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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.

Apple Reverses Course With First Touchscreen MacBook Pro as Laptop Sales Fall

Apple makes a complete U-turn and launches a computer model with a touchscreen. The launch comes at a time when the market is struggling.

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, With December Hike in View

As expected, the US Federal Reserve opted to hold off on raising its key interest rate for now. There are strong indications that it will raise rates in December instead.

FIFA’s World Cup ticket revenue reportedly reached 50 billion kronor, five times Qatar 2022 total

The high ticket prices for this summer’s World Cup drew heavy criticism. But FIFA can laugh all the way to the bank. According to The Times, ticket revenue totaled 50 billion kronor.

Bank of Canada Raises Key Interest Rate to 2.5% to Curb Inflation Risks

The Bank of Canada is raising its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 2.50 percent. The bank says the move is aimed at reducing the risk that high energy prices will spread to other goods and services.

European Gas Prices Hit €100 per Megawatt-Hour for First Time Since 2022 Crisis

The price of fossil gas on the Amsterdam futures market has reached 100 euros per megawatt-hour for the first time since the 2022 energy crisis. The increase of just over 4 percent in Wednesday’s trading was driven by concerns about gas availability in Europe ahead of winter.

Man Goes on Trial in Sweden Over Alleged 60 Million-Kronor Fraud Operation

A man is on trial at Stockholm District Court on suspicion of aggravated fraud in Sweden.

Stockholm stocks edge higher ahead of Federal Reserve rate decision

The Stockholm Stock Exchange closed slightly higher ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate announcement. The OMXS index was up 0.3 percent at the close.

Trump Says Putin-Zelensky Meeting Will Be Arranged Soon

Donald Trump claims a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be arranged soon.

Flávio Bolsonaro Flees Brazil for US, Thanks Trump for Welcome

Flávio Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil’s presidential election, has fled the country while claiming he won. Bolsonaro is in the United States, thanking Donald Trump for welcoming him.

Trump weighs lifting sanctions on Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, report says

US President Donald Trump is considering lifting sanctions against Russia’s top sovereign wealth fund, people familiar with the negotiations told The New York Times.

Israeli Election Results Unclear as Neither Bloc Nears Knesset Majority, Expert Says

The election results in Israel appear “unclear,” according to Middle East expert Anders Persson. Exit polls suggest that neither of the two blocs - one supporting incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the other opposing him - will win a majority in the Israeli parliament, the Knesset.

Wall Street rises as oil prices fall and AI stocks rally

Another day of falling oil prices and rising AI stocks sent the New York Stock Exchange broadly higher on Tuesday.

DNA Evidence Confirms Ted Bundy Murdered 17-Year-Old Melissa Ann Smith in Utah Cold Case

For more than 50 years, the murder of 17-year-old Melissa Ann Smith in Utah remained a cold case. DNA evidence has now identified serial killer Ted Bundy as the perpetrator.

US Military Says Five Killed in Strike on Suspected Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific

The US military attacked a boat it said was transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific on Tuesday, reportedly killing five people.

Nanotyrannus Skeleton Sells for $47.4 Million at Sotheby’s Auction in New York

A Nanotyrannus skeleton has been sold at auction for nearly $50 million, reports the BBC.

Flávio Bolsonaro Reportedly Leaves Brazil for the United States as Passport Is Revoked

Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has left the country for the United States, several media outlets report. The U.S. State Department says his family will be granted visas to enter the country, AP reports.

Putin’s Talks With Nordic Leaders Could Signal Start of Serious Diplomacy, Expert Says

The “frank” talks between the two Nordic leaders and Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine could mark the start of a serious diplomatic process, says Kjell Engelbrekt, a professor of political science at the Swedish National Defence University. The talks suggest that the leaders are no longer just skirting the issues, but have begun to address real problems.

Two Men Charged With National Security Offences Over RAF Fairford Incident

Two men are to be charged on Tuesday with national security offences in connection with events at the British military air base RAF Fairford in September.

Norway and Finland’s Leaders Hold 90-Minute Call With Putin on Ukraine War

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finnish President Alexander Stubb have spoken by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “Before the call, we informed important allies, including all the Nordic countries, and afterwards we briefed them on the content of the call,” Stubb said in a speech to the Nordic Council.