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• "Make it OP first": Warlock devs eventually realized that "too powerful" D&D spells were the ...

  03-10-2026 08:32 via article.wn.com
  Copy link Facebook X Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Warlock has quickly become one of the most exciting new games on the horizon, and it's not just because we're all thirsty for more Dungeons & Dragons games after exhausting Baldur's Gate 3. The open-world action-adventure promises an extensive spell system that'll let you interact with the objects and enemies in some wild ways
  
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• Zelenskyy: U.S. Proposes October Three-Party Peace Talks

  05-10-2026 17:25 via article.wn.com
  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on the 4th (local time) that the United States has proposed holding peace talks to mediate between Russia and Ukraine...
  
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• Zelenskyy: North Korean POWs Are South Korean Citizens by Constitution

  05-10-2026 17:25 via article.wn.com
  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on October 4 (local time), met with local journalists and stated regarding the repatriation of North Korean prisoners to South Korea, “South Korea requested the transfer of the North Korean soldiers,” and “According to the South Korean Constitution, they are also South Korean citizens,” as reported by local media including Reuters and Suspilne....
  
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• Yoon Yi-na Falls Short at LPGA Lotte Championship

  05-10-2026 17:25 via article.wn.com
  Yoon Yi-na, 23 years old, narrowly missed her first LPGA, the US Women’s Professional Golf Tour, victory opportunity due to a late bogey. Yoon Yi-na finished the tournament in second place alone with a final score of 18-under-par 270 after reducing her score by 4 strokes with seven birdies and three...
  
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• Yemeni Forces Launch Counteroffensive Against Iran-Aligned Houthis

  05-10-2026 17:25 via article.wn.com
  Yemeni government forces, backed by the United States and Saudi Arabia, have launched a major counteroffensive against the Iran-aligned Yemeni rebel group Houthis, who have been threatening the Red Sea trade route. According to Reuters and other sources, Rashad Al-Alimi, chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, announced in a televised address on...
  
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• U.S. Military Withdraws Strategic Bombers from UK Base Over Terror Concerns

  05-10-2026 17:25 via article.wn.com
  The U.S. military has withdrawn all strategic bombers deployed at an air base in the UK, which it has used for airstrikes against Iran, to the U.S. mainland. AP News reported on the...
  
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• U.S. Energy Secretary Forecasts Diesel Prices Below $6 per Gallon

  05-10-2026 17:25 via article.wn.com
  Chris Wright, U.S. Energy Secretary, projected on October 4 (local time) that diesel prices in the U.S. would soon drop below $6 per gallon due to the release of oil reserves by European countries. He added that the price decline would continue until next spring as refining facilities increase their operations. Wright appeared on CBS on the same day and described the agreement by the Group of Seven (G7) to release 100...
  
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• Trump Warns Fox News Could Close Over Rally Coverage

  05-10-2026 17:25 via article.wn.com
  U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a public warning to conservative U.S. broadcaster Fox News, even raising the possibility of its closure. Trump expressed regret in a Truth Social post on October 4 (local time) that “Fox News did not cover my...
  
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• Trump Denies Polls, Urges MAGA Voting in Midterms

  05-10-2026 17:25 via article.wn.com
  U.S. President Donald Trump denied various poll results showing his approval rating at historic lows due to high oil prices and inflation on the 4th, urging his key supporters, MAGA (Make America Great Again), to vote in the midterm elections. On his social media platform,...
  
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• Taiwan Coast Guard Uses Water Cannons to Repel Chinese Fishing Vessels

  05-10-2026 17:25 via article.wn.com
  A video was released showing Taiwan's Coast Guard (CG) driving out Chinese fishing vessels that entered waters around islands disputed with China by firing water cannons. On October 1, two Chinese fishing vessels approached within 8 nautical miles (15 km) of the main islands of the Dongsha Islands (Pratas Islands), located north of the South China Sea and effectively controlled by Taiwan. The Dongsha Islands, situated roughly midway between Taiwan and Hong Kong, consist of several coral atolls.
  
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• President Donald Trump Criticizes Fox News Over Rally Coverage

  05-10-2026 17:25 via article.wn.com
  U.S. President Donald Trump vented his frustration on the 4th over a conservative-leaning Fox News Channel morning program, even mentioning the possibility of the network closing down. The issue stemmed from Fox News, which had long been favorable to Trump, failing to adequately cover his recent midterm election campaign events. Trump...
  
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• Middle East Oil Exports Exceed Pre-War Levels

  05-10-2026 17:25 via article.wn.com
  Middle Eastern crude oil exports have recovered to pre-Iran war levels. According to Kplr, which tracks international oil and natural gas cargo flows in real time, Middle Eastern crude oil exports averaged 18.5 million barrels per day on October 1. This marks a 103% recovery from the pre-U.S.-Israel airstrike average of approximately 18 million barrels per day in late February, effectively “exceeding” previous levels. More critically, Iran’s crude oil exports have effectively d
  
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• Japan Tightens Permanent Residency Rules, Fees Jump 20-Fold

  05-10-2026 17:25 via article.wn.com
  The Japanese government has significantly tightened requirements for issuing permanent residency to foreigners and raised related fees by up to 20 times, despite severe labor shortages. This move is interpreted as a political gesture to appease anti-immigration sentiments spreading among conservative right-wing groups within the country. However, some critics argue that the policy is contradictory and isolationist, as attracting foreign talent is essential to address the population decline crisi
  
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• German Chancellor Merz Visits Kyiv, Announces 1.3B Euro Aid Amid Drone Attacks

  05-10-2026 17:25 via article.wn.com
  German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made a surprise visit to Kyiv on October 4 (local time), reaffirming Germany’s support for Ukraine and announcing a major additional aid package, according to reports by AP, AFP, and other news agencies. Russia broke its previous precedent of refraining from airstrikes during visits by European leaders to Kyiv, retaliating with drone attacks on the city center. Merz, who arrived in Kyiv by train early that morning, stated in a German government-released sta
  
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• Flávio Bolsonaro Leads First Round, Faces Lula in Runoff

  05-10-2026 17:25 via article.wn.com
  Right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party (PL) is leading in the first round of Brazil's presidential election held on October 4 (local time). According to...
  
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• Dow Dips, Tech Gains as Yields Rise

  05-10-2026 17:25 via article.wn.com
  The three major US stock indices on Wall Street opened mixed. While the 10-year Treasury yield rose to around 5.3%, dragging down the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which is centered on cyclical stocks, technology stocks showed strength due to M&A (mergers and acquisitions) news. On October 5 (local time), the Dow Jones 30 Industrial Average opened at 51,199.25 on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and was trading at 51,051.23 as of 9:35 a.m., down 125.73 points (0.25%) from...
  
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• Bolsonaro Takes Lead in Brazil's First-Round Election, Forcing Runoff

  05-10-2026 17:25 via article.wn.com
  Right-wing Flavio Bolsonaro Liberal Party (PL) candidate unexpectedly took the lead in Brazil’s first-round presidential election held on October 4 (local time). As of 8:30 p.m. on October 4, with 98.62% of votes counted, Bolsonaro secured 47.27%, leading Workers’ Party (PT) candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (44.88%) by 2.39 percentage points. This contrasts with pre-vote polls that showed Lula with a slight edge. However, Bolsonaro also failed to secure an outright majority, forci
  
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• Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur Introduces an Integrated Urban Wellness Sanctuary Ahead of 30 October 2026 Opening (Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc)

  05-10-2026 17:08 via article.wn.com
  ) From restorative spa rituals by La Prairie, to personalised wellbeing and longevity experiences powered by Technogym, Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur introduces an integrated wellness sanctuary designed to inspire renewal in the heart of the city Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur introduces one of Malaysia's most comprehensive luxury wellness destinations, spanning over 2,275 square metres across two floors and bringing together restorative spa rituals, advanced recovery technologies, AI-powered fitne
  
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• Tanker Ordered to Turn Back After Being Hailed by IRGC in Strait of Hormuz

  05-10-2026 17:08 via article.wn.com
  A tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz inbound was hailed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard...
  
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• Spain's PM calls snap election after housing bill defeat

  05-10-2026 17:08 via article.wn.com
  Spain's prime minister on Monday called a snap election for November 29, after parliament rejected housing relief measures proposed by his minority government amid nationwide protests. The defeat on Friday was just the latest political setback for the Socialist premier Pedro Sanchez, one of the few left-leaning government leaders still in power in the European Union. "To do more, we need to renew and broaden the support of the people," Sanchez said in a televised address, adding that his aim was
  
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• Russian Drones Strike Grain Ship in Black Sea, Ukraine Says

  05-10-2026 17:08 via article.wn.com
  A grain ship carrying corn was struck by two Russian drones in the Black Sea on Monday, Ukrainian...
  
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• Macron slams Moscow's increase in strikes on Ukraine civilian infrastructure

  05-10-2026 17:08 via article.wn.com
  French President Emmanuel Macron Monday condemned Russia ramping up strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, calling it "irresponsible" after speaking with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky on ways to bolster support for Kyiv. Russia "has made the...
  
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• British Airways Flight To Chicago Turns Back After Declaring Emergency

  05-10-2026 17:08 via article.wn.com
  British Airways flight BA295, operating from London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare, declared an emergency while flying...
  
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• Zelensky says Russian drones in deadly attack on ship near Romania

  05-10-2026 16:33 via article.wn.com
  Russian drones carried out a deadly attack on a grain ship in the Black Sea on...
  
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• Yemen’s army announces operation to retake Sanaa

  05-10-2026 16:33 via article.wn.com
  ADEN — The army of Yemen’s internationally recognized government has said it began a “strategic offensive” on the Houthi-held capital, Sanaa, to recapture it from the Iran-aligned rebels.Earlier, the army said it recaptured the Dhubab district and strategic locations surrounding the Bab al-Mandeb strait, west of Taiz governorate, according to the government-run Saba news agency.“Forces from the Homeland Shield Forces and the Giants Brigades carried...
  
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• Yemeni forces seize strategic Bab Al-Mandab area from Houthis

  05-10-2026 16:33 via article.wn.com
  ADEN — Yemeni government forces took control of the strategic Bab Al-Mandab area from the Houthis on Monday as part of the ongoing Operation Dawn of Yemen,...
  
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• What will Washington do next if US bond yields keep rising?

  05-10-2026 16:33 via article.wn.com
  Treasury already leaning on higher short-term bill issuance and small buybacks to support liquidity ......
  
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• US withdraws all B-1 bombers from UK air base citing 'new threats'

  05-10-2026 16:33 via article.wn.com
  The United States has withdrawn all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Britain due to reported "new threats," though the British government insisted Monday the site is safe. Police w ......
  
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• US Supreme Court weighs bid by oil companies to avoid climate lawsuit

  05-10-2026 16:33 via article.wn.com
  Boulder, Colorado, sued oil companies Exxon and Suncor ......
  
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• Sohar International sponsors 'Live Oman' campaign in London

  05-10-2026 16:33 via article.wn.com
  The event showcased Oman as a premier destination for living, investment and sustainable development ......
  
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