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European shares fell as a global technology selloff fueled concerns over the cost of building AI infrastructure. The STOXX 600 declined 0.36%, while the European technology sector index fell 2.75%; French consumer prices also rose more than expected in October.
cssm.etimg.com (English) ↗＋ SaveGold fell to its lowest level in four months as higher crude prices and persistent inflation concerns strengthened expectations of further U.S. interest-rate increases. Spot gold declined 1.6% to $3,956.09 per ounce, while silver fell below $50.
brecorder.com (English) ↗＋ SaveRussian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as a rare humanitarian ceasefire allowed civilians to evacuate the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky. The ceasefire in Kherson has ended.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveThe United Arab Emirates said diplomatic tools are needed to prevent another confrontation between the United States and Iran. Presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said military solutions would complicate the crisis and provide no quick path out.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveU.S. election officials rushed to patch systems after researchers using artificial intelligence discovered a critical vulnerability in PHP, a programming language used across much of the internet. The incident heightened cybersecurity concerns ahead of the 2026 midterms.
washingtonpost.com (English) ↗＋ SaveNational Grid agreed to purchase 29.5 hectares of land at Dorman Point on Teesside, advancing plans for what would be Britain’s biggest electricity substation. The facility could supply power to a neighbouring data centre as the UK expands AI infrastructure.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveA federal judge blocked the Trump administration from threatening state or local election officials with prosecution over their handling of midterm ballots. The ruling came as the administration challenged votes it alleged were cast by ineligible voters.
washingtonpost.com (English) ↗＋ SaveA Learjet plummeted to the ground and exploded in Florida, killing nine people. Photos and video posted online showed the plane diving nose-first, while what led up to the crash was not immediately known.
nytimes.com (English · subscription) ↗＋ SaveThe Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream in Game 7 to win their first WNBA championship. The title came in the franchise’s second season, making the Valkyries the fastest expansion team in league history to win a championship.
sports.yahoo.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFamilies across the Philippines observed All Saints’ Day by visiting cemeteries and honoring deceased relatives. An AP report highlighted one woman’s efforts to keep the memory of her late father alive during the annual remembrance holiday.
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