Ranked: The World’s 10 Happiest Countries (2019–2024) – Visual Capitalist

  1. Ranked: The World’s 10 Happiest Countries (2019–2024)  Visual Capitalist
  2. 2025 World Happiness Report shows U.S. in lowest-ever spot on list  CBS News
  3. Kindness will make you happier than a higher salary, report shows  CNN
  4. Finland is again ranked the happiest country in the world. The US falls to its lowest-ever position  The Associated Press
  5. Feeling bummed? You’re not alone, as the U.S. drops to a record low in the World Happiness Index  NBC News
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Russian Military Accuses Ukraine of Violating Energy Ceasefire – The Moscow Times

  1. Russian Military Accuses Ukraine of Violating Energy Ceasefire  The Moscow Times
  2. Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaking ceasefire terms protecting energy sites  The Associated Press
  3. European Gas Prices Rise as Russia Signals Lengthy Repairs at Sudzha Station  The Wall Street Journal
  4. Russian Energy Sites Burn as Kyiv and Moscow Trade Blame  The New York Times
  5. Moscow blames Ukraine for deadlock over ceasefire deal talks  CNBC
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Trump Takes Tough Approach to Choking Off China’s Access to U.S. Tech – The Wall Street Journal

  1. Trump Takes Tough Approach to Choking Off China’s Access to U.S. Tech  The Wall Street Journal
  2. U.S. Adds Export Restrictions to More Chinese Tech Firms Over Security Concerns  The New York Times
  3. U.S. blacklists over 50 Chinese companies in bid to curb Beijing's AI, chip capabilities  CNBC
  4. US adds dozens of Chinese entities to export restrictions list, including Inspur units  Reuters
  5. US adds Chinese tech firms to its export control list, says they sought US knowhow for military use  The Associated Press
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U.S. strikes home in on Houthi drone experts in Yemen – Axios

  1. U.S. strikes home in on Houthi drone experts in Yemen  Axios
  2. U.S. Military Provides Few Details on Daily Strikes in Yemen  The New York Times
  3. Houthi media reports fresh wave of US strikes on Yemen’s capital  The Times of Israel
  4. Houthis say 17 air strikes hit Yemen as rebels attack US, Israeli targets  Al Jazeera English
  5. US airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels kill at least 2 people, group says  The Associated Press
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US adds Chinese tech firms to its export control list, says they sought US knowhow for military use – The Associated Press

  1. US adds Chinese tech firms to its export control list, says they sought US knowhow for military use  The Associated Press
  2. U.S. blacklists over 50 Chinese companies in bid to curb Beijing's AI, chip capabilities  CNBC
  3. TNB Tech Minute: Trump Adds Tougher Limits on China’s Access to U.S. Technology  The Wall Street Journal
  4. U.S. Adds Export Restrictions to More Chinese Tech Firms Over Security Concerns  The New York Times
  5. Trump Blocks 10% of Funds for Key Agency in US-China Tech Race  Bloomberg
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Debris and devastation ensue as wildfires ravage southeastern Korea — in pictures – The Korea JoongAng Daily

  1. Debris and devastation ensue as wildfires ravage southeastern Korea — in pictures  The Korea JoongAng Daily
  2. Satellite images reveal how South Korea wildfires spread  BBC.com
  3. Outbreak of Fire Across South Korea  nasa.gov
  4. South Korea wildfires become biggest on record as disaster chief points to ‘harsh reality’ of climate crisis  The Guardian
  5. South Korea battles worst ever wildfires as death toll hits 28  Reuters
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Rugby League Ashes: Australia’s tour to feature Test at Everton’s new stadium

  • Three-match series will be first since 2003
  • Bramley-Moore Dock, Wembley and Headingley to host

Australia will tour England for the first time since 2003 this autumn, with Everton’s new stadium to stage one of the three Tests. The Kangaroos will take on Shaun Wane’s side in three matches at Wembley, Bramley-Moore Dock and Headingley on 25 October, 1 November and 8 November, respectively.

England have not faced Australia since the 2017 World Cup final, which the Kangaroos won 6-0, with Samoa shocking the hosts in the semi-finals in 2022 at the Emirates Stadium.

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Centuries-old Buddhist temple destroyed as ‘unprecedented’ South Korea wildfires leave at least 24 dead – CNN

  1. Centuries-old Buddhist temple destroyed as ‘unprecedented’ South Korea wildfires leave at least 24 dead  CNN
  2. Outbreak of Fire Across South Korea  nasa.gov
  3. Watch: Historic Buddhist temple burns in South Korea wildfires  BBC.com
  4. South Korea fires: 18 dead as acting president speaks of ‘unprecedented damage’  The Guardian
  5. South Korea Wildfires Kill Dozens of People  The New York Times
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Gaza’s stolen childhood: The thousands of children Israel killed – Al Jazeera English

  1. Gaza’s stolen childhood: The thousands of children Israel killed  Al Jazeera English
  2. Gaza’s child amputees struggle with recovery, especially after Israel’s cutoff of aid  The Associated Press
  3. Children in Gaza ‘deeply traumatized’ as Israel expands military operations again  PBS NewsHour
  4. Palestinian children are the future. That’s why Israel is killing them  Middle East Eye
  5. 'Child After Child': Israel Has Killed 270+ Gaza Children Since Ditching Cease-Fire Last Week, Says NGO  Common Dreams
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‘Trump Slump’ Looms as Foreign Visitors Rethink Travel to U.S. – The New York Times

  1. ‘Trump Slump’ Looms as Foreign Visitors Rethink Travel to U.S.  The New York Times
  2. Canadians Are Boycotting American Vacations  The Wall Street Journal
  3. Maine hotel owners speak out amid flurry of cancellations from Canadians  Global News Kingston
  4. U.S. road trip destinations seeing signs of Canadians staying away  CBC.ca
  5. Canadian tourism to DC may drop as residents ‘choose Canada' and skip US trips  NBC Washington
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