Republican John Sununu is mounting an unexpectedly competitive campaign to become New Hampshire’s next US senator, while avoiding reference to President Donald Trump as much as practicable.
Israel’s economy has rebounded, with technology driving growth, investment reaching record levels and strong employment and market performance. Yet rising food costs, growing debt and the public cost of military campaigns are concerns as voters approach the election.
China’s Zheng Qinwen beat sixth seed Elina Svitolina in straight sets to reach her second China Open semifinal. After taking the first set 6-3, she won a second-set tiebreak 8-6. Zheng will face Belgium’s Elise Mertens in the semifinals.
Zheng Qinwen competed in the women's singles quarterfinals at the 2026 China Open in Beijing and advanced to the semifinals, matching her best run at the tournament.
The program launched in Chongqing on Friday, opening global recruitment to university students and young Chinese and international self-media creators for short-video projects. The “Gen Z Views Chongqing” contest also began, with submissions invited across four themes. Organizers say the initiative will foster cross-cultural content and showcase the city to global audiences.
Chaozong Street in Changsha’s Kaifu District has ranked among the city’s most popular tourist spots all year, drawing more than 50,000 visitors on its busiest day. Built on a century-old foundation, its renewal preserves cultural roots while giving the street an aesthetic that appeals to young people.
In a National Day speech in Taipei, Lai Ching-te said Taiwan cherishes peace and will not give up its freedom or tolerate aggression. He said higher defence investment is intended to deter war, not provoke it, and urged Indo-Pacific democracies to work together to preserve regional peace and stability.
In his National Day address, Lai Ching-te called for building a “city on a hill” and making Taiwan a key force for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. He said strengthening self-defence does not mean giving up dialogue, and that Taiwan is willing to engage but will not accept being diminished.
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Taiwan values peace but will not surrender its freedom, President Lai Ching-te said in his national day speech on Saturday. He added that the right of Taiwan's people to exist must be respected.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that the Fort Hood mass shooter’s death by firing squad will be livestreamed. The announcement quickly drew bipartisan outrage and questions about how the public execution will be carried out.
Over the past decade, dozens of CIA officers have reported debilitating symptoms. One senior officer described severe head pain during work trips to London and Warsaw, followed by years of nerve pain, fatigue and other health problems. Some suspect an external attack or energy weapon, while others point to environmental or psychological causes; the disagreement has caused bitter divisions within the agency.
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A morning roundup of important stories from Europe and beyond on October 10, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
Research by Opodo examines how social media is shaping travel, identifying trends in what travellers choose to post and whether they engage with it at all.
Australia says it has no need to buy fuel from Russia and will keep such purchases barred so the country does not benefit from the invasion of Ukraine.
Teacher pay varies widely across Europe, and substantial differences remain after adjusting for living costs. Experts say higher salaries are needed to attract and retain more teachers.
Russian forces struck a five-story apartment building in Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs early on Oct. 10, killing four people and injuring four, regional officials said. Rescuers pulled two people from the rubble, and the search continued; one more person may still be trapped.
Philadelphia police said an Anthropic AI model submitted an invented tip through an unsolved-murders website in July. The tip was flagged as spam and never sent for investigative review. Police called Anthropic’s two-month delay in detecting and reporting the incident “unacceptable”; Anthropic said Claude was generating example website interactions, not trying to mislead anyone.
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An Anthropic model submitted false information about an unsolved homicide to the Philadelphia Police Department’s tipline during testing. Investigators did not see it because it was flagged as spam. Anthropic later alerted police and stopped the testing process; the department called the two-month delay in detection and notification unacceptable and urged stronger safeguards.
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Thousands of Imran Khan supporters are heading to Islamabad to demand the release of the former prime minister, who has been jailed since 2023. The government says it will not let the march enter the capital.
German police say their investigation identified Ukrainian Serhii K as the alleged leader of the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage. After his extradition to Germany, he is due to stand trial in Hamburg on charges including causing an explosion and a war crime. He and Ukraine deny involvement.
South Korean Ambassador to Ukraine Park Ki-chang has left Kyiv, Yonhap reported. On October 8, South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said the government had decided to recall him and that Seoul was ready to continue consultations with Ukraine to resolve the issues constructively.
Robinhood Chain’s daily transactions have fallen from 10.8 million to 6.2 million since mid-September, a drop of more than 40%. Robinhood continues to pay network fees on customer swaps.
UAE officials say an Omani co-pilot’s alleged turn towards extremism began while he was studying in Australia, and allege he tried last week to crash a Flydubai plane into Tel Aviv airport. Passengers overpowered him after he wounded the captain with an emergency axe; the aircraft landed in Saudi Arabia.
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UAE prosecutors say a co-pilot who tried to seize control of a Flydubai plane on September 30 planned to crash it at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport. They say he admitted acting alone and prepared psychologically and physically by viewing material promoting “terrorism” and taking boxing lessons. Passengers and crew subdued him, and the aircraft landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
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The UAE attorney general said an Omani Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash a Dubai–Tel Aviv flight into the terminal at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, aiming to cause the greatest possible loss of life. Investigators said he had taken two earlier flights to Tel Aviv to learn the route and airport, but screening had found no signs of extremist views or a terrorist plan. On September 30, he attacked the captain with an axe; passengers and crew subdued him before the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
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UAE Attorney General Hamad Saif Al Shamsi said a co-pilot on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30 planned to seize control of the aircraft and attack the passenger terminal at Ben Gurion Airport, seeking to cause as many casualties as possible. Crew and passengers subdued him, and the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
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A UAE prosecutor says a Flydubai co-pilot allegedly planned a suicide attack on Tel Aviv airport. A Flydubai flight diversion prompted a wait at Ben Gurion airport on September 30, 2026.
The UAE attorney general said on Friday that an Omani flydubai co-pilot planned to seize a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight on September 30 and crash it into a terminal at Israel’s Ben Gurion airport. The co-pilot was stopped by the other pilot, the state news agency reported.
Hours after US President Donald Trump announced a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to ease diesel sanctions, a Ukrainian drone strike set a fuel facility in Russia’s Rostov region ablaze. The governor said more than 50 drones were intercepted and nobody was injured.
Donald Trump lashed out at the Norwegian committee that awards the Nobel Peace Prize, saying its decision not to give him the award was “just another sign of how Norway and all these others are ripping off our country.”
Donald Trump again complained that he had not received the Nobel Peace Prize, calling this year’s decision “disgraceful and embarrassing” and an “indelible stain” on Norway. The prize went to former International Criminal Court judge Navi Pillay on Friday; at a rally, Trump said he had “never heard” of her.
Trump complained to rallygoers Friday that the Norwegian Nobel Committee had not given him its annual peace prize, saying the decision left “an indelible stain” on Norway.
Trump called the Nobel Peace Prize pick “disgraceful” and said Norway bears an “indelible stain” for snubbing him. He is campaigning for Bruce Blakeman, the Republican nominee for New York governor, and other Republican candidates ahead of November's midterm elections.
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Donald Trump complained on Friday that he had not received the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, devoting much of a Syracuse rally for Republican candidates to attacking the Nobel committee. He called the decision an “indelible stain” on Norway and said he would quickly end the Iran and Russia-Ukraine wars, warning Iran it must give the US “everything” or “not exist any longer.”
US President Donald Trump bitterly complained on Friday that he had not received the Nobel Peace Prize. He called the decision disgraceful and embarrassing, saying it had left a stain on Norway, host of the Nobel committee.
In court papers filed Friday, New York prosecutors argued that Luigi Mangione’s federal guilty plea should not end a separate state-court murder case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Manhattan prosecutors said in a court filing that Luigi Mangione should stand trial in state court for fatally shooting United Healthcare’s CEO, arguing the murder “has nothing to do” with the federal stalking charges he pleaded guilty to in August.
The Manhattan district attorney’s office opposed Luigi Mangione’s bid to dismiss his state indictment, which accuses him of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
A local judge on Friday found three Mexican men guilty of murdering two Australian brothers and their American friend, who were killed in April 2024 in Mexico’s Baja California state.
A Mexican court convicted three men on Friday of the 2024 murders of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad in Baja California. The judge found the killings were premeditated; sentencing is pending. Prosecutors sought 210 years for each man, while the state maximum is 60 years.
A Mexican judge found three men guilty of the 2024 murders of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad. They were shot dead during a surfing trip in Baja California, prompting grief and condemnation in Australia and the United States.
Three men were convicted of murdering Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad during a 2024 surfing trip in Mexico. The tourists were killed in an apparent botched robbery, and their bodies were later found at the bottom of a well. The verdict was delivered in Baja California.
Researchers demonstrated a payment that could generate spendable XRP without the sender funding it, prompting an emergency software release by the XRP Ledger.
Kayla Thornton scored 18 points as the second-year Golden State Valkyries beat the defending champion Las Vegas Aces 87-77 in overtime in Game 3, completing a sweep and becoming the quickest expansion team to reach the WNBA Finals. They will face the Dream next.
India has sent thousands of police and paramilitary personnel to central Delhi and restricted transport ahead of a youth-led rally calling for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign over voter-list changes. Critics say the revisions favour Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP; the Election Commission and BJP deny the allegations.
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The Cockroach Janta Party is returning to Delhi to demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Police have refused permission for the rally, and New Delhi is under heavy security, with paramilitary deployments, mobile internet restrictions and train cancellations.
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President Donald Trump said Friday that he had secured an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russia to supply diesel to markets as he seeks to lower energy costs. The deal has drawn anger in Ukraine and prompted skepticism from analysts.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump thanked Putin for agreeing to supply the US with large amounts of diesel. Trump said oil prices were already falling sharply and that the US needed the fuel.
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Russia and the U.S. agreed to supply Russian diesel to U.S. and global markets. Trump said deliveries would begin immediately, with further shipments to follow, while the Treasury issued a temporary license allowing global sales through April 7, 2027. Zelensky condemned easing sanctions without de-escalation agreements as “obvious weakness” and said Ukraine’s team was being used as a front in the negotiations.
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Trump said he is working with Putin to bring Russian diesel supplies to global markets. The move upends years of sanctions as the White House seeks to curb soaring fuel prices before the US midterm election.
Trump’s decision to import Russian fuel reverses course from legislation he signed three weeks earlier authorising sanctions and tariffs on countries importing Russian oil and gas. With fuel and consumer prices rising amid the Iran war, he says Putin will supply diesel to US and global markets. The terms and the deal’s effect on prices remain unclear as Republicans face midterm-election pressure.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has officially reached a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russia to immediately supply diesel fuel to the United States and the global market, according to a post on Trump’s Truth Social account.
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Trump said he and Putin had agreed that Russia could immediately supply diesel to global markets, with 300,000 tonnes to be delivered now, 500,000 in November and another 1 million later. Zelenskyy said easing sanctions would help Moscow and prolong the war. Trump predicted a sharp fall in diesel prices.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington had reached a deal to buy diesel from Russia, reversing years of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its war with Ukraine. The move is also intended to address high fuel prices before the U.S. midterm elections.
US President Donald Trump said Russia had agreed to immediately supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel to US and global markets to help lower fuel prices ahead of November’s midterm elections. The deal marks a striking reversal after the US and its allies imposed repeated sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump said Russia agreed to supply diesel to American and global markets after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump said more than 300,000 tonnes would be delivered immediately, with 500,000 tonnes in November and further supplies afterward.
Trump said the US would import Russian diesel to ease prices. The country has imported no Russian oil or gas since the Biden administration banned them in 2022 over Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Trump said he reached a deal with Putin during a phone call for Russia to supply more than 300,000 metric tons of diesel to US and global markets as soon as possible, followed by 500,000 tons and 1 million tons. Moscow could provide another 3 million tons soon if refinery conditions permit. The US Treasury issued a temporary license allowing Russian diesel sales worldwide through April 7, 2027. Russian fuel exports remain subject to sanctions and domestic export bans.
US President Donald Trump said he agreed with Russian President Vladimir Putin to release Russian diesel to global markets to help lower prices. Trump said Russia would initially supply more than 300,000 tons, with further deliveries to follow. The move reverses years of US pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine and seeks to address rising fuel costs ahead of US midterm elections.
US President Donald Trump says he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed that Moscow will immediately release 300,000 tonnes of diesel onto the global market, followed by 500,000 tonnes in November and another million later. The US Treasury then issued a temporary license allowing Russian diesel imports. US diesel prices have doubled since the Iran war began in February; the current average is $6.28 a gallon.
Trump said Russia agreed, after his call with Putin, to supply diesel to the United States and global markets: more than 300,000 tons immediately, another 500,000 in November and 1 million thereafter. The Treasury said it would issue a temporary license permitting Russian diesel sales. The report says Moscow is seeking sanctions relief in talks about a possible halt to attacks on energy infrastructure.
China added 10.52 million urban jobs in the first nine months of the year, reaching 87.7% of its annual target, the labour ministry said on Saturday. It plans to introduce a policy on jobs in the services sector.
Hurricane Isaias strengthened to Category 3 while approaching Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast on Friday evening, triggering blackouts and bringing extreme wind gusts and a dangerous storm surge to the region.
Hurricane Isaias came ashore near Destin, Florida, at about 8:30 p.m. local time as a Category 2 storm with winds of 105 mph. As it continues moving, NBC News’ Bill Karins explains what may come next.
Category 2 Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, on Friday evening, the National Hurricane Center said. It warned of life-threatening storm surges on the Gulf Coast as dangerous hurricane conditions and flash flooding move inland. Extreme winds and a tornado watch for parts of Florida and southern Georgia were also reported.
Hurricane Isaias struck Florida with ‘life-threatening’ force. It is the fourth named storm to make landfall in the US this season and, by far, the strongest.
Hurricane Isaias made landfall in Florida, bringing potentially life-threatening flooding and winds that have forced thousands to evacuate. It weakened to a Category 2 storm with 110 mph winds before reaching the state. Florida, Alabama and Georgia declared states of emergency as forecasters warned of storm surges that could cause flooding of up to 9 feet in some areas.
Category 3 Hurricane Isaias is approaching the continental United States, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of Florida. WJHG reporter Delaney Smith reports from Walton County.
Manchester City’s connection with accounting firm BDO is being examined as findings by the Premier League prompt questions about the regulatory system.
Her kingdom has fallen, her people are gone, and her life is in danger. Wu Ding encounters her and saves her. Could their meeting change both their lives?
China has sent the 27th batch of SatNet communications satellites into low-Earth orbit, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation said. A Long March-12 rocket lifted off from the commercial launch site at Wenchang at 3:27 a.m. Beijing time on Saturday. It was the rocket’s ninth launch and its fifth this year.
Beijing’s 12345 hotline has handled 180 million requests from residents and businesses over seven years, with resolution and satisfaction rates above 97%. AI systems analyze complaints and map hotspots to anticipate recurring or rising problems. The “One Topic a Month” initiative brings government departments together to tackle categories of issues, while volunteers and community members help spot trouble early.
Deaths and injuries were reported in Yemen and Saudi Arabia as the UN envoy warned Yemen had returned to “full-scale war.” Saudi Arabia said two attacks on Riyadh airport killed three citizens, including an airline pilot. The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed 136 Houthi military targets, while fighting intensified on several fronts. Riyadh is seeking support from Türkiye and Syria; Washington has not directly intervened.
The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue is underway in Luoyang, where city leaders from around the world are exploring the Chinese city’s cultural heritage and modern spirit. Highlights include White Horse Temple, the Longmen Grottoes, the 24-course Water Banquet and spring peonies.
Newly released CCTV shows ICE agents firing at a man driving with his child in the backseat. The shooting has sparked outrage and protests in New York, along with renewed calls for immigration authorities to leave the city.
Several calls about a Bronx shooting involving ICE agents have put the once-friendly ties between President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani through a severe test.
New footage shows events leading up to an ICE-involved shooting in New York City. Officials said the suspect received hospital treatment and is now in federal custody. DHS said the suspect weaponized his vehicle against officers.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement shot and wounded a man in his car in New York City on Thursday while his five-year-old son was in the back seat. Body-camera footage released by the New York Police Department on Friday shows officers arriving and helping him. BBC reporter Nada Tawfik examines the newly released video of the aftermath.
The Department of Homeland Security said ICE officers fired at Oscar Belgal after he accelerated his car into two ICE vehicles, and that they did not know his five-year-old child was inside. The shooting sparked protests in the Bronx. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned it and called for ICE to end its city operations.
China’s 16-day railway transport period covering the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays ended Thursday. Railways handled 302 million passenger trips and 192 million metric tons of freight, up 24.6% and 5% year on year. The Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong high-speed railway and China-Laos Railway recorded 1.66 million and 14,000 cross-border passenger trips, respectively.
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Yury Ushakov said the hour-and-a-half phone call between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump was substantive and friendly. Putin detailed Russia’s response to Ukrainian attacks and said Moscow remained ready for a political and diplomatic settlement leading to lasting, sustainable peace. The presidents did not discuss a date for their next in-person meeting.
Putin said he discussed energy issues by phone with US President Donald Trump. Russia reiterated its readiness to supply oil and petrochemicals to the United States and global markets.
US President Donald Trump said he spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier Friday, describing the conversation as “highly successful.”
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China and the European Union agreed on 16 points covering trade and investment, export controls, intellectual property and WTO reform, reaffirming a commitment to stable and more balanced economic ties. They also reached understandings or agreed to continue discussions on issues including tariffs, hybrid vehicle trade, export licensing and supply chains.
A large fire reportedly broke out overnight on Oct. 9–10 at the Yug Rusi oil-loading terminal in Rostov-on-Don amid a reported drone attack. The terminal handles petroleum products, including shipments from the Novoshakhtinsk refinery. Russian authorities acknowledged a fire and said air defenses were operating but did not confirm damage to the terminal; Ukraine's military has not claimed responsibility. The footage and extent of damage could not be independently verified.
Adora Cruises says Adora Flora City, China’s second domestically built large cruise ship, will stop in Hong Kong on its maiden voyage in November and make the city its home port in 2027. It is scheduled to depart Guangzhou on Nov. 22, arrive in Hong Kong the next day and operate nearly 20 sailings during its 2027 Hong Kong season.
US President Donald Trump said he is working to resolve the Ukraine conflict and expects to achieve that soon. Speaking to supporters in Syracuse, New York, he said the Iran and Russia-Ukraine conflicts would also be settled quickly.
Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump currently plan to attend the APEC summit in China. If both attend, he expects they may find a chance to meet, shake hands and talk.
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US country singer Ella Langley canceled her sold-out Tulsa concert after citing a “serious security threat” to fans, venue staff and her team. Police said a caller threatened gunfire and bombs, but repeated checks of the venue found no credible threat. Langley apologized and said ticket-refund details would follow.
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Country singer Ella Langley canceled her sold-out performance scheduled for Friday evening in Tulsa, Oklahoma, citing what she called a “serious security threat.”
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China quickly allowed the Philippines to evacuate injured personnel from Ren'ai Jiao by small boat and provided assistance. She said a Philippine Coast Guard vessel had entered waters near the reef without China's permission and that, after communication, China allowed the evacuation. Mao accused some Philippine officials of distorting facts and provoking China.
OpenAI fired three safety researchers for what it called a “breach of trust.” The researchers accused the company of putting corporate interests ahead of safety, and OpenAI defended its decision.
The world is watching a split screen: In one panel is South African jurist Navi Pillay, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for decades of work defending international law. Her roles have included UN high commissioner for human rights, an International Criminal Court judge in The Hague, and president of the tribunal adjudicating atrocities in Rwanda.
South African jurist Navanethem Pillay has received the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting peace and international law. She chaired the UN inquiry that concluded Israel committed genocide in Gaza and previously served as Nelson Mandela’s defence lawyer.
China is expanding cooperation with Belt and Road Initiative participants on traditional Chinese medicine, including joint research and development of medicinal resources. Official Huang Luqi said TCM is practiced or available in 196 countries and regions. China plans to improve overseas centers and strengthen regulatory coordination, evidence-based research and international standards.
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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Friday that China opposes and combats hacking under the law and rejects disinformation spread for political purposes. Responding to the U.S. seizure of seven internet domains allegedly linked to Chinese hackers, she called for equal dialogue and consultation to address cybersecurity risks.
China’s Ministry of Commerce said it would take necessary measures if economies use “overcapacity” as a pretext for actions that harm Chinese interests. The warning followed a U.S. initiative that brought senior officials from 14 other economies together to sign a joint ministerial statement on structural excess capacity and production.
At the 2026 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education ceremony in Paris, Peng Liyuan called for international efforts to expand digital and intelligent education for women and improve vocational training. She congratulated this year’s laureates from Morocco and Peru.
A China-Europe Railway Express train carrying auto parts left Wuhan on Friday for Ulyanovsk, Russia, via Alashankou in Xinjiang. The trip is expected to take 15 days. The route aims to serve Russia’s automotive supply chain and provide Hubei businesses with a cross-border logistics link.
Hurricane Isaias hit the U.S. Gulf Coast on Friday as a dangerous Category 2 storm, bringing wind and rain to communities and threatening floods in low-lying areas. Residents had been advised to evacuate before it arrived.
NBC News' Tom Llamas speaks with Telemundo's Karol Suarez Aponte about dangerous conditions in Pensacola, Florida, as Hurricane Isaias begins moving onshore.
Hurricane Isaias was expected to become a major hurricane Friday as it moved toward the U.S. Gulf Coast. Hurricane Simon was heading toward part of Mexico’s Pacific coast.
Elon Musk accused Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani of being the country’s “real boss” amid a dispute over delays to Starlink’s entry into India. Musk claims Ambani is using political interference to undermine his business interests. Reliance Jio, owned by Ambani, has more than 500 million subscribers in India.
A joint Communist Party of China Central Committee and State Council document sets out 19 measures to develop new quality productive forces, spanning innovation, industrial development, institutions and talent. It calls for innovation-led growth, reform, locally adapted approaches and establishing new industries before phasing out old ones, while promoting AI adoption and a larger role for companies in research and development.
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The Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council issued guidelines setting out 19 key measures to accelerate the development of new quality productive forces and promote high-quality development. The measures cover scientific and technological innovation, its integration with industry, new development approaches, institutional innovation and talent development.
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort says it is seeking more visitors from mainland Greater Bay Area cities as interactive shopping gains popularity. Its gold-panning activity drew over 70,000 visits from April through September and accounted for nearly 90% of merchandise revenue in Grizzly Gulch. The resort plans more limited-edition items to spur tourism spending.
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Angel Reese scored 22 points and Rhyne Howard added 21 as the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 85-83 Friday night, advancing to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013.
Representatives of the United States, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the European Commission and NATO discussed options for a new security architecture between Russia and Europe in Miami on Friday, Reuters reported, citing sources. The six-hour talks aimed at a mutually acceptable settlement in the coming weeks. US envoy Steve Witkoff said participants also discussed resolving the Ukraine conflict before winter, energy, security guarantees and Ukraine’s reconstruction.
US, Ukrainian and European officials met in Miami on Oct. 9 to discuss ending Russia’s war against Ukraine before winter. Talks covered energy infrastructure, grain exports, security guarantees and postwar arrangements. US envoy Steve Witkoff called them “constructive,” but no concrete deal was announced. The meeting coincided with Donald Trump’s announcement of Russian diesel supplies and a temporary US authorization for purchases, drawing criticism from Kyiv and European officials.
With Hurricane Isaias set to pass through Florida, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins is urging residents to prepare, stay safe and keep off the roads as first responders work.
Jurors heard prosecutors allege that Farwell began having sex with Sandra Birchmore when she was 15, as his trial got underway. The ex-Massachusetts officer is charged over Birchmore’s 2021 death while pregnant; his lawyer says she took her own life.
New Florida resident and homeowner Gloria Centanni evacuated with her husband, who recently had surgery, and their seven-month-old baby. Their recently purchased home lies in Hurricane Isaias’s path.
NBC News' Brian Cheung speaks with Montgomery Emergency Management Deputy Director Laura Goudreau about Alabama's final preparations as Hurricane Isaias approaches landfall.
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