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PoliticsOnce shunned, Myanmar’s military-backed leader set for Malaysian red carpet

Myanmar junta chief and president Min Aung Hlaing is due in Malaysia on Wednesday for talks with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The military-backed leader, once shunned by regional countries, is seeking international legitimacy.

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Once shunned, Myanmar’s military-backed leader set for Malaysian red carpet
Once shunned, Myanmar’s military-backed leader set for Malaysian red carpet

EconomyNeat tricks to help French bonds

Some neat tricks may appear capable of helping French bonds, but they will not work.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 05:30

Neat tricks to help French bonds

WorldFlydubai attack investigation widens as alleged hijacker’s New Zealand training scrutinised

New Zealand authorities are investigating flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami after confirming he spent 175 days there on a student visa for part of his flight training. On 30 September, he allegedly attacked the captain and tried to seize control of a Tel Aviv-bound flight carrying 182 people before passengers and crew subdued him. Australian agencies are also examining his earlier time as a student there.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-07 05:25

Flydubai attack investigation widens as alleged hijacker’s New Zealand training scrutinised
Flydubai attack investigation widens as alleged hijacker’s New Zealand training scrutinised

PoliticsHow Netanyahu survived the political fallout from the October 7 attacks

Three years after the Hamas-led October 7 attacks in southern Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fighting to preserve his political future ahead of legislative elections later this month. Reports that Arab leaders warned him beforehand have weakened his claim that Israel’s security chiefs were responsible, yet his political base appears to be holding.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-07 05:24

How Netanyahu survived the political fallout from the October 7 attacks
How Netanyahu survived the political fallout from the October 7 attacks
  • Residents of kibbutz destroyed in 7 October Hamas-led attacks grapple with rebuilding
    Residents of kibbutz destroyed in 7 October Hamas-led attacks grapple with rebuilding

    Three years after the Hamas-led 7 October attacks devastated Nir Oz, some survivors have returned to the kibbutz, where 47 people were killed and 76 were taken hostage. Residents including Dalit and Achi Aharon want to rebuild in memory of those lost, while preserving some damaged homes as evidence of the destruction.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-10-07 05:02Original
  • Celebrating the October 7 massacre is inhumanity, not solidarity

    On the anniversary of Hamas’s terrorist attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, which killed 1,200 people and abducted 250, Sacha Roytman Dratwa of the Combat Antisemitism Movement looks in a Euronews opinion piece at what had already begun in many countries on 8 October 2023.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-07 04:58Original
  • Israelis pause to mark anniversary of October 7 Hamas attack
    Israelis pause to mark anniversary of October 7 Hamas attack

    Israelis gathered at memorials to mark the start of the Hamas-led attack on Israeli border communities on October 7, 2023. Nearly 1,200 people were killed across multiple locations, and 250 were taken captive to Gaza.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-07 04:43Original
  • Israel marks third anniversary of October 7 attack as election looms
    Israel marks third anniversary of October 7 attack as election looms

    Israel will hold memorial events nationwide on Wednesday to mark three years since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. Security has been heightened around the commemorations, while voters prepare for an election expected to keep Israel’s deadliest day at the centre of debate.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-10-07 02:14Original

PoliticsLibya’s parliament removes Speaker Saleh after 12 years as discontent grows

Libya’s eastern-based House of Representatives voted to replace Speaker Aguila Saleh with Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi, ending Saleh’s 12-year tenure. The move followed growing complaints from lawmakers and a decision to limit the speaker and deputies to single 12-month terms, amid Libya’s ongoing political division.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-07 05:12

Libya’s parliament removes Speaker Saleh after 12 years as discontent grows
Libya’s parliament removes Speaker Saleh after 12 years as discontent grows

SportsMessi turns Argentina farewell into gala performance

Lionel Messi made his official farewell to Argentina a gala performance, scoring a penalty and providing two assists as Argentina defeated Benin 3-0 in an international friendly.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-07 05:12

Messi turns Argentina farewell into gala performance
  • Argentina bids farewell to Lionel Messi after 3-0 win over Benin

    Football icon Lionel Messi made an emotional farewell to international duty in Buenos Aires after leading Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Benin. In his final appearance for the white and blue shirt, he scored once and supplied two assists.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-07 04:46Original
  • Lionel Messi bids farewell to Argentina in roaring Buenos Aires finale
    Lionel Messi bids farewell to Argentina in roaring Buenos Aires finale

    Lionel Messi made his final appearance for Argentina in a friendly against Benin, bringing a 21-year international career to an end. The World Cup-winning captain, regarded as a national icon and one of football’s greatest players, was saluted by about 85,000 fans at the Monumental.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-07 03:03Original
  • One last masterclass as Messi bids Argentina adieu in tears after dazzling final display
    One last masterclass as Messi bids Argentina adieu in tears after dazzling final display

    Lionel Messi gave a dazzling final performance for Argentina before bidding farewell to the national team in tears after a friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-10-07 02:54Original
  • Football: Lionel Messi plays final game for Argentina
    Football: Lionel Messi plays final game for Argentina

    Lionel Messi made his final appearance for Argentina in Buenos Aires, scoring the last of his 126 international goals as the team beat Benin 3-0 in a friendly. The 39-year-old also set up two goals before converting a penalty in the 71st minute. In an emotional farewell, he said leaving the shirt would be deeply painful, as fans honoured him with a drone display.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-10-07 02:35Original
  • Messi bids farewell to Argentina fans in emotional international finale
    Messi bids farewell to Argentina fans in emotional international finale

    Lionel Messi made his final international appearance on Tuesday, scoring as Argentina defeated Benin 3-0 at Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium. Some 85,000 supporters marked the farewell to a career that delivered Argentina its long-awaited 2022 World Cup triumph.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-07 01:59Original

EconomyHedge funds warn BoE repo reforms could backfire

A hedge fund industry group has warned the Bank of England that proposed reforms to the repo market for short-term loans secured by UK government bonds could backfire, reducing liquidity during periods of market stress.

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Hedge funds warn BoE repo reforms could backfire
Hedge funds warn BoE repo reforms could backfire

PoliticsFrench PM rejects police brutality claims after teens injured in protests: ‘Accidents happen’

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu defended the police response to nationwide student protests after a 15-year-old lost a hand in a grenade incident and a 16-year-old lost sight in one eye after being hit by a projectile. He rejected claims of police brutality or state repression, saying police action was triggered by urban violence. More than 6,500 people have been detained and hundreds injured.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-07 05:09

French PM rejects police brutality claims after teens injured in protests: ‘Accidents happen’
French PM rejects police brutality claims after teens injured in protests: ‘Accidents happen’

PoliticsEnvoy says Ukraine’s agricultural market push will hinder EU accession

Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik said Kyiv’s efforts to flood the EU market with agricultural products would become a major obstacle in Ukraine’s accession negotiations. He said Poland, Romania, Hungary and Slovakia would likely strongly oppose Ukrainian imports, while Ukraine’s agriculture minister rejected EU membership arrangements retaining permanent grain quotas.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-07 05:07

Envoy says Ukraine’s agricultural market push will hinder EU accession

PoliticsIndia news: Opposition protests cloud Modi’s 25-year milestone

India’s opposition bloc marched to the Election Commission over allegations of “vote theft,” with the sit-in leading to the detention and later release of several leaders, including Rahul Gandhi. Delhi police tightened security and authorities imposed restrictions on assemblies. The protests overshadow Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party celebrations marking his 25 years in public service.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-07 05:03

India news: Opposition protests cloud Modi’s 25-year milestone
India news: Opposition protests cloud Modi’s 25-year milestone

ScienceThe Caspian Sea has been shrinking for decades. Now, a new island has emerged

The Caspian Sea has been shrinking for decades, and a new island has now appeared. Scientists warn that parts of the northern Caspian could face an Aral Sea-like scenario as climate change and human water use increase pressure on the region.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 05:02

The Caspian Sea has been shrinking for decades. Now, a new island has emerged
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WorldThree years of Israel’s ‘genocide’ in Gaza: In numbers

Three years of Israeli attacks have killed at least 74,000 Palestinians in Gaza, including at least 21,000 children, and injured more than 175,000. Most buildings, health facilities, water systems and schools have been destroyed or rendered unusable, displacing about 1.98 million people. Attacks and killings have continued despite the October 2025 ‘ceasefire’, which the US insists is holding.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-10-07 05:02

Three years of Israel’s ‘genocide’ in Gaza: In numbers
Three years of Israel’s ‘genocide’ in Gaza: In numbers
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PoliticsAnalysis: The biggest signs that Trump and the GOP are panicking about the midterms

An analysis highlights what it describes as the biggest signs that Donald Trump and the Republican Party are panicking about the midterm elections.

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Analysis: The biggest signs that Trump and the GOP are panicking about the midterms
Analysis: The biggest signs that Trump and the GOP are panicking about the midterms
  • The Republican candidates walking a Trump tightrope
    The Republican candidates walking a Trump tightrope

    With the US midterm elections approaching, Republican candidates face a painful choice: echo Donald Trump’s upbeat economic message and risk alienating voters frustrated by high living costs, or distance themselves from a president who still dominates the party. Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds has acknowledged financial pressure on voters but did not mention Trump in his stump speech.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-07 05:00Original

CultureSlovenia’s Štajerska named Europe’s top wine region ahead of France and Italy

Štajerska in Slovenia has been named Europe’s best wine region, praised for its authenticity and centuries-old wine culture. It beat more than 90 leading territories, finishing ahead of France and Italy.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-07 05:00

Slovenia’s Štajerska named Europe’s top wine region ahead of France and Italy

OtherLatest news bulletin | October 7, 2026 – Morning

A morning roundup of the most important stories from Europe and beyond on October 7, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-07 05:00

Latest news bulletin | October 7, 2026 – Morning

SportsQatar eyes 2036 Olympics after hosting Asian Games as F1 confirms Gulf races

Doha will host the 2030 Asian Games and is one of seven potential hosts for the 2036 Olympics. Formula 1 says its Qatar and Abu Dhabi races will proceed as scheduled, offering much-needed relief after months of uncertainty.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 05:00

Qatar eyes 2036 Olympics after hosting Asian Games as F1 confirms Gulf races

EconomyRecord bets against the euro: how low could it fall amid France’s fiscal crisis and Europe’s energy shock?

The euro has fallen to a 17-month low as concerns over French debt and Europe’s energy shock weigh on the currency. Stress in bond markets could constrain further European Central Bank rate hikes, while analysts see the euro potentially dropping to $1.10 if pressure intensifies.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-07 04:49

Record bets against the euro: how low could it fall amid France’s fiscal crisis and Europe’s energy shock?

PoliticsLukashenko praises Putin’s selfless service to the Fatherland in birthday message

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko praised Russian President Vladimir Putin’s constructive work and selfless service to the Fatherland in a birthday message. Lukashenko said he values Putin’s efforts to strengthen fraternal ties between Minsk and Moscow, adding that dialogue and joint projects affirm the relevance of building the Union State.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-07 04:43

Lukashenko praises Putin’s selfless service to the Fatherland in birthday message

SocietyFormer Australian bishop sentenced to six and a half years for sexual abuse

Former Broome bishop Christopher Alan Saunders has been sentenced to six years and six months in prison after being convicted of 13 sex offences involving two young Aboriginal men. He can seek parole after four and a half years. Unless an appeal overturns the verdict, he will be Australia’s highest-ranking Catholic convicted of sexual abuse committed while serving as clergy.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-07 04:42

Former Australian bishop sentenced to six and a half years for sexual abuse
Former Australian bishop sentenced to six and a half years for sexual abuse
  • Former Australian bishop jailed for sexually abusing young men
    Former Australian bishop jailed for sexually abusing young men

    Former Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for sexually abusing two young Aboriginal men while serving as a Catholic cleric. He was convicted of one rape charge and 12 counts of indecent assault, and will be eligible for parole in February 2031.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-07 03:25Original

EconomyWho's the boss?

Rocky Swift looks at what lies ahead for European and global markets over the next day.

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RReutersOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-07 04:40

Who's the boss?
Who's the boss?

WorldNaval drone hits oil tanker off Sochi, triggering huge blaze

Russia’s transport ministry said a Liberian-flagged oil tanker was attacked by a naval drone off the Black Sea coast near Sochi, with crude oil burning in the water and thick smoke covering parts of the resort city. All 23 Indian crew members were rescued; firefighting will begin once the flames subside.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-07 04:39

Naval drone hits oil tanker off Sochi, triggering huge blaze
Naval drone hits oil tanker off Sochi, triggering huge blaze
  • Russia says tanker crew rescued in Black Sea after attack set ship ablaze
    Russia says tanker crew rescued in Black Sea after attack set ship ablaze

    Emergency crews rescued all 23 crew members of the Liberian-flagged tanker Rio on Tuesday after an unmanned vessel attacked the ship off Russia’s Black Sea coast, setting it on fire, Russia’s Transport Ministry said.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-06 21:00Original
  • No excessive pollution recorded in Sirius area amid tanker fire

    Pollutant concentrations in Russia’s Sirius Federal Territory remain within maximum permissible levels despite an oil tanker fire nearby in the Black Sea, Sirius head Dmitry Plishkin said. Air monitoring found concentrations several times below permissible limits and posing no health threat.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-06 19:35Original
  • Liberian-flagged tanker attacked off Black Sea coast

    A Liberian-flagged Aframax oil tanker, the Rio, was attacked by unmanned surface vessels off the Black Sea coast, Russia’s Transport Ministry said. The crew was rescued without casualties. Oil is burning, and firefighting will begin once the blaze subsides.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-06 19:23Original

EconomySingapore’s Temasek warns of the ‘biggest risk’ facing markets

Singapore state-owned investment giant Temasek says the unwinding of the artificial intelligence trade is the biggest risk facing markets right now.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 04:33

Singapore’s Temasek warns of the ‘biggest risk’ facing markets
Singapore’s Temasek warns of the ‘biggest risk’ facing markets

PoliticsWhere is Spain headed after the snap election announcement?

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election for November 29 in an attempt to break months of parliamentary deadlock. The campaign is expected to focus on Spain’s housing crisis, migration and the rise of the right-wing populist Vox party, after Junts lawmakers helped defeat the government’s emergency housing measures.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-07 04:33

Where is Spain headed after the snap election announcement?
Where is Spain headed after the snap election announcement?

EconomyPudgy Penguins’ Abstract becomes second Ethereum layer 2 to shut down in a week

Abstract, a consumer-focused blockchain backed by Pudgy Penguins, will close on Dec. 15 after Igloo spent tens of millions of dollars supporting it. The shutdown follows Blast’s statement days earlier that its own network was no longer worth operating.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 04:31

Pudgy Penguins’ Abstract becomes second Ethereum layer 2 to shut down in a week
Pudgy Penguins’ Abstract becomes second Ethereum layer 2 to shut down in a week

EconomySolana DvP settlement requires 100% upfront cash for every trade

Solana Foundation’s published institutional settlement standard requires both the full cash and asset legs of each trade to be escrowed before the exchange executes. It provides no financing and performs no netting across trades, although faster access to proceeds could help institutions reuse liquidity sooner.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 04:30

Solana DvP settlement requires 100% upfront cash for every trade
Solana DvP settlement requires 100% upfront cash for every trade

SocietyStudents turn on Cornell president over handling of gang rape allegations

Some students angry about Cornell University’s handling of alleged gang rape at a fraternity house are directing their outrage at the school’s president.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 04:30

Students turn on Cornell president over handling of gang rape allegations
Students turn on Cornell president over handling of gang rape allegations

WorldTrump Resists Deeper US Role in Saudi Arabia-Houthi Conflict

The Trump administration is reluctant to become more deeply involved in Saudi Arabia’s offensive against the Houthis and has sought to restrain Riyadh from triggering a major new conflict in Yemen, according to people familiar with the situation.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-07 04:30

Trump Resists Deeper US Role in Saudi Arabia-Houthi Conflict
Trump Resists Deeper US Role in Saudi Arabia-Houthi Conflict

EconomyOil rises as Houthi attack fears outweigh supply recovery

Oil prices rose on Wednesday as concerns about attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis on Saudi Arabia outweighed the impact of higher crude supply in the Middle East.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-07 04:24

Oil rises as Houthi attack fears outweigh supply recovery
Oil rises as Houthi attack fears outweigh supply recovery
  • Oil prices rise as storms and air strikes threaten supply
    Oil prices rise as storms and air strikes threaten supply

    Oil prices climbed on Wednesday as traders assessed potential supply constraints from a storm approaching U.S. oil-producing areas and attacks by Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen on Saudi Arabia, while also factoring in increased Middle Eastern crude supplies.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-07 03:20Original

PoliticsFormer German intelligence chief August Hanning arrested over espionage and attempted treason suspicions

Former German foreign intelligence chief August Hanning has been arrested on suspicion of espionage and attempted treason. He is accused of illegally obtaining classified information during and after his tenure and improperly using it for his personal consultancy work.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-07 04:23

Former German intelligence chief August Hanning arrested over espionage and attempted treason suspicions
  • Former German spy chief arrested on suspicion of espionage, attempted treason
    Former German spy chief arrested on suspicion of espionage, attempted treason

    Former BND chief August Hanning was arrested in Germany on suspicion of treasonous espionage, obtaining state secrets and attempted treason, federal prosecutors said. His former aide, Manfred D., was also detained. Prosecutors allege Manfred supplied Hanning with about 2,000 documents through a paid arrangement, and that Hanning used classified information in private consulting work.

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    FFox News★★★☆☆2026-10-07 03:50Original

EconomyArriVent plunge highlights risks of China’s biotech expansion overseas

Shares of US-listed ArriVent BioPharma fell nearly 47 per cent after firmonertinib, a cancer drug licensed from China, failed to meet its main goal in a phase 3 trial. Analysts said the setback underscored the difficulties Chinese biotech companies face as they expand into global markets. The drug was originally developed by Shanghai Allist Pharmaceuticals.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 04:20

ArriVent plunge highlights risks of China’s biotech expansion overseas
ArriVent plunge highlights risks of China’s biotech expansion overseas

WorldNearly 200-year-old tree cut down for US-Mexico border wall expansion

A cottonwood tree estimated to be 200 years old has been felled to clear the way for a 44km double-layer US-Mexico border wall expansion. Activists protested for months and camped beside the tree in an effort to stop the cutting.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 04:20

Nearly 200-year-old tree cut down for US-Mexico border wall expansion
Nearly 200-year-old tree cut down for US-Mexico border wall expansion

SocietyPornhub returns to Australia, but only for adults with Apple devices

Pornhub has resumed access in Australia eight months after leaving the market over age-verification rules. Aylo says only adults whose age has been confirmed through Apple’s Australian process can use the site, arguing that Apple’s default child-safety settings offer a more privacy-protecting way to restrict minors’ access.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-07 04:12

Pornhub returns to Australia, but only for adults with Apple devices
Pornhub returns to Australia, but only for adults with Apple devices
  • Pornhub restores access in Australia after Apple age checks introduced
    Pornhub restores access in Australia after Apple age checks introduced

    Pornhub has restored access for Australian adults after its parent company, Aylo, adopted Apple’s device-level age verification. Aylo had blocked Australian users in March amid rules requiring adult sites to confirm users were 18 or older. The system has prompted concerns about privacy, child protection and over-filtering, while regulators are examining its effectiveness elsewhere.

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    TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 00:28Original

CultureUS actress Eva Marie Saint dies at 102

US actress and Academy Award winner Eva Marie Saint has died at 102, Variety reported. Born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1924, she began working in television and film in the 1940s, won the Oscar for supporting actress for “On the Waterfront,” and was known for roles including Eve Kendall in “North by Northwest.”

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 04:12

US actress Eva Marie Saint dies at 102

WorldReport: 81 US military aircraft damaged or destroyed in Iran war

A Congressional Research Service report says 81 US military aircraft have been damaged or destroyed since the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, including 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones. Congress is weighing funds to repair or replace aircraft and will assess the war’s threats and whether US equipment, tactics or base deployments need adjustment.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-07 04:11

Report: 81 US military aircraft damaged or destroyed in Iran war
Report: 81 US military aircraft damaged or destroyed in Iran war

EconomyCardano gives token issuers power to freeze, seize and restrict assets

Cardano’s new standard is designed for regulated stablecoins, funds and bonds, enabling issuers to embed identity checks, sanctions controls and other transfer rules directly into the assets. Those features give issuers the ability to freeze, seize or restrict assets.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 04:11

Cardano gives token issuers power to freeze, seize and restrict assets
Cardano gives token issuers power to freeze, seize and restrict assets

TechFinland halts Google data center work pending environmental assessments

Finland’s supervisory authority ordered environmentally significant preparatory work at Google’s planned data center sites in Muhos and Kajaani to stop until legally required impact assessments are complete. Google said it would follow the authorities’ instructions; the assessments are expected to finish later this year.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-07 04:09

Finland halts Google data center work pending environmental assessments
Finland halts Google data center work pending environmental assessments

PoliticsSánchez announces 21 urgent housing measures after nationwide protests

Sánchez has announced 21 urgent housing measures after nationwide protests ahead of a snap election. Domestic pressure intensified after an 87-year-old woman was evicted from her Madrid home, prompting national controversy. Protesters accused his government of failing to do enough to address the rampant housing crisis and called for it to step down.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-07 04:05

Sánchez announces 21 urgent housing measures after nationwide protests

EconomyBitcoin dips below $84,000 as oil jumps on Iranian tanker attacks

Bitcoin briefly fell below $84,000, a level analysts had identified as the point at which sellers could take control. Oil prices and the dollar both rose after attacks on tankers linked to Iran sent oil higher.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-07 04:00

Bitcoin dips below $84,000 as oil jumps on Iranian tanker attacks
Bitcoin dips below $84,000 as oil jumps on Iranian tanker attacks

EconomyEU negotiators head to China hoping to curb cheap hybrid electric car imports

EU trade negotiators are travelling to China for two days of high-stakes talks focused on limiting cheap hybrid-car exports and addressing Beijing’s record trade surplus. The mood has reportedly shifted as member states demand stronger protection for European industries, with officials seeking tangible results before next week’s EU leaders’ meeting.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-07 04:00

EU negotiators head to China hoping to curb cheap hybrid electric car imports
EU negotiators head to China hoping to curb cheap hybrid electric car imports

EconomyPrivate equity’s future after the boom and bust

The mood across the $22tn private capital industry was reflected at the Financial Times’ Private Capital Summit on Tuesday.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 04:00

Private equity’s future after the boom and bust

EconomyRobust AI spending sets investors up for another bumper US earnings season

S&P 500 earnings are expected to climb 27% as stock markets remain at highs and longer-term borrowing costs stay elevated, setting the stage for another strong US corporate earnings season.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 04:00

Robust AI spending sets investors up for another bumper US earnings season

EconomyBlue Owl to make a ‘big push’ into insurance

Blue Owl is preparing a major expansion into insurance. The group, which has been at the centre of recent turmoil in private credit, says it is “not managing enough capital.”

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 04:00

Blue Owl to make a ‘big push’ into insurance

TechFirst Small Nuclear Reactors Seek to Connect to Texas Grid

Nuclear startup Blue Energy Global Inc. has applied to connect to the Texas power grid, becoming the first company to seek approval to supply electricity from next-generation reactors as it works to meet surging demand from data centers.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 04:00

First Small Nuclear Reactors Seek to Connect to Texas Grid
First Small Nuclear Reactors Seek to Connect to Texas Grid

EconomyAfrican governments launch rating agency to challenge global ‘big three’

African governments have launched the African Credit Rating Agency, or AfCRA, seeking to end what policymakers describe as the “Africa premium” imposed by Moody’s, S&P Global and Fitch Ratings.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-07 04:00

African governments launch rating agency to challenge global ‘big three’

EconomyWhat comes next with the energy shock?

The disruption to oil supplies and prices, along with the impact on the global economy, has been surprisingly manageable so far.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-07 04:00

What comes next with the energy shock?

EconomyAramco weighs options for Saudi Arabia’s growing gas surplus

State-owned Aramco is exploring gas exports and financing options as it considers how to use output from the giant Jafurah field amid Saudi Arabia’s growing gas surplus.

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Aramco weighs options for Saudi Arabia’s growing gas surplus

SocietyWhat Israeli schools teach

The focus is on what Israeli schools teach.

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What Israeli schools teach
What Israeli schools teach

CultureHow the US financed World War I using Charlie Chaplin and Girl Scouts

When the United States entered World War I in 1917, it faced the major financial challenge of paying for its contribution. The article describes how Charlie Chaplin and the Girl Scouts were used in efforts to raise wartime funds.

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How the US financed World War I using Charlie Chaplin and Girl Scouts

WorldWashington state man charged with helping Canadian mass shooter plan attack

A Washington state man has been charged with helping a Canadian mass shooter plan an attack.

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Washington state man charged with helping Canadian mass shooter plan attack
Washington state man charged with helping Canadian mass shooter plan attack

EconomyAsia shares weaken, oil rises as investors assess Saudi-Houthi escalation

Asian markets edged lower on Wednesday despite U.S. stocks reaching fresh highs. Oil prices climbed as a storm approached the Gulf of Mexico and tensions intensified between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen.

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Asia shares weaken, oil rises as investors assess Saudi-Houthi escalation
Asia shares weaken, oil rises as investors assess Saudi-Houthi escalation

SocietyMore than 220,000 Ukrainians left the country in the first half of 2026

About 223,000 Ukrainians left the country between January and June 2026, according to data from Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service obtained by TASS. The period saw roughly 7.130 million departures and 6.907 million entries, continuing a multiyear population outflow.

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More than 220,000 Ukrainians left the country in the first half of 2026

PoliticsTakeaways: Trump and abortion rights take center stage in first Maine Senate debate

Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson clashed over President Donald Trump and abortion rights during their first debate in Maine’s closely watched Senate race. Control of the chamber is at stake.

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Takeaways: Trump and abortion rights take center stage in first Maine Senate debate
Takeaways: Trump and abortion rights take center stage in first Maine Senate debate

OtherFAA investigates after Delta plane hits Air Canada jet at LAX

The FAA is investigating after the wing of a Delta Air Lines plane taxiing for takeoff struck the tail of an Air Canada jet at Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday morning.

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FAA investigates after Delta plane hits Air Canada jet at LAX
FAA investigates after Delta plane hits Air Canada jet at LAX
  • FAA probes after Delta aircraft 'clipped' Air Canada plane at LAX

    Tuesday’s contact between Delta Air Lines and Air Canada aircraft at Los Angeles International Airport is being reviewed by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. The agency says the Delta plane “clipped” the Air Canada aircraft.

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EconomyIndian shares likely to open lower ahead of RBI rate decision

Indian shares are expected to open lower on Wednesday before the central bank’s rate decision. Persistent inflationary pressure stemming from the war in the Middle East is forcing rate-setters globally to act, and the RBI is expected to raise rates.

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Indian shares likely to open lower ahead of RBI rate decision
Indian shares likely to open lower ahead of RBI rate decision

SocietyIndia’s Richest State Rations Water After Worst Monsoon in Years

Maharashtra, India’s wealthiest state, will reduce household water supplies by at least 10% after a powerful El Niño left the country with its weakest monsoon in more than a decade.

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India’s Richest State Rations Water After Worst Monsoon in Years
India’s Richest State Rations Water After Worst Monsoon in Years

WorldBARS-Kursk mobile fire teams train to shoot down drones using real UAVs

Mobile fire teams from the BARS-Kursk brigade of Battlegroup North are practicing drone interception with real UAVs. Company commander and senior instructor Magellan said anti-aircraft machine gunners are also training for air surveillance posts and mobile teams, with drones launched from varied angles and directions to simulate Ukrainian army flights.

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BARS-Kursk mobile fire teams train to shoot down drones using real UAVs

EconomyUS stock market hits all-time high as investors bet big on AI

US stocks reached a record high as enthusiasm for artificial intelligence drove a buying frenzy on Wall Street. The S&P 500 rose 0.58 percent on Tuesday and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.45 percent, both setting new records. The S&P 500 is up 14 percent this year despite elevated oil prices and a sell-off in US government bonds.

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US stock market hits all-time high as investors bet big on AI
US stock market hits all-time high as investors bet big on AI

WorldOman evacuates injured crew from tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Oman’s air force evacuated 10 crew members from the Panamanian-flagged tanker On Peace after it was hit by a projectile and caught fire near Oman’s Limah port. India says at least 12 of 19 crew members were injured, including 11 Indian nationals, and called for attacks on shipping to stop.

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Oman evacuates injured crew from tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Oman evacuates injured crew from tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz

WorldDanube reaches record-low flow in Slovakia

The Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute said the Danube’s average daily flow in Bratislava’s Devin borough fell to 575.9 cubic meters per second on October 5, the lowest since measurements began in 1900 and below the 1909 record. It also reported that this summer was Slovakia’s third-warmest since 1931, with severe to extreme drought affecting about 90% of the country.

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Danube reaches record-low flow in Slovakia
Danube reaches record-low flow in Slovakia

EconomyEU unveils measures to curb high energy costs

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said European gas prices had risen 140% since the end of February and diesel prices had doubled, adding about 100 billion euros to Europe’s energy bill. The EU plans talks with refineries, joint purchasing measures and extended temporary state aid for exposed industries. Von der Leyen also called for more domestic clean energy and faster electrification to reduce reliance on imported energy.

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EU unveils measures to curb high energy costs
EU unveils measures to curb high energy costs

WorldRussian forces approach Novoukrainka in Zaporozhye Region — military expert

Russian troops advancing near liberated Golubkovo in the Zaporozhye Region have reached the approaches to Novoukrainka, military expert Andrey Marochko told TASS. He said forces began establishing a foothold for an offensive north and northwest of Golubkovo after taking the settlement on October 6.

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Russian forces approach Novoukrainka in Zaporozhye Region — military expert

TechAnthropic expands access to its most powerful AI models for security teams

Anthropic is widening its Cyber Verification Program, allowing vetted cybersecurity professionals to test its most capable AI models with fewer safeguards. Project Glasswing partners found at least 129,000 verified software vulnerabilities this year, including more than 33,000 rated critical or high severity. The revamped program has three tiers, and Anthropic vets members with the U.S. government.

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Anthropic expands access to its most powerful AI models for security teams
Anthropic expands access to its most powerful AI models for security teams

EconomyHong Kong remains the world’s freest economy, report says

The Fraser Institute’s 2026 Economic Freedom of the World report again ranks Hong Kong as the world’s freest economy. Hong Kong placed first for freedom to trade internationally and second for regulation. A government spokesperson said the city would maintain its free-port status, zero tariffs and simple, low taxes, while advancing development of the Northern Metropolis.

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Hong Kong remains the world’s freest economy, report says
Hong Kong remains the world’s freest economy, report says

WorldHouthis say they shot down Saudi drone over Yemen

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group’s forces shot down a Saudi-owned CH-4 reconnaissance and strike drone in the airspace over Yemen’s Al Jawf Governorate while it was carrying out what he described as hostile missions. The confrontation between Yemen’s government forces and the Houthis has continued since August 2014 and has sharply worsened recently.

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Houthis say they shot down Saudi drone over Yemen