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Xi Jinping’s corruption crackdown in the spotlight as China prepares for meeting of top leaders; The fifth plenum comes against a backdrop of years of purges that have had some analysts wondering if the issue is corruption or a lack of loyalty. theguardian.com/world/2026/o…
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Russia launched covert digital election interference campaign to undermine US candidates supportive of Ukraine, lawmakers say; “It’s a carnival out there,” said House Intelligence Committee ranking member Jim Himes (D-Conn.). politico.com/news/2026/10/21…
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Separatists win Quebec election in test for Canada PM’s national unity strategy Parti Québécois wins provincial election but will not be able to govern alone, as Mark Carney stresses unity in face of tariffs threat from Donald Trump. theguardian.com/world/2026/o…
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Russia extends diesel export ban; Curbs imposed in response to Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries threaten to worsen global supply crunch ft.com/content/fc705366-9a91…
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