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EconomyEconomists and traders increasingly bet on a Bank of Canada rate hike

More economists and traders expect the Bank of Canada to raise interest rates next week, following the central bank’s latest surveys showing inflation expectations have risen.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 03:50

Economists and traders increasingly bet on a Bank of Canada rate hike
Economists and traders increasingly bet on a Bank of Canada rate hike

CultureChristiane Amanpour to leave CNN after 43 years

Veteran journalist Christiane Amanpour says she will leave CNN after 43 years. Her daily CNN and PBS show will end this year, while Amanpour will continue weekly through June. She gave no reason for her departure, which follows the takeover of CNN parent Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance.

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Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN after 43 years
Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN after 43 years

CultureChina issues first Five-Year Plan dedicated to cultural heritage protection

China has issued its first 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) devoted to protecting and preserving cultural heritage, with the goal of advancing systematic conservation. It seeks to improve protection governance and effectiveness through laws and regulations, heritage surveys and inventories, and efforts to preserve and promote the country’s fine traditional culture.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 03:37

China issues first Five-Year Plan dedicated to cultural heritage protection

EconomyChina’s New Offshore Tax Policy Could Put $140 Billion of Tycoons’ Wealth at Risk

Eight of China’s richest tycoons, listed in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, could have a combined $140 billion in overseas wealth exposed to the country’s new offshore tax policy.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 03:35

China’s New Offshore Tax Policy Could Put $140 Billion of Tycoons’ Wealth at Risk

SocietyGansu investigates wind farm’s potential impact on protected wildlife

Authorities in Zhangye, Gansu, are investigating the potential effects of a wind farm in Pingshanhu Mongolian Township on wildlife after conservation groups repeatedly recorded Pallas’s cats there with infrared cameras. A preliminary inquiry found the project had completed approval, environmental assessment and land-use procedures, and was outside nature reserves and ecological protection redlines. Experts will review wildlife data and assess the ecological impact.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 03:33

Gansu investigates wind farm’s potential impact on protected wildlife

SocietyChina sees sharp rise in foreign national trips in Q3

China recorded 8.992 million visa-free entries by foreign nationals in the third quarter, accounting for 77.5% of all foreign national entries and rising 24.1% year on year.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 03:32

China sees sharp rise in foreign national trips in Q3

WorldChina patrols east of Taiwan are ‘highly destabilising’, US congressional committee chair says

A chair of a US congressional committee said on Tuesday that Chinese coast guard patrols east of Taiwan were “highly destabilising” and extended Beijing’s legal, political and information warfare against Taipei.

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China patrols east of Taiwan are ‘highly destabilising’, US congressional committee chair says
China patrols east of Taiwan are ‘highly destabilising’, US congressional committee chair says

TechAustralia to sue Facebook, TikTok over alleged ban breaches

Australia’s government is preparing to sue Facebook, TikTok and other major digital platforms over alleged failure to comply with a nationwide ban on social media use by under-16s, Communications Minister Anika Wells said in an interview.

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Australia to sue Facebook, TikTok over alleged ban breaches
Australia to sue Facebook, TikTok over alleged ban breaches

WorldPolice call car ramming of Australian MP Helen Haines an isolated incident

Australian Federal Police said the alleged targeting of independent MP Helen Haines outside her Wangaratta office appeared to be an isolated incident, with no known further threats. A 43-year-old man accused of deliberately hitting her is in custody. Haines underwent surgery and remains in critical condition.

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Police call car ramming of Australian MP Helen Haines an isolated incident
Police call car ramming of Australian MP Helen Haines an isolated incident

CultureTracing the Long March

More than 90 years ago, the Chinese Red Army began a two-year Long March across rugged mountains, dangerous rivers and wilderness. A hand-painted digital scroll now retraces the journey.

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Tracing the Long March
Tracing the Long March

EconomyChina holds 1-year LPR at 3.0% and 5-year-plus rate at 3.5%

China’s one-year loan prime rate stayed at 3.0% on Tuesday, while the rate for loans longer than five years remained at 3.5%, the People’s Bank of China said. Both rates remain in effect until the next LPR announcement.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 03:22

China holds 1-year LPR at 3.0% and 5-year-plus rate at 3.5%

World14 killed, 7 injured in collapse at illegal Colombian gold mine

A collapse at an illegal gold mine in southwestern Colombia killed 14 people and injured seven others, local authorities said on Monday.

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14 killed, 7 injured in collapse at illegal Colombian gold mine
14 killed, 7 injured in collapse at illegal Colombian gold mine

EconomyPinglu Canal handles more than 1 million metric tons of cargo since opening

The Beibu Gulf Port Group said the Pinglu Canal in Guangxi has handled over 1 million metric tons of cargo since opening to navigation on Sept. 16. Ports along the route set throughput records, and an international container service to Vietnam began operating via the canal.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 03:20

Pinglu Canal handles more than 1 million metric tons of cargo since opening

SportsRays reach World Series for third time, set to face Brewers

The Tampa Bay Rays have reached the World Series for the third time in franchise history and will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the Fall Classic.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 03:15

Rays reach World Series for third time, set to face Brewers

PoliticsVance says Ukraine should not join NATO

US Vice President JD Vance said he does not think Ukraine should be admitted to NATO. He also said Washington has no formal alliance with Ukraine and that Kyiv should stop striking Russian oil refineries.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 03:15

Vance says Ukraine should not join NATO

SportsPeralta, Caminero and Díaz power Rays past Guardians 7-3 and into World Series

Freddy Peralta worked 5 1/3 gritty innings, while Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz each hit a two-run homer as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series. The Rays reached the World Series for the third time in their 29 seasons.

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Peralta, Caminero and Díaz power Rays past Guardians 7-3 and into World Series
Peralta, Caminero and Díaz power Rays past Guardians 7-3 and into World Series

SportsAngel Reese leads Dream past Valkyries to level WNBA Finals

Angel Reese scored 30 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 in San Francisco, tying the best-of-seven WNBA Finals at 1-1. Game 3 is Wednesday in Atlanta.

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Angel Reese leads Dream past Valkyries to level WNBA Finals
Angel Reese leads Dream past Valkyries to level WNBA Finals

SportsPaddleboarding Masters League brings top athletes to Jiangxi’s Wan’an

The 2026 China Stand-Up Paddleboarding Masters League began Sunday on the Ganjiang River in Wan’an County, Ji’an City. Athletes from across China gathered at Xin’an Lake for the two-day competition, which includes elite, amateur and city-team categories.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 03:13

Paddleboarding Masters League brings top athletes to Jiangxi’s Wan’an

PoliticsVance declines to endorse Netanyahu after Trump offers full support for re-election

Trump offered full backing for Netanyahu’s re-election bid, but Vance declined to endorse him, saying he endorses American candidates. Vance campaigned this spring for ousted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 03:12

Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu after Trump offers full support for re-election
Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu after Trump offers full support for re-election

OtherCanadian tourist convicted of animal cruelty after taking Las Vegas flamingo

Canadian visitor Mitchell Fairbarn was convicted of felony and misdemeanour animal abuse after taking Peachy, a Chilean flamingo, from the Flamingo Las Vegas habitat to his hotel room. He testified that he had drunk 30 to 40 beers and meant no harm. Experts said the bird lost feathers and suffered blood loss; he faces nearly five years in prison.

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Canadian tourist convicted of animal cruelty after taking Las Vegas flamingo
Canadian tourist convicted of animal cruelty after taking Las Vegas flamingo

WorldSeoul vows ‘resolute punishment’ if North Korea carries out new border threats

South Korea said on Tuesday it would respond sternly if North Korea follows through on threats to strengthen its military posture along the border, which have heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

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Seoul vows ‘resolute punishment’ if North Korea carries out new border threats
Seoul vows ‘resolute punishment’ if North Korea carries out new border threats

PoliticsXi calls for high-quality growth with high-level protection

During an inspection tour of Ulanqab in Inner Mongolia, Xi Jinping said green development is integral to high-quality development and urged the country to prioritize ecological conservation and pursue green growth. The region is turning ecological and energy advantages into growth drivers, from wetland restoration to a green computing hub.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 03:09

Xi calls for high-quality growth with high-level protection
Xi calls for high-quality growth with high-level protection

EconomyGold slips as investors weigh Fed rate outlook

Gold fell in early Asian trading on Tuesday as investors awaited next week’s US Federal Reserve policy decision for clues about interest rates and the broader monetary policy outlook.

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Gold slips as investors weigh Fed rate outlook
Gold slips as investors weigh Fed rate outlook

ScienceJapan launches spacecraft to explore Mars’ mysterious moons and bring back samples

A Japanese spacecraft is heading toward Mars on an unprecedented mission to explore its mysterious moons and return samples.

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Japan launches spacecraft to explore Mars’ mysterious moons and bring back samples
Japan launches spacecraft to explore Mars’ mysterious moons and bring back samples
  • Japan launches mission to return samples from Mars moon
    Japan launches mission to return samples from Mars moon

    Japan launched an uncrewed spacecraft toward Phobos on an H3 rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center. The mission aims to collect and return samples from the Martian moon for the first time. The spacecraft is expected to reach Mars in August 2027 and bring samples back to Earth in 2031, helping investigate the moons’ origins and the solar system’s early history.

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    CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-10-20 02:28Original
  • Japan launches mission to explore Mars’ moons and return samples
    Japan launches mission to explore Mars’ moons and return samples

    Japan launched a spacecraft on Tuesday for a five-year mission to explore Phobos and Deimos and bring back samples for the first time. The $578 million project aims to return dust, soil and rocks to Earth in 2031, potentially offering clues about the moons’ formation and the origins of life.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-20 01:29Original
  • Japan launches MMX probe to collect first soil samples from Phobos

    Japan’s space agency launched the MMX probe aboard an H3 rocket from Tanegashima Space Center. It aims to land on Mars’ moon Phobos, collect soil and return the samples to Earth in 2031.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-19 23:22Original
  • Japan launches mission to collect first-ever samples from a Mars moon
    Japan launches mission to collect first-ever samples from a Mars moon

    Japan’s H3 rocket carried a probe into space on a pioneering mission to collect samples from a Martian moon.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-10-19 21:32Original
  • Japan launches mission to return samples from Mars moon
    Japan launches mission to return samples from Mars moon

    Japan launched an uncrewed spacecraft on Tuesday toward Phobos, a moon of Mars. The mission aims to become the first to collect samples from the small rocky body and bring them back to Earth for analysis.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-19 20:50Original
  • Spacecraft launches from Japan to collect dust from Mars’s moon Phobos
    Spacecraft launches from Japan to collect dust from Mars’s moon Phobos

    A spacecraft led by Japan’s space agency has launched toward Phobos, where it aims to collect 10g of dust and return it to Earth in 2031. Scientists hope the sample will help resolve how Mars’s two moons formed.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-19 19:45Original

PoliticsEven if Israelis reject Netanyahu, his agenda will endure

Israel’s longest-serving leader risks losing this month’s election, but he has reshaped the country’s politics in his own image.

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Even if Israelis reject Netanyahu, his agenda will endure
Even if Israelis reject Netanyahu, his agenda will endure

PoliticsBulgarian PM meets Chinese foreign minister, pledges to broaden cooperation

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev met visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and said Bulgaria was willing to raise the status of bilateral relations and expand cooperation across the board. Radev reaffirmed Bulgaria’s adherence to the one-China principle, while Wang called for deeper political trust, practical cooperation and stronger Eurasian connectivity links.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-20 02:56

Bulgarian PM meets Chinese foreign minister, pledges to broaden cooperation
Bulgarian PM meets Chinese foreign minister, pledges to broaden cooperation
  • Chinese and Bulgarian foreign ministers hold talks
    Chinese and Bulgarian foreign ministers hold talks

    Wang Yi told Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova that China is ready to work with Bulgaria on Eurasian connectivity, shared development and multilateralism. They discussed future high-level exchanges, practical cooperation and China-EU ties, including the Belt and Road and Middle Corridor, and exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis and other regional issues.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-10-20 00:41Original

WorldUN biodiversity conference opens formal sessions in Armenia

The opening plenary of COP17, the UN Convention on Biological Diversity’s 17th meeting, took place Monday in Yerevan. Executive Secretary Astrid Schomaker said progress on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework remains too slow and limited to meet its targets. Armenia’s Environment Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan was elected conference president for two years. The meeting runs through October 30.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 02:56

UN biodiversity conference opens formal sessions in Armenia
UN biodiversity conference opens formal sessions in Armenia

SportsPSG vs Barcelona: Champions League match preview

Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain host Barcelona in Paris on Champions League match day three. Both teams have won their first two games. France’s prime minister said the match would not be postponed or cancelled despite violent nationwide protests.

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PSG vs Barcelona: Champions League match preview
PSG vs Barcelona: Champions League match preview

CultureLu Xun literary editions museum opens in Shaoxing with more than 1,000 volumes

The Lu Xun Literary Editions Museum opened near the writer’s former residence in Shaoxing on the 90th anniversary of his death. Its permanent collection includes more than 1,000 volumes, translations and rare diary and letter manuscripts donated by collector Shi Xingwen.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 02:52

Lu Xun literary editions museum opens in Shaoxing with more than 1,000 volumes

WorldLive: Curfews take effect across France to curb looting

Curfews have begun in several French cities, including Paris, Bordeaux, Nice and Lyon, as police seek to stop looting during protests. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said a state of emergency remains possible.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-20 02:51

Live: Curfews take effect across France to curb looting
Live: Curfews take effect across France to curb looting
  • France riots: Paris imposes partial curfew as looted goods appear on resale platforms
    France riots: Paris imposes partial curfew as looted goods appear on resale platforms

    Riots and looting broke out across France last weekend, prompting overnight curfews in parts of central Paris and other cities. The interior minister acknowledged that police had lost control in some places. Officials said more than 2,500 people had been arrested and about 1,000 officers injured; over 2,000 businesses were affected. Looted goods have also appeared on resale platforms.

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    BBBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-10-20 02:47Original

WorldPriest killed by falling crucifix during livestreamed Mass in Ecuador

A priest in Ecuador was killed when a crucifix fell on him as he performed Mass at a church. The service was being livestreamed online.

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Priest killed by falling crucifix during livestreamed Mass in Ecuador

WorldViolent clashes between Albanian protesters and police enter seventh day

Protesters in Albania have fought riot police for seven consecutive days, demanding better university conditions, action against corruption and Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation. Official figures put the number injured before Monday’s violence at 295, including 186 police officers. Both protesters and police accuse the other side of fuelling the violence.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 02:45

Violent clashes between Albanian protesters and police enter seventh day
Violent clashes between Albanian protesters and police enter seventh day

WorldUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth meets Netanyahu during unannounced Israel visit

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth met Benjamin Netanyahu during an unannounced visit to Israel. Their meeting took place at an Israeli airbase as talks over the Iran war intensified.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-20 02:44

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth meets Netanyahu during unannounced Israel visit
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth meets Netanyahu during unannounced Israel visit
  • Hegseth meets Netanyahu during unannounced Israel visit
    Hegseth meets Netanyahu during unannounced Israel visit

    US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an undisclosed visit to Israel, Axios reported, citing sources. The meeting took place ahead of a closely contested election; it was not immediately clear what they discussed.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-20 00:08Original
  • Hegseth meets Netanyahu during unannounced Israel visit, Axios reports
    Hegseth meets Netanyahu during unannounced Israel visit, Axios reports

    US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an unannounced visit on Monday, Axios reported, citing two people familiar with the matter. The visit has not been officially confirmed, and the Pentagon declined to comment. A day earlier, President Donald Trump endorsed Netanyahu in next week’s Israeli election, while Vice President JD Vance said he would not get involved in the vote.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-10-19 23:32Original

EconomyBlackRock, GIC among investors chasing Jio IPO as anchor bids top $26 billion

Jio Platforms plans to raise up to $3.2 billion in an IPO, which would be India’s largest ever in rupee terms but second-largest in dollar terms. Anchor bids have exceeded $26 billion.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 02:44

BlackRock, GIC among investors chasing Jio IPO as anchor bids top $26 billion
BlackRock, GIC among investors chasing Jio IPO as anchor bids top $26 billion

SocietyMan says ICE broke his arm during violent arrest

Video shows a man screaming in pain as ICE agents pin him down during an arrest in Long Beach, California. Ricardo Gonzalez’s family says he is a US citizen and that agents broke his arm in a wrongful arrest.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 02:41

Man says ICE broke his arm during violent arrest
Man says ICE broke his arm during violent arrest

EconomyChina’s September US soybean imports rebound from zero a year earlier, data shows

China imported 360,878 metric tons of US soybeans in September, compared with none in the same month a year earlier. Soybeans purchased under a deal to end last year’s trade war continued arriving at Chinese ports.

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China’s September US soybean imports rebound from zero a year earlier, data shows
China’s September US soybean imports rebound from zero a year earlier, data shows

PoliticsChina strongly condemns Japan's moves over Yasukuni Shrine

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Monday that China firmly opposes and strongly condemns Japan’s actions concerning Yasukuni Shrine, and has lodged serious representations and strong protests with Japan. She was responding to offerings and visits by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and other Japanese officials and politicians. Mao called the shrine a symbol of Japanese militarism’s war of aggression and urged Japan to acknowledge history and stop what she described as retrogressive moves.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-20 02:39

China strongly condemns Japan's moves over Yasukuni Shrine

SocietyFinal Triumphal Arch plans submitted to National Capital Planning Commission

The final plans for the Triumphal Arch have been submitted to the National Capital Planning Commission and are scheduled for review at its Nov. 5 meeting.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 02:38

Final Triumphal Arch plans submitted to National Capital Planning Commission
Final Triumphal Arch plans submitted to National Capital Planning Commission

WorldFour dead as torrential rain batters eastern Spain

Torrential rain from Storm Adam caused severe flooding in eastern Spain, killing four people and prompting shelter-in-place orders for tens of thousands. Flooding isolated coastal towns, while security forces carried out hundreds of rescues and more than 2,000 people were evacuated.

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Four dead as torrential rain batters eastern Spain
Four dead as torrential rain batters eastern Spain
  • At least four killed in flooding in eastern Spain
    At least four killed in flooding in eastern Spain

    Torrential rain along Spain’s eastern Mediterranean coast caused severe flooding that killed at least four people and left more than 450 stranded on rooftops, in buildings or in vehicles. Valencia and Alicante were among the worst-hit areas, and rescue teams brought those trapped to safety.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-10-20 00:32Original
  • Floods kill four in Spain as torrential rain hits eastern regions
    Floods kill four in Spain as torrential rain hits eastern regions

    Torrential rain struck eastern Spain on Monday, with flooding killing at least four people in recent days, sweeping away cars, inundating roads and leaving residents stranded. Emergency crews carried out more than 400 rescues in Valencia, where some areas received 700 litres of rain per square metre in 24 hours.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-19 21:39Original
  • Deadly floods sweep eastern Spain after torrential rain

    Torrential rain triggered severe flooding in eastern Spain, sweeping away cars and submerging roads. At least four people died.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-19 20:00Original

EconomyZXMOTO plans to launch its first electric motorcycle next year

ZXMOTO founder Zhang Xue said in a recent interview with CCTV that the company plans to launch its first electric motorcycle next year. Designed to compete with leading global brands, it will emphasize lightweight construction, high power and energy efficiency. Zhang said China’s extensive electric-car charging network gives electric two-wheelers an advantage.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 02:35

ZXMOTO plans to launch its first electric motorcycle next year

WorldChina urges Philippines to rein in politicians’ irresponsible remarks

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Monday that improving and developing China-Philippines relations serves both sides’ interests. Responding to the Philippine Foreign Ministry’s summoning of China’s ambassador over remarks he made last week, Mao said China firmly opposed certain Philippine individuals’ malicious attacks on China and urged Manila to restrain those politicians’ irresponsible conduct.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 02:34

China urges Philippines to rein in politicians’ irresponsible remarks

EconomyChina Southern launches first all-cargo service to East Africa

China Southern Air Logistics has opened a direct all-cargo route between Guangzhou and Nairobi, its first cargo service to East Africa. Boeing 777 freighters will operate the route, carrying mainly Chinese-made goods outbound and East African flowers and agricultural products on return flights.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 02:33

China Southern launches first all-cargo service to East Africa

PoliticsJD Vance says he thinks Trump would endorse him if he ran for president

Vance said he believes Trump would endorse him if he sought the presidency. He added that they have not discussed it and noted Trump has sometimes let a race unfold before seeing what happens.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 02:33

JD Vance says he thinks Trump would endorse him if he ran for president
JD Vance says he thinks Trump would endorse him if he ran for president

SportsJalen Hurts’ apparent season-ending injury raises questions for Eagles over lung blood clots

At 28, and just 20 months after being named Super Bowl MVP, Jalen Hurts is taking blood thinners to prevent potentially life-threatening clots in his lungs. His apparent season-ending injury leaves the Eagles with difficult questions.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 02:31

Jalen Hurts’ apparent season-ending injury raises questions for Eagles over lung blood clots
Jalen Hurts’ apparent season-ending injury raises questions for Eagles over lung blood clots

EconomyChina’s LNG imports from Russia rise 44.3% to 7.19 million tons in January-September

China’s imports of Russian LNG rose 44.3% year over year to 7.19 million metric tons in January-September, while their value climbed 38.5% to $3.92 billion. Russia ranked as China’s second-largest LNG supplier. September imports doubled from August to 1.85 million metric tons.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 02:30

China’s LNG imports from Russia rise 44.3% to 7.19 million tons in January-September
  • China’s oil imports from Russia rise 18.3% in January-September

    Russia’s oil supplies to China rose 18.3% year over year in January-September to 87.58 million metric tons, while their value increased 36.5% to $51.54 billion, customs data showed. Russia remained China’s largest oil supplier. September shipments fell 11.4% from August.

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    TTASS★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 02:14Original

EconomyMicron union in Taiwan to strike as bonus dispute intensifies

A union representing Micron Technology employees in Taoyuan said it would strike on Thursday, coinciding with mediation between the US chipmaker and another union representing its Taichung workers over employee bonuses.

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Micron union in Taiwan to strike as bonus dispute intensifies
Micron union in Taiwan to strike as bonus dispute intensifies

TechRISC-V China Summit focuses on AI and high-performance computing

The sixth RISC-V China Summit opened Monday in Shenzhen, bringing together representatives of technology companies, research institutions and open-source communities to discuss advances in AI, high-performance computing and the software-hardware ecosystem. Its main event is being held in Shenzhen for the first time.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 02:26

RISC-V China Summit focuses on AI and high-performance computing

EconomyData centre builder tumbles on trading debut

Elice shares fell more than 30% in Seoul trading, adding to growing concerns over AI valuations.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 02:23

Data centre builder tumbles on trading debut

EconomyAsian shares slide and oil rises as markets await AI-sector results

Asian stocks broadly declined on Tuesday while oil prices climbed. Geopolitical risks unsettled sentiment as investors awaited key results from leading AI companies.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 02:20

Asian shares slide and oil rises as markets await AI-sector results
Asian shares slide and oil rises as markets await AI-sector results

EconomyTianjin seed expo attracts nearly 1,000 companies and showcases more than 10,000 varieties

The 2026 Tianjin International Seed Expo opened in Xiqing District, bringing together nearly 1,000 seed companies and displaying more than 10,000 crop varieties. The three-day event drew buyers from nearly 20 Belt and Road partner countries and includes one comprehensive and two specialized field exhibitions.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 02:16

Tianjin seed expo attracts nearly 1,000 companies and showcases more than 10,000 varieties

WorldMoldova denies sending protest note to Ukraine over border guards' Dniester crossing

Moldova’s Foreign Ministry denied lodging a diplomatic protest with Ukraine after two Ukrainian border guards entered Moldova by boat on Oct. 15 while pursuing a man across the Dniester River. The officers were detained and later returned to Ukraine following talks between the authorities.

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Moldova denies sending protest note to Ukraine over border guards' Dniester crossing
Moldova denies sending protest note to Ukraine over border guards' Dniester crossing

WorldZelenskyy accuses US of delaying Patriot missile shipment

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the United States of holding up air-defense missile deliveries already paid for by European allies. He said shipments were awaiting US approval as relations between Washington and Kyiv deteriorate amid renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine.

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Zelenskyy accuses US of delaying Patriot missile shipment
Zelenskyy accuses US of delaying Patriot missile shipment
  • US has not approved Patriot interceptor missile deliveries to Ukraine: report

    The Washington Post, citing sources, reported that the US administration has not approved deliveries of Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has yet to complete the required approval procedures. The US-made missiles need Washington’s authorization before being transferred to a third country.

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  • Zelensky accuses US of delaying missile deliveries as tensions rise
    Zelensky accuses US of delaying missile deliveries as tensions rise

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the United States on Monday of delaying deliveries of Patriot interceptor missiles paid for by European allies. Tensions with President Donald Trump’s administration have deepened over military aid and intelligence sharing.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-10-20 01:56Original

SocietyChinese student faces discipline after wearing Japan’s Rising Sun flag at Moscow State University

A photo of a Chinese student wearing Japan’s Rising Sun flag during a history class at Moscow State University sparked outrage. The history department said it would announce whether to expel the student, but the final decision had not been made public. In an apology video, the student called the act wrong and disrespectful to China and its people.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 02:14

Chinese student faces discipline after wearing Japan’s Rising Sun flag at Moscow State University
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BREAKING Australian lawmaker loses leg after car attack: local media
BREAKING Australian lawmaker loses leg after car attack: local media
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WorldZelenskyy and US envoys discuss peace process

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he spoke Sunday with Donald Trump’s representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner about the next steps in diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine crisis. The discussion covered the results of a recent meeting between Ukrainian and US negotiating teams in Florida. Zelenskyy said both sides remain in contact and are preparing further steps, adding that Ukraine is ready to work constructively and honestly toward a real result.

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Zelenskyy and US envoys discuss peace process
Zelenskyy and US envoys discuss peace process

PoliticsTrump uses antisemitic slur while defending Sen. Roger Marshall at Kansas rally

At a rally in Kansas, Trump used an antisemitic slur while defending Sen. Roger Marshall. Trump had used the term in a speech last year, prompting backlash, and said then that he did not know of its antisemitic connotations.

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Trump uses antisemitic slur while defending Sen. Roger Marshall at Kansas rally
Trump uses antisemitic slur while defending Sen. Roger Marshall at Kansas rally
  • Trump uses antisemitic slur while defending Sen. Marshall
    Trump uses antisemitic slur while defending Sen. Marshall

    At a rally in Kansas, Trump used an antisemitic slur while defending Republican Sen. Roger Marshall, after an article reported that Marshall had sued hundreds of patients over unpaid debts while practicing medicine.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-20 01:54Original

WorldChina's foreign ministry and missions in France urge nationals to stay vigilant

After large demonstrations and violent clashes in several French cities, China's Foreign Ministry and its diplomatic missions in France renewed a safety advisory for Chinese nationals planning to visit. They urged travelers to monitor local developments, take precautions and contact police and Chinese missions if an emergency occurs.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 02:06

China's foreign ministry and missions in France urge nationals to stay vigilant

WorldThe human toll of escalating US air strikes in Somalia

Residents around Jamaame in Somalia’s Jubaland state say people were killed and injured, families displaced and livelihoods destroyed during a November 2025 offensive involving US air strikes and Somali ground forces. The US military acknowledged strikes in the area but said its review did not find it more likely than not that US operations caused the reported harm, a conclusion at odds with family accounts and independent monitoring reports.

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The human toll of escalating US air strikes in Somalia
The human toll of escalating US air strikes in Somalia

PoliticsTrump urges New Mexico to change its name to ‘New America’

Trump called for the state of New Mexico to be renamed “New America.”

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 01:52

Trump urges New Mexico to change its name to ‘New America’
Trump urges New Mexico to change its name to ‘New America’

SocietyDamning report finds ‘heartbreaking’ child protection failures before five-year-old’s death

A review of the Northern Territory’s child protection system found serious gaps in risk assessments and background checks before the alleged murder of Warlpiri girl Kumanjayi Little Baby. The government accepted all 45 recommendations. The five-year-old was found dead in April, five days after she was allegedly abducted from an Alice Springs town camp.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 01:50

Damning report finds ‘heartbreaking’ child protection failures before five-year-old’s death
Damning report finds ‘heartbreaking’ child protection failures before five-year-old’s death

WorldZelenskyy seeks explanation for Starshield restrictions disrupting air defences

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Starshield speed restrictions are disrupting early-warning air defence systems. Starshield is SpaceX’s military arm of Starlink, controlled by the Pentagon. The US government has not explained why the restrictions were imposed.

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Zelenskyy seeks explanation for Starshield restrictions disrupting air defences
Zelenskyy seeks explanation for Starshield restrictions disrupting air defences
  • Zelensky says Starshield speed limits slow frontline response
    Zelensky says Starshield speed limits slow frontline response

    Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that speed limits on the US military-grade satellite system Starshield are hindering Ukrainian forces’ coordination of drone strikes against Russian forces. Frontline units reported that the equipment stops working at speeds of 130–160 kilometres per hour in some sectors. Separately, a Ukrainian brigade said it had used an aerial drone to evacuate a wounded soldier from the front line for the first time.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-19 18:45Original

EconomyChina keeps loan rates steady for 17th consecutive month

China left its benchmark lending rates unchanged in October for the 17th consecutive month on Tuesday, in line with market expectations.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 01:50

China keeps loan rates steady for 17th consecutive month
China keeps loan rates steady for 17th consecutive month

EconomyBinance launches free AI trading, but users remain fully liable

The standard offering includes 250,000 monthly usage credits and live deployment. Users must approve workflows and provide the funds used for trading.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 01:50

Binance launches free AI trading, but users remain fully liable
Binance launches free AI trading, but users remain fully liable