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WorldOne dead after two helicopters collide near Mount Everest in Nepal

Two helicopters collided while attempting to land in Nepal’s Mount Everest region, killing at least one person and injuring two. Authorities identified the dead person as a 47-year-old Indian national; a New Zealand national and a Nepali pilot were injured. The crash occurred near Pheriche village, at an altitude of 4,200 metres.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 07:06

One dead after two helicopters collide near Mount Everest in Nepal
One dead after two helicopters collide near Mount Everest in Nepal

EconomyEurope enters winter with lowest gas reserves in 13 years, IEA warns

The IEA warned that Europe is entering winter with its lowest gas reserves in 13 years. Gas injected into European storage facilities during the filling season was about 4% below the average for the past five years.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 07:04

Europe enters winter with lowest gas reserves in 13 years, IEA warns
Europe enters winter with lowest gas reserves in 13 years, IEA warns

PoliticsEurope Today: Euronews Enlargement Summit opens in Brussels as US midterms test Trump

Brussels is hosting the Euronews Enlargement Summit, where Montenegro, Albania and Ukraine are pressing for EU membership. The programme speaks with Montenegro’s EU ambassador Petar Marković and Ukraine’s Taras Kachka, and Republican strategist Matt Klink discusses how the US midterms are testing Donald Trump.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 07:01

Europe Today: Euronews Enlargement Summit opens in Brussels as US midterms test Trump

PoliticsAmericans vote in midterms widely seen as referendum on Trump

Voters are heading to the polls in an election widely viewed as a referendum on Donald Trump’s second presidency and a chance to curb his power. Republicans currently control both chambers of Congress, while Democrats hope to take them and cite concerns including affordability and the Iran war. The campaign has also been marked by Trump’s rallies and divisions among Democrats.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 07:00

Americans vote in midterms widely seen as referendum on Trump
Americans vote in midterms widely seen as referendum on Trump
  • Midterm elections live: Voters head to the polls today
    Midterm elections live: Voters head to the polls today

    Voters are casting ballots in the midterm elections today. Key House and Senate races could determine control of Congress.

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    AABC News★★★★☆2026-11-03 06:27Original
  • Live: Americans head to polls for US midterms
    Live: Americans head to polls for US midterms

    Americans vote on Tuesday in midterm elections, with Democrats widely expected to retake the House while control of the Senate remains uncertain. They need three House seats and four Senate seats to surpass Republicans. Losing either chamber would constrain President Donald Trump’s ability to pass legislation, and the results will serve as a referendum on his second term.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-03 05:45Original
  • Midterms near their close as voters judge Trump’s second term
    Midterms near their close as voters judge Trump’s second term

    The US midterm elections will begin winding down Tuesday in a vote seen as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s second term. Angered by high prices and an unpopular war with Iran, Americans will decide whether to sharply shift power in Washington.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-11-03 05:30Original
  • Americans vote in midterms that could define Trump's final years in office
    Americans vote in midterms that could define Trump's final years in office

    The midterms will decide control of Congress and test whether Donald Trump remains an electoral asset for Republicans. High living costs, rising inflation and fuel prices linked in part to his tariffs and the war with Iran have left the party vulnerable in some traditionally safe races.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-03 05:00Original
  • Judgment day for Trump’s Republican Party

    Voters head to the polls in the US midterm elections today, which are widely viewed as a referendum on the US president.

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    FFinancial Times★★★☆☆2026-11-03 05:00Original

HealthEarly feedback positive for Cumbria community mental health hub pilot

Hope Haven in Whitehaven is one of six 24/7, open-access preventive mental health hubs being trialled in England. In its first five months, about 3,000 people received support, nearly half of whom had never used NHS mental health services. Local inpatient mental health admissions fell 24% between January and September compared with the same period last year.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 07:00

Early feedback positive for Cumbria community mental health hub pilot
Early feedback positive for Cumbria community mental health hub pilot

PoliticsUK MPs could face criminal record checks to help tackle violence against women

The UK parliament is set to become the first legislature to receive White Ribbon accreditation. A three-year plan could require MPs and parliamentary workers to undergo criminal record checks before receiving security passes and take anti-harassment training, as part of efforts to better protect women.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 07:00

UK MPs could face criminal record checks to help tackle violence against women
UK MPs could face criminal record checks to help tackle violence against women

WorldRussian refinery in Yaroslavl hit as Russia says it downed 856 Ukrainian drones overnight

A Ukrainian drone attack damaged an oil refinery in Yaroslavl, local governor Mikhail Evrayev said on Tuesday. Russia’s Defence Ministry said it had downed 856 enemy drones across the country’s regions overnight.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 07:00

Russian refinery in Yaroslavl hit as Russia says it downed 856 Ukrainian drones overnight
Russian refinery in Yaroslavl hit as Russia says it downed 856 Ukrainian drones overnight

EconomyChina proposes simpler forex settlements for cross-border business

China's foreign-exchange regulator has put nine proposed changes to current-account transactions out for consultation. They would widen settlement-service options and simplify trade-related payments across borders, with lower costs and smoother international commerce as aims.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 07:00

China proposes simpler forex settlements for cross-border business
China proposes simpler forex settlements for cross-border business

PoliticsGermany news: Ukraine in focus at Berlin Security Conference

The 25th Berlin Security Conference opens Tuesday, with discussions focused on the threat of Russian aggression and its implications for European security. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda is due to open the event and meet Chancellor Friedrich Merz; Lithuania’s forthcoming EU Council presidency is also on the agenda.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 07:00

Germany news: Ukraine in focus at Berlin Security Conference
Germany news: Ukraine in focus at Berlin Security Conference

SportsAFC postpones 2027 Asian Cup over Middle East conflict

The AFC plans to stage its 2027 competition nearly a year later than scheduled, linking the change to safety worries in Saudi Arabia and fighting across the Middle East.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 06:59

AFC postpones 2027 Asian Cup over Middle East conflict
AFC postpones 2027 Asian Cup over Middle East conflict
  • AFC reschedules 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia amid regional conflict
    AFC reschedules 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia amid regional conflict

    The AFC has moved the Saudi Arabia-hosted Asian Cup’s start from January 2027 to December 23, with the tournament ending on January 21, 2028. It cited exceptional regional circumstances, logistical complexities and travel disruptions; the new dates will be submitted to FIFA for approval.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-03 06:55Original

SocietyAustralia’s High Court hears challenge to under-16 social media ban

Reddit and advocacy group Digital Freedom Project have challenged Australia’s under-16 social media ban in the High Court, arguing it is unconstitutional. Reddit questioned the ban’s effectiveness and the scientific evidence behind it, while the group said it restricts teenagers’ ability to participate in political discourse.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 06:59

Australia’s High Court hears challenge to under-16 social media ban
Australia’s High Court hears challenge to under-16 social media ban

CultureWIPO chief: IP rights safeguard human creativity and expression in the age of AI

The 2026 International Copyright Forum is taking place in Dunhuang, Gansu, China, with a focus on digital innovation and cultural heritage. WIPO Director General Daren Tang said IP rules should not reject technology, but ensure it serves the human spirit of creativity and expression.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 06:58

WIPO chief: IP rights safeguard human creativity and expression in the age of AI
  • 2026 International Copyright Forum convenes in Dunhuang
    2026 International Copyright Forum convenes in Dunhuang

    The 2026 International Copyright Forum opened in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, on November 2. Co-hosted by China’s National Copyright Administration and WIPO, it is focused on copyright and creative industries in the digital era, including cultural heritage and global creativity. Participants are discussing copyright challenges linked to digital and AI advances.

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    CCGTN★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 06:26Original

WorldNorth Korea slams FBI claims over €5bn Binance hack and test-fires missiles

North Korea denounced FBI claims that it was behind a €5 billion hack of Binance and test-fired missiles. A 2024 United Nations report said proceeds from North Korean cyberattacks had reportedly helped fund the country’s development of weapons of mass destruction.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 06:53

North Korea slams FBI claims over €5bn Binance hack and test-fires missiles
  • North Korea denies role in record Binance hack, calls US charge 'provocation'
    North Korea denies role in record Binance hack, calls US charge 'provocation'

    Kim Yo Jong rejected FBI claims that North Korean hackers stole more than $6 billion from Binance, calling the accusation a “grave political provocation” and “absurd rhetoric.” Binance said it would resume withdrawals for some assets on additional blockchain networks from Tuesday and had replaced most stolen assets with its own funds.

    North KoreaBinancecrypto theftUS-North Korea relations

    DDW★★★★☆2026-11-03 05:34Original

EconomyChina’s ‘Lipstick King’ touts AI tokens for first time at Singles’ Day festival

China’s Singles’ Day shopping festival added computing credits for accessing AI tools as a new attraction this year, expanding beyond its longstanding association with discounted cosmetics and home appliances.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 06:50

China’s ‘Lipstick King’ touts AI tokens for first time at Singles’ Day festival
China’s ‘Lipstick King’ touts AI tokens for first time at Singles’ Day festival
  • China’s ‘Lipstick King’ pitches AI subscriptions as Singles’ Day takes AI mainstream
    China’s ‘Lipstick King’ pitches AI subscriptions as Singles’ Day takes AI mainstream

    Top Chinese livestreamer Li Jiaqi teamed up with an Alibaba executive on Monday evening to sell AI subscriptions, moving nearly 100,000 monthly packages in 30 minutes, according to Alibaba data. The Taobao and Tmall broadcast marked the first time generative AI products took centre stage in the annual Singles’ Day event.

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    SSouth China Morning Post★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 06:30Original

WorldPalestine weekly: Election deadlock meets West Bank sieges, Gaza killings

Israel’s inconclusive election has left coalition negotiations under way, amid rhetoric delegitimising Palestinian citizens’ votes. Arab-led parties won a record 19 seats, but key political figures have ruled out or set conditions against Palestinian partners. In Hebron, closures displaced thousands; the army withdrew on November 2. West Bank closures and settler attacks continue, disrupting the olive harvest.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 06:46

Palestine weekly: Election deadlock meets West Bank sieges, Gaza killings
Palestine weekly: Election deadlock meets West Bank sieges, Gaza killings

WorldWar widens in the Black Sea, testing NATO’s red lines

Cargo ships near NATO members Romania and Bulgaria were hit in seven strikes last month. The US-led alliance said it would send maritime patrol aircraft, radars and drones to strengthen its eastern flank in the Black Sea.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 06:45

War widens in the Black Sea, testing NATO’s red lines
War widens in the Black Sea, testing NATO’s red lines

EconomyAs global AI sell-offs rattle investors, Goldman Sachs touts ‘enormous opportunities’

At the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit in Hong Kong, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon and Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick backed AI’s prospects and demand. They said the boom could become a super-long cycle that boosts productivity and lowers costs, with the current technology-stock pullback possibly just a speed bump.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 06:39

As global AI sell-offs rattle investors, Goldman Sachs touts ‘enormous opportunities’
As global AI sell-offs rattle investors, Goldman Sachs touts ‘enormous opportunities’

WorldSenior North Korean official condemns US over Binance heist allegations

Kim Yo Jong condemned the United States for linking a recent multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency theft at Binance to a hacking group allegedly backed by North Korea. She called the claim an effort to label her country a “cyber criminal state” and a political provocation and violation of its sovereignty. Binance said hackers stole more than $6 billion.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 06:38

Senior North Korean official condemns US over Binance heist allegations
Senior North Korean official condemns US over Binance heist allegations

PoliticsMoldova races ahead of Ukraine on reforms as EU prepares Kyiv progress assessment

The European Commission is set to publish its annual Enlargement Package on Nov. 4, assessing Ukraine and other candidates’ progress toward EU membership. It is expected to set a projected end date for Ukraine’s accession talks, while highlighting that Kyiv’s reforms slowed this year as Moldova advanced faster.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 06:32

Moldova races ahead of Ukraine on reforms as EU prepares Kyiv progress assessment
Moldova races ahead of Ukraine on reforms as EU prepares Kyiv progress assessment
  • EU enlargement at a turning point as leaders gather for Euronews summit

    Leaders meet at Euronews’ second Enlargement Summit as EU expansion reaches a pivotal moment. Montenegro is held back by bilateral disputes and Albania by protests, while Moldova and Ukraine make uneven progress. The Commission’s roadmaps risk widening the divide between frontrunners and stalled candidates.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-11-03 06:00Original

ScienceHow biosphere reserves help people and nature thrive together

UNESCO’s International Day for Biosphere Reserves highlights how these areas combine biodiversity conservation, research and sustainable development. A COP17 review found the world is off track to meet the 2030 targets in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Wetland restoration in China and an AI monitoring system at Dianchi Lake illustrate conservation efforts.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 06:32

How biosphere reserves help people and nature thrive together
How biosphere reserves help people and nature thrive together

EconomyA new challenger to New York’s stock exchanges

The Texas Stock Exchange is seeking to join the top tier, challenging the New York-based exchanges.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 06:30

A new challenger to New York’s stock exchanges

EconomyChina halts listings to bolster struggling markets

China has halted listings in an effort to support struggling markets. The CSI 300 index recorded its worst month in more than a decade in October.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 06:25

China halts listings to bolster struggling markets

PoliticsLi Qiang calls for global cooperation in cyberspace

Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for people-centered Internet development and stronger international cooperation at the opening of the World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit. He proposed open innovation, digital security, inclusive development and multilateral governance, and said AI and the Internet should augment rather than replace people.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 06:25

Li Qiang calls for global cooperation in cyberspace
Li Qiang calls for global cooperation in cyberspace

EconomyRussian stocks rise in early trading

Russian stock indexes moved higher early in the session. At the main market’s open, the MOEX Russia Index was up 0.5% at 2,467.89 points and the RTS Index had gained 0.51% to 960.25. The yuan fell 2.15 kopecks to 12.206 rubles.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 06:21

Russian stocks rise in early trading

WorldExplosion damages combined heat and power plant in Ukrainian city of Dnipro

A combined heat and power plant was damaged in an explosion in the Samarsky District of southeastern Ukraine’s Dnipro, Mayor Boris Filatov said. He said the facility had been “hit” but gave no further details. DTEK earlier reported emergency power outages in Dnipropetrovsk Region.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 06:18

Explosion damages combined heat and power plant in Ukrainian city of Dnipro

EconomyApple earnings beat expectations, but rising chip costs worry investors

Apple’s results for the final quarter of fiscal 2026 exceeded expectations, but higher memory chip costs and a forecast of slower services growth overshadowed the performance.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 06:16

Apple earnings beat expectations, but rising chip costs worry investors

WorldThousands of European troops to rehearse post-war deployment to Ukraine in Poland

Thousands of troops from Europe are set to practise a deployment to Ukraine after the war in Poland. The force was established in 2025, has an operational headquarters in Paris and is not a NATO operation, with little US involvement.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 06:16

Thousands of European troops to rehearse post-war deployment to Ukraine in Poland

EconomyTourist traffic between Russia and India rises 8% in H1 2026, ministry says

Mutual tourist trips between Russia and India totaled 75,300 in the first half of 2026, up 8% from the same period a year earlier, Russian Economic Development Ministry representative Alexander Sitnikov said. Interest is growing among Indian travelers in more Russian destinations, while Russian demand for trips to India is also increasing.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 06:15

Tourist traffic between Russia and India rises 8% in H1 2026, ministry says

EconomyAustralia’s central bank raises rates to an 18-year high as split vote hints at a pause

Australia’s central bank lifted its cash rate to its highest level in 18 years on Tuesday, marking the fifth increase this year. But a narrower-than-expected 6-3 vote suggests policymakers may be nearing the end of their tightening campaign.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 06:15

Australia’s central bank raises rates to an 18-year high as split vote hints at a pause
Australia’s central bank raises rates to an 18-year high as split vote hints at a pause
  • Australia raises rates to highest level since 2008 financial crisis

    Australia’s central bank has raised rates for the fifth time this year, taking them to their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis as inflation remains above target.

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    FFinancial Times★★★☆☆2026-11-03 04:37Original
  • Australia raises rates to an 18-year high to fight inflation
    Australia raises rates to an 18-year high to fight inflation

    The Reserve Bank of Australia lifted rates to their highest level in 18 years to combat inflation. The move matched expectations among economists polled by Reuters and was the bank’s fifth rate increase this year.

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    CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-11-03 03:32Original
  • RBA raises rates for fifth time this year, adding pressure on mortgage holders
    RBA raises rates for fifth time this year, adding pressure on mortgage holders

    The Reserve Bank of Australia lifted its cash rate from 4.6% to 4.85%, its highest level since 2008, seeking to curb surging inflation. The move adds pressure on more than 3.3 million households with home loans; monthly interest on a $700,000 mortgage is expected to rise by $107.

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    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-03 03:30Original
  • RBA meets as expected rate decision could take cash rate to 18-year high
    RBA meets as expected rate decision could take cash rate to 18-year high

    The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to raise rates on Tuesday, its fifth hike this year, potentially lifting the cash rate to 4.85%—an 18-year high. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said Australians were bracing for a “difficult decision” and that a rise would worsen pressure on households. He said more work was needed to tighten the budget regardless of the bank’s independent decision.

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    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-03 01:30Original

Society168,000 juvenile fish released in Ningbo to support marine biodiversity

Ningbo in east China’s Zhejiang Province released 168,000 tagged juvenile fish on Oct. 28, including Daiqu-stock large yellow croaker, yellow drum and blackhead seabream. It was the 43rd such stock-enhancement activity, intended to protect marine biodiversity and restore ocean ecosystems.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 06:12

168,000 juvenile fish released in Ningbo to support marine biodiversity

WorldCyclone Murasu wreaks havoc after landfall in India

Severe Cyclone Murasu made landfall near Ongole in Andhra Pradesh early Tuesday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that reportedly uprooted thousands of trees and damaged power poles and crops. Schools and colleges closed in at least eight districts, while forecasters warned of further heavy rain across the south coast over the next 12 hours.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 06:12

Cyclone Murasu wreaks havoc after landfall in India
Cyclone Murasu wreaks havoc after landfall in India
  • Cyclone Murasu begins making landfall on India’s eastern coast
    Cyclone Murasu begins making landfall on India’s eastern coast

    Cyclone Murasu began coming ashore along India’s eastern coast early Tuesday, according to the country’s weather department. It is the region’s second storm in a week, and authorities evacuated thousands of people to safety.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-11-02 23:40Original

EconomyWGC cuts gold investment demand growth outlook as bar buying slows

The World Gold Council lowered its forecast for this year’s growth in gold investment demand to 200 metric tons from 400 tons, citing weaker demand for bars and coins. It raised its estimate for central-bank purchases.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 06:10

WGC cuts gold investment demand growth outlook as bar buying slows
WGC cuts gold investment demand growth outlook as bar buying slows

EconomyRussia sets record for sunflower oil exports to UAE

Russia exported about 27,000 metric tons of sunflower oil to the UAE in January-September 2026, worth more than $38 million, the Agroexport Federal Center said. Shipments rose 18-fold by volume and 21-fold by value year on year, exceeding exports in any previous full year.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 06:05

Russia sets record for sunflower oil exports to UAE

OtherThailand: An exquisite destination beyond travel

As work becomes less tied to borders and people worldwide reconsider where to live, Thailand is emerging as a place not only to visit but also to experience, return to and, for some, make a second home.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-03 06:00

Thailand: An exquisite destination beyond travel

Society‘A serious failure’: CPS prosecutor cited a fictitious case after an AI search

A senior Crown Prosecution Service prosecutor cited a nonexistent legal precedent while arguing for the prosecution of a boy accused of raping his younger sister. High Court judges called her explanation “unsatisfactory”; the CPS said it has a strict policy limiting AI use.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 06:00

‘A serious failure’: CPS prosecutor cited a fictitious case after an AI search
‘A serious failure’: CPS prosecutor cited a fictitious case after an AI search

SocietyDenmark pushes for EU ban on ‘turbo chickens’ after secret footage sparks outrage

Denmark is pursuing a national ban on fast-growing chickens and urging the EU to prohibit the breed. The push follows a documentary alleging that a major Danish producer broke the law; the producer acknowledged making some wrong decisions.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 06:00

Denmark pushes for EU ban on ‘turbo chickens’ after secret footage sparks outrage
Denmark pushes for EU ban on ‘turbo chickens’ after secret footage sparks outrage

WorldUK ministers told to avoid formal engagement with Indian mega-zoo after lobbying

Documents show that Vantara, the Indian mega-zoo run by Anant Ambani, lobbied British officials ahead of a UK-chaired Cites meeting on endangered-animal trade. Ministers were advised against formal engagement, while the meeting is set to examine India’s handling of concerns over endangered-animal imports.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 06:00

UK ministers told to avoid formal engagement with Indian mega-zoo after lobbying
UK ministers told to avoid formal engagement with Indian mega-zoo after lobbying

EconomyAI-related debt binge may pressure European bond markets

European bond markets face a new headwind as US technology companies increasingly seek financing from European investors for AI spending. The added corporate debt supply could raise borrowing costs for other companies and governments.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 06:00

AI-related debt binge may pressure European bond markets
AI-related debt binge may pressure European bond markets

EconomyAI is making CDS great again

The headline says AI is bringing credit default swaps back into favor; the excerpt points to basis instincts.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 06:00

AI is making CDS great again

PoliticsXi calls for stronger protection and coordination to make the Yellow River more beautiful

In an instruction on advancing Yellow River protection and governance, Xi Jinping called for ecological protection and high-quality development in the basin, the continuation of Yellow River culture, and coordinated management to ensure the river benefits the Chinese nation and future generations. The instruction was conveyed at a work conference in Zhengzhou.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 05:59

Xi calls for stronger protection and coordination to make the Yellow River more beautiful

SocietyHow a Pakistani family’s Harvard dream ended in tragedy

Laiba Ijaz, a 24-year-old physics graduate, was found dead near her home after her family paid millions of rupees to a man who falsely promised to secure her admission to Harvard. Police said initial findings indicated she likely died by suicide. The accused, Muhammad Noman, was later shot dead while in police custody.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 05:51

How a Pakistani family’s Harvard dream ended in tragedy
How a Pakistani family’s Harvard dream ended in tragedy

TechIf hackers can control supermarket freezers, how vulnerable are other devices?

Suspected cyberattacks on supermarkets in several parts of Europe affected refrigeration equipment and raised concerns about vulnerabilities in internet-connected hardware. Experts say connected devices can be exploited, though taking control is not necessarily easy. UK researchers identified more than 800 refrigeration and building-control interfaces linked to retailers that are accessible over the public internet.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 05:50

If hackers can control supermarket freezers, how vulnerable are other devices?
If hackers can control supermarket freezers, how vulnerable are other devices?

WorldTwo Yaroslavl refinery workers injured in Ukrainian drone attack, governor says

Yaroslavl Region Governor Mikhail Yevrayev said two refinery employees were injured by shrapnel and hospitalized after a Ukrainian overnight drone attack on the Yaroslavl oil refinery. He said electronic warfare and air defense systems repelled 124 drones, while the facility’s infrastructure was damaged.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 05:48

Two Yaroslavl refinery workers injured in Ukrainian drone attack, governor says
  • Russian oil refinery in Yaroslavl reportedly struck, multiple fires reported
    Russian oil refinery in Yaroslavl reportedly struck, multiple fires reported

    Ukrainian monitoring channels said drones struck the Slavneft-YANOS refinery in Russia’s Yaroslavl overnight on Nov. 3, with residents reporting three fires in the industrial zone. No casualties or damage had been reported at the time of publication.

    RussiaUkraineYaroslavloil refinery

    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-11-03 02:38Original

OtherDaily News Brief | 3 November

TRT World published its daily news brief for 3 November.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-03 05:45

Daily News Brief | 3 November
Daily News Brief | 3 November

EconomyAave Horizon uses perpetual futures to price stock collateral on weekends, Chainlink says

Aave Horizon uses perpetual futures to value stock collateral over weekends, according to Chainlink. The shifting reference can expose declines in collateral outside market hours, but does not guarantee buyers for seized assets.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 05:40

Aave Horizon uses perpetual futures to price stock collateral on weekends, Chainlink says
Aave Horizon uses perpetual futures to price stock collateral on weekends, Chainlink says

EconomyBinance has used half of SAFU fund’s bitcoin, worth about $580 million, data shows

Data shows Binance has spent half of the bitcoin held in its SAFU user protection fund, worth about $580 million. The fund is now below the $800 million level that Binance’s rules say triggers a top-up, but the exchange has not said when it will replenish it.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 05:36

Binance has used half of SAFU fund’s bitcoin, worth about $580 million, data shows
Binance has used half of SAFU fund’s bitcoin, worth about $580 million, data shows

SocietyPanda cub makes public debut at Chongqing Zoo

A female giant panda cub at Chongqing Zoo met visitors for the first time on Tuesday. Born on July 27 at 187 grams, she now weighs 6.4 kilograms and is developing well, the zoo said.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-03 05:34

Panda cub makes public debut at Chongqing Zoo

EconomyChina expects emerging pillar industries to exceed $1.5 trillion in output by 2030

China’s National Development and Reform Commission said output from emerging pillar industries is expected to more than double, topping 10 trillion yuan (about $1.5 trillion) by the end of the 2026–2030 Five-Year Plan. Their combined output was nearly 6 trillion yuan last year.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 05:34

China expects emerging pillar industries to exceed $1.5 trillion in output by 2030

WorldPoland deploys counterterrorism police near Russian border amid sabotage warnings

Poland has sent counterterrorism police to areas near Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave after intelligence services warned of possible sabotage in the coming days. Police chief Marek Boroń said the units are working with the military, border guards and intelligence services in northeastern Poland to protect residents and infrastructure.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 05:33

Poland deploys counterterrorism police near Russian border amid sabotage warnings
Poland deploys counterterrorism police near Russian border amid sabotage warnings

SocietyPeacock’s mirror fixation sparks effort to reunite it with owner after Brisbane home intrusion

Geoff and Delwyn Ballantyne returned to their Alexandra Hills home to find a peacock admiring itself in their bathroom mirror. After rescuers released it in nearby bushland, the bird began visiting Suzie Tafolo’s property. She used a full-length mirror to draw it in and confirmed it was Hex, the missing peacock owned by local tattoo artist Elliot Ross; they hope to reunite them soon.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-03 05:32

Peacock’s mirror fixation sparks effort to reunite it with owner after Brisbane home intrusion
Peacock’s mirror fixation sparks effort to reunite it with owner after Brisbane home intrusion

EconomyGold eases ahead of US midterm elections

Gold edged lower on Tuesday after rising more than 2% in the previous session, when falling oil prices eased inflation concerns. Investors awaited the results of the US midterm elections later in the day.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 05:30

Gold eases ahead of US midterm elections
Gold eases ahead of US midterm elections

PoliticsIowa’s rightward shift under Trump faces a midterm test

Iowa’s political shift to the right under Trump will be tested in the midterms. Higher prices, driven partly by the president’s tariffs and the war with Iran, have hit rural communities especially hard.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 05:30

Iowa’s rightward shift under Trump faces a midterm test
Iowa’s rightward shift under Trump faces a midterm test

EconomyBitcoin miner Cipher reports $31 million profit as AI pivot begins

Cipher’s third-quarter revenue fell 63%. A $127 million accounting gain helped turn an operating loss into a reported profit.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 05:29

Bitcoin miner Cipher reports $31 million profit as AI pivot begins
Bitcoin miner Cipher reports $31 million profit as AI pivot begins

WorldRussian forces strike energy sites used by Ukraine’s army, top brass says

Russia’s Defense Ministry said Russian forces carried out a massive overnight strike on energy facilities in Ukraine’s Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions, which it said supplied power to defense-industry enterprises and the Ukrainian army. It also reported hits on port infrastructure in the Odessa Region and vessels used for military purposes.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 05:29

Russian forces strike energy sites used by Ukraine’s army, top brass says