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06 November 2026

Updated 11/06 07:00 (Japan time)

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Economy

Nasdaq suffers worst day in 18 months as AI regulation fears follow US midterms

The Nasdaq composite fell 5.5% in its biggest one-day decline in 18 months as concerns grew that the US midterm election results could bring tougher regulation of artificial intelligence and data centres, cutting nearly $2tn from the index’s value.Concerns about tougher scrutiny of the artificial intelligence industry and data-centre construction grew after the US midterm election results. The Nasdaq composite fell 5.5%, its biggest one-day decline in 18 months. The index entered correction territory after falling more than 10% from its recent record high, while nearly $2tn was erased from its value by the end of trading.

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World

Democrats widen House lead as gains continue in US midterm elections

Democrats continued to expand their lead over Republicans in the US House after gaining seats in states including Ohio, Arizona and North Carolina, with the party holding nearly 100 more seats in the chamber, according to the reported results.Democrats widened their lead in the US House during the midterm elections. They flipped additional seats, including in Ohio, Arizona and North Carolina, and were reported to hold nearly 100 more House seats than Republicans. The Senate race in Mississippi remained closely contested, with Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom separated by a narrow margin.

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Tech

UK government considers restrictions on smart glasses over covert filming concerns

The UK government is considering restrictions on smart glasses amid concerns that the technology is being used to film women surreptitiously, with a minister suggesting that sales could be limited to certain users.The UK government is considering restrictions on smart glasses because of concerns that the devices are being used to film women without their knowledge. Safeguarding minister Satvir Kaur told the House of Commons that sales could be restricted to “certain users”. The supplied report does not give details of the proposed restrictions or a timetable for introducing them.

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Asia

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to foreign collusion under the national security law, his second conviction under the law.Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison in a national security case. Wong pleaded guilty in September to “foreign collusion” and was accused of working with exiled activist Nathan Law to urge foreign powers to impose sanctions, blockades or other hostile measures against China. It is Wong’s second conviction under Hong Kong’s national security law.

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Sports

FIFA seeks talks with IOC over restricting women’s Olympic football to under-23s

FIFA wants discussions with the International Olympic Committee about restricting the women’s Olympic football tournament to under-23 players, citing fixture congestion and the workload of senior players; any change could apply no earlier than Brisbane 2032.FIFA wants to discuss with the International Olympic Committee whether women’s Olympic football should be restricted to under-23 players. It says fixture congestion and the workload of senior players are concerns. Eligibility criteria for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have already been set, so any change could take effect no earlier than the 2032 Brisbane Games.

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Toyota raises full-year profit forecast as vehicle sales remain resilient

Toyota reported a 19% year-on-year decline in fiscal second-quarter profit but raised its full-year profit forecast as vehicle sales remained resilient.Toyota reported that fiscal second-quarter profit fell 19% from a year earlier. The Japanese automaker nevertheless raised its full-year profit forecast, saying vehicle sales had remained resilient. The supplied report does not provide the revised profit figure or sales volume.

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