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Lavrov Arrives in US for G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has arrived in the United States for the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting, the state-run Russian news agency Tass reports.

Three Killed After Two Helicopters Collide in Midair Near Portland, Oregon

Two helicopters collided and crashed in Oregon, USA. All three people aboard the helicopters died, according to local authorities.

Russia says Ukraine has resumed attacks on oil refineries after brief pause

Russia has now confirmed that Ukraine has resumed its attacks on Russian oil refineries after a brief pause.

Trump ordered Flávio Bolsonaro to get US visa as White House aide arranged flight, report says

The White House helped Flávio Bolsonaro, the defeated candidate in Brazil’s presidential election, flee the country and travel to the United States. The New York Times reports that Donald Trump ordered Bolsonaro to obtain a visa and that a White House staffer arranged the plane he used.

Andrew Tate: Toxic Empire Docuseries to Examine the Rise of the Tate Brothers

A four-part documentary series will depict the rise to fame of the infamous social media personality Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan.

Democrats Demand Answers on Trump’s Use of AI Chatbots and Presidential Records

What does Donald Trump’s use of AI chatbots look like? Two Democratic members of Congress are demanding an answer. According to previous reports, the president is said to have consulted Elon Musk’s AI tool Grok before Nicolás Maduro was captured.

Iran says it has received letter from Vance but has yet to respond

Tehran has received a letter from US Vice President JD Vance but has not yet responded, Iranian state media reported. The letter reportedly concerns the possibility of resuming negotiations.

Netflix Renews The Diplomat for Season 5 Just Two Weeks After Season 4 Premiere

The political thriller series "The Diplomat" is getting a fifth season on Netflix.

US Inflation Rises to 3.6% as Consumer Prices Post Biggest Monthly Gain in Six Months

Consumer prices in the US rose by 0.5 percent in September compared with the previous month, according to the so-called PCE measure. This was the highest monthly increase in six months.

US GDP Growth Tops Expectations at 3.4% in Third Quarter

US gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annual rate of 3.4 percent in the third quarter, according to inflation-adjusted figures from the US Department of Commerce.

Trump Accuses Democrats of Election Fraud Over Alaska Senate Race

Are the Democrats trying to seize a Senate seat in Alaska? The New York Times says they are, and US President Donald Trump was quick to accuse his political opponents of “election fraud at the highest level.”

Christine Lagarde to Step Down Early as ECB President on February 7

One of the heavyweights of the financial world, Christine Lagarde, is stepping down early as head of the European Central Bank (ECB). She will leave her post on February 7, according to an ECB press release.

Iran Says Three Ships Caught Fire in the Strait of Hormuz after Defying Its Instructions

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims that three ships defying its instructions have “exploded and caught fire” in the Strait of Hormuz.

Shell’s third-quarter profit more than doubled to $12.1 billion as oil prices surged

British oil giant Shell more than doubled its profits as oil prices surged over the past six months.

Liev Schreiber Stars in Lars Kepler Adaptation Nocturne, Coming to Apple TV on October 30

Two of Lars Kepler's books have been adapted into a TV series starring Hollywood actor Liev Schreiber. He is a big fan of Nordic noir. “I love the genre. You could smell the snow when you read the books,” he says.

Stockholm stocks rise 0.4% despite tech sell-off on Wall Street

The Stockholm Stock Exchange’s OMXS index closed 0.4 percent higher on Thursday, despite sharp falls in technology stocks on Wall Street.

More Than 41,000 DHS Employee Names Leaked in Cyberattack, Report Says

More than 41,000 names of employees at the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have been leaked in a cyberattack, The Washington Post reports. The leak includes the names of people whose identities are secret.

Russian Drone Strike on Dnipro Train Platform Kills at Least 14 People

A drone has struck a train platform in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, killing at least 14 people. Elsewhere in the country, two teenage girls were killed by a missile.

Finland’s Foreign Minister to Meet Marco Rubio After Stubb’s Call With Putin

The President of Finland and the Prime Minister of Norway chose to speak by phone with Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine this week. Finland’s Foreign Minister will now follow up with a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

US Urges Middle East Countries to Prepare for Possible New Attacks on Iran, Sources Say

The United States has urged several countries in the Middle East to prepare for possible renewed attacks on Iran, two diplomatic sources told the AP.

Brazilian Election Was Fair and Lawful, Electoral Court Chief Says

Wall Street Gains for Third Straight Day as S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise 0.3%

The positive trend on Wall Street continues. At the close, all the leading indexes were higher.