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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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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 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 23:06TechnologySmartphone Shipments Just Hit a New Low. Thanks, RAMageddon 23:01ScienceCrew searching for Amelia Earhart arrives at crab-infested island 22:33WorldCanada’s Carney calls for unity as Alberta prepares for secession vote 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 21:17WorldWhy Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefire 21:06WorldIsraeli strike on tent in Gaza’s Khan Younis kills three 20:48WorldElon Musk spends $366m to bolster Republican Party in US midterm elections 20:27WorldNATO says will do ‘anything and everything’ if alliance is attacked

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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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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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Smartphone Shipments Just Hit a New Low. Thanks, RAMageddon

Global smartphone shipments fell 20% in the third quarter of 2026 to their lowest level since 2012, as rising DRAM and NAND costs pushed up phone prices. Analysts say AI data centre demand is squeezing memory supply and making shoppers wait longer or buy refurbished devices.

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Crew searching for Amelia Earhart arrives at crab-infested island

A research team has reached Nikumaroro Island to inspect possible wreckage linked to Amelia Earhart’s 1937 disappearance. They will work around giant coconut crabs and extreme weather while searching for the so-called Taraia Object.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Microsoft President Says AI Has Fewer Regulations Than Milk. So Now What?

Microsoft’s Brad Smith says AI is less regulated than milk, urging tougher safety rules and emergency shut-off controls. Satya Nadella backed slower development, incident reporting and independent review.

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Abdi-Wali makes history as first Somali-born refugee in UK Parliament

Sagal Abdi-Wali has become the first Somali-born refugee woman elected to the UK Parliament after being sworn in as a Labour MP.

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Astronomers witness supermassive black hole gorge on a cosmic meal before 'burping' radio jets 300 days later

Using NASA’s Swift spacecraft, astronomers saw a supermassive black hole in NGC 1275 flare in X-rays and, about 300 days later, produce radio jets. They estimate its mass at between 100 million and 1 billion times the Sun.

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SpaceX launching 6,300 pounds of cargo to the ISS on Oct. 13: Watch it live

SpaceX is due to launch a Falcon 9 and Dragon cargo capsule on 13 October, carrying 6,300 pounds of supplies and experiments to the International Space Station. The mission is expected to dock on 15 October.

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