Despite optimism around chances for Lebanon deal, immense obstacles remain – The Times of Israel

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  1. Despite optimism around chances for Lebanon deal, immense obstacles remain  The Times of Israel
  2. Israel says it has expanded its military ground operation in Lebanon  CNN
  3. New defense minister says ‘disarming Hezbollah’ a war aim, drawing look from IDF chief  The Times of Israel
  4. Israel wants freedom to strike Lebanon even after ceasefire, France says  Reuters
  5. While Israel Seeks Deal in Lebanon, IDF and Hezbollah Escalate Their Attacks  Haaretz
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South Korean intelligence confirms DPRK soldiers already in active combat in Kursk region – Ukrinform

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  1. South Korean intelligence confirms DPRK soldiers already in active combat in Kursk region  Ukrinform
  2. 50,000 Russian and North Korean Troops Mass Ahead of Attack, U.S. Says  The New York Times
  3. Ukraine is fighting 50,000 troops in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says  CNN
  4. US Issues Update on North Koreans in Russia-Ukraine War  Newsweek
  5. Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press  Department of State
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Russia Launches Missiles Against Ukraine’s Capital – The New York Times

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  1. Russia Launches Missiles Against Ukraine’s Capital  The New York Times
  2. Russia stages first missile attack on Kyiv since August, Ukraine says  Reuters
  3. Russia fires dozens of missiles and drones at Ukraine's capital as North Korean troops start fighting in Kursk  CBS News
  4. Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 992  Al Jazeera English
  5. Russia launches massive missile, drone attack on Kyiv as it ramps up airborne offensive  Yahoo! Voices
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Australia’s gambling giants spent $240,000 on Facebook ads for US election bets

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Guessing the colour of Trump’s tie among bets promoted by TAB, Ladbrokes, Sportsbet and Neds in the week leading up to the election

Australia’s big online gambling operators poured at least $240,000 into Facebook ads promoting novelty bets on the US election last week, including whether Donald Trump’s speech would mention fraud or what colour his tie would be, just weeks before the government is expected to announce its long-awaited plans to restrict wagering ads.

Between 31 October and 6 November – the day of the US election in Australia – TAB, Ladbrokes, Sportsbet and Neds were the top four Facebook advertisers in the country on Meta’s ad library tool, spending a combined $229,789 on politics-related ads.

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Hobart, Darwin and Canberra ranked among top 10 global cities with lowest air pollution

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Sydney the worst-ranked Australian city at 150th, receiving a poorer score than London

Three Australian cities are among the top 10 global cities with the lowest levels of air pollution, according to analysis of nearly 400 cities worldwide.

Hobart (third), Darwin (fourth) and Canberra (10th) topped the list, based on air pollution data analysed by Auto Trader, an online vehicle trading site.

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Detained while we decide: Australian government fights for power to detain protection visa applicants

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Two non-citizens want landmark NZYQ decision extended to people who remain in detention while their visa applications are processed

Australia’s constitution allows the government to detain non-citizens while their protection visa applications are processed, even if they will be released after a decision either way.

That is what the commonwealth will argue in two challenges before the high court on Thursday, urging it to reject the cases that seek to extend the landmark NZYQ decision on indefinite detention to a new cohort of people in immigration detention.

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The Guardian quits ‘toxic’ X over Elon Musk using it to influence politics – POLITICO Europe

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  1. The Guardian quits ‘toxic’ X over Elon Musk using it to influence politics  POLITICO Europe
  2. Why the Guardian is no longer posting on X  The Guardian
  3. Bluesky’s user base has doubled in the past 90 days. Is it a mass exodus from X?  CNN
  4. Prominent X Accounts—Including The Guardian And Don Lemon—Are Leaving Elon Musk’s Site. Here’s Why.  Forbes
  5. Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia quits ‘disinformation network’ X  Al Jazeera English
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Israeli assessment: Operation “Days of Repentance” devastated Iranian missile production – Israel Hayom

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  1. Israeli assessment: Operation "Days of Repentance" devastated Iranian missile production  Israel Hayom
  2. The Consequences of the IDF Strikes into Iran  Institute for the Study of War
  3. What happened to Iran’s bragging about ‘retaliation’ against Israel?- analysis  The Jerusalem Post
  4. IDF Strikes on Iran Critically Damaged Weapon Production Ability: ISW  Newsweek
  5. Will Iran respond to Israel's attack? The answer may surprise you - opinion  The Jerusalem Post
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