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(Bloomberg) — Stocks lost traction, bonds rose and the dollar fell, with polls continuing to depict a tight race in the US presidential election ahead of the Federal Reserve decision. Equities hovered near session lows after the Wall Street Journal…

The government of Mauritius on Friday (Nov. 1) banned access to social media websites ahead of parliamentary elections on Nov. 10. The directive was announced by the national communications regulator, which said social media sites will be banned until Nov.…

(Bloomberg) — Stocks got hit as disappointing earnings from Europe’s most-valuable tech company and concern about tighter US restrictions on chip sales spurred a selloff in the industry that has powered the bull market. A closely watched gauge of semiconductors…

Irish government looking to bolster asylum rules as part of migration crackdown it has implemented this year Asylum seekers with jobs in Ireland could be charged up to €238 (£200) a week for state accommodation and have to pay for…

Russian authorities demand millions in fines after YouTube hosts videos banned by Putin’s regime The Kremlin is seeking $235m (£180m) from Google’s bankrupt Russian entity after repeatedly fining YouTube for hosting videos banned by the regime. US court records showed…

Bollywood actor-director Shreyas Talpade is in the spotlight again after a false report surfaced, claiming the actor passed away on Monday afternoon. “I want to assure everyone that I am ALIVE, HAPPY, and HEALTHY. I’ve become aware of a viral…

US President Joe Biden on Sunday said he ended his reelection bid after hearing from congressional Democrats that he’d harm their chances in November and concluding that he’d be “a real distraction” if he stayed in the race. In his…

Team GB swimmer sparked the row by criticising the selection and quality of goods offered by French catering company Sodexo Live Adam Peaty has come under attack from Olympics catering chiefs for having “zero proof” over claims that worms were…