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U.S. inflation data, corporate earnings, consumer confidence and Federal Reserve policy are expected to shape markets in the coming week, while global trade conflicts and an oil-supply shock linked to the U.S. war with Iran are adding pressure to prices and economic growth.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveWith new intelligence and the possibility that all sides may seek pretexts for action, the war in Iran is entering a dangerous phase ahead of elections in the United States and Israel, according to the report.
nytimes.com (English · subscription) ↗＋ SaveGunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, killing seven people and wounding 40, according to authorities. The government declared three days of national mourning and said an investigation was under way.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveAlmost 1,000 people have been arrested after clashes followed another day of mass protests across France. Officials said they had so far avoided a repeat of the previous weekend’s rioting and looting.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveA TechCrunch analysis examines how AI-assisted vulnerability discovery and exploitation could expose weaknesses in foundational internet infrastructure. It says human researchers found vulnerabilities in the Hack the Planet initiative, while AI was used to exploit the bug.
techcrunch.com (English) ↗＋ SaveElection officials across California said they were confused and frustrated by Justice Department demands to sequester ballots the federal government believes were cast by noncitizens. A Ninth Circuit appeals court panel is scheduled to hear arguments on whether the state must comply.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveKimi Antonelli claimed pole position for the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas, beating Max Verstappen, and secured the opportunity to clinch his first world championship this weekend.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveIndia’s weather department warned that a system over the Bay of Bengal could intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 26 and approach the coasts of northern Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha around October 28. Odisha placed all districts on alert.
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