Crypto, venture capital and prediction-market firms connected to the Trumps are preparing defenses as the midterms approach and Republican hopes appear to be slipping.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 10:30
Attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have nearly emptied the skies over Riyadh this month, aviation data showed on Monday. Cancellations grounded almost nine in every 10 scheduled flights at the Saudi capital’s airport.
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ReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 10:30
The Houthis claimed a new missile attack on Riyadh airport. President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” against Iran.
The Houthi militia targeted Riyadh airport as a Saudi-led coalition struck missile launchers in Sanaa. The air strike was reportedly carried out by Saudi Arabia, and people inspected the damage.
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group said it struck Saudi Arabia’s East-West crude oil pumping stations and Riyadh airport on Monday. Saudi Arabia had not immediately confirmed the claim.
Pumpkin carving is a Halloween custom that Mike Valladao has transformed into a joyful art form. Known as the “Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers,” he has spent more than four decades chiseling whimsical faces and creatures into large pumpkins.
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The Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-26 10:30
Researchers warn that chatbots may spread misinformation about substance use. A survey found that one in three young adults in the United States turn to AI for information about drugs.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 10:28
Nearly eight months into a war that has destabilized the global energy system, the average gas price during Donald Trump’s second term is now higher than it was under Joe Biden, according to a CNN analysis of AAA data.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 10:26
Jordanian security forces arrested three armed suspects after a shootout on Monday in connection with a church attack last week that killed nine people, state television reported.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 10:25
Jordanian security forces arrested three men after a dawn shootout in Karak governorate. They are suspected of carrying out Friday’s attack on a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church, which killed nine people and injured about 40. The suspects were wounded; security forces reported no casualties.
Jordanian security forces arrested three armed suspects after a gunfight in Al-Jadeeda village in Karak governorate, wounding all three. Authorities say the suspects were sought over Friday’s shooting at a funeral in a Greek Orthodox church in Hamoud, which killed eight people and injured 40.
Jordanian security forces say three men have been arrested over an attack on a Greek Orthodox church that killed nine people and wounded more than two dozen.
Jordan’s state television says three people have been arrested in connection with an attack on a church.
Jordanian security forces arrested three suspects linked to a church attack that killed nine people in the US-allied country, state television reported on Monday.
Britain imposed sanctions on Monday against 15 military commanders, militia leaders and security officials from both sides of Sudan’s conflict, accusing them of sexual violence, torture and attacks on civilians.
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AFP News AgencyMarilyn Hampton worked as a custodian in Texas’s Aubrey School District in Denton County, making a lasting mark over four decades.
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ABC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-26 10:18
Brent crude fell more than 6% on Monday morning, pulling back from its highest close since March. The decline came as regional mediators travelled to Tehran and US President Donald Trump weighed a deal with Iran, while investors prepared for a busy week of central bank decisions and earnings reports.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 10:18
Brent crude fell more than 6% early Monday, retreating from its highest close since March. Regional mediators were heading to Tehran as US President Donald Trump weighed a deal with Iran, while investors prepared for a busy week of central bank decisions and corporate earnings.
AJLabs tracks how Israeli parties voted on eight Knesset bills that disadvantaged Palestinians ahead of the election.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 10:16
Israelis are due to vote on Tuesday for the first time since October 7. Could the election bring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s tenure to an end?
Soaring diesel prices are pushing UPS and FedEx to raise fuel surcharges, increasing retailers’ costs. Parcel shipping is on track for its most expensive year on record, with holiday-season delivery prices also expected to reach an all-time high.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 10:15
Russia is increasing its recruitment of Africans to make up for a military personnel shortage, targeting some of the continent’s most dysfunctional states for manpower.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 10:15
Oliver Schäfer, from Germany’s Eifel region, and his fishing partner caught a 2.92-metre catfish during a tournament in Poland. Anglers already know the fish well.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-26 10:15
Oliver Schäfer, from the Eifel, and his fishing partner caught a 2.92-metre catfish during a tournament in Poland. The fish is well known among anglers.
Eifel native Oliver Schäfer and his companion pulled in a 2.92-metre catfish during a Polish fishing contest. The specimen was already familiar to the angling community.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-26 10:15
Russia’s Federal Security Service says it detained two men from the South Caucasus who were allegedly acting on orders from Ukraine’s SBU to prepare FPV drone attacks on a key component of Moscow’s air defense system and an electric power facility. One detainee was reportedly recruited by an SBU officer. A criminal case has been opened, and investigative measures are continuing.
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TASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 10:14
Thousands lined Caracas streets to greet Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as she returned home after 10 months in exile. She left last December, shortly before the United States abducted President Nicolas Maduro and backed his deputy, Delcy Rodriguez, as leader.
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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned after more than 10 months in exile. She attended Mass in Lara state, where jubilant supporters surrounded her, before huge crowds lined her route through Caracas. Machado had left Venezuela in secret to accept the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and opposition figure María Corina Machado returned to Caracas on Sunday after nearly a year away, greeted by thousands of cheering supporters. She left Venezuela last December to receive the prize and had been unable to return because she feared detention by the authorities.
Veteran left-wing president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won re-election with 51.79% of the vote, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro, who has not conceded. Lula faces a hostile Congress and a deeply divided country. He has stressed Brazil’s strategic autonomy, seeking ties with both China and the US without choosing sides.
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BBC ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 10:13
Nearly 81-year-old Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a fourth term by narrowly defeating Flavio Bolsonaro in Sunday’s (October 25) runoff. His unprecedented term will confront a divided Brazil, an unfriendly Congress, weak public finances and a threat shaped by Donald Trump.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva secured a fourth term by defeating Flavio Bolsonaro in a close runoff on Sunday, October 26. Official results gave Lula 51.7% of the vote and Bolsonaro 48.2%. Bolsonaro rejected the result and said he would seek to have the vote annulled.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was re-elected to a historic fourth term. His far-right opponent, Flavio Bolsonaro, refused to concede and called for the results to be annulled after the Supreme Court extended voting by two hours.
European leaders welcomed Lula’s re-election in Brazil. Ursula von der Leyen said democracy and multilateralism had won there.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won an unprecedented fourth term in a close runoff against Flavio Bolsonaro on Sunday, October 25. The far-right candidate, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, rejected the result and said he would seek to have the vote annulled.
The international community congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday after his surprise re-election in a runoff against right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro. Left-leaning leaders in the region reacted quickly as Brazil held back a conservative wave seen in many countries, while Europeans including Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez celebrated a “progressive comeback.”
Lula broke his losing streak dating back to 1989 by winning the runoff after trailing in the first round, capping a political journey from metalworker to Brazil’s presidency.
Flavio Bolsonaro is refusing to concede to Lula da Silva, who won a historic fourth term in Sunday’s election. Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman reports from Brasilia.
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court completed the second-round count, with 100% of ballots tallied. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won 51.79% and was officially reelected, while Flavio Bolsonaro received 48.21%. Bolsonaro rejected the result and called for the election to be annulled, citing the extension of voting hours.
China congratulated Brazilian incumbent President and Workers’ Party candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on winning the presidential runoff, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said. Guo said China is ready to work with Brazil to advance the China-Brazil community with a shared future.
Brazil’s presidential election shows that the far-right tide in Latin America is not inevitable. Lula defeated Flavio Bolsonaro in the runoff by 51.8% to 48.2%. The victory halted the far right’s return to power in Brazil, broke a run of right-wing electoral wins across the region and dealt a major blow to Donald Trump’s increasingly interventionist agenda in the Western Hemisphere.
Tears, embraces and dancing filled Brazilian streets after Lula narrowly beat Flávio Bolsonaro. Thousands celebrated in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo as Lula won another four-year term.
Crowds filled streets and squares in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo to celebrate Lula’s re-election, with fireworks lighting the night sky. Lula won 51.8 percent of the vote against Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who refused to accept the result and vowed to seek its annulment. Supporters hailed the victory as a rejection of authoritarianism and a renewed mandate for Brazil’s left.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.79% of the vote, winning a fourth, nonconsecutive term as president. Jair Bolsonaro has refused to concede. Lula called the result “a defeat for denialism”; the close contest was an unprecedented comeback after Bolsonaro led in the first round.
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court says incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been reelected with 51.79% of the vote, while right-wing opposition Senator Flavio Bolsonaro received 48.21%. Bolsonaro rejected the result and said the election should be annulled.
Videos filmed by supporters of the candidates in Brazil’s presidential runoff show the result beginning to shift in favour of the winner, incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. As Lula’s side celebrated, the mood worsened for his rival, Flavio Bolsonaro.
International leaders and politicians congratulated Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after he defeated right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro to secure a fourth non-consecutive term. Bolsonaro called for the vote to be annulled, citing an “unacceptable” two-hour extension of voting time granted by Brazil’s Supreme Court.
Brazil’s electoral court said President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva prevailed in the October 25 runoff, securing an unprecedented fourth term.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won reelection for a fourth, nonconsecutive term, receiving 51.79% of the vote against Flávio Bolsonaro’s 48.21%. Bolsonaro refused to concede and vowed to challenge the result and seek annulment. Electoral authorities recognized Lula’s victory. Lula has pursued diplomacy aimed at positioning Brazil as a potential mediator between Kyiv and Moscow.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won an unprecedented fourth term, crediting young voters with helping him defeat right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. Lula received more than 51% of the vote. Bolsonaro said he would not concede and would seek to annul the result.
Lula won a fourth non-consecutive term after a dramatic runoff, securing more than 51 percent of the vote against Flavio Bolsonaro’s 48 percent. Confusion followed a last-minute extension of voting hours, and Bolsonaro pledged to seek annulment, alleging the decision confused voters.
Brazil’s left-wing President Lula won a fourth term after narrowly defeating right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro in a close vote. BBC correspondent Ione Wells explains the result from Brasília.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the Workers’ Party candidate seeking re-election, secured a historic fourth term in a dramatic runoff. A child reacted as Lula supporters gathered.
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court said incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won the presidential runoff, securing a fourth term. With 97.69% of ballots counted, Lula had 51.74% of the vote, against 48.26% for right-wing opposition candidate and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won reelection. A vocal critic of U.S. President Donald Trump, Lula's victory brings relief to Trump's critics and keeps Latin America's largest economy at some distance from Washington.
Lula won Brazil’s presidential election runoff.
Leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva defeated right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, making a dramatic comeback after losing the first round. Brazil’s electoral court said Lula won 51 percent of the vote to Bolsonaro’s 48.68 percent. The vote was clouded by allegations that suspended public transport suppressed turnout in some areas; polling was extended by two hours. Lula secured an unprecedented fourth non-consecutive term.
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court said incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won Sunday's runoff. The article reports that with 99.99% of votes counted, Lula received 51.79% of valid votes, against 48.21% for Flavio Bolsonaro. Lula is to be sworn in on January 5, 2027, for a four-year term, his fourth election as Brazil's president. Flavio Bolsonaro said the result was impossible to recognize and called for the election to be annulled.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva came from behind to win Brazil’s runoff, stopping a right-wing wave sweeping Latin America and defying predictions that the 80-year-old political veteran’s extraordinary career had reached its end.
Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered Sunday’s presidential runoff voting extended by two hours, after Lula’s campaign alleged that restricted public transport was keeping voters from polling stations. Lula called the situation “abominable.” Some stations may already have closed when the order came, but voting was set to continue until 7pm Brasília time.
Algeria’s parliament approved a resolution on Sunday to deploy troops to Niger, the country’s first overseas deployment since the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. Niger faces recurring attacks by armed groups, including near its border with Algeria, as the two countries advance a long-delayed gas pipeline project.
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Algeria’s parliament approved sending troops to neighbouring Niger, marking the country’s first overseas troop deployment in 50 years and a major shift from its noninterventionist military doctrine. The number of troops and deployment date have not been disclosed. The move is reportedly aimed at protecting Sonatrach oil facilities and expanding security cooperation in the Sahel.
As more voters turn to AI chatbots for answers about issues, US political candidates have been shaping campaign messages to appeal to those models. Documents seen by Reuters disclose some of their strategies.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 10:10
For months, Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has presented himself as a moderate alternative to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizing reliability rather than a sharply different approach to the country’s many security challenges.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 10:10
South Korea is reportedly considering postponing its crypto gains tax for a fourth time, with a 2029 start in view. The delay is said to align with the U.S. schedule for integrating CARF, the OECD’s international tax framework for digital assets.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 10:06
Audi divided the branding of its Chinese joint ventures on Monday. SAIC Audi will focus on the all-caps AUDI name, while FAW Audi will continue developing and marketing vehicles with Audi’s traditional four-ring logo.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 10:05
Week 7 featured a Super Bowl contender getting back on track, an exciting NFC North divisional matchup and another comeback victory by one of the NFL’s most surprising teams.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 10:04
More than 3,000 commercial vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz with support from US Central Command forces in the past six months, the command said. Since summer, US forces have helped Gulf partners export over 1.5 billion barrels of crude through the strait; in recent months, more than 95% of ships have transited safely.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 10:03
Skeleton faces, elaborate headdresses and dazzling costumes turned Mexico City’s streets into a colourful spectacle. The annual Catrinas Parade celebrates Mexico’s Day of the Dead traditions.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 10:03
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission approved secondary trading of tokenised public funds on Monday, in what it described as a world first. Investors can trade Hong Kong- and US-dollar versions of the ChinaAMC Digital Money Market Fund on an SFC-licensed virtual asset platform.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 10:01
Singapore’s Energy Market Authority has conditionally approved a proposed project to import renewable electricity from Vietnam through Malaysia, Malaysian state energy firm Petronas said on Monday.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 10:00
Tariffs poll worse than Trump. The question is whether trade chief Jamieson Greer can persuade voters that they benefit the country.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 10:00
Huntington, West Virginia, approved a deal with Flock to deploy automated license plate reader cameras by a 6-4 city council vote. Supporters cited help in tracking homicide suspects, while opponents warned of privacy violations and surveillance abuse; some council members also questioned the contract’s protections and the timing of the vote.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 10:00
IG Metall chief Christiane Benner criticized Audi CEO Gernot Döllner for appearing with US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Georgia, calling it “deeply embarrassing” and accusing him of violating Audi’s political neutrality rules. Trump announced plans for an Audi factory in the state, though the project still needs approval. Separately, Chancellor Friedrich Merz is visiting Singapore, Japan and South Korea, while President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is traveling to China to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties.
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Russian newspapers report that a local ceasefire in Alyoshki, due to begin on the morning of October 27, could pave the way for renewed Russia-Ukraine-US talks in November. Switzerland is also willing to host negotiations, though Abu Dhabi is considered the likeliest venue. The review says Ukraine continues long-range strikes on Russia as Starlink/Starshield operations reportedly resume, while competition for scarce LNG supplies pushes gas prices to four-year highs.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 10:00
A Manitoba man with a rare genetic condition says he is considering medically assisted dying after the province denied coverage for care elsewhere. He and experts say the procedure is unavailable in Manitoba.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 10:00
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces carried out coordinated drone strikes on five power stations in three army-controlled states, a government official said, cutting electricity across large areas. Residents said the outages threaten insulin storage, food supplies and irrigation, while the UN has warned attacks on power stations put health and essential services at risk for millions.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 09:59
Eric Bauza, who voiced modern-day Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and other iconic animated characters, has died at 46, according to his family and official health records.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 09:55
Prolific voice actor Eric Bauza has died at 46. He voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Road Runner, Porky Pig and hundreds of other characters.
Voice artist Eric Bauza, known for voicing Looney Tunes characters including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, has died aged 46. His family said he died suddenly. He also voiced characters in Coyote vs. Acme and won three Emmy awards for outstanding voice performance between 2022 and 2025.
Celebrations broke out late Sunday in several Serbian cities as people hailed the student-backed movement for defeating veteran leader Aleksandar Vucic’s party in a snap election.
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in Sunday’s historic election, with turnout nearing 70%. The snap poll followed almost two years of student-led protests over perceived corruption and authoritarianism, sparked by the deaths of 16 people in the 2024 collapse of a canopy at the Novi Sad train station.
After Vučić conceded defeat, EU leaders and senior officials welcomed the Student List’s election victory in Serbia and offered support for reforms and a path to EU membership.
Serbia’s Republic Electoral Commission said the opposition Student List had 52.57% of the vote after 96.47% of voting records were counted, while the United Serbia list backed by Aleksandar Vučić had 39.27%. Other parties missed the 3% threshold; Vučić conceded his supporters’ defeat on October 25.
A grassroots opposition movement led by students defeated Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in an election, raising hopes of a reset in relations with the EU and other partners. With 96.9% of polling stations processed, the Student List secured 52.6% of votes, ahead of Vučić’s bloc on 39.22%.
A student-backed movement defeated President Aleksandar Vucic’s ruling party in snap parliamentary elections, prompting celebrations across Serbia. The victory followed nearly two years of student-led protests against corruption and mismanagement.
The opposition Student List coalition won Serbia’s snap parliamentary election, former President Aleksandar Vucic said, adding that it could form a majority on its own. Vucic said his Serbian Progressive Party could secure 105–106 seats. Other parties missed the 3% threshold, except the Alliance of Vojvodina Hungarians. Student List supporters celebrated in Belgrade, while Hungary’s prime minister and Milorad Dodik congratulated the coalition.
Saudi Arabia will host the Asian Cup in January and February 2027 as scheduled. The tournament opens on January 7 in Riyadh, with the hosts playing Palestine, according to the schedule announced by the AFC. Security concerns in the region persist among participating federations.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 09:52
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least two people and injured 35 over the past day, local authorities said, with repeated strikes on the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia. Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia launched missiles and 140 attack drones overnight; it reported downing three missiles and 112 drones.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 09:52
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s National Institute of Public Health reported 4,803 laboratory-confirmed Ebola deaths, 9,876 infected people and a 48.6% mortality rate. The outbreak began in the DRC and Uganda on May 15; figures for the current outbreak also list 9,907 infections and 4,807 deaths.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 09:50
Airbus executives are due to meet BAE Systems counterparts to explore how the European planemaker could join the British company's fighter jet programme, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 09:50
Germany is expected to finalize a deal in the coming weeks to buy an initial batch of Ukraine’s Bars cruise missiles, the Financial Times reported, citing sources. The Bundeswehr could test them early next year and, if results are satisfactory, Germany may buy hundreds more. The missiles are produced in Germany by a Ukrainian-German joint venture.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 09:49
China opposed what it called the smearing and stigmatization of Confucius Institutes after the United States designated the cultural centers a national security threat. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China-US educational cooperation promotes mutual understanding, benefits both sides and should not be undermined.
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CGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 09:48
An official says the PKK’s Sinjar faction will disarm and integrate into the Iraqi army. YBS is an offshoot of the PKK, which the excerpt describes as a terrorist organisation.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 09:47
With jobs hard to find and traditional expectations receding, some young Chinese are raising bricks as a cheap, low-maintenance alternative to pets or children. They spray the bricks with water and let moss grow, describing the hobby as a source of accomplishment and companionship. A related Weibo hashtag has drawn more than 5 million views, while media warn of possible mould-related health risks.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 09:47
Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan arrived in Kyiv on Oct. 26 for a working visit, with meetings planned with President Volodymyr Zelensky and other Ukrainian officials. The Moldovan government said the prime ministers will discuss bilateral ties, economic and trade cooperation, regional security, and the countries’ European path.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 09:46
Israeli voters are set to cast ballots in a general election on Tuesday, with war, security and coalition calculations shaping the contest.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 09:46
An Israeli military assault and lockdown in Hebron in the occupied West Bank have forced thousands from their homes. Residents and philanthropists are providing shelter to displaced families; officials say nearly half of those displaced are babies and children under 18.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 09:45
An Israeli military sweep in Hebron displaced 370 families, nearly 2,000 people, from Ein Deir Baha after a gun attack on a checkpoint killed two Israeli soldiers. Residents said they were forced out, while the military said those who left did so voluntarily. Soldiers turned some homes into bases, and another nearby area was razed.
Children receive meals at a charity kitchen in Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza on October 24, 2026, as the World Food Programme cuts aid because of a funding shortfall.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 09:43
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China noted Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court announcement that Lula won the presidential runoff and extended its congratulations. China is ready to work with Brazil to steadily advance the building of a community with a shared future, he added.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 09:43
More than 90 Labour backbench MPs say Andy Burnham’s reindustrialisation pledge could fail unless it is decisively led from his Manchester outpost, No 10 North. They argue the civil service lacks the industrial knowledge and capacity required, and propose a Reindustrialisation Act, job targets and a leading role for Louise Haigh.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 09:42
Australian economist James Laurenceson says Australia should maintain the deepest possible ties with China and cooperate to the greatest extent it can. He is cautiously optimistic about relations, citing shared benefits from trade and exchanges while noting geopolitical tensions, differing strategic perceptions and research collaboration issues as obstacles.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 09:41
Italy’s L’AntiDiplomatico reported that after years of confrontation with Russia, the EU is urgently seeking a place at negotiations to resolve the Ukraine conflict. The outlet said Brussels had tried to isolate Moscow through sanctions and aid to Ukraine, but now must seek diplomatic channels with Russia. Putin said talks on future security guarantees for Ukraine and Russia should also address Europe’s broader security architecture.
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AFP News AgencyIran accused the US of lacking seriousness in talks and imposing demands on Tehran. A speaker questioned whether the approach showed any goodwill.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 09:39
Rights holders to Elvis Presley’s music catalogue allege that Anthropic used the material without authorization and are suing the company. Anthropic could face damages exceeding $40 million.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 09:37
Held as a parallel forum of the 2026 World Science and Technology Development Forum, the Chongqing event brought experts together to discuss core technology breakthroughs, innovation mechanisms and AI-driven industrial upgrades. The World New Energy Vehicle Development Organization and the Chongqing Association for Science and Technology signed a cooperation agreement.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 09:35
Russia’s state tech corporation Rostec says the Yak-130M combat trainer is equipped with a system that counters anti-aircraft missiles through electronic jamming and decoys. The third prototype recently completed its maiden flight, and initial customer deliveries are planned as early as 2028.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 09:35
Satellite images show an oil spill from a damaged tanker off the UAE coast has spread, prompting additional beach closures and raising environmental concerns.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 09:35
Version 4.8.3 fixes a malicious-server attack that could turn a manual fee increase into approval of a payment directed by an attacker.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 09:30
Malaysia’s deputy prime minister says the country could extend the operating lives of existing coal-fired plants if needed to safeguard energy security, despite a commitment not to approve new coal facilities.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 09:30
Russia’s Digital Development Ministry approved recommendations for protecting data centers from drones and other aerial threats. They divide critical centers into three categories and call for strategic sites to be placed underground or in bunkers, made less visible from the air, and equipped with physical reinforcement, electronic warfare and counter-aerial-threat systems. Ukraine has struck Yandex and Sberbank data centers in Russia; industry sources estimate replacing damaged equipment at Yandex facilities could take up to six months.
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Russia’s Digital Development Ministry has proposed underground, camouflaged data centers equipped with drone defenses. Guidelines set out three protection tiers based on a facility’s importance. The proposal follows Ukrainian drone strikes on several Russian data centers between Oct. 8 and Oct. 18.
Andy Burnham said Brexit had not delivered what the public was promised and had weakened the UK economy and its control of immigration. He called the current arrangement inadequate but ruled out major changes or rejoining the EU during this parliament, arguing for practical steps to improve it.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 09:30
Jayden, Sam, and Zack are pitching editors on reported stories and investigative features. The twist is that all three are AI agents.
WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 09:30
Monday's court appearance by Chris Brown, a singer from the United States, preceded sentencing in a case over a 2023 attack at a London nightclub. A producer was hit with a tequila bottle.
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AFP News AgencyA freight train derailed and caught fire on a section of the Sverdlovsk Railway near Yekaterinburg. Twenty cars derailed and seven tank cars caught fire; the blaze was contained across 1,500 square meters. A total of 106 people and 31 pieces of equipment were deployed. Investigators are establishing the circumstances, and officials will test air quality in a nearby residential area.
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Twenty cars derailed on the Reshety–Sedelnikovo track in Russia’s Sverdlovsk region, and seven tank cars caught fire. Officials said the blaze was contained to 1,500 square meters but did not say what the cars were carrying. Nearby residents were advised to stay indoors, and the cause is under investigation.
After Cai Kang-yung attended a campaign event for Shen Po-yang, Chinese authorities singled him out and some brands ended partnerships. Cai said he had always hoped for friendly cross-strait relations and had never supported Taiwan independence, while apologizing for distress caused by misunderstandings. Chiang Wan-an welcomed him to his own campaign event, but criticism and debate continued across the strait.
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Lula’s win in Brazil’s presidential election raises hopes for the Amazon, while gains by the far right threaten progress.
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Brazilian President Lula attended a closing campaign rally in Rio de Janeiro ahead of the presidential runoff. The report focuses on world leaders congratulating him on his election victory.
Lula’s win bucks a regional run of victories by right-of-center presidential candidates allied with Trump. It also signals that Latin America’s largest economy will probably keep resisting Trump’s demands despite pressure from higher tariffs.
Polls have closed in Brazil’s closely contested presidential runoff between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, with US influence in Latin America also at stake.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won re-election on Sunday. He is a vocal critic of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Incumbent leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva narrowly defeated conservative Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro in Sunday’s presidential runoff, according to The Associated Press. The article says the win gives Lula an unprecedented fourth term, while the Bolsonaro movement remains an influential force in Brazilian politics despite the loss.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won reelection by defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of President Donald Trump, in a razor-thin contest that capped a deeply polarized presidential race.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured a fourth term on Sunday, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro in a close runoff. Official results gave the leftist leader 51.7% of the vote, against 48.2% for the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.
Leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva mounted a historic comeback after narrowly losing the first round, defeating far-right rival Flávio Bolsonaro. With nearly 99% of votes counted, Lula had 51.75% and Bolsonaro 48.25%.
Voting has ended in Brazil’s close presidential runoff between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro. The contest carries implications for US influence in Latin America.
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