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    US-Saudi nuclear deal would allow uranium enrichment●The U.S. just signed a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could let the kingdom enrich its own uranium, skipping the "gMmastodonWarNuclear435 min ago

    The United States has signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could permit the kingdom to enrich its own uranium, a capability Washington refused to grant the UAE in 2009 under its so-called 'gold standard' safeguards. The deal is drawing warnings from lawmakers in both parties who fear it could fuel nuclear proliferation and destabilise an already tense Middle East.

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    Gold Slides to Seven-Week Low on Rate-Hike Bets●Gold Falls to Seven-Week Low as Rate-Hike Bets Rise https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/gold-falls-to-seven-MmastodonBusinessMarkets431 min ago

    Gold prices dropped to a seven-week low as investors increasingly bet that central banks, particularly the US Federal Reserve, will raise interest rates. Higher rates tend to hurt gold, which pays no yield, prompting selling pressure across commodity markets.

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    India vs Afghanistan is one of the most searched cricket topics across multiple countries, including India, the US, the UK, Germany and Australia. The interest comes alongside wider cricket discussions, such as rules around rain-affected Asian Games 2026 cricket finals and gold medal scenarios. Fans are actively following the fixture and related tournament developments.

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    The Costs of False Security: Missile Defense and Weapons in Space●The Costs of False Security: The Fallacy of National Missile Defense, the Golden Dome and Nuclear Weapons in Space✉newsWarNuclear35 min ago

    The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation is out with a new analysis arguing that national missile defense, including the proposed Golden Dome system and any move toward nuclear weapons in space, would deliver false security at enormous cost. The piece contends such programs are technically unreliable, provoke arms races, and undermine rather than strengthen strategic stability. Critics of missile defense have long made similar arguments, and the debate is being rekindled as space-based defense concepts return to policy discussions.

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    Golders Green stabbings no longer treated as terrorism▼Golders Green stabbings no longer being treated as suspected terrorism✉newsWarTerrorism36 min ago

    Police say the stabbings in Golders Green, north London, are no longer being treated as suspected terrorism. The announcement marks a significant shift in the investigation, which had initially been handled under counter-terrorism protocols. Details about the suspect's motive or the victims' condition have not been given, and authorities are expected to provide further information as inquiries continue.

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    Gold falls more than 2% on US rate-hike bets●Gold drops more than 2% on US rate-hike bets✉newsWorld11 h ago

    Gold prices fell more than 2% as investors bet the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates. Higher rates boost bond yields and the dollar, making non-yielding bullion less attractive to buyers. The drop marked one of the sharper daily declines for the metal, with traders watching upcoming Fed signals for direction.

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    Gold falls to seven-week low on inflation and rate-hike fears●Gold hits 7-week low as oil-driven inflation fears boost rate-hike bets✉newsBusinessBanking10 h ago

    Gold prices have dropped to their lowest level in seven weeks as rising oil prices stoke inflation concerns, prompting markets to bet on higher interest rates. Because gold pays no yield, expectations of rate hikes typically weigh on the metal. Traders are watching how oil-driven inflation shapes central bank policy next.

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    Olympic cycling champion Marchant announces retirement●Olympic champion Marchant retires from cycling https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/articles/c98r6z3y00n2o?at_medium=RSS&MmastodonSportOlympics21 h ago

    Olympic champion Marchant has retired from cycling, according to a BBC Sport report. The British track rider is stepping away from the sport after a career that included Olympic gold. Fans and the cycling community are reacting to the news of one of Britain's most successful track cyclists ending her competitive career.

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    World T20 champions India face Afghanistan in the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket quarter-final in Nisshin, Japan, with heavy rain and a typhoon alert threatening washouts across the knockout stage. Pakistan's match has already been cancelled, creating a scheduling logjam, and India could claim gold without a ball bowled if play is abandoned. Shreyas Iyer said his side must stay mentally prepared for weather disruptions.

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    Gold Prices Plunge as Central Bankers Speak▼Economic Calendar: Gold Prices Plunge Amid Central Bankers' Speeches🏛️✉newsBusinessBanking4 h ago

    Gold prices have fallen sharply during a busy stretch of scheduled speeches by central bank officials. Traders are watching for signals on the future path of interest rates, with hawkish remarks typically weighing on bullion by pushing up yields and the dollar. Analysts say the drop reflects markets repricing rate expectations as policymakers take the stage.

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    Gold Falls as Fed Rate Expectations Weigh on Prices●Gold Falls on Expectations of Higher for Longer Fed Rates https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/gold-falls-on-MmastodonBusinessFinance314 h ago

    Gold prices dropped as markets braced for the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates elevated for longer than previously expected. Higher rates raise the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold, drawing investors toward bonds and other yield-bearing holdings. Traders are watching upcoming Fed signals and economic data for clues on the rate path.

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    Gold Breaks Three-Month Uptrend as Bitcoin Retreats from High▼Gold Dips Below Three-Month Uptrend, Bitcoin Pulls Back from Nine-Month High✉newsBusinessCrypto28 min ago

    Gold has fallen below a trendline that supported its rise over the past three months, while Bitcoin has pulled back after reaching a nine-month high. The simultaneous retreats in two assets often watched as alternatives to traditional markets are drawing attention from traders assessing whether the moves signal a broader shift in risk appetite or merely short-term corrections.

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    Strict blood sugar control may carry hidden costs, study finds▼Diabetes study finds keeping blood sugar too steady may come at a price✉newsScience14 min ago

    New research into diabetes suggests that keeping blood sugar levels extremely steady, long considered the gold standard of management, may come with drawbacks. The findings challenge the assumption that tighter is always better for glucose control, prompting debate among clinicians and patients about how aggressively blood sugar should be stabilised and what trade-offs tight control may involve.

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    India and Pakistan set for Asian Games cricket showdown after washout●India, Pakistan on Asian Games collision course after cricket washout✉newsSportCricket1 h ago

    Rain washed out play in the men's cricket tournament at the Asian Games in China, but the washout means India and Pakistan remain on course to meet in the final. With both nations rarely playing each other outside ICC events, a potential India-Pakistan gold medal match is drawing attention from fans and media across the region.

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    Gold prices declined as markets absorbed signals that the US Federal Reserve may keep interest rates elevated for longer than previously expected. Higher rates raise the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold, weighing on demand. Investors are watching upcoming Fed commentary and inflation data for clues on the timing of any policy easing.

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    India reach Asian Games 2026 cricket semis after washout▼IND vs AFG, Asian Games 2026 cricket: India reach semis after quarter-final washout✉newsSportCricket1 h ago

    India have advanced to the semi-finals of the cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games after their quarter-final match against Afghanistan was washed out. With no play possible, the result was decided by tournament rules, sending India through to the last four and keeping their gold medal hopes alive at the multi-sport event.

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    Czech champions of the world cap new golden era in women's tennis▼Czechia’s champions of the world reinforce a new golden era in women’s tennis: ‘It is the cherry on top’✉newsSportTennis1 h ago

    Czechia's tennis players have been crowned world champions, a recognition being described as 'the cherry on top' of their season and a sign of a new golden era for the country in women's tennis. The achievement underlines Czech dominance on the international stage, adding to a tradition of success that has made the nation a consistent powerhouse in the women's game.

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    India are preparing to meet Afghanistan in cricket at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, with the match drawing wide international attention. Captain Shreyas Iyer has admitted there is pressure to win gold but says it is 'good pressure'. A washout elsewhere has set up a potential India-Pakistan collision course, adding to interest. Pakistan face Hong Kong in their quarter-final on Monday.

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    Olympic champion Katy Marchant retires from track cycling▼“I’ve achieved more than I could have ever dreamed of": Olympic champion Katy Marchant calls time on decorated 13-year track cycling career✉newsSportOlympics1 h ago

    British track cyclist Katy Marchant has announced her retirement after a 13-year career, saying she has achieved more than she could ever have dreamed of. The Olympic champion, who won team sprint gold at Paris 2024 alongside Sophie Capewell and Emma Finucane, leaves the sport as one of Britain's most decorated sprint riders.

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    India's medal tally at the 2026 Asian Games▼Asian Games 2026: India medal tally and winners list - full table✉newsSportOlympics1 h ago

    The 2026 Asian Games will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, and attention is turning to how India's contingent is expected to fare. A full table of India's medal tally and winners list is being compiled for the event, tracking gold, silver and bronze medallists as competition unfolds. Indian fans are following the count closely.

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    Poland beats France to win 2026 Men's European Volleyball title●Volleyball: 2026 Men's European Championships: Poland claims title in Olympic gold-medal rematch with France, securing LA28 quota✉newsSportOlympics1 h ago

    Poland has won the 2026 Men's European Volleyball Championship, defeating France in a rematch of the Olympic gold-medal final. The victory secures Poland's quota place for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The result renews one of volleyball's fiercest recent rivalries, with the two teams having met for gold at the Paris Olympics.

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    Venezuelan Gangs Cash In on Trump-Driven Gold Rush●Trump Sparked a Gold Rush, and Venezuelan Gangs Take a Cut of Profit https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/world/americas/vMmastodonWorldCrime28 h ago

    A New York Times investigation reports that a gold rush triggered by Trump-era policies in Venezuela is enriching criminal gangs, who take a cut of profits from the booming mining trade. The report links the surge in gold extraction to organized crime control over mining regions, raising concerns about sanctions, smuggling and who benefits from Venezuela's mineral wealth.

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    Nicaragua grants Chinese miners rights to a tenth of its territory●Gold-rich Nicaragua hands Chinese miners rights to a tenth of its landYhnSportGolf61 h ago

    Nicaragua has awarded Chinese mining companies concessions covering roughly a tenth of the country's land, despite it being one of Central America's most gold-rich nations. The report has sparked debate over sovereignty, environmental risk and Nicaragua's deepening alignment with Beijing under President Daniel Ortega, who restored diplomatic ties with China in 2021.

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    Bitcoin Traders Chase Shorts as Treasury Yields Climb●Bitcoin traders chase shorts as rising Treasury yields weigh over gold✉newsBusinessCrypto28 min ago

    Bitcoin traders are increasingly positioning for price declines, with rising US Treasury yields weighing on markets and also pressuring gold. Higher yields make non-yielding assets like Bitcoin and gold less attractive, and traders appear to be betting on further downside for the cryptocurrency as macro conditions tighten.

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    Gold prices slump despite rising Iran tensions and oil●Gold prices today, Monday, September 28, 2026: Gold prices slump as Iran tensions and oil prices rise✉newsBusinessPersonal Finance7 h ago

    Gold prices fell on Monday, September 28, 2026, according to market coverage, even as tensions involving Iran pushed oil prices higher. The move is notable because gold typically gains during geopolitical uncertainty, and investors are watching how the divergence between weakening gold and rising oil plays out for broader markets.

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    Olympic cycling champion Marchant announces retirement●Olympic champion Marchant retires from cycling✉newsSportOlympics6 h ago

    British Olympic champion cyclist Katy Marchant has announced her retirement from the sport. Marchant won team sprint gold at the Rio 2016 Olympics alongside Becky James and Phil Hindes' teammates, and remained a leading figure in British track cycling. News of her decision was reported by major outlets including Reuters and the BBC.

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    Bitcoin Slides to $83,000 as Oil Surge Hits Gold Too▼Bitcoin Falls to $83,000 as Gold Plunges 3% on Fresh Oil Price Surge✉newsBusinessCrypto5 h ago

    Bitcoin dropped to $83,000 while gold fell 3% as a fresh surge in oil prices rattled markets. The simultaneous decline in both a leading cryptocurrency and the traditional safe-haven asset suggests investors are selling broadly amid inflation and energy-cost concerns, with traders watching whether further oil volatility will deepen losses across risk and hedge assets alike.

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    Old EV batteries seen as fix for Europe's wasted renewable energy▼‘A gold mine’: How old EV batteries could help prevent Europe from wasting solar and wind energy✉newsEnvironmentEnergy9 h ago

    Used electric vehicle batteries could be given a second life as large-scale storage, helping Europe hold on to the solar and wind power that is currently wasted when supply exceeds demand. Reporting describes the retired batteries as 'a gold mine' for the energy transition, since they can store cheap renewable electricity and release it when the grid needs it, easing curtailment and supporting Europe's shift away from fossil fuels.

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    Clinic owner stole millions from military health program, DOJ says▼Clinic owner stole millions from military health program to buy luxuries like gold-plated Cybertruck, DOJ says✉newsHealth8 h ago

    Federal prosecutors say a clinic owner defrauded a US military health program of millions of dollars, spending the proceeds on luxury purchases including a gold-plated Cybertruck. The Justice Department announced the charges, alleging the funds meant to cover healthcare services for service members were diverted to personal luxuries. The case has drawn attention for the extravagant items allegedly bought with taxpayer-funded money.

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    Golf star Tom Kim to play Asian Games chasing military service exemption▼Golf star Tom Kim going from Presidents Cup to Asian Games seeking exemption from military service✉newsSportGolf8 h ago

    South Korean golfer Tom Kim is heading from the Presidents Cup straight to the Asian Games, where a gold medal would earn him an exemption from South Korea's mandatory military service. All able-bodied South Korean men must serve, and athletes can avoid it by winning major international titles. Kim, one of golf's rising young stars, is competing for South Korea at the Games in Hangzhou.

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    India's Asian Games schedule: Gulveer Singh chases hat-trick●Asian Games 2026 India schedule today, September 29: Gulveer Singh eyes hat-trick, boxers aim for finals✉newsSportOlympics1 h ago

    Indian athletes are in action at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on September 29. Distance runner Gulveer Singh is chasing a third gold, while Indian boxers are competing for places in the finals of their weight categories. Indian fans are following the day's schedule closely as the country's medal count builds.

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    Trump's crypto promise leaves investors with heavy losses●Trump’s broken promise on crypto: a gold mine for his empire, multimillion-dollar losses for investors✉newsBusinessCrypto7 h ago

    Media report that Donald Trump's promises around cryptocurrency have benefited his own business empire while ordinary investors have suffered multimillion-dollar losses. The reporting links Trump-family crypto ventures to returns for the president and his associates, contrasted with steep declines for outside backers, fuelling criticism of conflicts of interest at the highest level of US politics.

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    South Korean fencers take four Asian Games golds, target LA 2028▼S. Korean fencers finish Asian Games with 4 golds, eye 2028 Olympics✉newsSportOlympics6 h ago

    South Korea's fencing team closed the Asian Games with four gold medals, underlining the country's strength in the sport. Athletes and coaches said the results build momentum toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where they aim to convert regional dominance into podium finishes against stronger global competition.

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    Brandon McNulty wins solo world title, avenging Tokyo 2020 heartbreak▼UCI Road World Championships 2026: Brandon McNulty pulls off "miraculous" solo win, avenging Tokyo 2020 road race heartbreak✉newsSportOlympics6 h ago

    American cyclist Brandon McNulty claimed a solo victory at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships, a result being described as "miraculous." The win is being framed as redemption after McNulty's heartbreak in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic road race, where he was caught late while in a winning position. It marks the biggest title of his career and a first world championship gold for the United States in the event.

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    Goldman Sachs is reported to be enjoying a sharp rise in fees from its hedge fund business, according to a Financial Times report on what it calls the bank's hedge fund fee bonanza. The item suggests the Wall Street bank is extracting strong revenues from hedge fund clients, though the full details behind the gains remain sparse in the available reporting.

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    Golders Green stabbings investigated as suspected hate crime●Police treating Golders Green stabbings as suspected hate crime✉newsWarTerrorism4 h ago

    Police in north London are treating stabbings in Golders Green as a suspected hate crime, the Guardian reports. The area, home to a large Jewish community, has seen heightened concern over antisemitic attacks, and investigators are working to establish the motive behind the assault. Further details about the victims and any suspects have not been released.

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    Subramaniam Defends Asian Games Gold, Secures Olympic Squash Spot▼Subramaniam '23 Defends Asian Games Gold, Earns Spot in Squash's Olympic Debut✉newsSportOlympics9 h ago

    Cornell graduate Subramaniam '23 successfully defended her Asian Games squash gold medal, a result that also secured her place at the sport's first-ever Olympic appearance. Squash will make its debut on the Olympic programme, and her Asian Games triumph clinched qualification for the historic event.

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    Arizona fraternity suspended over goldfish swallowing hazing claim●Arizona frat suspended after allegedly making new recruits swallow live goldfish https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/202MmastodonLifeEducation254 min ago

    A fraternity at the University of Arizona has been suspended after allegations that new recruits were made to swallow live goldfish as part of hazing. The incident has drawn renewed attention to hazing practices in US college Greek life and prompted discussion about how universities discipline fraternities.

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    India learn opponents for Asian Games 2026 cricket semi-final▼India opponents in Asian Games 2026 semi-final: Who will Men in Blue face in the last-four stage?✉newsSportCricket1 h ago

    Attention is on India's men's cricket team ahead of the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with coverage focusing on which team the Men in Blue will face in the last-four stage. The tournament is part of India's build-up in T20 format, and fans are debating the semi-final draw and the route to a potential gold medal.

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    Alexandra Eala targets Asian Games gold and LA28 spot▼Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Alexandra Eala "would love a gold" and a quota for LA28✉newsSportTennis1 h ago

    Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala says she would love to win a gold medal at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya 2026, a result that would also secure a qualification quota for the LA 2028 Olympic Games. The 2026 Asian Games serve as a key Olympic qualifying event for tennis in Asia, raising the stakes for the rising star.