EconomyMargin debt growth slows sharply as stock market warning signs build
Slower growth in margin debt could point to rising risks for stocks.
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Margin debt growth slows sharply as stock market warning signs build
WorldTornado hits construction site in Türkiye, killing four workers
A tornado struck a construction site in Türkiye, killing four workers and injuring one, officials said. Residents reported seeing debris flying and structures collapsing.
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Tornado hits construction site in Türkiye, killing four workers
EconomyCFTC sues Utah as prediction market regulation battle intensifies
The CFTC has escalated its legal fight with states by suing Utah, which had filed its own lawsuit against prediction market platform Kalshi.
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CFTC sues Utah as prediction market regulation battle intensifies
PoliticsSupreme Court declines to restore policy allowing immigration judges to close deportation cases
The Supreme Court declined to lift a freeze on a Biden-era policy that let immigration judges temporarily close deportation cases involving immigrants.
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Supreme Court declines to restore policy allowing immigration judges to close deportation cases
TechUS agency approves Amazon Leo’s $11.5 billion acquisition of Globalstar
The Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it had approved Amazon Leo’s $11.57 billion deal to acquire Globalstar.
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US agency approves Amazon Leo’s $11.5 billion acquisition of Globalstar
WorldPutin says Russia has sought diplomatic solutions to Iran conflict from the outset
At talks in Moscow with Qatar’s Emir Tamim, Putin said Russia had advocated ending hostilities and pursuing a political and diplomatic solution to the conflict surrounding Iran since it began.
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Putin says Russia has sought diplomatic solutions to Iran conflict from the outset
- Putin holds talks with Qatar’s emir at the Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin is meeting Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the Kremlin. The talks are taking place on the sidelines of the eighth Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit.
- Pezeshkian and Putin discuss energy cooperation at Moscow meeting
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed oil and gas cooperation at a meeting in Moscow on Tuesday. Iran’s presidential office said they also addressed expanding economic exchanges and joint projects, and closer political, economic and trade ties.
- Putin holds talks with Iranian president in Kremlin
Russian leader Vladimir Putin is meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the Kremlin for the second time in a month. The talks are taking place during the eighth summit of the Forum of Gas Exporting Countries, with senior Russian officials and executives also attending.
Iranian and Qatari leaders meet at Russian energy forumIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani in Moscow during the Gas Exporting Countries Forum Summit. Iranian state media said they discussed energy cooperation and ways to strengthen bilateral ties.
Qatar’s emir meets Iran’s Pezeshkian in MoscowIranian state media reported that President Masoud Pezeshkian and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met on the sidelines of a gas exporters’ forum in Moscow. They discussed energy cooperation and ways to strengthen bilateral ties.
ScienceVibe genes? Natural-ish language comes to protein and genome design software
A research collaboration based in China developed a tool that uses natural-language prompts to design proteins with specified functions, though its success rate may be low. Separately, Hugging Face says it is hosting a similar tool for DNA design. Laboratory testing is still needed to identify viable designs.
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Vibe genes? Natural-ish language comes to protein and genome design software
WorldICC to elect prosecutor in December 2027
The Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties says the International Criminal Court will choose a new prosecutor in December 2027 to replace recently resigned Karim Khan. Candidate information is due to be published in February after applications close, and the election timetable may change if required by the process.
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ICC to elect prosecutor in December 2027
OtherGhanaian twin brothers and US woman admit role in $9m romance scam
Ghanaian twins Jamal and Kamal Abubakari and Amanda Joy Opoku-Boachie of Hawaii pleaded guilty to taking part in an international criminal network. The group used fake identities to draw elderly people in the US and Europe into online romances, then persuaded them to send money to Ghanaian bank accounts. Victims lost $9m from July 2024 to April 2026; the three face up to 20 years in prison.
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Ghanaian twin brothers and US woman admit role in $9m romance scam
WorldUkraine intercepting more Russian Geran-4 jet-powered drones, General Staff says
Ukraine’s General Staff says air defenses intercepted nearly 60% of Russian Geran-4 jet-powered attack drones over the past three months, reaching 80% during some attacks. Fighter jets including F-16s, Mirage aircraft and MiG-29s play a significant role. Ukraine is strengthening short-range defenses and testing cheaper interceptor drones.
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Ukraine intercepting more Russian Geran-4 jet-powered drones, General Staff says
CultureSolzhenitsyn warned of a Russian-Ukrainian war, but also wanted to redraw Ukraine’s borders
A monument to Alexander Solzhenitsyn in Vladivostok was briefly dismantled before being put back the following day. Historian Alexey Uvarov traces how the writer’s views developed, from early communism to criticism of the Soviet system, and how his contradictory positions on Russia and Ukraine foreshadowed the war between them.
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Solzhenitsyn warned of a Russian-Ukrainian war, but also wanted to redraw Ukraine’s borders
WorldRussia jails IT specialist for 13 years over donations to Ukraine
A Russian military court sentenced IT specialist Yuri Belenkiy to 13 years in prison for financing “terrorism” through donations to Ukrainian fundraising campaigns. Reporting says Binance supplied investigators with his transaction records, which were key evidence in the case. Belenkiy denied the charges, and his defence plans to appeal.
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Russia jails IT specialist for 13 years over donations to Ukraine
WorldRain offers temporary relief as Southeast Asia battles fires and toxic haze
Rain has briefly eased wildfires in Indonesia, but peat fires continue burning underground. Toxic haze has spread across Southeast Asia, prompting school closures and causing respiratory illnesses.
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Rain offers temporary relief as Southeast Asia battles fires and toxic haze
TechAmazon anti-tokenmaxxing memo urges engineers to be choosier about AI use
An Amazon memo opposing “tokenmaxxing” says engineers should be more selective about using AI. Under CEO Andy Jassy, the e-commerce giant has rapidly integrated AI across its business operations.
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Amazon anti-tokenmaxxing memo urges engineers to be choosier about AI use
EconomyEXCLUSIVE: Argentum AI in talks for $5 billion AI chip financing
Argentum AI is discussing a $5 billion package to finance AI chips with a major private-credit lender, according to two people briefed on the matter. The cloud provider is backed by Super Micro.
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EXCLUSIVE: Argentum AI in talks for $5 billion AI chip financing
PoliticsRussian electronics billionaire publicly defends jailed election expert Alexander Kynev, denouncing his detention conditions
Dmitry Alekseyev, president and co-owner of the DNS retail chain, publicly defended political scientist Alexander Kynev, arrested in a drug case, and condemned his detention conditions. Kynev’s lawyer said he shares a cell with 34 others and cannot use its floor-hole toilet because his broken leg is in a cast. Kynev has gone on hunger strike in pretrial detention.
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Russian electronics billionaire publicly defends jailed election expert Alexander Kynev, denouncing his detention conditions
PoliticsSenior Russian diplomats discuss West’s steps to contain Russia and its militarization push
A Russian Foreign Ministry board meeting chaired by Sergey Lavrov condemned what it called the West’s militarization push, navigation restrictions and efforts to contain Russia. Participants also examined threats to Russia’s national interests, the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor’s logistics potential and security in the Kaliningrad Region.
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Senior Russian diplomats discuss West’s steps to contain Russia and its militarization push
SportsHarry Kane: From ‘runt of the litter’ to a historic Ballon d’Or triumph
Once ridiculed as a famous player without a trophy, Harry Kane has won football’s most prestigious individual award. The article traces his path from being released by Arsenal’s academy and struggling for opportunities to years of consistent work at Tottenham and the Ballon d’Or at age 33.
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Harry Kane: From ‘runt of the litter’ to a historic Ballon d’Or triumph
EconomyRussian stocks close higher on Tuesday
Russia’s stock market ended Tuesday higher, with the ruble-denominated MOEX Index up 0.76% at 2,510.38 and the dollar-denominated RTS Index gaining 0.71% to 982.02. The yuan fell 0.45 kopecks against the ruble to 12.081 rubles. Analysts expect the MOEX to trade within a range in the near term.
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Russian stocks close higher on Tuesday
PoliticsSources say Flávio Bolsonaro went to U.S. after election loss
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro left the country for the United States after losing Sunday’s presidential election, two sources said. They said he had refused to comply with a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports.
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Sources say Flávio Bolsonaro went to U.S. after election loss
- Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro headed to US, sources say
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has left Brazil for the United States after losing Sunday’s presidential election and refusing to comply with a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports, sources say.
Brazil cancels defeated candidate Flavio Bolsonaro’s passports amid claims he is headed to USBrazil has cancelled the passports of Flavio Bolsonaro, who lost the election, amid claims he is heading to the United States. His whereabouts remain unknown.
- Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro’s whereabouts unknown
Brazilian senator and former presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro’s whereabouts are unknown after he reportedly failed to surrender his passports to police on Tuesday, CNN Brasil reported.
Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly leaves Brazil for US amid money-laundering probeFlávio Bolsonaro has left Brazil for the United States after losing Sunday’s presidential election, Folha de S.Paulo and Reuters reported, citing people close to the senator. The Supreme Court had ordered him to surrender his passports. AFP reported he had not complied by Tuesday; a police official said the passports were canceled and there was no official record of his departure.
Brazil cancels Flávio Bolsonaro’s passports after he fails to surrender themBrazilian police say Flávio Bolsonaro’s passports have been cancelled after he failed to comply with a Supreme Court order to hand them over within 24 hours. The order came amid an investigation into alleged money laundering, which he denies. Bolsonaro has not conceded his election defeat and has called for the result to be annulled; police are checking whether he left Brazil.
Defeated Brazilian candidate Flavio Bolsonaro’s passports cancelled, whereabouts unknownBrazil cancelled Senator Flavio Bolsonaro’s passports on Tuesday after he failed to surrender them to police in a money-laundering probe; he denies wrongdoing. His whereabouts are unknown after his Sunday election defeat to leftist incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, fueling suspicions that he has left the country.
Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly flees Brazil after presidential election defeatFar-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro was reportedly heading to the United States after losing the presidential election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. He missed a deadline to surrender his passport to federal police, and Lula called his departure from Brazil shameful.
CultureNeil Young sues again over Trump rallies using ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’
Neil Young has again sued over “Rockin' in the Free World” being played at U.S. President Donald Trump’s political rallies, six years after their previous dispute over the blistering anthem.
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Neil Young sues again over Trump rallies using ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’
Neil Young sues Trump again over use of ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’Rock musician Neil Young filed a $10 million lawsuit on Monday over Donald Trump’s use of “Rockin’ in the Free World” at campaign events. It is the second time Young has sued over Trump’s use of his music.
- Neil Young again sues Trump political committee over copyright
Neil Young has filed a $10 million lawsuit against Donald Trump’s political action committee, Trump 47 Committee Inc., alleging it used his hit song “Rockin’ in the Free World.” The case follows a settlement over the same song six years ago.
PoliticsThe WhatsApp ‘general’ behind Lula’s election comeback in Brazil
Brazilian congressman Andre Janones built a WhatsApp channel, Lula’s Army, to nearly 11 million subscribers and mobilised supporters during the presidential runoff. He was widely credited with helping Lula turn the campaign around, though online organising was not the only factor in the victory.
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The WhatsApp ‘general’ behind Lula’s election comeback in Brazil
WorldControversial Islamic cleric shot dead in northern Nigeria
Islamic cleric Yahaya Masussuka was shot dead outside his home in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina state, by two attackers on a motorcycle. A guest who was also shot died in hospital. Masussuka had posted videos challenging some mainstream Islamic teachings and had received death threats on social media.
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Controversial Islamic cleric shot dead in northern Nigeria
PoliticsIsraeli election a ‘referendum’ on Netanyahu, security and the country’s democratic future
Ron Gerlitz, CEO of Hebrew University’s aChord Center, says the election’s central issue is the fight for Israeli democracy. The discussion also examines the weakening of Netanyahu’s longstanding association with national security, the psychological roots of his support, conspiracy narratives, Arab parties’ electoral role and the uncertain future of a two-state solution.
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Israeli election a ‘referendum’ on Netanyahu, security and the country’s democratic future
Jerusalem Daily: Voting begins in Israeli electionsVoting has started in Israel, where more than seven million eligible voters are expected to cast ballots. Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza have no say in which occupying power governs their lives. The report asks whether Prime Minister Netanyahu will win again or be forced from office.
- Israelis Vote in Tight Race That Could Decide Netanyahu’s Fate
Israelis turned out to vote in numbers not seen for more than half a century. The election, the country’s first since the October 2023 Hamas attack, effectively serves as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rule, which has been dominated by war.
Israel: Netanyahu supporters gather as PM votesSupporters gathered outside a polling station in Jerusalem on Tuesday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast his vote. The election is Israel’s first since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, and is seen as a referendum on Netanyahu.
Voting Begins in Israel as Netanyahu Faces a Battle for SurvivalVoting began Tuesday morning in Israel’s first nationwide election since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks. The contest is widely viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and its outcome could affect the United States, gas prices and the future of wars in the Middle East, NBC’s Richard Engel reports from Tel Aviv.
- Israel 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.
- 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.
What Israel’s election means for Gaza and the worldIsraelis 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.
- 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.
Netanyahu’s political survival at stake as Israel votesIsraeli 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.
Israeli elections: turnout reaches '16.7%' four hours after polls openA 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
Israelis begin voting as Netanyahu fights for political survivalIsraelis 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.
- 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.
Polls open in Israeli election seen as referendum on NetanyahuVoting 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.
- 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.
Israel election: Israelis vote for first time since October 7 terror attackIsraelis 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.
Israel’s election unfolds under the shadow of the Gaza warIsrael is holding its first general election since the start of what the source describes as its genocidal war on Gaza in October 2023.
Israel votes as Netanyahu fights for political survivalIsraelis 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 election live: polls open in the most consequential vote in the country’s historyVoting 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.
Israel election 2026 live: Netanyahu faces a pivotal testMillions are set to vote in an election widely described as the most consequential in Israel’s history, putting Netanyahu to a major test.
Israel votes in first election since October 7 attack as Netanyahu faces crucial testIsraelis 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.
PoliticsQ&A: Elections Alberta explains why the referendum took so long to count
Elections Alberta said more than 20 million ballots were counted in the days after the vote, more than for any electoral event in Canadian history, including federal elections.
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Q&A: Elections Alberta explains why the referendum took so long to count
WorldIraq sentences seven French nationals to prison for joining Islamic State
An Iraqi court sentenced seven French nationals to prison for belonging to Islamic State. A court statement called them “particularly dangerous” because of their role in threatening Iraq’s national security, destabilising Iraq and Syria, and inciting terrorist operations in other countries.
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Iraq sentences seven French nationals to prison for joining Islamic State
EconomyQatar’s emir says Doha is proud of its investment scale in Russian companies
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said Qatar plans to expand economic cooperation with Russia and takes pride in the scale of its investments in Russian companies. He said bilateral economic and investment ties had developed actively over the past decade, with both sides monitoring joint projects through an intergovernmental commission.
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Qatar’s emir says Doha is proud of its investment scale in Russian companies
EconomyAnthropic IPO filing eases nerves with signs of healthy growth
After a punishing week for the AI trade, Anthropic opened its books to prospective IPO investors. Wall Street generally liked what it saw after taking a close look.
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Anthropic IPO filing eases nerves with signs of healthy growth
- Today: Anthropic’s IPO offers a rare look inside the frontier AI business
Anthropic’s IPO provides a rare glimpse into the business of frontier AI.
Anthropic files for massive IPO as revenue and losses growUS AI giant Anthropic has filed public regulatory paperwork as it prepares to go public. Also featured: France plans a special disaster fund for businesses affected by riots and looting, while Apple's new high-end folding iPhone screen has developed unwanted lines.
- Anthropic’s IPO by the numbers: possible trillion-dollar valuation and surging revenue
Anthropic could make history with what may become the largest initial public offering ever.
ScienceRare Nanotyrannus skeleton sells for $47.3 million at Sotheby’s
A rare skeleton of Nanotyrannus, a smaller relative of T. rex, sold for $47.3 million at Sotheby’s in New York after six bidders competed for 12 minutes.
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Rare Nanotyrannus skeleton sells for $47.3 million at Sotheby’s
Nanotyrannus skeleton sells at New York auction for $47.3mThe skeleton, nicknamed Jodi, sold at Sotheby’s in New York for $47.3m. The sale has revived debate among scientists over whether dinosaur fossils should go to private collectors or be displayed publicly for research and public access.
SocietyHate cleaning up pine needles? These artificial Christmas trees are for you
Experts say artificial Christmas trees can be reused for 10 to 20 years when stored properly. The recommended top-rated options are from Amazon, Target, Balsam Hill and others.
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Hate cleaning up pine needles? These artificial Christmas trees are for you
WorldPutin says Russia values Qatar emir’s efforts to advance ties
Vladimir Putin told Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani that Russia appreciates his personal contribution to closer ties. Putin said bilateral cooperation is developing steadily, political dialogue is meaningful, and the intergovernmental commission is operating.
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Putin says Russia values Qatar emir’s efforts to advance ties
PoliticsRights groups call proposed French law making rioters pay for damage anti-democratic
Critics say a proposed French law requiring rioters to pay for damage they cause could undermine the legitimate right to protest and is anti-democratic. The government put it forward to curb looting and vandalism on the fringes of ongoing national protests over poor school conditions and the high cost of living.
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Rights groups call proposed French law making rioters pay for damage anti-democratic
- French bill making rioters pay faces ‘anti-democratic’ backlash
A proposed French law would make rioters liable for up to €10,000 in damage they cause. Rights groups and some lawyers oppose it, saying it attacks the basic democratic right to take to the streets in protest.
PoliticsTrump is making it easier for fossil fuel companies to leak methane
The Trump administration is expected to weaken federal rules intended to prevent methane leaks, reversing Biden-era measures. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says the rollback would save oil and gas companies $45 billion. Environmental and health advocates have condemned the move.
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Trump is making it easier for fossil fuel companies to leak methane
- Trump targets methane rules for oil and gas in climate rollback
The US is set to loosen federal requirements on methane emissions as it seeks to increase energy production.
EconomyRussia-Qatar trade turnover modest in volume, but up 10%, Putin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin said trade between Russia and Qatar remains modest in absolute terms but has risen 10%. He said measures are under way to diversify and expand trade, while investment cooperation, tourism exchanges and humanitarian ties are also developing.
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Russia-Qatar trade turnover modest in volume, but up 10%, Putin says
Politics‘If they’re honest’: Trump renews suspicions about US midterm elections
Trump said he would respect next week’s midterm results if the elections were “honest.” His administration is pursuing legal challenges against Democrat-led states over election oversight and alleged noncitizen voter registrations. Washington officials say the list they received includes outdated information and that the state’s elections are secure.
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‘If they’re honest’: Trump renews suspicions about US midterm elections
WorldUtah authorities link Ted Bundy to another 1970s homicide
Utah authorities are holding a news conference to connect serial killer Ted Bundy to another homicide from decades ago.
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Utah authorities link Ted Bundy to another 1970s homicide
- Utah authorities link Ted Bundy to another 1970s homicide
Utah authorities are holding a news conference to connect serial killer Ted Bundy to another homicide from decades ago.
WorldCeasefire in Alyoshki to remain in effect until November 1, Russian ombudswoman says
Russian human rights ombudswoman Yana Lantratova said a localized ceasefire in Alyoshki, in the Kherson Region, began early on October 27 in areas where a humanitarian mission is being carried out. It is due to end at 10:59 p.m. Moscow time on November 1.
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Ceasefire in Alyoshki to remain in effect until November 1, Russian ombudswoman says
- Melania Trump says ceasefire zone in Alyoshki extends beyond town
Melania Trump said the Ukraine-Russia ceasefire took effect at 4 a.m. Moscow time on October 27, two days earlier than scheduled, to protect civilians and enable critical humanitarian aid deliveries. The zone around Alyoshki in the Kherson Region has expanded beyond the town to provide safe passage for aid convoys.
- Trapped Oleshky civilians get a chance to escape, but those seeking Ukraine may be taken to Russia first
A ceasefire began in Russian-occupied Oleshky on October 27 to enable civilian evacuations and humanitarian aid deliveries. It is due to last until November 1, and both sides say they are observing it. Evacuation arrangements remain unclear; the Financial Times reports that even residents seeking to reach Ukraine will first be taken to Russia.
Melania Trump announces expanded Ukraine-Russia ceasefire to aid deliveriesMelania Trump says the ceasefire was moved forward by two days to protect civilians and speed humanitarian aid deliveries.
Oleshky truce appears to hold as two European leaders have ‘frank’ call with PutinA temporary ceasefire in Russian-controlled Oleshky in southern Ukraine appeared to be holding, with both sides stopping drone attacks ahead of a planned evacuation of about 2,000 trapped civilians. Finland’s president and Norway’s prime minister also spoke with Putin about efforts to end the war, while noting that major differences remain.
Melania or the pope: Who brokered the Oleshky ceasefire?A short ceasefire in Ukraine’s Oleshky is intended to help more than 1,000 civilians, but the White House credits Melania Trump while the Vatican says Pope Leo helped secure it through calls with Russian and Ukrainian leaders. The pause is meant to enable aid deliveries and evacuations, not end hostilities.
Russia strikes Kyiv ahead of localised ceasefire in OleshkyRussia hit Kyiv multiple times on Monday night, just hours before a humanitarian ceasefire took effect in Oleshky. The US says Melania Trump brokered the truce, which is intended to bring urgently needed aid into the city and get civilians out.
Ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump takes hold in Russian-occupied Ukrainian cityA ceasefire Melania Trump helped negotiate took effect Tuesday in the Ukrainian front-line city of Oleshky. Ukraine and Russia agreed to pause military action so humanitarian aid can enter and civilians can be evacuated. Trump said many remaining residents are elderly and urgently need medical care and basic supplies.
Localised Russia-Ukraine ceasefire begins as Ukrainian town faces starvationEarly Tuesday, Russia and Ukraine began a limited halt in fighting as one Ukrainian town faced starvation. US first lady Melania Trump was due to lead a relief mission, while missile attacks started up again in Kyiv.
- Ukraine says Oleshky ceasefire will last until November 1
David Arakhamia, head of the Servant of the People faction and a member of Ukraine’s negotiating group, said the ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky would continue until 10:59 p.m. on November 1. Russia and Ukraine agreed to the truce to evacuate civilians and deliver humanitarian aid; Moscow has not commented.
- Kremlin briefing covers Alyoshki situation and trilateral Ukraine talks
Dmitry Peskov said Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with Finland’s president and Norway’s prime minister. Russia’s General Staff said hostilities in the Kherson sector had stopped under a ceasefire linked to the humanitarian operation in Alyoshki, with no violations reported. No date has been set for potential trilateral Ukraine talks.
- Putin 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
PoliticsErdogan chairs cybersecurity meeting on digital sovereignty and AI threats
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan chaired a Defence Industry Executive Committee meeting focused on digital sovereignty and threats posed by artificial intelligence.
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Erdogan chairs cybersecurity meeting on digital sovereignty and AI threats
WorldFinland and Norway do not intend to mediate a settlement to Ukraine conflict
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said Finland and Norway are not seeking to mediate a settlement to the Ukraine conflict, but support the idea of a trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi. Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said Finland backs the US-led peace process, does not plan to restore ties with Russia and remains committed to supporting Ukraine.
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Finland and Norway do not intend to mediate a settlement to Ukraine conflict
EconomyIntel, Oracle and IBM join firms opposing OKX–ICE tokenized stock plans
The latest notice added four objections, bringing the total to 26. The OKX–Intercontinental Exchange joint venture is preparing to test the SEC’s new framework for blockchain-based stock trading.
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Intel, Oracle and IBM join firms opposing OKX–ICE tokenized stock plans
PoliticsArab parties in Israel accuse Netanyahu of inciting hatred to scare voters
Leaders of Arab-led lists accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of stoking hatred against Palestinian citizens to improve his electoral prospects. Netanyahu said Arab voters were “raiding the polling stations and stealing the elections.” Rights group Adalah reported efforts to discourage Arab voters, slow or halted queues at some polling stations, and a shortage of Arabic ballot slips.
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Arab parties in Israel accuse Netanyahu of inciting hatred to scare voters
EconomyRussia offers refinery restoration expertise to Arabian Peninsula countries
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russia has built its own production chain for refinery equipment and is prepared to share technology and equipment to help countries on the Arabian Peninsula restore oil refineries. He said Russia now manufactures virtually the full range of oil and gas equipment.
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Russia offers refinery restoration expertise to Arabian Peninsula countries
CultureWarner Bros. releases final trailer for Dune: Part Three
Warner Bros. has released a final action-packed trailer for Dune: Part Three, the last installment in Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science-fiction novels. It sets up the final act for Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chalamet.
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Warner Bros. releases final trailer for Dune: Part Three
WorldZelensky says Ukraine’s ‘Veles’ pipeline operation near Kupiansk ‘eliminated’ over 100 Russian troops
Ukraine’s forces killed more than 100 Russian soldiers and captured over 30 in the Veles operation near Kupiansk in Kharkiv Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. The operation advanced more than 15 kilometers through underground gas pipelines and involved the National Guard’s 2nd Khartiia Corps and other Ukrainian units.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 18:05
Zelensky says Ukraine’s ‘Veles’ pipeline operation near Kupiansk ‘eliminated’ over 100 Russian troops
PoliticsSpeaker Mike Johnson calls election-transfer concerns ‘absurd’
Democrats and voting rights groups are concerned that President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans could challenge election results if they lose. Speaker Mike Johnson called those concerns “absurd.”
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Speaker Mike Johnson calls election-transfer concerns ‘absurd’
PoliticsErdogan urges stronger UN leadership in call with Macron, extends COP31 invitation
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called French President Emmanuel Macron, urging stronger UN leadership and inviting him to COP31.
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Erdogan urges stronger UN leadership in call with Macron, extends COP31 invitation
HealthBavarian Nordic donates 75,000 mpox vaccine doses to global emergency stockpile
Danish vaccine maker Bavarian Nordic said in a statement on Tuesday that it would donate vaccines to a global emergency stockpile for mpox, strengthening preparedness against the viral disease.
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Bavarian Nordic donates 75,000 mpox vaccine doses to global emergency stockpile
WorldSouth Africa says it tested the world’s longest freight train
South Africa says a freight train sent on a test run was the world’s longest. It stretched 7.6 kilometers and consisted of 696 freight wagons.
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South Africa says it tested the world’s longest freight train
PoliticsWhite House softens tough talk on Canada trade as inflation tops voters’ concerns
With midterm elections only days away, tariff-fueled inflation is a primary voter concern. The White House’s combative approach to trade with Canada appears to be easing.
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White House softens tough talk on Canada trade as inflation tops voters’ concerns
EconomyIran-linked Bitcoin activity fell about 80%, then rebounded during blackout
A Chainalysis report dated Oct. 26 tracks a sharp drop and recovery in activity it classifies as everyday use, while household access remains unmeasured.
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Iran-linked Bitcoin activity fell about 80%, then rebounded during blackout
EconomyMeta’s $25 billion stock sale draws about five times the available shares in demand
Meta Platforms’ enlarged $25 billion share sale drew demand for about five times the shares on offer, according to people familiar with it. The company is seeking to raise $98 billion for AI spending.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 18:00
Meta’s $25 billion stock sale draws about five times the available shares in demand
PoliticsSerbia’s student movement topples Vucic’s party after 14 years, but political agenda remains unclear
President Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat after the student-led Student List won Serbia’s parliamentary election, ending 14 years of rule by Vucic and the Serbian Progressive Party. The Student List is projected to secure an absolute majority, though observers say its policies remain vague.
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Serbia’s student movement topples Vucic’s party after 14 years, but political agenda remains unclear
EconomyLavrov calls diesel deal a business agreement with no additional conditions
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the Russian-American diesel deal was a purely business agreement, with no conditions linking fuel supplies to political or security actions, including in the Strait of Hormuz. He described it as a pragmatic approach attentive to national and global economies.
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Lavrov calls diesel deal a business agreement with no additional conditions
WorldTrump says he will visit Texas tanker carrying first oil from Venezuela deal
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he planned to visit a tanker in Texas carrying the first oil received from Venezuela under a deal Washington made after deposing the country’s former leader.
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Trump says he will visit Texas tanker carrying first oil from Venezuela deal
PoliticsLavrov says Europe is struggling in information war against Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Europe is finding it increasingly difficult to retain public support through its information war against Russia. He accused the West of relying on disinformation to keep public opinion on its side.
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Lavrov says Europe is struggling in information war against Russia
EconomyEXCLUSIVE: JetBlue CEO says company is not in talks with creditors
JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty told Reuters on Tuesday that the airline is neither negotiating with creditors nor considering a debt restructuring. Her comments followed a sharp bond selloff and reports that creditors had hired restructuring advisers, prompting speculation about the carrier’s ability to manage its debt.
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EXCLUSIVE: JetBlue CEO says company is not in talks with creditors
PoliticsEU proposes giving Frontex major new powers
The European Commission has proposed expanding Frontex’s resources and authority so it can help non-EU countries return irregular migrants and take on more of the deportation process. The plan includes gradually building a 30,000-strong standing corps over 15 years and creating a return coordination center. It follows the humanitarian crisis in Ceuta and drew criticism from a Green MEP, who accused the Commission of pandering to populism and the far right.
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EU proposes giving Frontex major new powers
PoliticsSports, art and energy ties should unite peoples, not divide them, Putin says
Putin said sports should bring peoples together rather than divide them, criticizing some international sports organizations for undermining cooperation in the humanitarian field. He thanked Senegal’s energy and petroleum minister, El Hadji Abdourahmane Diouf, for inviting him to the country’s Youth Olympic Games.
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Sports, art and energy ties should unite peoples, not divide them, Putin says
EconomyThe New Question for C-Suite Leaders: Who’s in Charge of AI?
Executives leading a company’s AI rollout may find themselves competing for the top job—or being pushed out.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 17:41
The New Question for C-Suite Leaders: Who’s in Charge of AI?
WorldNorway says successful cyberattacks have tripled in six months
Norway’s National Security Authority says successful cyberattacks targeting the country have tripled over the past six months. It also warned that the rapid growth of artificial intelligence poses a “serious risk” to Norwegian businesses and organisations.
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Norway says successful cyberattacks have tripled in six months
WorldAbout 1,000 Salvadoran soldiers deployed to Haiti, source says
Around 1,000 soldiers from El Salvador have been sent to Haiti in a series of deployments in recent days, a Haitian security official told Reuters. The deployments followed the disappearance of four Salvadoran members of a UN-backed force after a gang ambush.
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About 1,000 Salvadoran soldiers deployed to Haiti, source says
PoliticsProtesters storm pro-Vucic Serbian TV station after election defeat
Dozens of protesters entered the newsroom of pro-Vucic Informer TV, interrupting broadcasts and calling for the arrest of its editor-in-chief and owner, Dragan Vucicevic. Vucic called the incident an attack on free speech and journalism. The Student List had defeated his alliance in Sunday’s election, prompting celebrations across Serbia.
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Protesters storm pro-Vucic Serbian TV station after election defeat
WorldStarving Oleshky residents must not be turned into Russian propaganda props
Civilians in the southern Ukrainian city of Oleshky have been trapped for months as Russia cut food and medicine supplies amid shelling, closed shops and reported looting. A temporary local ceasefire brokered with help from Melania Trump could allow aid and evacuations, but Ukrainian officials warn Russia may coerce residents into videos portraying them as grateful and blaming Ukrainian forces for shelling.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-27 17:37
Starving Oleshky residents must not be turned into Russian propaganda props
WorldUS military says strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific killed five
The US military said an airstrike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific on Tuesday killed five people. Media tallies put it among more than 70 such attacks since the start of Donald Trump’s second presidency, with more than 240 deaths overall. The administration has offered no definitive evidence for its trafficking claims; legal experts and rights groups say the strikes could amount to extrajudicial killings.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 17:35
US military says strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific killed five
Society‘October 31 is only the beginning’: More than 140,000 register for Gen Z protests across Germany
More than 140,000 people have registered for Gen Z protests across Germany. On October 17, students marched in Berlin in solidarity with students in France.
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‘October 31 is only the beginning’: More than 140,000 register for Gen Z protests across Germany
EconomyEXCLUSIVE: US agency again probes whether Polymarket breached 2022 settlement
A US regulator is investigating whether prediction market operator Polymarket violated a 2022 enforcement deal that required it to bar US users from its main overseas platform, two people familiar with the matter said. The agency closed an earlier inquiry last year without charges.
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EXCLUSIVE: US agency again probes whether Polymarket breached 2022 settlement
PoliticsNewsom to order protections for Pacific Coast Highway ahead of stormy winter
California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to sign an executive order shielding the iconic Pacific Coast Highway from El Niño-related storms as a potentially stormy winter approaches.
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Newsom to order protections for Pacific Coast Highway ahead of stormy winter
CultureNoah Wyle named People’s Sexiest Man Alive
Noah Wyle, the 55-year-old star of HBO hit The Pitt, has been named People magazine’s 2026 Sexiest Man Alive. Some fans are celebrating the choice, while others are asking for a second opinion.
CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-27 17:34
Noah Wyle named People’s Sexiest Man Alive
PoliticsIran, Russia and others can resolve regional issues without US, Pezeshkian says
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Russian President Vladimir Putin that Iran, Russia and other regional countries can work together to address local problems without US intervention. He said countries in the region can support one another in areas including the economy, security and humanitarian assistance.
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Iran, Russia and others can resolve regional issues without US, Pezeshkian says
PoliticsFBI searches home linked to former California Rep. Eric Swalwell
The FBI confirmed to ABC News that it searched a home connected to former California Representative Eric Swalwell.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 17:31
FBI searches home linked to former California Rep. Eric Swalwell
