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German logistics group Rhenus plans 14 Middle Corridor terminals
Global logistics company Rhenus Group plans to build a new multimodal hub in the Kazakh city of Aktau and develop up to 14 terminals along the Middle Corridor. This network will link Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Türkiye, and connect the route to the company's infrastructure in Europe.
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More than half of Canadians are avoiding buying American goods, poll finds
Canadian shoppers are pressuring grocery stores to respond, with nearly nine in 10 wanting clear labels on domestic products
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Asian shares are mixed and crude prices fall after an unsettled day on Wall St
Asian shares are mixed in holiday-thinned trading while oil prices have fallen back from recent gains
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Why North Korea is at the heart of South Korea’s strange rift with Ukraine
The unusual public confrontation between Ukraine and South Korea has raised questions about how relations between two nations facing the consequences of growing Russian-North Korean military cooperation deteriorated so sharply. Shweta Sharma reports
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Pentagon says execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed
Nidal Hasan, army psychiatrist who killed 13 people, will be executed by firing squad on 3 December
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More than half of Canadians are avoiding buying American goods, poll finds
Canadian shoppers are pressuring grocery stores to respond, with nearly nine in 10 wanting clear labels on domestic products
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Inside Elon Musk’s Midterm Spending Spree
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss where Elon Musk’s PAC is spending millions, the latest ideology Trump claims is dangerous, and the backlash against the designer behind Muse’s logo.
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Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
"We'll make sure that people are able to watch it," the US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday.
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The New Alexa Tablets Feel Like a Blueprint for an Amazon Phone
Amazon is rumored to be making a smartphone, and the Alexa-powered experiences on its new tablets give us a taste of what might come if that happens.
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The FBI has seized tools used by Chinese hackers for cyber operations, officials say
The FBI has seized scanning and phishing tools used by a group of hackers that officials say is associated with the Chinese government and that is responsible for disruptive cyber operations in the United States and abroad, including against the power industry, academia and critical infrastructure
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Maya Mobile eSIM (2026) review: The eSIM I’d take abroad, but never take alone
A reusable eSIM for regular travelers
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Finland orders Google to stop work on two AI data centers over alleged deforestation — company admits it has 'fallen short of our own high standards in this instance'
Over 740 acres of Finnish forest have allegedly been mowed for these projects.
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Moscow’s secrecy about a suspected plague case follows a pattern from the Soviet era
The Kremlin has long maintained a culture of secrecy when it comes to controlling public information, especially involving accidents -- from industrial disasters to health emergencies
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An expert explains how the Russian plague lab worker might have fallen ill
A worker at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Siberia died just days after falling ill with an undisclosed illness
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The platypus otter beaver hybrid that swam in lakes with dinosaurs
Megacauda was still twice as big as the next-largest member of the mammalian lineage in the Jurassic
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Burnham needs to avoid scaring Chinese car-makers off
Andy Burnham has reportedly been warned by the German chancellor that rejoining the EU will not be possible unless the UK raises tariffs on Chinese electric cars to 45 per cent. But he needs to be careful, warns Steve Fowler
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Why North Korea is at the heart of South Korea’s strange rift with Ukraine
The unusual public confrontation between Ukraine and South Korea has raised questions about how relations between two nations facing the consequences of growing Russian-North Korean military cooperation deteriorated so sharply. Shweta Sharma reports
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eRoaming eSIM (2026) review
Is this eSIM worth it? I had to find out
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Digital sovereignty has become Europe’s top priority — here's how open source is helping pave the way
Open source software could play a key role, experts claim
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AI officers could be making battlefield decisions by 2030, says former CIA chief
Gen. David Petraeus said China remains the biggest challenge for the US, ahead of Russia and Iran
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The Latest: News organizations banned from White House are back in court
Attorneys for three news organizations banished from the White House by the Trump administration were back in court
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AmneziaVPN just turned six years old — it's celebrating with giveaways and a chance to win up to six months free
The censorship-busting VPN turns six with a spin-the-wheel promo, offering free premium access and exclusive discounts
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Ukrainian drones hit Russia's Yandex data centers housing two top supercomputers — major outage follows retaliatory strike
Many domestic services went down after the drone attack.
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The Oppo Find X10 series now has a confirmed global launch date — but a leak suggests the 200MP triple-lens Find X10 Pro Max might have an iPhone-topping price
The Oppo Find X10 and Oppo Find X10 Pro Max are launching globally on October 21, but they might cost even more than the latest iPhones.
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Rubio urges Europe to wake up as EU trade chief begins key China trip
Europe's ties with China, the US and the UK are all being tested at once. EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič is in Beijing with a deadline to rebalance trade relations, Marco Rubio tells Europe to wake up, and London weighs rejoining the EU. In France, students are back on the streets today. #EuropeToday
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EU sends envoy to Beijing as rising exports from China raise economic anxiety
The European Union is bracing for a confrontation with China as a trade deficit exceeding $1 billion a day heightens anxiety over potential job losses and pushes the bloc’s political leaders to take a more aggressive approach toward its second-largest trading partner
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Premier League football shirts made by workers on £1 an hour
A BBC Sport investigation traces official football shirt production to factories in Cambodia where workers are paid less than £1 an hour.
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Amazon's Prime Day Sale Ends Tonight. Here Are the 119 Best Deals to Shop Before They're Gone
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are here, and we’ve tracked down the best discounts on all the gear our team recommends.
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Trump says he’s ‘going to find out’ if bioweapon behind plague death in Russia
The US president said he plans to call Vladimir Putin later in the day and noted it is Putin’s birthday
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Pope Leo XIV opens status check on Pope Francis' contentious opening to civilly remarried Catholics
Pope Leo XIV has urged Catholic leaders to courageously accompany families in their weaknesses and failures
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Scott Bessent spat in his food after protesters stormed DC restaurant: report
A new report sheds light on Trump Cabinet member’s conduct at the helm of the Treasury, where he is known for losing his temper at staffers and even in the halls of the White House
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EU drops sponsorship of disinformation conference at Trump officials’ request
Lithuania and Canada were also pressured to withdraw, and days before #Disinfo2026, logos were wiped off website
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Huawei and DeepSeek release open source AI tools in a bid to lower Nvidia exposure — but will programmers make the switch?
DeepSeek just open sourced its Ascend kernel stack
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What is medetomidine? The animal tranquiliser found in UK street drugs
Medetomidine has been found in a fifth of heroin samples in Scotland, and there is no proven antidote if someone overdoses
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Grosvenor Casinos owner to pay £5m after watchdog finds gambling failures
The Gambling Commission’s investigation identified failures to meet anti-money laundering and social responsibility duties.
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Detained immigrants at Georgia ICE facility launch mass hunger strike
At least 73 people estimated to have joined protest against prolonged detention and Folkston facility’s ‘violations’
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Florida sues TP-Link for ‘lying about the safety of its routers’ — state claims that manufacturer misrepresented its security and ties to China
TP-Link is estimated to have 50% to 65% of the consumer router market in the U.S.
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What is pneumonic plague? A microbiologist explains the risk and how it spreads
Pneumonic plague is the rarest but most severe form of the disease
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Flávio Bolsonaro’s advance in Brazil’s election is grim jolt for climate campaigners
Inquest under way into why President Lula’s success in curbing Amazon deforestation has not lead to success at polls
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Prime Day Is Here—These Are the Deals Worth Buying
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are here, and we’ve tracked down the best discounts on all the gear our team recommends.
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Enthusiasts hope the organic farm staple buckwheat can reach more fields and tables
For Paige Hansen, changing the food system starts with changing the ingredients
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Mercedes global sales fall 6% as electric car sales hit record high
Mercedes-Benz shares fell after the German carmaker reported a 6% fall in global sales, driven by weakness in China. Sales outside China edged higher, supported by growth in Europe and North America.
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2030 Asian Games head to Qatar as F1 confirms Gulf races
Doha will host the Asian Games in 2030 and is among seven potential hosts for the 2036 Olympics, while Formula 1 says its Qatar and Abu Dhabi races will go ahead as scheduled, bringing much-needed relief after months of uncertainty.
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EU negotiators head to China hoping to curb cheap imports of hybrid electric cars
Mood in trade talks said to have changed as EU member states harden demands for protection against Chinese imports
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Trump reveals the make of his suit – and it isn’t what people were expecting
The president has worn Brioni suits since the days of his reality show, ‘The Apprentice’
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Okinawa governor wants discipline for US military in Japan after murder linked to Marine
The governor of the southern Japanese island of Okinawa has demanded that the central government do more to ensure discipline among U.S. troops on the southern island following the arrest of a U.S. Marine on accusations that he robbed and murdered a local woman
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Prime Day Is Here—These Are the Deals Worth Buying
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are here, and we’ve tracked down the best discounts on all the gear our team recommends.
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Ukraine war live: Zelensky warns Putin preparing to launch ‘massive strike’ on Kyiv
Multiple explosions in Kyiv as Russian Tu-95 bombers approach border
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How to watch Shanghai Masters 2026: Live Streams & TV Channels for ATP 1000 Tennis
Zverev chases world number one spot, with Alcaraz finding his form after an injury layoff
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Jaguar targets young Americans with Type 01 EV – but it’s too long for UK parking spaces
Latest model is launching in New York to target rich US buyers – and is more than 5.2 metres long and 2 metres wide
