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WorldRussian Foreign Ministry says Western actions leave a third of the world without access to good food

Kirill Logvinov, director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department of International Organizations, told a World Food Security Committee meeting in Rome that Western coercive trade practices had driven up food costs, leaving about a third of the world’s population unable to afford high-quality products. He said prices had risen 25% in five years and more than 600 million people still faced hunger.

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Russian Foreign Ministry says Western actions leave a third of the world without access to good food
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🇦🇺 Australian lawmaker loses leg in car ramming attack

Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has lost a leg after being struck by a car in a deliberate attack.
🇦🇺 Australian lawmaker loses leg in car ramming attack

Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has lost a leg after being struck by a car in a deliberate attack.
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Politics‘Tinubu Must Go’: Protests in northern Nigeria test limits of political dissent

The arrest of five men in Borno for wearing anti-government T-shirts, followed two weeks later by police blocking a related political meeting in Kano on public-safety grounds, has renewed debate over free expression and whether security measures are being used to restrict dissent.

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‘Tinubu Must Go’: Protests in northern Nigeria test limits of political dissent
‘Tinubu Must Go’: Protests in northern Nigeria test limits of political dissent

SocietyWho’s learning Mandarin? 210 million learners, celebrity kids and more

Global Chinese-language learners have reached 210 million. The report highlights NYU Shanghai’s summer immersion program and covers Mandarin study among celebrity families, the growth in proficiency-test participation, its popularity on Duolingo and its expanding presence in school curricula worldwide.

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Who’s learning Mandarin? 210 million learners, celebrity kids and more
Who’s learning Mandarin? 210 million learners, celebrity kids and more

EconomySeptember data shows housing market in a deep freeze

September housing data was bleak, with sales, construction and sentiment all falling more than expected.

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September data shows housing market in a deep freeze
September data shows housing market in a deep freeze

TechSpotify removes 50 million AI slop and spam tracks from recommendations

Spotify says it removed more than 50 million songs it deemed AI-generated slop or spam from recommendations over the past year, while adjusting its system to highlight human artists. It introduced an “AI Persona” badge but says it will not recommend music from AI personas.

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Spotify removes 50 million AI slop and spam tracks from recommendations
Spotify removes 50 million AI slop and spam tracks from recommendations

PoliticsRussian lawmakers propose tripling prison terms for online calls to riot

Lawmakers have introduced a bill that would raise the maximum prison term for inciting mass riots from two years to four. Online calls to riot would become a separate offense punishable by up to six years. Author Vasily Piskarev said the government and Russia’s Supreme Court have given the bill favorable reviews.

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Russian lawmakers propose tripling prison terms for online calls to riot
Russian lawmakers propose tripling prison terms for online calls to riot

PoliticsFrench PM blames ‘ultra-left’ groups for weekend riots, pledges ‘massive’ security deployment

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said authorities would mobilise a “massive” security presence next weekend after organisers announced new protests. He accused ultra-left groups of fomenting an “insurrection” behind the previous weekend’s riots, which took place alongside nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living and education funding.

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French PM blames ‘ultra-left’ groups for weekend riots, pledges ‘massive’ security deployment
French PM blames ‘ultra-left’ groups for weekend riots, pledges ‘massive’ security deployment

EconomyBank of Russia buys $146 million worth of yuan

The Bank of Russia bought yuan worth 12.1 billion rubles ($146.6 million) in domestic-market transactions settled on October 19. It made purchases of the same ruble amount in transactions settled on October 16. The central bank conducts the operations through the yuan-ruble instrument on the Moscow Exchange.

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Bank of Russia buys $146 million worth of yuan

WorldZelensky meets Trump envoy Witkoff in Norway as US-Ukraine ties sour

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo on Oct. 20, with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Finnish President Alexander Stubb also taking part. The talks come as ties deteriorate, with Ukraine accusing Washington of using military aid and technology access to pressure it to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries.

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Zelensky meets Trump envoy Witkoff in Norway as US-Ukraine ties sour
Zelensky meets Trump envoy Witkoff in Norway as US-Ukraine ties sour
  • Zelenskyy to discuss Russia-Ukraine war with Witkoff and European leaders
    Zelenskyy to discuss Russia-Ukraine war with Witkoff and European leaders

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to meet US envoy Steve Witkoff and European leaders in Oslo to discuss ending the war with Russia. Norway’s and Finland’s prime ministers will attend, while Jared Kushner is expected to join remotely because of illness. The meeting comes as both sides continue long-range air attacks.

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WorldZelensky’s chief of staff describes Oslo talks with US as difficult

Kirill Budanov said Ukraine-US negotiations were difficult as the delegations met in Oslo. Zelensky, who had arrived in Norway, was also expected to participate.

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Zelensky’s chief of staff describes Oslo talks with US as difficult
  • Zelensky in Oslo for talks with US envoys as Ukraine claims missile holdup
    Zelensky in Oslo for talks with US envoys as Ukraine claims missile holdup

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Norway on Tuesday to meet US envoys, with Oslo officials saying the aim was to put diplomacy on a “more constructive path.” Relations between Kyiv and Washington have worsened since Donald Trump agreed with Moscow last week to buy Russian diesel, and Zelensky accused the US of delaying planned interceptor-missile deliveries.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-10-20 14:11Original

CultureCelebrating Fela Kuti’s legacy and Afrobeats’ global rise

Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, known as the King of Afrobeat, was also a fearless advocate for social justice in his country. His legacy is commemorated each October at the week-long Felabration festival in Lagos, Nigeria.

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Celebrating Fela Kuti’s legacy and Afrobeats’ global rise
Celebrating Fela Kuti’s legacy and Afrobeats’ global rise

EconomyAnthropic in talks with Nscale for second multibillion-dollar deal, source says

Anthropic is in discussions with neocloud provider Nscale over a second multibillion-dollar deal, a source told CNBC. The two previously signed a similar agreement for a data center at the same U.S. site.

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Anthropic in talks with Nscale for second multibillion-dollar deal, source says
Anthropic in talks with Nscale for second multibillion-dollar deal, source says

HealthChristina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with MS

Christina Applegate says doctors incorrectly diagnosed her with multiple sclerosis, a neurological and autoimmune disorder.

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Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with MS
Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with MS

TechWaymo plans autonomous ride-hailing launch in Madrid next year

Waymo said it plans to introduce a fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Spain’s Madrid region in 2027, marking its first deployment in the country.

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Waymo plans autonomous ride-hailing launch in Madrid next year
Waymo plans autonomous ride-hailing launch in Madrid next year

EconomySalesforce announces $5.66 billion deal for Braze, sending shares soaring 50%

Salesforce announced a $5.66 billion acquisition of Braze. The deal is expected to close in fiscal 2028, with Braze shareholders receiving $47.50 in cash per share. BRZE stock surged 50%.

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Salesforce announces $5.66 billion deal for Braze, sending shares soaring 50%
Salesforce announces $5.66 billion deal for Braze, sending shares soaring 50%

EconomyChina’s passenger-car exports to Russia double to 806,000 in January–September

China exported about 806,300 passenger cars to Russia in January–September 2026, twice the year-earlier figure, according to Chinese customs data. The exports were worth $10.67 billion, 2.1 times the value a year earlier. Russia ranked first among destinations, followed by the UK, Belgium, Brazil and Australia.

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China’s passenger-car exports to Russia double to 806,000 in January–September

PoliticsGermany’s AfD to unveil radical EU overhaul plan

Politico reports that the Alternative for Germany proposes ending direct European Parliament elections in favor of delegates appointed by national legislatures, curbing the European Commission and returning decisions to national capitals. The party also wants to replace the European Court of Justice with arbitration, cut the EU budget and seek German exemptions from EU rules. If the reforms fail, it plans to push for a referendum on Germany’s EU membership.

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Germany’s AfD to unveil radical EU overhaul plan

EconomyLifting sanctions on Russian diesel would help stabilize market, Matviyenko says

Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko said US President Donald Trump’s proposal to lift sanctions on Russian diesel shipments would help stabilize commodity markets and curb rising prices. She said Russia’s return to the global market would benefit fuel markets, US consumers and Russia.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-20 14:04

Lifting sanctions on Russian diesel would help stabilize market, Matviyenko says
  • Outlook for Russia-US diesel deal remains positive, senior Russian diplomat says

    Moscow remains positive about prospects for a diesel deal with Washington, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said, adding that Russia plans to make use of the opportunities. Russia is prepared to supply diesel to global markets beyond 2026-2027, while officials are examining how that timeframe aligns with US regulatory deadlines. Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed petroleum supplies in a phone call on October 9.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-20 13:41Original

WorldIran shoots down US MQ-9 drone over Strait of Hormuz, IRGC says

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said its air defenses detected and shot down a US MQ-9 drone over the Strait of Hormuz last night. Iran says it has downed more than 50 MQ-9 drones since the conflict between Washington and Tehran began.

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Iran shoots down US MQ-9 drone over Strait of Hormuz, IRGC says

WorldKiev continues strikes on Alyoshki despite claiming concern for residents’ fate — MFA

Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik said Ukrainian forces continued large-scale attacks on Alyoshki in the Kherson Region, killing one person and injuring five. He said daylight attacks included 733 rounds of cannon and mortar fire and 556 drone strikes, while drones also hit homes and facilities in nearby settlements.

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Kiev continues strikes on Alyoshki despite claiming concern for residents’ fate — MFA

WorldUkraine on brink of total blackout, expert warns

Ukrainian energy expert Yury Korolchuk says the power grid is steadily deteriorating and capacity is insufficient, bringing the country closer than ever to a total blackout. He says at least 4 GW of thermal power capacity is needed to balance the grid. Ukraine has faced energy supply problems and frequent hours-long outages since late 2025 amid extensive infrastructure damage.

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Ukraine on brink of total blackout, expert warns

ScienceGenetic study finds Easter Island seafarers settled in Hawaii

A genetic study indicates that seafarers from Easter Island in the South Pacific crossed the ocean in double-hulled sailing canoes and settled in Hawaii, more than 4,400 miles (7,100 km) away.

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Genetic study finds Easter Island seafarers settled in Hawaii
Genetic study finds Easter Island seafarers settled in Hawaii

PoliticsThree months of PM Andy Burnham: Can he sustain the ‘hope vibe’?

The UK’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has made ambitious promises and is popular, but an early election is still being discussed. He has moved quickly on cost-of-living measures and pledged changes to housing, public services and industry. Analysts question whether he can sustain public hope for three years without much visible progress.

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Three months of PM Andy Burnham: Can he sustain the ‘hope vibe’?
Three months of PM Andy Burnham: Can he sustain the ‘hope vibe’?

WorldRussia and US hold no arms control talks

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Moscow and Washington have no arms control dialogue, aside from occasional meetings between senior officials on the sidelines of multilateral events. He said Russia wants clear, tangible positive changes in the US approach to relations with Moscow and opposes Washington selecting only certain strategic stability issues for discussion.

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Russia and US hold no arms control talks

EconomyInjective partners with BDACS to bring Korean won stablecoin to RWA ecosystem

Injective and BDACS are partnering to bring a Korean won-denominated stablecoin into the real-world asset ecosystem, as South Korea develops a regulatory framework for such stablecoins.

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Injective partners with BDACS to bring Korean won stablecoin to RWA ecosystem
Injective partners with BDACS to bring Korean won stablecoin to RWA ecosystem

PoliticsMidterms: Trump exploits unrest in France for political gain

Donald Trump is using unrest in France to attack immigration and the Democrats, making it a campaign message ahead of the November 3 US midterms.

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Midterms: Trump exploits unrest in France for political gain
Midterms: Trump exploits unrest in France for political gain

PoliticsAlberta rejects move toward independence from Canada

Unofficial results released Tuesday showed Alberta voters rejected a proposal for a binding independence referendum. With more than 1.5 million votes counted, 76% backed remaining in Canada and nearly 24% supported starting a process toward separation.

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Alberta rejects move toward independence from Canada
Alberta rejects move toward independence from Canada
  • Huge setback for Alberta separatists after decisive referendum defeat
    Huge setback for Alberta separatists after decisive referendum defeat

    Preliminary results show more than two-thirds of Alberta voters rejected pursuing separation through a binding referendum. Separatist leaders vowed to continue their campaign, while Prime Minister Mark Carney said Albertans had made a clear choice.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-20 13:39Original
  • Alberta rejects independence referendum plan, separatists vow to press on

    Alberta separatists say they will continue their push for independence after the Canadian province rejected a plan for a binding vote on leaving the country.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-20 09:47Original
  • Albertans reject proposal for independence referendum
    Albertans reject proposal for independence referendum

    About 76 percent of Alberta voters rejected a proposal to hold an independence referendum, according to unofficial results. The outcome is a victory for Prime Minister Mark Carney, though more than 300,000 supported the proposal and separatists say their grievances remain.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-20 09:42Original
  • Canada wins Alberta vote as separatists and US far right lose
    Canada 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 World★★★☆☆2026-10-20 06:44Original
  • 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

EconomyMacron secures extra 200,000 tonnes of diesel a month from UAE and Bahrain

French President Emmanuel Macron secured an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, the French presidency said Tuesday. He is touring key Gulf energy suppliers to secure oil and diesel and lower prices in France after violent weekend protests over rising living costs.

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Macron secures extra 200,000 tonnes of diesel a month from UAE and Bahrain
Macron secures extra 200,000 tonnes of diesel a month from UAE and Bahrain

EconomyOil prices rise, threatening to push gas costs higher two weeks before midterms

Oil prices jumped in early trading Tuesday as energy markets adjusted to a new normal in the Middle East, raising the prospect of higher gas costs two weeks before the midterms.

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Oil prices rise, threatening to push gas costs higher two weeks before midterms
Oil prices rise, threatening to push gas costs higher two weeks before midterms

PoliticsFrance unrest: Public reacts to PM’s announcement of new targeted curfews

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said new targeted curfews would take effect across France on Tuesday. Measures introduced overnight after weekend unrest had helped keep the situation calm.

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France unrest: Public reacts to PM’s announcement of new targeted curfews
France unrest: Public reacts to PM’s announcement of new targeted curfews

WorldRussian approach to Ukraine settlement not tied to US sanctions decision, diplomat says

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Moscow’s position and approach to potential ways of settling the Ukraine conflict were unchanged by US President Donald Trump’s decision to postpone sanctions. He said Russia prioritizes finding a formula for a lasting settlement and accused Kyiv and its main sponsors of showing no willingness to address the crisis’s underlying causes.

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Russian approach to Ukraine settlement not tied to US sanctions decision, diplomat says

CultureNorwegian explorer Erling Kagge: ‘The Arctic is heating up in every way’

Perspective spoke with Norwegian explorer Erling Kagge, the first person to reach the North Pole without help from animals or vehicles. He was also the first to reach both poles and the summit of Mount Everest on foot. His book, “The North Pole: The History of an Obsession,” has just been published in French translation.

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FFrance 24Original★☆☆☆☆2026-10-20 13:45

Norwegian explorer Erling Kagge: ‘The Arctic is heating up in every way’
Norwegian explorer Erling Kagge: ‘The Arctic is heating up in every way’

CultureAustralian model and swimwear designer Sahara Ray dies at 34

Sahara Ray’s family said she died in hospital with loved ones by her side, just months after welcoming her first child, a daughter named Snow.

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Australian model and swimwear designer Sahara Ray dies at 34

PoliticsKremlin comments on Putin’s talks with US negotiators and nuclear disarmament

Dmitry Peskov said the Kremlin hopes Vladimir Putin will soon meet US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who could brief him on consultations with Ukrainian and European officials. He called their meetings important and timely, urged an early resumption of strategic-stability and nuclear-disarmament dialogue, and said the lack of a legal framework is extremely dangerous. Moscow says talks must account for European nuclear capabilities.

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Kremlin comments on Putin’s talks with US negotiators and nuclear disarmament

WorldData center in occupied Donetsk destroyed, expert says

A nighttime attack on a building in occupied Donetsk on Oct. 20 destroyed a data center used by Ugletelecom and Elecom, the region’s main telecom operator, according to occupation expert Petro Andriushchenko. Ukrainian officials did not confirm the attack. The strike comes amid growing attacks by Moscow and Kyiv on each other’s data centers.

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Data center in occupied Donetsk destroyed, expert says
Data center in occupied Donetsk destroyed, expert says

WorldParis shop owners clean up and repair stores after riots

Shop owners and cleanup crews cleared debris and repaired vandalised storefronts in Paris on Monday. Two nights of rioting and looting had damaged shops across the city.

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Paris shop owners clean up and repair stores after riots
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🇸🇹 Sao Tome develops a niche for vanilla, boosting income for local farmers

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

It’s the second most expensive spice in the world after saffron which makes vanilla a lucrative plant to cultivate in Sao Tome and Principe.
AFP News Agency

WorldWATCH: Funding cuts force World Food Program to scale back lifesaving aid in Gaza

The World Food Program says it has provided food each month to around 1.6 million people since last year’s ceasefire announcement. Funding cuts are forcing the agency to reduce lifesaving aid in Gaza.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 13:39

WATCH: Funding cuts force World Food Program to scale back lifesaving aid in Gaza
WATCH: Funding cuts force World Food Program to scale back lifesaving aid in Gaza

PoliticsRussia ready to help Oman ensure security, top official says

Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu said Moscow would try to help Oman address security needs. He and Omani National Security Council Secretary-General Idris Al Kindi signed a 2026–2028 roadmap for deeper cooperation, including military and military-technical ties, international information security, and law enforcement and special-services cooperation.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-20 13:37

Russia ready to help Oman ensure security, top official says

EconomyTechnology-driven commerce: Smarter shopping, new experiences and more efficient delivery

China has issued guidelines to promote the use of AI and other advanced technologies in commerce, aiming to upgrade consumption and improve distribution efficiency. Jointly released by nine government departments, including the Ministry of Commerce, the guidelines set out 18 measures across goods and services consumption, distribution, innovative business applications and policy support.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 13:36

Technology-driven commerce: Smarter shopping, new experiences and more efficient delivery

EconomyKazakhstan court bars Coinbase and five others from unlicensed crypto services in Astana financial centre

Court injunctions prohibit Coinbase and five other companies from providing unlicensed crypto services to users within the Astana International Financial Centre. They do not apply elsewhere in Kazakhstan.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 13:35

Kazakhstan court bars Coinbase and five others from unlicensed crypto services in Astana financial centre
Kazakhstan court bars Coinbase and five others from unlicensed crypto services in Astana financial centre

WorldKiev showing no move toward energy ceasefire, attacking refineries, envoy says

Russian Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik said Ukraine made no progress toward an “energy ceasefire” and its drones attacked two Russian refineries in Saratov and Ryazan Region last week. Donald Trump had earlier said Russia and Ukraine agreed to the ceasefire.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-20 13:34

Kiev showing no move toward energy ceasefire, attacking refineries, envoy says

PoliticsFrance’s social, political and economic crises: ‘A large portion of the population sympathizes’ with protesters

Political scientist Damien Leconte says France’s escalating unrest reveals a contradiction in the government’s response: disproportionate force against peaceful demonstrators alongside an apparent inability to contain widespread violence. He warns repression will not make the social crisis disappear. With presidential elections approaching, efforts to restore order are bound up with political legitimacy, civil liberties and France’s future direction.

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France’s social, political and economic crises: ‘A large portion of the population sympathizes’ with protesters
France’s social, political and economic crises: ‘A large portion of the population sympathizes’ with protesters

PoliticsTrump announces $8 billion aid package for farmers

President Donald Trump said at a Kansas rally on Monday that his administration is introducing an $8 billion aid package for farmers facing high diesel and fertilizer costs.

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Trump announces $8 billion aid package for farmers

SocietyFrance remembers slain teacher Samuel Paty six years on

Samuel Paty was killed on October 16, 2020, after false rumours of racism spread over a lesson in which he showed cartoons from Charlie Hebdo. For the first time since the murder, France Télévisions journalists filmed inside his school near Paris and met young people determined to help fight terrorism.

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France remembers slain teacher Samuel Paty six years on
France remembers slain teacher Samuel Paty six years on

EconomyEuropean spot gas price tops $1,050 per 1,000 cubic meters for first time since December 2022

European spot gas prices crossed $1,050 per 1,000 cubic meters on Tuesday, their highest level since December 2022. Day-ahead prices at the benchmark Dutch TTF hub reached $1,052. Record-low inventories ahead of winter and escalating Middle East tensions are driving the surge.

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European spot gas price tops $1,050 per 1,000 cubic meters for first time since December 2022

SocietyIndonesians protest fires linked to land clearing

Students and activists protested across Indonesia over rising living costs, economic concerns and forest fires linked to land clearing for palm oil plantations.

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Indonesians protest fires linked to land clearing
Indonesians protest fires linked to land clearing

WorldKenya cult leader’s son says younger siblings were still being starved weeks before trial

Dan Mackenzie says his younger siblings were forced to fast for nearly three days as recently as two weeks ago. Police rescued eight children, including five of his siblings, after he reported the situation. His father, Paul Mackenzie, was convicted on Monday of murdering 191 people who starved to death in Shakahola forest and is due to be sentenced on 6 November.

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Kenya cult leader’s son says younger siblings were still being starved weeks before trial
Kenya cult leader’s son says younger siblings were still being starved weeks before trial

EconomyNew electric car sales in Russia jump 2.5-fold in September

Sales of new electric cars in Russia rose 155% year on year to about 3,200 in September, Avtostat said. January-September sales totaled 11,600, up 45% from a year earlier.

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New electric car sales in Russia jump 2.5-fold in September
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🇫🇷 Paris shopkeepers survey damage after violent protests

Shopkeepers in Paris have been attempting to salvage their businesses after a night of looting in the French capital.
🇫🇷 Paris shopkeepers survey damage after violent protests

Shopkeepers in Paris have been attempting to salvage their businesses after a night of looting in the French capital.
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WorldUS envoy Barrack defends decision to join war on Iran alongside Israel

US envoy Tom Barrack said President Trump did not follow Israel into war with Iran, contradicting earlier remarks by Trump’s secretary of state. Barrack spoke on the sidelines of the Global Security Forum in Doha.

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US envoy Barrack defends decision to join war on Iran alongside Israel
US envoy Barrack defends decision to join war on Iran alongside Israel

PoliticsEU’s new Arctic Strategy to boost tracking of Russian shadow fleet and hybrid attacks

The EU unveiled an Arctic Strategy aimed at countering Russian military activity and sanctions evasion in the region. It proposes expanding Europe’s icebreaker fleet, protecting critical infrastructure and monitoring sabotage and shadow-fleet movements. A maritime security hub and cable-protection initiative are also proposed, though their scope and participants remain unsettled.

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EU’s new Arctic Strategy to boost tracking of Russian shadow fleet and hybrid attacks
EU’s new Arctic Strategy to boost tracking of Russian shadow fleet and hybrid attacks

EconomyGovernor announces plan to raise cargo handling at Far Eastern ports to 300 million tons

Primorsky Region Governor Oleg Kozhemyako said cargo handling at Russia’s Far Eastern ports is planned to rise from 180 million to 300 million tons. He said the expansion would open supply channels for grain from central Russia, coal and container shipments through Asia-Pacific countries.

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Governor announces plan to raise cargo handling at Far Eastern ports to 300 million tons

SocietySyria’s first DNA identifications of remains offer hope to families of missing people

DNA testing has helped identify the remains of missing people in at least three cases in Syria this year. The first identifications of their kind in the country mark a breakthrough in efforts to determine the fate of people who disappeared during years of war.

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Syria’s first DNA identifications of remains offer hope to families of missing people
Syria’s first DNA identifications of remains offer hope to families of missing people

EconomyRussia’s antitrust watchdog opens 70 fuel-market cases this year

Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service has opened 70 antitrust cases in the domestic fuel market and issued 102 warnings this year, agency head Maxim Shaskolsky said. Two-thirds of the warnings have been complied with.

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Russia’s antitrust watchdog opens 70 fuel-market cases this year

TechTikTok employees say they flagged child-safety risks, but executives failed to act

Court records obtained by NPR show TikTok staff repeatedly raised concerns about child safety, including minors accessing age-restricted material and appearing in sexual content tied to payments that could benefit the company. Depositions filed in March are part of multidistrict litigation begun in 2022 involving hundreds of lawsuits against TikTok and other platforms. Former staffers also described concerns about sexual exploitation on TikTok Live and algorithmic content linked to suicidal thoughts and behavior, saying the company failed to address risks or warn parents.

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TikTok employees say they flagged child-safety risks, but executives failed to act
TikTok employees say they flagged child-safety risks, but executives failed to act

TechGoogle Cloud services largely back up in UK

Alphabet's Google said on Tuesday that full service had been restored in its London-based cloud region after a “power event” disrupted multiple cloud services.

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Google Cloud services largely back up in UK
Google Cloud services largely back up in UK

WorldTürkiye to host Canadian PM Carney for trade and defence talks

Türkiye will host Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for discussions on trade and defence. An archival photo shows President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcoming Carney at the Presidential Complex in Ankara on July 7, 2026.

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Türkiye to host Canadian PM Carney for trade and defence talks
Türkiye to host Canadian PM Carney for trade and defence talks

CultureIvorian DJ hunts for forgotten tracks and great classics

Ivorian DJ Cédric Kouamé travels across the country to collect and restore old vinyl records. He hopes to draw national attention to his passion through an official centre dedicated to the country’s historical archives.

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Ivorian DJ hunts for forgotten tracks and great classics
Ivorian DJ hunts for forgotten tracks and great classics

PoliticsMidterms 2026: Farmers call for more migrant workers

With the US midterms approaching and immigration again dominating political debate, farmers in largely agricultural Yuma County, Arizona, are urging more legal migrant labor. Farmer John Boelts warns that without these workers, essential crops could be wasted or never planted.

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Midterms 2026: Farmers call for more migrant workers
Midterms 2026: Farmers call for more migrant workers

EconomyRussian stock market reaches highest level since June 2026

Trading data showed Russia’s stock market rose about 1.5%, reaching its highest level since June 17. The MOEX Russia Index gained 1.54% to 2,469.54 points, while the RTS Index rose 1.5% to 938.99. The yuan fell 5.25 kopecks to 12.366 rubles.

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Russian stock market reaches highest level since June 2026

TechChina establishes new state-owned enterprise focused on data

The China National Data Group, a centrally administered state-owned enterprise, was inaugurated Tuesday in Xiongan New Area, Hebei. It will develop and use data resources, serve as a national data-services platform, connect data infrastructure and advance data technology innovation. Its establishment brings the number of centrally administered SOEs to 100.

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China establishes new state-owned enterprise focused on data
China establishes new state-owned enterprise focused on data

WorldKiev attempting transport blockade, strikes on Zaporozhye NPP satellite city — MFA

Russian Foreign Ministry envoy Rodion Miroshnik said Ukrainian forces had tried to impose a transport blockade and launched heavy attacks on Energodar over the past week. Five civilians were injured when artillery hit the Zaporozhye NPP sports complex; FPV drones also targeted cottages on Pridneprovskaya Street, and a large drone raid was recorded near the city park.

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Kiev attempting transport blockade, strikes on Zaporozhye NPP satellite city — MFA