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French borrowing costs overtake US amid budget turmoil
French 10-year borrowing costs surpassed US Treasury yields for the first time since 2013, as political gridlock and recent unrest threaten the government’s budget passage.
First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say
French authorities reported the first known human case of Shamonda virus in a deceased immunocompromised patient in early October, with officials stating there is currently no public health risk.
Paris extends curfew as Marseille and Lyon ban protests after riots
Paris extends a partial curfew through Monday while Marseille and Lyon ban all protests this weekend following major riots that erupted during demonstrations against living costs and school conditions.
V Harish: YouTuber arrested after Indian finance influencer’s suicide
A 27-year-old Indian finance influencer with over 1.3 million Instagram followers died by suicide after his account was disabled and he faced online criticism from a YouTuber over regulatory violations.
Teacher in Oregon shooting said she pretended to be dead to survive
A teacher at an Oregon elementary school survived a mass shooting by pretending to be dead after being shot. She said she was unable to protect students in her classroom due to her injuries.
Carney, Erdogan launch ‘strong and resilient’ Canada-Turkiye partnership
Canada and Turkey launched a strategic partnership with a three-year action plan covering trade, defense, energy, and people-to-people ties, as Canadian PM Carney visits Ankara.
Italy and Spain lift border controls after months of tension over Ceuta
Italy and Spain have agreed to lift border controls after a three-month dispute over a major migrant surge into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, with enhanced security measures in place.
Israeli attacks kill four as famine risk looms in Gaza
Israeli military attacks killed four Palestinians in Gaza while the enclave faces a worsening food crisis due to Israeli restrictions on goods and reduced international aid funding.
Two Syrian security officers killed in raid on ISIL cell near Damascus
Two Syrian security officers were killed and five wounded during a raid on a suspected ISIL cell near Damascus, with five alleged militants also killed and six arrested.
New Mexico sues Epstein lawyer and accountant, accusing them of hiding his crimes
New Mexico prosecutors sued two longtime Epstein aides, alleging they concealed crimes at his ranch and continue profiting from his estate while victims seek compensation.
Airbnb hosts can no longer make guests strip beds and wash dishes under new rules
Airbnb implemented new restrictions limiting what hosts can require of guests, prohibiting tasks like dishwashing and bed-stripping that are typically performed by professional cleaners.
AIPAC halts endorsements and direct contributions to candidates
AIPAC announced it will cease issuing candidate endorsements and making direct PAC contributions, instead mobilizing individual donors and relying on its affiliated super PAC for political spending.
Trump administration seeks Supreme Court approval to build Big Bend wall
The Trump administration has requested Supreme Court intervention to resume border wall construction through Big Bend National Park in West Texas, which was halted by a federal judge’s injunction.
South Korea: Celebrity shark guided out of Busan canal refuses to swim out to sea
A celebrity dusky shark that became a viral sensation in South Korea’s Busan canal continues circling back despite rescue workers’ efforts to guide it to open sea.
Bukele says military operation launched to rescue Salvadorans held by gangs in Haiti
El Salvador’s President Bukele launched a military operation to rescue four aviation technicians kidnapped by gangs in Haiti, threatening escalated action if they are not released alive.
Battle over Meta’s alleged Bolsonaro bias intensifies days before Brazil presidential runoff
Meta faces allegations of electoral bias in Brazil’s presidential runoff, with Lula’s campaign claiming the platform restricted his content while favoring opponent Bolsonaro, allegations the company denies as technical incidents.
Trump says AI data centres should pay ‘dividends’ in pre-midterm shift
President Trump proposed that AI data centres pay financial dividends to communities to boost their popularity, citing successful precedent ahead of midterm elections.
‘You are a humanitarian also, sir’: the US feeds Putin with lies as Ukraine’s children take cover and die | Andrew Roth
A US envoy met with Putin in St. Petersburg, employing flattery and diplomatic pressure on Ukraine as part of peace negotiations, while Russian attacks continue killing civilians including children in Ukrainian cities.
Actors, writers condemn UK anti-terror law targeting Sally Rooney
Dozens of prominent writers and actors have condemned a UK anti-terror law after Sally Rooney’s books were withdrawn from sale in the country due to her support for Palestine Action.
Thousands march for school funding in Greece
Thousands of students and teachers rallied across Greek cities on Wednesday, demanding increased education funding, better facilities, and smaller class sizes amid broader European youth-led protests.
Iran determined to keep uranium amid increased war odds, flurry of meetings
Iran maintains its refusal to surrender enriched uranium amid ongoing diplomatic efforts and military tensions, with officials emphasizing the nuclear program as a sovereign achievement despite international pressure.
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