World · 27 October 2026
Dandong’s Economy Runs on Peering Through Glass
The Chinese border city of Dandong has turned looking at North Korea into a tourism industry, using binoculars to draw visitors and boost the local economy.
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Business · 27 October 2026
Brazil’s Market Bounces Like a Deflated Balloon After Lula’s Surprise Victory
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s unexpected re‑election sent Brazil’s financial markets into a sharp reversal, with the main stock index, the real and bond yields all rallying as analysts rushed to rewrite their foreca…
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Sports · 27 October 2026
Berrettini’s Cringe Reply to Musetti’s Title Win Sparks Feud Talk
Matteo Berrettini gave an uneasy response when asked about Lorenzo Musetti’s recent title, fueling speculation of a rift between the two Italian players.
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Finance · 27 October 2026
Small‑Business Pain Parade: Inflation, Rate Hikes and Red‑Tape Trip Up Payments
Small‑business owners are slipping into payment arrears as policy shifts, rising inflation and higher interest rates combine to create a perfect storm of financial strain.
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Entertainment · 27 October 2026
Lionsgate and SP Media form joint venture to expand new businesses
Lionsgate and Steven Paul’s SP Media have launched a joint venture involving a capital investment to diversify 3 Arts and other new businesses, including indie film production. The deal was unveiled on Monday, amid cha…
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Lighter · 27 October 2026
Seven calm pictures of swans
Seven calm pictures of swans. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.
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World · 27 October 2026
Australia’s Anger Levels Near US Heights; Politicians Offer Brexit‑Style Bomb‑Defusal Guide
Australian officials say public anger is climbing to US‑like levels and have released a bomb‑defusal manual modeled on the Brexit template, while right‑wing populists continue to overpromise. The guide comes amid a…
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Finance · 27 October 2026
Anthropic’s IPO filing nudges ASX and Wall Street upward
Anthropic’s move to go public has the Australian and U.S. markets edging higher as investors digest the filing and await key big‑tech earnings.
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World · 27 October 2026
Students Turn Campus Protests into Parliamentary Power Shift, Vucic Out
A student‑led list won a convincing majority in Serbia’s parliamentary election, ending Aleksandar Vucic’s 14‑year rule. While mass celebrations erupted, the still‑unnamed leadership now faces a long list of po…
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