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Johnson comeback bid adds drama to UK political soap opera
Johnson comeback bid adds drama to UK political soap opera

With supporters demanding "bring back Boris" and critics calling it "an insult" to the British people, an anticipated bid by Boris Johnson to once again become UK prime minister has stirred an already boiling political pot. "Boris Johnson is the man who ticks all those boxes."

Facebook adds way to remove misinformation from groups
Facebook adds way to remove misinformation from groups

Facebook on Thursday added a method for people running groups to automatically sift out claims that have been debunked since being posted. The tool allows those running groups to automatically relegate into quarantine new posts tagged as containing false information, as well as previously posted claims that were subsequently proven untrue, according to Facebook.

Putin visits military draft training centre
Putin visits military draft training centre

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday visited a training centre for mobilised Russians for the first time since announcing a partial military call-up on September 21. Shoigu, by Putin's side during the visit, gave him an update on the training of those called up in the draft, news agencies said.

Son of late Iran shah voices solidarity with Ukraine over drones
Son of late Iran shah voices solidarity with Ukraine over drones

The son of Iran's late shah on Thursday voiced solidarity with Ukrainians who have suffered from Russian-fired drones allegedly sold by Tehran and urged new, tough action against the clerical regime. Russia and Iran at a Security Council session called by Western nations Wednesday both denied that the drones came from Tehran.