World news, briefly.
Updated daily at 7 AM Beijing time
China’s economy expanded 4.6% in the first three quarters of 2026, supported by robust exports. The International Monetary Fund recently cut its forecast for China’s full-year growth to 4.5%, while global trade barriers remain a risk.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveElon Musk said Tesla and SpaceX are considering a merger, adding that special committees at both companies have been formed to examine the possibility of a major combination.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveA lawsuit argues that the White House exceeded its authority by imposing its latest tariffs on Canada and caused immediate harm to American businesses.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveHouthi forces attacked Taiz, a besieged Yemeni city that the United Nations says is at grave risk. The conflict has intensified since airstrikes shattered a ceasefire that had largely halted Yemen’s civil war.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is again receiving early warnings from partners about incoming Russian missiles after recent strikes occurred without sufficient warning.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveAn attack by militants affiliated with the Islamic State killed 48 people in Mali’s Ménaka region, according to a lawmaker.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveGoogle resolved a cloud outage that affected banks and websites in the United Kingdom. Revolut was among the services hardest hit, with many customers unable to use its banking services.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveThe United Kingdom has asked Apple to widen access to its payment technology. The proposed changes could lead to new digital wallets, keys and ticketing applications, according to the regulator.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveSecretary of State Marco Rubio and India’s foreign minister held talks in Mumbai as the two countries sought to revive stalled negotiations and finalize a trade deal. Disputes have included U.S. tariffs and India’s purchases of Russian oil.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveCNN threatened additional court action if its journalists continue to be denied access to Air Force One and the presidential travel press pool. The dispute follows a federal judge’s preliminary injunction against restrictions on the network and other outlets.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 to win the American League Championship Series and advance to the World Series. Cleveland’s defeat extended its World Series championship drought to 78 years.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveJapan won gold in the men’s team final at the world gymnastics championships in Rotterdam, finishing ahead of Great Britain and China after pulling away during the final rotations.
infonews.ca (English) ↗＋ SaveThe NFL is preparing for its first regular-season game in Paris, where the Pittsburgh Steelers will play the New Orleans Saints amid heightened security concerns surrounding the international fixture.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe U.S. government ordered agencies to stop using AI tools from Chinese startup DeepSeek, citing the possibility that sensitive data could be transferred to China. The move comes amid growing U.S.-China competition over AI and national security.
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