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Clean signal. en-us 15 https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/israel-s-arab-minority-sees-election-as-existential.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/israel-s-arab-minority-sees-election-as-existential.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:25:47 -0400 On October 27, Israel will hold a parliamentary election that could have significant implications for its Arab minority, who make up about 20-21 percent of the population. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/masked-settlers-attack-european-diplomats-in-west-bank.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/masked-settlers-attack-european-diplomats-in-west-bank.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:25:12 -0400 Masked settlers wielding metal bars attacked a group of European diplomats during a visit to the occupied West Bank on Saturday, according to a report by Cara Anna of the Associated Press. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/fatal-fire-breaks-out-at-canadian-forces-base-wainwright.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/fatal-fire-breaks-out-at-canadian-forces-base-wainwright.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:16:06 -0400 Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty confirmed Saturday that a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta had resulted in fatalities and injuries. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/us-secretary-rubio-urges-israel-to-crack-down-on-settler-violence.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/us-secretary-rubio-urges-israel-to-crack-down-on-settler-violence.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:13:14 -0400 RTE.ie reported that Rubio urged Israel to do more to deter attacks committed by settlers, while Al Jazeera noted that Rubio asked the Israelis to crack down on settler violence after an attack on a Washington Post photojournalist. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/miami-survives-two-hail-marys-leaving-fsu-without-answers-in-2ot-thril.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/miami-survives-two-hail-marys-leaving-fsu-without-answers-in-2ot-thril.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:12:34 -0400 On fourth-and-21, Florida State quarterback Ashton Daniels launched a jump ball into the end zone, and Seminoles receiver Micahi Danzy came down with it amidst Miami defenders. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/unrest-mars-day-of-protest-in-france-as-student-movement-turns-nationa.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/unrest-mars-day-of-protest-in-france-as-student-movement-turns-nationa.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:09:12 -0400 Internazionale and Arabnews reported that the students' anger stems from overcrowded classrooms, regular teacher shortages, and dilapidated buildings, while Kanivatonga (New Zealand) reported on a separate issue: Fiji declaring its escalating HIV epidemic a national emergency. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/nz-dollar-rises-near-0-5650-as-fed-chair-warsh-avoids-rate-hike-previe.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/nz-dollar-rises-near-0-5650-as-fed-chair-warsh-avoids-rate-hike-previe.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:08:11 -0400 Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh gave no hint of the central bank's October 27-28 meeting decision on interest rates during a speech on Friday, leading the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) to rise to near 0.5650 against the US Dollar (USD). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/college-football-week-7-top-games-and-tv-channels.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/college-football-week-7-top-games-and-tv-channels.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:06:39 -0400 Thursday Night Football will feature the Atlanta Falcons visiting the Green Bay Packers, marking the third college football game in the history of Lambeau Field. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/trump-administration-asks-justices-to-determine-courts-ability-to-vaca.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/trump-administration-asks-justices-to-determine-courts-ability-to-vaca.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:02:54 -0400 The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to weigh in on whether and when a federal court can throw out an agency’s action or rule in its entirety, focusing on a case involving the No Surprises Act. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/albanian-pm-rejects-resignation-amid-violent-protests.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/albanian-pm-rejects-resignation-amid-violent-protests.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:28:09 -0400 Protesters in Albania have said they will accept nothing less than Rama’s resignation, describing him as a “public enemy”. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/fire-at-canadian-military-base-kills-and-injures-personnel.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/fire-at-canadian-military-base-kills-and-injures-personnel.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:15:26 -0400 A large fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta has resulted in casualties among military personnel, according to reports from the BBC (United Kingdom) and Nine.com.au (Australia). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/uk-police-decline-to-investigate-pm-adviser-s-wife-s-post-on-palestine.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/uk-police-decline-to-investigate-pm-adviser-s-wife-s-post-on-palestine.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:08:46 -0400 The Metropolitan Police in the United Kingdom announced on Saturday that they would not pursue a criminal investigation into a social media post by Sarah Helm, the wife of Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s national security adviser Jonathan Powell. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leo-xiv-gets-surgeon-s-approval-for-latin-america-trip.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leo-xiv-gets-surgeon-s-approval-for-latin-america-trip.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:06:40 -0400 Pope Leo XIV's surgeon, Dr. Stefano Margaritora, has given the green light for the pontiff's planned apostolic journey to Latin America, set to take place from Nov. 6 to 17. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/musk-steps-down-from-trump-s-doge-amid-fraud-allegations.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/musk-steps-down-from-trump-s-doge-amid-fraud-allegations.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:03:10 -0400 Elon Musk is stepping down from his role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump, where he spearheaded the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), known for its efforts to reduce federal bureaucracy. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/miami-edges-florida-state-in-controversial-double-ot-finish.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/miami-edges-florida-state-in-controversial-double-ot-finish.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:19:07 -0400 The Miami Hurricanes survived a dramatic comeback by the Florida State Seminoles, winning 43-35 in a game that will be remembered for its controversial finish. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/long-after-musk-and-doge-left-trump-admin-still-cleaning-up-usaid-frau.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/long-after-musk-and-doge-left-trump-admin-still-cleaning-up-usaid-frau.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:18:49 -0400 Elon Musk is stepping down from his role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump, ending his tenure as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leo-xiv-discharged-after-lung-cancer-surgery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leo-xiv-discharged-after-lung-cancer-surgery.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:10:19 -0400 Pope Leo XIV was discharged from Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Saturday, four days after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his right lung. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/vance-defends-trump-s-iran-strategy-at-cbs-town-hall.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/vance-defends-trump-s-iran-strategy-at-cbs-town-hall.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:13:29 -0400 Vice President JD Vance defended the Trump administration's handling of the economy and Iran strategy during a CBS News town hall, addressing voter concerns about high gas prices and economic challenges. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leo-xiv-discharged-from-hospital-after-lung-cancer-surgery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leo-xiv-discharged-from-hospital-after-lung-cancer-surgery.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:06:49 -0400 The Vatican released the first picture of the pontiff since his surgery, showing him attending Mass at the hospital.