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Conflict, drought increasing risk of famine in Sudan: Monitor

A global food crisis monitor says conflict and El Nino-linked drought are worsening famine risks across Sudan, with Darfur and Kordofan among the hardest hit. The war and dry conditions have pushed up food insecurity, malnutrition and displacement.

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03:01BusinessGlobal economy to slow less than expected in 2026 as AI boom offsets war hit: IMF 03:00BusinessUK growth upgraded but energy prices and rates to bite in 2027 02:20BusinessAlphabet President Ruth Porat on how Google is funding AI to win long term, and the biggest risks ahead 02:01SportBrewers two wins from first World Series since 1982 as Contreras skewers Dodgers 01:50SportContreras delivers and Milwaukee’s bullpen shines as the Brewers top the Dodgers 7-4 in NLCS Game 2 00:54WorldHouthi missile attack targets Saudi capital Riyadh for third day in a row 00:09WorldTwo deaths reported as Hurricane Simon, storm Rachel batter Mexico’s coast 00:05WorldUS archbishop says Catholics in army should not participate in firing squad 00:01PoliticsEnglish councils warn of ‘catastrophic’ Send debts forecast to hit £10bn by 2028 23:44WorldPoland says two Turks arrested over Russia-linked Starlink station fire 23:23WorldWhy the Cornell gang rape case has raised concerns about fraternity culture 22:16WorldWhy do Iran’s oil ‘intermediaries’ owe the government billions?22:06TechnologyCyberattack Targets French Supermarket Refrigerators, Forcing Mass Food Disposal 21:54WorldSaudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports

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Why do Iran’s oil ‘intermediaries’ owe the government billions?

Iran says oil intermediaries owe it up to €11bn, an amount equal to half of its projected annual oil revenue, as US sanctions and a naval blockade hinder the government's ability to recover the money.

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Global economy to slow less than expected in 2026 as AI boom offsets war hit: IMF

The IMF has raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% as AI investment offsets some war-related energy shocks. It warned that the cushion is narrowing and that debt, inflation and financial risks remain.

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Brewers two wins from first World Series since 1982 as Contreras skewers Dodgers

William Contreras homered and drove in the go-ahead run as the Brewers beat the Dodgers 7-4 to move 2-0 up in the NLCS. Milwaukee are now two wins from their first World Series since 1982.

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English councils warn of ‘catastrophic’ Send debts forecast to hit £10bn by 2028

English councils say special educational needs debts could reach £10bn by 2028 as EHCP applications surge and parents rush to secure support before reforms.

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Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports

Saudi Arabia's energy minister promises a strong response after Houthi attacks on airports and oil facilities killed 13 people, marking a major escalation in the conflict.

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Houthi missile attack targets Saudi capital Riyadh for third day in a row

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted another ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh, while the Houthis said they targeted the city’s airport. The attacks have shut the airport, killed at least 14 people and disrupted flights and events.

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Contreras delivers and Milwaukee’s bullpen shines as the Brewers top the Dodgers 7-4 in NLCS Game 2

William Contreras helped Milwaukee score seven runs, and four Brewers relievers retired the final 15 Dodgers batters as they won Game 2 to go 2-0 up in the NLCS.

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Two deaths reported as Hurricane Simon, storm Rachel batter Mexico’s coast

At least two people have died in Mexico after Hurricane Simon and former tropical storm Rachel brought torrential rain and flooding to Pacific coast communities. Simon may make landfall on Thursday or Friday as warnings remain in place.

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Cyberattack Targets French Supermarket Refrigerators, Forcing Mass Food Disposal

Hackers forced internet-connected fridge and freezer controllers at hundreds of French supermarkets into defrost mode, spoiling food and triggering some fires. The attack hit several grocery chains and exposed weak points in food-supply systems.

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UK growth upgraded but energy prices and rates to bite in 2027

The IMF has raised its UK growth forecast for 2026 to 1.3%, but said higher energy prices and interest rates are likely to slow the economy in 2027.

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Alphabet President Ruth Porat on how Google is funding AI to win long term, and the biggest risks ahead

Alphabet says it will keep ramping up AI spending, with capital expenditure set to rise significantly next year as Google remains capacity constrained by demand for compute.

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US archbishop says Catholics in army should not participate in firing squad

Archbishop Timothy Broglio has urged Catholic members of the US armed forces not to take part in the planned firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, calling it contrary to church teaching.

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Poland says two Turks arrested over Russia-linked Starlink station fire

Poland says two Turkish citizens detained in Germany will face sabotage charges over a fire at a Starlink station in central Poland. Officials say the blaze was carried out on Russia’s behalf and aimed at disrupting services for Ukraine.

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Why the Cornell gang rape case has raised concerns about fraternity culture

A lawsuit over an alleged gang rape at Cornell has put US fraternity culture under fresh scrutiny. Experts say Greek life can offer community and contacts, but also secrecy, hazing and coercion.

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U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Lawsuit If ExxonMobil Is To Blame For Carbon Emissions

The US Supreme Court will hear a case over whether ExxonMobil can be held responsible for carbon emissions. The outcome could affect other major oil companies and future court penalties.

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Canada’s Carney calls for unity as Alberta prepares for secession vote

Mark Carney used his Thanksgiving message to urge Canadians to stick together ahead of Alberta’s October 19 referendum on whether to start the process towards secession. Polls suggest most Albertans oppose independence.

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Elon Musk gives $276 million to Republican groups, becomes biggest known 2026 midterm donor

Elon Musk has disclosed more than $276 million in donations to Republican groups since July, making him the biggest known donor for the 2026 midterms. The giving comes as he mends ties with Donald Trump and keeps major business links to the federal government.

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S&P 500 futures are little changed after mixed session; traders await bank earnings: Live updates

US stock futures were steady as investors awaited earnings from JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Wells Fargo and UnitedHealth after a mixed Wall Street session.

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