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WorldSpain and Morocco: how their military forces compare in 2026

Spain spends three times as much on defence as Morocco and has stronger air and naval forces. Morocco has more troops and rockets, while US-backed rearmament has bolstered its strength and narrowed the gap.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 07:37

Spain and Morocco: how their military forces compare in 2026

EconomyAnglo American maintains copper forecast after Chile snowfall cuts quarterly output

Anglo American said on Tuesday that third-quarter copper production fell 5% after record snowfall in Chile. It kept its 2026 forecast for the metal and raised its diamond production outlook.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 07:35

Anglo American maintains copper forecast after Chile snowfall cuts quarterly output
Anglo American maintains copper forecast after Chile snowfall cuts quarterly output

PoliticsFrance to impose new curfews as government moves to contain unrest

France plans to introduce new curfews as the government seeks to contain unrest. Police patrolled Paris during an overnight curfew.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 07:33

France to impose new curfews as government moves to contain unrest
France to impose new curfews as government moves to contain unrest
  • France to impose new curfews where ‘situation requires it’, Lecornu says

    Under pressure, the French government has scheduled another round of emergency meetings for Tuesday, including talks with representatives of major social media platforms. Prime Minister Lecornu says new curfews will be imposed wherever the situation calls for them.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-20 07:15Original

WorldRussia’s Battlegroup South says it destroyed 107 Ukrainian copter drones in a day

Russia’s Battlegroup South spokesman Vadim Astafyev said Ukrainian forces lost 107 heavy copter drones and 77 fixed-wing UAVs over the past 24 hours. He also reported the destruction of 54 UAV control centers, 59 ground robotic systems, five materiel depots and 72 communication and UAV antennas.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 07:30

Russia’s Battlegroup South says it destroyed 107 Ukrainian copter drones in a day

CultureDavid Bowie’s alter egos inspire dance show set to transform his songs

An international dance production, Subject to Change: A Dance for David Bowie, will pair new choral arrangements of his songs with an exploration of his shifting personas. Choreographer Marcos Morau draws inspiration from figures including Ziggy Stardust. The show will premiere in Luxembourg, reach London in autumn 2028 and visit Tokyo in 2029.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 07:30

David Bowie’s alter egos inspire dance show set to transform his songs
David Bowie’s alter egos inspire dance show set to transform his songs

WorldZelenskyy Heads to Norway for Talks as Tensions With Trump Grow

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is traveling to Norway for another round of peace talks as U.S. pressure grows for Kyiv to make concessions toward a deal with Russia.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-20 07:30

Zelenskyy Heads to Norway for Talks as Tensions With Trump Grow
Zelenskyy Heads to Norway for Talks as Tensions With Trump Grow

PoliticsRising fuel prices bolster Europe’s far right as unrest sweeps France

Higher fuel costs are adding pressure on households, businesses and governments across Europe, fuelling cost-of-living protests and strengthening far-right parties ahead of next year’s elections in countries including France, Italy and Poland. Some far-right parties are calling for a return to Russian energy.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-20 07:28

Rising fuel prices bolster Europe’s far right as unrest sweeps France
Rising fuel prices bolster Europe’s far right as unrest sweeps France

PoliticsFrance urges resale platforms to remove listings for 'stolen' goods

France’s digital minister urged online resale platforms on Monday to take down listings for “stolen items” after Saturday’s looting, and called representatives of companies including Vinted and eBay to talks.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 07:27

France urges resale platforms to remove listings for 'stolen' goods

WorldZelensky accuses U.S. of deliberately delaying Patriot missile deliveries

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the United States of intentionally holding up interceptor missiles already paid for by NATO countries, Axios reported. He said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth withheld approval for Patriot interceptors and AIM-9X missiles for NASAMS, leaving Kyiv with almost no U.S. missiles. Zelensky also said Ukraine missed U.S. warnings about Russian ballistic missile attacks three times in the past week, while Starlink and Starshield were partly restricted.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-20 07:18

Zelensky accuses U.S. of deliberately delaying Patriot missile deliveries
Zelensky accuses U.S. of deliberately delaying Patriot missile deliveries
  • Zelenskyy accuses US of delaying Patriot missile shipment
    Zelenskyy 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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    DDW★★★★☆2026-10-20 02:15Original
  • 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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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-20 02:01Original
  • 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

WorldZelensky, Rubio discuss critical military systems amid U.S.-Ukraine tensions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he discussed strained U.S.-Ukraine relations with Secretary of State Marco Rubio by phone on Oct. 20, including ballistic missile interceptors, warning of Russian missile attacks, and Starlink and Starshield. Kyiv accuses Washington of using military aid and technology access to pressure Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-20 07:18

Zelensky, Rubio discuss critical military systems amid U.S.-Ukraine tensions
Zelensky, Rubio discuss critical military systems amid U.S.-Ukraine tensions

ScienceJapan’s MMX probe sets course for Mars moon Phobos

Japan’s MMX spacecraft launched aboard an H3 rocket and began its journey toward Phobos, one of Mars’ moons. JAXA confirmed the probe separated successfully and was operating normally. It is expected to arrive in August 2027, collect surface samples and deploy the French-German IDEFIX rover to study the moon and investigate the origins of Mars and its moons.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 07:16

Japan’s MMX probe sets course for Mars moon Phobos
Japan’s MMX probe sets course for Mars moon Phobos
  • Japan launches mission to retrieve samples from Mars’ moon Phobos
    Japan launches mission to retrieve samples from Mars’ moon Phobos

    Japan launched its $578 million Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission for a five-year expedition to land on Phobos, Mars’ largest moon, collect samples and return them to Earth. The spacecraft lifted off from Tanegashima Space Center aboard Japan’s H3 rocket.

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    AArs Technica★★★☆☆2026-10-20 05:59Original

EconomyCNBC Daily Open: U.S. tech rebounds, but Asia has yet to follow

The Nasdaq Composite rose more than 1% after last week’s sell-off, with gains in Tesla, Nvidia and Alphabet leading the advance. Asian markets have not yet joined the rebound.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 07:14

CNBC Daily Open: U.S. tech rebounds, but Asia has yet to follow
CNBC Daily Open: U.S. tech rebounds, but Asia has yet to follow

WorldChinese military reports US 'illegal intrusion' into Chinese waters

A Chinese military spokesperson said the USS Charleston entered waters near Xianbin Jiao in China's Nansha Qundao early Monday without Beijing's approval. The PLA Southern Theater Command Navy tracked and monitored the ship. China said the move infringed its sovereign rights and threatened maritime security, and called on the United States to stop such activities.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-20 07:12

Chinese military reports US 'illegal intrusion' into Chinese waters
Chinese military reports US 'illegal intrusion' into Chinese waters

WorldPolice patrol Paris streets during overnight curfew

After France’s worst rioting in years, Paris police imposed an overnight curfew on Monday around Place de la Republique and Les Halles. The streets were calm.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 07:10

Police patrol Paris streets during overnight curfew

EconomyRussian retailers seek emergency rules for outages and data storage abroad

The Association of Internet Trade Companies has asked Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin for temporary rules covering mass outages in state information systems. Its proposals include allowing retailers to store unsent data and transmit it later, using backup channels, waiving missed-deadline penalties, and temporarily permitting Russian personal data to be processed and stored in “friendly” countries. The letter followed Ukrainian drone strikes on Yandex and Sberbank data centers.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 07:05

Russian retailers seek emergency rules for outages and data storage abroad
Russian retailers seek emergency rules for outages and data storage abroad

EconomyBlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF sees biggest inflow since October 2025

BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF attracted $665 million, its largest inflow since October 2025. Presto Research associate researcher Min Jung said investors may be positioning for a potential bitcoin “catch-up trade.”

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 07:05

BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF sees biggest inflow since October 2025
BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF sees biggest inflow since October 2025

CultureChina to create national cultural heritage inventory during 15th Five-Year Plan

China will survey its cultural heritage and create a national inventory and database during the 2026–2030 plan period, an official said. The effort will cover movable and immovable relics, intangible heritage and other resources, with items requiring protection to be added promptly to official protection lists.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 07:02

China to create national cultural heritage inventory during 15th Five-Year Plan

CultureOkinawa China Music Festival draws about 1,700 to Naha

The fourth Okinawa China Music Festival took place Saturday in Naha, Japan, with performances ranging from jazz dance and hula to Tibetan dance, face-changing, Mongolian throat singing and morin khuur. Hosted by the Japan Okinawa Chinese Association, it attracted about 1,700 community members.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 07:01

Okinawa China Music Festival draws about 1,700 to Naha

EconomyChina Moves to Curb Hydrogen Overcapacity as Investment Surges

China is drafting measures to prevent excess capacity in its hydrogen industry after investment surged, as Beijing pursues ambitious targets for the sector over the next five years.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 07:00

China Moves to Curb Hydrogen Overcapacity as Investment Surges
China Moves to Curb Hydrogen Overcapacity as Investment Surges

PoliticsMorocco’s not-so-new government faces new challenges

King Mohammed VI appointed a government led by Fatima Zohra Al Mansouri, Morocco’s first woman to head a government. The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) dominates the cabinet, signaling continuity more than change. Its election win came amid low turnout and suspicions of irregularities, while the government faces domestic cost-of-living pressure and an unfavorable international economic climate.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 06:58

Morocco’s not-so-new government faces new challenges
Morocco’s not-so-new government faces new challenges
  • Morocco’s first female prime minister caught between the king, clerics and feminists
    Morocco’s first female prime minister caught between the king, clerics and feminists

    King Mohammed VI named Fatima Zahra El Mansouri Morocco’s first female prime minister, a historic appointment that has also exposed reservations about women in positions of power. Her ability to advance women’s rights faces religious and political barriers, with family-law reform, inheritance and girls’ education among the contentious issues.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-19 23:30Original

WorldThree killed, 11 wounded in overnight Russian attacks, Ukraine says

Ukraine says Russian attacks overnight killed three people and wounded 11.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-20 06:56

Three killed, 11 wounded in overnight Russian attacks, Ukraine says
Three killed, 11 wounded in overnight Russian attacks, Ukraine says
  • Three killed in Russian strike on building in Kyiv region
    Three killed in Russian strike on building in Kyiv region

    Russian forces struck a building used for manufacturing and storage in the Obukhiv district of Ukraine’s Kyiv region overnight on October 20, causing a fire, the State Emergency Service said. Three people died and six were injured. In a separate attack on Khmelnytskyi region on October 19, two people were killed and two injured; two businesses and several homes were damaged.

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    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-10-20 05:59Original
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BREAKING US envoys Witkoff, Kushner to take part in Ukraine talks in Oslo, Norway's government says
BREAKING US envoys Witkoff, Kushner to take part in Ukraine talks in Oslo, Norway's government says
AFP News Agency

WorldAt least 14 killed and seven injured in landslide at illegal gold mine in Colombia

A landslide at an illegal gold mine in Colombia’s Nariño region killed at least 14 people and injured seven. The area, on the Ecuador border, is a hotspot for illegal mining, where armed groups control clandestine gold trading and engage in drug trafficking and extortion.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 06:53

At least 14 killed and seven injured in landslide at illegal gold mine in Colombia

SportsChinese motorcycle maker ZXMOTO places third in WorldSBK manufacturers’ standings

Two-year-old Chinese manufacturer ZXMOTO finished third in the 2026 World Superbike Championship manufacturers’ standings. Its French rider Valentin Debise was runner-up in the Supersport World Championship, which ended its season in Spain on Sunday.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 06:47

Chinese motorcycle maker ZXMOTO places third in WorldSBK manufacturers’ standings

EconomyRyanair CEO calls Commission President Ursula von der Leyen 'useless'

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary criticised European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s green policies, saying they add “complexity and cost”. He also called the European Parliament a “ship of fools” and said its green laws are making air travel more expensive.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 06:45

Ryanair CEO calls Commission President Ursula von der Leyen 'useless'

CultureClimbing Jiajin Mountain: Following the Long March

Real history offers powerful lessons in resilience. During the Long March in 1935, Red Army soldiers crossed freezing snow mountains and dangerous marshlands, often without suitable clothing or shoes. The report visits Jiajin Mountain in Sichuan to experience the terrain that tested their endurance and explore the spirit that sustained them.

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CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-20 06:45

Climbing Jiajin Mountain: Following the Long March
Climbing Jiajin Mountain: Following the Long March

EconomyKurdistan-focused oil firms Gulf Keystone and ShaMaran agree $601 million merger

UK-listed Gulf Keystone Petroleum said Tuesday it will combine with Norway’s ShaMaran Petroleum in a $601 million all-share deal, forming one of the largest oil producers in Iraq’s Kurdistan region.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 06:45

Kurdistan-focused oil firms Gulf Keystone and ShaMaran agree $601 million merger
Kurdistan-focused oil firms Gulf Keystone and ShaMaran agree $601 million merger

PoliticsCanada wins Alberta vote as separatists and US far right lose

Mark Carney attended a Forever Canadian rally in Edmonton ahead of a non-binding referendum on Alberta sovereignty. The headline says Canada won the vote, while separatists and the American far right lost.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 06:44

Canada wins Alberta vote as separatists and US far right lose
Canada wins Alberta vote as separatists and US far right lose
  • Alberta voters reject separation from Canada, early results show
    Alberta voters reject separation from Canada, early results show

    In Alberta’s first referendum on separation, early results showed about 76 percent of more than one million counted votes favored staying in Canada, while 23 percent backed starting a process that could lead to separation. The vote was not a direct independence referendum, but could have set the province on a path to a future vote.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-20 06:37Original
  • ‘Albertans chose Canada’: Carney praises vote rejecting referendum

    Separatist leaders have vowed to keep fighting, warning that the province’s governing party could split over the issue.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-20 06:36Original
  • Alberta voters back staying in Canada, TV reports

    More than 76% of Alberta voters chose to remain a Canadian province in Monday’s referendum, CBC reported, citing early results. A quarter of ballots from about 1 million voters had been counted: 76.4% supported staying, while 23.6% favored starting an independence process.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-20 06:17Original
  • Canada: Alberta decisively rejects separation bid, CBC projects
    Canada: Alberta decisively rejects separation bid, CBC projects

    Alberta voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to start the legal process toward independence from Canada. CBC projected a decisive win for the federalist side; results showed more than 76% backing continued union after about a third of votes were counted.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-10-20 06:13Original
  • Oil-rich Alberta rejects path to secession and will remain in Canada, CBC projects

    CBC, the public broadcaster and CNN newsgathering partner, projected that oil-rich Alberta had rejected secession and would remain part of Canada.

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    CCNN★★★☆☆2026-10-20 05:54Original
  • Alberta voters reject plan for referendum to leave Canada, CBC projects
    Alberta voters reject plan for referendum to leave Canada, CBC projects

    CBC projected that Alberta voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence. Of more than 1 million votes counted, about 76% supported remaining in Canada and 23% backed starting a process that could lead to separation. The result was a victory for Prime Minister Mark Carney and supporters of Canadian unity.

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    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-20 05:50Original
  • Alberta voters reject independence move in referendum backing Canadian unity
    Alberta voters reject independence move in referendum backing Canadian unity

    Alberta voters rejected a move toward independence in a referendum, delivering a victory for Prime Minister Mark Carney and supporters of Canadian unity amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-10-20 05:49Original
  • Alberta Voters Reject Separation From Canada, a Win for Carney
    Alberta Voters Reject Separation From Canada, a Win for Carney

    Alberta voters are expected to reject separation from Canada, marking a victory for Prime Minister Mark Carney after a lengthy referendum campaign that divided the country’s energy heartland.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-10-20 05:46Original

SocietyChina records 192 million cross-border trips in Q3; visa-free foreign entries rise 24.1%

Chinese border authorities handled 192 million cross-border trips in the third quarter of 2026, up 7.9% year on year. Foreign nationals made 23.272 million crossings, while visa-free entries reached 8.992 million, accounting for 77.5% of foreign entries and rising 24.1%.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 06:41

China records 192 million cross-border trips in Q3; visa-free foreign entries rise 24.1%

SportsChinese rowers advance in all nine events at World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals

Chinese athletes advanced in all nine events on the opening day of the 2026 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals in Qingdao West Coast New Area, Shandong. More than 300 athletes from 52 countries and regions are competing. Coastal rowing will be an official event at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 06:40

Chinese rowers advance in all nine events at World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals

SportsCui Zhe wins China’s first gold as Guo Lingling sets world record at Asian Para Games

On the opening day of the 5th Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Cui Zhe won China’s first gold and Guo Lingling set a world record in para powerlifting. Cui took the women’s 41kg title with a 120kg lift, while Guo won the 45kg event with 126kg. Chinese athletes also collected golds in swimming, wheelchair fencing, track cycling and athletics.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 06:39

Cui Zhe wins China’s first gold as Guo Lingling sets world record at Asian Para Games

SocietyChina’s eastern South-to-North Water Diversion route begins annual transfer

The eastern route of China’s South-to-North Water Diversion Project began its 2026-2027 transfer cycle on Tuesday, the earliest start in the route’s 14 years of operation. The plan calls for deliveries of 561 million cubic meters to Jiangsu, 42 million to Anhui and 665 million to Shandong.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 06:38

China’s eastern South-to-North Water Diversion route begins annual transfer

EconomyRussian stock indexes rise as Moscow trading session opens

MOEX and RTS rose 1.13% at the opening of the main session on the Moscow Exchange, reaching 2,459.5 and 935.18 points. By 9:05 a.m. Moscow time, their gains had eased to 1.12%.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 06:36

Russian stock indexes rise as Moscow trading session opens

WorldWhat is making Europe so angry? The frustration behind the protests

Protests have erupted in France and several other European countries, with demonstrators railing against high living costs, poor schooling conditions and a housing crisis.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 06:31

What is making Europe so angry? The frustration behind the protests
What is making Europe so angry? The frustration behind the protests

EconomyJPMorgan launches JPM Coin on Ethereum with no retail access

JPM Coin gives JPMorgan’s institutional clients a payment route on Ethereum. Direct fund subscriptions have not been announced.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 06:30

JPMorgan launches JPM Coin on Ethereum with no retail access
JPMorgan launches JPM Coin on Ethereum with no retail access

EconomyCopper Holds Drop as Traders Weigh US Tariff Risks

Copper held a modest decline as traders assessed the possibility that the US may not impose a tariff on imports of refined metal.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 06:30

Copper Holds Drop as Traders Weigh US Tariff Risks
Copper Holds Drop as Traders Weigh US Tariff Risks

SocietyA young life ‘dominated by gambling’: Victorian coroner delivers stinging findings on 22-year-old’s death

A Victorian coroner found online betting was the “direct and paramount” cause of Kyle Hudson’s 2021 suicide. Hudson wagered nearly $896,000 across platforms over four years and lost more than $47,000 net. The coroner recommended requiring betting companies to prominently show customers’ net financial position over time.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 06:29

A young life ‘dominated by gambling’: Victorian coroner delivers stinging findings on 22-year-old’s death
A young life ‘dominated by gambling’: Victorian coroner delivers stinging findings on 22-year-old’s death

Society‘Lack of curiosity’ about family’s religious beliefs was a ‘missed opportunity’ to save eight-year-old, inquest hears

The coroner investigating Elizabeth Struhs’s death says she is considering recommendations from Victoria’s cults inquiry, saying officials missed an opportunity to protect the eight-year-old by failing to probe her family’s religious beliefs. Struhs died in 2022 after her father stopped giving her insulin for type 1 diabetes.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 06:28

‘Lack of curiosity’ about family’s religious beliefs was a ‘missed opportunity’ to save eight-year-old, inquest hears
‘Lack of curiosity’ about family’s religious beliefs was a ‘missed opportunity’ to save eight-year-old, inquest hears

EconomyIndividual shareholders should get direct votes on climate policy

As companies and fund managers retreat from green commitments, the author argues technology should give savers and investors a say in policies affecting the planet.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 06:28

Individual shareholders should get direct votes on climate policy
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Oct. 20, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Oct. 20, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Kyiv Independent

PoliticsPressure mounts on Macron as France reels from unrest

This edition looks at what unrest in France means for its embattled president, alongside the latest from Ukraine amid signs of intensified diplomacy.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 06:24

Pressure mounts on Macron as France reels from unrest

WorldUS-Ukraine ties sour as Trump and Zelenskyy clash over talks and arms

Trump says someone other than Zelenskyy should negotiate for Kyiv in efforts to end the war. Zelenskyy says US arms deliveries have been delayed and intelligence sharing restricted, and calls the administration’s decisions hard to explain between friends. Trump envoy Steve Witkoff is expected in Norway this week for another round of talks.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-20 06:23

US-Ukraine ties sour as Trump and Zelenskyy clash over talks and arms
US-Ukraine ties sour as Trump and Zelenskyy clash over talks and arms

WorldPalestine weekly: Israeli settlers attack journalist and diplomats

The UN says Israeli settlers have carried out more than 200 attacks on Palestinian farmers since September 1, exceeding the total recorded during the 2025 olive harvest. The attacks have killed one Palestinian, injured more than 120 and damaged over 2,500 trees. A Washington Post photojournalist was beaten in Abu Falah, and a delegation including diplomats was attacked in Taybeh. Israel arrested 10 people in connection with the incidents.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-20 06:22

Palestine weekly: Israeli settlers attack journalist and diplomats
Palestine weekly: Israeli settlers attack journalist and diplomats

PoliticsRubio set to meet Indian foreign minister Jaishankar

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected in Mumbai for talks with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The meeting comes as the two countries struggle to finalize a trade deal, though Rubio said negotiations were close to being wrapped up.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-20 06:22

Rubio set to meet Indian foreign minister Jaishankar
Rubio set to meet Indian foreign minister Jaishankar

SportsEgypt’s Hassan and Zico suspended over World Cup refereeing criticism

FIFA suspended Egypt coach Hossam Hassan for three matches and forward Mostafa Zico for five after their criticism of the referee following the team’s World Cup knockout loss to Argentina. Team manager Ibrahim Hassan also received a three-match ban. The Egyptian Football Association is seeking detailed reasons and plans to consider an appeal.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 06:21

Egypt’s Hassan and Zico suspended over World Cup refereeing criticism
Egypt’s Hassan and Zico suspended over World Cup refereeing criticism

WorldSoutheast Asia’s haze crisis will persist until polluters pay

Cheap land clearing spreads costs across borders as haze affects Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Indonesia. The article says deliberate burning for agriculture and weak enforcement sustain the fires, and urges ASEAN to change incentives, improve monitoring and hold proven violators accountable.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 06:20

Southeast Asia’s haze crisis will persist until polluters pay
Southeast Asia’s haze crisis will persist until polluters pay

EconomySouth Korea’s semiconductor hub plan could spread AI boom wealth, risk US friction

South Korea’s plan to build a major semiconductor hub in its southwestern region could bring some of the AI boom’s wealth to a less developed area, while risking further friction with the US.

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South Korea’s semiconductor hub plan could spread AI boom wealth, risk US friction

EconomyChina tax authority makes final call for wealthy citizens to report offshore trust gains

China’s tax authorities have made a final appeal for high-net-worth individuals to disclose gains from overseas trusts. Analysts say the move could heighten concerns about Hong Kong and other offshore tax havens used by wealthy Chinese. The 90-day grace period ends on October 22.

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China tax authority makes final call for wealthy citizens to report offshore trust gains
China tax authority makes final call for wealthy citizens to report offshore trust gains

WorldPakistan’s army chief to visit Iran

Iranian media report that Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, will visit Iran on Tuesday.

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Pakistan’s army chief to visit Iran
Pakistan’s army chief to visit Iran

WorldReuters: Trump envoy Steve Witkoff plans Ukraine peace talks with Zelensky in Norway and a meeting with Putin in Russia

Citing sources, Reuters and Axios correspondent Barak Ravid report that Steve Witkoff plans to travel to Oslo this week for another round of talks on ending the war in Ukraine, with Zelensky and representatives of Norway, the UK, France, Germany, Poland, the EU, and NATO also attending. Witkoff plans to visit Russia afterward and present Putin with proposals developed jointly with Ukraine and European partners; the timing is unknown.

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Reuters: Trump envoy Steve Witkoff plans Ukraine peace talks with Zelensky in Norway and a meeting with Putin in Russia
Reuters: Trump envoy Steve Witkoff plans Ukraine peace talks with Zelensky in Norway and a meeting with Putin in Russia
  • Witkoff plans Ukraine peace talks in Norway, Putin meeting in Russia
    Witkoff plans Ukraine peace talks in Norway, Putin meeting in Russia

    U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to hold peace talks in Norway this week with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European officials, then travel to Russia to meet President Vladimir Putin. The Russian discussions are also expected to address the release of detained American citizen Stephen Hubbard. The schedule remains tentative.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-10-20 04:46Original
  • Witkoff hopes to visit Russia after meeting Zelensky in Oslo, Axios reporter says

    US special envoy Steve Witkoff hopes to travel to Russia after talks with Vladimir Zelensky in Oslo on Tuesday and discuss proposals jointly developed by Ukraine and European partners with President Vladimir Putin. The proposals were drafted at a technical level by US, Ukrainian and European representatives and are intended to lay the groundwork for renewed negotiations with Russia.

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  • Zelenskyy and US envoys discuss peace process
    Zelenskyy 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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WorldChina adds Havana flight as Cuba fuel crisis strands travellers

China arranged a flight from Havana, its embassy in Cuba said, after frequent changes and cancellations to scheduled services left passengers stranded.

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China adds Havana flight as Cuba fuel crisis strands travellers
China adds Havana flight as Cuba fuel crisis strands travellers

CultureSolzhenitsyn statue removed from Vladivostok waterfront for relocation to park

A monument to writer Alexander Solzhenitsyn has been removed from Korabelnaya Embankment in central Vladivostok. City officials said it will be installed in the Park of Faith and Hope in the coming days. Pacific Fleet leaders and veterans proposed moving it, arguing that it did not fit the waterfront’s memorial themes.

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Solzhenitsyn statue removed from Vladivostok waterfront for relocation to park
Solzhenitsyn statue removed from Vladivostok waterfront for relocation to park

WorldEurope Today: Blame continues in France, Russia kills two children in Kharkiv

Accusations over protests in France continue, with Sébastien Lecornu accusing the far left of orchestrating the unrest. In Kharkiv, a Russian strike on a park killed two children among its victims, while Putin reportedly floated a summit without Kyiv. The programme also features an interview with Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary.

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Europe Today: Blame continues in France, Russia kills two children in Kharkiv

PoliticsTrump hints he may drop threat to boycott Bombardier

Campaigning in Kansas ahead of November’s midterm election, Donald Trump indicated he may retreat from threats to boycott Canadian company Bombardier Inc., pointing to its workforce in the state.

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Trump hints he may drop threat to boycott Bombardier
Trump hints he may drop threat to boycott Bombardier

WorldUkraine’s General Staff says Russia has lost 1,568,720 troops since invasion began

Ukraine’s General Staff reported on Oct. 20 that Russia has suffered 1,568,720 troop casualties since its full-scale invasion began, including 1,560 over the past day. It also listed Russian equipment losses. Ukraine has not disclosed its own toll; Western think tanks estimate Russian casualties are substantially higher.

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Ukraine’s General Staff says Russia has lost 1,568,720 troops since invasion began
Ukraine’s General Staff says Russia has lost 1,568,720 troops since invasion began

SocietyToo much of a good scent? Hanoi curbs iconic trees

Hanoi has begun a large-scale effort to prune hundreds of its iconic blackboard trees, and is considering relocating some because their distinctive fragrance has been too much for some residents.

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Too much of a good scent? Hanoi curbs iconic trees
Too much of a good scent? Hanoi curbs iconic trees

SportsDuke’s Robinson apologizes after swatting away female training staffer during injury stoppage

Duke cornerback Kimari Robinson apologized after aggressively knocking away the hand of a female training staff member who came to assist an injured teammate during the Blue Devils’ loss to rival North Carolina.

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Duke’s Robinson apologizes after swatting away female training staffer during injury stoppage
Duke’s Robinson apologizes after swatting away female training staffer during injury stoppage

PoliticsTrump uses antisemitic term while defending Sen. Roger Marshall over medical-bill lawsuits

On Monday, President Donald Trump used an antisemitic term while defending Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall against criticism of his medical billing practices. Trump has publicly used the slur at least once before.

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Trump uses antisemitic term while defending Sen. Roger Marshall over medical-bill lawsuits
Trump uses antisemitic term while defending Sen. Roger Marshall over medical-bill lawsuits

SocietyBodycam shows officer shoving Herzog protester before boasting he punched him while down

A Sydney court viewed bodycam footage from a protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Lawyer Nick Hanna said video of an officer running at Wenzel Auch and pushing him down showed an “unlawful use of force.” The hearing also addressed access to police records and charges against protesters; police have dropped charges against 11 people.

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Bodycam shows officer shoving Herzog protester before boasting he punched him while down
Bodycam shows officer shoving Herzog protester before boasting he punched him while down