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Emerging Asian equities stayed near a three-month low as concerns about the sustainability of artificial-intelligence funding pushed investors toward safe-haven assets. Philippine stocks fell after a large rate increase, while the peso reached a record low.
brecorder.com (English) ↗＋ SaveMoody’s maintained France’s sovereign rating at Aa3 while keeping a negative outlook, citing political uncertainty, fiscal deficits and budget pressures. French borrowing costs remained elevated as inflation rose to 3.1% year over year in September.
lemonde.fr (English) ↗＋ SaveMajor technology earnings and the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting are set to test a U.S. market rally that has become more fragile. Markets were pricing in a pause after the Fed’s September rate increase, while inflation remained above target.
gulf-times.com (English) ↗＋ SaveAn Emirati diplomat campaigning to become the next United Nations secretary-general is facing scrutiny over allegations that the UAE supported Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, which have been accused of atrocities.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveNearly 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) ↗＋ SaveTwo people were rescued and five remained missing after a multi-storey building collapsed while under construction in Nairobi. Police launched a manhunt for the building’s owner and contractor.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveOpenAI said it resumed training its most advanced AI models after tightening security controls and blocking internet access. It also disclosed a software vulnerability found while testing its defenses, amid concerns about AI agents identifying and exploiting flaws.
indianexpress.com (English) ↗＋ SaveAI-assisted security research is uncovering serious weaknesses in widely used internet infrastructure. The findings raise concerns that vulnerabilities could be identified and exploited faster than organizations can patch them.
techcrunch.com (English) ↗＋ SaveLegal experts say there is no obvious legal authority for a pre-emptive effort to block certification of Alaska’s Senate election if the Republican incumbent narrowly loses.
nytimes.com (English · subscription) ↗＋ SaveThe president temporarily waived clean-air rules for industrial facilities that emit cancer-causing gases. His appointees then worked to gut the regulations altogether.
nytimes.com (English · subscription) ↗＋ SaveThe Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 1 of the World Series. Milwaukee escaped a ninth-inning jam after a video review overturned an apparent game-ending double play.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveBritain’s Dalton Smith defended his WBC light-welterweight world title with a split-decision victory over Alberto Puello in Sheffield.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveQualifying for the Formula One United States Grand Prix took place in Austin. Track-limit violations featured in the session, while drivers competed for their starting positions.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveJapan’s revised Imperial House Law reinforcing male-only succession rules took effect on October 24, 2026. The change has drawn criticism from supporters of Crown Princess Aiko’s potential succession rights.
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