a network of 130 fake accounts in Iran that tried to spread disinformation during the US presidential debate

1 minute ago | Business Insider | 2 articles

Summary List Placement Twitter said in a tweet Wednesday that it had taken action against approximately 130 fake accounts, likely based in Iran, that attempted to spread...
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California governor signs corporate boardroom diversity law

1 minute ago | The Independent

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring hundreds of California-based corporations to have directors from racial or sexual minorities on their boards
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LEADING OFF: Marlins' Marte hopes to play with broken hand

1 minute ago | The Independent

The Marlins are hoping center fielder Starling Marte can play through a broken bone in his left hand as they try to eliminate the Cubs at Wrigley Field
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Netflix shares first look at Chadwick Boseman's final role

2 minutes ago | Belfast telegraph

Netflix has shared the first look at Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, the final film role of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman.
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Ex-teacher faces life in prison after murdering wife and man

2 minutes ago | Belfast telegraph

An estranged husband is facing life imprisonment for murdering his wife and her lover who were both found fatally stabbed on New Year's Day.
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Boyband supergroup Boyz On Block announce debut single and album

2 minutes ago | Belfast telegraph

Boyband supergroup Boyz On Block have teamed up to release their debut single.
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Donald Trump tells Proud Boys to ‘stand down' following election debate

2 minutes ago | Belfast telegraph | 2 articles

US President Donald Trump has called for the Proud Boys to “stand down” after he failed to condemn the far-right group during his first election debate with challenger Joe Biden.
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Hong Kong police out in force to deter protests on China's national day

3 minutes ago | The Guardian

Last year fierce clashes broke out between protesters and police on 1 October, but the introduction of harsh security laws has largely stifled dissent Thousands of riot police...
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The HUGE changes coming to nights out in one state as coronavirus restrictions ease

5 minutes ago | Daily Mail

Restrictions on weddings in South Australia will be eased from midnight on Friday.
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Sydney thief smashes Woolworths glass doors at 3am causing $750 worth of damage

5 minutes ago | Daily Mail

NSW Police released CCTV footage of the alleged thief, who pushed through automatic glass doors at the front of the George Street store, in the CBD, at 3.20am on Saturday.
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Google's latest Pixel phones fix some of the major problems with last year's...

Summary List Placement Google's latest Pixel 5 flagship phone and mid-range Pixel 4a 5G phone were announced on September 30, but only the Pixel 5 is available for preorder... Read more ...

Ban on plastic straws begins TODAY: Stirrers and cotton buds also outlawed

Plastic straws and stirrers and plastic-stemmed cotton buds will be banned in the UK from today in a major victory for the Mail's Turn the Tide on Plastic campaign. Read more ...

Women who have irregular periods have much higher risk of an early death...

A Harvard University study found that women who miss periods or have irregular menstrual cycles should discuss it with their GP, as it could indicate a more serious health... Read more ...

Google's new Chromecast is finally a genuine competitor to streaming sticks...

Summary List Placement The new, $50 Chromecast with Google TV offers a sizable upgrade over previous models. Unlike older versions, the new Chromecast can play apps right from... Read more ...

Red Bull laid off marketing staff and named a new CMO after internal...

Summary List Placement Red Bull has named a new CMO and laid off more than 50 people around the world, mostly in its culture marketing department, following internal... Read more ...

GOP lawmakers grill Comey on leadership of Russia probe

Former FBI Director James Comey defended the bureau's conduct during the Russia probe in testimony Wednesday where he got grilled by Republicans who accused the FBI of misconduct. Read more ...

Five people shot inside a Milwaukee funeral home

Five people were shot inside the Serenity Funeral Home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin aroud 12.45pm, officials say. Read more ...

Ballymena community in shock after child dies in house fire

A Ballymena community has been left in shock following a house fire that has claimed the life of a child. Read more ...

Presidential debate ratings dropped substantially from 2016, with a 35%...

Summary List Placement The first debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden did not live up to the hype of being the most watched in US history... Read more ...

Police name man found murdered in Ballymena flat as Donald Fraser-Rennie (33)

A man murdered in Co Antrim has been named by police as Donald Fraser-Rennie. Read more ...