EconomyMalaysia is due to announce its 2027 budget on Oct. 9. Analysts expect a moderately expansionary plan to help households and businesses manage rising costs and global uncertainty, as the government seeks to shore up support ahead of a general election that could be called at any time.
PoliticsPrime Minister Mark Carney made an energy-related announcement in Sherbrooke, Que., and answered questions from journalists.
ScienceJessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, Sophie Adenot and Andrey Fedyaev are back from the ISS after splashing down off California. Meir and Hathaway are with NASA, Adenot with the European Space Agency, and Fedyaev is a Russian cosmonaut.
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Tech1:22Courier company Evri is testing Iris, a two-legged robot that delivers parcels to homes in northern England. Evri says it is the first trial of its kind in Europe.
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SocietyA bloodhound named Beau helped police rescue a missing boy in the Maryland woods after a search lasting several hours. Police body-camera footage captured the storybook ending.
EconomyADP chief economist and ESG officer Nela Richardson says the US labor market appears stable but is stronger than many give it credit for. She also says overtime hours on manufacturing floors are increasing.
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PoliticsThe U.S. midterms are widely viewed as the first major test of Trump’s presidency. Although he is not on the ballot, many voters see the election as a referendum on his leadership and policies. The program examines inflation, rising living costs, the economy, tensions with Iran and America’s global role as issues shaping voter opinion.
WorldThames Valley Police has acknowledged that information it gave the Old Bailey about warrants for searches of Andrew’s Sandringham home and Royal Lodge in Windsor was wrong. Andrew was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office, which he denies. The warrants predated his arrest, and his lawyers are challenging their lawfulness.
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EconomyAzerbaijan is expanding its international energy portfolio with renewable projects, strategic partnerships and new infrastructure, aiming to strengthen energy security and link regional markets with Europe.
EconomySingapore bank shares dropped sharply on Oct. 8, dragging the STI down more than 3%. DBS and OCBC each lost over 4%, while UOB fell more than 5%. Investors are concerned that global inflation and rising rates could weigh on economic growth and capital-market activity.
HealthPennsylvania’s health department says 74 measles cases have been reported since Monday, bringing the state’s total to 1,078.
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Economy3:04Broadcom is planning another major deal after launching $60 billion in debt financing to help fund Anthropic’s AI build-out. It is in early financing talks related to OpenAI chips.
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Economy4:46Samsung expects quarterly profits to rise eightfold to $80 billion. RBC Brewin Dolphin's Janet Mui says the market expects chip supply to take years to catch up with demand, leaving the outlook for chipmakers bright.
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Tech1:51Bell is planning to expand its AI data centre outside Regina with as many as nine additional buildings, with construction potentially beginning in 2027. The proposal adds 895 acres beside the original site, with work phased as customers are secured. Sherwood council unanimously approved the rezoning amendment’s first reading Wednesday despite opposition in online comments.
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SocietyFrance has recently drawn international attention after large student protests. Demonstrating can be a rite of passage for young people, introducing teenagers to politics and the power of speaking collectively. The report looks at how this protest culture has appeared in recent history and why some student protests bring change while others do not.
WorldTurkmenistan celebrated 35 years of independence with a large parade in Ashgabat and set out its ambitions for the decades to come.
PoliticsU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended calls for a stronger Europe and NATO on Thursday. He flatly declined to address a new report alleging that U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before taking office.
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OtherAn 18-year-old was arrested for planning a mass shooting at the Mall of America in Minnesota. U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen and FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Dotson discussed the case; the headline says the teen had pledged allegiance to ISIS.
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WorldNewly obtained video shows an Iranian drone flying over Camp Buehring, a U.S. military base in Kuwait, before striking a building and causing an explosion. A service member describes ammunition shortages at the base.
Politics11:17A Wall Street Journal report lays out allegations that Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, urged a Trump donor to secretly send $100,000 to her American Express account in exchange for access to Trump officials. Rep. James Walkinshaw called for a Justice Department investigation.
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EconomyCanadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is expected to announce an investment in the life sciences sector in Quebec on Thursday, including funding for Jubilant Radiopharma to advance medical technology production. The announcement follows her threat Wednesday to act over impending layoffs at Stelco’s Hamilton, Ontario, plant. She said owner Cleveland-Cliffs cannot use the trade war to justify cutting jobs it had committed to keeping.
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SocietyJane Doe’s attorney says she has been receiving threats. A lawyer for one of the accused also shares his account.
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CultureMore than 100 items from Michael Jackson’s career are due to be auctioned in Abu Dhabi, including his iconic Thriller jacket.
EconomyGoldman Sachs executives, including CEO David Solomon and President John Waldron, are set to receive a special bonus. Equity awards could exceed $500 million at the current share price, with Solomon potentially receiving $100 million on his own.
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