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EconomyUS retail sales beat expectations in September as gasoline prices rose

US retail sales grew more than expected in September, helped by higher gasoline prices. Spending in other areas was moderate, potentially tempering economists’ expectations for another quarter of robust consumer spending growth.

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US retail sales beat expectations in September as gasoline prices rose
US retail sales beat expectations in September as gasoline prices rose

TechNobody is safe from celebrity AI deepfakes

An AI-generated image of Mia Goth wearing a T-shirt aimed at her ex drew nearly 500,000 likes on Instagram, despite appearing on an account labeled as a fan page. Goth’s representative said they had previously complained about the account’s counterfeit AI images. Instagram later removed it for impersonating a public figure. AI-generated celebrity images and videos continue to attract huge audiences, with depictions of female public figures often overtly sexual.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 14:03

Nobody is safe from celebrity AI deepfakes
Nobody is safe from celebrity AI deepfakes

TechDJI Dock 4 wins praise overseas, but US market remains closed

DJI released Dock 4 on Wednesday, describing it as its first automated battery-swap drone dock. The system changes batteries in about 25 seconds, and DJI says the Matrice 5TD can relaunch within 45 seconds and fly for up to 59 minutes per sortie. The hardware bundle costs 167,999 yuan, with software, deployment and support extra. Overseas reviewers largely praised the design, though some called it expensive and cautioned that turnaround times may vary. DJI products on the FCC’s Covered List cannot receive US authorization. Dock 4 also works only with the Matrice 5TD, not existing Matrice 4TD fleets.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 14:03

DJI Dock 4 wins praise overseas, but US market remains closed
DJI Dock 4 wins praise overseas, but US market remains closed

PoliticsEurope shuts the U.S. out of talks on Russian assets

Several EU leaders firmly rejected transferring about 200 billion euros in immobilized Russian assets held in the bloc to U.S. control as a bargaining chip in peace talks. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo called releasing the assets completely out of the question, while leaders said Europe would keep exploring ways to use them to support Ukraine.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-15 14:02

Europe shuts the U.S. out of talks on Russian assets
Europe shuts the U.S. out of talks on Russian assets

SportsTrump’s envoy says Russian athletes’ participation in international contests is important

US Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli said Russian athletes’ participation in international competitions matters to Americans. He said top champions want to defeat the best, and that competitions lose something when major athletes are absent for reasons unrelated to their individual conduct.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 14:02

Trump’s envoy says Russian athletes’ participation in international contests is important
  • Trump’s global partnerships envoy: Sport can reopen doors politics kept closed

    US Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli said sport could foster dialogue between the United States and Russia. He backed friendly hockey and football matches and proposed a joint sports channel, renewed youth and coaching exchanges, and transparent routes for eligible Russian athletes to return to competition.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-15 13:30Original
  • Trump envoy says he would welcome friendly between Russian and US national teams

    US Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli said he would welcome an international friendly between the Russian and US national football teams. He said football can unite the world and help reopen conversation, while noting that one match cannot resolve every disagreement.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:56Original
  • Trump envoy calls return of Russian flag and anthem to Paralympians a meaningful step

    US Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli called the return of the Russian flag and anthem for Russian Paralympians in Italy a “meaningful step.” He said continued progress could create a credible route to fuller Russian participation at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Six Russian Paralympians won eight gold, one silver and three bronze medals, finishing third overall.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:47Original
  • Trump envoy says sports can reopen doors in US-Russia relations

    US Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli said sports could reopen doors in Russia-US relations that politics had kept closed. He said President Donald Trump understands this potential.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:07Original

TechTrump’s AI task force set to meet Thursday, FTC spokesperson says

A Federal Trade Commission spokesperson said the new government task force on AI established by US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Thursday, as pressure mounts on Washington to address risks from the rapidly advancing technology.

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Trump’s AI task force set to meet Thursday, FTC spokesperson says
Trump’s AI task force set to meet Thursday, FTC spokesperson says

CultureBlondie to release new album ‘High Noon’ early next year

Blondie plans to release its new album, “High Noon,” early next year, ten years after its previous album. The title also promises a preview now.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 14:00

Blondie to release new album ‘High Noon’ early next year
Blondie to release new album ‘High Noon’ early next year

PoliticsResources minister urged to correct claim that all Beetaloo emissions will be offset

Australian resources minister Madeleine King said emissions from the Beetaloo gas basin in the Northern Territory were accounted for and offset. But research found about 95% of projected emissions from four projects this decade would not need to be offset, prompting calls for her to correct the public record.

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Resources minister urged to correct claim that all Beetaloo emissions will be offset
Resources minister urged to correct claim that all Beetaloo emissions will be offset

ScienceChinese researchers prove 3D Ghys conjecture with homegrown AI model

A team led by Xu Disheng worked with Shanghai AI Lab’s Intern-S2 model to produce a rigorous proof of the 3D Ghys conjecture. A Peking University team independently verified the core theorems and the proof’s logical completeness using formal machine verification. The paper is on an international preprint platform, and the verification code is open-source.

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Chinese researchers prove 3D Ghys conjecture with homegrown AI model
Chinese researchers prove 3D Ghys conjecture with homegrown AI model

PoliticsQueensland’s LNP proposes power to break public-sector strikes

Queensland’s Liberal National party has proposed controversial workplace-law changes that would let Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie break public-sector strikes in certain circumstances, including when deemed to be in the public interest. The plan would also tighten access to compensation for psychological injuries. Unions and the opposition condemned the proposals, while several business groups welcomed them.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 14:00

Queensland’s LNP proposes power to break public-sector strikes
Queensland’s LNP proposes power to break public-sector strikes

CultureGreat games to play before GTA VI and Zelda arrive

The Verge highlights eight recent games to try before the release calendar gets crowded again with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and Grand Theft Auto VI. The picks include a new Castlevania, a dressmaking game, old-school survival horror, and a co-op puzzle adventure.

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TThe VergeOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-15 14:00

Great games to play before GTA VI and Zelda arrive
Great games to play before GTA VI and Zelda arrive

TechTechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Last day

The final day to attend TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 brings more than 10,000 tech leaders together for networking and insights. Passes are now 75% off.

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Last day
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Last day

TechBenn Jordan on Flock, privacy, and the new surveillance backlash

Musician, YouTuber, and investigative journalist Benn Jordan has drawn attention for investigating Flock Safety and its automatic license plate reader systems, and recently testified at a Senate hearing. Amid mounting criticism and bipartisan backlash, hundreds of local governments have begun canceling Flock contracts. Jordan says the broader focus should be the opaque ties among private companies, government, and law enforcement, and finding practical ways to curb surveillance overreach.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 14:00

Benn Jordan on Flock, privacy, and the new surveillance backlash
Benn Jordan on Flock, privacy, and the new surveillance backlash

WorldSyria and Qatar discuss strengthening security cooperation

Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab met his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, in Damascus on October 15 to discuss strengthening security cooperation.

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Syria and Qatar discuss strengthening security cooperation
Syria and Qatar discuss strengthening security cooperation

EconomyUS wholesale inflation posts its biggest jump in four years

US wholesale inflation surged in September, marking its biggest increase in four years, as affordability remains a major issue ahead of the midterms.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 13:58

US wholesale inflation posts its biggest jump in four years
  • Wholesale inflation posts its biggest jump in four years as gas prices soar
    Wholesale inflation posts its biggest jump in four years as gas prices soar

    U.S. wholesale inflation rose faster than expected last month, driven by a sharp increase in fuel costs. Persistent price rises remain a challenge for consumers and a political problem for Republicans in the midterm elections.

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    AABC News★★★☆☆2026-10-15 13:39Original
  • Wholesale inflation posts its biggest jump in four years as fuel costs soar
    Wholesale inflation posts its biggest jump in four years as fuel costs soar

    Wholesale inflation accelerated more than expected last month, driven by a sharp rise in fuel costs. Persistent price increases remain a challenge for consumers and a political problem for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-10-15 13:03Original

WorldEU fears Russia and US may resolve Ukraine conflict on their own, Russian envoy says

Dmitry Polyansky said the EU is afraid Russia and the United States could settle the Ukraine conflict without it. He also said the US president had concluded that Vladimir Zelensky was uninterested in peace and was doing everything possible to hold on to power.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 13:57

EU fears Russia and US may resolve Ukraine conflict on their own, Russian envoy says

PoliticsBärbel Bas’ resignation exposes the harsh tone of German politics

Germany’s labor minister and Social Democratic Party co-leader Bärbel Bas resigned from government and party roles, citing her stepdaughter’s death and the pressures of political life. The report examines an increasingly unforgiving political climate, amplified by social media, and the abuse faced by women politicians.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 13:57

Bärbel Bas’ resignation exposes the harsh tone of German politics
Bärbel Bas’ resignation exposes the harsh tone of German politics
MAJOR

WorldRussian attacks kill at least 17, injure 67 across Ukraine as drone waves hit central and western regions

At least 10 people were killed and 66 injured across Ukraine over the past day, regional authorities said, as Russian drones struck locations nationwide. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had used 850 Shahed-type drones since 9 a.m. on Oct. 14.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★★2026-10-15 13:56

Russian attacks kill at least 17, injure 67 across Ukraine as drone waves hit central and western regions
Russian attacks kill at least 17, injure 67 across Ukraine as drone waves hit central and western regions
MAJOR
  • Russian drone strikes Kyiv, injuring 6 and setting car ablaze
    Russian drone strikes Kyiv, injuring 6 and setting car ablaze

    A Russian drone crashed in Kyiv’s Pechersk District on Oct. 15, injuring six people, three of whom were hospitalized, and damaging a residential building, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. The blast also damaged nearby building facades and set a car on fire.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-10-15 11:45Original

CultureNew York landmark The Plaza to close for four years for restoration

The Plaza, a New York City landmark for more than a century, is set to shut for four years for restoration. It first opened on Fifth Avenue in 1907.

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New York landmark The Plaza to close for four years for restoration

TechAmazon launches new Bee ‘personal AI’ devices that listen to conversations

Amazon introduced two Bee devices: the $75 Bee Frontier upgrades its wearable bracelet, while the $100 Bee Eclipse attaches to a user's smartphone.

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Amazon launches new Bee ‘personal AI’ devices that listen to conversations
Amazon launches new Bee ‘personal AI’ devices that listen to conversations
  • Amazon’s always-listening Bee wearable can now help you shop
    Amazon’s always-listening Bee wearable can now help you shop

    Amazon announced two Bee AI devices and an $11.99 monthly subscription. The devices listen to daily conversations and generate summaries, transcripts, and to-dos. Subscribers can also opt in to Amazon shopping suggestions and Alexa Plus integration.

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    TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 12:00Original
  • Amazon’s Bee launches two new personal AI devices, starting at $75
    Amazon’s Bee launches two new personal AI devices, starting at $75

    Amazon-owned Bee has introduced its first new AI devices since its acquisition: an updated wearable and a credit-card-sized recorder that attaches to smartphones. They can summarize conversations, make to-do lists and integrate with Alexa and Amazon shopping, with prices starting at $74.99.

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    TTechCrunch★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 12:00Original

SportsThe Rebel Tours: Money or Morals?

In the 1980s, some West Indies cricketers toured apartheid South Africa, breaking one of sport’s biggest boycotts and provoking outrage. The programme examines the money, morals and consequences behind the controversial tours.

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The Rebel Tours: Money or Morals?
The Rebel Tours: Money or Morals?

WorldUkrainian special unit destroys Russian drone operator training center, military intelligence says

Ukraine’s military intelligence agency said Ukrainian units destroyed a Russian drone-operator training center in occupied Khorly, Kherson Oblast, during an overnight operation on Oct. 11. It said the strike also demolished a residence for Russian officers, including those training the 18th Army’s sabotage groups.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-15 13:45

Ukrainian special unit destroys Russian drone operator training center, military intelligence says
Ukrainian special unit destroys Russian drone operator training center, military intelligence says

EconomyLi calls for an open world economy as Canton Fair marks 70 years

China’s 140th Import and Export Fair opened in Guangzhou, where Premier Li Qiang urged stronger market connectivity and an open world economy. He said China was ready to work with all countries to expand the global market. In 70 years, the fair has drawn buyers from more than 220 countries and regions, with deals totaling $1.6 trillion.

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Li calls for an open world economy as Canton Fair marks 70 years
Li calls for an open world economy as Canton Fair marks 70 years
  • Overseas guests applaud Chinese president’s message to Canton Fair
    Overseas guests applaud Chinese president’s message to Canton Fair

    Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 140th Canton Fair, scheduled to run in Guangzhou from October 15 to November 4. He said the fair has promoted trade between China and other countries for 70 years, and said China is ready to work with countries worldwide to uphold the multilateral trading system, stabilize global supply chains and expand mutually beneficial cooperation. Global entrepreneurs backed his message.

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    CCGTN★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 12:33Original
  • CGTN poll: What does the world gain from China’s open door?
    CGTN poll: What does the world gain from China’s open door?

    The 140th Canton Fair opened in Guangzhou as the event marked its 70th anniversary. A CGTN survey found that most respondents see the fair as advancing China’s opening-up, modernizing with AI and big data, and supporting trade and supply-chain cooperation through new-product and trade-service zones and a buyers’ alliance.

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    CCGTN★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 12:25Original
  • Li Qiang delivers speech at Canton Fair opening ceremony
    Li Qiang delivers speech at Canton Fair opening ceremony

    Chinese Premier Li Qiang gave a keynote speech on Wednesday at the opening ceremony of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou.

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    CCGTN★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 08:54Original

WorldNATO provocations prompt Russia to prepare military response, envoy says

Russia’s OSCE envoy Dmitry Polyansky said NATO nuclear exercises near Russia’s borders are forcing Moscow to prepare an appropriate military response. He warned the actions could lead to a direct nuclear conflict on the continent.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-15 13:44

NATO provocations prompt Russia to prepare military response, envoy says

WorldAnti-government unrest in Albania enters third day as Rama vows not to resign

Protesters opposing Albania’s Socialist government clashed with police in Tirana for a third straight day. Demonstrators threw rocks at a police cordon, and officers responded with tear gas and water cannons. The previous day’s riots left 89 people injured, including 61 police officers. Prime Minister Edi Rama said governments change through elections and vowed not to resign.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 13:44

Anti-government unrest in Albania enters third day as Rama vows not to resign
Anti-government unrest in Albania enters third day as Rama vows not to resign
  • Student protests spread in Albania as demonstrators demand PM’s resignation
    Student protests spread in Albania as demonstrators demand PM’s resignation

    Clashes between protesters and police continued for a third day on Thursday in Albania. Prime Minister Edi Rama denounced the “chaos” that damaged government buildings, while thousands called for his resignation and improved study conditions for Albanian students.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-15 12:27Original
  • Albania’s prime minister vows not to resign over student-led protests
    Albania’s prime minister vows not to resign over student-led protests

    Prime Minister Edi Rama said he would not resign over student-led demonstrations. Protesters and police clashed in Tirana for a third consecutive day, with police using tear gas and water cannon to disperse crowds as protests spread to other cities. Demonstrators are demanding Rama’s resignation and better support for students, citing poor university conditions and high tuition fees.

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    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-15 10:34Original
  • Albanian students protest over education and jobs, clash with police
    Albanian students protest over education and jobs, clash with police

    Demonstrators and riot police clashed in Tirana on Wednesday as student protests entered a second day. Students are demanding better university conditions and Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation. Protesters erected makeshift barricades while police used water cannon; overnight violence had led to 16 arrests and severe damage to government buildings.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-15 10:06Original

TechMicrosoft says Windows 11 is more responsive and runs better on 8GB of RAM

Microsoft says months of improvements have made Windows 11 up to 20 percent more responsive. Better memory management benefits PCs with 8GB of RAM, while updates, taskbar options, Windows Hello sign-in, and Bluetooth pairing have also been improved. A faster Windows Search is available to Insiders and is expected to roll out more broadly later this year.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 13:41

Microsoft says Windows 11 is more responsive and runs better on 8GB of RAM
Microsoft says Windows 11 is more responsive and runs better on 8GB of RAM

EconomyPetroleum product shipments from Russia’s Far East reach four-year high

Petroleum product shipments from Far Eastern ports reached a four-year high in August, the Bank of Russia reported. Some supplies were rerouted from southern ports because of shipping restrictions, while steady Asian demand supported oil and coal shipments.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 13:40

Petroleum product shipments from Russia’s Far East reach four-year high

EconomyIndia's September unemployment rate holds at 5%

India’s unemployment rate among people aged 15 and above remained at 5% in September, government data showed on Thursday.

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India's September unemployment rate holds at 5%
India's September unemployment rate holds at 5%

WorldKremlin comments on Russian diesel entering global markets and assets

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries and energy facilities were undermining US peace efforts. He said Russian diesel had begun entering global markets and would help stabilize energy markets, though not fully, and called European countries’ stance on the Russia-US diesel agreement destructive.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 13:38

Kremlin comments on Russian diesel entering global markets and assets
  • Several countries, not just the US, are interested in buying Russian diesel

    Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that countries beyond the US are interested in Russian diesel. Russian oil companies are ready to supply global markets at any time, while commercial terms are being negotiated. Russia has also outlined planned supply volumes for the US and other partners.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-15 11:26Original
  • Russian diesel to help stabilize global energy markets, Kremlin says

    Dmitry Peskov said sizeable volumes of Russian diesel have begun reaching global markets and should have a positive effect on oil-market stability, but would not be enough to stabilize markets fully. He described the Moscow-Washington diesel deal as an energy deal, questioning why it was being called diplomatic.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-15 11:22Original

WorldAl Jazeera probe exposes fake viewing numbers for Israeli counter-film

An Al Jazeera data investigation found major gaps in claims that an Israeli counter-film to NAZA had more than 44 million views. Its website counter showed over 43.7 million, while the full film on its YouTube channel had fewer than 130,000 views by October 14; independent traffic estimates were also far lower.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 13:35

Al Jazeera probe exposes fake viewing numbers for Israeli counter-film
Al Jazeera probe exposes fake viewing numbers for Israeli counter-film

EconomyInnovation, investment and energy: What’s next for China’s economy?

Innovation can do more than produce new technologies: research and development investment may also lower product costs, open markets and reshape economic growth. As China advances innovation and its energy transition, CGTN’s Wang Tao speaks with John Ross about the forces driving change and their possible implications for China and the global economy.

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Innovation, investment and energy: What’s next for China’s economy?
Innovation, investment and energy: What’s next for China’s economy?

WorldSeven missing off Romania after latest Black Sea drone attacks

Romania said seven people were missing on Thursday after drone attacks on two ships in the Black Sea. Several vessels have been struck there recently in what is suspected to be fallout from the Ukraine war.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-10-15 13:35

Seven missing off Romania after latest Black Sea drone attacks
Seven missing off Romania after latest Black Sea drone attacks

HealthKenya reports second Ebola case as Congo outbreak grows

Kenya confirmed a second Ebola case in a close relative of the country's first victim, as the outbreak in Congo continued to grow.

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Kenya reports second Ebola case as Congo outbreak grows
  • Kenya reports second Ebola case, a family member of first patient
    Kenya reports second Ebola case, a family member of first patient

    Kenya reported a second Ebola case on Wednesday, about a week after its first known infection. The 39-year-old man is a close family member of the first patient and was already in quarantine when he became ill on Tuesday. The first patient, who had lived in Congo, died at a Nairobi hospital on October 5.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-15 10:39Original

WorldWhat is Starshield, and who limited Ukraine’s access to it?

A Ukrainian Defence Ministry source says the military’s Starshield satellite connection has been restored after a reported disruption between Tuesday and Wednesday. Kyiv is seeking an explanation from SpaceX. Elon Musk denied SpaceX was involved and said the US government controls the service and decides any restrictions.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-15 13:32

What is Starshield, and who limited Ukraine’s access to it?
What is Starshield, and who limited Ukraine’s access to it?
  • Ukrainian troops lost Starlink access for a day; Musk and Trump White House deny responsibility
    Ukrainian troops lost Starlink access for a day; Musk and Trump White House deny responsibility

    Ukrainian soldiers reported restrictions on Starshield on the morning of October 14, and Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said the system was working again the next morning. Zelensky warned the outage could cost lives, while Musk said usage limits are set by the US military. The White House denied involvement or declined to comment. Senator Thom Tillis called for an inspector general investigation, saying the worst case would be a deliberate move to clear the way for a Russian attack.

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    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-10-15 12:51Original

EconomyEurope’s businesses face growing security threats beyond cyber risks

International Security Management Association (ISMA) President Marcelo Rodriguez warns in an opinion piece for Euronews that companies face rising cyber risks and broader security threats. He argues that Europe’s businesses, executives and employees face unprecedented levels of risk.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 13:31

Europe’s businesses face growing security threats beyond cyber risks

TechFrench crypto unicorn Ledger warns of AI security risks

French cryptocurrency unicorn Ledger says artificial intelligence is changing the security landscape. CTO Charles Guillemet says finding and exploiting vulnerabilities costs almost nothing, making it a new challenge for the security industry to raise defenses; he sees hardware as part of the solution.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 13:31

French crypto unicorn Ledger warns of AI security risks
French crypto unicorn Ledger warns of AI security risks

EconomyThe future energy mix

For decades, policies have aimed to diversify energy sources—not only oil and natural gas, but the overall energy mix as well.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 13:31

The future energy mix

SocietyRising health costs squeeze voters across income levels

Americans are putting off root canals and skipping doctor visits as health expenses emerge as a leading affordability concern for both low-income and wealthy voters.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 13:30

Rising health costs squeeze voters across income levels
Rising health costs squeeze voters across income levels

SocietyDublin hotel reportedly cancels 70 rooms reserved for antisemitism conference attendees

Maurice Cohen, head of Ireland’s Jewish Representative Council, said the Herbert Park Hotel declined to host an international conference combating antisemitism and withdrew about 70 delegate rooms after its manager asked whether the Israel Defense Forces would be involved. Israel’s UN ambassador Danny Danon said that, if accurate, the report exemplifies the antisemitism the conference aimed to combat.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 13:30

Dublin hotel reportedly cancels 70 rooms reserved for antisemitism conference attendees
Dublin hotel reportedly cancels 70 rooms reserved for antisemitism conference attendees

WorldRussia accuses Ukraine of undermining US-brokered deal

Russia accused Ukraine of acting against US peace efforts after a Ukrainian drone struck an oil refinery in a region south of Moscow overnight. Moscow also said Russian diesel had begun reaching global markets following a deal with US President Donald Trump.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-15 13:29

Russia accuses Ukraine of undermining US-brokered deal
Russia accuses Ukraine of undermining US-brokered deal

EconomyUS jobless aid claims stay below 200,000, near historic lows

Applications for US unemployment benefits edged higher last week, while layoffs remained historically low and most American workers continued to enjoy job security.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 13:27

US jobless aid claims stay below 200,000, near historic lows
US jobless aid claims stay below 200,000, near historic lows

EconomyMore than 100 ice-class commercial ships planned for Northern Sea Route

Russian Minister for the Development of the Far East and Arctic Alexey Chekunkov said more than 100 ice-class commercial vessels will be built for the Northern Sea Route. Russia’s eight nuclear-powered icebreakers will be joined by four more, as infrastructure work advances on railways, waterways, ports, satellites and emergency-response fleets.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 13:25

More than 100 ice-class commercial ships planned for Northern Sea Route

EconomyRussia’s international reserves fall $9.7 billion in a week to $723.5 billion, central bank says

Russia’s international reserves fell by $9.7 billion, or 1.3%, over the week to $723.5 billion as of October 9, 2026, largely due to negative revaluation, the Central Bank said. Reserves stood at $733.2 billion on October 2.

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Russia’s international reserves fall $9.7 billion in a week to $723.5 billion, central bank says

EconomyNorway may let €2 trillion wealth fund invest in nuclear weapons makers again

A proposal published Thursday could once again allow Norway’s sovereign wealth fund to invest in companies that make nuclear weapons. The world’s largest such fund has more than €2 trillion in assets.

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Norway may let €2 trillion wealth fund invest in nuclear weapons makers again

PoliticsJames Talarico touts record fundraising haul in Texas Senate race

The campaign of Texas Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico says it raised $64 million in the third quarter of 2026, a total that would set a new record.

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James Talarico touts record fundraising haul in Texas Senate race
James Talarico touts record fundraising haul in Texas Senate race

CultureAI-assisted euthanasia? New film explores the prospect of care robots

In her new film, German director Doris Dörrie imagines a care robot that helps an elderly woman who can no longer live alone and can provide assisted dying under specified medical conditions if she explicitly wishes it. The film uses dark humor to examine aging, care costs and whether such a choice is truly free.

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AI-assisted euthanasia? New film explores the prospect of care robots
AI-assisted euthanasia? New film explores the prospect of care robots

Health‘Amazing progress’ in lung cancer: Immunotherapy extends survival as mRNA vaccines offer hope

Lung cancer specialist and University College London professor Siow-Ming Lee says lung cancer comprises many different diseases. Advances in molecular oncology, minimally invasive surgery and immunotherapy are reshaping how it is understood and treated, including in people who have never smoked.

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‘Amazing progress’ in lung cancer: Immunotherapy extends survival as mRNA vaccines offer hope
‘Amazing progress’ in lung cancer: Immunotherapy extends survival as mRNA vaccines offer hope

SportsReal Madrid’s Vinicius says referees are targeting him

Vinicius says referees treat him unfairly and calls for protection for players such as himself, Lamine Yamal and Julian Alvarez, who bring something different to the game. He spoke after Madrid’s Champions League comeback win over Roma, hours after receiving a four-match Spanish league suspension for pulling an opponent’s hair and protesting against the referee.

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Real Madrid’s Vinicius says referees are targeting him
Real Madrid’s Vinicius says referees are targeting him

EconomyEthereum’s faster-exit plan could leave new validators waiting to earn

A dated estimate spanning three weeks shows direct deposits and pooled holdings bearing the cost of inactive staked capital, while new validators wait to start earning.

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Ethereum’s faster-exit plan could leave new validators waiting to earn
Ethereum’s faster-exit plan could leave new validators waiting to earn

WorldUkrainians lash out at Trump as Zelenskyy warns of US betrayal

After Russian strikes devastated residential buildings in the capital, Ukrainians accused the US of gambling with their lives. Zelenskyy said Trump was on the wrong side of history as Washington struck a diesel deal with Moscow.

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Ukrainians lash out at Trump as Zelenskyy warns of US betrayal
Ukrainians lash out at Trump as Zelenskyy warns of US betrayal

EconomyGlobal coal prices may edge down in 2027, Russian deputy energy minister says

Russian Deputy Energy Minister Dmitry Islamov said international prices for thermal and metallurgical coal could fall by only a few percent next year. He said the sector’s financial performance depends on global prices, export volumes and ruble fluctuations; margins are 10–15% for exporters heading east and 2–10% for those heading west.

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Global coal prices may edge down in 2027, Russian deputy energy minister says

EconomyRussian diesel price for US market subject to commercial negotiations, Novak says

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the price of Russian diesel for the US market would be settled through commercial negotiations. He said discussions currently cover diesel supplies only, with no talks on other commodities or on extending the license beyond April 2027.

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Russian diesel price for US market subject to commercial negotiations, Novak says

CultureGTA VI’s new trailer offers another look at Vice City

With Grand Theft Auto VI about a month from release, Rockstar Games has released a brief 90-second “launch” trailer that showcases its Miami-inspired atmosphere and features a new track by electronic duo Justice. Rockstar says the trailer was captured entirely on PS5. The game launches November 19 on PS5 and Xbox.

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GTA VI’s new trailer offers another look at Vice City
GTA VI’s new trailer offers another look at Vice City

PoliticsZelensky arrives in Belgium, prepares to meet Prime Minister De Wever

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Belgium on Oct. 15 and plans to discuss finances with Prime Minister Bart De Wever before attending an EU leaders’ summit. Zelensky called for more pressure on Russia and defense support for Ukraine, and is seeking consensus on using about 200 billion euros in Russian assets immobilized in Europe.

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Zelensky arrives in Belgium, prepares to meet Prime Minister De Wever
Zelensky arrives in Belgium, prepares to meet Prime Minister De Wever

TechMicrosoft president warns green-card curbs could hurt US tech

Microsoft President Brad Smith warned that the Trump administration’s move to restrict green-card access for skilled foreign workers could weaken US technological competitiveness and push talent overseas, Politico reported on Thursday.

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Microsoft president warns green-card curbs could hurt US tech
Microsoft president warns green-card curbs could hurt US tech

WorldHezbollah says seized explosives belonged to group and were meant to attack Israel

A Hezbollah lawmaker said on Thursday that hundreds of kilograms of explosives seized by Lebanese security forces last week belonged to the group and were intended for an attack on Israel. Tensions continue over the government’s push to disarm the Iran-backed movement.

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Hezbollah says seized explosives belonged to group and were meant to attack Israel
Hezbollah says seized explosives belonged to group and were meant to attack Israel

EconomyRussia remained India’s top crude oil supplier in September

Kpler data showed Russian oil imports to India reached 1.82 million barrels per day in September, compared with China’s 1.49 million. Kpler forecast deliveries to India would stay broadly stable in October at 1.8–1.9 million barrels per day.

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Russia remained India’s top crude oil supplier in September

CultureFrom Lupin’s return to a bloody culinary apocalypse: TV shows to watch this month

TV critic Dheepthika Laurent surveys this month’s highlights, beginning with the long-awaited return of Netflix’s most-watched French series, “Lupin.” Omar Sy is back as the gentleman thief, whose name someone apparently is using while stealing. Can he clear himself?

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From Lupin’s return to a bloody culinary apocalypse: TV shows to watch this month
From Lupin’s return to a bloody culinary apocalypse: TV shows to watch this month

PoliticsAmazon highway exposes Brazil election’s climate dilemma

The route could improve links to remote areas, but may also lead to the loss of carbon-rich tropical forest.

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Amazon highway exposes Brazil election’s climate dilemma
Amazon highway exposes Brazil election’s climate dilemma

PoliticsUkraine passes key laws to help unlock billions in EU, IMF aid

Ukraine’s parliament passed a package of legislation on Thursday to advance key demands from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund, aiming to unlock billions of dollars in foreign aid.

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Ukraine passes key laws to help unlock billions in EU, IMF aid
Ukraine passes key laws to help unlock billions in EU, IMF aid

WorldDoctors say Pope Leo’s lung has recovered well after surgery, tests are normal

Doctors said Pope Leo XIV’s lung has recovered well after surgery to remove a cancerous nodule, and his post-operative tests were normal. He has resumed working from the hospital.

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Doctors say Pope Leo’s lung has recovered well after surgery, tests are normal
Doctors say Pope Leo’s lung has recovered well after surgery, tests are normal

WorldAt least 32 pupils killed in Peshawar school roof collapse

A school roof collapsed in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, on Thursday 15 October, killing at least 32 pupils and a teacher. Officials said the structure was weak and construction work had overloaded it. The school owner was arrested and an investigation opened.

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At least 32 pupils killed in Peshawar school roof collapse

SocietyVienna dog owners urged to dilute pets’ urine to protect trees

Vienna’s Neubau district has launched a dog-walking campaign advising owners to rinse urine with bottled tap water to reduce damage to tree bark and greenery. Free 270ml bottles are available at the town hall, and the voluntary scheme could spread to other districts.

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Vienna dog owners urged to dilute pets’ urine to protect trees
Vienna dog owners urged to dilute pets’ urine to protect trees

TechU.S. Treasury urges global partners to rename AI ‘super intelligence’

The United States wants its global partners to call artificial intelligence “super intelligence,” a senior U.S. Treasury official told Reuters on Thursday, saying the new name better reflects the emerging technology.

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U.S. Treasury urges global partners to rename AI ‘super intelligence’
U.S. Treasury urges global partners to rename AI ‘super intelligence’

PoliticsIn the midterms, everyone asks: Where’s the beef, and what does it cost?

Meat has unexpectedly become a political battleground in the U.S. midterm elections, with Democrats and Republicans disputing which party is more supportive of meat consumption.

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In the midterms, everyone asks: Where’s the beef, and what does it cost?
In the midterms, everyone asks: Where’s the beef, and what does it cost?