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Rubio calls Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi ‘very productive’, says goal is to include Europe

United States secretary of state Marco Rubio on Tuesday described the Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi as “very productive”, adding that Washington hopes to eventually expand the negotiations to include European countries in a trilateral format. United States secretary of state Marco Rubio. (Reuters via AP) “We think the trilateral (format) should eventually include our

10 November 2026

Stock Market

Sandisk Stock Has Collapsed by 65%, but It’s Still Undergoing an 8-for-1 Stock Split on Nov. 19. Here’s Why I’m Still Not Buying Shares Amidst This Nasdaq Market Slump.

The Nasdaq Composite index briefly entered correction territory last week, dropping by more than 10% from its peak as the prices of artificial intelligence (AI)-related stocks collapsed. Memory and storage giant Sandisk (SNDK -0.16%) has fallen 64% from its highs set only in June, after rising more than 10 times in value. Sandisk management has

10 November 2026

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The Lead secures backing of the government’s Local News Fund

Back in the chilly days of January 2024 we planted our first edition of The Lead’s Local editions in inboxes in Blackpool. Starting with just a handful of subscribers we’ve grown to become an award-winning agenda-setting network of local news titles with thousands of subscribers. Today we’re pleased to tell you we’ve secured a share

10 November 2026

New York City police officers are on duty outside the Lotte Palace Hotel during a United Nations General Assembly leaders reception, late Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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Overnight Strikes in Yemen Kill at Least 1 Person and Wound 9, and Other Mideast News

Overnight strikes hit a gas station and an oil facility in Yemen, killing at least one person and wounding nine, residents and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels said on Tuesday. In Iran, a top security official claimed that the Iran war had already “wrecked” the United States, and called on Washington to accept seven demands that

10 November 2026

Stock Market

Bill Ackman and Warren Buffett Both Have the Same Warning About the Stock Market

Some of the smartest, most experienced investors in the world are concerned about the markets right now. While the S&P 500 (^GSPC +2.35%) has continued to do well this year, rising by 10% and hitting new records along the way, it hasn’t been an entirely smooth ride. Plus, with stock valuations remaining elevated, there’s the

10 November 2026

World News

David Walliams named as injunction celeb

👋 Hello from the team at Press Gazette on Tuesday, 10 November. 👀 The Guardian has published details of a joint investigation into David Walliams with ITV News. A one-hour documentary titled David Walliams: Power and Silence has already been released on Youtube and is due to air on ITV1 tonight. The publication of allegations

10 November 2026

US President Donald Trump (AP/File Image)

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Most Americans want new US Congress to end Trump’s Iran war, repeal tariffs: Survey

Majorities of Americans want the newly elected Democratic-majority US Congress to act to end the war with Iran and to repeal tariffs put in place by President Donald Trump, signaling demand for quick action to address the high cost of living, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found. US President Donald Trump (AP/File Image) The four-day poll,

10 November 2026

Sea (NYSE:SE) exceeds Q3 2026 expectations but stock drops

Sea (NYSE:SE) exceeds Q3 2026 expectations but stock drops E-commerce and gaming company Sea (NYSE:SE) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 2026, with revenue up 39% year on year to $8.58 billion. Its GAAP profit of $0.78 per share was 1.6% below analysts’ consensus estimates. For more on Sea, read our full research report.

10 November 2026

The ⁠supermarket hacks, which struck hundreds of stores in early October, were among the most disruptive cyberattacks since the Iran war began in February, (Representational image/AFP)

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France summons Iran envoy over cyberattack on supermarket refrigerators, warns of retaliation

France summoned Iran’s ambassador on Tuesday over an alleged cyberattack that disrupted refrigeration systems in hundreds of supermarkets across the country, with foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot warning that Paris could retaliate with cyber measures of its own. The ⁠supermarket hacks, which struck hundreds of stores in early October, were among the most disruptive cyberattacks since

10 November 2026

travel

Hong Kong travel trade association marks 50 years with Fujian convention

The International Chinese Tourist Association (ICTA) celebrated its 50th anniversary and held its 48th Overseas Convention in Wuyishan, Nanping City, Fujian province, from October 22 to 25, bringing together nearly 120 members and guests from Hong Kong. Supported by the Fujian Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and Nanping City Culture and Tourism Bureau, the

10 November 2026

A general view of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant (File Photo/Reuters)

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Canada reimposes sanctions on 11 Iranian entities over nuclear proliferation, missile programme

Canada reimposed sanctions on 11 Iranian entities on Tuesday for their contribution to Iran‘s nuclear activities and ballistic missile program, Foreign Minister Anita Anand said. A general view of Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant (File Photo/Reuters) Anand announced the measures at a meeting of Group of Seven foreign ministers in Paris, saying they were intended

10 November 2026

Wall Street’s $1.6 trillion rebound may look like a bottom — history says it often isn’t: Chart of the Day

Dip buyers didn’t wait long. Two sessions after the S&P 500’s worst day in 18 months, stocks added more than $1.6 trillion in value, even as Nvidia kept sliding. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) was up about 2.3% Monday afternoon, its best day in seven months, while the Nasdaq-100 rose more than 3.4%, its best since

10 November 2026

World News

Around 90% of UK local news agencies appear to have closed since the 1980s

Former news agency chief Don Leigh Britain’s once-thriving network of independent news agencies has shrunk from hundreds of businesses supplying Fleet Street with original journalism to a fraction of its former size. Just 17 members remain in the National Association of Press Agencies (NAPA), compared with nearly 200 at its peak. Established in 1982, NAPA

10 November 2026

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Suvarnabhumi Airport tightens rules on bringing pets into terminals

Suvarnabhumi Airport has tightened restrictions on bringing animals into designated airport areas, banning pets unless they are travelling by air or qualify for specific exemptions. Airports of Thailand (AOT) issued the rules to improve safety for passengers, visitors and airport operations, with Suvarnabhumi Airport sharing the announcement on its official Facebook page. The restrictions cover

10 November 2026

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres took a "prejudiced and irresponsible" attitude (AP)

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Kim Jong Un’s sister accuses UN Chief of siding with South Korea over border blast

North Korea expressed regret over comments by the UN secretary-general urging the two Koreas to ease tensions through dialogue following a landmine blast at the border, accusing him of taking Seoul‘s side, state media reported on Tuesday. Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres took

10 November 2026

Stock Market

We Are Witnessing the Stock Market Do Something for Only the 2nd Time in 136 Years, and History Is Clear What Comes Next for Stocks

As we enter year five of a bull market, investors have gotten pretty anxious. Look at trading activity since the midterm elections. Stocks had their best day in a year and a half on Nov. 4, only to give it all back the following day. It’s just a difficult environment for investors to analyze. Earnings

10 November 2026

Police union JUPOL said in a statement the officer who died was a member of the canine unit of the National Police. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue/Representative Image)

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Spanish police officer killed, another critically injured in explosive device blast in Oviedo

A Spanish police officer was killed and another seriously injured on Tuesday when an explosive device went off while they were responding to a violent dispute between two families in the northern city of Oviedo, local authorities said. Police union JUPOL said in a statement the officer who died was a member of the canine

10 November 2026

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Welcome the New Year with Renewed Spirits and Discover the Colours of Hong Kong – Thailand Business News

Shama invites travellers to seek blessings, explore historic neighbourhoods, savour local flavours and spend time doing what they love BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 November 2026 – As the year draws to a close, travelling to seek blessings for the New Year may offer another reason to set off on a journey

10 November 2026

PiS have camped outside the court building for months trying to stop Tusk from rolling back those changes. (AFP/ Representative Image)

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Poland faces fresh court standoff as Tusk government seeks to reverse former regime’s changes

After two days of national mourning over a deadly shooting spree, Poland on Tuesday plunges back into a fierce decade-old battle over its top court and who actually rules the country. PiS have camped outside the court building for months trying to stop Tusk from rolling back those changes. (AFP/ Representative Image) Since his 2023

10 November 2026

Stock Market

Nasdaq Stock Market Correction: 2 Stocks I Wouldn’t Hesitate to Buy the Dip On (Hint: It’s Not Nvidia)

Last week, the Nasdaq Composite index entered market correction territory. This is defined as a drawdown of 10% or more, typically occurring once a year. A bear market is when stocks have fallen by more than 20% and happens much less frequently. Many of the stocks driving this correction are related to the artificial intelligence

10 November 2026

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks about artificial intelligence during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. (AP)

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Australia to create AI safety regulator, mandatory safety rules

Australia will create a new artificial-intelligence safety regulator that will have the power to impose “significant penalties” on companies that do the wrong thing, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday in Canberra. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks about artificial intelligence during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. (AP) The government is in

10 November 2026

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10 November 2026

Employees fill boxes of perished goods outside an Intermarche supermarket in Paris the day after a cyberattack targeted refrigeration systems at French supermarket chains, causing food losses and fires at several stores. (REUTERS)

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France threatens tough action against Iran over cyberattacks on 700 supermarket sites

France’s foreign minister said Tuesday that Paris ruled out “nothing” to respond to a major cyberattack on hundreds of supermarket fridges in October that it has blamed on Iran. Employees fill boxes of perished goods outside an Intermarche supermarket in Paris the day after a cyberattack targeted refrigeration systems at French supermarket chains, causing food

10 November 2026

AMD Stock Clocks Best Day In 6 Months — But Michael Burry Won’t Touch The Nvidia Headline Trade

BofA said Nvidia’s uncertainty could benefit AMD and other rivals, but broader China scrutiny could increase sector volatility. AMD’s EPYC processors power host servers for Google Cloud’s TPU 8tx, expanding its role in AI infrastructure. AMD expects revenue growth above 80% in 2027, with server revenue doubling and data-center AI growing faster. Shares of Advanced

10 November 2026

Senior officials from Moscow, Kyiv and Washington will convene in Abu Dhabi as the full-scale war approaches its 5-year mark. (AP)

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Russia, Ukraine, US begin talks in Abu Dhabi on peace deal amid rising tension

Senior officials from Russia, Ukraine and the US will convene in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday as part of Washington’s bid to broker peace talks to end the ongoing conflict. Ahead of the trilateral, US President Donald Trump expressed optimism regarding the talks, as military attacks continue between Moscow and Kyiv. Senior officials from Moscow, Kyiv

10 November 2026

Hungary detains Viktor Orbán’s brother, Aron Orban, in trafficking investigation (@magyarpeterMP/X)

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Brother of ex-Hungarian PM Viktor Orban detained in human trafficking case

Hungary has detained the brother of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban during its investigation of a people-smuggling case, Prime Minister Peter Magyar confirmed during a speech in Berlin. Hungary detains Viktor Orbán’s brother, Aron Orban, in trafficking investigation (@magyarpeterMP/X) Monday’s comments came after the Hungarian anti-graft body, said in a statement it and police had

10 November 2026

Why Did QXO Stock Soar Monday?

Building supply company QXO (NYSE:QXO) was conceived and built by entrepreneur Brad Jacobs. News that he’s starting yet another company might have spooked investors, but instead, it’s helping to drive QXO shares higher today. At 11:05 a.m. ET, the stock was trading higher by 16.7%. Missed AI’s “Act 1”? Act 2 Could Be 16x Bigger.

10 November 2026

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 9, 2026. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz (REUTERS)

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The future of Trumponomics: compromise or failure

DONALD TRUMP has a knack for fitting his politics into four letters. His supporters relish wearing red baseball caps emblazoned with MAGA. After his party got thumped in the mid-term elections, he posted a picture on social media of the familiar cap bearing a new slogan: VETO. US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the

10 November 2026

FILE PHOTO: Signage at the entrance road to RAF Mildenhall, which hosts US Air Force (USAF) personnel and units, near Mildenhall, Suffolk, Britain, September 27, 2026. REUTERS/Chris Radburn/File Photo (REUTERS FILE)

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U.S. Aircraft Evacuated From Second U.K. Base Due to Iran Threat

The U.S. evacuated American aircraft from an air base in England on Monday in the wake of a threat from Iran, according to people familiar with the matter. FILE PHOTO: Signage at the entrance road to RAF Mildenhall, which hosts US Air Force (USAF) personnel and units, near Mildenhall, Suffolk, Britain, September 27, 2026. REUTERS/Chris

10 November 2026

RKLB Stock Sinks After-Hours On Q3 Earnings Miss, But Neutron Launches Now Fetch $70M – And New Buyers Face A 2030s Wait

Rocket Lab booked eight Neutron missions worth over $515 million, bringing its backlog to 16 launches. Neutron’s base pricing rose to $70 million from $55 million, with new slots stretching into the 2030s. Rocket Lab expects further Electron and HASTE price increases. Shares of Rocket Lab (RKLB) tumbled over 7% overnight late Monday after the

10 November 2026

World News

How Jensen Huang’s Affair Spiraled Into a National Security Nightmare

In June 2024, Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang was in Taipei for an annual computer-industry trade show. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Late one night, a group of technology executives gathered at a bar. Among them was Alice Huang, then a top leader at a Singapore-based data center company. Huang said she could likely persuade the

10 November 2026

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Optio and Taurus buy into Europe in specialty expansion push

Two UK-linked specialty players buy into Norway and Cyprus as the European acquisition appetite holds Two UK-linked specialty insurance businesses have announced acquisitions to expand in Europe. Optio Group has bought Norwegian aquaculture managing general agent (MGA) SAFE Forsikring, and Gibraltar-based Taurus Insurance Services has acquired Status Insurance Management, the business behind the Europesure brand.

10 November 2026

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who has acknowledged a personal relationship with Alice Huang, speaks in a video address as the company’s board opens an inquiry into the matter. (AFP/File Photo)

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Democrats demand answers on Trump’s AI policy amid row over Nvidia CEO’s affair with alleged Chinese spy

Democratic members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, specifically Gabe Amo of Rhode Island, Gregory W. Meeks of New York and Sydney Kamlager-Dove of California, have demanded that US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick address inquiries regarding the Trump administration’s export policies concerning advanced artificial intelligence computer chips, amid mounting concerns over operations by Beijing’s intelligence

10 November 2026

Stock Market

Have Stock Markets Stopped Falling? Inflation Data May Decide

Stock markets roared higher – ignoring a scandal at Nvidia – but growth fears linger despite last week’s upbeat jobs report. All eyes now turn to inflation data. Stocks are retesting levels they broke last week as markets weigh a rebound against a deeper selloff Fed rate hike bets barely budged after US payrolls beat

10 November 2026

Netanyahu's call to resume the strikes on Iran also came after the Iran war emerged as one of the key reasons why Trump's GOP lost its stronghold in the US Congress. (AP)

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Netanyahu calling Trump ‘every day’ to resume Iran war as US president mulls end: Report

As Donald Trump mulls bringing an end to the ongoing war with Iran, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly has been calling the US president ‘every day’, urging him to resume strikes on Tehran. Netanyahu’s call to resume the strikes on Iran also came after the Iran war emerged as one of the key reasons

10 November 2026

travel

40 tourists stranded on Hong Kong observation tower after ride malfunctions

40 visitors were left stranded on a 72-meter-high observation tower at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park after the attraction suddenly stopped operating on the afternoon of Nov. 9. Police received a report at around 3:30 p.m. that the passengers were trapped at the Ocean Park Tower in the theme park’s Marine World section in southern Hong

10 November 2026

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