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McDonald's E coli case count rises as officials inspect onion grower

The FDA said Wednesday it has begun inspecting Taylor Farm's processing centre in Colorado Springs as well as an onion grower of interest in Washington state. It did not name the grower

Top US officials to visit Mideast for talks on Gaza, Lebanon amid tensions

During a press briefing, the Press Secretary said that White House officials Brett McGurk and Amos Hochstein, along with other top officials, would be travelling to address various matters

Trump supporter charged with threatening Harris backers at polling place

Police Chief Michael Key Jr. said Williams and seven 16- and 17-year-olds drove to a suburban Jacksonville library Tuesday afternoon specifically to protest and antagonise the opposing political side

Biden goes off script again, causing distraction for Harris in home stretch

It's not the first time Biden has created problems by going off script. But the latest incident served as a particular distraction just as Harris was trying to deliver a high-profile closing argument

US elections: Democrats leaning on celebrity star power. Will it matter?

As the 2024 campaign whirls into its final week, Democrats are noticeably leaning on their star power advantage, calling on a diverse range of celebrities to endorse Harris

Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes as N Korea's top diplomat visits Moscow

Ukraine's air force said that Russia launched 62 drones and one missile overnight, adding that 33 of them were intercepted and 25 were jammed

Samsung's profit rises beating estimates after broader biz offsets AI gloom

Samsung has lost about a quarter of its value this year, as the once-dominant memory chipmaker struggled to get its latest chips certified by Nvidia Corp. for use in AI accelerators

'Davos in the desert' finds no mention of ongoing conflict in West Asia

Saudi Arabia, its Gulf neighbours seek to reassure investors that it's safe to do business amid turmoil in West Asia

US Presidential election nerves fueling bets on Asian sovereign bonds

Traders across Asian markets are bracing themselves for volatility as Nov. 5 nears. Wall Street banks are telling their clients to expect a decline in China's currency amid rising tariff risks

US economy has grown at solid pace again last quarter despite high rates

The policymakers have also signalled that they expect to cut their key rate again at their final two meetings this year, in November and December

EU to increase tariffs on Chinese EVs to protect its car industry: Report

The extra tariffs on China-made electric cars will go ahead as planned, despite ongoing talks with China and will apply as of Wednesday

UK Treasury chief Reeves unveils budget with 40 billion pounds in tax hikes

In the Labour Party's first budget since returning to power earlier this year for the first time in 14 years, Reeves said she will use the money to invest, invest, invest and get the economy growing

Nasa sat clicks stunning 'Sea Smoke' over Antarctic Glacier. What is it?

Nasa's Landsat 8 satellite captured ghostly plumes of "sea smoke" on October 10 that rose over Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier. Here's all you need to know about it

Afghan women banned from hearing other women's voices in new Taliban rule

Taliban's latest decree further limits women's freedom by barring them from reciting prayers aloud, even in the presence of other women

Gold demand surpasses $100 billion globally as western investors rush in

Gold - which set a record above $2,782 an ounce in Wednesday's trading - has registered gains every month this year, apart from a minor pullback in January, and in June, when prices were flat.

BAE Systems shipyard fire: There is no nuclear risk, say UK police

Cumbria Constabulary said a significant fire broke out soon after midnight at the BAE Systems shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, northwest England

US presidential elections: Indian-Americans rally behind Kamala Harris

The final nationwide CNN poll found this week that 47 per cent of likely voters support Harris and an equal 47 per cent would endorse Trump in the elections

Elon Musk's $35 mn Texas mansion: A family haven for 11 kids, their mothers

Elon Musk has purchased a $35 million mansion in Texas, designed to accommodate his blended family of 11 children. The estate aims to foster co-parenting and family bonding

Japan high court rules country's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional

Plaintiffs cheered outside of the court Wednesday, while their supporters held banners carrying messages such as Further advance toward marriage equality! and No more waiting for legal revision

Israel warns Iran again after Oct 26 attack: 'Will hit places we spared'

Israel targeted Iran's military bases on Saturday as a response to the October 1 attack, in which Iran launched a barrage of missiles on Israel