World news, briefly.
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The U.S. economy grew strongly from July through September, but inflation also accelerated. Business investment driven by AI infrastructure rose 12.7%, while high energy prices reduced consumers’ purchasing power.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged as the U.S. economy grew. Its decisions affect borrowing costs across areas including mortgages and car loans.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveChristine Lagarde said she will leave as president of the European Central Bank nine months early, in March rather than October next year, saying the neutrality required by her role limited her ability to speak on economic and financial affairs.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveA localized ceasefire in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky held for a third day as an aid mission prepared to enter. About 1,000 residents reportedly want to leave, while Moscow and Kyiv await possible U.S.-led talks.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveIran said three oil tankers were struck by mines amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. The report also covered continuing conflict and humanitarian concerns in Yemen and Gaza, as well as an investigation into alleged foreign interference in Israel’s election.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveHaiti announced that the first round of general elections will be held on July 18, 2027, with a runoff scheduled for October. More than 2,000 Salvadoran troops arrived to support Haitian forces battling armed gangs.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveA group calling itself the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 staff members of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, according to the report.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveSecurity researchers said vulnerabilities found with AI assistance had not yet led to the expected wave of automated attacks. Difficult-to-exploit PHP flaws nevertheless caused widespread concern among organizations relying on the web’s underlying infrastructure.
axios.com (English) ↗＋ SaveAlphabet reported net profit of $26.2 billion, down 25% from a year earlier, while revenue rose to $127.6 billion. Its shares fell sharply as the company maintained heavy AI spending amid a slowdown in advertising.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveA federal judge ordered the Trump administration to identify every state where it pressured officials over efforts to prevent non-U.S. citizens from voting in the midterm election. Democratic leaders have challenged the campaign as an illegal expansion of federal power.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveA federal judge rejected the Trump administration’s request to stop processing and segregate ballots from as many as 20,000 people alleged to be likely noncitizens. The ruling warned that the move could disrupt the midterm election already underway.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe Justice Department issued additional grand jury subpoenas in an investigation involving an Alaska Senate candidate whose name resembles that of Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan. The inquiry followed Trump’s calls for an investigation into alleged election fraud.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on October 28 to win the World Series four games to one, claiming the franchise’s first championship since its founding in 1969.
investing.com (English) ↗＋ SaveParis Saint-Germain scored late to draw 1-1 with Manchester City, extending City’s wait for a win in this season’s Women’s Champions League.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveGeorge Russell said he would not let a difficult Formula One season define his career and remained confident he could win a world championship. His Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli could secure the title at this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix by finishing ninth or higher.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe Philippines rejected Beijing’s accusation that Manila obstructed China’s participation in the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Cebu. China sent its embassy defence attaché instead of its defence minister.
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