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SocietyUS premiums expected to surge for a fourth straight year

Premiums are expected to rise sharply for the fourth year in a row, and employees will likely pay more when they receive care. The higher costs will further strain Americans’ already-tight budgets and deepen the country’s affordability crisis.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 12:00

US premiums expected to surge for a fourth straight year

PoliticsUS-China ties need more working-level dialogue, not just summits: business chamber

The president of the American Chamber of Commerce in China urged Beijing and Washington to move more negotiations to working-level officials. Michael Hart said businesses need greater long-term stability in bilateral ties than leader-level diplomacy alone can provide. He welcomed the unprecedented frequency of presidential meetings but said working-level contacts were less frequent.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 12:00

US-China ties need more working-level dialogue, not just summits: business chamber
US-China ties need more working-level dialogue, not just summits: business chamber

TechThe world’s first triple 200-megapixel camera phone is great

Oppo’s Find X10 Pro Max is the first phone with three 200-megapixel rear cameras. The review says image quality owes more to sensor size, dynamic range and software than resolution alone. It defaults to 26-megapixel photos and automatically switches to 12.6 megapixels in low light.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 12:00

The world’s first triple 200-megapixel camera phone is great
The world’s first triple 200-megapixel camera phone is great

EconomyWhy Musk wants Tesla and SpaceX to merge before Trump leaves office

Elon Musk has signalled openness to combining Tesla and SpaceX in a $3.5 trillion (€3.1tn) company. The move continues years of bringing his businesses together, with the deal reportedly intended to close before US President Donald Trump leaves the White House.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:59

Why Musk wants Tesla and SpaceX to merge before Trump leaves office

SocietyGrandparent-hug consent ad withdrawn after criticism

An Irish social media ad promoting consent and boundaries for children drew criticism for depicting grandparents hugging their grandchildren. Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan called it demeaning to grandparents, and the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre said it had removed the videos while considering whether they were having the intended effect.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 11:58

Grandparent-hug consent ad withdrawn after criticism
Grandparent-hug consent ad withdrawn after criticism

WorldBelousov urges Russia and Belarus to respond promptly to NATO military buildup

Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov said NATO’s increased military presence near the borders of Russia and Belarus requires a timely response from their armed forces. He said the two militaries regularly coordinate and are updating their approach to joint use of their forces.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-22 11:57

Belousov urges Russia and Belarus to respond promptly to NATO military buildup

WorldRussia-Belarus military cooperation plan for 2026 includes over 160 activities

Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said the 2026 bilateral military cooperation plan with Russia includes more than 160 joint activities, mostly exercises, training, maneuvers and exchanges of experience. He said troop training reflects modern armed conflict and incorporates lessons from combat into the Belarusian army’s training system.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-22 11:55

Russia-Belarus military cooperation plan for 2026 includes over 160 activities

WorldCost-of-living pressures spark fresh protests in France and Italy

Protests have spread across France against rising living costs, while cost-of-living pressures are fuelling fresh unrest in Italy.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:53

Cost-of-living pressures spark fresh protests in France and Italy
Cost-of-living pressures spark fresh protests in France and Italy
  • Can European leaders fix the cost-of-living crisis?
    Can European leaders fix the cost-of-living crisis?

    Anger over housing, wages and public services is testing European governments already grappling with debt pressures and upcoming elections. Student protests in France over crowded classrooms and teacher shortages have widened into public outcry, while separate demonstrations have erupted in Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Albania. Many share frustration at paying more for less and struggling to afford a decent life.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-22 09:58Original

Science2026 World Science and Technology Development Forum opens in Chongqing

The forum opened in Chongqing on Wednesday, hosted by the China Association for Science and Technology and the Chongqing Municipal People’s Government under the theme “Co-evolution: Shaping the New Ecology of the Future Industry.” About 800 guests are attending. The opening ceremony released the “Top 10 Science and Technology Foresights of 2026,” and 12 parallel forums are planned.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 11:49

2026 World Science and Technology Development Forum opens in Chongqing

WorldSouth African police investigate mob killing of foreign national

South African police are investigating the mob killing of a foreign national. A group had been marching in central Durban when two men appeared to leave the group and approach the victim.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:49

South African police investigate mob killing of foreign national
South African police investigate mob killing of foreign national

Society(W.E. Talk) Why do traditional Chinese human rights concepts resonate globally?

Li Juan, a lecturer at Southwest University of Political Science and Law, gave a lecture on human rights ideas in traditional Chinese culture, followed by discussion with experts from Peru, Nepal, Tunisia, the African Union and Chad. Li cited classical ideas about human dignity, benevolence and caring for vulnerable groups. Peru's former prime minister Eduardo Melchor Arana Ysa said countries should address human rights according to their own cultures and circumstances, and that Western standards should not be imposed on others.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 11:48

(W.E. Talk) Why do traditional Chinese human rights concepts resonate globally?

WorldEU still reeling from negative impact of Russia sanctions, diplomat says

Dmitry Polyansky, Russia’s permanent representative to the OSCE, said sanctions had dealt the EU economy a blow from which it had yet to recover. He said they had driven inflation and energy prices higher and weakened European competitiveness, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill, while meeting Kyiv’s growing demands could require further cuts to domestic social spending.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:48

EU still reeling from negative impact of Russia sanctions, diplomat says

WorldUnrest grows in Iran's Balochistan border region

Attacks, assassinations and armed clashes have increased in Iran's southeastern province bordering Pakistan and Afghanistan. Observers say the Iran war could alter the strategic balance for militant groups. Economic deprivation, discrimination and political and religious grievances are contributing to tensions.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:48

Unrest grows in Iran's Balochistan border region
Unrest grows in Iran's Balochistan border region

PoliticsMacron tightens protest curbs, blames far left for unrest

French President Emmanuel Macron said protests he called “illegitimate” would be banned in the coming days. He blamed “seditious” ultra-left groups and vandals for last weekend’s riots and looting.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:45

Macron tightens protest curbs, blames far left for unrest
Macron tightens protest curbs, blames far left for unrest

PoliticsCarney balances trade, defence and diplomacy during Turkey visit

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Turkey on Thursday for a historic visit focused on closer trade and defence ties with the strategically important NATO ally. The trip reflects Ottawa’s push to diversify beyond the United States while handling sensitive concerns over human rights and Ankara’s recent crackdown on civil society groups.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:44

Carney balances trade, defence and diplomacy during Turkey visit

WorldUkraine: Life near the front line in Sloviansk

Russian attacks continue in Sloviansk, eastern Ukraine, where thousands of residents refuse to leave or cannot find a way out. Poverty, family ties and pets make evacuation difficult. Recent Russian aerial attacks hit a residential area and a building housing an emergency assistance center and the Red Cross, injuring people. About 20,000 of the city’s 100,000 residents remain, most of them elderly people unable to leave.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-22 11:44

Ukraine: Life near the front line in Sloviansk
Ukraine: Life near the front line in Sloviansk

WorldGermany arrests Ukrainian man suspected of spying for Russia

Police in Germany’s Brandenburg state arrested a Ukrainian man suspected of gathering defense-related information for Russia. Prosecutors said he used contacts at European defense firms to collect intelligence that he allegedly passed to a Russian spy agency.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:43

Germany arrests Ukrainian man suspected of spying for Russia
Germany arrests Ukrainian man suspected of spying for Russia

WorldTrilateral Ukraine summit and Russia’s unlikely isolation: MFA briefing

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Moscow and Washington are discussing a meeting between Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, but have reached no final understanding. He said resolving the Ukraine conflict remains high on Russia’s agenda with the United States and described Europe’s position as anti-Russian, belligerent and dangerous.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-22 11:42

Trilateral Ukraine summit and Russia’s unlikely isolation: MFA briefing
  • EU efforts to preserve ‘criminal regime’ in Kyiv will fail, Russian diplomat says

    Russia’s permanent representative to the OSCE, Dmitry Polyansky, said Moscow would reject a new round of “Minsk agreements” or a freeze that would keep Kyiv’s authorities in power. He said Russia no longer trusts the EU or Ukraine, and that Europe knows the conditions under which Moscow is prepared to negotiate.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:25Original
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🤿 Hong Kong hosts gruelling underwater hockey tournament

Hong Kong's annual underwater hockey tournament, ominously advertised as "physical hell", drew a roster of hardcore enthusiasts from countries across Asia to the Chinese city over the weekend.
🤿 Hong Kong hosts gruelling underwater hockey tournament

Hong Kong's annual underwater hockey tournament, ominously advertised as "physical hell", drew a roster of hardcore enthusiasts from countries across Asia to the Chinese city over the weekend.
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HealthLate Ebola detection in Nigeria raises alarm over spread across Africa

Officials said Nigeria’s first Ebola patient in more than a decade was not tested until 13 days after falling ill. The delay has raised questions about whether authorities can contain an outbreak already affecting four African countries.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-22 11:40

Late Ebola detection in Nigeria raises alarm over spread across Africa
Late Ebola detection in Nigeria raises alarm over spread across Africa

WorldRussia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones hours after agreeing to peace talks

Russia struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles while Ukraine sent hundreds of drones toward Moscow overnight, just hours after the warring sides agreed to peace talks. The barrage continued despite the latest U.S. push to end the conflict.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-22 11:39

Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones hours after agreeing to peace talks
  • Russia bombards Kyiv with missiles hours after agreeing to resume Ukraine talks
    Russia bombards Kyiv with missiles hours after agreeing to resume Ukraine talks

    Russia launched a large ballistic-missile attack on Kyiv hours after Vladimir Putin said he had agreed in principle to resume trilateral talks. At least two people were killed and 22 injured, including four children. Ukraine said the strikes showed Moscow was not serious about peace and called for stronger air defences and more sanctions.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-22 10:14Original
  • Zelensky: Russian ‘humanitarians’ launched a pointed attack on Kyiv right after talks
    Zelensky: Russian ‘humanitarians’ launched a pointed attack on Kyiv right after talks

    Zelensky said Russian forces fired 21 ballistic missiles at Kyiv in three waves overnight on October 22, damaging sites across the city. One person was killed and more than 20 injured. He said the strikes came soon after another round of talks and urged allies to speed up air defense deliveries and increase sanctions pressure on Moscow. Ukrainian drones also struck several Russian regions, including Moscow and the Moscow region; two people were injured in New Moscow.

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    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-10-22 10:03Original
  • Russia and Ukraine trade attacks despite pledges to resume peace talks
    Russia and Ukraine trade attacks despite pledges to resume peace talks

    Overnight attacks injured 15 people in Kyiv, while two were hurt in Moscow. Russia said it intercepted 163 Ukrainian drones. The attacks came hours after Putin and Zelenskyy indicated they were willing to resume peace talks with the US.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-22 09:57Original
  • Russia strikes Kyiv hours after Putin meets Trump envoy Witkoff, killing one and injuring more than 20
    Russia strikes Kyiv hours after Putin meets Trump envoy Witkoff, killing one and injuring more than 20

    Russian forces attacked Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles overnight on October 22, killing one person and injuring more than 20, Ukrainian officials said. The strikes damaged homes, transport infrastructure, ambulances and a monastery. A food production facility in the Odesa region was also hit, and its administrative building burned down. Russia’s Defense Ministry said it targeted military-industrial and port facilities. The attack came hours after Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin.

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    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-10-22 07:38Original
  • Ukraine and Russia trade strikes after Witkoff talks
    Ukraine and Russia trade strikes after Witkoff talks

    Russia and Ukraine exchanged major overnight attacks shortly after Putin and Zelenskyy signaled willingness to resume US-mediated talks. Missiles hit Kyiv, wounding at least 15 people, while Moscow’s mayor said 630 drones were launched toward the region and at least two people were hurt. Strikes and injuries were also reported elsewhere in Ukraine and in Russia’s Lipetsk.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-10-22 04:57Original

EconomyEurope’s EV boom has saved six oil-importing countries almost €2 billion since the Iran war began

The spread of electric vehicles has saved six oil-importing countries in Europe almost €2 billion since the Iran war began. As EV fleets grow, they reduce exposure to volatile oil markets and future supply shocks.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 11:39

Europe’s EV boom has saved six oil-importing countries almost €2 billion since the Iran war began

SportsWATCH: David Muir on how Tampa Bay community came together to repair Rays’ stadium

As the Tampa Bay Rays and their fans get ready for the World Series, David Muir reports on the community’s efforts to rebuild the city and repair Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 11:38

WATCH: David Muir on how Tampa Bay community came together to repair Rays’ stadium
WATCH: David Muir on how Tampa Bay community came together to repair Rays’ stadium

WorldWhat is the Türkiye-Libya maritime deal, and why are the EU and Egypt opposed?

Eastern Libya’s parliament unanimously approved the 2019 Türkiye-Libya agreement delimiting maritime boundaries in the Mediterranean, reversing its 2020 rejection. Egypt and the EU call the deal null and void; Israel also condemned the move, while Greece says it violates international law and briefed the UN Security Council. Türkiye’s foreign minister called the agreement entirely legitimate.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-22 11:36

What is the Türkiye-Libya maritime deal, and why are the EU and Egypt opposed?
What is the Türkiye-Libya maritime deal, and why are the EU and Egypt opposed?

WorldGulf markets fall as new Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia heighten regional risks

Major Gulf stock markets declined in early trading on Thursday after fresh attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis on Saudi Arabia stoked fears that the region’s tensions could escalate further.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-22 11:35

Gulf markets fall as new Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia heighten regional risks
Gulf markets fall as new Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia heighten regional risks

WorldAre the US and Israel planning fresh strikes on Iran?

Sources cited by The New York Times report that plans are being made for fresh strikes on Iran after the US midterm elections.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:32

Are the US and Israel planning fresh strikes on Iran?
Are the US and Israel planning fresh strikes on Iran?

EconomyEconomy set to worsen, with higher unemployment and weaker growth, Chalmers says

Jim Chalmers says December’s mid-year budget update will forecast weaker growth and higher unemployment. Economists warn the next six to nine months will be difficult, as high inflation and elevated interest rates weigh on activity and the labour market softens.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:30

Economy set to worsen, with higher unemployment and weaker growth, Chalmers says
Economy set to worsen, with higher unemployment and weaker growth, Chalmers says

Tech333 Tor exit nodes hijacked to intercept SSH traffic and retrieve plaintext email

A researcher reported that unidentified hackers hijacked more than 300 Tor exit nodes, configuring them to favor unencrypted email traffic and route SSH connections through servers they controlled. The attacker used a reused valid password to access a Tor management server and install the Linux backdoor Ebury, then installed it on a second server, Switzerland2, and altered settings on two exit nodes it hosted.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:30

333 Tor exit nodes hijacked to intercept SSH traffic and retrieve plaintext email
333 Tor exit nodes hijacked to intercept SSH traffic and retrieve plaintext email

PoliticsUkraine court eases restrictions on ex-minister charged in major corruption case

Ukraine’s High Anti-Corruption Court allowed former justice minister Herman Halushchenko to remove his electronic monitoring bracelet, while extending his other obligations for two months. He must still report a change of residence, remain in Kyiv without permission to leave, avoid contacting other suspects and surrender his foreign passports.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:30

Ukraine court eases restrictions on ex-minister charged in major corruption case
Ukraine court eases restrictions on ex-minister charged in major corruption case

EconomyOil prices hit five-month high as attacks threaten global supply

Oil rose 3% to $112 a barrel on Thursday, its highest level in five months, after attacks in Saudi Arabia and incidents involving tankers near the Strait of Hormuz raised concerns about global crude supply. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it hit four vessels in the northern Gulf and that three others struck mines near the strait.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-22 11:28

Oil prices hit five-month high as attacks threaten global supply
Oil prices hit five-month high as attacks threaten global supply

HealthFrance reports first human case of Shamonda virus, says no public health risk

France confirmed that a patient who died at a Lyon hospital earlier in October had Shamonda virus, the first documented human case. The Agriculture Ministry said there is currently no identifiable risk to the public. Investigations continue, with eastern France considered the leading hypothesis for where the patient was infected.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:28

France reports first human case of Shamonda virus, says no public health risk
France reports first human case of Shamonda virus, says no public health risk
  • France reports first human Shamonda virus case linked to patient’s death
    France reports first human Shamonda virus case linked to patient’s death

    France has reported its first human case of Shamonda virus, linked to the patient’s death. Cattle are considered the main hosts among animal species that can be infected.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:10Original
  • First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say
    First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say

    French authorities say the first known human case of Shamonda virus was found in a patient who died in early October. Officials described it as an exceptional case in a severely immunocompromised person and said there is no current risk to the public. Investigators believe the patient may have contracted the virus from a midge bite in eastern France.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:04Original
  • France confirms first human case of Shamonda virus, previously found only in animals

    French authorities confirmed that a patient in Lyon contracted Shamonda virus, which mainly affects cattle and had previously been detected only in animals. The patient died in early October; authorities said there is no health risk to the general population.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-22 09:30Original
  • France reports first human case of Shamonda virus
    France reports first human case of Shamonda virus

    French health authorities said they had detected Shamonda virus in a human patient for the first time. The patient later died, but authorities said there was currently no risk to the general population.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-22 08:35Original

EconomyMiddle East, North Africa and Pakistan GDP to contract 1.3% in 2026, IMF says

The IMF forecast a sharp fall in economic output this year across the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan because of the Iran war, followed by 6.6% growth in 2027. It cautioned that further disruptions to energy production could worsen the outlook.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-22 11:25

Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan GDP to contract 1.3% in 2026, IMF says
Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan GDP to contract 1.3% in 2026, IMF says

OtherPowerful storms bring heavy winds and rain to Arizona

A powerful storm system swept across Arizona on Wednesday, bringing heavy winds and rain, with a possible tornado in the area. The conditions are expected to continue through the week.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 11:24

Powerful storms bring heavy winds and rain to Arizona
Powerful storms bring heavy winds and rain to Arizona

WorldAt least four dead as Storm Adam floods southern France

Storm Adam caused widespread flooding across southern France, killing at least four people and injuring one. Two women were found drowned in a cellar in Bouches-du-Rhône, while Corsica was also hit by severe weather. Floodwater inundated streets, disrupted transport and prompted emergency shelter for residents in several towns.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:23

At least four dead as Storm Adam floods southern France
At least four dead as Storm Adam floods southern France

TechRussia patents new portable multiple rocket launcher

Specialists at the V. A. Degtyarev Plant have patented a portable multiple rocket launcher with detachable container pods. The tripod-mounted system fires rockets sequentially and is remotely controlled; compensating springs are designed to reduce the overturning effect of launches.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 11:22

Russia patents new portable multiple rocket launcher

EconomyMacron condemns ‘stupid’ comments from Trump and others as pressure builds on French bonds

France is facing a deepening economic crisis, with its 10-year government bond yield reaching a 24-year high on Thursday. Macron condemned what he called “stupid” comments from Trump and others as pressure in the bond market mounted.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:21

Macron condemns ‘stupid’ comments from Trump and others as pressure builds on French bonds
Macron condemns ‘stupid’ comments from Trump and others as pressure builds on French bonds

WorldToxic haze across Southeast Asia fuels calls for legal action against polluters

Toxic haze from Indonesia’s worst wildfires in a decade blanketed Malaysia and Singapore over the past two months. Experts say ASEAN’s consensus-based approach, weak enforcement mechanisms, sovereignty concerns and difficulties gathering evidence make it hard for governments to pursue legal accountability for cross-border pollution.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:19

Toxic haze across Southeast Asia fuels calls for legal action against polluters
Toxic haze across Southeast Asia fuels calls for legal action against polluters

SocietySkip the festive rush and take on Europe’s ‘slowest marathon’ in Vilnius

Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital, is set to host a leisurely festive-season “race-cation,” where participants can stroll through holiday surroundings without worrying about their pace.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-22 11:17

Skip the festive rush and take on Europe’s ‘slowest marathon’ in Vilnius

WorldRussia reportedly strikes central Kyiv with casualty-maximising cluster-warhead ballistic missile

Russia’s latest bombardment of Ukraine’s capital came hours after US envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg, highlighting the sharp contrast between Washington’s renewed diplomatic efforts and Moscow’s ongoing attacks on Ukrainian cities.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-22 11:16

Russia reportedly strikes central Kyiv with casualty-maximising cluster-warhead ballistic missile

WorldMontenegro plans to join EU in 2028, Russian ambassador tells TASS

Russian Ambassador to Montenegro Alexander Lukashik told TASS that Podgorica plans to join the EU in 2028. He said Montenegro’s visa regime for Russian citizens and full support for EU restrictions on Russia reflect its policy of severing ties with Moscow and aligning with EU policies. He warned the measures could reduce Russian tourism, hurt businesses and worsen the investment climate, adding that Brussels should not be expected to offset the losses.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:15

Montenegro plans to join EU in 2028, Russian ambassador tells TASS

ScienceUN says world will exceed 1.5°C warming and sets out a new response

The UN Environment Programme has acknowledged for the first time that keeping warming below 1.5°C is no longer viable. Its revised aims are to limit both the duration and extent of the overshoot, requiring dramatic emissions cuts now and the removal of hundreds of gigatonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere before the century ends.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-22 11:15

UN says world will exceed 1.5°C warming and sets out a new response
UN says world will exceed 1.5°C warming and sets out a new response

SocietyThriving Amur tigers reflect conservation efforts in northeast China

Five years after China established its first five national parks, wildlife conservation and ecosystem restoration have made tangible progress. Amur tiger numbers have risen significantly in the northeast’s Tiger and Leopard National Park, reflecting species recovery and efforts to foster coexistence between people and wildlife.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 11:13

Thriving Amur tigers reflect conservation efforts in northeast China
Thriving Amur tigers reflect conservation efforts in northeast China

WorldUkraine: At least 9 people were killed in Russian attacks over the past 24 hours

Officials in Ukraine count nine or more deaths from Russian assaults nationwide during the latest day-long period. Missile and drone strikes overnight ignited fires in Kyiv and the Kharkiv region.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-22 11:11

Ukraine: At least 9 people were killed in Russian attacks over the past 24 hours

WorldCuba's public transport hits an all-time low amid US fuel blockade, minister says

Transportation Minister Eduardo Rodriguez Davila faces the daily challenge of moving millions of people by plane, train and car across Cuba, an island stretching 780 miles (1,250 km), with virtually no fuel.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:10

Cuba's public transport hits an all-time low amid US fuel blockade, minister says
Cuba's public transport hits an all-time low amid US fuel blockade, minister says

SocietyAngry lawyers and bewildered defendants as France fast-tracks riot cases

After rioting and looting across France last weekend, about 2,500 people were arrested, with more than 900 being fast-tracked through immediate-appearance proceedings. Lawyers say the surge has overwhelmed courts and left them too little time to meet clients; they blame politicians for the poverty and anger behind the looting.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:08

Angry lawyers and bewildered defendants as France fast-tracks riot cases
Angry lawyers and bewildered defendants as France fast-tracks riot cases

SocietyAustralian TV reporter helps rescue driver from sinking car

Australian Broadcasting Corporation journalist Will Murray was reporting in Morayfield, Queensland, when an SUV drove into deep floodwater. He and a bystander rushed in and rescued the driver as the vehicle sank rapidly.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 11:08

Australian TV reporter helps rescue driver from sinking car
Australian TV reporter helps rescue driver from sinking car

WorldUS redeploys troops closer to Iran ahead of possible new operation, report says

Drop Site News reported, citing sources, that the Pentagon is moving forces closer to Iran’s border as it awaits President Donald Trump’s approval for a new operation. An unnamed US official said CENTCOM was preparing to resume major combat operations and that Trump had called off operations against Iran and Yemen’s Houthis seven times at the last minute.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-22 11:04

US redeploys troops closer to Iran ahead of possible new operation, report says

WorldJoint board adopts decisions to ensure Russia and Belarus’ security, Belousov says

Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov said a joint board meeting of the Russian and Belarusian defense ministries in Minsk adopted important decisions on the two countries’ military security. The meeting focused on the regional grouping of troops and the Unified Regional Air Defense System; he said joint operational and combat training remains a priority for cooperation.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-22 11:03

Joint board adopts decisions to ensure Russia and Belarus’ security, Belousov says

PoliticsChina and Djibouti issue communiqué on Horn of Africa and Red Sea security

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Djibouti’s foreign minister, Abdoulkader Houssein Omar, in Beijing. The two sides issued a communiqué on peace and stability in the Horn of Africa and shipping security in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, and signed a memorandum to advance cooperation under the Global Security Initiative.

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China and Djibouti issue communiqué on Horn of Africa and Red Sea security
China and Djibouti issue communiqué on Horn of Africa and Red Sea security

WorldRussia-Belarus regional military group’s combat capabilities being enhanced, minister says

Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said the combat capabilities of the Belarus-Russia regional force grouping and their unified regional air defense system are being enhanced. He said the countries continue mutual supplies of military equipment, deepen defense-industry cooperation and develop nuclear deterrence within the Union State to maintain strategic parity and deter potential aggression.

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Russia-Belarus regional military group’s combat capabilities being enhanced, minister says

EconomySolana targets faster finality as Wall Street reduces cash that must move

Solana activated Alpenglow on its mainnet on Oct. 21, replacing TowerBFT with a consensus design aiming for finality in about 150 milliseconds. The protocol merges confirmed and finalized into one state. At the National Securities Clearing Corporation, multilateral netting reduces equity payment obligations by an average of…

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Solana targets faster finality as Wall Street reduces cash that must move
Solana targets faster finality as Wall Street reduces cash that must move

Politics‘America, this is a warning’: pro-Trump MAGA media seize on France protests

Donald Trump blamed France’s unrest on “migrants” and “communists,” while conservative media allies portrayed the protests as a warning of what could happen in the US. Fox News and Newsmax hosts and guests argued that Democratic policies could lead to similar scenes; the article says the messaging appears aimed at pushing voters toward Republicans in the midterm elections.

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‘America, this is a warning’: pro-Trump MAGA media seize on France protests
‘America, this is a warning’: pro-Trump MAGA media seize on France protests

EconomySnowy Hydro 2.0 costs soar to 12 times its original estimate, but CEO says it ‘could have been worse’

Snowy Hydro’s latest projections put the project’s cost at at least A$22.2bn, with a contingency that could take it to A$25bn, and delay full commissioning until 2029. Tunnelling is 65% complete. CEO Dennis Barnes said the exceptionally complex project could have fared worse without its reset.

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Snowy Hydro 2.0 costs soar to 12 times its original estimate, but CEO says it ‘could have been worse’
Snowy Hydro 2.0 costs soar to 12 times its original estimate, but CEO says it ‘could have been worse’

EconomySpotify forecasts fourth-quarter profit above estimates on AI bets

Spotify projected fourth-quarter profit above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, betting that its AI-powered features will boost user growth during the crucial holiday season.

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Spotify forecasts fourth-quarter profit above estimates on AI bets
Spotify forecasts fourth-quarter profit above estimates on AI bets

SocietyWatch: Truckers’ fuel protests leave shelves bare in southern Italy

Truck drivers protesting high fuel prices are disrupting supermarket deliveries across southern Italy. Some shelves are partly empty, and some petrol stations have run out of fuel.

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Watch: Truckers’ fuel protests leave shelves bare in southern Italy
  • Truckers’ protests leave Italian supermarket shelves empty and airports without fuel

    Italian truck drivers protesting soaring fuel prices have blocked roads, disrupting transport and deliveries in the south and leaving supermarket shelves empty and airports short of fuel. The government warned that drivers blocking roads could face criminal penalties as authorities moved to clear the demonstrations.

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EconomyWhy climate could soon return to the top of the global agenda

International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol told a Financial Times summit that fast, low-cost renewables could renew attention to climate issues, even as energy disruption continues.

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Why climate could soon return to the top of the global agenda

TechEiliko maker says it will hire independent security firm after report on insecure robots

Energize Lab says it has confirmed core issues with its Eiliko robot and will hire an independent firm to review its systems, disable features and delete stored conversations and user profiles. But The Verge reports that customer audio and photos remained accessible at unsecured public URLs, while a researcher still had access to robots and could potentially read transcripts and alter their behavior.

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Eiliko maker says it will hire independent security firm after report on insecure robots
Eiliko maker says it will hire independent security firm after report on insecure robots

SocietyFirst Nations artists withdraw work from University of Calgary over residential school debate event

Two First Nations artists have withdrawn their work from the University of Calgary gallery to protest an event inviting students to debate whether residential schools amounted to genocide.

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First Nations artists withdraw work from University of Calgary over residential school debate event

Society'Agent Layla': Sex assault survivor went undercover to bring abuser to justice; now he's on parole

Vienna Luke, a sexual assault victim who went undercover to help bring Justin Sewell to justice, is facing a whiplash effect after a parole board approved his release. She is opposing his release from a halfway house while responding to other women moved by her story.

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'Agent Layla': Sex assault survivor went undercover to bring abuser to justice; now he's on parole

PoliticsTrump praises man who punched protester at South Carolina rally

US President Donald Trump praised a man who punched a protester at a midterm election rally in Clemson, South Carolina. Trump thanked the assailant as the protester was being escorted out.

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Trump praises man who punched protester at South Carolina rally
Trump praises man who punched protester at South Carolina rally

PoliticsRussia guided by its interests in decisions on foreign companies, Kremlin says

Dmitry Peskov said Russia considers only its own interests when deciding what to do with foreign companies’ assets. Asked about differing approaches to US and European companies, including placing some assets under temporary Russian management, he said the US was working to settle the situation around Ukraine while Europe was provoking continued hostilities.

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Russia guided by its interests in decisions on foreign companies, Kremlin says

WorldUkraine repatriates 252 bodies Russia claims are those of Ukrainian soldiers

Ukraine said it repatriated 252 bodies that Russia identified as Ukrainian service members. Ukrainian investigators and forensic experts will examine and identify them. Ukrainian officials have alleged that Russia previously returned its own soldiers’ bodies to Kyiv, possibly to avoid compensation payments to their families or out of a “negligent attitude toward their own people.”

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Ukraine repatriates 252 bodies Russia claims are those of Ukrainian soldiers
Ukraine repatriates 252 bodies Russia claims are those of Ukrainian soldiers

PoliticsUS ambassador to Türkiye: Rethinking Washington’s role in the Middle East

Tom Barrack says the United States should shift its relationship with Middle Eastern countries from control to support and no longer seeks to dominate the region. He says intervention and regime change have failed, disputes should be resolved through talks and mutual respect, and distrust between Washington and Tehran is obstructing a deal.

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US ambassador to Türkiye: Rethinking Washington’s role in the Middle East
US ambassador to Türkiye: Rethinking Washington’s role in the Middle East

PoliticsChina says there is no ‘gray zone’ on Taiwan question

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Thursday that there is no gray area on the Taiwan question and urged the Philippines to demonstrate its adherence to the one-China principle through concrete actions. Responding to Manila’s efforts to explore deeper cooperation with Taiwan to address so-called “gray zone” activities, she said Taiwan’s external exchanges must strictly follow the principle.

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China says there is no ‘gray zone’ on Taiwan question
China says there is no ‘gray zone’ on Taiwan question

SocietySouth African police probe crowd killing of foreign national in Durban

A police inquiry is under way in Durban after a group of around 50 people killed someone from abroad, according to South African police on Thursday.

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South African police probe crowd killing of foreign national in Durban
South African police probe crowd killing of foreign national in Durban

WorldAung San Suu Kyi speaks with son for first time in more than five years

The son of detained former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi said on Thursday that he had spoken with his mother for the first time in more than five years. She remains under house arrest.

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Aung San Suu Kyi speaks with son for first time in more than five years
Aung San Suu Kyi speaks with son for first time in more than five years