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Hundreds gather outside Edmonton legislature to protest AI data centresTech1:54

More than 100 people gathered outside Alberta’s legislature to oppose proposed AI data centres in the province. Organizers want the government to address concerns about insufficient community consultation and the scale of the projects, with further facilities planned.

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'Hero' pilot describes moments of cockpit attackWorld

Captain Smit Machchhar spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about what happened immediately before and during an alleged attack by his copilot.

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48 Hours in Singapore Without a SmartphoneSociety

Bloomberg Pursuits senior features writer Thu-Huong Ha describes spending 48 hours in Singapore without relying on a smartphone. With transportation, payments, dining and government services deeply integrated with digital technology, the experiment demanded more patience and effort, but made her more attentive to her surroundings and convinced her that boredom has value.

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Merz makes surprise Kyiv visit as Germany pledges more aid to UkrainePolitics

In Kyiv on Sunday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was joined by Economy Minister Katherina Reiche and representatives of German defence and energy companies. The trip is intended to produce a pledge of additional military and financial support for Ukraine.

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Brazil: Lula and Bolsonaro tied in pollsPolitics

Brazilians began voting Sunday in a closely watched presidential election between incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. Mara Nogueira, a senior lecturer at Birkbeck, University of London, says the tight race shows two political camps consolidating, with many voters choosing not to support a candidate so much as keep the other side from power.

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Lula: 80-year-old Brazilian incumbent seeks fourth termPolitics

Brazilians began voting Sunday in a closely watched presidential contest between incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Nearly 160 million voters are also choosing lawmakers, senators and governors in a poll that could determine whether Latin America's largest country follows the regional rightward shift championed by US President Donald Trump.

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How Russia’s new jet drones are changing the threat to KyivWorld

Russia’s new jet-powered drones fly faster and higher, making them difficult for Ukraine to shoot down and giving Moscow a new advantage. As Russia intensifies drone attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine is racing to develop jet-powered interceptors. Volunteers on a Ukrainian air defense team protecting the capital describe watching drones they cannot currently intercept pass overhead.

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Highlights from the 2026 Asian Games closing ceremonySports

The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games ended Sunday with a 90-minute ceremony at Paloma Mizuho Stadium. The event celebrated athletes’ achievements, featuring parkour performers in cherry blossom-inspired costumes and a video montage of memorable moments, including Shanti Pereira’s women’s 200m victory.

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Asian Games 2026: Organisers hail success despite logistical criticismSports

The Asian Games have ended in Aichi-Nagoya after two weeks of competition involving about 17,000 athletes and officials. Organisers called the event a success despite complaints about unconventional accommodation replacing a traditional Athletes’ Village and transportation problems. Nagoya was also hit by flooding a week before the official opening, with problems continuing afterward.

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Slowing Jobs Keep Inflation on the Fed’s RadarEconomy

Ira Jersey, Bloomberg Intelligence’s chief US interest-rate strategist, says softer September jobs data give the Federal Reserve room to keep rates steady in October. Persistent inflation could still prompt policymakers to raise rates again in December and early next year. Strong growth and loose fiscal policy are also pushing global bond yields higher and pressuring central banks.

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What does winning the AI race really mean?Tech

What might the world look like when artificial intelligence is embedded in every part of life and becomes smarter than humans? Colin Baker examines the technology’s promises and what those leading the AI race stand to gain.

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Finland's race for critical raw materials | Focus on EuropeEconomy

Finland’s Arctic wilderness contains minerals urgently needed by Europe’s green industry. But a proposed copper and nickel mine in a protected area of Sodankylä faces fierce opposition, raising the question of whether Europe can reduce import dependence without sacrificing pristine landscapes.

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OpenAI safety concerns, Cornell rape investigation and more on Anderson Cooper 360Tech

CNN’s Anderson Cooper reviews major stories from the week, including OpenAI withholding its newest AI model over safety concerns and Cornell University reopening an investigation into an alleged gang rape. A Cornell student discusses the scandal, while New York Governor Kathy Hochul assigns the state attorney general to the case. The program also mentions another Trump meme-coin contest.

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US Coast Guard updates search after debris found from missing air ambulanceSociety

The U.S. Coast Guard is expected to provide an update on the search for a Hamilton-based air ambulance that disappeared off Nantucket. Six people were aboard—four Canadians and two Bermudans—on a flight from Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport to Boston Logan International Airport. Debris has been found.

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Australia investigates flydubai co-pilot's links to countryWorld2:55

Australian authorities are investigating possible ties between the country and the Omani co-pilot at the centre of the Sep. 30 attack on flydubai flight FZ1073 en route to Israel. UAE investigators accuse him of planning a “terrorist act”, alleging he attacked the captain with a cockpit crash axe before trying to seize control of the aircraft. He reportedly studied in Melbourne between 2015 and 3017.

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White House Moves to Assess Growing AI RisksTech

Bloomberg Opinion columnist Gautam Mukunda says voluntary safeguards may not be enough to manage AI risks, as competitive and financial pressures can push companies to favor growth over safety. He discusses the White House’s new AI task force, Anthropic’s planned IPO and whether increasingly advanced AI systems can be governed safely.

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Opposition candidate Flavio Bolsonaro votes in Brazil presidential electionPolitics

Opposition candidate and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro voted Sunday in Rio de Janeiro. The son of far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro and an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, he is running in a high-stakes contest against incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, with both ideological rivals seen as capable of winning outright.

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G7 Fuel Release Eases PricesEconomy

Bloomberg Mideast energy correspondent Anthony Di Paola says the G7’s release of 100 million barrels from emergency reserves is already lowering fuel prices, but the relief is likely to be temporary. Refinery constraints and disruptions in the Middle East are keeping diesel supplies tight, while China’s oil demand and rising risks around the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea will shape global energy markets.

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Can America Break China’s Grip on Rare Earths?Economy

China spent decades dominating rare-earth mining, processing and magnet manufacturing, leaving the US reliant on a foreign supply chain for materials vital to vehicles, wind turbines, electronics and defense. MP Materials is trying to rebuild that chain domestically by expanding from its Mountain Pass mine in California into refining, but higher costs and limited processing capacity remain obstacles.

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US workers return to school to reskill as AI reshapes jobsEconomy

Economists and workers worldwide are worried that artificial intelligence could replace people. A recent McKinsey Global Institute report estimates that about 11 million US workers—roughly 7 percent of the workforce—may need to change jobs within less than a decade. In Los Angeles, some workers are returning to school to prepare for the shift.

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