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US Strikes Three Iran-Linked Tankers, Hitting Tehran's Revenue Network
US Central Command says forces disabled or destroyed three Iran-linked oil tankers after ballistic missiles targeted two US warships.
World
Mudslide in Jiangxi Kills One, 11 Missing as Flood Risk Persists
A mudslide after days of heavy rain in Jiangxi, eastern China, killed one person and left 11 missing.
World
Explosion at Viacha Barracks Kills At Least Two, Authorities Warn Toll Could Rise
At least two people died and 58 were injured after pyrotechnic material detonated at the Viacha barracks. Officials warn the toll may rise.
Africa
At Least 37 Dead After Alleged Petrol-Theft Fumes in Rivers State
An environmental group says victims were suspected of siphoning fuel from a pipeline in Rivers State, where at least 37 people died.
World
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Business
Budget Travelers Keep Vacations, Bargain Platforms See Orders Climb
Higher fares and fuel costs are not stopping price-sensitive travelers. They turn to mystery trips, hostels and discount cruises to keep vacations
Market Movers
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U.S. Government Gains Control of Venezuela Oil Reserves, Pentagon Secures Stake
The Pentagon took a 35% stake in North American Blue Energy Partners, giving the U.S. control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan crude.
Polymarket Gains High-Profile Partner as LeBron James Teases Deal
LeBron James teased a partnership with prediction platform Polymarket, signaling a campaign centered on football and a broader marketing push.
Portfolio Cuts AI Winners and Adds Defensive Stocks as Yields Rise
Rising oil and Treasury yields prompted a shift from AI leaders to defensive stocks. The portfolio locked gains in Palo Alto and Corning and added
Tech
Three Hikers Rescued After Following Google Gemini Plan on Mount Shasta
Three Mount Shasta climbers were rescued after using Google Gemini to plan their trip, which underestimated their food and water needs.
U.S. Military Disables Ad Tracking on Troops' Devices, Reduces Targeting Risk
The Department of Defense disabled advertising IDs across service-issued phones and Windows machines to blunt adversaries' location tracking.
Xbox Caps Game Pass Cloud Hours and Forces Subscribers To Buy Extra Time
From November Xbox will limit Game Pass cloud streaming. Ultimate users get 15 hours a month, then must buy extra time.
Entertainment
Russell Howard Launches Felix Foundation To Support Families After Son's Death
Russell Howard and his wife will set up The Felix Foundation after their infant son Felix died shortly after birth. A February O2 gala will fundraise.
Entertainment
Sairie Moves Folk Toward Autumn on Debut Beneath the Spreading Tree
Sairie’s debut steers psych-folk from summer brightness into autumnal shadow. Emma Morton’s clear lead voice sits against richly arranged
01Aaron Esh Reboots AllSaints and Returns the Brand to East London Roots02Bronzers Shed Orange Tones, Rhode Peptide Stick and Westman Drops Change the Look03Fall Weddings Push Florists Toward Foraged Blooms and Pampas Grass04Mildred Howard Wins Artists’ Legacy Foundation Award05Jess Ho's People With Money Misfires as Satire and Feels Overcooked06Liquid Blushes Replace Powder, Deliver a Natural, Skin-Like Flush
The Axis List
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Top 10 African Startup Cities in 2026
Lagos retained its position as Africa’s highest-ranked startup city as only Lagos and Cairo entered StartupBlink’s global top 100 in 2026.
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Top 10 Africa's Best Investment Destinations for 2025/2026
This time on The Axis List, Seychelles and Mauritius retain top spots, Nigeria drops 9 places, Tanzania overtakes Kenya per based on RMB's 2025/26 rankings.
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Tim Andrews Avoids Dialysis for Record 271 Days After Pig Kidney Transplant
A genetically modified pig kidney kept Tim Andrews off dialysis for 271 days, buying time for a later human transplant and exposing immune risks.
World-First Trial Shows Statins Cut Heart Attack And Stroke Risk In Healthy Over-70s
Australian-led trial found low side-effect risk for otherwise healthy over-70s, and that statins reduce heart attack and stroke risk.
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