China's state broadcaster CCTV did not air Real Madrid's match on Sunday after Kylian Mbappé apologised for remarks about Mao Zedong. China Media Group acknowledged the apologies but has not said how long the La Liga broadcast blackout will continue.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 03:58
A record number of Americans identify as politically independent, and their votes could help decide control of Congress and state legislatures. Yet independent and third-party candidates rarely win federal or state seats, as electoral rules and voters’ concerns about viability and splitting the vote favor Democrats and Republicans.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 03:53
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli secured the Formula One drivers’ championship at 20 years and 68 days old by finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix. His 119-point lead became insurmountable. Max Verstappen won the race, while Lewis Hamilton finished second.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 03:51
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, 20, has become the youngest champion in Formula 1 history with four races remaining this season.
Red Bull’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen won the 19th round of the 2026 Formula 1 season in Mexico City. Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton finished second and Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli third, a result that secured Antonelli his first drivers’ championship title.
Italy’s Antonelli finishes on the podium in Mexico City, breaking Vettel’s record to become the youngest Formula One world champion.
Italian driver Kimi Antonelli won his first Formula 1 title at 20 years and 69 days old, setting a record as the sport’s youngest world champion. He surpassed Sebastian Vettel’s previous mark and secured the championship after the Mexico Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli won the Formula 1 world championship on Sunday, becoming the youngest driver in the sport’s history to claim the title at age 20.
Kimi Antonelli’s father, Marco, recalls seeing his son’s driving ability when he was young. At 20, Antonelli dominated Formula 1 in his second season and became the sport’s youngest world champion.
Iranian negotiators met Qatari mediators in Doha for a third straight day to discuss ending the US-Israeli war on Iran. Abbas Araghchi said a “two-day proposal” remained under discussion without a final outcome; negotiators proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within two days of a potential deal with Washington. Trump said talks were going fine, while US military threats intensified and Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it had mapped out a broad battlefield. The Guard also said two oil tankers hit naval mines and exploded in the strait.
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CGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 03:51
Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in Türkiye and asked Recep Tayyip Erdogan to help arrange it. Zelenskyy said only the two leaders can make binding decisions on outstanding issues. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said Putin has never refused to speak with him and that Zelenskyy is welcome to visit Moscow.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 03:50
Latvian armed forces said a flying object briefly entered the country's airspace near the Russian and Belarusian borders on Nov. 1, around Kraslava and Ludza. The military said less than an hour later that the incursion had ended and the threat had left. It deployed an interceptor drone and activated its self-destruct protocol to avoid entering Russian or Belarusian airspace. The object's origin, and whether it was a drone, remain unclear.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 03:46
Matthew Maurice, 26, caught an 80cm barramundi carrying a red tag during a night fishing trip near Darwin with his brother. The fish won the top prize in the Northern Territory’s Million Dollar Fish competition. Maurice said he plans to use the money wisely, including buying a house and paying off debts.
TThe GuardianOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-02 03:45
At a rally in Iowa, Trump said the US could take further action against Iran if no agreement is reached. He said he wanted to save lives but that at some point the US would have to “give them the hammer.” He also said the conflict would soon end either through a deal or otherwise.
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TASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 03:43
Axios reports that Trump currently wants negotiations with Iran to continue rather than resuming military action immediately after the November 3 congressional midterm elections. He spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday about the negotiations and when to return to combat; Netanyahu pressed for an immediate strike, the outlet said.
Rubio said Trump wants to end the Iran war peacefully, while reports indicate both sides are gearing up for additional military strikes after the U.S. midterm elections.
Iran warned Sunday that a renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous conflict. President Donald Trump said Washington still had targets to strike. Tehran threatened retaliation without geographical limits as diplomacy continued in an effort to prevent a new escalation ahead of Tuesday’s US midterm elections.
Ledger readings showed comparable reserves in XRP/RLUSD pools and unevenly funded offers. The reported decline in RLUSD supply has no established cause yet.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 03:40
Binance customers withdrew $3.64bn after the exchange reopened on Sunday, following a hack last week that affected $6.3bn in digital assets. The FBI and other organisations have blamed North Korea. Binance says it has replaced about 95% of the stolen assets and will cover all losses.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 03:32
Customers withdrew $3.64 billion, or 2.1% of Binance’s assets, as the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange resumed service. A security breach linked to North Korea led to $6.3 billion being stolen from the platform last week.
Tracked cryptocurrency wallets linked to Binance recorded $2.51 billion in net outflows on Nov. 1 after withdrawals resumed following the $6.3 billion security breach. DeFiLlama data showed outflows of about $1.083 billion in USDT, $912 million in Bitcoin, $385 million in USDC and $131 million in wrapped Ethereum.
Customers withdrew US$3.64 billion, or 2.1 per cent of Binance’s assets, after the exchange resumed operations on Sunday following last week’s US$6.3 billion hack. The FBI links the hackers to North Korea. Binance said withdrawals were stabilising, deposits remained substantial and it had covered 95 per cent of the stolen assets.
South Korean factory activity continued to expand in October, but weaker output and demand slowed growth to its weakest pace in eight months, a survey showed Monday.
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ReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 03:30
The Arab League condemned what it called “crimes against humanity” against Palestinians in an Israeli prison and demanded an international inquiry into the torture of Gaza detainees.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 03:27
Juan Atkins has died, his booking agency said Sunday. He helped create the techno music genre with school friends in suburban Detroit in the 1980s.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 03:22
At a church service in Detroit, Khalilah Ali, daughter of the late boxing champion Muhammad Ali, and her son Jacob Ali-Wertheimer endorsed Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign for the US Senate, saying he is part of Muhammad Ali’s legacy.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 03:17
A network of brokers designed trades that generated billions for Indonesia’s tycoons, until MSCI prompted a crackdown.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 03:15
Binance said users withdrew about $4.649 billion and deposited $1.01 billion after the exchange restored its withdrawal function, which had been temporarily disabled following a hacker attack. The resulting net outflow was about $3.64 billion. Withdrawal volumes fell from an initial surge and stabilized. Binance said the October 29 attack could have caused losses of up to $6.3 billion.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 03:12
Binance saw $3.64 billion in net outflows after it resumed withdrawals following a $6.3 billion hack. The outflows represented 2.1% of its total assets.
Binance, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange globally, says withdrawals are available again. Last week, a record $6.3 billion was taken from its digital wallets.
A new police unit carrying military assault rifles has started patrolling Sydney streets. The Australian-first measure was introduced in response to the Bondi Beach attack last December.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 03:10
A Russian Battlegroup North FPV drone crew destroyed a Ukrainian Armed Forces Kozak armored combat vehicle in a forest in Sumy Region. A company commander said a reconnaissance drone found the vehicle concealed in a prepared position before FPV drones attacked it.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 03:05
Known as “Toast Man,” Mike Kesslar explains to The National why he gives burnt toast to children who come trick-or-treating at his home in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, on Halloween.
CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-02 03:03
North Korea said on Monday that a recent joint US-South Korean military exercise rehearsed a nuclear war targeting the country, and vowed to step up efforts to strengthen its nuclear deterrent, state media KCNA reported.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 03:00
Kyle Larson recovered from a Sunday at Martinsville Speedway that nearly turned disastrous and moved to the brink of a second straight NASCAR Cup Series championship. His Hendrick teammate William Byron won the race.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 03:00
A business jet crashed in a Florida neighbourhood on Sunday, killing all nine people aboard. The crash occurred near President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach County. Officials said about 600 nearby residents were evacuated and the impact damaged local infrastructure.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 02:59
A Learjet traveling from Austin to the Bahamas crashed on Sunday in Palm Beach County, Florida, killing all nine people aboard.
A Learjet 60 business jet traveling from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas crashed into a residential neighborhood in South Florida, killing all nine people aboard. Governor Ron DeSantis said there appeared to be no casualties on the ground and called the crash “cataclysmic.” The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said a private jet crashed into a South Florida neighborhood, killing all nine people aboard. The plane was traveling from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas when it crashed.
A business jet crashed into a South Florida neighborhood on Sunday, killing all nine people aboard and erupting in flames near homes and a busy road. Air traffic control recordings indicate the pilot reported icing, precipitation and severe turbulence before the Learjet plunged into a steep dive.
A Learjet carrying nine people crashed in a Florida residential area, and there were no survivors.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Sunday that all nine people aboard a business jet that crashed into a Florida neighborhood had died.
A business jet with nine people aboard plunged into a South Florida neighbourhood on Sunday and burst into a huge fireball. It appeared to narrowly miss homes before crashing near a busy road and leaving a large fiery crater in the pavement.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said all nine people aboard a Learjet 60 were killed when it crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida. The aircraft had departed Austin, Texas, for the Bahamas.
A Learjet 60 carrying nine people crashed in a residential area of Palm Beach County, Florida, on Sunday, erupting in a large fireball. The Bahamas-bound aircraft had departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas. It was not known whether anyone on the ground was hurt or whether anyone aboard survived.
Federal authorities are investigating after a plane with nine people aboard crashed in a residential area of Palm Beach County, Florida, the FAA said.
The FAA said the Learjet, carrying nine people, took off from Austin, Texas, and was headed for the Bahamas before crashing in Palm Beach, Florida.
A Learjet 60 bound for the Bahamas crashed in Florida on Sunday afternoon with nine people aboard, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
A business jet with nine people aboard crashed in a Florida neighborhood on Sunday, bursting into a massive fireball.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made an unannounced visit to South Korea over the weekend, meeting Samsung executives and reportedly executives from SK Group.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 02:58
The January Brent crude futures contract on the ICE exchange in London fell below $111 per barrel for the first time since October 22, 2026. At 5:14 a.m. Moscow time, it was trading at $110.68, down 0.79%.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 02:50
Officials in Ukraine and Russia said apps used to send public emergency alerts were hacked. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine would halt strikes on Russian refineries if the United States supplied Patriot missiles. Ukraine’s air force reported fake alerts, while Russia’s Emergencies Ministry said its app faced a massive cyberattack.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 02:48
Emergency alert apps in Russia and Ukraine were hit by cyberattacks following the end of a truce in Kherson.
The China International Import Expo is set to open, with more than 2,000 exhibitors taking part for the first time.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 02:45
In a season packed with one-score games, Denver beat Kansas City on the final play. The Broncos have the league’s best record in close games.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 02:44
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his call with US President Donald Trump covered the future of bilateral trade, and that their teams would work over the coming weeks on a mutually beneficial deal. Trump said his administration had a concept for an agreement, which he said would include the Keystone XL pipeline project. The countries have imposed billions of dollars in tariffs on each other in recent months.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 02:44
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced progress in trade deal talks between Canada and the United States, ahead of Tuesday’s US midterm elections.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had a “good conversation” with U.S. President Donald Trump about the future of Canada-U.S. trade. He said their discussion built on recent constructive talks about the outlines of a possible trade deal.
El-Sayed brushed aside Stevens’ support for a Republican candidate for Senate.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 02:41
As recently as Saturday night, it had seemed unlikely that Democrat Haley Stevens would endorse Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 02:38
Rep. Haley Stevens has withdrawn her endorsement of her party’s nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, and says she is backing his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, in the Michigan Senate race.
Rep. Haley Stevens of Michigan endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers on Sunday, shaking up the final stretch of a major battleground race that could determine which party controls the Senate.
Stevens endorsed Republican candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race. She and Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed have recently feuded publicly over a campaign ad that Stevens said was anti-Semitic.
Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens was heckled and called a “traitor” after endorsing Republican Mike Rogers in the US Senate race against her party’s candidate, Abdul El-Sayed. Stevens had lost to El-Sayed in the Democratic primary.
Haley Stevens is endorsing Republican Mike Rogers for Michigan’s Senate seat over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, who defeated her for the Democratic nomination earlier this year.
Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers after a bitter dispute with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed.
Rep. Haley Stevens of Michigan joins Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers to discuss her decision to shift her endorsement from Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed to Rogers.
Representative Haley Stevens, who lost the Democratic primary for Michigan’s US Senate seat, formally endorsed Republican candidate Mike Rogers, completing her break with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed.
Haley Stevens, a former opponent of Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the U.S. Senate primary, surprised party officials Sunday by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers. Democratic tensions had escalated days before an election that could determine the balance of power on Capitol Hill.
Democratic US Representative Haley Stevens appeared with Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers at a church in Detroit.
After losing the Democratic primary to Abdul El-Sayed, US Representative Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers. She appeared with Rogers at a Detroit church service on Sunday and said she was no longer part of El-Sayed’s campaign.
Haley Stevens publicly endorsed Republican Mike Rogers after her relationship with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed deteriorated. The two clashed over a campaign ad blaming Israel for high food prices. The closely contested Senate race takes place on Tuesday.
Rep. Haley Stevens, a Michigan Democrat, endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers. The move is a major shake-up late in a closely watched battleground race that could determine which party controls the Senate.
With the election only days away, the former Michigan Senate primary rival of Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is appearing alongside Republican candidate Mike Rogers at a Detroit church, amid escalating tensions within the party.
Rep. Haley Stevens, a Democrat from Michigan, endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers on Sunday. The move upended the closing stages of a major battleground race that could determine which party controls the Senate.
After losing Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary to Abdul El-Sayed, Congresswoman Haley Stevens endorsed his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, in a striking rebuke of her party’s nominee. She announced her support in a video on X after appearing with Rogers at an event in Detroit. The rift intensified after Stevens sought El-Sayed’s condemnation of an ad criticizing US support for Israel; his campaign later disinvited her from events.
Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens unexpectedly appears with Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers amid a rift with Abdul El-Sayed. Live updates are available.
With intraparty tensions boiling over days before the election, Haley Stevens, a former opponent of Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic Senate primary, is appearing alongside Republican candidate Mike Rogers at a Detroit church.
China has gained substantial bargaining power from its near-monopoly on rare earths. It is now seeking to replicate that advantage in a more ordinary industry, potentially putting pressure on India, a key Asian rival.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 02:30
Florida State fired coach Mike Norvell after a home loss to Clemson. The move comes with a buyout of around $50 million, despite Norvell having coached the team for more than six seasons.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 02:30
Malaysia's total trade hit a record 3.06 trillion ringgit in 2025, about $754.28 billion, increasing 6.3% from a year earlier, according to MATRADE.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 02:30
Vietnam is expanding its role in the electronics market, making smartphones and the components used to produce them. Official data put exports of electronics, computers and components at $107.7 billion in 2025, up 48.4% from the previous year.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 02:30
Chinese stocks recovered from October’s sharp sell-off as investors speculated Beijing would step up efforts to halt a rout that had pushed its benchmark into a bear market. At 9:36am local time, the CSI 300 rose 0.3% to 3,997.76, while the chip-heavy Star Market 50 gained 0.6%. Speculation also grew that China would expand its 300 billion yuan relending facility.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 02:22
China’s three largest airlines are headed for annual losses after third-quarter results fell sharply from a year earlier. Higher jet fuel costs, weak domestic fares and typhoon disruptions weighed on what is typically their most profitable quarter.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 02:10
Western Australian police say their five-month real-time facial recognition trial scanned 1,380,882 faces, resulting in 122 arrests and nine incorrect alerts. Civil liberties advocates challenged the way police calculated the error rate. The vans have been withdrawn from public deployment for an internal review.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 02:02
Japanese companies are pursuing $21bn in deals to secure gas supplies. The world’s second-largest LNG buyer is targeting shale resources on the US Gulf Coast amid market upheavals.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 01:56
The Washington National Cathedral and the Ukrainian embassy held an All Saints’ Day prayer for Ukrainian children on Nov. 1. Ukraine’s acting ambassador to the U.S., Denys Sienik, said it sought to draw attention to children killed or abducted by Russia and reassure Ukrainian children that none are forgotten. Hundreds attended.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 01:54
Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera said CAR forces and Russian military specialists foiled a coalition of armed groups on October 10 in the Nabagai-Tissi area of Vakaga Prefecture. The opposing force, about 1,300 strong, had planned to attack Vakaga and Bamingui-Bangoran in the second half of October. More than 60 militants were neutralized and Western-made weapons seized.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 01:50
China’s official manufacturing PMI fell to 49.3 in October from 50.1 in September, slipping into contraction, while high-tech manufacturing remained in expansion at 51.3 for a 21st consecutive month. Analysts said holiday effects and subdued demand weighed on activity, but expected a modest rebound in November as holiday effects fade.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 01:44
Ukraine’s Air Force said its air raid alert app sent erroneous warnings after allegedly being hacked by Russia. Fake alerts about nuclear and chemical threats, street combat and the deployment of Russia’s Oreshnik missile were sent around Kyiv. Russia’s Emergencies Ministry later said its own app had suffered a “massive cyberattack” that spread “false information.”
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 01:40
Ukraine's air force said on Sunday that the country's nationwide air raid alert app may have been hacked, warning that its threat notifications no longer matched conditions on the ground. The suspected interference occurred just minutes after a local ceasefire with Russia in eastern Kherson ended.
Ukraine officials said the official air-raid alert app was likely hacked after it sent false radiation and chemical attack warnings in Kyiv on Sunday, telling residents to stay indoors. The Air Force said there was no radiation threat, while Ukraine’s Center for Strategic Communications blamed Russia; no group had claimed responsibility.
Ukraine’s air force said the air raid alert app was apparently hacked on Sunday, briefly issuing false warnings of radiation, chemical and street-fighting threats in Kyiv. Ukrainian authorities said there was no radiation danger and urged the public to stay calm and rely on official information.
Ukraine's Air Force said late Sunday that hackers had breached the public air raid alert app.
Ukraine's Air Force said the country's air raid alert system was hacked late on Nov. 1, triggering sirens and false notifications about nuclear, chemical and street-fighting threats. The Air Force said there was no radiation threat, while regional officials warned residents not to click links in messages.
An NGO says a Venezuelan military attack on an ELN camp in Colombia killed at least 19 people.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 01:39
A monument has stood in Pu’er National Unity Park in Yunnan for more than 70 years. It bears a pledge by representatives of Yunnan’s ethnic groups to remain united and work under the leadership of the Communist Party of China toward a family founded on equality, freedom and happiness.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-02 01:34
The Philippines is closely tied to Asia-Pacific supply chains, from semiconductors to electronic components. Official data show that 82.2% of its merchandise exports in 2025 went to other APEC economies, totaling $69.41 billion; electronic products made up $38.26 billion.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 01:32
The UN biodiversity conference in Yerevan concluded with agreement on key decisions, including the Yerevan Pathway to speed implementation of existing global targets. Its first review of collective progress warned that the 2030 goals are at risk without faster action. Nearly $2 billion in new funding was announced, while developed countries have fallen short of a commitment to provide developing countries at least $20 billion a year by 2025.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 01:31
Tens of thousands of volunteers helped build 108 Buddhist stupas at the site of Bhutan’s future Gelephu Mindfulness City, with about 200,000 people attending the ceremony. The project aims to spur economic growth and persuade more young people to stay, though analysts question whether Bhutan can attract enough investment.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 01:31
US exports of goods and services to APEC economies supported an estimated 5.2 million US jobs in 2022, according to the US Trade Representative. US goods and services trade with APEC economies totaled an estimated $4.1 trillion in 2024.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 01:30
US President Donald Trump praised Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens for backing Republican Mike Rogers over fellow Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. Trump also invited Stevens to join the Republican Party, despite never having met her.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 01:25
North Korea is showcasing a new dining craze: multistory barbecue restaurants with waterside terraces, marble tables fitted with grills, and menus offering beef, pork and ostrich. Skeptics dismiss the portrayal as propaganda.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 01:20
Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s presidential envoy for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, said Zelensky continues trying to weaken the Republican Party ahead of the US midterms. Dmitriev was responding to Zelensky’s remarks about a possible energy ceasefire.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 01:17
German police said needles and other sharp metal objects, including screws, were found in sweets children collected while trick-or-treating. They believe most or all were deliberately placed to cause harm. Reports came from several states; a child in Nuremberg bit down on a needle in chocolate but was unharmed. Some cases are being investigated as attempted aggravated assault.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 01:16
Authorities say 69 people died in last week’s high-speed train collision near Urda, including 54 Spaniards, four US citizens and one citizen each from Canada, Japan, Argentina, Mexico, Tunisia and the Czech Republic. All but three victims have been identified. A Renfe train struck a stationary Iryo train.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 01:06
Authorities say 69 people died in last week’s high-speed collision near Urda, Spain, including four US citizens and one each from Canada, Japan and several other countries. It is one of Europe’s deadliest rail accidents this century; all but three victims have been identified.
Asian stock markets fell on Monday amid concerns over whether the AI investment boom can last, weighing on technology shares. High oil prices also curbed the safe-haven appeal of sovereign bonds.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 01:00
The Detroit Lions said Jack Campbell would remain in a hospital overnight for further evaluation and monitoring after a neck injury.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 01:00
Extreme weather is measurably affecting Britain’s public finances, with railways, prisons and healthcare among the areas facing growing impacts, the National Audit Office said.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 01:00
Hong Kong’s IPO market has cooled sharply in the fourth quarter amid volatility and tighter regulatory scrutiny. Industry players say a year-end listings rush could still help the city rank among the world’s top three in 2026. Since October, just three companies have listed, all closing below their offer prices on debut; two other candidates shelved listings after completing procedures.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 01:00
Amid the dispute over the election results, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has backed Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 00:57
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said South Korea could join as a partner in developing Turkey’s planned Sinop nuclear power station, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing an interview with him.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 00:50
A series of shootings in nightlife areas and near university campuses across the United States over Halloween weekend killed at least six people and wounded dozens. Dallas had the highest toll. Police were investigating incidents in several states, with some suspects still at large.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-02 00:49
The Russian Emergencies Ministry said its mobile app was hit by a massive cyberattack that enabled attackers to send the public false information about a supposed threat. Efforts are underway to fix the vulnerability and restore normal operation.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 00:45
Israel’s elections commission chief says the results would remain valid even if foreign-interference claims were substantiated. Netanyahu’s Likud party accused Arab-led parties of stealing votes and taking Qatari funding, allegations Qatar rejected. The election left both blocs short of the seats needed to form a government alone.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 00:29
Polls point to a Democratic surge in the US midterms, but late-deciding voters and sampling challenges make the outcome uncertain. Past US elections have exposed polling misses, including difficulty gauging Republican turnout; midterm general-election polls have been more accurate in recent years.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 00:25
A new national NBC News poll finds Democrats with a sizable advantage in the fight for control of Congress just days before the midterm elections. Voters are calling for change and registering record-high disapproval of President Trump. Steve Kornacki analyzes the figures.
The proposal would allow funding stewards to influence assessments, while DReps keep the spending votes. A direct funding route is still awaiting its allocation.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 00:20
Neocloud data-center companies such as CoreWeave and Nebius lease computing capacity to major AI developers but carry heavy debt, and their shares have recently fallen. Analysts warn that some may cease operating independently or be acquired. Their prospects hinge on AI demand, access to borrowing and interest rates.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 00:17
From 20 November, Airbnb hosts can no longer require guests to do cleaning tasks such as washing dishes, stripping beds or taking rubbish away. Some hosts fear higher costs and tighter turnaround times, while guests and cleaning business owners say professional cleaning should be the host’s responsibility. Another host expects the change to improve guest experiences, with mutual reviews encouraging reasonable conduct.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 00:17
Donald Trump repeatedly called Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed a “jihadist” at an Iowa campaign event and said Congress would need a special metal detector for him if elected. Trump praised El-Sayed’s Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, and Haley Stevens, who had switched her support to Rogers.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 00:16
US Senate Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed played down a Republican endorsement of a former rival as Democrats rallied behind him. He attended a “Souls to the Polls” campaign rally with Representative James Clyburn.
French prosecutors have opened an attempted murder investigation after petrol bombs were thrown at police during protests. A Paris officer was set alight and injured. Hundreds of thousands demonstrated across France on Saturday, and authorities reported more than 770 arrests.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 00:15
French prosecutors have opened an attempted-murder investigation after petrol bombs were thrown at security forces during protests in Paris. Thirteen members of a gendarmerie unit were injured, and no suspects have been arrested. More than 770 people were arrested nationwide, while 159 law-enforcement members were injured during protests and Halloween celebrations.
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