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Gazans stream back home as Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds
Israeli forces redeployedHostages to be released by Monday noonQuestions remain about Trump's planTrump expected to travel to Israel, EgyptBy Mahmoud Issa and Rami Amichay GAZA/TEL AVIV, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Thousands of Palestinians streamed north along the coast of Gaza on Saturday, trekking ...Reuters
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Thinking Machines Lab co-founder Tulloch departs for Meta, WSJ reports
Oct 11 (Reuters) - Andrew Tulloch, co-founder of Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab, has left the AI company to join Meta Platforms META.O, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday. A Thinking Machines Lab spokesperson confirmed the departure to the WSJ, saying that "Andrew has decided...Reuters
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Egypt to convene global leaders, including Trump, in Sharm el-Sheikh on Gaza war agreement
CAIRO, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Egypt will host an international summit in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday to finalise an agreement aimed at ending the war in Gaza, an Egyptian presidential spokesperson said on Saturday.The summit will be attended by more than 20 leaders, including U....Reuters
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US actress Diane Keaton dies at 79, People reports
Keaton's career spanned more than 60 films, including "The Godfather" trilogyShe was known for her androgynous style, iconic roles in romantic comediesKeaton's personal life included high-profile romances, adoption of two childrenBy Patricia ReaneyOct 11 (Reuters) - Diane Keaton, the...Reuters
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Iran dismisses Trump's suggestion of normalising ties with Israel as 'wishful thinking'
Oct 11 (Reuters) - Iran described on Saturday the possibility, suggested by U.S. President Donald Trump, that it could normalise relations with Israel as "wishful thinking."Late last month, Trump said: "Who knows, maybe even Iran can get in there," referring to the Abraham Accords — ...Reuters
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Havana slams US over charges Cuban troops are fighting in Ukraine
Cuba insists no troops on the ground in UkraineForeign ministry details legal actions to punish mercenary activityCuba has sided with Russia in Ukraine conflictBy Marc Frank HAVANA, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Cuba's Foreign Ministry on Saturday said U.S. claims that its troops were fighting in Ukrain...Reuters
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CORRECTED-EXCLUSIVE-Bill Gates, PAHO consider ways to bring weight-loss drugs to lower-income countries
Gates Foundation and PAHO interested in ways to make weight-loss drugs affordableObesity still not a priority for Gates Foundation, focus remains on major killersPAHO's pooled procurement scheme could lower weight-loss drug prices for member statesBy Jennifer Rigby LONDON, Oct 10 (Reuters) - ...Reuters
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No survivors found after Tennessee munitions plant blast left 18 missing
Oct 11 (Reuters) - Investigators do not expect to find any survivors at the scene of a massive blast at a Tennessee military explosives company that left 18 people missing, officials said on Saturday.The explosion, which was felt for miles, leveled a building at the 1,300-acre (5 square km) headquar...Reuters
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No survivors found after Tennessee munitions plant blast, authorities say
Oct 11 (Reuters) - Authorities have found no survivors after an explosion at a munitions factory in rural Tennessee on Friday, Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis told a press conference on Saturday. The announcement comes after 18 people were missing and feared dead following the blast at Accurate...Reuters
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France's Macron to attend Egypt summit on Gaza peace plan on Oct. 13 – Elysee Palace says
PARIS, Oct 11 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Egypt on Monday for talks on implementing a peace plan presented by U.S. President Donald Trump to end the war in Gaza, the Elysee Palace said on Saturday.The plan, brokered by Trump along with Qatar, Egypt and Turkey, aims to...Reuters
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French PM urges end to 'ridiculous spectacle' as budget deadline looms
Lecornu faces Monday deadline to present budget amid political threatsPotential flexibility on pension reform may appease left-wing partiesLecornu pledges cabinet of 'renewal and diversity'By Gabriel Stargardter and Mathieu Rosemain PARIS, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Reappointed Prime Minister Seb...Reuters
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Former US President Biden undergoing radiation therapy for cancer, spokesperson says
Oct 11 (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Joe Biden is receiving radiation therapy for his prostate cancer diagnosed in May, a spokesperson for him said on Saturday. "As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment, ...Reuters
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Anthropic CEO meets India's PM Modi, pledges expansion
Oct 11 (Reuters) - Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Saturday met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the AI company said in a post on X. "We're looking forward to growing our Indian team and supporting India's AI ecosystem as it develops the next generation of dynamic companies," ...Reuters
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Tennis-Pegula downs Sabalenka to set up all-American Wuhan final
WUHAN, China, Oct 11 (Reuters) - World number six Jessica Pegula fought back from 2-5 down in the deciding set to upset top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 2-6 6-4 7-6(2) on Saturday and set up a Wuhan Open final against fellow American Coco Gauff.Pegula broke Sabalenka in the third set with the Belarusian s...Reuters
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Former US President Biden undergoing radiation therapy for cancer, NBC News reports
Oct 11 (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Joe Biden is receiving radiation therapy for his prostate cancer diagnosed in May, NBC News reported on Saturday, citing a spokesperson for the former president. "As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing rad...Reuters
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy discussed air defence, Russian strikes on energy with Trump
KYIV, Oct 11 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed Russian attacks on the Ukrainian energy system in a "positive and productive" call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday."We discussed opportunities to bolster our air defense, as well as concrete agreements ...Reuters
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