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Russian missiles and drones hit Kyiv overnight, killing 1 and injuring 8
Oct 19, 2026 - World 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia launched ballistic missiles and drones to attack Ukraine's energy infrastructure again
Serbian rector's phone was infected with spyware during student protests, group says
Oct 19, 2026 - World 
Spyware from an Israeli company was used to target the phone of the rector of the Belgrade university who has played a prominent role in nearly two years of protests against Serbia 's populist leader Aleksandar Vucic, a digital rights group said on Monday.
Japan and the U.S. kick off joint drills around islands as regional tensions rise
Oct 19, 2026 - World
Japanese and U.S. troops on Monday kicked off one of their largest joint exercises focusing on the defense of Japan's southwestern islands and showcasing advanced weapons systems in the face of growing tension in the region.
China’s economy grows faster than forecast after AI boom boosts exports
Oct 19, 2026 - World 
Third-quarter GDP up by 4.5% compared with last year as industrial output is buoyed by electronics demandBusiness live – latest updatesRoaring exports lifted China’s economic growth in the third quarter of this year, with factory output growing much faster than consumer spending.China’s GDP grew by 4.5% year-on-year between July and September, the National Bureau of Statistics of China reported on Monday. The figures were better than economists had expected and up from the second quarter’s growth rate of 4.3%. Continue reading...
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov travels to Iran for talks on war, diplomacy
Oct 19, 2026 - World
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov landed Monday in Tehran for talks with top Iranian officials on the status of the war with the U.S. and diplomatic efforts to end it.
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