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SocietyWhat did Palestinians take when they fled after October 7?

After the war in Gaza began, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were forced from their homes. Some salvaged treasured belongings: Omar took about 200 books, Shahd fled with her two dogs, and Yaseen carried his oud. He later recovered it from the rubble and plays for children in a displacement camp.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 06:08

What did Palestinians take when they fled after October 7?
What did Palestinians take when they fled after October 7?

TechGoogle and Unity launch platform for creating video games from prompts

Alphabet’s Google and gaming-tools developer Unity announced a platform that lets people create video games from simple text prompts, marking another move by generative AI into creative industries.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 06:07

Google and Unity launch platform for creating video games from prompts
Google and Unity launch platform for creating video games from prompts

SocietyMonte Carlo added to glamorous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express itinerary for 2027

The iconic train will travel from Paris along the French Riviera to Monaco. The new overnight journey will become a permanent fixture, with fares starting at €4,870 per person.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 06:02

Monte Carlo added to glamorous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express itinerary for 2027

WorldEurope Today: Rubio urges Europe to wake up as EU trade chief begins key China trip

Europe’s ties with China, the US and the UK are under pressure at the same time. EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič is in Beijing facing a deadline to rebalance trade relations, Marco Rubio urges Europe to wake up, and London is weighing a return to the EU. Students are back on the streets in France today.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 06:02

Europe Today: Rubio urges Europe to wake up as EU trade chief begins key China trip

CultureTayari Jones’ novel ‘Kin’ wins Kirkus fiction prize and $50,000

Tayari Jones’ novel “Kin” has won the Kirkus Prize for fiction, along with a $50,000 award. It follows the lives of two Black friends from a small town in Louisiana.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 06:00

Tayari Jones’ novel ‘Kin’ wins Kirkus fiction prize and $50,000
Tayari Jones’ novel ‘Kin’ wins Kirkus fiction prize and $50,000

PoliticsUK military should focus spending on domestic defence, not overseas missions, report says

A Transition Security Project report says Britain’s military is overly focused on global commitments, spending about 23% of its 2024/25 budget on overseas deployments. It urges the government to shift more resources to domestic defence as spending rises, and questions whether overseas missions have made the UK safer.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 06:00

UK military should focus spending on domestic defence, not overseas missions, report says
UK military should focus spending on domestic defence, not overseas missions, report says

ScienceEl Niño could drive Pacific temperatures to record levels, WMO warns

The World Meteorological Organization warns that El Niño could worsen droughts, bring heavier rainfall to some regions and intensify heatwaves on land and at sea.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 05:58

El Niño could drive Pacific temperatures to record levels, WMO warns
El Niño could drive Pacific temperatures to record levels, WMO warns

SocietyBachelor star Sam Wood denied bail over alleged choking and assault

A Queensland court denied Sam Wood bail after hearing a woman alleged the former Bachelor star choked and assaulted her, leaving her thinking she would die. Prosecutors said his behaviour was escalating and he posed an unacceptable risk. Police had also visited his Victorian home over a similar allegation about three years ago; the woman did not complain then, fearing retribution. Wood denies the charges.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 05:58

Bachelor star Sam Wood denied bail over alleged choking and assault
Bachelor star Sam Wood denied bail over alleged choking and assault

PoliticsGermany news: UK's Burnham and Merz to discuss security in Berlin

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is visiting Berlin for his first in-person meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, where they will launch a joint security partnership to counter sabotage, cyberattacks and other hybrid threats. They are also due to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East conflict and its economic effects.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 05:50

Germany news: UK's Burnham and Merz to discuss security in Berlin
Germany news: UK's Burnham and Merz to discuss security in Berlin

SocietyThursday briefing: Why young people are taking to the streets across France

A youth-led protest began when students at a Créteil high school blockaded their school over staff absences, then spread to hundreds of schools. Demonstrators are protesting deteriorating buildings, overcrowded classrooms, long school days and wider educational inequality. Tens of thousands have taken to the streets, with more strikes planned.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 05:43

Thursday briefing: Why young people are taking to the streets across France
Thursday briefing: Why young people are taking to the streets across France
  • France’s school protests: what lies behind the anger
    France’s school protests: what lies behind the anger

    Since late September, students in France have protested underfunding, staff shortages and deteriorating school facilities, blocking access to many high schools. Some demonstrations have turned violent, with hundreds injured and thousands arrested. The report says these grievances alone do not explain the movement’s unprecedented scale or tactics, pointing also to France’s tradition of settling policy disputes on the streets.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-08 03:38Original

SportsWTT China Smash sees a string of major early upsets in Beijing

Thailand’s Orawan Paranang upset two-time defending champion Sun Yingsha 3-1 in the women’s singles to reach the last 16. China’s Zhou Qihao recovered from two games down to beat Xiang Peng, while Kuai Man and Wang Manyu advanced to the women’s doubles quarterfinals.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 05:40

WTT China Smash sees a string of major early upsets in Beijing
WTT China Smash sees a string of major early upsets in Beijing

EconomyAir Cambodia to expand China network to 13 routes

Air Cambodia says it will increase its China network to 13 routes in the 2026/27 winter-spring season, adding services to Sanya, Haikou, Chongqing and Shenzhen and more flights between Phnom Penh and Zhengzhou. It also plans routes linking Sihanoukville with Ho Chi Minh City via Shenzhen and Chongqing, and is preparing to introduce Chinese-built C909 aircraft.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 05:38

Air Cambodia to expand China network to 13 routes

SportsChinese Taipei coach hopes for more cross-Strait table tennis exchanges

Seventeen-year-old Chinese Taipei player Kuo Kuan-hung beat Liang Jingkun 3-1 in the men's singles round of 32 at the 2026 WTT China Smash in Beijing. Coach Chiang Peng-lung said he hoped players on both sides of the Taiwan Strait would have more chances to train and compete together, which he said could help improve their skills.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 05:35

Chinese Taipei coach hopes for more cross-Strait table tennis exchanges

SportsPortugal: Cristiano Ronaldo controversy rumbles on

The dispute between Cristiano Ronaldo and coach Jorge Jesus continues after Ronaldo issued a lengthy statement on Tuesday. He explained why he left Portugal’s squad and accused Jesus of breaking his word. The story dominated Portuguese headlines, overshadowing the team’s four Nations League wins. Media are questioning Ronaldo’s future, while he says he wants to keep playing for Portugal.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 05:35

Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo controversy rumbles on
Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo controversy rumbles on

HealthSingle Ebola death in Kenya raises fears of wider spread in Africa

The WHO says the Kenyan patient had been living in the DRC, where the illness first began and was treated. The patient travelled through Uganda to Nairobi and later died. Kenya is strengthening surveillance at high-risk entry points and tracking contacts and people aboard the flight. The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no vaccine.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 05:34

Single Ebola death in Kenya raises fears of wider spread in Africa
Single Ebola death in Kenya raises fears of wider spread in Africa

SocietyNSW police chief made last-minute push for closed hearings on Sydney anti-Herzog protest

The New South Wales Law Enforcement Conduct Commission said Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon’s late request for closed hearings delayed its inquiry into the February Sydney protest. The inquiry will open with a public address on 19 October, followed by five weeks of private hearings; senior officers are expected to face public examinations afterward.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 05:30

NSW police chief made last-minute push for closed hearings on Sydney anti-Herzog protest
NSW police chief made last-minute push for closed hearings on Sydney anti-Herzog protest

EconomyIndia considers delaying rollout of UPI payment fee, sources say

India is weighing a delay of several months to a fee on large payments through its Unified Payments Interface platform, according to a regulatory official and an industry executive familiar with the discussions.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 05:30

India considers delaying rollout of UPI payment fee, sources say
India considers delaying rollout of UPI payment fee, sources say

OtherTips and Linkers

Tips and inflation-linked bonds are not as safe as they may seem.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-08 05:30

Tips and Linkers

CultureTranslation lapses and pressure allegations embroil Yang Shuang-zi’s Germany event

Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi’s Munich event promoting the German edition of her novel drew controversy after interpretation omitted or condensed remarks on Taiwan, China and political history. Taiwan’s representative office said China’s consulate had asked for the event to be canceled and proposed a replacement; the venue director and consulate denied this. The interpreter acknowledged shortcomings but denied politically motivated omissions.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 05:29

Translation lapses and pressure allegations embroil Yang Shuang-zi’s Germany event
Translation lapses and pressure allegations embroil Yang Shuang-zi’s Germany event

SocietyCalifornia couple accused of abusing at least 14 surrogate-born children

Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang are accused of abusing at least 14 children born through surrogacy and obstructing witnesses. Police previously removed 21 children from their Arcadia home. The couple pleaded not guilty in a Pasadena court.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 05:27

California couple accused of abusing at least 14 surrogate-born children
California couple accused of abusing at least 14 surrogate-born children

WorldMajor Colombian mercenary deployment site destroyed near Kharkov, Russian official says

A Russian security official told TASS that a temporary deployment site in Dergachi, Kharkov Region, used by Colombian mercenaries from Ukraine’s 23rd Separate Assault Regiment was destroyed. Russian security agencies estimate that Ukraine’s armed forces have about 16,500 foreign mercenaries, including 7,000 Colombians.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 05:25

Major Colombian mercenary deployment site destroyed near Kharkov, Russian official says

WorldYemen’s Houthis claim strike on Riyadh airport, three killed

Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they fired a ballistic missile at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Thursday, killing three people, injuring several and disrupting operations. The Saudi-backed Yemeni government had announced a major counteroffensive a day earlier, while the Houthis warned airlines against flying through Saudi airspace.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 05:22

Yemen’s Houthis claim strike on Riyadh airport, three killed
Yemen’s Houthis claim strike on Riyadh airport, three killed
  • Houthis report ballistic missile strike on Riyadh airport

    Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, the Houthis, said it hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with a ballistic missile. Spokesman Yahya Saria said air traffic stopped after the direct hit and urged international airlines to avoid Saudi airspace, which he called a “theater of war” apart from Mecca and Medina.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-08 03:33Original
  • Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked Riyadh airport with ballistic missile
    Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked Riyadh airport with ballistic missile

    Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group said it attacked King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, with a ballistic missile on Thursday.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-10-08 03:20Original
  • Houthis claim ballistic missile attack on Riyadh airport
    Houthis claim ballistic missile attack on Riyadh airport

    The Houthi group said Thursday it had attacked King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with a ballistic missile. Hours earlier, Saudi Arabia said an attack on the same airport earlier in the week had killed one person.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-10-08 02:52Original

ScienceMargaret Hamilton, Apollo 11 software pioneer, dies aged 90

Computer scientist Margaret Hamilton has died aged 90. She led the team that developed software for NASA’s Apollo missions, including the system that helped Apollo 11 land safely on the Moon, and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 05:10

Margaret Hamilton, Apollo 11 software pioneer, dies aged 90
Margaret Hamilton, Apollo 11 software pioneer, dies aged 90

WorldProtesters in Colombia rally against ties with Israel

Hundreds rallied in Bogotá against Colombia’s restoration of diplomatic and economic ties with Israel and what protesters called the ongoing genocide in Gaza. They also criticised President Abelardo de la Espriella’s decision to open a Colombian embassy in Jerusalem.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 05:09

Protesters in Colombia rally against ties with Israel
Protesters in Colombia rally against ties with Israel

WorldUK consulate signage removed in East Jerusalem as Israel’s closure deadline arrives

Workers removed signs from the UK consulate and its consular section in occupied East Jerusalem as the 30-day deadline set by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar arrived on Thursday. The UK flag remained flying. The move further strained ties, after Britain imposed sanctions over Israeli settlements. Israel says the consulate will close, while the UK has sought to keep it open.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 05:06

UK consulate signage removed in East Jerusalem as Israel’s closure deadline arrives
UK consulate signage removed in East Jerusalem as Israel’s closure deadline arrives
  • Israel to close UK consulate but will not expel diplomats, newspaper reports

    The Times reported that Israel will close the UK consulate in East Jerusalem on October 8 but will not expel British diplomats or their families. The consulate will lose diplomatic status, while nearly 30 diplomats can continue working at the UK embassy in Tel Aviv. London had earlier threatened to expel 30 Israeli diplomats in response to Israeli actions.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-08 01:04Original
  • Deadline nears for Israel’s demand to close UK consulate in East Jerusalem
    Deadline nears for Israel’s demand to close UK consulate in East Jerusalem

    Former British consul Sir Vincent Fean says Israel is acting unlawfully by demanding that the UK shut its East Jerusalem consulate. The demand follows a new UK import ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-07 20:17Original
  • ‘Palestinians will bear the cost’: UK consulate in East Jerusalem prepares to close
    ‘Palestinians will bear the cost’: UK consulate in East Jerusalem prepares to close

    Israel ordered the UK consulate in East Jerusalem to close in response to Britain’s ban on trade with illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank and sanctions on those who support their construction or financing. The mission is due to shut on Thursday, marking a low point in UK-Israeli relations; reports say London is considering expelling Israeli diplomats. Palestinians in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza will lose the consulate’s services.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-07 14:00Original

World'Every day there is killing': Palestinians in Gaza face Israeli strikes despite ceasefire as peace deal stalls

Israeli strikes have continued in Gaza almost daily during the ceasefire. Gaza's health ministry says more than 1,400 people have been killed since it began, including over 30 in the past week. Israel says it targets Hamas operatives and accuses Hamas of violating the truce; the IDF says it has no record of Fida al-Toutah's killing. The peace deal is largely stalled, while many Palestinians remain in crowded tent cities.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 05:06

'Every day there is killing': Palestinians in Gaza face Israeli strikes despite ceasefire as peace deal stalls
'Every day there is killing': Palestinians in Gaza face Israeli strikes despite ceasefire as peace deal stalls

HealthMenopause patients left without treatment: what is happening in Spain?

A shortage of Lenzetto has had a knock-on effect on other menopause hormone treatments in Spain and elsewhere in Europe. Spain’s Health Ministry expects supplies to improve in November, but the medicines watchdog says the timeline remains unclear.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 05:04

Menopause patients left without treatment: what is happening in Spain?

EconomyMalaysia’s Silicon Island aims to cement its semiconductor role

The 2,300-acre Silicon Island is expected to be completed sometime in the next decade, strengthening Malaysia’s place in the global semiconductor industry. It is projected to add hundreds of billions of dollars to the economy and create about 220,000 jobs by 2050.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 05:01

Malaysia’s Silicon Island aims to cement its semiconductor role

SocietyAegean, Ryanair and Austrian top new 10-year European airline safety index

AirAdvisor’s newly released European Airline Safety Index ranks the top 20 carriers based on a decade of research data, with Aegean, Ryanair and Austrian at the top.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 05:00

Aegean, Ryanair and Austrian top new 10-year European airline safety index

WorldUS and Lebanon shelter wanted Syrian general, BBC investigation finds

A BBC investigation says former Syrian general Bassam al-Hassan, wanted for crimes against humanity, is being funded and protected in Lebanon by US and Lebanese authorities. The arrangement reportedly provides him shelter in exchange for information about the 2012 abduction of American journalist Austin Tice and other intelligence.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 05:00

US and Lebanon shelter wanted Syrian general, BBC investigation finds
US and Lebanon shelter wanted Syrian general, BBC investigation finds

EconomyAI pushes sovereign bonds off their turf

Wayne Cole previews the day ahead in European and global markets, focusing on AI taking ground from sovereign bonds.

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AI pushes sovereign bonds off their turf
AI pushes sovereign bonds off their turf

OtherLatest news bulletin | October 8, 2026 – Morning

A morning roundup of major stories from Europe and beyond on October 8, 2026, spanning world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-08 05:00

Latest news bulletin | October 8, 2026 – Morning

EconomyCapital crowding-out pits sovereigns against AI

A contest for capital is setting sovereign borrowers against the AI sector. Because both are insensitive to interest rates, the battle could end badly.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 05:00

Capital crowding-out pits sovereigns against AI

WorldPart of Istanbul high-rise collapses, trapping people under rubble

A six-story building partially collapsed in Istanbul’s Maltepe district for unknown reasons, TRT reported. Two floors gave way. Rescuers are evacuating residents, and a child was pulled out alive and hospitalized. No casualties or injuries have otherwise been reported.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 04:59

Part of Istanbul high-rise collapses, trapping people under rubble

EconomyReal wages set to fall in major European economies, except Germany

Real wages are projected to decline in Italy, Spain, France and the UK from the first quarter of 2026 to the first quarter of 2027, while Germany is expected to see growth. The report examines what is driving the difference.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 04:57

Real wages set to fall in major European economies, except Germany

Society‘That is a lie’: Alan Jones complainant denies family sought money from broadcaster

The youngest complainant in Alan Jones’s Sydney trial denied that his family tried to deceive the broadcaster to obtain as much money as possible. He alleges Jones kissed him and touched his bottom when he was 17. Jones has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 04:48

‘That is a lie’: Alan Jones complainant denies family sought money from broadcaster
‘That is a lie’: Alan Jones complainant denies family sought money from broadcaster

WorldSouth Korea threatens legal action if fuel shipments to Russia broke law

South Korea said it is checking information about fuel loaded at its ports for Russia and will act under the law if violations are confirmed. The Guardian reported that more than 176,000 tonnes were loaded in July and August. Ukraine has also sought an explanation from Seoul through diplomatic channels.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 04:45

South Korea threatens legal action if fuel shipments to Russia broke law
South Korea threatens legal action if fuel shipments to Russia broke law
  • South Korea vows legal action if alleged fuel exports to Russia are confirmed
    South Korea vows legal action if alleged fuel exports to Russia are confirmed

    South Korea says it has not verified reports that its fuel was shipped to Russia, but will take legal action if illegal exports are confirmed. The dispute comes amid strained ties with Ukraine, which Seoul also accuses of breaching a confidentiality agreement; Kyiv says no such agreement existed.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-08 04:14Original

PoliticsTrump Seeks to Turn Palm Beach Golf Course Into a New Camp David

President Donald Trump is seeking local officials’ approval to permanently designate his West Palm Beach golf course as a presidential retreat for hosting summits, world leaders, and current and former White House occupants.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 04:41

Trump Seeks to Turn Palm Beach Golf Course Into a New Camp David
Trump Seeks to Turn Palm Beach Golf Course Into a New Camp David
  • Trump wants a new Camp David-style retreat at his Florida golf club
    Trump wants a new Camp David-style retreat at his Florida golf club

    Donald Trump is considering a presidential retreat modeled on Camp David at his Florida golf club. The club would pay construction costs as a gift to Americans, offer future presidents free memberships and accommodate visiting foreign dignitaries. The luxurious estate would contrast sharply with Camp David’s rustic setting.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-08 03:00Original
  • Trump proposes presidential retreat at his private Florida golf club
    Trump proposes presidential retreat at his private Florida golf club

    Donald Trump says he wants to convert part of his private golf club in West Palm Beach into a retreat for future presidents and their guests, modeled on Camp David near Washington.

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    AABC News★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 00:24Original
  • Trump wants to make his West Palm Beach golf club a permanent presidential retreat
    Trump wants to make his West Palm Beach golf club a permanent presidential retreat

    Donald Trump wants his West Palm Beach golf club to become a permanent presidential retreat. The club’s attorney said in a letter that the proposed deal would also designate it the “permanent United States Presidential Golf Course,” available to “all past, current and future” presidents.

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    NNBC News★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 22:30Original
  • Trump backs plan to turn part of Florida golf course into presidential retreat
    Trump backs plan to turn part of Florida golf course into presidential retreat

    U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday endorsed a proposal to convert part of his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida, into a presidential retreat modeled on Camp David.

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    RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 22:05Original

WorldTrump urged Xi to lift export restrictions on Japan, newspaper says

During Xi Jinping’s September visit to Washington, Donald Trump urged him to lift China’s export restrictions on Japan, including controls on rare earths, South China Morning Post reported. Sources said Trump described the measures as a threat to US industries reliant on Japanese suppliers and an indirect breach of the US-China trade truce. Xi reportedly said the China-Japan dispute should remain separate from US-China relations.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 04:40

Trump urged Xi to lift export restrictions on Japan, newspaper says

PoliticsIndia news: Opposition steps up pressure on election chief after detentions

India's opposition alliance plans further protests in Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Police detained Rahul Gandhi and other protesting lawmakers again on Wednesday before releasing them. The opposition accuses Kumar of favoring Modi's party and rigging elections; the government and election body reject the allegations. India has also asked Russia for information on about 69 nationals reportedly recruited into its military and is seeking their return.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 04:40

India news: Opposition steps up pressure on election chief after detentions
India news: Opposition steps up pressure on election chief after detentions

PoliticsProtesters interrupt Trump at Texas rally

At least 10 protesters were removed from Donald Trump’s rally in San Antonio, where he was heckled while campaigning for Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton. Trump mocked them and claimed without evidence that they had been paid, as supporters booed.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 04:30

Protesters interrupt Trump at Texas rally
Protesters interrupt Trump at Texas rally

PoliticsEXCLUSIVE: US opens direct talks with Myanmar's generals, reversing years of isolation

The Trump administration has started direct talks with Myanmar’s military-installed government, according to US officials and others familiar with the outreach, reversing Washington’s push to isolate the generals after the 2021 coup.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 04:30

EXCLUSIVE: US opens direct talks with Myanmar's generals, reversing years of isolation
EXCLUSIVE: US opens direct talks with Myanmar's generals, reversing years of isolation

TechEx-ByteDance Intern’s $200 Million AI Lab Takes On Fei-Fei Li

A former ByteDance intern has raised funding from major venture investors, including 5Y Capital, for a stealth startup targeting the emerging field of world models and AI pioneers such as Fei-Fei Li.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 04:26

Ex-ByteDance Intern’s $200 Million AI Lab Takes On Fei-Fei Li
Ex-ByteDance Intern’s $200 Million AI Lab Takes On Fei-Fei Li

EconomyEllisons Invest About $17 Billion in Warner Bros. Takeover

Public filings show David Ellison and his family invested about $17 billion to complete Paramount Skydance Corp.’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 04:25

Ellisons Invest About $17 Billion in Warner Bros. Takeover
Ellisons Invest About $17 Billion in Warner Bros. Takeover

WorldMalaysia PM vows to do all he can to bring Myanmar back into ASEAN

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said his government would do everything possible to work with Myanmar and fully reintegrate the war-torn country into ASEAN. He spoke after meeting military-backed leader Min Aung Hlaing on Thursday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 04:20

Malaysia PM vows to do all he can to bring Myanmar back into ASEAN
Malaysia PM vows to do all he can to bring Myanmar back into ASEAN

PoliticsKosovo lawmakers elect Justina Pula president in late-night vote, averting snap election

A late-night parliamentary session elected Justina Pula as Kosovo’s new president, ending a legislative deadlock of more than 19 months and averting a snap election. Her election to the largely symbolic post makes her the third woman to hold the office since Kosovo’s post-war independence from Serbia.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 04:14

Kosovo lawmakers elect Justina Pula president in late-night vote, averting snap election

WorldUS NHC says Isaias has become a hurricane

The US National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory on Wednesday that Isaias had strengthened into a hurricane.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 04:10

US NHC says Isaias has become a hurricane
US NHC says Isaias has become a hurricane

WorldKyiv bridge strikes disrupt Ukrainian security operations, pro-Russian underground group says

A pro-Russian underground resistance group told TASS that Russian military strikes on bridges in Kyiv have disrupted Ukrainian security forces’ operations and logistics in the city and region. It said the bridges and transport hubs are used to move forces and military equipment, and claimed apartment listings have risen sharply as residents leave.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 04:04

Kyiv bridge strikes disrupt Ukrainian security operations, pro-Russian underground group says

EconomyWise to cover customers’ tax bills after software errors

Wise is seeking a deal with HMRC after its software miscalculated investment gains for about 4,000 users, and says it will pay their tax bills.

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Wise to cover customers’ tax bills after software errors

EconomyBig investors ‘bottom fish’ in eurozone bond markets after France sell-off

Asset managers say fears of a blow-up resembling the eurozone debt crisis have been overstated. After a sell-off in French bonds, large investors are seeking bargains in eurozone bond markets.

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Big investors ‘bottom fish’ in eurozone bond markets after France sell-off

EconomyOil majors look beyond Middle East war to pursue the region’s vast reserves

Western oil groups are seeking new investment opportunities to develop the region’s vast reserves despite the chaos and heightened risks caused by the conflict with Iran.

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Oil majors look beyond Middle East war to pursue the region’s vast reserves

EconomyWhen 20% of Profits Isn’t Enough, Fund Managers Seek ‘Super Carry’

Some private equity firms, seeking to hold on to their most prized investments, are no longer satisfied with standard carried interest and are demanding “super carry.”

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When 20% of Profits Isn’t Enough, Fund Managers Seek ‘Super Carry’
When 20% of Profits Isn’t Enough, Fund Managers Seek ‘Super Carry’

EconomyWhat is the real price of oil now?

Crude futures are no longer a dependable measure of how fuel prices affect inflation.

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What is the real price of oil now?

EconomyJapan’s small-cap shakeout creates an opening for AI funds

The culling of small-cap companies in Japan presents an opportunity for AI funds, whose tools can help find promising targets among vast amounts of information.

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Japan’s small-cap shakeout creates an opening for AI funds

ScienceSardinian village may be a new centenarian ‘blue zone’

A study found that 13.8% of women in Bolotana who reach 70 live to 100, giving the Sardinian village the world’s second-highest rate of female longevity. Researchers say it may be a new longevity zone beyond Sardinia’s original blue zone. The village has had far more centenarians proportionally than the island average.

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Sardinian village may be a new centenarian ‘blue zone’
Sardinian village may be a new centenarian ‘blue zone’

ScienceWMO says El Niño is strengthening and expected to peak in December

The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño will intensify before reaching its forecast peak in December and could be among the strongest since at least 1950. It is almost certain to last through February 2027, with above-average temperatures and altered rainfall patterns raising drought and flood risks in different regions.

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WMO says El Niño is strengthening and expected to peak in December
WMO says El Niño is strengthening and expected to peak in December

PoliticsKey takeaways from the first Iowa Senate debate

Donald Trump’s influence hangs over every contest in November’s midterm elections, yet his name was rarely brought up at Wednesday night’s Iowa debate.

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Key takeaways from the first Iowa Senate debate
Key takeaways from the first Iowa Senate debate
  • Trump dominates Iowa Senate debate from afar
    Trump dominates Iowa Senate debate from afar

    President Donald Trump was the central figure in Wednesday night’s televised Iowa Senate debate between Democrat Josh Turek, a state representative, and a Republican representative, despite not taking part in person.

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EconomyBitcoin falls below $83,000 as oil climbs on Iran strike-plan report

Bitcoin dropped below $83,000, a level FxPro says could open a quick route to $80,000. Brent crude rose above $102, while Treasury yields moved back toward their highest level since 2002.

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Bitcoin falls below $83,000 as oil climbs on Iran strike-plan report
Bitcoin falls below $83,000 as oil climbs on Iran strike-plan report

EconomyIndonesia sovereign wealth fund calls for stock market transparency

Danantara’s chief investment officer says domestic institutions will support Indonesia’s stock market, which has been the world’s worst performer this year.

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Indonesia sovereign wealth fund calls for stock market transparency

SocietyMaricarmen, 87, whose eviction sparked protests, dies in hospital, lawyer says

Maricarmen, 87, whose eviction set off a domestic crisis and nationwide anti-government demonstrations, died in hospital late Wednesday, her lawyer said. Protesters say they will keep demonstrating to uphold her legacy.

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Maricarmen, 87, whose eviction sparked protests, dies in hospital, lawyer says

EconomyJapan’s beer giants raided in suspected price-fixing probe

Japan’s Fair Trade Commission searched the offices of Asahi, Kirin, Suntory and Sapporo as it investigates suspected collusion to set prices for beer and other drinks. The four companies control more than 90% of Japan’s beer market and said they would cooperate. The probe could lead to a criminal complaint.

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Japan’s beer giants raided in suspected price-fixing probe
Japan’s beer giants raided in suspected price-fixing probe

WorldIndonesia accused of ‘gross negligence’ in wildfire lawsuit as haze engulfs region

Indigenous and civil society groups in Indonesian Borneo have sued the government, accusing it of “gross negligence” in handling wildfires. The case names President Prabowo Subianto and nine others, and seeks recovery measures including healthcare costs for residents. Smoke has shut schools and increased respiratory illness across parts of South-east Asia.

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Indonesia accused of ‘gross negligence’ in wildfire lawsuit as haze engulfs region
Indonesia accused of ‘gross negligence’ in wildfire lawsuit as haze engulfs region

PoliticsProtesters interrupt Trump as he seeks to rally Texas voters

Donald Trump sought to rally Texas voters behind Senate candidate Ken Paxton at a San Antonio event, but a series of protests disrupted the rally.

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Protesters interrupt Trump as he seeks to rally Texas voters
Protesters interrupt Trump as he seeks to rally Texas voters