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In a rare spot of good news, the local government dropped the plan after national officials questioned its legality, but a future cull hasn’t been ruled out.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
Traders took a little heart from a dip in oil prices after US President Donald Trump ruled out hitting Iran before the midterm elections, saying Washington was holding "productive discussions" with Tehran.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Ceferin has ruled out standing against Infantino himself but is committed to finding a candidate the game can unite around when Fifa holds its presidential election in March.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
After a lengthy review, the umpires ruled the hit a double.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Principalities are either hereditary, in which instance the family of the prince has ruled for generations, or they are new.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
