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26 Oct 2026

BusinessControversialOpinion

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Anthropic's blockbuster share listing - 5 surprising things we now know
1. 1. Anthropic's filing details how advanced AI systems could pose catastrophic or existential risks to humanity if not developed with safeguards.
1. 2. Anthropic lost $80.7bn (£60bn) in the first half of this year, double what it lost across 2025 altogether.
1. 3. Despite losing money, Anthropic has heaps of cash lying about, with $131.6bn in hand, almost all defined as 'working capital'.

25 Oct 2026

PoliticsControversialOpinion

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Mercados reagem à vitória de Lula, e líderes internacionais parabenizam presidente; siga as últimas notícias - BBC News Brasil
1. 1. Lula's victory triggered a sharp decline in Brazilian assets traded abroad, with the iShares MSCI Brazil ETF falling around 27% and real futures down approximately 10%.
1. 2. The Financial Times described Lula's win as his 'greatest political triumph' but warned of challenges governing a country with a right-shifted Congress and economic hurdles.
1. 3. The Economist noted Lula's dramatic return, attributing his win to tactical campaign shifts, his age, and effective debate performances that highlighted Bolsonaro's 'nebulous past'.

24 Oct 2026

Current EventsControversialOpinion

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Met Police confirms it received 2019 letter with "number of claims" about Meghan's father
The Metropolitan Police confirmed receiving a letter in 2019 with claims about Meghan's father, Thomas Markle. The letter was passed to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Markle denies possessing alleged child abuse images found in his former Philippines home. Meghan stated she was assured claims against her father were being investigated.
1. 1. A letter making a "number of claims" relating to the Duchess of Sussex's father was received by the Metropolitan Police in 2019, Scotland Yard has confirmed.
1. 2. Markle, who is based in the US, denies possessing any such images.
1. 3. Meghan said she was informed about "disturbing allegations" about her estranged father in 2018.

23 Oct 2026

PoliticsControversialOpinion

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Are California voters about to impose 'world's first' tax on billionaires?
1. 1. California voters will decide on Proposition 40, a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of billionaires to fund healthcare improvements.
1. 2. Supporters argue the tax ensures the ultra-wealthy contribute fairly and will raise $100bn to offset federal funding cuts to the state's healthcare system.
1. 3. Opponents, including Governor Gavin Newsom, express concerns that the tax could lead to wealthy residents leaving the state and reduce crucial income tax revenue.

21 Oct 2026

Current EventsGeopoliticalHumanitarian

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US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets Putin
1. 1. Russia released 74-year-old American Stephen Hubbard, who was jailed for allegedly fighting for Ukraine, as President Vladimir Putin met US envoy Steve Witkoff.
1. 2. President Donald Trump later said the former teacher was "on his way back home" and "there was no 'swap' necessary".
1. 3. Witkoff gave praise to Putin for releasing Hubbard, saying: "You talk so much about my president, President Trump, being a humanitarian - you are a humanitarian also sir, and I salute that. I commend you."

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