Marathoners in Beijing go maskless, unfazed by smog (www.reuters.com)
Gazans break into aid centres, taking flour and supplies, UN says (www.reuters.com)
Thousands of Gaza residents broke into warehouses and distribution centres of the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) grabbing flour and “basic survival items”, the organisation said on Sunday....
G7 calls for immediate repeal of bans on Japanese food, pressing China (www.reuters.com)
The Group of Seven (G7) industrial powers called on Sunday for the “immediate repeal” of import curbs on Japanese food products, a reference to China’s restrictions after Japan began releasing wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant....
Mike Pence, former vice president, drops out of Republican presidential campaign (www.reuters.com)
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence ended his cash-strapped presidential campaign on Saturday, after struggling for months to convince Republican voters he was the best alternative to the man he once served with unswerving loyalty, Donald Trump.
Hamas delegation in Russia (www.reuters.com)
Abu Marzouk, one of Hamas leaders, after visiting Moscow:...
With an uncertain future, will Disney pull off yet another magic trick? (www.reuters.com)
Walt Disney's share price has dropped to its lowest level in nearly nine years as the company struggles in the age of streaming, causing concern among investors. Throughout its history, Disney has adapted to new technologies and challenges, from embracing sound and color in the early days to later embracing computer-generated...
Bangladesh opposition protest turns violent amid calls for PM to resign (www.reuters.com)
Hamas is seeking eight Gaza hostages at Russia's request, RIA reports (www.reuters.com)
'Anxiety' racks Israeli hostage families as army assaults Gaza (www.reuters.com)
Thousands join pro-Palestinian protest in London to demand Gaza ceasefire (www.reuters.com)
Israel rebuffs allies’ calls to ‘pause’ Gaza assault (www.reuters.com)
Gaza under blackout as Israel reports 'good progress' in war against Hamas (www.reuters.com)
Hungary, Slovakia criticise more aid to Ukraine as EU fights over budget (www.reuters.com)
US consumer spending exits third quarter on strong note; monthly core inflation rises (www.reuters.com)
Growth, however, is unlikely to match last quarter’s blockbuster performance. Consumer tapped their savings and put away less money with the saving rate dropping to 3.4% from 4.0% in August. Personal income rose 0.3% after gaining 0.4% in August. Income at the disposal of households after accounting for inflation and taxes...
US halts exports of most civilian firearms for 90 days (www.reuters.com)
Export licences for Ukraine and Israel, as well as some other close allies, will be exempted from the temporary halt in exports
Boeing assessing Lockbit hacking gang threat of sensitive data leak (www.reuters.com)
Elon Musk's X launches two new premium subscription plans (www.reuters.com)
Hamas vows 'full force' after Israel steps up Gaza ground operations (www.reuters.com)
Looting hits Mexico's Acapulco after devastating Hurricane Otis (www.reuters.com)
Drone blasts hit two Egyptian Red Sea towns, Israel points to Houthi (www.reuters.com)
Putin urges measures to stem illegal flow of weapons into Russia (www.reuters.com)
UN committee voices concern about rising Israeli hate speech against Palestinians (www.reuters.com)
Medical team and aid trucks enter Gaza via Rafah crossing (www.reuters.com)
Release of hostages needs ceasefire, Hamas official says (www.reuters.com)
Clarence Thomas loan report spurs new ethics criticism of US Supreme Court (www.reuters.com)
New findings that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas apparently failed to repay at least a “significant portion” of a $267,230 loan he received from a wealthy benefactor prompted Senate Democrats on Thursday to step up their criticism of the court’s lack of an ethics code....
