PoliticsTrump Pressured to Help Saudis After Attacks
Trump is facing pressure to help Saudi Arabia following attacks.
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Trump Pressured to Help Saudis After Attacks
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🇮🇳 Architect fights to save India's past, built on 'stone, tears and sweat'
For three decades, conservation architect Abha Narain Lambah has pioneered efforts to preserve some of India's most significant historic sites --- from ancient Buddhist caves and Islamic tombs to Hindu temples.
For three decades, conservation architect Abha Narain Lambah has pioneered efforts to preserve some of India's most significant historic sites --- from ancient Buddhist caves and Islamic tombs to Hindu temples.
🇮🇳 Architect fights to save India's past, built on 'stone, tears and sweat'
For three decades, conservation architect Abha Narain Lambah has pioneered efforts to preserve some of India's most significant historic sites --- from ancient Buddhist caves and Islamic tombs to Hindu temples.
For three decades, conservation architect Abha Narain Lambah has pioneered efforts to preserve some of India's most significant historic sites --- from ancient Buddhist caves and Islamic tombs to Hindu temples.
AFP News AgencyWorldRussia’s Battlegroup West says it destroyed 105 Ukrainian heavy multicopters in a day
Battlegroup West spokesman Ivan Bigma said Ukrainian forces lost 105 heavy combat multicopters, four Starlink satellite communication stations and 42 robotic systems over 24 hours. He also said Russian forces destroyed 178 fixed-wing UAVs, four loitering munitions, 56 UAV control centers and five field ammunition depots.
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Russia’s Battlegroup West says it destroyed 105 Ukrainian heavy multicopters in a day
SportsDiana Shnaider reaches second round of Wuhan tennis tournament
Russia’s Diana Shnaider beat Britain’s Katie Boulter 6-3, 6-1 in the first round of the WTA tournament in Wuhan. She will next face the winner of the match between Yulia Putintseva and Zeynep Sonmez.
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Diana Shnaider reaches second round of Wuhan tennis tournament
SocietyFrance braces for fresh nationwide student demonstrations
Students across France planned demonstrations on Tuesday over poor classroom conditions, with backing from trade unions and the far-left France Unbowed party. A march was planned in Paris alongside rallies elsewhere. Blockades had already disrupted central Paris, and authorities and protesters were concerned about possible violence.
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France braces for fresh nationwide student demonstrations
SocietyBeijing hosts forum on rapid response to public complaints
The 2026 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints opened on Monday. It released research findings, reports on city hotline services and global case studies on urban governance. Digital technology, especially AI, is a central focus.
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Beijing hosts forum on rapid response to public complaints
SocietyChinese tourists fuel Labuan Bajo boom
Indonesia is using the cultural appeal of dragons to draw Chinese visitors to Labuan Bajo and nearby islands. Hotels report growing numbers of Chinese guests, and tourism operators say China is a leading source market. The government aims for tourism to account for 4.7 percent of GDP this year while promoting destinations beyond Bali.
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Chinese tourists fuel Labuan Bajo boom
CultureExhibition traces the art of Chinese bookbinding through the ages
An exhibition at the Museum of China Press and Publication in Shanghai features more than 50 works tracing Chinese bookbinding from ancient forms to contemporary design. Its three sections cover modern-book basics, traditional binding and modern binding, highlighting changes in craft, materials and aesthetics.
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Exhibition traces the art of Chinese bookbinding through the ages
WorldFSB detains Russian woman over alleged Ukraine-backed plot to attack military airfield
Russia’s Federal Security Service says it detained a Russian woman suspected of preparing, on orders from Ukraine’s Security Service, a drone attack on the Baltimor military airfield in Voronezh. The FSB said she moved nine drones carrying explosives and control equipment from caches to a rented garage, and the plot was stopped before it was carried out.
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FSB detains Russian woman over alleged Ukraine-backed plot to attack military airfield
SocietyChild safety staff determined to send Elizabeth Struhs home despite doctors’ concerns, inquest hears
A police officer told a Queensland coronial inquest that child safety staff could not be persuaded to change their decision to return Elizabeth Struhs to her parents, despite doctors’ concerns about her care. Elizabeth, who had type 1 diabetes, died in 2022 after her parents stopped giving her insulin. All 14 adult members of her religious sect were convicted of manslaughter.
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Child safety staff determined to send Elizabeth Struhs home despite doctors’ concerns, inquest hears
WorldShip sinks in drone attack off Bulgaria as PM summons Russian ambassador
Bulgaria’s prime minister says drones struck two merchant ships off the Black Sea coast, sinking one and causing minor injuries to five crew members on the other. He said Russia was suspected and summoned its ambassador; Ukraine directly blamed Moscow for the attacks.
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Ship sinks in drone attack off Bulgaria as PM summons Russian ambassador
- Drones hit two ships in Black Sea off Bulgaria, sinking one, prime minister says
Prime Minister Rumen Radev said drones struck two ships in the Black Sea off Bulgaria on Tuesday. One vessel sank, prompting emergency rescue operations.
Commercial vessel hit by drones near Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, Radev calls attacks ‘absolutely unacceptable’Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said a Malta-flagged commercial vessel registered in Odesa and owned by a Ukrainian company was hit by three drones near Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast overnight. A second vessel was struck and sank, with one crew member rescued. All 15 crew members on the Chelsea 3 were evacuated, and five received medical assistance. Bulgaria said responsibility had not been established and notified its NATO and EU representatives while seeking stronger air and maritime surveillance.
- Drones attack two cargo ships off Bulgaria, one Ukrainian-owned; Sofia plans to summon Russian ambassador
Two cargo ships were attacked overnight on October 13 in the Black Sea off Bulgaria, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said. Three drones hit the Ukrainian-owned, Malta-flagged Chelsea 3; all 15 crew members were evacuated, with five reportedly suffering minor injuries. A second ship sank, and one crew member was rescued. Bulgaria plans to summon Russia’s ambassador. Radev said there was not yet solid evidence for accusations, though logic suggested Russia benefited.
Drones of unknown origin hit two ships off Bulgaria, sinking oneBulgaria’s prime minister, Rumen Radev, said drones of unknown origin struck two ships in the Black Sea off Bulgaria this morning. One vessel sank and the other was damaged; one person was rescued from the sunken ship and 15 from the other. Radev said there was no clear evidence identifying those responsible and that he would seek help from NATO and the EU.
Drone attack sinks ship off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, PM saysTwo ships were hit by drone attacks off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, and one sank, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said. The Ukrainian-owned Chelsea 3, sailing under a Maltese flag, was hit by three drones and damaged. Its 15 crew members were rescued; five received medical assistance, and none was seriously injured. Radev said there was no clear evidence identifying who carried out the attack and that Russia’s ambassador would be summoned.
Drone sinks Ukrainian-owned ship off Bulgaria in Black Sea: PMA drone sank a Ukrainian-owned ship in the Black Sea off Bulgaria, the headline says, attributing the account to the prime minister.
- Drones strike two ships in Black Sea, sinking one and triggering rescue operations, Bulgaria says
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said drones struck two ships in the Black Sea. One sank, prompting emergency rescue operations.
- Merchant ship attacked by drones in Black Sea off Bulgaria
Three unidentified drones attacked the Maltese-flagged merchant vessel Chelsea 3 about 14 nautical miles off Bulgaria, within the country’s exclusive economic zone. Two sailors were injured, and the crew was evacuated to Varna by border patrol boats while the vessel remained afloat.
- Drone attack sinks ship off Bulgaria, prime minister says
Two vessels near Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast were struck by drones, and one sank, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Tuesday.
- Two ships hit by drones in Black Sea, one sank, Bulgaria's PM says
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said two ships were hit by drones in the Black Sea and one sank.
HealthXi calls for decisive progress in advancing Healthy China
Xi Jinping called for China to follow a development path for health programs with Chinese characteristics and achieve decisive progress in the Healthy China Initiative during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, 2026-2030. At a national health meeting in Beijing, he urged stronger prevention, improved access to care and coordinated reform of medical services, insurance and pharmaceuticals.
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Xi calls for decisive progress in advancing Healthy China
Xi calls for decisive progress in Healthy China driveAt a national health meeting in Beijing, Xi Jinping called for China to follow its own path in developing health programs and make decisive progress in the Healthy China Initiative during the 2026–2030 plan period. He urged stronger prevention, accessible care, traditional medicine development and coordinated reform of medical services, insurance and pharmaceuticals.
ScienceA talking glove, a 90-second health check and a drone interceptor: Meet Uzbekistan’s young inventors
An engineering competition in Tashkent selected 90 finalists from 1,925 applications. According to their creators, the award-winning projects range from early prototypes to devices already used in clinics and industrial sites.
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A talking glove, a 90-second health check and a drone interceptor: Meet Uzbekistan’s young inventors
WorldFormer DR Congo president Kabila joins M23 rebels in a new coalition
Joseph Kabila has announced a new political and military coalition, the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, which includes the M23 armed group. Analysts warn it could sharpen confrontation with President Felix Tshisekedi’s government and fuel fighting in eastern DR Congo, while undermining planned talks in Qatar.
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Former DR Congo president Kabila joins M23 rebels in a new coalition
DR Congo ex-president named leader of new rebel coalitionFormer DR Congo President Joseph Kabila has been named head of the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, a new rebel coalition. The group says it will coordinate “resistance forces” to end what it calls “tyranny,” using all means, including force. M23 leader Sultani Makenga is among Kabila’s four deputies.
EconomyIMF finds over half of tokenized US stock trading happens after Wall Street closes
The IMF found that more than half of sampled tokenized US stock trading took place outside regular market hours, and about 80% of transactions involved less than one share. Tokenized equities had roughly 50% higher realized volatility than traditional counterparts, while fragmented venues offered weaker liquidity.
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IMF finds over half of tokenized US stock trading happens after Wall Street closes
EconomyImport pressure eclipses export benefits in Germany’s China rethink
Germany long resisted tougher action against China for fear of retaliation, but pressure on key industries has shifted Berlin’s position. Germany and France are seeking stronger EU trade-defense powers to protect industry as Chinese competition grows, especially in autos, precision engineering and chemicals. Beijing warned Europe would face consequences if it adopted the proposed measure.
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Import pressure eclipses export benefits in Germany’s China rethink
PoliticsKevin Rudd jokes he has yet to ‘conquer’ Chinese literature
At the 2026 Tongzhou Global Development Forum on October 11, former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd explained in an interview with China News Network how his teacher gave him a Chinese name through transliteration, while hoping he would master Chinese literature. Rudd joked that he had not yet “conquered” it.
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Kevin Rudd jokes he has yet to ‘conquer’ Chinese literature
EconomyIn charts: How one of the world’s biggest economies got trapped by debt
France is opening debate on its 2027 budget as large deficits, rising debt and student protests intensify pressure on lawmakers.
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In charts: How one of the world’s biggest economies got trapped by debt
EconomyEuropean gas reaches its highest level since the Iran war began
European gas prices have risen, boosted by a stand-off between Washington and Kyiv over Russian diesel and the approaching cold weather.
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European gas reaches its highest level since the Iran war began
EconomyNingxia’s ‘purple miracle’: From vine to the global wine stage
The eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains are recognized as a leading region for premium wine. In 2025, Ningxia had 606,000 mu of wine-grape vineyards, about 40% of China’s total, and produced 140 million bottles annually—nearly half of domestic winery wine output and the nation’s highest share.
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Ningxia’s ‘purple miracle’: From vine to the global wine stage
WorldThe escalation in Yemen is a turning point
Forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognised government have launched Operation Yemen’s Dawn and advanced towards the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, where they are fighting reinforced Houthi positions near Dhubab and its airport. The escalation raises the risk of a region-wide war. Whether the government can consolidate coastal gains, secure the strait and open a path to negotiations remains uncertain.
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The escalation in Yemen is a turning point
EconomyLVMH sales miss growth forecasts as China luxury demand slows
LVMH, the world’s leading luxury group, reported a slight rise in third-quarter sales, while weaker demand in China weighed on its fashion and leather goods segment.
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LVMH sales miss growth forecasts as China luxury demand slows
- LVMH shares set to fall as weak China sentiment weighs on sales
LVMH shares were indicated to open lower on Tuesday after the luxury group missed third-quarter sales expectations. Weaker Chinese consumer sentiment weighed on its key division, which includes Louis Vuitton and Dior.
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🇮🇩 🦧 Indonesia releases eight orangutans rescued from fires
Eight orangutans rescued in recent weeks from blazes that tore through Borneo island have been released into a protected forest, according to Indonesian authorities and rescuers.
Eight orangutans rescued in recent weeks from blazes that tore through Borneo island have been released into a protected forest, according to Indonesian authorities and rescuers.
🇮🇩 🦧 Indonesia releases eight orangutans rescued from fires
Eight orangutans rescued in recent weeks from blazes that tore through Borneo island have been released into a protected forest, according to Indonesian authorities and rescuers.
Eight orangutans rescued in recent weeks from blazes that tore through Borneo island have been released into a protected forest, according to Indonesian authorities and rescuers.
AFP News AgencyPoliticsOxford professor: China’s development path is commendable
Oxford University Professor Richard Caplan said China’s development achievements over recent decades are impressive and other countries are keen to learn whether they can emulate its experience. He praised China’s efforts to preserve Asia-Pacific stability and manage differences peacefully, and said the appeal of the Global Development Initiative is evident.
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Oxford professor: China’s development path is commendable
WorldBotswana president lays wreath at Beijing monument
Botswana President Duma Gideon Boko laid a wreath on Tuesday at the Monument to the People's Heroes in Tiananmen Square, Beijing.
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Botswana president lays wreath at Beijing monument
EconomyRussia’s RTS Index tops 900 points for first time since early August
The dollar-denominated RTS Index crossed 900 points on Tuesday for the first time since August 6, 2026, Moscow Exchange data showed. It rose 0.82% to 906.04 points at 10:49 a.m. Moscow time, then eased to 903.58 at 10:59. The ruble-based MOEX Index gained 0.55% to 2,406.95.
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Russia’s RTS Index tops 900 points for first time since early August
- Russian stock indices fall as main Moscow Exchange session opens
Russian shares opened lower on Tuesday, with the MOEX and RTS benchmarks each down 0.13% at 2,390.78 and 897.51 points. The yuan also weakened against the ruble. By 9:15 a.m. Moscow time, both indices had trimmed their losses to 0.03%; MOEX had earlier fallen 0.52% in early trading.
PoliticsPolice detain leaders of India’s ‘cockroach’ movement at New Delhi protest
Police detained leaders of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party and about 20 volunteers after they crossed barriers to enter New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar protest site. They were demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over voter-list revisions that critics say benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP. Police had declared the site no longer an official protest venue.
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Police detain leaders of India’s ‘cockroach’ movement at New Delhi protest
India's 'Cockroach' party leaders detained after entering barricaded protest siteLeaders of India's Cockroach Janta Party were detained after climbing over barricades into Delhi's Jantar Mantar and demanding the election chief resign over a disputed voter-roll revision. Opposition groups allege the changes benefit Narendra Modi's party, while the government and Election Commission reject the accusation.
PoliticsNetanyahu seeks prosecution of soldiers who testified in Gaza documentary: report
Netanyahu claimed the film presented a “false, misleading and biased narrative” that defames Israel and its military.
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Netanyahu seeks prosecution of soldiers who testified in Gaza documentary: report
- Netanyahu orders prosecution of ‘NAZA’ documentary interviewees
Benjamin Netanyahu has called for a criminal investigation into soldiers and officers interviewed for the award-winning documentary.
WorldMauritius temporarily closes some schools after night of unrest
Mauritius closed schools in some areas on Tuesday after unrest broke out overnight following a police officer’s shooting of a young woman, the Education Ministry said.
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Mauritius temporarily closes some schools after night of unrest
EconomyRich-World Bond Selloff Puts Advanced Economies in IMF Spotlight
A bond selloff has shifted the IMF’s warnings toward developed economies this week. The fund is accustomed to debt distress, but now the alarm is sounding for advanced economies.
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Rich-World Bond Selloff Puts Advanced Economies in IMF Spotlight
SocietyWatch: Runaway goat finds love and a forever home
ABC News’ Danny New explains how a goat that had been on the lam is now settled into a new forever home and living well.
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Watch: Runaway goat finds love and a forever home
SportsRonaldo scores and waves Saudi scarf as Al-Nassr win follows security delay
Al-Nassr’s AFC Champions League Elite match in Riyadh was held up for an hour after a security warning over Houthi missile threats. Al-Nassr beat Uzbekistan’s Neftchi 3-1, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring their second goal and waving a Saudi scarf after the game.
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Ronaldo scores and waves Saudi scarf as Al-Nassr win follows security delay
TechAnthropic warns AI models may soon copy themselves across home devices
Anthropic’s latest research adds to safety concerns about AI, including models’ ability to carry out cyberattacks and the risk of the technology going rogue.
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Anthropic warns AI models may soon copy themselves across home devices
- Anthropic warns AI models may soon self-replicate beyond data centres
Anthropic said on Monday that its experiments suggest small AI models could be capable within months of reproducing themselves on commercial Internet of Things devices, including smart ovens and off-brand Android TV boxes.
Anthropic warns AI models may soon replicate themselves without data centresAnthropic warns that self-replicating AI would have no central switch-off point and could work out how to operate unfamiliar devices on its own.
AI could self-replicate on home devices within ‘months’, Anthropic saysAnthropic researchers say small AI models may soon be able to copy themselves on internet-connected home devices such as smart TVs and fridges, without a data centre. No model tested could yet do so reliably on a smart TV, but the researchers said one could emerge by the end of 2026 and be difficult to shut down.
WorldAustralia’s PM calls US plan to livestream executions ‘abhorrent’
Albanese said he finds it abhorrent that anyone would want to watch something like this.
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Australia’s PM calls US plan to livestream executions ‘abhorrent’
WorldMapping Africa’s energy wealth and the 560 million still without power
Africa has abundant oil, gas and critical minerals, yet hundreds of millions of people remain without electricity. The visual explainer maps the continent’s energy resources, electricity generation and access, alongside the investment and energy-poverty themes of African Energy Week in Cape Town.
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Mapping Africa’s energy wealth and the 560 million still without power
EconomyRoche signs obesity drug licensing deal worth up to $1.16 billion with China's Rona Therapeutics
Swiss drugmaker Roche has agreed to license an investigational obesity drug candidate from Chinese biotech firm Rona Therapeutics in a deal worth up to $1.16 billion, Rona said on Tuesday.
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Roche signs obesity drug licensing deal worth up to $1.16 billion with China's Rona Therapeutics
Culture'Breaking Bad' star RJ Mitte dies at 34
RJ Mitte, who became famous through “Breaking Bad,” has died at 34. He was also a philanthropist and advocate for disability rights.
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'Breaking Bad' star RJ Mitte dies at 34
- ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion RJ Mitte dies at 34
RJ Mitte, who has died at 34, played Walter White Jr., son of Bryan Cranston’s chemistry teacher-turned-meth dealer Walter White, in nearly every episode of AMC’s five-season series “Breaking Bad.”
'Breaking Bad' actor and disability activist RJ Mitte dies aged 34RJ 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.
'Breaking Bad' actor and disability activist RJ Mitte diesAmerican 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.
- 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.
- '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."
- 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.
Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34US 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.
- ‘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.
‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte dies at 34RJ Mitte, known for portraying Walter White’s son in AMC’s hit series “Breaking Bad,” has died at 34, his representatives said Monday.
SocietyGuangzhou airport prepares for passenger surge ahead of 140th Canton Fair
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport expects to handle about 58,000 inbound and outbound passenger trips daily during the 140th Canton Fair, up 13.6% year on year, with peak traffic potentially exceeding 64,000. Border inspectors forecast about 313 international passenger flights a day and have introduced expedited clearance measures.
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Guangzhou airport prepares for passenger surge ahead of 140th Canton Fair
SocietyChina mourns Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras
China has expressed condolences over the death of Australian sinologist and Chinese Government Friendship Award recipient Colin Mackerras, who died aged 87 in Brisbane on the evening of Oct. 8 local time after an illness. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said he had long worked to foster Australia-China friendship and mutual understanding.
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China mourns Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras
WorldNorth Korea tests upgraded ballistic missile component
North Korea’s Missile Administration test-launched a tactical ballistic missile on October 12 to verify a technically upgraded key component, KCNA reported. The agency said the modernization is expected to improve the power and accuracy of North Korea’s offensive weapons systems.
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North Korea tests upgraded ballistic missile component
PoliticsQatar’s emir reiterates need for regional safety and stability
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani addressed the Shura Council, stressing regional stability and safety. He said mediation efforts do not limit Qatar’s right to defend its sovereignty.
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Qatar’s emir reiterates need for regional safety and stability
Qatar’s emir says country showed resilience amid ‘exceptional events’Addressing the Shura Council in Doha, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said regional “exceptional events” had demonstrated the cohesion of Qatar’s institutions. He said Qatar favors resolving conflicts through peaceful means and dialogue, but GCC security and sovereignty cannot be compromised, and called for stronger efforts to protect navigation in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.
EconomyHedge funds attract investors in Asia looking beyond bonds
Hedge funds are attracting fresh interest and a surge of capital from Asia, as pension funds, family offices and other investors turn to alternative managers for help navigating volatile debt markets and shaky equity markets.
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Hedge funds attract investors in Asia looking beyond bonds
SocietyMore than 350 child marriages recorded in southern Germany, some brides just 11
A written parliamentary question by two AfD members in Baden-Württemberg revealed 358 marriages involving minors. Only eight have so far been annulled with final legal effect.
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More than 350 child marriages recorded in southern Germany, some brides just 11
Culture125 years of Thomas Mann’s ‘Buddenbrooks’
Thomas Mann’s novel offers a broad portrait of 19th-century society through the decline of a merchant family, including its unrecognized sons, disillusioned daughters and fading middle-class ideals. Mann drew on his own Lübeck merchant-family background but altered biographical details in shaping the work.
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125 years of Thomas Mann’s ‘Buddenbrooks’
PoliticsProsecutors withdraw three impeachment charges against Philippine Vice President Duterte
The Philippine Senate, acting as an impeachment court, approved prosecutors’ withdrawal of most charges against Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday. The trial could derail her hopes of running for president in 2028.
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Prosecutors withdraw three impeachment charges against Philippine Vice President Duterte
WorldPassenger train derails near Multan, killing at least five and injuring more than 30
The Rehman Baba Express derailed near Multan, Pakistan, early on Tuesday, 13 October, killing at least five people and injuring more than 30. An investigation into the cause has begun.
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Passenger train derails near Multan, killing at least five and injuring more than 30
Passenger train derails in Pakistan, killing at least 5 and injuring 30A passenger train derailed in Sarhari, Pakistan, killing at least five people and injuring 30.
EconomyIMF projects average oil price at $95.74 per barrel in 2026 and $87.39 in 2027
The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook puts average oil prices at $95.74 per barrel in 2026, up from $67.74 in 2025, before easing to $87.39 in 2027. The forecast assumes Strait of Hormuz shipping recovers to pre-war levels from March to October 2027. If the US-Iran war remains unresolved by June 2027, shipping through the Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb straits could be paralyzed, pushing oil to $130 per barrel from the fourth quarter of this year to the first quarter of 2027. The IMF also expects gas prices to rise 48% and fertilizer prices 10% this year.
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IMF projects average oil price at $95.74 per barrel in 2026 and $87.39 in 2027
WorldMan stabs at least eight people at South Korean mall
Police and fire officials in Incheon, South Korea, say a man stabbed at least eight people at a shopping mall.
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Man stabs at least eight people at South Korean mall
OtherEuronews tops rankings as fastest-growing English-language news website
For the second month in a row, Euronews is the fastest-growing news website in the English-speaking world, nearly doubling its audience as rival sites lose readers.
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Euronews tops rankings as fastest-growing English-language news website
WorldSouth Korea’s Lee says Arctic shipping development will follow international sanctions
President Lee Jae Myung said on Tuesday that South Korea would strictly follow international rules and sanctions principles as it develops Arctic shipping routes, aiming to reassure partners about plans to increase use of the route.
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South Korea’s Lee says Arctic shipping development will follow international sanctions
WorldHaze from Indonesia fires hampers efforts to fight the blazes
Poor visibility caused by forest-fire haze has hampered Indonesia’s aerial firefighting efforts for more than a week, while smoke continues to spread across Southeast Asia.
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Haze from Indonesia fires hampers efforts to fight the blazes
EconomyChinese billionaire featured in ‘American Factory’ shares lessons for global expansion
Cao Dewang, the Chinese billionaire whose glass-making business featured in the Oscar-winning documentary “American Factory,” urged Chinese investors expanding abroad to respect local laws, regulations and culture. Speaking at the University of Hong Kong, the Fuyao Glass founder said this approach helped the company succeed in the US and warned against…
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Chinese billionaire featured in ‘American Factory’ shares lessons for global expansion
OtherOttawa wants to expand the oilsands, but its wastewater problem will grow too
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent decision to fast-track a new oil export pipeline to the West Coast has increased pressure on Ottawa to decide what to do about tailings ponds, a longstanding environmental problem for the oilsands in Northern Alberta.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 08:00
Ottawa wants to expand the oilsands, but its wastewater problem will grow too
CultureHologram tour of murdered Canadian-Punjabi rapper Sidhu Moose Wala tests the market
Sidhu Moose Wala’s “Signed to God” world tour opened in Toronto last Friday, with a hologram taking the stage in place of the Canadian-Punjabi rapper, who was shot and killed in 2022. Fans appeared eager to see the show, while technology and music industry observers called it an interesting test of the technology.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 08:00
Hologram tour of murdered Canadian-Punjabi rapper Sidhu Moose Wala tests the market
CultureCastlevania: Belmont’s Curse revives classic vampire hunting with bold, bloody flair
Belmont’s Curse largely breathes new life into the 40-year-old series, though its punishing difficulty may make it difficult to recommend to newcomers to the genre.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 08:00
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse revives classic vampire hunting with bold, bloody flair
WorldZelensky’s behavior angers Trump amid refinery strikes, media reports
The Atlantic, citing a White House official, reported that Zelensky’s refusal to heed Washington’s calls for Ukraine to stop striking Russian oil refineries is angering Trump. The magazine said Zelensky had worked to repair his relationship with Trump, but Ukrainian officials’ hope that Trump would not actively undermine their cause may be fading. Trump said the US had repeatedly urged Ukraine to halt the strikes.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-13 07:58
Zelensky’s behavior angers Trump amid refinery strikes, media reports
EconomyU.S. Treasury yields fall as energy prices pull back
Bond yields declined on Tuesday as investors awaited the release of more economic data this week.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 07:58
U.S. Treasury yields fall as energy prices pull back
WorldKyiv has learned to live between air raid alerts as Russian attacks leave barely any respite
Russian forces have attacked Kyiv day and night since late August, with frequent air raid alerts disrupting residents’ plans. Dozens of civilians have been killed and hundreds injured. As winter approaches, residents are preparing for power outages and heating problems. Ukrainian journalist Denys Trubetskyi discusses how people in the city endure the attacks and whether the coming winter may be harder than previous ones.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-13 07:53
Kyiv has learned to live between air raid alerts as Russian attacks leave barely any respite
HealthPope Leo XIV to undergo surgery at Rome hospital
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV will have surgery on Tuesday at Rome’s Gemelli hospital to remove a lung nodule and determine whether it is cancerous. He will be under general anesthesia, stay in hospital for a week and has cancelled engagements through October 20.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 07:51
Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery at Rome hospital
- Pope Leo to enter hospital Tuesday for lung nodule surgery
Pope Leo was expected to be admitted to a hospital in Rome on Tuesday for surgery to remove a small growth on one lung. It is the first major health issue of his 17-month tenure.
Pope Leo XIV is expected to have lung surgery this weekPope Leo XIV is expected to have a lung nodule removed at Rome’s Gemelli hospital this week, with doctors forecasting about seven days of recovery. The 71-year-old pontiff is due to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru on November 6, but the Vatican has not confirmed the surgery date.
PoliticsChina says waters east of Taiwan fall within its exclusive economic zone
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said waters east of Taiwan are within China's exclusive economic zone and continental shelf, making its activities there legitimate and lawful. She said China was not the party disrupting stability and urged the United States to observe the one-China principle and three joint communiqués and handle the Taiwan issue prudently.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 07:50
China says waters east of Taiwan fall within its exclusive economic zone
WorldEmergency calls after botched Christa Pike execution released
Newly released recordings show emergency services were delayed after the failed execution of US death row inmate Christa Pike, as first responders questioned whether calls were genuine or a prank. Her defence lawyer called for help, saying Pike was alive, breathing and needed immediate life-saving care.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 07:49
Emergency calls after botched Christa Pike execution released
- Confusion delayed medical aid for Christa Pike after failed execution attempt
Confusion between prison officials and emergency responders delayed medical help for Christa Pike after she survived an attempted lethal injection, the Associated Press reported. The first 911 call came about an hour after the procedure began; another half-hour passed before prison officials verified the emergency and let responders in. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee ordered an investigation and halted another execution scheduled for 2026.
911 calls released after Christa Pike’s botched executionAudio of a 911 call shows one of Pike’s attorneys reporting that she was still alive and breathing and needed immediate life-saving care.
- 911 calls reveal confusion delayed emergency response after Christa Pike’s failed execution
Emergency assistance for Christa Pike was delayed after her execution failed last month, as confusion arose between first responders and Tennessee prison officials, according to reviewed 911 dispatch recordings.
- 911 tapes show confusion delayed emergency help for Christa Pike
911 dispatch recordings reviewed by The Associated Press indicate that emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion between first responders and Tennessee prison officials after her failed lethal injection last month.
- 911 calls reveal confusion delayed emergency response after Christa Pike’s failed execution
911 dispatch recordings reviewed by The Associated Press indicate that confusion between first responders and Tennessee prison officials delayed emergency help after Christa Pike’s execution failed last month.
WorldReuters: Witkoff and Kushner told Kyiv a diesel deal with Russia could bring the Kremlin back to talks
Three sources said U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner tried to persuade Ukraine’s delegation in Miami that a diesel deal with Russia could draw the Kremlin back to negotiations. Kushner also conveyed Trump’s demand that Kyiv stop attacking Russian oil refineries. The Ukrainian side was skeptical, made no formal agreement, but signaled it could accept an energy truce if Russia did too.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-13 07:48
Reuters: Witkoff and Kushner told Kyiv a diesel deal with Russia could bring the Kremlin back to talks
WorldUkraine’s Air Force confirms it lacked timely data on missile launches
Ukraine’s Air Force said air defenses detected ballistic targets only during an attack on Kyiv and had received no data on launches from Russian territory. The cause is being investigated. A Ukrainian disinformation center said it was checking reports of an intelligence-data failure; claims that the US halted intelligence sharing have not been officially confirmed.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-13 07:48
Ukraine’s Air Force confirms it lacked timely data on missile launches
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Borneo's endangered wildlife surrounded wildfire smoke.
AFP Infographic
AFP Infographic
Borneo's endangered wildlife surrounded wildfire smoke.
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AFP News AgencyWorldPalestine weekly: Gaza marks year of ‘ceasefire’ with more Israeli killing
A year after Gaza’s ceasefire began, Israeli attacks continue. Humanitarian and rights groups say it exists “in name only”; Gaza’s Health Ministry reports 1,493 people killed and 5,299 wounded since it took effect. Settler violence has also disrupted the Palestinian olive harvest in the West Bank, while Palestinian legislative elections have been postponed again.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-13 07:45
Palestine weekly: Gaza marks year of ‘ceasefire’ with more Israeli killing
WorldTogo’s Gnassingbé lays wreath at Beijing’s Monument to the People’s Heroes
Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, president of the council of the Togolese Republic, placed a wreath at the Monument to the People’s Heroes in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, on Tuesday.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 07:42
Togo’s Gnassingbé lays wreath at Beijing’s Monument to the People’s Heroes
EconomyPremier Inn owner Whitbread backs turnaround plan, urges vote against Corvex board seat
Whitbread on Tuesday endorsed its five-year turnaround plan and advised shareholders to reject activist investor Corvex Management’s request for a board seat.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 07:40
Premier Inn owner Whitbread backs turnaround plan, urges vote against Corvex board seat
WorldRussia says it downed 604 Ukrainian drones overnight; school damaged in Kaluga Region
Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses intercepted and destroyed 604 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said 417 drones had headed toward Moscow, with 65 shot down as they approached. A school, two homes and a car were damaged in Kaluga Region, while debris damage was recorded in Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Region. No casualties were reported.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-13 07:39
Russia says it downed 604 Ukrainian drones overnight; school damaged in Kaluga Region
TechSateliot CEO says European sovereignty in space is ‘a need’
Jaume Sanpera, chief executive of Spanish satellite operator Sateliot, says Europe must “wake up” and avoid dependence on two global power blocs. He argues the industry needs a push to help European tech firms become global champions.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 07:36
Sateliot CEO says European sovereignty in space is ‘a need’
Economy‘Brutal session’ for chip stocks signals AI trade is turning
A Tuesday selloff in shares of AI suppliers is the clearest sign yet that sentiment toward the decade’s hot trade is shifting. Investors are increasingly concerned that higher interest rates could derail a spending boom larger than America’s historic railroad expansion.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 07:35
‘Brutal session’ for chip stocks signals AI trade is turning
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Sotheby's staff handle Vincent van Gogh's "Châtaigniers en fleurs" (Chestnut Trees in Blossom) painting at a preview in Hong Kong.
Painted during the final months of his life in Auvers-sur-Oise, it will be auctioned in New York in November with an estimated price of US$180 million
📸 Peter Parks
Painted during the final months of his life in Auvers-sur-Oise, it will be auctioned in New York in November with an estimated price of US$180 million
📸 Peter Parks
Sotheby's staff handle Vincent van Gogh's "Châtaigniers en fleurs" (Chestnut Trees in Blossom) painting at a preview in Hong Kong.
Painted during the final months of his life in Auvers-sur-Oise, it will be auctioned in New York in November with an estimated price of US$180 million
📸 Peter Parks
Painted during the final months of his life in Auvers-sur-Oise, it will be auctioned in New York in November with an estimated price of US$180 million
📸 Peter Parks
AFP News AgencyWorldMagnitude 6.1 earthquake jolts southern Panama after destructive tremors Friday
A preliminary magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck southern Panama on Monday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 07:30
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolts southern Panama after destructive tremors Friday
- Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Panama, EMSC says
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Panama on Monday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.
PoliticsSunak says Trump is a ‘symptom’ of global order’s breakdown
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Tuesday that the US-led global order “is over” and the world has entered a period of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. He described Trump as a symptom of the breakdown.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 07:30
Sunak says Trump is a ‘symptom’ of global order’s breakdown
WorldTrump may cut Ukraine’s access to intelligence or Starlink, media report
Politico Europe reported that Trump could cut Ukraine off from US intelligence or pressure Elon Musk to disable SpaceX’s Starlink service. It said the Russia-US diesel agreements have left Zelensky weighing how far he can anger Trump as winter approaches, given Ukraine’s reliance on US intelligence and Starlink.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-13 07:30
Trump may cut Ukraine’s access to intelligence or Starlink, media report
WorldRussian strikes hit Ukrainian defense plants, logistics centers and railway infrastructure
Russia’s Defense Ministry said Russian forces carried out overnight group strikes with precision-guided weapons against Ukrainian military-industrial plants, logistics centers, railway and port infrastructure, and vessels transporting military supplies. It said targets included a Kyiv workshop with missile and long-range drone production, a locomotive depot, facilities in Mykolaiv Region, and a bulk carrier in the Bug Estuary.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-13 07:29
Russian strikes hit Ukrainian defense plants, logistics centers and railway infrastructure
EconomyYandex Pay partly restores service after Ukrainian drone strikes on data centers
Yandex Pay has restored transfers and payments for some users, fintech division head Dmitry Pirogov said, while warning that the service remains unstable and some features are unavailable. Ukraine recently struck three Yandex data centers in the Ryazan region, Kaluga, and Vladimir, disrupting services operated by Yandex and its clients. The company says engineers are rebuilding its infrastructure as access is restored gradually.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-13 07:28
Yandex Pay partly restores service after Ukrainian drone strikes on data centers
EconomyCNBC Daily Open: ‘Boring’ beats disorder and volatility
Some warning lights are flashing on the global economy’s dashboard.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 07:24
CNBC Daily Open: ‘Boring’ beats disorder and volatility
