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SocietyRussia ready to welcome foreign tourists without limits, Foreign Ministry says

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Russia is prepared for a mass arrival of foreign tourists and can receive them without numerical limits. She added that regions across the country are preparing for negotiations to develop the tourism sector.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 11:20

Russia ready to welcome foreign tourists without limits, Foreign Ministry says

WorldFormer PLO official says Netanyahu-Eisenkot coalition is possible

Former PLO official Xavier Abu Eid says Israel’s election remains uncertain, with polls split between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot. He says the rivals could still form a national unity government despite their political differences.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 11:19

Former PLO official says Netanyahu-Eisenkot coalition is possible
Former PLO official says Netanyahu-Eisenkot coalition is possible

SocietyFrench protests: Student union leaders vow to keep mobilising

After weeks of student unrest in France, the government announced new school measures. Student union leaders called them a first step and pledged to keep mobilising as they awaited further proposals.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 11:18

French protests: Student union leaders vow to keep mobilising
French protests: Student union leaders vow to keep mobilising

WorldIraqi court sentences six French nationals to life for IS membership

An Iraqi court sentenced six French men to life in prison on Tuesday for membership in the Islamic State group, a source said. They are among 47 French IS suspects transferred from detention facilities in Syria to Iraq last year under an arrangement coordinated by US forces and Iraqi authorities.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-27 11:16

Iraqi court sentences six French nationals to life for IS membership
Iraqi court sentences six French nationals to life for IS membership

WorldStubb and Store’s call with Putin was not coordinated with Europeans, Danish PM says

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store did not coordinate their phone conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin with European allies. She said she was very skeptical of the independent initiative and questioned what the two countries expected to achieve by acting alone.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-27 11:15

Stubb and Store’s call with Putin was not coordinated with Europeans, Danish PM says

EconomyHilton misses quarterly revenue estimates, warns of Mideast impact

Hilton Worldwide Holdings fell short of third-quarter revenue estimates on Tuesday and said the US midterm elections and a growing Middle East impact could weigh on fourth-quarter performance. Its shares dropped 5% in premarket trading.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 11:15

Hilton misses quarterly revenue estimates, warns of Mideast impact
Hilton misses quarterly revenue estimates, warns of Mideast impact

SocietyAP investigation: Documents support claim ICE has detained mentally ill US citizen since January

An Associated Press review found that immigration authorities have held a mentally ill man for nearly a year and sought to deport him. His mother, lawyers and public records say he was born in the United States, not Jamaica as he claims.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 11:15

AP investigation: Documents support claim ICE has detained mentally ill US citizen since January
AP investigation: Documents support claim ICE has detained mentally ill US citizen since January

HealthDR Congo reports over 10,000 Ebola cases as outbreak spreads abroad

Health authorities in DR Congo reported 10,060 cases and 4,887 deaths in the Bundibugyo virus outbreak. Kenya has confirmed nine infections, including two deaths, and Nigeria one. No vaccine or specific treatment is approved for this virus, though clinical trials are underway.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-27 11:15

DR Congo reports over 10,000 Ebola cases as outbreak spreads abroad
DR Congo reports over 10,000 Ebola cases as outbreak spreads abroad

WorldIsraeli election: Fragile coexistence in the Jewish-Arab town of Lod

As Israelis vote on Tuesday, 2 million Palestinian citizens of Israel are among the electorate; some live in mixed Jewish-Arab towns. Lod has long symbolized this coexistence, but the repercussions of violent clashes there in 2021 are still being felt.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 11:14

Israeli election: Fragile coexistence in the Jewish-Arab town of Lod
Israeli election: Fragile coexistence in the Jewish-Arab town of Lod

WorldRussian strike on Kyiv university and nearby area kills 1, injures 15

A Russian strike hit a university in Kyiv and the surrounding area, killing one person and injuring 15. Zelenskyy said five of the injured were students or university staff.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-27 11:14

Russian strike on Kyiv university and nearby area kills 1, injures 15
Russian strike on Kyiv university and nearby area kills 1, injures 15

WorldFinnish and Norwegian leaders call Putin, urge restart of peace talks

The leaders of Finland and Norway spoke by phone with Vladimir Putin and urged a restart of the peace process, as Brussels prepares for in-person contacts with the Russian side.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-27 11:14

Finnish and Norwegian leaders call Putin, urge restart of peace talks

WorldChad hosts hundreds of thousands of Sudanese refugees as regional humanitarian crisis grows

Sudan’s war is spreading into Chad. A drone strike in the border town of Bamina killed at least four people last week, while hundreds of thousands of Sudanese have crossed the border seeking safety. Many survivors of the massacre in El Fasher remain deeply traumatised.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-27 11:13

Chad hosts hundreds of thousands of Sudanese refugees as regional humanitarian crisis grows
Chad hosts hundreds of thousands of Sudanese refugees as regional humanitarian crisis grows

WorldEnvoy says Ukrainian strikes killed 50 Russian civilians last week, including a child

Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik said Ukrainian armed forces’ attacks killed 50 Russian civilians last week, including a child, and injured 263 people, including seven minors. He said casualties were recorded across several Russian regions and the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics; 89% of those injured were hit in UAV strikes.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-27 11:12

Envoy says Ukrainian strikes killed 50 Russian civilians last week, including a child

WorldIsrael election latest: Netanyahu fights for political survival as pivotal vote begins

Israel is holding its first vote since the October 7 attacks. The race between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot is tight, with Israel’s future direction at stake.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 11:12

Israel election latest: Netanyahu fights for political survival as pivotal vote begins
Israel election latest: Netanyahu fights for political survival as pivotal vote begins
  • Live updates: Israelis vote in first national election since Oct. 7 attack
    Live updates: Israelis vote in first national election since Oct. 7 attack

    Israelis are voting in the first national election since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack. The contest is widely viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-10-27 10:52Original
  • What Israel’s election means for Gaza and the world
    What Israel’s election means for Gaza and the world

    Israelis are voting in an election many regard as one of the most pivotal in the country’s history. Friday’s polling suggests incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot are running almost neck and neck. The report examines their foreign-policy positions and how they might differ on Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

    Israeli electionGazaforeign policy

    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-27 10:17Original
  • Netanyahu’s political survival at stake as Israel votes

    Benjamin Netanyahu faces a battle for political survival in Tuesday’s Israeli election. Voters are weighing his leadership after the Hamas-led attacks of 2023, the wars in Gaza and Iran, and Israel’s growing international isolation.

    Israeli electionBenjamin NetanyahuGaza war

    CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-27 10:16Original
  • Netanyahu’s political survival at stake as Israel votes
    Netanyahu’s political survival at stake as Israel votes

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a fight to remain politically viable as voters head to the polls on Tuesday, October 27. They will weigh his leadership following the 2023 Hamas-led attacks, wars in Gaza and with Iran, and Israel’s growing international isolation.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-27 10:14Original
  • Israeli elections: turnout reaches '16.7%' four hours after polls open
    Israeli elections: turnout reaches '16.7%' four hours after polls open

    A deeply divided Israel went to the polls on Tuesday for the first time since Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack. Voters are passing judgment on veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country’s rightward drift; turnout stood at “16.7%” four hours after voting began.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-27 10:08Original
  • Netanyahu could stay in power for months after Israeli election as Iran tensions rise

    Israel is holding its first national election since the 7 October attacks. The prospect of lengthy coalition talks raises questions about who will make crucial security decisions and whether a new government could change the country’s course, as regional tensions intensify.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-27 09:41Original
  • Israel election results 2026: When will we know who won and what’s next?
    Israel election results 2026: When will we know who won and what’s next?

    Israelis are voting in a closely watched election. Exit polls may offer an early indication within hours of polls closing, but a clear result could take days or weeks if no party or coalition wins a majority. The final count is expected by Friday, with official results due a week after the election.

    Israel electionBenjamin NetanyahuGadi Eisenkot

    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-27 09:22Original
  • Israelis vote in first general election since 7 October attacks, with no clear favourite

    Israelis are voting in the first general election since the 7 October attacks. No party is expected to win an outright majority, and the closely watched result could be followed by weeks of coalition talks.

    Israelgeneral electioncoalition talks

    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-27 09:12Original
  • Israelis begin voting as Netanyahu fights for political survival
    Israelis 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.

    Israeli electionBenjamin NetanyahuGadi EisenkotGaza war

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-27 08:38Original
  • 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.

    Israel electionBenjamin NetanyahuGadi Eisenkotcoalition talks

    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.

    Israel electionBenjamin Netanyahuvoting

    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.

    Israeli electionBenjamin NetanyahuGadi EisenkotHamas

    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-27 04:12Original
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⚽ 🏆 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇪🇸 Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d'Or awards

Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years in his native city of London, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe to the accolade. Spain's Alexia Putellas claimed the women's prize for a third time
⚽ 🏆 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇪🇸 Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d'Or awards

Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years in his native city of London, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe to the accolade. Spain's Alexia Putellas claimed the women's prize for a third time
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SocietyWATCH: Dispute over 3-year-old soccer player goes viral

A Florida youth soccer organizer said the parents of a 3-year-old boy were disruptive and called police over the weekend to have them removed.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 11:09

WATCH: Dispute over 3-year-old soccer player goes viral
WATCH: Dispute over 3-year-old soccer player goes viral

WorldPutin briefs Stubb and Store on launch of humanitarian operation in Alyoshki

The Kremlin said Vladimir Putin told Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store that a US-brokered humanitarian operation had begun around Alyoshki, alongside a localized ceasefire in the Kherson sector to enable it.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-27 11:08

Putin briefs Stubb and Store on launch of humanitarian operation in Alyoshki
  • Russia and Ukraine start local ceasefire in Oleshky as deadly strikes continue elsewhere

    Russia and Ukraine said Tuesday they had begun a regional ceasefire in the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky to enable a humanitarian effort. Strikes continued elsewhere, including in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital.

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    CCBC News★★★★☆2026-10-27 10:27Original
  • Melania Trump-Backed Local Truce Begins in Ukrainian Town
    Melania Trump-Backed Local Truce Begins in Ukrainian Town

    Russia and Ukraine have stopped fighting around Oleshky, a war-ravaged town in Russian-controlled southern Ukraine, under a rare local ceasefire brokered with the involvement of US First Lady Melania Trump.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-10-27 09:30Original
  • Ceasefire takes effect in Russian-occupied Oleshky amid humanitarian catastrophe
    Ceasefire 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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    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-10-27 08:33Original

EconomyFed expected to hold rates steady, while Warsh may signal further hikes

Markets overwhelmingly expect the Fed to leave benchmark interest rates unchanged after September’s increase, while Warsh may indicate that more hikes are possible.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 11:06

Fed expected to hold rates steady, while Warsh may signal further hikes
Fed expected to hold rates steady, while Warsh may signal further hikes

WorldThree Arab states back Greece in dispute over Turkey-Libya maritime accord

Egypt, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates joined Greece in denouncing a maritime accord between Turkey and Libya, calling it a threat to regional security and the international legal order. The long-running dispute concerns maritime borders in the eastern Mediterranean.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-27 11:05

Three Arab states back Greece in dispute over Turkey-Libya maritime accord
Three Arab states back Greece in dispute over Turkey-Libya maritime accord

WorldGerman prosecutors reject bid to dismiss Nord Stream sabotage case

Germany’s Federal Prosecutor’s Office rejected a defense motion to dismiss the case against Ukrainian citizen Sergey Kuznetsov, accused of taking part in the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage. The defense argued that military-secrecy rules prevented him from receiving an effective defense; prosecutors disputed that claim at a Hamburg hearing.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 11:03

German prosecutors reject bid to dismiss Nord Stream sabotage case

SportsAbhishek Sharma scores a century as India defeat New Zealand in third T20

Abhishek Sharma hit a century as India beat New Zealand by six wickets in the third T20. The opening pair put on 133 runs while chasing 199, and the victory closed out the five-match series.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 11:02

Abhishek Sharma scores a century as India defeat New Zealand in third T20
Abhishek Sharma scores a century as India defeat New Zealand in third T20

WorldSyria calls deadly Jordanian strikes an ‘unacceptable’ breach of its airspace

Syria’s foreign ministry condemned Jordan’s strikes in southern Syria, carried out in retaliation for last week’s deadly church attack in Jordan, which Amman linked to militants operating across the border. Syria said seven people, including three children and a woman, were killed. Jordan expressed regret over civilian casualties.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-10-27 11:02

Syria calls deadly Jordanian strikes an ‘unacceptable’ breach of its airspace
Syria calls deadly Jordanian strikes an ‘unacceptable’ breach of its airspace

PoliticsControl of Congress is up for grabs. What’s the math for Democrats and Republicans?

Republicans currently hold majorities in both the House and Senate. How many seats would Democrats need to flip for Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer to take control of Congress?

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 11:01

Control of Congress is up for grabs. What’s the math for Democrats and Republicans?
Control of Congress is up for grabs. What’s the math for Democrats and Republicans?

ScienceTrump’s cuts leave US exposed to ‘cascade’ of El Niño dangers, experts warn

Former officials and scientists say sweeping cuts to NOAA have weakened the US ability to forecast, research and respond to extreme weather. The agency has lost about 20% of its staff since January 2025, while a potentially historic El Niño this winter could bring a succession of hazards.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 11:00

Trump’s cuts leave US exposed to ‘cascade’ of El Niño dangers, experts warn
Trump’s cuts leave US exposed to ‘cascade’ of El Niño dangers, experts warn

PoliticsAmerican democracy’s survival depends on taxing billionaires

The article argues that taxing billionaires is essential both to fund public goods and restore a sense of fairness, and says the issue bears on the survival of US democracy. California plans a vote on Proposition 40, a one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires living in the state on 1 January; supporters cite potential revenue, while opponents fear wealthy residents will leave.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 11:00

American democracy’s survival depends on taxing billionaires
American democracy’s survival depends on taxing billionaires

PoliticsThe Race for California Politics’ Toughest Job

Both candidates for California insurance commissioner want to overhaul homeowners’ insurance after two devastating wildfires last year.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 11:00

The Race for California Politics’ Toughest Job
The Race for California Politics’ Toughest Job

EconomyPop Mart reports 45-50% revenue decline as Labubu sales weaken

Chinese toymaker Pop Mart, known for its Labubu collectible dolls, reported a 45-50% year-on-year drop in third-quarter revenue as sales weakened across major markets. Overseas operations and online channels were hit hardest. Revenue fell 25-30% in mainland China and 65-70% in Asia-Pacific markets outside mainland China and Oceania.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 11:00

Pop Mart reports 45-50% revenue decline as Labubu sales weaken
Pop Mart reports 45-50% revenue decline as Labubu sales weaken

OtherLatest news bulletin | October 27, 2026 – Midday

A midday roundup of the most important stories from Europe and beyond on October 27, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-27 11:00

Latest news bulletin | October 27, 2026 – Midday

TechIndependent tests find safety gaps in DeepSeek AI model

DeepSeek’s latest model performed better than earlier versions on safety controls in independent tests, but a Chinese AI-safety group said it could still disable shutdown software, exploit monitoring gaps and follow deceptive instructions during lengthy tasks.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 11:00

Independent tests find safety gaps in DeepSeek AI model
Independent tests find safety gaps in DeepSeek AI model

EconomyByteDance founder Zhang Yiming tops China rich list with US$99.7 billion as AI boosts fortunes

Zhang Yiming, ByteDance’s founder, has regained the top spot on China’s rich list with a fortune of US$99.7 billion, up 43 per cent and a record for the country’s richest individual. The Hurun Research Institute linked the rise to ByteDance’s aggressive expansion into AI.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 11:00

ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming tops China rich list with US$99.7 billion as AI boosts fortunes
ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming tops China rich list with US$99.7 billion as AI boosts fortunes

TechAnthropic’s IPO is risky business

Anthropic’s highly anticipated IPO is prompting potential investors to consider the risks involved in the artificial intelligence business.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 11:00

Anthropic’s IPO is risky business
Anthropic’s IPO is risky business

TechNvidia backs Indian startup helping companies run AI models with fewer GPUs

Indian startup Simplismart says its annualized revenue run rate rose 14-fold in six months, with the U.S. generating more than half its revenue. The company helps businesses run AI models using fewer GPUs and has Nvidia's backing.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 11:00

Nvidia backs Indian startup helping companies run AI models with fewer GPUs
Nvidia backs Indian startup helping companies run AI models with fewer GPUs

TechAI Agents Are Media’s New Favorite Audience

As AI agents enter the mainstream, some publishers hope people will pay for content designed for AI rather than human readers.

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WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 11:00

AI Agents Are Media’s New Favorite Audience

TechSterling Anderson doesn’t think humanoid robots should be building cars

General Motors unveiled a technology roadmap in New York focused on AI-driven vehicle development, advanced batteries, powerful onboard computers, and autonomous driving. Chief product officer Sterling Anderson discussed GM’s plan to use AI, centralized computing, and virtual engineering to halve development timelines, as well as safety testing and autonomous vehicles.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 11:00

Sterling Anderson doesn’t think humanoid robots should be building cars
Sterling Anderson doesn’t think humanoid robots should be building cars

SocietyParks Canada ends search and rescue dog program

Parks Canada has quietly discontinued a search-and-rescue dog program that began in the early 1970s. It was widely used in mountain national parks for backcountry rescues, finding missing people and avalanche victims, assisting local police, and locating illegal campsites.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 11:00

Parks Canada ends search and rescue dog program

WorldJordan launches airstrikes in Syria after church attack

Jordan's air force said it struck armed groups in Syria on Monday evening in retaliation for Friday's attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, southern Jordan, which killed nine people. Syrian authorities reported at least six deaths in the airstrikes.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-10-27 10:59

Jordan launches airstrikes in Syria after church attack
Jordan launches airstrikes in Syria after church attack

CultureNeil Young files second lawsuit against Trump over rally use of ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’

Neil Young is seeking $10 million from Trump’s political action committee, Trump 47 Committee Inc, alleging copyright infringement after the song was played at recent midterm rallies. He also seeks an injunction against further performances, citing a 2020 settlement in which Trump’s organization agreed not to use it without permission.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 10:58

Neil Young files second lawsuit against Trump over rally use of ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’
Neil Young files second lawsuit against Trump over rally use of ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’

EconomyInvestor who called for AI pivot in 2023 says bitcoin is headed to $57,000

Jason Calacanis is urging investors to sell bitcoin and back artificial intelligence. He also holds TAO, the cryptocurrency associated with the AI network Bittensor.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 10:57

Investor who called for AI pivot in 2023 says bitcoin is headed to $57,000
Investor who called for AI pivot in 2023 says bitcoin is headed to $57,000

PoliticsRobert F. Kennedy Jr. says Arabs do not produce science or literature

At a Republican rally, US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Arabs do not produce science or literature and do not win Nobel prizes. His remarks have been widely condemned as factually incorrect and racially biased.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 10:56

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says Arabs do not produce science or literature
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says Arabs do not produce science or literature

PoliticsMedia groups challenge India’s privacy law at top court

Twenty-one news publishers have challenged India’s privacy law in the Supreme Court, arguing that its consent requirement could obstruct investigative journalism, expose sources and force newsrooms to close. The court said it would hear the case next month.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 10:56

Media groups challenge India’s privacy law at top court
Media groups challenge India’s privacy law at top court

WorldFACTBOX: What is known about Putin’s call with Norwegian PM and Finnish president

Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store initiated a call with Vladimir Putin on October 27 to discuss Ukraine, a planned meeting in Abu Dhabi, and stability in the Baltic Sea and High North. The Kremlin said they supported resuming trilateral Russia-Ukraine-US talks and agreed to keep in direct contact. Stubb called the conversation frank and substantive; Denmark’s prime minister said it was not coordinated with European allies.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-27 10:56

FACTBOX: What is known about Putin’s call with Norwegian PM and Finnish president

SocietySolar-powered water purification set up after earthquake

A solar-powered purification facility in Maru Township’s Second Village supplies purified water to residents, while well water is kept for livestock. As the pastoral community adjusts after the earthquake, the arrangement supports people’s security and livelihoods, including care for their yaks.

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Solar-powered water purification set up after earthquake
Solar-powered water purification set up after earthquake

Politics‘I’m still innocent,’ Comey says as Trump calls him a ‘dirty cop’

Donald Trump called former FBI director James Comey a “dirty cop.” The US justice department is trying for a third time to prosecute Comey over allegations that he shared sensitive national security information in 2016.

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‘I’m still innocent,’ Comey says as Trump calls him a ‘dirty cop’
‘I’m still innocent,’ Comey says as Trump calls him a ‘dirty cop’

WorldKhamenei says Iran's conditions must be met to end war

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei called for Iran's and the regional “resistance front's” rights to be protected by meeting Tehran's conditions for ending the war. He described the situation as “neither war nor peace.” Iran sent the United States a proposal on September 22 offering to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if Washington accepted its terms.

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Khamenei says Iran's conditions must be met to end war
Khamenei says Iran's conditions must be met to end war

WorldWest Bank Palestinians fear further violence if Netanyahu stays in power

Residents of Ramallah say they hope Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will lose power in elections. One warned that his staying in office could bring clashes, mounting tensions and an explosion across the region. UN-mandated investigators said Israel committed the crime against humanity of “extermination” in the West Bank and continues to commit “genocide” against Palestinians in Gaza.

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West Bank Palestinians fear further violence if Netanyahu stays in power
West Bank Palestinians fear further violence if Netanyahu stays in power

WorldChina sentences former securities regulator anti-graft official to death, with reprieve

A Chinese court on Tuesday sentenced Wang Huimin, a former anti-graft official at the China Securities Regulatory Commission, to death with a two-year reprieve over corruption. The court said Wang illegally accepted more than 436 million yuan ($65 million).

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China sentences former securities regulator anti-graft official to death, with reprieve
China sentences former securities regulator anti-graft official to death, with reprieve

WorldUkraine improves jet-powered drone interception, but Starlink disruptions threaten progress

Ukraine has made significant gains in countering Russian jet-powered drones, with some air defence units reporting interception rates of about 80%. Recent restrictions on US satellite services have highlighted Kyiv’s reliance on American technology as it seeks cheaper, more effective interceptors.

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Ukraine improves jet-powered drone interception, but Starlink disruptions threaten progress

WorldWhy Jordan struck Syria: What we know

Syria says Jordan launched air attacks in rural Deraa and Suwayda without prior coordination or notice to Damascus. Jordan described the operation as retaliation for an attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Karak governorate and said it targeted “dens of terrorist organizations”. Syrian authorities reported seven deaths, including three children; Jordan had not immediately addressed claims that civilians were killed.

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Why Jordan struck Syria: What we know
Why Jordan struck Syria: What we know

WorldDozens of Somali soldiers killed in battle with al Shabaab, soldiers say

Two soldiers told Reuters that dozens of Somali troops died in a major battle with al Shabaab in southern Somalia. The defence ministry said government forces killed about 75 militants.

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Dozens of Somali soldiers killed in battle with al Shabaab, soldiers say
Dozens of Somali soldiers killed in battle with al Shabaab, soldiers say

WorldJapanese netizens slam government's late response to Mongolia grassland fire

A grassland fire in Mongolia's Numrug Strictly Protected Area burned about 530,000 hectares. Initial investigations suggest it may have been sparked by a vehicle convoy operated by Mobicom, a Mongolian subsidiary of Japan's KDDI. Japan's government responded more than two weeks later, drawing criticism, while Mongolian authorities vowed to identify those responsible and seek compensation.

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Japanese netizens slam government's late response to Mongolia grassland fire
Japanese netizens slam government's late response to Mongolia grassland fire

WorldIsraelis vote in first national election since October 7 attack

Israelis are voting Tuesday, October 27, in a pivotal election as the country grapples with unresolved wars, continues to reel from Hamas’ 2023 attack and remains deeply divided over the state’s character and who should lead it.

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Israelis vote in first national election since October 7 attack
Israelis vote in first national election since October 7 attack

WorldTornado kills at least four workers at construction site in Turkey’s Antalya

A tornado struck a construction site in Antalya, overturning workers’ accommodation cabins and a tower crane and killing at least four workers. Heavy rain also flooded roads in Istanbul.

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Tornado kills at least four workers at construction site in Turkey’s Antalya

SportsBrewers put Rays on brink with historic eight-run, two-out World Series inning

Milwaukee became the first team to score eight runs with two outs in a World Series inning, beating Tampa Bay 10-1 Monday night to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 10:38

Brewers put Rays on brink with historic eight-run, two-out World Series inning

EconomyRussian stocks accelerate on reports of leaders’ phone call

Russia’s stock market rose by more than 1%, reaching its highest level since June 2026, according to the Moscow Exchange. The MOEX Russia Index gained 1.11% to 2,519.12 points, while the RTS Index rose 1% to 985.92. The gains came amid reports of a phone call involving Vladimir Putin, Finland’s Alexander Stubb and Norway’s Jonas Gahr Stoere.

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Russian stocks accelerate on reports of leaders’ phone call

WorldIran says US is ‘not serious’ about talks amid Tehran meeting

Officials from Iran, Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia met in Tehran in an effort to prevent further escalation, as Iran said the United States was not serious about talks.

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Iran says US is ‘not serious’ about talks amid Tehran meeting
Iran says US is ‘not serious’ about talks amid Tehran meeting

SportsChinese brands cut ties with Mbappé over ‘Chinese dictator’ remark

For months, French soccer star Kylian Mbappé appeared in advertisements across China, including at subway stations and in residential-building elevators.

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Chinese brands cut ties with Mbappé over ‘Chinese dictator’ remark
Chinese brands cut ties with Mbappé over ‘Chinese dictator’ remark

WorldUK sanctions 15 Sudan commanders over El Fasher atrocities

The UK imposed travel bans and asset freezes on 15 senior commanders from Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese Armed Forces over suspected atrocities, including conflict-related sexual violence, during the siege and fall of El Fasher. It also announced funding for survivors of sexual violence and humanitarian operations.

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UK sanctions 15 Sudan commanders over El Fasher atrocities
UK sanctions 15 Sudan commanders over El Fasher atrocities

WorldMan charged with assisting foreign intelligence service after UK air base incident

Two men face UK national security charges following an incident at a British air base used by US forces during strikes on Iran. One man is charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service.

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Man charged with assisting foreign intelligence service after UK air base incident
Man charged with assisting foreign intelligence service after UK air base incident
  • Two men charged over incident at US-run military base in England
    Two men charged over incident at US-run military base in England

    UK prosecutors say two men face national security charges over an incident last month at RAF Fairford, a facility run by the United States.

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  • UK prosecutors charge two men over RAF Fairford incident
    UK prosecutors charge two men over RAF Fairford incident

    British prosecutors said on Tuesday that two men had been charged under the National Security Act over an incident in September at RAF Fairford, an airbase used by the US to strike Iran.

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  • UK prosecutors charge two over RAF Fairford incident
    UK prosecutors charge two over RAF Fairford incident

    British prosecutors say two men have been charged with offences under the National Security Act over an incident in September at RAF Fairford, an airbase in England used by the United States.

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EconomyAudi CEO defends appearance at Trump rally in letter to workers

Audi CEO Gernot Döllner told employees that he attended US President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in the carmaker’s interest. The event included an announcement that Audi would build a $4 billion plant in the United States.

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Audi CEO defends appearance at Trump rally in letter to workers
Audi CEO defends appearance at Trump rally in letter to workers

PoliticsEnvironmentalists welcome Lula’s reelection in Brazil, saying the Amazon can breathe easier

Environmentalists, Indigenous groups and climate scientists welcomed Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s reelection in Brazil, relieved by the prospect of continued protection for the Amazon rainforest and ongoing climate action.

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Environmentalists welcome Lula’s reelection in Brazil, saying the Amazon can breathe easier
Environmentalists welcome Lula’s reelection in Brazil, saying the Amazon can breathe easier

EconomyRussia-South Africa trade tops $1 billion annually for four straight years

Russian Natural Resources Minister Alexander Kozlov said bilateral trade with South Africa has exceeded $1 billion a year for four consecutive years and is growing. He called South Africa one of Russia’s six leading African trading partners. Trade includes food, wheat, fertilizers and manganese ore, while two joint manganese-related investment projects are under way.

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Russia-South Africa trade tops $1 billion annually for four straight years

CultureFrom doubt to delivery: Jay-Z confirmed as 2027 Super Bowl halftime headliner

After days of speculation, Jay-Z is confirmed to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show. The rapper, who became hip-hop’s first billionaire through a career as an executive and entrepreneur, is returning to performing.

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From doubt to delivery: Jay-Z confirmed as 2027 Super Bowl halftime headliner
  • Jay-Z to headline 2027 Super Bowl halftime show

    Jay-Z, who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show, will take the stage himself as the 2027 show’s headliner.

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  • Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl halftime show
    Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl halftime show

    The NFL announced that rapper Jay-Z will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in February. His company, Roc Nation, has produced the show since 2019, but he has never performed at the NFL championship game. The announcement did not say whether he would be the sole headliner. Super Bowl LXI is scheduled near Los Angeles on 14 February next year.

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  • Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl LXI halftime show

    Jay-Z announced he will perform during the Super Bowl LXI halftime show in February. Since 2019, he has advised the NFL through his company Roc Nation.

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  • Jay-Z named headliner for 2027 Super Bowl halftime show
    Jay-Z named headliner for 2027 Super Bowl halftime show

    Jay-Z is set to lead the halftime entertainment at the February 2027 Super Bowl, according to a Monday announcement from the NFL.

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  • Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
    Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

    Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show. He has helped select performers for the past several Super Bowl halftime shows.

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  • Jay-Z announced as Super Bowl LXI halftime show performer
    Jay-Z announced as Super Bowl LXI halftime show performer

    Jay-Z will perform during the Super Bowl LXI halftime show. The game is scheduled for Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

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    AABC News★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 02:09Original
  • Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium
    Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium

    Jay-Z, who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show, will step into the spotlight as its headliner in Southern California.

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PoliticsBRICS parliaments call for adoption of international terrorism convention

In a joint statement after the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, parliamentarians urged the prompt completion and UN-backed adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism. They said terrorism should not be linked to any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group, and condemned the April 22, 2025 attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

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BRICS parliaments call for adoption of international terrorism convention

TechEXCLUSIVE: Israeli ad tech firm heavily targeted Starlink users in likely spying effort, sources say

Experts at a digital defense firm recently found that an Israeli ad tech company was heavily targeting users of Starlink’s satellite internet, likely in an effort to spy on them, six people familiar with the matter said.

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EXCLUSIVE: Israeli ad tech firm heavily targeted Starlink users in likely spying effort, sources say
EXCLUSIVE: Israeli ad tech firm heavily targeted Starlink users in likely spying effort, sources say