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European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde announced her departure, saying she wanted the freedom to engage on matters beyond monetary policy. The ECB left interest rates unchanged even as euro-area inflation rebounded to 3.8% in September, prompting attention to her successor and other leadership changes.
lemonde.fr (English) ↗＋ SaveThe U.S. economy grew at an annualized 3.4% rate in the third quarter, exceeding expectations. The report said inflation cooled over the quarter even as overall economic growth accelerated.
axios.com (English) ↗＋ SaveIran said three oil tankers struck mines amid continuing tensions in the Middle East. The report also described ongoing humanitarian conditions in Yemen and continuing violence in Gaza despite a ceasefire.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveCryptocurrency exchange Binance was hit by a security breach potentially worth $6.3 billion, which analysts described as possibly the largest in history. Two analytics firms attributed the incident to a North Korean hacking unit known as TraderTraitor.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveAlaska’s governor ordered an investigation into Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign, while Donald Trump again called for her prosecution. The developments come days before the midterm elections, as polling showed competitive Senate races in several states.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveJosh Inglis and Alex Carey made an unbeaten 145-run fifth-wicket partnership as Australia reached 330 for four in the deciding third Test. Australia finished one run ahead of South Africa’s first-innings total.
sports.yahoo.com (English) ↗＋ SaveScottish police are hunting members of loose online networks accused of forcing children to self-harm. The groups reportedly target mainly girls on gaming platforms and social media.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveThe UK government of Prime Minister Andy Burnham used its first budget to provide limited relief while high energy costs and debt restricted its room for maneuver. The package includes a £100 payment to about 20 million households to help with energy bills.
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