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PoliticsPhoto: HT WorldBrandon Herrera, a Republican candidate for Texas' 23rd Congressional District, sparked controversy after a video resurfaced showing him joking about sending unadopted kittens to Chinese restaurants, invoking a racist stereotype. The remarks were made during a podcast last year and circulated again in October 2026. Herrera is running against Democrat Katy Padilla Stout.
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PoliticsPhoto: Firstpost WorldItalian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has attributed recent riots in Paris, Marseille, Milan, and other European cities to Russia's 'hybrid war'. The unrest, sparked by protests over the cost-of-living crisis and poor school conditions, involved clashes with police, arson, and looting, resulting in around 2,400 arrests. Crosetto highlighted Russia's use of social media and unconventional tactics to destabilize the West.
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PoliticsPhoto: Hindu WorldGadi Eisenkot, former Israeli military chief and leader of the centrist Yashar party, is making a quiet appeal to voters to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27, 2026 election. This election is the first since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack and is seen as a referendum on Netanyahu's divisive rightward policies. Eisenkot aims to unite Israelis after Netanyahu's tenure.
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WorldPhoto: TOI EntertainmentSoubin Shahir's apartment in Kochi is designed with a strong emphasis on plants and nature. Inspired by childhood gardening memories, he has integrated landscaped balconies and various plant species to create a peaceful environment. He personally maintains the greenery, ensuring it thrives amid the urban setting, reflecting his deep appreciation for nature.
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BusinessPhoto: ET MarketsChina's CSI 300 index dropped 20% from its June peak on Thursday, entering bear market territory. The decline is driven by concerns over taxation policies, slowing economic growth, and weak corporate earnings. Geopolitical uncertainty and fears of an AI bubble have increased investor anxiety. Some analysts predict a possible market rebound in 2027.
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EntertainmentPhoto: NDTV MoviesRanabaali, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, earned Rs 5.50 crore nett in India on its sixth day, a 22.5% drop from the previous day. The film's India gross is Rs 48.90 crore, with a worldwide total of Rs 59.65 crore, including Rs 10.75 crore from overseas. It opened on October 16 and has shown fluctuating daily collections.
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Photo: HT WorldBrandon Herrera, a Republican candidate for Texas' 23rd Congressional District, sparked controversy after a video resurfaced showing him joking about sending unadopted kittens to Chinese restaurants, invoking a racist stereotype. The remarks were made during a podcast last year and circulated again in October 2026. Herrera is running against Democrat Katy Padilla Stout.
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