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Global smartphone shipments hit their worst third quarter in 14 years due to memory shortages.
October 12, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Global smartphone shipments hit their worst third quarter in 14 years due to memory shortages.
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The world's richest man, who spent almost $300mn helping Donald Trump get re-elected in 2024, made these donations during the past few months. ft.trib.al/ol1XEXZ
October 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM
The world's richest man, who spent almost $300mn helping Donald Trump get re-elected in 2024, made these donations during the past few months. ft.trib.al/ol1XEXZ
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Opposition parties say revisions to the list of eligible voters favor Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party. Authorities have removed more than 130 million names from the voter roll. n.pr/3TTDXjC
India's opposition parties march to top court as protests over voter lists escalate
Opposition parties say revisions to the list of eligible voters favor Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party. Authorities have removed more than 130 million names from the voter roll.
n.pr
October 12, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Opposition parties say revisions to the list of eligible voters favor Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party. Authorities have removed more than 130 million names from the voter roll. n.pr/3TTDXjC
Hurricane Isaiah kills 4, leaves 800,000 homes in 3 states without power, Southeastern states prepare for flash floods.
October 11, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Hurricane Isaiah kills 4, leaves 800,000 homes in 3 states without power, Southeastern states prepare for flash floods.
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Trump and Putin sign diesel deal, angering Ukraine and its allies
Trump and Putin sign diesel deal, angering Ukraine and its allies
The US president announced Friday that Russia has committed to supplying nearly 5 million tons of diesel fuel to the United States and global markets 'within a short period of time.' The deal has sparked outrage across Europe.
www.lemonde.fr
October 10, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Trump and Putin sign diesel deal, angering Ukraine and its allies
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"Rolling Thunder II," 2026
Artist Bruce Cascia (American, b.1953)
Oil on canvas
Artist Bruce Cascia (American, b.1953)
Oil on canvas
October 10, 2026 at 4:27 PM
"Rolling Thunder II," 2026
Artist Bruce Cascia (American, b.1953)
Oil on canvas
Artist Bruce Cascia (American, b.1953)
Oil on canvas
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Global surface temperatures can be quite volatile, but it's worth noting that October 6, 7 and 8 each set a new record for the highest global temperature on that day since records began in 1940.
If you like records, there will a lot more record hottest days to come! Stay tuned!
If you like records, there will a lot more record hottest days to come! Stay tuned!
October 10, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Global surface temperatures can be quite volatile, but it's worth noting that October 6, 7 and 8 each set a new record for the highest global temperature on that day since records began in 1940.
If you like records, there will a lot more record hottest days to come! Stay tuned!
If you like records, there will a lot more record hottest days to come! Stay tuned!