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 Nearly $576 million was withdrawn from four major cryptocurrency ETF categories.
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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An Australian federal independent lawmaker was critically injured when a car hit her on Monday, police said. They described the incident as potentially deliberate, and the driver was arrested.
Australian MP Helen Haines was in critical condition on Monday after being deliberately hit by a car outside her office in Wangaratta, according to police and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Independent federal lawmaker Helen Haines was critically injured after being hit by an SUV outside her constituency office in Wangaratta. Police are investigating a suspected attack, with counterterrorism investigators joining the probe. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it appeared deliberate but cautioned that it was too early to speculate about a motive.
Officials say Australian MP Helen Haines was critically injured in a car-ramming attack. The 43-year-old driver was detained by civilians before police arrested him; officers found a knife in his car.
A car struck an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, leaving her critically injured. Police said the act may have been deliberate and that the driver was arrested.
Independent MP Helen Haines was injured in an incident involving a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, regional Victoria. Emergency services were called to Murphy Street on Monday afternoon, and her family said she was receiving medical care.
Independent MP Helen Haines was injured in a vehicle incident outside her electorate office in Wangaratta and is receiving medical care. Her family thanked bystanders, health workers and police, and said the family and Haines’s staff would make no further comment for now, asking the public and media to respect their privacy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bitcoin rose 0.8% to about $82,700 as China’s GDP topped estimates and Nasdaq futures rebounded. The CoinDesk 80 climbed 1.3%, with DeFi tokens leading gains.
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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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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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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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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.
A mother left her young sons on a mountain trail in Poland because they were “whining” and continued to the summit alone. Thick fog and poor trail conditions led shocked tourists to look after the boys.
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.
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.
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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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.
Ukrainian strikes on data centers belonging to Russian internet giant Yandex disrupted daily life for millions of Russians, affecting access to money, taxi rides and takeout orders.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More than 2,000 shops were targeted in France, with damage estimated at hundreds of millions of euros. The government faces questions over failing to anticipate the violence, while a minister acknowledged that police lost control and looters boasted online.
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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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.
Anti-government protests in Albania over university conditions and corruption turned violent as they entered a sixth day. Police in Tirana used water cannon and tear gas.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
A morning roundup of important stories from Europe and beyond on October 19, spanning world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
Cipher completed an exchange that expanded its share base and added $850 million in zero-coupon debt to fund data-center development. Its stock plunged 52%.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Putin proposed a trilateral summit with Trump and Xi on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Shenzhen to discuss Ukraine and seek an end to the war on terms favorable to Moscow. Trump has not agreed. The proposed format would exclude Zelensky and European leaders.
Putin is seeking a Ukraine summit with Trump and Xi while refusing to negotiate with Zelenskyy. The proposed talks come as Washington eases economic pressure on Moscow and urges Kyiv to stop strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, prompting concern in Kyiv that the Kremlin is gaining concessions without offering any.
Putin has reportedly suggested a summit with Trump and Xi to determine Ukraine’s fate, amid rising tensions between Ukraine and the United States, its largest military backer.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia, the United States and China all acknowledge that a trilateral meeting could take place, but have no clear understanding of the meeting or its agenda. Vladimir Putin said holding it on the sidelines of the APEC summit would largely depend on the host, and Peskov later clarified that no meeting had been agreed.
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.
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.
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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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Denis Pushilin said Russian forces would clear the liberated town of Dobropolye of scattered Ukrainian army groups and check whether civilians needing help remained. He said only Russian servicemen could provide necessary assistance during the initial stage of civilian evacuation.
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%.
China’s GDP grew 4.5% year on year in the third quarter, bringing growth for the first nine months to 4.6%. Exports and advanced manufacturing supported activity, while consumption, investment and property remained weak. Analysts warned that reliance on external demand is becoming riskier and Beijing has limited room for major stimulus.
China's GDP rose 4.6% year on year in the first three quarters of 2026 to 107.1 trillion yuan. Industrial output, services and goods trade expanded, while fixed-asset investment excluding rural households fell 7.2%.
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.
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.
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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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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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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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.
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.
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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