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Singapore to subsidize haze-related care at clinics from Oct 12Health

Singapore will activate two healthcare schemes from Oct 12 as air quality worsens. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said emergency departments and polyclinics are seeing more respiratory cases each week, and the schemes are intended to steer patients toward primary care. The Public Health Preparedness Clinic scheme was last activated during COVID-19, while the Haze Subsidy Scheme was last used in 2015.

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Inside the Pokémon World ChampionshipsCulture

Pokémon's appeal has endured through the 30 years since it first appeared. The popularity was on display at the World Championship Finals in San Francisco, where more than 2,000 players from 50 countries competed.

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Saudi Arabia says projectile hit Riyadh airport’s Terminal 4World2:07

Saudi officials say an unidentified projectile struck Terminal 4 at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and started a fire, with emergency crews responding. The airport has now been attacked twice in two days and four times in the past week. Hours earlier, Yemen’s Ansar Allah Houthi movement warned people to stay away from airports in Saudi Arabia.

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AP Top Stories for October 11Other

The Associated Press published its top stories bulletin for October 11.

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Saudi Airport Attack Raises Middle East War RisksWorld

Bloomberg reporters discuss the deadly attack on Riyadh's international airport and rising risks to Gulf shipping, energy infrastructure and Saudi Arabia's investment ambitions. They also examine Ukraine's opposition to President Donald Trump's Russian diesel agreement, which Kyiv says could help fund Moscow's war, and obstacles to negotiations aimed at ending the conflict.

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Houthis issue new threats after deadly airport attackWorld

A missile attack on Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia reportedly killed at least 12 people, including an American, and injured more than 300. As the Houthis make new threats, President Donald Trump signals the U.S. could join retaliatory strikes, while the White House weighs its next move amid fears of a broader Middle East conflict.

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Big Banks Brace for Earnings SeasonEconomy

Major banks are entering third-quarter earnings season with strong credit quality, but questions remain about higher interest rates, weaker investment banking activity and risks linked to AI financing. Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Herman Chan says wealth management could be a bright spot for Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan.

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Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery to remove small lung growthWorld

Pope Leo said Sunday that doctors found a small growth on his lung during a recent check-up and that he will have surgery this week to remove it. It is the first health scare of the 71-year-old pontiff’s tenure.

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Settler violence rises in West Bank as Palestinians struggle to harvest olivesWorld

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians picking olives in Birzeit in the West Bank, with residents saying tear gas was used. Violence by settlers has increased during the annual harvest, making it difficult for farmers to reach and work their land. The U.N. recorded more than 1,600 attacks causing casualties or property damage from January through August 2026.

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Houthis say to avoid Saudi airports after Riyadh attackWorld1:23

A warning from Yemen’s Houthi movement urged airline companies, passengers and airport crews to keep clear of Saudi airports. It came the day after an attack at Riyadh’s international airport claimed 12 lives and left over 300 people injured, Timour Azhari explains.

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Ukraine’s new weapon that could change the war with RussiaWorld

A Ukrainian-designed and built ballistic missile has entered its final development phase for the first time, with a range sufficient to reach Moscow. President Zelensky has demanded it be ready this autumn. Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh describes how it works, its targets and how Ukraine has adapted its fight against Russia.

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How Quebec cranberries go from bog to tableSociety

Quebec’s cranberry harvest showcases an industry supplying markets across Canada and around the world. At the Schneider family farm in Lavaltrie, workers flood the bogs to gather ripe berries for cleaning and processing. One grower credits the cold climate for the quality of Quebec cranberries.

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How much of rural America is still Trump country?Politics

Rural voters have helped Trump and the Republican Party win repeatedly since 2016. With living costs squeezing their communities, John King talks with rural and small-town Democrats and Republicans about affordability, accountability and the issues they want politicians to address ahead of the midterms.

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US reaches diesel deal with Russia as Moscow strikes UkraineWorld

President Donald Trump announced an agreement to lift sanctions on Russian oil and import a new supply amid soaring US prices. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sharply criticized the decision.

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