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EconomyBreaking down Anthropic’s 335-page S-1

A close read of Anthropic’s 335-page S-1 comes as its planned public offering could set a record for scale.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 13:08

Breaking down Anthropic’s 335-page S-1
  • Anthropic Said to Plan Public IPO Filing Monday
    Anthropic Said to Plan Public IPO Filing Monday

    Anthropic PBC plans to publicly file for an initial public offering at about 9 a.m. New York time Monday, according to people familiar with the matter. The AI model maker is nearing a debut that could set a record.

    AnthropicIPOartificial intelligence

    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-10-26 12:40Original

PoliticsCanadian scholar says China-proposed GGI offers a peaceful multipolar order

Radhika Desai, a University of Manitoba scholar, said China’s Global Governance Initiative invites countries to build a cooperative, rules-based multipolar order centered on people. She said it emphasizes economic sovereignty and each country’s right to shape arrangements around its development needs. Desai attended the 2026 Global Governance Forum in Xiongan.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 13:05

Canadian scholar says China-proposed GGI offers a peaceful multipolar order
Canadian scholar says China-proposed GGI offers a peaceful multipolar order

TechTesla owners in Slovakia welcome assisted-driving tech as EU weighs bloc-wide rollout

Latvia and Slovakia have become the latest European countries to approve Tesla’s assisted-driving software. Some local motorists who campaigned for its approval welcome the move, though challenges remain as rollout begins.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 13:05

Tesla owners in Slovakia welcome assisted-driving tech as EU weighs bloc-wide rollout
Tesla owners in Slovakia welcome assisted-driving tech as EU weighs bloc-wide rollout

TechApple upgrades the iPad Mini with a larger OLED display

Apple unveiled a new iPad Mini with an 8.5-inch OLED screen, an A20 Pro chip, and a starting price of $699 for the Wi-Fi model. It supports some new Siri AI features, and its front camera has moved to the device’s long edge to improve landscape video calls.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 13:05

Apple upgrades the iPad Mini with a larger OLED display
Apple upgrades the iPad Mini with a larger OLED display

EconomyPutin says Gazprombank is one of Russia’s largest banks

At a meeting with Gazprombank CEO Andrey Akimov, Vladimir Putin said the bank ranks among Russia’s top three by assets, loans disbursed and equity. Putin put its assets at 17.6 trillion rubles, while Akimov said its equity was 1.8 trillion rubles.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 13:04

Putin says Gazprombank is one of Russia’s largest banks

EconomyWuXi AppTec lifts 2026 outlook after profit surge

WuXi AppTec raised its full-year revenue guidance after nine-month net profit jumped 62.4% and revenue climbed 38.6%, driven by demand for its drug development and manufacturing services. Net profit for the period ended September 30 was 19.16 billion yuan, up from 11.80 billion yuan a year earlier, a Hong Kong stock exchange filing showed.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 13:04

WuXi AppTec lifts 2026 outlook after profit surge
WuXi AppTec lifts 2026 outlook after profit surge

TechFanatics teams up with OpenAI on AI-powered shopping suggestions

Fanatics is using AI to help shoppers navigate more than 1.5 million sports merchandise items through a Shop the Look feature powered by OpenAI Codex.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 13:02

Fanatics teams up with OpenAI on AI-powered shopping suggestions
Fanatics teams up with OpenAI on AI-powered shopping suggestions

PoliticsWho are the Israeli candidates seeking to unseat Netanyahu?

As Israelis vote on Tuesday, several candidates are hoping to defeat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They are the frontrunners.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 13:02

Who are the Israeli candidates seeking to unseat Netanyahu?
Who are the Israeli candidates seeking to unseat Netanyahu?
  • Israel prepares for election widely seen as referendum on Netanyahu
    Israel prepares for election widely seen as referendum on Netanyahu

    Israelis are getting ready to vote on Tuesday, October 27, in the country’s first election since the October 7, 2023 attacks. Expatriates unable to cast ballots abroad are flying in from across the world for a vote widely viewed as a verdict on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-26 12:35Original
  • Arab Israeli voters could prove decisive in Israel’s coming election
    Arab Israeli voters could prove decisive in Israel’s coming election

    Arab Israeli citizens’ votes could shape the election outcome and the prospects of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is seeking re-election. Turnout among Arab Israelis has traditionally been lower, but some say Netanyahu’s policies and wars make voting more of a duty this time.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-26 12:13Original
  • Key issues in Israeli election seen as referendum on Netanyahu
    Key issues in Israeli election seen as referendum on Netanyahu

    Israelis are due to vote Tuesday, October 27, in the first national election since Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack. The vote is widely viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership; he has rejected ICC war-crimes claims and denied corruption.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-26 11:59Original
  • Israeli election seen as referendum on Netanyahu
    Israeli election seen as referendum on Netanyahu

    Benjamin Netanyahu has led Israel almost continuously for nearly 17 years. The election on Tuesday will determine whether he can stay in power. His latest term has deepened divisions in Israeli society and will be judged against the October 7 attacks, his handling of conflicts in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon, and his controversial judicial reform.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-26 11:40Original
  • Morning Rundown: What to know about Israel’s election and key midterm ballot measures
    Morning Rundown: What to know about Israel’s election and key midterm ballot measures

    Netanyahu faces a major test as Israelis vote in a pivotal election. The rundown also flags ballot measures to watch in the midterms and a divisional matchup in the NFC North.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-26 11:14Original
  • What to know about Israel’s election as Netanyahu faces a battle for survival
    What to know about Israel’s election as Netanyahu faces a battle for survival

    After three years marked by war, crisis and global outcry, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces one of the most consequential electoral tests of his decades-long political career.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-26 11:10Original
  • Why Israel’s wartime election is about more than fighting Iran and Hamas

    Issues dividing Israeli voters include military-service exemptions for the ultra-Orthodox and a stalled inquiry into 7 October, and have little to do with Gaza, Lebanon or Iran.

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    Eeuronews★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 11:01Original
  • What would change for Palestinians if Netanyahu loses?
    What would change for Palestinians if Netanyahu loses?

    AJLabs tracks how Israeli parties voted on eight Knesset bills that disadvantaged Palestinians ahead of the election.

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    AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 10:16Original
  • Will Israeli voters oust Netanyahu?

    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?

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    CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-26 10:00Original

PoliticsHow Lula beat Bolsonaro after losing Brazil’s first round

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a historic fourth term after finishing behind Flavio Bolsonaro in the first round. Lula received 51.79 percent of valid votes, but faces a conservative Congress and a legal challenge seeking to annul the runoff. The article credits grassroots organizing, youth mobilisation and a shift to digital campaigning for his comeback.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 13:02

How Lula beat Bolsonaro after losing Brazil’s first round
How Lula beat Bolsonaro after losing Brazil’s first round
  • Who is Lula? From worker and prisoner to Brazil’s president again
    Who is Lula? From worker and prisoner to Brazil’s president again

    Left-wing politician Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won a fourth term as Brazil’s president. Born into poverty, he worked as a metalworker, became a trade union activist and founded the Workers’ Party. His presidencies expanded social programmes and raised Brazil’s international profile. He was also jailed in a corruption case. Uniting a divided country will be a challenge.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-26 11:39Original

PoliticsJacinda Ardern joins University of Sydney as lecturer and mentor

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern begins lecturing and mentoring at the University of Sydney this month. Her work will focus on empathetic leadership, social cohesion and civic trust, based in the university’s school of public health. The role includes guest lectures, masterclasses and mentoring, but is not full-time teaching.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 13:01

Jacinda Ardern joins University of Sydney as lecturer and mentor
Jacinda Ardern joins University of Sydney as lecturer and mentor

WorldEnergy security is Slovakia’s priority at Moscow meeting, minister says

Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar said energy security is his country’s priority at a meeting of the Russian-Slovak intergovernmental commission in Moscow. He said Slovakia favors pragmatic dialogue with Russia while meeting its EU sanctions obligations, and that experts will discuss energy, nuclear power and other fields.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 13:01

Energy security is Slovakia’s priority at Moscow meeting, minister says

WorldHas Pakistan reopened its border with Iran for trade?

Traders say some goods have started crossing Pakistan’s border with Iran after a weeklong halt, including Pakistani rice and banana exports and Iranian LPG loaded before the closure. Iran’s ambassador says changes to Pakistan’s import paperwork are preventing Iranian cargo from being dispatched.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 13:01

Has Pakistan reopened its border with Iran for trade?
Has Pakistan reopened its border with Iran for trade?

PoliticsLula hangs on, but his final term is set to be his toughest yet

Analysts say Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faces an uphill struggle from the outset of his final term, as economic headwinds and a right-wing Congress constrain his plans.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 13:00

Lula hangs on, but his final term is set to be his toughest yet
Lula hangs on, but his final term is set to be his toughest yet

EconomyUK considers incentives for carmakers to turn EVs into ‘power plants on wheels’

The UK is considering rewarding manufacturers for fitting vehicle-to-grid technology as part of a review of its zero-emission vehicle mandate. The systems let EVs charge when electricity is cheap and feed power back during peak demand. Campaign groups warn credits could let carmakers sell more petrol cars.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 13:00

UK considers incentives for carmakers to turn EVs into ‘power plants on wheels’
UK considers incentives for carmakers to turn EVs into ‘power plants on wheels’

SportsSalah fever sweeps Turkey after soccer star joins Trabzonspor

Mohamed Salah’s move to Turkish club Trabzonspor has stirred excitement. Fans have visited a remote place where he posted a photo, turning it into a tourist attraction.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 13:00

Salah fever sweeps Turkey after soccer star joins Trabzonspor
Salah fever sweeps Turkey after soccer star joins Trabzonspor

EconomyFive Questions for Royal Bank of Canada CEO Dave McKay

Dave McKay, who has expanded Royal Bank of Canada well beyond its Canadian roots, discusses the rift with the US, his use of AI at work and what keeps him awake at night.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 13:00

Five Questions for Royal Bank of Canada CEO Dave McKay
Five Questions for Royal Bank of Canada CEO Dave McKay

CultureChris Brown gets suspended eight-month sentence over London nightclub brawl

A 2023 brawl at a London nightspot is behind the suspended eight-month custodial sentence given to Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown.

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Chris Brown gets suspended eight-month sentence over London nightclub brawl
  • Chris Brown avoids prison over London nightclub brawl
    Chris Brown avoids prison over London nightclub brawl

    Chris Brown will not serve prison time for attacking a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago.

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    TThe Associated Press★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 12:31Original
  • Chris Brown spared immediate jail in UK affray case
    Chris Brown spared immediate jail in UK affray case

    US singer Chris Brown was not given an immediate prison sentence in Britain on Monday over an affray charge stemming from an alleged tequila-bottle attack on a producer at a London nightclub in 2023.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-26 12:25Original

CultureThe Red Army Umbrella: A pine tree for those who never came home

Tibetan locals near Jiajin Mountain in southwestern Sichuan named a pine tree the “Red Army Umbrella,” hoping it would stay evergreen and watch over the fallen. Ma Hua said her grandfather saw Red Army soldiers die while crossing the mountain; locals later followed their route to recover the bodies and buried the martyrs beside the tree, using it as a marker.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-26 12:58

The Red Army Umbrella: A pine tree for those who never came home

PoliticsEurope must keep communication channels open with energy producers, Slovak deputy speaker says

Slovak Parliament Deputy Speaker Tibor Gaspar said Europe should maintain open communication with major energy producers. He said energy security, raw-material availability and price stability remain critical, while Slovakia seeks adequate supplies, industrial competitiveness and protection for households from excessive price increases.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 12:57

Europe must keep communication channels open with energy producers, Slovak deputy speaker says

WorldChina mourns Fukuda, an old friend committed to bilateral ties

China expressed deep condolences over the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Fukuda had long championed China-Japan friendship and upheld a correct view of history.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 12:55

China mourns Fukuda, an old friend committed to bilateral ties
China mourns Fukuda, an old friend committed to bilateral ties

CultureOne lamp, one surname: Three generations of devotion

Museum instructor Ma Hua says her Tibetan family originally had no Han surname. Her grandfather Teba guided the Red Army over Jiajin Mountain during the Long March. As they parted, a soldier gave him a kerosene lamp and the name “Ma Denghong”; the family has used Ma as its surname ever since. Ma says she walked the same mountain route with her parents from childhood.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-26 12:54

One lamp, one surname: Three generations of devotion

WorldIntercepted Houthi missiles cause damage in Saudi city

Debris from Houthi-fired missiles intercepted over Saudi Arabia damaged buildings and vehicles in Khamis Mushait. The Saudi-led coalition later struck Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, reportedly destroying ballistic missile launchers.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 12:54

Intercepted Houthi missiles cause damage in Saudi city
Intercepted Houthi missiles cause damage in Saudi city

OtherJapan charges US marine suspected of killing and robbing woman

Japanese prosecutors formally charged Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, with strangling Anna Yagi, 39, at a hotel in Naha, Okinawa, and taking her backpack. Ballard denies the charges. The case prompted protests in Okinawa and Tokyo, as well as a curfew and alcohol ban for US military personnel stationed in Okinawa.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 12:52

Japan charges US marine suspected of killing and robbing woman
Japan charges US marine suspected of killing and robbing woman

EconomyAirbnb changes checkout chore rules, angering hosts

Airbnb has barred hosts from asking guests to strip bed linens or wash dishes before checkout. Some hosts are calling for a boycott of the short-term rental platform.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 12:50

Airbnb changes checkout chore rules, angering hosts

PoliticsSerbia’s student-backed opposition defeats Vučić at the ballot box; he says winners will sanction Russia, but they disagree

Serbia held snap parliamentary elections on October 25. The Student List won 52.54% of the vote, defeating Aleksandar Vučić’s list, which received 39.29%, and Vučić conceded. Student List leader Ilija Srdanović said Serbia was moving toward a more civilized and better future. Vučić predicted the new government would impose sanctions on Russia, while the movement’s foreign-policy position differs.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 12:49

Serbia’s student-backed opposition defeats Vučić at the ballot box; he says winners will sanction Russia, but they disagree
Serbia’s student-backed opposition defeats Vučić at the ballot box; he says winners will sanction Russia, but they disagree
  • ‘Serbia is free’: Belgrade erupts in celebration after Vucic’s defeat
    ‘Serbia is free’: Belgrade erupts in celebration after Vucic’s defeat

    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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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-26 09:55Original
  • Serbia’s student movement ousts longtime leader Vucic in parliamentary election
    Serbia’s student movement ousts longtime leader Vucic in parliamentary election

    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.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-26 09:41Original
  • EU hails Serbia’s political upheaval after Student List ends Vučić’s rule

    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.

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    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-10-26 09:26Original
  • ‘Student List’ wins 52% of vote, Vučić-backed list gets 39% — Serbian electoral commission

    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.

    Serbiaparliamentary electionStudent ListAleksandar Vučić

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-26 09:06Original
  • Serbia faces a new reality after student-led movement ousts Vučić
    Serbia faces a new reality after student-led movement ousts Vučić

    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%.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-26 09:00Original
  • Photos: Serbia celebrates as ruling party loses its grip on power
    Photos: Serbia celebrates as ruling party loses its grip on power

    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.

    Serbiaparliamentary electionstudent protestsAleksandar Vucic

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-26 08:18Original
  • IN BRIEF: What is known about Vucic party’s defeat in Serbia’s parliamentary elections

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-26 08:09Original

PoliticsLive: Macron says France can maintain order without emergency rule, but option remains

Macron said on Monday that France could maintain public order without declaring a state of emergency, though he would not rule one out if conditions worsened. Visiting Marseille, he promised concrete measures to address high school students’ demands after their protests sparked weeks of nationwide unrest.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-26 12:47

Live: Macron says France can maintain order without emergency rule, but option remains
Live: Macron says France can maintain order without emergency rule, but option remains
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🇧🇷 🗳️ Brazil's Lula defies odds to clinch election victory

Leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pulled off a dramatic comeback as he clinched re-election in a runoff victory as his rival Flavio Bolsonaro refused to accept the loss and said he would seek an annulment
🇧🇷 🗳️ Brazil's Lula defies odds to clinch election victory

Leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pulled off a dramatic comeback as he clinched re-election in a runoff victory as his rival Flavio Bolsonaro refused to accept the loss and said he would seek an annulment
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EconomyMeta announces $95 billion stock offering to fund AI expansion

Meta plans to raise $95 billion for AI infrastructure and superintelligence. Nvidia, AMD and Broadcom are considering buying up to $5 billion in shares.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 12:42

Meta announces $95 billion stock offering to fund AI expansion
Meta announces $95 billion stock offering to fund AI expansion

WorldRussian troops reportedly take Obshcheye community in Zaporozhye Region

Russia’s Defense Ministry said Russian troops advanced into Ukrainian defenses and took the community of Obshcheye in Zaporozhye Region over the past 24 hours. It also said Ukrainian forces lost about 1,285 troops across the front-line areas, providing casualty and equipment-loss figures for several Russian battlegroups.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 12:42

Russian troops reportedly take Obshcheye community in Zaporozhye Region

EconomyNigeria targets single-digit inflation by end-2027 to enable cheaper borrowing

Nigeria aims to bring inflation down to single digits before the end of 2027, opening the way for steep interest-rate cuts that could reduce borrowing costs and support growth, Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele said on Monday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 12:40

Nigeria targets single-digit inflation by end-2027 to enable cheaper borrowing
Nigeria targets single-digit inflation by end-2027 to enable cheaper borrowing

TechRussia is a key player in unmanned aircraft, expert says

Mikhail Kovalchuk, president of the Kurchatov Institute research center, said Russia had made a technological leap in unmanned aircraft development over the past four years and had become a key player in the field. He said the rapid progress in unmanned technologies showed Russia’s strong mobilization capabilities.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 12:40

Russia is a key player in unmanned aircraft, expert says

OtherPolice arrest 15-year-old in shooting near Florida A&M stadium

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium. Police are investigating, and the suspect faces charges.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 12:37

Police arrest 15-year-old in shooting near Florida A&M stadium
Police arrest 15-year-old in shooting near Florida A&M stadium

EconomyChina’s AI bubble has already burst

While global tech stocks are wavering, Chinese shares have already plunged as lofty valuations collapse amid concerns about AI demand and curbs on Chinese exports.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 12:35

China’s AI bubble has already burst
China’s AI bubble has already burst

SportsFootball: Who will win the 2026 Ballon d’Or?

This year’s Ballon d’Or race is more competitive than ever. Who will follow Ousmane Dembélé? Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane head a field packed with stars.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 12:33

Football: Who will win the 2026 Ballon d’Or?
Football: Who will win the 2026 Ballon d’Or?

WorldChina hopes India will work in the same direction to maintain border peace

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China strictly follows agreements and common understandings with India and conducts routine border patrols to protect its territorial sovereignty and preserve stability. Responding to Indian allegations that Chinese forces disrupted border peace, he said the two countries maintain diplomatic and military communication and urged India to work with China to implement their understandings and preserve border tranquility through concrete action.

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China hopes India will work in the same direction to maintain border peace
China hopes India will work in the same direction to maintain border peace

WorldKremlin briefs media on Alyoshki agreements and decision on trilateral talks

Dmitry Peskov said the decision to resume trilateral talks on Ukraine does not restrict combat operations. His briefing also covered agreements for a humanitarian operation in Alyoshki, Ukraine peace efforts and Serbia’s parliamentary election results.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 12:30

Kremlin briefs media on Alyoshki agreements and decision on trilateral talks
  • Russian Defense Ministry says Ukrainian forces shell Alyoshki roads and block evacuation

    Russia’s Defense Ministry says Ukrainian forces have shelled roads leading to Alyoshki in the Kherson Region and used drones to attack and remotely mine access routes, preventing civilian evacuations and deliveries of food and medicine. Russian combat engineers say they defused more than 300 explosives and mines near the town over the past week.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-26 12:11Original
  • Russia says it is working to ensure Alyoshki residents can choose safe evacuation options

    Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova said Russia was doing all it could to let Alyoshki residents in the Kherson Region choose where to evacuate with their safety in mind, and hoped Ukraine would not obstruct the effort. The planned humanitarian operation will assess needs, organize an aid convoy and evacuate those wishing to leave.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-26 11:31Original

WorldSwiss court convicts Belarusian man over abduction of Lukashenko opponent

A Swiss court on Monday found a former Belarusian security officer guilty in the abduction of businessman Anatoly Krasovsky, an opponent of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 12:30

Swiss court convicts Belarusian man over abduction of Lukashenko opponent
Swiss court convicts Belarusian man over abduction of Lukashenko opponent

TechBitcoin hacking challenge falls as researcher proves critical PHP flaw can be exploited

A researcher demonstrated that a critical PHP flaw is exploitable. The challenge operator accepted the solve despite a wallet mistake, while the harder question is who will turn such discoveries into fixes that are actually deployed.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 12:30

Bitcoin hacking challenge falls as researcher proves critical PHP flaw can be exploited
Bitcoin hacking challenge falls as researcher proves critical PHP flaw can be exploited

PoliticsMacron vows ‘concrete’ measures to address student demands after unrest

French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that the government would announce “concrete and strong” measures to address high school students’ demands for better education conditions. Their protests have triggered weeks of unrest nationwide. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is expected to hold a news conference after meeting student unions.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-26 12:25

Macron vows ‘concrete’ measures to address student demands after unrest
Macron vows ‘concrete’ measures to address student demands after unrest

WorldMacron’s police deployment prevents repeat of French violence, but anger persists

Macron wagered that a massive police presence could prevent a repeat of the violence that stunned France on Oct. 17. He won that bet, but the underlying anger driving mass protests remains unresolved.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 12:25

Macron’s police deployment prevents repeat of French violence, but anger persists

SportsKey takeaways from Real Madrid’s El Clasico win over Barcelona

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in El Clasico as Kylian Mbappe scored twice, ending Barcelona’s nine-game league winning streak. It was Real’s fifth consecutive victory across all competitions, as Jose Mourinho’s team appears to be finding its footing.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 12:23

Key takeaways from Real Madrid’s El Clasico win over Barcelona
Key takeaways from Real Madrid’s El Clasico win over Barcelona

EconomyBrazil markets set to tumble as investors bet Lula will deepen fiscal strain

Investors had positioned for a victory by rightwing Bolsonaro, whom they viewed as more willing to tackle the budget deficit. They now expect Lula to add to fiscal pressure, setting Brazil’s markets up for a fall.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 12:21

Brazil markets set to tumble as investors bet Lula will deepen fiscal strain

WorldZelensky says US has held up Ukraine air defense missiles for nearly a month

Ukraine has waited nearly a month for US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to approve missiles for Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Ukraine's allies have already paid for the batch. Ukrainian officials said the delays and other military-system disruptions were another instance of political pressure from Washington that could endanger civilian lives.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 12:20

Zelensky says US has held up Ukraine air defense missiles for nearly a month
Zelensky says US has held up Ukraine air defense missiles for nearly a month

PoliticsFrench PM to meet student representatives after weeks of protests

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is scheduled to meet high school students on Monday afternoon in an effort to ease tensions after nearly a month of protests. The meeting follows President Emmanuel Macron’s promise of a concrete response to calls for better education standards and funding.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-26 12:20

French PM to meet student representatives after weeks of protests
French PM to meet student representatives after weeks of protests

PoliticsMedvedev says Russia stands firm despite thousands of sanctions

Dmitry Medvedev said Russia has held firm and continued to develop despite more than 30,000 sanctions, which he described as illegal and unilateral restrictive measures.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 12:19

Medvedev says Russia stands firm despite thousands of sanctions

SportsManchester United crisis: What are the club’s five biggest problems?

Manchester United’s 0-3 home loss to Bournemouth extended the club’s worst league start in 40 years and deepened its crisis. Fans applauded Michael Carrick before booing the players. The article points to the lack of a dependable scorer, failed recruitment, criticism of the ownership and management, and uncertainty over Bruno Fernandes’s future.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 12:18

Manchester United crisis: What are the club’s five biggest problems?
Manchester United crisis: What are the club’s five biggest problems?

WorldIsraeli forces kill at least five people in Gaza, including 7-year-old girl

Local medics say Israeli ground and air attacks killed at least five people and wounded more than a dozen in Gaza. At least four, including seven-year-old Jouri al-Soufi, died in an air attack on a displaced people’s camp in Khan Younis. Gaza’s death toll in what Al Jazeera calls Israel’s genocidal war has reached 74,555, including 1,559 since last year’s ceasefire.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 12:17

Israeli forces kill at least five people in Gaza, including 7-year-old girl
Israeli forces kill at least five people in Gaza, including 7-year-old girl

EconomyEU debt to reach €1 trillion in 2027, chief auditor says

European Court of Auditors President Tony Murphy said the EU’s debt as an organization is expected to reach €1 trillion by the end of 2027, more than 500% of the bloc’s budget. The figure excludes the debts of EU member states. Murphy said pressure on the EU budget is growing.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 12:16

EU debt to reach €1 trillion in 2027, chief auditor says

WorldCharges against Raul Castro are legally invalid, Russian Foreign Ministry says

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said charges against Cuba’s former leader Raul Castro lack legal credibility. She cited a 1996 UN Security Council resolution, saying it confirmed that the incident now being blamed on Castro had been resolved.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 12:15

Charges against Raul Castro are legally invalid, Russian Foreign Ministry says

CultureEric Bauza, modern voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and others, dies at 46

Eric Bauza, an Emmy-winning voice actor from Scarborough, Ont., has died. He was best known for voicing the iconic Bugs Bunny.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 12:13

Eric Bauza, modern voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and others, dies at 46

PoliticsTrump failed to curb inflation; Republicans may pay in the midterms

A week before the midterm elections, President Donald Trump is struggling to fulfill his promise to lower costs, potentially leaving Republicans to bear the political consequences.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 12:12

Trump failed to curb inflation; Republicans may pay in the midterms
Trump failed to curb inflation; Republicans may pay in the midterms

SportsShadab Khan’s record-breaking innings gives Pakistan ODI win over England

Pakistan recovered from 154-9 while chasing 242 to beat England by one wicket, with Shadab Khan scoring an unbeaten 113. His last-wicket stand with Haris Rauf became the highest in a successful ODI chase, sending Pakistan into the series final.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 12:11

Shadab Khan’s record-breaking innings gives Pakistan ODI win over England
Shadab Khan’s record-breaking innings gives Pakistan ODI win over England

SocietyConvicted Australian murderer loses bid to eat Vegemite in prison

A convicted murderer failed in an attempt to overturn Victoria’s prison ban on Vegemite. He argued that the ban was unlawful because it denied him the human right to enjoy Australian culture.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 12:11

Convicted Australian murderer loses bid to eat Vegemite in prison

PoliticsUkraine’s parliament votes to extend martial law

Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada voted to extend martial law for another 90 days from October 31, keeping it in force until January 29, 2027. The measure received 293 votes, marking parliament’s 21st extension.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 12:10

Ukraine’s parliament votes to extend martial law

EconomyVerizon raises annual outlook and signs AI infrastructure deal worth over $2 billion with AWS

Verizon raised its full-year forecast for wireless subscriber additions on Monday, citing expected strong demand for its simplified plans. It also signed an AI infrastructure agreement worth more than $2 billion with Amazon Web Services.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 12:10

Verizon raises annual outlook and signs AI infrastructure deal worth over $2 billion with AWS
Verizon raises annual outlook and signs AI infrastructure deal worth over $2 billion with AWS

WorldRussia’s Courier ground robot can withstand up to six enemy FPV drone hits

The Courier ground robot operated by a Russian engineer battalion can remain functional after repeated FPV drone strikes, according to Zvezda. Its anti-drone armor is made from conveyor belts and used tracks. The robot carries supplies to the front, while the unit also uses remotely operated platforms to detonate mines and ammunition.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 12:09

Russia’s Courier ground robot can withstand up to six enemy FPV drone hits

ScienceNew fungal family found in Yunnan has massive fruiting body

Chinese scientists found a new fungal family in Yunnan whose first known species, Dianjunus rex, produces fleshy reproductive structures up to 50 centimeters tall. An exceptionally large specimen weighed about 2.2 kilograms. Researchers estimate Yunnan has roughly 104,000 fungal species, compared with about 6,000 documented so far; DNA analysis suggests the fungus emerged around 65 million years ago.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 12:08

New fungal family found in Yunnan has massive fruiting body
New fungal family found in Yunnan has massive fruiting body

SocietyBuses out, shoppers in: Part of London’s Oxford Street goes traffic-free

Part of Oxford Street, Britain’s busiest shopping thoroughfare, permanently barred traffic on Monday. The move aims to revitalise the area and create a public space to support economic growth.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 12:05

Buses out, shoppers in: Part of London’s Oxford Street goes traffic-free
Buses out, shoppers in: Part of London’s Oxford Street goes traffic-free

WorldUkrainian strike reportedly damages chemical plant in Russia's Voronezh

The independent Russian outlet Astra reported that a Ukrainian drone attack likely hit the Voronezhsintezkauchuk chemical plant in Voronezh. The regional governor said the attack killed two people and injured 17, while fires broke out at several sites. Neither Ukrainian nor Russian officials confirmed that the plant was hit.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 12:02

Ukrainian strike reportedly damages chemical plant in Russia's Voronezh
Ukrainian strike reportedly damages chemical plant in Russia's Voronezh

WorldTimes columnist says Ukraine should give up eastern regions and NATO bid for peace

Times columnist Matthew Parris said Ukraine should compromise to end its conflict with Russia by giving up territories inhabited by Russian-speaking people and its ambition to join NATO. He called for Kyiv to renounce its claims to Crimea, review eastern lands, and join the EU instead, with European, American and international observers serving as a security guarantee.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 12:02

Times columnist says Ukraine should give up eastern regions and NATO bid for peace

SocietyGerman mountaineer killed in fall on Nepal's Ama Dablam

A trekking-company representative said Monday that the German mountaineer suffered a fatal fall while coming down from Ama Dablam in northeastern Nepal.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 12:00

German mountaineer killed in fall on Nepal's Ama Dablam
German mountaineer killed in fall on Nepal's Ama Dablam

EconomyBitcoin’s next Fed test comes with a hidden problem in US inflation data

September’s 66.3% collection rate for commodity and service quotes shows the extent of survey coverage, but does not resolve which way any inflation bias may run.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 12:00

Bitcoin’s next Fed test comes with a hidden problem in US inflation data
Bitcoin’s next Fed test comes with a hidden problem in US inflation data

WorldGermany plans to buy Ukrainian Bars missiles

Germany is preparing to purchase Ukrainian-made Bars cruise missiles for its armed forces, with an initial agreement expected in the coming weeks, the Financial Times reports. If technical tests succeed, Berlin could order several hundred. The missiles can reach up to 1,000 kilometers and carry a payload of up to 105 kilograms. Ukraine uses them against military sites and energy infrastructure in Russia. The deal would be the first known purchase by the Bundeswehr of Ukrainian-designed offensive weapons for its own use.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 11:59

Germany plans to buy Ukrainian Bars missiles
Germany plans to buy Ukrainian Bars missiles
  • Germany plans to buy Ukraine’s Bars cruise missiles, newspaper reports

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-26 09:49Original

EconomyPakistan raises key interest rate to 12% amid high energy costs

Pakistan has raised its key interest rate to 12% as energy costs remain high and inflation persists. Vendors wait for customers at a clothes market in Rawalpindi.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 11:59

Pakistan raises key interest rate to 12% amid high energy costs
Pakistan raises key interest rate to 12% amid high energy costs

CultureWhy was this grassland a “Sea of Death” during the Long March?

In a speech for the 90th anniversary of the Long March victory, Chinese President Xi Jinping recalled the Red Army’s difficult crossing of vast grasslands. Ninety years ago, hunger, freezing conditions and dangerous terrain tested soldiers in southwest China’s marshes. CGTN’s Yang Jinghao retraces their route and examines the hardships they faced.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 11:53

Why was this grassland a “Sea of Death” during the Long March?
Why was this grassland a “Sea of Death” during the Long March?
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