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NigeriaAt least 62 killed in north-east Nigeria attack; Ethiopian church reports 60 dead in Oromia
Two separate waves of violence have displaced thousands of people.
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IndiaNew Delhi hosts BRICS parliamentarians as India deepens ties with Poland and the UAE
A busy diplomatic week: the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, talks between Narendra Modi and Donald Tusk, and an Indian Navy squadron in the Maldives.
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IndiaA press card should mean something. Here is how ours works
Every Rational Times card is issued after verification, can be checked by anyone in seconds, and can be withdrawn if it is misused.
Sunday, 25 October 202625 Oct 2026 · all stories that day →
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TürkiyeCOP31 in Antalya: what to watch as Türkiye and Australia prepare to host the climate talks
The UN climate summit runs from 9 to 20 November. Finance, national climate plans and fossil fuels will dominate — with oil above $110 in the background.
Saturday, 24 October 202624 Oct 2026 · all stories that day →
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IndiaIndia sign off the Asian Para Games with a record 114 medals
Thirty golds, 35 silvers and 49 bronzes in Aichi-Nagoya beat India’s previous best of 108 from Hangzhou 2023.
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Explained: Why countries are setting minimum ages for social media
From Canberra to Athens, governments are drawing legal lines. Here are the arguments — and the practical problems.
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IndiaChhattisgarh’s Sirpur enters UNESCO’s tentative World Heritage list
The archaeological site on the Mahanadi is known for its early brick temple and Buddhist monasteries.
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GreeceGreece passes a social media ban for children under 15, starting January 2027
Athens joins a growing list of governments setting a minimum age for social platforms. The hard part will be enforcing it.
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IndiaPankaj Advani wins his 29th world title in Birmingham
India’s cue-sports great added the WBL World Billiards Championship to a record that already spans billiards and snooker.
Friday, 23 October 202623 Oct 2026 · all stories that day →
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Explained: Why oil prices jump when the Gulf is attacked — and what Brent and WTI mean
A quick guide to oil benchmarks, the “risk premium”, and why a missile in Saudi Arabia can raise prices at an Indian petrol pump.
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IndiaAmit Shah launches 43 projects worth ₹8,941 crore to revive the Yamuna in Delhi
The package targets one of India’s most polluted river stretches. The test will be whether sewage treatment keeps pace with the city.
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IndiaChennai’s Vandalur zoo closes temporarily after bird flu is detected in water birds
Arignar Anna Zoological Park has shut its gates as a precaution. Here is what visitors and bird-keepers should know.
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ChinaMagnitude 7.0 earthquake in Tibet kills 16 and collapses more than 300 homes
The deep quake struck about 400 km from Lhasa. Rescue teams and hundreds of police were sent to the epicentre.
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Brent crude hits its highest close since May as Gulf attacks rattle supply
The global benchmark settled at $113.17 a barrel on 22 October, up 4% in a day, as fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis intensified.
Thursday, 22 October 202622 Oct 2026 · all stories that day →
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IndiaSamson and Dhir steer India past New Zealand’s 225 in the Christchurch T20 opener
Sanju Samson’s 67 off 33 and Naman Dhir’s unbeaten 42 gave India a four-wicket win and a 1–0 lead in the five-match series.
Wednesday, 21 October 202621 Oct 2026 · all stories that day →
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How to read the news critically: a five-step guide
Who is speaking, how do they know, and what is missing? Simple questions that make anyone a sharper reader.
Tuesday, 20 October 202620 Oct 2026 · all stories that day →
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Low Earth orbit is getting crowded. Who stops satellites from colliding?
Mega-constellations have multiplied the number of satellites overhead. The rules of the road have not kept pace.
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What makes a source reliable? Inside a newsroom’s verification checklist
Before a fact reaches you, it should survive a few hard questions. These are the ones we ask.