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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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As Mass Effect Expires, Exodus Reveals 40 Minutes of Gameplay with the Protagonist’s New Face

  • Exodus has released over 40 minutes of gameplay.
  • The demo shows two distinct paths through an early mission.
  • Protagonist Jun’s face was redesigned after fan feedback.

Exodus has released more than 40 minutes of gameplay, showing a full early mission in a science-fiction RPG that draws clear comparisons with Mass Effect. The footage highlights dialogue, exploration and combat, and offers a look at how player choices can alter events. The mission branches into Paladin…

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Watch live: Warsh speaks after Fed votes to keep interest rates steady

  • The Fed held its interest rate at 3.75% to 4%.
  • Two of the 12 voting policymakers wanted a quarter-point rise.
  • Warsh said politics played no role ahead of the midterms.

The US Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate at 3.75% to 4% on 28 October 2026, leaving it unchanged after a quarter-point rise in September. The decision passed by 10 votes to two. Governors Lisa Cook and Beth Hammack wanted another quarter-point increase. The Fed said economic…

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Fed holds interest rates steady even as inflation remains stubborn

  • The Fed kept its rate range at 3.75% to 4%.
  • Two of 12 policymakers wanted a quarter-point rise.
  • The Fed is awaiting more evidence as inflation remains above its 2% goal.

The US Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate at 3.75% to 4% on 28 October 2026, a month after raising it by a quarter of a percentage point. The decision passed by 10 votes to two. Governor Lisa Cook and Cleveland Fed president Beth Hammack favoured another…

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Needs Must When The Devil Drives

  • Absolute Power’s second album arrives 15 years after its debut.
  • The record celebrates traditional British heavy metal.
  • The review awards it 8 out of 10.

Shane Embury’s old-school heavy metal project Absolute Power has released its second album, *Needs Must When the Devil Drives*, 15 years after its debut. The review praises the record’s energetic blend of classic British metal influences and sees it as a joyful expression of Embury’s roots. The 11-track…

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Netflix’s 2-Part Crime Thriller Officially Adds a ‘Last of Us’ Season 3 Star

  • Netflix is making a second season of *The Beast in Me*.
  • John Goodman will play Aggie’s father, a lifelong con artist.
  • Claire Danes is the only confirmed returning cast member.

Netflix is developing a second season of *The Beast in Me*, which was originally conceived as a miniseries. The show’s first season was successful and won Matthew Rhys an Emmy, prompting Netflix to continue the story. John Goodman has joined the cast as the father of Claire Danes’s…

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50 Years Later, ‘Rocky’ Officially Returns to More Than 3,000 Theaters

  • Rocky returns to more than 3,000 cinemas for its 50th anniversary.
  • The 4K screenings run from 7 to 11 November.
  • A Brooklyn event pairs a screening with a live orchestral score.

Rocky will return to more than 3,000 US cinemas from 7 to 11 November in a 4K theatrical re-release marking the film’s 50th anniversary. The screenings will include an exclusive first-look scene from the upcoming film I Play Rocky. The celebrations also include a 5 November event at…

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‘South Park’ to Fight for Its Beef in Latest Episode

  • The boys fight to keep South America’s sought-after beef local.
  • The episode airs on 28 October at 10 p.m. ET.
  • Season 29’s premiere drew 4.2 million US viewers across platforms.

The latest *South Park* episode follows the boys as they try to keep South America’s highly prized beef in local hands. The premise continues the season’s focus on events in the town and the lives of its residents, rather than the political satire that featured in the previous…

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Lord of the Rings Officially Debuts New 2026 Release Ahead of ‘Rings of Power’ Season 3

  • The Lord of the Rings Online has released its Wolves of Mordor expansion.
  • The story follows lingering threats after Sauron’s defeat.
  • The franchise also has upcoming screen and game projects.

Daybreak Games and Standing Stone Games have released the Wolves of Mordor expansion for The Lord of the Rings Online. Set after the War of the Ring, it follows Sauron’s remaining servants and the wolves of Mordor as they pursue those who defeated their master, extending the story…

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Half of American voters say they would cast their ballot for a democratic socialist: Poll

  • 50% said they would ever vote for a democratic socialist.
  • 41% said they would not, and 9% were unsure.
  • A specified democratic socialist trailed a moderate Republican 48% to 52% in a separate hypothetical contest.

Half of registered US voters said they would ever vote for a candidate who is a democratic socialist, according to a survey conducted by The Economist and YouGov from 23 to 26 October 2026. Asked about their willingness to support such a candidate, 50% said yes, 41% said…

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Google AI Mode gives inconsistent answers on US election results

  • Google AI Mode sometimes avoided naming US election winners.
  • Responses varied by user, election and repeated questions.
  • The tool cited safety filters and official records.

Google’s AI Mode gave inconsistent answers when asked about US election results, sometimes directing users to official records instead of naming the winner. The variation matters because straightforward questions about certified results may receive different levels of detail depending on the user and how the question is asked.…

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