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BREAKINGRussia launches its largest attack of the year on Ukraine’s energy facilities

WorldAfrica’s El Niño readiness: From early warning to early action

A Talk Africa episode examines how the continent can turn El Niño warnings into timely action as East Africa faces severe flooding and Southern Africa drought. Experts cite gaps in socioeconomic data, funding focused on response and recovery, and slow administrative processes. The African Development Bank warns recurring climate events could permanently cut national GDP by 1–2%.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 16:34

Africa’s El Niño readiness: From early warning to early action
Africa’s El Niño readiness: From early warning to early action

PoliticsTribunal for Zelensky possible after collapse of Kiev regime, DPR politician says

Alexey Muratov, head of United Russia’s regional executive committee in the Donetsk People’s Republic, said a tribunal for Vladimir Zelensky could happen only after the Kiev regime collapses. He urged evidence collection to continue despite uncertainty over timing and suggested using material gathered by the War by Proxy museum.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 16:32

Tribunal for Zelensky possible after collapse of Kiev regime, DPR politician says

PoliticsUkraine names Zelensky’s former press secretary Iuliia Mendel as a treason suspect

Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office says Iuliia Mendel, a former press secretary to Volodymyr Zelensky, is suspected of treason and justifying Russia’s armed aggression. Investigators allege she used her profile and experience to promote narratives benefiting Russia and discrediting Ukraine. The office says Russian propaganda widely used her public remarks, including an interview with Tucker Carlson.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 16:32

Ukraine names Zelensky’s former press secretary Iuliia Mendel as a treason suspect
Ukraine names Zelensky’s former press secretary Iuliia Mendel as a treason suspect

EconomyRussia sets record for Pacific herring catch

Russia’s Pacific herring catch exceeded 612,000 metric tons in the first 10 months of 2026, breaking the previous record of 606,000 tons set in 1969. The current volume is 2.7 times the average annual catch over 90 years of record-keeping.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 16:30

Russia sets record for Pacific herring catch

PoliticsAfter Election Day, Trump faces Democratic probes and a race to succeed him

For Donald Trump, Tuesday’s elections will shape the final two years of his presidency, with the prospect of Democratic investigations and the contest to succeed him looming.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 16:30

After Election Day, Trump faces Democratic probes and a race to succeed him
After Election Day, Trump faces Democratic probes and a race to succeed him

PoliticsHow a Democratic win could hinder Trump’s energy agenda

House lawmakers say they plan to investigate the president’s efforts to buy out wind leases, exempt oil drillers from environmental laws and weaken key government agencies.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 16:30

How a Democratic win could hinder Trump’s energy agenda
How a Democratic win could hinder Trump’s energy agenda
MAJOR

World‘Vile terrorist attack’: Russia bombs Ukraine aid centre

Local authorities say a Russian “double tap” strike on a Ukrainian school used to distribute aid killed at least 31 people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called it a “vile terrorist attack”.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★★2026-11-03 16:30

‘Vile terrorist attack’: Russia bombs Ukraine aid centre
‘Vile terrorist attack’: Russia bombs Ukraine aid centre
MAJOR

Society7 Montreal police officers fired after misconduct allegations. What comes next?

Montreal police Chief Fady Dagher said seven officers were dismissed administratively following an internal disciplinary investigation. Separate criminal investigations are still underway.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 16:29

7 Montreal police officers fired after misconduct allegations. What comes next?

EconomyRussian gas supplies to Moldova remain feasible, ambassador says

Russian Ambassador Oleg Ozerov said Russia can supply natural gas to Moldova despite Ukraine halting transit through its territory, urging people not to judge Russia’s capabilities based on assumptions. Moldova is facing an energy crisis, with gas prices sharply higher.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 16:28

Russian gas supplies to Moldova remain feasible, ambassador says

WorldBomb threats disrupt air travel across Europe

A series of bomb threats in recent days has disrupted passenger flights across Europe, prompting diversions, emergency landings and security sweeps. No explosive devices have been found.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 16:25

Bomb threats disrupt air travel across Europe
Bomb threats disrupt air travel across Europe
  • Bomb threats target four European flights as scares spread across the continent

    Bomb threats targeted four European flights. One of Warsaw’s airports was closed, while a Ryanair jet landed in Spain under an emergency protocol, marking the third consecutive day threats disrupted passenger flights in Europe.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-11-03 15:45Original
  • Bomb threats against European airlines disrupt flights across the bloc
    Bomb threats against European airlines disrupt flights across the bloc

    At least 10 European airlines were targeted by bomb threats on Tuesday, prompting a temporary closure of Warsaw airport. Ryanair had at least four flights affected, more than any other airline. All the planes landed safely, and no explosives were found.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-03 15:41Original
  • Bomb threats target four planes flying across Europe
    Bomb threats target four planes flying across Europe

    Seven planes across Europe were searched or diverted after a series of bomb threats, including flights departing from Heathrow and Manchester. All landed safely, and no explosives or evidence of terrorist activity were found. Investigators said there was no immediate evidence linking the threats to a hostile state.

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    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-03 14:21Original
  • Multiple flights to European airports targeted by bomb threats
    Multiple flights to European airports targeted by bomb threats

    Several flights bound for Warsaw, Rome, Murcia and Sofia received bomb threats on Tuesday. Inspections found no explosives, and the threats were false alarms. A London-to-Sofia flight had also been diverted to Budapest on Monday after a bomb threat.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-11-03 14:02Original

EconomyBank of Russia raises dollar rate to 81.67 rubles

The Bank of Russia set the official dollar rate for November 4-5 at 81.6699 rubles, up 69.65 kopecks. The euro rate rose 113.75 kopecks to 91.601 rubles, while the yuan rate edged up 1.02 kopecks to 12.1816 rubles.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 16:22

Bank of Russia raises dollar rate to 81.67 rubles

WorldZelenskyy hopes Abu Dhabi talks will pave way for meeting with Putin

In Berlin, Zelenskyy said he hoped US-mediated talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11 would open the way to a trilateral leaders’ meeting. German Chancellor Merz said Russia had yet to engage seriously in negotiations on a ceasefire and subsequent peace agreement.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 16:22

Zelenskyy hopes Abu Dhabi talks will pave way for meeting with Putin
Zelenskyy hopes Abu Dhabi talks will pave way for meeting with Putin

SportsIrish Olympian Ciara Mageean remembered as a talented and inspirational person

Hundreds attended Ciara Mageean’s funeral in Portaferry, County Down. The former European champion and two-time Olympic runner died on Sunday after being diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer. Tributes recalled her sporting achievements and the joy and pride she brought to her hometown.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 16:20

Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean remembered as a talented and inspirational person
Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean remembered as a talented and inspirational person

Society17-year-old in Alberta arrested on terrorism-related offence

A 17-year-old from Alberta was arrested on a terrorism-related offence after allegedly communicating with online accounts linked to ISIS.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 16:20

17-year-old in Alberta arrested on terrorism-related offence

TechBinance says fake job interviews were used in $6.3bn crypto hack

Binance says an engineer was approached through a legitimate job-hunting platform and invited to bogus interviews with people posing as company representatives. The fake interviews were used as part of a $6.3bn cryptocurrency hack.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 16:19

Binance says fake job interviews were used in $6.3bn crypto hack
Binance says fake job interviews were used in $6.3bn crypto hack

WorldIN BRIEF: Belarusian president on Ukraine conflict timeline, risk of World War III

Alexander Lukashenko said fighting in Ukraine could end in the coming months and that a peaceful settlement is the only option. Minsk is ready to host those seeking an agreement, he said, warning that continued escalation could lead to a third world war and that Belarus is trying to avoid being drawn in.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 16:18

IN BRIEF: Belarusian president on Ukraine conflict timeline, risk of World War III

EconomyAmazon, Tesla and SpaceX join objections to OKX–ICE tokenized stocks as deadline nears

Amazon, Tesla and SpaceX have joined companies objecting to OKX and ICE’s tokenized stock venture. The objections now involve 56 companies, and nearly 80% of the venture’s initial stock selection has opted out.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 16:17

Amazon, Tesla and SpaceX join objections to OKX–ICE tokenized stocks as deadline nears
Amazon, Tesla and SpaceX join objections to OKX–ICE tokenized stocks as deadline nears

TechEuropean supermarkets rush to patch vulnerabilities after region-wide fridge hack

European supermarkets hit by a second wave of cyberattacks that raised fridge and freezer temperatures were rushing on Tuesday to upgrade their systems and guard against further hacking attempts.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 16:15

European supermarkets rush to patch vulnerabilities after region-wide fridge hack
European supermarkets rush to patch vulnerabilities after region-wide fridge hack

PoliticsThe Senate hangs in the balance: Races that will decide America’s midterms

Democrats appear all but certain to win the House. The key contest is for the Senate, where races in a handful of states Republicans did not expect to defend will determine who controls Washington.

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

The Senate hangs in the balance: Races that will decide America’s midterms

WorldPope Leo is healthy and needs no added precautions for South America trip, Vatican says

Vatican officials said on Tuesday that Pope Leo is healthy and will leave this week for an intensive tour of three South American countries. Less than a month after lung cancer surgery, he will travel without additional medical precautions.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 16:10

Pope Leo is healthy and needs no added precautions for South America trip, Vatican says
Pope Leo is healthy and needs no added precautions for South America trip, Vatican says

WorldKyiv hit by emergency power cuts and widespread water outages after Russia’s largest energy attack of the year

Kyiv and its surrounding region faced emergency power cuts and water disruptions after Russian strikes on critical infrastructure. The overnight attack hit energy and power-generation facilities and substations in nine Ukrainian regions. Efforts to restore Kyiv’s water supply were ongoing, with no timeline given.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-03 16:08

Kyiv hit by emergency power cuts and widespread water outages after Russia’s largest energy attack of the year
Kyiv hit by emergency power cuts and widespread water outages after Russia’s largest energy attack of the year
  • Russia launches its largest attack of the year on Ukraine’s energy facilities
    BREAKINGRussia launches its largest attack of the year on Ukraine’s energy facilities

    Russia struck substations, transmission systems and power plants across 10 Ukrainian oblasts on Nov. 3, cutting electricity to households nationwide. Officials said the attack involved ballistic and cruise missiles as well as several types of drones, and was still underway at publication. DTEK reported serious damage at three thermal plants, forcing them to stop operating.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★★2026-11-03 11:06Original
  • Russian attacks hit energy facilities in Ukraine’s Odesa and Zhytomyr regions
    Russian 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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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-11-03 07:45Original

PoliticsTrump focused on 'what's important to him': 'Tone-deaf for a normally shrewd populist operator'

Republican strategist Doug Heye says Trump's political vulnerability may be the gap between his claims of economic success and voters' everyday financial worries. Many voters, Heye says, see Trump as focused on what matters to him rather than them. He cautions that Democratic gains may reflect disillusionment with both parties, not renewed confidence in the opposition.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-03 16:05

Trump focused on 'what's important to him': 'Tone-deaf for a normally shrewd populist operator'
Trump focused on 'what's important to him': 'Tone-deaf for a normally shrewd populist operator'

WorldUN Peacekeeping Workshop Concludes: Interview with UN Medical Director

UN Medical Director Andreas Wladis says technology is important, but sound medical screening, training and established protocols remain essential. More than 60 representatives from troop- and funding-contributing countries and UN agencies attended a high-level peacekeeping workshop in Changsha, Hunan's capital, focused on technology and global security. It ended Monday.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 16:04

UN Peacekeeping Workshop Concludes: Interview with UN Medical Director
UN Peacekeeping Workshop Concludes: Interview with UN Medical Director

TechUEFI bootkit infected fully patched Windows machines. Is Microsoft to blame?

BlackX, a UEFI bootkit, infected organizations that had installed Microsoft’s relevant security updates. Its predecessor BlackLotus could bypass Secure Boot and run malicious code before Windows fully loaded. Microsoft had patched the exploited flaw and later issued updates to distrust vulnerable older boot managers.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 16:03

UEFI bootkit infected fully patched Windows machines. Is Microsoft to blame?
UEFI bootkit infected fully patched Windows machines. Is Microsoft to blame?

PoliticsTrump cuts Israeli military aid, ending $3.8 billion in security assistance

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday, November 3, that he had struck a deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Washington to stop providing Israel with $3.8 billion in funding after the end of this year.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-11-03 16:01

Trump cuts Israeli military aid, ending $3.8 billion in security assistance
Trump cuts Israeli military aid, ending $3.8 billion in security assistance

SportsHow the Middle East conflict is affecting sporting events

BBC Sport examines how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected sporting events in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and the wider region.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 16:01

How the Middle East conflict is affecting sporting events
How the Middle East conflict is affecting sporting events

SocietyFormer West Point cadet drugged ex-girlfriend and forced her to take abortion pills

A former West Point cadet drugged his then-girlfriend in her barracks room and made her take abortion pills against her will, causing a miscarriage. Records show he later studied at two Ivy League universities, beginning at one after pleading guilty to assault.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 16:01

Former West Point cadet drugged ex-girlfriend and forced her to take abortion pills

PoliticsMark Ruffalo, Bruce Springsteen endorse Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race

Mark Ruffalo and Bruce Springsteen endorsed Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic candidate for Michigan’s Senate seat. El-Sayed addressed supporters at his final rally at The Majestic Theater on November 2, 2026.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 16:00

Mark Ruffalo, Bruce Springsteen endorse Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
Mark Ruffalo, Bruce Springsteen endorse Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race

PoliticsKing Charles addresses the ‘shameful’ history of the transatlantic slave trade

At the Commonwealth summit, King Charles said he still feels profound personal sorrow about the past international trade in enslaved people, which he characterized as a monstrous injustice.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 16:00

King Charles addresses the ‘shameful’ history of the transatlantic slave trade

EconomyBinance cedes market share to crypto exchange rivals after hack

Binance appears to have absorbed the largest-ever crypto hack with relative ease, but rivals have gained some ground in digital-asset trading at its expense.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 16:00

Binance cedes market share to crypto exchange rivals after hack
Binance cedes market share to crypto exchange rivals after hack

EconomyHong Kong bank pilot opens 24/7 cash settlement for tokenized fund deals

Participating institutions can settle tokenized deposit transactions in central bank money outside conventional business hours, supporting treasury and fund activity.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 16:00

Hong Kong bank pilot opens 24/7 cash settlement for tokenized fund deals
Hong Kong bank pilot opens 24/7 cash settlement for tokenized fund deals

SportsDo sports stars have the right to free speech?

A passing comment by Mbappe about a meme became an international controversy. Chinese sponsors withdrew support, state television suspended La Liga broadcasts, and Mbappe and Real Madrid apologized. The article argues that sport’s commercial relationships give clubs, leagues and sponsors the means to use market power to enforce conformity among athletes.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 15:52

Do sports stars have the right to free speech?
Do sports stars have the right to free speech?

EconomyGulf oil exports dip in October from post-Iran war high, data shows

Data from two ship-tracking companies showed Gulf oil exports fell in October from September, when they reached their highest level since the Iran war began. Both firms said the figures could be revised upward as further shipment details become available.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 15:50

Gulf oil exports dip in October from post-Iran war high, data shows
Gulf oil exports dip in October from post-Iran war high, data shows

WorldMoscow views Pyongyang’s security measures as lawful and justified, Russian MFA says

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Moscow considers Pyongyang’s steps to strengthen its security and defense capabilities entirely lawful and justified under current circumstances, and consistent with the right to self-defense in the UN Charter.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 15:48

Moscow views Pyongyang’s security measures as lawful and justified, Russian MFA says

WorldSyria says it foiled Hezbollah plot to target Homs oil refinery

Syrian security forces say they arrested a cell affiliated with Lebanon’s Hezbollah and foiled a plan to attack the Homs refinery, seizing explosives. Hezbollah denied the accusations, saying it has no presence in Syria and is not involved in activity undermining the country’s security and stability.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 15:47

Syria says it foiled Hezbollah plot to target Homs oil refinery
Syria says it foiled Hezbollah plot to target Homs oil refinery
  • Syria says it foiled Hezbollah plot to attack Homs oil refinery
    Syria says it foiled Hezbollah plot to attack Homs oil refinery

    Syrian security forces arrested members of a cell linked to Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group backed by Iran, who were accused of planning an attack on the Homs oil refinery in central Syria, state news agency SANA reported.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-11-03 13:35Original

PoliticsIn Pictures: US midterm elections in 20 photos

Americans head to the polls on Tuesday in midterm elections that will determine control of Congress and how much pressure Donald Trump faces for the rest of his term. Democrats are trying to retake both chambers, while Republicans seek to defend their narrow majorities and Trump’s agenda. Twenty photos show voters, parents and campaigners at polling places and campaign events.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 15:46

In Pictures: US midterm elections in 20 photos
In Pictures: US midterm elections in 20 photos

SportsNorway and other European nations vow to boycott Ice Hockey World Championship if Russia returns

Norway and several other European countries said they would refuse to play Russia at the 2027 Ice Hockey World Championship if the team returns. The Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned the International Ice Hockey Federation’s ban on Russian national teams, but the IIHF has yet to decide how to implement the ruling. Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Germany have also objected.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 15:46

Norway and other European nations vow to boycott Ice Hockey World Championship if Russia returns
Norway and other European nations vow to boycott Ice Hockey World Championship if Russia returns

EconomyReuters poll: Bearish dollar view persists ahead of US midterms, but strategists see resilience risk

FX strategists surveyed by Reuters expect the dollar to weaken in coming months and have maintained their long-held bearish view ahead of the US midterm elections. They say the main risk is that the greenback proves more resilient than they expect.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 15:45

Reuters poll: Bearish dollar view persists ahead of US midterms, but strategists see resilience risk
Reuters poll: Bearish dollar view persists ahead of US midterms, but strategists see resilience risk

PoliticsItaly-Albania migration deal could extend beyond 2028, Rama says

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said the migration agreement with Italy could be extended at Rome’s request, easing doubts that the centres would close when the current partnership ends.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 15:42

Italy-Albania migration deal could extend beyond 2028, Rama says

PoliticsUS midterms: Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed emerges as a Democratic rising star

In a closely watched Michigan race that could decide control of the Senate, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers are pursuing sharply different strategies to win voters. El-Sayed has so far polled ahead of Rogers and is emerging as one of the Democratic Party’s rising stars.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-03 15:41

US midterms: Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed emerges as a Democratic rising star
US midterms: Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed emerges as a Democratic rising star

PoliticsUS midterms near record $12bn cost as cost of living soars

Candidates and outside political groups have spent nearly $12bn on the US midterms, which are on track to become the most expensive in history, according to OpenSecrets. Elon Musk has given Republicans $445m, campaign finance records show. Critics say the spending gives wealthy donors, corporations and special-interest groups outsized influence over candidates and policy choices.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 15:40

US midterms near record $12bn cost as cost of living soars
US midterms near record $12bn cost as cost of living soars

WorldSBU opens criminal cases over protest outside secret detention site near Kyiv

Ukraine’s Security Service has opened three criminal cases against participants in Monday’s protest outside a secret detention facility near Kyiv. An official said authorities had identified about 100 protesters, with searches underway and arrests under consideration. Residents had gathered after reports that people were being held at the site and showed signs of abuse; clashes followed.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 15:39

SBU opens criminal cases over protest outside secret detention site near Kyiv

PoliticsTrump wanted to silence No Kings; then Meta suspended its Instagram account

The No Kings Coalition says Meta declined to promise safeguards against automated systems suspending its Instagram account during an election-related surge. Meta had apologized after the account was temporarily disabled, leaving administrators locked out for four hours. No Kings rejected Meta’s offer of a technical briefing, sought a meeting with senior leaders and asked the company to disclose any communications with the Trump administration about the account or early-voting event.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 15:39

Trump wanted to silence No Kings; then Meta suspended its Instagram account
Trump wanted to silence No Kings; then Meta suspended its Instagram account

TechGlobal internet users reach 6.3 billion this year: report

A report says the number of internet users worldwide reaches 6.3 billion this year. While basic mobile networks are accessible to nearly the entire global population, newer technologies remain unevenly distributed.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 15:38

Global internet users reach 6.3 billion this year: report
Global internet users reach 6.3 billion this year: report

EconomyCFTC approves individual-stock perpetual futures trading in the US for the first time

The CFTC approved US exchanges’ ability to offer perpetual futures contracts linked to individual stocks.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 15:37

CFTC approves individual-stock perpetual futures trading in the US for the first time
CFTC approves individual-stock perpetual futures trading in the US for the first time

WorldUS, South Korean drills near DPRK border are provocative, Russian MFA says

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called US and South Korean military exercises near North Korea’s border overtly provocative. She said the participants acknowledged that the drills rehearse preemptive strikes against North Korea, including with nuclear weapons.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 15:37

US, South Korean drills near DPRK border are provocative, Russian MFA says

EconomyIntesa to launch Mediobanca buyout offer once MPS bid is settled

Intesa CEO Carlo Messina told analysts on a post-earnings call that the bank plans to make a buyout offer for Mediobanca as soon as the MPS bid is resolved.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 15:35

Intesa to launch Mediobanca buyout offer once MPS bid is settled
Intesa to launch Mediobanca buyout offer once MPS bid is settled

EconomyBinance says hackers used fake job interview and internal AI tool in $6.3 billion breach

Binance's incident report said hackers gained access to systems involved in the theft by using a fake job interview and an internal AI tool.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 15:34

Binance says hackers used fake job interview and internal AI tool in $6.3 billion breach
Binance says hackers used fake job interview and internal AI tool in $6.3 billion breach
  • Binance says $6.3 billion hack began with fake job interview
    Binance says $6.3 billion hack began with fake job interview

    Binance says attackers linked to North Korea spent months compromising its employees and internal systems before exploiting the exchange’s hot-wallet signing infrastructure through Ethereum’s EIP-7702 mechanism.

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    CCoinDesk★★★☆☆2026-11-03 14:53Original

EconomyBitcoin and Treasury yields fall together in rare divergence as $80,000 rebound fails

Bitcoin failed to recover to $80,000 and fell alongside Treasury yields in a rare divergence. ETF redemptions on Nov. 2 added to demand concerns, as Bitcoin’s latest decline came after real yields fell through Oct. 30.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 15:30

Bitcoin and Treasury yields fall together in rare divergence as $80,000 rebound fails
Bitcoin and Treasury yields fall together in rare divergence as $80,000 rebound fails

PoliticsEurope Braces for US Midterm Election Results

As Americans vote on election day, the rest of the world is bracing for the results.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 15:30

Europe Braces for US Midterm Election Results
Europe Braces for US Midterm Election Results
  • Americans head to the polls for midterm elections

    Americans are voting in midterm elections, with ballots cast in Fairfax, Virginia, and New York. The results will determine control of Congress for the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term.

    US midterm electionsvotingCongressDonald Trump

    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-11-03 15:25Original
  • US midterm voting begins in high-stakes test of Trump’s presidency
    US midterm voting begins in high-stakes test of Trump’s presidency

    Voting is under way across the United States in midterm elections that could cost Donald Trump’s Republicans control of Congress. Every House seat and 35 Senate seats are contested, with rising living costs and the war on Iran dominating the campaign.

    US midterm electionsDonald TrumpUS Congress

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-11-03 14:42Original
  • A Trump referendum, election monitors and a Democratic shift: What to watch on Election Day
    A Trump referendum, election monitors and a Democratic shift: What to watch on Election Day

    President Donald Trump has repeatedly urged voters to treat him as if he were on the ballot this Election Day.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-11-03 14:30Original
  • Blue Ripple or Wave? 10 Early Races to Watch on Tuesday Night
    Blue Ripple or Wave? 10 Early Races to Watch on Tuesday Night

    After reviewing prediction-market odds, early voting in Texas and the latest election models, the final New York Times surveys point toward a Democratic blue wave—though polls have missed Trump supporters before. A bitter Democratic clash in Michigan also raises doubts about whether the party could squander its advantage.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-11-03 14:30Original
  • US midterms to deliver verdict on first two years of Trump’s second term

    American voters will judge the first two years of Donald Trump’s second term in the midterm elections. Polls and nonpartisan analysts favor Democrats taking the House from Republicans, while Senate control remains uncertain.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-11-03 14:00Original
  • US midterms: A referendum on President Donald Trump?
    US midterms: A referendum on President Donald Trump?

    Americans are delivering their verdict on Donald Trump’s tumultuous first term in midterm elections that could break his hold on Washington. Democrats are poised to take the House and are within reach of the Senate.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-03 13:56Original
  • US midterm voting begins amid concerns over rising living costs
    US midterm voting begins amid concerns over rising living costs

    Polls opened in several eastern states as Americans began voting in midterm elections. Inflation and rising living costs are prominent concerns, while all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats and governorships in 36 states are being contested. Democrats are seeking control of both chambers, with the Senate races especially close.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-11-03 12:57Original
  • High-stakes midterms test the future of Congress and Trump's presidency
    High-stakes midterms test the future of Congress and Trump's presidency

    A look at key Senate, House and gubernatorial races to watch, which could help determine the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections.

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    AABC News★★★☆☆2026-11-03 12:50Original
  • Voting begins in the midterm elections
    Voting begins in the midterm elections

    Voters are heading to the polls in a pivotal midterm election that will determine which party controls Congress, NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-03 12:37Original
  • WATCH: State of the race — paths to victory
    WATCH: State of the race — paths to victory

    ABC News Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott reports on the latest state of the races as voters head to polling places across the country.

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    AABC News★★★☆☆2026-11-03 12:24Original
  • Voters raise election security concerns as 2026 midterms begin

    As voting begins in the 2026 midterm elections, some voters have concerns about election security. CNN voting issues reporter Marshall Cohen answers two questions from voters in the battleground states of Ohio and Georgia.

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    CCNN★★★☆☆2026-11-03 11:35Original
  • High-stakes midterms test the future of Congress and Trump’s presidency
    High-stakes midterms test the future of Congress and Trump’s presidency

    Several closely watched Senate, House and gubernatorial races could help determine the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections.

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    AABC News★★★☆☆2026-11-03 11:29Original
  • Congressional balance of power at stake in 2026 midterms
    Congressional balance of power at stake in 2026 midterms

    Tuesday’s midterm elections could shift the balance of power in Congress.

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    AABC News★★★☆☆2026-11-03 11:13Original
  • Five things to watch on Election Day as Democrats seek control of Congress
    Five things to watch on Election Day as Democrats seek control of Congress

    Voters go to the polls Tuesday to decide which party controls Congress in an election set to shape the final two years of Donald Trump’s presidency.

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    CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-11-03 11:00Original
  • Americans head to midterms as Trump’s Republicans scramble to stop Democratic wave
    Americans head to midterms as Trump’s Republicans scramble to stop Democratic wave

    Republicans made a final push to avert a predicted heavy defeat in the US midterms, while Democrats sought control of Congress. A Democratic-led House would impose the first real political constraints on Donald Trump since he returned to office in 2025. Polls describe him as the most unpopular president in modern US history.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-03 10:56Original
  • Americans begin voting in crucial midterm elections

    Americans have begun voting in the crucial midterm elections.

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    FFinancial Times★★★☆☆2026-11-03 10:52Original
  • Vermont becomes first US state to open polling places for midterms

    Vermont was the first of the 50 states to open polling places on the main day of the US congressional midterms, with voting starting at 5 a.m. local time. Voters will choose all 435 House members and 35 of the 100 senators; gubernatorial elections are also being held in 36 states.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-11-03 10:35Original
  • US voters head to polls in midterms set to shape remainder of Trump’s term
    US voters head to polls in midterms set to shape remainder of Trump’s term

    Polling stations opened across the US for midterm elections that will determine how much power President Donald Trump has during the final two years of his term. The campaigns featured partisan disputes over the Iran war, prices, immigration and tax cuts.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-11-03 10:16Original
  • US midterm elections live: Polls set to open in test for Trump
    US midterm elections live: Polls set to open in test for Trump

    The first results are expected on Tuesday as polling places begin closing at 23:00 GMT, while final results could take days.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-03 10:10Original
  • 2026 midterms: What time do polls close today?
    2026 midterms: What time do polls close today?

    The guide lists US poll-closing times by the hour and highlights key races. Voters are choosing 35 senators, 36 governors and all 435 House members. Democrats aim to regain control of both chambers, and more than 56 million Americans have already voted early.

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    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-03 10:00Original
  • US 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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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-11-03 09:51Original
  • 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

PoliticsWhen will we know who controls Congress? It could take a while

The central question in Tuesday’s election is clear: which party will control Congress. But it is impossible to say when the answer will be known.

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When will we know who controls Congress? It could take a while
When will we know who controls Congress? It could take a while

CultureA cultural stroll through Paris with actors François-Xavier Demaison and François Morel

This week’s special programme focuses on theatre. Valérie Fayolle visits the Renaissance Theatre, where François-Xavier Demaison takes viewers behind the scenes of “Laponie,” a lively comedy in which a family holiday gathering quickly becomes a score-settling session. Demaison calls theatre one of the last shared experiences.

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A cultural stroll through Paris with actors François-Xavier Demaison and François Morel
A cultural stroll through Paris with actors François-Xavier Demaison and François Morel

EconomyTrump memecoin falls nearly 2% during US midterms

The $TRUMP memecoin fell nearly 2% as US midterm elections continued, according to Binance data. CoinMarketCap showed it down 1.99% at $1.60 at 5:47 p.m. Moscow time.

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Trump memecoin falls nearly 2% during US midterms

Politics‘Your donut, your vote’: Texas group uses free food to attract young voters

As US voters cast ballots in midterm elections that could shape the country’s political future, a Texas organisation is handing out free food to reach young people and help them overcome obstacles in the voting process.

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‘Your donut, your vote’: Texas group uses free food to attract young voters
‘Your donut, your vote’: Texas group uses free food to attract young voters

PoliticsThe Zangezur Corridor: Regional peace and global connectivity

The Zangezur Corridor is a test for the region, writes Dr Matin Mammadli of the Centre for the Analysis of International Relations in Baku. It could connect Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan, boost trade between Europe and Asia, and provide an economic basis for peace.

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The Zangezur Corridor: Regional peace and global connectivity

CultureThe private creative world of Rabindranath Tagore, whom Yeats called ‘greater than any of us’

A family archive being shown publicly for the first time at a Christie’s exhibition in Mumbai includes Tagore’s art, manuscripts, letters, photographs and personal belongings. The material sheds light on his creative practice, educational ideas and relationship with his protégé Maitreyi Devi during his final years.

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The private creative world of Rabindranath Tagore, whom Yeats called ‘greater than any of us’
The private creative world of Rabindranath Tagore, whom Yeats called ‘greater than any of us’

EconomyApple is all in on AI — its own and everyone else’s

Apple’s latest results show it is benefiting from the AI boom without matching competitors’ infrastructure spending. The company recorded its best fiscal year for revenue and earnings per share, with strong fourth-quarter iPhone and Mac growth, but warned that higher memory costs would pressure holiday-quarter margins.

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Apple is all in on AI — its own and everyone else’s
Apple is all in on AI — its own and everyone else’s

EconomySouth Korea and Türkiye sign financing pact as Seoul seeks role in planned nuclear plant

Türkiye and South Korea are widening cooperation in nuclear energy, defence and trade. Their latest pact examines financing for nuclear projects as Ankara considers potential partners for its planned Sinop plant.

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South Korea and Türkiye sign financing pact as Seoul seeks role in planned nuclear plant

PoliticsPolitical parallels in France and the US: Anger at the ballot box and in the streets

With US midterm elections underway and protests continuing in France, widespread anger in both countries is in the spotlight. The report examines shared sources of discontent on both sides of the Atlantic, including rising living costs, declining trust in institutions and an eroding social contract.

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Political parallels in France and the US: Anger at the ballot box and in the streets
Political parallels in France and the US: Anger at the ballot box and in the streets

TechUK likely to face AI-powered cyberattacks on critical infrastructure by 2028, cyber chief warns

The head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre warns that criminals and hostile states are increasingly using AI to scale up cyber operations, while outdated technology leaves essential services exposed.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 15:20

UK likely to face AI-powered cyberattacks on critical infrastructure by 2028, cyber chief warns
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