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WorldHurricane Polo makes landfall in Baja, headed for a second landfall in Mexico

Hurricane Polo came ashore in Baja California overnight and is expected to make a second landfall on Mexico’s mainland on Tuesday.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:47

Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Baja, headed for a second landfall in Mexico

Mexico braces for Hurricane Polo as Baja California Sur residents evacuate
Residents of Baja California Sur are evacuating as Mexico prepares for Hurricane Polo. Hurricanes and tropical storms are striking the Pacific region in succession, causing dangerous flooding, while this year’s El Niño is described as far more intense than in recent years.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-29 11:26Original
Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Baja California as ‘life-threatening’ winds forecast
Hurricane Polo has made landfall in Baja California, triggering flash flooding. Forecasters describe the expected winds as “life-threatening.”
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TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-09-29 10:18Original
Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Baja California as ‘life-threatening’ winds forecast
Hurricane Polo has made landfall in Baja California, bringing flash flooding. Forecasters describe the expected winds as “life-threatening.”
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AABC News★★★☆☆2026-09-29 09:58Original

WorldYemen’s war disrupts roads and ports, deepening humanitarian crisis

A Houthi advance into government-held areas has driven civilians from Taiz and other conflict-affected parts of Yemen. Road closures and disrupted port operations are hampering aid deliveries, while the latest fighting could push new internal displacement above 230,000. Many displaced families are living in camps without adequate food, healthcare or sanitation.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 15:47

Yemen’s war disrupts roads and ports, deepening humanitarian crisis

PoliticsUK PM Burnham to lay out ‘options’ for EU relations later this year

UK Prime Minister Burnham says the government will set out its ‘options’ for relations with the EU later this year. The divisive 2016 vote to leave the bloc has returned to the spotlight amid growing calls from senior Labour figures for Britain to rejoin.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:46

UK PM Burnham to lay out ‘options’ for EU relations later this year

SocietyN.S. senior killed ailing wife after promising to help her take her own life, court hears

Court documents say 75-year-old Douglas Smith was sentenced Tuesday for killing his wife at their home four years ago. She had previously asked him to help her end her own life.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:45

N.S. senior killed ailing wife after promising to help her take her own life, court hears

WorldMigrant shipwreck off Tunisia leaves at least two dead, six missing

German charity Sea-Watch said it rescued 28 migrants and recovered two bodies, including a child, after a shipwreck off Tunisia. Six people were reported missing.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:40

Migrant shipwreck off Tunisia leaves at least two dead, six missing

TechDutch police arrest suspected ShinyHunters member over alleged FBI hack

Dutch police have arrested a 24-year-old Amsterdam man suspected of belonging to ShinyHunters, which claimed it stole sensitive information on about 38,000 FBI staff. Police also suspect he may have ordered attempts to incite two murders abroad. His devices were seized and further arrests remain possible.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:40

Dutch police arrest suspected ShinyHunters member over alleged FBI hack

FBI official warns ShinyHunters hackers: 'We know how to find you' after Dutch arrest
An FBI official has unusually addressed the ShinyHunters hacking group in public, warning the cybercriminals that the agency knows how to find them after a Dutch man was arrested earlier this month.
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RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 15:00Original

TechNvidia rival AMD bets $8.2bn on AI ‘godmother’ and her virtual worlds

Nvidia rival AMD is betting $8.2bn on World Labs and its founder, AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li. The company builds world models—AI systems designed to understand how objects and spaces behave and simulate what could happen when something moves or an action is taken.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 15:38

Nvidia rival AMD bets $8.2bn on AI ‘godmother’ and her virtual worlds

WorldIranians struggle as seven months of war send costs soaring

Iran’s leaders may project confidence in their war with the United States, but ordinary citizens are finding it increasingly difficult to pay for basic necessities and rent as a US blockade cuts off the state’s financial lifeline: oil exports.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 15:35

Iranians struggle as seven months of war send costs soaring

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On the front line, Ukrainian soldier Serhii shares touching moments of caring for, feeding, and cuddling local cats. For him, taking care of these small lives is a personal mission and a way to hold onto humanity amid the ongoing war.

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SportsIreland undecided on approach for next game against Israel, coach says

Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says the team has not yet decided how to approach Sunday’s second Nations League match against Israel. Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in the first fixture, after players expressed unease over Israel’s “genocidal war” in Gaza and wore black armbands to honour those who died.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:33

Ireland undecided on approach for next game against Israel, coach says

EconomyAfter Nestle and Auchan seizures, Russia is coming for others

The article argues that Russia’s recent seizure of Nestle and Auchan assets was predictable, reflecting a Kremlin view of Western companies as targets for manipulation, weaponization and confiscation. It warns firms still operating in Russia of sudden expropriation and financial, legal and reputational risks.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:32

After Nestle and Auchan seizures, Russia is coming for others

EconomyBank of Russia buys $46.5 million worth of yuan with September 28 settlement

The Bank of Russia bought yuan worth 3.9 billion rubles, or $46.5 million, on the domestic market with settlement on September 28, according to regulator data. It made no yuan purchase with settlement on September 25. The operations use the yuan-ruble instrument on the Moscow Exchange.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 15:31

Bank of Russia buys $46.5 million worth of yuan with September 28 settlement

WorldZelensky says Belgium to transfer 3 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by end of 2026

Belgium will provide Ukraine with three U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets by the end of 2026, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. He added that Ukraine has already received urgent F-16 ammunition shipments from Belgium, Spain and other Western allies, with the aircraft used to intercept Shahed-type drones and cruise missiles.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:31

Zelensky says Belgium to transfer 3 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by end of 2026

EconomyCotton’s share of Russian textile market falls to 26% — minister

Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov said cotton fabrics now account for 25-26% of the country’s apparel market, while synthetics make up nearly 60%, reflecting a global trend. Russia is developing new synthetic-fiber projects with petrochemical companies and imports raw cotton from Kazakhstan and Tajikistan.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 15:31

Cotton’s share of Russian textile market falls to 26% — minister

EconomyApple’s New CEO Moves to Overhaul Company for Faster, Leaner Operations

Apple CEO John Ternus, only weeks into the job, is pursuing a company overhaul to speed product development, expand the device lineup and build a leaner organization with a stronger engineering focus.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:30

Apple’s New CEO Moves to Overhaul Company for Faster, Leaner Operations

WorldAggressive NATO statements on Kaliningrad will draw a response, lawmaker says

Kaliningrad lawmaker Yevgeny Mishin said the region is an integral part of Russia and has the weapons needed to respond. He described Moscow’s warning that a NATO blockade could trigger armed conflict as a long-term initiative for mutual security, while saying militaristic statements against the region would elicit a response.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 15:29

Aggressive NATO statements on Kaliningrad will draw a response, lawmaker says

NATO attempts to blockade Kaliningrad would threaten European security, expert says
Andrey Kropotkin, chairman of Kaliningrad’s regional legislative assembly, said any NATO plans to forcibly isolate the Russian region were unacceptable and posed extremely serious risks to Europe’s security system. Russia has warned it is prepared to use its entire weapons arsenal to defend the territory if NATO countries attempt a blockade.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-29 15:08Original
Russia warns UK and NATO of nuclear response over Kaliningrad blockade
Russia has warned the United Kingdom and NATO that it could respond with nuclear weapons if Kaliningrad is blockaded. A file image shows Russian troops loading an Iskander missile onto a mobile launcher during Russian-Belarusian drills in Kaliningrad.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-29 11:47Original

SocietyLindsay Clancy's lawyer now questions whether she killed her 3 children

Lindsay Clancy returned to court for the first time since her initial trial ended Sept. 4 with a deadlocked jury. Her defense has now made a striking shift by questioning whether she killed her three children, after the first trial focused more on her mental state.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:29

Lindsay Clancy's lawyer now questions whether she killed her 3 children

Lindsay Clancy hearing ends without date for possible retrial
A hearing in Lindsay Clancy’s case ended without a date being set for a potential retrial over the killings of her three children. Another hearing is scheduled for November.
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CCNN★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:29Original
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer says there is no evidence she killed her children
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer has shifted from the position presented during her mistrial, now arguing that there is no evidence Clancy actually killed her three children.
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CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:27Original
Lindsay Clancy returns to court for the first time since her mistrial
Lindsay Clancy and her legal team are due back in a Massachusetts courtroom Tuesday, their first appearance there since her triple-murder trial ended in a mistrial earlier this month.
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NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-29 13:12Original
Lindsay Clancy to Appear in Court for First Time Since Mistrial
Lindsay Clancy is returning to court in Massachusetts for a pivotal hearing that could determine whether she will face a second trial over the murders of her three children. Her first trial ended in a mistrial.
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NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-29 11:36Original

WorldQatar warns global economic impact of Iran war is ‘unbearable’ as talks continue

Qatar warned that the war has choked shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and disrupted Gulf exports. It said the fallout now extends across several sectors beyond energy, while it continues mediating talks between Washington and Tehran.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 15:27

Qatar warns global economic impact of Iran war is ‘unbearable’ as talks continue

MAJORUS-Iran talks in New York: What’s the latest?
Indirect US-Iran talks mediated by Qatar continue on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, with both sides seeking a diplomatic settlement to the seven-month war but disagreeing over the agenda. Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days in exchange for ending the US naval blockade, sanctions relief, frozen-asset releases and a broader ceasefire. Washington instead wants one agreement addressing all outstanding issues, especially Iran’s nuclear programme.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-29 15:09Original
Hormuz and Yemen: Iran offers de-escalation at a price others will pay
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz could reopen within seven days if Washington releases frozen Iranian assets, lifts oil sanctions and ends its naval blockade. The route would be set by Iran and Oman, while Tehran is also seeking relief for the Houthis in Yemen, turning control of Gulf shipping into a bargaining tool.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-29 12:00Original
Iran expects US response Tuesday on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran expects Washington to respond Tuesday to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is seeking guarantees of a regional ceasefire, the lifting of sanctions on its oil sector and an end to the US naval blockade in return.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-29 06:32Original

TechRussia steps up VPN blocking after parliamentary elections

Russian authorities launched a new round of VPN restrictions after the State Duma elections. Ten services reported tighter limits in a week, while VPN Guild chairman Alexey Kozlyuk described the measures as an expected continuation and gradual intensification of a campaign that began in early August.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:27

Russia steps up VPN blocking after parliamentary elections

EconomyLukashenko urges US to join Russia-Belarus fertilizer plant project

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko proposed that the United States join a nitrogen fertilizer plant project in Belarus with Russia’s Gazprom, using US technology. He said Belarus would otherwise build the plant with Russia and sell the finished product, adding that he and Vladimir Putin had selected a construction site.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:25

Lukashenko urges US to join Russia-Belarus fertilizer plant project

TechMeta expands Muse AI agent for small businesses

Meta Platforms is expanding its Muse AI agent to small businesses, adding integrations with Shopify, QuickBooks, Stripe and Canva to help owners operate their companies and attract new customers. The move comes as Facebook’s parent seeks to diversify revenue beyond advertising.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 15:25

Meta expands Muse AI agent for small businesses

Meta launches Muse for small businesses as Zuckerberg pushes beyond consumer AI
After the success of its personal AI agent Muse, Meta is introducing a specialized version for small businesses as Mark Zuckerberg seeks to expand the company beyond the consumer AI market.
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CCNBC★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 09:30Original

EconomyUS 30-year Treasury yield hits highest since 2002

US government debt extended its decline as inflation and surging oil prices weighed on the market, pushing the 30-year Treasury yield to its highest level since 2002.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:25

US 30-year Treasury yield hits highest since 2002

SocietyEiffel Tower director announces departure after row over sidelining female staff

The Eiffel Tower’s director has announced a departure after female staff were excluded during a visit by an ultraconservative Hindu group a month ago. The decision sparked a strike and forced the monument to close for a day.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 15:23

Eiffel Tower director announces departure after row over sidelining female staff

Eiffel Tower chief to step down after female staff removed during BAPS visit
The head of the Eiffel Tower is set to leave after female workers were removed during a private visit to the Paris landmark by members of the Hindu sect BAPS. The move prompted a staff walkout earlier this month and caused outrage in France.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-29 14:22Original

SocietyFrench students and police clash as school blockades turn violent

French high school students protesting overcrowded classes, staff shortages and exhausting timetables have clashed with police as school blockades spread nationwide. Authorities reported 164 arrests on Monday, while the education ministry said protests had reached 300 schools by Tuesday, with 40 more arrests. Teachers joined the demonstrations amid wider strikes over budget cuts.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 15:19

French students and police clash as school blockades turn violent

French students clash with police as school-condition blockades intensify
French students clashed with police as blockades protesting conditions in schools intensified. Tens of thousands were expected to rally in Paris and other cities, while teachers and fire services staged nationwide strikes, though public transport was not badly affected.
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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-29 10:53Original
Student protests and French public sector strike heap pressure on Macron
French civil servants went on strike on Tuesday while high school students blocked school entrances to protest planned budget cuts, adding to pressure on Emmanuel Macron ahead of next year’s presidential election.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-29 10:35Original
French high schools blocked as student protests escalate, police deploy tear gas
Student protests escalated in France as high schools were blocked and police deployed tear gas. In Lyon on September 29, one student tried to enter a school while others carried out a blocking protest.
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TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-29 09:56Original

SocietyTokyo records longest rainy streak on record with 34 consecutive days

Tokyo has experienced rain for 34 consecutive days, the longest such streak ever recorded, according to Japan’s weather agency.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 15:19

Tokyo records longest rainy streak on record with 34 consecutive days

Tokyo’s Record Rain Streak Adds to Price Pressures
Tokyo recorded its 34th consecutive day of rain on Tuesday, the longest such streak since records began in 1886, according to the weather agency. The prolonged wet spell is adding to price pressures.
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BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 13:00Original
Central Tokyo records longest rainy streak at 34 straight days
Central Tokyo has recorded rain for 34 consecutive days through Tuesday, the longest streak on record and one day longer than the previous mark set in 2019. Typhoons, a stalled autumn rain front and low pressure contributed to the wet spell. Typhoon Dujuan brought 156 mm of rain on September 21, triggering landslides and river flooding and leaving 14 people dead near the Japanese capital. Rain is expected to continue in eastern Japan until around Thursday.
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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-29 07:58Original
Tokyo records 34th consecutive day of rain, longest streak on record
Tokyo has recorded rain for 34 consecutive days, the longest such streak on record. Heavy rain from Typhoon Dujuan flooded a road in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, forcing people to wade through the water.
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TTRT World★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 06:58Original

CultureAnne Hathaway says doctor warned ‘Hot Ones’ interview could induce early labor

Anne Hathaway says her doctor warned that taking part in a “Hot Ones” interview could induce early labor. Her career may be thriving, but medical advice means her mouth will not be facing the show’s challenge anytime soon.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-29 15:16

Anne Hathaway says doctor warned ‘Hot Ones’ interview could induce early labor

PoliticsNational Rally’s Jordan Bardella rails at ‘war’ on party after antisemitism claims

Jordan Bardella, leader of Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally, says a “total war” is being waged against the party after Mediapart published alleged antisemitic comments he wrote as a teenager. Facing calls to resign, Bardella calls the report false and says he will sue for defamation; Le Pen says she has “absolute confidence” in him.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:16

National Rally’s Jordan Bardella rails at ‘war’ on party after antisemitism claims

French far-right leader Bardella denies anti-Semitism accusations
National Rally leader Jordan Bardella has rejected allegations by investigative website Mediapart that he made anti-Semitic remarks in private chats in 2013. The dispute comes as RN candidate Marine Le Pen polls well ahead of rivals for the 2027 presidential election.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-29 14:11Original
Le Pen defiant after top ally hit by antisemitism claims
French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen vowed on Tuesday to fight allegations of antisemitism aimed at her de facto deputy, Jordan Bardella. She attacked Mediapart, which published the claims, and said Bardella had her “total confidence.”
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-29 14:10Original
French far-right leader Bardella denies anti-Semitism allegations
Jordan Bardella, leader of France’s far-right National Rally party, denies allegations that he made anti-Semitic comments dating back to 2013.
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FFrance 24★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 11:06Original

TechTrump says he will sign executive order renaming AI as ‘Super Intelligence’

At an event launching the America.gov website, President Trump said he plans to sign an executive order that would rename artificial intelligence as “super intelligence.”

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:16

Trump says he will sign executive order renaming AI as ‘Super Intelligence’

Trump hosts AI titans at White House as extinction-risk warnings intensify
A closed-door White House luncheon brings together artificial intelligence industry leaders for talks as warnings about the technology’s potential extinction risk grow more intense.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-29 14:00Original

EconomyBank of Russia raises dollar rate to 84.43 rubles for September 30

The Bank of Russia set the official dollar exchange rate for September 30, 2026, at 84.4283 rubles, up 2.08 kopecks from the previous figure. The euro rate fell to 96.0625 rubles, while the yuan rate rose to 12.5764 rubles.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 15:13

Bank of Russia raises dollar rate to 84.43 rubles for September 30

TechInstinct founder says more than half of platform transactions are travel-related

The founder of Instinct said more than 50% of transactions on the platform are related to travel. The platform is growing by 10% each day, the founder said.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 15:12

Instinct founder says more than half of platform transactions are travel-related

EconomyBitcoin tests long-term holder supply cluster as leverage clears, analysts say

Bitcoin traded near $84,000 on Tuesday, close to the price range of Glassnode’s largest long-term holder cost-basis cluster, analysts said as leverage cleared.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 15:09

Bitcoin tests long-term holder supply cluster as leverage clears, analysts say

HealthCDC reports two US measles deaths as cases reach 35-year high

The CDC has confirmed two measles-related deaths among 3,659 US cases this year, the highest total in 35 years. Pennsylvania has reported more than 900 cases. Disputes over fatality tracking, anti-vaccine claims and changes to the national counting system have intensified amid the outbreak.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 15:08

CDC reports two US measles deaths as cases reach 35-year high

OtherShark drops self-cleaning vacuum by $130 as shoppers praise its suction

Shark’s popular Navigator Lift-Away upright multi-surface vacuum is discounted by more than $100 on Amazon. It is suited to shoppers who prefer upright models for tackling pet hair.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-29 15:07

Shark drops self-cleaning vacuum by $130 as shoppers praise its suction

PoliticsEU Commission floats new safeguards as bloc considers expansion

The European Commission is proposing measures to shield the EU from future members that might weaken democratic structures or block decisions with a veto, according to a draft document seen by Reuters.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 15:05

EU Commission floats new safeguards as bloc considers expansion

PoliticsPutin: Peoples of Russia and Republika Srpska share special relations

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the peoples of Russia and Republika Srpska have long maintained special relations. He said their partnership rests on time-tested friendship between the Russian and Serbian peoples.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 15:05

Putin: Peoples of Russia and Republika Srpska share special relations

SocietyAustralian government admits no scientific consensus on social media harms to teenagers, but says ‘credible risks’ justify ban

The Australian government has acknowledged that its under-16 social media ban was introduced without scientific consensus linking social media use to mental-health harms. Defending the policy before the High Court, it said credible risks including addictive behaviour, disrupted sleep, anxiety, depression and suicidal behaviour justified precautionary action. Reddit argues there is no established causal link, while the government says proposed digital duty-of-care laws would have essentially the same effect as the ban.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:00

Australian government admits no scientific consensus on social media harms to teenagers, but says ‘credible risks’ justify ban

PoliticsGuardian Essential poll: Coalition primary vote hits record low as support grows for hardline immigration policies

The Coalition’s primary vote fell four points to 22%, matching its lowest-ever result in the Guardian Essential poll, while Labor rose to 29% and One Nation climbed to 25%. Although 46% viewed immigration positively, 55% wanted the annual intake reduced, with majorities backing measures including forced deportations for visa overstayers.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:00

Guardian Essential poll: Coalition primary vote hits record low as support grows for hardline immigration policies

PoliticsBlackmail, ‘mafia boys’ and Beirut bedroom rants: what might Icac deliver after 10 weeks?

The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption has ended public hearings for Operation Rosny, examining alleged blackmail by Labor councillors in Sydney’s inner west, Reformers’ branch-stacking efforts and $2m in payments from developer Jean Nassif. Although the inquiry produced no major resignation, it could deliver findings on political donations and expose the allegations through its public process.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:00

Blackmail, ‘mafia boys’ and Beirut bedroom rants: what might Icac deliver after 10 weeks?

PoliticsSenior Greens figures demand new leader block Labor fossil fuel approvals ‘by whatever means’

Former Greens leader Adam Bandt says the party’s incoming leadership will face pressure from grassroots members to stop the Labor government approving new coal and gas projects “by whatever means”. Bob Brown says the next leader must also be able to confront Labor and Pauline Hanson’s One Nation. Several candidates are seeking leadership positions after Larissa Waters announced her resignation for health reasons.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:00

Senior Greens figures demand new leader block Labor fossil fuel approvals ‘by whatever means’

TechIs the world safer from AI risk after the Trump-Xi summit?

Analysts said AI poses a shared risk for the two countries, while competition remains on the horizon.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 15:00

Is the world safer from AI risk after the Trump-Xi summit?

SocietyChrista Pike set to become Tennessee’s first executed woman in 200 years

Christa Pike was 18 when she killed a classmate in a jealous rage, becoming one of the youngest women sent to death row. Now 50, she is scheduled to be executed Wednesday, which would mark Tennessee’s first execution of a woman in 200 years.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:00

Christa Pike set to become Tennessee’s first executed woman in 200 years

Sports2028 Olympic torch relay to start in Atlanta and cross all 50 states before reaching LA

Organizers say the torch relay for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will begin in Atlanta, travel through all 50 U.S. states and finish in Los Angeles. Atlanta hosted the last Summer Games held in the United States, in 1996.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 15:00

2028 Olympic torch relay to start in Atlanta and cross all 50 states before reaching LA

PoliticsReshetnikov to lead Russia’s delegation at G20 Trade Ministers’ meeting in US

Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov will lead Russia’s delegation at the G20 Trade Ministers’ meeting in Milwaukee, the ministry says. Discussions will include opposing the weaponization of food trade, removing forced labor from supply chains, cutting excess capacity and addressing chronic overproduction.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:00

Reshetnikov to lead Russia’s delegation at G20 Trade Ministers’ meeting in US

EconomyUS Consumer Confidence Plunges to Lowest Level Since 2014

US consumer confidence dropped in September to its lowest level since 2014, as assessments of the economy and labor market worsened.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:00

US Consumer Confidence Plunges to Lowest Level Since 2014

WorldExclusive: Trump's push for a Ukraine energy truce runs into a Putin problem

Donald Trump privately doubts Vladimir Putin will agree to an energy ceasefire with Ukraine before winter, people familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent. Washington is pressing both sides to halt attacks on energy infrastructure, but Moscow has not signaled readiness to accept a reciprocal pause. The proposal could be discussed at trilateral talks in the United Arab Emirates as early as next week.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 14:55

Exclusive: Trump's push for a Ukraine energy truce runs into a Putin problem

WorldUkrainian suspected of blowing up Nord Stream seeks asylum in Croatia

Ukrainian citizen Vladimir Zhuravlev, suspected by German investigators of orchestrating the Nord Stream pipeline explosions, has applied for political asylum in Croatia, his lawyer Nikolay Katerinchuk said. The lawyer noted that the application does not automatically stop extradition. A Croatian court has approved extradition to Germany, which the defense plans to challenge.

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Ukrainian suspected of blowing up Nord Stream seeks asylum in Croatia

Ukrainian Nord Stream sabotage suspect requests asylum in Croatia
Volodymyr Zhuravliov, a Ukrainian diver detained in Croatia under a German arrest warrant over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions, has requested political asylum. His lawyer said he would not receive a fair trial in Germany. A Croatian court has authorized extradition, but the asylum request does not automatically stop it.
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WorldHeavy rains in Thailand kill 23, cause airport chaos

Thailand’s death toll from heavy rains and flooding has risen to 23, authorities said Tuesday. Floodwaters receded in hard-hit Bangkok, but the capital’s main airport operated amid chaos as the government approved a multimillion-dollar aid package.

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Heavy rains in Thailand kill 23, cause airport chaos

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Thailand’s floods have killed 23 people and affected more than 2.6 million, The Nation reported, citing the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. Flooding continues in 29 provinces and Bangkok, affecting about 940,300 households. Around 700,000 people in Bangkok were affected, though waters are receding.
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PoliticsPhotos: French students protest, public workers strike before budget cuts

French high school students blockaded dozens of schools and public-sector workers went on strike against planned budget cuts. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said 440 people were arrested nationwide on Tuesday as clashes with police left people injured. More than 330 high schools were affected, with the action coming two days before the government presents its 2027 budget draft and seven months before the presidential election.

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Photos: French students protest, public workers strike before budget cuts

WorldCSTO exercise participants to practice containing border armed conflict

The CSTO Collective Rapid Reaction Forces have begun planning a joint operation to contain a cross-border armed conflict during the Interaction 2026 exercise at Russia’s Chebarkul training ground, the Russian Defense Ministry said. Around 2,000 personnel and 350 weapons and military and specialized vehicles are taking part, with contingents from five CSTO states.

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CSTO exercise participants to practice containing border armed conflict

EconomyChina unveils rate cut and mortgage subsidies to spur growth

China announced measures on Tuesday to channel cheaper credit into sectors including infrastructure and technology, while expanding support for home buyers in a fresh effort to bolster its slowing economy.

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China unveils rate cut and mortgage subsidies to spur growth

TechStudy examines how connected cars share data and who receives it

Researchers from Northeastern University and Consumer Reports tested 21 cars from 19 brands and found traffic going to advertisers, trackers, and Big Tech companies including Microsoft and Adobe. Using companion apps may worsen the privacy problem. Measuring real vehicles across driving and stationary scenarios also revealed which domains they contacted and when data was transmitted.

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Study examines how connected cars share data and who receives it

WorldOdessa Region reports hostile takeover of marine terminal linked to Ukrainian tycoon

Unknown raiders reportedly seized the Borivazh marine terminal near Odessa on Tuesday morning and took control of the site by force. The grain transshipment and storage complex was linked to Igor Kolomoisky and Gennady Bogolyubov, while its legal status is being contested in court.

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Odessa Region reports hostile takeover of marine terminal linked to Ukrainian tycoon

EconomyFrance’s public debt soars to a record 119% of GDP

France’s public debt reached €3,595.5 billion at the end of June, or 119% of GDP, according to Insee. The record level is expected to rise further as the economic outlook deteriorates.

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France’s public debt soars to a record 119% of GDP

CultureTV journalist crowned king of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom

Former Ugandan TV journalist and editor Edward Rukidi Kiganangoma has been crowned king of the Tooro Kingdom as Nyabongo I. He was chosen by the royal Babito clan after King Oyo died at 34 while receiving cancer treatment in the US. The televised coronation in Fort Portal included a mock battle and animal sacrifices, and was attended by President Yoweri Museveni.

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TV journalist crowned king of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom

Journalist crowned king of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom after succession dispute
Journalist Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma has been crowned the 13th monarch of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom, succeeding King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died of cancer last month. The coronation followed a dispute over claims that the late king left a son who was his heir, a claim opposed by critics and contested by Oyo’s mother and sister.
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Ugandan kingdom enthrones ex-TV anchor after succession fight
A former television news anchor was crowned king of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom on Tuesday, becoming the 13th monarch of the Batooro people. The ritual-filled ceremony marked the end of a succession dispute.
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WorldWhy has Putin added 15,500 personnel to Russia’s army?

Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia’s military to add 15,500 personnel, the fourth expansion this year and bringing the total increase since March to 47,860. Analysts describe the move as largely technical and unlikely to alter the war’s dynamics, while saying it may reflect longer-term efforts to generate manpower for a protracted conflict.

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Why has Putin added 15,500 personnel to Russia’s army?

EconomyIEA may consider further oil reserve releases as Europe faces tough winter

The International Energy Agency says it could consider releasing more emergency oil stocks if supply disruptions worsen, though another release is not currently its top priority. Europe is heading into a difficult winter after spending more than €100 billion extra on energy imports since the Iran war began.

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IEA may consider further oil reserve releases as Europe faces tough winter

CultureKyiv Independent COO Zakhar Protsiuk named among INMA’s 30 Under 30

Kyiv Independent COO Zakhar Protsiuk has been selected for the International News Media Association’s 2026 30 Under 30 Awards, which honor young professionals influencing the news industry. He helped grow the outlet’s paying membership from 6,000 to more than 35,000, with reader revenue now covering over 70% of its budget.

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Kyiv Independent COO Zakhar Protsiuk named among INMA’s 30 Under 30

WorldIsraeli settlers attack West Bank village, blocking family’s return home

Witnesses said a group of over 100 Israeli settlers stormed a village in the occupied West Bank, keeping a Palestinian family from going back to its home and engaging troops in clashes.

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Israeli settlers attack West Bank village, blocking family’s return home

WorldWatch: Evan Gershkovich describes being detained by Russian agents

US journalist Evan Gershkovich tells the BBC’s Today programme about the 16 months he spent detained in Russia. He said masked men surrounding him at a restaurant in March 2023 made him realise he had been “lured into a trap”. He was later sentenced to 16 years on espionage charges, then released in a 2024 prisoner exchange. Gershkovich and the Wall Street Journal have maintained that the charges were false.

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Watch: Evan Gershkovich describes being detained by Russian agents

PoliticsZelenskyy's top staffer's associates acquire $1 million in properties in controversial projects, media reports

Bihus.info reported that two alleged associates of Oleh Tatarov, a deputy head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, acquired 11 apartments worth more than $1 million in two troubled Kyiv developments where alleged fraud schemes may have occurred. Tatarov, a controversial official, was charged with bribery in 2020, but the case was later closed amid alleged obstruction by law enforcement agencies and courts.

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Zelenskyy's top staffer's associates acquire $1 million in properties in controversial projects, media reports

WorldHero armed officer stopped synagogue massacre in Canada as Jewish group calls for guards

A gunman allegedly targeted the Jewish community outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, during Yom Kippur. Constable Jeff Smith was shot repeatedly but returned fire; suspect Sean Ward later died in hospital. Worshipers inside were unharmed. B’nai Brith Canada says the incident shows Jewish institutions need a legal way to hire trained armed guards.

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Hero armed officer stopped synagogue massacre in Canada as Jewish group calls for guards

PoliticsLegion of Honour: Police investigate corruption claims for France’s top award

French police detained a senior general last week as part of an ongoing investigation into possible bribery within the selection committee for the Legion of Honour, France’s highest decoration. Investigators are examining alleged payments involving lavish meals, holidays and thousands of euros in cash in exchange for awards.

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Legion of Honour: Police investigate corruption claims for France’s top award

SocietyJudge tosses drug trafficking convictions of B.C. compassion club founders

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has ruled in favour of two harm-reduction activists convicted of drug trafficking. They argued that their actions were intended to reduce the harms caused by toxic drugs.

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Judge tosses drug trafficking convictions of B.C. compassion club founders

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🇪🇸 🏠 🪧 Evicted Madrid pensioner 'able to return home', says tenants' union

The Madrid pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests that have piled pressure on Spain's government to resolve the country's housing crisis can return home, says a spokesperson for the tenants' union

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PoliticsA view from Brazil: The fight for the favela vote

More than 158 million Brazilians will vote on Sunday for their next president, members of Congress and governors. In Rio de Janeiro, local candidates are competing for the highly sought-after favela electorate. FRANCE 24 reports from Rocinha, Brazil’s largest favela.

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A view from Brazil: The fight for the favela vote

SocietyFrench civil servants strike, demanding more budget resources

French civil servants mobilised in large numbers on Tuesday, with more than 170 rallies planned nationwide. A coalition of unions is demanding additional funding for schools, hospitals and other public services. Firefighters, pushed to their limits by this summer’s historic wildfires, are among those on strike. The report looks at a protest in Lyon.

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French civil servants strike, demanding more budget resources

EconomyExplainer: Senegal’s $44 billion debt dilemma — who it owes and why it matters

Senegal must convince the International Monetary Fund that its heavy debt burden is on a sustainable path before it can unlock urgently needed Fund financing.

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Explainer: Senegal’s $44 billion debt dilemma — who it owes and why it matters

ScienceFruit flies remember their larval diet, influencing longevity

A Nature study led by Fumiaki Obata at RIKEN found that fruit flies retain a biological record of what they ate as larvae into adulthood, affecting how long they live. Researchers reduced yeast, the flies’ main protein source, midway through the larval stage before returning adults to standard food.

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Fruit flies remember their larval diet, influencing longevity

CulturePortraying Confucius: Giving form to an ideal

No authenticated portrait from Confucius’s lifetime is known to survive. The article traces how descriptions in The Analects and later writings, along with artistic conventions and interpretation, shaped the familiar image of the sage and expressed successive generations’ views of his learning, dignity, humility and respect.

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Portraying Confucius: Giving form to an ideal

WorldOver 100 settlers attack occupied West Bank village, clash with Israeli forces

More than 100 Israeli settlers attacked Jalud village in the northern occupied West Bank early Tuesday, authorities and residents said. Three members of Israel’s security forces were wounded and two Palestinian homes were burned while the military was escorting a Palestinian family back home after two months of displacement caused by settler attacks.

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Over 100 settlers attack occupied West Bank village, clash with Israeli forces

PoliticsCourt orders arrest in absentia of blogger Dud over interview with extremist leader

A Moscow court has ordered the in-absentia arrest of blogger Yury Dud and Denis Kapustin, leader of the Russian Volunteer Corps. Russia’s Investigative Committee alleges that the pair conducted an interview in Moldova containing statements that justified and promoted terrorism, after which Dud posted the recording on YouTube. Dud could face up to seven years in prison.

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Court orders arrest in absentia of blogger Dud over interview with extremist leader

EconomyAlaska Airlines unveils sweeping premium-cabin overhaul in high-end travel race

Alaska Airlines is revamping the cabins of Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines with new top-tier suites, a premium economy class and other features as it competes in the high-end travel market.

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Alaska Airlines unveils sweeping premium-cabin overhaul in high-end travel race

EconomyConsumer optimism slides sharply as fears rise over prices and jobs

Consumer optimism fell sharply as concerns grew over rising prices and jobs. The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index dropped 6.7 points to 81.9, well below the forecast of 89.

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Consumer optimism slides sharply as fears rise over prices and jobs

SportsBerlin Marathon winner limps to finish after rupturing Achilles chasing world mark

Ethiopian Berlin Marathon winner Tigst Assefa ruptured her right Achilles tendon while trying to reclaim her world record, describing it as “completely destroyed,” and limped to the finish line.

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Berlin Marathon winner limps to finish after rupturing Achilles chasing world mark

EconomyUS single-family home prices rise in July, FHFA says

US single-family home prices rose in July, adding to pressure from higher mortgage rates that are putting homeownership further out of reach for many young adults.

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US single-family home prices rise in July, FHFA says

SportsMedvedev defeats compatriot Rublev in 2026 Hangzhou Open final

Russia’s top-ranked tennis player Daniil Medvedev beat Andrey Rublev 7-5, 6-4 in an all-Russian final at the 2026 Hangzhou Open in China. The victory gave the 30-year-old his 24th ATP title. Russian players compete internationally under a neutral status.

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Medvedev defeats compatriot Rublev in 2026 Hangzhou Open final