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Singapore’s economy grows 5.4% in Q3, led by electronicsEconomy

Singapore’s economy expanded 5.4% in the third quarter of 2026, easing from 6.2% in the second quarter, according to advance estimates released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry on Oct. 14. Manufacturing growth was supported by output gains in electronics, precision engineering, transport engineering and general manufacturing. Oxford Economics senior economist Sheana Yue discussed the figures.

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French students protest, demanding more teachers and education investmentSociety

Thousands of students have demonstrated in Paris and other French cities, calling for better school conditions, more teachers and greater investment in education. They say crowded schedules, staff shortages and inadequate resources are harming their education and making young people feel neglected by the state. Climate activist Greta Thunberg joined the protests, drawing attention to investment in young people’s future.

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Massive cyberattack targets refrigerators in French supermarketsTech

Hackers raised refrigerator temperatures at supermarkets across France, forcing stores to discard large amounts of fresh and frozen food. Experts say the incident could point to a new cybersecurity threat that may also affect Americans.

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European leaders step up pressure on IranWorld

Alan Eyre, a former US diplomat who was part of the negotiating team for the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, says European criticism has little influence in Tehran as Iran prepares for possible US and Israeli attacks. He says midterm elections are currently limiting Washington, but warns renewed hostilities are increasingly likely.

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DR Congo: Joseph Kabila aligns with M23 rebels in new political allianceWorld

Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila has joined forces with M23 rebels to form the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) in Goma. The move challenges President Felix Tshisekedi’s government and complicates efforts to end the conflict in eastern DR Congo. Kinshasa authorities have held emergency meetings as fighting continues; the African Union and Luanda framework remain involved in diplomacy.

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Indonesia forest fires blanket Southeast Asia in toxic hazeWorld

Toxic haze from Indonesian forest fires has spread across Southeast Asia, affecting Malaysia and Singapore and disrupting daily life, education and businesses. Schools in southern Malaysia have closed and moved to online learning, while thousands of firefighters in Indonesia battle the blazes.

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Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as US ambassador to Greece amid misconduct allegationsPolitics

Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned as US ambassador to Greece after the White House asked her to step down. She denies wrongdoing and says she will defend her reputation. Reports allege that she asked a Trump donor to pay her credit card bill in exchange for access to administration officials, and suggested the US could undermine the Greek government.

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Trump heads to Alaska as Republicans scramble to hold SenatePolitics

President Trump is traveling to Alaska on Tuesday to boost Republican candidates in the state’s Senate and House races, marking his sixth visit there since 2019. The trip is part of a packed campaign schedule ahead of the midterms. Meanwhile, a leading Republican super PAC is withdrawing from key House contests in New Jersey and Iowa.

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Affording America: A family in Lincoln, Nebraska, struggles with rising costsEconomy

Sydney and Mike Jensen believed their finances were in good shape, with paid-off cars, manageable mortgage payments and full-time jobs. Unexpected expenses have since pushed their costs above their earnings. They hope their two young children will face fewer hardships later, but worry about the cost of living.

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