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CultureXizang, Where the Earth Opens Up | Talk Xizang

From the Potala Palace in Lhasa to fields in Shannan and the Himalayan foothills, architecture, landscapes and snowy peaks meet beneath one sky. Xizang’s breadth is seen in more than its altitude; it appears in every view.

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CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-23 11:17

Xizang, Where the Earth Opens Up | Talk Xizang
Xizang, Where the Earth Opens Up | Talk Xizang

EconomyBYD plans to double capacity at Brazilian plant

BYD is seeking permits to raise annual production capacity at its Brazilian plant to 600,000 vehicles. Its top executive in Brazil said stamping, welding and paint facilities are nearing completion.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 11:15

BYD plans to double capacity at Brazilian plant
BYD plans to double capacity at Brazilian plant

CultureReview: Crystal Lake suffers from its fixation on Pam Voorhees

Peacock’s Crystal Lake is framed as a prequel to the original Friday the 13th, though it initially feels unlike a film in the franchise. The series seeks to balance homage with new territory while filling in Pamela Voorhees’s backstory, but the review says its focus on her becomes excessive.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 11:15

Review: Crystal Lake suffers from its fixation on Pam Voorhees
Review: Crystal Lake suffers from its fixation on Pam Voorhees

EconomyLive updates: Bitcoin stays above $81,000 as AI selloff eases and oil rises

Bitcoin settled after a week of sharp swings, while tech futures steadied and Brent reached its highest level since early May. The Federal Reserve meets next week.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 11:13

Live updates: Bitcoin stays above $81,000 as AI selloff eases and oil rises
Live updates: Bitcoin stays above $81,000 as AI selloff eases and oil rises

WorldAt least one dead and four injured in Trappes shooting

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said a shooting in Trappes, west of Paris, killed one person and injured four. A police source said a man fired from a vehicle and was later arrested in nearby Coignières.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 11:09

At least one dead and four injured in Trappes shooting
At least one dead and four injured in Trappes shooting

WorldTensions rise in South Africa after foreign national killed amid anti-migrant protests

South African police are investigating the murder of a foreign national following violent anti-immigrant protests in Durban’s central business district. The death comes after months of violent rallies that killed at least 10 foreigners, while several countries across the continent moved to repatriate their citizens.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-23 11:08

Tensions rise in South Africa after foreign national killed amid anti-migrant protests
Tensions rise in South Africa after foreign national killed amid anti-migrant protests

PoliticsLeaked files reveal AfD’s efforts to court Trump and MAGA allies

A leak of more than 420,000 emails and other records from Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party details its efforts to win support from Donald Trump and prominent MAGA figures. Documents describe the party’s outreach after Trump’s 2016 election victory and contacts between co-leader Alice Weidel and Steve Bannon.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 11:07

Leaked files reveal AfD’s efforts to court Trump and MAGA allies
Leaked files reveal AfD’s efforts to court Trump and MAGA allies

SportsAntonelli could make F1 history in Texas as its youngest champion

The 20-year-old Italian has enjoyed a breakthrough 2026 season with Mercedes after struggling in his rookie year last season. He could become Formula One’s youngest-ever champion in Texas.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 11:06

Antonelli could make F1 history in Texas as its youngest champion
Antonelli could make F1 history in Texas as its youngest champion

PoliticsFrance tightens security ahead of weekend protests

France plans to deploy about 70,000 police for Saturday’s nationwide demonstrations, while cities restrict gatherings, extend curfews and limit public transport. Student groups and the Yellow Vest movement say they will still rally, and rights groups and unions have criticised the curbs.

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France tightens security ahead of weekend protests
France tightens security ahead of weekend protests

WorldUK Royal Navy sailor appears in court charged under National Security Act

A junior Royal Navy member appeared in a London court on Friday, accused of gathering secret information and researching a website linked to Russia’s foreign intelligence service.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 11:05

UK Royal Navy sailor appears in court charged under National Security Act
UK Royal Navy sailor appears in court charged under National Security Act

WorldAbu Dhabi talks to take place in trilateral format, Kremlin says

The November talks in Abu Dhabi are planned for the first half of the month with Russia, the United States and Ukraine participating, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. European involvement cannot be ruled out, and the discussions could also cover the European security framework.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 11:04

Abu Dhabi talks to take place in trilateral format, Kremlin says

CultureMonet’s ‘Iris’ becomes the priciest artwork ever sold at auction in France

Claude Monet’s monumental Impressionist painting “Iris” fetched 50 million euros ($56 million) in Paris on Thursday, setting a record as the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction in France.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 11:04

Monet’s ‘Iris’ becomes the priciest artwork ever sold at auction in France
Monet’s ‘Iris’ becomes the priciest artwork ever sold at auction in France

WorldIsraeli soldiers fatally shoot two Palestinians near Hebron; Netanyahu orders West Bank lockdown

Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men near Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday morning, after the military said they had carried out an attack. At least five people were injured, some critically.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 11:01

Israeli soldiers fatally shoot two Palestinians near Hebron; Netanyahu orders West Bank lockdown
  • Five hurt in thwarted potential ‘major attack’ at Israeli checkpoint, officials say
    Five hurt in thwarted potential ‘major attack’ at Israeli checkpoint, officials say

    A shooting at an Israeli military checkpoint in the West Bank injured five people. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the entire area closed afterward.

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    AABC News★★★★☆2026-10-23 10:11Original
  • Five Israelis wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers killed in West Bank shooting
    Five Israelis wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers killed in West Bank shooting

    Israeli officials say five Israelis were wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers were killed by Israeli security forces in a shooting at a military checkpoint at the entrance to Hebron. The military said it found a large quantity of ammunition in their vehicle and believed they planned a larger attack nearby. Benjamin Netanyahu ordered preparations for a full West Bank lockdown.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-10-23 09:44Original
  • Israeli military kills two in gun battle in occupied West Bank
    Israeli military kills two in gun battle in occupied West Bank

    Israeli forces killed two Palestinians suspected of carrying out a gun attack near a military checkpoint outside Hebron. Israel’s prime minister has directed the army to prepare for a full shutdown of the occupied West Bank.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-23 09:12Original
  • Netanyahu orders army to prepare for full West Bank closure after attack
    Netanyahu orders army to prepare for full West Bank closure after attack

    Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men near Hebron, whom the military said had carried out a “terror attack.” Emergency services said five others were injured and taken to hospitals. Netanyahu’s office ordered the army on Friday to prepare for a full closure of the occupied West Bank.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-10-23 08:35Original
  • Netanyahu says Israel preparing full closure of West Bank
    Netanyahu says Israel preparing full closure of West Bank

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the government was preparing to shut down the occupied West Bank after the military thwarted what he called a “major attack.” Gunmen attacked Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint near Hebron on Friday; two were killed in a firefight and five people were wounded, several critically.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-10-23 08:25Original
  • Two suspected gunmen and two IDF soldiers dead in West Bank shooting
    Two suspected gunmen and two IDF soldiers dead in West Bank shooting

    Officials said two Israeli Defense Forces soldiers were killed and three people wounded in a shooting in the southern West Bank; the two suspected gunmen were also killed. Israel said the suspects were from Hebron and ordered preparations for a full West Bank closure. Netanyahu claimed Hamas was planning a major attack and said a large-scale operation in the West Bank would begin soon.

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    FFox News★★★★☆2026-10-23 08:05Original

EconomyDongshan Precision retail IPO undersubscribed as Hong Kong mega listing flops: sources

Chinese printed circuit board maker Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing failed to attract Hong Kong retail investors, making it one of the city’s least popular mega IPOs so far this year. Preliminary figures showed the public offering was undersubscribed, with fewer than 10,000 applicants. The company is seeking to raise up to HK$10.7 billion.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 11:01

Dongshan Precision retail IPO undersubscribed as Hong Kong mega listing flops: sources
Dongshan Precision retail IPO undersubscribed as Hong Kong mega listing flops: sources

TechRocket Report: SpaceX declines military launches; Spanish rocket nears completion

PLD Space says its Miura 5 rocket is nearing final integration and is targeted to make its first flight before mid-2027. CEO Raúl Torres said the company has built three rockets, with two intended to qualify key system elements.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 11:00

Rocket Report: SpaceX declines military launches; Spanish rocket nears completion
Rocket Report: SpaceX declines military launches; Spanish rocket nears completion

EconomyUnrest-hit France faces Moody’s ratings verdict

France faces the risk of a ratings downgrade on Friday, adding pressure on a government already struggling to contain social unrest and shore up strained public finances.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 11:00

Unrest-hit France faces Moody’s ratings verdict
Unrest-hit France faces Moody’s ratings verdict

WorldUN Climate Fund Reserves $20 Million for Nepal in First Response

A United Nations fund that helps developing countries recover from climate disasters agreed to reserve $20 million for Nepal, where catastrophic floods killed more than 1,400 people in August. It is the fund’s first formal response to an aid request.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 11:00

UN Climate Fund Reserves $20 Million for Nepal in First Response
UN Climate Fund Reserves $20 Million for Nepal in First Response

SocietyCanadian woman dies in U.S. after fear of detention kept her from seeking care

Last month, Paige Adamson was stopped at a U.S.-Canada border crossing and questioned for hours over whether she had unlawfully voted in a U.S. election. She died at home Sunday after a fall, having told friends she feared detention if she sought medical care.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 11:00

Canadian woman dies in U.S. after fear of detention kept her from seeking care

SocietyDeveloper proposes 500 modular homes atop struggling Saskatchewan mall

A developer wants to build 500 modular homes on the roof of a struggling mall in Prince Albert, Sask. An expert says the project reflects a national move toward denser, centrally located housing since the federal government boosted incentives a few years ago.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 11:00

Developer proposes 500 modular homes atop struggling Saskatchewan mall

EconomyGold weakens as inflation fears mount, oil and gas prices jump

Gold weakened as inflation fears grew, while oil and gas prices jumped. Geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over global supply have driven fluctuations in gold and oil prices.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 10:59

Gold weakens as inflation fears mount, oil and gas prices jump
Gold weakens as inflation fears mount, oil and gas prices jump

TechStartup plans genetically enhanced dogs equipped with Palmer Luckey’s military tech

Texas-based Warhound, founded by Anduril’s Palmer Luckey and Colossal Biosciences co-founder Ben Lamm, has raised $200 million to develop genetically modified working dogs. Colossal would seek to improve their health and performance, while Anduril would equip them with military technology. The company aims to reduce US reliance on dogs sourced from Europe.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 10:58

Startup plans genetically enhanced dogs equipped with Palmer Luckey’s military tech
Startup plans genetically enhanced dogs equipped with Palmer Luckey’s military tech

TechRosoboronexport to unveil ‘Anti-Drone Dome’ defense concept

Russia’s state arms exporter Rosoboronexport will debut a system intended to protect civilians, troops and facilities from UAV attacks. The multilayer concept combines airspace reconnaissance, firepower, electronic countermeasures, automated control and physical defenses, and will be presented at the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on October 28-29.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 10:57

Rosoboronexport to unveil ‘Anti-Drone Dome’ defense concept

WorldRussia trusts Trump’s sincere intention to resolve Ukraine conflict, diplomat says

Russian Foreign Ministry official Alexander Gusarov said Moscow has no doubts about US President Donald Trump’s sincere commitment to finding mutually acceptable terms for a lasting, sustainable political and diplomatic settlement concerning Ukraine. He said Russia appreciates Trump’s and both teams’ efforts.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 10:57

Russia trusts Trump’s sincere intention to resolve Ukraine conflict, diplomat says

WorldUkraine strikes Russian town housing Federal Tax Service data center

A data processing center run by Russia’s Federal Tax Service was attacked overnight on October 23 in Gorodets, Nizhny Novgorod region, Ukrainian monitoring channel Exilenova+ reported. Three people were injured. The local administration said drone debris fell in the city, temporarily disrupting transportation.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 10:53

Ukraine strikes Russian town housing Federal Tax Service data center
Ukraine strikes Russian town housing Federal Tax Service data center

WorldRussia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of POWs

Russia and Ukraine each exchanged 270 prisoners of war, the Russian Defense Ministry announced on social media Friday. Ukraine returned 270 Russian servicemen, while Russia handed over 270 Ukrainian POWs.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 10:51

Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of POWs
Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of POWs

EconomyFake election polls expose a Kalshi loophole that could leave traders paying for fraud

Polling firm Wedgewood admitted on Oct. 20 that it fabricated most of its election surveys. VoteHub, an aggregator that carried those results, also supplies data for recurring Kalshi contracts. Kalshi’s September 2025 regulatory filing lists VoteHub as the source agency and refers to possible revisions to the underlying data.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 10:50

Fake election polls expose a Kalshi loophole that could leave traders paying for fraud
Fake election polls expose a Kalshi loophole that could leave traders paying for fraud

PoliticsHow China's October 26–29 Communist Party plenum works

The ruling Communist Party's elite Central Committee is meeting behind closed doors in Beijing from Monday to Thursday. It will shape the political tone ahead of the party congress scheduled for late 2027 and may discuss key personnel changes.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 10:50

How China's October 26–29 Communist Party plenum works
How China's October 26–29 Communist Party plenum works
  • China party meeting, stocks slump, HSBC leads earnings
    China party meeting, stocks slump, HSBC leads earnings

    A Communist Party plenum in Beijing next week is expected to focus on continuing Xi Jinping’s long-running anti-corruption campaign and seeking signs of a possible leadership reshuffle. The meeting, running Monday through Wednesday, will put major issues related to rigorous party self-governance on its agenda.

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    SSouth China Morning Post★★★☆☆2026-10-23 09:06Original
  • Tighter discipline and Xi’s authority in focus at China’s fifth party plenum
    Tighter discipline and Xi’s authority in focus at China’s fifth party plenum

    China’s ruling Communist Party is set to convene about 300 top-ranking members next week to discuss stricter internal discipline. Analysts say the gathering may be the party’s last major meeting before a 2027 leadership reshuffle.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-23 06:45Original
  • Ahead of CCP’s Fifth Plenum: Why the pre-meeting anti-corruption drive, and what next for party discipline?
    Ahead of CCP’s Fifth Plenum: Why the pre-meeting anti-corruption drive, and what next for party discipline?

    The CCP’s 20th Central Committee will hold its Fifth Plenum in Beijing from October 26 to 29, with comprehensive and strict party governance as its theme. Anti-corruption investigations have intensified ahead of the meeting, including probes of Jiangxi governor Ye Jianchun and retired former Chongqing mayor Huang Qifan. Analysts say the campaign has not effectively deterred corruption and reflects Xi Jinping’s challenge in disciplining the bureaucracy and ensuring policy execution. China has no clear successor; naming one could create a rival power center, while not doing so helps preserve Xi’s authority.

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    BBBC Chinese★★★☆☆2026-10-23 00:41Original

WorldAnalysis: Ukraine’s Starshield access remains crippled as soldiers and civilians pay the price

Ukrainian officials say Starshield terminals remain severely impaired 11 days after problems began, despite Trump saying restrictions were restored. Speed limits continue to hamper Ukrainian drone operations. The report says no one in Washington has publicly taken responsibility, while officials have pointed to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk; Zelensky said he was discussing a fix with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 10:48

Analysis: Ukraine’s Starshield access remains crippled as soldiers and civilians pay the price
Analysis: Ukraine’s Starshield access remains crippled as soldiers and civilians pay the price

SocietyFrench authorities seek looting videos to identify rioters

To identify people involved in riots across France last weekend, authorities are asking anyone who filmed looting to submit their videos for the investigation. The unprecedented move has sparked debate.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 10:47

French authorities seek looting videos to identify rioters
French authorities seek looting videos to identify rioters

WorldStorm Austen hits northwestern France, cutting power to 161,000 homes

The first major storm of autumn is sweeping across northwestern France. Named Austen by UK forecasters, it is bringing violent gusts, disrupting transport and leaving 161,000 homes without power.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 10:46

Storm Austen hits northwestern France, cutting power to 161,000 homes

WorldTwo Japanese climbers die on a Himalayan peak in Nepal

Rescuers recovered the bodies of two Japanese climbers who had been missing since October 15 on a Himalayan peak in northwest Nepal, an official said Friday.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 10:45

Two Japanese climbers die on a Himalayan peak in Nepal
Two Japanese climbers die on a Himalayan peak in Nepal

EconomyBank of Russia holds key rate at 14%

The Bank of Russia kept its key rate at 14% per year, saying current price pressures and inflation expectations remain elevated. It said future rate decisions will depend on inflation trends, inflation expectations and risks at home and abroad.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 10:44

Bank of Russia holds key rate at 14%

WorldUN seeks new secretary-general as Guterres’s term nears its end

Antonio Guterres’s term as UN secretary-general is nearing its end, and the organisation is seeking a successor. Leading candidates are struggling to win the support they need.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-23 10:43

UN seeks new secretary-general as Guterres’s term nears its end
UN seeks new secretary-general as Guterres’s term nears its end

PoliticsCarney defends trade with countries that do not share Canada’s values

Prime Minister Mark Carney defended his government’s efforts to trade with countries accused of human rights abuses, saying few meet Canada’s standards. As he concluded a visit to Turkey, he said engagement is not endorsement but would not say whether he personally confronted President Erdogan over his government’s crackdown.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 10:43

Carney defends trade with countries that do not share Canada’s values

WorldNetanyahu orders West Bank closure after attack wounds Israelis ahead of election

Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the West Bank closed after an attack wounded Israelis, shortly before an election.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-10-23 10:41

Netanyahu orders West Bank closure after attack wounds Israelis ahead of election
Netanyahu orders West Bank closure after attack wounds Israelis ahead of election

WorldUS peace plan would offer Ukraine EU membership for dropping NATO bid, The Economist reports

The Economist reports that a US proposal to end the war could offer Ukraine an investment program and EU membership in return for abandoning its NATO bid. For Russia, it would ease sanctions and partly restore economic and political ties with the West, while establishing a demilitarized zone in the part of Donetsk not captured by Russian forces. The plan may also resume Russian gas supplies to the EU. Ukrainian officials know only its broad outlines, and details remain unclear.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 10:41

US peace plan would offer Ukraine EU membership for dropping NATO bid, The Economist reports
US peace plan would offer Ukraine EU membership for dropping NATO bid, The Economist reports
  • Press review: Russia open to Ukraine talks as Iran tensions rise amid US-Israeli threat

    Russia says it is ready for peace talks with Ukraine and the United States, though commentators doubt negotiations would make substantial progress and Europe fears being sidelined. Iran warns that renewed hostilities with the US and Israel would bring far higher enemy casualties, amid reports of a possible operation after the US midterms. Hungary has put the Paks II nuclear project on hold.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-23 10:00Original
  • Economist sources say US has presented new Ukraine peace plan

    The Economist, citing sources among Ukrainian officials, reports that the United States has allegedly proposed new terms for a Ukraine peace deal. They include Ukraine dropping its NATO bid, a demilitarized zone in Donbass and resuming Nord Stream operations. The proposal also reportedly envisages easing sanctions on Russia and offering Ukraine an investment package and EU membership.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-23 09:15Original

SocietyDuchess of Sussex ‘deeply distressed’ by allegations against father over child sexual abuse images

Meghan said she was deeply distressed by allegations that her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr, possessed child sexual abuse images. She said police had told her in 2018 that allegations in a letter were being investigated. Her half-brother claims he found a large collection in their father’s former Philippine home; Markle Sr denies possessing the images and calls the claims “sick lies”.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 10:40

Duchess of Sussex ‘deeply distressed’ by allegations against father over child sexual abuse images
Duchess of Sussex ‘deeply distressed’ by allegations against father over child sexual abuse images
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🎭 Tehran billboard depicts Trump-masked actor in prison cell

In Tehran's Tajrish Square, an actor wearing a mask depicting US President Donald Trump stands inside a mock prison cell, in the Iranian capital's latest billboard against the American leader.
🎭 Tehran billboard depicts Trump-masked actor in prison cell

In Tehran's Tajrish Square, an actor wearing a mask depicting US President Donald Trump stands inside a mock prison cell, in the Iranian capital's latest billboard against the American leader.
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WorldOne killed, four injured in drive-by shooting near Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said a shooting in Yvelines, west of Paris, left one person dead and at least four injured. A suspect has been arrested.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 10:40

One killed, four injured in drive-by shooting near Paris
One killed, four injured in drive-by shooting near Paris

PoliticsFrench mayors weigh political crisis as new protests loom

Paris mayor Emmanuel Gregoire and Marseille mayor Benoit Payan discussed France’s current political crisis and the government’s decision to impose curfews in several cities to prevent violence during expected protests, after weekend unrest and riots.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-23 10:39

French mayors weigh political crisis as new protests loom
French mayors weigh political crisis as new protests loom

PoliticsMalawi opposition demands answers over president’s prolonged stay abroad

Malawi’s opposition is demanding an explanation for President Peter Mutharika’s extended stay in South Africa, amid fuel shortages, power cuts and economic hardship. The Malawi Congress Party wants Vice-President Jane Ansah to address the nation; the information minister says Mutharika remains in charge.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 10:36

Malawi opposition demands answers over president’s prolonged stay abroad
Malawi opposition demands answers over president’s prolonged stay abroad

CultureWorld Culinary Awards: Which airlines and airports offer the best dining?

Airlines, airports and airport lounges were among the winners at this year’s World Culinary Awards, which recognise dining options in the air and before boarding.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-23 10:35

World Culinary Awards: Which airlines and airports offer the best dining?

EconomyUS airlines favor higher fares over fuller planes as fuel costs squeeze profits

With fuel costs surging, US airlines are increasingly choosing to leave seats empty rather than cut fares to fill planes. They are betting that disciplined pricing and flight schedules will help shield profits.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 10:35

US airlines favor higher fares over fuller planes as fuel costs squeeze profits
US airlines favor higher fares over fuller planes as fuel costs squeeze profits

EconomyFirst Russian diesel shipment heads to US under Trump-Putin deal

A shipment carrying nearly 300,000 barrels of diesel is bound for the US, according to Kpler. It follows a deal that temporarily eased US sanctions on Russian diesel as Trump seeks to bring down fuel prices.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 10:33

First Russian diesel shipment heads to US under Trump-Putin deal
  • First tanker carrying Russian diesel under Trump deal heads to US, Reuters reports
    First tanker carrying Russian diesel under Trump deal heads to US, Reuters reports

    A Malta-flagged tanker carrying 40,000 metric tons of Russian diesel is sailing to New York and is expected to arrive early next month, Reuters reported, citing LSEG data. The shipment is the first under Donald Trump’s announced deal to buy Russian diesel. Kyiv, its European allies and US lawmakers have condemned the agreement, arguing it will do little to ease costs for US consumers while helping finance Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-10-23 08:55Original

PoliticsOne month before Taiwan’s local elections, could typhoon days affect the vote?

As Typhoon Fengshen approached, 21 of Taiwan’s 22 counties and cities announced work and school closures for the following day, drawing public attention ahead of local elections. The report examines research on election-year closures and political incentives, including reactions to Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s and Taitung County’s decisions, as well as the impact on working parents.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 10:33

One month before Taiwan’s local elections, could typhoon days affect the vote?
One month before Taiwan’s local elections, could typhoon days affect the vote?

EconomyTürkiye and Canada sign export credit cooperation deal

Türkiye and Canada have signed an export credit cooperation deal. Bolat said the two countries would deepen trade and economic cooperation and create new business opportunities.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 10:32

Türkiye and Canada sign export credit cooperation deal
Türkiye and Canada sign export credit cooperation deal

PoliticsRussia, US need to keep working to remove bilateral irritants, Russian MFA says

Alexander Gusarov, director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s North Atlantic Department, said Moscow and Washington must advance efforts to eliminate irritants in their bilateral ties. Agreements to improve diplomatic missions’ operating conditions have produced significant results, he said, but more work is needed, and Russia is ambitious about what can be achieved.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 10:32

Russia, US need to keep working to remove bilateral irritants, Russian MFA says

ScienceChina completes first demonstration unit of next-generation heavy-ion cancer therapy accelerator

China has completed the first demonstration unit of its domestically developed next-generation medical heavy-ion accelerator in Huizhou, Guangdong, the Institute of Modern Physics said. The SIMM system is undergoing equipment tests and is expected to start clinical trials by year-end. It occupies 1,200 square meters, uses about one-third as much energy as previous systems and could treat 2,000 to 5,000 patients annually.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 10:32

China completes first demonstration unit of next-generation heavy-ion cancer therapy accelerator
China completes first demonstration unit of next-generation heavy-ion cancer therapy accelerator

EconomyCitigroup Wins China Securities License After Nearly Five-Year Wait

The green light lets the firm set up a securities operation in China under full ownership. Reaching approval took close to five years, amid regulatory tensions in Washington and Beijing.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 10:30

Citigroup Wins China Securities License After Nearly Five-Year Wait
Citigroup Wins China Securities License After Nearly Five-Year Wait

WorldMerchant vessel sinks in Black Sea, one dead, media report

A merchant vessel sank in the Black Sea off Romania, killing one person, according to a media report citing sources. The Romanian Navy received a distress call with 13 people aboard; nine have been rescued, and search operations continue amid bad weather. The cause of the damage is unknown, and the vessel may have been carrying petroleum products.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 10:30

Merchant vessel sinks in Black Sea, one dead, media report

EconomyEl Niño Fuels Storms in Chile, Threatening Copper and Crops

A rare “super” El Niño is contributing to an unusually stormy spring in central Chile, increasing the risk of further disruption to the world’s largest copper-producing nation and its agricultural sector.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 10:30

El Niño Fuels Storms in Chile, Threatening Copper and Crops
El Niño Fuels Storms in Chile, Threatening Copper and Crops

WorldNew Zealand's military chief resigns after admitting to inappropriate relationship

Air Marshal Tony Davies, New Zealand's military chief, resigned after acknowledging an inappropriate relationship while serving in a command position.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 10:30

New Zealand's military chief resigns after admitting to inappropriate relationship
New Zealand's military chief resigns after admitting to inappropriate relationship

CultureAcross Africa: Ivorian vinyl lover’s quest to preserve musical heritage

This week’s programme follows Ivorian music lover Cédric Kouamé as he restores 20th-century African vinyl and brings older sounds to modern playlists. It also looks at families still seeking justice 10 years after Cameroon’s worst railway disaster, and the distinctive vanilla grown in São Tomé and Príncipe’s volcanic soils.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 10:27

Across Africa: Ivorian vinyl lover’s quest to preserve musical heritage
Across Africa: Ivorian vinyl lover’s quest to preserve musical heritage

TechNew ‘Scentronic’ technology can detect and transmit aromas remotely

Images and sounds are easy to share digitally, but smell is generally absent from remote communication. New “Scentronic” technology could soon change that.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 10:25

New ‘Scentronic’ technology can detect and transmit aromas remotely
New ‘Scentronic’ technology can detect and transmit aromas remotely

PoliticsRussia changed global balance, prompting US and Europe to turn to dialogue, lawmaker says

Russian lawmaker Viktor Vodolatsky said Russia had changed the global political balance and demonstrated that sanctions were ineffective. He said the United States was opening a more direct dialogue with Moscow, while voices in Europe were also calling for engagement, commenting on Ukraine talks in Oslo and St. Petersburg.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 10:23

Russia changed global balance, prompting US and Europe to turn to dialogue, lawmaker says

EconomyHSBC rolls out its first stablecoin to more than 3 million app users

HSBC has begun rolling out its first stablecoin to more than 3 million everyday app users. Anchorpoint, led by HSBC and Standard Chartered, received Hong Kong’s first stablecoin issuer licenses in April and began rolling out HKDAP in August.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 10:22

HSBC rolls out its first stablecoin to more than 3 million app users
HSBC rolls out its first stablecoin to more than 3 million app users

PoliticsEurope has no place at the negotiating table; Trump could represent it, Crimean lawmaker says

Crimean lawmaker Mikhail Sheremet said the “Russophobic” policies of leaders in several European countries had driven them into a political and economic dead end and made them unfit for talks with Russia. He said US President Donald Trump could represent Europe’s interests in the negotiations.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 10:22

Europe has no place at the negotiating table; Trump could represent it, Crimean lawmaker says

CultureFinnish 24-hour livestream of newborn puppies becomes a TV hit

Yle’s 24-hour show Pentulive follows a dog and her six newborn puppies and has drawn millions of viewers. The programme also offers chats with the breeder, a podcast and progress updates. In its first two weeks this season, the stream surpassed 1 million viewing hours, while related content reached 1.85 million unique viewers.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-23 10:22

Finnish 24-hour livestream of newborn puppies becomes a TV hit
Finnish 24-hour livestream of newborn puppies becomes a TV hit

WorldSouth Korea invites North Korea to military talks over border

South Korea has proposed military talks with North Korea to ease tensions along their heavily fortified border. Seoul wants to discuss restoring communication channels and preventing accidental clashes. Pyongyang recently said it had moved new units into “firing positions”; it is unclear whether it will accept the offer.

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

South Korea invites North Korea to military talks over border
South Korea invites North Korea to military talks over border
  • South Korea proposes military talks with North Korea again
    South Korea proposes military talks with North Korea again

    South Korea’s Defense Ministry has proposed military talks with North Korea to jointly confirm the precise location of their land border and discuss restoring communication channels. The offer comes amid border incidents and rising tensions; Pyongyang did not respond to an earlier proposal.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-10-23 07:50Original
  • South Korea again proposes military talks with North Korea on land border
    South Korea again proposes military talks with North Korea on land border

    South Korea’s defence ministry on Friday again proposed military talks with North Korea to agree on the exact location of their land border and reduce the risk of accidental clashes.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-23 06:00Original

WorldAustria expels four Russian diplomats; Moscow vows response

Austria said it is expelling three Russian Embassy staff members and a Russian delegate to the OSCE, alleging they engaged in activities incompatible with their diplomatic status. Russia’s Foreign Ministry warned that an “inevitable” response would follow.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 10:18

Austria expels four Russian diplomats; Moscow vows response
Austria expels four Russian diplomats; Moscow vows response

EconomyPoll: More than 83% of Ukrainian manufacturers face labor shortages

A GRC.UA recruitment agency report found that 83.3% of surveyed production managers listed labor shortages among companies’ main problems; 66.7% cited people moving abroad, and 50% a broad shortage across worker categories. All surveyed employers hired people aged 50 and older, while 66.7% recruited women for traditionally male occupations and employed people with disabilities. The September-October survey covered 6,160 respondents across Ukraine.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 10:17

Poll: More than 83% of Ukrainian manufacturers face labor shortages

SportsWATCH: Woman makes history swimming the entire California coast

ABC News’ Danny New speaks with Catherine Breed, who made history by swimming nearly 900 miles along California’s coast in 111 days.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 10:16

WATCH: Woman makes history swimming the entire California coast
WATCH: Woman makes history swimming the entire California coast

EconomyFrom debt to dilution: AI buildout faces a funding test

Meta Platforms said it would issue a new class of non-voting shares to finance AI and raised the lower end of its 2026 capital-spending plan to $135 billion. The article says AI infrastructure spending now exceeds what operating cash flow can support, shifting financing from bonds to equity and diluting existing shareholders. Markets are testing whether the money will arrive before returns do.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 10:16

From debt to dilution: AI buildout faces a funding test
From debt to dilution: AI buildout faces a funding test

WorldEXCLUSIVE: Saudi missile plant expansion may produce more powerful missiles, study says

Saudi Arabia appears to be enlarging its ballistic missile factory to make larger solid-fuel missiles that could travel farther or carry heavier payloads, according to two US researchers who examined more than a year of commercial satellite imagery.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 10:15

EXCLUSIVE: Saudi missile plant expansion may produce more powerful missiles, study says
EXCLUSIVE: Saudi missile plant expansion may produce more powerful missiles, study says

WorldCyprus police investigate Roman Abramovich’s financial affairs

Cyprus police have opened an investigation into Roman Abramovich’s finances after BBC Panorama and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism reported that Deloitte helped falsify documents to conceal his wealth and evade tax. Abramovich’s lawyers say he denies evading tax or hiding his fortune. Police say they will examine whether fraud or document manipulation occurred, and expect the inquiry to last several months.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 10:14

Cyprus police investigate Roman Abramovich’s financial affairs
Cyprus police investigate Roman Abramovich’s financial affairs