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October 12, 2026

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Russian attacks kill at least 10 in Ukraine and hit energy infrastructure

Regional authorities reported at least 10 deaths in Russian attacks on residential buildings and energy infrastructure, while Ukraine's Presidential Office said the strike on Kharkiv's CHP-5 power plant occurred after Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire.

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AI investment keeps global growth around 3%, IMF chief says

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said AI infrastructure investment is keeping global growth around 3% despite an energy supply shock and could boost growth in advanced Asian economies by half to one percentage point.

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Oil rises as Houthi strikes and tanker attacks raise supply concerns

Oil prices rose as Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and attacks on two tankers heightened regional supply concerns, with Brent crude gaining 0.73% to $105.48 a barrel in the reported trading session.

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Volkswagen global deliveries fall 14.3% as China slump deepens

Volkswagen reported third-quarter global deliveries of 1.89 million vehicles, down 14.3% in its steepest decline since the second quarter of 2022, with China deliveries falling 38.5% and declines also recorded in North America and Western Europe.

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About 60% of Monday flights at Riyadh airport expected to be cancelled after attacks

Reuters reported that about 60% of scheduled Monday flights at Riyadh's airport were expected to be cancelled after deadly Houthi attacks, as airlines across Europe and Asia suspended services.

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Russian documentary claims Ukraine carried out deadly Mariupol theater attack

A Russian documentary claims that Ukraine, rather than Russia, attacked the drama theater in Mariupol, where hundreds of civilians died.

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Tech

California firefighters install cameras for early wildfire warnings

A roving crew of California firefighters is installing cameras at high, rugged locations across the state to provide early warning of potentially deadly wildfires.

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US

Tariff-linked factory job losses fuel voter backlash against Republicans

AP reported that factory closures and layoffs linked to higher imported-parts costs are contributing to voter backlash against Republicans, although tariffs are not the only cause of manufacturing job losses and some affected workers remain Republican supporters.

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Musk's $276 million midterm effort seeks to preserve Republican Senate majority

Elon Musk has become by far the largest known midterm donor through a $276 million effort aimed at preserving Republicans' Senate majority.

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Gunman who killed eight in Pennsylvania was related to seven victims, police say

Police said a gunman in Erie, Pennsylvania, killed eight people, including seven relatives, before taking his own life, and the father of a toddler killed in the shooting said the gunman was a grandfather in the family.

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Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix for first time on 10th attempt

Max Verstappen won his first Singapore Grand Prix ahead of Charles Leclerc, while Kimi Antonelli finished third and extended his championship lead.

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Briscoe beats Bell by 0.029 seconds for NASCAR victory at Charlotte

Chase Briscoe won the Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway by 0.029 seconds over Christopher Bell, earning his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory and third win of 2026.

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