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WorldEl Salvador president says bodies handed over in Haiti are not hostages

President Nayib Bukele said four bodies handed to Salvadoran special forces in Haiti were not the missing Salvadoran hostages. He said one was a child and another wore a different country’s army uniform. The four men had disappeared after armed groups ambushed them.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 10:55

El Salvador president says bodies handed over in Haiti are not hostages
El Salvador president says bodies handed over in Haiti are not hostages

TechElon Musk says SpaceX closed Ukraine Starlink ‘loophole’ after limits disrupted drone operations

Elon Musk said SpaceX restricted use of its Starlink satellite system in Ukraine last week, after the curbs disrupted Ukrainian military operations.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 10:52

Elon Musk says SpaceX closed Ukraine Starlink ‘loophole’ after limits disrupted drone operations
Elon Musk says SpaceX closed Ukraine Starlink ‘loophole’ after limits disrupted drone operations
  • Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine’s Starlink connection as service is restored
    Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine’s Starlink connection as service is restored

    Elon Musk said SpaceX had restricted Ukraine’s Starlink service, after Ukrainian officials reported connectivity had stabilized. He accused Ukraine of breaching the terms by using the civilian network for military activity, while denying responsibility for a simultaneous issue with the US-run Starshield system. Ukraine’s presidential adviser called Musk’s claim “very strange.”

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-10-25 08:15Original

PoliticsIranian authorities expand ‘self-sacrifice’ mobilisation campaign nationwide

Iran’s IRGC says it aims to establish Janfada volunteer training and equipment stations in main squares in the capitals of all 31 provinces. The campaign recruits civilians for weapons training against domestic and foreign threats; human rights groups have described such armed mobilisation as intimidation.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 10:50

Iranian authorities expand ‘self-sacrifice’ mobilisation campaign nationwide
Iranian authorities expand ‘self-sacrifice’ mobilisation campaign nationwide

EconomyHow Chinese Suitcases Won Fans at the Canton Fair

The 140th Canton Fair has more than 30,000 exhibitors and around 340,000 overseas buyers. Intended deals had reached $1.4 billion by October 19. The report looks at a Chinese suitcase attracting global fans and asks what makes it appealing.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 10:46

How Chinese Suitcases Won Fans at the Canton Fair
How Chinese Suitcases Won Fans at the Canton Fair

WorldPolice in Albania filmed beating protester unconscious

Police in Tirana, Albania’s capital, were filmed striking a protester who was on the ground. Local media reported the person was left unconscious, as journalists and other protesters went to check on them and called an ambulance.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 10:45

Police in Albania filmed beating protester unconscious
Police in Albania filmed beating protester unconscious

EconomyApollo economist says AI has brought no payoff to corporate America outside tech

Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok says that despite significant investment in artificial intelligence, corporate America outside the technology sector has seen no payoff.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 10:45

Apollo economist says AI has brought no payoff to corporate America outside tech

WorldSaudi Arabia intercepts missiles and drones as fighting with Houthis rages

The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a ballistic missile and a drone headed for Riyadh, along with 10 missiles targeting southern Saudi Arabia. The Houthis warned Riyadh airport remained unsafe and a military target as fighting intensified across several fronts in Yemen.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-25 10:42

Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles and drones as fighting with Houthis rages
Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles and drones as fighting with Houthis rages

WorldSuspect in racist shooting near Paris transferred to psychiatric unit

Anti-terror prosecutors said Sunday that police custody was suspended for 48 hours so the 39-year-old suspected gunman could undergo psychiatric observation. He is suspected of killing one person and wounding five in Trappes on Friday, with a possible racist motive; most victims had foreign origins.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-25 10:36

Suspect in racist shooting near Paris transferred to psychiatric unit
Suspect in racist shooting near Paris transferred to psychiatric unit

SportsBooker scores 43 as Suns beat Warriors 131-122, dropping them to 0-3

Devin Booker scored 43 points as the Phoenix Suns won their home opener, defeating the Golden State Warriors 131-122. The Warriors fell to 0-3.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 10:30

Booker scores 43 as Suns beat Warriors 131-122, dropping them to 0-3
Booker scores 43 as Suns beat Warriors 131-122, dropping them to 0-3

WorldMali military reports 54 dead after attacks in northeast

Mali's armed forces say six additional bodies were found after attacks on camps in the northeastern Menaka region, bringing the toll to 54. Armed men reportedly opened fire on camps mainly occupied by the Daoussahak community. The military blamed the Islamic State group's Sahel branch, citing local testimony; nine survivors were evacuated to Menaka city.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-25 10:30

Mali military reports 54 dead after attacks in northeast
Mali military reports 54 dead after attacks in northeast

SportsModern pentathlon has undergone major changes

Several Olympic sports have evolved with changing circumstances, but few have changed as dramatically as the modern pentathlon.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 10:30

Modern pentathlon has undergone major changes

SportsPakistan drop Shan Masood from Sri Lanka Test squad as Agha and Rizwan return

Pakistan have named their squad for two Tests against Sri Lanka. Former captain Salman Agha and left-arm spinner Ali Usman have been recalled, while Mohammad Rizwan remains out. Babar Azam will continue as captain, and Shan Masood is absent from the squad.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 10:27

Pakistan drop Shan Masood from Sri Lanka Test squad as Agha and Rizwan return
Pakistan drop Shan Masood from Sri Lanka Test squad as Agha and Rizwan return

SocietyBeirut’s $13 chicken sandwich becomes a symbol of Lebanon’s divide

Seven years after Lebanon’s devastating financial meltdown, a dispute over a chicken sandwich has highlighted a widening divide between people who can still spend freely and those struggling to get by.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 10:15

Beirut’s $13 chicken sandwich becomes a symbol of Lebanon’s divide
Beirut’s $13 chicken sandwich becomes a symbol of Lebanon’s divide

EconomyGlobal funding for nature still falls short, Paulson Institute says

Paulson Institute executive Deborah Lehr said biodiversity loss has continued over the past five years as the financing gap widened. Targeted funding can help slow the damage and restore ecosystems, she said, but biodiversity finance is advancing more slowly than climate finance and often needs government support.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 10:14

Global funding for nature still falls short, Paulson Institute says
Global funding for nature still falls short, Paulson Institute says

PoliticsTrump mocks reporter asking about Iran strikes as Tehran says US derailed talks

US President Donald Trump sarcastically answered a reporter asking about possible renewed attacks on Iran, suggesting inflation might push Tehran toward a deal. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US of disrupting talks aimed at ending the war.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 10:14

Trump mocks reporter asking about Iran strikes as Tehran says US derailed talks
Trump mocks reporter asking about Iran strikes as Tehran says US derailed talks

WorldAfrica Watch: Can UNON expansion make a difference for Africa?

The UN is pursuing reforms to make its operations more efficient, with Nairobi becoming a focus because of its existing UN presence and strategic position in Africa. The report asks whether a stronger presence there could boost regional influence, support development priorities and deepen engagement with African communities, or mainly benefit the institution.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 10:14

Africa Watch: Can UNON expansion make a difference for Africa?
Africa Watch: Can UNON expansion make a difference for Africa?

PoliticsXi and Belgium’s king exchange congratulations on 55 years of ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Belgium’s King Philippe exchanged congratulations on the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Xi said ties had developed steadily and called for advancing their friendly cooperation and supporting sound China-EU relations. Philippe said Belgium was ready to deepen dialogue and practical cooperation with China and build balanced, mutually beneficial relations.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 10:09

Xi and Belgium’s king exchange congratulations on 55 years of ties
Xi and Belgium’s king exchange congratulations on 55 years of ties

WorldJordan church attack survivor says cousin died before her eyes

Sahar al-Halsa hid behind a pillar as gunmen opened fire at a church in Jordan. During a funeral for her cousin’s daughter, she heard gunshots and people screaming in panic, and says her cousin died before her eyes.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 10:00

Jordan church attack survivor says cousin died before her eyes
Jordan church attack survivor says cousin died before her eyes

PoliticsFormer Israeli army chief Gadi Eisenkot emerges as Netanyahu’s main election challenger

Former Israel Defense Forces chief and Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot is challenging Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel’s Oct. 27 election. Several polls give Yashar a narrow lead over Netanyahu’s Likud, but either party would need a coalition of parties totaling 61 seats to form a government.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 10:00

Former Israeli army chief Gadi Eisenkot emerges as Netanyahu’s main election challenger
Former Israeli army chief Gadi Eisenkot emerges as Netanyahu’s main election challenger
  • Gadi Eisenkot campaigns on Moroccan roots in challenge to Netanyahu
    Gadi Eisenkot campaigns on Moroccan roots in challenge to Netanyahu

    As Israel approaches an election, Gadi Eisenkot is highlighting his Moroccan heritage in Sderot and other areas on the country’s sociopolitical periphery. The campaign taps into longstanding divides over Mizrahi identity, while the trauma of October 7 is reshaping political loyalties in the city.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-10-25 09:27Original

SportsGolden State beats Atlanta to even WNBA Finals at 2-2

Gabby Williams scored 17 points as Golden State’s strong defense helped secure a 67-62 win over the Atlanta Dream on Saturday, tying the WNBA Finals at 2-2.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 10:00

Golden State beats Atlanta to even WNBA Finals at 2-2

TechWhat the US movement against data centers can learn from abroad

Paris Marx, author of *Hyperscale*, has followed data center development worldwide for years. He says the US has much to learn from developments in places including Ireland and New Zealand.

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WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 10:00

What the US movement against data centers can learn from abroad
What the US movement against data centers can learn from abroad

EconomyQatar official urges peace and security to foster trade and investment

Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs Ahmad bin Mohammed al-Sayed said at the UN-led World Investment Forum in Doha that geopolitical upheaval and economic fragmentation threaten global investment. He said trade and long-term investment need a safe, stable environment, and called for more international cooperation and stronger economic partnerships.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 09:57

Qatar official urges peace and security to foster trade and investment
Qatar official urges peace and security to foster trade and investment

PoliticsXi Jinping’s key remarks on a correct view of governance performance

The fifth plenary session of the CPC’s 20th Central Committee is scheduled for October 26–29 in Beijing to study major issues in fully and rigorously governing the Party. Xi Jinping says establishing a proper view of governance performance requires sustained effort, urging Party members to put serving the people first and reject quick-fix gains, falsification and vanity projects.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 09:55

Xi Jinping’s key remarks on a correct view of governance performance
Xi Jinping’s key remarks on a correct view of governance performance

WorldTrump says US could do business with Ukraine and Russia after war

Donald Trump said the United States could do business with both Ukraine and Russia after the war ends. His comments come as planned Russian diesel imports draw criticism from European allies, Ukraine and members of Congress, who say the shipments would bypass sanctions on Moscow.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-25 09:52

Trump says US could do business with Ukraine and Russia after war
Trump says US could do business with Ukraine and Russia after war

WorldFrance: Clashes break out as protests wind down

Some clashes occurred on Saturday, mainly in major French cities as demonstrations were ending. French authorities say police made nearly 1,000 arrests across the country.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-25 09:35

France: Clashes break out as protests wind down
France: Clashes break out as protests wind down

PoliticsBrazil votes in tight runoff between leftist Lula and right-wing Flavio Bolsonaro

Brazilian voters head to the polls Sunday to choose between incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro, son of Jair Bolsonaro. Flavio led Lula by more than 2.2 million votes in the first round, but recent polls show Lula closing the gap. The high-stakes contest will determine whether Brazil retains a leftist government or shifts to the right.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-25 09:34

Brazil votes in tight runoff between leftist Lula and right-wing Flavio Bolsonaro
Brazil votes in tight runoff between leftist Lula and right-wing Flavio Bolsonaro
  • Brazil 2026 election live: Lula and Bolsonaro in a tight race
    Brazil 2026 election live: Lula and Bolsonaro in a tight race

    Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro are competing closely in an election drawing widespread attention.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-25 09:00Original
  • Brazilians vote in presidential runoff pitting leftist Lula against far-right Bolsonaro
    Brazilians vote in presidential runoff pitting leftist Lula against far-right Bolsonaro

    Brazilian voters head to the polls on Sunday for a highly unpredictable presidential runoff. First-round winner Flávio Bolsonaro and incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva are virtually tied, after Lula gained ground. Flávio has pledged to pardon his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, if elected.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-25 08:00Original
  • What to know as Brazilians choose between Lula and Bolsonaro in tense presidential runoff
    What to know as Brazilians choose between Lula and Bolsonaro in tense presidential runoff

    Brazilian voters will choose between incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro in Sunday's polarizing runoff. The result will determine whether the US significantly expands its growing influence in Latin America. Bolsonaro led Lula by more than 2.2 million votes in the first round earlier this month, but neither won an absolute majority.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-10-25 06:05Original

PoliticsMore than 400,000 protest across France

Hundreds of thousands marched across France on Saturday, demanding action on rising living costs and more funding for public services. The demonstrations were largely peaceful. The government put turnout at 410,000, while the CGT union estimated nearly twice that number.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-25 09:32

More than 400,000 protest across France
More than 400,000 protest across France
  • Hundreds of thousands march in France to protest government
    Hundreds of thousands march in France to protest government

    Hundreds of thousands took to the streets across France on Saturday over rising living costs and insufficient resources for essential services such as schools. Demonstrations in Paris began peacefully but ended with a heavy security response; nearly 1,000 people were arrested nationwide.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-25 09:29Original

SocietyThousands march across Italy as protests over living costs see isolated clashes

Demonstrations over rising living costs took place across Italy on Saturday. There were isolated clashes with police, but no serious confrontations were reported; nine people were arrested nationwide.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 09:32

Thousands march across Italy as protests over living costs see isolated clashes

PoliticsFrance’s far right gathers as Le Pen prepares presidential campaign

France’s far-right National Rally is holding the second day of its party congress in Orléans, south of Paris. Marine Le Pen is expected to formally launch her presidential campaign in a speech later in the afternoon, while Jordan Bardella is set to be re-elected party leader. A large counter-demonstration against the far right took place in the city on Saturday.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-25 09:31

France’s far right gathers as Le Pen prepares presidential campaign
France’s far right gathers as Le Pen prepares presidential campaign

WorldIsraeli forces turn Hebron homes into military posts amid lockdown

Israeli forces have forced residents from homes in Hebron and converted the properties into barracks and observation posts, Wafa reported. The Palestinian Prisoner’s Society says at least 47 Palestinians have been detained and 293 families, about 2,200 people, displaced since Friday. Settlers have also begun establishing two outposts on Palestinian-owned land near Yatta, Wafa said.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-25 09:27

Israeli forces turn Hebron homes into military posts amid lockdown
Israeli forces turn Hebron homes into military posts amid lockdown

SportsRain cancels Australian Grand Prix, spoiling Phillip Island farewell

Heavy rain and poor visibility led organisers to cancel the final Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island after a two-hour delay, as conditions affected the medical helicopter’s operation. Riders completed a farewell lap behind the safety car to greet the sellout crowd.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 09:26

Rain cancels Australian Grand Prix, spoiling Phillip Island farewell
Rain cancels Australian Grand Prix, spoiling Phillip Island farewell

SocietyChina’s rural revival: How a cliffside village is overcoming isolation

In Sichuan’s Gulu Village, roads, tunnels, bridges, a cableway and a water pipeline have eased the isolation that once made school, healthcare and basic needs difficult to access. Better links have also brought tourists and new opportunities to sell local products, though youth outmigration and an ageing population remain challenges.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 09:19

China’s rural revival: How a cliffside village is overcoming isolation
China’s rural revival: How a cliffside village is overcoming isolation

CulturePrague exhibition honors Roma resistance fighters against Hitler

A new Prague exhibition recounts the lives of Czech and Slovak Roma partisans and soldiers who fought Nazi occupation. Researchers found more than 1,400 Roma fighters in archives and selected 100 stories for a display on a chapter long marginalized in historical writing.

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DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 09:17

Prague exhibition honors Roma resistance fighters against Hitler
Prague exhibition honors Roma resistance fighters against Hitler

EconomyAudi heads to the US as Trump hopes to win votes with German carmaker

Audi plans to invest billions of dollars in its first US car plant, to be built in Georgia.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 09:15

Audi heads to the US as Trump hopes to win votes with German carmaker
  • Audi heads to the US as Trump hopes carmaker will boost his election bid

    Audi plans to build its first company-owned car plant in the United States, investing billions of dollars in a new production site in Georgia. Trump hopes the automaker will help his election campaign.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-25 09:15Original
  • Audi strikes deal with Trump for its first US production plant

    Audi plans to build its first car factory in the United States, with the Ingolstadt-based automaker set to invest billions in a new plant in Georgia.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-25 09:15Original
  • Trump says Audi will build $4 billion factory in the US
    Trump says Audi will build $4 billion factory in the US

    US President Donald Trump announced at a Georgia campaign rally that German automaker Audi would invest $4 billion in an assembly plant in the state. Audi said construction is scheduled to start next year, with production beginning in the early 2030s. The project is expected to create about 4,500 jobs.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-10-25 04:44Original
  • Trump says Audi to invest $4.2 billion in US car plant

    President Donald Trump announced that German automaker Audi plans to spend $4.2 billion building a factory in Georgia, with construction set to begin next month and annual production of 200,000 cars. Trump called it the largest investment in modern US auto industry history.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-25 02:50Original

WorldGunmen kill at least 20 in northeast Nigeria

Survivors said at least 20 people were killed when gunmen attacked Binnari village in Taraba state. The attackers reportedly arrived on motorcycles and opened fire after Friday prayers, sending residents fleeing. Villagers said at least 20 bodies were found, while police reported recovering 10 by Friday evening. The attackers allegedly looted shops and took supplies and motorcycles.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 09:14

Gunmen kill at least 20 in northeast Nigeria
Gunmen kill at least 20 in northeast Nigeria
  • Gunmen kill at least 10 villagers and loot shops in northeast Nigeria
    Gunmen kill at least 10 villagers and loot shops in northeast Nigeria

    Police say gunmen raided Binnari, a remote village in Nigeria’s Taraba state, killing at least 10 people, looting shops and setting houses ablaze. Officers are searching for further casualties. Eyewitnesses counted at least 20 dead, while Amnesty International said bereaved families reported as many as 50 deaths.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-25 03:20Original
  • Motorcycle-riding gunmen kill at least 20 in Nigerian village
    Motorcycle-riding gunmen kill at least 20 in Nigerian village

    Gunmen on motorcycles attacked a village in Nigeria, killing at least 20 people and looting homes and shops.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-10-25 02:25Original
  • Gunmen kill at least 10 in eastern Nigeria, police say
    Gunmen kill at least 10 in eastern Nigeria, police say

    A large group of gunmen on motorcycles attacked Binnari village in Taraba State, killing at least 10 people and looting food from shops, police said. Survivors and Amnesty International reported higher death tolls, while police said 10 bodies had been recovered by Friday evening.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-24 22:35Original

SocietyThousands of Northern Irish Protestants march ahead of court ruling

Thousands of Protestant Orange Order members marched through Portadown, Northern Ireland, before a court ruling on whether to ban a separate parade through a mainly Catholic area. Such marches have long fuelled sectarian tensions; Catholic protesters blocked a previous parade in September.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 09:14

Thousands of Northern Irish Protestants march ahead of court ruling
Thousands of Northern Irish Protestants march ahead of court ruling

WorldSaudi Arabia seeks US AI targeting help as Houthis step up pressure

Saudi Arabia has sought allies’ help as Houthi attacks intensify, and the US is providing intelligence that includes an AI-assisted targeting tool. Experts caution that AI is no magic bullet and raises technological, political and human rights concerns. The Houthis have expanded control along Yemen’s coast and resumed attacks on Saudi Arabia, hitting its main airport and oil facilities.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-25 09:13

Saudi Arabia seeks US AI targeting help as Houthis step up pressure
Saudi Arabia seeks US AI targeting help as Houthis step up pressure

EconomyBust companies revived in ‘phoenix’ deals more likely to fail again, study finds

Research commissioned by the Guardian found that insolvent companies bought back by former management through pre-pack administrations were more likely to fail again and repaid creditors less. Among businesses acquired by connected parties, 44% had entered insolvency again by July 2026, compared with 26% bought by unconnected parties.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 09:00

Bust companies revived in ‘phoenix’ deals more likely to fail again, study finds
Bust companies revived in ‘phoenix’ deals more likely to fail again, study finds
  • Boss of twice-insolvent business appears to be back despite £3m debts
    Boss of twice-insolvent business appears to be back despite £3m debts

    Recruitment businessman Andrew Woosnam’s companies have entered insolvency proceedings twice, leaving more than £3m owed, including money due to HMRC. A new company he owned acquired the original firm’s assets but failed to make promised payments. Former staff are now working for a similar new recruitment brand, whose ownership is not linked to Woosnam in company filings.

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    TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 09:00Original

SocietyAt least 12 injured in shooting near Florida football stadium

Authorities say a shooting near a football stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, injured at least 12 people, including six children. It happened during Florida A&M University’s homecoming weekend.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 09:00

At least 12 injured in shooting near Florida football stadium
At least 12 injured in shooting near Florida football stadium

SocietyThis Nova Scotian ran his first marathon after training by eating donairs

David Wadden ran or biked to 59 donair shops in the Halifax area this year, eating and rating their food as part of a charity fundraiser. The tough part came afterward: he had to run or bike home. He has now completed his first marathon.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-25 09:00

This Nova Scotian ran his first marathon after training by eating donairs

PoliticsBrazil’s Indigenous communities fear election could harm the environment

Indigenous communities in Brazil’s Amazon told Al Jazeera they are concerned about how the election outcome could affect environmental protections.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 08:54

Brazil’s Indigenous communities fear election could harm the environment
Brazil’s Indigenous communities fear election could harm the environment

PoliticsObama’s Ohio and Michigan speeches: key takeaways on Trump, Iran war and midterms

Barack Obama campaigned for Democrats in Ohio and Michigan, accusing the Trump administration of dragging the US into an “unnecessary war” and bringing “chaos and corruption.” He linked the conflict to rising oil prices, criticized tariffs and the trade dispute with Canada, and warned about higher living costs and threats to democratic values.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 08:44

Obama’s Ohio and Michigan speeches: key takeaways on Trump, Iran war and midterms
Obama’s Ohio and Michigan speeches: key takeaways on Trump, Iran war and midterms

WorldRussia and Ukraine report deaths and injuries in overnight strikes

Russia and Ukraine reported deaths and injuries in overnight strikes. Firefighters worked at a household goods shopping mall in Kharkiv, Ukraine, after it was hit by Russian missile strikes.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 08:40

Russia and Ukraine report deaths and injuries in overnight strikes
Russia and Ukraine report deaths and injuries in overnight strikes

Economy‘I cannot teach you integrity’: How employee theft is hurting small businesses in Africa

Kenyan food creator That Girl Boina closed her Nairobi waxing studio after discovering that employees had diverted customer payments. Her account on social media drew responses from Kenyan business owners who said theft had pushed their businesses toward layoffs, sales or closure. A PwC survey found that 63% of East African respondents reported economic crime at their organisations, against 46% globally.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 08:36

‘I cannot teach you integrity’: How employee theft is hurting small businesses in Africa
‘I cannot teach you integrity’: How employee theft is hurting small businesses in Africa

WorldAraghchi: Resuming war would not change Iran’s position

Iran’s foreign minister, Araghchi, says a return to war would not alter Iran’s stance. He says the conflict will reshape shipping routes and control of the Strait of Hormuz.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 08:35

Araghchi: Resuming war would not change Iran’s position
Araghchi: Resuming war would not change Iran’s position

World100 arrested after night of unrest and looting in Barcelona

Protesters hurled stones and other heavy objects at officers. Several groups also erected barricades, set rubbish bins alight and smashed shop windows.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 08:31

100 arrested after night of unrest and looting in Barcelona

WorldKremlin: EU talks about a negotiator but cannot or will not appoint one

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the EU has long discussed appointing a negotiator for the Ukraine conflict but has taken no action. Moscow would support the appointment, he said, provided the envoy is genuinely committed to a peaceful settlement. Finnish President Alexander Stubb has reportedly been considered for the role.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 08:31

Kremlin: EU talks about a negotiator but cannot or will not appoint one

CultureBeijing chrysanthemum show offers a feast for the eyes

The 47th Beijing Chrysanthemum Exhibition has opened at Beihai Park, showcasing more than 50,000 plants across over 600 varieties through mid-November. Highlights include a cat-themed floral landscape, displays from across China, floral arrangements and a themed market.

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Beijing chrysanthemum show offers a feast for the eyes
Beijing chrysanthemum show offers a feast for the eyes

SportsUFC 333: Volkanovski knocks out Evloev to retain featherweight title

Australia’s Alexander Volkanovski retained his featherweight title at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, stopping Russia’s Movsar Evloev by TKO in the closing seconds of the second round. It was Evloev’s first professional loss.

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UFC 333: Volkanovski knocks out Evloev to retain featherweight title
UFC 333: Volkanovski knocks out Evloev to retain featherweight title

PoliticsForeign expert on China’s path toward national rejuvenation

In an interview with CGTN, Ivona Lađevac, deputy director of the Institute of International Politics and Economics in Belgrade, discusses how ordinary Chinese people and soldiers’ sacrifices have shaped the pursuit of national rejuvenation. She also addresses China’s role in promoting peaceful solutions to global conflicts and its vision of a shared future for humanity.

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Foreign expert on China’s path toward national rejuvenation
Foreign expert on China’s path toward national rejuvenation
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Oct. 25, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Oct. 25, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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WorldRussian attacks kill 8, injure 51 across Ukraine as drone hits Vinnytsia apartment building

Local authorities said Russian attacks across Ukraine killed eight people and injured 51 over the past day. A Russian drone hit a five-story residential building in Vinnytsia overnight on Oct. 25, injuring six. The Ukrainian Air Force said Russia launched 153 drones and low-cost Banderol cruise missiles overnight.

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Russian attacks kill 8, injure 51 across Ukraine as drone hits Vinnytsia apartment building
Russian attacks kill 8, injure 51 across Ukraine as drone hits Vinnytsia apartment building
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SportsWho are the best players never to win the Ballon d’Or?

Some of football’s biggest names have won league titles, Champions Leagues and World Cups, but the Ballon d’Or has remained out of reach. Al Jazeera’s Samantha Johnson looks at the greatest players never to receive the award.

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Who are the best players never to win the Ballon d’Or?
Who are the best players never to win the Ballon d’Or?

EconomyBYD to build new European factories amid trade barriers targeting Chinese EVs

BYD plans to build factories in Europe to grow its market share. An executive said Europe is a key regional market and that tariff increases would not be allowed to affect local consumers’ choice, as the company faces reduced fiscal support at home and rising trade barriers overseas.

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BYD to build new European factories amid trade barriers targeting Chinese EVs
BYD to build new European factories amid trade barriers targeting Chinese EVs

EconomyKraken wants to be your bank, but who will protect your money?

Kraken’s parent company wants a role in customers’ finances before they buy Bitcoin and after they sell it. On Oct. 14, Payward agreed to acquire Finland-based Saldo Finance Oy, owner of Lithuania’s Saldo Bank. The deal is expected to close in 2027, subject to regulatory approval.

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Kraken wants to be your bank, but who will protect your money?
Kraken wants to be your bank, but who will protect your money?

TechPeople are using AI to 'dumb down' their smart TVs. Is that a good idea?

Viral social media posts show people using AI to hack smart TVs, remove unwanted apps and programs, and disable some tracking features to improve performance. While some welcome the approach, others warn it could create bigger problems and say there are simpler, safer ways to declutter a TV.

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People are using AI to 'dumb down' their smart TVs. Is that a good idea?

HealthEgg freezing is becoming significantly more popular in Canada

Egg freezing has grown markedly in Canada over the past decade. The Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society reported 2,663 egg-retrieval cycles for freezing in 2025, compared with 217 in 2013.

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Egg freezing is becoming significantly more popular in Canada

PoliticsNetanyahu is ‘fighting for his political life’ in Israel’s first vote since Oct. 7, but may survive

Few Israeli analysts are ready to count out the country’s longest-serving prime minister ahead of Tuesday’s election, despite the catastrophic impact of the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, 2023.

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Netanyahu is ‘fighting for his political life’ in Israel’s first vote since Oct. 7, but may survive

PoliticsOntario municipal elections: 7 mayoral races to watch as voters head to the polls

Ontario holds municipal elections Monday, giving residents across the province a chance to choose local leaders. Most polling stations are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and voters can look up their polling locations online.

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Ontario municipal elections: 7 mayoral races to watch as voters head to the polls

PoliticsA ‘reset’ or ‘one and done’? First Nations and first ministers set for historic meeting

The Assembly of First Nations national chief says Monday’s historic meeting of First Nations and first ministers could redefine relations among First Nations, premiers and the prime minister, though skepticism hangs over the gathering.

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A ‘reset’ or ‘one and done’? First Nations and first ministers set for historic meeting

EconomyIs this Quebec-developed fruit the ‘apple of the future’?

Quebec apple growers say the season has been strong for both the harvest and sales. They credit much of that success to U.S. tariffs and new varieties bred in and for Quebec.

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Is this Quebec-developed fruit the ‘apple of the future’?

WorldWhy is Egypt so wary of joining the Yemen conflict?

Egypt is weighing whether to help defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks, but its costly intervention in Yemen in the 1960s looms large. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said any deployment would focus on defending Saudi Arabia, not attacking the Houthis, while Egypt’s foreign minister called for a political solution. Parliament is scheduled to vote on the proposed deployment.

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Why is Egypt so wary of joining the Yemen conflict?
Why is Egypt so wary of joining the Yemen conflict?

WorldHouthis and Saudi-led coalition exchange strikes, casualties reported

The Houthis claimed missile and drone attacks on several Saudi cities on Saturday as the Saudi-led coalition carried out airstrikes in Houthi-held parts of Yemen. The group said the strikes followed 100 Saudi air raids over the previous 24 hours. Houthi-run media reported eight people killed and more than 10 wounded in an attack on workers’ housing in Sanaa province.

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Houthis and Saudi-led coalition exchange strikes, casualties reported
Houthis and Saudi-led coalition exchange strikes, casualties reported

ScienceWorld Young Scientists Summit highlights potential for global cooperation

At the World Young Scientists Summit in Wenzhou, young innovators are putting ideas such as recycled construction waste, sodium-ion batteries, multilingual robots and humanoid AI into practical use. Visitors from more than 60 countries and regions are exploring ideas, technologies and possible partnerships with their Chinese counterparts.

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World Young Scientists Summit highlights potential for global cooperation
World Young Scientists Summit highlights potential for global cooperation

PoliticsHow does the CPC address the challenges of long-term governance?

The article says the CPC faces enduring tests involving governance capacity, reform and opening up, the market economy and the external environment, alongside risks such as corruption, detachment from the public and bureaucratic practices. It describes Party building, stricter internal governance, discipline, work-style changes and an ongoing anti-corruption effort as responses.

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How does the CPC address the challenges of long-term governance?
How does the CPC address the challenges of long-term governance?

PoliticsTaiwan’s restoration: A victory achieved across the strait

China marks the 81st anniversary of Taiwan’s restoration and the second Commemoration Day on Sunday. The article recounts people on both sides of the strait joining the fight against Japanese aggression, calls Taiwan’s return a key result of China’s wartime victory, and accuses the DPP and other secessionist forces of avoiding this history.

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Taiwan’s restoration: A victory achieved across the strait
Taiwan’s restoration: A victory achieved across the strait
  • China marks 81st anniversary of Taiwan’s restoration
    China marks 81st anniversary of Taiwan’s restoration

    China is marking 81 years since Taiwan’s restoration from Japanese colonial rule, with commemorations taking place nationwide on Sunday. A symposium in Fuzhou brought together people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait to remember history, honor martyrs, warn against a resurgence of Japanese militarism and affirm national unity.

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TechJilin-1 satellites release high-resolution images of Taiwan region

To mark the 81st anniversary of Taiwan’s restoration from Japanese colonial rule, China’s Jilin-1 satellites released high-resolution images showing streets and landmarks in Taipei City and at Sun Moon Lake. The constellation, developed by Chang Guang Satellite Technology, has about 141 satellites in orbit.

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Jilin-1 satellites release high-resolution images of Taiwan region
Jilin-1 satellites release high-resolution images of Taiwan region

WorldIranian army says it shot down US drone over Bandar Abbas, Tasnim reports

Iran’s military said its air defenses brought down a US LUCAS drone above the southern port city of Bandar Abbas on Sunday, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.

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Iranian army says it shot down US drone over Bandar Abbas, Tasnim reports
Iranian army says it shot down US drone over Bandar Abbas, Tasnim reports