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On This Day:
- Biden issues federal pardons for 'simple possession' of marijuana.
October 7, 2022
- "We are at war," says Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu, after a surprise Palestinian attack saw hundreds of rockets hit Israel from Gaza
October 7, 2023
- Six suspects in murder of Ecuador presidential candidate killed in prison, authorities say
October 7, 2023
- Spacecraft launches towards asteroid knocked off course by NASA
October 7, 2024
- Israel launches intense wave of airstrikes on 120 sites in Lebanon
October 7, 2024
- Starmer urges UK students not to protest as Israel marks two years since 7 October attack
October 7, 2025
- Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity
October 7, 2025
- Judge refuses to block Trump's deployment of national guard to Illinois
October 7, 2025
- Trump confirms Sean 'Diddy' Combs asked him for a pardon
October 7, 2025
- Government shutdown hits air travel, closing a control tower and causing delays across the country
October 7, 2025
- White House suggests some federal workers may not get back pay after shutdown
October 7, 2025
- Russia may be helping China prepare for Taiwan invasion, leaked documents suggest
October 7, 2025