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Tibet quake kills at least 16, injures dozensWorld2:10

Rescuers are searching for survivors after a magnitude 7 earthquake in Tibet. At least 16 people were killed and dozens injured in Nagqu, more than 4,000 metres above sea level. More than 300 homes collapsed, and thousands were evacuated amid fears of further collapses during aftershocks.

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Southeast Asia haze: US$13.2 million in aid for West Kalimantan to be disbursed in two phasesSociety

Indonesia says it has released more than US$13 million in presidential aid to strengthen efforts to contain fires that have burned in Kalimantan for months. The blazes, the country’s worst in 11 years, have blanketed the region in toxic smoke and haze reaching neighbouring countries. The forestry ministry says the funds will be distributed in two phases, with about US$11 million going first to the provincial government and local authorities.

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Middle East war: Israel launches operations in the West BankWorld5:28

Palestinian militants wounded five Israelis in an attack on Friday and were then killed in a shootout with soldiers. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a lockdown across the occupied West Bank days before Israeli elections.

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How Big Law Makes Billions: The Power of Law Firm LeverageEconomy

The video explains how some large law firms generate billions in revenue through leverage: equity partners scale their work with teams of lawyers and associates. It also examines how artificial intelligence could reshape the model.

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Ilhan Omar identity controversy reignites after court filingPolitics

Fox News Digital reports that court documents identify Rep. Ilhan Omar by a different name. Her office denies the allegation, while President Donald Trump calls for her resignation. Former DOJ lawyer Roger Severino discusses disputed claims about her identity, immigration history and possible legal consequences.

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This Morning’s Top Headlines – Oct. 23 | Morning News NOWPolitics

Trump is set to hold a rally in Florida while defending a controversial Ohio campaign ad that has drawn bipartisan backlash. A federal judge has ordered him to sit for a deposition in his $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, and a senior Virginia Democrat has been charged in a public corruption case tied to a cannabis business she co-owns.

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From jewelry to bars: China’s rush to gold as a safe havenEconomy

Shoppers at China’s largest gold market are buying fewer necklaces and more coins and bars. Jewelry sales have fallen by about a third, while investment gold has risen nearly 30 percent as households seek safety amid a weak property sector and volatile stocks.

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Trump ordered to testify under oath as DOJ probes ally, former lawyer saysPolitics

A federal judge ordered Trump to testify under oath by December 11 and warned his case against the BBC could be dismissed if he fails to cooperate. Former White House attorney Ty Cobb said Trump’s media lawsuits had “backfired,” adding that questioning could reach personal matters, from his 34 felonies to the Epstein files. DOJ prosecutors are also investigating contract-related allegations.

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France braces for weekend protests with new restrictionsWorld

French President Emmanuel Macron is moving to restrict some protests as unrest continues in Paris. Former deputy national security adviser Victoria Coates warned of security risks around a reported NFL game and called for a military response.

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iPhone Duo challenges microdramasTech

The iPhone Duo and Galaxy Z Fold 8 introduce new smartphone aspect ratios that challenge established video-viewing habits, while vertical productions are moving toward Hollywood. The Verge producer Andru Marino takes a foldable to New York City’s first microdrama festival to explore whether the two visions for mobile video can coexist or if one will prevail.

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Singapore’s longevity industry: The quest for eternal youthSociety

In Singapore, the pursuit of eternal youth is becoming a major business rather than merely a billionaire’s fantasy. High-tech clinics, longevity labs and specialist firms promise to slow ageing using tools such as metabolic monitoring, genetic tests, supplements and oxygen therapy.

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Market Talk: ECB could rescue everyone but FranceEconomy

French borrowing costs have climbed to 5%, stoking fears of another euro zone debt crisis. ING’s Carsten Brzeski told Reuters the ECB could use its crisis-fighting tools to protect the rest of the bloc while leaving France exposed.

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