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October 08, 2026

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Russian bomb near Ukrainian passenger buses kills 30, authorities say

Ukrainian authorities said a Russian guided bomb exploded next to passenger buses in Kramatorsk, killing 30 people and wounding at least 18, with public transport suspended in the area.

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WTO raises global merchandise trade growth forecast to 3.9%

The World Trade Organization raised its forecast for this year's global merchandise trade growth from 1.9% to 3.9%, saying AI infrastructure investment and supply chain adaptation helped offset disruptions from the Middle East war.

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US technology stocks fall as Brent crude rises above $104

Amid uncertainty over the war with Iran, Brent crude rose 4.1% to $104.28 a barrel, while the S&P 500 fell 0.5% and the Nasdaq composite lost 1.3%.

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French economy minister meets investors to reassure them on finances

Amid bond-market tensions and some Asian funds turning away from France, Economy Minister Roland Lescure met international banks and asset managers in London to reassure them about the financial outlook and the country's ability to pass its 2027 budget.

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Explosions reported in Riyadh and at airport as outgoing flights halt

A witness reported explosions in Riyadh and at its international airport, where outgoing flights were halted and passengers told to evacuate, while the Houthis claimed a ballistic missile attack without providing evidence and Saudi authorities had no immediate comment.

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Eritrean troops entered northern Ethiopian towns, allied commander says

An Ethiopian government-allied commander reported that Eritrean soldiers entered two northern Ethiopian towns and that officers were conducting surveillance in one of them.

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Tech

64% of Americans say AI is developing too fast, poll finds

An AP-NORC poll found that 64% of Americans think AI is developing too fast, while about eight in ten say the government should prioritize keeping AI under human control and protecting workers.

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Trump rules out Iran strikes before midterms as military drafts options

President Trump said the United States would not strike Iran again before the midterms, while the military has drafted options for three days of strikes and he has repeatedly vetoed plans to restart the war in recent months.

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Gulf Coast residents prepare as Hurricane Isaias approaches

Hurricane Isaias could make landfall as soon as Friday afternoon, with Gulf Coast residents weighing whether to leave their homes or stock up and stay.

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Army probe identifies systemic failures behind fatal DCA collision

An Army investigation into the January 2025 mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport that killed 67 people identified inaccurate altitude readings, inadequate pilot training and failures to track dangerous near-misses.

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The World in Summary

Today's focus

Russian bomb near Ukrainian passenger buses kills 30, authorities say

Economy

WTO raises global merchandise trade growth forecast to 3.9%

US technology stocks fall as Brent crude rises above $104

French economy minister meets investors to reassure them on finances

World

Explosions reported in Riyadh and at airport as outgoing flights halt

Eritrean troops entered northern Ethiopian towns, allied commander says

Tech

64% of Americans say AI is developing too fast, poll finds

US

Trump rules out Iran strikes before midterms as military drafts options

Gulf Coast residents prepare as Hurricane Isaias approaches

Army probe identifies systemic failures behind fatal DCA collision

Sports

Dodgers beat Braves to reach NLCS for third straight season

Sinner ends season to recover from knee injury, with Djokovic's backing

Senegal and Morocco contest AFCON title at sports arbitration court