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EconomyUS fines Bank of America $1.2 billion over alleged money laundering and sanctions violations

Bank of America faces a $1.2 billion penalty, which the U.S. Treasury says stems from alleged breaches of anti-money-laundering and sanctions rules.

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US fines Bank of America $1.2 billion over alleged money laundering and sanctions violations
US fines Bank of America $1.2 billion over alleged money laundering and sanctions violations

CultureFormer gang leader sentenced to at least 40 years for Tupac killing

Duane Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader who had boasted in books and interviews about his role in rapper Tupac Shakur’s killing before denying it at trial, was sentenced Tuesday to a minimum of 40 years in prison.

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Former gang leader sentenced to at least 40 years for Tupac killing
Former gang leader sentenced to at least 40 years for Tupac killing

WorldFuneral held for Egyptian flight attendant killed in Houthi attack on Riyadh

Mourners in Egypt’s Beheira province said farewell to 28-year-old Azza Ramzy, a Flynas flight attendant killed in a Houthi attack on Riyadh airport. The October 10 attack killed 13 people and was the deadliest attack on Saudi Arabia in more than a decade.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-13 20:33

Funeral held for Egyptian flight attendant killed in Houthi attack on Riyadh
Funeral held for Egyptian flight attendant killed in Houthi attack on Riyadh

EconomySix Flags shares hit their lowest level since 2009 after fatal Georgia roller coaster fall

Six Flags shares plunged to their lowest level since 2009 after a rider fell to his death at a Georgia park. The company had already been under legal and financial pressure before this week’s fatal incident.

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Six Flags shares hit their lowest level since 2009 after fatal Georgia roller coaster fall

TechOpenAI says staffer arrested over hidden recording device in office

An OpenAI employee was arrested and charged with using a hidden recording device in the company’s office, according to statements by OpenAI and the US Justice Department.

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OpenAI says staffer arrested over hidden recording device in office
OpenAI says staffer arrested over hidden recording device in office

SocietyAffording America: How a Nebraska family struggles to make ends meet

Sydney and Mike Jensen believed their finances were on firm ground, with paid-off cars, a manageable mortgage and full-time jobs. After unexpected expenses piled up, their spending began to exceed their earnings. They hope their two young children will face fewer hardships, but worry about rising living costs.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 20:29

Affording America: How a Nebraska family struggles to make ends meet
Affording America: How a Nebraska family struggles to make ends meet

PoliticsTrump administration asks Greece ambassador to resign amid ethics allegations

The White House said Tuesday that the Trump administration asked US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign. She faces allegations that she sought money from a Trump supporter and accepted lavish hospitality from wealthy Greek businessmen.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-13 20:29

Trump administration asks Greece ambassador to resign amid ethics allegations
Trump administration asks Greece ambassador to resign amid ethics allegations

PoliticsRussia and North Korea stand together amid major geopolitical shifts, diplomat says

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said Russia and North Korea are aligned on key regional and international issues and are working together to establish a just multipolar world order. He spoke at a reception marking 78 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-13 20:27

Russia and North Korea stand together amid major geopolitical shifts, diplomat says

EconomySenegal bondholders appoint financial adviser for debt talks, warn against haircuts, sources say

A group representing holders of Senegal’s international sovereign bonds has appointed restructuring consultancy Alvarez & Marsal as its financial adviser for ongoing debt-treatment talks with the government, three sources with direct knowledge said. The group warned against haircuts.

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Senegal bondholders appoint financial adviser for debt talks, warn against haircuts, sources say
Senegal bondholders appoint financial adviser for debt talks, warn against haircuts, sources say

HealthVatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer; lower right lung lobe removed

The Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and underwent removal of the lower lobe of his right lung. The surgery confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 20:25

Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer; lower right lung lobe removed
Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer; lower right lung lobe removed
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Doctors removed part of Pope Leo XIV's right lung during a 90-minute operation on Tuesday after finding a cancerous growth, the Vatican said.
Doctors removed part of Pope Leo XIV's right lung during a 90-minute operation on Tuesday after finding a cancerous growth, the Vatican said.
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SocietyCornell suspends fraternity parties over gang rape allegations

Cornell has chosen Yates, a former US deputy attorney general, to independently scrutinize the university’s handling of the rape claims in a wide-ranging assessment.

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Cornell suspends fraternity parties over gang rape allegations
  • Cornell suspends fraternity parties after alleged campus gang rape case
    Cornell suspends fraternity parties after alleged campus gang rape case

    Cornell University has banned fraternity parties and social events through the 2026-27 academic year, with immediate suspensions for chapters that violate the order. It will involve New York State Police in campus sex-crime investigations and expand support for survivors, amid criticism of its handling of a 2024 sexual assault allegation.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-13 18:45Original
  • Cornell suspends all fraternity parties amid alleged gang rape and calls for action

    Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff announced Tuesday that all fraternity parties and events would be suspended for the remainder of the 2026-27 academic year. An alleged gang rape at one fraternity continues to prompt calls for action and accountability.

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    CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-13 18:32Original
  • Cornell suspends fraternity parties for the rest of the academic year amid sexual assault probe
    Cornell suspends fraternity parties for the rest of the academic year amid sexual assault probe

    Cornell University said Tuesday it is suspending all parties and social events at fraternity houses through the end of the academic year amid a sexual assault investigation.

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    NNBC News★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 18:16Original
  • Cornell bans fraternity parties amid backlash over sexual assault case
    Cornell bans fraternity parties amid backlash over sexual assault case

    Cornell University has barred parties at fraternity houses for the rest of the school year as it faces criticism over its handling of an alleged 2024 campus sexual assault. The university also plans to expand support for survivors and allow New York State Police officers to investigate campus sexual assault allegations. The state governor has appointed the attorney general to investigate the case.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-13 17:59Original
  • Cornell suspends fraternity house parties for the rest of the school year

    Cornell is suspending all fraternity house parties for the remainder of the school year in response to a student's allegations that she was gang-raped in 2024.

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    CCNN★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 17:52Original
  • Cornell suspends fraternity parties for rest of academic year amid sexual assault controversy
    Cornell suspends fraternity parties for rest of academic year amid sexual assault controversy

    Cornell University is suspending parties and other social gatherings at fraternity houses through the end of the academic year amid a sexual assault controversy.

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    TThe Associated Press★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 17:28Original

WorldKabila launches new coalition with M23

Joseph Kabila has been named leader of a new rebel coalition and vowed to topple the government. The programme also reports that Africa’s largest-ever IPO has been extended, and Formula 1 is set to return to Africa in the early 2030s after a new circuit is built in Rwanda.

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Kabila launches new coalition with M23
Kabila launches new coalition with M23

WorldAxios: US and Israel prepare to resume large-scale military operation against Iran before elections

Axios, citing US administration sources, reports that the United States and Israel are preparing to resume a large-scale military operation against Iran before Israel’s October 27 parliamentary election and the November 3 US midterms. Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu discussed a possible joint operation targeting Iranian military and nuclear sites, while both militaries remain on alert.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-13 20:20

Axios: US and Israel prepare to resume large-scale military operation against Iran before elections

OtherMan charged with murder over fatal shooting of 12-year-old in Sydney

A 19-year-old man has been arrested at Silverwater correctional facility and charged with murder over the September shooting death of a 12-year-old boy in Norwest, northern Sydney. Police said nine others in the home were unharmed; the boy was part of Sydney’s Maronite community.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 20:19

Man charged with murder over fatal shooting of 12-year-old in Sydney
Man charged with murder over fatal shooting of 12-year-old in Sydney

EconomyCVS settles US Justice Department case over opioid prescriptions for $315 million

The U.S. Justice Department said Tuesday that the pharmacy operator will pay $315 million to close claims over opioid painkiller prescriptions it allegedly filled despite lacking medical necessity.

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CVS settles US Justice Department case over opioid prescriptions for $315 million
CVS settles US Justice Department case over opioid prescriptions for $315 million

WorldRussian strike hits Kyiv apartment building as Ukraine reports disrupted intelligence sharing

Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv on Oct. 13, setting a nine-story residential building ablaze and killing one person while injuring four. Presidential adviser Dmytro Lytvyn said Ukraine had again received no advance warning from allies, while the Air Force said partners had not shared information about the launches.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-13 20:13

Russian strike hits Kyiv apartment building as Ukraine reports disrupted intelligence sharing
Russian strike hits Kyiv apartment building as Ukraine reports disrupted intelligence sharing
  • Ukraine war latest: Russian missiles strike central Kyiv before air raid alert sounds
    Ukraine war latest: Russian missiles strike central Kyiv before air raid alert sounds

    Central Kyiv came under missile attack on Oct. 12, with explosions reported before an air raid alert sounded. Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia appeared to have fired ballistic missiles; President Volodymyr Zelensky said they hit civilian infrastructure and that partners had provided no advance warning. Separately, France’s navy intercepted and boarded the DF Peak, suspected of belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet, in the Indian Ocean.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-10-13 17:58Original
  • Zelensky says Western partners gave Ukraine no warning before latest Russian missile attack on Kyiv
    Zelensky says Western partners gave Ukraine no warning before latest Russian missile attack on Kyiv

    Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine received no advance intelligence from Western partners before Russia fired five ballistic missiles at Kyiv on October 12. Ukrainian officials said similar failures to relay launch information had happened before, and cautioned against concluding that intelligence-sharing between Kyiv and Washington had stopped.

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    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-10-13 17:48Original
  • Zelenskyy says allies gave Kyiv no warning of Russian ballistic missile strikes
    Zelenskyy says allies gave Kyiv no warning of Russian ballistic missile strikes

    Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s partners gave no advance warning of a Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv in which five missiles struck civilian infrastructure. He called Monday’s attack “particularly vile” and said intelligence from western allies is vital for warning people and saving lives. Ukraine’s foreign minister said the warning gap stemmed from a “special type” of Russian weapon.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-13 13:51Original

PoliticsUS Supreme Court denies anti-ICE activist’s bid for pretrial release

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to release an anti-ICE activist before trial. The activist was arrested over an allegedly threatening social media post during an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, a case the Trump administration touted in its campaign against “left-wing agitators.”

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US Supreme Court denies anti-ICE activist’s bid for pretrial release
US Supreme Court denies anti-ICE activist’s bid for pretrial release

WorldHouthis say Saudi Arabia carried out more than 100 strikes on Yemen in a day

Yemen’s Houthi movement says Saudi warplanes carried out 104 air and missile strikes in 24 hours, hitting civilian facilities in Sanaa and several governorates. Spokesman Yahya Saree said the total since the escalation began had reached 2,281. A Houthi-controlled agency reported two people killed and two wounded in an attack on an oil facility near Ras Isa.

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Houthis say Saudi Arabia carried out more than 100 strikes on Yemen in a day

TechApple Music appears to be getting a new icon

Apple Music’s red icon has reportedly become black and white in the latest iOS 27.2 beta, with a slightly sharper-angled note. 9to5Mac also reports black widget backgrounds and a blue highlight for the active tab. The change could match a new Apple Music logo spotted on the Apple Music Hall website.

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TThe VergeOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-13 20:05

Apple Music appears to be getting a new icon
Apple Music appears to be getting a new icon

PoliticsFrench National Assembly passes sweeping bill against sexual and gender-based violence

The National Assembly passed the bill on Tuesday by 503 votes to none. La France Insoumise deputies were the only ones to abstain, objecting in particular to the removal of protections for foreign women. Supporters fear the more conservative Senate could dilute its key measures, while the government says it will safeguard the bill’s ambition.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-13 20:03

French National Assembly passes sweeping bill against sexual and gender-based violence
French National Assembly passes sweeping bill against sexual and gender-based violence
  • France to vote on sexual violence bill
    France to vote on sexual violence bill

    France’s National Assembly is set to vote on a sweeping bill addressing sexual and gender-based violence. It would establish specialised police units, expand the definition of incest and penalise stalking and unsolicited explicit images. Some NGOs say key measures were weakened or removed from the final draft.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-13 14:29Original
  • France votes on sweeping bill to combat sexual and gender-based violence
    France votes on sweeping bill to combat sexual and gender-based violence

    France’s National Assembly is voting on a comprehensive measure to tackle sexual and gender-based violence after public outrage over the rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna. It proposes stronger investigations, specialised police units and courts, and dedicated support for child victims. Campaigners and lawmakers warn funding is uncertain, and budget concerns have led to some measures being dropped.

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

HealthGuinea-Bissau says it has not approved hepatitis B vaccine trial in newborns

Guinea-Bissau’s transitional government said on Tuesday it had not approved a proposed clinical trial of a hepatitis B vaccine in newborns, rejecting reports that the study had been authorized.

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Guinea-Bissau says it has not approved hepatitis B vaccine trial in newborns
Guinea-Bissau says it has not approved hepatitis B vaccine trial in newborns

TechScientists urge tighter AI controls to curb global cyber risks

More than 300 scientists from 32 countries are urging stricter safeguards for developing and testing advanced AI, including using internet-disconnected systems. They warn that weak cybersecurity could put critical infrastructure at risk. Polls cited in the report show widespread doubts about US leaders’ ability to manage AI risks.

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Scientists urge tighter AI controls to curb global cyber risks
Scientists urge tighter AI controls to curb global cyber risks

EconomyStrategy’s Saylor sees Bitcoin rising above $100,000 again

Strategy Inc.’s Michael Saylor says the crypto market rout of the past year is over and predicts Bitcoin will break above $100,000 again.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 20:00

Strategy’s Saylor sees Bitcoin rising above $100,000 again
Strategy’s Saylor sees Bitcoin rising above $100,000 again

WorldMI5 chief says Iran is targeting UK military sites and suspected RAF Fairford plot is not unique

The MI5 chief says Iran is trying to strike military sites in the UK, and that a suspected September plot against the U.S.-run RAF Fairford air base was not an isolated case.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 20:00

MI5 chief says Iran is targeting UK military sites and suspected RAF Fairford plot is not unique
MI5 chief says Iran is targeting UK military sites and suspected RAF Fairford plot is not unique
  • UK spy chief says Iran is stepping up targeting of military bases
    UK spy chief says Iran is stepping up targeting of military bases

    MI5 chief Ken McCallum says Iran has intensified efforts to target sensitive military sites, and that UK authorities made 50 arrests over Iran-linked operations in the past year. The UK prime minister said incidents at RAF bases were “likely coordinated” by Iran, which denies involvement.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-13 16:06Original

EconomyMortgages, diesel and the US midterms

Americans continue to spend despite complaining about the economy.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 20:00

Mortgages, diesel and the US midterms

WorldRussia says Kyiv cloaks military supply route in concern for global food security

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Kyiv’s stated concern for global food security masks a bid to secure a reliable maritime supply channel for Ukraine’s armed forces. She said proposals for maritime security corridors aim to reduce Russian strikes and enable weapons deliveries through Black Sea ports.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 19:59

Russia says Kyiv cloaks military supply route in concern for global food security

WorldNetanyahu says enemies threaten attacks on Israel ahead of October 27 elections

Israel is receiving continuing warnings of possible attacks ahead of its October 27 parliamentary elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. He said the Israel Defense Forces had presented him and Defense Minister Israel Katz with a “plan for decisive action,” warning enemies against testing Israel’s resolve.

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Netanyahu says enemies threaten attacks on Israel ahead of October 27 elections

PoliticsTrump ads kept airing after court blocked them

Trump commercials funded by the US government continued airing the day after a judge ordered them halted, finding they likely violated a law against government-funded publicity or propaganda. The ads included Trump attacking perceived enemies. US District Judge Jennifer Rochon issued a temporary restraining order on October 11, requiring the government to cancel the placements.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 19:50

Trump ads kept airing after court blocked them
Trump ads kept airing after court blocked them

PoliticsUS acting envoy to Nicaragua returns after ambassador pick rejected

The State Department said Tuesday that Elias Baumann, the acting US envoy to Nicaragua, had returned to Washington for “critical consultations” after Nicaraguan officials rejected Natasha Franceschi, the US choice for ambassador.

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US acting envoy to Nicaragua returns after ambassador pick rejected
US acting envoy to Nicaragua returns after ambassador pick rejected

PoliticsAustralian treasurer urges progressives not to mock or talk down to One Nation voters

Jim Chalmers urged progressives not to scold, mock or dismiss voters drawn to One Nation’s message. He called Pauline Hanson’s party inexperienced and incapable of managing the economy or Australia’s international reputation, and said the government should acknowledge people’s pressures and improve their lives.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 19:47

Australian treasurer urges progressives not to mock or talk down to One Nation voters
Australian treasurer urges progressives not to mock or talk down to One Nation voters

TechShopify opens its catalog to more AI agents

Shopify says shoppers will soon be able to set up AI agents to buy products for them, with access to more than a billion listings in its catalog. Customers connect an agent to their Shop account and check out through Shop Pay in the conversation; buyers must approve every purchase.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 19:42

Shopify opens its catalog to more AI agents
Shopify opens its catalog to more AI agents

SocietyDecorated San Francisco officer and daughter killed by husband in suspected murder-suicide

The San Francisco Police Department was mourning Tuesday after a pioneering officer, her husband—a former department employee—and their daughter were found dead. Investigators described it as a suspected double murder-suicide.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 19:41

Decorated San Francisco officer and daughter killed by husband in suspected murder-suicide
Decorated San Francisco officer and daughter killed by husband in suspected murder-suicide

WorldIguazu Falls walkway dismantled as water levels hit record

The Devil’s Throat walkway at Brazil’s Iguazu Falls was taken apart to keep surging water from sweeping it away. Levels reached nearly eight times the historical average, and heavy rain linked to El Niño led authorities to close it temporarily on Sunday.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 19:40

Iguazu Falls walkway dismantled as water levels hit record
Iguazu Falls walkway dismantled as water levels hit record

SocietyNeglected repairs and ‘catastrophic’ brake failure contributed to deadly 2020 icefield bus rollover, judge finds

A fatality inquiry concluded that neglected mechanical repairs triggered a complete brake-system failure, which contributed to a tour bus overturning in the Columbia Icefield and causing deaths.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 19:39

Neglected repairs and ‘catastrophic’ brake failure contributed to deadly 2020 icefield bus rollover, judge finds

HealthDR Congo Ebola cases top 9,000 as efforts to curb spread falter

Health Ministry figures put confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo at 9,066, with 4,381 deaths. The Bundibugyo-strain outbreak is the country’s largest and deadliest; community mistrust and ongoing conflict are hindering containment efforts.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-13 19:39

DR Congo Ebola cases top 9,000 as efforts to curb spread falter
DR Congo Ebola cases top 9,000 as efforts to curb spread falter

Politics12 U.S. senators urge Trump to drop diesel deal with Russia

A dozen U.S. senators, including six Republicans, urged Donald Trump on Tuesday to rescind his diesel oil deal with Russia. They said it would give Moscow more fuel to finance its war on Ukraine and would not benefit Americans.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-13 19:38

12 U.S. senators urge Trump to drop diesel deal with Russia
  • Ukraine and the US: What comes after Trump’s diesel deal with Russia?
    Ukraine and the US: What comes after Trump’s diesel deal with Russia?

    Donald Trump plans to allow Russian diesel purchases, prompting criticism at home and abroad. The agreement lets Moscow supply diesel to global markets; media reports say it responds to Kyiv’s failure to stop attacks on Russian refineries as Washington demanded. Volodymyr Zelenskyy called it a weak decision by strong partners. Experts link Trump’s pressure on Ukraine to the US midterms, urging Kyiv to keep engaging with Washington and consider working with European partners to block deliveries.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-10-13 18:51Original
  • Is Trump’s plan to import diesel from Russia legal?
    Is Trump’s plan to import diesel from Russia legal?

    With Republicans facing the possibility of losing control of Congress in the Nov. 3 elections and high fuel costs fueling voter discontent, Trump called lower prices his “greatest priority.” He announced on social media on Oct. 9 that he had reached a deal with Putin for Russia to supply diesel to the US and global markets. US diesel prices have risen significantly, mainly because…

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-10-13 18:00Original
  • Diesel futures surge, pointing to higher prices despite Trump’s Russia deal
    Diesel futures surge, pointing to higher prices despite Trump’s Russia deal

    Diesel futures rose sharply Tuesday as doubts grew that the Trump administration’s recent steps to bring prices down would have much effect.

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    NNBC News★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 17:49Original
  • Trump’s diesel deal with Russia amounts to less than two weeks of U.S. demand
    Trump’s diesel deal with Russia amounts to less than two weeks of U.S. demand

    The diesel deal Donald Trump struck with Russia is smaller than two weeks of U.S. demand. Trump faces pressure to bring fuel prices down, with the U.S. midterm elections less than a month away.

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    CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-10-13 15:50Original
  • Letters to the editor: Readers question Trump’s Russian diesel deal and U.S. sanctions policy
    Letters to the editor: Readers question Trump’s Russian diesel deal and U.S. sanctions policy

    This week’s letters challenge the Trump administration’s plan to buy Russian diesel as U.S. prices rise. One writer says the deal benefits Putin at Ukraine’s expense; a scholar argues a sanctions bill may not meaningfully pressure Moscow and warns it gives the president broad, weakly supervised tariff discretion.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 14:00Original
  • Putin Can Afford to Wait for More “Gifts” From Trump
    Putin Can Afford to Wait for More “Gifts” From Trump

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

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    BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 10:30Original

TechOpenAI and Anthropic tell British lawmakers: Regulate us

AI leaders joined whistleblowers and security experts at a wide-ranging parliamentary session. Nearby, Britain’s spy chief warned that AI could be used to create new bioweapons.

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WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 19:35

OpenAI and Anthropic tell British lawmakers: Regulate us
OpenAI and Anthropic tell British lawmakers: Regulate us

SportsAtlanta Dream to host WNBA Finals games at larger arena after schedule change

The WNBA and NBA said the Atlanta Dream will host Games 3 and 4 of their Finals series against the Golden State Valkyries at the 17,004-seat State Farm Arena after logistical changes. The games had been set for a 3,500-seat venue south of downtown.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 19:35

Atlanta Dream to host WNBA Finals games at larger arena after schedule change
Atlanta Dream to host WNBA Finals games at larger arena after schedule change

EconomySwiss parliamentary committee backs fee on UBS for public liquidity backstop

A committee in Switzerland’s upper house backed a government plan to establish a public liquidity backstop for systemically important banks, with UBS charged a fee to access it.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 19:35

Swiss parliamentary committee backs fee on UBS for public liquidity backstop
Swiss parliamentary committee backs fee on UBS for public liquidity backstop

SocietyFrance’s youth is undergoing ‘a crisis of hope’

Tens of thousands rallied across France on Tuesday in support of protesting high school students. The interior ministry counted about 161,500 participants, more than twice the figure for last Thursday’s nationwide demonstrations. Andrew Smith, a lecturer at Queen Mary University of London, told France 24 that young people in France are experiencing “a crisis of hope” that is fueling anger and a feeling that change is needed.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-13 19:33

France’s youth is undergoing ‘a crisis of hope’
France’s youth is undergoing ‘a crisis of hope’

WorldExplosions heard near Saudi Aramco headquarters in Dhahran; Houthi missile intercepted

Explosions were heard near Saudi Aramco’s headquarters in Dhahran, Reuters reported, citing sources. The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile launched toward the city. Its spokesman said missile fragments fell in a residential area.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-13 19:33

Explosions heard near Saudi Aramco headquarters in Dhahran; Houthi missile intercepted

PoliticsTrump says Houthis are trying to raise oil prices before US elections

Donald Trump said Yemen’s Houthi group was intensifying attacks on Saudi infrastructure to push up energy prices before the US midterm elections. He called the group’s conduct “very bad,” reiterated that the US could expand military attacks in the Middle East after the vote, and said he would not forget the attacks on Saudi Arabia.

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Trump says Houthis are trying to raise oil prices before US elections
Trump says Houthis are trying to raise oil prices before US elections

WorldWill NATO’s ‘theory of victory’ work?

NATO presents a shared vision to deter adversaries, saying it does not seek war but is prepared to fight. Its top military commander outlined a new territorial defence plan featuring low-cost drones, AI and rapid strikes. The US announcement that it would withdraw thousands of troops from Europe and concerns over Russia are also driving leaders to raise military spending.

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Will NATO’s ‘theory of victory’ work?
Will NATO’s ‘theory of victory’ work?

WorldTanker struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says

The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency says a tanker was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Authorities are investigating, and no casualties have been reported.

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Tanker struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says

EconomyBitcoin defies $800 million crypto wipeout as South Korea’s AI stocks plunge

Bitcoin rebounded above $83,000 on Tuesday despite a sharp Asian stock selloff and more than $800 million in crypto liquidations. South Korea’s KOSPI fell 6% after dropping as much as 7.4%; Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix lost 7.39% and 10.09%, respectively. Foreign investors sold about 4.5 trillion won of Korean equities.

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Bitcoin defies $800 million crypto wipeout as South Korea’s AI stocks plunge
Bitcoin defies $800 million crypto wipeout as South Korea’s AI stocks plunge

PoliticsTrump’s new spokeswoman answers only three questions at debut briefing

New White House spokeswoman Katie Zacharia took questions from just three journalists during her first briefing, which lasted about 14 minutes. Nearly eight and a half minutes were introductory remarks. Zacharia attributed the short session to President Donald Trump’s busy schedule and possible interaction with reporters.

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Trump’s new spokeswoman answers only three questions at debut briefing

EconomyShkreli faces contempt proceedings over pharmaceutical industry ban

The Federal Trade Commission and seven states have launched contempt proceedings against Martin Shkreli, known as “Pharma Bro.” He served nearly seven years in prison for defrauding investors.

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Shkreli faces contempt proceedings over pharmaceutical industry ban
Shkreli faces contempt proceedings over pharmaceutical industry ban

EconomyIran war significantly raises living costs ahead of midterm elections

From $4 gas and 7% mortgage rates to rising airfares, the Iran war is substantially increasing costs for consumers already weary of inflation ahead of the midterm elections.

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Iran war significantly raises living costs ahead of midterm elections

EconomyWilliams sees no need for a 2027 rate hike, Bloomberg reports

New York Fed President John Williams reiterated that the US central bank may need to raise interest rates once more this year to bring inflation down.

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Williams sees no need for a 2027 rate hike, Bloomberg reports
Williams sees no need for a 2027 rate hike, Bloomberg reports

SocietyEight orangutans return to forest in Indonesia after wildfire rescue

Eight endangered orangutans have been released into a protected forest in Indonesia’s Borneo after wildfires destroyed their original habitat. Rescuers cheered as the animals returned to the wild following medical care.

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Eight orangutans return to forest in Indonesia after wildfire rescue
Eight orangutans return to forest in Indonesia after wildfire rescue

WorldSaudi-led coalition strikes Houthi targets in Yemen’s capital

The Saudi-led coalition struck Houthi targets in Yemen’s capital. Donald Trump accused Iran-backed militants of deliberately seeking to push up oil prices ahead of the US midterm elections.

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Saudi-led coalition strikes Houthi targets in Yemen’s capital
  • Saudi-led coalition strikes fuel depot near Yemen’s capital
    Saudi-led coalition strikes fuel depot near Yemen’s capital

    The Saudi-led coalition says it struck a fuel depot near Sanaa, which is controlled by the Houthis. The group warned it would retaliate by targeting sites in Riyadh and Dammam. The coalition accused the Houthis of using the depot to support attacks on Saudi Arabia, while the Houthi-run company said the facility held no fuel stocks.

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  • Saudi Arabia strikes strategic oil depots near Yemen’s capital
    Saudi Arabia strikes strategic oil depots near Yemen’s capital

    Saudi Arabia launched a series of strikes on a strategic oil depot outside Sana’a after warning civilians to evacuate. The report describes it as the biggest attack so far on Houthi energy infrastructure and says the conflict between Riyadh and the Houthis is escalating.

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  • Saudi-led coalition orders evacuation of Sanaa oil facility ahead of operation
    Saudi-led coalition orders evacuation of Sanaa oil facility ahead of operation

    On Tuesday, the Saudi-led coalition called on civilians to leave the Yemen Oil Company’s Sabah central station in Sanaa before a planned military operation.

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  • Houthis say Saudi Arabia hit oil facility near Yemen’s capital, Sanaa
    Houthis say Saudi Arabia hit oil facility near Yemen’s capital, Sanaa

    Houthi media said Saudi Arabia attacked the Yemen Oil Company facility in Sanaa on Tuesday, shortly after the Saudi-led coalition ordered its evacuation ahead of a military operation. The Iran-backed rebels had warned they would target Riyadh airport and other sites in Saudi Arabia if the threat was carried out.

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  • Houthis and Saudis strike each other in latest escalation
    Houthis and Saudis strike each other in latest escalation

    Iran-backed Houthi rebels said Saudi Arabia launched overnight airstrikes on areas in Yemen, while the Houthis have repeatedly attacked Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh airport. The fighting is hurting the kingdom’s security and economy. Saudi officials have stopped issuing Houthi attack alerts, a move observers say may be intended to calm public fears.

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TechEU watchdog urges smart glasses to clearly signal when recording

The European Data Protection Board has issued non-binding advice urging smart glasses to clearly indicate when they are recording, so bystanders know when they are being filmed or photographed. The call comes amid concern over secret recordings of girls and women and heightened privacy risks in sensitive places and for children.

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EU watchdog urges smart glasses to clearly signal when recording
EU watchdog urges smart glasses to clearly signal when recording

WorldKing says Ceuta is an ‘inalienable’ part of Spain during landmark visit

King Felipe VI said Tuesday that Ceuta and Melilla are an “inalienable part” of Spain during a landmark visit to the North African territories claimed by neighbouring Morocco. He said Spain’s sovereignty and territorial integrity were not negotiable.

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King says Ceuta is an ‘inalienable’ part of Spain during landmark visit
King says Ceuta is an ‘inalienable’ part of Spain during landmark visit

PoliticsXi: African resources ‘belong to Africa’

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbe. Xi said African resources “belong to Africa.”

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Xi: African resources ‘belong to Africa’
Xi: African resources ‘belong to Africa’

WorldUS blockade keeps Iranian crude exports at zero in October, report says

Iranian crude exports remained at zero in October under a US blockade, according to energy intelligence platform Vortexa. Exports had plunged in the second week of September.

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US blockade keeps Iranian crude exports at zero in October, report says
US blockade keeps Iranian crude exports at zero in October, report says

WorldRussia says declarations without clear mechanisms will not advance Ukraine settlement

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said memorandums and declarations lacking clear implementation mechanisms are unlikely to improve the situation or advance a settlement in Ukraine. She said Kyiv regularly violates what it signs.

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Russia says declarations without clear mechanisms will not advance Ukraine settlement

TechXbox is officially embracing the chaos of AI-powered game ports

Microsoft has formed an Xbox Labs group to explore game mods built through decompiling, recompiling and AI-assisted remixing. It plans to turn emerging ideas into experiences and share tools and lessons with developers. Microsoft did not respond in time to a question about unauthorized use of its intellectual property.

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Xbox is officially embracing the chaos of AI-powered game ports
Xbox is officially embracing the chaos of AI-powered game ports

PoliticsJaishankar says India-US trade talks are moving in the right direction

India’s top diplomat called for a realistic approach to dealing with the US as the world’s largest economy recalibrates its global outlook. He also defended New Delhi’s relationship with longtime partner Russia.

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Jaishankar says India-US trade talks are moving in the right direction
Jaishankar says India-US trade talks are moving in the right direction

SocietyWhat to trim and what to leave in your garden this fall

Fall is a time to clean up the garden, but clearing everything away is not necessary. Leaving some perennials standing through winter can benefit birds and insects.

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What to trim and what to leave in your garden this fall
What to trim and what to leave in your garden this fall