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‘Hope so heavy to carry’: Al-Shaer on Gaza’s plight, emotional toll and struggle to surviveCulture

Eve Irvine welcomes Palestinian writer and poet Mahmoud Al-Shaer to discuss his book, *I Am Still Alive: Dispatches from Gaza*. He reflects on how war reshapes memory, childhood and existence, recounting his family’s displacement, his daughter’s view of a world reduced to tents and his evacuation from Gaza. He describes writing as resistance to erasure.

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Spanish royals visit crisis-hit Ceuta amid diplomatic tensionsWorld

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia made their first visit to Ceuta since 2007. The trip comes amid tensions with Morocco after July’s migration crisis, when more than 70,000 people crossed into the Spanish enclave. Most returned to Morocco, while thousands stayed and dozens died. Morocco claims sovereignty over Ceuta, making the visit diplomatically sensitive.

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Pope Leo set for surgeryWorld

Pope Leo XIV arrived at a hospital in Rome on Tuesday for an operation to remove a nodule from his lung.

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Trump’s Russian diesel plan draws criticism in the US, with Ukraine bearing the costPolitics4:10

Donald Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel despite Western sanctions has drawn fierce criticism in Washington, including from Republicans. High fuel prices and the approaching midterms are pressuring his administration. His Ukraine policy has also stirred controversy, including calls for Kyiv to hold elections and claims that an energy ceasefire was announced without clear agreement from the parties.

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Morgan Stanley’s Wilson on Midterms, Fed Policy and Bond VolatilityEconomy

Morgan Stanley Chief US Equity Strategist Mike Wilson says the market correction began in June and believes the worst is over. He calls the US midterm elections a market “clearing event,” expecting no major policy changes in Washington, and also discusses Fed policy, bond-market volatility and the AI trade.

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Austrian Airlines cuts winter flights, eyes Asian growth with newer jetsEconomy

Austrian Airlines is considering three new routes, most likely in Asia-Pacific, as it expands its long-haul fleet. European carriers are contending with surging fuel costs and cutting capacity ahead of a difficult winter. The airline’s CEO says demand for direct Europe-Asia travel remains strong despite higher fares.

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Who is behind the cyberattack on French supermarkets?Tech

A cyberattack hit hundreds of supermarkets across France, pushing refrigerator and freezer temperatures up to 50 degrees and causing food losses worth millions of dollars. Cybhorus CEO Pierluigi Paganini discusses the incident.

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Modi: Power is not just about moving ahead, but empowering othersPolitics

At the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for global collaboration in technology and innovation so opportunities reach millions, rather than being concentrated among a few.

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Katie Zacharia debuts as White House press secretary, holds first briefingPolitics

After Karoline Leavitt left in late August, the Trump administration introduced Katie Zacharia as its new White House press secretary on Tuesday. Zacharia briefly worked at Trump Media & Technology Group and served as a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson. She is the sixth press secretary to President Donald Trump and succeeds Leavitt, who chose to leave.

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Pope Leo XIV arrives at Rome hospital for lung nodule surgeryHealth

Pope Leo XIV arrived at Gemelli hospital in Rome on Tuesday and waved to well-wishers before surgery to remove a lung nodule. The procedure is expected to establish whether the lesion is malignant. The Vatican has cancelled all his audiences through October 20.

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French students demonstrate again over learning conditions and teacher shortagesSociety

French students are protesting overcrowded classes, timetables and teacher shortages, while calling for reforms or the abolition of Parcoursup, the university admissions platform. School blockades have declined, but incidents persist near some high schools. A demonstration has begun in Paris, heading from Place d’Italie towards Les Invalides.

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IMF raises 2026 growth forecast but warns of a ‘split’ outlookEconomy

The IMF slightly lifted its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, pointing to resilient advanced economies and AI investment despite higher energy prices linked to the US-Iran war. It warned that low-income countries are especially vulnerable to the crisis.

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This Morning’s Top Headlines — Oct. 13 | Morning News NOWOther

Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar accused President Trump of “political intimidation” after federal agents searched her Washington, D.C., home. A deadly roller-coaster accident at Six Flags in Georgia killed one man, while Trump held rallies in Ohio ahead of the midterm elections.

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