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- China increases gold purchases to reduce reliance on US dollar assets
- AI data centres emerge as key topic in Ontario municipal elections
- Israel suspends commercial goods from entering Gaza amid escalating tensions.
- Alberta NDP unveils three-part plan for custody releases in Edmonton’s Chinatown
- Elon Musk donates $158 million to Senate GOP group backing Ken Paxton
- Researchers predict the world may face overpopulation crisis in 2026
- Minibus collision with shuttle train injures 19 at Eurotunnel site
- Zimbabwe’s ZiG seeks to gain trust and reduce reliance on the US dollar
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China’s central bank increased its gold reserves by 23 tonnes in September, the largest monthly acquisition since October 2023, bringing total holdings to approximately 2,410 tonnes. This move aims to reduce reliance on US dollar assets amid rising geopolitical and financial risks, with private demand for gold also soaring as households seek secure savings options.
A research paper suggests that the world population could approach infinity by November 13, 2026, due to unsustainable growth patterns.
Zimbabwe’s government is actively promoting the ZiG currency to reduce reliance on the US dollar, despite widespread scepticism stemming from past currency crises. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe claims the ZiG is backed by reserves, yet many citizens remain hesitant to trust its stability for savings and transactions.
Severe storms in Nepal and India have resulted in at least 19 deaths and 10 missing, following landslides and flooding that have caused significant damage.
Hungary’s Parliament has revoked the immunity of Prime Minister Peter Magyar and two former ministers from Viktor Orban’s government, enabling criminal investigations into each. The probes involve allegations of theft, embezzlement, and bribery, marking a significant shift in accountability following Orban’s tenure.
A murder enquiry has been launched in France after 85-year-old British retiree John A. was found dead with serious injuries in his home.
The NFL has requested that the Department of Homeland Security remove a video featuring former player Brian Dawkins, used to illustrate border protection readiness. The video highlighted his career moments alongside a message regarding an approaching immigrant caravan, which the NFL deemed inappropriate.
Delta flight DL251 from Barcelona to Boston diverted to Porto after smoke was detected on board, resulting in hospitalisation for three passengers.
A British climber has died after falling approximately 200ft from Torrecerredo, while a French woman sustained injuries in a separate incident nearby.
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