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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says upcoming US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi could pave the way for a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Cyber-attacks on supermarket freezers have disrupted food supplies across 10 European countries. Temperatures soared to 50C, forcing retailers to discard stock.

Virgin Media O2 plans to cut up to 25% of its 16,000 staff to save £800m annually, citing a need to reduce a £22bn debt pile and integrate AI tools.

Reddit and digital rights groups argue Australia’s social media ban for children under 16 is unconstitutional and restricts free speech in a major High Court hearing.

A senior Crown Prosecution Service lawyer cited a nonexistent legal precedent in a High Court case, sparking concerns about AI hallucinations in legal research.

US envoy Steve Witkoff announced that trilateral talks between Ukraine and Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi next week to discuss de-escalation and post-war security.

Asian governments and businesses hope US midterms bring relief from Iran war energy shocks and trade tariffs, but analysts doubt significant policy shifts will occur.

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre warns that AI ransomware attacks on critical national infrastructure are highly likely by 2028, targeting power and health sectors.

President Trump and Vice President Vance lead the final day of campaigning for the US midterm elections, with tight polls in Senate and House races across the country.

China is reactivating its diplomatic role in the Middle East, hosting Oman’s Sultan and meeting Iranian officials to push for dialogue amid the US-Iran war.