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EconomyAmerican Bankers Association accuses OCC of undermining Congress with final stablecoin rewards rule

The American Bankers Association accused the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of undermining Congress with its final stablecoin rewards rule. The dispute between banks and crypto has flared again after the regulator declined to weigh in on third-party stablecoin rewards.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 17:59

American Bankers Association accuses OCC of undermining Congress with final stablecoin rewards rule

First out the gate: OCC issues final rule implementing Trump-signed GENIUS Act
The OCC published its final rule on stablecoins under the GENIUS Act, effective Jan. 18, and dropped a proposed presumption concerning third-party rewards arrangements.
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TThe Block★★★☆☆2026-10-21 11:01Original
OCC’s final rule takes a fresh look at stablecoin rewards under the GENIUS Act ban
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has become the first of several federal agencies to complete regulations under the GENIUS Act, reconsidering how stablecoin rewards are weighed against the act’s ban.
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WorldHeidi Levine recounts how Palestinian youths helped save her in settler attack

Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine says masked Israeli settlers beat her severely while she covered the olive harvest in Abu Falah, in the West Bank. Palestinian youths used slingshots to drive the attackers back, allowing journalists to help her. Levine says she plans to return to West Bank reporting after recovering and criticized Netanyahu’s comments on the incident.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-21 17:59

Heidi Levine recounts how Palestinian youths helped save her in settler attack

TechPHP Armageddon: OpenAI and Google’s Wiz find ancient holes, panicking the internet

OpenAI and Google’s Wiz uncovered long-standing PHP vulnerabilities, causing alarm across the internet. AI helped find and prevent this kind of security issue, but AI also makes it a high-risk threat.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 17:59

PHP Armageddon: OpenAI and Google’s Wiz find ancient holes, panicking the internet

World‘You are a humanitarian also, sir’: US feeds Putin lies as Ukrainian children take cover and die

The Guardian argues that Steve Witkoff’s praise of Vladimir Putin as a humanitarian during their St Petersburg meeting may be part of a mendacious US strategy toward Russia. It accuses the White House of downplaying Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians, including a drone strike near Kharkiv that killed four adults and two children as Witkoff met Putin.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-21 17:57

‘You are a humanitarian also, sir’: US feeds Putin lies as Ukrainian children take cover and die

US envoy calls meeting with Putin constructive
US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff described his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg as constructive. He said discussions would continue with technical-level trilateral talks involving the United States, Russia and Ukraine.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-21 17:30Original
Ukraine talks: US envoy meets Vladimir Putin in Russia
US envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Wednesday to discuss Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Witkoff had met Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo the previous day, as US President Donald Trump presses Kyiv to reach a deal to stop the fighting.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-10-21 11:04Original
Press review: Prospects for Putin-Trump-Xi summit rise as Witkoff meets Zelensky in Oslo
Russian newspapers highlighted growing prospects for a trilateral meeting of the Russian, US and Chinese presidents, alongside a meeting in Oslo between a Ukrainian delegation led by Vladimir Zelensky and US special envoy Steve Witkoff. The leaders could meet on the sidelines of the upcoming APEC summit, though no separate meeting has been formally confirmed. Donald Trump said he would attend if the others wanted, adding that talks would focus on denuclearization.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-21 10:00Original
Rubio says Oslo Ukraine talks brought ‘nothing surprising’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Steve Witkoff’s meeting with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky in Oslo as positive, with nothing unexpected. He said Witkoff’s upcoming talks in St. Petersburg will indicate whether progress toward resolving the conflict is possible, adding that the war is complex.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-21 08:47Original
US envoy Witkoff arrives in Russia for Ukraine talks with Putin
US special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Saint Petersburg early in the morning for talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin about Ukraine. The visit followed discussions the previous day with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the leaders of Norway and Finland. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said he did not know whether an agreement would be reached that day.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-21 07:59Original
US envoy Witkoff arrives in St. Petersburg for talks with Putin
US special envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia, for talks with President Vladimir Putin aimed at advancing a potential ceasefire and ending the war in Ukraine.
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Witkoff in Russia for Putin meeting after ‘positive’ talks with Zelenskyy
US envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in St Petersburg for talks with Russian leaders following what Secretary of State Marco Rubio called “positive” discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway. Witkoff is due to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday as US efforts to end the war intensify.
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US envoy to meet Putin after 'positive' talks with Zelenskyy
US special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg on Wednesday morning for talks with President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine. The visit follows Witkoff’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway, which Secretary of State Marco Rubio called “positive.”
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DDW★★★★☆2026-10-21 06:46Original
US envoy arrives in St. Petersburg for expected Putin meeting on Ukraine
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg on Wednesday and is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the conflict in Ukraine. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said an agreement may not be reached, but the Ukraine talks are the main focus of the day’s discussions.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-10-21 05:54Original

WorldRussia-US channel could help spread truth about Alyoshki, diplomat says

Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik said a humanitarian channel linking Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova and US First Lady Melania Trump’s team could circulate truthful information about Alyoshki and counter Western-platform narratives blaming Russia. He called for the blockade to be lifted, people wishing to leave to be allowed out, and aid to reach residents.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-21 17:54

Russia-US channel could help spread truth about Alyoshki, diplomat says

WorldUkraine war latest: Russia says it is ‘ready’ to resume trilateral peace talks with US and Ukraine

Putin said on Oct. 21 that the Kremlin was ready to resume trilateral talks with the U.S. and Ukraine in mid-November. The day also saw a Russian drone attack kill at least two people and injure two in Kyiv, and a Russian Su-30 crash during training in Kaliningrad Oblast.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-21 17:53

Ukraine war latest: Russia says it is ‘ready’ to resume trilateral peace talks with US and Ukraine

UN monitoring developments around possible Russia-Ukraine talks
The United Nations has been following developments involving talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, as well as a possible resumption of trilateral Russia-US-Ukraine consultations, Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said. He said the UN is currently monitoring the situation. Putin reportedly told Witkoff Russia is ready to resume the talks around November 10.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-21 16:59Original
Trump wants Ukraine peace deal at G20 summit, The Atlantic reports
The Atlantic reports that Trump wants to reach an agreement to end the Ukraine conflict at the G20 summit in Miami in December. It says he imagines standing between Putin and Zelensky as they sign a deal, even if Ukraine must be strong-armed, with the signing potentially taking place at his golf course near Miami. Trump has said someone other than Zelensky should negotiate for Ukraine.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-21 16:37Original
Russia says it is ready to resume talks with Ukraine and US to end war
Vladimir Putin’s aide Yuri Ushakov said Russia was “ready in principle” to resume talks with Ukraine and the US, possibly in Abu Dhabi next month. His announcement followed Putin’s meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg.
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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-10-21 15:56Original
Kremlin says it is ‘ready’ to resume US-Ukraine-Russia talks in mid-November
Moscow is prepared to restart trilateral talks with the United States and Ukraine next month, the Kremlin said Wednesday, after Vladimir Putin met US envoy Steve Witkoff in Russia.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-10-21 15:51Original
Trump eyes December G20 summit for Russia-Ukraine peace deal, The Atlantic reports
Sources told The Atlantic that Trump wants Russia and Ukraine to sign a peace agreement at the G20 summit in December. The outlet reported that he is willing to consider strong-arming Ukraine and that he is furious with the country and wants Zelensky gone. The summit is scheduled for December 14–15 in Miami. Putin has been invited, but Moscow has not confirmed whether he will attend.
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Russia-US-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi expected to involve experts, Kremlin aide says
A trilateral meeting between Russia, the United States and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi is expected to involve experts, Yury Ushakov told Channel One. He said President Vladimir Putin will choose Russia’s delegation members and that the meeting will be held at expert level, as before.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-21 15:40Original
Russian delegation to trilateral talks may include Kremlin aide, military officers
Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said Russia’s delegation to a trilateral meeting with Ukraine and the United States may include Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky and military officers. President Vladimir Putin will decide who is on the delegation.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-21 15:35Original
Putin has yet to decide who will represent Russia in new Ukraine talks
Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said Vladimir Putin has not decided who will represent Russia at the next round of trilateral talks with the United States and Ukraine. The meeting may be held in Abu Dhabi, but the Russian delegation’s makeup remains unclear.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-21 14:58Original
New round of trilateral talks on Ukraine could take place in Abu Dhabi, Kremlin aide says
Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov said a new round of talks involving Russia, the United States and Ukraine could be held in Abu Dhabi. A date around November 10, in the middle of the month, has been agreed upon.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-21 14:49Original
Kremlin says it is ready to resume trilateral talks but sees little ‘useful’ in Ukraine and EU proposals
Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said Russia is prepared to resume trilateral talks with the United States and Ukraine in mid-November. He said Putin conveyed this to U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff at a meeting in St. Petersburg. Ushakov described the main topic as a post-conflict security system for Russia and Ukraine, and said the EU and Kyiv’s new approaches offered little useful for resolving the Ukrainian crisis.
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MMeduza★★★★☆2026-10-21 14:36Original
Putin says Russia ready to resume trilateral talks in November
Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov said Putin told US President’s special envoy Steve Witkoff that Russia was prepared in principle to resume trilateral talks on the main subject around November 10. Ushakov said the topic was building a security system for Russia and Ukraine.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-21 14:05Original
Putin says Kremlin is ready to resume trilateral peace talks with US and Ukraine
Putin said the Kremlin is ready to resume trilateral talks with the US and Ukraine, and discussed a possible framework for a meeting in mid-November with US envoy Steve Witkoff. Zelensky said Ukraine supports talks on a ceasefire, ending the war, energy and humanitarian issues, while urging European partners’ inclusion and expressing caution about whether Moscow will follow through.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-10-21 13:58Original
Putin agrees to resume trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US next month
A Kremlin official said Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed Wednesday to restart trilateral negotiations with Washington and Kyiv next month on ending the war in Ukraine.
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TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-10-21 13:43Original
Zelenskyy says he is open to freezing front lines as a path to ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would consider freezing the Russia-Ukraine front lines as a way to end the war, calling it a ceasefire. He also voiced hope for a positive outcome from US envoy Steve Witkoff’s meeting in Russia and backed talks among the leaders of Ukraine, the US and Russia.
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PoliticsVance says Republicans should ‘stop whining’ about Ramaswamy’s attack ad if they want to win

Vice President JD Vance told Republicans to stop complaining about a controversial ad by Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The ad features the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 17:51

Vance says Republicans should ‘stop whining’ about Ramaswamy’s attack ad if they want to win

WorldRussia’s Supreme Court lets father keep daughter taken to Russia without permission, citing France’s ‘unfriendly’ status and NATO membership

Russia’s Supreme Court ruled that Alexey Yermakov need not return his daughter to her mother, Veronika Tishkova, in France after taking the child to Russia without permission. The court said the girl had settled in Russia and could be harmed by moving, citing her Russian citizenship and France’s “unfriendly” status and NATO and EU membership. Tishkova challenged the ruling, which is under review by the court’s Presidium.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 17:50

Russia’s Supreme Court lets father keep daughter taken to Russia without permission, citing France’s ‘unfriendly’ status and NATO membership

WorldRussia strikes gas facility in Kharkiv Oblast and critical infrastructure in Dnipro, cutting power to 30,000

Russian attacks hit critical infrastructure in Dnipro on Oct. 21, leaving 30,000 consumers without power, local officials said. A Russian drone also struck a Naftogaz gas production facility in Kharkiv Oblast. The company’s acting CEO said Russian forces had hit its facilities more than 400 times since the start of 2026, twice the count for the same period last year.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-21 17:49

Russia strikes gas facility in Kharkiv Oblast and critical infrastructure in Dnipro, cutting power to 30,000

Stay or flee? Kyiv mothers struggle to keep children safe as Russian attacks intensify
As Russia stepped up drone and missile attacks on Kyiv in late summer and early autumn, some mothers again faced the choice of staying or leaving. Anna Lodyhina moved with her son to Lviv and said they had finally been sleeping peacefully, but drone attacks and air-raid alerts have also grown more frequent in western Ukraine. Families fear worsening conditions and winter outages of heat, electricity and water.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-10-21 17:46Original

WorldWhat is behind the protests in Portugal?

Thousands have returned to Portugal’s streets after police cleared their camps and arrested dozens. Demonstrators are refusing to back down, as the reasons behind the protests draw attention.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 17:48

What is behind the protests in Portugal?

PoliticsIN BRIEF: MFA comments on G20 ministerial preparations and ‘insatiable monster’s’ demands

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called Vladimir Zelensky an “insatiable monster” for demanding 70 billion euros from the EU for Ukraine’s 2027 military needs. She said he exploited EU migration concerns and resorted to outright threats. Zakharova also said Russia is preparing to attend the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, while citing troubling US trends and restrictions on Russia’s delegation.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 17:48

IN BRIEF: MFA comments on G20 ministerial preparations and ‘insatiable monster’s’ demands

TechJudge orders Meta to pay New Mexico $25 billion over Cambridge Analytica breach

A judge ordered Meta to pay New Mexico $25 billion after a jury found the company liable for deceiving Facebook users about privacy and content moderation.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 17:44

Judge orders Meta to pay New Mexico $25 billion over Cambridge Analytica breach

Meta ordered to pay $25 billion to New Mexico after jury finds it misled consumers
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta Platforms to pay $25 billion on Wednesday after a jury found the company misled consumers. The case stemmed from allegations that a political consulting firm involved in Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign obtained data from millions of Facebook users without their consent.
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Meta ordered to pay $25 billion penalty in New Mexico Cambridge Analytica case
Meta is to pay $25 billion in penalties in New Mexico over matters related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
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EconomyCVC explores bid for Verisure just a year after IPO

CVC is exploring a bid for Swedish-listed security group Verisure, whose shares are trading 30% below their flotation price.

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CVC explores bid for Verisure just a year after IPO

EconomyDeclining a Bitcoin loan may not exempt cash purchases from futures rules, CFTC says

The CFTC’s preliminary interpretation says the rules hinge on applicable credit offers and actual delivery, not simply on whether a buyer uses financing.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 17:40

Declining a Bitcoin loan may not exempt cash purchases from futures rules, CFTC says

TechSamsung’s latest 55-inch Frame TV hits its lowest price yet

Amazon is selling Samsung’s 2026 55-inch Frame TV for about $897.99, a $402 discount and a new low. The model has a matte, canvas-like display for artwork, a motion sensor, and support for refresh rates up to 144Hz, variable refresh rate, HDR10 Plus, and Dolby Atmos.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 17:35

Samsung’s latest 55-inch Frame TV hits its lowest price yet

EconomyThe Rich Head South, Sending Luxury Home Prices Soaring

Wealthy buyers are moving south, driving luxury home prices sharply higher. US home contracts have hit a new low, while Blackstone is making a huge bet on AI.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 17:35

The Rich Head South, Sending Luxury Home Prices Soaring

CultureCanadian publisher drops Orelien after confirming AI use in debut novel

A Canadian publisher said Wednesday that it had ended its relationship with prize-nominated writer Thélyson Orélien after new information indicated he did use AI to write his acclaimed first novel.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 17:32

Canadian publisher drops Orelien after confirming AI use in debut novel

Publisher cuts ties with Quebec author accused of using AI in award-winning novel
Quebec publishing house Éditions du Boréal said Wednesday it is ending its professional relationship with Thélyson Orélien, who has been accused of using AI in an award-winning novel.
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CCBC News★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 16:37Original

TechTürkiye’s Siper long-range air defence system destroys target in test

Türkiye’s Siper long-range air defence system destroyed a target in a test. It is part of the country’s multi-layered Steel Dome air defence initiative.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 17:30

Türkiye’s Siper long-range air defence system destroys target in test

WorldTürkiye vows joint production under Badr defence pact

Türkiye aims to turn the Badr defence deal into joint production.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 17:30

Türkiye vows joint production under Badr defence pact

WorldUS sanctions Greek- and Panama-based law firm over support for Iranian shipping

The US Treasury Department sanctioned Karnakis and Karnakis, a law firm based in Panama and Greece, on Wednesday, saying it had supported Iranian shipping for years.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-21 17:25

US sanctions Greek- and Panama-based law firm over support for Iranian shipping

WorldLarge-scale projects to be discussed with US, Kremlin aide says

Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said economic cooperation with the United States includes many projects, among them large-scale ones. Economic projects were discussed “fairly concretely” during talks between Vladimir Putin and US President’s special envoy Steve Witkoff.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 17:25

Large-scale projects to be discussed with US, Kremlin aide says

OtherPopular electric fabric shaver is 51% off for sweater season

With sweater weather approaching, Walmart is offering this electric fabric shaver and lint roller at more than half off today to help keep sweaters in good shape.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-21 17:21

Popular electric fabric shaver is 51% off for sweater season

EconomyDiesel deal to stabilize global fuel markets, Kremlin aide says

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff stressed at their meeting that a diesel supply deal would serve both countries’ interests and help stabilize international fuel supply and demand, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said. Work on implementation has begun, and the US has exempted Russian diesel deliveries to international markets from sanctions until April 7, 2027.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-21 17:21

Diesel deal to stabilize global fuel markets, Kremlin aide says

Russia to send first diesel tanker to US amid Trump deal
Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the country would send 40,000 tonnes of diesel to an undisclosed US port on Thursday, with further shipments planned under an agreement between the leaders. US envoy Steve Witkoff said several tanker deliveries were being prepared. The move comes as US diesel prices remain high, though they have eased from a month earlier.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-21 14:54Original
Novak on first diesel shipment to US and timeline for restoring exports
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the first tanker carrying 40,000 tons of Russian diesel is scheduled to leave for the United States on October 22. Russia could restore diesel export volumes fully by year-end and supply other countries as well; the contract-signing process is nearing completion.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-21 10:56Original
Witkoff thanks Putin on Trump’s behalf for diesel deal
US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin on behalf of Donald Trump for lifting export controls on Russian diesel and supplying the United States and global markets. Witkoff called the decision a very important act amid an economic shock, saying farmers, truckers and people worldwide had been affected by the diesel crisis.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-21 10:50Original
Russia says first diesel shipment to US will depart October 22
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the first shipment of Russian diesel to the United States is scheduled for October 22, with the contract in its final stage and further batches expected. He said Russia could restore diesel export volumes fully by the end of 2026. A temporary US license allows Russian diesel to reach global markets despite US sanctions. Volodymyr Zelensky called the deal an “investment in the war.”
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MMeduza★★★★☆2026-10-21 10:04Original
Russia to send first diesel tanker to US on October 22, Novak says
Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the first tanker, carrying 40,000 tons of Russian diesel, is scheduled to leave port for the United States on October 22. He said further shipments would follow and Russia would meet US needs within its capabilities, as agreed by the two leaders.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-21 09:08Original

CultureDussehra: Giant demon effigies go up in flames in India

India celebrated Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, in New Delhi with Ravana effigies set ablaze and fireworks. The prime minister joined the festivities.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 17:21

Dussehra: Giant demon effigies go up in flames in India

SocietyMoscow mayor plans to turn existing rehab center into ‘palace’ for veterans of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin says the War Veterans’ Social Rehabilitation Center in Yekaterininsky Park will be converted into a “Palace for Veterans of the Special Military Operation.” The project is due to finish by the end of 2027 and will combine rehabilitation services, with flexible daytime and short-term programs. The park is also set to become fully accessible for veterans.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 17:21

Moscow mayor plans to turn existing rehab center into ‘palace’ for veterans of Russia’s war in Ukraine

WorldEU journalism prize honours investigation into rights abuses at Italy’s migrant centres in Albania

An investigation by Dutch platform De Correspondent into the controversial Italy-Albania migration deal has won the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize. The deal is now viewed as a model for deportation hubs outside the EU.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 17:21

EU journalism prize honours investigation into rights abuses at Italy’s migrant centres in Albania

CultureDancing with the Stars: Julia Stiles pays live tribute to Heath Ledger

During Tuesday’s live dedication show on Dancing with the Stars, Julia Stiles honoured Heath Ledger, her co-star in 10 Things I Hate About You, prompting late-1990s nostalgia and emotional reactions among viewers.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-21 17:20

Dancing with the Stars: Julia Stiles pays live tribute to Heath Ledger

TechEA is shutting down BioWare

EA confirmed it is closing BioWare and has decided not to continue development of the next Mass Effect game. Bloomberg reports that EA is also laying off around 400 employees.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 17:19

EA is shutting down BioWare

HealthControversial US-backed vaccine trial in African newborns halted

The lead researcher said the hepatitis B vaccine trial planned in Guinea-Bissau, with funding from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will not proceed because the team did not receive the necessary government approval. The proposed study had drawn global backlash.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 17:18

Controversial US-backed vaccine trial in African newborns halted

EconomyBlacksmith reaches $1 billion valuation after Sequoia leads $66 million Series C

Blacksmith, a platform that helps companies build and test AI code, announced a $66 million Series C round led by Sequoia, valuing the company at $1 billion.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 17:18

Blacksmith reaches $1 billion valuation after Sequoia leads $66 million Series C

TechWebsites go dark as AI uncovers critical security flaws

Government agencies and companies worldwide shut down websites on Thursday as they hurried to guard against hacks after AI found critical flaws in PHP, a widely used programming language.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-21 17:15

Websites go dark as AI uncovers critical security flaws

PHP developers say key patches are available after global security scare
PHP developers say patches for two critical flaws that could let hackers take remote control of websites and servers are now available, and urge users to update immediately. Authorities in several countries issued warnings and took some government sites offline; Cloudflare reported early attacks, and the Wikimedia Foundation said it was addressing the flaws.
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DDW★★★★☆2026-10-21 16:56Original
Explainer: What is PHP and why did it take government websites offline?
Government websites across Europe went offline on Wednesday as operators rushed to patch two critical flaws in PHP, one of the web’s most widely used programming languages.
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SocietyWainwright residents pay respects as soldiers leave after deadly training tragedy

Residents lined the highway through Wainwright, Alta., on Wednesday morning to pay tribute to soldiers at the centre of a weekend training tragedy that killed four people and injured dozens.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 17:15

Wainwright residents pay respects as soldiers leave after deadly training tragedy

WorldMexico revives rare treason charge against former state prosecutor

Mexican federal prosecutors charged a former state prosecutor with treason on Wednesday, bringing back a crime regarded as among the most serious and rarely used in Mexico’s legal system.

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Mexico revives rare treason charge against former state prosecutor

EconomyExpanding AI trade turns safe stocks into a ‘Texas hedge’

The expanding AI trade is spreading into traditionally safe sectors such as utilities, making hedging more difficult.

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Expanding AI trade turns safe stocks into a ‘Texas hedge’

EconomyRussia and US in contact over sale of Lukoil’s overseas assets, Kremlin says

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia and the United States are communicating over the sale of Russian oil major Lukoil’s overseas assets. He said the relevant license could be renewed without difficulty and described the matter as a commercial deal that could not be discussed publicly. The US Treasury extended the license exempting sale talks from sanctions until November 21.

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Russia and US in contact over sale of Lukoil’s overseas assets, Kremlin says

EconomyBMO CEO warns against giving AI agents banking information

Bank of Montreal CEO Darryl White says people should not give AI agents access to personal banking details such as account numbers, passwords and PINs.

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BMO CEO warns against giving AI agents banking information

WorldWitkoff holds another meeting with Norwegian prime minister

US President’s special envoy Steve Witkoff met Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store again at Oslo Airport and briefed him on negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting lasted an hour before Witkoff departed for the United States. His talks with Putin in St. Petersburg had lasted about three hours and focused mainly on a settlement in Ukraine.

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Witkoff holds another meeting with Norwegian prime minister

Kremlin aide says new EU and Ukraine approaches offer little help toward settlement
Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said US envoy Steve Witkoff had briefed Vladimir Putin on new European and Ukrainian approaches to a settlement, drawn up after talks in Oslo. Ushakov said they offered little of practical value for resolving the Ukrainian crisis.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-21 14:25Original
Putin and U.S. envoy Witkoff meet in St. Petersburg as Washington presses a new plan to end Ukraine war
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg as Washington renewed efforts to restart talks on ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. Witkoff said he brought documents outlining approaches to a peaceful settlement and hoped Putin would consider resuming trilateral talks. The meeting followed talks in Oslo with Volodymyr Zelensky and European officials, which Finland’s president said made “real progress.”
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MMeduza★★★★☆2026-10-21 14:20Original
Putin and Witkoff discuss possible resumption of trilateral Ukraine talks, Kremlin aide says
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff discussed a possible plan to resume talks involving Russia, the United States and Ukraine, presidential aide Yury Ushakov said. He said the planned restart after State Duma elections was disrupted by what he called Ukrainian regime strikes on Moscow and other locations.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-21 13:58Original
Kremlin outlines Witkoff proposals and possibility of trilateral meeting
Dmitry Peskov said Vladimir Putin would review and assess proposals brought to talks by US envoy Steve Witkoff. He said a meeting of Putin, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping was possible, though no agenda had been set, and that Russia was ready to discuss strategic stability and nuclear disarmament. Peskov also said Ukraine’s position was worsening and that Putin released Stephen Hubbard on humanitarian grounds after the US raised the case.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-21 13:16Original
Washington tells Kyiv about prospects for US-Russia economic cooperation, envoy says
US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington is discussing the prospects for US-Russia economic cooperation with Kyiv to give Ukraine a sense of what might be possible after the conflict ends. He said there were opportunities for cooperation between Washington and Moscow and that they are discussing them openly with Ukrainians now.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-21 12:31Original
Putin-Witkoff meeting concludes, Kremlin tells TASS
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff had ended after about three hours. They discussed a settlement in Ukraine and other issues, including a possible meeting of the Russian and US leaders in China, the Persian Gulf situation, a diesel deal and Putin’s decision to release US citizen Stephen Hubbard.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-21 12:17Original
Witkoff not expected to meet Chinese Premier Li in St. Petersburg, Kremlin says
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said a meeting between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the Constantine Palace is not planned. Vladimir Putin is meeting Witkoff there and is scheduled to hold talks with Li later.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-21 11:42Original
Witkoff meets Putin in Russia amid report Musk throttled Starlink
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff at an imperial palace on Wednesday to consider new ideas for ending the war in Ukraine. The meeting came as Washington renewed efforts to halt Europe’s bloodiest conflict since the Second World War.
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CCBC News★★★★☆2026-10-21 11:40Original
Kushner joins Witkoff-Putin meeting remotely, Kremlin tells TASS
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told TASS that US envoy Jared Kushner joined remotely as special envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg to discuss a settlement in Ukraine. Kushner missed the trip because of illness and did not take part in Witkoff’s talks with Vladimir Zelensky in Oslo the previous day.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-21 11:36Original
Witkoff says he brought documents outlining proposals for Ukrainian settlement
US envoy Steve Witkoff told Russian President Vladimir Putin that he had brought documents setting out approaches to resolving the conflict in Ukraine. He described them as ideas on elements of a possible peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. After meeting a Ukrainian delegation in Oslo, Witkoff traveled to Russia for talks.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-21 11:15Original
US envoy Witkoff thanks Putin for diesel deal during Ukraine talks in Russia
US envoy Steve Witkoff is meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg after talks with Ukraine’s president and other European leaders in Oslo. He is due to return to the Norwegian capital, as Washington seeks to revive US-led efforts to end the war.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-10-21 11:07Original
Putin to review and assess proposals brought by Witkoff, Kremlin says
Dmitry Peskov said US envoy Steve Witkoff brought some ideas, particularly in view of his meeting in Oslo with Volodymyr Zelensky and European representatives. Putin will review and assess the proposals before deciding what comes next, Peskov said.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-21 11:00Original
Putin asks Witkoff about outcome of Oslo talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin asked US envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday about the results of the US delegation’s meeting with Ukrainian representatives in Norway the previous day. Witkoff met Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Finnish President Alexander Stubb in Oslo on October 20 to discuss efforts to resolve the Ukrainian conflict.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-21 10:26Original
Putin plans to discuss possible meeting with Trump in China with Witkoff
At a meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he planned to discuss ideas for a possible meeting with Donald Trump in China. Putin added that resolving the crises in Ukraine and the Persian Gulf could also be among their topics.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-21 10:05Original
Ukraine talks: What progress followed the US envoy’s meeting with Zelensky?
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is travelling to Russia today for peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met the US official in Norway on Tuesday. Ophélie Jacobson explains what progress has been made in Oslo.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-21 09:58Original
Witkoff heads to Russia for Putin talks as Zelenskyy insists ‘nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine’
Witkoff is heading to Russia for talks with Putin. Speaking in Oslo on Tuesday, Zelenskyy said Washington had reaffirmed its commitment to providing Ukraine with security guarantees.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-10-21 09:29Original
Putin begins meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff
Russian President Vladimir Putin began meeting US special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff at the Konstantinovsky Palace in St. Petersburg. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov had said the main topic would be a settlement in Ukraine.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-21 09:02Original
Witkoff arrives in St. Petersburg for talks with Putin, Kremlin aide says
Kremlin aide confirmed that Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy, arrived in the Russian city of St. Petersburg on Wednesday morning.
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AABC News★★★☆☆2026-10-21 08:32Original
Putin-Witkoff talks to focus on Ukraine, Kremlin aide says
Russian President Vladimir Putin is due to meet US envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday for talks focused on resolving the Ukraine conflict, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said. Ushakov said the meeting was arranged in advance and that Moscow had no contact with Zelensky during recent settlement discussions.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-21 08:16Original
Witkoff arrives in St. Petersburg for talks with Putin, expected to present an ‘updated plan’ to end the war
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg for talks with Vladimir Putin, with Ukraine peace settlement set as the main topic, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said. Witkoff is expected to present an updated plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war; Jared Kushner may join by video link.
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MMeduza★★★★☆2026-10-21 07:13Original
Putin to receive US envoy Witkoff today, Kremlin aide says
Russian President Vladimir Putin is due to meet US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff at Constantine Palace during the first half of Wednesday, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-21 07:00Original
US envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in St. Petersburg for Russia peace talks
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg on Oct. 21 to prepare for another round of peace talks with Russian counterpart Kirill Dmitriev. He had met Volodymyr Zelensky and European allies in Oslo the previous day. His movements come as Kyiv-Washington ties sharply deteriorate over concerns that the U.S. may withhold Patriot missiles funded by Ukraine’s allies and other support.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-10-21 06:59Original
US envoy in Russia for Putin talks after ‘positive’ Zelenskyy meeting
Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, is also expected to join Wednesday’s meeting between Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin remotely, a US official told AFP.
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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-10-21 06:18Original
US envoy Witkoff to meet Putin in Russia after ‘positive’ talks with Zelensky
US special envoy Steve Witkoff is due to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg on Wednesday, after talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo. Axios reported that Witkoff would present Putin with an updated proposal to end the war in Ukraine.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-10-21 04:29Original

SocietyEvacuation zones expanded after chemical tank explosion in Toledo, Ohio

An overnight explosion at a company in north Toledo released a chemical into the air and led to nearby residents being evacuated. Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz said glycol methacrylate, an industrial coating product, escaped during Tuesday night’s blast.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 17:10

Evacuation zones expanded after chemical tank explosion in Toledo, Ohio

Chemical tank explodes in Toledo, forcing hundreds to evacuate or shelter in place
A chemical tank exploded in Toledo, Ohio, prompting hundreds of residents to leave their homes or shelter in place over fears of a toxic release. The mayor warned Wednesday that it may still be explosive.
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CCNN★★★☆☆2026-10-21 14:25Original
Ohio chemical tank blast triggers evacuations
A tank holding chemicals blew up in Toledo, prompting hundreds of people to leave or stay indoors while officials feared hazardous material could escape.
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AABC News★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 14:16Original
Chemical tank explosion in Ohio forces evacuations amid fears of another blast
A chemical tank exploded in Toledo, Ohio, sending hundreds of residents away or into shelter-in-place precautions amid concerns about a toxic release.
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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-10-21 14:00Original
Chemical tank explosion in Toledo prompts evacuations and shelter-in-place orders
Ohio officials said Wednesday that an overnight explosion at a chemical tank at a company in North Toledo released a chemical into the air, leading to evacuations of nearby residents.
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NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-21 10:40Original

PoliticsEU leaders to discuss 2027 Ukraine funding and next long-term budget on November 26-27

European leaders will meet at a special summit on November 26 and 27 to seek agreement on financing Ukraine’s €70 billion shortfall in 2027 and discuss the EU’s next long-term budget, an official involved in preparations said.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-21 17:10

EU leaders to discuss 2027 Ukraine funding and next long-term budget on November 26-27

WorldMacron visits Riyadh to show solidarity amid Houthi attacks and ease tensions at home

French President Emmanuel Macron made an unannounced visit to Riyadh on Wednesday, seeking to affirm France’s support for the kingdom as Houthi attacks intensify and to ease tensions at home by securing oil and diesel imports.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-10-21 17:09

Macron visits Riyadh to show solidarity amid Houthi attacks and ease tensions at home

Macron makes surprise Saudi visit as France secures extra diesel supplies
French President Emmanuel Macron met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh to discuss energy, security and infrastructure. Saudi Arabia agreed to provide France with extra diesel for as long as needed, while the two sides agreed to consult on wider security cooperation and infrastructure to bypass the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-21 16:58Original
Macron makes surprise ‘solidarity’ visit to Saudi Arabia
French President Emmanuel Macron made an unannounced stop in Riyadh during his Gulf tour to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The visit came as attacks on Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis were increasing.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-21 16:34Original
Macron arrives in Saudi Arabia on surprise ‘solidarity’ visit
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday, adding an unscheduled stop to his Gulf tour. His office said the visit was intended to show France’s “solidarity” with Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks on its territory.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-21 15:54Original

PoliticsRussian lawmakers approve Mishustin’s cabinet reshuffle appointments

The State Duma approved all Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s nominees for a government reshuffle. Finance Minister Anton Siluanov will also serve as deputy prime minister; Primorsky Krai Governor Oleg Kozhemyako will become deputy prime minister and presidential envoy to the Far East. Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin will take a deputy prime minister post overseeing transport, while Dmitry Yadrov will lead the Transport Ministry. Irina Okladnikova will become deputy prime minister and government chief of staff, replacing Dmitry Grigorenko. Vladimir Putin backed the proposal.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 17:05

Russian lawmakers approve Mishustin’s cabinet reshuffle appointments

PoliticsTürkiye hails deepening ties with Belgium

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan spoke at the European Policy Center think tank in Brussels on October 20, as Türkiye hailed its deepening ties with Belgium.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 17:02

Türkiye hails deepening ties with Belgium

PoliticsSpain rebukes Argentina’s Milei over insults against Sanchez

Spain rebuked Argentine President Javier Milei over insults against Sanchez. Milei arrived at the New Economy Forum in Madrid on October 21, 2026.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 17:02

Spain rebukes Argentina’s Milei over insults against Sanchez

EconomyUK regulator ends investigation into Home REIT

Britain’s financial regulator has concluded its two-year investigation into London-listed social housing company Home REIT, while saying it supports a criminal investigation that is still under way.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 17:00

UK regulator ends investigation into Home REIT

EconomyMoney Managers See Nowhere to Hide as Super El Niño Takes Shape

With the prospect of the strongest El Niño cycle on record, a growing number of money managers are rushing to prepare their portfolios for the disruption they say is on the way.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 17:00

Money Managers See Nowhere to Hide as Super El Niño Takes Shape

EconomyFACT FOCUS: The economic numbers that matter before Nov. 3

Donald Trump is seeking to persuade voters ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections that the U.S. economy is surging. The report examines the figures that matter in assessing the economy.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 17:00

FACT FOCUS: The economic numbers that matter before Nov. 3

TechCrypto security chiefs sound alarm over critical PHP flaws

PHP released fixes on Oct. 21 for two critical vulnerabilities that could let unauthenticated attackers run code on web servers. Crypto security executives urged operators to install the patches and inspect infrastructure that may have been overlooked.

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Crypto security chiefs sound alarm over critical PHP flaws

Critical PHP vulnerabilities could take websites offline today
PHP is expected to release a patch today for two critical vulnerabilities rated 9.2 out of 10. Researchers say they affect PHP 5 and later and may put more than 1.3 million internet-connected hosts at risk. Agencies urge organizations unable to patch immediately to isolate exposed apps or take them offline. Cloudflare says early attacks are emerging and it has temporarily changed firewall rules.
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TThe Verge★★★★☆2026-10-21 11:49Original
Cyber agency warns websites may go dark as PHP prepares critical fix
PHP developers said on Wednesday they would issue patches for two critical vulnerabilities. EU cybersecurity officials warned organisations unable to install the fixes to take affected websites offline.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-21 08:35Original

PoliticsTürkiye, Azerbaijan leaders discuss bilateral ties and regional developments

Erdogan and Aliyev discussed bilateral ties and regional developments. They attended the opening ceremony of the Igdir-Nakhchivan Natural Gas Pipeline at the Presidential Complex in Ankara.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 17:00

Türkiye, Azerbaijan leaders discuss bilateral ties and regional developments

TechThey want your blood

Health tech companies are seeking blood data in exchange for a vague promise of longer life. The writer describes repeated tests and recommendations from the Death Clock app, arguing that blood is a highly personal and valuable source of health information.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 17:00

They want your blood

SportsTitans cut Jordan Elliott after alleged gun incident at team facility

The Tennessee Titans released defensive lineman Jordan Elliott after he brought a gun to the team’s training facility, officials said Wednesday.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 16:59

Titans cut Jordan Elliott after alleged gun incident at team facility

SocietyRussian scientist convicted of treason launches dry hunger strike over alleged abuse in detention

Geodesist Valery Kachin, serving a 14-year sentence for treason, has stopped eating and drinking at a detention center in Izhevsk, human rights group Department One reported. In a letter, Kachin alleged staff tormented and assaulted him, kept him in a punishment cell, conducted nighttime inspections, and confiscated his belongings.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 16:57

Russian scientist convicted of treason launches dry hunger strike over alleged abuse in detention

SocietyParis shopkeepers fear renewed destruction after riots devastate livelihoods

Small business owners in Paris say they are traumatised after rioters looted their shops, leaving them with nothing. With more protests expected across France on Saturday, shopkeepers fear further destruction.

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Paris shopkeepers fear renewed destruction after riots devastate livelihoods

WorldChina ready to deepen energy cooperation with Russia, Premier Li Qiang says

China is prepared to expand cooperation with Russia in energy resources, trade and transport, Premier Li Qiang said. He also called for stronger strategic interaction and political confidence. Li met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-21 16:56

China ready to deepen energy cooperation with Russia, Premier Li Qiang says

Putin meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang after talks with US envoy Witkoff
Vladimir Putin met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in St. Petersburg on the afternoon of October 21. In the press-accessible opening, Putin asked Li to pass along his greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping. Earlier that day, Putin met US presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss ways to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
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MMeduza★★★★☆2026-10-21 14:07Original
Putin says Russia and China will keep expanding cooperation in all areas
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Chinese Premier Li Qiang that Moscow and Beijing would continue expanding cooperation across major areas, including energy, information technology, space and peaceful nuclear development. He said agricultural product trade grew 34% in the first eight months of the year.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-21 14:02Original

SocietyNew Mexico sues Epstein’s lawyer and accountant over alleged concealment of sex trafficking operation

New Mexico’s attorney general has sued Jeffrey Epstein’s lawyer and accountant, accusing them of hiding a sex trafficking operation.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 16:54

New Mexico sues Epstein’s lawyer and accountant over alleged concealment of sex trafficking operation

WorldMusk probably limited Starshield for Kyiv because it was used for attacks, Fox News says

TASS reports that Fox News journalist Peter Doocy said Elon Musk probably restricted Starshield satellite communications for Kyiv because Ukraine’s military used the system for offensive operations. Doocy said Musk believes the commercial products are being used for offensive military activity, which could hurt his business.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 16:50

Musk probably limited Starshield for Kyiv because it was used for attacks, Fox News says

CultureDrake denies stealing the chorus of “Janice STFU”

A lawsuit filed last week alleges that Drake stole the hook from “Janice STFU,” his biggest hit in years. His team strongly rejects the accusation.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 16:49

Drake denies stealing the chorus of “Janice STFU”

TechSpaceX to attempt Starship catch on next flight, aiming to rapidly increase cadence

SpaceX set new performance targets for Starship during an earnings call, including an attempt to catch the vehicle on its next flight and a rapid increase in flight cadence. The company has focused heavily on expanding AI computing capacity, while its long-term plans for data services from space still depend on Starship.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 16:46

SpaceX to attempt Starship catch on next flight, aiming to rapidly increase cadence

WorldRussia has an opportunity to help resolve US-Iran conflict, expert says

Iran and Middle East affairs expert Oleg Akulinichev said Russia’s continued partnership with Iran gives Moscow an opportunity to pursue a peace initiative to resolve the conflict between Tehran and Washington and prevent hostilities from resuming. He said the threat of renewed missile strikes around November 3 remains and suggested an international conference to develop an inclusive regional security framework.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-21 16:45

Russia has an opportunity to help resolve US-Iran conflict, expert says

WorldZelenskyy backs freezing front line as first step toward Ukraine ceasefire

Zelenskyy supports freezing the front line as an initial move toward a ceasefire in Ukraine. He insists Kyiv must take part in any negotiations and seeks security guarantees from Washington and European allies, while a dispute over slower SpaceX satellite services continues.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 16:44

Zelenskyy backs freezing front line as first step toward Ukraine ceasefire

Zelensky proposes freezing front with Russia as first step toward peace talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky called Wednesday for the front line in Russia’s war against Ukraine to be frozen along its current positions as a first step toward peace talks. His remarks came as US special envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-10-21 14:46Original
Zelenskyy open to freezing Ukraine-Russia front lines in ceasefire
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is willing to freeze the front lines as a way to end the war, calling a ceasefire the minimum Ukraine needs from Russia. He said Kyiv would then seek security guarantees from the U.S. and Europe and wants displaced Ukrainians to return. Russia has repeatedly rejected ceasefires, arguing they would give Kyiv time to rearm.
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FFox News★★★★☆2026-10-21 14:11Original
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready to freeze war along current front line
Zelenskyy said Ukraine was prepared to freeze the war along the current front line, adding that a ceasefire was the minimum Ukraine expected from Russia.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-10-21 13:41Original

EconomyDataline raises $10.6 million for decentralized data network for AI agents, plans ICO

Startup Dataline raised $10.6 million for its decentralized data network for AI agents. It also plans a public token sale through Uniswap’s auction platform, with details expected next week.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 16:44

Dataline raises $10.6 million for decentralized data network for AI agents, plans ICO

FlashTranslated by Minutes

Government agencies and companies around the world have shut down websites after two critical flaws came to light involving PHP, a programming language that is the basis for a large share of the internet.

AFP News Agency10-21 16:43

PoliticsJustice Department watchdog refuses to probe botched Reflecting Pool case

David Hearn’s legal team says the Justice Department inspector general will not investigate how the criminal case against the former Olympic canoeist went wrong, including whether prosecutors acted criminally. The case concerned damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 16:43

Justice Department watchdog refuses to probe botched Reflecting Pool case

EconomySpaceX earnings rally lifts confidence among Meta and Tesla bulls

A sharp rally in SpaceX shares after its earnings has encouraged Meta and Tesla bulls ahead of the companies’ reports due Wednesday afternoon.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 16:35

SpaceX earnings rally lifts confidence among Meta and Tesla bulls

PoliticsFact check: No law required Sen. Roger Marshall to sue patients over unpaid medical bills

No law required Sen. Roger Marshall to file lawsuits against patients with unpaid medical bills.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 16:32

Fact check: No law required Sen. Roger Marshall to sue patients over unpaid medical bills

SocietyGreece: Protesters draw inspiration from demonstrations in France

Inspired by protests in France and elsewhere in Europe, thousands of Greek students demonstrated around the country on Wednesday.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-21 16:31

Greece: Protesters draw inspiration from demonstrations in France

SocietyMinnesota man praised for saving children and driver on runaway school bus

A 27-year-old Minnesota man has spoken about rescuing nearly 20 children after their school bus driver suffered a medical emergency.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 16:30

Minnesota man praised for saving children and driver on runaway school bus

EconomyIndia’s infrastructure output rises 7.9% in September, a record in the new series

India’s infrastructure output grew 7.9% year on year in September, its highest level in at least two and a half years, government data showed. Strong electricity and refinery products output drove the increase.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 16:30

India’s infrastructure output rises 7.9% in September, a record in the new series

TechBitcoin Lightning developers warn of security flaws as second patch arrives in five days

Version 0.14.5 fixes issues that malicious nodes could exploit and lets Eclair operators upgrade without closing their existing channels.

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Bitcoin Lightning developers warn of security flaws as second patch arrives in five days

SportsLongtime Knicks Fan Designs Elaborate Championship Rings With 22 Carats of Bling

The Philadelphia 76ers spoiled the New York Knicks’ home opener and the raising of their first championship banner in more than 50 years. Still, celebrations carried on late into the night at a Manhattan nightclub, as a longtime fan designed ornate championship rings featuring 22 carats of bling.

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Longtime Knicks Fan Designs Elaborate Championship Rings With 22 Carats of Bling

EconomyUK’s FTSE 100 little changed as hotter inflation outweighs energy boost

The FTSE 100 was little changed on Wednesday. Inflation hotter than expected strengthened bets that the Bank of England will raise interest rates, offsetting gains in oil majors as crude prices firmed.

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UK’s FTSE 100 little changed as hotter inflation outweighs energy boost

CultureNational Geographic reveals its ‘Best of the World’ destinations for 2027

National Geographic editor-in-chief Nathan Lump discusses destinations worth visiting in 2027.

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National Geographic reveals its ‘Best of the World’ destinations for 2027