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WorldTrump says he is in no hurry to decide on strikes against Iran

Donald Trump said he was not rushing to decide whether to resume large-scale strikes against Iran, while noting that talks were going well. He said Iran showed less urgency in negotiations than expected, but wanted a deal more than ever.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 22:41

Trump says he is in no hurry to decide on strikes against Iran

SocietyFormer Alberta junior hockey executive charged with sex offences against players

Tyler King, 39, was arrested and charged with sexually exploiting three players. The complainants were all under 18 at the time and played junior A hockey in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 22:40

Former Alberta junior hockey executive charged with sex offences against players

PoliticsUS midterms 2026: What polls reveal about Democratic and Republican voters

Americans will vote on Tuesday for a new Congress. Polls show that voters across both parties are concerned about the economy and cost of living, but differ over democracy, healthcare, immigration, crime and President Donald Trump’s economic policies.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 22:40

US midterms 2026: What polls reveal about Democratic and Republican voters
US midterms 2026: What polls reveal about Democratic and Republican voters

WorldZelenskyy warns Russia is plotting ‘massive strike’ during US midterms

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is preparing a major attack on Ukraine, potentially targeting energy and logistics as the US midterms draw global attention. He urged the Trump administration and allies to increase pressure on Moscow. The report also says Russian forces struck a humanitarian-aid distribution school in Zaporizhzhia, killing at least 26, according to Ukrainska Pravda.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 22:35

Zelenskyy warns Russia is plotting ‘massive strike’ during US midterms
Zelenskyy warns Russia is plotting ‘massive strike’ during US midterms

HealthRussia’s HIV epidemic is worsening despite official claims, the numbers show

New HIV diagnoses and deaths in Russia are falling, but the number of people living with HIV continues to rise. Only half of diagnosed people have a suppressed viral load, and healthcare-acquired infections reached a 15-year high. The Health Ministry says the response has brought incidence to a record low, but its count excludes people not receiving ongoing care, and testing increasingly misses high-risk groups.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 22:35

Russia’s HIV epidemic is worsening despite official claims, the numbers show
Russia’s HIV epidemic is worsening despite official claims, the numbers show

PoliticsPM to invite countries affected by Britain’s role in slavery to help shape formal apology

Andy Burnham will launch a “structured dialogue” at the Commonwealth summit in Antigua and Barbuda, asking countries affected by Britain’s role in the slave trade to help determine the form of an expected formal apology. Downing Street says their input is indispensable. The UK has ruled out reparations after an apology, while Burnham is also expected to outline debt restructuring plans.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 22:30

PM to invite countries affected by Britain’s role in slavery to help shape formal apology
PM to invite countries affected by Britain’s role in slavery to help shape formal apology

EconomyMidterm rally may falter as AI trade becomes a ‘show me’ story

Wolfe Research says traders betting that the US midterm elections will clear the way for stocks may run into mounting concerns about artificial intelligence, preventing markets from moving higher.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 22:30

Midterm rally may falter as AI trade becomes a ‘show me’ story
Midterm rally may falter as AI trade becomes a ‘show me’ story

WorldEmergency alert hacks aimed at undermining trust in government, expert says

Emergency alert systems in Russia and Ukraine were cyberattacked overnight, broadcasting fake warnings of possible nuclear strikes to users in both countries. The systems are back under control, but responsibility and other details remain unclear. University College London’s Dr Melanie Garson says such attacks seek to erode faith in government’s ability to provide trust.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-02 22:30

Emergency alert hacks aimed at undermining trust in government, expert says
Emergency alert hacks aimed at undermining trust in government, expert says
  • Emergency alert hacks ‘designed to undermine trust in government,’ expert says
    Emergency alert hacks ‘designed to undermine trust in government,’ expert says

    Emergency alert systems in Russia and Ukraine were hacked overnight, sending users in both countries fake warnings about possible nuclear strikes. The systems are back under control, but the attacks’ origins remain unclear. University College London’s Dr Melanie Garson said such attacks aim to erode confidence in the government’s ability to provide trust.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-02 22:28Original

EconomyStrategy’s deployable cash falls 45% as buybacks outpace Bitcoin purchases

Strategy’s cash available for broader treasury uses fell 45.3% in the week ended Nov. 1, dropping from $242 million to $133 million as preferred-stock buybacks exceeded Bitcoin purchases. The company separately held a $4.79 billion reserve for preferred dividends and debt interest.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 22:25

Strategy’s deployable cash falls 45% as buybacks outpace Bitcoin purchases
Strategy’s deployable cash falls 45% as buybacks outpace Bitcoin purchases

TechAnthropic warns it is very close to RSI capability, or self-building AI

Anthropic warns that it is nearing recursive self-improvement (RSI), a point where AI becomes so capable of training itself that AI capabilities accelerate dramatically. For AI doomsayers, RSI represents a cataclysm with no way back.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 22:14

Anthropic warns it is very close to RSI capability, or self-building AI
Anthropic warns it is very close to RSI capability, or self-building AI

CultureWith A03 down, fanfic readers go into survival mode

As the internet’s biggest fanfiction repository becomes inaccessible, readers can still rely on a network of fellow fans.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 22:12

With A03 down, fanfic readers go into survival mode
With A03 down, fanfic readers go into survival mode

PoliticsAlberta panel unveils new electoral maps as chair rejects constitutional concerns

An Alberta advisory panel issued a report on electoral boundaries Monday, restoring rural ridings removed by an earlier commission and extending several Calgary ridings into nearby rural communities.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 22:08

Alberta panel unveils new electoral maps as chair rejects constitutional concerns

WorldTeen held in basement near Kyiv was beaten with shovel, publication reports

A 14-year-old taken from a house basement in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka near Kyiv was beaten with a shovel, Zerkalo Nedeli reported. Witnesses said he was in terrible condition. No official explanation was given for a child being at the National Guard facility. Police said servicemen were housed there, and the Guard's commander acknowledged the basement was used to hold servicemen who left their units without authorization and newly mobilized men.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 22:06

Teen held in basement near Kyiv was beaten with shovel, publication reports
  • Azov militants set up ‘prison’ in basement near Kyiv, publication says

    TASS, citing Strana, reported that a private house in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka near Kyiv, whose basement held mobilized men and servicemen who had left their units, belonged to the Azov group. Strana said Azov confirmed that four servicemen who escaped from the house were injured.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-11-02 21:55Original
  • Many buildings like basement facility near Kiev exist across Ukraine, Zelensky’s office says

    Kirill Budanov, head of Vladimir Zelensky’s office, said similar facilities exist across Ukraine and that their existence would be thoroughly investigated. He said 14 people, not 40 as local media had reported, were held in the building. Unrest outside intensified again, with security forces using tear gas.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-11-02 21:47Original
  • Dozens gather outside Kyiv-area house, alleging soldiers are being held and beaten
    Dozens gather outside Kyiv-area house, alleging soldiers are being held and beaten

    Dozens gathered outside a private home in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka on November 2, claiming people inside were being held and tortured. National Guard commander Oleksandr Pivnenko denied the abuse allegations and said the house temporarily accommodated newly mobilized National Guard members; he said 18 service members were inside. Journalists reported that four people were brought out, one reportedly with a broken spine.

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    MMeduza★★★☆☆2026-11-02 21:34Original
  • Gunfire reported near house where mobilized men are held outside Kyiv

    Ukrainian law enforcement officers opened fire near a house outside Kyiv as hundreds protested the detention of conscripts and deserters in its basement, Strana reported. The outlet said the protest had turned violent, with demonstrators trying to breach a fence and smashing a police bus’s windows before security forces fired.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-11-02 21:04Original
  • Ukraine National Guard chief explains purpose of house where men were held near Kyiv

    Ukrainian National Guard Commander Alexander Pivnenko acknowledged that a private house near Kyiv was being used to hold both servicemen who left their units without authorization and newly mobilized men. Earlier reports said about 40 people were held in its basement; clashes followed, and an ambulance crew later took four injured people to hospital.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-11-02 20:31Original
  • Ukraine National Guard chief says servicemen were held in basement for going AWOL

    National Guard chief Alexander Pivnenko said four people taken by ambulance from a basement near Kyiv were servicemen detained for leaving their unit without authorization. He said the others were also National Guard personnel but did not specify their status or condition. Earlier reports said armed men held about 40 people there; residents clashed with guards before four sick people were allowed to leave for hospital.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-11-02 19:51Original
  • Confrontation involving National Guard soldiers unfolds near Kyiv; police deny hostage reports
    Confrontation involving National Guard soldiers unfolds near Kyiv; police deny hostage reports

    Residents gathered outside a private house in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka near Kyiv on Nov. 2, where National Guard soldiers were present. Police and the National Guard denied reports of unlawful detention or deaths. Kyiv Independent reporters said protesters tried to enter the building, while authorities used tear gas and fired into the air. The circumstances remain under investigation, and social media claims have not been independently verified.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-11-02 18:56Original

EconomyApple sets an iPhone sales record without a new standard model

Apple reported record iPhone revenue of $57.58 billion in its fourth quarter, up 17 percent year over year, despite releasing only the pricier iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in its latest refresh. Overall revenue rose 12 percent to $114.5 billion; Mac and services grew, while iPad revenue fell 10 percent.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 22:02

Apple sets an iPhone sales record without a new standard model
Apple sets an iPhone sales record without a new standard model

TechResearcher finds Russian space startups may be passing off Chinese satellite imagery as their own

Researcher Bart Hendrickx says Russian space companies are selling images from Chinese satellites as imagery from their own spacecraft. The report focuses on Novy Kosmos and its Oculus radar satellite, noting the company had launched only one experimental satellite before starting the project. It also explains that objects in orbit are tracked and cataloged, making space activity monitorable.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 22:01

Researcher finds Russian space startups may be passing off Chinese satellite imagery as their own
Researcher finds Russian space startups may be passing off Chinese satellite imagery as their own

HealthLower-cost HIV prevention shot raises hope in low-income countries

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic version of the only HIV-prevention shot given twice a year. The move could help make it available faster and at lower cost in 120 low- and middle-income countries.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 21:58

Lower-cost HIV prevention shot raises hope in low-income countries

HealthAllergies acting up? A humidifier may help

The article recommends shopping for humidifiers to relieve allergies and dry skin, highlighting brands including Honeywell, Levoit and Vicks.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-02 21:56

Allergies acting up? A humidifier may help
Allergies acting up? A humidifier may help

SocietyFriends remember 20-year-old co-pilot killed in Learjet crash for her early love of flying

Friends and relatives gathered at Nathalia Filgueiras’ family home in Boca Raton, Florida, to mourn the 20-year-old co-pilot. She died the previous day when a Learjet 60 crashed, killing eight other people as well.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 21:51

Friends remember 20-year-old co-pilot killed in Learjet crash for her early love of flying
Friends remember 20-year-old co-pilot killed in Learjet crash for her early love of flying

EconomyNasdaq 100 enters correction as megacap results deepen AI fears

The Nasdaq 100 fell sharply on Monday, entering correction territory as investors grew increasingly pessimistic about Big Tech and the artificial intelligence trade.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 21:45

Nasdaq 100 enters correction as megacap results deepen AI fears
Nasdaq 100 enters correction as megacap results deepen AI fears

EconomyApple growth slows as China sales miss estimates

Apple Inc. reported slower sales growth in its September quarter, while revenue in China fell short of estimates. It was the company’s first earnings report since John Ternus became chief executive officer.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 21:44

Apple growth slows as China sales miss estimates
Apple growth slows as China sales miss estimates

TechVitalik makes private Ethereum payments without a crypto website

Keeping code locally can reduce repeated delivery from websites, while package updates, signatures and submissions remain separate trust decisions.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 21:40

Vitalik makes private Ethereum payments without a crypto website
Vitalik makes private Ethereum payments without a crypto website

EconomyUS to remove South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade initiative

The Trump administration says South Africa and Rwanda have violated the rules of the AGOA trade initiative. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Trump intends to end their participation from January 2027. The program gives thousands of products from sub-Saharan African countries duty-free access to the US market.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 21:40

US to remove South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade initiative
US to remove South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade initiative

EconomyBig crypto wants the one thing it can’t buy: your vote

Berkeley Law lecturer Hermine Wong argues that loyalty has been to the technology, but this election brings a trap: allowing the biggest intermediaries to claim that loyalty for themselves.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 21:38

Big crypto wants the one thing it can’t buy: your vote
Big crypto wants the one thing it can’t buy: your vote

PoliticsTrump promised ‘no more wars.’ His foreign policy tells another story

Donald Trump pledged an “America First” foreign policy and promised to keep the US out of foreign wars. Yet since returning to the White House, his administration has been deeply involved in conflicts worldwide. Vedika Bahl examines his record, from Ukraine and threats to Greenland and Canada to US intervention in Venezuela and his shifting approach to the Middle East and war with Iran.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-02 21:34

Trump promised ‘no more wars.’ His foreign policy tells another story
Trump promised ‘no more wars.’ His foreign policy tells another story

PoliticsJudge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit seeking Harvard admissions records

A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit seeking to compel Harvard University to provide records for an investigation into whether the university still considers race in its admissions process.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 21:30

Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit seeking Harvard admissions records
  • Harvard wins dismissal of US lawsuit seeking admissions race data
    Harvard wins dismissal of US lawsuit seeking admissions race data

    Harvard University secured dismissal of a government suit seeking detailed records on hundreds of thousands of applicants, a setback to the Trump administration’s effort to ensure race is not used in the school’s admissions decisions.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-11-02 20:45Original

WorldStudent protests resume in France as pupils return to school

High school students in France have resumed protests on a smaller scale after a two-week break. Dozens of schools were blockaded, and students say they will keep protesting until their demands are met.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 21:28

Student protests resume in France as pupils return to school
Student protests resume in France as pupils return to school

SocietyBelleville synagogue members seek more security funding after shooting

Members of the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ont., want the federal government to provide greater support for community safety programs. Their appeal comes weeks after a hate-motivated shooting outside the place of worship.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 21:27

Belleville synagogue members seek more security funding after shooting

SocietyBritish adventurer returns home after 28-year journey around the world

British adventurer Karl Bushby has returned to his mother’s home in Hull after completing a 28-year, 50,000-kilometre journey that began in Chile.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-02 21:25

British adventurer returns home after 28-year journey around the world

EconomyPalantir Raises 2026 Revenue Outlook on Strong Commercial Sales

Palantir Technologies lifted its full-year revenue forecast above Wall Street expectations, citing surging demand for its data analytics tools.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 21:25

Palantir Raises 2026 Revenue Outlook on Strong Commercial Sales
Palantir Raises 2026 Revenue Outlook on Strong Commercial Sales

World‘A lot of work to do’: Officials update investigation into Florida Learjet crash

US air accident investigators say much work remains after Sunday’s Learjet crash in Florida killed all nine people aboard. The impact crater is hindering wreckage recovery, and determining the cause could take time.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 21:23

‘A lot of work to do’: Officials update investigation into Florida Learjet crash
‘A lot of work to do’: Officials update investigation into Florida Learjet crash

HealthThird person dies of bird flu since virus began spreading to livestock

A Washington state resident died of bird flu after exposure at an infected dairy farm, health officials said. The Yakima County resident had underlying health conditions. It is the third U.S. human death since highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza spread from wild migratory birds to dairy cows; officials said the risk to the public remains low.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 21:21

Third person dies of bird flu since virus began spreading to livestock
Third person dies of bird flu since virus began spreading to livestock

WorldTrump says US and Iran can reach an agreement

Trump said the United States is easily winning the war against Iran and that Tehran wants a deal to end hostilities in the Middle East. He said an agreement may happen but offered no details. Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said consultations through Doha and Islamabad were proceeding intensely and depended on Washington’s political will; Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei authorized the government to negotiate a peaceful settlement with the United States.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 21:17

Trump says US and Iran can reach an agreement
  • Qatari mediators head to Iran for talks on potential US deal

    Qatari mediators have traveled to Tehran to meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi about a possible agreement with the United States, Reuters reported, citing a source. The source said the discussions concern a draft Washington-Tehran deal negotiated for eight days.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-11-02 20:17Original
  • Iran pushes accelerated plan for ceasefire talks with US
    Iran pushes accelerated plan for ceasefire talks with US

    Tehran says its seven-step ceasefire proposal has been condensed and could be implemented within two days as talks with mediators continue. The plan includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme. Iran says its demands have not changed and that progress depends on the US response.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-11-02 18:49Original

EconomyBinance Boosts Market-Maker Incentives After Record Hack

Binance has raised the trading incentives offered to some market makers as the world’s largest crypto exchange seeks to boost activity on its platform after a record hack that caused $6.3 billion in losses.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 21:15

Binance Boosts Market-Maker Incentives After Record Hack
Binance Boosts Market-Maker Incentives After Record Hack

PoliticsTrump downplays renewed US strikes on Iran after midterms

After speaking at the Lincoln Memorial, Trump downplayed the prospect of the US launching renewed strikes on Iran following the midterm elections.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 21:14

Trump downplays renewed US strikes on Iran after midterms
Trump downplays renewed US strikes on Iran after midterms

PoliticsUK government sets out tougher rules for migrants seeking settlement

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK had “lost control of immigration” after Brexit. He said the Home Secretary was tackling the problem and had his full support.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 21:10

UK government sets out tougher rules for migrants seeking settlement

PoliticsSt. Petersburg cuts military enlistment bonus to 400,000 rubles in second reduction in a month

St. Petersburg has lowered its one-time city payment for people signing contracts with Russia’s Defense Ministry to 400,000 rubles, Fontanka reports. It is the second cut in a month. The city website says the payment remains 3.5 million rubles for contracts with drone forces, while hotline staff quoted 800,000 rubles.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 21:04

St. Petersburg cuts military enlistment bonus to 400,000 rubles in second reduction in a month
St. Petersburg cuts military enlistment bonus to 400,000 rubles in second reduction in a month

TechMeta to end Quest 2 and Quest Pro OS updates in 2027

Meta plans to issue the final operating system update for the Quest 2 and Quest Pro by March 2027. It will continue security patches and critical bug fixes through the end of that year, while app submissions for both headsets remain open through December 2027.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 21:04

Meta to end Quest 2 and Quest Pro OS updates in 2027
Meta to end Quest 2 and Quest Pro OS updates in 2027

EconomyHoward Marks says AI setbacks have fueled skepticism

Recent market stumbles tied to artificial intelligence have partly punctured the sector’s aura of infallibility, said Howard Marks, co-chair of Oaktree Capital Management LP.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 21:00

Howard Marks says AI setbacks have fueled skepticism
Howard Marks says AI setbacks have fueled skepticism

EconomyWhy relationships still matter in the digital age of banking

When Sachil Dagur took charge of Habib Bank Zurich’s Hong Kong operations in 2018, he saw strengths in trade finance, close connections with the trading community and a presence in markets important to clients. Rather than reinventing the bank, he believed those strengths should be linked more effectively to help clients use them.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 21:00

Why relationships still matter in the digital age of banking
Why relationships still matter in the digital age of banking

PoliticsFormer FBI chief in Chicago sues DOJ, alleging pressure to investigate Trump’s foes

Douglas DePodesta alleges in a federal lawsuit that the Trump administration pressured him to investigate the president’s political opponents and later made him a “scapegoat” when the case against six anti-ICE protesters collapsed. He accuses Justice Department officials of politically motivated prosecutions and misconduct, including knowingly making false statements to a judge.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 20:59

Former FBI chief in Chicago sues DOJ, alleging pressure to investigate Trump’s foes
Former FBI chief in Chicago sues DOJ, alleging pressure to investigate Trump’s foes

WorldUkraine won’t receive 500 newly approved U.S. Patriot missiles until at least late 2030, State Department says

Ukraine may receive 500 U.S. missiles for Patriot air-defense systems between the fourth quarter of 2030 and the fourth quarter of 2033. The State Department approved the possible $2.1 billion sale, but the purchase agreement is expected only after Congress approves it. Ukraine says it faces Patriot shortages, and Volodymyr Zelensky has accused the U.S. of deliberately delaying interceptor missiles already paid for by NATO countries.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 20:56

Ukraine won’t receive 500 newly approved U.S. Patriot missiles until at least late 2030, State Department says
Ukraine won’t receive 500 newly approved U.S. Patriot missiles until at least late 2030, State Department says

SocietyWoman, 48, and boy, 12, arrested after air cadet leader assaulted in Hamilton

A 59-year-old commanding officer was supervising young cadets selling Remembrance Day poppies on Sunday when an altercation followed. Police said the 12-year-old and another boy blew a loud air horn directly into the cadets’ ears. A 48-year-old woman and the boy were arrested.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 20:56

Woman, 48, and boy, 12, arrested after air cadet leader assaulted in Hamilton

PoliticsUS midterms campaign spending projected to shatter records at nearly $12bn

OpenSecrets projects that spending on the 2026 US midterm campaign will total $11.9bn, about 30% more than in 2022. More than $9.5bn had been spent by mid-October, including about $5.5bn from PACs and Super PACs. Elon Musk was the biggest individual donor, giving nearly half a billion dollars to back Republicans.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 20:54

US midterms campaign spending projected to shatter records at nearly $12bn
US midterms campaign spending projected to shatter records at nearly $12bn

WorldFrom St. Petersburg to Crocus City Hall: How U.S. warnings of terrorist attacks in Russia have played out

After the U.S. Embassy warned on October 31 of a possible attack at Moscow’s Tsaritsyno complex, the site closed and no attack occurred. The article reviews three prominent cases in which the U.S. shared information about potential attacks in Russia, in 2017, 2019, and 2024. Less than two weeks after the 2024 warning, an attack at Crocus City Hall killed 150 people. Russia called the U.S. intelligence general in nature, while sources cited by Western media said it was more specific and named Crocus as a possible target.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 20:50

From St. Petersburg to Crocus City Hall: How U.S. warnings of terrorist attacks in Russia have played out
From St. Petersburg to Crocus City Hall: How U.S. warnings of terrorist attacks in Russia have played out

PoliticsMamdani-backed progressives seek seats in Congress

Three progressive New York City Democrats—Claire Valdez, Brad Lander and Darializa Avila Chevalier—are expected to win their congressional races on Tuesday. All three won their Democratic primaries after receiving the endorsement of Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 20:48

Mamdani-backed progressives seek seats in Congress
Mamdani-backed progressives seek seats in Congress
  • Mamdani-backed progressives campaign for Congress
    Mamdani-backed progressives campaign for Congress

    Zohran Mamdani, who championed progressive policies in New York City, is backing a group of local congressional candidates seeking to bring his agenda to the national level. Al Jazeera’s Andy Hirschfeld spoke with them about their campaigns.

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    AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 20:28Original

WorldWhat lies ahead for the Western Sahara conflict?

The UN has ended its peacekeeping mission in the disputed territory after the United States and Russia blocked proposals to extend its mandate. The decades-long dispute between Morocco and the Polisario Front raises questions about whether fighting could resume.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 20:43

What lies ahead for the Western Sahara conflict?
What lies ahead for the Western Sahara conflict?

PoliticsTrump unveils $14m reflecting pool makeover in final midterm appeal

Donald Trump presented the delayed $14m renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in what was expected to be his final press conference before the midterms. The work had faced an algae bloom and peeling coating. Trump blamed predecessors for overspending and vandals for damage, then turned to the election and Republican prospects.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 20:42

Trump unveils $14m reflecting pool makeover in final midterm appeal
Trump unveils $14m reflecting pool makeover in final midterm appeal
  • Trump promotes Reflecting Pool makeover on eve of midterm Election Day
    Trump promotes Reflecting Pool makeover on eve of midterm Election Day

    As Republicans and Democrats made their final appeals to voters on the eve of Election Day, Trump spent the day discussing his Reflecting Pool makeover far from many people his party is trying to persuade.

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    TThe Associated Press★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 20:20Original

EconomyArthur Hayes wants to hedge AI compute bills, but FLOP token swings could alter costs

Arthur Hayes has proposed dollar-settled contracts tracking a benchmark priced in FLOP. Buyers of inference services would still need to manage exposure to the token, model and contract rollovers.

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Arthur Hayes wants to hedge AI compute bills, but FLOP token swings could alter costs
Arthur Hayes wants to hedge AI compute bills, but FLOP token swings could alter costs

PoliticsMigration is a moral issue for Burnham, but he also wants to tell a positive story

Andy Burnham backs Shabana Mahmood’s restrictions on legal and illegal migration but wants to stress migrants’ contribution to the UK. He says those making the strongest contribution should be able to settle sooner. The reforms retain a 10-year wait for most migrants and up to 30 years for some small-boat arrivals.

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Migration is a moral issue for Burnham, but he also wants to tell a positive story
Migration is a moral issue for Burnham, but he also wants to tell a positive story

TechSnapchat settles case over teens’ claims that platform was designed to be addictive

Snap Inc., Snapchat’s parent company, reached a settlement during a trial, attorneys for two teenage plaintiffs said Monday. They allege the company designed the platform to be addictive, causing their depression, anxiety and eating disorders.

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Snapchat settles case over teens’ claims that platform was designed to be addictive

TechGoogle says Android partner turned 1.3 million devices into a botnet

Google says Shenzhen-based Videostrong Technology secretly planted a backdoor in 1.3 million devices, using them for ad fraud, data theft, and unauthorized traffic routing. Google says it dismantled the backdoor, ended its relationship with the manufacturer, and barred it from making or selling certified Android devices or supplying software for them.

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Google says Android partner turned 1.3 million devices into a botnet
Google says Android partner turned 1.3 million devices into a botnet

WorldRussia retook its occupied Kursk borderlands a year and a half ago, but many refugees still cannot return

Ukraine entered Russia’s Kursk region in August 2024, and parts remained under Ukrainian occupation until spring 2025. Many refugees have yet to return, while some border villages are uninhabitable. In Kursk, residents largely ignore air-raid sirens, and some watch drones and air defenses clash. Locals commonly blame the lack of fortifications for Ukraine’s advance; Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office estimates that more than 3 billion rubles were stolen from the fortifications budget.

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Russia retook its occupied Kursk borderlands a year and a half ago, but many refugees still cannot return
Russia retook its occupied Kursk borderlands a year and a half ago, but many refugees still cannot return

Society7 Montreal police employees dismissed over alleged racist, discriminatory conduct

Montreal police Chief Fady Dagher is set to announce the administrative dismissal of seven employees over allegations of discriminatory and racist behaviour, as well as derogatory acts.

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7 Montreal police employees dismissed over alleged racist, discriminatory conduct

CultureUK bookshop helps meet demand for Sally Rooney novels

Demand for Irish author Sally Rooney’s novels is high after publisher Faber halted UK supplies. Faber said it could not send Rooney earnings from UK sales because of her support for Palestine Action, but one bookshop is keeping sales going.

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UK bookshop helps meet demand for Sally Rooney novels
UK bookshop helps meet demand for Sally Rooney novels

TechWhat to Know About Anthropic’s IPO

In late 2020, senior OpenAI employees who believed the company was not giving AI ethics and safety enough priority left to establish Anthropic. Within a few years, the younger firm had become an AI behemoth and was expected to stage one of history’s biggest and most closely watched IPOs.

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What to Know About Anthropic’s IPO
What to Know About Anthropic’s IPO

WorldEU calls supermarket freezer attacks a deliberate attempt to disrupt food supplies

Grocery stores from Sweden to Portugal were hit Monday by a suspected cyberattack on freezer systems, which the EU denounced as an attempt to disrupt the bloc’s food chain. At least eight countries were affected, and retailers discarded food after overnight temperature rises spoiled or threatened produce.

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EU calls supermarket freezer attacks a deliberate attempt to disrupt food supplies
EU calls supermarket freezer attacks a deliberate attempt to disrupt food supplies
  • Supermarket fridges hacked across Europe
    Supermarket fridges hacked across Europe

    Fridges and freezers at more than 100 stores in several European countries were running hot on Monday, and some companies blamed a cyberattack.

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    RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 19:40Original
  • European Commission says refrigerator cyberattack aimed to undermine EU food security

    The European Commission called the cyberattack on grocery-store refrigeration systems across the EU an attempt to undermine food security. Agriculture and Food Commissioner Christophe Hansen said food security was not threatened, but European businesses suffered real damage. Refrigerators at dozens of supermarkets in Belgium, Luxembourg and other EU countries warmed overnight, damaging food stocks and equipment worth tens of millions of euros. The attack exploited software vulnerabilities also used in a similar incident in France in October.

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  • If hackers can control supermarket freezers, how vulnerable is other technology?
    If hackers can control supermarket freezers, how vulnerable is other technology?

    A suspected cyberattack affecting supermarket fridges and freezers across Europe has raised concerns about internet-connected devices. Experts urge manufacturers to improve security and consumers to update devices and use multi-factor authentication. There is no evidence that the attacks targeted domestic appliances.

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    BBBC News★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 18:25Original
  • Supermarket refrigeration systems disrupted in several European countries in apparent cyberattacks
    Supermarket refrigeration systems disrupted in several European countries in apparent cyberattacks

    Supermarkets in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland and Estonia reported disruptions to their refrigeration systems, which were apparently caused by cyberattacks.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-11-02 18:00Original
  • Another cyberattack on supermarket fridges sweeps Europe, spoiling food

    A new cyberattack on supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe has left food spoiled. It follows a similar attack last month that sharply raised fridge temperatures at some French supermarkets. Neither attack has been claimed, heightening European authorities’ concerns about hybrid threats to infrastructure, particularly the food system.

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    CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-02 17:58Original
  • European supermarkets hit by cyberattack targeting refrigeration systems
    European supermarkets hit by cyberattack targeting refrigeration systems

    European supermarkets were hit by a cyberattack aimed at their refrigeration systems. EU food and agriculture commissioner Christophe Hansen said food security needed greater attention at every level.

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    TTRT World★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 17:48Original
  • Refrigeration cyberattacks highlight risks of connecting industrial systems to the internet
    Refrigeration cyberattacks highlight risks of connecting industrial systems to the internet

    Across seven European countries, supermarket cooling equipment came under cyberattack on Monday. The incidents underscored the exposure created by bringing industrial infrastructure online.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-02 17:29Original
  • European supermarkets targeted in second reported cyberattack
    European supermarkets targeted in second reported cyberattack

    Supermarkets in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg and Estonia reported freezer malfunctions on Monday in an apparent cyberattack resembling an incident in France three weeks earlier. Affected chains said refrigeration systems had stopped or been impaired, forcing stores to discard spoiled products. Belgian prosecutors opened a criminal investigation, and Sweden’s National Cybersecurity Center is investigating.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-11-02 14:31Original
  • Belgian supermarket fridges left empty after cyberattack

    Supermarkets in several European countries say cyberattacks targeted refrigeration systems, spoiling food and prompting some stores to shut their fridges and freezers.

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  • Fresh wave of cyberattacks hits supermarket refrigeration systems in Europe
    Fresh wave of cyberattacks hits supermarket refrigeration systems in Europe

    Stores and supermarkets in Belgium, Luxembourg and Sweden reported sudden temperature rises in refrigerators and freezers early Monday, in what appeared to be an attack on refrigeration units. A similar incident hit hundreds of French supermarkets in October, causing food losses and fires.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-11-02 13:40Original
  • More European supermarkets are getting their freezers hacked
    More European supermarkets are getting their freezers hacked

    Supermarkets in Belgium, Sweden, Luxembourg, and Estonia reported sudden temperature changes in refrigerators and freezers in a suspected new wave of cyberattacks. A Swedish ICA Kvantum store said equipment temperatures were remotely raised to 50 degrees Celsius; Coop and Ahold Delhaize also confirmed unauthorized access to or tampering with cooling systems at some stores.

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    TThe Verge★★★☆☆2026-11-02 13:00Original
  • Supermarkets across Europe hit by new fridge cyberattacks
    Supermarkets across Europe hit by new fridge cyberattacks

    A new wave of apparent cyberattacks hit supermarkets across Europe on Monday, affecting fridges and freezers.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-02 11:56Original

Society37 creative cooking gifts to get anyone excited about the kitchen

The gift picks for people who enjoy cooking include cookware, kitchen gadgets and edible treats from brands such as Le Creuset, Williams Sonoma and Staub.

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37 creative cooking gifts to get anyone excited about the kitchen
37 creative cooking gifts to get anyone excited about the kitchen

PoliticsWhat you need to know about the Election Day Voter Poll

The Election Day Voter Poll helps explain who won and why, as well as which issues mattered in the election.

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What you need to know about the Election Day Voter Poll
What you need to know about the Election Day Voter Poll