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Why astronaut Sunita Williams couldn't return on SpaceX's homebound capsule
From short-term visitors to station commanders: Williams and Wilmore has embraced life on the ISS following gas leak and thruster problem that compromised their capsule's safety
 "Why astronaut Sunita Williams couldn't return on SpaceX's homebound capsule")
From KFC to Pizza Hut & Burger King, US chains pull onions on E Coli risk
Burger King said Thursday that it gets some of its onions from a Colorado facility run by Taylor Farms, which supplied the McDonald's restaurants that have been impacted by the outbreak
 "From KFC to Pizza Hut & Burger King, US chains pull onions on E Coli risk")
Europe seeks to underpin sanctions on Russia, fearing Trump overhaul
Trump has strongly implied on the campaign trail that he would stop or dramatically slow military aid to Ukraine if he wins the Nov 5 election
 "Europe seeks to underpin sanctions on Russia, fearing Trump overhaul")
Google under probe over allegations of censoring conservative speech
Trump and his supporters have alleged without evidence that Google searches displayed only 'bad stories' about the former US president
 "Google under probe over allegations of censoring conservative speech")
UK PM Starmer says owners of shares don't count as 'working people'
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer suggests he's willing to raise taxes on investors
 "UK PM Starmer says owners of shares don't count as 'working people'")
Jailed Malaysia former PM Najib apologises for mishandling of 1MDB scandal
1MDB, a sovereign wealth fund co-founded by Najib in 2009 while he was premier, has faced corruption probes over the alleged misappropriation of over $4.5 billion by high-level officials
 "Jailed Malaysia former PM Najib apologises for mishandling of 1MDB scandal")
Vietnam to work with Brics as PM Chinh meets with China, Russia leaders
Chinh fell short of stating Vietnam's explicit interest in joining the club, a move that could bring the Communist-run southeast Asian nation closer to China and Russia
 "Vietnam to work with Brics as PM Chinh meets with China, Russia leaders")
Canada's economy won't take a hit from immigration curb, says minister
The Canadian government on Thursday set targets to lower admissions across all key immigrant groups starting in 2025
 "Canada's economy won't take a hit from immigration curb, says minister")
Asian shares mostly higher, Japan's Nikkei falls ahead of weekend election
China's central bank kept its medium-term lending rate unchanged at 2 per cent
 "Asian shares mostly higher, Japan's Nikkei falls ahead of weekend election")
Core inflation in Japan's capital slips below BOJ's target in October
BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda has said the bank will keep raising rates if inflation remains on track to stably hit 2 per cent as it projects
 "Core inflation in Japan's capital slips below BOJ's target in October")
China shuts supply to rebels, backs Myanmar's falling junta in civil war
A year on, rebel forces have ground down the junta, pushing the military out of vital borderlands and making inroads into the contested heart of Myanmar
 "China shuts supply to rebels, backs Myanmar's falling junta in civil war")
King Charles says past can't change as leaders urge UK to confront slavery
The UK has never formally apologised for its role in the trade, in which millions of African citizens were kidnapped and transported
 "King Charles says past can't change as leaders urge UK to confront slavery")
Justin Trudeau announces cuts to immigration numbers for next two years
This temporary measure aims to pause population growth, allowing the economy to catch up
 "Justin Trudeau announces cuts to immigration numbers for next two years")
Japan, US finance chiefs discussed FX moves in bilateral meeting: Official
A weak yen has become a source of concern for Japanese policymakers as it hurts households and retailers by pushing up the cost of raw material imports
 "Japan, US finance chiefs discussed FX moves in bilateral meeting: Official")
Pentagon's inspector general will audit Israel's use of US weaponry
The audit, intended to assess the Defense Department's oversight of military aid to Israel, will unfold amid continuing international criticism of the Israeli military's conduct in the Gaza conflict
 "Pentagon's inspector general will audit Israel's use of US weaponry")
UK classic sports cars startup RBW EV Cars launches supplier business
CEO Swain said RBW aimed to make 300 of its own-brand EVs annually, and also produce up to 3,000 EV systems for other automakers via its Spirit EV unit
 "UK classic sports cars startup RBW EV Cars launches supplier business")
US court blocks Tapestry's $8.5 bn acquisition of rival Capri; win for FTC
Decision comes as a win for the Biden administration ahead of the Nov 5 presidential election, in which rising consumer prices have become a top concern for voters
 "US court blocks Tapestry's $8.5 bn acquisition of rival Capri; win for FTC")
Apple's Q3 China smartphone sales slip 0.3% while Huawei's jump 42%
Vivo, which primarily sells budget phones, was the top vendor with a market share of 18.6 per cent
 "Apple's Q3 China smartphone sales slip 0.3% while Huawei's jump 42%")
G20 ministers agree global trade may help sustainable growth, women's role
Proposals agreed by G20 trade ministers meeting in Brasilia will be proposed to group's leaders at the annual summit hosted by Brazil in November in Rio de Janeiro
 "G20 ministers agree global trade may help sustainable growth, women's role")
White House urges Boeing, striking machinists to work towards a deal
President Joe Biden directed his team to encourage parties to continue working to achieve an agreement
 "White House urges Boeing, striking machinists to work towards a deal")