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Singapore explores solar panels on building walls, carparks and heritage sitesSociety

Singapore is looking beyond rooftops to expand solar deployment and reach a higher target by 2035. Authorities are considering panels on building walls, carpark shelters and vacant land, while testing solar tiles that preserve heritage buildings’ appearance. A new digital platform will help private homeowners adopt solar energy.

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New AI initiative aims to transform supply chainsTech2:44

A new initiative will start with industry leaders and their supply chains to drive change across sectors, while helping enterprises of all sizes use AI more productively. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong announced it at the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology.

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What could change if Netanyahu loses the election?Politics6:20

A record turnout is marking Israel’s first ballot since the Gaza war began, leaving Netanyahu’s political future at stake. Sami Al-Arian of the Center for Islam and Global Affairs assesses what the election could mean.

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This Election Is About Voters’ Pocketbooks: Andy BlockerPolitics

Andy Blocker, Edward Jones’s head of policy, regulatory and government relations, says voters are less focused on broad economic indicators and market performance than on paying current bills and saving for retirement. He calls the election a question of money in voters’ pockets, while saying its outcome remains uncertain despite predictions it is settled.

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Netanyahu votes as he seeks reelectionPolitics

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, cast ballots in the country’s first election since the 2023 Hamas attack. Netanyahu is Israel’s longest-serving prime minister.

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Anthropic IPO: Who Can Subscribe and What Are the Risks?Economy

Moneta’s global wealth managing director and Bloomberg News reporters discuss how Anthropic’s long-awaited IPO is positioned in Asian markets, including its opportunities and potential pitfalls.

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S$150 million initiative aims to speed up materials discovery with AI-powered labScience

Singapore is investing S$150 million in an AI-powered platform designed to develop advanced materials in a fraction of the usual time. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong launched the Marvel AI accelerator, saying it would strengthen the country’s industrial capabilities and develop new sources of growth.

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Finland puppy livestream draws millions worldwideSociety

A Finnish dog and her six newborn puppies have become an international online sensation. Public broadcaster Yle says the 24/7 stream, called “Pentulive”, drew 1.85 million unique viewers in its first two weeks.

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Mbappé apologises for ‘ill-judged’ joke about Mao ZedongSports10:29

Kylian Mbappé apologised for a joke about China’s Mao Zedong that was described as “ill-judged.” After the clip circulated on social media in China, several brands dropped him; jokes about Mao, who died in 1976, are regarded there as disrespectful.

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Live: Omar’s midterm battleground road trip, Day 6Politics

CNN anchor and correspondent Omar Jimenez is traveling through Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan to speak with voters and candidates ahead of the midterms. He will stream throughout each day until Halloween.

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Singapore and Germany renew strategic partnership, expanding focus on digitalisation and AIPolitics

Singapore and Germany are renewing their Strategic Partnership to keep ties forward-looking and broaden cooperation in areas of mutual interest. Digital technologies, including AI, will receive greater emphasis. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says closer cooperation could create jobs and help Singaporeans develop new skills.

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Live: Omar Jimenez’s midterm battleground road trip, Day 5Politics

CNN anchor and correspondent Omar Jimenez is traveling through Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan to speak with voters and candidates ahead of the midterms. He will stream throughout each day through Halloween.

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Carney welcomes Abu Dhabi Crown Prince for trade talks in OttawaPolitics

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to welcome Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Ottawa on Tuesday. The prince will join meetings as Canada and the UAE seek to strengthen trade ties, with a welcoming ceremony and a signing ceremony planned. Both countries concluded free trade agreement negotiations earlier this year.

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Anthropic investor disclosures flag backlash from runaway AITech

Companies selling shares on Wall Street must disclose potential risks to investors. Anthropic’s disclosures include the possibility that its products could pose a threat to humanity itself.

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Singapore looks to strengthen haze laws and hold companies accountablePolitics6:52

Singapore plans to strengthen its haze laws to address enforcement gaps and increase corporate accountability. Sustainability and Environment Minister Grace Fu said the country also aims to improve its ability to investigate transboundary haze and act decisively against those responsible. The National Environment Agency has issued notices to 10 Singapore-registered companies and 10 in Indonesia.

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Nightline Full Broadcast — Monday, October 26, 2026Culture

The program features Jon Bon Jovi returning to the stage after vocal surgery, Vincent Battiloro pleading not guilty in a fatal New Jersey hit-and-run case, and Miranda Lambert blending country and disco in what she calls “Crisco.”

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The great-power balancing behind Kim Jong Un’s surprise visit to DandongWorld

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made a surprise visit to Dandong on Oct 24, crossing the newly opened Yalu River bridge. Wang Huning welcomed and accompanied him, and Wang Yi also took part in activities. Kim did not meet Xi Jinping or stay overnight in China. A podcast examines the signals from the brief visit, North Korea’s balancing between China and Russia, and the possibility of a speculated US-North Korea summit.

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Israel votes in decisive election: What happens after polls close?World

Israelis are voting in a pivotal election on Tuesday, October 27, as the country faces unresolved wars, continues to reel from Hamas's 2023 attack and remains deeply divided over the character of the state and who should lead it.

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