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PoliticsXi and Papua New Guinea governor-general exchange congratulations on 50 years of diplomatic ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Papua New Guinea Governor-General Bob Dadae exchanged messages marking 50 years of diplomatic relations. Xi called for stronger friendship and cooperation, while Dadae reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s adherence to the one-China principle. Premier Li Qiang and Prime Minister James Marape also exchanged congratulations.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 03:17

Xi and Papua New Guinea governor-general exchange congratulations on 50 years of diplomatic ties

WorldTrump says Ukraine and Russia agreed to energy strike ceasefire “because I said they agreed”

Trump again claimed Ukraine and Russia had agreed to stop strikes on energy infrastructure, though neither Moscow nor Kyiv confirmed a truce. A senior Ukrainian official said Kyiv had no advance notice, while Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would accept a ceasefire negotiated by Trump and Vladimir Putin.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-13 03:16

Trump says Ukraine and Russia agreed to energy strike ceasefire “because I said they agreed”
Trump says Ukraine and Russia agreed to energy strike ceasefire “because I said they agreed”

EconomyIMF cuts China growth forecast to 4.5% amid global escalation

The IMF lowered its forecast for China’s growth, signaling weaker demand that could weigh on global growth and reduce demand for oil and metals.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 03:13

IMF cuts China growth forecast to 4.5% amid global escalation
IMF cuts China growth forecast to 4.5% amid global escalation

EconomyAI boom bolsters global trade growth, benefiting China and India, IMF says

Strong AI demand has helped drive growth in China, India and other Asian countries, outpacing overall global trade growth, IMF chief economist Silvana Tenreyro said Tuesday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 03:10

AI boom bolsters global trade growth, benefiting China and India, IMF says
AI boom bolsters global trade growth, benefiting China and India, IMF says

WorldRussia says Europe bought $320 billion in hydrocarbons since 2022

Russia said on Monday that EU countries had bought $320.7 billion worth of its energy resources since 2022, despite sanctions over the war in Ukraine. The figure heightened tensions as European officials criticised a US deal to import Russian diesel, while Stockholm urged the bloc to use frozen Russian assets to increase support for Kyiv.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-13 03:10

Russia says Europe bought $320 billion in hydrocarbons since 2022
Russia says Europe bought $320 billion in hydrocarbons since 2022

WorldSaudi-Houthi strikes continue as Yemen’s humanitarian crisis deepens

The Houthis said they fired a ballistic missile at Riyadh airport and attacked an air base in southwestern Saudi Arabia; the Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a missile headed for Riyadh. As exchanges continue, the UN warned that hostilities and mass displacement are worsening Yemen’s humanitarian crisis, particularly in Taiz.

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Saudi-Houthi strikes continue as Yemen’s humanitarian crisis deepens
Saudi-Houthi strikes continue as Yemen’s humanitarian crisis deepens
  • Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi ballistic missiles aimed at Khamis Mushait

    The coalition intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi movement toward the Saudi city of Khamis Mushait, its spokesman said. Earlier, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the rebels had struck Riyadh’s international airport with a ballistic missile and directly hit an air base in Khamis Mushait with a drone.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-13 00:15Original
  • Houthi missile attack targets Saudi capital Riyadh for third day in a row
    Houthi missile attack targets Saudi capital Riyadh for third day in a row

    Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a ballistic missile fired towards Riyadh, while the Houthis say they targeted the airport. Attacks on the airport over the previous two days killed 14 people and injured hundreds. Saudi Arabia also said it repelled a Houthi drone attack on an airbase near Yemen; Riyadh’s airport closure has been extended until Saturday, with flights cancelled.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-12 23:54Original
  • No, these images do not show Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport
    No, these images do not show Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport

    After a series of deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport, claimed by the Houthis, social media has been flooded with AI-generated or decontextualised videos and photos falsely presented as showing strikes from recent days.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-12 20:59Original
  • Houthis say they attacked Riyadh airport with ballistic missile

    Yemen’s Houthi movement, Ansar Allah, said it struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with a ballistic missile, and spokesman Yahya Saria described the strike as precise. He warned airlines and passengers against flying to Saudi airports and said a Houthi drone also hit an airbase in Khamis Mushait. The Saudi-led coalition earlier said it had repelled a Houthi missile attack on Riyadh.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-12 19:53Original
  • Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed Houthi missile fired toward Riyadh
    Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed Houthi missile fired toward Riyadh

    A Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed a ballistic missile fired toward Riyadh by the Iran-aligned Houthis on Monday, as fighting between the sides continues.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-10-12 18:40Original
  • Saudi Arabia faces fresh missile and drone fire after major airport attacks
    Saudi Arabia faces fresh missile and drone fire after major airport attacks

    Saudi Arabia said on Monday it was facing another barrage of incoming fire and that Riyadh airport would stay closed for now. The announcement came days after a deadly missile strike on the airport’s departure terminal on Saturday, claimed by Yemen’s Iran-allied Houthis.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-10-12 13:35Original
  • Saudi Arabia vows resilience after Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport
    Saudi Arabia vows resilience after Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport

    New footage shows a Houthi attack on Riyadh’s airport. Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its resilience and commitment to energy security. Further attacks have killed civilians and injured hundreds in the country, while Houthi-run media say Saudi-led strikes hit Yemen’s capital.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-12 11:17Original

WorldRussian foreign minister and ASEAN chief to discuss energy, food security in Moscow

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn will discuss energy and food security, strategic partnership prospects and efforts to address emerging Asia-Pacific challenges in Moscow. Kao’s visit, from October 12 to 15, marks 35 years of Russia-ASEAN relations.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 03:04

Russian foreign minister and ASEAN chief to discuss energy, food security in Moscow

WorldArgentina temporarily closes Iguazu Falls after El Niño-fuelled rise in water levels

Heavy rain drove the Iguazu River’s flow above 12,000 cubic metres per second, more than six times its average, prompting officials to temporarily restrict tourist access over fears of flooding. The park said it would reopen on Tuesday as the river flow gradually declined.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 03:03

Argentina temporarily closes Iguazu Falls after El Niño-fuelled rise in water levels
Argentina temporarily closes Iguazu Falls after El Niño-fuelled rise in water levels

SocietyOne dead, several injured in roller-coaster accident near Atlanta

Police say one person died and several others were injured in a Six Flags roller-coaster incident in Georgia on Monday afternoon.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 03:03

One dead, several injured in roller-coaster accident near Atlanta

PoliticsVikki Campion begins advisory role with One Nation in NSW

News Corp columnist Vikki Campion, wife of federal One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce, says she has begun working part-time as a contractor advising the party’s New South Wales state executive on media. She says she has no plans to run as a candidate and will continue writing her weekly column.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 03:02

Vikki Campion begins advisory role with One Nation in NSW
Vikki Campion begins advisory role with One Nation in NSW

TechCyberattack on French supermarkets causes fires, millions in losses

A cyberattack on supermarket refrigeration systems has left shelves empty across France. Hackers remotely raised temperatures to 50°C, causing fires and forcing hundreds of stores to throw away food.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 03:01

Cyberattack on French supermarkets causes fires, millions in losses
Cyberattack on French supermarkets causes fires, millions in losses

WorldStorms kill 2 in Mexico as flash-flood threat from Rachel lingers in the US Southwest

Extreme tropical weather has killed two people and caused widespread damage in Mexico. Officials said Monday that Hurricane Simon was battering the Pacific coast, killing a 71-year-old man and a young girl, while flash-flood risk from Rachel remained across the US Southwest.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 03:00

Storms kill 2 in Mexico as flash-flood threat from Rachel lingers in the US Southwest
Storms kill 2 in Mexico as flash-flood threat from Rachel lingers in the US Southwest

PoliticsTrump Says He’s Reviewing Guilfoyle Allegations and Is ‘Not Happy’

Donald Trump said his administration is examining allegations of unethical conduct involving US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle. Reports have said Trump was considering removing her from the post.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 03:00

Trump Says He’s Reviewing Guilfoyle Allegations and Is ‘Not Happy’
Trump Says He’s Reviewing Guilfoyle Allegations and Is ‘Not Happy’

PoliticsSouth Korea says US raised concerns over intelligence cooperation, Yonhap reports

South Korea’s ambassador to the United States said Washington had voiced concerns about intelligence cooperation between the allies, and Seoul had not yet fully met US expectations, Yonhap reported Tuesday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 03:00

South Korea says US raised concerns over intelligence cooperation, Yonhap reports
South Korea says US raised concerns over intelligence cooperation, Yonhap reports

EconomyChip stocks slide as fears grow over scale of AI investment

Comments by Broadcom’s chief likening investment to a “casino” helped drive sharp declines in Samsung and SK Hynix shares in Seoul.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 02:58

Chip stocks slide as fears grow over scale of AI investment

WorldBullet hole and DNA evidence examined in Sydney double-murder trial

Beau Lamarre-Condon, accused of shooting Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in Sydney in 2024, denies two murder charges and aggravated break-and-enter. The defence challenged evidence about a bedroom-door bullet hole and DNA partially matching Davies found in the gun barrel, as prosecution and defence offered competing accounts of the deaths.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 02:52

Bullet hole and DNA evidence examined in Sydney double-murder trial
Bullet hole and DNA evidence examined in Sydney double-murder trial

SocietyTravel trends shift toward deeper cultural immersion

Long-haul travel demand is rising this holiday season, with more travelers spending a whole trip exploring local experiences instead of rushing between popular photo spots. A Trip.com Group report found growing interest in nature sites among families and cultural attractions among young and inbound travelers.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 02:50

Travel trends shift toward deeper cultural immersion

EconomyGold slips as firm dollar and US inflation data draw focus

Gold prices edged lower on Tuesday as the US dollar remained firm. Markets are watching upcoming US inflation figures for clues about the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path.

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Gold slips as firm dollar and US inflation data draw focus
Gold slips as firm dollar and US inflation data draw focus

EconomyIMF forecasts 3.1% global growth in 2026, with eurozone at 1.1%

The IMF raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, pointing to resilient economies and AI investment. High energy prices tied to conflicts are expected to weigh on growth, while the eurozone is forecast to expand by 1.1%.

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IMF forecasts 3.1% global growth in 2026, with eurozone at 1.1%
  • IMF says AI investment supports global growth, while war and debt threaten outlook
    IMF says AI investment supports global growth, while war and debt threaten outlook

    Strong AI investment is expected to offset the energy shock from the war in the Middle East, allowing global real GDP growth to exceed 3% this year, the IMF said Tuesday. But downside risks are rising, and more countries are being left behind and exposed to mounting debt.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-13 02:30Original
  • Global economy to slow less than expected in 2026 as AI boom offsets war hit: IMF
    Global economy to slow less than expected in 2026 as AI boom offsets war hit: IMF

    The Fund's revised outlook puts global growth at 3.1% for 2026; it attributes the stronger projection in part to AI investment counterbalancing the war-related energy shock.

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    CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-10-13 02:01Original
  • IMF warns global economy ‘could soon test the limits of resilience’
    IMF warns global economy ‘could soon test the limits of resilience’

    The IMF warns that emergency oil stocks are dwindling and strained public finances could leave governments with little room to shield consumers from another price surge. Its outlook says global growth weathered the Middle East conflict better than feared, but further shocks could raise energy and food prices. It nudged its 2026 global growth forecast up to 3.1% and raised the UK forecast to 1.3%.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-13 02:00Original

WorldRussian envoy says UK and EU use media influence to undermine Ukraine peace efforts

Kirill Dmitriev, a Russian presidential envoy and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, said the UK and EU use their media influence to undermine efforts for peace in Ukraine and cooperation between Moscow and Washington. He accused the UK’s leftist government of wanting a “forever war” in Ukraine.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 02:45

Russian envoy says UK and EU use media influence to undermine Ukraine peace efforts

TechNvidia's share of China's AI chip market falls as Huawei narrows gap, report says

Nvidia held 34% of China's data-centre AI chip market in the first half of 2026, according to an IDC report. U.S. export controls restricted supplies, while domestic rivals led by Huawei gained ground.

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Nvidia's share of China's AI chip market falls as Huawei narrows gap, report says
Nvidia's share of China's AI chip market falls as Huawei narrows gap, report says

Tech‘Unprecedented’ cyberattack hits French supermarkets, causing food losses

A cyberattack raised temperatures in refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets, spoiling food and causing fires at several stores. Retailers confirmed the attack, and France’s cybersecurity agency was ordered to investigate. Authorities said other European countries could also be affected.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 02:37

‘Unprecedented’ cyberattack hits French supermarkets, causing food losses
‘Unprecedented’ cyberattack hits French supermarkets, causing food losses

EconomyForeign diplomats embrace China's livestream commerce

On October 12, foreign diplomats from about 30 countries and regions experienced the popular online sales model in Minning Town, Yinchuan.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 02:35

Foreign diplomats embrace China's livestream commerce
Foreign diplomats embrace China's livestream commerce

EconomyParis Motor Show opens with record number of Chinese brands

The 91st Paris Motor Show opened with 25 Chinese brands represented by 16 automakers—roughly twice the number at the 2024 edition. The week-long event features more than 100 exhibitors and 60 automakers, with electric vehicles, intelligent driving and new mobility solutions among its highlights. Public autonomous-driving demonstrations are being held for the first time.

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Paris Motor Show opens with record number of Chinese brands
Paris Motor Show opens with record number of Chinese brands

WorldQatar Airways suspends flights to Riyadh and Dammam

Qatar Airways has temporarily suspended flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam for safety reasons, saying it is monitoring developments in Saudi Arabia with relevant authorities. The move follows Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport on October 10 and 11 that caused deaths, injuries and damage.

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Qatar Airways suspends flights to Riyadh and Dammam
  • Saudi Airport Attacks Intensify Pressure on Trump to Expand US Role in Yemen
    Saudi Airport Attacks Intensify Pressure on Trump to Expand US Role in Yemen

    A wave of drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia is increasing pressure on Washington to step up support for its close ally as it fights Iran-backed Houthi militants in neighboring Yemen.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-10-13 01:30Original
  • How exposed is Saudi Arabia as Yemen’s Houthis step up drone and missile attacks?
    How exposed is Saudi Arabia as Yemen’s Houthis step up drone and missile attacks?

    The segment assesses physical and material damage to Saudi airports and oil facilities amid the Houthis’ escalation, and considers possible consequences for Riyadh’s ability to project strength. It asks how much pressure a battle-hardened militia can put on the region’s richest nation in an era of cheap drone warfare.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-10-12 18:33Original
  • Saudi crown prince moves between bunker-equipped palaces amid Houthi attacks, media report

    The Wall Street Journal reports that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is moving between heavily guarded palaces with bunkers as Houthi attacks intensify. Saudi Arabia is seeking air defense systems worldwide and has asked Pakistan for help, while recruiting foreign fighters to support its Yemeni allies and pursuing a diplomatic solution.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-12 14:04Original

PoliticsUS opposes Chinese ‘coercion’ after sanctions on Belize and Paraguay ministers

The US State Department said the Trump administration opposes what it called China’s “coercion and aggression” against countries exercising their sovereign rights. The statement followed Beijing’s sanctions on a minister from Belize and one from Paraguay over their ties to Taiwan.

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US opposes Chinese ‘coercion’ after sanctions on Belize and Paraguay ministers
US opposes Chinese ‘coercion’ after sanctions on Belize and Paraguay ministers

SportsHockey brothers each score a hat trick in the same game

Brothers Jaden and Justin Flora told The National about each scoring a hat trick in one game for the Niagara Falls Canucks of the Ontario Junior Hockey League in St. Catharines, Ont.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-13 02:05

Hockey brothers each score a hat trick in the same game

Economy‘Clear and present danger’: Australian fuel prices could rise 30¢ a litre under IMF scenario

An IMF scenario in which a worsening Middle East crisis drives oil to $US130 a barrel could add 30 cents a litre to Australian petrol prices and leave inflation higher than forecast. Economists said this could increase pressure on the Reserve Bank to raise rates, though they differed on whether a response would be necessary.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 02:00

‘Clear and present danger’: Australian fuel prices could rise 30¢ a litre under IMF scenario
‘Clear and present danger’: Australian fuel prices could rise 30¢ a litre under IMF scenario

EconomyTencent markets US dollar and dim sum bonds in four tranches

Tencent Holdings is marketing 10- and 20-year US dollar bonds, alongside 10- and 30-year offshore Chinese yuan bonds, according to term sheets. The Chinese technology giant is seeking funding in two currencies.

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Tencent markets US dollar and dim sum bonds in four tranches
Tencent markets US dollar and dim sum bonds in four tranches

EconomyMainland investors extend Hong Kong stock buying streak to four months as AI bets rise

Mainland investors were net buyers of Hong Kong shares for a fourth straight month in September. They invested HK$60.8 billion through Stock Connect, up from HK$10.4 billion in August, bringing third-quarter net purchases to HK$134.1 billion despite high US Treasury yields and oil prices.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 02:00

Mainland investors extend Hong Kong stock buying streak to four months as AI bets rise
Mainland investors extend Hong Kong stock buying streak to four months as AI bets rise

WorldRussian Emergencies Minister conveys greetings from president and PM to North Korean premier

Russian Emergencies Minister Alexander Kurenkov met North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song in Pyongyang and conveyed greetings from President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. Kurenkov said Russia wants to strengthen cooperation under the two countries’ strategic partnership treaty, including between emergency response agencies.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-13 01:54

Russian Emergencies Minister conveys greetings from president and PM to North Korean premier

TechMeta unveils frontier models as competition with ChatGPT and Claude intensifies

Meta says its new Wonder AI models can rival ChatGPT and Claude.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 01:53

Meta unveils frontier models as competition with ChatGPT and Claude intensifies
Meta unveils frontier models as competition with ChatGPT and Claude intensifies
  • Meta says new Muse model reaches AI frontier
    Meta says new Muse model reaches AI frontier

    Meta says its Muse Wonder model has reached the AI frontier. The model will be a key test for the company’s expensive, rebuilt superintelligence team.

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    BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 22:00Original
  • Meta launches Muse Wonder AI models to take on Anthropic and OpenAI
    Meta launches Muse Wonder AI models to take on Anthropic and OpenAI

    Meta launched Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full on Monday, describing them as its most capable AI models to date. The social media company aims to compete more aggressively with OpenAI and Anthropic.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-12 18:45Original
  • Meta releases its first frontier model, Muse Wonder
    Meta releases its first frontier model, Muse Wonder

    Meta’s Superintelligence Lab released two new state-of-the-art models, Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, on Monday, marking the company’s first attempt to build a frontier model.

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    TTechCrunch★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 17:56Original
  • Muse Wonder puts Meta back at the AI frontier
    Muse Wonder puts Meta back at the AI frontier

    Meta’s largest model is said to rival the world’s best and adds features designed to keep AI agents from going off track.

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    WWIRED★★★☆☆2026-10-12 17:00Original
  • Meta launches two new AI models, Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full
    Meta launches two new AI models, Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full

    Meta has released Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full for Muse Code subscribers, with Wonder also available through the Meta Model API. The company says internal benchmark tests show the models can rival leading offerings from OpenAI and Anthropic. Meta plans to use Wonder to power its Muse agent but has not given a timeline.

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    TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 17:00Original

CultureShanghai wins inaugural WIPO City of Innovation award

The World Intellectual Property Organization named Shanghai, Liverpool in Britain and Charleroi in Belgium as the first winners of its City of Innovation award. Shanghai’s commitments include bolstering its role as an international science, technology and intellectual-property hub, widening IP education and services, opening innovation infrastructure and data, and supporting creative industries.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 01:51

Shanghai wins inaugural WIPO City of Innovation award
Shanghai wins inaugural WIPO City of Innovation award

EconomyBumble shares soar on report of $1bn takeover talks

Bumble shares rose almost 50% on Monday after a report said the dating app company was in advanced talks to be acquired for around $1bn by technology holding company Ithaca. A deal could be announced as early as this week. The surge lifted Bumble’s market value above $580m, still far below its peak of more than $14bn after its 2021 Nasdaq listing.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 01:50

Bumble shares soar on report of $1bn takeover talks
Bumble shares soar on report of $1bn takeover talks

PoliticsChina’s top legislator meets Vietnam’s National Assembly chairman

Zhao Leji met Tran Thanh Man in Beijing, where they co-chaired the second session of the joint committee between China’s and Vietnam’s legislative bodies. They called for stronger strategic trust and cooperation, including in infrastructure, trade, emerging industries, cultural exchanges, legislation and oversight.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-13 01:48

China’s top legislator meets Vietnam’s National Assembly chairman
China’s top legislator meets Vietnam’s National Assembly chairman

WorldEthiopia’s Tigray war: Where do the UAE and Saudi Arabia stand?

Renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region is raising concerns about wider instability in the Horn of Africa. The UAE has publicly backed Ethiopia’s federal government, while Saudi Arabia has not commented on the latest fighting; both countries’ diplomatic roles and strategic interests are under scrutiny.

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Ethiopia’s Tigray war: Where do the UAE and Saudi Arabia stand?
Ethiopia’s Tigray war: Where do the UAE and Saudi Arabia stand?

PoliticsCNBC Daily Open: Trump defends diesel deal

Trump defended a temporary easing of sanctions on Russian diesel despite criticism from both parties.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 01:45

CNBC Daily Open: Trump defends diesel deal
CNBC Daily Open: Trump defends diesel deal

Culture'Breaking Bad' actor and disability activist RJ Mitte dies aged 34

RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. in the hit US series “Breaking Bad,” has died at 34, his representatives said Monday. Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, also became a prominent disability rights advocate, promoting inclusion and representation in film and television.

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'Breaking Bad' actor and disability activist RJ Mitte dies aged 34
'Breaking Bad' actor and disability activist RJ Mitte dies aged 34
  • 'Breaking Bad' actor and disability activist RJ Mitte dies
    'Breaking Bad' actor and disability activist RJ Mitte dies

    American actor RJ Mitte died Monday at 34. He said his experience with cerebral palsy helped him play Walter White’s son on “Breaking Bad.” His agency described him as a philanthropist and disability rights advocate; no circumstances of his death were disclosed.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-10-13 01:00Original
  • Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies at 34, media report

    US actor RJ Mitte, known for playing Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, has died at 34, TASS reports, citing TMZ. TMZ said he died by suicide; an investigation into the circumstances is ongoing.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-12 23:38Original
  • 'Breaking Bad' actor and disability rights activist RJ Mitte dies at 34
    'Breaking Bad' actor and disability rights activist RJ Mitte dies at 34

    Actor RJ Mitte died on Monday at age 34. His experience living with cerebral palsy informed his portrayal of Walter White Jr., the physically disabled son of a methamphetamine kingpin, in the landmark TV series "Breaking Bad."

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    RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 23:30Original
  • Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte dies at 34, reports say

    Multiple media outlets report that U.S. actor RJ Mitte has died at age 34. He played Walt Jr. in the hit HBO series Breaking Bad.

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    CCBC News★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 22:05Original
  • Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34
    Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34

    US actor RJ Mitte, known for playing Walter White’s defiant son in Breaking Bad, has died at 34 in Brownsville, Texas. Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, won a Screen Actors Guild Award for the series and advocated for disability rights and inclusion. His representative said no cause of death had been provided.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-12 21:47Original
  • ‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte dies at 34

    Actor RJ Mitte, best known for his role in the Emmy-winning series “Breaking Bad,” has died at age 34.

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    CCNN★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 21:14Original
  • ‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte dies at 34
    ‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte dies at 34

    RJ Mitte, known for portraying Walter White’s son in AMC’s hit series “Breaking Bad,” has died at 34, his representatives said Monday.

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WorldMagnitude 6 earthquake strikes Panama, EMSC says

A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Panama on Monday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

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Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Panama, EMSC says
Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Panama, EMSC says

WorldTrump believes Russia and Ukraine will reach a settlement deal

Speaking to Republican supporters in Ohio, Trump said he believes Russia and Ukraine want a deal to end the conflict and pledged that the US would help secure one. He again acknowledged that he had underestimated how difficult it would be.

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Trump believes Russia and Ukraine will reach a settlement deal

EconomyJapan wholesale inflation stays elevated, sustaining rate-hike expectations

Japan’s wholesale prices rose 6.8% in the year through September, data released Tuesday showed. Although the increase eased from the previous month, mounting inflationary pressure is keeping market expectations of a near-term Bank of Japan rate hike alive.

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Japan wholesale inflation stays elevated, sustaining rate-hike expectations
Japan wholesale inflation stays elevated, sustaining rate-hike expectations

SocietyEdward Waters to build first on-campus dorm since 1982

Edward Waters, Florida’s oldest historically Black university, will build its first dormitory in four decades, using financing secured through Rice Financial Products Co.

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Edward Waters to build first on-campus dorm since 1982
Edward Waters to build first on-campus dorm since 1982

WorldFrench Navy intercepts Russian shadow fleet tanker in Indian Ocean

French President Emmanuel Macron said the navy intercepted and boarded the DF Peak on Oct. 12, about 450 nautical miles south of Reunion. The tanker was suspected of sailing under a false flag and carrying sanctioned Russian fuel, and is now under French Navy escort.

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French Navy intercepts Russian shadow fleet tanker in Indian Ocean
French Navy intercepts Russian shadow fleet tanker in Indian Ocean
  • French navy intercepts and boards ‘shadow fleet’ ship, Macron says

    Macron says the French navy intercepted and boarded the DF Peak tanker, described as part of the ‘shadow fleet’. Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence says the vessel transports Russian crude and is linked to shipping firm Sovcomflot.

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  • France detains DF Peak tanker off Reunion, Macron says

    French President Emmanuel Macron said the navy detained the DF Peak oil tanker south of Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean on suspicion that it was sailing under a false flag. He described the move as part of the campaign against the so-called shadow fleet and said it complied with international law.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-12 18:59Original

PoliticsTrump attacks Rep. Ilhan Omar and Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed at Ohio rally

At an Ohio rally, Trump denigrated Ilhan Omar and Abdul El-Sayed, prompting the crowd to chant “deport” several times. Omar was born in Somalia and immigrated to the U.S.; El-Sayed was born in Michigan.

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Trump attacks Rep. Ilhan Omar and Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed at Ohio rally
Trump attacks Rep. Ilhan Omar and Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed at Ohio rally

WorldIran condemns British claim of Iranian role in airbase incident

Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s claim that a suspected plot against an RAF base was probably coordinated in Iran. British police detained five people near RAF Fairford on September 27 on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offenses, then released them on bail the next day. Tehran called Britain’s accusations baseless and accused London of advancing an anti-Iran campaign while evading responsibility.

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Iran condemns British claim of Iranian role in airbase incident
Iran condemns British claim of Iranian role in airbase incident

WorldAir defenses destroy 13 drones heading toward Moscow, mayor says

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said air defenses intercepted 13 drones bound for the capital, with emergency responders working where debris fell. Since the start of the day, 23 drones approaching Moscow have been destroyed.

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Air defenses destroy 13 drones heading toward Moscow, mayor says

TechAnthropic says new safeguards sharply curb AI distillation attacks

Anthropic said on Monday that measures aimed at stopping rivals from copying the capabilities of its Claude AI models have cut data harvested through so-called distillation attacks by about 90% to 99%.

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Anthropic says new safeguards sharply curb AI distillation attacks
Anthropic says new safeguards sharply curb AI distillation attacks

WorldUkrainian troops strike Alyoshki and seek to blame Russia for humanitarian disaster, expert says

Military expert Andrey Marochko told TASS that Ukrainian forces are striking Alyoshki in the Kherson Region around the clock while attempting to blame Russia for the town’s humanitarian disaster. He said the town has faced regular shelling for a long time despite the absence of Russian troops and the presence of civilians only.

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Ukrainian troops strike Alyoshki and seek to blame Russia for humanitarian disaster, expert says

EconomyModi’s free-trade push could add $140 billion to India’s GDP

A more protectionist US could unexpectedly benefit India’s economy, while Modi’s push for free trade could lead to a $140 billion increase in GDP.

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Modi’s free-trade push could add $140 billion to India’s GDP
Modi’s free-trade push could add $140 billion to India’s GDP

EconomyChinese stocks are undervalued opportunity, says Charlie Munger disciple

Li Lu, the Chinese-American founder and chairman of Himalaya Capital, said shares in Chinese companies offer better opportunities now than at other times. His rare comments on the world’s second-largest economy came amid US-China tensions and the ongoing AI race.

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Chinese stocks are undervalued opportunity, says Charlie Munger disciple
Chinese stocks are undervalued opportunity, says Charlie Munger disciple

WorldMagnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Panama

A preliminary report from the University of Panama’s Institute of Geosciences says a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck 32 kilometers southwest of Sona. It occurred at 6:20 p.m. Monday local time, at a depth of 5 kilometers.

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Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Panama

SocietyHouston man struck by ICE vehicle needs more surgery, advocates say

Advocates say a Houston man run over by an ICE vehicle will need further surgery. ICE said he was not the target of the attempted traffic stop; his team said he fled because the vehicle was unmarked and had no sirens.

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Houston man struck by ICE vehicle needs more surgery, advocates say
Houston man struck by ICE vehicle needs more surgery, advocates say

SocietyAccused Cornell student seeks gag order

Lawyers for a Cornell University student facing accusations have asked a judge to bar public comments about the case.

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Accused Cornell student seeks gag order
Accused Cornell student seeks gag order

SocietyP. Diddy taken from prison by ambulance with head injury, media report

Music producer and rapper Sean Combs, known as P. Diddy, was taken by ambulance from prison for treatment of a head injury, TMZ reported, citing sources. He returned before dawn conscious and speaking. The cause of the injury is unknown.

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P. Diddy taken from prison by ambulance with head injury, media report

EconomyChinese vice premier meets Apple executive chairman

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met Apple executive chairman Tim Cook in Beijing. He said a constructive, stable strategic relationship between China and the United States would support economic stability and provide businesses with a sound environment, and welcomed deeper cooperation with Apple. Cook said Apple was confident in its long-term prospects in China and would help foster stable US-China economic and trade ties.

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Chinese vice premier meets Apple executive chairman
Chinese vice premier meets Apple executive chairman

EconomyUS Mortgage Bond Funds See One of Their Worst Outflows Since 2021

Investors pulled money from US mortgage bond funds at historic levels over the past three weeks. The outflows ranked among the seven worst since the start of 2021, as rising interest rates prompted investors to flee volatility.

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US Mortgage Bond Funds See One of Their Worst Outflows Since 2021
US Mortgage Bond Funds See One of Their Worst Outflows Since 2021

WorldNATO commander warns Russia alliance will ‘break’ forces if allies are attacked

NATO’s top military commander, Alexus Grynkewich, warned at the Warsaw Security Forum that an attack on allied territory would prompt NATO to stop it, thwart its objectives and destroy everything sustaining the attacking force. He outlined a strategy of “blocking, blunting and breaking” enemy forces.

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NATO commander warns Russia alliance will ‘break’ forces if allies are attacked
NATO commander warns Russia alliance will ‘break’ forces if allies are attacked