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EconomyXRP ETF's 13-week inflow streak ends as Bitcoin and Ethereum withdrawals continue

US-listed XRP exchange-traded funds ended a 13-week run of inflows. SoSoValue data showed $1.84 million in net outflows in the week through Oct. 16, reversing $11.31 million in inflows the week before. Nearly $576 million was withdrawn from four major cryptocurrency ETF categories.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 10:30

XRP ETF's 13-week inflow streak ends as Bitcoin and Ethereum withdrawals continue
XRP ETF's 13-week inflow streak ends as Bitcoin and Ethereum withdrawals continue

PoliticsWho is Helen Haines, the MP allegedly attacked in Victoria?

Independent MP Helen Haines was hit by a car in Wangaratta on Monday and is in critical condition. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called it an “attack” and a “deliberate act”, prompting condemnation across Australia’s political spectrum.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 10:30

Who is Helen Haines, the MP allegedly attacked in Victoria?
Who is Helen Haines, the MP allegedly attacked in Victoria?

EconomyExplainer: MSCI’s case against Indonesian stocks and the $65 billion fallout

Global index provider MSCI said last week it was weighing a downgrade of Indonesia’s stock market from “emerging market” to “standalone” status. The announcement triggered a selloff that erased about $65 billion in market value that day.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 10:30

Explainer: MSCI’s case against Indonesian stocks and the $65 billion fallout
Explainer: MSCI’s case against Indonesian stocks and the $65 billion fallout

EconomyThere Is No Quick Fix for High Beef Prices

As climate change worsens droughts, ranchers are likely to remain cautious about expanding their cattle herds, limiting the prospect of a quick remedy for high beef prices.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 10:30

There Is No Quick Fix for High Beef Prices
There Is No Quick Fix for High Beef Prices

EconomyFrench retailers reel after weekend of riots and looting

French business representatives are meeting with the government after widespread looting during weekend protests. The tourism sector fears winter holiday bookings will fall, while bond and currency traders are selling French debt and the euro.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-19 10:29

French retailers reel after weekend of riots and looting
French retailers reel after weekend of riots and looting
  • Mass clean-up sweeps France after protests
    Mass clean-up sweeps France after protests

    A major clean-up was under way across France on Monday after nationwide demonstrations over high prices and declining public services last weekend. Widespread looting and damage to shops followed, with thousands arrested.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-19 10:13Original
  • Shops demolished in France after weekend riots nationwide
    Shops demolished in France after weekend riots nationwide

    Protests across France have led to widespread looting and violence, with shopfronts destroyed and thousands of euros’ worth of goods stolen. At an emergency meeting with senior officials on Sunday, President Macron warned looters would have to pay for the damage.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-19 09:58Original

PoliticsEgypt backs Saudi Arabia amid rising Houthi attacks

Egypt's National Defense Council pledged all necessary and possible support to protect Saudi Arabia's security, territorial integrity and Islamic holy sites as Houthi attacks escalate. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said Egypt could take measures requested by Riyadh, subject to parliamentary approval, and stressed any action would be defensive.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-19 10:27

Egypt backs Saudi Arabia amid rising Houthi attacks
Egypt backs Saudi Arabia amid rising Houthi attacks

WorldKim Yo Jong says North Korea is considering loudspeaker broadcasts toward Seoul

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said in a statement carried by state media KCNA on Monday that Pyongyang was weighing additional tactical weapons and a resumption of loudspeaker broadcasts near the border with South Korea.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 10:25

Kim Yo Jong says North Korea is considering loudspeaker broadcasts toward Seoul
Kim Yo Jong says North Korea is considering loudspeaker broadcasts toward Seoul

WorldZelenskyy says allies gave Ukraine no early warning before Russian strikes on energy targets

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that Russia had again attacked Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones. He said partner countries that had previously shared intelligence with Kyiv again provided no advance warning.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-19 10:23

Zelenskyy says allies gave Ukraine no early warning before Russian strikes on energy targets

PoliticsNo Kings Day: Thousands rally across US against Trump

Thousands joined nationwide “No Kings” protests in US cities opposing President Donald Trump and calling for equal rights and early voting.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 10:21

No Kings Day: Thousands rally across US against Trump
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🇨🇳 🇰🇵 China-North Korea bridge opens, 12 years late

North Korean trucks festooned with flags and flowers trundled towards China as a new bridge between the countries opened on October 15, allowing the isolated nation to ramp up trade with its huge neighbour.
🇨🇳 🇰🇵 China-North Korea bridge opens, 12 years late

North Korean trucks festooned with flags and flowers trundled towards China as a new bridge between the countries opened on October 15, allowing the isolated nation to ramp up trade with its huge neighbour.
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WorldRussian forces say they seized large Ukrainian defensive area in battles for Omelnik

Russia’s Defense Ministry said Russian forces seized a Ukrainian defensive area spanning more than 27 square kilometers during battles to take Omelnik in the Zaporozhye Region. It said assault teams cleared more than 400 structures and reported Ukrainian losses in personnel, armored vehicles, motor vehicles, ground robotic platforms and heavy hexacopter drones.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 10:20

Russian forces say they seized large Ukrainian defensive area in battles for Omelnik

WorldRubio blames Ukraine’s refusal to withdraw from Donbass for continuation of conflict

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Ukraine’s unwillingness to withdraw troops from the part of Donbass it controls is the key reason the conflict continues. He said Washington sees the difficulty of finding compromise among the parties as complicating negotiations, and that the US will keep trying to end the war.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-19 10:19

Rubio blames Ukraine’s refusal to withdraw from Donbass for continuation of conflict

WorldAt least 12 migrants drown in two overnight incidents in Greek waters

Greek Coast Guard officials say 12 migrants, including an infant, died in two separate boating accidents overnight in the Aegean Sea. A speedboat collided with a police patrol vessel off Lesbos, while another boat capsized near Samos. Twenty-two people were rescued, and search-and-rescue efforts continue. A 37-year-old Turkish survivor was arrested on suspicion of smuggling and operating the speedboat.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 10:19

At least 12 migrants drown in two overnight incidents in Greek waters
At least 12 migrants drown in two overnight incidents in Greek waters
  • Greek authorities say 12 migrants died in two Aegean Sea incidents

    Greek authorities say 12 migrants died in two incidents in the Aegean Sea. The International Organisation for Migration says at least 1,209 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean since the start of the year.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-19 06:47Original

PoliticsEU-Hungary thaw signalled as von der Leyen, Costa and Macron head to Budapest

A Budapest commemoration on Friday will bring Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa and Emmanuel Macron together with Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar for the 70th anniversary of the 1956 uprising. Their joint appearance points to a fresh start in EU-Hungary relations after Viktor Orbán's long years in power.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-19 10:16

EU-Hungary thaw signalled as von der Leyen, Costa and Macron head to Budapest

World‘Shame’, ‘anger’, ‘chaos’: Papers react to polarising riots in France

Monday’s press review looks at how French and international newspapers discuss anti-government protests that turned violent over the weekend and their aftermath across France.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 10:11

‘Shame’, ‘anger’, ‘chaos’: Papers react to polarising riots in France
‘Shame’, ‘anger’, ‘chaos’: Papers react to polarising riots in France
  • Press review: Trump seeks to revive Ukraine talks as French unions join nationwide protests

    A Russian press review says Donald Trump wants to bring Kyiv back to negotiations with Moscow, while unions and Yellow Vest supporters join nationwide protests in France. It also reports discussion of possible US-Russian projects involving European businesses and Russian claims of battlefield gains near Volchansk and Dobropolye.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-19 10:00Original

PoliticsEU considers Arctic cable linking Greenland to Europe amid rising security threats

As melting ice and rising geopolitical tensions turn the Arctic into a strategic corridor for trade, communications and security, Brussels wants to protect digital infrastructure there and is considering a cable linking Greenland to Europe.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 10:10

EU considers Arctic cable linking Greenland to Europe amid rising security threats

PoliticsLee says South Korea can take back wartime command of combined US forces

President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday that South Korea is fully capable of resuming wartime operational control of the combined forces with the United States stationed in the country. Talks with Washington on the change are progressing.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 10:10

Lee says South Korea can take back wartime command of combined US forces
Lee says South Korea can take back wartime command of combined US forces

TechT-80BVM tank modernized before start of special military operation, Rostec says

Rostec says the T-80BVM received a comprehensive upgrade before Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine and has undergone hundreds of further modifications in combat, including stronger armor and upgraded systems. The corporation also outlined the tank’s mobility, weapons, engine and battlefield roles.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 10:09

T-80BVM tank modernized before start of special military operation, Rostec says

WorldFunding shortfall forces WFP to cut aid in Gaza

The World Food Programme says a funding shortage will leave about 500,000 people in Gaza without critical support. It received less than half its previous-year funding for its Palestine operation in 2026 and needs another $450 million for the next six months. Monthly assistance will fall from 1.6 million people to 1.1 million, with smaller food rations and fewer hot meals.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-19 10:08

Funding shortfall forces WFP to cut aid in Gaza
Funding shortfall forces WFP to cut aid in Gaza
  • Funding cuts force WFP to end aid for more than 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza
    Funding cuts force WFP to end aid for more than 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza

    Funding has fallen by more than half from 2025 levels, prompting the World Food Programme to cut monthly assistance in Gaza from about 1.6 million people to 1.1 million from October. Two-thirds of the population face crisis-level food insecurity, while 200,000 people are at emergency levels and need immediate aid to prevent deaths from hunger.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-19 09:54Original
  • WFP cuts aid for 500,000 in Gaza as Israeli restrictions strain food supplies
    WFP cuts aid for 500,000 in Gaza as Israeli restrictions strain food supplies

    The UN agency says Israeli restrictions are putting food supplies under strain as it cuts assistance for 500,000 people in Gaza. It now supports 1.1 million vulnerable people there.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-10-19 09:52Original
  • Funding shortages force World Food Programme to cut aid to Gaza
    Funding shortages force World Food Programme to cut aid to Gaza

    The World Food Programme says funding shortages will reduce the number of people it helps in Gaza by about a third, from 1.6 million to 1.1 million. Daily hot meals from community kitchens will fall from 250,000 to 150,000, while families in hard-to-reach areas will receive meals every other day. The agency says the cuts reflect a lack of funding, not lower needs or access problems.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-10-19 06:00Original

SocietyMexican protesters storm state congress demanding clean water

Protesters in Guadalajara climbed the windows of Jalisco’s state government building and spray-painted graffiti on Sunday, demanding clean tap water. It was the residents’ second such protest.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 10:08

Mexican protesters storm state congress demanding clean water
Mexican protesters storm state congress demanding clean water

WorldHurricane Trudy threatens Mexico’s Pacific coast as Greece suffers deadly floods

Hurricane Trudy weakened to a tropical storm offshore from southwestern Mexico, and warnings for coastal areas of Jalisco, Michoacán and Colima were lifted. Flooding after heavy rain killed one person on Greece’s Rhodes, Evia and Sporades islands last week. Floods in Istanbul, Turkey, killed five, prompted nearly 600 rescues and forced at least 2,700 people to leave their homes.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-19 10:07

Hurricane Trudy threatens Mexico’s Pacific coast as Greece suffers deadly floods
Hurricane Trudy threatens Mexico’s Pacific coast as Greece suffers deadly floods

WorldFrench interior minister admits police ‘lost control’ of protests

After violent protests erupted across France over the weekend, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said Monday that police had lost control in some cities. He cited a lack of anticipation in preparations and said he had offered his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, who declined to accept it.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-19 10:07

French interior minister admits police ‘lost control’ of protests
French interior minister admits police ‘lost control’ of protests

ScienceExpedition finds no trace of Amelia Earhart’s missing plane

A recent expedition to a remote South Pacific island found no wreckage while searching for Amelia Earhart’s lost plane.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 10:05

Expedition finds no trace of Amelia Earhart’s missing plane

SportsNFL Week 6: Caleb Williams returns as life gets worse for the Rams

NFL Week 6 saw star player Caleb Williams return after one of the season’s most dramatic injuries, an important game played overseas, and another crushing defeat for a Super Bowl contender.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 10:04

NFL Week 6: Caleb Williams returns as life gets worse for the Rams
NFL Week 6: Caleb Williams returns as life gets worse for the Rams

WorldProtests continue for sixth straight day in Albania’s capital

Protests continued in Tirana on Sunday for a sixth consecutive day, as Prime Minister Edi Rama ruled out resigning. Thousands are demanding his departure and protesting poor university conditions, high tuition fees and corruption; violent demonstrations have rocked the capital since Tuesday.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-19 10:03

Protests continue for sixth straight day in Albania’s capital
Protests continue for sixth straight day in Albania’s capital

EconomyJPMorgan’s JPM Coin, backed by dollar deposits, is coming to Ethereum: Bloomberg

JPMorgan is bringing its dollar deposit token to Ethereum as it seeks to offer it to a wider range of institutional clients.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 10:03

JPMorgan’s JPM Coin, backed by dollar deposits, is coming to Ethereum: Bloomberg
JPMorgan’s JPM Coin, backed by dollar deposits, is coming to Ethereum: Bloomberg

PoliticsMFA: Xi’s four principles guide efforts to address Africa’s hotspot issues

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Xi Jinping’s four principles for constructive participation in resolving African hotspot issues offer practical guidance for regional challenges, including the Horn of Africa situation. She outlined principles including African leadership, respect for sovereignty and fairness, dialogue over war or unilateral sanctions, and addressing both security needs and conflict roots while pursuing long-term development.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 10:01

MFA: Xi’s four principles guide efforts to address Africa’s hotspot issues
MFA: Xi’s four principles guide efforts to address Africa’s hotspot issues

WorldUkraine got ‘no warning’ of Russian ballistic strikes, Zelenskyy says

Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight, killing at least one person and cutting power to more than 500,000 homes, Ukrainian authorities said. Zelenskyy said Ukraine received no advance warning from its partners. Russia confirmed strikes and said it targeted energy facilities and other sites.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-19 10:01

Ukraine got ‘no warning’ of Russian ballistic strikes, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine got ‘no warning’ of Russian ballistic strikes, Zelenskyy says
  • Russian strike on Kyiv kills 21-year-old woman; journalists say U.S. gave Ukraine no advance warning
    Russian strike on Kyiv kills 21-year-old woman; journalists say U.S. gave Ukraine no advance warning

    Russian forces struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles overnight on October 19, killing a 21-year-old woman and injuring several people, while damaging buildings and a metro station, according to Ukrainian officials. A journalist said Ukraine received no advance warning. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he did not know exactly what happened that night and noted an earlier software problem with the warning system.

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    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-10-19 07:20Original
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📽️ 🎞️ Jordan Firstman's 'Club Kid' debuts at London Film Festival

Actor-writer-director Jordan Firstman takes to the London Film Festival red carpet for the premiere of his hotly anticipated film 'Club Kid'.
📽️ 🎞️ Jordan Firstman's 'Club Kid' debuts at London Film Festival

Actor-writer-director Jordan Firstman takes to the London Film Festival red carpet for the premiere of his hotly anticipated film 'Club Kid'.
AFP News Agency

EconomyIndia sugar shares fall after government sets ethanol-bound sugar to zero

At Monday’s opening, Indian sugar shares retreated after a government order barred oil marketers from assigning any sugar to ethanol production in the 2026/27 supply year.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 10:00

India sugar shares fall after government sets ethanol-bound sugar to zero
India sugar shares fall after government sets ethanol-bound sugar to zero

WorldSingapore Issues Haze Notices to Three More Indonesian Companies

Singapore’s government has notified three additional Indonesian firms suspected of links to fires causing haze, stepping up efforts against its worst air pollution in more than a decade.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 10:00

Singapore Issues Haze Notices to Three More Indonesian Companies
Singapore Issues Haze Notices to Three More Indonesian Companies

OtherLatest news bulletin | October 19, 2026 – Midday

A midday roundup of key stories from Europe and beyond on October 19, spanning world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-19 10:00

Latest news bulletin | October 19, 2026 – Midday

EconomyUS grocery giants head to court over failed $9bn merger

Kroger and Albertsons are blaming each other for the collapse of their planned tie-up as they take their $9bn dispute to court.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 10:00

US grocery giants head to court over failed $9bn merger

PoliticsQ&A: Nunavut’s devolution is six months away — what the premier says to expect

With less than six months before devolution, Nunavut is preparing to transfer some federal jobs to its government, establish a new department for lands and resources, and pass legislation to put the change into effect.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 10:00

Q&A: Nunavut’s devolution is six months away — what the premier says to expect

WorldRubio visits Uzbekistan to promote U.S. ties and trade with Central Asia

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Uzbekistan to promote trade and closer ties between the United States and Central Asia.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 09:54

Rubio visits Uzbekistan to promote U.S. ties and trade with Central Asia
Rubio visits Uzbekistan to promote U.S. ties and trade with Central Asia
  • US not competing with China or Russia for influence in Uzbekistan, Rubio says

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was not vying with China or Russia for influence in Uzbekistan. The US wants open, fair competition and more opportunities for American companies, without telling Uzbekistan whom to do business with. Nearly 300 US business representatives traveled with him.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-19 09:54Original

CultureCGTN launches immersive multilingual experience on the Long March

CGTN has launched a multilingual interactive experience to mark the 90th anniversary of the Red Army's Long March victory. Available in six languages, it explores public support, soldiers' perseverance and strategic turning points. The march began in October 1934, when more than 86,000 Central Red Army troops set out from the Central Revolutionary Base Area; over the next two years, they crossed 14 provinces and fought more than 600 battles.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 09:53

CGTN launches immersive multilingual experience on the Long March
CGTN launches immersive multilingual experience on the Long March

EconomyGulf bourses subdued as regional worries weigh

Major Gulf stock markets were subdued in early Monday trading. Middle East tensions kept investors wary, while a tanker blast in the Strait of Hormuz and uncertainty about when the waterway would reopen added to caution.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 09:50

Gulf bourses subdued as regional worries weigh
Gulf bourses subdued as regional worries weigh

SportsRussia tops medal standings at 2026 U23 World Wrestling Championships in US

Russia’s U23 team finished first overall with seven gold, three silver and three bronze medals. Iran placed second and hosts the United States third. The championships took place in Las Vegas from October 12 to 18.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 09:49

Russia tops medal standings at 2026 U23 World Wrestling Championships in US

WorldUkraine says US-Russia-China summit would only ‘encourage Putin to continue this war’

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha criticized a proposed summit of the U.S., Russian and Chinese presidents on ending the war, saying it would encourage Vladimir Putin and grant him undeserved stature. The Kremlin is reportedly pushing for a meeting in China, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said discussions were underway.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-19 09:49

Ukraine says US-Russia-China summit would only ‘encourage Putin to continue this war’
Ukraine says US-Russia-China summit would only ‘encourage Putin to continue this war’

EconomyBrent crude falls more than 2.7% on London’s ICE

Trade data showed December 2026 Brent futures on London’s ICE down 2.77% at $106.82 a barrel at 10:34 a.m. Moscow time. By 11:24 a.m., the decline had narrowed to 2.46%, with Brent at $107.16. November WTI futures fell 2.09% to $96.95 a barrel.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 09:49

Brent crude falls more than 2.7% on London’s ICE

WorldAt least 18 killed in Houthi attack on Yemeni government camp, sources say

Four Yemeni government and medical sources told Reuters that the Iranian-aligned Houthi movement attacked a government military training camp in Shabwa province on Monday, killing at least 18 people.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 09:45

At least 18 killed in Houthi attack on Yemeni government camp, sources say
At least 18 killed in Houthi attack on Yemeni government camp, sources say

CultureThe big winners from the 2026 World Travel Awards Europe

In its 33rd year, the World Travel Awards has announced the best destinations, hotels and airlines in Europe for 2026.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 09:41

The big winners from the 2026 World Travel Awards Europe

SocietyDeadly fire at Canadian military base moved a kilometre in 30 to 60 seconds

A fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta killed four service members and injured dozens. Strong winds drove the blaze across a kilometre in as little as 30 to 60 seconds, a military commander said. The cause is under investigation, and officials have ruled out terrorism.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 09:40

Deadly fire at Canadian military base moved a kilometre in 30 to 60 seconds
Deadly fire at Canadian military base moved a kilometre in 30 to 60 seconds
  • How a grass fire at a Canadian military base killed four soldiers
    How a grass fire at a Canadian military base killed four soldiers

    A grass fire swept through a live-fire training area at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, killing four soldiers and injuring 39 people, 19 critically. Its cause remains unknown. Prime Minister Mark Carney called it one of the worst peacetime tragedies for Canada’s military on domestic soil.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-19 09:12Original
  • Fast-moving grass fire caused Canada’s military base tragedy
    Fast-moving grass fire caused Canada’s military base tragedy

    A grass fire driven by strong winds is being blamed for the tragedy at a military base in Alberta, Canada. Four service members died during a training exercise, and 19 others were reported in critical condition in hospital.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-19 03:07Original
  • 4 service members killed and dozens injured in fire at Canadian military base
    4 service members killed and dozens injured in fire at Canadian military base

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday that a fire at a military base in Alberta killed four service members and seriously injured dozens. He called it one of the worst peacetime tragedies for Canada’s military on domestic soil.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-18 22:38Original
  • Fire at Canadian military base kills at least four, injures dozens
    Fire at Canadian military base kills at least four, injures dozens

    Officials said a fire broke out during training at an Alberta military base on Saturday, killing four Canadian service members and sending 39 people to hospital. Premier Danielle Smith said Sunday that at least 19 patients were critically ill, including some with severe burns requiring extended intensive care.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-18 22:16Original
  • Major fire erupts after deadly incident at Alberta military base
    Major fire erupts after deadly incident at Alberta military base

    Canada’s defense minister says an incident at a military base in Alberta killed and injured people and sparked a major fire.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-10-18 21:47Original
  • What we know so far about deadly fire at Canadian military base
    What we know so far about deadly fire at Canadian military base

    A major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday killed at least four service members and seriously injured dozens. Authorities are investigating the cause; local media reported it may have begun when a gas main was hit during a live-fire exercise.

    Canadamilitary basefirecasualties

    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-18 19:42Original
  • Carney says four service members killed, dozens injured in fire at Canadian military base
    Carney says four service members killed, dozens injured in fire at Canadian military base

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said four service members were killed and dozens seriously injured when fire broke out during training at CFB Wainwright in Alberta. Strong winds drove flames beyond the base. Military officials said there was no indication of terrorism, and the cause remains under investigation.

    CanadaCFB Wainwrightmilitary firecasualties

    FFox News★★★★☆2026-10-18 17:54Original
  • Four Canadian soldiers killed, dozens injured in fast-moving fire at military base
    Four Canadian soldiers killed, dozens injured in fast-moving fire at military base

    Canadian officials said four service members died and 39 were hospitalized after a wind-fueled fire swept toward troops conducting live-fire training at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta. Nineteen of the injured were in critical condition. Investigators have not determined the cause.

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    FFox News★★★☆☆2026-10-18 17:54Original

WorldPope Leo to hold first Wednesday audience since lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo will meet pilgrims at a general audience in the Vatican on Wednesday, the first such audience since his lung cancer surgery, the Vatican said.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 09:40

Pope Leo to hold first Wednesday audience since lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo to hold first Wednesday audience since lung cancer surgery
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🇸🇹 Sao Tome develops a niche for vanilla, boosting income for local farmers

It’s the second most expensive spice in the world after saffron which makes vanilla a lucrative plant to cultivate in Sao Tome and Principe.
🇸🇹 Sao Tome develops a niche for vanilla, boosting income for local farmers

It’s the second most expensive spice in the world after saffron which makes vanilla a lucrative plant to cultivate in Sao Tome and Principe.
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SportsRussian figure skater Kamila Valieva reportedly returns to coach Eteri Tutberidze

A source told Russian state news agency TASS that Kamila Valieva has resumed training with Eteri Tutberidze’s team; no official statement had been issued. Valieva’s four-year doping disqualification ended before she resumed her career in January 2026, but the International Skating Union revoked her neutral athlete status in September.

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Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva reportedly returns to coach Eteri Tutberidze
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva reportedly returns to coach Eteri Tutberidze

CultureWhy has ‘The Solitary Gourmet’ become a hit across Asia?

In its 14 years on air, The Solitary Gourmet has grown from a Japanese late-night drama into a TV hit across Asia. Viewers follow protagonist Goro Inogashira through city streets in search of food and stories. Star Yutaka Matsushige hopes more overseas audiences will discover Japanese culture through food.

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Why has ‘The Solitary Gourmet’ become a hit across Asia?
Why has ‘The Solitary Gourmet’ become a hit across Asia?

Tech‘Ghost Shark’: Australia unveils submarine drone’s secret weapons

Australia has disclosed three previously secret payloads for its Ghost Shark autonomous submarine drone: sea mines, logistical caches and Altius aerial drones designed for surveillance and strikes.

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‘Ghost Shark’: Australia unveils submarine drone’s secret weapons

EconomyCrypto vault deposits top $10 billion as lending risks draw regulatory scrutiny

Lending programs overseen by curators are winning backing from institutional investors. At the same time, people placing funds in these vaults remain vulnerable to problems with collateral, liquidity and smart contracts.

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Crypto vault deposits top $10 billion as lending risks draw regulatory scrutiny
Crypto vault deposits top $10 billion as lending risks draw regulatory scrutiny

TechMusk pledges a SpaceX share for every American child

Elon Musk pledged to distribute one SpaceX share to every American child after rival Anthropic said it would set aside part of its shares for public benefit.

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Musk pledges a SpaceX share for every American child

SocietyPregnant women face workplace hostility and ‘sham redundancies’, Australian human rights report finds

An Australian Human Rights Commission report says women are pushed out of work through sham redundancies, lose shifts and encounter hostility after having a baby. It says pregnancy discrimination particularly affects vulnerable groups, and Sex Discrimination Commissioner Anna Cody is calling for urgent legal reform.

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Pregnant women face workplace hostility and ‘sham redundancies’, Australian human rights report finds
Pregnant women face workplace hostility and ‘sham redundancies’, Australian human rights report finds

PoliticsU.S. threatens ‘devastating’ retaliation against Europe if EU restricts SpaceX’s market access

U.S. Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder said Washington could retaliate “very devastatingly” against European companies if Brussels advances a proposal reserving some satellite-linked smartphone radio spectrum for European firms. SpaceX has criticized the plan, warning it could harm communications in Ukraine, where officials reported restrictions on Starlink’s military service, Starshield.

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U.S. threatens ‘devastating’ retaliation against Europe if EU restricts SpaceX’s market access
U.S. threatens ‘devastating’ retaliation against Europe if EU restricts SpaceX’s market access

WorldMore than 100 Ukrainian troops eliminated in Dobropolye mines, commander says

Russian marines eliminated more than 100 Ukrainian servicemen in the mines of Dobropolye, assault battalion commander Grisha Stepanyan told TASS. He said the fighting took place in the mine workings.

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More than 100 Ukrainian troops eliminated in Dobropolye mines, commander says

EconomyChina’s economy grows faster than forecast as AI boom lifts exports

China’s GDP grew 4.5% year on year in the third quarter, beating forecasts and the second quarter’s 4.3% rate. Electronics demand helped industrial production rise 5.5% in September, while retail sales grew just 1.1%. Fixed-asset investment fell 7.2% in the first nine months, and property investment dropped 20.6%.

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China’s economy grows faster than forecast as AI boom lifts exports
China’s economy grows faster than forecast as AI boom lifts exports

CultureGo ahead and cry: Why Liam Gallagher is wrong about Fontaines D.C.

Liam Gallagher says Fontaines D.C. are not good enough to open for Oasis on its upcoming ‘Live ’27’ tour. The article pushes back on his assessment.

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Go ahead and cry: Why Liam Gallagher is wrong about Fontaines D.C.

PoliticsAlberta votes on whether to hold a referendum on leaving Canada

Albertans are voting on whether to proceed later with a binding referendum on separation from Canada. Polls suggest most would prefer to remain, but the debate has divided the province. A referendum could take place as early as 2027 if voters back moving ahead.

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Alberta votes on whether to hold a referendum on leaving Canada
Alberta votes on whether to hold a referendum on leaving Canada

PoliticsIN BRIEF: Five nominees: what is known about proposed reshuffles in Russian government

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin submitted five nominees for government posts to the State Duma for approval. The candidates include Anton Siluanov, Irina Okladnikova, Andrey Nikitin, Dmitry Yadrov and Oleg Kozhemyako; lawmakers are expected to review the nominations within a week.

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IN BRIEF: Five nominees: what is known about proposed reshuffles in Russian government
  • Mishustin nominates four deputy prime minister candidates and a transport minister candidate

    Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin submitted five senior officials to the State Duma for deputy prime minister and transport minister posts after President Vladimir Putin approved the move. Two serving ministers were nominated for deputy premierships, while Federal Air Transport Agency chief Dmitry Yadrov was put forward as transport minister.

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  • Russian government reshuffle puts finance minister and three others forward for deputy PM roles
    Russian government reshuffle puts finance minister and three others forward for deputy PM roles

    Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin proposed several government personnel changes to Vladimir Putin, including elevating Finance Minister Anton Siluanov and three other officials to deputy prime minister posts. Putin backed the proposals, which must still be approved by the State Duma.

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PoliticsLula and Bolsonaro trade insults in TV debate ahead of weekend presidential runoff

Lula and Bolsonaro exchanged insults in a televised debate before Brazil’s weekend presidential runoff. Corruption is a major concern for many voters, but experts say it may influence whether they vote at all more than which candidate they support.

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Lula and Bolsonaro trade insults in TV debate ahead of weekend presidential runoff
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🇷🇼 🏎️ Formula One to return to Africa in 'early 2030s' in Rwanda

Rwanda will host Africa's first Formula One Grand Prix since 1993 in "the early 2030s" after the sport announced a decade-long deal with the country.
🇷🇼 🏎️ Formula One to return to Africa in 'early 2030s' in Rwanda

Rwanda will host Africa's first Formula One Grand Prix since 1993 in "the early 2030s" after the sport announced a decade-long deal with the country.
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PoliticsChina firmly opposes Philippine individuals hyping China-related issues

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing firmly opposes people in the Philippines who she said are hyping China-related issues and damaging bilateral ties. Her comments followed the Philippine Foreign Ministry's announcement that it had summoned China's ambassador. Mao urged Manila to restrain politicians' irresponsible words and actions.

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China firmly opposes Philippine individuals hyping China-related issues
China firmly opposes Philippine individuals hyping China-related issues

WorldQatar warns global energy shockwaves from Iran war have yet to peak

Qatar’s deputy prime minister warned that the global energy effects of the US-Israel war on Iran have not peaked, with further repercussions possible in the coming months. He urged continued dialogue with Tehran, opposed tolls for Hormuz transit and cited Qatar’s defence ties with the US and plans for a new regional defence partnership.

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Qatar warns global energy shockwaves from Iran war have yet to peak
Qatar warns global energy shockwaves from Iran war have yet to peak

WorldUkraine conflict will ultimately end through negotiations, Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington expects the conflict in Ukraine to end through a negotiated settlement. He said negotiations and resolving the war have not been easy, and that the US is willing to mediate if an opportunity arises. He added that Washington has other global priorities.

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Ukraine conflict will ultimately end through negotiations, Rubio says