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SportsTenerife forward dies after on-field collision

Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel died after colliding with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a Spanish second-division match. The incident came in stoppage time and the game was abandoned; his club said his family requested privacy.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 09:59

Tenerife forward dies after on-field collision
Tenerife forward dies after on-field collision

EconomyOil prices rise after U.S. strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island

Oil prices rebounded after the U.S. struck Iran’s Qeshm Island. A day earlier, the U.S. and Iranian presidents had signalled openness to a diplomatic solution to the Iran war.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 09:58

Oil prices rise after U.S. strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island
Oil prices rise after U.S. strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island
  • Gulf bourses mixed as Iran-Saudi talks temper fears over US strike on Qeshm
    Gulf bourses mixed as Iran-Saudi talks temper fears over US strike on Qeshm

    Major Gulf stock markets were mixed in early Tuesday trading. Iran said talks with Saudi Arabia were continuing, offsetting concerns about escalation in the eight-month conflict after the US struck Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-11-03 09:15Original
  • US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island ahead of midterm elections

    The United States struck Iran’s Qeshm Island on the eve of US midterm elections, just hours after Trump signalled progress in negotiations with Tehran.

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    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-11-03 04:27Original
  • Officials: US carries out defensive airstrikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island
    Officials: US carries out defensive airstrikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island

    A US official said Monday’s airstrikes on Qeshm Island were carried out in response to an Iranian attack on a US aircraft.

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    AABC News★★★★☆2026-11-03 03:49Original
  • US strikes Iran ahead of midterm elections
    US strikes Iran ahead of midterm elections

    US officials said the military struck Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, calling the attacks limited and defensive and saying they followed an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attack on a US aircraft. Iran’s state news agency reported several explosions on the island Monday. The strikes came as Trump faced falling poll numbers and pressure within his party to end the war.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-11-03 03:39Original
  • US reportedly strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Vance voices optimism about a deal
    US reportedly strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Vance voices optimism about a deal

    US media reported limited US strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday evening, while Iranian state media said explosions were heard there. The strikes were described as defensive and reportedly targeted surface-to-air missiles used against US assets. JD Vance said he was optimistic about the prospects for a negotiated settlement with Iran.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-11-03 03:18Original
  • U.S. reportedly strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Vance hopes for a negotiated settlement
    U.S. reportedly strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Vance hopes for a negotiated settlement

    The U.S. military carried out attacks on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday, even as the Trump administration played down the risks of war. Vance expressed hope for a negotiated settlement with Tehran.

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    CCNBC★★★★☆2026-11-03 02:51Original
  • US military carries out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island

    Three US officials told CNN that the US military carried out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday. They described the action as defensive and intended to protect US assets in the region.

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    CCNN★★★★☆2026-11-03 02:30Original
  • US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Trump signals progress in talks
    US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Trump signals progress in talks

    The United States reportedly struck Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday, while President Donald Trump indicated that negotiations with Tehran to end the eight-month conflict were making progress. The attack was the latest in a series of limited strikes Washington has secretly conducted in recent weeks.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-11-03 02:28Original
  • Explosions hit Iran’s Qeshm Island as US media report strikes in Hormuz
    Explosions hit Iran’s Qeshm Island as US media report strikes in Hormuz

    Iranian media reported several explosions on Qeshm Island and in the port city of Bandar Lengeh. US media, citing officials, said the US military carried out “defensive strikes” against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz to restrict Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-11-03 02:25Original
  • U.S. military carries out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, officials say
    U.S. military carries out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, officials say

    U.S. officials say the military carried out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island. The action appeared short of a full return to hostilities and came on the eve of crucial U.S. midterm elections.

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    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-11-03 02:06Original
  • US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island, WSJ reports

    The US military struck Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday, The Wall Street Journal reported, describing it as part of a series of limited attacks Washington has secretly conducted in recent weeks. Unnamed US officials called the strikes defensive, and the report said authorities are keeping them quiet to avoid signaling a return to full-scale hostilities.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-11-03 01:56Original
  • US reportedly strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island
    US reportedly strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island

    The US reportedly struck Iran’s Qeshm Island as diplomatic efforts resumed.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-11-03 01:49Original
  • Wall Street Journal reports US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island
    Wall Street Journal reports US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island

    In a report published Monday, the Journal cited US officials as saying American forces had attacked Iran's Qeshm Island.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-11-03 01:10Original

TechMoscow court fines Google $46,931 over banned content

Moscow’s Tagansky District Court fined Google 3.8 million rubles for not removing content it said discredited the Russian military and state authorities and could destabilize the country. The company did not comply with deletion demands from media watchdog Roskomnadzor.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 09:57

Moscow court fines Google $46,931 over banned content

WorldGeran-5 drones are being constantly upgraded to strike targets in western Ukraine, expert says

Military analyst Igor Korotchenko said Russian drones are undergoing continuous upgrades, including the installation of jet engines, improving their speed and strike accuracy while making them harder for Ukrainian air defenses to intercept. He said they can now hit targets in western Ukraine and elsewhere. A Ukrainian official said Geran-5 drones can reach speeds of up to 1,000 km/h and that interception technology is struggling to keep pace.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 09:53

Geran-5 drones are being constantly upgraded to strike targets in western Ukraine, expert says

SocietyCraig Silvey writes 9,000-word apology for child exploitation offences

Australian bestselling author Craig Silvey was sentenced to seven months in prison after pleading guilty to distributing and possessing child exploitation material. In a 9,000-word apology, he said he had experienced emotional neglect, violence and sexual abuse as a child, and expressed deep remorse for his conduct.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 09:52

Craig Silvey writes 9,000-word apology for child exploitation offences
Craig Silvey writes 9,000-word apology for child exploitation offences

SocietyOxfam’s Destroy and Rebuild Index: ‘Wealthy minority of investors benefit from both sides of crisis’

Oxfam France climate inequality advocacy officer Selma Huart says the world’s most vulnerable bear the costs of the climate crisis while wealthy and powerful people profit. She says investors gain from both polluting industries and reconstruction, and calls for taxes on wealthy polluters to fund protection for vulnerable communities.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 09:52

Oxfam’s Destroy and Rebuild Index: ‘Wealthy minority of investors benefit from both sides of crisis’
Oxfam’s Destroy and Rebuild Index: ‘Wealthy minority of investors benefit from both sides of crisis’

PoliticsUS midterm election results 2026: Live updates in maps and charts

Follow live count updates for the 2026 US midterm elections, with maps and charts tracking races that will determine control of Congress.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 09:51

US midterm election results 2026: Live updates in maps and charts
  • US midterm elections 2026 live: voters weigh Trump’s agenda
    US midterm elections 2026 live: voters weigh Trump’s agenda

    Polling stations have opened across the US, with key Senate and House contests set to determine control of Congress and Trump’s ability to pursue his agenda for the rest of his term. The election is framed as a referendum on his Republican administration, with living costs, the war against Iran, immigration enforcement and voting rights among the issues in focus.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-11-03 08:39Original
  • US midterms will test the limits of Trump’s power
    US 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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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-03 07:46Original
  • 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

EconomyBitcoin faces fifth straight weekly loss as midterm uncertainty and Apple warning weigh on markets

Bitcoin is poised for a fifth consecutive weekly decline, which would tie for its third-longest losing streak. A rebound in oil and Apple’s warning on margins are adding to investor caution ahead of the U.S. midterms.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 09:50

Bitcoin faces fifth straight weekly loss as midterm uncertainty and Apple warning weigh on markets
Bitcoin faces fifth straight weekly loss as midterm uncertainty and Apple warning weigh on markets

EconomyNewsletter: Retail investors broaden their search for returns

Indian shares ended a two-month losing streak in October, but benchmark indexes remain down about 10% this year. The Nifty is on track for one of its worst annual performances in more than a decade.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 09:50

Newsletter: Retail investors broaden their search for returns
Newsletter: Retail investors broaden their search for returns

EconomyIEA reports growth in Russian gas supplies to China

Russian natural gas deliveries to China through the Power of Siberia pipeline edged up, the International Energy Agency said. China’s total pipeline gas imports are expected to remain flat year over year, while lower Central Asian deliveries due to transport disruptions in Uzbekistan would be offset by stronger Russian supplies. The Far East pipeline is expected to begin operating in January 2027, with flows rising gradually.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 09:48

IEA reports growth in Russian gas supplies to China

EconomyOil transit resumes on Atyrau-Samara pipeline after drone attack, Kazakhstan says

Kazakhstan’s energy ministry said on Tuesday that oil transit had restarted on the Atyrau-Samara pipeline after drone attacks the previous day forced it to stop operating.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 09:45

Oil transit resumes on Atyrau-Samara pipeline after drone attack, Kazakhstan says
Oil transit resumes on Atyrau-Samara pipeline after drone attack, Kazakhstan says
  • Oil 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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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-11-03 07:10Original

WorldOne killed in helicopter collision near Mount Everest, Nepal Police say

Two helicopters collided while attempting to land at a helipad in Nepal’s Solukhumbu district, leaving one person dead, police said.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 09:45

One killed in helicopter collision near Mount Everest, Nepal Police say
One killed in helicopter collision near Mount Everest, Nepal Police say

Sports‘It gets better’: Olympic president’s advice to victims of bullying

IOC President Kirsty Coventry advises young athletes facing bullying to tell bullies to “sod off”. Speaking to Al Jazeera ahead of the Youth Olympics in Senegal, she also reflected on her experience as a young athlete.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 09:45

‘It gets better’: Olympic president’s advice to victims of bullying
‘It gets better’: Olympic president’s advice to victims of bullying

PoliticsWhy are the US midterm elections so important to Trump?

The US midterms will determine control of Congress and shape Washington’s balance of power over the next two years. If Democrats retake the House or Senate, they could constrain Trump’s agenda. Though his name is not on the ballot, the election could deeply affect the second half of his presidency.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 09:45

Why are the US midterm elections so important to Trump?
Why are the US midterm elections so important to Trump?

EconomyCinven to acquire menopause specialist Theramex in €2.6bn deal

Cinven is set to buy women’s health business Theramex, which specializes in menopause, for €2.6bn. Carlyle and PAI Partners agreed to sell it for more than twice what they paid four years ago.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 09:45

Cinven to acquire menopause specialist Theramex in €2.6bn deal

EconomyAsda appoints former Morrisons chief as CEO as sales remain under pressure

Asda has named former Morrisons chief executive David Potts to lead the company with immediate effect. Executive chair Allan Leighton will move to a non-executive strategic role. Asda’s sales fell 0.5% in the three months to 4 October as it struggles to boost performance.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 09:44

Asda appoints former Morrisons chief as CEO as sales remain under pressure
Asda appoints former Morrisons chief as CEO as sales remain under pressure

PoliticsTrump is going to get ‘trounced’ in the midterms — and knows it, Scaramucci tells CNBC

Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci told CNBC that Trump would be “trounced” in the midterms and knows it. He also said the Republican Party would face a “civil war” after the result.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 09:42

Trump is going to get ‘trounced’ in the midterms — and knows it, Scaramucci tells CNBC
Trump is going to get ‘trounced’ in the midterms — and knows it, Scaramucci tells CNBC

EconomyNorth Korea denies role in $6.4 billion Binance hack

North Korea denied involvement in the high-profile attack after FBI alerts identified wallet addresses under North Korean control as linked to it. The exploit has been described as the largest in cryptocurrency history.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 09:40

North Korea denies role in $6.4 billion Binance hack
North Korea denies role in $6.4 billion Binance hack

EconomyBPCL buys 1 million barrels of WTI crude, sources say

Trade sources said on Tuesday that India's Bharat Petroleum Corp had bought 1 million barrels of U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 09:40

BPCL buys 1 million barrels of WTI crude, sources say
BPCL buys 1 million barrels of WTI crude, sources say

EconomyLittle-known biotech’s cancer-drug gamble pays off as shares double

A string of successful cancer drug trial results has helped Genmab’s shares double in three months and bolstered its effort to own more of the medicines it develops.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 09:35

Little-known biotech’s cancer-drug gamble pays off as shares double
Little-known biotech’s cancer-drug gamble pays off as shares double

WorldWork under way to arrange Trump-Putin-Xi meeting in November, Kremlin spokesman says

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said preparations are under way for a meeting between Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, intended to take place alongside the APEC summit in Shenzhen in November. China’s Foreign Ministry said it was in contact with relevant parties about a possible meeting between the Chinese and Russian presidents, but did not mention Trump.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 09:35

Work under way to arrange Trump-Putin-Xi meeting in November, Kremlin spokesman says

PoliticsSenior Chinese and Vietnamese officials hold talks in Beijing

He Lifeng met Nguyen Thanh Nghi in Beijing on Monday. They discussed China-Vietnam economic ties and bilateral trade cooperation, with both sides expressing willingness to deepen strategic communication and coordinate development strategies.

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Senior Chinese and Vietnamese officials hold talks in Beijing
Senior Chinese and Vietnamese officials hold talks in Beijing

WorldCyclone Murasu makes landfall on India’s eastern coast

Cyclone Murasu came ashore near Ongole in Andhra Pradesh, uprooting trees, toppling power poles and flooding low-lying areas. The weather department warned of heavy rain across several districts. No deaths or injuries had been reported, and authorities planned to evacuate about 30,000 people.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 09:33

Cyclone Murasu makes landfall on India’s eastern coast
Cyclone Murasu makes landfall on India’s eastern coast
  • Cyclone Murasu wreaks havoc after landfall in India
    Cyclone 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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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-11-03 06:12Original
  • 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

WorldKremlin confirms trilateral Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Russia, Ukraine and the United States will hold peace talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11, focusing on ending the conflict, post-conflict security and de-escalation. The announcement comes as fighting continues: a Ukrainian strike damaged a refinery in Yaroslavl and injured two employees, according to the regional governor.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 09:31

Kremlin confirms trilateral Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week
Kremlin confirms trilateral Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week
  • 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

    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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    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-11-03 08:15Original
  • 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.

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    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.

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    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

WorldLukashenko calls abduction of Venezuelan president a ‘disgrace’

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko called the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro a disgrace, saying modern-world problems could have been resolved without such “nonsense” and the abduction. He linked the episode to competition for resources and criticized the United States for making it clear what was driving the redrawing of the world order.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 09:31

Lukashenko calls abduction of Venezuelan president a ‘disgrace’

TechKNDS and SeaOwl launch suicide surface drone

Franco-German defence group KNDS and French startup SeaOwl launched a new suicide surface drone on Tuesday. It is aimed at navies looking to protect ports and vessels from an increasing number of drone attacks.

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KNDS and SeaOwl launch suicide surface drone
KNDS and SeaOwl launch suicide surface drone

WorldIN BRIEF: International rights groups ignore Kiev’s network of unofficial prisons

Ukrainian media reported that armed men were holding about 40 people in a private-house basement near Kiev. After clashes and protests by residents, Ukraine’s National Guard agreed to let detainees go to medical facilities for examinations. Russian officials said similar secret detention sites exist elsewhere in the country.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 09:25

IN BRIEF: International rights groups ignore Kiev’s network of unofficial prisons
  • Kiev sought to secretly remove ‘torture chamber’ victims, underground resistance says

    Representatives of a pro-Russian underground resistance group told TASS that authorities tried to remove about 45 men showing signs of beatings, one by one through the back exit of a private home basement near Kiev. Ukrainian media had reported the detention and clashes with residents. The Ukrainian National Guard said the injured men were deserters and that detainees would be transferred for medical examinations.

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  • Families 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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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-11-03 08:10Original
  • 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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  • 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

TechEU court adviser says Google’s AI chatbot may infringe copyright rules

An adviser to Europe’s highest court said on Tuesday that Google’s AI chatbot Gemini may infringe copyright rules in some circumstances when it uses press publications.

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EU court adviser says Google’s AI chatbot may infringe copyright rules
EU court adviser says Google’s AI chatbot may infringe copyright rules

EconomyApple and Palantir shares fall in premarket trading after earnings

Apple and software giant Palantir fell in premarket trading after releasing earnings following the market close that failed to impress investors.

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Apple and Palantir shares fall in premarket trading after earnings
Apple and Palantir shares fall in premarket trading after earnings

CultureVivienne Jolie legally drops estranged father Brad Pitt’s surname

Vivienne, daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has officially removed “Pitt” from her surname. She is their fourth child to do so, after Shiloh, Maddox and Zahara.

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Vivienne Jolie legally drops estranged father Brad Pitt’s surname

PoliticsEU and UK finalise deal to remove Brexit checks on food and animal products

The EU and UK have completed a deal to remove Brexit checks on food and animal-product imports and exports, with implementation expected in the first quarter of 2028. The agreement is expected to benefit British food exporters and allow smaller UK retailers to resume buying small batches of products such as cheese and wine.

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EU and UK finalise deal to remove Brexit checks on food and animal products
EU and UK finalise deal to remove Brexit checks on food and animal products

PoliticsHungary is not blocking Ukraine’s EU accession talks, Kyiv’s ambassador insists

In comments to Euronews, Taras Kachka argued that Budapest’s recent slowdown did not signal a new Hungarian challenge to Kyiv’s EU bid; he cited no fresh substantive opposition to starting the last two negotiating clusters. The Commission’s next enlargement assessment was due the following day.

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Hungary is not blocking Ukraine’s EU accession talks, Kyiv’s ambassador insists

WorldSudan’s displaced return to new challenges in war-battered Khartoum

Displaced Sudanese returning to Khartoum are finding homes looted or destroyed and lack the income to repair them, forcing many to rent. Water, electricity, healthcare and other basic services remain difficult to access, despite improved stability in large parts of the country.

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Sudan’s displaced return to new challenges in war-battered Khartoum
Sudan’s displaced return to new challenges in war-battered Khartoum

HealthChild dies in New York’s first measles-linked death in more than 30 years

Health authorities confirmed that a child died from a measles-associated illness in rural northern New York. It is the state’s first known measles-related death in more than three decades.

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Child dies in New York’s first measles-linked death in more than 30 years
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Fashion insiders and fans hit the red carpet in New York for the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Awards. Actor Emmy Rossum shared her excitement working with creatives.

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Fashion insiders and fans hit the red carpet in New York for the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Awards. Actor Emmy Rossum shared her excitement working with creatives.

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EconomyEurope to lose 30 bcm of Russian gas supplies in 2027 — IEA

The EU’s 2027 ban on Russian natural gas imports is expected to cut Russian exports to the bloc by 30 billion cubic meters compared with 2026, the International Energy Agency said. Long-term Russian LNG imports are banned from January 1, with pipeline imports to be phased out by the fourth quarter.

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Europe to lose 30 bcm of Russian gas supplies in 2027 — IEA

PoliticsSurging ICE raids cast a shadow over the final weeks of California congressional race

In California’s Central Valley, a month-long rise in immigration raids has spread fear and uncertainty and become a flashpoint in the race for the 22nd congressional district. Progressive challenger Randy Villegas says the raids are hurting residents and businesses; the Department of Homeland Security denies racial profiling.

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Surging ICE raids cast a shadow over the final weeks of California congressional race
Surging ICE raids cast a shadow over the final weeks of California congressional race

WorldForeign leaders to attend China International Import Expo in Shanghai

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said leaders from several countries will visit Shanghai for the ninth China International Import Expo, held November 5–10. Invited guests include the presidents of Gabon, the Austrian chancellor, Liberia’s vice president and senior officials from Cuba, Slovakia and Georgia. They will attend the opening ceremony and related events.

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Foreign leaders to attend China International Import Expo in Shanghai
Foreign leaders to attend China International Import Expo in Shanghai

SportsIndia-Pakistan World Cup match draws more ticket requests than final

The ICC says the October 10, 2027 group match between India and Pakistan in Johannesburg has received 8.4 million ticket requests, ahead of nearly eight million for the final. Overall, the ballot has topped 120 million requests from 2.8 million unique fan accounts in 193 countries.

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India-Pakistan World Cup match draws more ticket requests than final
India-Pakistan World Cup match draws more ticket requests than final

WorldFive rescued after three months adrift in Pacific; four remain missing

Villagers rescued the group on Sunday off Fanning Island in Kiribati. Five people were saved after drifting for three months in the Pacific, while four remain missing.

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Five rescued after three months adrift in Pacific; four remain missing
Five rescued after three months adrift in Pacific; four remain missing

PoliticsBurnham says he has not proposed return to EU freedom of movement

Andy Burnham said he had not proposed restoring freedom of movement and called for an honest discussion about how immigration has changed since Brexit. Home secretary Shabana Mahmood said tighter settlement rules mean roughly half a million people will no longer settle after five years, and did not dispute that her concessions could reduce savings by about £7.5bn.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 09:11

Burnham says he has not proposed return to EU freedom of movement
Burnham says he has not proposed return to EU freedom of movement

PoliticsKansas candidates urge supporters to mobilise on voting day

Candidates in Kansas are urging supporters to turn out on voting day. Christian pastor Adam Hamilton hopes to defeat incumbent Republican and physician Roger Marshall and become the first Democrat in nearly a century to win a Kansas Senate seat.

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Kansas candidates urge supporters to mobilise on voting day
Kansas candidates urge supporters to mobilise on voting day

EconomyCoca-Cola Europacific Partners flags cost pressures, maintains outlook

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners said on Tuesday that ongoing geopolitical tensions were driving cost pressures. It said the business remained resilient, supported by pricing, tight spending controls and productivity gains, and kept its outlook.

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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners flags cost pressures, maintains outlook
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners flags cost pressures, maintains outlook

PoliticsIsraeli opposition backs Eisenkot as Netanyahu says voters chose him for prime minister

Israel's opposition is due to meet Tuesday for the first time since last week's closely contested election. Neither Gadi Eisenkot's change bloc nor incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing alliance won a Knesset majority. Eisenkot's camp parties have endorsed him for prime minister, but whether to join forces with Arab parties that made surprise gains is a central question.

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Israeli opposition backs Eisenkot as Netanyahu says voters chose him for prime minister
Israeli opposition backs Eisenkot as Netanyahu says voters chose him for prime minister

WorldRussia pounds Ukraine with 289 drones and 17 ballistic missiles in overnight strikes, Zelenskyy says

Zelenskyy said Russia launched overnight strikes on Ukraine using 289 drones and 17 ballistic missiles. As the conflict enters its fifth year, US special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Tuesday that Washington-led talks between Russia and Ukraine were set to resume next week.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 09:03

Russia pounds Ukraine with 289 drones and 17 ballistic missiles in overnight strikes, Zelenskyy says

TechRostec to showcase anti-drone Mnogotochie rounds at ORELEXPO

Rostec subsidiary High Precision Systems will debut Mnogotochie rounds, which it says have proved effective against drones, at the ORELEXPO arms and hunting exhibition. The ammunition can increase standard small arms’ effectiveness against small UAVs at ranges up to 300 meters by as much as 2.5 times, without affecting weapon performance. The holding will also present the MC 572 Vysota and MC 574 carbines.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 09:02

Rostec to showcase anti-drone Mnogotochie rounds at ORELEXPO

ScienceChina’s Lijian-2 rocket deploys 18 satellites in first large-scale internet constellation mission

China’s Lijian-2 Y2 rocket lifted off from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone on Tuesday, carrying 18 Spacesail Constellation satellites into their planned orbit. It was the rocket’s first large-scale satellite internet constellation deployment and its second flight.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 09:01

China’s Lijian-2 rocket deploys 18 satellites in first large-scale internet constellation mission

SocietyWhere did Europeans travel most in 2026?

Data released by eDreams ODIGEO reveals the online travel agency’s most-booked destinations among European travellers in 2026.

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Where did Europeans travel most in 2026?

EconomyApple warns of ‘unprecedented’ rise in memory chip prices

Apple says memory chip prices are rising at an “unprecedented” pace as it competes with data centres for supplies. Price increases have offset some of the impact, but higher memory costs are expected to squeeze margins. Fiscal third-quarter revenue rose 12%, beating expectations.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 09:01

Apple warns of ‘unprecedented’ rise in memory chip prices
Apple warns of ‘unprecedented’ rise in memory chip prices

EconomyIndia’s top gas importer seeks US LNG in long-term Qatar deal

Qatar is open to an Indian request to include US-sourced LNG in its renewed supply agreement, a senior Petronet LNG executive said Tuesday. The move would help India diversify imports after disruptions linked to the Iran war.

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India’s top gas importer seeks US LNG in long-term Qatar deal
India’s top gas importer seeks US LNG in long-term Qatar deal

Economy‘At some point it’s going to be too much’: global financiers grapple with AI risks

Executives from global asset managers warned at a Hong Kong summit that AI’s unprecedented demand for capital and infrastructure raises doubts about whether debt markets, power grids and corporate productivity can keep pace. Pimco CEO Emmanuel Roman said AI infrastructure investment could reach US$10 trillion over five years, nearing the US$12 trillion size of the US bond market.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 09:00

‘At some point it’s going to be too much’: global financiers grapple with AI risks
‘At some point it’s going to be too much’: global financiers grapple with AI risks

WorldPutin promotes the myth of Russian invincibility, seemingly to set terms for peace

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently said that inflicting a “strategic defeat” on Russia was “unrealistic.” The remark may sound like familiar wartime bravado, but he could also be looking ahead to a diplomatic endgame in Ukraine.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 09:00

Putin promotes the myth of Russian invincibility, seemingly to set terms for peace

SocietyRyan Wedding’s $40M U.S. motorcycle collection to be auctioned

A collection of 61 rare, high-performance motorcycles seized from Canadian alleged drug lord Ryan Wedding is set to go to auction in Mexico next week, with a stated value of $40 million. The bikes include brands such as Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, MV Agusta, Suzuki and Yamaha; some were used in professional racing, the FBI said.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 09:00

Ryan Wedding’s $40M U.S. motorcycle collection to be auctioned

SocietyOttawa says Canadians should keep 3 days of emergency supplies — and that advice hasn’t changed

Public Safety Canada is sticking with its longstanding recommendation that Canadians be ready to manage for at least three days without running water or electricity. The guidance comes as the U.K. and other countries have recently urged residents to prepare similarly.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 09:00

Ottawa says Canadians should keep 3 days of emergency supplies — and that advice hasn’t changed

SocietyMillions of fish died at Ontario nuclear plant in 2025; operator now faces federal charges

Bruce Power, the private operator of the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station, faces two federal Fisheries Act charges after millions of fish died in Lake Huron over two months in 2025.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 09:00

Millions of fish died at Ontario nuclear plant in 2025; operator now faces federal charges

Politics24 hours in Antigua: Mark Carney’s priorities at this year’s Commonwealth Summit

Prime Minister Mark Carney has repeatedly said he wants his government focused on what Canadians can control. That resolve could be tested today as he meets leaders from the Commonwealth’s other 55 member countries in Antigua. Here are five things to watch.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 09:00

24 hours in Antigua: Mark Carney’s priorities at this year’s Commonwealth Summit

PoliticsXi chairs symposium seeking non-CPC views on party self-governance resolution

The CPC Central Committee held a symposium on Aug. 21 to gather views from other political parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and unaffiliated figures on a draft resolution concerning strict Party self-governance. Xi Jinping chaired and addressed the meeting, saying the Party must govern itself well to govern the country well. Participants backed the draft and offered suggestions.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 08:57

Xi chairs symposium seeking non-CPC views on party self-governance resolution

EconomyMercado Bitcoin pledges to cover all user losses after near-$40 million hack

Crypto platform Mercado Bitcoin says it will cover all user losses from a hack worth nearly $40 million. Partners including Tether, Circle and Chainalysis helped freeze $11 million of the stolen assets.

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Mercado Bitcoin pledges to cover all user losses after near-$40 million hack
Mercado Bitcoin pledges to cover all user losses after near-$40 million hack

SocietyChongqing Zoo presents giant panda cub to public at 100 days

A female cub born to panda Mang Zai met the public for the first time at Chongqing Zoo on Nov. 3. Born weighing 187 grams, the cub is now in good health and weighs 6.4 kilograms. The zoo had 25 giant pandas as of that day.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-03 08:55

Chongqing Zoo presents giant panda cub to public at 100 days
  • Panda 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 Service★☆☆☆☆2026-11-03 05:34Original

WorldSudanese army says it shot down drone entering from Ethiopia

Sudan’s army said it shot down a drone that entered from Ethiopia. Blue Nile state, which borders Ethiopia and South Sudan, has experienced fighting and insecurity during Sudan’s ongoing conflict.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 08:53

Sudanese army says it shot down drone entering from Ethiopia
Sudanese army says it shot down drone entering from Ethiopia

WorldIran warns US of ‘new battlefield’, says ball is in Washington’s court

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who leads talks with Washington, says Tehran is ready for both diplomacy and military confrontation, and that the next move is up to the United States.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 08:51

Iran warns US of ‘new battlefield’, says ball is in Washington’s court
Iran warns US of ‘new battlefield’, says ball is in Washington’s court

EconomyBitcoin price chart flashes a red signal

The Guppy Multiple Moving Average bands point to bearish momentum, while seasonality and historical patterns after midterm elections lean bullish.

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Bitcoin price chart flashes a red signal
Bitcoin price chart flashes a red signal

WorldAir pollution surges in parts of South Asia, choking Lahore and Delhi

Air quality worsened sharply on Tuesday in parts of northern India and neighboring Pakistan. As pre-winter smog set in, Lahore became the world’s most polluted city, while Delhi authorities imposed restrictions to combat the toxic haze over the capital.

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Air pollution surges in parts of South Asia, choking Lahore and Delhi
Air pollution surges in parts of South Asia, choking Lahore and Delhi

PoliticsZelenskyy to make unexpected Berlin visit for talks with Merz

Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is expected in Berlin for talks with German chancellor Friedrich Merz before next week’s trilateral talks with Russia and the US in Abu Dhabi. Merz said last year’s Oval Office confrontation between Zelenskyy and Trump prompted Germany’s push to rapidly raise defence spending, aimed at strengthening Nato.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 08:47

Zelenskyy to make unexpected Berlin visit for talks with Merz
Zelenskyy to make unexpected Berlin visit for talks with Merz
  • Zelensky to visit Berlin on Nov. 3, German chancellor says
    Zelensky to visit Berlin on Nov. 3, German chancellor says

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to visit Berlin on Nov. 3, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said. Kyiv has not publicly explained the purpose of the trip, which comes days before another round of peace talks between Ukraine, Russia and the U.S.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-11-03 08:43Original
  • Zelenskyy to make surprise Berlin visit Tuesday, Merz says
    Zelenskyy 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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    DDW★★★★☆2026-11-03 08:23Original

SocietyPolice dismantle Madrid housing protest camp after month-long occupation

Police dismantled a tent camp in Madrid protesting the housing crisis after it had occupied the site for a month.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 08:46

Police dismantle Madrid housing protest camp after month-long occupation
Police dismantle Madrid housing protest camp after month-long occupation

EconomyIndia’s 2026 gold demand seen falling to a six-year low as prices rise

India’s gold demand is expected to hit a six-year low in 2026, as high prices weigh on jewelry sales and investment demand moderates, the World Gold Council said Tuesday.

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India’s 2026 gold demand seen falling to a six-year low as prices rise
India’s 2026 gold demand seen falling to a six-year low as prices rise

SocietyRussia plans to ban two-person e-scooter rides and couriers on sidewalks

Russia’s Transport Ministry has drafted traffic-code amendments covering personal mobility devices. Some e-scooters and e-bikes would require an M-category license and be barred from sidewalks and pedestrian zones. The proposals also prohibit two people riding one e-scooter, ban couriers from sidewalks, and introduce paid parking in designated areas. The draft is due to be published for public discussion.

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Russia plans to ban two-person e-scooter rides and couriers on sidewalks
Russia plans to ban two-person e-scooter rides and couriers on sidewalks

EconomyIndia faces prolonged food inflation, from grains to chicken and milk

Indian farmer Amarsingh Gushinge hopes to plant wheat and chickpeas in the coming weeks to benefit from attractive prices. But water supplies have dwindled after below-average monsoon rains, preventing him from planting either crop.

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India faces prolonged food inflation, from grains to chicken and milk
India faces prolonged food inflation, from grains to chicken and milk