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U.S. stocks recorded their worst decline since June as selling in technology shares intensified. The Dow fell 572 points and the Nasdaq dropped 747 points, while Treasury yields declined and bitcoin fell below $77,000.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe euro area economy grew 0.2% in the third quarter, exceeding economists’ expectations despite the energy shock linked to the Iran war. Continued oil-price pressures could prompt the European Central Bank to raise interest rates in December.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveForeign ministers from the Group of 20 largest economies ended two days of talks without consensus on several major global security issues. Divisions over Russia’s war in Ukraine overshadowed the meeting.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveDeaths from Ebola in Congo have surpassed 5,000 as concern grows that the disease could spread across Africa. Kenya and Nigeria confirmed cases in October, according to the report.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveHundreds of thousands of people joined a third consecutive weekend of demonstrations in France over living costs and education. The youth-led protests have spread to other parts of Europe.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveNorth Korean hackers are considered prime suspects in the major Binance hack. If the accusations are correct, the heist would illustrate the growing power of suspected North Korean cybercriminals.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveAn AP analysis found that Iranian or Iran-backed attacks damaged or destroyed structures at 26 military bases and other sites with U.S. equipment through August. The damage raises questions about U.S. defenses in the region as President Donald Trump considers further strikes.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveVirginia and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration over a proposed memorial arch near Arlington National Cemetery. The lawsuits say the project could disrupt traffic and emergency responses, while the administration says work could begin as early as the following week.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream will meet in a decisive WNBA Finals Game 7 after splitting the first six games. Both teams are seeking their first WNBA championship.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveJockey Ryan Moore and trainer Aidan O’Brien won the Breeders’ Cup Turf with Benvenuto Cellini. The victory gave Moore a record sixth win in the race.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveStories in this section will appear in a future update.
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