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• EU Sanctions North Korean Missile Technicians, Entities

  12-10-2026 18:01 via article.wn.com
  The European Union (EU) has added three individuals and four entities to its autonomous sanctions list targeting North Korea. The new sanctions include North Korean missile technicians. The EU Council announced the measures in a statement on the 12th (local time). The EU Council stated that the sanctioned individuals and entities are responsible for supporting or facilitating...
  
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• Unification Church Names Moon Shin-chul as World Headquarters Head

  13-10-2026 05:35 via article.wn.com
  The Unification Church (Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU)) has appointed Moon Shin-chul, the grandson of Chairman Han...
  
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• Trump Reiterates Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire Claim

  13-10-2026 05:35 via article.wn.com
  U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his claim that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an energy ceasefire. When asked by a reporter at the White House on the 12th (local time) while en route to a midterm election campaign rally in Ohio, “It is said that neither Russia nor Ukraine has agreed to the energy ceasefire,” Trump responded, “They have agreed. Do you know why? Because I told them, ‘You are agreeing to it.’” As questions continued...
  
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• South Korean Officials Differ on U.S. Alliance and White House Communication

  13-10-2026 05:35 via article.wn.com
  Unification Minister Chung Dong-young asserted that the South Korea-U.S. alliance has “no issues at all” and criticized the U.S. restriction on intelligence sharing as stemming from a “wrong judgment.” Meanwhile, Ambassador to the U.S. Kang Kyung-wha stated that intelligence cooperation remains the most challenging issue between the two countries and that U.S. concerns have not been sufficiently addressed. The two officials revealed significant differences in their assess
  
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• Russia's Documentary Blames Ukraine for Mariupol Theater Bombing

  13-10-2026 05:35 via article.wn.com
  In March 2022, during the early stages of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, over 1,500 Ukrainian civilians, including children, had gathered at a local drama theater in Mariupol, a city on the Azov Sea, seeking refuge from Russian airstrikes. The front and rear parking lots of this shelter featured the Cyrillic word “ДЕТИ” (Deti, meaning “children”) painted in white letters several meters tall. This...
  
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• Reggie’s Kai Cenat allegations trigger Tectone’s stark warning: ‘Someone’ needs to check on him

  13-10-2026 05:35 via article.wn.com
  Tectone has raised concerns about streamer Reggie, also known as Lil Rodney Son, following his allegations against Kai Cenat and other members of the Clover Boys. On October 12, the streamer said Reggie’s recent behaviour could lead to suicide if nobody checked on him. His comments came amid an ongoing dispute that began in late September, when Reggie accused Cenat of grooming 17-year-old streamer RaKai and claimed the Twitch star had too much influence over the platform. The allegations r
  
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• Mum Recounts How 2 Carloads of Masked Men Chased, Rammed Daughter’s Friend’s Car 5 Times

  13-10-2026 05:35 via article.wn.com
  A Melbourne mother has recalled the horrifying moment her teenage daughter thought she was going to...
  
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• 'Misbehaving very badly': Trump slams Yemen’s Houthi rebels over Saudi attacks

  13-10-2026 05:35 via article.wn.com
  US President Donald Trump on Monday criticised Yemen’s Houthi rebels over their escalating attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying the group was “misbehaving very badly”.“The Houthis are misbehaving very badly. No good,” Trump told reporters when asked what the United States would do about the group.Asked whether the Houthi attacks had intensified in connection with the US midterm elections, Trump said, “I don't know how it affects the...
  
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• Melbourne Mosque Rejects Alleged Ties to Accused Flydubai Hijacker

  13-10-2026 05:35 via article.wn.com
  The alleged attempted hijacker of a commercial flight has never attended an Australian mosque...
  
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• Judge Slams Unauthorized Tree Removal at Trump's D.C. Golf Course

  13-10-2026 05:35 via article.wn.com
  An incident occurred on October 12 (local time) where hundreds of trees were cut down without proper prior notice at a public golf course in Washington, D.C., which U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing to renovate, as reported by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and others. Although the presiding judge had urged the Department of the Interior, responsible for the construction work, to inform the court in advance of the logging plans, the department submitted the logging plan to the court on the n
  
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• Iran Is Fortifying Nuclear Sites and Rallying Its People for a Return to Fighting

  13-10-2026 05:35 via article.wn.com
  The regime, convinced President Trump is ready to attack again, sees the preparations as a deterrent. ......
  
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• Indian opposition marches to Supreme Court, seeks suspension of voter list changes

  13-10-2026 05:35 via article.wn.com
  Thousands of opposition demonstrators marched to...
  
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• Europe’s Biggest Auto Show Is Now Dominated by Chinese Cars

  13-10-2026 05:35 via article.wn.com
  Two years ago, nine brands from China were at the event. This time, there were about 20. ......
  
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• Elon Musk Resumes Republican Donations, Contradicting Earlier Pledge

  13-10-2026 05:35 via article.wn.com
  Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, who once distanced himself from politics after clashing with U.S. President Donald Trump, has returned as the Republican Party’s top ‘big donor’ ahead of the November U.S. midterm elections. Musk is pouring more political funds into this election cycle than he did during the 2024 presidential election, when he supported Trump’s re-election. According to the New York Times (NYT) on the 12th (local time), Musk has donated over 276 million dolla
  
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• Cyberattack Melts French Refrigeration, Triggers Food Security Fears

  13-10-2026 05:35 via article.wn.com
  Over 400 major retail stores across France were hit by an unprecedented simultaneous cyberattack overnight. Hackers remotely manipulated refrigeration and freezing systems in large supermarkets, raising internal temperatures to 50 degrees Celsius. Fresh and frozen foods that melted overnight were discarded in bulk, and fires broke out in some stores. As concerns over hybrid attacks targeting critical European infrastructure escalate, the hackers’ focus on food supply chains directly tied t
  
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• Clix vs VicterV controversy: Why Cody Clix accused Papa Vic of ‘clipfarming’ and ruining his son’s reputation

  13-10-2026 05:35 via article.wn.com
  Fortnite star Cody “Clix” has called out Victor “VicterV”’s father, known online as Papa Vic or Pops, accusing him of hurting his son’s reputation through repeated comments about other players. Their disagreement began in May 2026, when Pops claimed VicterV could beat Clix despite their differences in competitive results. The dispute grew after Clix won a Divisional Cup and later faced VicterV during the Solo FNCS event. Clix now says the father’s public
  
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• China’s Weakening Economy Is Creating a Lost Generation

  13-10-2026 05:35 via article.wn.com
  Young people are watching their bright futures disappear as the country’s job losses pile up and the milestones of adulthood slip further away. ......
  
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• Cannabis Hospitalisations in Victoria Surge 49 Percent in a Decade

  13-10-2026 05:35 via article.wn.com
  Hospital admissions primarily attributed to cannabis rose 49 percent across Victoria in the decade to 2022–23, with psychotic disorders the most common...
  
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• California raises soil saturation to 90% using artificial seeps at Camp Pendleton to restore endangered Willow Flycatcher habitat, but eight passing birds and no nests are recorded

  13-10-2026 05:35 via article.wn.com
  California’s efforts to restore habitat for the endangered Southwestern Willow Flycatcher at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton include artificial seeps and birdsong broadcasts designed to encourage breeding. According to the US Geological Survey report, seep sites had higher soil saturation than nearby reference areas in 2025, although significant improvements were not recorded across all vegetation measures. Surveys detected eight transient Willow Flycatchers of unknown subspecies, but no
  
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• As rising waters flood homes and temples, villagers protest India’s $87 billion river-linking project

  13-10-2026 05:35 via article.wn.com
  Standing knee-deep in the Ken River, with mud...
  
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• Architect Andrew Batey designed this 1972 glass house for a photographer; the Berkeley Hills home with a former darkroom is listed for $1.088 million

  13-10-2026 05:35 via article.wn.com
  A glass house nestled among the trees of California’s Berkeley Hills is attracting attention for its unusual architecture and creative history. Designed in 1972 by architect Andrew Batey for architectural photographer Henry Bowles, the residence was conceived to connect its interiors with the surrounding woodland. The two-bedroom property combines glass, steel and redwood in a design that makes natural light and the landscape central to its character. Now listed for $1.088 million, the hom
  
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• Antique teddy bear valued at $7,000-$8,000 in 1996 gets a $10,000 updated value in 2026 for its rare white fur and classic features

  13-10-2026 05:35 via article.wn.com
  A white teddy bear named Buffy has received an updated valuation of $10,000, three decades after an antiques expert estimated its auction value at $7,000 to $8,000. The bear appeared on the television programme Antiques Roadshow in Denver in 1996, when toy specialist Noel Barrett examined it and explained the features that made it valuable.According to the PBS Antiques Roadshow, the German-made Steiff bear, believed to date from the mid-1920s, stood out for its 24-inch size, long arms, hump-back
  
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• Urgent: IMF edges up 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1 pct

  13-10-2026 05:15 via article.wn.com
  BANGKOK, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- The International Monetary Fund...
  
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• Trump says he may meet top DPRK leader during Asia trip next month

  13-10-2026 05:15 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he may meet with Kim Jong Un, top...
  
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• Trade deal with U.S., Canada still in effect: Mexican president

  13-10-2026 05:15 via article.wn.com
  MEXICO CITY, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) remains valid and in effect, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday, emphasizing that reviewing the trade pact does not mean ending or...
  
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• Sudden severe storms cause widespread damage in Australia

  13-10-2026 05:15 via article.wn.com
  CANBERRA, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Thousands of people in the Australian Outback could be without power for several days after powerful storms developed suddenly on Monday, causing widespread damage. The Bureau of Meteorology said that a trough of low...
  
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• Singapore, Brunei sign pact to strengthen supply chain resilience

  13-10-2026 05:15 via article.wn.com
  SINGAPORE, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Singapore and Brunei have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation on supply chain resilience...
  
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• S. Korea, US, Japan hold consultations over N. Korea's latest missile launches

  13-10-2026 05:15 via article.wn.com
  Monday's launches came after South Korea publicly announced the first successful test-firing of a homegrown hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) on Thursday. SEOUL — Senior diplomats from South Korea, the United States and Japan held telephone consultations on Tuesday to...
  
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• One person is dead, several injured in incident involving Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia

  13-10-2026 05:15 via article.wn.com
  One person has died and several others were injured in an incident involving a Six Flags roller coaster Monday afternoon in Georgia, according to police. ......
  
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• Japan's wholesale prices climb 6.8 pct in September

  13-10-2026 05:15 via article.wn.com
  TOKYO, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Japan's wholesale prices rose 6.8 percent year on year in September, preliminary data from the Bank of Japan (BOJ) showed Tuesday. Although...
  
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