World news, briefly.
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China reported year-over-year economic growth of 4.5% in the July-September quarter, supported by strong exports. The result moved the country closer to its official annual growth target as trading partners seek to reduce imbalances with China.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveRussia fired ballistic missiles and more than 200 drones at targets across Ukraine, damaging more than 10 energy facilities. Ukrainian officials said the attack disrupted electricity supplies to more than half a million households.
investing.com (English) ↗＋ SaveOfficials said a fire at a Starlink facility in Lithuania was sabotage and did not seriously damage the network. Similar incidents involving the satellite internet provider had also occurred in Bulgaria and Poland.
nytimes.com (English · subscription) ↗＋ SaveAnthropic said it would commit 5% of its shares, worth about $48 billion at its latest reported valuation, to a public-good fund subject to shareholder approval. The company said the fund could support nonprofits or make direct distributions.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveA Tech Transparency Project investigation found that test accounts representing 13-year-olds could download 135 apps with features for generating nonconsensual nude imagery. Researchers said many apps were incorrectly rated as suitable for minors, allowing access despite parental controls.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe Supreme Court rejected an effort to revive a plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of masterminding the September 11 attacks. The decision marks a significant development in the long-running military commission case.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveTampa Bay moved within one win of returning to the World Series by defeating Cleveland in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series. Drew Rasmussen, a former Brewers pitcher, led the Rays’ pitching effort.
sports.yahoo.com (English) ↗＋ SaveJapanese and U.S. troops began one of their largest joint exercises on October 19, focusing on defending Japan’s southwestern islands and northern waters. About 45,000 Japanese troops and 12,000 U.S. service members are participating, with forces from seven other countries involved in some elements.
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