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1. European supermarkets rush to patch vulnerabilities after region-wide fridge hack - Reuters
Reuters reports that European supermarkets are rushing to patch vulnerabilities after a region-wide hack targeting refrigerators. The incident has prompted retailers to strengthen protections for connected systems.
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2. British healthcare worker with Ebola evacuated from DR Congo to UK
A British healthcare worker who tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is being evacuated to the UK for treatment. The patient is in stable condition and will be transferred to a specialist high-consequence infectious disease unit. The UK government says established procedures are in place.
Source: The Guardian World
3. David Jones goes into administration, with store closures expected and thousands of jobs at risk
Australian upmarket department store David Jones has entered voluntary administration after years of steep losses, putting thousands of jobs at risk. Store closures are expected, with outer-suburban and regional locations especially vulnerable, leaving the 188-year-old retailer’s future uncertain.
Source: The Guardian World
World news
1. Doctors in England launch primary-care trial of blood tests for spotting cancer early
Doctors in England have launched a primary-care trial of blood tests designed to detect cancer earlier. Moving testing into GP clinics could speed up diagnosis and improve outcomes.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
2. BMW takes second profit warning in stride as it ramps up cuts - Reuters
BMW is taking its second profit warning in stride while ramping up cost cuts. The company is moving to address mounting profitability pressure.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
3. Delhi air quality worsens ahead of Diwali as firework restrictions enter force
Delhi’s air quality index stood at 377 on Wednesday morning, classified as “very poor.” With Diwali approaching, air quality is worsening as firework restrictions take effect.
Source: BBC World
4. Sharp objects found in Halloween sweets in three European nations
Dozens of cases of sharp objects in Halloween sweets have been reported in Austria, Germany and Hungary. A nine-year-old girl injured her tongue after eating chocolate containing a pin. Authorities are investigating.
Source: BBC World
5. Mother and daughter killed in grizzly bear attack, Canadian authorities confirm
Canadian conservation officers confirmed that a mother and daughter were killed in a grizzly bear attack near their home in British Columbia. The body of the 20-year-old woman was found, and officials say more than one bear may have been involved.
Source: The Guardian World
6. China’s solar push reshapes traditional ways of life on Tibet’s high plateau - Reuters
Reuters reports that China’s solar energy push on Tibet’s high plateau is reshaping traditional ways of life. The story highlights how energy transition is intersecting with daily life in highland communities.
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7. World Bank urges Kenya to curb graft, raises 2026 growth forecast - Reuters
The World Bank urged Kenya to step up efforts against corruption and raised its 2026 economic growth forecast for the country.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
8. Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon enters witness box in Sydney double murder trial
Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon is giving evidence in his Sydney double murder trial. He has pleaded not guilty to fatally shooting Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in early 2024. The defence has begun its case.
Source: The Guardian World
9. Telstra apologises after customers mystified by phantom missed call notifications
Thousands of Telstra customers reported phantom missed-call notifications, some arriving days after actual calls. The company blamed a technical issue with its MessageBank service, said it had been fixed and apologised for the confusion.
Source: The Guardian World
10. Tinto Brass, director of Caligula and maestro of Euro erotica, dies aged 93
Italian director Tinto Brass, known for erotic films such as Caligula and Salon Kitty, has died at 93. He began as an assistant to Roberto Rossellini before gaining wider attention for his provocative cinema.
Source: The Guardian World
11. Nadal set to join Real Madrid board of directors
Tennis great Rafael Nadal is set to join the board of Spanish football giants Real Madrid. The move links the longtime Madrid supporter to the club’s management.
Source: BBC World
12. The private creative world of Rabindranath Tagore, the man Yeats called ‘greater than any of us’
A previously unseen family archive offers a glimpse into Rabindranath Tagore’s artistic process and personal relationships in his final years. The Indian Nobel laureate remains a towering figure in literature and the arts.
Source: The Guardian World