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Monday briefing: You asked, we answered – how will the US midterms go?

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-05T05:44:42+00:00

In today’s newsletter: As Americans get ready to vote on whether the Republican party remains in control of Congress, our Washington editor talks about the disconnect between Trump and his supportersGood morning. Later today, Donald Trump will be in the state of Nebraska to rev up supporters as he kicks off a campaign blitz of rallies ahead of the midterm elections on 3 November.If his early speeches are anything to go by, cornhuskers can anticipate poll denial, accusations of veganism and an expletive ratio that my nine-year-old would love. And Nebraskans may love it, too: aside from one “blu

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California woman arrested and accused of spying on Taiwan president’s son for China

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-05T05:39:03+00:00

The FBI ⁠arrested Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, at Los Angeles International Airport before she left for China, the agency saidUS authorities arrested a California ⁠woman on ​Sunday, accusing her of spying on the son of Taiwan’s president at the behest of Chinese officials, the FBI said.The FBI ⁠arrested Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday before her planned departure to China, the agency said in a ⁠statement. Authorities charged Zhang, 34, of Irvine, California, with acting as an unregistered foreign agent. Continue reading...

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Rupee trades in narrow range against US dollar in early trade

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-10-05T05:16:55+00:00

Forex traders said periodic dollar interventions by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) helped smooth excessive intraday volatility and capped sharper losses for the rupee

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Bajaj Finance gains on strong asset growth

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-10-05T05:16:03+00:00

Bajaj Finance’s AUM grew by 26.5% ‌y-o-y ​to around ₹5.85 lakh crore

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Who were the top teen athletes at the Asian Games?

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-10-05T05:12:38+00:00

China’s Zhang Zhanshuo, 19, finished with seven gold medals while compatriot Yu Zidi won three record-breaking golds.

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Samoa PM apologises after Nazi salute video emerges

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-10-05T05:08:29+00:00

Pacific island nation’s leader says 2007 video showing him saying 'Heil Hitler' does not reflect his beliefs.

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Authorities issue shark warning over whale that swam 11km upstream in Clarence River and later died

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-05T05:02:07+00:00

The juvenile humpback was spotted near Bundjalung National Park in what experts say is a rare, but not unprecedented event While the case of a whale found 11km upstream in a New South Wales river this weekend was unusual, it was not unprecedented, experts say.The juvenile humpback, which swam into the Clarence River on the state’s mid-north coast and later died, was towed out to sea on Sunday, according to NSW authorities. Continue reading...

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HDFC Bank shares rise 2% after Bagchi appointment, Q2 update

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-10-05T05:01:36+00:00

Shares traded flat at ₹723 on the NSE at 9.58 am after rising to ₹734.20 in early trade from ₹721.20 previous close

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BBC morale dented by gradual ‘bloodletting’ after weeks of job cuts

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-05T05:00:49+00:00

Plans to shed as many as 2,000 employees have been announced in stages, and staff fear further cuts in 2027Morale at the BBC has been severely dented by a gradual “bloodletting” that has seen plans to shed as many as 2,000 staff slowly announced over several weeks, members of the corporation’s staff have warned.More internal meetings have been called for this week to discuss further details of the cuts, which aim to save £500m. Some staff already fear that further waves of cuts will follow soon after in the new year. Continue reading...

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From hotel suites to virtual reality, museums turn to licensing deals as costs rise

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-05T05:00:48+00:00

Natural History Museum and British Museum among cultural institutions leveraging collections and exhibitionsThey are often free to visit but museums are bolstering their finances by putting their stamp on everything from upmarket hotel suites to trendy jumpsuits and virtual reality experiences.Forget buying a T-shirt. If you can afford the “from £724” price tag, you can spend the night in the Natural History Museum family suite at the Park Plaza London Riverbank hotel, which has an interior inspired by the museum’s founder, Sir Richard Owen, complete with Tyrannosaurus rex bunk beds. Continue

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Aux Etats-Unis, Jay Clayton, le nouvel homme fort de l’IA

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-10-05T05:00:02+00:00

L’actuel directeur du renseignement américain vient d’être nommé par Donald Trump au poste de référent du gouvernement sur l’intelligence artificielle. Une désignation qui intervient alors que l’inquiétude monte sur le contrôle de cette technologie.

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Brazil Elections Head to Runoff Between Lula and Bolsonaro

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-10-05T04:52:32+00:00

Neither President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva nor Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of a former president, won the first round, but Mr. Bolsonaro took more votes.

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Watch: How Brazil's dramatic election unfolded

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-10-05T04:51:24+00:00

Millions of Brazilians took to the polls on Sunday for the first round of the country's presidential elections.

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France closes up to 500 schools Monday over student protests

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-10-05T04:49:14+00:00

Lessons will be "totally or partly suspended" in some high schools after clashes between riot police and student protesters, France's education minister says.

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex rallies nearly 650 points, Nifty climbs 0.74% on improved global cues

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-10-05T04:32:10+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Stock Price Live: Indian equity markets trade higher after the long weekend, tracking improved global cues following weaker US employment data, though elevated crude prices and Treasury yields could limit gains and keep pressure on foreign flows into domestic equities.

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Marico sees double-digit revenue growth in second quarter

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-10-05T04:16:59+00:00

Marico expects double-digit Q2 revenue growth after solid domestic demand, strong premium hair oils, and double-digit India volumes, with international gains

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