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1. FBI arrests Saudi OpenAI engineer over covert recording device, DOJ says - Reuters
The FBI has arrested a Saudi engineer at OpenAI over a covert recording device, the U.S. Department of Justice said, according to Reuters. Further details were not immediately available.
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2. US inflation rises more than expected - here’s what is happening with prices
US inflation rose more than expected in September, with annual price growth at 3.7%, driven by higher motor fuel costs. The data could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions.
Source: BBC World
3. Kenya confirms second Ebola case - a relative of the first victim
Kenya has confirmed a second Ebola case, a relative of the first victim. The first patient, a man who arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo, died last week.
Source: BBC World
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1. Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022
Netflix will cut 1,000 jobs, its steepest layoffs since 2022. The cuts represent about 6% of the streaming giant’s global workforce.
Source: BBC World
2. Pope Leo back on his feet after shock cancer diagnosis - Reuters
Reuters reports that Pope Leo is back on his feet after a shocking cancer diagnosis. No further details were provided.
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3. IMF calls for US to cut deficits amid bond woes, urges China to shift away from exports - Reuters
The IMF urged the United States to cut its fiscal deficits amid bond market concerns, and pressed China to reduce its reliance on exports in favor of domestic demand. The advice highlights imbalances in the world’s two largest economies.
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4. Trade conflicts cost prosperity around the world, German finmin says - Reuters
Germany’s finance minister said trade conflicts cost prosperity around the world. The remark highlights concerns over the economic toll of global trade tensions.
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5. IMF, World Bank launch ‘Bangkok Blueprint’ to fight cyber fraud - Reuters
The IMF and World Bank have launched the ‘Bangkok Blueprint’ to combat cyber fraud. The joint initiative aims to strengthen global efforts against online financial scams, according to Reuters.
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6. Hundreds of thousands of workers on strike across Republic of Ireland
Hundreds of thousands of workers are on strike across the Republic of Ireland amid an ongoing pay dispute between public sector workers and the Irish government. The strike affects public services, with no resolution reported.
Source: BBC World
7. Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza denies using AI to write prize-winning story
Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza denies using AI to write his Caine prize-winning story, The Blue Fighter, after The Atlantic reported that software flagged it as almost entirely AI-generated. The story won the Caine prize for African writers on 6 October.
Source: The Guardian World
8. Mont Blanc, the ‘roof of Europe’, loses more than a metre of height in a year
Mont Blanc, Western Europe’s highest peak, shrank by 1.29 metres last year and now stands at 4,807.47 metres, surveyors said. Its summit height fluctuates year by year as Alpine heat, wind and precipitation alter snow and ice thickness.
Source: The Guardian World
9. Australia’s first-ever Michelin stars go to 11 restaurants in one state
Australia’s first Michelin stars have been awarded to 11 restaurants, all in South Australia. The state government reportedly paid for incognito inspectors to visit.
Source: BBC World
10. Graduate student accused of poisoning colleague and trying to flee to China arrested at LAX
Aili Wang, 32, a Chinese microbiology graduate student in Wyoming, has been accused of poisoning a colleague’s tea. Prosecutors say she tried to flee to China after police questioned her and was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Oct. 6.
Source: The Guardian World
11. Infantino faces FIFA rebels in Zurich after failed World Cup stake sale - Reuters
Reuters reports that FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing internal opposition in Zurich after a failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup. The dispute deepens questions over FIFA governance.
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12. Sterling rises to fresh 16-month high against euro - Reuters
Sterling rose to a fresh 16-month high against the euro, according to Reuters. The report provided no further details on the drivers behind the move.
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