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

PoliticsEU lawmakers urge Beijing to curb exports during visit

After a deal to limit imports of Chinese hybrid cars, EU lawmakers called for similar steps in other industrial sectors, warning that Beijing’s export-led economic model threatens jobs and industries in Europe.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 12:38

EU lawmakers urge Beijing to curb exports during visit

WorldSouth Korean prosecutors renew death penalty demand in Yoon martial law case

South Korean prosecutors again sought the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk-yeol at an appeal hearing over his failed attempt to impose military rule. Yoon was sentenced to life in prison for leading an insurrection and denies trying to establish a long-term dictatorship. Two more appeal hearings are planned.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 12:36

South Korean prosecutors renew death penalty demand in Yoon martial law case
South Korean prosecutors renew death penalty demand in Yoon martial law case

TechSu-57 fighter has high modernization potential, Sukhoi Design Bureau chief says

Sukhoi Design Bureau director Mikhail Strelets said the Su-57’s modular platform can support upgraded variants, including a two-seat combat trainer, a ship-borne version and an unmanned aircraft. Off-the-shelf components and assemblies could also be used to develop a light tactical aircraft.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 12:36

Su-57 fighter has high modernization potential, Sukhoi Design Bureau chief says

WorldBurundi president says Africa needs Russia’s expertise for development

Burundi President and current African Union chair Evariste Ndayishimiye said Africa needs Russia’s experience and contribution in agriculture, energy, healthcare and scientific research to speed up development plans. He also cited a memorandum on peaceful nuclear-energy cooperation and discussions on hydropower and energy projects.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 12:35

Burundi president says Africa needs Russia’s expertise for development
  • Africa can offer much to a multipolar world, Burundi president says

    Burundi’s President and African Union Chairperson Evariste Ndayishimiye said Africa could be an equal partner in a multipolar world, setting its own priorities and negotiating on equal terms. He said the continent must not become an arena for rivalry among great powers.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-29 12:18Original
  • African Union seeks fresh impetus for cooperation with Russia, chair says

    African Union Chairperson and Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye said the AU is ready to maintain regular dialogue with Russia and turn cooperation into concrete projects. He called for the 2027–2029 Russia-Africa Partnership Forum Action Plan to guide priority projects, funding and assessment of results.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-29 12:10Original

EconomyGerman industry groups urge Berlin to join defence bank initiative

German business and industry associations called on the government Thursday to join the Canada-led Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, arguing that membership would help fill financing gaps for defence companies and preserve their access to future projects.

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German industry groups urge Berlin to join defence bank initiative
German industry groups urge Berlin to join defence bank initiative

WorldWhy is Russia sending fighter jets and air defences to Ethiopia?

Ethiopia has received 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets and is set to acquire four S-400 air defence batteries. Experts say the deal strengthens Ethiopia’s military amid domestic conflict and tensions with Eritrea, while bringing Moscow arms revenue and greater diplomatic influence in the Horn of Africa.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 12:32

Why is Russia sending fighter jets and air defences to Ethiopia?
Why is Russia sending fighter jets and air defences to Ethiopia?

CultureIn pictures: Türkiye celebrates its 103rd Republic Day

Türkiye marked the 103rd Republic Day on October 29, 2026, with an international run on the Osmangazi Bridge.

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In pictures: Türkiye celebrates its 103rd Republic Day
In pictures: Türkiye celebrates its 103rd Republic Day

TechAI Industry’s Bet on Trump Collides With a New Political Reality

Rising backlash against AI puts the alliance between Silicon Valley and the White House at risk of unraveling.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 12:30

AI Industry’s Bet on Trump Collides With a New Political Reality
AI Industry’s Bet on Trump Collides With a New Political Reality

PoliticsXi-Trump summits must give businesses greater clarity, not less

An aircraft-parts supplier may have components ready and a customer waiting but still be unable to ship because Washington is holding up its licence. Citi has approval to set up a securities business in Shanghai after years of waiting. As China and the US negotiate, companies must invest, sign contracts and move production, leaving boards needing clarity on what can proceed, what is conditional and what could halt operations after spending.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 12:30

Xi-Trump summits must give businesses greater clarity, not less
Xi-Trump summits must give businesses greater clarity, not less

WorldA week of Israel’s lockdown in Hebron: What has happened, and when will it end?

Israel’s military lockdown of Hebron has continued for a seventh day, with raids, home demolitions and movement restrictions. Two Palestinians were reported injured and seven detained on Thursday, while more than 3,000 people have been forced from the city. Settlers have also attacked Palestinian communities nearby.

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

A week of Israel’s lockdown in Hebron: What has happened, and when will it end?
A week of Israel’s lockdown in Hebron: What has happened, and when will it end?

WorldRussian human rights commissioner says aid sent to occupied Oleshky

Russian human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova said humanitarian supplies had reached Oleshky in the Kherson region, including food, fuel, medicine and hygiene products. She said residents would be able to leave the combat zone for any destination. Russia and Ukraine agreed to halt hostilities there for a humanitarian mission; the truce began October 27 and is set to last through late November 1.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 12:28

Russian human rights commissioner says aid sent to occupied Oleshky
Russian human rights commissioner says aid sent to occupied Oleshky
  • Alyoshki ceasefire and humanitarian convoy: ombudswoman, Defense Ministry statements

    Russian human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova says Russia and Ukraine have observed a ceasefire around Alyoshki in the Kherson Region for 54 hours. Russia’s Dnepr battlegroup is clearing mines and explosives from roads to prepare a safe route for a humanitarian convoy and civilian evacuations.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-29 12:04Original
  • Alyoshki humanitarian ceasefire remains fully in effect, rights commissioner says

    Russian human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova said the ceasefire declared for a humanitarian mission in Alyoshki, in the Kherson Region, was being fully observed, with no incidents reported. She said Russian personnel were conducting necessary engineering work, including clearing mines from a road.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-29 06:11Original
  • Melania Trump confirms Newsmax reporters will observe mission in Alyoshki

    Melania Trump confirmed that four Newsmax journalists will be in Alyoshki, in the Kherson Region, as observers for a humanitarian mission. She said they would independently document it. Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt hostilities in the town from October 29 to allow aid deliveries and civilian evacuation through a safe corridor.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-29 04:30Original

PoliticsObama slams Trump in final midterm push

Five days before the US midterm elections, former president Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump’s administration for mobilizing a government-wide response to a joke Obama had made, rather than addressing inflation. Polls indicate Democrats could win a House majority.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-29 12:28

Obama slams Trump in final midterm push
Obama slams Trump in final midterm push

EconomyDoorDash to buy Instacart for $17 billion in major grocery-delivery consolidation

DoorDash is acquiring Instacart for $17 billion, a deal that will greatly expand DoorDash’s grocery delivery business and consolidate the sector.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 12:27

DoorDash to buy Instacart for $17 billion in major grocery-delivery consolidation
DoorDash to buy Instacart for $17 billion in major grocery-delivery consolidation
  • DoorDash to acquire Instacart for $17 billion
    DoorDash to acquire Instacart for $17 billion

    DoorDash plans to buy Instacart in a deal valued at about $17 billion, expected to close between late 2027 and the first half of 2028. The combination would bring DoorDash’s restaurant-delivery strength together with Instacart’s grocery partnerships.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-29 12:16Original
  • DoorDash is acquiring Instacart for about $17 billion
    DoorDash is acquiring Instacart for about $17 billion

    DoorDash says it will buy Instacart in a deal valued at roughly $17 billion. The acquisition would expand DoorDash’s online grocery business through Instacart’s established marketplace and retailer partnerships, helping it compete with Amazon and Walmart.

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    TThe Verge★★★☆☆2026-10-29 11:56Original
  • DoorDash to acquire Instacart for $17 billion, creating delivery giant
    DoorDash to acquire Instacart for $17 billion, creating delivery giant

    DoorDash announced Thursday that it will buy Instacart, the grocery delivery service, for $17 billion, creating a delivery giant.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-29 11:27Original

WorldAid expected to reach Oleshky as localized Russia-Ukraine truce continues

Humanitarian aid is expected to arrive in the stricken city of Oleshky on Friday, a Ukrainian official said. The localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine entered its third day as military units cleared landmines.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 12:25

Aid expected to reach Oleshky as localized Russia-Ukraine truce continues
  • Rare calm settles over Ukrainian city as ceasefire holds
    Rare calm settles over Ukrainian city as ceasefire holds

    A six-day ceasefire brokered by US first lady Melania Trump for a humanitarian aid mission to a Russian-occupied town has brought unusual quiet to Ukrainian-held Kherson. The local pause began at 3am Tuesday to allow medicine, food and water deliveries to Oleshky before evacuation corridors open later this week.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-10-29 10:26Original

CultureCareer prospects and cultural appeal draw learners worldwide to Chinese

Chinese is drawing young learners seeking cross-cultural connections and future opportunities. In Egypt, closer economic ties with China are supporting Chinese-language education, while learners in Kyrgyzstan cite interest in China’s development, Chinese characters and television dramas. Chinese music, film, TV and online literature are also reaching audiences abroad.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 12:21

Career prospects and cultural appeal draw learners worldwide to Chinese
Career prospects and cultural appeal draw learners worldwide to Chinese

PoliticsAlaska governor orders probe into alleged effort to confuse Senate voters

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has ordered an investigation into an effort to recruit candidates for the Senate race, including a person whose name matches that of the sitting senator.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 12:21

Alaska governor orders probe into alleged effort to confuse Senate voters
Alaska governor orders probe into alleged effort to confuse Senate voters
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🇫🇯 Fijian paradise island's residents reject calls to relocate

From shore, Serua Island looks like a tropical idyll. Up close, a concrete seawall stands between the community and encroaching seas that are already swallowing parts of the island.
🇫🇯 Fijian paradise island's residents reject calls to relocate

From shore, Serua Island looks like a tropical idyll. Up close, a concrete seawall stands between the community and encroaching seas that are already swallowing parts of the island.
AFP News Agency

WorldPutin says stability in Sahel states matters to the whole world

At the Russia-Africa Summit plenary, Vladimir Putin said stability in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger was extremely important not only for Africa but potentially for the entire world. Commenting on remarks by Mali’s transitional President Assimi Goita, he said he believed everyone agreed.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 12:18

Putin says stability in Sahel states matters to the whole world

TechSu-57 components were digitally designed, Sukhoi Design Bureau says

Sukhoi Design Bureau director Mikhail Strelets said the Su-57 was developed using digital design for all system components and digital testing, alongside extensive use of composite materials. He cited high maneuverability, low observability and the ability to engage air and ground targets simultaneously among its capabilities.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 12:16

Su-57 components were digitally designed, Sukhoi Design Bureau says
  • Sukhoi 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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    TTASS★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 11:03Original

PoliticsChina firmly opposes US blacklisting of Chinese firms

China condemned the US decision to add three Chinese entities to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List, accusing Washington of using human rights as a pretext to suppress Chinese businesses. Beijing said the claims lacked a factual basis and vowed to take necessary measures to protect Chinese interests.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 12:15

China firmly opposes US blacklisting of Chinese firms
China firmly opposes US blacklisting of Chinese firms

EconomyLow-cost airline unveils business-class-only plane

Jet2 has introduced a Boeing 737-800NG configured with 76 business-class seats. The aircraft is based at Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 12:15

Low-cost airline unveils business-class-only plane

EconomyRussia ready to establish vehicle service centers in Africa, minister says

At the Russia-Africa forum, Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov said Russia is prepared to supply vehicles and build service centers across African countries to ensure steady spare-parts supplies. He said African specialists could be trained, and noted Kamaz had supplied more than 500 vehicles to African markets over the past four years.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 12:13

Russia ready to establish vehicle service centers in Africa, minister says

PoliticsHow Laura Loomer and Trump allies amplified a ‘Muslim Brotherhood’ lie targeting Abdul El-Sayed

A Guardian review finds that the Republican campaign portraying Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed as an Islamic extremist relies on a false claim Laura Loomer made years ago. A 2012 letter El-Sayed signed supported Egypt’s pro-democracy movement and did not mention the Muslim Brotherhood, but the claim has been amplified by Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and Robert F Kennedy Jr.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 12:13

How Laura Loomer and Trump allies amplified a ‘Muslim Brotherhood’ lie targeting Abdul El-Sayed
How Laura Loomer and Trump allies amplified a ‘Muslim Brotherhood’ lie targeting Abdul El-Sayed

EconomyCrypto exchange HTX agrees to leave UK after watchdog lawsuit

HTX, a venture linked to billionaire Trump backer Justin Sun, agreed to exit the UK after the Financial Conduct Authority sued it for “unlawfully promoting crypto asset services.”

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 12:12

Crypto exchange HTX agrees to leave UK after watchdog lawsuit

SportsEngland and Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to nightclub assault charge

England striker and Al-Ahli player Ivan Toney pleaded not guilty in a London court to allegations that he headbutted and punched a man at a nightclub. He was released on unconditional bail, with a provisional trial date set for June 12 next year.

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

England and Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to nightclub assault charge
England and Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to nightclub assault charge

WorldKing Charles tours the Caribbean as calls grow for slavery reparations

King Charles joined a Junkanoo street parade while visiting the Bahamas. Caribbean leaders are expected to press for reparations over colonialism and slavery at next week’s Commonwealth summit in Antigua and Barbuda.

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

King Charles tours the Caribbean as calls grow for slavery reparations
King Charles tours the Caribbean as calls grow for slavery reparations

PoliticsHow China is tackling corruption

As corruption takes on newer, more concealed forms, catching perpetrators in the act is no longer enough. China is responding through institutions, a quieter but tougher approach aimed at tightening constraints on power.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 12:09

How China is tackling corruption
How China is tackling corruption

WorldA new global pact sets a framework to protect the ocean

The UN High Seas Treaty entered into force on January 17, 2026, establishing rules for conserving and sustainably using marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction. At COP17, experts discussed coordinating global frameworks. China is backing Xiamen to host the treaty secretariat and pledged $3 million to a voluntary fund; Nigeria and six other West African countries are advancing a proposal for a protected area in the Guinea–Canary Currents Convergence Zone.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 12:06

A new global pact sets a framework to protect the ocean
A new global pact sets a framework to protect the ocean

EconomyChristine Lagarde: The outsider who led the ECB on her own terms

Christine Lagarde’s decision to leave the European Central Bank presidency early brings to a close an eventful seven years at an institution she was never expected to head.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 12:05

Christine Lagarde: The outsider who led the ECB on her own terms
Christine Lagarde: The outsider who led the ECB on her own terms

EconomyPutin says Russia is among global energy leaders

Speaking at the Russia-Africa summit, Putin said Russia is a global leader in energy, particularly nuclear power. He said Rosatom is building 28 of the 32 nuclear power units being built in third countries by companies worldwide, and noted rising interest among Russian businesses in cooperation with African nations.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 12:02

Putin says Russia is among global energy leaders

WorldIsrael arrests at least 13 Palestinians in occupied West Bank raids

Israeli forces arrested at least 13 Palestinians during raids in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Prisoner Society said 110 Palestinians were arrested between Friday and Wednesday.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 12:02

Israel arrests at least 13 Palestinians in occupied West Bank raids
Israel arrests at least 13 Palestinians in occupied West Bank raids

PoliticsChina’s foreign ministry warns of anti-China smears in Japanese cultural products

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun urged the international community and people of insight in Japan to watch for forces in Japan that he said use cultural products to smear China and spread anti-China sentiment. He said Sanrio’s decision to end its collaboration with a Japanese spy drama after backlash on Chinese social media again exposed those forces.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 12:01

China’s foreign ministry warns of anti-China smears in Japanese cultural products
China’s foreign ministry warns of anti-China smears in Japanese cultural products

WorldShadow fleet sanctions: Can the EU act if the US pulls back?

The US is reportedly weighing plans to turn some “dark tankers” into legitimate vessels carrying oil not subject to sanctions. Critics say lifting restrictions would weaken the sanctions regime, boost Russian revenue and put Washington at odds with the EU. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the vessels would no longer carry sanctioned oil; no detailed plan has been unveiled.

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Shadow fleet sanctions: Can the EU act if the US pulls back?
Shadow fleet sanctions: Can the EU act if the US pulls back?

TechYou May Miss Cold Emails Once AI Makes Them Disappear

AI can generate correspondence without limit, making it harder than ever for people to get others to engage with unsolicited outreach.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 12:00

You May Miss Cold Emails Once AI Makes Them Disappear
You May Miss Cold Emails Once AI Makes Them Disappear

PoliticsJustice Department launches politically sensitive cases and actions in midterm blitz

President Donald Trump’s Justice Department has rushed to roll out headline-grabbing actions and cases ahead of the midterms. Some critics say the moves reek of politics.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 12:00

Justice Department launches politically sensitive cases and actions in midterm blitz
Justice Department launches politically sensitive cases and actions in midterm blitz

WorldPakistan court sentences prominent rights lawyers to 10 years, family says

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court sentenced prominent human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, to 10 years in prison on Thursday in a security breach case, their family said.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 12:00

Pakistan court sentences prominent rights lawyers to 10 years, family says
Pakistan court sentences prominent rights lawyers to 10 years, family says

EconomyChina’s tech crash erased $480 billion as Bitcoin rose 27% over the same period

A comparison from July 9 to Oct. 26 shows a sharp divergence between China’s technology stocks and Bitcoin. Margin pressure and selling across markets remain key tests for contagion.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 12:00

China’s tech crash erased $480 billion as Bitcoin rose 27% over the same period
China’s tech crash erased $480 billion as Bitcoin rose 27% over the same period
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WorldAt least 13 killed, several injured in Russian drone strike on Ukrainian railway station

A Russian drone strike on a railway station in Ukraine killed at least 13 people and injured several others. Russia and Ukraine have stepped up drone and missile attacks in recent months, while Moscow and Kyiv prepare to resume US-mediated peace talks next month.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★★2026-10-29 11:57

At least 13 killed, several injured in Russian drone strike on Ukrainian railway station
MAJOR

SportsSouth Africa names Durban as candidate for 2036 or 2040 Olympics bid

South Africa has named Durban as its main candidate city for bids to host the 2036 or 2040 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, aiming to bring the Games to Africa for the first time. The IOC is expected to select the 2036 host in mid-2029.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 11:57

South Africa names Durban as candidate for 2036 or 2040 Olympics bid
South Africa names Durban as candidate for 2036 or 2040 Olympics bid

EconomyKazakhstan imports more gas in nine months of 2026 than in all of 2025

Kazakhstan imported 6.4 billion cubic meters of gas in January-September 2026, compared with 4.7 billion for all of 2025. Marketable gas production fell 10% to 17.6 billion cubic meters in the first nine months. The Energy Ministry attributed higher imports to rising domestic consumption; Russia is among the suppliers.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 11:54

Kazakhstan imports more gas in nine months of 2026 than in all of 2025

OtherBehind the scenes at NBC News’ Decision Desk

TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie visits the NBC News team responsible for calling pivotal races across the country on election night.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-29 11:51

Behind the scenes at NBC News’ Decision Desk
Behind the scenes at NBC News’ Decision Desk

PoliticsSenate doubts permanent daylight saving time despite Trump pressure

As the clocks prepare to fall back, the Senate remains skeptical about making daylight saving time permanent despite pressure from Trump.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 11:47

Senate doubts permanent daylight saving time despite Trump pressure
Senate doubts permanent daylight saving time despite Trump pressure

EconomyPutin says Russian firms interested in moving production facilities to African countries

At the Russia-Africa summit, Vladimir Putin said Russian companies are interested in shifting some production facilities to African countries, particularly amid sanctions. He said the interest is mutual and stressed that African nations’ decisions should remain sovereign and investments be secure.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 11:47

Putin says Russian firms interested in moving production facilities to African countries

PoliticsCarney hosts EU leaders as Trump pushes Canada toward Europe, but membership label faces resistance

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hosts EU leaders as President Donald Trump pushes Canada toward Europe. Early in Trump's trade war, Carney called Canada “the most European of non-European countries,” while the membership label faces resistance.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 11:46

Carney hosts EU leaders as Trump pushes Canada toward Europe, but membership label faces resistance
Carney hosts EU leaders as Trump pushes Canada toward Europe, but membership label faces resistance

PoliticsHungary to keep Orban-era nuclear cooperation deal with US

Hungary’s government has asked parliament to make legally binding a nuclear cooperation agreement with the United States, signed in February by the previous government of Viktor Orban.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 11:45

Hungary to keep Orban-era nuclear cooperation deal with US
Hungary to keep Orban-era nuclear cooperation deal with US

PoliticsPutin says Russian businesses reject colonial practices and deal honestly with Africa

Speaking at the Russia-Africa summit, Vladimir Putin said Russian businesses work with African partners on equal terms, invest earnings in local economies, share technology and expertise, and hire local contractors. He cited large Russian investment projects in African energy, nuclear power, mining, industry, logistics and tourism.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 11:44

Putin says Russian businesses reject colonial practices and deal honestly with Africa

WorldWhat we know about Vance’s letter to Rezaei as Trump warns Gulf to prepare

US media report that Vice President JD Vance sent Iran’s security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, a letter urging a swift return to peace talks and proposing a meeting led by Vance. The letter was reportedly received well, but discussions focused on a negotiating framework rather than specific peace terms. Trump warned Gulf allies to prepare for a possible brief, high-intensity campaign after the US midterm elections.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 11:41

What we know about Vance’s letter to Rezaei as Trump warns Gulf to prepare
What we know about Vance’s letter to Rezaei as Trump warns Gulf to prepare

WorldAfrica Watch: How Rescuers Search for Survivors After a Building Collapse

After a building collapsed in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area on October 23, rescuers raced to find people trapped beneath concrete and debris. The search involves assessing unsafe structures, using sniffer dogs and thermal sensors, and removing rubble carefully. The cause remains under investigation, while the incident raises concerns about construction standards and enforcement in Nairobi.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 11:41

Africa Watch: How Rescuers Search for Survivors After a Building Collapse
Africa Watch: How Rescuers Search for Survivors After a Building Collapse

PoliticsKremlin aide comments on Putin’s readiness to take calls and Europe’s outrage

Presidential aide Yury Ushakov said Moscow considers trilateral talks among Russia, the US and Ukraine sufficient, and Washington’s mediation helpful. Russia had not expected Europe’s outrage over Putin’s call with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, believing it had been coordinated with the “European trio.” Putin agreed to take future calls from the two leaders; Moscow has no further contacts planned but does not rule them out.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 11:40

Kremlin aide comments on Putin’s readiness to take calls and Europe’s outrage
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🇷🇺 Putin hails Elon Musk as 'a genius'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said US tech tycoon Elon Musk is "truly a genius" for deploying thousands of satellites into orbit, as Moscow seeks to develop its own satellite internet network.
🇷🇺 Putin hails Elon Musk as 'a genius'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said US tech tycoon Elon Musk is "truly a genius" for deploying thousands of satellites into orbit, as Moscow seeks to develop its own satellite internet network.
AFP News Agency

WorldQuito becomes new battleground as criminal networks spread in Latin America

For years, a neighborhood watch group in Solanda, a working-class area of Ecuador’s capital, patrolled at night with whistles and sticks, watching for cellphone theft and other petty crimes.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 11:40

Quito becomes new battleground as criminal networks spread in Latin America
Quito becomes new battleground as criminal networks spread in Latin America

EconomyBank of Russia not seeking to maximize public participation in crypto market

Bank of Russia department director Kirill Pronin said at Cryptosummit 2026 that the central bank is not trying to bring as many people as possible into cryptocurrency trading. Its goal is to ensure a legal way to operate and, alongside other market players, make services convenient and transparent.

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Bank of Russia not seeking to maximize public participation in crypto market

PoliticsRecord purges as Xi stresses party discipline at China political gathering

China’s Communist Party expelled a record 33 members as its annual political gathering ended, with 279 Central Committee members attending the fifth plenum—the first time attendance fell below 300 during Xi Jinping’s 14 years in power. Observers say Xi’s anti-corruption campaign has become a way to consolidate and maintain authority; 16 of those expelled were from the military.

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Record purges as Xi stresses party discipline at China political gathering
Record purges as Xi stresses party discipline at China political gathering

SocietyFuel crisis strands 200 passengers aboard luxury cruise ship Odyssey

About 200 residents aboard the MV Odyssey are stranded in Cambodia after its operator suspended operations as fuel costs soared. The ship began its continuous world voyage from Belfast in October 2024, and some residents paid six figures for cabins.

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Fuel crisis strands 200 passengers aboard luxury cruise ship Odyssey

CultureParis neighbourhoods: Exploring the lesser-known side of the 18th arrondissement

In this edition of French Connections, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their Paris tour in the 18th arrondissement. Moving beyond Montmartre’s postcard landmarks, they visit the multicultural Goutte d’Or, the world’s largest fabric store and meet some of the district’s famous former residents.

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Paris neighbourhoods: Exploring the lesser-known side of the 18th arrondissement
Paris neighbourhoods: Exploring the lesser-known side of the 18th arrondissement

PoliticsPutin says the world has no other universal instrument like the UN Security Council

Speaking at the plenary session of the Russia-Africa summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin called the Security Council a universal instrument of the international community, with no equivalent available to humanity. He said Africa’s absence from the permanent membership was unfair, while urging caution and broad consensus on the issue.

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Putin says the world has no other universal instrument like the UN Security Council

World8-year-old girl seriously injured in wolf attack at German zoo

Officials said an 8-year-old girl was seriously injured after at least one wolf attacked her inside an enclosure at a zoo in Germany.

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8-year-old girl seriously injured in wolf attack at German zoo

PoliticsPutin says Africa wants to become a manufacturing hub like the rest of the world

At the Russia-Africa summit, Vladimir Putin said Africa wants to build a strong manufacturing base on the continent to benefit its economy. He said the Central African Republic’s initiative to keep as much industrial production as possible at home and create jobs should be supported.

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Putin says Africa wants to become a manufacturing hub like the rest of the world

PoliticsIsrael’s election rhetoric: What candidates said and how they performed

With nearly 90 percent of votes counted, Israel’s parliamentary election had no clear winner: neither major bloc reached the 61 seats needed to form a government. Arab-majority parties won a record 19 seats, making them central to coalition calculations despite leaders ruling out governing with them.

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Israel’s election rhetoric: What candidates said and how they performed
Israel’s election rhetoric: What candidates said and how they performed

PoliticsAlaska governor orders probe into alleged Democratic spoiler-candidate scheme

Republican Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered an investigation into allegations that people linked to Mary Peltola’s Democratic campaign tried to recruit a second Dan Sullivan to run for the US Senate and draw votes from the Republican incumbent. Peltola’s team denies involvement; the governor said investigators will determine whether Alaska laws were broken.

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Alaska governor orders probe into alleged Democratic spoiler-candidate scheme
Alaska governor orders probe into alleged Democratic spoiler-candidate scheme
  • Trump demands Alaska candidates be removed over alleged ballot scheme
    Trump demands Alaska candidates be removed over alleged ballot scheme

    A New York Times investigation linked Democratic campaign operatives to a namesake candidate in Alaska’s Senate race. The state’s Republican governor ordered an investigation into claims that Mary Peltola’s campaign recruited a man sharing her rival’s name to confuse voters. Trump called for Peltola and the man to be removed from the ballot and prosecuted.

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