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06 November 2026

Updated 11/06 07:01 (Thailand time)

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

The Nasdaq Composite fell 5.5% to enter correction territory after the US midterm results fueled concerns that the artificial intelligence industry and data-centre construction could face tougher regulation, wiping nearly $2tn from the index’s value.Concerns that the artificial intelligence industry and data-centre construction could face tougher scrutiny after the US midterm election results spread through markets. The Nasdaq Composite fell 5.5%, its worst daily performance in 18 months, and entered correction territory after dropping more than 10% from its recent record high. Nearly $2tn was erased from its value by the close of trading, according to the supplied report.

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Developing countries’ debt reaches record $9.4tn, World Bank data shows

Debt owed by developing countries rose to a record $9.4tn last year, according to World Bank data, while the poorest countries faced their highest external-debt servicing costs since the late 1980s.Debt owed by developing countries rose to a record $9.4tn last year, according to World Bank data. The poorest countries were paying the highest interest rates on external debt since the late 1980s, and the cost of servicing that debt was preventing them from investing. The UK government is preparing to champion a new drive on debt during its G20 presidency next year.

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World

Eight killed in a series of shootings in western Turkey

Eight people were killed in a series of shootings in western Turkey, with victims found at several locations in three separate vehicles, according to local reports.A series of shootings in western Turkey killed eight people. Local reports said the victims were found at several locations in three separate vehicles. The supplied information did not include a motive or details about any suspects.

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Trump’s efforts to undermine the US election did not succeed, The New York Times says

The New York Times reported that millions of Americans voted in the US midterm election despite President Trump’s efforts to undermine the nation’s elections, and that he said he would accept the results.The New York Times reported that President Trump tried to undermine the nation’s elections but did not succeed. Millions of Americans cast ballots in Tuesday’s midterm election, which the article described as demonstrating the resilience of democracy. Trump said he would accept the results.

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Tech

UK government considers restricting smart-glasses sales over covert-filming concerns

The UK government is considering restrictions on smart glasses amid concerns that the technology is being used to film women secretly, with a minister suggesting sales could be banned for certain users.The UK government is considering restrictions on smart glasses because of concerns that the technology is being used to film women surreptitiously. Safeguarding minister Satvir Kaur told the House of Commons that the government could restrict sales of the technology to certain users. The supplied information did not specify the form or timing of any restriction.

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Asia

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years under national security law

Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to foreign collusion under Hong Kong’s national security law, in his second conviction under the legislation.Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to foreign collusion under the city’s national security law. He has been imprisoned since 2020 and is described as the only activist prosecuted twice under the law. He was accused of working with exiled activist Nathan Law to urge foreign powers to impose sanctions, blockades or other hostile measures against China.

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NewJeans contracts reportedly waived rights to sleep and free choice when members were minors

A New York Times report said NewJeans members signed restrictive contracts with their label Ador at ages 14 to 17 that waived rights to sleep, rest and free choice.A new report by The New York Times said members of the K-pop group NewJeans signed restrictive contracts with their label, Ador, when they were between 14 and 17 years old. The report said the contracts waived their rights to “sleep, rest and free choice.” The supplied information did not say whether the contracts remain in force.

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Sports

FIFA seeks talks on restricting women’s Olympic football to under-23 players

FIFA wants talks with the International Olympic Committee about limiting the women’s Olympic football tournament to under-23 players because of fixture congestion and the workload of senior players.FIFA wants to discuss with the International Olympic Committee whether women’s Olympic football should be restricted to players under 23. It cited fixture congestion and the workload of senior players as concerns. Eligibility criteria for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have already been set, so any change could apply no earlier than Brisbane 2032, although sources at both organisations are open to dialogue.

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Bournemouth stay perfect in Europa League as Milan suffer home defeat

Bournemouth beat 10-man Sparta Prague 3-1 for a fourth straight Europa League win, while Ferencvaros defeated Milan 2-0 away to maintain a perfect record.Bournemouth beat 10-man Sparta Prague 3-1 to make it four wins from four in the Europa League. Evanilson scored a late goal in the victory, extending the club’s winning run to seven matches in all competitions according to the supplied report. Ferencvaros also kept a perfect record by winning 2-0 away at Milan.

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