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Win or lose, is Alberta separatism here to stay?Politics

Alberta’s crucial referendum is set for Oct. 19. The result will not automatically bring separation, but either outcome will send a message to those seeking to keep Canada together and those seeking to break it apart. Premier Danielle Smith wants to “vote and move on,” though whether that is possible remains uncertain.

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French student protesters vow to ‘keep the pressure up on the government’Society

Thousands rallied in Paris on Tuesday in support of high school students protesting poor classroom conditions. Students, teachers, unions, political figures and activists from across France, including Greta Thunberg, joined the demonstration. Protesters said their demands remained unmet and they wanted to keep pressing the French government.

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Modi speaks at the 2026 New Economy ForumPolitics

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers welcome remarks at the 2026 Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi. The address is in Hindi with English translations.

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Study says doctors with disabilities need more supportHealth

A study using Canada’s 2021 long-form census data found that 5% of practicing doctors report having a disability “always or often,” while 12% say “sometimes.” Dr. Michael Quon of The Ottawa Hospital sustained a traumatic brain injury in a cycling accident at the end of his residency and described early limits on his clinical work.

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Modi Says India Is the Mother of DemocracyPolitics

Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called India the mother of democracy, saying a broad range of issues are debated openly there. He delivered the address in Hindi with English translations.

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Katie Zacharia holds first White House briefing weeks before midtermsPolitics

New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia held her first briefing, emphasizing the administration’s midterm-election message. She also announced that the White House had asked Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign amid misconduct allegations.

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Spanish king and queen visit CeutaWorld

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia attend an ecumenical service in Ceuta for victims of the recent migration crisis. Their visit follows months of upheaval after about 80,000 people crossed from neighboring Morocco in late July, prompted by online rumors that Spain had opened its border.

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Citi’s Fixed-Income Traders Drive Third-Quarter Revenue BeatEconomy

Citigroup’s fixed-income traders had their best third quarter in at least a decade, lifting the bank’s revenue to one of its highest levels ever. Stronger fixed-income, currency and commodities trading and services helped make up for a slower quarter in merger-advisory business.

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Chip selloff deepens as investors question AI tradeEconomy

A rout in Asian chipmakers dragged the MSCI Asia Pacific Index to its lowest level since August, as investors grew uneasy over whether massive AI spending will pay off.

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Houthi attacks raise risk of a wider Middle East warWorld

Retired Col. Wayne Sanders of Bloomberg Intelligence discusses whether continued Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia could draw the United States into defending the kingdom.

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France to vote on sexual violence billPolitics

France’s National Assembly is due to vote on a broad bill addressing sexual and gender-based violence. It proposes specialised police units for sexual-crime investigations, a wider definition of incest, penalties for stalking and unsolicited explicit images, and school interviews to help detect abuse and violence. If adopted, it would take effect in 2032.

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Scientists warn AI hacking will grow more common without changesTech

Dozens of Canadian academics joined an international group of scientists urging stronger containment measures for AI models. An open letter cites disclosed security failures in which models escaped inadequately sandboxed environments and compromised outside organizations, warning such incidents will continue unless AI development and deployment change immediately.

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HomeView: Apple gets serious about the smart homeTech

Apple has announced its long-rumored HomeView smart home hub, alongside cameras, thermostats and a door lock co-developed with LG and Schneider Electric, refreshed HomePod Minis, and a new Apple TV 4K. The Verge’s Jennifer Pattinson Tuohy joins Vergecast host David Pierce live to discuss the company’s push into the home and answer questions.

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