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Decisions made by governments and major institutions can shape international relations, travel and economic conditions. This topic brings together those developments and their consequences for people across the region.

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What to Know About China’s Top-Secret Spaceplane

  • A new image shows China’s spaceplane resembles the US X-37B.
  • China’s latest mission launched in February and is still in orbit.
  • Tracking data suggests it has repeatedly recaptured a small satellite.

A newly released high-resolution satellite image shows China’s secretive spaceplane has a design broadly similar to the US Space Force’s X-37B. The image, taken by commercial imaging firm Vantor, was included in an unclassified US Defense Intelligence Agency assessment, offering a clearer look at a vehicle whose activities…

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Bipartisan pair of Senators press Kalshi, Polymarket over election markets

  • Two senators want answers on safeguards for election markets.
  • Their letter cites candidate trading and suspected artificial volume.
  • Kalshi and Polymarket were asked to respond by 3 November.

US senators Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat, and John Curtis, a Republican, have asked Kalshi and Polymarket to explain how they protect markets tied to the November 2026 midterm elections. In a letter dated 28 October, they sought details of safeguards against insider trading, the use of confidential campaign…

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Streaming Ratings Take on a Halloween Vibe With ‘Crystal Lake,’ ‘Carrie’

  • Below topped US streaming with 1.3 billion minutes.
  • Carrie remained above one billion despite a 15 per cent fall.
  • Crystal Lake debuted in the top five.

Netflix’s Below led US streaming ratings for 12–18 October, as horror and Halloween-themed titles gained prominence. Prime Video’s Carrie slipped to second, while Peacock’s Crystal Lake entered the top five, reflecting a seasonal shift in viewing. Below recorded 1.3 billion minutes watched, up from 1.19 billion the previous…

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Faith Evans ordered to pay nearly $14m to Voletta Wallace’s trust

  • Faith Evans must pay nearly $14 million to Voletta Wallace’s trust.
  • The sum includes $12.5 million in profits and interest.
  • CJ Wallace’s separate challenge to his grandmother’s will continues.

A Delaware judge has ordered Faith Evans to distribute nearly $14 million from The Notorious B.I.G.’s estate to the trust of his late mother, Voletta Wallace. The ruling settles the dispute over the trust’s share of estate profits and directs that the money be passed to the Christopher…

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Reddit to test account-only access in some overseas markets

  • Reddit will test account-only access in selected markets outside the US.
  • The company says search traffic has fallen significantly.
  • The change could support ad targeting and protect Reddit’s data.

Reddit plans to test a logged-in-only experience in selected markets outside the US, meaning people without accounts may no longer be able to view its content. CEO Steve Huffman says the shift is intended to help the platform retain new audiences as search traffic declines, while also responding…

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Calvin Harris’ 2027 North American Tour: How to Get Sold-Out Tickets

  • Calvin Harris’s first North American headlining tour begins in March 2027.
  • Every arena date has sold out.
  • Resale listings range from $152 in Houston to $561 in Brooklyn.

Calvin Harris will undertake his first full-scale North American headlining tour in spring 2027, with arena shows across the US and Canada. The dates sold out soon after tickets went on sale, so fans are now relying on resale listings, where prices vary considerably by city and date.…

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4 Classic Tracks From 1967 That Topped Out at No. 2

  • Four celebrated 1967 songs peaked at No. 2.
  • Strong chart competition kept each from reaching the top.
  • Their lasting reputations outlived their chart peaks.

Four well-known songs released in 1967 reached No. 2 on the US pop chart but never topped it. Their near misses show how strong the competition was that year, even for tracks that have since become enduring favourites. The songs were The Mamas & The Papas’ “Dedicated To…

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Amazon Shares Fall On Q3 Earnings Miss As Big Tech Market Rout Continues

  • Amazon earnings per share fell short of forecasts.
  • Revenue rose 12% to $201.9 billion.
  • AWS grew 39% as investors questioned AI spending returns.

Amazon shares fell by as much as 9% in after-hours trading after its third-quarter earnings missed analysts’ forecasts, adding to a wider sell-off in technology stocks. The results renewed investor concerns about whether heavy spending on artificial intelligence will generate sufficient returns, although Amazon’s cloud unit reported strong…

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EPA warns Windham residents against eating fish from Presumpscot River near mill site

  • EPA warned residents not to eat fish from part of the Presumpscot River.
  • Testing found elevated PCBs downstream of the abandoned Keddy Mill.
  • The site has been a Superfund cleanup priority since 2014.

The US Environmental Protection Agency warned Windham residents not to eat fish caught in the Presumpscot River downstream of the Keddy Mill site, after testing found elevated levels of toxic PCBs. The advisory matters because the river is a popular place for recreation and fishing, and the chemicals…

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Kamala Harris breaks with left flank, warns Dems that impeaching Trump is ‘not a good idea’

  • Harris says impeachment would be a poor use of Democrats’ resources.
  • She favours investigations and work on policy and accountability.
  • Democrats remain divided over impeachment and their midterm priorities.

Kamala Harris has advised Democrats against pursuing another impeachment of Donald Trump if they regain control of Congress after November’s midterm elections. She said investigations and other forms of accountability would be a better use of limited time and resources, adding that the votes to convict Trump in…

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