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Waves breaking on a sandy beach beneath volcanic cliffs Winter Sun Without the Stress: Eight Warm Escapes for November to March Oct 28, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Travel - Reliable warmth, shorter flights and good value: our pick of winter sun destinations, with timing tips…
Close-up of US hundred-dollar bills fanned out Fed Meeting Preview: Will Warsh’s Fed Raise Rates Again This Week? Oct 26, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Business - Hot inflation data and $100 oil have put a second consecutive hike on the table, but…
The US Capitol building with its white dome against a blue sky US Midterms 2026: The Senate Races That Will Decide Control of Congress Oct 29, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Politics - With Republicans holding 53 Senate seats, Democrats need a net gain of four. Here are the races most likely to decide the outcome.
A football flying toward the goal net Ballon d’Or 2026 Preview: Kane, Yamal or Mbappé? Football’s Big Night Moves to London Oct 23, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Sports - For the first time, the Ballon d’Or ceremony leaves Paris. After a…
A person holding a black smartphone iPhone Duo Goes on Sale: What to Know Before Buying Apple’s First Foldable Oct 23, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Technology & AI - Apple’s long-awaited foldable reaches stores today. Here is how the $1,999 iPhone…

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US Grand Prix Preview: Can Anyone Slow Antonelli’s March to the Title in Austin? Oct 22, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Sports - With six rounds left and a triple-digit lead, Mercedes’ young star could…
Brazil’s Runoff: Five Things to Know Before Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Face Off Oct 22, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Politics - After a 1.9-point first-round gap, Brazil’s second round will be decided by…
The White House AI Task Force Starts Its 120-Day Clock: What It Will Examine Oct 21, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Technology & AI - Chaired by the Director of National Intelligence, the panel will review risks…
NBA Opening Night 2026–27: Schedule, Storylines and What to Watch Oct 20, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Sports - A tripleheader on NBC and Peacock launches the new season, headlined by…
Oil Back Above $100: Why Crude Surged and What It Means for the Economy Oct 19, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Business - Attacks on Gulf infrastructure, Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries and falling US…

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Aerial view of a tanker ship at sea Drone Attacks on Black Sea Shipping Put NATO’s Eastern Flank on Alert Oct 17, 2026 by Global Meld Desk World News - Two tankers were hit near the Sulina Canal and a cargo ship sank off…
Aerial view of a cargo ship crossing open ocean UN Warns of a Food Crisis as the Hormuz Fertilizer Plan Stalls Oct 15, 2026 by Global Meld Desk World News - A UN-run corridor could be activated within 10 days if Washington and Tehran agree…
Statue of Lady Justice holding scales and a sword Navi Pillay, Champion of International Law, Wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize Oct 10, 2026 by Global Meld Desk World News - The 85-year-old South African jurist, a former UN human rights chief, was honoured as…
A small highland village with mountains rising in the background Ethiopia and Eritrea Sever Diplomatic Ties as Fighting in the North Escalates Oct 2, 2026 by Global Meld Desk World News - Tit-for-tat expulsions and a reported drone strike in Addis Ababa raise fears that a…

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The US Capitol building with its white dome against a blue sky US Midterms 2026: The Senate Races That Will Decide Control of Congress Oct 29, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Politics - With Republicans holding 53 Senate seats, Democrats need a net gain of four. Here…
Modernist government building beside a reflecting pool in Brasília Brazil’s Runoff: Five Things to Know Before Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Face Off Oct 22, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Politics - After a 1.9-point first-round gap, Brazil’s second round will be decided by turnout, centre-right…
Snowy mountain peaks reflected in a calm lake surrounded by pine trees Alberta Votes on Its Future: What Today’s Referendum Can — and Can’t — Do Oct 19, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Politics - The 10-question ballot includes a nonbinding separation question. Polls suggest a large majority favour…
Grand classical building beside a river framed by autumn trees Sweden’s Government Deadlock Deepens as Andersson Fails in Second Bid Oct 14, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Politics - The centre-left won Sweden’s September election by three seats, but disputes between the Centre…

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Close-up of US hundred-dollar bills fanned out Fed Meeting Preview: Will Warsh’s Fed Raise Rates Again This Week? Oct 26, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Business - Hot inflation data and $100 oil have put a second consecutive hike on the table, but slowing growth gives the…
Silhouette of an oil pump jack against a red sunset Oil Back Above $100: Why Crude Surged and What It Means for the Economy Oct 19, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Business - Attacks on Gulf infrastructure, Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries and falling US inventories combined to push crude to its highest…
Bangkok skyline at twilight with illuminated skyscrapers IMF Sees Global Growth Slowing to 3.1% as Energy Shock Lifts Inflation Oct 17, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Business - At the first Annual Meetings in Thailand since 1991, the IMF warned that resilience is nearing its limits as war,…

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A person holding a black smartphone iPhone Duo Goes on Sale: What to Know Before Buying Apple’s First Foldable Oct 23, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Technology & AI - Apple’s long-awaited foldable reaches stores today. Here is how the $1,999 iPhone Duo stacks…
Macro photograph of a dark circuit board The White House AI Task Force Starts Its 120-Day Clock: What It Will Examine Oct 21, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Technology & AI - Chaired by the Director of National Intelligence, the panel will review risks from advanced…
A green circuit board with a central microchip Taiwan Moves to Curb AI Chip and Server Exports to China Under US Trade Deal Oct 18, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Technology & AI - Unauthorised shipments of advanced AI chips and servers could lead to criminal charges, closing…
The Lujiazui skyline in Shanghai reflected in the Huangpu River Apple Intelligence Wins Approval in China, With Alibaba’s Qwen Models Built In Oct 16, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Technology & AI - Live translation, writing tools and photo cleanup will arrive first; the redesigned Siri is…

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Fans watching a game from the stands of an arena NBA Opening Night 2026–27: Schedule, Storylines and What to Watch Oct 20, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Sports - A tripleheader on NBC and Peacock launches the new season, headlined by LeBron James’ much-anticipated debut for Philadelphia at Madison Square Garden.
Waves breaking on a sandy beach beneath volcanic cliffs Winter Sun Without the Stress: Eight Warm Escapes for November to March Oct 28, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Travel - Reliable warmth, shorter flights and good value: our pick of winter sun destinations, with…
An airplane wing above white clouds Airfares Are Up More Than 20%: How the Jet Fuel Crisis Is Changing Travel Oct 18, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Travel - Fuel surcharges, capacity cuts and rerouted flights are pushing ticket prices higher. Here is…
An open passport filled with ink entry stamps on a table Europe’s Entry/Exit System Six Months On: What Travellers Need to Know Before ETIAS Oct 8, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Travel - Fingerprints and face scans have replaced passport stamps at Schengen borders. Here is how…
A wooden covered walkway in a Japanese garden surrounded by vivid autumn maples Chasing Autumn: Seven of the World’s Best Fall Foliage Trips and When to Go Oct 4, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Travel - Timing is everything for leaf-peepers. Our guide to seven classic foliage destinations, with typical…

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The US Capitol building with its white dome against a blue sky US Midterms 2026: The Senate Races That Will Decide Control of Congress Oct 29, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Politics - With Republicans holding 53 Senate seats, Democrats need a net gain of four. Here are the races most likely to decide the outcome.
Waves breaking on a sandy beach beneath volcanic cliffs Winter Sun Without the Stress: Eight Warm Escapes for November to March Oct 28, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Travel - Reliable warmth, shorter flights and good value: our pick of winter sun destinations, with timing tips and advice for a year of higher airfares.
Close-up of US hundred-dollar bills fanned out Fed Meeting Preview: Will Warsh’s Fed Raise Rates Again This Week? Oct 26, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Business - Hot inflation data and $100 oil have put a second consecutive hike on the…
A football flying toward the goal net Ballon d’Or 2026 Preview: Kane, Yamal or Mbappé? Football’s Big Night Moves to London Oct 23, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Sports - For the first time, the Ballon d’Or ceremony leaves Paris. After a World Cup…
A person holding a black smartphone iPhone Duo Goes on Sale: What to Know Before Buying Apple’s First Foldable Oct 23, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Technology & AI - Apple’s long-awaited foldable reaches stores today. Here is how the $1,999 iPhone Duo stacks…
Aerial view of the Austin skyline and Congress Avenue Bridge US Grand Prix Preview: Can Anyone Slow Antonelli’s March to the Title in Austin? Oct 22, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Sports - With six rounds left and a triple-digit lead, Mercedes’ young star could edge within…
Modernist government building beside a reflecting pool in Brasília Brazil’s Runoff: Five Things to Know Before Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Face Off Oct 22, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Politics - After a 1.9-point first-round gap, Brazil’s second round will be decided by turnout, centre-right…
Macro photograph of a dark circuit board The White House AI Task Force Starts Its 120-Day Clock: What It Will Examine Oct 21, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Technology & AI - Chaired by the Director of National Intelligence, the panel will review risks from advanced…
Fans watching a game from the stands of an arena NBA Opening Night 2026–27: Schedule, Storylines and What to Watch Oct 20, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Sports - A tripleheader on NBC and Peacock launches the new season, headlined by LeBron James’…
Silhouette of an oil pump jack against a red sunset Oil Back Above $100: Why Crude Surged and What It Means for the Economy Oct 19, 2026 by Global Meld Desk Business - Attacks on Gulf infrastructure, Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries and falling US inventories combined…

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