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Musk Says SpaceX Closed $40 Billion Debt Deal for AI ChipsEconomy

Elon Musk said SpaceX has completed a $40 billion debt deal to fund chips for its artificial intelligence ambitions. People familiar with the discussions told Bloomberg News that pricing talks were still underway.

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German industry for saleEconomy

A German “hidden champion” has changed hands: built by a family, sold for billions and now controlled from the US. The report asks why more owners are willing to sell and what this means for Germany’s economy.

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Gallipoli leads effort to tackle persistent wastewater pollutantsScience

Gallipoli is at the forefront of an EU effort to remove persistent pollutants, including drug residues, from wastewater. The experiment is being conducted in Puglia; it targets emerging contaminants for elimination.

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Historic meeting between Canadian premiers and First Nations leaders held in OttawaPolitics

Canadian first ministers and First Nations leaders are meeting in Ottawa for the first time in more than 20 years. Prime Minister Mark Carney is attending the summit, which will address issues in the relationship between the Crown and First Nations. Some chiefs say the government’s push to speed major project approvals and development threatens their rights.

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Bolsonaro’s refusal to concede highlights ‘serious’ challenges to Brazil’s democratic institutionsPolitics

University of Exeter Latin America specialist Pedro Perfeito da Silva says Lula’s success reflected digital organizing, grassroots mobilization, targeted socioeconomic appeals and an effective effort to mobilize opposition to Bolsonaro’s political project. He says Lula built a coalition that energized supporters and drew voters from other groups.

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United flight diverted after passenger texts about planned hijackingSociety

A United flight made an emergency landing in Las Vegas over the weekend after a flight attendant reportedly saw a passenger texting that they planned to hijack the aircraft, according to the pilot’s account to air traffic controllers.

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Israel election: Netanyahu’s security record in focus as voters prepare to voteWorld5:09

Ahead of Israel’s first election since three years of war, voters are scrutinizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security record. They are weighing his failure to prevent the October 7 attacks, his handling of the conflicts that followed, and whether he can steer Israel through its security and diplomatic challenges.

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What Lula’s Win Means for Brazil’s Markets and CurrencyEconomy4:07

JPMorgan Private Bank’s head of Latin America investment strategy, Nur Cristiani, examines the Brazilian election’s market implications after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made a stunning comeback to defeat Flávio Bolsonaro, the right-wing candidate many investors preferred.

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Trump says he is nearing a decision on the next step with IranPolitics

Donald Trump said he is close to deciding whether to strike a deal with Tehran or resume attacks on Iran. Threats by Iran and the Houthis against Americans in the Middle East are continuing to grow, while Trump has suggested US strikes could restart after the Nov. 3 midterm elections.

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Brazil’s Lula wins fourth term, defeating Bolsonaro in comebackPolitics3:44

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made a striking comeback by winning Brazil’s runoff election and defeating right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, who called for the vote to be annulled.

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Mideast conflict: Mecca Defence Alliance members to meet Iranian officials in TehranWorld

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye are in Tehran in a new push for regional peace. The three signatories of the Mecca Defense pact are due to hold their first high-level engagement with Iranian officials. Riyadh says the talks aim to keep negotiation channels open, prevent escalation and help secure an agreement to end the conflict.

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Anthropic Files for IPO, Plans Nasdaq ListingEconomy

Anthropic PBC has submitted its long-awaited IPO filing and is expected to start trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker ANT. Its filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission names Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley as lead banks.

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Chris Brown gets suspended sentence over London nightclub assaultCulture0:58

Chris Brown avoided prison after striking a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago. A court on Monday imposed an eight-month sentence, suspended for one year. Fans crowded around him as he left court.

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Ilhan Omar’s event with Hasan Piker sparks fresh outragePolitics

Rep. Ilhan Omar is scheduled to appear with political streamer Hasan Piker. President Donald Trump has called for her resignation over disputed allegations concerning her identity and immigration history. Former federal prosecutor Jonathan Fahey discusses potential legal consequences if fraud is established.

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MSCI warning clouds investor confidence as Jakarta targets 8% growthEconomy

Indonesia’s economy has remained resilient amid global uncertainty and financial-market volatility, with growth reaching 5.5% in the first half of the year and investment also rising. But turmoil has revived concerns about investor confidence after MSCI warned it could remove Indonesia’s emerging-market status, adding to challenges as the country seeks more private capital.

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