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• ECB Expected to Leave Key Rate Unchanged Amid French Bond Drama
  The central bank is expected to leave its key interest rate unchanged Thursday, avoiding additional pressure on French government bonds.
  WSJ us 2026-10-26T07:19:00Z
• Fire breaks out at Hong Kong’s Shek Kwu Chau waste-to-energy plant
  A fire broke out on Monday at Hong Kong’s waste-to-energy incinerator on an artificial island off Shek Kwu Chau. The blaze started at 12.43pm at the Integrated Waste Management Facilities Phase I an…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-26T07:18:41Z
• India news: Remark on Modi's father stirs political row
  An opposition leader's impromptu remark concerning PM Modi is causing a political stir in India with the ruling party now planning a protest. Also, the prince of Liechtenstein is in Mumbai. DW has mor…
  DW europe 2026-10-26T07:17:00Z
• Caught in the act: Italy and Africa join forces against art trafficking
  Cooperation between Italy and Africa is focused on training, traceability and the restoration of cultural heritage.
  Euronews europe 2026-10-26T07:16:01Z
• Where do Mexicans get treatment for their illnesses? 30% of IMSS patients turn to private care
  Nearly three million beneficiaries of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) received medical care outside the institution, while Mexicans spent around 9,316 million pesos on private consultatio…
  El Universal latam 2026-10-26T07:14:38Z
• Back from injury, Lions captain willing to do whatever it takes to win in KBO postseason
  DAEGU, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- With his club about to embark on their postseason jou...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-26T07:14:06Z
• Kiev loses 8,300 troops, mercenaries over week of fighting — expert
  According to Andrey Marochko, the enemy suffered the heaviest losses as a result of operations conducted by Russia’s Battlegroup Center
  TASS russia 2026-10-26T07:13:19Z
• Lula pulls off a historic comeback in Brazil and leads the left to victory over Jair Bolsonaro
  Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 80, Brazil’s president and one of the most influential politicians in Latin America this century, achieved the comeback he had been seeking on Sunday. Lula defeated Senat…
  EL PAIS europe 2026-10-26T07:12:49Z
• The Government appointed a new official to a key area of Human Capital
  The national government formalized two appointments in strategic areas of the public administration, with changes in the Undersecretariat of Family Policies of the Ministry of Human Capital and in the…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-26T07:12:19Z
• Why Lula's 'miracle' win matters well beyond Brazil
  Three weeks ago, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's political obituaries had all been written. The far-right presidential candidate, Flavio Bolsonaro, son of the jailed former President J…
  asiatimes asia 2026-10-26T07:10:24Z
• Ukrainian forces repel 36 Russian attacks in Pokrovsk sector as 177 clashes reported on front line over past day
  A total of 177 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded on the front line on October 25, with the Pokrovsk sector remaining the hottest.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-10-26T07:08:00Z
• For India's IT giants TCS and Infosys, AI both dents and supports growth
  Nikkei asia 2026-10-26T07:07:35Z
• French unions and protest groups call fresh rallies and nationwide strike
  French unions and protest groups have called for fresh demonstrations on 31 October and a nationwide strike on 5 November, seeking to build on a movement over wages, living costs and public services a…
  RFI europe 2026-10-26T07:07:35Z
• Discovery of baby orangutans in India exposes booming illegal pet trade
  The villagers who first spotted the five baby orangutans in a casuarina forest in India in early September were puzzled by their reddish hair and unfamiliar faces. The three males and two females, age…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-26T07:06:05Z
• (LEAD) Woman in military custody over unauthorized entry into restricted front-line border area
  SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean authorities are questioning a woman in h...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-26T07:04:45Z
• 'It's improved my life': Solar kits provide essential power in refugee camps and war zones
  Portable solar kits in disaster zones fuel everything from communication and cooking to cooling and education.
  Euronews europe 2026-10-26T07:02:37Z
• Ukrainian attack on Russia's Voronezh Region kills two — governor
  Aleksander Gusev added that 17 people were injured
  TASS russia 2026-10-26T07:01:44Z
• Europe Today: Serbia's students topple Vučić as Israel braces for crucial election
  Serbia's student-led movement has secured a historic parliamentary election victory, ending President Aleksandar Vučić's political dominance. Meanwhile, Israel prepares for a crucial election, Franc…
  Euronews europe 2026-10-26T07:01:41Z
• 'It's collective punishment': nearly 2,000 Palestinians in Hebron displaced as Israeli forces take over homes
  Families forced to flee as Netanyahu tries to prove security credentials after two Israeli soldiers killed days before election Hebron, the biggest city in the West Bank, had paid little attention to …
  Guardian uk 2026-10-26T07:00:25Z
• Top bankers to gather in Hong Kong to learn how the city has been 'rethinking the playbook'
  Some 280 global top bankers, including 120 group chairmen and CEOs, will gather in Hong Kong next week to learn how the city has been "rethinking the playbook" to go forward in coming years, Hong Kong…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-26T07:00:14Z
• South Korea urged to guard chip profitability as China’s CXMT and YMTC gain market share
  China’s expanding semiconductor industry is fuelling mounting anxiety in South Korea, where a new consultancy report has warned local chipmakers to defend profitability as Chinese rivals scale up pr…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-26T07:00:09Z
• Young people's household income in Europe: How does France compare?
  Households with young people aged 18 to 24 generally have lower equivalised disposable income, but experts note that this may not show the full picture.
  Euronews europe 2026-10-26T07:00:06Z
• The electoral comeback, digital mobilization, and the challenges of a fourth term: the keys to Lula's historic victory in Brazil
  Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth term after overturning Flávio Bolsonaro's lead in the first round and winning the runoff with 64,256,232 votes, equivalent to 51.79% of val…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-26T07:00:00Z
• Iran Stance Splits Netanyahu and Challenger Eisenkot Before Vote
  For months, Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has pitched himself as a modest alternative to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, campaigning more on reliability than a markedly different approach…
  Bloomberg us 2026-10-26T07:00:00Z
• Singapore to store Saudi oil in rock caverns
  Agreement with Saudi Aramco aims to secure energy supplies for south-east Asia amid Middle East war disruption
  ft markets 2026-10-26T06:57:54Z
• Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan meet with Iran in Tehran to address regional security after eight months of war
  Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan will meet this Monday in Tehran with representatives of Iran to address regional security, amid threats from the United States and Israel to re…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-26T06:57:35Z
• Lee congratulates Lula on his reelection as president
  SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday congra...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-26T06:56:05Z
• Galaxy Corp. opens robot performance arena in Dubai
  SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean entertainment technology startup Galaxy ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-26T06:55:29Z
• (LEAD) Seoul shares dip over 1 pct ahead of earnings reports, Fed decision
  SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares ended lower Monday, tracking losses on W...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-26T06:55:08Z
• Kweichow Moutai Becomes Premier Partner of the Hong Kong Open 2026, Deepening Its Global Presence
  [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] In golf, you must hitFrom the Chishui River to the Golf Course Reframing Moutai’s Brand Narrative For Moutai, waiting is n…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-26T06:54:09Z
• Suspected murder of man at Malaysian underground gig raises safety concerns
  The death of a 21-year-old delivery rider at an underground gig in Malaysia, now being investigated as murder, has highlighted concerns over crowd safety and regulatory flaws in the country’s indepe…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-26T06:53:49Z
• Ukraine’s air defenses down 112 Russian drones, three missiles overnight
  Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 112 drones and three Kh-59/69 guided air-launched missiles used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine overnight on October 26.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-10-26T06:48:00Z
• Trump on Norway: ‘Shithouse country’
  Donald Trump on Sunday night said Norway "sucks," as he fulminated about being repeatedly overlooked for the Nobel Peace Prize. Despite starting a war with Iran and toppling the leader of Venezuela, T…
  Politico EU europe 2026-10-26T06:45:00Z
• Brazil keeps left: what Lula’s victory means for his country and beyond
  In today’s newsletter: As Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured victory in the presidential race, we look the implications for democracy, the environment and international relations Good morning. Chanc…
  Guardian uk 2026-10-26T06:44:33Z
• Lee says aware of farmers' concerns over CPTPP membership, vows to prevent unfair damage
  SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Monday acknowledged concer...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-26T06:41:46Z
• Angus Taylor criticised for 'tone deaf' response to alleged attack on Helen Haines
  Zali Steggall and Monique Ryan say Coalition leader was wrong to deny link between parliamentary debate and political violence Angus Taylor has been criticised for his response to the alleged attack o…
  Guardian uk 2026-10-26T06:41:36Z
• Jordanian forces arrest 3 suspects in Karak church attack that killed 9
  The attack during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church on Friday in the village of Hamoud in Karak governorate, also wounded 40 others.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-26T06:40:38Z
• FM Cho to visit U. S. for G20 foreign ministers' meeting this week
  SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun plans to visit the United S...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-26T06:38:32Z
• Former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, known for seeking China ties, dies at 90
  Former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, who used ⁠his brief period ⁠in office to seek ⁠closer ties with Asian neighbours, particularly China, has died at the age of 90, according to the Nik…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-26T06:37:40Z
• Seoul shares dip over 1 pct ahead of earnings reports, Fed decision
  SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares ended lower Monday, tracking losses on W...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-26T06:36:33Z
• Does Japan need nuclear subs? The debate is bigger than China
  Japan’s debate over nuclear-powered submarines is gaining momentum, but political deliberation should not be mistaken for a done deal. As Tokyo prepares to revise its three principal national securi…
  asiatimes asia 2026-10-26T06:34:48Z
• (URGENT) Seoul shares dip over 1 pct ahead of earnings reports, Fed decision
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  Yonhap asia 2026-10-26T06:33:25Z
• Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,990 over past day
  The total combat losses of Russian forces in Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to October 25, 2026, amount to approximately 1,580,440 personnel, including 1,990 over the past day.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-10-26T06:30:00Z
• Political earthquake in Serbia: The end of the Vucic Era and the rise of the student list
  This is not simply a change of government. It is the collapse of a political order that has defined Serbia since 2012.
  Euronews europe 2026-10-26T06:29:39Z
• Dakar Rally 2027 moved out of Saudi Arabia amid conflict in Middle East
  Organisers of January's off-road race say it will be relocated due to recent developments in the region.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-26T06:29:10Z
• Hong Kong positioned as green gateway for belt and road firms: John Lee
  Hong Kong is well positioned to help companies deploy green services and technologies across belt and road countries, the city’s leader and a mainland Chinese official have said, with authorities no…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-26T06:28:49Z
• Coach: Jessica Rabbit
  La Repubblica europe 2026-10-26T06:27:33Z
• China’s Communist Party opens fifth plenum with focus on discipline and loyalty to Xi
  The Communist Party has started a key four-day conclave focused on party discipline and fighting corruption, as official media outlets say adherence to the party’s leadership under President Xi Jinp…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-26T06:18:50Z
• Oil price falls on Qatari mediation push
  Brent tumbles more than $2 a barrel after hitting $117 on Friday amid fears of escalation in Middle East conflict
  ft uk 2026-10-26T06:16:21Z
• Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies aged 46
  Bauza had voiced a number of characters in this summer's animated hit Coyote vs. Acme.
  BBC uk 2026-10-26T06:16:15Z
• How Lula turned his election fortunes around in 3 weeks
  With an energetic online push and social giveaways, Brazil’s president reignited his campaign between the first and second rounds
  ft uk 2026-10-26T06:14:35Z
• What to Know About Brazil’s Election as Bolsonaro Faces Off With Lula
  President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva narrowly triumphed over Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of the right-wing leader he defeated four years ago.
  NYT us 2026-10-26T06:11:05Z
• Lula da Silva elected President of Brazil for fourth time
  Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won the presidential runoff and will serve as the country’s president for a fourth term.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-10-26T06:10:00Z
• Brazil, Lula re-elected president. Bolsonaro contests the election result
  Miraculous comeback that sends a message to Trump ahead of the midterm
  ANSA europe 2026-10-26T06:05:27Z
• 'Having money is not enough': Why a job no longer guarantees access to housing in Spain
  House prices rose 84.6% between 2015 and 2025, against 27.85% for average wages. Lack of affordable housing, rent burdens and saving difficulties deepen the crisis as experts call for structural refor…
  Euronews europe 2026-10-26T06:00:41Z
• Higher training costs for older workers risks plan to tackle youth jobs crisis, employers say
  Exclusive: Ministers planning overhaul of apprenticeship funding to increase cost of over-25s training, Guardian understands Britain’s largest employers have told the government that forcing busines…
  Guardian uk 2026-10-26T06:00:24Z
• Vučić’s defeat opens door for Serbia to reheat frigid EU ties
  Also in this newsletter: Meloni’s electoral overhaul faces legal challenge
  ft uk 2026-10-26T06:00:01Z
• The rise and fall of the £150bn ‘diversified growth fund’ phenomenon
  What the investment experiment taught us about the asset management industry
  ft markets 2026-10-26T06:00:01Z
• [Exclusive] Iran war and Israeli airstrikes derail thousands of EU deportation flights
  The US and Israeli-led war with Iran, launched in late February, and other military campaigns in the region have disrupted flights, leaving around 5,500 deportations that would normally receive suppor…
  EUobserver europe 2026-10-26T06:00:00Z
• Macron Has Few Bargaining Chips as He Keeps Lid on Violence
  French President Emmanuel Macron bet that a massive police presence could avoid a repeat of the violence that stunned the country on Oct. 17. He won that wager, but isn’t any closer to resolving und…
  Bloomberg us 2026-10-26T06:00:00Z
• Lula da Silva wins 51.79% of vote after 100% of ballots counted — electoral court
  Lula da Silva is now the first politician in the present-day Brazilian history to win the presidential election after trailing in the first round of voting
  TASS russia 2026-10-26T06:00:00Z
• The Senate seeks to reach consensus on the creation of a registry of delinquent alimony debtors
  Amid uncertainty over whether there will be session this week, a joint committee will attempt to issue a report the day after tomorrow on the creation of a national registry of delinquent child suppor…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-26T05:58:44Z
• The French government is hiding behind a ‘riots’ narrative
  It is much easier to fearmonger and try to delegitimise the protests than to address students' demands.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-26T05:56:04Z
• Vučić concedes defeat in Parliamentary election
  Aleksandar Vučić, who until recently served as Serbia’s President, has conceded that his party lost the parliamentary election to a student-led protest movement.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-10-26T05:50:00Z
• Cybercrime ring busted over AI-powered data theft targeting hospitals, businesses
  SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Police have busted a cybercrime ring that allegedly s...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-26T05:49:54Z
• Lula surpassed 64 million votes and set the historical record for electoral support in Brazil
  Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received 64,256,232 votes, 51.79% of the valid ballots, the highest tally of his electoral career. The incumbent defeated Senator Flávio Bolsonaro of th…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-26T05:49:36Z
• Saudi coalition intercepts missile as Houthis claim new attack on Riyadh airport
  The Saudi-led military coalition said Monday it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthis, after the Iran-backed group claimed a new attack on the international airport in Riyadh. The…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-26T05:49:19Z
• Lula's victory unsettles the Government and raises questions about the 2027 electoral landscape
  After an intense election day in Brazil, marked by a historic comeback by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President Javier Milei resumes the domestic agenda this Monday with a Cabinet meeting, after two w…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-26T05:49:16Z
• How much does the pension system lose in revenue due to the smaller number of contributing workers and the implementation of the FAL?
  "Say goodbye to the pension system that is leaving. By the first quarter of 2026, 54.5% of employed people do not make pension contributions, a trend that has deepened since the start of Milei's admin…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-26T05:45:17Z
• US Justice Department challenges California over 20,000 ballots linked to suspected noncitizens
  The Justice Department is asking a federal appeals court to prevent California from counting about 20,000 ballots linked to people it suspects are noncitizens.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-26T05:44:11Z
• Places and decision-making power in management: Patricia Bullrich's conditions amid rumors of a ticket with Milei
  A few weeks ago, during one of the many one-on-one meetings he has been having with her at the Quinta de Olivos, Javier Milei raised a scenario with Patricia Bullrich that is being heard more and more…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-26T05:42:06Z
• Kevin Adkisson: Florida special needs teacher facing child abuse charges after allegedly throwing 6-year-old student through air, pinning him
  Kevin Adkisson, 52, of Bunnell, faces two felony counts of child abuse without great bodily harm.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-26T05:41:17Z
• China’s political elite gather for talks on Communist Party discipline
  The four-day meeting is being watched closely for clues as to the country's direction and future leadership.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-26T05:38:41Z
• Fed to stick with quarterly rate rises as it removes 2025 insurance cuts
  Read the Monetary Policy Radar team’s October scenario for the Federal Reserve
  ft uk 2026-10-26T05:30:01Z
• Alexandra Wilson-Elizondo: 'People are asking the wrong question'
  Plus, top-heavy earnings growth in the S&P 500
  ft markets 2026-10-26T05:30:01Z
• Samsung aims to cut chip material development time using AI
  SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Monday it aims to use ar...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-26T05:29:13Z
• Trump Administration backs Orbán for UN Secretary-General – media
  The Trump Administration is backing former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for the post of UN Secretary-General, hoping to secure support from Russia and China, according to media reports.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-10-26T05:28:00Z
• In South Korea, jail time awaits Halloween police impersonators
  Four years ago, party-goers dressed as police officers were reportedly mistaken for the real thing amid a deadly crowd crush in South Korea’s capital. Now, as Seoul prepares for its fourth Halloween…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-26T05:27:57Z
• Cooperation with Russia helps to bolster energy security — Iran's top diplomat
  Among the most important areas of cooperation between Moscow and Tehran, Abbas Araghchi named possible investments by Russian companies in the development of Iran's oil and gas fields, and the transfe…
  TASS russia 2026-10-26T05:27:27Z
• Aleksandar Vucic, the Serbian leader brought down by students
  Serbia's longtime leader concedes defeat to a student-led protest movement in parliamentary elections.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-26T05:24:59Z