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NextDC shares soar nearly 51% after Goodman, Digital Realty stake purchases
NextDC shares surged nearly 51% Thursday morning after Goodman Group and Digital Realty sought to acquire up to a 9.9% stake.
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US midterms bring surge of historic firsts for women and minorities
The 2026 US midterm elections will go down in history for the Democrats' dramatic takeover of both houses of Congress but also for a surge of historic firsts for women, LGBT, Black and Native American candidates, as well as the election of the first Muslim US senator.
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Anthony Zurcher: Democrats push deep into Trump heartland on historic night
Two Senate races that a year ago were thought to be battlegrounds turned out to be slam-dunks for the Democrats.
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US Midterms: Democrats face leftward surge
As Democrats seek to regain control of Congress, divisions within the party are emerging over its future direction. A new wave of progressive candidates is pushing to shift priorities further to the left, challenging corporate money in politics and calling for universal healthcare, climate action and an end to police violence. Monte Francis reports.
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Big Oil earnings are set to surge. Why investors may want to be cautious
Big Oil earnings are coming. Why guidance could matter most and why the the charts suggest investors should be cautious.
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Norwegian shares surge 13% on earnings beat, guidance raise
Norwegian said the company's bookings had "improved modestly" but remain below its optimal range.
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China’s exports surge amid AI-driven demand
Exports grew by 36.3 percent in September, the biggest leap since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Cholera cases surge in Yemen as conflict intensifies, WHO says
Yemen has reported 8,034 suspected cases and 27 deaths this year, with a quarter of the total coming in last four weeks.
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Tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz surge to wartime high as Iran tries to choke off oil exports
The escalating attacks are testing whether a rebound in crude oil exports from the Middle East can be sustained under high risk conditions.
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‘A Ceuta-style surge is possible’: Border tensions on NATO’s eastern flank
Belarus-linked incidents trouble Latvia and Lithuania, where experts warn of security challenges.
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"The anger of young people does not come from nothing": the French Prime Minister tries to appease the protests
The French Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, said on Wednesday October 7 that "the first decisions of the government" to respond to the student protests "will be presented at the end of October." The petition platform opened by the Ministry of Education amounts to over 40,000 recommendations. Students call more demonstrations for Thursday, with the support of several educational unions.
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Hormuz ship attacks surge: Are increased oil exports sustainable?
Gulf oil flows surge despite escalating ship attacks in the critical Strait of Hormuz energy corridor.
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Oil prices surge after Trump rejects Iran’s plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude rises more than 3 percent to top $107 a barrel as Washington dismisses Tehran's proposal to end war.
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Chinese AI models surge in global popularity — and Washington is worried
Usage of Chinese AI models by businesses across the globe has increased substantially in 2026.
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Oracle Japan shares surge 7% after record fiscal first quarter, bucking selloff of U.S. parent
Oracle Japan shares surged after the company reported record fiscal first-quarter sales and profits.
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Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds
The UN Population Fund also says there has been a "severe escalation" in the number of early and forced marriages.
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September surge or October offload? Jobs experts weigh in on this fall’s hiring trends
The "September surge" might boost hiring this fall, but the Fed rate hike could slow down the job market. Here's what experts say to do.
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Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor
Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.
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U.S.-listed Greenland stocks surge after Trump announces security deal with Denmark
The rally followed a U.S.-Denmark-Greenland security pact aimed at expanding the military presence on the Arctic territory.