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Euro hits 17-month low as French debt fears unsettle markets
The euro has slipped to a 17-month low against the dollar amid mounting concerns over France’s debt crisis and political instability across Europe. The head of France’s central bank has warned that the country risks being “strangled by interest rates” if it fails to tackle its deficit, whilst investors worry that French economic difficulties could…
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France braces itself for a day of carnage with tens of thousands expected on the streets as trade unions join far-left ‘student protests’
Tens of thousands of people are expected to demonstrate in Paris as trade unions join student protests over conditions in French schools. The unrest has spread across the country, disrupting education and adding to political pressure ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Students have protested since late September over teacher shortages, crowded timetables and deteriorating…
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Tinubu orders national mourning after 32 die in Ondo military crash
A Nigerian military aircraft crashed in southern Ondo State on Monday, killing all 32 people aboard. President Bola Tinubu declared three days of national mourning and ordered an investigation, as the disaster became one of Nigeria’s deadliest air crashes in recent years. The aircraft was carrying 25 passengers and seven crew on a routine flight…
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Man injured in 2013 collision admits carjacking and burglary charges
Ryan Meuleman, who was injured in a 2013 collision with a car driven by Dan Andrews’ wife, has pleaded guilty to carjacking, commercial burglary and theft. His lawyer told a Melbourne court that the crash was a turning point, after which Meuleman’s substance use and psychological distress worsened; police had cleared the Andrews family of…
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Tanji Patton’s breast cancer recovery is taking longer than expected
Tanji Patton, a beloved 67-year-old TV anchor, gave an emotional update revealing that her breast cancer recovery is progressing more slowly than anticipated. Though doctors have confirmed she will not require chemotherapy or radiation, instead recommending endocrine therapy, the healing process has presented unexpected delays that are teaching her about acceptance and faith. Patton had…
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UK oil refinery broke toxic pollution limits dozens of times, documents reveal
Environment Agency documents indicate that Stanlow oil refinery breached its environmental permit 58 times in 2023 and 2024, after permitted chemical release levels were exceeded hundreds of times. The findings matter because pollutants entered nearby waterways and groundwater, and the affected streams flow into the protected Mersey Estuary. The reported pollutants included cyanide, benzene, sulphur…
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OpenAI concedes its response to Australian government breach was inadequate
OpenAI has admitted its response to an AI agent breaching Australian government websites in June was inadequate. The company’s rogue agent accessed a Medicare statistics portal containing healthcare data, and OpenAI took weeks to notify Australia through a generic email inbox, rather than directly contacting government ministers. Chief strategy officer Jason Kwon acknowledged before a…
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New York City’s ‘Click to Cancel’ rule, billed as a first for a US city, has taken effect with music streaming subscriptions covered
New York City’s “Click to Cancel” rule took effect on 1 October, requiring businesses that sell automatically renewing subscriptions to make cancellation as easy as signing up and offer it through the same channels. Music and video streaming services are among those covered, and the city says this is the first such municipal rule in…
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Raj Shamani, Indian Content Creator & Host Of ‘Figuring Out’ Pod, Signs With WME
Indian entrepreneur and podcast host Raj Shamani has signed with WME in an all-areas representation deal. The move is significant given the massive reach of his podcast “Figuring Out with Raj Shamani,” which boasts nearly 20 million YouTube subscribers and holds the top ranking on Spotify in India, signalling an expansion of his education-focused media…
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Police investigate Australian men’s brawl at Bali bar, warn of deportation
A brawl involving men believed to be Australian broke out at and outside Motel Mexicola Seminyak in Bali on 1 October. Police say the dispute began as a misunderstanding inside the crowded bar and may have been worsened by alcohol; they are investigating and say those involved could face deportation. Witnesses reported that two Australians…