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The tech billionaire accuses Ukraine of violating its terms of service by using the network for military activity.
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Brazilians vote in presidential election runoff pitting leftist Lula against far-right Bolsonaro
Incumbent president lost in first round to senator and son of convicted ex-president Brazilians are going to the polls on Sunday in a highly unpredictable runoff in which the leftist president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , is attempting an unprecedented comeback against the far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro , who won the first-round vote. Bolsonaro’s surprise victory despite not leading most polls made him the…
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Serbia holds parliamentary election as populist leader Vucic faces student movement
Serbia votes on Sunday in what is set to be its most contested parliamentary election in more than 14 years, as a student-led movement seeks to oust the party of populist leader Aleksandar Vucic. The vote comes after nearly two years of student-led protests sparked by the 2024 collapse of a canopy that killed 16 people.
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‘That’s the way the city works’: how the UAE changed the face of Andy Burnham’s Manchester
The story of the emirates’ presence in Manchester winds from the Arab Spring to some of the most deprived places in England – with complicated results Emirati-linked firms’ ownership of Manchester land ‘up 39%’ in 10 years When Hosni Mubarak, Egypt’s long-ruling dictator, was toppled from power in the Arab spring protests of 2011, his downfall sent shock waves across the Middle East. It also helped change the…
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‘Gaza’s suffering has become campaign fodder’: Palestinians fear the worst from Israel election
Humanitarian catastrophe largely ignored as rivals Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu vow to end Hamas rule As Israel prepares to go to the polls , Palestinians in Gaza are bracing for an outcome that could shape their future, knowing their fate rests with the country that has reduced much of the territory to rubble and killed nearly 75,000 people. Gaza, where nearly a million displaced Palestinians face dire…
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Fintech software is not a financial-services licence
Commercial featureOur SAMFCore explainer separates the software a financial-services business uses from the permissions and provider agreements it needs. An internal account balance is not, by itself, a licensed bank account; card-management tools still depend on issuing and processing providers. These distinctions matter when comparing an all-in-one platform with individual payment, card or crypto systems.
The guide also distinguishes source-code access from intellectual-property ownership, and software licence fees from external-provider and operating costs. Its product descriptions come from SAMFCore and Swiss Blockchain; Newsline Press has not independently tested the platform or verified performance claims.
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New York Archdiocese agrees to pay $800m to 1,300 sexual abuse survivors
The settlement is the second-largest after an $880m deal reached by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 2024.
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Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France
Officials have so far managed to avoid a repeat of last weekend's rioting and looting as hundreds of thousands took part in demonstrations.
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AFP boss says politicians’ heated rhetoric is fuelling threats against MPs
Commissioner Krissy Barrett says women are more often singled out, often with threats of sexual violence Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s top federal law enforcement official has drawn a direct link between politicians’ rhetoric and threats and abuse being directed at leaders. The safety of elected representatives at all levels has been thrown into the spotlight after…
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Israel begins demolitions in West Bank
The Palestinian Authority has called for international pressure on Israel after a Palestinian official said around 1,200 Palestinians in Hebron in the West Bank were forced to leave their homes following an attack on Friday which killed two Israeli soldiers. The head of Hebron's municipality said an additional 1,300 may also be forced to leave.
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Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax
Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.
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Nigeria: Tinubu launches reelection bid amid economic woes
President Bola Tinubu promised "a better tomorrow" for Nigerians while kicking off his next electoral campaign, while also blaming his rivals for poverty plaguing Africa's most populous nation.
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Trade tariffs cause whiplash at Port Milwaukee
Sacha Pfeiffer visits Port Milwaukee to see how President Trump's tariffs have affected the flow of goods and impacted the regional economy.
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France: Protests continue while police fire tear gas at demonstrators
A total of 410,000 people took part in demonstrations across France on Saturday – including 110,000 in Paris – as part of a day of rallies focussed on purchasing power and the defence of public services, the Interior Ministry told AFP. The turnout was slightly lower than last week, which saw 550,000 people take to the streets. Meanwhile, according to the union responsible for organising the authorised events,…
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About 25,000 rally in Madrid in support of Spain’s state pension scheme
Demonstrators want pensions to remain indexed to inflation and the gender pension gap to be eliminated.
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Israel to close occupied West Bank crossings as Hebron lockdown continues
Israel says it will close all land crossings with the occupied West Bank when it holds a general election on Tuesday.
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Bulgaria holds presidential elections amid divisions over Ukraine war
Bulgarians are voting in presidential elections amid security concerns over attacks on ships in the Black Sea. The vote for the largely ceremonial post is seen as a test of the popularity of Prime Minister Rumen Radev.
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Israeli elections: What are the possible outcomes?
Israelis face a pivotal election on October 27, as Netanyahu's leadership hangs in the balance amid coalition debates.
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A new James Bond is nigh, to replace the last actor in the 64 year-old movie franchise. What evil forces will the new 007 face? Killer Drones? Killer AI? Killer lettuce?
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SAMFCore: Fintech Software Solutions for Banking, Payments, Cards and Crypto
SAMFCore is Swiss AMF AG’s platform of fintech software solutions for accounts, payments, cards and digital assets. This guide explains its stated functions, licensing, source-code options and the responsibilities that remain with operators.
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Just Eat apologises after AI-generated images blunder
Just Eat has apologised after its AI-generated food images went viral for grossly misrepresenting menu items.
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Channel 4’s new social media drama has 90-second episodes – and it’s as enjoyable as watching adverts
Vertical dramas are a global phenomenon made in bite-sized addictive chunks to watch on phones. But Channel 4 has made a slow-release syrupy tale in five parts – without tension or actual drama Vertical dramas – that is, short-form content made specifically for phones – are big business in 2026. They are particularly popular in countries such as China and India, and the global market is expected to be worth $26bn…
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Strategy, Strive face balancing act between bitcoin buying and preferred stock dividends
The securities have financed purchases of nearly 136,000 bitcoin, opening a funding channel that analysts expect to complement the larger ETF market.
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Block's new voice AI sounds eerily human, sparking awe and scam fears
Reactions split between amazement at how human it sounds and fears it could fuel scams and deception, with CZ eyeing uses in children’s education.
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Crypto under weekend pressure, bitcoin slides below $80,000 on U.S. Middle East evacuations
Bitcoin has sunk to its weakest level in more than one month.
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Why McDonalds, Microsoft and Google saying no to tokenized stocks isn't a dealbreaker
Some of the world's biggest companies objected to being listed on the first tokenized securities trading venue under the SEC's innovation exemption. But the early pushback may say more about issuer caution than about rejection of tokenization itself.
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Seabirds and sewage among UNESCO status challenges
A report marking 10 years of the Isle of Man as a UNESCO Biosphere highlights the scheme's progress.
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I lost my job in a primary school due to endometriosis
A new report says nearly half of women with endometriosis have lost income due to the condition.
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‘Unusually large’ multi-state storm causing severe weather for Australia’s east – with more on the way
BoM predicts hail, damaging winds, flash flooding and power outages across southern Queensland, western NSW, the ACT and eastern Victoria on Sunday afternoon Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Large parts of eastern Australia were put on alert for severe thunderstorms on Sunday afternoon with more potential storms and flood risk in store for Monday. The Bureau of Meteorology said a broad…
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Why the charts are full of old songs - and so are your playlists
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The rise of new black spaces in music
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TV stars to marry in chapel home after proposal 'on Welsh soil'
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Sam Fender calls out ticket prices ahead of tour
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TV tonight: a horny drama stuffed with sex in a car, toilet and … city farm
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