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EconomyMicrosoft offers voluntary separation packages to 60,000 workers as it boosts AI investment

Microsoft says its voluntary separation offer for 60,000 workers is available for a limited time, as the company increases its AI investment.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 16:33

Microsoft offers voluntary separation packages to 60,000 workers as it boosts AI investment
Microsoft offers voluntary separation packages to 60,000 workers as it boosts AI investment
  • Report: Microsoft buyout offers target about 60,000 workers
    Report: Microsoft buyout offers target about 60,000 workers

    Based on a company spokesperson's comments, Business Insider reported Monday that about 60,000 people working at Microsoft are being offered buyout terms.

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    RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 16:25Original
  • Microsoft to offer buyouts to about 60,000 workers

    Microsoft plans to offer buyouts to about 60,000 workers as part of efforts to cut costs and reshape its workforce for the AI era.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-10-26 16:00Original
  • Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees
    Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees

    Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees as it seeks to balance rapid infrastructure expansion with capital efficiency.

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    CCNBC★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 15:59Original
  • Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to as many as 60,000 employees
    Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to as many as 60,000 employees

    Microsoft is offering voluntary exit packages to up to 60,000 employees in the US, UK, Canada, and India. Chief people officer Amy Coleman said the packages include financial support and career-planning resources. The company is seeking to reduce staff without another round of layoffs.

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    TThe Verge★★★☆☆2026-10-26 15:58Original

WorldMacron admits France was unprepared for October 17 riots

French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged that authorities had not anticipated the nationwide unrest on October 17 and said police were understaffed that day. He said the radical left had mobilized early in an atypical manner. Protests over fuel prices and falling purchasing power took place across France, with some escalating into riots and clashes with police.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 16:31

Macron admits France was unprepared for October 17 riots

WorldMore than 60 Christians killed in Ethiopia ‘massacre’, church official says

Ethiopia’s Orthodox Church says more than 60 people were killed in attacks on Christians in the Oromia region. A resident described being surrounded, while a church official called assaults in three areas of Shirka district a “massacre”. The regional government said it would act against those responsible; responsibility for the attacks has not been established.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 16:31

More than 60 Christians killed in Ethiopia ‘massacre’, church official says
More than 60 Christians killed in Ethiopia ‘massacre’, church official says

PoliticsJudge rules Maurene Comey was illegally fired as federal prosecutor

A federal judge ruled that Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director James Comey, was unlawfully dismissed from her New York federal prosecutor role in 2025. She sued the Justice Department and others, arguing the firing violated her constitutional rights. The judge rejected the government’s claim that prosecutors could be removed under the president’s authority.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 16:31

Judge rules Maurene Comey was illegally fired as federal prosecutor
Judge rules Maurene Comey was illegally fired as federal prosecutor

WorldIsrael and the US head to the polls, with global consequences

Israelis will elect a new parliament on Tuesday, followed a week later by US voters choosing a new Congress. The results could shape conflicts in the Middle East, US policy toward Iran and the global economy. The elections are also linked by Israelis who hold US passports and can vote in both. Netanyahu has raised the prospect of renewed military action against Iran, while Trump has called for the two leaders to “soon finish the job.”

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 16:30

Israel and the US head to the polls, with global consequences
Israel and the US head to the polls, with global consequences

PoliticsMachado’s Return to Venezuela Raises Hopes for a Shift to Democracy

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado arrived in Caracas on Sunday night after an 11-hour journey through five states. Supporters gathered along the way, raising expectations of a return to democracy.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 16:30

Machado’s Return to Venezuela Raises Hopes for a Shift to Democracy
Machado’s Return to Venezuela Raises Hopes for a Shift to Democracy
  • Thousands welcome opposition leader Maria Corina Machado back to Caracas
    Thousands welcome opposition leader Maria Corina Machado back to Caracas

    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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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-26 10:14Original
  • Crowds welcome Venezuela’s María Machado after months in exile
    Crowds welcome Venezuela’s María Machado after months in exile

    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.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-26 09:31Original
  • Venezuelan opposition leader Machado returns from exile to a crowd of thousands in Caracas
    Venezuelan opposition leader Machado returns from exile to a crowd of thousands in Caracas

    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.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-10-26 09:08Original

WorldIran indifferent to who wins Israeli parliamentary election, diplomat says

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran does not care who takes office after Israel’s election. He called the contest a competition between gangs over who can commit more atrocities. Polls show the ruling bloc led by Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud and the opposition running neck and neck, with neither able to reach the 61 seats needed to form a government.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 16:30

Iran indifferent to who wins Israeli parliamentary election, diplomat says

WorldPutin to focus on Russia-Africa cooperation priorities at UN, Kremlin aide says

Presidential aide Yury Ushakov said Vladimir Putin will emphasize Russia’s cooperation priorities with African countries at the UN and other major international and regional organizations during the Russia-Africa summit’s first plenary session. Putin will also discuss joint projects in African countries and Russian support for their development.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 16:28

Putin to focus on Russia-Africa cooperation priorities at UN, Kremlin aide says
  • Russia-Africa summit aims to expand cooperation, Kremlin aide says

    Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said the third Russia-Africa summit is intended to broaden cooperation across all fields and strengthen African countries’ sovereignty. He said its slogan repeats those of earlier summits and reflects the importance Russia places on ties with African states.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-26 16:25Original
  • Putin to meet African Union chair on October 29, Kremlin aide says

    Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said Vladimir Putin will meet African Union Chairperson and Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye on October 29. A series of bilateral meetings will follow two plenary sessions of the Russia-Africa summit.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-26 15:47Original

SportsNBA becomes third league to sign CFTC prediction-market pact, choosing Kalshi and Polymarket

The NBA is the third league to reach a prediction-market agreement with the CFTC, selecting Kalshi and Polymarket. The parties agreed to establish standards intended to protect the integrity of games in connection with prediction markets.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 16:27

NBA becomes third league to sign CFTC prediction-market pact, choosing Kalshi and Polymarket
NBA becomes third league to sign CFTC prediction-market pact, choosing Kalshi and Polymarket

SocietyHorse-drawn carriages remain a tradition in some Canadian cities

New York City Council passed a bill last week that would ban carriage rides by June 2028, renewing attention on the horse-drawn carriage industry, which remains part of tradition in some Canadian cities.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 16:27

Horse-drawn carriages remain a tradition in some Canadian cities

CultureMacklemore stages charity stadium shows to raise money for Palestine

Arts24’s music show rounds up the week’s major releases and news, including US rapper Macklemore’s charity stadium shows raising funds for Palestine. It also covers R&B singer John Legend’s return with his 11th album, “Muse,” his first collaboration with close friend Pharrell Williams.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 16:26

Macklemore stages charity stadium shows to raise money for Palestine
Macklemore stages charity stadium shows to raise money for Palestine

SocietyHow to clean wooden utensils and keep splinters out of food

The guide shares ways to clean stained, old wooden spoons and spatulas so they look new again and do not shed splinters into food.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-26 16:25

How to clean wooden utensils and keep splinters out of food
How to clean wooden utensils and keep splinters out of food

PoliticsExclusive: EU to give Frontex new powers to deport migrants from outside Europe

Under new rules, the EU border agency would be permitted to transfer migrants between third countries, extending its work beyond Europe and facilitating deportations from return hubs.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 16:25

Exclusive: EU to give Frontex new powers to deport migrants from outside Europe

WorldUkraine strikes Russian plant making missile and bomb batteries in Yelets, General Staff says

Ukraine’s General Staff said an overnight attack on the Energia plant in Yelets, western Russia, sparked a fire. The plant makes batteries for glide-bomb guidance and correction modules, as well as Iskander-M ballistic missile systems and sea-based cruise missiles. The extent of damage was not specified.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 16:24

Ukraine strikes Russian plant making missile and bomb batteries in Yelets, General Staff says
Ukraine strikes Russian plant making missile and bomb batteries in Yelets, General Staff says

WorldAnalysis: No, Russian soldiers in Ukraine are not ‘kids’ with ‘no choice but to fight and die’

The article rejects Elon Musk’s claim that Russian conscripts have no choice but to fight and die in Ukrainian drone strikes. It says most Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine volunteered for pay, while Russia’s infantry assaults consume troops whom commanders treat as disposable.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 16:24

Analysis: No, Russian soldiers in Ukraine are not ‘kids’ with ‘no choice but to fight and die’
Analysis: No, Russian soldiers in Ukraine are not ‘kids’ with ‘no choice but to fight and die’

World‘Everything destroyed’: Hebron businesses count cost of Israeli assault

Israeli demolitions and road closures have devastated businesses in Hebron, leaving owners facing millions in losses. Sufyan al-Qawasmi’s two factories were bulldozed after a shooting attack that killed two Israeli soldiers and the two Palestinian gunmen. The city then faced a military incursion, closures, raids and arrests, while more than 3,000 Palestinians were forced from their homes.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 16:24

‘Everything destroyed’: Hebron businesses count cost of Israeli assault
‘Everything destroyed’: Hebron businesses count cost of Israeli assault

SocietyRussia wants cafes and restaurants to add a ‘Russian breakfast’ to their menus

Russia’s Industry and Trade Ministry has recommended that eateries and lodging businesses serving breakfast list a separate “Russian breakfast” option, and said it will create a special emblem. The ministry asked regional and municipal authorities to promote the category, while saying businesses would not be forced to replace existing dishes. Officials should explain its benefits and financial advantages to owners.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 16:23

Russia wants cafes and restaurants to add a ‘Russian breakfast’ to their menus
Russia wants cafes and restaurants to add a ‘Russian breakfast’ to their menus

CultureEric Bauza, modern voice of Looney Tunes characters, dies at 46

Eric Bauza, the modern voice of Looney Tunes characters, has died at 46. The award-winning performer had 400 voice acting credits, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and many other characters.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 16:17

Eric Bauza, modern voice of Looney Tunes characters, dies at 46
Eric Bauza, modern voice of Looney Tunes characters, dies at 46

WorldFrance protests: Macron rules out state of emergency for now

The French government sought on Monday to draw a close to weeks of protests marked by violence, as President Emmanuel Macron headed to Marseille. Anger over the rising cost of living has spread nationwide, and demonstrations on October 17 turned into some of France’s worst rioting in years.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-26 16:16

France protests: Macron rules out state of emergency for now
France protests: Macron rules out state of emergency for now

EconomyCitadel’s Salame Says AI Boom Will Leave Some Casualties

Citadel co-Chief Investment Officer Pablo Salame says the transformative artificial intelligence boom sweeping the global economy will leave some casualties in its wake.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 16:15

Citadel’s Salame Says AI Boom Will Leave Some Casualties
Citadel’s Salame Says AI Boom Will Leave Some Casualties

WorldVolunteer urges Oleshky residents to evacuate, warning town could face greater destruction

Evacuation volunteer Kseniia Arkhipova warned that Russian-occupied Oleshky could suffer greater destruction after civilians leave under a recently U.S.-negotiated ceasefire. She urged those still in town to consider evacuating and fears reports of a mass departure could lead the outside world to believe no civilians remain. Russia and Ukraine agreed to a local truce for the evacuation and humanitarian aid delivery, but routes remain unclear.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 16:13

Volunteer urges Oleshky residents to evacuate, warning town could face greater destruction
Volunteer urges Oleshky residents to evacuate, warning town could face greater destruction

WorldLula’s re-election raises hopes for the Amazon as deforestation hits record low

Climate activists in Brazil and elsewhere are celebrating President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s election victory as positive news for the Amazon rainforest. During his previous four years in office, deforestation in the world’s largest rainforest fell by a record amount.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-26 16:12

Lula’s re-election raises hopes for the Amazon as deforestation hits record low
Lula’s re-election raises hopes for the Amazon as deforestation hits record low
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Microsoft offers voluntary exit packages to 60,000 staff
Microsoft offers voluntary exit packages to 60,000 staff
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PoliticsTrump calls Bill Maher a ‘total loser’ in 1,300-word social media attack

Donald Trump posted a roughly 1,300-word attack on late-night host Bill Maher on Sunday, after Maher interviewed former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Trump called Maher a “total loser,” criticized his show and its laughter, and accused him of praising Trump privately while mocking him on television.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 16:11

Trump calls Bill Maher a ‘total loser’ in 1,300-word social media attack
Trump calls Bill Maher a ‘total loser’ in 1,300-word social media attack

PoliticsMoscow prosecutors seek criminal charges against prominent human rights activist Anna Karetnikova

Moscow’s Lefortovsky Interdistrict Prosecutor’s Office has assembled materials to open a criminal case against Anna Karetnikova. Prosecutors suspect her of evading “foreign agent” obligations and participating in an extremist organization, without naming the group. Karetnikova has worked with Memorial for more than 20 years.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 16:08

Moscow prosecutors seek criminal charges against prominent human rights activist Anna Karetnikova
Moscow prosecutors seek criminal charges against prominent human rights activist Anna Karetnikova

ScienceInternational Space Games open in Moscow

The International Space Games opened in Moscow, bringing together about 250 participants from 10 countries. Organized by HSE University, the engineering competition has young participants simulate a space mission, managing a hypothetical planetary outpost’s energy, food and oxygen while conducting research.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 16:06

International Space Games open in Moscow

TechInstagram pushes longer, widescreen videos to compete with YouTube

Instagram is expanding into longform horizontal video with a feature called “Features.” The format is in a small US test and is also being tested with some creators in Brazil. Instagram is separately trying clips that point to longer videos, Reels series, and improved live-video discovery.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 16:05

Instagram pushes longer, widescreen videos to compete with YouTube
Instagram pushes longer, widescreen videos to compete with YouTube

WorldMusk’s meddling in Ukraine’s Starlink is a warning to every country relying on private tech

The article says Starlink service in Ukraine was cut this month and cites a Wall Street Journal report that Elon Musk personally ordered the shutdown. It argues that Ukraine’s reliance on the private satellite service for communications and battlefield management leaves its military strategy exposed to U.S. domestic political incentives, and urges countries to rethink dependence on privately controlled technology.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 16:05

Musk’s meddling in Ukraine’s Starlink is a warning to every country relying on private tech
Musk’s meddling in Ukraine’s Starlink is a warning to every country relying on private tech

WorldPope Leo’s trips to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru to go ahead, Vatican says

The Vatican said on Monday that Pope Leo’s November 6-17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru would proceed as planned. The announcement indicated that his recovery from lung cancer surgery was on track and that doctors considered him fit to travel.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 16:05

Pope Leo’s trips to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru to go ahead, Vatican says
Pope Leo’s trips to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru to go ahead, Vatican says

WorldMoscow Declaration to be adopted at Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit, Kremlin aide says

The eighth summit of the heads of state and government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum will conclude with adoption of the Moscow Declaration, Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said. It is expected to stress members’ role as reliable gas suppliers, gas’s contribution to global energy security and cooperation on diversifying trade routes.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 16:03

Moscow Declaration to be adopted at Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit, Kremlin aide says

TechAnthropic’s IPO Is Also a Primer on Doomsday Risks

Anthropic sees “closing the loop” as the best route to AI success—and as a potential source of “existential” threats to humanity.

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WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 16:01

Anthropic’s IPO Is Also a Primer on Doomsday Risks
Anthropic’s IPO Is Also a Primer on Doomsday Risks

PoliticsSaddam Haftar eyes Libya’s presidency

As the United States seeks to broker a power-sharing deal between Tripoli and Benghazi, Saddam Haftar is positioning himself as a leading presidential contender. He helped steer parliament toward ratifying a maritime memorandum with Türkiye, a move intended to win Ankara’s backing and clear a path for a transfer of power.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 16:01

Saddam Haftar eyes Libya’s presidency
Saddam Haftar eyes Libya’s presidency

PoliticsPutin to meet leaders of regional organizations on October 28

Vladimir Putin will hold a traditional working meeting on Wednesday at the Grand Kremlin Palace with leaders of major regional organizations, including the African Union, Yury Ushakov said. The meeting is set for St. Andrew’s Hall.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 16:01

Putin to meet leaders of regional organizations on October 28

World83 injured, 7 seriously, in bus crash near Barcelona

Local emergency services say 83 people were injured, seven seriously, when a bus crashed Sunday in Fogars de Monclús, near Barcelona in Spain.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 16:00

83 injured, 7 seriously, in bus crash near Barcelona
83 injured, 7 seriously, in bus crash near Barcelona

WorldSaudi Arabia and allies send senior security officials to Iran for talks

Saudi Arabia and its allies sent senior security officials to Iran for talks amid fears that a new US-Israeli offensive could deepen instability in the Middle East.

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CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 16:00

Saudi Arabia and allies send senior security officials to Iran for talks
  • Senior delegation travels to Iran in bid to avert renewed conflict with US
    Senior delegation travels to Iran in bid to avert renewed conflict with US

    Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan travelled to Tehran to try to prevent fighting from resuming between Iran and the US and Israel. Oman’s foreign minister, Badr Albusaidi, called for a non-aggression pact involving Gulf states, Iraq and Iran, with the US no longer the region’s primary security provider. He said earlier US-Iran talks had made significant progress and an agreement had seemed within reach.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-26 14:03Original
  • Senior Saudi, Pakistani and Turkish officials hold security talks in Tehran
    Senior Saudi, Pakistani and Turkish officials hold security talks in Tehran

    Iran’s Foreign Ministry said senior delegations from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye met Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday to try to prevent renewed fighting involving Iran, Israel and the United States. Saudi Arabia said the delegations sought ways to reduce tensions and strengthen regional security. Yemen’s war and Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia were also reportedly discussed.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-10-26 13:31Original
  • Senior Turkish, Saudi and Pakistani officials to visit Iran for security talks
    Senior Turkish, Saudi and Pakistani officials to visit Iran for security talks

    Senior officials from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are set to travel to Iran for security talks.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-10-26 07:47Original

SocietyEU set to miss 2030 marine protection targets, auditors warn

Auditors warn that the EU has designated 14% of its waters as protected areas but placed less than 1% under strict protection. Marine ecosystems remain vulnerable to damaging fishing practices, putting the bloc’s 2030 biodiversity targets at risk.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 16:00

EU set to miss 2030 marine protection targets, auditors warn

World‘Democracy always’: Lula vows Brazil will never return to dictatorship after election win

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated far-right rival Flávio Bolsonaro to win a fourth term, then told supporters in São Paulo that dictatorship and fascism would never return to Brazil. Leaders and governments around the world congratulated him, with some calling the comeback an important signal for Latin America.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 15:51

‘Democracy always’: Lula vows Brazil will never return to dictatorship after election win
‘Democracy always’: Lula vows Brazil will never return to dictatorship after election win
  • Brazil's Lula wins runoff vote: A look back at his career
    Brazil's Lula wins runoff vote: A look back at his career

    Brazil's electoral court said President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won an unprecedented fourth term on Sunday, October 25, in a surprise result that ran counter to opinion polls.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-26 15:11Original
  • Lula wins fourth term in dramatic Brazil election comeback
    Lula wins fourth term in dramatic Brazil election comeback

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth term with 51.79% of the vote, overturning Flávio Bolsonaro’s first-round lead. Bolsonaro has refused to accept the result and called for it to be annulled, while the electoral court confirmed Lula’s victory. Lula now faces a divided country and a Congress packed with Bolsonaro allies.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-10-26 13:54Original
  • How Lula beat Bolsonaro after losing Brazil’s first round
    How 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 Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-26 13:02Original
  • 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

EconomyVolkswagen weighs Chinese software for European cars, report says

Volkswagen may bring software currently used in its China-market cars to its mass-market models in Europe, a media report said Monday. The move could sideline its U.S. partner Rivian.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 15:50

Volkswagen weighs Chinese software for European cars, report says
Volkswagen weighs Chinese software for European cars, report says
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In May 2026, Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps launched a secret counteroffensive now known as Operation Vivaldi, aiming to strengthen Ukraine’s defensive positions in the Lyman and Sviatohirsk sectors and disrupt Russia’s plans to encircle Ukraine’s key strongholds.
In May 2026, Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps launched a secret counteroffensive now known as Operation Vivaldi, aiming to strengthen Ukraine’s defensive positions in the Lyman and Sviatohirsk sectors and disrupt Russia’s plans to encircle Ukraine’s key strongholds.
The Kyiv Independent

PoliticsUS Democrats demand banks and ports preserve records on Trump’s Russian diesel deal

Senior Democrats have asked major US banks and several ports to preserve records related to possible Russian fuel deliveries, and urged recipients not to help buy, transport or distribute Russian diesel. Trump said he had agreed with Putin on supplying Russian diesel to world markets. The first tanker has left Primorsk and is expected to take 40,000 tons to New York.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 15:49

US Democrats demand banks and ports preserve records on Trump’s Russian diesel deal
US Democrats demand banks and ports preserve records on Trump’s Russian diesel deal

PoliticsCatholic bishops apologise for being ‘exploited’ over Trump meeting

Two US Catholic bishops say they regretted meeting Donald Trump at the White House, believing it would remain private. After photos and video of them praying with him were released, Archbishop Jeffrey Grob and Bishop William Joensen said they had not intended to endorse a party or candidate. Joensen accused those who publicised the meeting of exploiting it for partisan purposes.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 15:46

Catholic bishops apologise for being ‘exploited’ over Trump meeting
Catholic bishops apologise for being ‘exploited’ over Trump meeting

EconomyOCC urges community banks to enter stablecoin payments market

With new federal licensing requirements approaching, the U.S. banking regulator is encouraging smaller lenders to develop stablecoin services.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 15:45

OCC urges community banks to enter stablecoin payments market
OCC urges community banks to enter stablecoin payments market

SocietyTeen arrested after Florida shooting injures 12, including children

A shooting near an American football stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, on Saturday night injured 12 people, including six children. Police said 11 were hit by gunfire and another hurt an ankle while fleeing. A 15-year-old has been charged with 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and firearm possession. Police said the shooting followed an altercation between people who knew one another, and the victims do not appear to have been intended targets.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 15:45

Teen arrested after Florida shooting injures 12, including children
Teen arrested after Florida shooting injures 12, including children

SportsWATCH: Runners take on the NYC Marathon with a mission

Lara Spencer spotlights Team Inspire before its members set out on a 26.2-mile course through New York City.

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AABC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-26 15:45

WATCH: Runners take on the NYC Marathon with a mission
WATCH: Runners take on the NYC Marathon with a mission

WorldUN investigators say Israel committed crimes against humanity in occupied West Bank

A UN-mandated inquiry says Israeli authorities and forces committed crimes against humanity and war crimes in the occupied West Bank, including extermination, torture, rape and other sexual violence. Israel’s mission in Geneva dismissed the report as a misinformation campaign. UN rights chief Volker Turk warned that the lockdown and demolitions in Hebron raised serious concerns of ethnic cleansing.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 15:44

UN investigators say Israel committed crimes against humanity in occupied West Bank
UN investigators say Israel committed crimes against humanity in occupied West Bank

PoliticsMelenchon says Russia is not France’s enemy

Jean-Luc Melenchon, a left-wing candidate in France’s 2027 presidential election, said Russia was not France’s enemy. He said Russians were focused on their own affairs and warned that provoking a tiger should not make its reaction surprising.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 15:44

Melenchon says Russia is not France’s enemy

EconomyKremlin aide highlights Africa’s rapid development

Yury Ushakov, a Russian presidential aide for foreign policy, described Africa as one of the world’s most dynamically developing regions. Citing the African Development Bank, he said the continent’s nations average 4.2% economic growth, above the global rate, and account for more than half of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies. He also cited UN projections that Africa will become the center of global population growth from 2030 and exceed 2.5 billion people by 2050, about 70% of them under 30.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 15:43

Kremlin aide highlights Africa’s rapid development

WorldEgyptian parliament authorises military aid for Saudi Arabia

Egypt’s parliament authorised President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to take necessary measures to support Saudi Arabia’s defence if Riyadh asks for help, as Houthi attacks intensify. El-Sisi said any Egyptian military action would be limited to protecting Saudi territory and borders, ruling out strikes on Yemen.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-26 15:41

Egyptian parliament authorises military aid for Saudi Arabia
Egyptian parliament authorises military aid for Saudi Arabia

PoliticsWhat does Israel’s election mean for religious groups?

Israelis are set to vote for their next government in the first election since Israel’s war on Gaza began in October 2023. Nour Odeh explains what the vote means for two key political groups: the ultra-Orthodox Haredim and Religious Zionism.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 15:40

What does Israel’s election mean for religious groups?
What does Israel’s election mean for religious groups?

PoliticsHouse Democrats urge DOJ to appoint special counsel in Epstein case

House Democrats are calling for an independent special counsel to investigate evidence of alleged criminal ties between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 15:40

House Democrats urge DOJ to appoint special counsel in Epstein case
House Democrats urge DOJ to appoint special counsel in Epstein case

TechT-Mobile’s new plans let customers swap subscription perks

T-Mobile’s T-Mix plans bundle wireless service with subscriptions such as Netflix, Apple TV, YouTube Premium, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Plans start at $55 per month per line, with the number of selectable perks varying by tier. Customers can also exchange Picks for discounts on a new phone.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 15:39

T-Mobile’s new plans let customers swap subscription perks
T-Mobile’s new plans let customers swap subscription perks

PoliticsHow ‘Lula’s Army’ WhatsApp channel helped turn Brazil’s election around

With polls pointing to defeat, a WhatsApp channel supporting Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election campaign grew to 10.8 million followers. Led by Congressman André Janones, it urged supporters to share videos, promote hashtags and recruit voters. Lula’s allies credit it with helping fuel his comeback, though political scientists say its direct effect on votes is impossible to establish and stress the role of grassroots mobilisation.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 15:37

How ‘Lula’s Army’ WhatsApp channel helped turn Brazil’s election around
How ‘Lula’s Army’ WhatsApp channel helped turn Brazil’s election around

PoliticsKremlin aide calls Putin’s coming week ‘extremely tight’

Yury Ushakov, an aide to Russia’s president for foreign policy, said Vladimir Putin faces an “extremely tight” schedule from Tuesday through Friday. Moscow is hosting the eighth Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit and the third Russia-Africa summit, which Ushakov said highlight the special nature of Russia’s ties with nations of the global majority.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 15:32

Kremlin aide calls Putin’s coming week ‘extremely tight’

EconomyVisa and Mastercard face potential £5bn UK lawsuit over card fees

Law firms Harcus Parker and Hausfeld have applied to the Competition Appeal Tribunal to pursue a group claim for UK businesses, alleging Visa and Mastercard restricted competition and overcharged on card payments since October 2020. The claim may be worth about £5bn. Mastercard called it speculative, while Visa defended interchange fees.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 15:30

Visa and Mastercard face potential £5bn UK lawsuit over card fees
Visa and Mastercard face potential £5bn UK lawsuit over card fees

EconomyCredit traders fear AI bots could take their jobs

Barclays says AI agents will trade as much as 65% of US investment-grade credit.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 15:30

Credit traders fear AI bots could take their jobs
Credit traders fear AI bots could take their jobs

WorldUN panel says Russia committed war crimes by deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure in Ukraine

An independent UN investigations panel said Monday that Russia is committing war crimes and crimes against humanity by intentionally attacking civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, including vital energy systems.

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UN panel says Russia committed war crimes by deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure in Ukraine

TechMicrosoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra update fixes reboot and display bugs

Microsoft’s October 22 firmware update for the Surface Laptop Ultra targets screen flickering, unexpected restarts, and slow reboots, along with unspecified bug fixes and performance improvements. It will roll out gradually, can also be installed manually, and cannot be removed or reverted once installed.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 15:28

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra update fixes reboot and display bugs
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra update fixes reboot and display bugs

WorldLeaders from 22 countries to attend Russia-Africa summit, Kremlin aide says

Yury Ushakov, an aide to the Russian president for international affairs, said 48 of the 54 African countries recognized by the UN had confirmed they would take part in the Moscow summit. Twenty-two countries will send their heads of state; others will be represented by senior officials, ministers or other delegates.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 15:23

Leaders from 22 countries to attend Russia-Africa summit, Kremlin aide says

PoliticsSix reasons Democrats may miss a November midterm landslide

Low approval ratings for Republican President Donald Trump, voter concerns about high prices and dissatisfaction with the Iran war have led many analysts and polls to predict major Democratic gains. Still, six factors may prevent Democrats from winning a midterm landslide in November.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 15:20

Six reasons Democrats may miss a November midterm landslide
Six reasons Democrats may miss a November midterm landslide

TechWhy Sweden’s government has blocked ChatGPT and Claude

Sweden’s government has barred employees from using browser-based ChatGPT and Claude over concerns about data processing security. The ban took effect on Monday, 26 October.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 15:18

Why Sweden’s government has blocked ChatGPT and Claude

EconomyGermany's reaction to Audi's $4 billion deal with Trump

Audi plans to invest about $4 billion in its first US factory, near Macon, Georgia, creating around 4,500 jobs. Trump credited his tariffs for the move, while German critics condemned CEO Gernot Döllner's appearance at Trump's rally and warned the investment could deepen pressure on the country's auto industry and jobs at home.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 15:16

Germany's reaction to Audi's $4 billion deal with Trump
Germany's reaction to Audi's $4 billion deal with Trump

PoliticsMexico electoral authority chief to resign amid corruption allegations

Guadalupe Taddei, head of Mexico’s National Electoral Institute, is expected to submit her resignation on Monday amid corruption allegations. President Claudia Sheinbaum said she supports the decision.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 15:15

Mexico electoral authority chief to resign amid corruption allegations
Mexico electoral authority chief to resign amid corruption allegations

EconomyAlgerian envoy says there is ample scope to expand trade with Russia

Trade between Algeria and Russia is currently about $3 billion, a level Algerian Ambassador Toufik Jouamaa called very small relative to the countries’ potential and strategic relationship. Algeria wants to broaden economic ties, with energy and renewable sources among its cooperation priorities.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 15:15

Algerian envoy says there is ample scope to expand trade with Russia
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