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Elon Musk spends $366m to bolster Republican Party in US midterm elections

Elon Musk has reportedly spent $366m since last year to support Republicans in the US midterm elections, including $158m for a Senate-focused super PAC. The spending comes as Republicans face concerns over Donald Trump’s popularity and the cost of living.

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22:06TechnologyCyberattack Targets French Supermarket Refrigerators, Forcing Mass Food Disposal 21:54WorldSaudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports 21:17WorldWhy Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefire 21:06WorldIsraeli strike on tent in Gaza’s Khan Younis kills three 20:27WorldNATO says will do ‘anything and everything’ if alliance is attacked 20:06WorldPope Leo to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule in Rome 19:52WorldCuba forges ahead with renewable energy plans amid US oil blockade 19:51WorldUK blames Iran for airbase plot, sanctions two Iranian nationals 19:29WorldDozens Killed in Airstrikes Near Sudan-Egypt Border 19:21WorldEgypt’s press union chief rejects pressure over detained journalists 19:15WorldAfter Russian Diesel Deal, Trump Faces New Crisis Over Ukraine 19:06TechnologyApple’s New Smart Home Hub Is Reportedly Called HomeView and Will Ship in November 18:36TechnologyMeta’s Muse AI Is Building a Dossier on You. Here’s What’s Actually in It 18:32WorldSix Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says

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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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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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Apple’s New Smart Home Hub Is Reportedly Called HomeView and Will Ship in November

Apple is expected to unveil a Siri-focused smart home display called the HomeView on Tuesday. Bloomberg says it will go on sale in November and act as a home command centre.

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Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says

Zelensky says Russia hit six Ukrainian energy sites hours after Trump said an energy ceasefire was in force, leaving injuries, blackouts and fresh power cuts.

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Egypt’s press union chief rejects pressure over detained journalists

Egypt’s Journalists Syndicate says it will keep defending press freedom after criticism over six detained Matsadaash journalists, who lawyers say were tortured in custody. The authorities deny the allegations.

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NATO says will do ‘anything and everything’ if alliance is attacked

NATO’s top military commander has said the alliance would destroy any force that attacked it, as European fears rise over possible Russian aggression linked to the war in Ukraine.

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UK blames Iran for airbase plot, sanctions two Iranian nationals

Britain says a suspected plot near RAF Fairford was almost certainly directed by Iran’s IRGC and has sanctioned two Iranian nationals. Iran denies involvement and says it is willing to help with the investigation.

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After Russian Diesel Deal, Trump Faces New Crisis Over Ukraine

President Trump’s decision to suspend sanctions on Russian diesel fuel has alarmed Ukrainian and European officials. The move came as they were meeting US envoys at a golf club near Miami.

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Why Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefire

Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed a ceasefire on energy strikes, but Moscow has not confirmed it and is treating the idea as useful to its own side.

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Israeli strike on tent in Gaza’s Khan Younis kills three

An Israeli strike on a tent in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza, killed three people. No further details were provided.

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Dozens Killed in Airstrikes Near Sudan-Egypt Border

Airstrikes hit a remote gold mine near the Sudan-Egypt border, far from the main front lines of Sudan’s civil war. Videos showed what appeared to be Egyptian munitions.

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Cuba forges ahead with renewable energy plans amid US oil blockade

Cuba is stepping up renewable energy plans as US restrictions on fuel imports deepen power shortages. Officials say solar farms, domestic crude and other local resources are being used to reduce dependence on foreign oil.

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Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule in Rome

Pope Leo XIV will have surgery in Rome to remove a lung nodule after doctors found it in a routine check-up. The Vatican expects about a week of hospital recovery and has cancelled audiences until 20 October.

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Meta’s Muse AI Is Building a Dossier on You. Here’s What’s Actually in It

Meta’s Muse AI agent is drawing scrutiny over how much personal data it can access, how it uses that data and whether it respects user permissions. Reported issues include a zero-day flaw, disputed access to Apple Messages and accidental disclosure of a home address.

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The Fitbit Air Is Getting an Upgrade

Google is adding health-tracking tools and improved workout detection to the Fitbit Air, including insulin resistance estimates, blood pressure trends and sleep breathing quality in its Premium plan.

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Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United: Champions League – Predictions, teams

Atletico Madrid host Manchester United in Champions League matchday two on Tuesday, with the Spaniards in strong form and United under pressure after a poor league start.

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Apple Home Event Rumor Roundup: Everything We Expect to See Tomorrow

Apple is expected to use tomorrow’s “Welcome Home” event to unveil home tech, including a Siri-focused smart display, a new HomePod model and a refreshed Apple TV. Reports also point to home security cameras and an LG-linked thermostat.

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I Tested the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max’s Batteries and Was Awestruck by One Change

CNET found the iPhone 18 Pro Max has the longest battery life of any iPhone yet, while the smaller 18 Pro is Apple’s fastest-charging phone. The gains come from larger batteries, the A20 Pro chip and iOS 27.

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

Cyberattack Targets French Supermarket Refrigerators, Forcing Mass Food Disposal

Apple’s New Smart Home Hub Is Reportedly Called HomeView and Will Ship in November

Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says

Egypt’s press union chief rejects pressure over detained journalists

NATO says will do ‘anything and everything’ if alliance is attacked

UK blames Iran for airbase plot, sanctions two Iranian nationals

After Russian Diesel Deal, Trump Faces New Crisis Over Ukraine

Why Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefire

Israeli strike on tent in Gaza’s Khan Younis kills three

Dozens Killed in Airstrikes Near Sudan-Egypt Border

Cuba forges ahead with renewable energy plans amid US oil blockade

Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule in Rome

Meta’s Muse AI Is Building a Dossier on You. Here’s What’s Actually in It

The Fitbit Air Is Getting an Upgrade

Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United: Champions League – Predictions, teams

Apple Home Event Rumor Roundup: Everything We Expect to See Tomorrow

I Tested the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max’s Batteries and Was Awestruck by One Change

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