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Major tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to fears of AI slowdownFri 6th Nov 2026 01:26 GMT
Major tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to fears of AI slowdown

Markets have been reacting to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry following the US midterms.

Democratic socialist defeats incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor's raceFri 6th Nov 2026 01:28 GMT
Democratic socialist defeats incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor's race

The results mean America's two most populous cities - New York and Los Angeles - will be led by democratic socialists.

Pope begins lengthy trip to Latin America weeks after lung cancer surgeryFri 6th Nov 2026 00:02 GMT
Pope begins lengthy trip to Latin America weeks after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo, who had part of a lung removed last month, will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.

Hoax bomb threats target European airlines and airports for second time in a weekThu 5th Nov 2026 17:39 GMT
Hoax bomb threats target European airlines and airports for second time in a week

At least 21 flights across Europe are affected in what the UK government calls a "malicious hoax threat".

California governor commutes sentences for state's 548 death row inmatesThu 5th Nov 2026 23:09 GMT
California governor commutes sentences for state's 548 death row inmates

California has historically had the largest population of people on death row in the US.

French protests see numbers surge as unions join strikes over high cost of livingThu 5th Nov 2026 17:59 GMT
French protests see numbers surge as unions join strikes over high cost of living

The interior ministry estimates 600,000 people joined protests across France, while the unions say the number was far higher.

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