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PoliticsAustralia seeks to change UK visa deal after influx of British travellers

Anthony Albanese told Andy Burnham he is considering changes to rules for British backpackers after visitor numbers rose from 40,000 two years ago to 87,000 last year. Australia says most are concentrated in Sydney and other hotspots, putting pressure on local workers. The leaders discussed visas at a bilateral meeting in Antigua but made no commitments.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 08:36

Australia seeks to change UK visa deal after influx of British travellers
Australia seeks to change UK visa deal after influx of British travellers
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'A lot of hardship': Gaza sheep herders devastated by war.

A sheep herder recounts how relentless displacement, border closures and severe shortages of food and medicine have wiped out the majority of his flock
'A lot of hardship': Gaza sheep herders devastated by war.

A sheep herder recounts how relentless displacement, border closures and severe shortages of food and medicine have wiped out the majority of his flock
AFP News Agency

PoliticsGeorgia Senate candidates make final appeals before US midterms

Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff and his Republican opponent, Mike Collins, made their final appeals to Georgia voters ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 08:34

Georgia Senate candidates make final appeals before US midterms
Georgia Senate candidates make final appeals before US midterms

PoliticsEurope uses cynical tactic by accusing Russia of its own vices, intelligence chief says

Sergey Naryshkin, head of the Russian Historical Society and director of the Foreign Intelligence Service, said some European elites were using a cynical and dishonest tactic by accusing Russia of vices he said had marked their own states for centuries. He called portrayals of Russian interethnic history through colonial exploitation “pathetic and absurd.”

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 08:33

Europe uses cynical tactic by accusing Russia of its own vices, intelligence chief says

WorldUkrainian drone strike sparks major fire at one of Russia’s largest oil refineries

Ukrainian drones attacked the Slavneft-YANOS refinery in Yaroslavl overnight on November 3, causing a major fire. Eyewitness images showed at least seven fire sites. The governor said the refinery’s infrastructure was damaged and two employees were wounded by shrapnel; homes and cars were also damaged. He said 124 drones attacking the city were shot down.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 08:31

Ukrainian drone strike sparks major fire at one of Russia’s largest oil refineries
Ukrainian drone strike sparks major fire at one of Russia’s largest oil refineries

SportsAsian Cup in Saudi Arabia postponed until December 2027 amid security concerns

The Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed until December 2027 because of security concerns.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 08:30

Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia postponed until December 2027 amid security concerns
Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia postponed until December 2027 amid security concerns
  • Asian Cup postponed after attacks on Saudi Arabia
    Asian Cup postponed after attacks on Saudi Arabia

    The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed after a series of deadly attacks on the host country. It will now run from 23 December 2027 to 21 January 2028. The AFC cited exceptional regional circumstances, including logistical complications and travel disruption, and said the new dates would be submitted to FIFA for approval.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-11-03 07:15Original
  • AFC postpones 2027 Asian Cup over Middle East conflict
    AFC 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 Press★★★☆☆2026-11-03 06:59Original
  • 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

EconomyLG Energy to Expand North American Battery Output on AI Demand

South Korea’s LG Energy Solution plans to increase North American production capacity for energy-storage batteries, seeking to meet rising demand from AI data centers.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 08:30

LG Energy to Expand North American Battery Output on AI Demand
LG Energy to Expand North American Battery Output on AI Demand

SportsWilliams and Simmons power the Bears to a 34-17 win over the Seahawks

Caleb Williams threw a touchdown on Chicago’s opening drive, while Jeffery Simmons made a key defensive contribution as the Bears defeated the Seattle Seahawks 34-17.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 08:30

Williams and Simmons power the Bears to a 34-17 win over the Seahawks
Williams and Simmons power the Bears to a 34-17 win over the Seahawks

EconomyBrookfield targets $27 billion AI data center at power station; Drax surges 8%

Brookfield is targeting a $27 billion AI data center at a power station, while energy firm Drax shares surge 8%. Europe is racing to build infrastructure for AI deployment amid high energy and land costs.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 08:28

Brookfield targets $27 billion AI data center at power station; Drax surges 8%
Brookfield targets $27 billion AI data center at power station; Drax surges 8%

WorldRussian forces launch massive strike on facilities supplying power to Ukrainian military

Russia’s Defense Ministry said Russian forces used precision-guided weapons and long-range attack drones overnight to hit energy facilities in Ukraine’s Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions that supplied electricity to military-industrial enterprises and the army. Port infrastructure in Odesa Region and vessels used for military purposes were also hit. Blackouts, heating disruptions and transport suspensions were reported in several areas.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 08:27

Russian forces launch massive strike on facilities supplying power to Ukrainian military
  • Russian 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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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-11-03 05:29Original

SportsFIFA to let council members inspect documents on abandoned World Cup sale plan

FIFA will let its council members inspect documents on its scrapped plan to sell stakes in future World Cups to private investors, but will not make them public. Viewing must take place in person in Zurich under strict confidentiality rules. UEFA had demanded answers about the $4.2bn proposal and is seeking to remove Gianni Infantino before or at the March 18 presidential election.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 08:27

FIFA to let council members inspect documents on abandoned World Cup sale plan
FIFA to let council members inspect documents on abandoned World Cup sale plan

WorldKing Charles and Queen Camilla caught in heavy rain at Antigua celebrations

King Charles III and Queen Camilla were drenched by a downpour at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium while attending Antigua and Barbuda’s Independence Day celebrations.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-03 08:26

King Charles and Queen Camilla caught in heavy rain at Antigua celebrations

Tech20 projects receive 2026 WIC Awards for Pioneering Science and Technology

Twenty projects in east China's Zhejiang Province received the 2026 World Internet Conference Awards for Pioneering Science and Technology on Monday, recognizing breakthroughs in cutting-edge fields.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 08:25

20 projects receive 2026 WIC Awards for Pioneering Science and Technology

EconomySouth African rand steady as investors weigh AGOA decision, await key election results

The rand was little changed in early Tuesday trading as investors considered Washington’s plan to suspend South Africa from a major trade program and awaited key results from US midterms and local elections.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 08:25

South African rand steady as investors weigh AGOA decision, await key election results
South African rand steady as investors weigh AGOA decision, await key election results

PoliticsFormer Apple Daily chief Cheung Kim-hung released early, says he is ‘deeply regretful’ to state media

Hong Kong media report that Cheung Kim-hung, former chief executive of Next Digital and president of Apple Daily, has been released early and joined a Correctional Services Department visit to Shenzhen. In an interview with Chinese state media, he said he was “deeply regretful” of his crimes and proud of his Chinese identity. At least three other people jailed under the Hong Kong National Security Law were reportedly also freed early, prompting attention to whether Next Digital founder Jimmy Lai could receive parole.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 08:25

Former Apple Daily chief Cheung Kim-hung released early, says he is ‘deeply regretful’ to state media
Former Apple Daily chief Cheung Kim-hung released early, says he is ‘deeply regretful’ to state media

SocietyGuangzhou taxi driver detained for seven days overcharging foreign passenger by $90

A Guangzhou taxi driver was given seven days of administrative detention on suspicion of fraud after charging a foreign passenger 600 yuan above the normal fare for a trip from Baiyun International Airport to Guangzhou South Railway Station. The passenger reported the incident on Oct. 22. The driver’s company decided to dismiss him.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 08:23

Guangzhou taxi driver detained for seven days overcharging foreign passenger by $90

WorldRussian attack damages hospital in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, injuring more than 60

Russian forces struck a medical facility in Kharkiv overnight on November 3 with ballistic missiles and guided bombs, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said. The attack injured 62 people, and 226 patients are being evacuated. Russia also struck Dnipro, damaging a residential building and injuring five people, two seriously.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 08:23

Russian attack damages hospital in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, injuring more than 60
Russian attack damages hospital in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, injuring more than 60

PoliticsZelenskyy to make surprise Berlin visit Tuesday, Merz says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected in Berlin around midday Tuesday for talks. Military and financial support are expected to feature, as Kyiv seeks more missiles against Russian ballistic strikes and asks European governments for an additional €70 billion next year.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 08:23

Zelenskyy to make surprise Berlin visit Tuesday, Merz says
Zelenskyy to make surprise Berlin visit Tuesday, Merz says

EconomyShell to sell Australian gas stake to Abu Dhabi’s XRG for $1.45bn

Shell will sell its stake in Australian gas assets to Abu Dhabi’s XRG for $1.45bn. The move is part of the Anglo-Dutch oil major’s strategy to shed mature assets.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 08:22

Shell to sell Australian gas stake to Abu Dhabi’s XRG for $1.45bn

EconomyVirgin Media O2 to cut thousands of jobs in £800m savings drive

Virgin Media O2 plans to save £800m a year by 2029 through job cuts and other measures, as it seeks to address £22bn in debt. Layoffs are expected to account for £300m of the savings and could affect up to a quarter of its 16,000 employees. The company also plans to expand AI use in customer service, network planning and fault management.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 08:21

Virgin Media O2 to cut thousands of jobs in £800m savings drive
Virgin Media O2 to cut thousands of jobs in £800m savings drive

SocietyTraditional Chinese medicine draws more foreign visitors to Sanya

Traditional Chinese medicine treatments are attracting more overseas visitors to Sanya as visa-free access expands and international flights increase. One sanatorium recorded about 10,000 visits from overseas patients and other international visitors in the first 10 months of the year and expects more than 15,000 for the full year. Local providers are expanding services and international outreach.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 08:20

Traditional Chinese medicine draws more foreign visitors to Sanya

EconomyZhengzhou opens direct cargo route to the UK

A direct freight route between Zhengzhou, in central China’s Henan province, and East Midlands Airport in the UK opened Monday. An Air Central Airlines Boeing 747-400F freighter launched the service from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport. The link is expected to reduce transit times and transfer costs, with return flights set to bring more European goods to China.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 08:20

Zhengzhou opens direct cargo route to the UK

Politics‘Gridlock will be the word of the day’ if Democrats win the midterms, says Republican strategist Matt Klink

Republican strategist and Klink Campaigns president Matt Klink discusses the US midterm elections taking place across the country that day, saying a Democratic victory would make “gridlock” the defining word.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 08:19

‘Gridlock will be the word of the day’ if Democrats win the midterms, says Republican strategist Matt Klink

WorldHelicopter collision below Mount Everest base camp kills one and injures two

Two helicopters collided while attempting to land just below Mount Everest’s base camp, leaving one person dead and two injured.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 08:19

Helicopter collision below Mount Everest base camp kills one and injures two
Helicopter collision below Mount Everest base camp kills one and injures two

WorldTrilateral Russia-Ukraine-US talks set for November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi

U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff said Russia, Ukraine and the United States will hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11. He said American negotiators will also meet representatives of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the EU and NATO in Brussels this week to discuss Ukraine’s security guarantees, Europe’s postwar security structure and economic support for Ukraine’s reconstruction.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 08:15

Trilateral Russia-Ukraine-US talks set for November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi
Trilateral Russia-Ukraine-US talks set for November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi
  • Witkoff: US to discuss European security architecture and guarantees for Kyiv with allies

    US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington will consult with France, Germany, the UK, the EU and NATO in Brussels this week on assistance to Kyiv, security guarantees for Ukraine, Europe’s postwar security architecture and economic opportunities to support reconstruction. He said US-mediated Russia-Ukraine consultations are scheduled for Abu Dhabi on November 10-11.

    UkraineEuropean securityUS diplomacyRussia-Ukraine talks

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-11-03 01:33Original
  • Witkoff and Kushner expected to represent US at Abu Dhabi trilateral talks

    Reuters, citing a source among US officials, reported that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to represent the United States at Russia-US-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11. Witkoff previously said the working-level consultations would focus on settling the Ukraine conflict.

    Russia-US-Ukraine talksAbu DhabiUkraine conflict

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-11-03 00:54Original
  • US to mediate Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi this November
    US to mediate Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi this November

    The US is pushing for Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11, as attacks on infrastructure intensify.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-11-03 00:36Original
  • Russia-US-Ukraine talks to take place in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11, Witkoff says

    US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff said Russia, the United States and Ukraine will hold trilateral working-level talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11. The United States will mediate discussions on postwar security arrangements, de-escalation, humanitarian efforts and steps toward peace.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-11-03 00:00Original
  • Witkoff reveals date and location for new trilateral peace talks
    Witkoff reveals date and location for new trilateral peace talks

    U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said new trilateral negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. will take place in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10. He said discussions will address post-war security, de-escalation, humanitarian efforts and steps toward peace.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-11-02 23:51Original
  • Witkoff says US will mediate upcoming Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi
    Witkoff says US will mediate upcoming Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi

    U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said American officials will mediate working-level talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10 and 11. The agenda includes post-war security, de-escalation, humanitarian efforts and steps toward peace. U.S. negotiators are also due to meet European and NATO representatives in Brussels this week.

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    FFox News★★★★☆2026-11-02 23:47Original
  • US to host trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine next week in UAE
    US to host trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine next week in UAE

    US envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington will mediate working-level talks with Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11, covering post-war security agreements, de-escalation, humanitarian measures and ending the war. US negotiators will also meet European and NATO representatives in Brussels this week to discuss Ukraine’s security guarantees, Europe’s future security framework and reconstruction support.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-11-02 23:10Original
  • US to mediate Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi, envoy says
    US to mediate Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi, envoy says

    US envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington will bring Ukrainian and Russian delegations together in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 to discuss ending the war, post-war security arrangements and de-escalation. US negotiators are also due to meet representatives of France, Germany, Britain, the EU and NATO in Brussels this week on Ukraine’s security guarantees, Europe’s security framework and reconstruction support.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-11-02 23:00Original

EconomyLPG prices soar in Pakistan, forcing rickshaw drivers to cut meals

Rashid Ali has driven a three-wheeled motorised rickshaw in Lahore, eastern Pakistan, for 13 years. Rising LPG prices are forcing rickshaw drivers to eat fewer meals.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 08:15

LPG prices soar in Pakistan, forcing rickshaw drivers to cut meals
LPG prices soar in Pakistan, forcing rickshaw drivers to cut meals

SocietyHenry Nowak ‘would have hated’ riots after his murder, family says

Henry Nowak’s family said he would have hated the riots that followed his death and accused some politicians of turning his murder into a political “game”. Nowak was fatally stabbed in Southampton last year by Vickrum Digwa. The police watchdog expects to complete its investigation into potential failures in the police response early next year.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 08:14

Henry Nowak ‘would have hated’ riots after his murder, family says
Henry Nowak ‘would have hated’ riots after his murder, family says

SocietyMajor Queensland hospital to close pathology labs amid formaldehyde exposure investigation

Mater will permanently close in-house pathology services at its Brisbane and Springfield hospitals, affecting about 400 staff. The move follows a safety investigation after one employee’s monitoring result exceeded workplace exposure standards; financial sustainability was also cited as a factor.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 08:11

Major Queensland hospital to close pathology labs amid formaldehyde exposure investigation
Major Queensland hospital to close pathology labs amid formaldehyde exposure investigation

WorldFamilies of forcibly conscripted men riot in Kyiv, Russian diplomat says

Russian Foreign Ministry envoy Rodion Miroshnik said families, friends and members of the Ukrainian public rioted as they confronted law enforcement after reports that about 40 people were held in a basement outside Kyiv. Ukrainian media said many showed possible signs of torture. Four injured men were later released, and the National Guard eventually allowed everyone held at the house to go to medical facilities for examinations.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 08:10

Families of forcibly conscripted men riot in Kyiv, Russian diplomat says
  • Ukrainian lawmaker reports deaths in clashes at protests near Kyiv

    Verkhovna Rada member Artyom Dmitruk said clashes during protests near Kyiv left people dead and injured, accusing fighters dispatched by Zelensky of beating people and opening fire. Police said the building at the center of the incident housed National Guard servicemen; the Guard’s commander acknowledged its basement was used to hold servicemen who had left units without authorization and newly mobilized men.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-11-03 01:15Original
  • Medic who reported basement near Kyiv detained, former lawmaker says

    Former Ukrainian lawmaker Igor Mosiychuk said police detained a female medic who reported people held in a basement near Kyiv and pressed for them to be hospitalized. Ukrainian media had reported about 40 people were held at a house in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka. The National Guard commander acknowledged the basement was used to hold servicemen who left their units without authorization and newly mobilized men.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-11-02 23:45Original
  • Teen 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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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-11-02 22:06Original
  • 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

EconomyIndian rupee’s calm masks lingering market anxiety, data shows

The rupee has recently rallied and remained relatively stable, but pricing in options and forward markets suggests investors still fear further weakness and are seeking protection against fresh declines.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 08:10

Indian rupee’s calm masks lingering market anxiety, data shows
Indian rupee’s calm masks lingering market anxiety, data shows
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Participants pose for the camera ahead of the Dog & Horse 2026 show and trade fair at the Dortmund Exhibition Centre, Germany

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Participants pose for the camera ahead of the Dog & Horse 2026 show and trade fair at the Dortmund Exhibition Centre, Germany

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PoliticsMontenegro joining EU by 2028 is ‘very realistic’, envoy says

Montenegro’s ambassador to the EU, Petar Marković, described his country as the “frontrunner” among EU candidate countries and said joining the bloc by 2028 was “very realistic.”

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 08:06

Montenegro joining EU by 2028 is ‘very realistic’, envoy says

WorldRussia’s Battlegroup South says it downed 87 Ukrainian copter drones in a day

Battlegroup South spokesman Vadim Astafyev said Russian air defenses shot down 87 Ukrainian heavy copter drones and 43 fixed-wing UAVs over the past day. He also said 55 UAV control centers, 48 ground robotic systems, three materiel depots and 59 communication and UAV antennas were destroyed.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 08:06

Russia’s Battlegroup South says it downed 87 Ukrainian copter drones in a day

WorldRussia and Ukraine trade blame for overnight strikes after partial truce ends

After a partial truce ended, Russia and Ukraine accused each other of carrying out overnight strikes. The death toll from Russian air strikes in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region rose to 24 on November 3, 2026.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 08:05

Russia and Ukraine trade blame for overnight strikes after partial truce ends
Russia and Ukraine trade blame for overnight strikes after partial truce ends

EconomyTotalEnergies signs five-year LNG supply deal with ADNOC Gas

French oil major TotalEnergies said on Tuesday it would buy up to 1.6 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas under a five-year agreement with UAE-based ADNOC Gas.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 08:05

TotalEnergies signs five-year LNG supply deal with ADNOC Gas
TotalEnergies signs five-year LNG supply deal with ADNOC Gas

PoliticsGraphics: High-frequency terms in the CPC self-governance resolution

Adopted at the fifth plenary session of the CPC Central Committee’s 20th term, the resolution on pursuing full and rigorous Party self-governance sets out key tasks for Party self-reform. A chart highlights the 30 most frequent terms in its official text.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 08:04

Graphics: High-frequency terms in the CPC self-governance resolution
Graphics: High-frequency terms in the CPC self-governance resolution

EconomyHow can the EU help 50 million Europeans who cannot heat their homes?

EU energy ministers met in Luxembourg on October 29 to tackle a severe winter energy affordability crisis. Conflicts in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine have driven wholesale gas prices close to €100 per megawatt-hour.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 08:00

How can the EU help 50 million Europeans who cannot heat their homes?

CultureParliamentary records moved to National Archives include law behind Bonfire Night

A five-year project transferring four million records from the UK parliament’s archives to the National Archives at Kew is complete, and the documents are available for free public viewing. The collection includes the 1605 Thanksgiving Act, passed after Guy Fawkes’s failed plot, and the archives’ longest act.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 08:00

Parliamentary records moved to National Archives include law behind Bonfire Night
Parliamentary records moved to National Archives include law behind Bonfire Night

EconomyEurope stocks set to fall as US-Iran tensions drive oil rebound

European benchmark shares were expected to open lower on Tuesday after reports of US strikes on Iran lifted crude prices and weakened hopes that the months-long conflict would soon end.

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Europe stocks set to fall as US-Iran tensions drive oil rebound
Europe stocks set to fall as US-Iran tensions drive oil rebound

PoliticsIn Hungary, Magyar pushes to reexamine the past

Six months after a landslide victory, Hungary’s new government is opening files from both the Orbán era and the communist period.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 08:00

In Hungary, Magyar pushes to reexamine the past
In Hungary, Magyar pushes to reexamine the past

EconomyHe Lifeng pledges support for Hong Kong as international financial centre

Beijing says it will add measures if needed to strengthen Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre. Vice-Premier He Lifeng pledged continued backing in a video keynote at Tuesday’s opening of the 2026 Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit, calling finance the most important part of the city’s “four centres and one highland” agenda.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 07:59

He Lifeng pledges support for Hong Kong as international financial centre
He Lifeng pledges support for Hong Kong as international financial centre

WorldRussia’s Battlegroup West says it destroyed 95 Ukrainian heavy combat drones in a day

Battlegroup West spokesman Ivan Bigma said its forces destroyed 95 Ukrainian heavy combat drones and 39 ground robotic systems over the past 24 hours. He also said air-defense crews and mobile armed units shot down 39 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs and eight loitering munitions.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 07:57

Russia’s Battlegroup West says it destroyed 95 Ukrainian heavy combat drones in a day

EconomyCross-border packages at Ningbo-Zhoushan Port showcase China's openness and innovation

During the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Ningbo, China News Network host Candice visited Ningbo-Zhoushan Port to see smart cranes and driverless trucks in operation and hear mayors discuss how ports link cities and boost global trade.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 07:55

Cross-border packages at Ningbo-Zhoushan Port showcase China's openness and innovation
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Nov. 3, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Nov. 3, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Kyiv Independent

SocietyBangladesh garment workers hold fourth day of wage protests

Garment workers in Bangladesh protested over wages for a fourth day on Tuesday. Police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators, while the unrest disrupted factories and transport in a vital export sector.

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Bangladesh garment workers hold fourth day of wage protests
Bangladesh garment workers hold fourth day of wage protests
  • ‘Going hungry’: Bangladesh garment workers say wages barely cover their needs
    ‘Going hungry’: Bangladesh garment workers say wages barely cover their needs

    Tens of thousands of garment workers in Bangladesh have protested for a minimum monthly wage of 30,000 taka, more than double the current 12,500 taka. Workers say their pay cannot keep up with living costs. Police used tear gas and stun grenades in Ashulia and arrested dozens; the government formed a six-member wage board to review the demands.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-03 05:27Original

PoliticsUS midterms will test the limits of Trump’s power

The midterms will determine control of Congress and test whether constitutional checks can constrain Donald Trump, election officials can resist political pressure, and the government will respect an unfavorable result. Courts have blocked several administration election initiatives, but disputes remain. A Democratic Congress could intensify oversight, though Trump would retain his veto and broad executive authority.

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US midterms will test the limits of Trump’s power
US midterms will test the limits of Trump’s power
  • When will the US midterm election results be known?
    When will the US midterm election results be known?

    Initial results are expected Tuesday after polling places begin closing at 23:00 GMT, but close races may take hours or days to call. All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are being contested, and control of Congress may remain unclear for several days. Recounts or court challenges could delay final results further.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-03 07:27Original
  • Americans vote in midterms widely seen as referendum on Trump
    Americans 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 Guardian★★★★☆2026-11-03 07:00Original
  • 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

WorldRussian attacks hit energy facilities in Ukraine’s Odesa and Zhytomyr regions

Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure left more than 180,000 customers without power in Zhytomyr region and badly damaged a facility owned by private energy company DTEK in Odesa region, officials and the company said.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 07:45

Russian attacks hit energy facilities in Ukraine’s Odesa and Zhytomyr regions
Russian attacks hit energy facilities in Ukraine’s Odesa and Zhytomyr regions

EconomyIEA cuts estimate for Russian gas production in 2026

The International Energy Agency lowered its estimate for Russia’s natural gas output this year to 678 billion cubic metres. It said production fell 3% in 2025 but grew by more than 3% year on year in the first nine months of 2026.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 07:44

IEA cuts estimate for Russian gas production in 2026

PoliticsRussia-China strategic partnership reaches unprecedented level, defense minister says

Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov said the Russia-China strategic partnership had reached an unprecedented high, based on personal contacts between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. Zhang Shengmin said the leaders had met many times this year and set new strategic directions for bilateral ties.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 07:41

Russia-China strategic partnership reaches unprecedented level, defense minister says

WorldGeneral Staff: Russia has lost 1,594,830 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Ukraine’s General Staff said on Nov. 3 that Russia has suffered 1,594,830 troop casualties in Ukraine since launching its full-scale invasion, including 2,060 over the past day. Its report also lists losses of tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, aircraft and ships. The General Staff has not disclosed Ukraine’s own losses, citing operational secrecy.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 07:40

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,594,830 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,594,830 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

EconomyBank of Russia buys $143.5 million in currency on domestic market

The Bank of Russia bought yuan worth 12.1 billion rubles ($143.5 million) on the domestic market, with settlement on November 2, 2025, the regulator said. Domestic currency sales settled on October 30 also amounted to 12.1 billion rubles.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 07:39

Bank of Russia buys $143.5 million in currency on domestic market

EconomyHong Kong’s ‘superconnector’ role is key as geopolitics reshapes capital flows, banker says

A senior Bank of China executive said on Tuesday that geopolitical uncertainty is reshaping capital flows and increasing demand for alternative markets and asset classes. Hong Kong is poised to help global investors diversify, with its financial-centre status, links between mainland China and global markets, and offshore yuan market making it a key gateway for cross-border investment.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 07:38

Hong Kong’s ‘superconnector’ role is key as geopolitics reshapes capital flows, banker says
Hong Kong’s ‘superconnector’ role is key as geopolitics reshapes capital flows, banker says

WorldTurkey orders detention of six in investment fund probe, NTV reports

Turkish authorities ordered six people detained in an investment fund investigation, including a former deputy chair of the Capital Markets Board, broadcaster NTV reported on Tuesday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 07:35

Turkey orders detention of six in investment fund probe, NTV reports
Turkey orders detention of six in investment fund probe, NTV reports

EconomyBinance resumes withdrawals for five crypto assets on Ethereum

Binance said withdrawals have resumed on the Ethereum network for RLUSD, USD1, TUSD, FDUSD and XUSD. The exchange said it will restore withdrawals for additional assets and networks in phases after completing security checks.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 07:35

Binance resumes withdrawals for five crypto assets on Ethereum

EconomyOil prices steady at $106 after sharp declines

Crude prices stabilised on Tuesday at $106 as traders awaited developments in the Middle East.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 07:32

Oil prices steady at $106 after sharp declines

EconomyThe crypto mogul behind trading powerhouse Hyperliquid

Although the once-niche crypto platform is not officially available in the US, its rise has unsettled industry heavyweights and drawn the White House’s attention.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 07:30

The crypto mogul behind trading powerhouse Hyperliquid
The crypto mogul behind trading powerhouse Hyperliquid

WorldMorocco celebrates as US-Russia deadlock ends Western Sahara mission

A US-Russia impasse at the UN Security Council has ended the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara after 35 years. Russia vetoed a US-backed renewal proposal, while a Russian alternative failed to win enough votes. Morocco welcomed the outcome, which raises questions about the territory’s dispute and its fragile ceasefire.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 07:29

Morocco celebrates as US-Russia deadlock ends Western Sahara mission
Morocco celebrates as US-Russia deadlock ends Western Sahara mission

PoliticsChina’s State Council removes Winnie Ho from Hong Kong government post

China’s State Council has decided to remove Winnie Ho as housing secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government. The decision was made on Tuesday under the HKSAR Basic Law, following a suggestion from Chief Executive John Lee.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 07:29

China’s State Council removes Winnie Ho from Hong Kong government post
China’s State Council removes Winnie Ho from Hong Kong government post
FlashTranslated by Minutes
Families across Mexico and Bolivia honored their dead over the weekend, lighting candles and decorating graves, in observance of the Day of the Dead and Todos Santos festivities.

#dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos #mexico #bolivia #tradition
Families across Mexico and Bolivia honored their dead over the weekend, lighting candles and decorating graves, in observance of the Day of the Dead and Todos Santos festivities.

#dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos #mexico #bolivia #tradition
Reuters

CultureChina’s earliest phoenix: a jade treasure from 4,000 years ago

Known as the “First Phoenix of China,” this finely made jade artifact was unearthed at the Shijiahe archaeological site in Tianmen, Hubei. Its distinctive design is thought to have influenced phoenix imagery in later Chinese art.

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China’s earliest phoenix: a jade treasure from 4,000 years ago
China’s earliest phoenix: a jade treasure from 4,000 years ago

WorldItalian journalist says Ukrainian media had access to Alyoshki

RT Doc journalist Vincenzo Lorusso told TASS that Ukrainian media were able to cover a humanitarian mission in Alyoshki, Kherson Region. He said Russian reporters would likely have struggled to enter if Ukrainian forces controlled the locality, and noted that ANSA and RAI correspondents were also there.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 07:25

Italian journalist says Ukrainian media had access to Alyoshki

EconomyAramco profit rises as refining margins strengthen

Aramco reported third-quarter earnings on Tuesday, with profit rising as refining margins strengthened amid the Iran war.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 07:24

Aramco profit rises as refining margins strengthen
Aramco profit rises as refining margins strengthen

CultureDiscovering the scenic beauty of Tianchi Lake in Gansu

Tianchi Lake lies on Tianwei Mountain and is shaped by nine large bays and 108 smaller winding inlets. Its clear blue water is likened to a sapphire set among the mountains of southern Gansu.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-03 07:24

Discovering the scenic beauty of Tianchi Lake in Gansu

EconomyRed Wings opens ticket sales for 2027 summer flights to Israel

Russian carrier Red Wings has started selling tickets for its 2027 summer schedule of regular flights from Moscow and Sochi to Tel Aviv. The tickets cover travel from March 28 to October 24, 2027. Flights take 5 hours 55 minutes from Zhukovsky Airport and 2 hours 55 minutes from Sochi.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 07:22

Red Wings opens ticket sales for 2027 summer flights to Israel

PoliticsThe race to join the EU: Who is leading, and who is falling behind?

Good morning, and welcome to Tuesday’s newsletter. Those seeking to join the EU are gathering for an exclusive enlargement summit hosted by Euronews.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 07:21

The race to join the EU: Who is leading, and who is falling behind?
  • Europe 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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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-11-03 07:01Original

SocietyHarbin sees its first snowfall of autumn

Snow covered St. Sophia Cathedral Square in Harbin, in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, on Nov. 3, 2026. Residents and tourists visited the square to enjoy the snow.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-03 07:21

Harbin sees its first snowfall of autumn

SportsPSG visit Villarreal aiming to hold on to Champions League top spot

Paris Saint-Germain travel to face Villarreal on Champions League Matchday 4. PSG have won all three of their matches and lead the table, while Villarreal are 19th.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 07:18

PSG visit Villarreal aiming to hold on to Champions League top spot
PSG visit Villarreal aiming to hold on to Champions League top spot

EconomyBinance covers 95% of $6.3 billion stolen in record crypto hack

Binance says it covered 95% of the $6.3 billion stolen in a record cryptocurrency hack. The exchange resumed withdrawals after a temporary suspension, while former CEO Changpeng Zhao sought to reassure customers.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 07:17

Binance covers 95% of $6.3 billion stolen in record crypto hack
Binance covers 95% of $6.3 billion stolen in record crypto hack
  • North 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.

    North KoreaBinance hackmissile tests

    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-11-03 06:53Original
  • 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

WorldIranian foreign minister says talks with Saudi Arabia are ongoing as Yemen fighting intensifies

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on X on Tuesday that talks with Saudi Arabia are continuing. Tehran seeks new regional security arrangements for countries in the region without foreign military involvement.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 07:15

Iranian foreign minister says talks with Saudi Arabia are ongoing as Yemen fighting intensifies
Iranian foreign minister says talks with Saudi Arabia are ongoing as Yemen fighting intensifies

CultureSilk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo in numbers

The ninth Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo is being held in Dunhuang, in northwest China's Gansu Province, from November 2 to 4. Its theme is strengthening cultural exchanges and promoting mutual learning among civilizations.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 07:12

Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo in numbers

EconomySaudi Aramco profits jump 35% despite attacks on oil facilities

Higher oil prices and the sale of a joint venture lifted Saudi Aramco’s earnings, while disrupted exports and prolonged conflict weighed on Saudi Arabia’s economy.

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

Saudi Aramco profits jump 35% despite attacks on oil facilities

EconomyOil pumping through Kazakhstan’s Atyrau-Samara pipeline resumes

Oil transportation through Kazakhstan’s Atyrau-Samara pipeline returned to normal on November 3, the Energy Ministry said. Pumping had been suspended on November 2 because of drone attacks and resumed after a technical inspection.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 07:10

Oil pumping through Kazakhstan’s Atyrau-Samara pipeline resumes

EconomyChina regulator tells banks to pause IPOs, FT reports

China’s securities regulator has instructed investment banks to halt initial public offerings and suspended large share sales by existing shareholders until markets recover, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing three people familiar with the discussions.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 07:10

China regulator tells banks to pause IPOs, FT reports
China regulator tells banks to pause IPOs, FT reports

TechRussian satcom company plans new satellite launches, CEO says

The Russian Satellite Communications Company plans to launch eight communications and broadcasting satellites into geostationary orbit in 2029 and 2030, CEO Alexey Volin said. Four are scheduled for launch in each year, and the satellites will carry 286 transponders in total.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 07:09

Russian satcom company plans new satellite launches, CEO says

PoliticsA response to Andy Burnham: We need an apology and reparations

The vice-chair of the CARICOM Reparations Commission welcomes British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s openness to calls for an apology over slavery, but rejects improved debt repayment terms as a substitute for reparations. The article argues that an apology should acknowledge responsibility and be followed by meaningful reparative action.

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

A response to Andy Burnham: We need an apology and reparations
A response to Andy Burnham: We need an apology and reparations