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07 November 2026

Updated 11/07 07:00 (UK time)

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Economy

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U.S. Adds 165,000 Jobs in October as Unemployment Rate Edges Down

The United States added 165,000 jobs in October and its unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.1%, exceeding economists’ expectations despite economic uncertainty.The United States added 165,000 jobs to the economy in October, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate edged down to 4.1%. The figures exceeded economists’ expectations and came as the labor market was described as “low-hire, low-fire,” with sluggish job growth but few layoffs. The data also arrives amid inflation and the ongoing war in the Middle East.

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World

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Trump Says U.S. Conducted New ‘Minor’ Strikes on Iran

Donald Trump said the United States carried out limited strikes on an Iranian air-defense system, while Iranian state media reported two explosions near the Strait of Hormuz.Donald Trump said the U.S. military carried out another round of limited strikes on Iran, targeting an air-defense system and describing the action as “minor.” The announcement came days after an earlier attack was made public, as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict accelerated. Iranian state media reported two explosions in the Suza area of Qeshm Island, near the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for oil shipments that has been disrupted since the war began in February.

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Tech

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Three Men Charged in Alleged AI Scheme to Impersonate Executives and Steal More Than $100 Million

U.S. prosecutors charged three foreign nationals with allegedly using AI-generated voices and images to impersonate executives and attorneys and induce employees to send more than $100 million.Three foreign nationals were arrested and charged in the United States over an alleged scheme using AI to impersonate corporate executives and attorneys. According to an indictment unsealed by the U.S. Department of Justice, the suspects altered voices and images to persuade employees at various companies to send large payments totaling more than $100 million. Two suspects were arrested in Spain during the summer, while the third was arrested in the United Kingdom in September. The alleged fraud took place between 2024 and 2026.

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US

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Democrats Win Control of the U.S. House in 2026 Midterm Elections

Democrats won control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections, CBS News projected, amid victories in battleground districts and historically low approval for President Trump.Democrats won control of the U.S. House in the 2026 midterm elections, CBS News projected. The party’s victories included battleground districts across the country. The result came as President Donald Trump’s approval rating was described as being at a historic low. The House result follows a decisive midterm contest that has already affected the political balance in Washington.

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Europe

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Spain’s Rail Authorities Face European Fraud Probe After Crash That Killed 69

Prosecutors have opened an investigation into suspected fraud involving European Union funds intended to upgrade the Spanish railway line where a crash killed 69 people.Prosecutors have begun investigating the use of European Union funds intended to upgrade a Spanish railway line where a train crash killed 69 people. The inquiry concerns possible fraud by rail authorities after the disaster. The investigation places the handling of European funding and the condition of the affected railway line under scrutiny. Further details about the allegations were not provided in the supplied report.

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Sports

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Ireland Beat Argentina by 30 Points but Admit They Could Have Been More Ruthless

Ireland defeated Argentina by 30 points after scoring six tries, but coach Andy Farrell and Tadhg Beirne said the team could have been more clinical.Ireland secured a 30-point victory over Argentina on Friday after scoring six tries. Despite the comfortable result, Ireland head coach Andy Farrell and player Tadhg Beirne said the team could have been more ruthless. Their comments focused on the margin between the winning performance and the level of efficiency they believed was possible. The match was part of the reported Friday fixture.

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UK

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UK Launches New Military Satellite as Ministry of Defence Announces ‘New Pair of Eyes’ in Space

The United Kingdom has launched a new military satellite into orbit, which the Ministry of Defence described as giving the country a “new pair of eyes” in space.The United Kingdom has launched a new military satellite into orbit, the Ministry of Defence announced. The department described the satellite as providing the country with a “new pair of eyes” in space. The supplied report did not give further details about the satellite’s capabilities, launch vehicle or operational timetable. The announcement marks the latest addition to the UK’s military space assets.

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