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WorldThree dead after helicopters collide near Oregon airport

Three people died when two helicopters collided midair near an airport in northwest Oregon, according to the Yamhill County sheriff.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 02:10

Three dead after helicopters collide near Oregon airport

WorldPutin says Russia and Kenya share positions on key global issues

At a Moscow meeting with Kenyan President William Ruto, Vladimir Putin said Russia and Kenya share positions on several international issues, including strengthening the UN’s central role, upholding its charter and shaping a polycentric world order. He also cited bilateral diplomatic, parliamentary, cultural and humanitarian cooperation, including 70 scholarships for Kenyan students in civilian fields next year.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-30 02:09

Putin says Russia and Kenya share positions on key global issues

CultureSimpsons fans turn local bar into Moe’s Tavern

Ian Leipurts, co-owner of Hamilton’s Wildcat Tavern, tells The National how he and his staff transformed the bar into their own version of Moe’s Tavern from The Simpsons for Halloween.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-30 02:03

Simpsons fans turn local bar into Moe’s Tavern

SocietyFormer Sydney childcare worker Ashley Paul Griffith faces 202 more abuse charges

New South Wales police say 202 new charges against Ashley Paul Griffith relate to 23 alleged victims aged one to five at a Sydney childcare centre. The allegations, including child rape, cover the years 2014 to 2017.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 02:01

Former Sydney childcare worker Ashley Paul Griffith faces 202 more abuse charges
Former Sydney childcare worker Ashley Paul Griffith faces 202 more abuse charges

HealthFDA plans first update to infant formula nutrition requirements in nearly 30 years

The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing changes to infant formula nutrient requirements, in what would be its first review of formula nutrition in nearly 30 years.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 02:01

FDA plans first update to infant formula nutrition requirements in nearly 30 years
FDA plans first update to infant formula nutrition requirements in nearly 30 years

PoliticsCPC Central Committee holds briefing on plenary session

The Communist Party of China Central Committee held a press conference on Friday to discuss the guiding principles from the fifth plenary session of its 20th Central Committee.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-30 02:00

CPC Central Committee holds briefing on plenary session
CPC Central Committee holds briefing on plenary session

EconomyPetrobras makes third oil discovery in offshore Amapá block

Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras said on Thursday that it had identified another oil-bearing interval in the Morpho well. It is the third discovery in a block in ultra-deep waters off northern Amapá state.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-30 01:50

Petrobras makes third oil discovery in offshore Amapá block
Petrobras makes third oil discovery in offshore Amapá block

SocietyThousands of birds take to the skies over the Yellow River Delta

As migration season begins, waves of birds sweep across the wetlands of the Shandong Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve in eastern China. On the East Asian–Australasian Flyway, the delta is an important stopover for resting, feeding, molting, wintering and breeding.

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CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-30 01:48

Thousands of birds take to the skies over the Yellow River Delta
Thousands of birds take to the skies over the Yellow River Delta

WorldEl Niño-driven drought in Papua New Guinea called a ‘national crisis’ as rivers dry and farms fail

An historic El Niño-driven drought has affected as many as 8 million people in Papua New Guinea, bringing food and water shortages, electricity blackouts, and closures or reduced hours at schools and health facilities. Rivers and family gardens have dried up, and some rural families are down to one meal a day. A coalition calls it a “national crisis” and says there is no coordinated plan to protect vulnerable communities.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-30 01:45

El Niño-driven drought in Papua New Guinea called a ‘national crisis’ as rivers dry and farms fail
El Niño-driven drought in Papua New Guinea called a ‘national crisis’ as rivers dry and farms fail

WorldPope Leo requested an Illinois absentee ballot for the midterms

Pope Leo requested an absentee ballot in Illinois so he could vote in the midterms. It is unclear whether he has mailed it; Leo has criticized the Trump administration.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-30 01:44

Pope Leo requested an Illinois absentee ballot for the midterms
Pope Leo requested an Illinois absentee ballot for the midterms

PoliticsMore than 43 million ballots cast as US midterm early voting surges

With less than a week until the US midterms, more than 43 million people have voted. University of Florida Election Lab data show four to five million ballots cast daily, with especially strong turnout in Texas and Hispanic communities. Overall early voting appears on track to exceed turnout in recent elections.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 01:44

More than 43 million ballots cast as US midterm early voting surges
More than 43 million ballots cast as US midterm early voting surges

WorldIsrael’s final election results show neither Netanyahu nor rival can immediately form a government

Final results show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc won 53 of the Knesset’s 120 seats, far short of the 68 it had held at its peak in the previous parliament. Neither Netanyahu nor his rival can immediately form a government.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 01:42

Israel’s final election results show neither Netanyahu nor rival can immediately form a government
Israel’s final election results show neither Netanyahu nor rival can immediately form a government

SocietyGolden autumn colors brighten Pingwang Park in Datong

Pingwang Park in Datong, Shanxi, is aglow with golden autumn colors, attracting visitors who want to photograph the scenery. Spanning 280,000 square meters, the park combines classical Chinese garden design with waterfront landscapes and is a popular retreat for local residents.

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CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-30 01:39

Golden autumn colors brighten Pingwang Park in Datong
Golden autumn colors brighten Pingwang Park in Datong

WorldWatch: Why Australia’s mushroom murderer may now die in prison

Erin Patterson has failed to overturn her triple-murder conviction at Victoria’s Court of Appeal. The court agreed with prosecutors that her original 33-year non-parole period was insufficient.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 01:38

Watch: Why Australia’s mushroom murderer may now die in prison
Watch: Why Australia’s mushroom murderer may now die in prison
  • Erin Patterson awaits ruling on bid for retrial in mushroom triple-murder case
    Erin Patterson awaits ruling on bid for retrial in mushroom triple-murder case

    Victoria’s Court of Appeal is due to decide on two appeals in Erin Patterson’s triple-murder case. She could face a longer sentence or a retrial. Her lawyers argued that jurors staying at the same hotel as police and prosecutors during deliberations was a “catastrophic” failure of justice.

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    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-29 21:58Original
  • Erin Patterson awaits mushroom-murder appeal ruling on retrial or longer sentence
    Erin Patterson awaits mushroom-murder appeal ruling on retrial or longer sentence

    Victoria’s highest court is due to rule Friday on Patterson’s appeal against her triple-murder convictions and prosecutors’ appeal seeking a longer sentence. Possible outcomes include a retrial, dismissal of her appeal or resentencing.

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    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-29 14:00Original

OtherAustralian mushroom killer loses appeal; court rules she must never be released

Erin Patterson failed to overturn her murder convictions. Victoria's Court of Appeal rejected all seven grounds of challenge and ruled that she should never be released, after she was convicted of killing three relatives and trying to kill another with a toxic mushroom meal.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 01:35

Australian mushroom killer loses appeal; court rules she must never be released
Australian mushroom killer loses appeal; court rules she must never be released

OtherWoman admits murdering best friend’s 6-week-old son, citing compulsion to harm children

A woman pleaded guilty in a Pittsburgh court to killing her best friend’s 6-week-old son. Under a plea agreement, she said she felt compelled to harm children, and is likely to spend the rest of her life in prison.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 01:31

Woman admits murdering best friend’s 6-week-old son, citing compulsion to harm children
Woman admits murdering best friend’s 6-week-old son, citing compulsion to harm children

PoliticsTrump administration renews effort to block Alaska election results

The Justice Department filed an amended lawsuit alleging Democratic operatives recruited a candidate with the same name as Republican Senator Dan Sullivan to confuse voters. It seeks to prevent Alaska from certifying the Senate results if Sullivan narrowly loses. Mary Peltola’s campaign denies involvement, and the case has prompted concerns about federal interference in elections.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 01:30

Trump administration renews effort to block Alaska election results
Trump administration renews effort to block Alaska election results

EconomyAIA Group’s third-quarter new business value falls 5%

Hong Kong-based insurer AIA Group said its third-quarter value of new business fell 5% on Friday, with growth easing from an “exceptionally high” level a year earlier.

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AIA Group’s third-quarter new business value falls 5%
AIA Group’s third-quarter new business value falls 5%

EconomyWhitecap expects federal tax break to add $286 million in cash

Whitecap Resources, an Alberta oil producer, expects a federal “mega deduction” for capital spending to generate C$400 million ($286 million) in additional cash next year, its CEO says.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-30 01:30

Whitecap expects federal tax break to add $286 million in cash
Whitecap expects federal tax break to add $286 million in cash

EconomyWhat to weigh if a company that cut jobs for AI wants you back

Companies have been cutting jobs to fund investment in artificial intelligence, fueling workers’ fears that machines could take away their livelihoods. Workers asked to return may want to weigh several considerations.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-30 01:30

What to weigh if a company that cut jobs for AI wants you back
What to weigh if a company that cut jobs for AI wants you back

PoliticsVivek Ramaswamy stops airing attack ad that sparked revulsion

Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy confirmed his campaign has stopped airing an ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic rival Amy Acton. The ad drew widespread revulsion for exploiting Acton’s childhood sexual abuse; Donald Trump had defended it.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 01:10

Vivek Ramaswamy stops airing attack ad that sparked revulsion
Vivek Ramaswamy stops airing attack ad that sparked revulsion

WorldEthiopia border clashes leave families hungry and homeless in Kenya

Fighting over disputed land and water in Ethiopia’s Moyale border region has forced tens of thousands of people into Kenya. At least 30,000 displaced people need aid, shelter and medical care.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 01:05

Ethiopia border clashes leave families hungry and homeless in Kenya
Ethiopia border clashes leave families hungry and homeless in Kenya

EconomyOntario Delays Balancing Its Books Again as Growth Slows

As its economic outlook worsens, Ontario is pushing back its goal of balancing the books again and now expects to post a surplus in fiscal 2030.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 01:03

Ontario Delays Balancing Its Books Again as Growth Slows
Ontario Delays Balancing Its Books Again as Growth Slows

EconomyBinance temporarily halts withdrawals after apparent hack

Binance has temporarily suspended withdrawals after an apparent hack. Tether and Circle froze billions of dollars’ worth of their coins as the world’s largest crypto exchange investigated the security issue.

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Binance temporarily halts withdrawals after apparent hack

HealthIron deficiency is more common than any other micronutrient deficiency, hematology society says

The American Society of Hematology says iron deficiency is more widespread than deficiencies in any other micronutrient. Many people experience fatigue, weakness, brain fog and other symptoms for months or years before the deficiency is identified.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-30 01:01

Iron deficiency is more common than any other micronutrient deficiency, hematology society says

EconomyTraders await Hong Kong’s flagship financial summit: a good sign for stocks?

Investors are preparing for next week’s major financial summit in Hong Kong. The city’s stock market has historically tended to rise around the event, which also highlights Hong Kong’s role as a global financial hub. The annual summit opens Monday with a welcome dinner, followed by two days of panels featuring senior executives.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-30 01:00

Traders await Hong Kong’s flagship financial summit: a good sign for stocks?
Traders await Hong Kong’s flagship financial summit: a good sign for stocks?

CultureA new chapter in creative design begins in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council will stage its flagship DesignInspire 2026 exhibition, offering trade professionals, design enthusiasts and the public a chance to experience ideas and influences shaping the living environment. The Hong Kong Design Centre is co-organising it, with the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency as lead sponsor.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-30 01:00

A new chapter in creative design begins in Hong Kong
A new chapter in creative design begins in Hong Kong

WorldEU force helicopter crash kills four in Bosnia

EUFOR says an Italian military CH-47 Chinook crashed during routine training in Bosnia’s Brcko region on Thursday, killing four Italian nationals and injuring 11 people, all in stable condition. The victims included two soldiers and two Red Cross volunteers. EUFOR is investigating.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 00:56

EU force helicopter crash kills four in Bosnia
EU force helicopter crash kills four in Bosnia

WorldPatrushev says West may be behind more than 100 attacks on Russia-linked shipping

Nikolay Patrushev, chairman of Russia’s Maritime Board and a Kremlin aide, said more than 100 attacks in a year targeted ships and maritime infrastructure used to transport cargo in Russia’s interests. He blamed Western countries for the attacks.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-30 00:55

Patrushev says West may be behind more than 100 attacks on Russia-linked shipping

WorldUkraine pauses strikes on Russian refineries after Trump pressure, WSJ reports

Ukraine’s military has halted strikes on Russian oil refineries after pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the operations.

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Ukraine pauses strikes on Russian refineries after Trump pressure, WSJ reports
Ukraine pauses strikes on Russian refineries after Trump pressure, WSJ reports

EconomyEU trade measures threaten UK auto recovery, SMMT warns

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders says EU proposals could exclude British-built vehicles from the bloc, while stricter rules of origin from 2027 could impose £1.4 billion in annual tariffs on two-way EV trade. It warned these measures threaten a forecast recovery in UK vehicle production and said domestic EV sales targets are also pressuring manufacturers.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 00:46

EU trade measures threaten UK auto recovery, SMMT warns
EU trade measures threaten UK auto recovery, SMMT warns

PoliticsTrump cancels Iowa and Kansas midterm events, opting for ‘tele-rallies’

Donald Trump has cancelled scheduled rallies in Iowa and Kansas. The Republican National Committee says it will replace them with televised events reaching nearly 20 states. Trump’s Friday rally in Daytona Beach, Florida, remains scheduled to proceed.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 00:44

Trump cancels Iowa and Kansas midterm events, opting for ‘tele-rallies’
Trump cancels Iowa and Kansas midterm events, opting for ‘tele-rallies’

PoliticsMany Cubans voted for Trump; now they are turning against Republican immigration policies

Miami immigration lawyer Ismael Labrador voted for Trump but says he was blindsided by the scale of deportations. He and other disillusioned Cuban American voters believed the administration would target only people with criminal records. The backlash could hurt Republicans at the ballot box.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 00:43

Many Cubans voted for Trump; now they are turning against Republican immigration policies
Many Cubans voted for Trump; now they are turning against Republican immigration policies

EconomyMicrosoft plans $25 billion debt raise to fund AI buildout

Microsoft plans to raise $25 billion through debt as it expands its AI infrastructure. The company has a strong credit rating and has kept free cash flow positive, unlike Meta, Alphabet and Amazon.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-30 00:38

Microsoft plans $25 billion debt raise to fund AI buildout
Microsoft plans $25 billion debt raise to fund AI buildout
  • Microsoft plans to raise $25 billion in US bond sale, sources say
    Microsoft plans to raise $25 billion in US bond sale, sources say

    Microsoft plans to raise about $25 billion through an investment-grade bond sale in the United States, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. It would be the company’s first such US sale in more than nine years.

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    RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 23:40Original
  • Microsoft Seeks to Raise at Least $25 Billion in US Bond Sale
    Microsoft Seeks to Raise at Least $25 Billion in US Bond Sale

    Microsoft drew exceptionally strong demand for its $25 billion bond offering. Investors made room for the top-rated company in portfolios already packed with AI-related debt, marking its first major issuance in nearly a decade.

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    BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 20:15Original

PoliticsAntisemitism envoy proposes external monitor for ABC and SBS coverage

Australia’s antisemitism envoy, Jillian Segal, proposed an independent external ombudsman to review ABC and SBS coverage of the Gaza war, along with rules for arts organisations limiting personal political or ideological activism. She said public concern about a perceived link between conflict coverage and hostility towards Jewish Australians is itself important to the public.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 00:37

Antisemitism envoy proposes external monitor for ABC and SBS coverage
Antisemitism envoy proposes external monitor for ABC and SBS coverage

PoliticsArmenian parliament sees third brawl in a month

A ruling-party lawmaker mocked the opposition leader’s family, sparking a fight in Armenia’s parliament. One opposition MP reportedly suffered a bloody nose and another had torn clothing. It was the third parliamentary brawl this month.

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Armenian parliament sees third brawl in a month
Armenian parliament sees third brawl in a month

PoliticsDemocrat seeks safeguards to stop Trump from buying renovated D.C. golf course

Rep. Jared Huffman wants safeguards to prevent the president from profiting from a Washington, D.C., golf course renovated with federal funding and to keep Trump from buying it.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-30 00:35

Democrat seeks safeguards to stop Trump from buying renovated D.C. golf course
Democrat seeks safeguards to stop Trump from buying renovated D.C. golf course

EconomyDrugmakers shrug off Trump pricing pressure as revenue hits record

President Donald Trump has spent the past year touting price cuts negotiated with pharmaceutical companies, but the world’s biggest drugmakers have yet to feel the impact.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 00:30

Drugmakers shrug off Trump pricing pressure as revenue hits record
Drugmakers shrug off Trump pricing pressure as revenue hits record

PoliticsAt Issue: Carney and EU struggle to define the relationship

This week’s At Issue examines confusion and resentment over how to define Canada-EU ties at their Montreal summit. With U.S. midterms approaching, is Canada closer to a trade deal? Ottawa is also increasing pressure on Cleveland-Cliffs to restore jobs at Stelco.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 00:24

At Issue: Carney and EU struggle to define the relationship

WorldMbappé apologizes amid pressure from China, but many still do not know what he said

A joke by Kylian Mbappé about a meme placing his face on an image resembling Mao Zedong sparked outrage on Chinese social media. Chinese brands distanced themselves from him, and state broadcaster CCTV suspended Spanish league broadcasts. Mbappé, Real Madrid and the league apologized, while censorship has left many online users unclear about the controversy’s origins.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 00:23

Mbappé apologizes amid pressure from China, but many still do not know what he said
Mbappé apologizes amid pressure from China, but many still do not know what he said
  • China made Mbappé apologise, but many still do not know exactly what he said
    China made Mbappé apologise, but many still do not know exactly what he said

    A joke by Mbappé about a meme depicting him alongside a “Chinese dictator” resembling Mao Zedong triggered anger on Chinese social media. China Media Group suspended La Liga broadcasts and brands dropped him; Mbappé, Real Madrid and La Liga later apologised. Censorship has left many Chinese users unsure of the words that sparked the backlash.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-29 23:03Original
  • French football chief backs Mbappé after apology to China
    French football chief backs Mbappé after apology to China

    French Football Federation chief Philippe Diallo said Kylian Mbappé should be allowed to move on after apologizing for calling former Chinese leader Mao Zedong a dictator, saying he meant no offence. Real Madrid and La Liga have also apologized, while China’s foreign ministry said it was taking his apology seriously.

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    AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 16:43Original
  • Mbappé, Real Madrid and La Liga face a long road to redemption in China
    Mbappé, Real Madrid and La Liga face a long road to redemption in China

    A video appeared to show French striker Kylian Mbappé making fun of Mao Zedong, prompting apologies from him, Real Madrid and La Liga. Chinese brands have cut ties with Mbappé, and Spanish league matches are to be removed from CCTV’s schedule. Commentators say repairing the reputational damage in China will take time.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:30Original

WorldNorth Korea tests attack drones as Kim urges ‘absolute superiority’

North Korean state media recounted a Friday weapons showcase featuring trials of attack drones alongside cruise missiles and rocket launchers. Kim Jong Un called for military unmanned aircraft and AI capabilities to advance more rapidly. The event followed several arms tests as tensions with South Korea grew.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-30 00:22

North Korea tests attack drones as Kim urges ‘absolute superiority’
North Korea tests attack drones as Kim urges ‘absolute superiority’

HealthHow to move more without setting aside time to exercise

Incidental movement—from fidgeting and housework to taking stairs or walking while running errands—can increase energy use and may lower the risks of cardiovascular disease and early death. Adding movement to routines can help reduce time spent sitting.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-30 00:20

How to move more without setting aside time to exercise
How to move more without setting aside time to exercise

PoliticsCGTN explains the US midterm elections

November’s midterms can serve as a test of the party in power. Voters will choose members of Congress and signal their approval or disapproval of the politicians running the country; the elections are widely viewed as a referendum on the US president and his party.

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CGTN explains the US midterm elections
CGTN explains the US midterm elections

PoliticsSerbia’s student-backed election winners demand senior figures resign

Days after the Student List movement ousted Aleksandar Vučić’s party, its newly elected MPs called for senior figures in the police, intelligence service and judiciary to step down. They said evidence of possible wrongdoing could be destroyed during the weeks-long transfer of power.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 00:17

Serbia’s student-backed election winners demand senior figures resign
Serbia’s student-backed election winners demand senior figures resign

EconomyBinance hack drained wallets backing customer assets, reserve data shows

Binance’s reserve data identifies the drained wallets as backing customer balances. Its ether backing is estimated to remain about 6% short until the exchange replaces the stolen assets.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 00:17

Binance hack drained wallets backing customer assets, reserve data shows
Binance hack drained wallets backing customer assets, reserve data shows

PoliticsDOJ subpoenas local election officials over noncitizen voting claims in California

The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation in California and subpoenaed local election officials as it continues trying to show that as many as 20,000 noncitizens are on the state’s voter rolls, a U.S. official told NBC News Thursday.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 00:17

DOJ subpoenas local election officials over noncitizen voting claims in California
DOJ subpoenas local election officials over noncitizen voting claims in California

PoliticsElections worldwide test Trump’s influence abroad

Recent election defeats for leaders linked to Trump have raised questions about whether his sway over the global right is waning.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-30 00:13

Elections worldwide test Trump’s influence abroad
Elections worldwide test Trump’s influence abroad

WorldHouthis claim six attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities

Iran-backed Houthi forces said they launched six attacks on airports, refineries and other facilities across Saudi Arabia, from its east and west coasts to Riyadh and Najran. The claims have not been independently corroborated. The announcement followed talks in Tehran this week involving Iran, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, focused on regional peace and security.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-30 00:11

Houthis claim six attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities
Houthis claim six attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities

EconomyWhat does bourbon have to do with the US midterms?

The US-Canada trade war is hurting Kentucky’s bourbon industry, which brings in billions of dollars each year. In a state that has historically leaned Republican, the sector’s struggles could affect how voters cast their ballots.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 00:08

What does bourbon have to do with the US midterms?
What does bourbon have to do with the US midterms?

CultureWATCH: Remembering Patrick Stewart in his own words

As tributes pour in for Patrick Stewart, World News Tonight revisits his interview with Diane Sawyer, in which he described theater as a safe space and a home.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-30 00:05

WATCH: Remembering Patrick Stewart in his own words
WATCH: Remembering Patrick Stewart in his own words
  • ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ actor Patrick Stewart dies at 86
    ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ actor Patrick Stewart dies at 86

    Patrick Stewart, the science-fiction star known for playing Professor X in the “X-Men” films and Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in the “Star Trek” franchise, has died at 86, a spokesperson said. The spokesperson described his passage as “a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.”

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-29 23:17Original
  • Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ Captain Picard and ‘X-Men’ actor, dies at 86
    Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ Captain Picard and ‘X-Men’ actor, dies at 86

    British actor Patrick Stewart, famed for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and Professor Charles Xavier in the “X-Men” films, has died in Los Angeles at 86. His spokesperson said he had been living with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. Stewart also had a long career on stage, including 14 years with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

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    AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 22:36Original
  • 'Star Trek' star Patrick Stewart dies at 86
    'Star Trek' star Patrick Stewart dies at 86

    British actor and director Patrick Stewart, known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” has died at 86. An official statement said he had experienced a brief period with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. He was also a longtime member of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-10-29 22:11Original
  • Hollywood mourns Patrick Stewart after his death at 86
    Hollywood mourns Patrick Stewart after his death at 86

    Hollywood is remembering beloved actor Patrick Stewart, known for his roles in “Star Trek” and the “X-Men” films, after news of his death.

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    AABC News★★★☆☆2026-10-29 21:50Original
  • Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ star, dies at 86
    Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ star, dies at 86

    A statement released Thursday said British actor Patrick Stewart has died at 86. He was acclaimed in Britain for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company before starring in the 1980s sci-fi series “Star Trek” and later the “X-Men” franchise.

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  • Patrick Stewart, Shakespearean actor and ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ star, dies at 86
    Patrick Stewart, Shakespearean actor and ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ star, dies at 86

    Patrick Stewart rose from poverty in England to become an accomplished Shakespearean stage actor, then achieved worldwide fame as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and Professor Charles Xavier in the “X-Men” films. He died at 86.

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  • Patrick Stewart dies at 86
    Patrick Stewart dies at 86

    Actor Patrick Stewart, best known for Star Trek and X-Men, has died at 86. A message on his Instagram account said he died at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday after a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. He played Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier.

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  • ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ star Patrick Stewart dies at 86

    Actor Patrick Stewart, 86, died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what was described as “a brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer’s disease.

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  • Legendary British actor Patrick Stewart dies at 86

    British actor Patrick Stewart, best known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the long-running TV series “Star Trek,” has died at 86.

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  • Patrick Stewart, stage giant known for ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men,’ dies at 86
    Patrick Stewart, stage giant known for ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men,’ dies at 86

    Patrick Stewart, a classically trained stage actor celebrated for his command of Shakespeare and for bringing gravitas to the “Star Trek” franchise and “X-Men” films, has died at 86.

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  • 'Star Trek' actor Patrick Stewart dies at 86
    'Star Trek' actor Patrick Stewart dies at 86

    Patrick Stewart, known for his role in “Star Trek,” also played Professor Charles Xavier in the “X-Men” film franchise.

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  • Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart dies at 86

    Patrick Stewart, the British stage actor who became famous for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek, has died at 86.

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    CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-29 19:54Original
  • Patrick Stewart, famed for playing Jean-Luc Picard and Professor X, dies at 86
    Patrick Stewart, famed for playing Jean-Luc Picard and Professor X, dies at 86

    Actor Patrick Stewart has died at 86 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease, according to an announcement on his official social media pages.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-29 19:52Original

SocietyIndians turn to start-ups to care for ageing parents as young become more mobile

Changing family structures and the migration of younger Indians are driving demand for start-ups offering eldercare. By 2050, one in five Indians is expected to be over 60. Businesses are expanding senior housing, home care and technology-enabled services, while estimated demand for senior living units greatly exceeds current availability.

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Indians turn to start-ups to care for ageing parents as young become more mobile
Indians turn to start-ups to care for ageing parents as young become more mobile

WorldAnalysis: Bukele adds a wildcard to Haiti’s fractured security landscape

El Salvador has been quietly sending troops to Haiti for more than a week. The scale became public only last night: more than 2,000 Salvadoran soldiers are being sent there.

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Analysis: Bukele adds a wildcard to Haiti’s fractured security landscape
Analysis: Bukele adds a wildcard to Haiti’s fractured security landscape
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VIDEO: Coffee with a side of alpacas? Visitors to a zoo in Islamabad can now enjoy their drinks and snacks alongside a herd of ten fluffy animals.
VIDEO: Coffee with a side of alpacas? Visitors to a zoo in Islamabad can now enjoy their drinks and snacks alongside a herd of ten fluffy animals.
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PoliticsTrump Heads to South Carolina as Fox Rates Senate Race a Toss-Up

Donald Trump returned to South Carolina on Thursday to support incumbent Senator Darline Graham. Fox News shifted the contest to a toss-up in a state long considered a Republican stronghold.

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Trump Heads to South Carolina as Fox Rates Senate Race a Toss-Up
Trump Heads to South Carolina as Fox Rates Senate Race a Toss-Up

WorldAustralian court orders Erin Patterson never to be released over mushroom poisonings

An Australian appeals court ruled that Erin Patterson must never be released from prison, agreeing with prosecutors that her 33-year non-parole term for poisoning four relatives of her estranged husband was inadequate.

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Australian court orders Erin Patterson never to be released over mushroom poisonings
Australian court orders Erin Patterson never to be released over mushroom poisonings

WorldIran war live: IRGC says four tankers hit naval mines in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says four tankers struck naval mines after taking what it called “unauthorised” routes through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran war live: IRGC says four tankers hit naval mines in Strait of Hormuz
Iran war live: IRGC says four tankers hit naval mines in Strait of Hormuz

CultureDirector of Obsession releases new horror short on YouTube

Curry Barker, director of the hit horror film Obsession, has released the nearly five-minute short Mama Bear on his YouTube channel. He wrote, directed and edited the unsettling film, which includes somewhat graphic material. Barker is set to follow Obsession with Anything but Ghosts, debuting in May 2027.

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Director of Obsession releases new horror short on YouTube
Director of Obsession releases new horror short on YouTube

WorldFrance braces for ‘very high risk’ of disorder at Halloween protests

France plans to deploy 70,000 police officers and gendarmes nationwide for Saturday’s Halloween demonstrations. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez described the risk of public disorder as “very high” and vowed a firm response to violence. Yellow vest activists and student groups have called for protests.

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France braces for ‘very high risk’ of disorder at Halloween protests
France braces for ‘very high risk’ of disorder at Halloween protests

PoliticsCanada unveils first national security strategy in more than 20 years

Prime Minister Mark Carney launched Canada’s first national security strategy in over two decades, setting out five priorities: strengthening economic security and supply chains, diversifying foreign partnerships, rebuilding the armed forces, protecting public safety, and modernizing intelligence. The government plans to update the strategy at least every four years.

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Canada unveils first national security strategy in more than 20 years
Canada unveils first national security strategy in more than 20 years
  • Canada launches national security strategy to protect economy and modernize military

    Canada has unveiled a wide-ranging national security strategy intended to protect its economy from global instability. It outlines a multibillion-dollar military expansion, intelligence modernization and a “clear-eyed” approach to relations with the U.S., while postponing decisions on a foreign intelligence agency.

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WorldAir defenses intercept 16 UAVs heading toward Moscow, mayor says

Russian air defense forces destroyed 16 unmanned aerial vehicles headed toward Moscow, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said. Emergency services personnel are working where debris fell.

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Air defenses intercept 16 UAVs heading toward Moscow, mayor says

TechJassy says AWS will be a $1 trillion business, but big spending comes first

Amazon aims to lead AI cloud computing and become the first company with $1 trillion in revenue. CEO Andy Jassy said Thursday that the goal will require the company to keep spending heavily on capital projects.

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Jassy says AWS will be a $1 trillion business, but big spending comes first
Jassy says AWS will be a $1 trillion business, but big spending comes first

TechIntel says it has sold all the affordable laptop chips it can make

Intel says demand for its budget-oriented Wildcat Lake chips exceeds supply and that the chips are sold out. The company expects memory shortages to persist through 2027, with improvement possibly arriving in 2028. Rising component costs have pushed Wildcat Lake into lower-priced Windows laptops, while Intel also acknowledged a slowdown in PC demand.

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Intel says it has sold all the affordable laptop chips it can make
Intel says it has sold all the affordable laptop chips it can make