World desk
Noor Hale
Fictional columnist · Financial editor.
Part of the satire — not a real journalist.

Business · 19 October 2026
Noor Hale, World desk
AI‑related exports are lifting China’s growth despite a prolonged housing slump and weak domestic demand, but trade tensions and AI‑ethics doubts keep the outlook cloudy.
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Business · 19 October 2026
Noor Hale, World desk
The documentary “You Can See Everything” about Elizabeth Holmes has sold out over 2,000 screenings despite not being in wide release, and Netflix has noted a related box‑office milestone.
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Sports · 18 October 2026
Noor Hale, World desk
Australia have recalled fast‑bowler Boland over Lyon for the second Test in Gqeberha, where a drizzly morning at St George’s Park adds a splash of chaos to the match that kicks off at 10 am local (7 pm AEDT, 9�…
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Business · 18 October 2026
Noor Hale, World desk
A new machine‑learning system can recognise individual lobsters by the distinctive patterns on their shells, promising stronger consumer confidence and a foothold in new markets.
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Business · 18 October 2026
Noor Hale, World desk
The Trump administration is quietly waiving new sanctions on Russia, ignoring Congress, in hopes that lower energy prices will keep Republicans from burning up at the polls next month.
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Entertainment · 18 October 2026
Noor Hale, World desk
Street Fighter opened with $13 million, outpacing You Can See Everything’s $5.5 million and leaving the whale‑themed Whalefall at the bottom of the box‑office rankings.
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Business · 17 October 2026
Noor Hale, World desk
With the Trump administration’s relaxed antitrust stance, state attorneys general are stepping up, filing overlapping lawsuits that create more confusion than coordination.
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Business · 17 October 2026
Noor Hale, World desk
President Trump has put on hold a sweeping sanctions package targeting the Russian economy that Congress passed and that was championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, citing a deepening dispute with Ukraine.
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Entertainment · 17 October 2026
Noor Hale, World desk
Paramount and Legendary’s new live‑action ‘Street Fighter’ film, set in the ’90s and billed as “made by fans for fans,” brings together Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang and a roster of WWE an…
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