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HealthKenya reports third Ebola case as contact tracing continues

Kenya has confirmed a third Ebola case in a relative of a man who died earlier this month after travelling from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The 65-year-old woman tested positive while in quarantine, where she has been since 5 October. A second patient, a 39-year-old man from the same family, is stable. Officials say there is no evidence of community transmission because both were quarantined, but three contacts have not yet been traced.

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Kenya reports third Ebola case as contact tracing continues
Kenya reports third Ebola case as contact tracing continues

CultureSally Rooney’s books pulled from UK over Palestine Action support

Sally Rooney’s books have been pulled from the UK over her support for Palestine Action. Students were asked what they think about it.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 10:50

Sally Rooney’s books pulled from UK over Palestine Action support
Sally Rooney’s books pulled from UK over Palestine Action support

CultureRare pink diamond goes on display in France a century after amateur theft

The nine-carat, pear-shaped Grand Condé diamond will be exhibited at the Condé Museum in the Château de Chantilly until 3 January. Stolen from the château in October 1926, it was hidden in a hollowed-out apple and recovered weeks later.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 10:46

Rare pink diamond goes on display in France a century after amateur theft
Rare pink diamond goes on display in France a century after amateur theft

WorldRussian air defenses destroy 654 Ukrainian UAVs and a HIMARS rocket in a day

Russia’s Defense Ministry said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed 654 Ukrainian UAVs and a US-made HIMARS rocket over the past day. It said Russian forces have destroyed 263,889 Ukrainian UAVs since the start of what Moscow calls its “special military operation.”

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 10:44

Russian air defenses destroy 654 Ukrainian UAVs and a HIMARS rocket in a day

WorldRussian troops say they captured eight communities in Ukraine over the past day

Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces took control of eight communities over the past 24 hours in the Kharkov, Dnepropetrovsk and Zaporozhye Regions and the Donetsk People’s Republic.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-17 10:42

Russian troops say they captured eight communities in Ukraine over the past day

WorldRussia hails Trump’s sanctions waiver as ‘historic’

Russia on Saturday called US President Donald Trump’s decision to waive new sanctions against it “historic.” Ukraine fears Trump is siding with Moscow amid Europe’s worst conflict since World War II.

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Russia hails Trump’s sanctions waiver as ‘historic’
Russia hails Trump’s sanctions waiver as ‘historic’
  • Trump waives broad new Russia sanctions and tariffs under Graham Act, citing national interest
    Trump waives broad new Russia sanctions and tariffs under Graham Act, citing national interest

    Trump signed the Graham Bill, which targeted Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, into law in September. He waived broad new sanctions and tariffs under the act, citing national interest.

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    CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-10-17 10:20Original
  • Global security enemies unhappy about continued Russia-US dialogue, envoy says

    Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s special presidential representative and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, said those opposed to global security, cooperation and prosperity would not welcome the continuation of US-Russia economic dialogue. He made the remark on X while following up on a post about dialogue and efforts to resolve conflicts.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-17 10:09Original
  • Trump waives new Russia sanctions as Ukraine ties hit a low
    Trump waives new Russia sanctions as Ukraine ties hit a low

    President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday waiving sweeping US sanctions and tariffs aimed at Russia’s energy revenues, marking a new low in Washington’s relations with war-torn Ukraine.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-10-17 09:23Original
  • Trump waives new Russia sanctions as rift with Ukraine deepens
    Trump waives new Russia sanctions as rift with Ukraine deepens

    US President Donald Trump waived new sanctions on Russia as the rift with Ukraine deepened.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-10-17 08:34Original
  • Trump signs order to waive new Russia sanctions package

    Donald Trump signed an executive order putting a new package of sanctions on Russia on hold. The move comes as his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has increased and follows a US diesel deal with Russia.

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    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-10-17 06:37Original
  • Trump signs order waiving Graham Act sanctions on Russia
    Trump signs order waiving Graham Act sanctions on Russia

    Donald Trump signed an order waiving sanctions on Russia under the Graham Act. The new sanctions and tariffs had been due to take effect in two days.

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    AABC News★★★★☆2026-10-17 04:59Original
  • Trump waives Russia sanctions as rift with Zelenskyy widens
    Trump waives Russia sanctions as rift with Zelenskyy widens

    US President Donald Trump has waived additional sanctions on Russia in an effort to ease energy prices, drawing widespread condemnation from Ukraine and EU allies. The order comes as tensions between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy deepen.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-17 04:58Original
  • Trump Waives Russia Energy Tariffs and Sanctions Under Graham Law
    Trump Waives Russia Energy Tariffs and Sanctions Under Graham Law

    President Donald Trump waived sweeping tariffs tied to Russian energy exports that were required by a law he signed last month. The measures had complicated his effort to bring down diesel prices before the US midterm elections.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-10-17 04:00Original
  • Trump orders sanctions under new Russia law not to be applied

    US President Donald Trump signed an executive order exempting several Russian individuals and companies from sanctions required under a law tightening restrictions on Russia. The order says the exemptions do not affect other US restrictions already in force.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-17 02:52Original
  • Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect
    Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect

    Donald Trump has used his presidential authority to block numerous sanctions recently passed by Congress to punish Russia for its war on Ukraine. He said withholding some measures was in the US national interest. The law authorizes tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas and includes sanctions on Vladimir Putin, Russian officials and financial institutions.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-10-17 02:48Original
  • Trump grants exemption from Russia-linked sanctions before start date

    With the start date just days away, Donald Trump granted an exemption for sanctions tied to Russia. The measures were laid out in legislation he enacted last month.

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    CCNN★★★★☆2026-10-17 02:43Original
  • Trump exempts Russia from further sanctions required by new law

    After striking a deal with Moscow to release diesel, the US president gives Putin temporary relief from threatened energy measures mandated by a new law.

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    FFinancial Times★★★★☆2026-10-17 02:31Original
  • Trump waives latest Russia sanctions amid rising Ukraine-US tensions
    Trump waives latest Russia sanctions amid rising Ukraine-US tensions

    U.S. President Donald Trump broadly waived sanctions under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act on Oct. 16. Democratic Representative Don Beyer criticized the move, saying Trump had waived all Russia sanctions provided for by the law and warning he could abuse the powers it grants.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-10-17 02:31Original
  • Trump orders waiver of 500% tariffs on Russian goods

    US President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving the 500% duties on Russian goods required under a law tightening sanctions against Russia. The order gives no end date for the exemptions. The law also sets a 100% tariff increase on supplies from key buyers of Russian energy.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-17 02:14Original
  • Trump puts new Russia sanctions on hold
    Trump puts new Russia sanctions on hold

    President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving sanctions on Russia that Congress had voted to impose, citing national security and saying the waiver served US national interests. India, a major buyer of Russian oil, was among countries that had raised concerns about the bill.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-10-17 02:09Original
  • Trump waives 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian energy

    US President Donald Trump declined to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy, as provided for under a law targeting Moscow. A White House order says he waived duties under sections 112 and 113 of the Graham Act, citing section 115(a). Section 113 sets tariffs of up to 100% on the five largest importers of Russian oil and gas.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-17 02:00Original
  • Trump puts Congress-approved Russia sanctions on hold, citing US national interest
    Trump puts Congress-approved Russia sanctions on hold, citing US national interest

    President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing a sweeping new sanctions package targeting Russia’s economy, telling Congress the delay was in the US national interest.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-10-17 01:52Original
  • Trump says he has no plans to impose restrictions under Russia sanctions law

    Donald Trump issued a decree waiving several sanctions under a law tightening restrictions on Russia. He told Congress the waiver serves US national interests. The law also provides for sanctions on Russian leaders, state-owned companies and trading partners, with the administration due to report by October 18 on potential measures or their compatibility with US interests.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-17 01:42Original
  • Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions and tariffs before they take effect
    Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions and tariffs before they take effect

    US President Donald Trump said on Friday he is waiving many sanctions, restrictions and duties that were due to take effect within days under a bill he signed into law last month.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-10-17 01:30Original

WorldHigh winds fuel California fires, burning coastal homes

A fast-moving fire driven by strong winds burned at least six homes in Southern California on Friday, engulfing costly coastal properties and forcing thousands of people to evacuate.

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High winds fuel California fires, burning coastal homes
High winds fuel California fires, burning coastal homes

PoliticsTrump’s new press secretary leaves after less than a week

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was pushed out Friday, less than a week after taking the high-profile post. A series of blunders had added to the distractions facing President Donald Trump.

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Trump’s new press secretary leaves after less than a week
Trump’s new press secretary leaves after less than a week
  • Beijing invites ousted White House press secretary Katie Zacharia to visit China more often

    Beijing has invited Katie Zacharia, now ousted as White House press secretary, to visit China more often after she said in a recent interview that the country lacked “proper toilets.”

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    CCNN★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 07:00Original
  • Why did Trump’s White House press secretary leave after just five days?
    Why did Trump’s White House press secretary leave after just five days?

    With weeks left before the US midterm elections, polls suggest the contest could go against Donald Trump and Republicans. Katie Zacharia was replaced after only five days as White House press secretary, following a widely criticized briefing, halting media appearances and questions about her legal credentials. The White House is also facing a series of controversies as strains emerge within the Republican Party.

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    BBBC Chinese★★★☆☆2026-10-17 05:43Original

WorldPope to return to Vatican after cancer surgery

The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV will leave a Rome hospital on Saturday, where he has been recovering after lung cancer surgery. Doctors deemed him fit to be discharged.

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Pope to return to Vatican after cancer surgery
Pope to return to Vatican after cancer surgery

PoliticsGermany news: Merz faces conservative youth wing in Bonn

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is meeting the CDU/CSU’s 90,000-member Young Union at its annual national conference in Bonn, amid dwindling support and dissatisfaction with his leadership. In Schleswig-Holstein, the far-right AfD’s youth wing is holding a rally, with police expecting about 3,000 participants overall; a counterdemonstration for democracy is also planned.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 10:34

Germany news: Merz faces conservative youth wing in Bonn
Germany news: Merz faces conservative youth wing in Bonn

EconomyBoE’s Bailey tells G30 they ‘have got to address’ AI agent concerns

The Bank of England governor warned that the rapid development of AI is a major issue for financial stability and told the G30 that concerns about AI agents must be addressed.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 10:31

BoE’s Bailey tells G30 they ‘have got to address’ AI agent concerns

WorldCivilians risk their lives on mined roads to flee Russian-held city

Food and medical supplies have been scarce for months in Oleshky, on the Dnipro River, which separates Ukrainian forces from the Russian occupiers of the city. Civilians are risking their lives to escape along mined roads.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 10:30

Civilians risk their lives on mined roads to flee Russian-held city
Civilians risk their lives on mined roads to flee Russian-held city

OtherMalibu Fire Crews Race Dry Conditions and Fierce Santa Ana Winds

A fast-moving wildfire in Orange County burned homes and forced evacuations Friday, as powerful Santa Ana winds fueled an expanding outbreak of fires across Southern California.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 10:30

Malibu Fire Crews Race Dry Conditions and Fierce Santa Ana Winds
Malibu Fire Crews Race Dry Conditions and Fierce Santa Ana Winds

WorldTrump says he did not order curbs on Starshield for Ukraine

Donald Trump said Friday he had not asked for Starshield services to Ukraine to be reduced. Elon Musk had insisted that any limits on the SpaceX-operated communications system would ultimately have required the US president’s say-so.

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Trump says he did not order curbs on Starshield for Ukraine
Trump says he did not order curbs on Starshield for Ukraine

WorldRyazan oil refinery halts a main unit after drone attack, Reuters reports

Russia’s Ryazan refinery suspended one of its main crude distillation units after a drone attack on Oct. 15, Reuters reported, citing unnamed industry sources. Kyiv has not reported or confirmed further strikes on Russian refineries since announcing their resumption. The incident comes amid US pressure on Ukraine to stop attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-17 10:18

Ryazan oil refinery halts a main unit after drone attack, Reuters reports
Ryazan oil refinery halts a main unit after drone attack, Reuters reports

SocietyPope Leo XIV cleared to leave hospital, Vatican says

The 71-year-old pontiff has been recovering at Rome’s Gemelli hospital since undergoing a lung operation on Tuesday. The Vatican says he has been cleared for discharge.

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Pope Leo XIV cleared to leave hospital, Vatican says

EconomySolar power booms in the Philippines as Iran war drives up energy costs

As the US-Israel war on Iran rattles energy markets and raises electricity bills, more Filipino households are installing rooftop solar. Ember estimates installations have nearly doubled since early 2025, and the Philippines imported $407 million in panels from March to May. High upfront costs remain a barrier for most residents.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 10:12

Solar power booms in the Philippines as Iran war drives up energy costs
Solar power booms in the Philippines as Iran war drives up energy costs

WorldOIC foreign ministers meet in Baghdad to discuss regional crises, Palestine

OIC foreign ministers met in Baghdad to discuss regional crises and Palestine. Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and the OIC secretary-general posed with delegates.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 10:04

OIC foreign ministers meet in Baghdad to discuss regional crises, Palestine
OIC foreign ministers meet in Baghdad to discuss regional crises, Palestine

WorldChinaAid raises alarm over imprisoned Chinese pastor’s health as family seeks answers

ChinaAid founder Bob Fu says reports that imprisoned pastor Wang Yi may have advanced liver cancer are “very worrying,” though the organization cannot independently verify the diagnosis. Wang’s family has been unable to visit him in person since the latest concerns emerged, while prison officials reportedly said an examination showed he was in good health.

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ChinaAid raises alarm over imprisoned Chinese pastor’s health as family seeks answers
ChinaAid raises alarm over imprisoned Chinese pastor’s health as family seeks answers

OtherLatest news bulletin | 17 October 2026 – Midday

A midday bulletin rounds up the latest stories from Europe and beyond, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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Latest news bulletin | 17 October 2026 – Midday

PoliticsFrom ‘killing the golden goose’ to better than ever: Has Alberta’s relationship with Ottawa changed?

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith once accused Ottawa of being fixated on “punishing” the energy sector. Now she says Canada is working better than ever. The question is what drove the shift and whether it will last.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 10:00

From ‘killing the golden goose’ to better than ever: Has Alberta’s relationship with Ottawa changed?

SportsHow Zheng Qinwen transformed her game and mindset in two months

This episode looks at Zheng Qinwen’s rebound from a Toronto qualifying loss to a China Open title two months later. It also considers whether Alexander Zverev’s year-end No. 1 ranking marks a breakthrough, whether he, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are men’s tennis’ new Big Three, and Novak Djokovic’s China Open win followed by a surprise early exit in Shanghai.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 09:51

How Zheng Qinwen transformed her game and mindset in two months
How Zheng Qinwen transformed her game and mindset in two months

HealthAs Israel withholds PA funds, West Bank healthcare system deteriorates

Hospitals across the occupied West Bank face funding shortages as Israel withholds tax revenues earmarked for the Palestinian Authority. Beit Jala Government Hospital is short of essential medicines, while staff receive only half their salaries and services are being curtailed.

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As Israel withholds PA funds, West Bank healthcare system deteriorates
As Israel withholds PA funds, West Bank healthcare system deteriorates

WorldSudan’s army says dozens of RSF fighters killed in Nyala attacks

Sudan’s army says air attacks on Rapid Support Forces positions and command centres in Nyala killed dozens of fighters. The RSF alleges that a drone strike hit a busy livestock market, killing 30 civilians, including 17 women and five children. Emergency Lawyers said a market was struck and the drone was affiliated with the army.

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Sudan’s army says dozens of RSF fighters killed in Nyala attacks
Sudan’s army says dozens of RSF fighters killed in Nyala attacks

SportsLigue 1: PSG aim to build on recent progress at Strasbourg

Fresh off an impressive 4-2 Champions League victory away to Manchester City on Wednesday, Paris Saint-Germain visit Strasbourg on Saturday. They are seeking a fourth straight league win and hope to keep their momentum going before Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Barcelona.

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Ligue 1: PSG aim to build on recent progress at Strasbourg
Ligue 1: PSG aim to build on recent progress at Strasbourg

WorldRussia says it struck Ukrainian steel plants and power infrastructure overnight

Russia’s defence ministry said on Saturday that it had launched a large-scale overnight attack on Ukrainian infrastructure targets, including the country’s largest steelworks in Kryvyi Rih.

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Russia says it struck Ukrainian steel plants and power infrastructure overnight
Russia says it struck Ukrainian steel plants and power infrastructure overnight

EconomyIMF urges support for poorer nations hit by inflation and war spillovers

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said low-income countries now spend 8 to 14 percent of revenue on debt repayments as they face high inflation, rising borrowing costs and price shocks from war spillovers. She said the fund has a responsibility to help poorer nations manage debt, and pledged firm backing for Iraq’s requested loan programme while talks with Lebanon advance.

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IMF urges support for poorer nations hit by inflation and war spillovers
IMF urges support for poorer nations hit by inflation and war spillovers

EconomyUK spends record amount to steady a strained power grid

Britain’s power grid faced unexpected pressure this week on a day that should have been fairly ordinary. The cost of keeping the grid stable has reached an all-time high.

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UK spends record amount to steady a strained power grid
UK spends record amount to steady a strained power grid

EconomyChart of the Week: Chip stocks split

Semiconductor stocks have suffered losses, but the declines have varied across the sector.

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Chart of the Week: Chip stocks split

EconomyHow a northern Chinese city is using green energy to power AI development

Ulanqab in Inner Mongolia is using abundant wind and solar resources to expand its computing industry. It had signed 109 computing-center projects by August 2026, while industry revenue reached 5.68 billion yuan from January to August, up 40.3% year on year. During a visit, Xi Jinping urged development of green computing while stressing ecological conservation.

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How a northern Chinese city is using green energy to power AI development
How a northern Chinese city is using green energy to power AI development

WorldZelensky seeks European backing as Trump ties sour

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged EU leaders on Friday to keep providing nearly $80 billion next year to support Kyiv’s fight. Amid a fresh dispute with US President Donald Trump, he insisted he was defending his country.

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Zelensky seeks European backing as Trump ties sour
Zelensky seeks European backing as Trump ties sour

TechAnthropic’s Clark says AI’s impact is accelerating and could vastly boost US GDP

Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark said on Saturday that rapidly advancing AI capabilities will speed up change across all fields. One of the company’s internal economic models projects that AI could lift US economic output to $44 trillion by 2030.

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Anthropic’s Clark says AI’s impact is accelerating and could vastly boost US GDP
Anthropic’s Clark says AI’s impact is accelerating and could vastly boost US GDP

WorldSuper tanker ablaze after striking mine in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC says

Iran’s IRGC navy said a super tanker caught fire after hitting a mine in the Strait of Hormuz. It accused the vessel of switching off its positioning and radar systems to evade detection.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-17 09:22

Super tanker ablaze after striking mine in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC says

WorldIran-backed Houthis strike Yemen’s Aden: What it means

The Houthis fired missiles at Aden’s presidential palace, killing five people and injuring 16, then hit the grounds of Aden International Airport with two missiles the following day; no casualties were reported there. The strikes targeted the seat of Yemen’s internationally recognised government as the country’s war reignites and becomes another front in the wider regional conflict.

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Iran-backed Houthis strike Yemen’s Aden: What it means
Iran-backed Houthis strike Yemen’s Aden: What it means
  • Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for fresh missile strike on Aden airport
    Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for fresh missile strike on Aden airport

    Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group said it carried out Friday's missile attack on Aden International Airport, claiming it targeted a weapons depot and military command headquarters. Aden's security department said a Yemenia Airways flight to Cairo was preparing to take off when the attack occurred.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-17 06:00Original
  • Aden airport hit; Saudi-led coalition intercepts drones and missiles
    Aden airport hit; Saudi-led coalition intercepts drones and missiles

    Yemen’s security administration said Houthi ballistic missiles struck Aden International Airport on Friday night. Two landed within the airport grounds, with preliminary information indicating no casualties; a local official also reported a strike on a military base in western Aden. Earlier, the Saudi-led coalition said it had intercepted drones and missiles over Saudi Arabia and the Red Sea.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-10-16 23:34Original
  • Missiles hit Aden airport as Saudi-led coalition intercepts missile bound for Yanbu
    Missiles hit Aden airport as Saudi-led coalition intercepts missile bound for Yanbu

    Missiles struck Aden International Airport in southern Yemen on Friday. A Saudi-led military coalition said it intercepted a ballistic missile headed for Yanbu, a Red Sea city and key Saudi oil hub that provides an export route avoiding the Strait of Hormuz.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-10-16 22:50Original
  • Houthi projectiles strike Aden airport as Saudi-led coalition intercepts missile bound for Yanbu
    Houthi projectiles strike Aden airport as Saudi-led coalition intercepts missile bound for Yanbu

    Yemeni government forces have launched a counteroffensive, backed by Saudi air support, to retake areas captured by the Houthi militia.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-10-16 22:00Original
  • Yemen government says Houthis fired two missiles at Aden airport
    Yemen government says Houthis fired two missiles at Aden airport

    Yemen’s internationally recognised government says the Houthis fired two missiles near the runway at Aden International Airport, about 500 metres from a plane preparing to take off; passengers and crew were safe. The Houthis said they targeted a Saudi forces command centre and a weapons depot in Aden province. Government forces also claimed advances in Marib and said they had neutralised more than 430 Houthi fighters in 24 hours.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-16 21:56Original
  • Two Houthi missiles hit Aden airport, police say; no casualties reported

    Aden police said at least two missiles launched by the Houthis landed near Aden International Airport. Preliminary information indicated no casualties. Police said it was the second such attack on the airport in less than a week.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-16 20:47Original

PoliticsChinese premier arrives in Uzbekistan for official visit

Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Tashkent on Saturday for an official visit at the invitation of Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov. Li said bilateral relations and cooperation had advanced, and China was ready to work with Uzbekistan to put the two countries’ leaders’ consensus into practice and deepen their shared-future community.

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Chinese premier arrives in Uzbekistan for official visit
Chinese premier arrives in Uzbekistan for official visit
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🇮🇳 🪧 What's behind the new wave of mass protests in India?

Opposition parties and the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party have been seeking the resignation of the chief election commissioner over a voter roll revision that critics say could benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party
🇮🇳 🪧 What's behind the new wave of mass protests in India?

Opposition parties and the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party have been seeking the resignation of the chief election commissioner over a voter roll revision that critics say could benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party
AFP News Agency
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A Russian glide bomb grazed an apartment building balcony in Sumy before landing in a nearby body of water without exploding on Oct. 17, avoiding a major detonation, local officials reported.

Video: Oleh Hryhorov / Sumy Regional Military Administration / Telegram.
A Russian glide bomb grazed an apartment building balcony in Sumy before landing in a nearby body of water without exploding on Oct. 17, avoiding a major detonation, local officials reported.

Video: Oleh Hryhorov / Sumy Regional Military Administration / Telegram.
The Kyiv Independent

SocietyStudents, unions and Yellow Vests set to protest across France

Tens of thousands are expected to demonstrate across France on Saturday. Students, trade unionists and remnants of the Yellow Vest movement are joining forces to oppose high prices and the country’s fraying social model.

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Students, unions and Yellow Vests set to protest across France
Students, unions and Yellow Vests set to protest across France
  • Live: France’s Yellow Vests back growing student protests
    Live: France’s Yellow Vests back growing student protests

    Students, trade union members and remnants of the Yellow Vest movement are joining forces for demonstrations across France on Saturday, protesting the rising cost of living and the country’s fraying social model. Hundreds of thousands are expected to take part.

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WorldTanker struck by unknown projectile off Saudi Arabia on Friday, UKMTO says

A tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile on Friday about 68 nautical miles northeast of Jubail, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said in a report on Saturday.

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Tanker struck by unknown projectile off Saudi Arabia on Friday, UKMTO says
Tanker struck by unknown projectile off Saudi Arabia on Friday, UKMTO says

PoliticsAnger over Kyiv's winter preparations fuels calls for Mayor Klitschko to resign

Residents gathered outside Kyiv's city council on Oct. 17, urging Mayor Vitali Klitschko to resign. They cited inadequate winter preparations amid Russian attacks, poor management, and concerns including shelters, public transport and cultural heritage. Klitschko's removal remains unlikely because wartime governance limits the options for dismissing him.

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Anger over Kyiv's winter preparations fuels calls for Mayor Klitschko to resign
Anger over Kyiv's winter preparations fuels calls for Mayor Klitschko to resign

CultureJapan’s Postwar Architectural Masterpieces Are Vanishing

A new book about demolished buildings highlights Japan’s tendency to tear down and rebuild rather than renovate, raising the question of whether the next generation will push harder to preserve them.

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Japan’s Postwar Architectural Masterpieces Are Vanishing
Japan’s Postwar Architectural Masterpieces Are Vanishing

ScienceWhy AI Isn’t Ready to Decode Our Convoluted Genomes

DNA in our cells is more dynamic than a simple set of instructions. Like scientists, AI models still lack the data needed to decode it properly.

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Why AI Isn’t Ready to Decode Our Convoluted Genomes
Why AI Isn’t Ready to Decode Our Convoluted Genomes

WorldAir defenses intercept nearly 3,000 Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow in a week, mayor says

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said air defenses destroyed 2,730 Ukrainian drones heading toward Moscow from October 10 to 17. Most were intercepted far from the capital, while 534 were destroyed as they approached the city.

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Air defenses intercept nearly 3,000 Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow in a week, mayor says

WorldOfficer says Ukraine’s army deliberately targets civilian homes with FPV drones in Alyoshki

A Russian officer identified by the call sign Salyut said Ukrainian forces attack civilian homes in border areas of Alyoshki district in the Kherson Region with two or three FPV drones each day. He cited strikes in Alyoshki, Radensk and Velikiye Kopani. Another serviceman said drone operators also target civilians, cars and churches when batteries run low.

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Officer says Ukraine’s army deliberately targets civilian homes with FPV drones in Alyoshki

TechDiscover the latest Chinese technology at the Canton Fair

Digitalization, smart technology and green development are central themes of the 140th Canton Fair in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. The exhibition features China’s latest high-tech innovations, including AI-powered products and robots.

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Discover the latest Chinese technology at the Canton Fair
Discover the latest Chinese technology at the Canton Fair

PoliticsSlovakia and Hungary will not join Ukraine's requested €70 billion EU package, Fico says

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said Slovakia would not join the €70 billion support package Ukraine requested at an EU leaders' summit. He said Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar shared that position, while Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis also signaled his country would stay out. Ukraine sought the funds for its 2027 defense and “resilience” needs.

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Slovakia and Hungary will not join Ukraine's requested €70 billion EU package, Fico says
Slovakia and Hungary will not join Ukraine's requested €70 billion EU package, Fico says

WorldMurder in Malaysia: Justice for Altantuya Shaariibuu

101 East investigates whether power and politics are protecting those behind the 2006 killing of Mongolian woman Altantuya Shaariibuu in Malaysia. Two Malaysian special forces policemen murdered her and destroyed her body with C4 explosives, but their motive remains undetermined. The programme examines allegations of interference in the trial, her suspected ties to an allegedly corrupt submarine deal, and the policemen’s claim that they acted on orders from former Prime Minister Najib Razak, who vehemently denies involvement.

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Murder in Malaysia: Justice for Altantuya Shaariibuu
Murder in Malaysia: Justice for Altantuya Shaariibuu

EconomyUS clean energy poised to set a new record

BloombergNEF expects the United States to add a record 89 gigawatts of clean energy in 2026.

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US clean energy poised to set a new record
US clean energy poised to set a new record

PoliticsRubio’s Uzbekistan trip highlights Central Asia’s search for diverse partners

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is heading to Samarkand for talks with regional ministers as the C5+1 summit begins. The article describes Washington’s approach to Central Asia as newly pragmatic and transactional, and says the region is seeking diverse partners amid the influence of Russia and China.

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Rubio’s Uzbekistan trip highlights Central Asia’s search for diverse partners
Rubio’s Uzbekistan trip highlights Central Asia’s search for diverse partners

OtherMexico sentences killers of US and Australian surfers to more than 158 years each

A Mexican court sentenced three men to more than 158 years in prison each for murdering two Australian surfers and their American friend in 2024. The court also ordered them to compensate the victims’ families.

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Mexico sentences killers of US and Australian surfers to more than 158 years each
Mexico sentences killers of US and Australian surfers to more than 158 years each
  • Three Mexican men sentenced to 158 years each for killing Australian and US surfers
    Three Mexican men sentenced to 158 years each for killing Australian and US surfers

    A judge in Ensenada sentenced three men to 158 years and nine months each for killing Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad during a 2024 surf trip. The ruling followed guilty verdicts a week earlier. The case hurt tourism in Baja California, especially visits by surfers.

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  • Three men each sentenced to 158 years for murdering surfers in Mexico
    Three men each sentenced to 158 years for murdering surfers in Mexico

    A Mexican judge sentenced three men to 158 years and nine months in prison each for murdering Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad. The three were killed during a 2024 surfing trip in Baja California in what appeared to be a botched robbery.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-17 03:11Original
  • Mexican judge sentences three men to 158 years for murders of Australian and US surfers
    Mexican judge sentences three men to 158 years for murders of Australian and US surfers

    A Mexican judge sentenced three men to 158 years and nine months in prison each for killing Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad during a 2024 surf trip in Baja California. The defendants were found guilty a week earlier of homicide, aggravated robbery, robbery with violence and vehicle theft with violence.

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WorldOregon school shooter was former special-needs student, police say

Police and school officials say the 16-year-old who killed three children and a teacher at an Oregon elementary school had previously attended its special-needs program.

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Oregon school shooter was former special-needs student, police say
Oregon school shooter was former special-needs student, police say

SocietyFrance braces for nationwide protests

Students, trade unionists and Yellow Vest activists are taking to the streets across France over high prices and inequality. More than 600 demonstrations are planned, and authorities fear the rallies could turn violent.

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France braces for nationwide protests
France braces for nationwide protests

Politics'Our land, our Albania': young lawmaker demands a new future as protests rage

Marjana Koceku’s life changed last year when Prime Minister Edi Rama personally selected her to run for parliament. She was among many young lawmakers he hoped would represent the face of Albania’s Socialist Party.

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'Our land, our Albania': young lawmaker demands a new future as protests rage
'Our land, our Albania': young lawmaker demands a new future as protests rage

PoliticsMusk Powers Republican PACs to $367 Million Fundraising Haul

Fueled by $178 million in donations from Elon Musk, two Republican super PACs raised $367 million in the third quarter. The haul adds to the GOP’s substantial financial advantage even as its chances of retaining majorities in the House and Senate diminish.

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Musk Powers Republican PACs to $367 Million Fundraising Haul
Musk Powers Republican PACs to $367 Million Fundraising Haul

TechCan AI be regulated? Why experts say government intervention is needed but could be difficult

As concerns grow over AI agents going rogue, experts and stakeholders are increasingly calling for government oversight of ever more capable AI systems. Some experts warn that the need for global cooperation and AI’s rapid advances could make regulation difficult.

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Can AI be regulated? Why experts say government intervention is needed but could be difficult

HealthChildren account for 1 in 4 deaths in Congo’s deadliest Ebola outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling its deadliest Ebola outbreak, caused by a rare strain with no approved treatment. Experts say children are bearing the brunt: they are losing parents, the estimated fatality rate is 60 per cent, and children make up more than a quarter of deaths.

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Children account for 1 in 4 deaths in Congo’s deadliest Ebola outbreak

TechWaymo is heading to Toronto. Can its self-driving cars handle winter?

Snow can make objects harder to detect, and cameras and sensors may struggle in snowy conditions. Experts say these challenges can be overcome, but Waymo will need more training data and time to adapt.

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Waymo is heading to Toronto. Can its self-driving cars handle winter?

TechCompanies compete for $1M prize in Canada’s drone-killing ‘Sandbox’

As Canada seeks to build up a domestic defence drone industry, two dozen companies demonstrated their technologies and competed for a $1-million prize at a military base in Suffield, Alta. Ukrainian representatives watched the results and offered their experience in drone warfare.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 08:00

Companies compete for $1M prize in Canada’s drone-killing ‘Sandbox’

SocietyWhy some say the two-day weekend needs a makeover

In October 1926, Henry Ford said his factories would close on Saturdays as well as Sundays, making his company the first large North American employer to adopt the schedule. Advocates for shorter workweeks say the arrangement should be updated for how people work and live today.

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Why some say the two-day weekend needs a makeover

SocietyJury hears forensic expert detail evidence in 30-year-old sexual assault cold-case trial

A forensic expert outlined evidence to jurors in a sexual assault trial stemming from a 30-year-old cold case. Investigators screened roughly 310 persons of interest over three decades before genetic genealogy linked Richard Neil to three attacks at parks in southern Ontario.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 08:00

Jury hears forensic expert detail evidence in 30-year-old sexual assault cold-case trial

WorldWest Bank teen who feared he would not survive the year is now dead

Omar Nassan attended a West Bank school where a gunman, later identified as an Israeli military reservist, killed two Palestinians in a shooting this spring. Six months later, Nassan died in a melee involving the Israeli Defence Forces.

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West Bank teen who feared he would not survive the year is now dead

HealthYoung people want to know if they’re neurodivergent. Here’s what doctors say is happening

Mental health experts say more young patients are using social media advice to link their symptoms to a possible diagnosis before seeing a doctor. They welcome people seeking information online but warn against addressing symptoms without professional oversight.

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Young people want to know if they’re neurodivergent. Here’s what doctors say is happening

SocietyThree Italian ‘hobbits’ flew to Ireland to return a man’s precious ring

Irishman Patrick Mohr thought his wedding ring was gone for good after it slipped off his finger into a fast-flowing river in Italy. Then three Italian strangers made finding it their mission.

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Three Italian ‘hobbits’ flew to Ireland to return a man’s precious ring

SocietyFamily cancels ghost-bike memorial for Quebec boy, citing hateful messages

The family of an 11-year-old boy fatally struck while cycling in Quebec City’s Beauport borough has cancelled plans to install a ghost bike in his honour this weekend, saying they received hateful messages.

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Family cancels ghost-bike memorial for Quebec boy, citing hateful messages

EconomyWhy new energy storage needs international cooperation

New energy storage technologies beyond traditional pumped hydro can store intermittent wind and solar power and supply electricity to the grid when needed. At the 2026 World Energy Storage Conference in Ningde, experts from South Africa, Bulgaria, Mexico and Qatar called for deeper international cooperation, citing China's speed and scale and urging skills transfer and improved policy and regulation.

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Why new energy storage needs international cooperation
Why new energy storage needs international cooperation

PoliticsCanada’s Carney makes final appeal against Alberta separation

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made a final appeal Friday to Alberta voters weighing a path to independence, warning that a referendum would be a dangerous gamble as threats to Canada’s sovereignty grow.

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Canada’s Carney makes final appeal against Alberta separation
Canada’s Carney makes final appeal against Alberta separation

WorldNorth Korea says it tested new AI-powered torpedo system

North Korea says it tested a new torpedo system powered by artificial intelligence. The test follows Wednesday’s trial of two types of underwater-launched strategic cruise missiles, seen as part of a drive to strengthen its naval capabilities.

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North Korea says it tested new AI-powered torpedo system
  • DPRK conducts underwater test of superspeed torpedo, KCNA says
    DPRK conducts underwater test of superspeed torpedo, KCNA says

    North Korea test-fired what it described as a new superspeed precision-guided torpedo system, Zam-2.0, underwater on Thursday, KCNA reported Saturday. The report said AI was used in the weapon’s target detection and guidance functions.

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  • North Korea says it tested an AI-assisted precision-guided torpedo system
    North Korea says it tested an AI-assisted precision-guided torpedo system

    North Korea says it has tested an AI-assisted precision-guided torpedo system. The test comes as tensions rise on the peninsula and both Koreas compete to develop weapons that can evade missile defences.

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  • North Korea tests latest AI-guided torpedo, KCNA says

    North Korea tested its Cham-2.0 ultra-speed, high-precision guided torpedo in a launch on October 15, KCNA reported. Scientists said AI was incorporated into its control and target-seeking systems. The test also confirmed propulsion technology refined through more than 180 trials and the power of the propulsion unit.

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