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1. Russia says it freed American Stephen Hubbard, 74, as Trump envoy meets with Putin  NBC News
2. Russia Releases American Who Was Jailed for 4 Years, State Media Reports  The New York Times
3. Russia releases detained American Stephen Hubbard during a visit by Trump administration envoy  The Press Democrat
4. Trump hails Russia’s release of US teacher amid Witkoff’s visit – politics live  The Guardian
5. Witkoff asks Putin to resume direct peace talks, Russia releases U.S. detainee  Axios

Lufthansa expects about €450 million a year in synergies from buying up to 49.9% of TAP Air Portugal for €1.2 billion, but Portugal’s continued control, lengthy regulatory reviews and the slow progress of its ITA Airways deal suggest the gains could take years to arrive.

The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.

Europe weighs giving utilities, infrastructure companies more powers to bring down drones  ReutersSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

1. Federal agents knock on doors to track down possible noncitizen voters ahead of midterms  CBS News
2. California residents accused by feds of voter fraud react with shock, confusion and anger  Los Angeles Times
3. DoJ’s suspected non-citizens list includes ‘high percentage’ of those born in US, LA officials say  The Guardian
4. 'High percentage' of DOJ's California noncitizen voters list born in US, preliminary LA County analysis shows  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
5. Petaluma woman arrested and charged in Trump DOJ's purge of alleged fraudulent voters  The Press Democrat

1. Orionid meteor shower 2026: cloud cover forecast by region  The Weather Channel
2. Starwatch: Catch the Orionid meteor shower streak across the night sky  The Guardian
3. Early birds will have the best chance to see the Orionid meteor shower  CNN
4. A meteor shower created by Halley’s Comet peaks tonight  The Boston Globe
5. The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch  AP News

1. Hazardous chemical release prompts evacuation order near Ohio-Michigan border  ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
2. WATCH LIVE: North Toledo evacuation order due to hazardous material release  WTVG
3. Evacuations and shelter-in-place orders issued in Toledo, Ohio, after chemical release  NBC News
4. One-mile evacuation zone ordered due to hazmat incident in north Toledo  wtol.com
5. Hazardous Materials Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place Orders in Effect for North Toledo  City of Toledo (.gov)

1. Netflix Stock Drops. Why Wall Street Is Still Worried After Earnings Beat.  Barron's
2. Netflix Is Great at Making Money. Its Problem Is Keeping Viewers Hooked.  The New York Times
3. Traders are betting Netflix's stock drama may be coming to an end  CNBC
4. Netflix stock sinks after announcing Q3 earnings, Q4 revenue forecast falls short of estimates  Yahoo Finance
5. Netflix co-CEO Sarandos says 'we could do better' after weak forecast  Reuters

1. Stock futures rise as traders evaluate latest raft of earnings; SpaceX shares surge: Live updates  CNBC
2. SpaceX earnings left one big question unanswered  Yahoo Finance
3. Elon Musk’s SpaceX posts first profit since going public  The Washington Post
4. SpaceX revenue soars 161% as AI business grows  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
5. SpaceX Swings to a Profit, as A.I. Business Grows  The New York Times

The president's comments came as hundreds of thousands of compensation claims involving exposure to toxic drinking water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina remain unresolved.

Roadkill, Meat Cereal and Raw Chicken: Inside the World of ‘Dark Nutrition’  The New York Times

1. Ukraine ‘Wouldn’t Exist’ Without Support From US, Rubio Says  Bloomberg.com
2. U.S. restores intelligence sharing with Ukraine, Zelensky says  The Washington Post
3. Zelenskyy says early warning system for Russian missile attacks resumes for Ukraine following call with Rubio  ABC7 Los Angeles
4. US has resumed sharing intelligence with Ukraine about Russian strikes, says Zelenskyy  The Guardian
5. Zelensky says intelligence sharing on Russian strikes 'works now' and Ukraine 'thankful' to US  BBC

1. Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX  BBC
2. Musk says Tesla and SpaceX formed special committees to discuss merger: Live updates  CNBC
3. Elon Musk Says SpaceX and Tesla Are Exploring a Merger  The New York Times
4. Elon Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger would be 'a good idea' as companies form special committees  Fox Business
5. Tesla-SpaceX deal: Wall St says inevitable but Musk says it's not certain  Reuters

1. Xbox's next-gen console to reportedly cost up to $1,800, with a Helix handheld coming in 2027 and a full release in holiday 2028  Eurogamer.net
2. Microsoft reportedly projects $1,200 to $1,800 price for 2028 Project Helix  Ars Technica
3. Windows and Xbox teams reportedly clashed over OS experience for gaming, as next-gen Xbox Helix console slips into 2028  Windows Central
4. Xbox Helix Console Reportedly Headed for Holiday 2028 at $1,200 to $1,800  TechPowerUp
5. The Next Xbox Might Cost $1,800, Report Says  Engadget

UK inflation rose in September, pushed up by higher petrol and diesel prices.

UK inflation rose in September, pushed up by higher petrol and diesel prices.

1. The history behind France’s proud tradition of protests  AP News
2. France’s crisis sounds familiar. Is America next?  CNN
3. French government faces fresh test as Yellow Vests mobilise  Reuters
4. How France’s worst rioting in years erupted and how the government responded  AP News
5. France announces nightly curfews 'for as long as necessary' in Paris and other cities  NPR

Energy-importing countries are electrifying faster because they view electrification as a strategic asset for energy independence.

1. Exclusive | Musk Ordered Starlink Slowdown That Blindsided Ukraine  WSJ
2. Musk ordered slowdown of Starlink service used by Ukraine's military, WSJ reports  Reuters
3. Musk Ordered Starlink Slowdown That Crippled Ukraine’s Drones and Sowed Panic in Kyiv  WSJ
4. Musk chose to restrict Ukraine's access to SpaceX satellite network, sources say  CBS News
5. The big questions about who’s to blame for Starshield disruptions in Ukraine  CNN

Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).