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PoliticsRepublicans spend millions on crime ads; victims’ families say they are shocked and furious

Republicans are spending millions on ads highlighting brutal killings to portray Democrats as soft on crime. Families of victims say they are shocked and furious that their loved ones’ deaths are being used this way.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 14:30

Republicans spend millions on crime ads; victims’ families say they are shocked and furious

WorldRussia in contact with Turkey and others on Black Sea security, senior diplomat says

Russia is in contact with Turkey and other countries about Black Sea security, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said. He said discussions cover various aspects and stressed that no palliative solutions to the security issue are possible.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 14:29

Russia in contact with Turkey and others on Black Sea security, senior diplomat says

EconomyBritain secures Belgian gas supply ahead of winter crunch

Britain has reached a last-minute deal to secure gas from Belgium before winter, following years of decline in domestic gas production.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 14:26

Britain secures Belgian gas supply ahead of winter crunch

CultureGem-studded Marvel Infinity Gauntlet replica to go under the hammer in Abu Dhabi

Julien's Auctions and East Continental Gems said on Thursday that a replica of the Infinity Gauntlet, the powerful artifact seen in Marvel comics and films, is scheduled to be auctioned in Abu Dhabi on December 8.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 14:25

Gem-studded Marvel Infinity Gauntlet replica to go under the hammer in Abu Dhabi
Gem-studded Marvel Infinity Gauntlet replica to go under the hammer in Abu Dhabi

TechCoolpad’s $150 Cool X Wide brings a wide screen to a non-folding Android phone

Coolpad’s Cool X Wide is available to preorder in China through JD.com for 999 yuan, or about $150, with shipping expected to begin November 8. It has a 6.38-inch 16:10 display, Android 16 and 4G connectivity; higher-storage and RAM options cost more.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 14:24

Coolpad’s $150 Cool X Wide brings a wide screen to a non-folding Android phone
Coolpad’s $150 Cool X Wide brings a wide screen to a non-folding Android phone

WorldCameroon train disaster: Victims still await justice a decade later

Ten years ago, a Cameroon National Railway intercity train travelling between Yaounde and Douala derailed in the country's worst-ever rail disaster. Seventy-nine people died and hundreds were injured; victims are still waiting for justice.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-22 14:23

Cameroon train disaster: Victims still await justice a decade later
Cameroon train disaster: Victims still await justice a decade later

Culture‘China Walk: Vibrant Hainan’ media tour launches in Sanya

The 2026 media tour for ASEAN partners opened in Sanya on October 19, bringing together journalists from 11 outlets in eight countries. They will visit parts of Hainan to report on rural revitalization, the free trade port, environmental protection and cooperation with ASEAN countries.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 14:22

‘China Walk: Vibrant Hainan’ media tour launches in Sanya
‘China Walk: Vibrant Hainan’ media tour launches in Sanya

CultureSauron recruits his future Ringwraiths in The Rings of Power season 3 trailer

The Rings of Power returns next month for its third season. Its official full trailer shows Sauron seeking to conquer Middle-earth with an Orc army as elves, dwarves, and men try to stop him. It also introduces human men who will become the Ringwraiths, called “Nazgnagol” by the showrunners.

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Sauron recruits his future Ringwraiths in The Rings of Power season 3 trailer
Sauron recruits his future Ringwraiths in The Rings of Power season 3 trailer

PoliticsMacron calls for demonstrations to stop in coming days

French President Emmanuel Macron said the government recommends against demonstrations nationwide in the coming days, particularly Saturday. Lyon, Toulon and Nice have imposed restrictions on some protests, while Paris authorities will allow a march backed by the CGT and others. Soldiers from Operation Sentinelle are to help prevent violence during the announced demonstrations.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 14:21

Macron calls for demonstrations to stop in coming days
Macron calls for demonstrations to stop in coming days

PoliticsFrench PM Lecornu meets party leaders amid unrest

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu met political party leaders after unrest across the country over the weekend. The meeting aimed to prevent potential violence during upcoming protests, including a Saturday mobilisation called by the Yellow Vests movement.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-22 14:21

French PM Lecornu meets party leaders amid unrest
French PM Lecornu meets party leaders amid unrest
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🇧🇷 Brazil's presidential candidates seek to disqualify each other

Both candidates in the Brazilian election have called for the disqualification of their rivals over allegations of social media malfeasance.
🇧🇷 Brazil's presidential candidates seek to disqualify each other

Both candidates in the Brazilian election have called for the disqualification of their rivals over allegations of social media malfeasance.
AFP News Agency

WorldRussia agrees to resume trilateral peace talks on Ukraine war

A US envoy met Putin in Saint Petersburg on Wednesday, after the Kremlin agreed to restart peace talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-10-22 14:19

Russia agrees to resume trilateral peace talks on Ukraine war
Russia agrees to resume trilateral peace talks on Ukraine war
  • IN BRIEF: Kremlin spokesman weighs in on upcoming trilateral talks with Ukraine

    Dmitry Peskov said Abu Dhabi is currently being considered the main venue for trilateral talks among Russia, the United States and Ukraine. He also accused Volodymyr Zelensky of trying to redeem himself by recalling his grandfather’s wartime service, amid what Peskov called Ukraine’s current neo-Nazi policies.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-22 13:39Original
  • Abu Dhabi under consideration as venue for Russia-US-Ukraine talks, Kremlin says

    Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Abu Dhabi is being considered as the venue for trilateral talks involving Russia, the United States and Ukraine. He declined to say whether Russia’s negotiating team was preparing written documents or proposals.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-22 12:24Original

PoliticsVirginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas charged with drug trafficking and money laundering, DOJ says

Democratic Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas has been charged with drug trafficking and money laundering, months after the FBI searched her district office and a nearby cannabis shop.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 14:18

Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas charged with drug trafficking and money laundering, DOJ says
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas charged with drug trafficking and money laundering, DOJ says

EconomyEuropean gas futures top $1,050 for first time since December 2022

November gas futures at Europe’s TTF hub rose to about $1,055 per 1,000 cubic meters, or 91.07 euros per megawatt-hour, crossing $1,050 for the first time since December 2022. Asian spot LNG prices also reached a four-year high as winter approaches.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 14:18

European gas futures top $1,050 for first time since December 2022

WorldIs Iran ready for another major US attack after the midterms?

US media reports say Washington is considering strikes on Iran after the midterm elections, and that the US and Israel have developed options for an operation targeting nuclear facilities, energy infrastructure and weapons. Tehran says it is preparing to preserve the regime and impose regional costs, including a broad response if attacked again.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-22 14:16

Is Iran ready for another major US attack after the midterms?
Is Iran ready for another major US attack after the midterms?

EconomyRDIF CEO predicts worsening fuel crisis in Europe

Kirill Dmitriev said Europe’s fuel crisis would intensify, attributing it to attempts to abandon Russian energy supplies. He said diesel supply deals with Europe were possible if requested, and that Europe could eventually join energy cooperation between Russia and the United States.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 14:15

RDIF CEO predicts worsening fuel crisis in Europe

ScienceYoung giant manta rays stay near home while adults roam farther

Researchers working off Costa Rica found that juvenile giant manta rays tend to remain nearby and close to shore, while adults travel hundreds of kilometres.

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Young giant manta rays stay near home while adults roam farther
Young giant manta rays stay near home while adults roam farther

CultureCountry singer John Anderson, known for ‘Seminole Wind,’ dies at 71

Grammy-nominated country singer John Anderson died this week at 71, according to posts on his official social media pages. He was best known for the buoyant “Swingin’” and plaintive “Seminole Wind.”

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 14:14

Country singer John Anderson, known for ‘Seminole Wind,’ dies at 71
Country singer John Anderson, known for ‘Seminole Wind,’ dies at 71

WorldRussia-Belarus Union Shield 2027 exercise to be key training event for armed forces

Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said the Union Shield 2027 joint operational exercise will be the main training event next year for the Belarusian and Russian armed forces. The two countries’ defense ministries approved its concept, and Khrenin emphasized that the exercise will be exclusively defensive.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 14:13

Russia-Belarus Union Shield 2027 exercise to be key training event for armed forces

WorldAre Europeans putting profits over human rights in Vietnam?

Europe and Vietnam are expanding economic and diplomatic cooperation, while critics question whether Brussels is doing enough about Hanoi’s human rights record, labor standards and trade imbalances. During To Lam’s Brussels visit, rights groups said repression was intensifying and accused Vietnam of failing to meet commitments linked to its EU trade agreement.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 14:12

Are Europeans putting profits over human rights in Vietnam?
Are Europeans putting profits over human rights in Vietnam?

PoliticsMeloni government approves aid for transport, farming and fishing amid trucker pressure

On Thursday, Giorgia Meloni’s government approved an aid bill after truckers protested soaring living costs and high fuel prices. Their demonstrations halted many critical sectors and services, including food deliveries.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 14:11

Meloni government approves aid for transport, farming and fishing amid trucker pressure

PoliticsFormer Ecuadorian presidential candidate Gonzalez arrested

Gabriela Rivadeneira, head of the leftist Citizens Revolution party, said on Thursday that former Ecuadorian presidential candidate Luisa Gonzalez had been arrested.

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Former Ecuadorian presidential candidate Gonzalez arrested
Former Ecuadorian presidential candidate Gonzalez arrested

SportsIndia withstand New Zealand fightback to win record-setting T20 opener

India beat New Zealand by four wickets in Christchurch to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20 series. New Zealand’s 225-4 was their highest home T20 total against India, but India completed a record successful chase against the hosts, reaching 226 in 19.4 overs behind Sanju Samson’s 67 and Naman Dhir’s unbeaten 42.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 14:09

India withstand New Zealand fightback to win record-setting T20 opener
India withstand New Zealand fightback to win record-setting T20 opener

SocietyOregon shooting teacher says she pretended to be dead to survive

Becky Drury, a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, said she pretended to be dead after the gunman shot her on 15 October. Her injuries left her unable to help the children in her classroom. The attacker killed three students and a teacher before a parent fatally shot him.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 14:09

Oregon shooting teacher says she pretended to be dead to survive
Oregon shooting teacher says she pretended to be dead to survive

SocietyYouTuber arrested after popular Indian finance influencer's suicide

V Harish, 27, who ran the popular Instagram account Finance with Harish, was found dead at his home near Chennai. His father alleges online harassment contributed to his suicide and named YouTuber Jason Samuel in a police complaint. Police arrested Samuel on suspicion of trying to extort Harish and posting defamatory videos. Meta had disabled Harish’s accounts after complaints about his lack of required registration.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 14:08

YouTuber arrested after popular Indian finance influencer's suicide
YouTuber arrested after popular Indian finance influencer's suicide

WorldWitkoff optimistic after talks with Putin and Zelensky, Vance says

US Vice President JD Vance said Steve Witkoff had re-engaged in the process after speaking with Russian and Ukrainian leaders over the past few days, and felt optimistic following talks with Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 14:06

Witkoff optimistic after talks with Putin and Zelensky, Vance says
  • In brief: Kremlin spokesman comments on Putin-Witkoff meeting and Ukraine trilateral talks

    Dmitry Peskov said Vladimir Putin sent no documents proposing a Ukraine settlement through US envoy Steve Witkoff. Russia has not decided whether Putin will attend the G20 summit in Miami or who will join its delegation to trilateral Ukraine talks. Peskov said public discussion of proposals could harm negotiations.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-22 12:37Original

EconomyAsia may need $1 trillion in annual energy investment for 15 years, McKinsey says

Asia may need to invest up to $1 trillion a year in energy over the next 15 years, a McKinsey report released Thursday said. Countries are seeking stronger energy security after the Iran war disrupted oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Asia may need $1 trillion in annual energy investment for 15 years, McKinsey says
Asia may need $1 trillion in annual energy investment for 15 years, McKinsey says

WorldUkraine receives 252 bodies in exchange with Russia

Ukraine received 252 bodies in an exchange with Russia.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 14:03

Ukraine receives 252 bodies in exchange with Russia
Ukraine receives 252 bodies in exchange with Russia
  • Ukraine repatriates 252 bodies Russia claims are those of Ukrainian soldiers
    Ukraine 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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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-10-22 10:52Original

SocietyBeyond five-star luxury: What’s next for hospitality in Qatar?

Qatar already has plenty of luxury hotels and restaurants. The focus is now on experiences and technology that give visitors a reason to return.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 14:00

Beyond five-star luxury: What’s next for hospitality in Qatar?

ScienceThe great moth revival: how bogongs bounced back

Citizen-science sightings show bogong moth numbers surging across eastern Australia this year, after a dramatic crash in 2017. The endangered moth’s return is welcome news for plants it pollinates and threatened animals that depend on it for food.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 14:00

The great moth revival: how bogongs bounced back
The great moth revival: how bogongs bounced back

PoliticsFemale Victorian MPs fear for their safety amid sexualised, violent threats ahead of next month’s election

Women across Victoria’s political spectrum say threats to their safety have become a constant. After Helen Haines was allegedly attacked by a constituent, Georgie Purcell received threatening comments, while Annabelle Cleeland says she shares her live location with her husband and staff when travelling because of threats.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 14:00

Female Victorian MPs fear for their safety amid sexualised, violent threats ahead of next month’s election
Female Victorian MPs fear for their safety amid sexualised, violent threats ahead of next month’s election

EconomyAffirm, Sam’s Club strike exclusive buy now, pay later deal

Affirm Holdings will become Walmart-owned Sam’s Club’s exclusive buy-now, pay-later partner, with the key holiday shopping season just weeks away.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 14:00

Affirm, Sam’s Club strike exclusive buy now, pay later deal
Affirm, Sam’s Club strike exclusive buy now, pay later deal

ScienceNearly all coral reef ecosystems face high risk of collapse within 50 years, global assessment finds

A global assessment says nearly all of the world’s coral reef ecosystems face a high risk of collapse over the next 50 years, mainly because of warming oceans and heat waves.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 14:00

Nearly all coral reef ecosystems face high risk of collapse within 50 years, global assessment finds
  • Nearly all shallow-water coral reefs face ecosystem collapse by 2075, UN advisers say
    Nearly all shallow-water coral reefs face ecosystem collapse by 2075, UN advisers say

    A UN nature-adviser assessment coordinated by the IUCN finds that global heating puts 96% of coral reefs across more than 80 countries at risk, up from 24% already classed as critically endangered. Scientists say rapid cuts to fossil fuel use and strong local conservation could still help reefs survive.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-22 12:00Original

TechBill Gates says to prepare for 20 years of ‘tumultuous’ AI disruption

Bill Gates says responses to AI’s rapid advance have been inadequate. He is concerned that its harms may not be curbed and its benefits could arrive slowly without proper management. Gates says society should prepare for roughly two decades of disruption, which could divide people between those embracing the technological frontier and those rejecting it.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 14:00

Bill Gates says to prepare for 20 years of ‘tumultuous’ AI disruption
Bill Gates says to prepare for 20 years of ‘tumultuous’ AI disruption

WorldUkraine says key energy facilities damaged more than 170 times in 11 days

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Telegram that Ukraine’s key energy facilities were damaged more than 170 times in the 11 days beginning October 11. The country’s prime minister earlier reported 2,147 explosions at energy facilities over three months, several times last year’s figure.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 13:59

Ukraine says key energy facilities damaged more than 170 times in 11 days

WorldRussian and Chinese governments to keep working on bilateral ties, prime minister says

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said the two governments would continue coordinated efforts to develop bilateral relations. He identified expanding trade and partnerships in e-commerce, the platform economy, energy and transport connectivity as priorities, alongside humanitarian ties in science, innovation and technology.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-22 13:59

Russian and Chinese governments to keep working on bilateral ties, prime minister says

WorldNATO reconnaissance aircraft spends nearly five hours flying around Kaliningrad Region

A US-registered NATO reconnaissance aircraft spent nearly five hours circling the Kaliningrad Region, flying through Polish and Lithuanian airspace and over international waters in the Baltic Sea. A source said it was the aircraft’s second circuit around the Russian region this week; it has completed its mission and is returning to base.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 13:56

NATO reconnaissance aircraft spends nearly five hours flying around Kaliningrad Region

WorldPotential Zaporozhye nuclear plant accident could rival Chernobyl, Fukushima, director warns

Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant director Yury Chernichuk warned that a blackout caused by Ukrainian attacks could trigger an accident with consequences comparable to Chernobyl and Fukushima. He said the plant has lost external power 26 times since the conflict began, forcing it to use emergency diesel generators.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-22 13:53

Potential Zaporozhye nuclear plant accident could rival Chernobyl, Fukushima, director warns

WorldFour energy company employees killed, more than ten injured in Zaporizhzhia Region in 2025–2026

Zaporizhzhia Region Acting Energy Minister Yevgeny Paramonov said Ukrainian attacks in the region killed four energy company employees and injured more than ten in 2025–2026. He cited a district power grid chief and an electrician killed in a drone strike while traveling to a work site.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 13:51

Four energy company employees killed, more than ten injured in Zaporizhzhia Region in 2025–2026

WorldUkraine steps up strikes on civilian infrastructure by 3–4 times, Russian envoy says

Russian Foreign Ministry envoy Rodion Miroshnik said Ukraine had increased strikes on civilian facilities and infrastructure in Russia three- to fourfold. He blamed the escalation on the EU’s allocation of the first funds from its 90-billion-euro military loan and accused the Kiev regime of terrorist actions against Russian civilians.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 13:49

Ukraine steps up strikes on civilian infrastructure by 3–4 times, Russian envoy says

WorldBattlegroup Center air defense crew assesses new F-1 interceptor drone

Russia’s Defense Ministry says the Battlegroup Center air defense missile brigade used the new F-1 interceptor UAV for the first time, downing more than 20 Ukrainian drones in four days, including PD-2, Rubaka and Bliskavka models. The crew also destroyed two Anubis UAVs for the first time.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 13:48

Battlegroup Center air defense crew assesses new F-1 interceptor drone

EconomyValero posts record quarterly profit as refining margins surge, setting strong tone for US refiners

Valero Energy reported its highest-ever quarterly profit on Thursday, topping Wall Street expectations. Disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict drove refining margins sharply higher in the third quarter.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 13:45

Valero posts record quarterly profit as refining margins surge, setting strong tone for US refiners
Valero posts record quarterly profit as refining margins surge, setting strong tone for US refiners

WorldKiev troops have almost fully blocked ZNPP staff transit to work, director says

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Director Yury Chernichuk said Ukrainian armed forces had almost completely paralyzed staff travel to and from the facility. He said access from the Novorossiya highway and commutes by employees living in the city or nearby settlements had become virtually impossible.

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Kiev troops have almost fully blocked ZNPP staff transit to work, director says

SportsRussia’s Shnaider advances to quarterfinals of 2026 WTA Ningbo Open

Diana Shnaider defeated the Philippines’ Alexandra Eala in straight sets to reach the quarterfinals of the Ningbo Open. She is due to face fourth-seeded Iva Jovic of the United States next.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 13:43

Russia’s Shnaider advances to quarterfinals of 2026 WTA Ningbo Open

WorldTaiz faces severe shortages amid Houthi blockade

Residents of Taiz in Yemen face acute food and water shortages after a Houthi blockade cut a key supply route. The UN warns that aid can no longer reach the city, leaving an estimated 800,000 people without life-saving assistance as conflict escalates.

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Taiz faces severe shortages amid Houthi blockade
Taiz faces severe shortages amid Houthi blockade
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🇮🇳 India celebrates colourful Mysuru Dasara festival

Thousands of Indians dressed in colourful attire march down the streets of Mysuru in southwest India for the last day of the Mysuru Dasara festival.
🇮🇳 India celebrates colourful Mysuru Dasara festival

Thousands of Indians dressed in colourful attire march down the streets of Mysuru in southwest India for the last day of the Mysuru Dasara festival.
AFP News Agency

WorldGermany arrests Ukrainian national suspected of spying for Russia

A Ukrainian national has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia. Federal prosecutors allege the person collected information related to defence.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 13:39

Germany arrests Ukrainian national suspected of spying for Russia
  • Germany arrests Ukrainian suspected of spying for Russia
    Germany arrests Ukrainian suspected of spying for Russia

    Germany’s Federal Prosecutor’s Office says a Ukrainian citizen, Vadym Y., was arrested in Brandenburg on suspicion of working for Russian intelligence. Prosecutors say he had contact with Russian intelligence through an intermediary since at least July 2025 and allegedly gathered information related to the war against Ukraine, including on weapons production and NATO’s eastern-flank personnel and facilities.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-10-22 13:26Original

EconomyShell and Exxon’s $8bn UK chemicals unit put up for sale

Infineum has appointed advisers at Bank of America to oversee a sale of the business, as Shell concentrates on its core oil and gas operations.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 13:36

Shell and Exxon’s $8bn UK chemicals unit put up for sale

PoliticsIlhan Omar says 'bizarre' pre-dawn home raid is forcing her to leave

Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar says she can no longer live at her Washington home after federal agents searched it last week, fearing her address has been exposed. She said agents took 17 items, including phones and notebooks. The government says the search was part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation but has not identified any crime Omar is accused of.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 13:36

Ilhan Omar says 'bizarre' pre-dawn home raid is forcing her to leave
Ilhan Omar says 'bizarre' pre-dawn home raid is forcing her to leave

WorldRussia-US-China summit could be a ‘little Yalta,’ former Italian PM says

Romano Prodi said a possible trilateral summit in Shenzhen could set future rules and establish red lines, jokingly calling it a “little Yalta.” He said Europe is being sidelined from global geopolitical and economic affairs because of internal divisions and weaknesses.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 13:35

Russia-US-China summit could be a ‘little Yalta,’ former Italian PM says
MAJOR

WorldSudan’s shift to drone warfare is fuelling a civilian crisis

Sudan’s warring sides are stepping up drone attacks on supply routes and cities considered safe, with devastating effects on civilians. A recent wave has killed more than 160 people. The Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces are both increasingly using drones to weaken each other, bringing the fighting into residential areas.

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Sudan’s shift to drone warfare is fuelling a civilian crisis
Sudan’s shift to drone warfare is fuelling a civilian crisis
MAJOR

PoliticsEuropean Parliament approves three-year delay to EU methane rules

The European Parliament voted on Thursday to delay EU methane-emissions rules for oil and gas imports by three years. The postponement was longer than expected following pressure from governments including France and the United States.

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European Parliament approves three-year delay to EU methane rules
European Parliament approves three-year delay to EU methane rules

WorldHumanitarian mission in Belarus reunites Russian and Ukrainian families

A humanitarian mission to reunite families from Russia and Ukraine took place in a Belarusian border area on Thursday. BelTA reported that 11 people crossed into Ukraine through the Novaya Guta checkpoint to join their families, while three others traveled to Russia. Elderly people and people with disabilities in the group received hot meals in Belarus.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 13:34

Humanitarian mission in Belarus reunites Russian and Ukrainian families

TechTackling online scams in the age of AI

One in four Europeans has been victimized by an online scam, including identity fraud and fake romances. The growth of artificial intelligence is bringing new risks. Entrust Chief Product Officer Minh Nguyen says online platforms and governments can both help protect consumers and businesses.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 13:33

Tackling online scams in the age of AI
Tackling online scams in the age of AI

WorldOutposts, violence and impunity: How Israeli settlers seize Palestinian land

Settler violence is rising across the occupied West Bank, casting a shadow over the Palestinian olive harvest amid government backing and little accountability. A farmer in Beita said masked Israeli men beat him and his son on their land. The UN has recorded more than 200 attacks on Palestinian farmers since September 1. The report describes outposts expanding with state funding and infrastructure support.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-22 13:33

Outposts, violence and impunity: How Israeli settlers seize Palestinian land
Outposts, violence and impunity: How Israeli settlers seize Palestinian land

PoliticsNormal Russia-US ties underpin Europe’s development, senior diplomat says

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told the Verona Eurasian Economic Forum that normal relations between Moscow and Washington are a fundamental prerequisite for Europe’s peaceful development and prosperity. He said Europe’s political, economic and military weight would decline exponentially if it remained amid tensions between the two powers, and that security and predictability would enable Europeans to become an independent pole of power.

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Normal Russia-US ties underpin Europe’s development, senior diplomat says

SocietyNorwegians Leave Gold in Forest as Some Fall for Scam

Swindlers have convinced Norwegians to buy gold and leave it in the forest as part of a growing investment fraud, according to the country’s banking lobby.

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Norwegians Leave Gold in Forest as Some Fall for Scam
Norwegians Leave Gold in Forest as Some Fall for Scam

WorldCongressional candidate Brad Lander detained by IDF in West Bank

Brad Lander, the Democratic nominee for a Brooklyn congressional seat, said he was detained by the IDF on Wednesday while picking olives alongside other activists.

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Congressional candidate Brad Lander detained by IDF in West Bank
Congressional candidate Brad Lander detained by IDF in West Bank

TechNirva raises $33M for a pendant that only listens to you

Nirva has raised $33 million for an ambient AI pendant designed to listen only to its wearer. The $249 device is due to ship by the end of the year.

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Nirva raises $33M for a pendant that only listens to you
Nirva raises $33M for a pendant that only listens to you

PoliticsSenior diplomat says Russia-EU normalization requires radical change to bloc’s policies

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told the XIX Verona Eurasian Economic Forum that normalizing relations with the EU cannot be discussed without radical changes to Europe’s policy course. He said the bloc’s current policies are focused on preparing for war with Russia and already waging a hybrid war, while demonizing Russia and the alleged Russian threat is effectively what keeps EU countries tensely united.

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Senior diplomat says Russia-EU normalization requires radical change to bloc’s policies

TechApple will label apps that are ‘Made for iPhone Duo’

Apple is adding a “Made for iPhone Duo” badge in the App Store for apps and games optimized for the foldable phone’s screens. Netflix, Prime Video, Word, Outlook, and Zoom are among the apps using its expanded display. Apple says an editorial collection launches Friday, with more app updates arriving throughout the year.

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Apple will label apps that are ‘Made for iPhone Duo’
Apple will label apps that are ‘Made for iPhone Duo’

TechThe Atari VCS saga will end next year as its software store closes

Atari will retire the VCS platform in early 2027, shutting its software store on February 1. Owners can download software through January 31; previously downloaded apps and games will remain usable. Atari plans an OS update to remove reliance on its infrastructure and a Home Brew app for adding third-party games.

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The Atari VCS saga will end next year as its software store closes
The Atari VCS saga will end next year as its software store closes

HealthEbola cases in DR Congo surpass 9,700

The DRC National Institute of Public Health reported 9,704 laboratory-confirmed Ebola infections and 4,687 deaths, a case fatality rate of 48.3%. Another 937 symptomatic patients were being treated in hospitals and isolation centers. The outbreak began in the DRC and Uganda on May 15; Uganda has declared it over, while Kenya and Nigeria have since reported cases.

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Ebola cases in DR Congo surpass 9,700
  • Ebola outbreak rebounds in DR Congo, WHO warns
    Ebola outbreak rebounds in DR Congo, WHO warns

    Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo rose again after a short decline, while spread to other African countries is complicating containment, the WHO said. By October 19, the DRC had reported 9,637 confirmed cases and 4,646 deaths; Kenya and Nigeria also reported cases. The WHO warned that insecurity, displacement and restricted humanitarian access are hampering response efforts.

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  • Cross-border Ebola spread raises concerns over expanding outbreak
    Cross-border Ebola spread raises concerns over expanding outbreak

    The WHO says confirmed Ebola infections have risen again in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while spread to other African countries is complicating containment. By October 19, the DRC had recorded 9,637 confirmed cases and 4,646 deaths. Kenya reported nine cases and one death, and Nigeria confirmed its first case. Africa CDC called it the most geographically widespread Ebola epidemic on record.

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WorldNeither Russia nor Belarus wants war, but must be ready for it, Lukashenko says

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said at a meeting with Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov that neither country wants a war on their western borders, but both must be prepared to help prevent one. He said their joint forces on the western flank would always be necessary and are fully operational.

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Neither Russia nor Belarus wants war, but must be ready for it, Lukashenko says

PoliticsWhat is happening in France? Unpacking the recent waves of protests

Laura D. Keesman, an assistant professor of sociology based in Amsterdam, examined recent mobilisations in France and the government’s policing response. Following a weekend of unrest and riots, the government conceded its security response had fallen short and pledged a tougher approach before another wave of protests.

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What is happening in France? Unpacking the recent waves of protests
What is happening in France? Unpacking the recent waves of protests

PoliticsMacron blames ‘seditious’ far left for unrest as France bans some protests

Authorities outlawed Thursday demonstrations in parts of Paris, Lyon, Lille and Grenoble. Macron blamed far-left groups for weekend violence and said France would ban protests he deemed “illegitimate” in the coming days, while approved demonstrations would be rerouted away from city centres.

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Macron blames ‘seditious’ far left for unrest as France bans some protests
Macron blames ‘seditious’ far left for unrest as France bans some protests
  • Macron says French weekend protests will be limited to authorised union demos
    Macron says French weekend protests will be limited to authorised union demos

    Emmanuel Macron said only authorised union demonstrations would be allowed on Saturday, while protests by other groups would be banned where possible. Paris is extending a partial curfew, and Marseille and Lyon have prohibited all protests this weekend after demonstrations across France descended into disorder and looting.

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EconomyDeepSeek reportedly raises $15B days after US restrictions

Reports put DeepSeek's capital raise at $15 billion, placing it among China's biggest such rounds. Days earlier, the US ordered federal agencies to remove the company's technology, citing national-security concerns.

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DeepSeek reportedly raises $15B days after US restrictions
DeepSeek reportedly raises $15B days after US restrictions

PoliticsLukashenko cites Union State border protection and thanks Russia

Alexander Lukashenko said Belarus was meeting its duties to protect the Union State’s borders and that neither Belarus nor Russia wanted war in the west, while stressing the need to be prepared. He thanked Russia for helping monitor borders with Ukraine and Western countries using technical equipment, and said he recently discussed the issue with Vladimir Putin.

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Lukashenko cites Union State border protection and thanks Russia

WorldMaradona’s doctor was made a ‘scapegoat’ for his death, court told

Leopoldo Luque’s lawyer told the court in closing arguments that the doctor was innocent and had been made a “scapegoat” over Diego Maradona’s 2020 death. Prosecutors are seeking a 12-year sentence for Luque, one of seven healthcare professionals on trial over alleged negligence during Maradona’s convalescence.

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Maradona’s doctor was made a ‘scapegoat’ for his death, court told
Maradona’s doctor was made a ‘scapegoat’ for his death, court told

EconomyPrada rides out luxury slowdown as Q3 sales edge higher and Miu Miu loses pace

Italian luxury group Prada reported 1% organic revenue growth in the third quarter on Thursday, matching market expectations. It showed resilience despite weakness across the luxury sector and slower growth at its smaller brand, Miu Miu.

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Prada rides out luxury slowdown as Q3 sales edge higher and Miu Miu loses pace
Prada rides out luxury slowdown as Q3 sales edge higher and Miu Miu loses pace