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SocietyMigratory birds surge at China-Russia border lake

More than 100,000 migratory birds are passing through Xingkai Lake National Nature Reserve in Jixi each day as migration peaks, with the influx expected to ease by late October. Staff are tracking some birds by bands and satellite transmitters and patrolling to remove illegal snares.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 09:04

Migratory birds surge at China-Russia border lake

EconomyAfrica’s biggest IPO secures up to $1.6 billion in funded commitments

Africa’s largest IPO has secured as much as $1.6 billion in fully funded commitments. International investors are racing to buy into Aliko Dangote’s refinery business, potentially creating an allocation squeeze.

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Africa’s biggest IPO secures up to $1.6 billion in funded commitments

EconomyUK businesses in financial distress reach two-decade high

BTG counted 738,144 UK businesses in “significant” financial distress in the third quarter, 1.6% more than a year earlier and the highest figure since its report began in 2004. The findings add to calls for the chancellor to offer businesses more support in the budget.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 09:01

UK businesses in financial distress reach two-decade high
UK businesses in financial distress reach two-decade high

EconomyUS futures and Asian stocks rise after Wall Street rally

Asian stocks were mostly higher, as buying in AI-related shares lifted benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul. US futures edged up, while oil prices extended their declines.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 09:00

US futures and Asian stocks rise after Wall Street rally
US futures and Asian stocks rise after Wall Street rally

PoliticsBrazil rejects an environmental U-turn by reelecting Lula

Lula’s reelection means his climate and environmental policies will continue into a fourth term.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 09:00

Brazil rejects an environmental U-turn by reelecting Lula
Brazil rejects an environmental U-turn by reelecting Lula

EconomyRental income prospects lift Hong Kong’s core-district Grade A office market

Analysts say a relatively quick recovery in Hong Kong’s Grade A office market has led some owners in prime locations to speed up asset listings. Stanley Poon Chi-ming of Centaline Commercial says more Grade A offices are for sale in core districts, with buyers drawn to the prospect of steady rent from established finance, securities and banking firms.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 09:00

Rental income prospects lift Hong Kong’s core-district Grade A office market
Rental income prospects lift Hong Kong’s core-district Grade A office market

PoliticsAmid 2028 speculation, Wes Moore urges Marylanders to support redistricting

Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore is waging a difficult campaign in his state, but it is not a bid for re-election. He is seeking support for redistricting amid speculation about 2028.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 09:00

Amid 2028 speculation, Wes Moore urges Marylanders to support redistricting
Amid 2028 speculation, Wes Moore urges Marylanders to support redistricting

PoliticsPutin orders search engines to steer abortion queries toward ‘social support’ programs

Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to draft proposals that would put sites offering social support to women facing reproductive choices ahead of other results for abortion-related searches. Federation Council speaker Valentina Matviyenko proposed a similar change earlier. Russia has broadly restricted abortion access, and private clinics in 19 regions have stopped providing the procedure.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 08:56

Putin orders search engines to steer abortion queries toward ‘social support’ programs
Putin orders search engines to steer abortion queries toward ‘social support’ programs

WorldRussia launches more than 280 drones at Ukraine as local ceasefire begins in Oleshky

Russia and Ukraine began a localized ceasefire to enable a humanitarian operation in Russian-occupied Oleshky. Russia nevertheless launched 16 ballistic missiles and more than 280 drones overnight, injuring at least 15 people in Kyiv and attacking other regions. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian targets included energy, logistics and ordinary urban infrastructure.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-27 08:55

Russia launches more than 280 drones at Ukraine as local ceasefire begins in Oleshky
Russia launches more than 280 drones at Ukraine as local ceasefire begins in Oleshky
  • Overnight attacks kill one in bus strike in Zaporozhye Region; 222 drones downed

    Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses intercepted and destroyed 222 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over Russia and the Black Sea overnight. A drone struck a passenger bus near Primorsk in Zaporozhye Region, killing one person. Attacks in Bryansk Region killed one civilian and injured six others.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-27 07:44Original

EconomyRussia-CIS trade tops $110 billion, ambassador says

Russian Ambassador to Tajikistan Semyon Grigoryev said annual trade between Russia and other CIS countries has exceeded $110 billion and is growing at double-digit rates. He said up to 90% of settlements use national currencies, while major industrial projects and North-South and East-West logistics corridors are being developed.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 08:52

Russia-CIS trade tops $110 billion, ambassador says

PoliticsBRICS parliaments call for UN reform

A joint declaration issued after the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum called for comprehensive reform of the United Nations and its Security Council, saying the changes should make the organization more just, democratic, representative and effective. The declaration also reaffirmed support for multilateralism and international law and described the UN as central to the international system.

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BRICS parliaments call for UN reform

EconomyPublic wallet logs expose founder histories as Zcash group calls for a fix

A Zcash policy group says the SEC’s proposed fundraising regime should shield unrelated wallet activity while still requiring disclosure of material holdings and conflicts of interest.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 08:50

Public wallet logs expose founder histories as Zcash group calls for a fix
Public wallet logs expose founder histories as Zcash group calls for a fix

WorldCruise ship collides with two container ships in storm

A cruise ship struck two docked container vessels in strong winds. German police are investigating the captain over a possible breach of duty of care. No one was hurt, but damage led the operator to cancel the planned Canary Islands voyage.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 08:46

Cruise ship collides with two container ships in storm
Cruise ship collides with two container ships in storm

HealthUN officials condemn killing of nurse in DR Congo

A nurse responding to an Ebola alert was killed by protesters on Saturday in Bafwasende, in DR Congo’s Tshopo province. Another health worker was seriously injured and remains hospitalized. UN and WHO officials condemned the attack and urged communities to protect health workers as authorities work to contain a Bundibugyo virus outbreak.

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UN officials condemn killing of nurse in DR Congo
UN officials condemn killing of nurse in DR Congo

WorldChina to send envoy to Middle East soon amid conflict spillover

China is highly concerned about conflicts in the Middle East and nearby regions, and Beijing will dispatch an envoy to relevant countries in the near future, foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Tuesday.

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China to send envoy to Middle East soon amid conflict spillover
China to send envoy to Middle East soon amid conflict spillover

CultureRe-created ironed-paper models revive a lost craft

A set of re-created models of Beijing’s Qianlong Garden is on display at the Palace Museum. Made mainly of paper, tangyang models once presented building designs and guided construction. Drawing on research into mid-Qing techniques, the museum has recreated the craft, which had gradually disappeared.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 08:44

Re-created ironed-paper models revive a lost craft
Re-created ironed-paper models revive a lost craft

PoliticsChina expresses strong dissatisfaction over UK border authorities’ excessive enforcement against Chinese nationals

China said it was strongly dissatisfied and seriously concerned after reports that UK border officers had detained and questioned Chinese nationals for extended periods and seized their phones and other electronic devices. Beijing said it had lodged solemn representations with the UK and would work to protect Chinese citizens’ safety and lawful rights.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-27 08:41

China expresses strong dissatisfaction over UK border authorities’ excessive enforcement against Chinese nationals

WorldChina lodges representation over excessive UK police enforcement

China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Beijing was strongly dissatisfied and gravely concerned about what it called arbitrary and excessive British police enforcement. China said it had received multiple reports of Chinese nationals being detained and questioned for long periods by UK border officials and having devices seized, and had lodged stern representations with Britain.

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China lodges representation over excessive UK police enforcement
China lodges representation over excessive UK police enforcement

ScienceMore than 250 participants from eight countries to simulate Mars mission at Skolkovo

More than 250 students and young faculty members will take part in an autonomous mission at Martian research stations during the first International Space Games at the Skolkovo Innovation Center. Teams from Russia, Pakistan, Mexico and Uzbekistan will work autonomously for 48 hours before participants from China, India, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan continue the mission.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 08:40

More than 250 participants from eight countries to simulate Mars mission at Skolkovo

HealthCongo Ebola infections surpass 10,000, government says

Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have climbed above 10,000, government data showed.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 08:40

Congo Ebola infections surpass 10,000, government says
Congo Ebola infections surpass 10,000, government says

WorldUS and China have global responsibility to cooperate, veteran pilot says

Jeffrey Greene, a US veteran pilot and head of the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation, said the Flying Tigers’ shared World War II history shows that China and the United States can work together and have a responsibility to do so for the world. At the 2026 Global Governance Forum in Xiongan, he also discussed a youth exchange program and opportunities for deeper bilateral cooperation in fields including science, technology, agriculture and education.

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US and China have global responsibility to cooperate, veteran pilot says
US and China have global responsibility to cooperate, veteran pilot says

CultureChina holds UN exhibition marking 80th anniversary of Tokyo Trial

An exhibition marking 80 years since the Tokyo Trial opened at UN Headquarters in New York on Monday. It displays photographs, archival records and publications about investigations and prosecutions of Japanese war crimes during World War II. China’s UN envoy Fu Cong said the trial upheld the post-war order and international law, and criticized Japanese right-wing forces for questioning its legitimacy and glossing over aggression. The Chinese mission organized the exhibition during UN International Law Week.

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China holds UN exhibition marking 80th anniversary of Tokyo Trial
China holds UN exhibition marking 80th anniversary of Tokyo Trial

PoliticsIsraelis begin voting as Netanyahu fights for political survival

Israelis have started voting in a high-stakes election, with Benjamin Netanyahu challenged by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot. The wars in Gaza and Iran, and Israel’s growing international isolation, have deepened divisions.

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Israelis begin voting as Netanyahu fights for political survival
Israelis begin voting as Netanyahu fights for political survival
  • Families of October 7 victims remember them as Israelis vote

    In Tel Aviv, families affected by the October 7, 2023 attacks held a moment of silence as polling stations opened across Israel for the general election.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-27 08:08Original
  • Polls open in Israeli election seen as referendum on Netanyahu
    Polls open in Israeli election seen as referendum on Netanyahu

    Voting began Tuesday in Israel’s pivotal national election, seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies. Reporting from Jerusalem, France 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky says the key question after Election Day is whether the divided opposition, including an Arab-Israeli majority bloc, can unite to form a government.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-27 07:14Original
  • Europe Today: Israel votes on Netanyahu’s future as Orbán is floated for UN chief

    Israelis vote today in their first election since 7 October, with Benjamin Netanyahu’s future at stake. Washington is reportedly considering Viktor Orbán for UN secretary-general. The programme also interviews EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra about what Lula’s re-election means for Europe.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-27 07:01Original
  • Israel election: Israelis vote for first time since October 7 terror attack
    Israel election: Israelis vote for first time since October 7 terror attack

    Israelis are voting in the first general election since Hamas’s deadly October 7, 2023, attack. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fighting to remain in power, with polls showing his bloc neck and neck with the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot; Arab parties are projected to play kingmakers.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-10-27 05:59Original
  • Israel’s election unfolds under the shadow of the Gaza war
    Israel’s election unfolds under the shadow of the Gaza war

    Israel is holding its first general election since the start of what the source describes as its genocidal war on Gaza in October 2023.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-10-27 05:37Original
  • Israel votes as Netanyahu fights for political survival
    Israel votes as Netanyahu fights for political survival

    Israelis are due to vote Tuesday in the first parliamentary election since the Hamas-led attack of October 7, 2023. Netanyahu is seeking another term against his main challenger, centrist Yashar leader and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot. Polls suggest neither camp has a clear route to the 61 seats needed to govern, and a change of leader may not bring a fundamental shift in regional or Palestinian policy.

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    CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-10-27 05:34Original
  • Israel election live: polls open in the most consequential vote in the country’s history
    Israel election live: polls open in the most consequential vote in the country’s history

    Voting has begun in Israel’s first election since the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023, Israel’s subsequent destruction of Gaza and its war with the US against Iran. Most polls predict Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition will lose its majority, while the opposition bloc may also fall short of the 61 seats needed to form a government.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-27 04:57Original
  • Israel election 2026 live: Netanyahu faces a pivotal test
    Israel election 2026 live: Netanyahu faces a pivotal test

    Millions are set to vote in an election widely described as the most consequential in Israel’s history, putting Netanyahu to a major test.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-27 04:30Original
  • Israel votes in first election since October 7 attack as Netanyahu faces crucial test
    Israel votes in first election since October 7 attack as Netanyahu faces crucial test

    Israelis are voting on Tuesday in the country’s first election since Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack. The close race, following three years of regional wars, is seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is neck and neck with centrist rival Gadi Eisenkot.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-27 04:12Original

WorldChina and Indonesia hold joint counterterrorism training

The opening ceremony for the China-Indonesia “Sharp Knife 2026” joint army counterterrorism training took place Tuesday in Guangdong Province. Troops are set to train in reconnaissance, communications, unmanned systems, sniping and counterterrorism, with activities including seminars and equipment displays. The exercise focuses on joint counterterrorism rescue operations in mountainous areas and is scheduled to run until early November.

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China and Indonesia hold joint counterterrorism training
China and Indonesia hold joint counterterrorism training

EconomyMicrosoft offers buyouts to about 60,000 employees to contain costs

Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees—more than a quarter of its global workforce—as it seeks to contain costs and fund major AI investments. Eligible staff at level 70 and below in participating teams in Canada, India, the UK and US can take part; marketing, commercial business and security are excluded.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 08:38

Microsoft offers buyouts to about 60,000 employees to contain costs
Microsoft offers buyouts to about 60,000 employees to contain costs

CulturePhoto exhibition captures modern senior life in China

“Life Takes Place,” a photography exhibition about older people’s lives in China, is on view at Beijing’s Taikang Art Museum through November 30, 2026. Twelve artists, half from abroad, lived in senior communities in Hangzhou, Shanghai and Chengdu, documenting residents’ daily routines, social connections and community activities.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 08:37

Photo exhibition captures modern senior life in China
Photo exhibition captures modern senior life in China

PoliticsWhy forming a new Israeli government could take time

Israelis are voting in an election widely seen as one of the most pivotal in the country’s history. It is the first parliamentary election since the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023 and the conflicts that followed across Gaza, Iran, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen; forming a government may take time after polls close.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 08:37

Why forming a new Israeli government could take time
Why forming a new Israeli government could take time

WorldDrone strike kills at least 21 and injures 40 at market in Sudan’s Nyala

A drone strike hit a market in northern Nyala on Monday evening, killing at least 21 people and injuring 40, according to AFP, citing a medical source and witnesses. A resident said armed men, particularly Rapid Support Forces fighters, frequented the market.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-27 08:35

Drone strike kills at least 21 and injures 40 at market in Sudan’s Nyala
Drone strike kills at least 21 and injures 40 at market in Sudan’s Nyala

WorldCeasefire takes effect in Russian-occupied Oleshky amid humanitarian catastrophe

A Russia-Ukraine truce for civilian evacuations and humanitarian aid has taken effect in Oleshky, in the Kherson region, with both sides confirming it. Ukraine said it began at 3 a.m. Kyiv time; Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces stopped firing in the Kherson direction at 4 a.m. Moscow time. Residents have lived under Russian occupation since 2022, while constant drone attacks have left them without food, electricity, or adequate medical care.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-27 08:33

Ceasefire takes effect in Russian-occupied Oleshky amid humanitarian catastrophe
Ceasefire takes effect in Russian-occupied Oleshky amid humanitarian catastrophe

EconomyIndia to implement GST changes from November 1

India plans to ease goods and services tax rules for post-sale discounts and speed up provisional refunds for businesses facing inverted duty structures from November 1, according to a government notification dated October 26.

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India to implement GST changes from November 1
India to implement GST changes from November 1

EconomyMusk’s SpaceX-Tesla merger vision hinges on Tesla shareholders

Elon Musk’s vision of merging SpaceX and Tesla depends on the carmaker’s shareholders. The two companies are in very different positions.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 08:30

Musk’s SpaceX-Tesla merger vision hinges on Tesla shareholders
Musk’s SpaceX-Tesla merger vision hinges on Tesla shareholders

EconomyCaviar, champagne and Porsche rides as aviation deepens its class divide

A surge in fuel prices has squeezed airline margins and driven up fares, deterring cost-conscious economy passengers. The industry has responded by focusing more sharply on the world’s wealthiest travelers.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 08:25

Caviar, champagne and Porsche rides as aviation deepens its class divide
Caviar, champagne and Porsche rides as aviation deepens its class divide

EconomyAn AI label alone no longer wins lenders, JPMorgan says

JPMorgan says that as default insurance costs for several AI-linked firms reach record levels, companies must prove they can fund investment, service debt and ultimately generate cash to gain lenders’ confidence.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 08:24

An AI label alone no longer wins lenders, JPMorgan says
An AI label alone no longer wins lenders, JPMorgan says

CultureStar Trek actor Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov, dies at 90

Walter Koenig, known for playing Pavel Chekov in Star Trek, has died at age 90. His death leaves William Shatner and George Takei as the only surviving members of the original series’ main cast.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 08:22

Star Trek actor Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov, dies at 90

Politics‘They should be afraid’: Serbia’s student-led victory over Vučić warns ‘corrupt’ leaders

Helena Ivanov, an associate research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, calls the election a historic turning point in Serbian politics. After 14 years of Aleksandar Vučić’s dominance, the reported victory of a student-led movement represents a challenge to the entrenched political establishment.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-27 08:22

‘They should be afraid’: Serbia’s student-led victory over Vučić warns ‘corrupt’ leaders
‘They should be afraid’: Serbia’s student-led victory over Vučić warns ‘corrupt’ leaders

EconomyRussia offered Gulf states help restoring refineries, minister says

Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov said Russia had offered Arabian Peninsula countries assistance in repairing damaged refineries. He said Russia’s oil and gas equipment sector had developed enough expertise to compete with global licensors, and that Arab partners were gradually recognizing its industry standards.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 08:18

Russia offered Gulf states help restoring refineries, minister says

PoliticsMerz courts Asian investors, insisting Europe remains a safe bet

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made an upbeat pitch to Asian investors, arguing that Europe remains a safe bet. His appeal comes as pressure mounts in Berlin, where a ministerial resignation and rising far-right support have unsettled his coalition.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 08:17

Merz courts Asian investors, insisting Europe remains a safe bet

SportsHarry Kane wins Ballon d’Or, with Kylian Mbappé second ahead of Lamine Yamal

Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, presented in London for the first time. He is the fifth Englishman to receive the award, 25 years after Michael Owen. Kylian Mbappé finished second, ahead of Lamine Yamal.

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Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or, with Kylian Mbappé second ahead of Lamine Yamal
Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or, with Kylian Mbappé second ahead of Lamine Yamal
  • Harry Kane becomes first Bundesliga player since Matthias Sammer to win Ballon d’Or

    Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has won the Ballon d’Or, ending a decades-long wait for a Bundesliga player or an Englishman to receive the prestigious award.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-27 07:24Original
  • ‘A dream come true’: Harry Kane on his Ballon d’Or win
    ‘A dream come true’: Harry Kane on his Ballon d’Or win

    Harry Kane was named the world’s best player at a ceremony in London, becoming the first English Ballon d’Or winner since Michael Owen in 2001. He scored 61 goals in 51 club matches for Bayern Munich last season. Kylian Mbappe placed second and Lamine Yamal third.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-27 07:22Original
  • Kane wins first Ballon d'Or as Putellas takes third women's award
    Kane wins first Ballon d'Or as Putellas takes third women's award

    England captain Harry Kane won his first men's Ballon d'Or at the 2026 ceremony in London, while Spain's Alexia Putellas claimed her third women's award. Kane also received the Gerd Müller Trophy; Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal won the Kopa Trophy.

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    CCGTN★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 06:22Original
  • Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d'Or titles

    Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or, after prolific scoring last season. Spain star Alexia Putellas claimed her record-equaling third women’s title after leading her former club Barcelona to multiple trophies last season.

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    CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-27 02:22Original
  • Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d’Or in London
    Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d’Or in London

    England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane received the 2026 Ballon d’Or award for best male footballer in London.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-10-27 02:21Original
  • Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or, ending England’s 25-year wait
    Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or, ending England’s 25-year wait

    Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane has claimed his first Ballon d’Or after a record-breaking season. He scored 73 goals in 65 appearances for club and country last season, becoming the first Englishman to win football’s top individual honour since Michael Owen in 2001.

    footballBallon d’OrHarry Kane

    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-27 01:20Original
  • Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas named world’s best soccer players

    Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas were named the world’s best men’s and women’s soccer players at the Ballon d’Or ceremony.

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    CCNN★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 00:01Original
  • Kane ends England’s 25-year Ballon d’Or drought as Putellas wins third crown
    Kane ends England’s 25-year Ballon d’Or drought as Putellas wins third crown

    Harry Kane won the Ballon d’Or on Monday, becoming the first Englishman to claim it in 25 years after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season. Spain’s Alexia Putellas secured her third women’s award after helping Barcelona win the Champions League, ending teammate Aitana Bonmati’s three-year run.

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    FFrance 24★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 23:45Original
  • England striker Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or

    Harry Kane, the Bayern Munich and England striker, received the 2026 Ballon d’Or from France Football at a ceremony in London. He scored 61 goals for Bayern last season as the club won the Bundesliga and German Cup, earned the European Golden Shoe and took bronze with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    footballBallon d’OrHarry Kane

    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-26 23:40Original
  • England’s Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or, Alexia Putellas takes women’s award
    England’s Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or, Alexia Putellas takes women’s award

    Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane won the Ballon d’Or, becoming the first Englishman to receive it in 25 years. He scored 61 goals for Bayern in all competitions during 2025–26. Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas won the women’s award for the third time.

    Ballon d’OrHarry KaneAlexia Putellasfootball

    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-26 23:25Original
  • England and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or
    England and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or

    Harry Kane, a striker for England and Bayern Munich, has won the Ballon d'Or. He is the first Englishman in more than two decades to receive the award.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-10-26 23:06Original

WorldRussian strikes hit Kyiv bridge and subway infrastructure, killing one and injuring at least 10

Russian forces struck Kyiv from the evening of October 26, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. One person was killed and 10 injured, most of them university dormitory students; nine were hospitalized. The attack damaged the Southern Bridge, subway infrastructure, a medical facility and an administrative building, closing the bridge and disrupting service on the red and green subway lines.

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Russian strikes hit Kyiv bridge and subway infrastructure, killing one and injuring at least 10
Russian strikes hit Kyiv bridge and subway infrastructure, killing one and injuring at least 10
  • Kyiv mayor reports damage to South Bridge over Dnieper

    Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said the South Bridge was damaged in overnight explosions. Subway infrastructure on a line that crosses the bridge was also affected, and the city administration said traffic was restricted and subway services suspended.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-27 04:26Original

PoliticsLive: Polls open in Israel's first election since October 7 attack

A deeply divided Israel is voting for the first time since the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023. Voters are delivering their verdict on veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country’s rightward drift.

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Live: Polls open in Israel's first election since October 7 attack
Live: Polls open in Israel's first election since October 7 attack
  • Israel heads into deeply divided election as Oct. 7 accountability looms
    Israel heads into deeply divided election as Oct. 7 accountability looms

    Israelis head to the polls Tuesday in a closely contested election that could produce another deadlock. For many, the vote is a referendum on accountability for security failures preceding the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. Netanyahu has resisted calls to accept personal responsibility and backed a politically appointed inquiry, opposed by many bereaved families. Police are preparing for possible unrest, while experts warn of disputes over the result’s legitimacy.

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    FFox News★★★☆☆2026-10-27 08:00Original
  • A pivotal Israeli election and Netanyahu’s next test

    Good morning. Today’s agenda includes rising election fever in Israel, Zelenskyy lamenting a shortage of US Patriot missiles, and the EU climate chief warning that Europe is getting hotter.

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    Eeuronews★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 07:25Original
  • What are double envelopes, and how could they affect the election results?
    What are double envelopes, and how could they affect the election results?

    Israel is holding its first general election since the start of its genocidal war on Gaza in October 2023.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-10-27 05:57Original
  • Israeli voters decide whether to oust Netanyahu after 3 years of war
    Israeli voters decide whether to oust Netanyahu after 3 years of war

    Israelis are casting ballots in a pivotal election that will determine whether Netanyahu is ousted. The country is dealing with unfinished wars and divisions over its future.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-10-27 05:16Original
  • Israel heads to polls as rightward shift dominates critical election
    Israel heads to polls as rightward shift dominates critical election

    Israel votes on Tuesday in a closely contested election, its first since the Hamas-led attack of October 7, 2023, and the subsequent war in Gaza. Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to extend his rule at the head of an alliance of far-right and ultra-Orthodox parties, facing a bloc that is also predominantly right-wing. Accountability, alleged security failures, ultra-Orthodox military service and efforts to exclude Arab-led parties have dominated the campaign.

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PoliticsUK and EU finding a way through ‘Made in Europe’ concerns, minister says

British business minister Jonathan Reynolds said on Tuesday that Britain and the European Union were working through concerns about the bloc’s proposed “Made in Europe” rules, which have created uncertainty for UK manufacturers and investors.

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UK and EU finding a way through ‘Made in Europe’ concerns, minister says
UK and EU finding a way through ‘Made in Europe’ concerns, minister says

PoliticsSerbia’s political upheaval: Vucic’s 14-year rule ends, putting China ties in focus

The student-led Student List won a parliamentary majority, ending the 14-year rule of Aleksandar Vucic’s political camp. Analysts say China may lose one of its most reliable political partners in Europe, but close investment ties make a fundamental break unlikely. The new government may scrutinize Chinese projects more closely, while its foreign policy remains uncertain.

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Serbia’s political upheaval: Vucic’s 14-year rule ends, putting China ties in focus
Serbia’s political upheaval: Vucic’s 14-year rule ends, putting China ties in focus

WorldNATO drones tested in combat operations in Ukraine against Russia, commander says

Lieutenant General Apty Alaudinov, a Russian military official and commander of the Akhmat special forces, said drones made in NATO countries are being tested against Russian forces on the Ukrainian front and used in strikes deep inside Russia. He said the drones vary in type, capability and range, and are being deployed in large numbers in Ukraine.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-27 08:03

NATO drones tested in combat operations in Ukraine against Russia, commander says

WorldIndia evacuates tens of thousands as ‘very severe’ Cyclone Arnab nears

Cyclone Arnab is expected to make landfall on India’s eastern coast by Wednesday morning, bringing sustained winds of 115–125km/h. Nearly 50,000 people in Andhra Pradesh had reached shelters, while authorities estimated 400,000 needed evacuation; Odisha also planned to move 48,000 people. Train services were disrupted, and Nepal advised tourists to avoid high-altitude areas amid risks of heavy rain, snowstorms and avalanches.

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India evacuates tens of thousands as ‘very severe’ Cyclone Arnab nears
India evacuates tens of thousands as ‘very severe’ Cyclone Arnab nears

EconomyEU Inc: Why the Commission’s perfect startup plan may be falling apart

The European Commission’s EU Inc initiative promises to strengthen the EU startup market and keep startups from relocating abroad. But roadblocks could make adoption by 2026 difficult, raising questions about whether the “28th regime” will survive.

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EU Inc: Why the Commission’s perfect startup plan may be falling apart

WorldAttacks kill 60 in Ethiopia’s Oromiya region, Orthodox church says

At least 60 people were killed in two separate attacks in Ethiopia’s conflict-hit Oromiya region over the past week, according to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.

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Attacks kill 60 in Ethiopia’s Oromiya region, Orthodox church says
Attacks kill 60 in Ethiopia’s Oromiya region, Orthodox church says
  • At least 60 Christians killed in Ethiopia’s Oromia region
    At least 60 Christians killed in Ethiopia’s Oromia region

    At least 60 Orthodox Christians were killed in separate attacks in Ethiopia’s Oromia region on October 20 and 24. Church officials said more than 20 people were seriously injured and 20 homes burned. No group immediately claimed responsibility, and the regional government pledged to pursue those responsible.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-27 06:49Original

EconomyTrump’s trade chief defends tariffs as they turn toxic

USTR Jamieson Greer says the short-term costs of tariffs are overstated and promotes their longer-term benefits.

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Trump’s trade chief defends tariffs as they turn toxic
Trump’s trade chief defends tariffs as they turn toxic

PoliticsUS midterms could bring momentous political change within a week

Stephen Collinson writes that the United States may be within a week of midterm elections that could end the Republican Party’s monopoly on Washington and give Democrats the power to check President Donald Trump.

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US midterms could bring momentous political change within a week

OtherCanadian says he is ‘tremendously sorry’ after spending stolen crypto on luxury goods

A 20-year-old Canadian who conned cryptocurrency holders out of millions and lived extravagantly in Florida as a teenager pleaded guilty to money-laundering conspiracy. He was sentenced to time served on Monday and could soon return to Canada.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 08:00

Canadian says he is ‘tremendously sorry’ after spending stolen crypto on luxury goods

HealthLong-term medication or modern crash diet? Inside the new world of GLP-1s

GLP-1 drugs were designed and tested for long-term use against chronic conditions such as diabetes and obesity. As more patients start and stop these blockbuster weight-loss medicines, scientists are investigating what short-term use does to the body.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 08:00

Long-term medication or modern crash diet? Inside the new world of GLP-1s

SocietyData show less street-level experience among Montreal police as scandals grow

Newly obtained internal data show declining experience levels at Station 39, where several officers were suspended this summer over alleged hateful and discriminatory acts. Experts and former officers say too few veteran patrol officers can contribute to problems.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 08:00

Data show less street-level experience among Montreal police as scandals grow

Economy124 Chinese-made excavators sail from Guangxi’s Beibu Gulf Port to Jakarta

A shipment of 124 LiuGong excavators and related parts recently sailed aboard the Jupiter from Beibu Gulf Port to Jakarta, Indonesia, setting a record for the largest number of construction machinery units exported on one vessel from the port. The oversized, non-standard cargo was loaded under a customized plan developed by Qinzhou Terminal and logistics partners.

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124 Chinese-made excavators sail from Guangxi’s Beibu Gulf Port to Jakarta

PoliticsQatar’s path to defence autonomy

Qatar and other Gulf states should strengthen their defence capabilities and diversify security partnerships to reduce dependence on outside protection, the article argues. Qatar’s five-year goal should be a national strategy able to deter threats, withstand attacks and maintain continuity—not an army expected to fight a major regional power alone.

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Qatar’s path to defence autonomy
Qatar’s path to defence autonomy

EconomyBank of Korea warns chip exports could fall by up to $100 billion if AI spending slows

South Korean semiconductor exports could be $50 billion to $100 billion below earlier forecasts if major U.S. technology firms slow their capital spending on AI next year, according to central bank data.

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Bank of Korea warns chip exports could fall by up to $100 billion if AI spending slows
Bank of Korea warns chip exports could fall by up to $100 billion if AI spending slows
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Oil slick spreads.

An oil slick spreading along the UAE coast forces authorities to close beaches, as vessels in Gulf waters come under attack during the Middle East war
Oil slick spreads.

An oil slick spreading along the UAE coast forces authorities to close beaches, as vessels in Gulf waters come under attack during the Middle East war
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SocietyFire breaks out in deprived area of Seoul’s Gangnam district

A fire broke out on Tuesday in Guryong Village, a deprived area within Seoul’s upscale Gangnam district, South Korean fire authorities said.

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Fire breaks out in deprived area of Seoul’s Gangnam district
Fire breaks out in deprived area of Seoul’s Gangnam district

EconomyEuropean natural gas prices soar: What it means for winter bills

Natural gas prices have tripled in 2026, while EU storage is at a record low. Analysts discuss the implications for winter bills and how long the situation could last.

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European natural gas prices soar: What it means for winter bills

PoliticsTracing the Vision: Listening to the Grassroots

In 1988, while serving as Party Secretary of Ningde Prefecture in Fujian, Xi Jinping advanced an initiative urging officials to hear local concerns and address people’s needs. He continued to support these practices through his political career, and the people-centered approach is still being carried forward and refined across China.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 07:39

Tracing the Vision: Listening to the Grassroots
Tracing the Vision: Listening to the Grassroots

WorldCar ramming injures several in northern Germany

Police said a BMW was deliberately driven into a group in Neustadt am Rübenberge late Monday, injuring four to five people, some seriously but not life-threateningly. Officers fired at the car to stop it; an unknown number of suspects fled on foot and remain at large.

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Car ramming injures several in northern Germany
Car ramming injures several in northern Germany

EconomyPlatinum futures fall below $1,500 per ounce

Trading data showed platinum futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell below $1,500 per troy ounce for the first time since November 21, 2025. January 2027 futures were down 3.07% at $1,498, while palladium futures fell 2.67% to $1,024.5 per ounce.

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Platinum futures fall below $1,500 per ounce

CultureChina’s box office tops 31.5 billion yuan as ‘film + sports’ gains momentum

China’s box office, including pre-sales, exceeded 31.5 billion yuan by October 26, 2026, with more than 400 films released this year. Total film-industry output is projected to top 480 billion yuan. New policies aim to strengthen links between film and sports, while more than 1,400 cinemas in 266 Chinese cities streamed over 28,000 World Cup matches in 2026.

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China’s box office tops 31.5 billion yuan as ‘film + sports’ gains momentum
China’s box office tops 31.5 billion yuan as ‘film + sports’ gains momentum

SocietyFrench education reform proposals ‘vague’: Government created ‘most of the problems’ it now seeks to solve

Jean-Rémi Girard, president of teachers’ union SNALC, argues that France’s education difficulties stem not only from demographic change or fiscal constraints, but also from years of political decisions that weakened public education. Amid student protests, budget uncertainty and concerns over inequality, he says the government faces a crisis largely of its own making.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 07:31

French education reform proposals ‘vague’: Government created ‘most of the problems’ it now seeks to solve
French education reform proposals ‘vague’: Government created ‘most of the problems’ it now seeks to solve

EconomyJapan to retain stakes in Sakhalin projects, government says

Japan currently plans to keep its stakes in the Sakhalin 1 and Sakhalin 2 oil and gas projects in Russia because they are critical to energy security, according to the economy ministry’s annual Energy White Paper. The report says 8.6% of Japan’s LNG imports came from Sakhalin 2; it currently buys no oil from Sakhalin 1.

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Japan to retain stakes in Sakhalin projects, government says
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A woman walks past art on a street in Port-au-Prince, Haiti

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A woman walks past art on a street in Port-au-Prince, Haiti

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SportsJazz forwards Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. leave early with injuries against Grizzlies

Utah Jazz forwards Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. left early in the first half of Monday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies with injuries and were ruled out for the rest of the game.

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Jazz forwards Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. leave early with injuries against Grizzlies
Jazz forwards Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. leave early with injuries against Grizzlies

EconomyEl Niño Disrupts Chile’s Mines Ahead of Late-Year Peak

Repeated storms are disrupting Chile’s copper industry and agriculture, offering a glimpse of the possible effects of El Niño on commodity markets and supply chains.

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El Niño Disrupts Chile’s Mines Ahead of Late-Year Peak
El Niño Disrupts Chile’s Mines Ahead of Late-Year Peak

SocietyPost-disaster resettlement continues in pastoral village

After a powerful earthquake struck Xizang last Thursday, families in affected areas are moving into temporary housing as teams work to meet their basic needs. In Maru Township’s Second Village, support workers are also helping residents cope with losing loved ones.

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Post-disaster resettlement continues in pastoral village
Post-disaster resettlement continues in pastoral village

WorldUkraine’s General Staff says Russia has lost 1,581,840 troops since invasion began

Ukraine’s General Staff said on Oct. 27 that Russian forces have suffered 1,581,840 casualties since the full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022, including 1,400 over the past day. It also listed Russian equipment losses but said Ukraine’s own figures remain undisclosed for operational-security reasons.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 07:29

Ukraine’s General Staff says Russia has lost 1,581,840 troops since invasion began
Ukraine’s General Staff says Russia has lost 1,581,840 troops since invasion began