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Euronews
EU to fast-track €45 billion for Ukraine amid acute financial crunch | Euronews
In 2027, the EU will provide Ukraine with €32 billion in military aid and €13 billion in budget support. But more funds will be needed as Russia escalates.
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Euronews
Residents leave Russian-occupied Oleshky amid local ceasefire | Euronews
The White House said US first lady Melania Trump helped negotiate the ceasefire and coordinate the humanitarian mission.
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Premium Times Nigeria
Binance reserves $6.34bn to cover stolen assets after cyberattack - CEO
According to Mr Teng, in a video on Friday evening, $5 billion of the reserved amount is already held in the same cryptocurrency tokens affected by the incident, including USDC, USDT, Bitcoin, Ethereum and BNB. The post Binance reserves $6.34bn to cover stolen assets after cyberattack – CEO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
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Korea Times
Binance's $6.3 bil. hack: How crypto insurance works - The Korea Times
Hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance in the world's biggest crypto heist, putting a spotlight on how cryptocurrency exchanges insure their digital assets against theft and cyberattacks. But insurance protection is far from uniform. Coverage depends on how assets are stored, how hackers gain access and the specific terms of the policy. Limited regulation and volatile crypto prices have long made insurers wary of the sector, despite growing demand for protection against digital asset theft and
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OCCRP
When U.S. voters head to the polls on November 3 for midterm elections, the future of efforts to contain corruption at home and abroad will be at stake.
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Express Tribune
PTI K-P division dispels impression of internal discord
Demands access to Imran Khan and his ‘authentic’ medical records
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TechCrunch
Theranos whistleblower Tyler Shultz warns that the current AI boom, with companies raising capital at trillion-dollar valuations without turning a profit, creates a prime opportunity to deceive investors. Shultz draws parallels between Elizabeth Holmes' Theranos fraud and the difficulty of performing due diligence on AI startups. The documentary 'You Can See Everything,' directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, is sparking renewed national conversation about Holmes, who is reportedly working on a new diagnostics company called Haemanthus with partner Billy Evans.
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Khaama Press
Qatari Mediators Return to Tehran in Push for US-Iran Peace Deal
Qatari mediators returned to Tehran on Friday to advance efforts for a US-Iran agreement, but disagreements over nuclear negotiations, oil sanctions and a US port blockade continue to obstruct a possible deal. The talks are being coordinated with Washington, an official briefed on the negotiations told Reuters. The latest diplomatic effort follows Qatar’s presentation of […] The post Qatari Mediators Return to Tehran in Push for US-Iran Peace Deal appeared first on Khaama Press .
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Bloomberg
Activist Investor Bergeron Says Ethan Allen CEO Needs to Go
Activist investor Douglas Bergeron of DGB Investments is calling for the removal of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. CEO and Chairman Farooq Kathwari. Bergeron proposes replacing Kathwari with Stefanie Tsen Ward. The remarks were made on Bloomberg's 'Open Interest' program.
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The Hindu - Top Stories
YSRCP accuses SEC of ignoring complaints of poll irregularities - The Hindu
YSR Congress Party leaders accused the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission of ignoring hundreds of complaints alleging electoral irregularities ahead of upcoming elections. MLC Lella Appi Reddy and State Legal Cell president Manohar Reddy submitted a representation to the SEC, alleging that police and revenue officials were favouring the Telugu Desam Party and that security arrangements were inadequate. The party warned it would approach the Supreme Court over the alleged violations.
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New Straits Times
Selangor-Bersatu CSA talks in final stage, says Amirudin
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said negotiations with Bersatu on a Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) for the state are in their final stage, with fundamental principles agreed but some sensitive details still to be resolved. He noted that the existing federal-level cooperation between the parties has made it easier to implement a similar arrangement at the state level. The proposed CSA aims to ensure stability in the Selangor state administration, including matters related to the budget, through cross-party cooperation.
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Al-Monitor
Israel demolished the homes of gunmen who killed two Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint in Hebron on October 23, as part of a military operation that has forcibly displaced over 3,000 Palestinians. Palestinian officials accuse Prime Minister Netanyahu of leveraging the operation to build support ahead of Israel's general election on Tuesday. UN human rights chief Volker Türk raised concerns of ethnic cleansing, while settler violence against Palestinians surged during the olive harvest season.
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ABC News
Greenland opens new international airport to lure tourists - ABC News
Greenland has opened a new international airport, seeking to lure visitors from around the world as the Arctic island looks toward eventual independence from Denmark
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Times of India
A 19th-century Grade II-listed windmill in Wootton, near Northampton, England, has been converted into a four-bedroom detached home and is listed for sale at £895,000. The property incorporates the original brick tower, with the principal bedroom and dining room inside it, and retains the original grinding stones in the front garden. The home features modern upgrades including solar panels, EV charging points, and a south-facing garden.
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Times of India
Bhavitha Mandava, originally from Hyderabad, transitioned from architecture studies to international modeling. After being scouted in a New York subway, she debuted with Bottega Veneta. She made history by opening a Chanel show, marking Indian representation in fashion. Recently, Bhavitha was recognized by Instagram with the 2026 Rings Award for her creative impact. This accomplishment highlights her unique journey and contributions to the fashion industry.
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Times of India
The Library of Congress has acquired a letter written by Martha Washington on September 29, 1760, describing the recovery of her four-year-old daughter Patsy from illness. The document, purchased for $47,500 through the James Madison Council Edwin L. Cox Legacy Trust, is the first original letter in Martha Washington's own handwriting held by the Library's Manuscript Division. The acquisition was made during America's 250th anniversary commemoration alongside a Mary Todd Lincoln letter from 1865.
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Times of India
Reliance Industries Limited reported its highest-ever quarterly consolidated gross revenue of Rs 3,62,268 crore for the July-September quarter of FY27, up 27.8% year-on-year. Profit rose 33.8% to Rs 29,550 crore, a record on a recurring basis, driven largely by strong performance in the oil-to-chemicals segment. Reliance Retail grew revenue 6.4% but saw EBITDA decline 8.6% due to digital commerce investments and higher input costs.
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Times of India
The Campbell family has put Penn's Cave and Wildlife Park in Centre Hall up for sale, ending a remarkable 118-year legacy. With a listing price of $34 million, this expansive estate includes an impressive limestone cave system, a vibrant wildlife park, and a private airport. As the sale process begins, state officials in Pennsylvania are looking into potential conservation strategies, with the family promising a smooth transition of current operations.
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Times of India
As concerns rise over the Nasdaq 100, which faces risks surpassing $2 trillion this month, investors are questioning the viability of major AI investments. With firms like Meta and Alphabet boosting their spending projections, uncertainties around profitability loom large. However, positive results from Microsoft and SpaceX provide a hopeful contrast to an otherwise declining market.
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Times of India
Cisco president Jeetu Patel advocates for younger employees to challenge established approaches within the company. Engineer Padmanabhan Krishnamurthy is tasked with rewriting most of the company's legacy code. Patel believes that fresh ideas are crucial for innovation and progress in the workforce. He emphasizes the importance of trust in achieving unreasonable goals and fostering collaboration. Interns can also provide valuable insights and perspectives that benefit experienced employees.
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How lithium-ion battery recycling actually works
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What recovery rates do today's largest battery recycling plants actually achieve, and how does that compare to mining fresh lithium?
Good question, the article covers the process but not current recovery numbers. Let me check what today's plants actually report.
web_search · lithium-ion battery recycling recovery rate largest plants
Industry reports citing 90–95% metal recovery at hydrometallurgical plants
↳ Hydrometallurgical recycling at scale, industry overview
↳ Black mass recovery rates, 2026 report
Modern hydrometallurgical plants report recovering roughly 90–95% of the lithium, nickel and cobalt from shredded cells, the 'black mass' the article describes. Compared with fresh mining, recycled lithium avoids most of the water use and roughly cuts the carbon footprint of the raw material in half, though today's recycling capacity still covers only a small fraction of demand. So the article's optimism is directionally right, but the bottleneck is collection volume, not chemistry.
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