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MAS sees strong 2026 growth momentum moderating next yearEconomy

Singapore is on track for a third straight year of above-trend growth, with expansion expected to moderate next year. The central bank’s latest report says momentum continued in the third quarter, when the economy grew 5.4%, down from 6.2% in the second quarter.

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Nightline Full Broadcast — Tuesday, October 13, 2026Other

The program covers the identification of a victim in a deadly rollercoaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia, more adult children moving back home, Megan Moroney discussing heartbreak, Dolly Parton and “Cloud 9,” and whether Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake are together again.

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Online prices for some air purifiers surge to three times retail priceSociety

As haze worsens, some air purifiers sold online are priced at about three times their official retail price. One reseller is asking nearly 10 times the usual price, citing limited stocks both online and offline. Authorities do not regulate prices but warn businesses against false or misleading claims.

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Reform UK politician suspected of using smart glasses as a teleprompter during Senedd debatePolitics

Jason O’Connell is suspected of using smart glasses that turned his lenses into tiny teleprompters. His spectacles periodically flashed as he spoke for five minutes in the Senedd on 30 September without looking at his notes. Other Welsh assembly members later called for the issue to be addressed quickly, with clear guidance on smart-glasses use.

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Ukrainian man accused of Nord Stream pipeline blasts goes on trial in GermanyWorld

A Ukrainian man has gone on trial in Hamburg, accused of blowing up Russia’s Nord Stream gas pipelines to Germany. Prosecutors allege Serhii Kuznetsov played a leading part in the sabotage and charge him with a war crime; his defence has asked for the case to be dismissed.

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Lebanon warns of security vacuum as UNIFIL mandate nears expiryWorld

The future of the UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon is uncertain as its mandate approaches its December 31, 2026 expiry, with the United States and Israel opposing renewal. Lebanon wants an international peacekeeping presence to remain, warning that a withdrawal could create a security vacuum and hinder efforts to extend state authority in the south.

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Market Talk: Banks face a reality check on ratesEconomy

Wall Street’s largest banks reported higher third-quarter revenue and profits, while a higher-yield environment weighed on bond and currency trading. City Index analyst Fiona Cincotta pointed to pockets of optimism despite risks to dealmaking.

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Are Hungary and the EU friends again? The Ring visits BudapestPolitics

The Ring visits Budapest to examine whether Prime Minister Péter Magyar has reset Hungary’s ties with the EU. After April’s landslide, Brussels agreed to release €16.4 billion in blocked funds, though several issues remain unresolved.

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Pope Leo XIV rests in hospital after lung cancer surgeryHealth

The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV had a peaceful night at Rome’s Gemelli hospital after surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. Doctors confirmed he has lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer.

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CNN chief reacts to ruling on White House media banPolitics

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must let CNN, MS NOW and Politico access the White House while their lawsuit over the president’s press ban proceeds. Judge Tim Kelly said the ban likely violated the First Amendment, and that Trump’s own comments suggested a likely causal link.

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Ukraine struggles to track Russian attacks amid Starlink restrictionsWorld

Kyiv says it is finding it difficult to monitor Russian attacks after Elon Musk’s satellite service Starlink imposed restrictions and speed limits on terminals in Ukraine. BNE IntelliNews editor-in-chief Ben Aris shares his analysis.

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Family of man struck by ICE vehicle holds news conference in HoustonSociety

The family of a Mexican national struck by a vehicle driven by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent is holding a news conference in Houston. Prosecutors there say they believe the incident may have been intentional. Miguel Parra Hernandez broke a leg and will need surgery.

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Trump campaigns in Alaska amid high-stakes Senate racesPolitics

President Trump is campaigning in Alaska as competitive Senate races loom. Former President Barack Obama is also expected to campaign for Democrats next week in Ohio and Michigan during the final sprint.

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Kelowna residents face costly damage after thieves drill into fuel tanksSociety

Fuel thefts in Kelowna are leaving some vehicle owners with more than empty tanks: holes have been drilled directly into their vehicles’ fuel tanks. Roger Dyck said he and his wife smelled gas as they left a Walmart parking lot around 8:45 p.m. Saturday and saw it pouring from their truck onto the street.

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Trump’s diesel deal reveals Russia’s weakness, Browder arguesWorld

Bill Browder, an investor and longtime sanctions advocate, argues that Trump’s diesel deal followed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s plea for help protecting Russia’s energy infrastructure from Ukrainian drone strikes. He says Russia’s reliance on oil revenue leaves that infrastructure vulnerable, so Ukraine should maintain pressure.

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The Vatican’s ‘unusual’ transparency about Pope Leo’s cancerHealth

Pope Leo is recovering after surgery removed a cancerous lung nodule and one lobe of his lower right lung. Joshua McElwee says the Vatican’s communication about the pontiff’s health has shown an unusual degree of transparency.

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