At a briefing in Brussels, Zelensky said the Middle East conflict has sent most PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles there for some time, leaving Ukraine outside the top priority for allocations. Kyiv is seeking missiles from the United States, European partners and other countries, collecting whatever quantities it can secure. Earlier reports said Ukraine’s stocks were nearly depleted and deliveries had been irregular since May.
Ukraine’s military has almost exhausted its Patriot interceptors, with supplies irregular since May, The Washington Post reported. A Ukrainian official said only 10 missiles remained on October 7 and were used during attacks, with just a couple left now; another person familiar with the air-defense situation said the weapons were gone. NATO continues deliveries through the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List, funded by European nations buying weapons from Washington. The paper also reported that the Trump administration considered redirecting some aid to the Middle East to address US shortages.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told the Russian Energy Week forum that EU criticism of Russian diesel supplies harms European consumers. He said costs rose after Europe moved away from stable, affordable Russian energy, while businesses relocated or closed. Novak said Russia had supplied Europe with $320 billion in energy since 2022 and remained ready to honor contracts, some running until 2035–2040.
Gas injection into Europe’s underground storage facilities is rapidly slowing as temperatures fall and prices rise. Storage has reached 74% of the volume required for the coming winter. On October 14, facilities were 74.1% full, 14.85 percentage points below the five-year average and the lowest level for that date since tracking began in 2011. The EU’s target is 90% between October 1 and December 1, with 10% flexibility in difficult conditions.
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Uzbekistan has signed energy deals worth $4.7 billion involving firms including ACWA Power, EDF and Toyota Tsusho. Projects cover 3,000 MW of generation and 400 MW of storage. Tashkent is also preparing 128 oil and gas exploration blocks for investors and pursuing a future electricity link to Europe.
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Germany’s opposition parties have prompted a Bundestag debate on the genocide against the Ovaherero and Nama. Descendants are seeking formal recognition, an apology and reparations. Germany and Namibia have negotiated a joint declaration since 2021 that would provide €1.1 billion in reconstruction aid, but no reconciliation agreement has been reached.
Vatican Media released the first images of Pope Leo XIV since his hospitalisation. They show him celebrating Mass at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital as he recovers from lung cancer surgery.
The Vatican released the first images of Pope Leo XIV since lung surgery, showing him celebrating Mass at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and thanking medical staff. He was diagnosed with lung cancer after the operation. Doctors said his overall condition was steadily improving and the operated lung was recovering well.
Photos released by the Vatican showed Pope Leo XIV celebrating Mass on Friday at Rome’s Gemelli hospital after surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung. Doctors said his recovery was proceeding normally, with further tests needed to determine whether the cancer had spread.
Pope Leo is steadily improving in hospital after lung cancer surgery on Tuesday and can now carry out normal daily activities independently, the Vatican said.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit Iran on October 19 for talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. They plan to discuss current international and regional issues in detail, focusing on the situation around Iran and Russia’s efforts to de-escalate tensions.
The cost of shipping oil on the largest tankers fell this week from record levels. Demand eased after a wave of attacks on vessels in the Middle East, while the US considered easing sanctions on the so-called shadow fleet.
🇮🇳 Architect fights to save India's past, built on 'stone, tears and sweat'
For three decades, conservation architect Abha Narain Lambah has pioneered efforts to preserve some of India's most significant historic sites --- from ancient Buddhist caves and Islamic tombs to Hindu temples.
🇮🇳 Architect fights to save India's past, built on 'stone, tears and sweat'
For three decades, conservation architect Abha Narain Lambah has pioneered efforts to preserve some of India's most significant historic sites --- from ancient Buddhist caves and Islamic tombs to Hindu temples.
Russia advocates stronger cooperation among countries in the global energy market, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said at the Russian Energy Week 2026 forum. He argued that global energy security can be achieved only through cooperation and joint action, calling the growing reliance on separate national measures an improper trend.
A group of U.S. congressmen reportedly proposed in Kyiv that Ukraine stop striking Russian oil refineries in return for Starlink coverage extending 300 kilometers into Russia. Zelensky signaled he would accept a 100-day pause, the Wall Street Journal reported. It did not say whether the lawmakers were acting for Trump.
Montreal police confirmed that two officers assigned to a downtown station have been suspended following a report that an officer urinated on an unhoused person while on duty. An advocate called it hard to imagine a more degrading or violent act.
Ali Hassan and his family took cover beneath a school stairwell in Taiz as Iran-allied Houthi forces moved closer and tightened their siege of Yemen’s third-largest city.
Dozens of masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians and injured an American journalist during the olive harvest in the occupied West Bank, according to witnesses and video footage. The Israeli army said the incident would be examined.
The BBC witnessed masked Israeli settlers attack Palestinians harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank, setting cars and olive trees on fire. A local official said 12 Palestinians, including four dual Palestinian-American citizens, were injured; a foreign journalist was also hurt.
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians harvesting olives across the West Bank, burning cars and trees and injuring several people, including Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine. At least six people were hurt in Abu Falah; Levine said settlers beat her and took her passport, phone, wallet and equipment.
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Israeli settlers carried out violent attacks on Palestinian olive groves in Abu Falah and Turmus Ayya, near Ramallah. Several Palestinians and journalists were injured.
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians picking olives in the occupied West Bank and severely beat Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine. The assailants also set olive trees alight. Israeli forces later fired at Palestinians and used tear gas, wounding a man in the leg, witnesses said.
Masked settlers attacked Palestinians picking olives in Abu Falah village and set fire to olive trees, injuring at least two people, including Washington Post journalist Heidi Levine. The attackers carried clubs and guns; Palestinians threw rocks in response, while Israeli soldiers fired tear gas toward them.
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The BBC witnessed Israeli settlers attack Palestinians and burn olive trees in the occupied West Bank. Dozens of settlers in black charged at a field where Palestinian farmers and activists were harvesting olives, setting fire to about a dozen trees and firing stones with slingshots. Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine was taken to hospital; she said she had been attacked and kicked while on the ground. The UN says settler attacks in the past two weeks have surpassed the whole of last year’s harvest season, with violence at an all-time high this year.
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Ukraine’s Cabinet has approved changes to military exemption rules, but the final regulations have not been adopted or published. A proposal reportedly would lower exemption quotas for defense and energy companies. Sixty-three lawmakers urged the government to reverse the changes, consult businesses and reconsider a proposed oversight center. Companies warn the revisions could worsen labor shortages. Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said the rules were still being finalized, while acknowledging abuses in the current system.
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More than 44,000 people remain in buildings designated for demolition across Gaza, unable to leave for lack of alternative shelter. Euronews spoke with families in Al-Mughraqa, where tarpaulin prices have doubled and Israel is blocking timber and shelter kits from entering the territory.
Tesla unveiled a redesigned Roadster with rocket-style thrusters and said production would begin in 2028. The announcement comes more than a decade after the company first showed a next-generation version of the electric sports car.
Tesla showed off its next-generation Roadster in Texas on Thursday. One of three new versions performed a striking kickflip and demonstrated flying capabilities, but analysts contacted by Euronews Business do not expect the model to bring in significant revenue.
CoreWeave Inc. is caught between investors who see rising bond yields as a potential threat to the AI trade and those who believe demand for computing power will soon make such worries seem outdated.
Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller said the company knows Azerbaijan is interested in buying Russian gas again. Earlier, SOCAR Vice President Elshad Nasirov said Baku wanted to resume imports from Gazprom, though the desired volumes have not yet been specified.
Azerbaijan wants to resume buying Russian gas from Gazprom, SOCAR Vice President Elshad Nasirov said at Russian Energy Week. He called SOCAR’s cooperation with Gazprom a very good example, noting that the company has bought gas from Gazprom, supplied gas to it, and now wants to buy again.
Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said withdrawing all US troops from Middle Eastern countries is the only way to resolve the conflict between Iran and the United States. He said regional countries can ensure their own security without outside powers.
Some Anthropic investors are considering a lower valuation ahead of its IPO, with around $1.5 trillion discussed at an investor event, down from expectations of roughly $2 trillion for the November share sale. Anthropic reported third-quarter revenue of $16.8 billion, up 45% sequentially, and adjusted profitability, though some investors were disappointed by slower growth.
A fire broke out at an industrial facility in Russia’s Surgut district after a drone attack, the regional governor said. Ukrainian activist Serhii Sternenko identified the site as the Surgut Condensate Stabilization Plant, but the report could not be independently verified, and Ukrainian officials have not publicly claimed responsibility.
Maryam Yarmohammadi, a 28-year-old mother of two, was stabbed by her husband and brother on Qeshm Island and died in hospital; both men were arrested. The killing has reignited debate over so-called honor killings, social acceptance of violence against women and gaps in protection. The article also examines how Iranian law can leave male relatives with influence over murder proceedings and punishment.
Actor and angel investor Mark Wahlberg says he is comfortable with AI in filmmaking when it enhances the work. He is also open to an AI clone carrying on his legacy.
At the EU summit, Zelensky said the bloc should plan to fund Ukraine beyond 2027 and include the spending in its budget. He said Ukraine would need an additional 70 billion euros for military needs in 2027. Leaders pledged continued funding through a 90 billion euro loan but offered no new aid package or weapons shipments.
During an inspection in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, Xi Jinping called for firmly prioritizing ecological conservation and green development. He urged implementation of wetland protections and biodiversity safeguards, while promoting the East Data, West Computing project, green computing and efforts to raise farmers’ and herders’ incomes.
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India plans to recognize Russian-language proficiency as a professional skill soon, Deputy Secretary Amit Kumar of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said at a Russian-Indian business forum in Kazan. India is also preparing early adaptation programs for students and assessing demand for workers in Russia, particularly in construction, manufacturing and transport.
Student-led protests have become the biggest challenge to Prime Minister Edi Rama in years. Students have boycotted classes and taken to the streets demanding the government step down; demonstrations turned violent in recent days, with buildings and businesses set ablaze. Police said 152 people were arrested and 324 were under investigation over three days, while 71 officers were injured. Rama ruled out resigning, saying governments change through elections.
Thousands of young Albanians marched through Tirana on Friday, damaging some windows and traffic lights. The increasingly violent, student-led campaign entered its fourth day as protesters demanded Prime Minister Edi Rama resign.
Clashes between protesters and riot police have continued for four days in Tirana and spread to other major Albanian cities. Government buildings and some businesses were attacked, and part of the education ministry was set on fire. Student demonstrations over education costs and living expenses escalated, as an anti-government movement that has called for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign for months continued amid growing corruption allegations against officials.
Apple and Nvidia each donated $25 million to Donald Trump's planned White House ballroom, the Washington Post reported. The Adelson family and Charles Ergen also gave $25 million apiece. The project has received $333 million in private donations, much of it from companies and wealthy people with interests before the federal government, according to the Post. Reuters has not verified the report, and the White House says it will not release donor information.
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Türkiye has proposed raising defence equipment procurement by 229% for 2027. Defence and aerospace exports reached $10.05 billion in 2025 and totalled $5.79 billion in the first half of 2026.
Türkiye proposes 229% increase in 2027 defence equipment procurement
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📉 Iran shopkeepers struggle as war dims demand
At a Tehran bazaar, shopkeeper Nasir says locals once bought his nuts by the kilos, but soaring prices caused by the US-Iran war have eaten into sales, leaving businesses like his fighting for survival.
📉 Iran shopkeepers struggle as war dims demand
At a Tehran bazaar, shopkeeper Nasir says locals once bought his nuts by the kilos, but soaring prices caused by the US-Iran war have eaten into sales, leaving businesses like his fighting for survival.
US companies will have the largest exhibition area at the ninth China International Import Expo for the eighth time, expanding their space by 1,500 square meters from last year. The Shanghai event, scheduled for November 5–10, will bring together 4,142 overseas exhibitors from 162 countries, regions and international organizations, with total exhibition space topping 440,000 square meters for the first time.
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Qatar’s prime minister announced plans for a major solar power plant in Lebanon to help ease its energy crisis. QatarEnergy and France’s TotalEnergies agreed to develop the project, with Qatar funding and implementing it at no cost to the Lebanese state. Sheikh Mohammed also discussed Israeli actions in Lebanese territory and efforts to support reconstruction in the south.
Chinese scientists say a single brain cell can weigh evidence and test guesses in real time. In experiments with mice trained to recognize sound patterns, researchers observed dendrites and cell bodies comparing information within individual auditory-cortex neurons. The finding could guide more flexible AI systems.
Prediction-market supporters often tout the platforms as gauges of public opinion, but two global election markets on Polymarket generated more than $600 million in trading after the elections, mostly involving candidates who lost. In Ethiopia, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party won 438 seats. Just $173,000 was wagered on Ahmed, versus more than $41 million traded on chief of staff Shimelis Abdisa becoming the next leader.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russia was prepared to increase energy deliveries to Europe under existing long-term contracts. He said gas supply agreements run through 2035–2040, and argued that Europe rejected Russian supplies for political reasons and that unilateral refusal to accept them was not legally grounded or in consumers’ interests.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China hopes the EU will work with it to foster balanced, sustainable bilateral trade and keep global industrial and supply chains stable. She said recent progress at the second China-EU trade and investment consultation meeting showed the sides could address differences through dialogue, and urged the EU to honor free-trade commitments, follow WTO rules and avoid protectionist or discriminatory measures.
Pumpkins carved as foxes, owls and deer have filled Groot-Bijgaarden Castle near Brussels. The Pumpkimania festival includes a 772kg giant pumpkin, pumpkin boat rides and Halloween activities through 1 November.
Dozens of Russian court hearings were postponed or interrupted after Ukrainian strikes on a Yandex data center in Sasovo, Ryazan region, triggered a reported mass outage at Yandex Cloud. Courts in several regions could not hold online hearings or process files. The problem remained unresolved as of October 16, with case files and rulings still inaccessible online.
Tesla’s Waco demonstration showed a Roadster climbing a ramp, flipping in midair, and landing with cold-gas thrusters. The article argues that the spectacle does not amount to a practical, privately purchasable road car: Tesla has not given basic commercial details, says the rocket version will not be approved for public roads, and pushed production to 2028.
Nine years after first attempting to revive the Roadster, Tesla appears to be trying again. Elon Musk showed off the car in California, touting it as unlike anything else. Compressed nitrogen jets at the rear are meant to make the show car perform tricks in the air.
Tesla unveiled a new Roadster electric sports car in Texas, fitted with thrusters that apparently let it hover and turn in mid-air. Elon Musk presented it at a SpaceX-owned facility and showed it driving off a steep ramp, spinning in the air and landing with air jets. BBC technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains why flying cars are unlikely on roads soon.
Tesla has revealed an electric sports car that can reportedly drive upside down and use rocket-like thrusters to leap and turn in mid-air. Developed with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, it is said to reach 97km/h in less than a second. First promised in 2017, it is now expected in 2028.
Unusually warm seas have driven a surge in octopus numbers in British waters, offering fishermen a new catch while the octopuses feed on one of their usual staples.
In Brussels, Zelensky thanked the U.S. for supporting Ukraine but said it was one of many countries backing Kyiv and that he would defend Ukraine’s interests if needed. He described Europe as united behind Ukraine and cited military aid, intelligence, funding and joint work on an anti-ballistic system.
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Zelenskyy told Euronews that interactions with Trump posed less difficulty than those with Putin. His comparison came as Trump pressed for different leadership in Ukraine and criticized Zelenskyy, after a week of friction between Washington and Kyiv.
Researchers say simply visiting a page or refreshing an app can expose a device to malware that steals personal data. An investigation linked Israeli spyware company Candiru to attacks on Al Jazeera staff: 45 devices were targeted in June 2025, without users needing to click or download files.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said consumers are seeking alternatives to hydrocarbons as global energy demand falls. He also cited a sharp price shock linked to geopolitical events in the Strait of Hormuz, affecting insurance, freight and the overall cost of oil and petroleum products, which have nearly doubled since the start of the year.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said any military action against the Kaliningrad Region would bring a devastating response using all means at Russia’s disposal. She alleged that Poland had plans for pre-emptive strikes and a ground offensive against the region, asking whether these amounted to “Barbarossa 2.0.”
ABC News reports from aboard the USS George Washington near the Strait of Hormuz, offering rare front-line access as President Donald Trump weighs expanding operations against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
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Africa CDC and Congolese health authorities called this week for greater transparency in Ebola response spending, saying financial details from aid organisations did not account for more than $700 million in donor funds.
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are putting Riyadh’s regional and religious standing, as well as its economic ambitions, at risk. The Houthis struck Aramco’s headquarters in Dhahran and threatened further attacks on airports and oil facilities. After an earlier attack at Riyadh airport killed more than a dozen people and injured over 300, airlines, tourism and investment have faced disruption and uncertainty.
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Russia’s Defense Ministry said Russian combat aircraft crews and drone operators from the Rubicon Testing Center of Advanced Unmanned Technologies struck Ukrainian UAV control posts and enemy deployment sites in the special military operation area. Rubicon teams used reconnaissance drones to confirm all targets had been hit, the ministry said.
Meta’s terms, effective October 30, appear to let it crawl websites associated with businesses using its platforms and use their content to develop and train AI products. The policy covers business accounts promoting content on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. Nieman Lab says it could let Meta bypass licensing deals; businesses that reject the terms may lose commercial access to Meta products.
During a visit to Beirut, Qatar’s prime minister and foreign minister reaffirmed support for Lebanon and urged Israel to withdraw amid continuing attacks in the country’s south. He also discussed energy cooperation and ongoing support for the Lebanese army.
The US labor market has lost some momentum, leaving workers with less leverage to boost their income and keep pace with inflation. The pay premium for switching jobs has also narrowed.
In the documentary premiering Saturday, investigative journalist Mariana van Zeller explores romance scams with the help of ethical hacker Arman the Cyber. They use a fake bitcoin receipt to lure someone posing as Jon Bon Jovi and give the victim closure. The film examines how romance scams blur the line between lover and fraud victim; the FTC says they cost Americans nearly $1.5 billion annually.
Fortitude sold $8.3 million worth of borrowed Zcash to fund its mining expansion. Its dollar-repayable ZEC borrowing can finance growth through token sales, while additional machines compete for existing block rewards.
Counterfeiting remains a major problem for luxury brands, as counterfeiters improve at copying brand marks and selling “superfakes” as genuine. Startup Veritas aims to verify products with its own chip; it was founded by former Tesla technical employee Luci Holland.
Lufthansa is discussing a potential €1bn sale of software assets as the German airline seeks to free up cash for investment after taking a stake in a Portuguese carrier.
Russia has close ties with the Taliban and is courting Islamabad, but analysts say Moscow’s leverage is uncertain. As Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to clash, Russian officials have met Pakistan’s army chief and the Taliban’s intelligence chief. Moscow says it is ready to mediate if both sides ask, though the Taliban have not publicly requested its help.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he is certain peace in Ukraine will be achieved this year or next, and that Belarus will do its best to help end the war. He said Donald Trump should not dictate Ukraine’s choices and described Volodymyr Zelensky as dependent on the United States and Trump.
After Ethiopian forces retook Tigray and repelled an uprising by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, the government announced a six-month interim administration. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said free elections would follow.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced Friday that an interim administration would be appointed to prepare elections in northern Tigray. The region was previously controlled by the Tigray People's Liberation Front, which has clashed with government forces since September. The recent fighting revived a war that killed hundreds of thousands from 2020 to 2022.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has appointed a caretaker administration for the northern Tigray region to stabilise it and prepare for an election within six months, following fighting between a rebel alliance and federal troops.
China State Railway Group says trains running above 350 km/h will use a new X-series designation, introduced in two batches in late November and late December without changing timetables. The move addresses a shortage of available numbers in existing series.
Governor Ruslan Kukharuk said Ukrainian drones struck an industrial facility in Surgut district, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, causing a fire. Emergency crews are at the scene as specialists assess the damage. Ukrainian monitoring channel Exilenova+ said the target was the Surgut Gas Condensate Stabilization Plant.
A Norwegian teenager was sentenced to 20 years’ detention on Friday for planning a murder in Britain after being recruited by a Swedish organised crime group linked to the Iranian government.
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UK Counter Terrorism Policing said Natland had been acting on instructions from someone in the Foxtrot Network, an international criminal gang based in Sweden.
Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, was jailed for 20 years after travelling from Norway to the UK to carry out a killing for an Iran-backed international crime gang. He was arrested in Huddersfield with guns and ammunition and convicted of conspiracy to murder.
The IMF says African economies have weathered the energy crisis linked to the Iran conflict, but falling foreign aid could leave them less able to handle future shocks. It forecasts growth of 4.5% this year and 5% in 2027, while development assistance is expected to drop 12% this year. Demand for critical minerals, reforms and AI adoption could support growth.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said holding elections in Ukraine is a constitutional duty, not a demand from Moscow. She accused the Kiev regime of pursuing Russian journalists and said Russia would continue seeking condemnation by international bodies. Zakharova also criticized international organizations and made accusations against Britain, the Baltic states and the EU.
China’s commerce ministry urged the EU to work with China through dialogue to resolve differences and support stable bilateral trade ties. A spokesperson rejected claims that EU pressure had yielded results and said the sides’ understanding on hybrid vehicles followed WTO rules, a fact-based approach and non-discrimination.
Russia’s Daniil Medvedev beat American Tommy Paul 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 to reach the semifinals of the ATP tournament in Shanghai. He will face 12th seed Rafael Jodar in the next round.
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🤖 Humanoid robots dance the Macarena at Japan tech expo
From a humanoid robot doing the "Macarena", to robots stocking shelves, tech companies from around the world are showcasing their latest innovations at the annual CEATEC technology exhibition just outside Tokyo.
🤖 Humanoid robots dance the Macarena at Japan tech expo
From a humanoid robot doing the "Macarena", to robots stocking shelves, tech companies from around the world are showcasing their latest innovations at the annual CEATEC technology exhibition just outside Tokyo.
US import prices climbed more than expected in September, driven by higher costs for energy products and a range of other goods. With the Middle East conflict continuing, the increase adds to evidence of mounting inflation pressures.
A South African rugby player with the Lions was found dead at a hotel in France on Friday, local media reported. The discovery came a day before a European Champions Cup match against La Rochelle. The player's identity has not been made public.
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