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The pontiff's doctors report that his recovery is proceeding as planned, with the Pope now walking and eating normally.

• BBC World ★ What we know about the Pope's lung cancer diagnosis
• PBS NewsHour ★ South Americans pray for Pope Leo's recovery as uncertainty hangs over his visit
• RTÉ World ★ Pope out of bed, progress 'normal' after cancer operation
• ABC International ★ South Americans pray for Pope Leo’s recovery as uncertainty hangs over his visit
• CBS World ★ Pope recovering "as expected" after surgery, lung cancer diagnosis
• Guardian World ★ Pope Leo’s recovery from lung cancer surgery ‘progressing as planned’
• NBC News World ★ Pope Leo slept well after cancer surgery, but recovery could take ‘longer than expected’
• Sky News World ★ Pope thanks wellwishers for prayers after cancer operation

The inflation rate has increased to its highest level in several months, driven by rising energy costs and gas prices.

• BBC Business ★ 'It's rough out here': Americans struggle with rising inflation
• BBC World ★ US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices
• NPR Business ★ Inflation sizzled in September — and Social Security benefits will get a boost
• PBS NewsHour ★ Economist breaks down new inflation report and what's driving prices higher
• CBS MoneyWatch ★ Inflation surged in September as U.S. energy costs jumped
• CNBC International ★ Consumer prices rose 3.7% annually in September as gas prices skyrocket
• Guardian Business ★ US inflation rose to 3.7% in September in blow to Republicans before midterms

The French team's victory marked their second win in as many matches this season, with their opponents struggling to mount a comeback.

• BBC Sport ★ Man City show fight but fall short of fightback against slick PSG
• France 24 ★ PSG beat Manchester City in Champions League after financial rules verdict
• Al Jazeera ★ PSG beat Man City 4-2 in Champions League thriller
• Guardian Sport ★ Manchester City are suddenly box-office in age of charge-rage and mega defiance | Barney Ronay
• CBS Sports ★ While Manchester City are forced to defend their past, PSG show why they own the present in Champions League
• ESPN ★ Man City can't compete with PSG, the Champions League's gold standard
• Sky Sports ★ Man City beaten by PSG in thriller as Guardiola returns to Etihad

The protests have been sparked by students demanding better university conditions and job prospects, as well as an end to corruption.

• BBC World ★ Student protesters attack government buildings in Albania
• DW ★ Albania: Fire at Education Ministry as students protest
• France 24 ★ Albania protests turn violent as protestors demand PM Rama's resignation
• ABC International ★ Clashes erupt in Albania as protesting students join anti-government movement
• Guardian World ★ Student protests in Albania turn violent as demonstrators clash with police
• Politico Europe ★ Albania’s capital burns as protests escalate

The attacks come as tensions between the US and Iran continue to rise, with the US considering military action.

• DW ★ Houthis launch fresh wave of missiles across Saudi Arabia
• France 24 ★ Houthis threaten escalation after strike on Saudi oil giant Aramco
• PBS NewsHour ★ Iran-backed Houthis strike Saudi oil company Aramco's headquarters, officials say
• CBS World ★ Houthis launch new attack on Saudi capital as Trump mulls strikes
• Euronews ★ Trump blasts 'not nice' Houthis as attack hits Saudi Aramco facility
• Sky News World ★ More explosions heard in Saudi Arabia as pressure mounts on US to respond

The layoffs are part of the company's efforts to adapt to increasing competition in the streaming market.

• BBC World ★ Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022
• CBS MoneyWatch ★ Netflix cutting workforce as its revenue growth slows
• CNBC International ★ Netflix to lay off roughly 1,000 employees, or 6% of workforce
• Guardian Business ★ Netflix to lay off about 1,000 employees in biggest cuts since 2022
• Engadget ★ Netflix to lay off roughly 1,000 employees in biggest round of job cuts since 2022
• UPI World ★ Netflix lays off about 1,000 employees, 6% of workforce

The win was a welcome boost for manager José Mourinho, who had faced criticism for his team's struggles earlier in the match.

• BBC Sport ★ Real Madrid stun Roma after dramatic late comeback
• Al Jazeera ★ Real Madrid come from 3-1 down to beat Roma on Champions League travels
• CBS Sports ★ No place like Rome: Jose Mourinho showered with love, gets UCL comeback win for Real Madrid and the last laugh
• ESPN ★ Mourinho takes blame for Madrid struggles before late rally stuns Roma
• Sky Sports ★ Real Madrid produce incredible late comeback to beat Roma

The British government has banned Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, leading to the withdrawal of Rooney's books from UK sale.

• ABC Australia ★ Sally Rooney pulls books from UK over her support for Palestine Action
• BBC Entertainment ★ Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support
• ABC International ★ Sally Rooney’s publisher withdraws her books from UK sale over support for Palestine Action
• The Hill ★ Sally Rooney says support for Palestine Action means her books sales are blocked in UK
• Variety ★ Sally Rooney Speaks Out on Her Books Being Removed from U.K. Shelves Over Palestine Action Support: ‘I Am Wholly Prepared to Accept the Consequences’

The discovery is significant because it provides a glimpse into the maritime trade and technology of the Early Bronze Age.

• BBC World ★ World's oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkey
• Al Jazeera ★ World’s oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkiye
• CBS World ★ ​World's oldest shipwreck found off Turkey's coast, archaeologists say
• Euronews ★ World’s oldest shipwreck discovered off Turkey’s Mediterranean coast
• UPI World ★ World's oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkey

The trial comes four years after the attacks, which damaged Russia's gas pipelines to Germany.

• BBC World ★ Germany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines
• DW ★ Nord Stream: Germany puts suspected Ukrainian pipeline saboteur on trial
• France 24 ★ Nord Stream may have been lawful target, argue lawyers for Ukrainian accused of bombing
• ABC International ★ Ukrainian ex-army officer's lawyers seek dismissal as Nord Stream pipeline blast trial opens
• Sky News World ★ Ukrainian on trial in Germany over gas pipeline bombing

The arrest has sparked diplomatic tensions between Russia and Japan, with Tokyo demanding an explanation and humane treatment for the journalist.

• DW ★ Japanese journalist arrest in Russia's Far East draws rebuke from Tokyo in latest diplomatic spat with Moscow
• ABC International ★ Tokyo protests Russia’s arrest of Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying
• Euronews ★ Japan summons Russian ambassador to protest journalist's arrest on spying charges
• Guardian World ★ Russia arrests Japanese journalist on allegations of spying
• UPI World ★ Russia arrests Japanese journalist for alleged espionage

The lawsuits follow growing concerns about the safety and security of OpenAI's chatbot, particularly its impact on children.

• CNBC International ★ OpenAI sued by 8 states over ChatGPT safety concerns
• NBC News ★ Eight states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT’s alleged harms to users
• The Hill ★ Coalition of states sue OpenAI, alleging it misled users on safety
• Engadget ★ Iowa, Nebraska and six other states are suing OpenAI for endangering children

The Brazilian player was given a four-game suspension for his actions during a recent match against Villarreal.

• BBC Sport ★ 'Shameless' - Mourinho critical of Vinicius Jr ban timing
• Al Jazeera ★ Real Madrid’s Vinicius banned for Clasico after hair-pull red card
• CBS Sports ★ Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr banned for four games and will miss El Clasico vs. Barcelona
• Sky Sports ★ Vinicius Jr to miss El Clasico after hair pull red card

The incidents come as Iran escalates its strikes on commercial vessels in the region, aiming to disrupt oil exports.

• BBC World ★ Container ship hit by projectile sinks in Strait of Hormuz, Singapore says
• PBS NewsHour ★ News Wrap: Iran says cargo ship sank after hitting a mine in Strait of Hormuz
• CNBC International ★ Container ship sinks in Strait of Hormuz as Iran steps up attacks
• Guardian World ★ Two container ships sink near strait of Hormuz amid surge in Iranian attacks

The decision comes as the news organizations' legal challenge moves forward, with a formal trial to be held in the future.

• NPR Business ★ CNN, MS NOW and Politico prevail against White House — for now
• PBS NewsHour ★ Attorney for banned outlets on legal fight over White House press access
• CNBC International ★ Judge extends block on Trump White House ban of MS NOW, CNN and Politico
• NBC Politics ★ Federal judge issues longer-term decision blocking Trump’s White House media ban

The win cleanses Liverpool from the stains of their recent defeat by Manchester City.

• BBC Sport ★ Barcola shines as Liverpool score six to beat LASK
• Al Jazeera ★ Barcola scores hat-trick as Liverpool hit LASK for six, Feyenoord beat Como
• Guardian Sport ★ Bradley Barcola’s clinical hat-trick inspires Liverpool to 6-3 rout of Lask
• Sky Sports ★ Barcola scores hat-trick as Liverpool thrash LASK

The visit comes after a row with Donald Trump, which has strained Ukraine's relations with some European allies.

• BBC Politics ★ We are behind you and that will not change, PM tells Zelensky
• BBC World ★ Why Zelensky's meeting with Burnham matters
• CNBC International ★ CNBC Daily Open: Zelenskyy heads to UK for talks on fresh support
• Politico Europe ★ UK rolls out King Charles to welcome Zelenskyy after Trump rift

The move is part of a broader crackdown on media critical of President Erdogan's government.

• BBC World ★ Turkish police raid opposition TV station, halting live broadcasts
• DW ★ Turkey: Government raids, takes over top news channel
• ABC International ★ Heavy rain and flooding in Istanbul forces closure of schools
• Euronews ★ Turkish police take pro-opposition channel Halk TV off air and arrest 11 in Istanbul raid

The trial involves six female complainants who have accused the comedian and actor of various forms of misconduct over a decade.

• BBC Entertainment ★ Russell Brand was a 'sexual predator', prosecution alleges as rape trial begins
• RTÉ World ★ Prosecutors describe Russell Brand as a sexual predator
• ABC International ★ Prosecution labels Russell Brand 'ruthless sexual predator' at opening of trial
• UPI World ★ Fellow comedian testifies Russell Brand admitted to going 'too far' with woman

The deal is part of Taiwan's plan to invest up to $4.4 billion in the U.S. project after extraction.

• ABC International ★ Taiwan plans to buy liquefied natural gas from Alaska pipeline project
• CNBC International ★ Taiwan agrees to buy 30% of gas from Alaska LNG project, Trump says
• The Hill ★ Trump announces Taiwan's plans to buy US gas

The push for more sustainable agriculture comes as farmers face mounting challenges from climate change and resource constraints.

• BBC Science ★ More tea? How Scotland's crops of the future could be set to change
• Guardian Politics ★ Plan unveiled to increase share of land farmed organically in England to 10%
• Phys.org ★ One-third of food is lost or wasted: How to help farmers cut postharvest losses

The new battery design aims to overcome the limitations of standard batteries in extreme cold temperatures, a crucial requirement for future lunar missions.

• Engadget ★ NASA explains how it's making batteries for the Moon's extreme temperatures
• Phys.org ★ NASA develops batteries to power humanity's return to moon
• NASA ★ NASA Develops Batteries to Power Humanity’s Return to Moon

As the holiday season approaches, retailers are scrambling to stock up on the season's hottest toys, with many items selling out quickly.

• BBC Business ★ How a Chinese-made toy gets to a US retailer
• Guardian Business ★ Merry squishmas: £10 squeezy banana on list of top festive season toys
• NBC News ★ Get the 41+ best Advent calendars of the year before they sell out

The comments come amid mounting speculation about potential 2028 presidential candidates.

• NBC Politics ★ Jon Ossoff says he won’t run for president in 2028 during heated Georgia debate
• Politico Politics ★ Sen. Jon Ossoff: ‘I’m not running for president’
• The Hill ★ Harris tells Keke Palmer she's undecided on 2028 run

• BBC Sport ★ Villa rewrite the record books as they hit Fenerbahce for six
• Guardian Sport ★ Jackson and Barkley doubles sink feeble Fenerbahce in record Aston Villa win
• Sky Sports ★ Aston Villa hit Fenerbahce for six in big win at Villa Park

The move comes after the department claimed that noncitizens may have received mail ballots for the upcoming midterm elections.

• PBS NewsHour ★ Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls
• NBC News ★ Justice Department threatens legal action against California over alleged noncitizen voters
• The Hill ★ DOJ faces legal threats after pushing California to match voter list with USB drive

The Treasury Department report found that the largest banks in the U.S. engaged in debanking activities based on customers' political beliefs.

• CBS MoneyWatch ★ U.S. banks dropped customers over political views, regulator says
• CNBC International ★ Treasury says largest U.S. banks let politics influence who received banking services
• UPI World ★ Treasury Department report accuses banks of 'debanking' activities

The case follows the death of a man who had recently traveled from DR Congo.

• BBC World ★ Kenya confirms second Ebola case - a relative of the first victim
• France 24 ★ Kenya reports second Ebola case
• ABC International ★ Kenya confirms second Ebola case, a relative of first patient

The move aims to provide users with more control over the content they see and promote transparency in the music industry.

• BBC World ★ What if you could turn off your algorithm? Australia is about to try
• Engadget ★ YouTube Music adds new labels for AI-generated content
• Variety ★ YouTube to Label AI-Generated Songs Across Its Platforms: Listeners ‘Want Transparency’

The move comes as Infantino faces opposition from within FIFA over his handling of the World Cup sale and other issues.

• BBC Sport ★ Fifa to offer extra £2.6bn for football development
• Al Jazeera ★ Infantino faces FIFA rebels in Zurich after failed World Cup stake sale
• Guardian Sport ★ Gianni Infantino faces grilling at potentially ‘explosive’ Fifa council meeting

The family of the man killed by the tiger has spoken out about the severe distress caused by the circulation of the video.

• France 24 ★ Trump sparks outrage over AI tiger video after sharing footage of fatal UK attack
• Euronews ★ Trump faces backlash after posting 'sick' video of UK man killed by tiger
• Guardian Health ★ Family of man killed by tiger criticise online content after Trump reposts video

Manchester United's poor preseason form has left players and fans questioning the club's leadership and decision-making.

• BBC Sport ★ Wilcox the target again in another damaging Man Utd fallout
• Guardian Sport ★ ‘I expect more’: the key questions from Martínez’s Manchester United broadside | Jamie Jackson
• Sky Sports ★ Martinez outburst Q&A: Wilcox, transfer strategy and what next for United?

The IMF chief is urging wealthy nations to tackle their debt levels to ease the strain on the global financial system and low-income countries.

• PBS NewsHour ★ IMF chief urges wealthy nations to rein in debt to ease global economic pressure
• CNBC International ★ Scott Bessent's growth plans aren't enough to tame surging deficit and debt pile, IMF chief says
• Guardian Business ★ Global financial system is failing developing countries, says Ed Miliband

Experts say significant hurdles remain before AI can be used to produce bioweapons, but the technology could help with production.

• Guardian Science ★ Could AI ‘change the stakes’ in the development of bioweapons?
• Ars Technica ★ Anthropic warns small AI models could self-replicate through IoT devices
• New Scientist ★ Self-replicating AIs are a great digital horror story – here’s the reality

The global fuel shortage is expected to persist due to ongoing disruptions in supply and resilient demand, despite efforts to import Russian diesel.

• ABC International ★ Fuel crisis hits Indonesia's Bali, triggers long lines in gas stations for days
• CNBC International ★ Diesel squeeze set to last well into 2027 as Iran war disrupts supply, IEA says
• Guardian Business ★ ‘From liabilities to goldmines’: refineries eye record profits from diesel shortage

The decision comes after Williams threw a high pitch count in his previous outing against the White Sox.

• CBS Sports ★ Rays vs. Guardians prediction, odds, time: 2026 ALCS Game 3 picks by proven model
• ESPN ★ Guardians to start workhorse Williams in Game 3 vs. Rays' Jax

The Warriors center has been dealing with a private health issue that has kept him out of games, but he will continue to be involved with the team.

• CBS Sports ★ Warriors' Kristaps Porziņģis breaks silence on mysterious health issues, remains out indefinitely
• ESPN ★ Warriors' Porzingis out indefinitely but will remain around team

The move aims to prevent similar disputes over player suspensions in the future.

• BBC Sport ★ Struijk has red card shown after VAR intervention overturned
• ESPN ★ Sources: FIFA set to change rules that led to Balogun World Cup red card reversal

• CBS Sports ★ Brewers vs. Dodgers NLCS Game 3 picks: L.A. looks to Blake Snell, struggling Shohei Ohtani won't sit out
• ESPN ★ Slumping Ohtani dropped to sixth in lineup, 'all on board' for Game 3

The move comes ahead of the country's runoff election, where Lula's party is a key player.

• France 24 ★ Lula’s party accuses Meta of election interference ahead of Brazil runoff
• Al Jazeera ★ Mexico to force Meta, TikTok, and X to better protect minors on platform

The market reaction comes after hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data was released.

• ABC Australia ★ Live: ASX opens lower following losses on Wall Street as US inflation data is released
• CNBC International ★ S&P 500 futures fall as traders await more U.S. economic data: Live updates

• ABC Australia ★ Live: Lambie says minister will 'get another slap' as private health bill reintroduced
• Guardian World ★ Australian politics live: Butler tables unchanged private health bill as Coalition calls it ‘cruel’ and Greens withhold support

• DW ★ North Korea says it tested cruise missiles to be launched from sub
• France 24 ★ North Korea test-fires submarine-launched cruise missiles amid rising tensions

• BBC Science ★ Dog that hunts invasive 'sea vomit' honoured as animal of the year
• Phys.org ★ How detection dogs are helping protect one of Australia's most imperiled lizards

The lawyers' criticism comes after the White House set up a committee to investigate an accusation against Cook, a Federal Reserve board of governors member.

• PBS NewsHour ★ Lawyers for Federal Reserve's Lisa Cook say White House hearing set up by Trump is 'biased'
• The Hill ★ Lisa Cook's lawyers call Trump's investigation committee 'demonstrably biased'

The backlash is driven by concerns over the environmental impact and local disruption caused by data centre development.

• BBC Business ★ How backlash against data centres could shape the US midterm elections
• CNBC International ★ BlackRock's Larry Fink warns a data center moratorium could trigger a recession

The increase is the largest since 2023 and will boost individual retirement benefits by an average of about $75 per month.

• PBS NewsHour ★ What is the Social Security COLA for 2027? Here's how it could affect you
• CBS MoneyWatch ★ Social Security announces cost-of-living increase for 2027

• BBC Sport ★ Shakhtar leave it late to complete comeback win against AEK Athens
• Guardian Sport ★ Joining Shakhtar as they make base in London: ‘We’re here to show the world that we are alive’

The shift in research funding could undermine the country's ability to conduct fundamental scientific research.

• DW ★ Trump's US Super Intelligence Force and AI czar Jay Clayton
• STAT News ★ As White House shifts focus toward AI and tech, U.S. science leaders defend role of the American university

The treatment is only available in a few health boards, limiting access for many Scots.

• BBC Health ★ Fewer than 800 Scots have received weight loss jabs on NHS, BBC finds
• STAT News ★ New study examines GLP-1 impact on interactions with criminal justice system, employment, housing stability

Research suggests that the balance of gut bacteria may have a profound impact on overall health, including brain function.

• Phys.org ★ How E. coli eavesdrops on the metabolic activity of other gut bacteria
• STAT News ★ Opinion: We think a baby’s gut microbiome could be key to lifelong brain health

The protests come after Colombia restored diplomatic ties with Israel and opened an embassy in Jerusalem.

• ABC International ★ Colombia opens an embassy in Jerusalem after restoring diplomatic ties with Israel
• Al Jazeera ★ Colombia opposition groups launch protest against de la Espriella’s cuts

The cyberattack is believed to be ongoing, with the French cybersecurity authority warning that supermarkets are still scrambling to restock.

• ABC International ★ French cybersecurity authority warns attack may be ongoing as stores scramble to restock
• Ars Technica ★ Fridge hack costing millions and sparking fires stemmed from poor security

The move follows global human rights commitments adopted by the government.

• BBC Politics ★ UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy
• Guardian World ★ New UK sanctions powers will enable action against supporters of illegal Israeli settlements

The rankings come as Jeremiah Smith continues to impress in his career.

• ESPN ★ Ranking college football's best receivers of the last 50 years
• UPI World ★ Smith-Njigba, Watson lead Week 6 fantasy football wide receiver rankings

The new press secretary's performance was widely criticized after a series of awkward exchanges with reporters.

• Guardian Culture ★ Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s new press secretary: ‘Her reading is good for an 11-year-old’
• The Hill ★ Spicer weighs in on Zacharia's White House press briefing: 'I felt bad for her'

The report found that the planet's environmental systems are being pushed 'deeper into uncharted territory' due to climate change.

• CBS World ★ Earth's "vital signs" pushed to record extremes in 2026, report says
• Phys.org ★ Warmer climate could reshape hurricane risk and its relationship with El Niño around Hawai'i

The criticism comes after Kick It Out called on managers to 'set the tone' in addressing racism in football.

• BBC Sport ★ Millwall's Neil criticised over racial abuse stoppage comments
• Guardian Sport ★ Millwall’s Alex Neil criticised for his comments on stoppage for alleged racism

The new enzyme could potentially be used to detect and study viruses like HIV, which are difficult to target with traditional methods.

• Ars Technica ★ Researchers use AI to design proteins that cut up other proteins
• Phys.org ★ Engineered enzyme could improve detection of HIV and other viruses

The use of AI to misrepresent oneself in job and dating applications has become increasingly common, with some graduates feeling pressured by their peer group.

• BBC Technology ★ 'I applied for 200 jobs' - How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire
• CBS MoneyWatch ★ On dating apps, men use AI to put their best face forward

• CBS Sports ★ College football odds, picks, predictions for Week 7, 2026: Computer likes Penn State, Auburn
• ESPN ★ College football betting: Two bets stand out, including one on Jeremiah Smith

The doll is based on Dion's iconic 1998 Oscars appearance, where she performed 'My Heart Will Go On' from the film 'Titanic'.

• NBC News ★ It’s doll coming back to me now: Celine Dion gets her own Barbie
• UPI World ★ Look: Mattel unveils 'Titanic'-inspired Celine Dion Barbie doll

The dispute centered on claims that Sadiq Khan blocked a £50 million contract with the Metropolitan police due to concerns over Palantir's values.

• Guardian Business ★ Palantir and Sadiq Khan drop legal battle over Met contract
• Politico Europe ★ Palantir settles dispute with Sadiq Khan

The move comes amid allegations of improper conduct against the ambassador, who has denied the claims.

• NPR World ★ Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct
• CBS World ★ U.S. blasts "embarrassing" complaint against Lebanon's ambassador

The revival will explore the characters' milestone of turning forty, ten years after the original series finale.

• BBC Entertainment ★ Lena Dunham's Girls to return for limited HBO run
• Guardian Culture ★ Girls is back: why it’s the perfect time for more of Lena Dunham’s millennial Sex and the City

The remake boasts an elaborate new style and refined gameplay, making it a must-play for fans of the classic series.

• NPR Arts ★ Hands-on with the Ocarina of Time remake, the most ornate Zelda game ever made
• Engadget ★ The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake plays even better than it looks

The fines come as the government prepares to crack down on online marketplaces in the upcoming budget.

• BBC Business ★ Wayfair among firms fined millions for misleading sales tactics
• Guardian Business ★ John Healey ‘targets tax crackdown on online marketplaces’ in first budget

The conviction brings closure to a decades-long investigation into the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed the hip-hop star.

• BBC Entertainment ★ Ex-gang boss sentenced to 40 years for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder
• Euronews ★ Duane Davis gets minimum 40 years in prison for orchestrating murder of Tupac Shakur