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BREAKINGBreaking: Russia strikes train at Dnipro station with jet-powered drone, killing at least 13

SportsBrewers win first World Series title in franchise history

After nearly six decades of waiting, the Milwaukee Brewers have won the World Series for the first time. They beat the Tampa Bay Rays four games to one, underscoring their status as baseball’s best-record team this year.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 11:26

Brewers win first World Series title in franchise history
Brewers win first World Series title in franchise history

Society‘Survival of the fittest’: The struggle to get to university in The Gambia

Hundreds of University of The Gambia students protested transport shortages, poor campus facilities and welfare concerns, demanding better services and accountability from university leaders. Lectures resumed after the government pledged improvements, but students’ calls for senior officials to resign remain unresolved.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 11:25

‘Survival of the fittest’: The struggle to get to university in The Gambia
‘Survival of the fittest’: The struggle to get to university in The Gambia

WorldUS sanctions Rwanda's defence ministry over DR Congo conflict

The United States sanctioned Rwanda’s defence ministry over alleged support for M23 in eastern DR Congo, calling on Kigali to stop backing the rebels and withdraw its troops. Rwanda denies supporting M23. Washington also sanctioned a financial institution serving Rwanda’s security services.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 11:25

US sanctions Rwanda's defence ministry over DR Congo conflict
US sanctions Rwanda's defence ministry over DR Congo conflict

WorldGreek container ship sinks after drone attack off Bulgaria

A Greek container vessel sank on Wednesday after a naval drone strike off Bulgaria, the government said. It was the latest in a series of attacks on ships in the western Black Sea this month.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 11:25

Greek container ship sinks after drone attack off Bulgaria
Greek container ship sinks after drone attack off Bulgaria

OtherInvestigators find truck abandoned by escaped prisoner

A multi-state manhunt is intensifying for convicted killer Jacob Morley, whom authorities say was filmed escaping a Tennessee prison on Sunday. The landscaping truck he allegedly stole after fleeing was found abandoned in Marion, Illinois, more than 140 miles from the prison.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 11:24

Investigators find truck abandoned by escaped prisoner
Investigators find truck abandoned by escaped prisoner

WorldWhat happened in the 17 minutes before Spain’s train collision?

An IT failure stopped several trains on the Madrid–Seville high-speed line. The collision occurred after Adif’s control centre authorised an AVE train to continue its journey. Investigators are looking into the cause; 69 people died.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 11:23

What happened in the 17 minutes before Spain’s train collision?

WorldRussian fuel shortages ease as Ukraine faces Trump pressure to halt refinery strikes

Fifteen Russian regions resumed unrestricted fuel sales in October after Ukraine sharply slowed strikes on Russian refineries amid pressure from Donald Trump. Some areas still have fuel restrictions, while Russia continues attacking Ukrainian energy facilities. A poll found most Ukrainians support continuing the refinery strikes despite possible reductions in U.S. support.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 11:23

Russian fuel shortages ease as Ukraine faces Trump pressure to halt refinery strikes
Russian fuel shortages ease as Ukraine faces Trump pressure to halt refinery strikes

PoliticsIs von der Leyen’s ‘associate membership’ proposal for Canada already dead?

The EU-Canada summit text dropped the term “associate membership” after German pushback, dealing a major blow to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Still, both sides want to strengthen their partnership.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 11:22

Is von der Leyen’s ‘associate membership’ proposal for Canada already dead?
  • Carney to push for closer ties at Canada-EU summit in Montreal
    Carney to push for closer ties at Canada-EU summit in Montreal

    At the Montreal summit, Canada and the EU are discussing deeper economic and defence ties. Reports say the draft statement dropped the term “associate member” after objections, including German concerns that it could imply preferential treatment. Both sides back closer ties and expect agreements on defence, critical minerals, research and trade.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-10-29 09:51Original
  • EU drops idea of Canada becoming an ‘associate member’
    EU drops idea of Canada becoming an ‘associate member’

    The EU has abandoned the idea of Canada becoming an “associate member,” according to dpa and Reuters. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other EU leaders reportedly pushed to remove the wording from a draft joint statement, which instead calls for an “ever closer association” between Canada and the bloc.

    European UnionCanadaEU-Canada relationsdiplomacy

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-29 08:31Original

SportsSouth Korea coach backs captain Son Heung-min amid reports of rift

Robert Moreno included captain Son Heung-min in South Korea’s squad for next month’s friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Qatar, despite reports of tension with senior teammates. Moreno said the team was healthy and that he had spent considerable time communicating with players.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 11:22

South Korea coach backs captain Son Heung-min amid reports of rift
South Korea coach backs captain Son Heung-min amid reports of rift

WorldAt least 13 killed, 5 wounded in Russian strike on train station, Ukraine says

Rail company chief Oleksandr Pertsovsky said an elevated threat level had been announced.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 11:21

At least 13 killed, 5 wounded in Russian strike on train station, Ukraine says
At least 13 killed, 5 wounded in Russian strike on train station, Ukraine says

EconomyECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February, months before her term ends

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will leave her post in February, several months before her term was scheduled to end.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 11:20

ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February, months before her term ends
  • ECB chief Christine Lagarde to leave nine months early
    ECB chief Christine Lagarde to leave nine months early

    The European Central Bank says Christine Lagarde will leave her post as president on 7 February 2027, nine months before her term was due to end. Her early departure opens the race to succeed her as the eurozone faces weak growth and inflation above target.

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    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:56Original
  • ECB President Christine Lagarde to resign on Feb. 7, nine months before term ends
    ECB President Christine Lagarde to resign on Feb. 7, nine months before term ends

    European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has announced she will resign on February 7, nine months before the end of her eight-year term.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:41Original
  • ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February
    ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February

    The European Central Bank says Christine Lagarde will leave her post on February 7, 2027, nine months before her eight-year term ends. European Council President Antonio Costa said the process to find her successor would begin immediately. Lagarde has not given a reason for leaving early.

    European Central BankChristine Lagardesuccession

    DDW★★★★☆2026-10-29 10:33Original
  • ECB says Lagarde has resigned, effective February 7
    ECB says Lagarde has resigned, effective February 7

    European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has resigned and will leave office on February 7, the ECB said in a statement on Thursday.

    European Central BankChristine Lagarderesignation

    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:31Original
  • ECB President Christine Lagarde to leave in February, months before term ends

    Christine Lagarde is set to leave on 7 February 2027, about nine months before her eight-year term concludes. The ECB is scheduled to announce its latest monetary policy decision later on Thursday.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:25Original
  • ECB President Christine Lagarde to leave in February 2027
    ECB President Christine Lagarde to leave in February 2027

    The European Central Bank said Thursday that President Christine Lagarde will step down on February 7, 2027, nearly nine months before her term expires. EU treaty rules assign the appointment of her successor to the European Council.

    European Central BankChristine Lagardeleadership change

    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:21Original
  • Lagarde says she will leave ECB in early 2027

    European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said she will leave in early 2027, intensifying the contest to replace one of the world’s most powerful monetary policymakers.

    European Central BankChristine Lagardecentral bank leadership

    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:20Original
  • ECB President Lagarde to step down in February
    ECB President Lagarde to step down in February

    European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is set to leave her post in February.

    European Central BankChristine Lagardeleadership change

    CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:12Original
  • Christine Lagarde to leave ECB presidency on February 7, 2027
    Christine Lagarde to leave ECB presidency on February 7, 2027

    European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said she will step down on February 7, 2027.

    European Central BankChristine Lagardeleadership change

    CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:01Original

PoliticsProtesters in Israel demand Arab-Jewish unity government after election

After Israel’s election produced no clear winner, demonstrators took to Tel Aviv’s streets to call for a government bringing Jewish and Arab parties together. Police moved to break up activists blocking traffic.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 11:20

Protesters in Israel demand Arab-Jewish unity government after election

WorldChina says Japan’s push for bloc confrontation has no support

China’s Defense Ministry criticized the US-Japan Keen Sword 27 exercise, saying Japan’s efforts to stoke bloc confrontation find no support. Spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang accused Japan of holding drills with outside powers, expanding deployments on southwestern islands and accelerating remilitarization, calling it a threat to regional security. He said Taiwan is an internal Chinese matter and warned that attempts to contain China through Taiwan or stage military provocations would bring an unbearable price.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 11:20

China says Japan’s push for bloc confrontation has no support
China says Japan’s push for bloc confrontation has no support
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🇸🇬 Runners swap streets for shopping malls as haze chokes Singapore

As toxic haze from Indonesian wildfires chokes Singapore, marathon runners are taking their training indoors, running inside a shopping mall ahead of the city-state's marathon next month.
🇸🇬 Runners swap streets for shopping malls as haze chokes Singapore

As toxic haze from Indonesian wildfires chokes Singapore, marathon runners are taking their training indoors, running inside a shopping mall ahead of the city-state's marathon next month.
AFP News Agency

ScienceStakeholders work to conserve China’s biodiversity beyond protected areas

A United Nations biodiversity event highlighted collaborative conservation in China beyond designated protected areas. More than 1% of the estimated global spoon-billed sandpiper population has wintered at Weitou Bay Wetland in each of the past three winters. Fishermen at Sanniang Bay help rescue horseshoe crabs caught in nets, while restoration at Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo has improved wildlife habitat.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 11:19

Stakeholders work to conserve China’s biodiversity beyond protected areas
Stakeholders work to conserve China’s biodiversity beyond protected areas

WorldDeath toll rises in Spain high-speed train crash

A large recovery operation is underway in Spain, where crews are searching for any further victims as the death toll climbs. Public anger is also growing after the violent collision.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 11:17

Death toll rises in Spain high-speed train crash
Death toll rises in Spain high-speed train crash
  • Rescuers search train wreckage for survivors after deadly crash in Spain
    Rescuers search train wreckage for survivors after deadly crash in Spain

    At least 69 people died when a train rear-ended another in Spain’s Toledo province. A day later, rescue teams with sniffer dogs continued searching the wreckage, with cranes helping to move carriages. Fifty-three people remained in hospital, 15 in critical care.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-29 10:39Original

PoliticsEx-US ambassador to NATO: Trump fears midterm defeat

Former US ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker told Euronews that Washington is delaying Patriot missile deliveries to Ukraine because Trump may resume the war against Iran after the midterm elections.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 11:17

Ex-US ambassador to NATO: Trump fears midterm defeat

CultureHarold Weldon: Why does the Long March still resonate around the world?

Australian sinologist Harold Weldon says the Long March speaks to a universal capacity to endure hardship, cooperate and grow. He retraced sections of its route in 1985 and 2011, and has worked for decades to introduce China to Western audiences through publishing, documentaries and cross-cultural projects.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 11:16

Harold Weldon: Why does the Long March still resonate around the world?

PoliticsWATCH: Maine loggers and fishermen speak out on tariffs and rising diesel costs

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien speaks with Maine Senate candidates Troy Jackson and Susan Collins, along with fishermen and loggers affected by tariffs on machinery imported from Canada.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 11:16

WATCH: Maine loggers and fishermen speak out on tariffs and rising diesel costs
WATCH: Maine loggers and fishermen speak out on tariffs and rising diesel costs

SocietyWATCH: These dogs adore a pile of leaves

ABC News’ Danny New talks with a Maine family that keeps a leaf pile ready in its yard for their two dogs, who love playing in the leaves.

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AABC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-29 11:15

WATCH: These dogs adore a pile of leaves
WATCH: These dogs adore a pile of leaves

WorldPolish bishop convicted of failing to report clergy abuse of minors

Bishop Andrzej Jez was convicted on Thursday for not informing authorities about two priests in his diocese sexually abusing minors. The case is the highest-profile of its kind involving a Catholic Church leader in Poland.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 11:15

Polish bishop convicted of failing to report clergy abuse of minors
Polish bishop convicted of failing to report clergy abuse of minors

PoliticsPentagon says Iran war has cost US taxpayers $47bn: What that means

The Pentagon told US lawmakers the war on Iran had cost at least $47.1bn as of October 16, including projected spending to replace used munitions. Analysts say the war’s price tag and its effects on energy costs could influence the approaching US midterms. Democratic senators have called on the Pentagon to disclose the full cost.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 11:12

Pentagon says Iran war has cost US taxpayers $47bn: What that means
Pentagon says Iran war has cost US taxpayers $47bn: What that means

SocietyRussian senators propose raising minimum university entrance exam scores

Russia’s Federation Council recommended that the education watchdog consider increasing minimum Unified State Exam scores for university admission. It also proposed ending distance learning in engineering and technology, capping paid places in some fields, and suspending new university licenses while licensing rules are amended.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 11:12

Russian senators propose raising minimum university entrance exam scores
Russian senators propose raising minimum university entrance exam scores

EconomyNYSE owner takes steps to bring Hyperliquid perpetual futures to the US

Intercontinental Exchange plans to launch the ICE[XYZ] venue offering round-the-clock perpetual futures on stocks, commodities and crypto, subject to CFTC approval. ICE is investing in Trade[XYZ].

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 11:11

NYSE owner takes steps to bring Hyperliquid perpetual futures to the US
NYSE owner takes steps to bring Hyperliquid perpetual futures to the US

WorldFarmers risk danger to harvest olives near Israeli troops in Lebanese village

In Zibqin, a village in southern Lebanon near Israeli troops, residents climbed onto branches to pick olives in fields overlooking a green valley, while Lebanese Army soldiers stood nearby.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 11:10

Farmers risk danger to harvest olives near Israeli troops in Lebanese village
Farmers risk danger to harvest olives near Israeli troops in Lebanese village

SocietyProtests at Indian university that has held no student union vote in 20 years

Students at Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi have protested for weeks, demanding the immediate restoration of student union elections. Five students are on hunger strike. The university says elections will follow approval of a draft constitution, but students reject the timeline as too slow.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 11:05

Protests at Indian university that has held no student union vote in 20 years
Protests at Indian university that has held no student union vote in 20 years

SocietyUS couple’s retirement dream in ruins after residential cruise scrapped in Cambodia

Lynn and Paul Montoya sold their Wyoming home and cars to buy a $179,000 cabin aboard the residential cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey, paying about $6,000 a month in fees so they could sail the world in retirement. The cruise was scrapped in Cambodia.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 11:05

US couple’s retirement dream in ruins after residential cruise scrapped in Cambodia
US couple’s retirement dream in ruins after residential cruise scrapped in Cambodia

EconomyBank of Russia buys $150.22 million worth of yuan for Oct. 28 settlement

The Bank of Russia bought yuan worth 12.1 billion rubles ($150.22 million) on the domestic market for settlement on October 28, 2026. Purchases for settlement on October 27 also totaled 12.1 billion rubles. The central bank conducts these transactions through the yuan-ruble instrument on the Moscow Exchange.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 11:04

Bank of Russia buys $150.22 million worth of yuan for Oct. 28 settlement

PoliticsCan the UK afford more help with the cost of living?

Labour wants to support households and sustain growth, but inflation and debt costs constrain its options.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 11:04

Can the UK afford more help with the cost of living?
Can the UK afford more help with the cost of living?

TechSukhoi designers faced conflicting requirements in developing Su-57

Sukhoi Design Bureau Director Mikhail Strelets said designers had to balance conflicting demands involving radar visibility, aerodynamics and structural strength while developing the Su-57. He said its multifunctionality and stealth capabilities provide a tactical advantage.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 11:03

Sukhoi designers faced conflicting requirements in developing Su-57

EconomyTSX futures rise as oil retreat eases inflation fears; US data in focus

Futures tracking Canada’s blue-chip stocks rose on Thursday as lower oil prices eased inflation concerns. Investors were watching for key US inflation data due later in the day.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 11:01

TSX futures rise as oil retreat eases inflation fears; US data in focus
TSX futures rise as oil retreat eases inflation fears; US data in focus

PoliticsRussian state agencies spent 17 billion rubles on drone defense

Novaya Gazeta Europe’s analysis of procurement data found that Russian companies have spent 17 billion rubles on anti-drone systems since the full-scale war began. Spending prioritizes electricity, heat and water infrastructure as well as civilian airports. A decree signed by Russia’s president at the end of August allows temporary management of critical facilities whose owners fail to protect them from security threats, including Ukrainian drone attacks.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 11:00

Russian state agencies spent 17 billion rubles on drone defense
Russian state agencies spent 17 billion rubles on drone defense

CultureRare love letters to French aristocrat shed light on Louis XVI maritime mystery

A cache of intimate letters from scientist Jean-André Mongez to Louise Victoria Le Cloustier has resurfaced. Mongez died during the La Pérouse expedition in 1788; the letters offer a personal account of the voyage, while the disappearance of its ships remains unexplained.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 11:00

Rare love letters to French aristocrat shed light on Louis XVI maritime mystery
Rare love letters to French aristocrat shed light on Louis XVI maritime mystery

WorldIran war fuels surge in Somali piracy

The Iran war has combined opportunity, economic desperation and financial incentives to drive a surge in Somali piracy.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 11:00

Iran war fuels surge in Somali piracy

OtherLatest news bulletin | October 29, 2026 – Midday

A midday bulletin rounds up important stories from Europe and beyond on October 29, 2026.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-29 11:00

Latest news bulletin | October 29, 2026 – Midday

TechSpaceX no longer needs NASA, and that's a problem for America's space agency

For nearly a quarter-century, Elon Musk and SpaceX partner Gwynne Shotwell pursued US government contracts, overcoming rivals and regulators along the way. They sued when deals went against them and complained of unfair competition, while delivering space products to the government for less.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 11:00

SpaceX no longer needs NASA, and that's a problem for America's space agency
SpaceX no longer needs NASA, and that's a problem for America's space agency

EconomyRosebank is needed for UK energy security

The article argues that Rosebank is essential to the UK’s energy security and urges energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh not to be misled into blocking the oilfield.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 11:00

Rosebank is needed for UK energy security

EconomyAlphabet earnings miss offers first real sign AI is eating into search

Alphabet was hit hard by Wall Street after missing earnings expectations, including weaker-than-expected revenue from its core business. The results point to the first real sign that AI is taking a toll on search.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 11:00

Alphabet earnings miss offers first real sign AI is eating into search
Alphabet earnings miss offers first real sign AI is eating into search

WorldFrench anti-terrorism prosecutor briefs media on racist attack in Trappes

French anti-terrorism prosecutor Olivier Christen held a press conference Thursday about the recent racist terrorist attack in Trappes, which killed one man and injured five others, including a 12-year-old girl.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:56

French anti-terrorism prosecutor briefs media on racist attack in Trappes
French anti-terrorism prosecutor briefs media on racist attack in Trappes
  • Trappes residents reel after deadly racist attack kills one
    Trappes residents reel after deadly racist attack kills one

    Five days after a gunman opened fire in the Paris suburb of Trappes, killing one and injuring five in a suspected racist terror attack, hundreds marched over the weekend to honour 26-year-old victim Pengo Bossio Wangi and stand with his family. The attack has deeply affected the community, prompting mediators to offer support.

    Trappesracist attackcommunity support

    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:29Original

EconomyPoundland on brink of administration, putting 12,000 jobs at risk

Poundland owner Gordon Brothers has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, putting up to 12,000 jobs in the UK and Ireland at risk. It rejected a management-backed rescue bid, and the court is expected to approve the measure, which gives the company time to seek a solution while creditors are held off.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:56

Poundland on brink of administration, putting 12,000 jobs at risk
Poundland on brink of administration, putting 12,000 jobs at risk

EconomyFrance reclaims Europe’s title for highest taxes and social charges

New data puts France’s tax burden at 46% of GDP, the highest in the EU, as national debt keeps growing. Amid street protests over inadequate education funding and declining purchasing power, the government is proposing only a small minimum-wage increase.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:54

France reclaims Europe’s title for highest taxes and social charges
France reclaims Europe’s title for highest taxes and social charges

EconomyTotalEnergies raises LNG sales 4% in first nine months

TotalEnergies said LNG sales rose 4% year on year to 32.9 million metric tons in January-September. Third-quarter sales fell 9% from the previous quarter to 9.8 million tons. LNG sales earnings increased 26% over the nine-month period to $4.01 billion.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 10:53

TotalEnergies raises LNG sales 4% in first nine months

PoliticsVoter voices: Which issues matter most to Americans?

For this year's US midterms, the BBC spoke with voters around the country about the issues that could shape their choices. Many pointed to the economy, while others cited law and order, immigration and healthcare; some voiced fears that the US could become fascist or communist.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 10:52

Voter voices: Which issues matter most to Americans?
Voter voices: Which issues matter most to Americans?

PoliticsTrump and Obama trade barbs on campaign trail in final days before midterms

With less than a week before congressional elections, Donald Trump and Barack Obama continued trading insults at campaign events. Obama called Trump and Republicans “not serious people,” while Trump defended his White House renovations. A federal judge rejected the Justice Department’s request to have California separate ballots allegedly cast by non-citizens.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:52

Trump and Obama trade barbs on campaign trail in final days before midterms
Trump and Obama trade barbs on campaign trail in final days before midterms
  • Obama and Trump spar at rallies in Georgia and Ohio: Key takeaways
    Obama and Trump spar at rallies in Georgia and Ohio: Key takeaways

    Former US President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump held rival campaign rallies in Georgia and Ohio five days before the midterm elections, trading criticism over the Iran war, tariffs, the economy and White House renovations.

    US politicsmidterm electionscampaign ralliesBarack ObamaDonald Trump

    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-29 08:51Original

SocietyArkhangelsk Region national parks study waste movement in the White Sea

Experts from Kenozersky National Park and Onega Pomorie National Park launched six GPS-tracked buoys at different points in the White Sea to study how waste moves. The buoys traveled as far as hundreds of kilometers, illustrating how potential waste left on shore can reach unexpected places within days.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 10:51

Arkhangelsk Region national parks study waste movement in the White Sea

WorldWho is to blame for Hong Kong’s deadly 2025 fire?

A report released publicly on Thursday says an independent Hong Kong committee blamed a renovation contractor and consultant, along with four government departments, for a fire that killed 168 people in the city last November.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:50

Who is to blame for Hong Kong’s deadly 2025 fire?
Who is to blame for Hong Kong’s deadly 2025 fire?

SportsKenya’s female athletes make their mark as Youth Olympic Games approach

Senegal is preparing to host the Youth Olympic Games, which open this weekend. Young athletes are eager to display their abilities internationally, while Kenya has kept its young boxers sharp for opponents of a higher calibre.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 10:45

Kenya’s female athletes make their mark as Youth Olympic Games approach
Kenya’s female athletes make their mark as Youth Olympic Games approach

WorldThree French nationals jailed for life in Iraq over Islamic State ties

An Iraqi court sentenced three French nationals to life in prison on Thursday for belonging to Islamic State. Their lawyers and representatives of the French embassy attended the hearing, a court statement said.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:45

Three French nationals jailed for life in Iraq over Islamic State ties
Three French nationals jailed for life in Iraq over Islamic State ties

PoliticsPutin says Africa’s representation in international organizations must be ensured

Vladimir Putin said African countries must be represented in international organizations, calling the absence of African delegates among permanent members of the UN Security Council unjust. He urged caution and broad consensus, saying changes should not undermine existing institutions.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:44

Putin says Africa’s representation in international organizations must be ensured

World‘There’s clearly a marketplace for Russian in Africa – but it’s not about institution building’

Oliver Farry speaks with Alex Vines, Africa Program Director at the European Council on Foreign Relations, about Russia’s African paradox: diplomatic influence, security dependence and multipolarity politics. Vines says participation by 48 African countries and 22 heads of state and government at the latest Russia-Africa summit shows Moscow’s continued appeal, while its security partnerships, information operations and recruitment practices raise questions about sovereignty, accountability and human costs.

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‘There’s clearly a marketplace for Russian in Africa – but it’s not about institution building’
‘There’s clearly a marketplace for Russian in Africa – but it’s not about institution building’

WorldSomali lower house passes bill against sexual violence

Somalia’s parliament has passed a new law targeting sexual violence, updating a criminal code that had remained unchanged since 1962. FRANCE 24’s Bastien Renouil spoke in Nairobi with Sofia Rajab, a program manager at Legal Action Worldwide, which lobbied Somali authorities in support of the law.

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Somali lower house passes bill against sexual violence
Somali lower house passes bill against sexual violence

PoliticsPutin says initiatives to deploy Russian digital services are underway in Africa

At the Russia-Africa summit’s first plenary session, Putin said initiatives involving Russian businesses to introduce advanced digital services are being implemented across Africa. He said a declaration on Russia-Africa cooperation in artificial intelligence would be adopted at the summit’s conclusion, and cited cooperation in health, epidemic response and education.

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Putin says initiatives to deploy Russian digital services are underway in Africa

ScienceGeoscientists assess damage from Xizang earthquake

Drone footage released by the China Earthquake Administration shows surface ruptures from the October 22 earthquake in Xizang. Geoscientists from China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) are examining damage and hidden ground fractures, while assessing landslide and other secondary-disaster risks to inform safer resettlement and rescue operations.

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Geoscientists assess damage from Xizang earthquake
Geoscientists assess damage from Xizang earthquake

EconomyIndonesia central bank chief calls MSCI warning a ‘short-term shock’

Indonesia central bank governor Destry Damayanti said on Thursday that MSCI’s recent warning it could downgrade the country’s stock market to “standalone” status was a “short-term shock.”

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Indonesia central bank chief calls MSCI warning a ‘short-term shock’
Indonesia central bank chief calls MSCI warning a ‘short-term shock’
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🇪🇸 Minute of silence held in front of Madrid Assembly for victims of Spanish train crash

Officials including regional leader Isabel Diaz Ayuso take part in a minute of silence in front of the Madrid Assembly for the victims of a high-speed rail collision in the central region of Castilla-La Mancha.
🇪🇸 Minute of silence held in front of Madrid Assembly for victims of Spanish train crash

Officials including regional leader Isabel Diaz Ayuso take part in a minute of silence in front of the Madrid Assembly for the victims of a high-speed rail collision in the central region of Castilla-La Mancha.
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PoliticsIsrael election committee urges probe into alleged Qatari interference

Israel’s Central Elections Committee has asked the Shin Bet chief to investigate claims of foreign interference in the Knesset elections, including suspected funding and bribery tied to Qatar.

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Israel election committee urges probe into alleged Qatari interference
Israel election committee urges probe into alleged Qatari interference

PoliticsCPC plenum concludes, adopting resolution on full and rigorous Party self-governance

The Communist Party of China’s 20th Central Committee concluded its fifth plenary session in Beijing after meeting from Monday to Thursday. It adopted a resolution on persevering with full and rigorous Party self-governance. Xi Jinping delivered an address and explained the draft resolution, while participants discussed his report on the Political Bureau’s work.

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CPC plenum concludes, adopting resolution on full and rigorous Party self-governance
CPC plenum concludes, adopting resolution on full and rigorous Party self-governance

EconomyRussian pharmaceutical exports to Africa rise 28% in first eight months of 2026

Russia’s pharmaceutical exports to Africa rose 28% year on year in January-August 2026, Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov said. He said the volumes remain relatively small but indicate demand on the continent. Russian firms are seeking to localize production, including oncology-drug packaging in Algeria and a rapid-test production hub in Tanzania.

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Russian pharmaceutical exports to Africa rise 28% in first eight months of 2026

EconomyCrypto exchange HTX agrees to stop promoting services in UK, regulator says

Britain’s financial regulator said on Thursday it had secured a High Court agreement from crypto exchange HTX not to knowingly promote cryptoasset services unlawfully to customers in the UK.

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Crypto exchange HTX agrees to stop promoting services in UK, regulator says
Crypto exchange HTX agrees to stop promoting services in UK, regulator says

SocietyWATCH: Protesters demand ‘Liberty Biberty must go!’

A small crowd took to Boston’s streets to protest Liberty Biberty, the fuzzy yellow mascot featured in insurance giant Liberty Mutual’s TV ads.

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WATCH: Protesters demand ‘Liberty Biberty must go!’
WATCH: Protesters demand ‘Liberty Biberty must go!’

WorldPerekop training ship crew deepens cooperation with Congolese Navy

The Russian Baltic Fleet training ship Perekop held events in Pointe-Noire to strengthen naval cooperation with the Republic of the Congo. Twelve Congolese cadets boarded for practical training, and Russian sailors demonstrated shipboard damage control and first aid.

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Perekop training ship crew deepens cooperation with Congolese Navy

PoliticsLavrov to outline main drivers of international tensions in Atlanta, Foreign Ministry says

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will present Moscow’s view of the main causes of international tensions at the upcoming G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said. The remarks will address resistance to new centers of power, the use of sanctions and other economic tools, trade wars and supply-chain disruptions. Russian diplomats said prosperity depends on an open global economy and criticized Western unfair competition and neocolonial practices.

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Lavrov to outline main drivers of international tensions in Atlanta, Foreign Ministry says

WorldFrom election defeat to Miami: What to know about Bolsonaro’s dramatic departure to the US

Flávio Bolsonaro took his family to Miami after losing Brazil’s presidential election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The 45-year-old ally of US President Donald Trump arrived in Florida on Wednesday, despite reports that Brazil’s Supreme Court viewed him as a flight risk and ordered his passports seized amid ongoing corruption investigations.

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From election defeat to Miami: What to know about Bolsonaro’s dramatic departure to the US
From election defeat to Miami: What to know about Bolsonaro’s dramatic departure to the US
  • Brazilians divided over Flavio Bolsonaro’s departure for US
    Brazilians divided over Flavio Bolsonaro’s departure for US

    Brazilians are split over Flavio Bolsonaro’s move to the US after he refused to concede the election to President Lula. His departure comes as he faces a money-laundering investigation.

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EconomyPutin: Russia exported 13 mln tonnes of grain to Africa in first nine months

Russia supplied African countries with 13 million tonnes of grain in the first nine months of 2026, Vladimir Putin said at the Russia-Africa summit. He described Russia as a stable supplier of food and agricultural products and cited fertilizer deliveries, support for UN World Food Program projects, and regular free humanitarian aid.

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Putin: Russia exported 13 mln tonnes of grain to Africa in first nine months
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