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05 November 2026

Updated 11/05 08:14 (Mexico City time)

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CVS Health to separate pharmacy chain from insurance and benefits businesses

US healthcare conglomerate CVS Health has announced plans to split off its roughly 9,000 pharmacies, in-store clinics and mail-order prescription business from its insurance and benefits operations, including Aetna and Caremark.CVS Health, the US healthcare conglomerate valued at $117 billion, announced plans to separate its pharmacy chain from its insurance and benefits businesses. The proposed CVS Pharmacy unit would include about 9,000 pharmacies, in-store clinics and mail-order prescription operations. Aetna, the major insurer, and benefits manager Caremark would remain with CVS Health. The announcement marks a planned break-up of the company’s broad healthcare conglomerate structure.

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Second buyer makes rescue bid as Poundland collapse fears grow

A little-known investment group has submitted a bid to buy Poundland as the retailer faces the prospect of collapse, creating a second attempt to rescue the business.A little-known investment group has made a bid to buy Poundland as the retailer faces the prospect of collapse. The offer represents a second attempt by a potential buyer to rescue the business. The development comes as the retailer’s ownership and future attract scrutiny.

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World

Democrats seize both chambers in US midterms as Republicans assess losses

Democrats won control of the Senate and House of Representatives in the US midterm elections, while Democrat Scott Colom was narrowly leading Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi as Republicans began assessing the results.Democrats won control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives in the US midterm elections. In Mississippi, Democrat Scott Colom was narrowly leading Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in one of the closely watched Senate races. Republicans began a blame game as they assessed the results. The elections produced a series of unexpected developments and closely contested races.

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Multiple flights diverted after bomb threats reported across Europe

Fifteen commercial flights across Europe were reported to have received bomb threats, with some diverted, including flights linked to Italy, Poland and Finland.Bomb threats were reported against 15 commercial flights across Europe during the day, with some aircraft diverted. An Italy-linked Wizz Air service from Milan Malpensa to Warsaw reportedly landed in Vienna. A Finnair flight from Helsinki to Rome and a LOT Polish Airlines flight from Warsaw were also reported to have been affected.

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Tech

French blood storage facilities affected by freezer hacking

France’s national blood establishment said hackers affected cold rooms used to store blood, while theories about those responsible circulated.The French Blood Establishment said hackers had affected cold rooms used to store blood. The incident involved refrigeration facilities connected with blood storage. The identity of those responsible was not established in the supplied account, although different theories were circulating.

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UK parliament warns of ‘dangerous’ reliance on China for critical minerals

A UK parliamentary investigation found that the country is dangerously dependent on China for critical raw materials needed for defence, renewable-energy infrastructure and artificial intelligence.A UK parliamentary investigation found that the country is dangerously dependent on China for critical raw materials used in defence, renewable-energy infrastructure and artificial intelligence. MPs on the business select committee called for a centralised policy and a critical minerals finance facility. They said grants, equity and debt could be used to accelerate mining and supply-chain diversification.

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Latin America

Brazil’s Senate approves Lula government bill to strengthen fight against criminal gangs

Brazil’s Senate approved legislation strengthening the government’s powers to fight criminal gangs, a measure described as a key part of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s effort to address a major national problem.Brazil’s Senate approved legislation that strengthens the government’s powers to fight criminal gangs. The measure is described as a key component of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s effort to address one of Brazil’s biggest problems. Its approval represents a political win for Lula’s government.

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Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal duty after 234 caps and 146 goals

Cristiano Ronaldo announced that he will no longer play for Portugal, ending an international career that produced 234 caps and 146 goals, six World Cups and a European Championship title.Cristiano Ronaldo announced that he will no longer play for Portugal, ending an international career that began more than two decades ago. He made 234 appearances and scored 146 goals for the national team. His record included participation in six World Cups, a European Championship title and the men’s all-time scoring record. He said he would hand back the No. 7 shirt.

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Japan FA honorary president Kozo Tashima to challenge Infantino in FIFA election

Japan Football Association honorary president Kozo Tashima announced his intention to stand against Gianni Infantino in March’s FIFA presidential election, becoming the second declared challenger.Kozo Tashima, honorary president of the Japan Football Association, announced his intention to stand against Gianni Infantino in March’s FIFA presidential election. He is the second challenger to declare in advance, after former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega. It remains unclear whether Vega has the backing of the five member associations required to appear on the ballot.

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FA and Women’s Super League launch major study into ACL injuries

The Football Association and Women’s Super League Football have launched a major research project to better understand why anterior cruciate ligament injuries occur in women’s football.The Football Association and Women’s Super League Football have launched a major research project on anterior cruciate ligament injuries in women’s football. The project aims to improve understanding of why ACL injuries occur among women footballers. The supplied information does not give details of the research methods or any findings.

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