After the diesel deal, the Kremlin ruler may test whether Trump is ready to ease further war-related sanctions.

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The Supreme Court agreed to consider the Trump administration’s effort to deny asylum to a man whom officials say materially supported terrorists in Nigeria by cooking food for them.

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Donald Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel despite Western sanctions has drawn fierce criticism in Washington, including from Republicans, as high fuel prices and the approaching midterms pressure his administration. His handling of the Ukraine war is also contentious, amid calls for Kyiv to hold elections and claims that an energy ceasefire was announced without clear agreement among the parties.

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Trump has urged Zelenskyy to be replaced as Europe puts funding for Ukraine at the centre of its summit. The diesel arrangement with Russia has drawn European criticism. Zelenskyy says easing sanctions would undermine Ukraine’s campaign against Russian refineries, while Trump blames Ukraine for higher US fuel prices and says it is time for a new president.

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Apple unveiled new smart home devices at its “Welcome Home” event, led by HomeView, its first smart home hub. The launch also included updated HomePod Mini and TV 4K devices, plus smart home and security accessories made with third-party manufacturers.

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Rwanda has secured a 10-year deal to host Formula One races on a purpose-built circuit near Kigali, with the first Grand Prix expected in the early 2030s. It will be the sport’s first race in Africa since 1993.

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Formula 1 says Rwanda will host the African Grand Prix under a 10-year agreement. A new circuit is planned for Bugesera, southeast of Kigali, with the race expected in the early 2030s. Africa last hosted an F1 race in 1993.

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Formula 1 is set to return to Africa after a 40-year absence, with a Grand Prix scheduled in Rwanda in the early 2030s.

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Formula 1 confirmed that Rwanda will host a race from the early 2030s, bringing the series back to Africa after about 40 years.

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Apple’s fourth-generation Apple TV 4K adds far-field microphones for hands-free Siri and Find My support for its remote. It supports surround sound with up to four HomePods, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, costs $299, and will be available November 13.

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Pope Leo XIV had a successful operation Tuesday at Agostino Gemelli University Hospital in Rome to remove a small lung nodule, the Vatican said. He is expected to stay in hospital for about a week. The Vatican has not said whether the nodule is cancerous.

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Pope Leo XIV arrived at a Rome hospital on Tuesday for a scheduled operation to remove a lung nodule. The Vatican said the surgery would take place in the afternoon; he was admitted to the thoracic surgery department.

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Pope Leo departed the Vatican on Tuesday in a convoy, ahead of an expected admission to Rome’s Gemelli hospital for surgery to remove a small growth in one lung. It is the first major health issue of his 17-month tenure.

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Pope Leo has been admitted to a Rome hospital for surgery to remove a lung nodule. The procedure is usually done under general anesthesia and will require a week in hospital; the Vatican has cancelled all his audiences through Oct. 20.

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Pope Leo XIV has been admitted to the hospital for surgery to remove a small growth on his lung. It is his first hospital stay since the start of his pontificate.

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The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has arrived at Rome’s Gemelli hospital for lung surgery. He announced the operation on Sunday, the first time a pontiff has made a personal medical announcement of this kind.

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Hungary's parliament passed a bill amending the 2021 “child protection law,” enacted under Viktor Orban. The law restricted the portrayal or promotion of sexual and gender diversity in content accessible to children; the amendment is seen as the first significant reversal of Orban-era curbs on the LGBTQ+ community.

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Following a fatality in Georgia, Six Flags has temporarily closed nine roller-coasters, including three in Canada.

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Officials said a man died Monday after falling from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Witnesses said he flew from the ride, struck other passengers and landed beneath the coaster. Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar attractions at parks in the U.S. and Canada as a precaution while the incident is investigated.

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One person died and several others were injured in a roller coaster incident at Six Flags in Georgia. The company temporarily closed nine similar coasters at six parks as officials investigate; the nature of the death and how others were hurt have not been confirmed.

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US theme park operator Six Flags has shut nine roller coasters following a man's death. Police are investigating after TV footage showed riders being evacuated from the 60-metre-high Goliath ride.

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One person died and several others were injured in an incident at Six Flags Over Georgia, near Atlanta. Witnesses said they saw a man fall from the Goliath roller coaster, but authorities have not confirmed how he died.

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One person died and several others were injured in a roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia, northwest of Atlanta. Witnesses said they saw a man fall from the ride, while local media showed passengers being evacuated from the Goliath coaster.

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A major cyberattack remotely changed fridge and freezer temperatures at hundreds of supermarkets in France, spoiling large quantities of fresh and frozen food. Carrefour, Monoprix, E.Leclerc and Coopérative U were among the retailers affected; Les Mousquetaires said about 300 stores were hit. Losses could run into millions of euros. The systems used outdated software without security updates. Fires were also reported, and authorities have opened an investigation.

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Hackers targeted refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets, spoiling fresh and frozen food worth millions of euros. Affected chains said the attackers controlled cooling software, with some units reaching 50C. Paris prosecutors have opened a cybercrime investigation.

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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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Visa has received Beijing’s approval to conduct bank card business after working with China for 40 years. The incremental approval comes ahead of a planned third meeting this year between the U.S. and Chinese presidents next month.

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US payments firm Visa said China's central bank approved it to begin preparations for a domestic bankcard clearing institution in the country.

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