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CultureJiajin: The Snow Mountain Challenge

In June 1935, the Central Red Army crossed Mount Jiajin to evade pursuing forces and join the Fourth Front Army. The 4,114-meter mountain was their first major snow mountain on the Long March. Exhausted and short of supplies, troops in thin clothes and straw sandals—some barefoot—took six days to cross it. More than 20 peaks above 4,000 meters lay ahead.

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Jiajin: The Snow Mountain Challenge
Jiajin: The Snow Mountain Challenge

WorldMalaysia closes schools as toxic haze from Indonesian fires worsens air quality

Smoke from forest fires in Indonesia drove pollution to unhealthy levels in Malaysia, prompting school closures in Kuala Lumpur and other areas on Friday. Kuala Lumpur’s Air Pollutant Index was 170. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Indonesia’s president had agreed to take steps to address the haze.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 06:39

Malaysia closes schools as toxic haze from Indonesian fires worsens air quality
Malaysia closes schools as toxic haze from Indonesian fires worsens air quality

EconomyAfghanistan’s emerald miners struggle with basic tools as global buyers compete

Miners in Afghanistan’s Panjshir Valley extract emeralds with basic equipment in harsh conditions, facing risks including landslides and falling rocks. Global buyers compete for the stones, and sales have risen sharply from last year. Officials say the sector employs more than 15,000 people in Panjshir.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 06:36

Afghanistan’s emerald miners struggle with basic tools as global buyers compete
Afghanistan’s emerald miners struggle with basic tools as global buyers compete

WorldUkrainian forces deliberately targeted non-military sites in Sochi in September, lawmaker says

Ukrainian lawmaker Anna Skorokhod said Ukrainian forces deliberately targeted non-military facilities in Russia’s Sochi in September, acknowledging there were no military targets there. On September 9, a drone attack on civilian sites in the coastal resort area injured 28 people; three adults and one child were hospitalized.

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Ukrainian forces deliberately targeted non-military sites in Sochi in September, lawmaker says

EconomyAditya Birla unit seeks $1.5 billion in rupee loans for Shell India renewables acquisition

Aditya Birla Renewables is seeking $1.5 billion in rupee-denominated loans to finance its purchase of Shell Plc’s Indian renewable energy arm and avoid more expensive bridge debt, three bankers familiar with the discussions said.

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Aditya Birla unit seeks $1.5 billion in rupee loans for Shell India renewables acquisition
Aditya Birla unit seeks $1.5 billion in rupee loans for Shell India renewables acquisition

EconomyGlobal watchdog urges authorities to address emergency funding gaps for failing banks

The Financial Stability Board called on authorities on Friday to bolster emergency funding arrangements for failing banks, after identifying major shortcomings in countries’ capacity to provide liquidity during a crisis.

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Global watchdog urges authorities to address emergency funding gaps for failing banks
Global watchdog urges authorities to address emergency funding gaps for failing banks

SportsF1 says Singapore Grand Prix will proceed despite Indonesian haze

Singapore’s Formula 1 race is scheduled to take place this weekend despite weeks of haze from Indonesian wildfires that has pushed the city to the top of global air-pollution rankings.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 06:30

F1 says Singapore Grand Prix will proceed despite Indonesian haze
F1 says Singapore Grand Prix will proceed despite Indonesian haze

SportsOne name per category: Football’s ultimate debate

In this episode, Sideline Story weighs in on football’s biggest debates, picking the all-time best in areas such as dribbling, finishing and football IQ. It also compares defenders head to head and chooses a winner.

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One name per category: Football’s ultimate debate
One name per category: Football’s ultimate debate

EconomyCoinbase rolls out up to 10x spot leverage, excluding US retail customers

Coinbase plans to launch spot borrowing in the coming weeks, allowing eligible traders to borrow against collateral for spot-market crypto purchases with up to 10x leverage. US customers who do not qualify as Eligible Contract Participants will be excluded. Collateral held on Coinbase remains subject to liquidation without notice; borrowing rates, collateral haircuts and liquidation thresholds have not been specified.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 06:30

Coinbase rolls out up to 10x spot leverage, excluding US retail customers
Coinbase rolls out up to 10x spot leverage, excluding US retail customers

PoliticsFrance faces a perfect storm of student unrest and economic turmoil

Student unrest and economic turmoil are converging into a major political challenge for the French government. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also appealed to his international partners.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 06:29

France faces a perfect storm of student unrest and economic turmoil

CultureHalle Berry denies ex-husband’s child abuse allegations

Halle Berry rejects allegations from her ex-husband Olivier Martinez, who has sought sole custody and a restraining order while accusing her of physically abusing their 13-year-old son, Maceo. Berry’s 18-year-old daughter has defended her.

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Halle Berry denies ex-husband’s child abuse allegations

EconomyApple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders amid soft demand, Nikkei Asia reports

Apple has asked some suppliers to reduce production of components for its newly launched iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, Nikkei Asia reported Friday.

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Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders amid soft demand, Nikkei Asia reports
Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders amid soft demand, Nikkei Asia reports

WorldTrump says US will not attack Iran before midterms

Donald Trump said the United States would not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, adding that discussions with Tehran were productive. Oil prices fell after his remarks. Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran was reviewing Washington’s response to its seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and would reply within the “next few days”; negotiations are continuing through mediators.

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Trump says US will not attack Iran before midterms
Trump says US will not attack Iran before midterms

WorldUSS Abraham Lincoln returns home as sailors reunite with families

Sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln reunited with their families in San Diego after the carrier returned from a 265-day deployment supporting US military operations against Iran.

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USS Abraham Lincoln returns home as sailors reunite with families
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Oct. 9, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Oct. 9, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Kyiv Independent

PoliticsBrazilian Supreme Court justice issues arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro

Justice Alexandre de Moraes issued an arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro, brother of presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro. Eduardo was convicted of lobbying the US to interfere in his father’s trial and was ordered to begin his four-year sentence immediately. The judge also cancelled his Brazilian passport and directed federal police to arrest him if he returns to Brazil.

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Brazilian Supreme Court justice issues arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro
Brazilian Supreme Court justice issues arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro

CultureUnraveling the Mystery of the Missing 34th Division

About 86,000 members of the Central Red Army took part in the November 1934 Battle of the Xiangjiang River, but only about 30,000 remained. The Red Army broke through the Kuomintang blockade and advanced west, in a brutal battle that paved the way for the Zunyi Conference and marked a major turning point in the Long March.

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Unraveling the Mystery of the Missing 34th Division
Unraveling the Mystery of the Missing 34th Division

Politics‘Modern-day Thomas Edison’: Trump gives Musk top US science medal

Trump presented Elon Musk with the United States’ top science medal at an award ceremony, praising him as a “modern-day Thomas Edison.” Their relationship has been volatile in recent years.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 06:16

‘Modern-day Thomas Edison’: Trump gives Musk top US science medal

PoliticsUS military to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that convicted military base shooter Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad, with the execution livestreamed. It would be the first US military firing-squad execution since World War II.

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US military to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter
  • US plans livestream of Fort Hood shooter’s firing-squad execution
    US plans livestream of Fort Hood shooter’s firing-squad execution

    US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 US soldiers at Fort Hood in 2009, is set to be executed by firing squad on December 3, with the public able to watch online. Donald Trump approved the plan, but legal experts say a livestreamed execution is unprecedented and its legal basis is unclear; Hasan’s appeals are not complete.

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  • Hegseth vows public firing-squad execution for Fort Hood shooter
    Hegseth vows public firing-squad execution for Fort Hood shooter

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, a former Army major who killed 13 people in a 2009 mass shooting, would be open for the public to see.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-10-09 01:16Original
  • Hegseth says Fort Hood mass shooter’s execution will be ‘public’

    In an interview, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed that the man who killed 13 people in the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting would be executed “publicly.”

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  • US to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution, Pentagon says
    US to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution, Pentagon says

    The US military says it will livestream the firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people and wounded 32 at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009. A military court sentenced him to death in 2013, and the execution is scheduled for December 3. It would be the first US military execution since 1961 and its first firing-squad execution since World War II.

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  • Hegseth says Fort Hood shooter’s firing-squad execution will be public
    Hegseth says Fort Hood shooter’s firing-squad execution will be public

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the execution of former Army Major Nidal Hasan, convicted in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, would be open for people to watch. A Pentagon official told Al Jazeera it would be livestreamed. Hegseth said it was scheduled for December 3 at Fort Hood.

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  • Pentagon to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter
    Pentagon to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter

    The Pentagon says it will livestream the execution of the Fort Hood shooter, who killed 13 people in 2009. President Trump has ordered that the execution be carried out by firing squad.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-08 22:56Original
  • US plans livestream of firing-squad execution
    US plans livestream of firing-squad execution

    Anonymous Defense Department officials told the BBC and Associated Press that the execution of Nidal Hasan, the former US Army major convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood, will be livestreamed. The firing-squad execution is scheduled for December 3 at 2PM ET. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it would be public so people understand the serious consequences of such acts.

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  • Pentagon says Fort Hood shooter’s firing-squad execution will be livestreamed

    The Pentagon says it will livestream the firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan. War Secretary Pete Hegseth had earlier said the execution would be public.

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    CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-08 22:07Original
  • US to livestream Army execution of Fort Hood shooter, Pentagon official says
    US to livestream Army execution of Fort Hood shooter, Pentagon official says

    A Pentagon official said the US will livestream the Army firing squad’s execution of Nidal Hasan on December 3. Hasan killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, in a 2009 shooting spree; the livestream would be unprecedented.

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  • Pentagon says Fort Hood shooter’s firing squad execution will be livestreamed
    Pentagon says Fort Hood shooter’s firing squad execution will be livestreamed

    The Pentagon said Nidal Malik Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter, will be executed by firing squad on December 3, with the execution livestreamed. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday it would be public. Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people and injuring 32 in a 2009 shooting at the Texas military base.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-08 22:01Original
  • US to livestream Fort Hood shooter’s firing squad execution
    US to livestream Fort Hood shooter’s firing squad execution

    The US will livestream the firing squad execution of the Fort Hood shooter. Nidal Malik Hasan killed 13 people and wounded 32 at Fort Hood on November 5, 2009.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-10-08 22:00Original
  • Fort Hood shooter's firing-squad execution will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
    Fort Hood shooter's firing-squad execution will be livestreamed, Pentagon says

    US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the public would be able to watch former Army major Nidal Hasan's execution by firing squad. A Defense Department official told the BBC it would be livestreamed; the execution is scheduled for 3 December at Fort Hood, Texas.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-08 21:55Original
  • Hegseth says public can watch Fort Hood shooter’s firing-squad execution
    Hegseth says public can watch Fort Hood shooter’s firing-squad execution

    A Defense Department official says Nidal Hasan’s execution will be livestreamed on Dec. 3.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-08 21:51Original

WorldNew Zealand censor says it cannot block livestream of US execution

New Zealand’s national censor said on Friday it could not stop the planned US livestream of the execution of a former Army major. Rights groups urged governments to protest the decision to Washington.

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New Zealand censor says it cannot block livestream of US execution
New Zealand censor says it cannot block livestream of US execution

WorldOkinawa lawmakers seek review of Japan-US military pact after Marine accused of murder

After a US Marine was accused of killing a Japanese woman in Okinawa, lawmakers there called for a review of the Japan-US military pact. Protesters gathered outside Japan’s foreign ministry on October 8, 2026.

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Okinawa lawmakers seek review of Japan-US military pact after Marine accused of murder
Okinawa lawmakers seek review of Japan-US military pact after Marine accused of murder

EconomyHong Kong Disneyland taps demand for interactive merchandise experiences

Hong Kong Disneyland is expanding its reach in the Greater Bay Area as visitors show growing interest in interactive merchandise rather than conventional souvenirs. The park said more than 70,000 people have joined the “Chip 'n' Dale Lucky Gold Bucket” experience since April. It ranked sixth among Tmall’s popular brands during this year’s 618 shopping festival, while mainland student-member visits rose over 25% year on year.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 06:08

Hong Kong Disneyland taps demand for interactive merchandise experiences

PoliticsTRNC slams EU for preserving ‘unjust status quo’ over Turkish Cypriot isolation

The TRNC criticised the EU for maintaining what it called an “unjust status quo” over the isolation of Turkish Cypriots. The ministry said they had been forced to live under inhumane isolation and embargoes for years.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 06:06

TRNC slams EU for preserving ‘unjust status quo’ over Turkish Cypriot isolation
TRNC slams EU for preserving ‘unjust status quo’ over Turkish Cypriot isolation

EconomyAdidas accuses Australian label White Fox of trading on its reputation with four-stripe branding

Adidas is suing Australian online retailer White Fox in the Federal Court, arguing that its four-stripe clothing design is deceptively similar to Adidas’s three-stripe trademark. White Fox says the stripes are decorative, not a trademark. Adidas is seeking a ban on the clothing and the handover of profits; a hearing is set for early 2027.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 06:05

Adidas accuses Australian label White Fox of trading on its reputation with four-stripe branding
Adidas accuses Australian label White Fox of trading on its reputation with four-stripe branding

EconomySoftBank seeks up to $100 billion from Gulf investors for AI push, FT reports

SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son is seeking to raise as much as $100 billion from Gulf investors to finance a new round of AI investments, the Financial Times reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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SoftBank seeks up to $100 billion from Gulf investors for AI push, FT reports
SoftBank seeks up to $100 billion from Gulf investors for AI push, FT reports

PoliticsIndia: Cockroach Janta Party leaders allege mass detentions ahead of Delhi protest, decry 'emergency'

The Cockroach Janta Party says authorities detained members ahead of its October 10 protest in New Delhi over alleged voter-roll manipulation. Founder Abhijeet Dipke accused the Modi government of intimidation. Party leaders claimed at least 10,000 people were detained nationwide on Thursday; police have not commented on the allegations.

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India: Cockroach Janta Party leaders allege mass detentions ahead of Delhi protest, decry 'emergency'
India: Cockroach Janta Party leaders allege mass detentions ahead of Delhi protest, decry 'emergency'

PoliticsEurope Today: French students ‘retake Bastille’, Trump ‘unwilling’ to help Ukraine

Jean-Luc Mélenchon says French students have “retaken the Bastille” after a mass rally in Paris. Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses the US of being “unwilling” to help Ukraine. Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark discusses critical minerals, while MEP Rima Hassan faces fallout over a flags row.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 06:02

Europe Today: French students ‘retake Bastille’, Trump ‘unwilling’ to help Ukraine

EconomyVirgin unveils plans for cross-Channel trains to compete with Eurostar

Virgin has shown a mock-up of trains for planned London-to-mainland Europe services starting in 2030. It has ordered 12 trains from Alstom and says the design and passenger experience will draw on its airline, cruise and hotel businesses. The Office of Rail and Road confirmed UK track access until at least 2040.

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Virgin unveils plans for cross-Channel trains to compete with Eurostar
Virgin unveils plans for cross-Channel trains to compete with Eurostar

WorldNobel Peace Prize to be awarded in Norway

The Nobel Peace Prize is due to be awarded Friday. The Norwegian Nobel Committee received 287 nominations, with organizations making up just over a quarter of the candidates.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 06:00

Nobel Peace Prize to be awarded in Norway
Nobel Peace Prize to be awarded in Norway
  • 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner to be announced in Oslo

    The Norwegian Nobel Committee is set to announce the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner on Friday in Oslo. Unlike the other Nobel awards, the Peace Prize ceremony is held there; this year’s prize is worth 12 million Swedish kronor.

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    TTASS★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 04:00Original

EconomyMost countries unprepared for bank failures, watchdog warns

The Financial Stability Board says only the US, UK, Japan and Hong Kong have a credible public-sector backstop to keep troubled lenders operating before a sale or wind-down.

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Most countries unprepared for bank failures, watchdog warns

SportsStand-up paddling World Cup combines sport and tourism in Suzhou

More than 600 athletes from around the world competed in the International Canoe Federation’s three-day SUP World Cup, which ended Wednesday in Suzhou. Events took place on waters around the city’s ancient moat and included multiple age divisions, race formats and a 16-kilometer course. The event also used international competition to promote Suzhou’s waterways and cultural tourism.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 05:57

Stand-up paddling World Cup combines sport and tourism in Suzhou

EconomyQatarEnergy LNG expansion targets early 2027 production amid reported $3bn loan

QatarEnergy is moving ahead with its LNG expansion and has reportedly secured a $3 billion loan from Chinese banks. War damage and shipping risks are limiting exports. Shipments through Hormuz are recovering but remain well below pre-war levels.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 05:55

QatarEnergy LNG expansion targets early 2027 production amid reported $3bn loan

SocietySydney trader wins unfair dismissal case after working from Singapore without approval

Australia’s Fair Work Commission ruled that Xe’s HIFX Australia unfairly dismissed Sydney currency trader Charles Graham in December, but denied him compensation. The company discovered he had worked from Singapore without permission; he had also claimed to be working from home while in Bali.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 05:55

Sydney trader wins unfair dismissal case after working from Singapore without approval
Sydney trader wins unfair dismissal case after working from Singapore without approval

EconomyFrom Aden to Sanaa, Yemenis struggle with soaring living costs

As fighting between Yemen’s government and the Houthis intensifies, unpaid or irregular salaries, rising prices and a divided banking system are deepening the economic crisis. Shoppers in Aden, displaced families in Marib and unpaid public-sector workers in Sanaa are cutting spending and making hard choices about necessities.

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From Aden to Sanaa, Yemenis struggle with soaring living costs
From Aden to Sanaa, Yemenis struggle with soaring living costs

EconomyChina remains committed to market-led RMB exchange rate, central bank says

China will continue to let market forces play a decisive role in setting the RMB exchange rate, the People’s Bank of China said Thursday. It said the country operates a managed floating regime based on market supply and demand, with reference to a basket of currencies.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 05:52

China remains committed to market-led RMB exchange rate, central bank says

WorldHow October 7 changed Lebanon and Hezbollah’s political reality

Analysts say Hezbollah’s October 8, 2023 decision to join what it called a war of support for Gaza reshaped Lebanese politics. The subsequent conflict with Israel and severe losses among its leadership weakened the group politically; it is no longer the political or military hegemon it once was in Lebanon.

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How October 7 changed Lebanon and Hezbollah’s political reality
How October 7 changed Lebanon and Hezbollah’s political reality

PoliticsPutin arrives at CIS summit venue in Turkmenistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived at a convention center in the Awaza national tourist zone in Turkmenbashi, where Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov welcomed him. The CIS Council of Heads of State meeting and the Caspian Environmental Summit are due to take place there.

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Putin arrives at CIS summit venue in Turkmenistan

TechAnthropic updates usage policy to curb abusive prompting of Claude AI

Anthropic has revised its usage policy to prohibit sustained, needless abusive or cruel behavior toward its models. It says Claude’s ability to end such interactions will remain the main enforcement mechanism. The update comes amid debate over AI consciousness, on which company executives and other prominent figures have expressed differing views.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 05:49

Anthropic updates usage policy to curb abusive prompting of Claude AI
Anthropic updates usage policy to curb abusive prompting of Claude AI

WorldRussian air attacks disrupt daily life across Ukraine as five major cities adapt

Russia’s extensive use of jet-powered drones since late summer 2026 has brought frequent alerts and strikes to major Ukrainian cities, affecting businesses, transport, schools and hospitals. In Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv, residents and institutions have adapted with underground schools and shelters, while public transport often continues during alerts. Attacks have also damaged malls and industrial facilities and disrupted some services.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-09 05:48

Russian air attacks disrupt daily life across Ukraine as five major cities adapt
Russian air attacks disrupt daily life across Ukraine as five major cities adapt

SportsMorocco and Senegal await ruling on AFCON final

The Court of Arbitration for Sport held a long-awaited hearing in Lausanne on Thursday to consider Senegal’s appeal against the Confederation of African Football’s decision to award Morocco this year’s Africa Cup of Nations title. Senegal had won the match in Rabat, but CAF later overturned the result after the team left the pitch in protest before returning. A three-judge panel is expected to rule soon.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-09 05:44

Morocco and Senegal await ruling on AFCON final
Morocco and Senegal await ruling on AFCON final

EconomyAre eurozone bond markets warning of recession as growth slows?

Eurostat’s cycle clock, which tracks economic phases, signals a sharp eurozone slowdown. Bond markets point to French fiscal strains, persistent inflation and possible ECB rate hikes, though the outlook could soon change.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 05:43

Are eurozone bond markets warning of recession as growth slows?

PoliticsOkinawa assembly resolution calls for U.S. military action after murder case

Okinawa's prefectural assembly adopted a protest resolution urging the U.S. military to prevent similar incidents and an opinion statement calling on Japan's government to fundamentally review the Japan-U.S. Status of Forces Agreement. The measures followed the alleged murder of a local woman by a Marine stationed in Okinawa, who has denied the allegations.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-09 05:43

Okinawa assembly resolution calls for U.S. military action after murder case
Okinawa assembly resolution calls for U.S. military action after murder case

OtherTwo German officials shot dead during routine firearms inspection in Bavaria; suspect arrested

Two local government employees were shot dead on Thursday while inspecting the storage of legally owned firearms at a home in Berngau, Bavaria. Police stormed the property and arrested a 60-year-old suspect after a standoff lasting more than 12 hours; he was slightly wounded in the leg.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 05:40

Two German officials shot dead during routine firearms inspection in Bavaria; suspect arrested
Two German officials shot dead during routine firearms inspection in Bavaria; suspect arrested

WorldWater supply cut in several Kyiv neighborhoods

UNIAN reported that water service was cut in several Kyiv neighborhoods. Earlier, a power outage halted public transport in three districts, followed by unscheduled blackouts. Reports also said damage to a key power facility caused another blackout and emergency outages, disrupting the subway and affecting water and sewer services.

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Water supply cut in several Kyiv neighborhoods

EconomyHedge funds as systemic risks

The item considers systemic risks posed by hedge funds and adds a note on inflation-linked bonds.

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Hedge funds as systemic risks

WorldDeath toll in Istanbul residential building collapse rises to five

The collapse of a residential building in Istanbul’s Maltepe district has killed five people, and search-and-rescue operations have been suspended. Three floors on one side of the building gave way early on October 8. Investigators detained the architect and construction supervisor.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 05:25

Death toll in Istanbul residential building collapse rises to five

EconomyChina’s tax crackdown adds pressure on luxury brands as US spending falters

China’s tax crackdown on wealthy individuals is creating a fresh challenge for luxury brands, which are also dealing with the Iran war’s fallout and signs that US consumer spending is slowing.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 05:25

China’s tax crackdown adds pressure on luxury brands as US spending falters
China’s tax crackdown adds pressure on luxury brands as US spending falters

WorldPhotos: War transforms the city of Gaza

Archive and recent images show Gaza’s streets, landmarks and public spaces transformed after three years of war. The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics says more than 80 percent of buildings have been damaged or destroyed since Israel launched its war on the enclave in October 2023. UNESCO has verified damage to 164 cultural sites, including historic buildings, religious sites, monuments, archaeological sites and museums.

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Photos: War transforms the city of Gaza
Photos: War transforms the city of Gaza

PoliticsNew York mayor calls for ICE to leave after man shot near 5-year-old

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he would ask US President Donald Trump to remove ICE from the city. Federal immigration agents shot a man in a vehicle on Thursday while attempting to arrest him, with his five-year-old child nearby. The 28-year-old survived and is being treated in hospital.

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New York mayor calls for ICE to leave after man shot near 5-year-old
New York mayor calls for ICE to leave after man shot near 5-year-old
  • ICE shooting of man with child in car sparks uproar in New York
    ICE shooting of man with child in car sparks uproar in New York

    Protests and outrage have erupted in New York after ICE agents surrounded a vehicle and shot a man. A five-year-old child was in the car. Mayor Zohran Mamdani called President Trump to demand that ICE leave the city.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-09 04:26Original
  • ICE agent shoots man in New York City
    ICE agent shoots man in New York City

    A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot a man in the Bronx on Thursday during what the Department of Homeland Security described as a targeted operation to arrest a “criminal illegal alien.” The department said the man was alive and taken to a hospital. Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the incident, saying early reports indicated agents had surrounded the man and a five-year-old child in his car before firing. Governor Kathy Hochul called for any body-camera footage to be released.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-09 04:26Original
  • Masked ICE officers shoot man during New York arrest, officials say

    Witnesses said they saw several masked officers in clothing bearing Department of Homeland Security markings surrounding a man on the ground who appeared injured. They reported hearing three or four shots.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-09 04:16Original
  • ICE officers shoot a man in New York City
    ICE officers shoot a man in New York City

    A man was hospitalized after ICE officers shot him in New York City, the Department of Homeland Security said. Mayor Mamdani called the situation “unconscionable.” The investigation is ongoing.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-09 01:24Original
  • ICE officer shoots and wounds man during New York City arrest

    Officials say a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man while carrying out an arrest in New York City.

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    CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-09 00:39Original
  • Immigration agents shoot and wound man during arrest in New York City
    Immigration agents shoot and wound man during arrest in New York City

    The Department of Homeland Security says federal immigration agents shot and wounded a Dominican man as they arrested him in New York City.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-10-09 00:30Original
  • Person shot during interaction with federal agents in New York City: NYPD
    Person shot during interaction with federal agents in New York City: NYPD

    A person was shot during an interaction with federal agents in New York City, the NYPD said. The department said it was not involved in the shooting and that the person was conscious; their condition was not immediately clear.

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    AABC News★★★☆☆2026-10-08 22:18Original

TechCore Lightning patches critical security flaws and a Bitcoin payment bug

Core Lightning released v26.06.9 with security fixes and a repair for a regression that could delay channel traffic on busy nodes running v26.06.8. The update also addresses a risk of forwarded funds being lost when a payment contract expires during channel shutdown, and adds permission and configuration safeguards. Maintainers urge users to upgrade soon.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 05:20

Core Lightning patches critical security flaws and a Bitcoin payment bug
Core Lightning patches critical security flaws and a Bitcoin payment bug

SocietyWealthy French families leave failing state schools squeezed by pensions and austerity

After moving to Nantes in 2020, Clemence Remy enrolled her two daughters in the local state school. Though she considered the teachers good, repeated staff strikes left her so frustrated that she moved the girls to a private school.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 05:15

Wealthy French families leave failing state schools squeezed by pensions and austerity
Wealthy French families leave failing state schools squeezed by pensions and austerity

EconomyRecord Chinese turnout puts European carmakers under pressure at Paris show

A record 20 Chinese car brands are set to appear at next week’s Paris Motor Show, highlighting how quickly China’s automakers have become a competitive threat in Europe despite growing trade barriers.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 05:10

Record Chinese turnout puts European carmakers under pressure at Paris show
Record Chinese turnout puts European carmakers under pressure at Paris show

EconomyAnalysts say limits on Hong Kong’s access to Fed dollar facility would have little impact

Analysts say a US lawmaker’s call to review Hong Kong’s access to the Federal Reserve’s short-term dollar funding facility would have limited effects because the city does not use it regularly. They warn that restrictions could instead erode the dollar’s global dominance. John Moolenaar has urged Fed chair Kevin Warsh to review the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s access.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 05:08

Analysts say limits on Hong Kong’s access to Fed dollar facility would have little impact
Analysts say limits on Hong Kong’s access to Fed dollar facility would have little impact

ScienceGraphene sensors offer new way to detect brain damage after stroke

An international team of scientists, including researchers from Spain’s CSIC, developed graphene sensors that identify brain regions most vulnerable after a stroke. Tested in mice, the sensors could help prevent further damage and improve treatment.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 05:03

Graphene sensors offer new way to detect brain damage after stroke

WorldRussia slashes cancer care as defence spending reaches post-Soviet record

Russia’s federal cancer programme budget is set to fall from 44.9 billion to 3.87 billion roubles in 2027, nearly 40 times below its 2025 level. Defence spending will account for 35% of all federal expenditure, the largest share since the Soviet Union collapsed.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 05:00

Russia slashes cancer care as defence spending reaches post-Soviet record

OtherMorning news bulletin | October 9, 2026

A roundup of the latest important stories from Europe and beyond, spanning world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-09 05:00

Morning news bulletin | October 9, 2026

PoliticsSomalia-born refugee wins UK parliamentary by-election

Official results show that Sagal Abdi-Wali, a Somalia-born refugee and local councilor, won the Holborn and St Pancras by-election to the House of Commons. The Labour Party candidate received 45.17%, ahead of her main rival, Green Party leader Zack Polanski, on 32.81%. Fifteen candidates contested the seat.

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Somalia-born refugee wins UK parliamentary by-election

ScienceGiant tortoises now outnumber people in the Seychelles

A new survey on one of the Seychelles’ most remote islands found that giant tortoises, once pushed close to extinction, now outnumber the people there.

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Giant tortoises now outnumber people in the Seychelles

SocietySantorini: Wine, food and distinctive experiences beyond the famous sunsets

At an October tourism forum, representatives of the Greek National Tourism Organization outlined travel preferences among visitors from major European markets. Local authorities are preparing 32 short videos to showcase lesser-known sides of the Greek island.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 05:00

Santorini: Wine, food and distinctive experiences beyond the famous sunsets

SportsBuyunchaokete’s serve shines as he books Shanghai Masters clash with Ruud

China’s Buyunchaokete beat France’s Luca Van Assche 7-6(3), 6-3 to reach the Shanghai Masters second round. He won 37 of 38 points behind his first serve and held all 11 service games without facing a break point. He will next play Norway’s 20th seed Casper Ruud.

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Buyunchaokete’s serve shines as he books Shanghai Masters clash with Ruud
Buyunchaokete’s serve shines as he books Shanghai Masters clash with Ruud

WorldAs winter nears, Kyiv residents seek shelter elsewhere

Renewed Russian strikes on power and energy infrastructure, alongside the approach of another freezing winter, are prompting some Kyiv residents to consider leaving. Mariia Shostak is taking her two children to spend the winter in Egypt, while a survey found 40% of Ukrainians would consider relocating if living conditions worsened.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-09 04:53

As winter nears, Kyiv residents seek shelter elsewhere
As winter nears, Kyiv residents seek shelter elsewhere

EconomyFeeding the AI beast

Ankur Banerjee looks ahead to the coming day in European and global markets.

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RReutersOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-09 04:50

Feeding the AI beast
Feeding the AI beast

WorldCars torched and shops looted as anti-migrant violence erupts in South Africa

Anti-immigration protests turned violent in Soweto and Durban. Police said at least 24 vehicles were torched and foreign-owned shops looted, while officers fired rubber bullets to disperse crowds. The unrest follows a court ruling requiring the government to remove barriers that had kept some migrants from applying for asylum.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 04:44

Cars torched and shops looted as anti-migrant violence erupts in South Africa
Cars torched and shops looted as anti-migrant violence erupts in South Africa

EconomyUkraine faces $67 billion gap in funding military spending for 2027

Ukraine’s defense ministry requested about $175 billion for 2027, while the draft budget provides $108.3 billion. Domestic revenue is $71.7 billion, or $82.9 billion including domestic bonds, privatization and grants. The projected budget deficit is $96 billion, which Kyiv plans to cover with Western assistance.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 04:42

Ukraine faces $67 billion gap in funding military spending for 2027

WorldHeavy rains hit Chile’s capital, injuring six and flooding homes

Heavy rain battered Chile’s capital, leaving six people injured, sweeping away cars and flooding homes. Authorities placed 10 other districts on high alert amid risks of mudslides and other rain-related emergencies.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 04:40

Heavy rains hit Chile’s capital, injuring six and flooding homes

WorldTracking Hurricane Isaias as it moves across the southern U.S.

Hurricane Isaias made landfall on the Florida Panhandle Friday evening with heavy rain and strong winds, and is now moving inland. It is the Atlantic season’s first hurricane.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 04:40

Tracking Hurricane Isaias as it moves across the southern U.S.
Tracking Hurricane Isaias as it moves across the southern U.S.

TechSolana nears final 200-millisecond upgrade to halve block times

Solana is wrapping up a seven-week effort to produce blocks twice as often. The change would bring higher costs and narrower operating windows for validators.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 04:35

Solana nears final 200-millisecond upgrade to halve block times
Solana nears final 200-millisecond upgrade to halve block times

PoliticsUS Moves to Reassure Taiwan as Trump-Xi Ties Stall Major Arms Deal

After Donald Trump gave China’s Xi Jinping a lavish welcome, the US has permitted a burst of engagements with Taiwan, signaling support for the island democracy. A major arms sale remains on hold as the two leaders prepare for further meetings this year.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-09 04:33

US Moves to Reassure Taiwan as Trump-Xi Ties Stall Major Arms Deal
US Moves to Reassure Taiwan as Trump-Xi Ties Stall Major Arms Deal