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07 November 2026

Updated 11/07 07:00 (Japan time)

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Economy

US job growth exceeds expectations in October as unemployment rate falls to 4.1%

The US added 165,000 jobs in October, exceeding economists’ expectations, while the unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.1%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.The US added 165,000 jobs in October, beating economists’ expectations. The unemployment rate edged down to 4.1%, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The figures came as economists described the labor market as being in a “low-hire, low-fire” state, with sluggish job growth but relatively few layoffs. The data was released amid economic uncertainty, inflation and the ongoing war in the Middle East.

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Global tech stocks plunge after US midterm result raises fears over slower AI development

Global technology stocks fell sharply after the Democrats’ victory in the US midterm elections prompted concerns that AI development could slow; Apple, Tesla and Nvidia lost about $1tn in market value in one session.Global technology stocks plunged after the Democrats’ decisive victory in the US midterm elections prompted fears of slower AI development. The sell-off spread from Wall Street to Asian and European markets. Apple, Tesla and Nvidia together shed about $1tn in market value in a single trading session. Investors were also concerned that the election result could lead to tougher regulation of the AI industry.

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World

Nigerian court rules opposition candidate cannot contest elections months before vote

A Nigerian high court removed the leadership of the opposition ADC party and ruled that its opposition candidate could not stand in elections only months before the vote.A Nigerian high court has removed the leadership of the opposition ADC party. The court also ruled that the opposition candidate could not contest the elections. The decision came only months before the vote. The report does not provide further details on the court’s reasoning or the next steps.

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Tech

Three men charged in US with allegedly using AI impersonation to steal more than $100m

US prosecutors charged three foreign nationals with allegedly using AI-altered voices and images to impersonate executives and attorneys and persuade employees to send more than $100m.US prosecutors charged three foreign nationals with allegedly using AI to alter the voices and images of corporate executives and attorneys. The men allegedly used the impersonations to persuade employees at various companies to send large payments, totaling more than $100m. The indictment says the alleged fraud took place between 2024 and 2026. Two defendants were arrested in Spain during the summer and the third was arrested in the United Kingdom in September.

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Asia

Macau imprisons pro-democracy campaigner for 12 years and six months in first national security case

Au Kam San was sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison for “subversion against the political power of the state” in Macau’s first national security case.Pro-democracy campaigner Au Kam San was sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison in Macau. He was convicted of “subversion against the political power of the state.” The BBC described the case as Macau’s first national security case. The supplied information does not give further details about the judgment or any appeal process.

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Sports

USA open women’s ice hockey world championship with 7-0 win over Switzerland

The United States began defending its women’s ice hockey world championship title with a 7-0 victory over Switzerland in Esbjerg, Denmark, with Hannah Bilka and Laila Edwards scoring twice each.The United States opened the women’s ice hockey world championship in Esbjerg, Denmark, with a 7-0 victory over Switzerland. Hannah Bilka and Laila Edwards scored twice each, while Kirsten Simms, Hilary Knight and Casey O’Brien also scored. Caroline Harvey provided three assists. The US began its defense of the world title with the win.

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Japan from Abroad

Japan announces ¥10bn emergency cybersecurity package after wave of attacks

Japan announced a ¥10bn emergency cybersecurity package after unauthorized access and data breaches affected dozens of companies and government agencies, according to the Associated Press.Japan announced a ¥10bn emergency cybersecurity package on November 6 after unauthorized access and data breaches affected dozens of companies and government agencies, according to the Associated Press. The plan includes AI-assisted cyber defense, a government-industry “cyber rescue team” and a specialist “top gun” unit to detect network vulnerabilities. The government also plans to use newly legalized active cyber defense measures. Officials from the Defense Ministry, National Police Agency and National Cybersecurity Office may be deployed when national security is considered at risk.

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