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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.
Azeez Al-Shaair, linebacker for the Houston Texans, continued to advocate for Palestinian children by donning eye black inscribed with the name of Wafaa Akila, an eight-year-old killed in Gaza. This follows a previous $11,941 fine for similar displays. Kyrie Irving offered to cover his penalty.
An Israeli settler and a Palestinian driver were killed in West Bank shootings amid escalating violence in the region.
A British man has died after his car was swept into a river during severe flooding in Olivella, Spain, prompting a coordinated search and rescue operation.
A woman in her sixties, identified as Lyudmila T, was killed by a brown bear outside her home in Verkhniy Kebezh, Russia, prompting an ongoing investigation.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to enhance cooperation on energy, defence, and technology during a joint press conference in Saint Pierre and Miquelon. This initiative aims to strengthen ties with the European Union amidst ongoing trade tensions with the United States.
Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, plans to publish a memoir, seeking to tell his side of the story and achieve financial gain.
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