🏛️ Daring Louvre heist, thieves grab crown jewels in minutes
In Paris, four thieves used a crane to smash a Louvre window on Sunday and stole eight pieces from France’s crown jewels in about seven minutes, then sped off on motorbikes. A crown was dropped during the escape and the famous Regent Diamond was left behind, but the theft shut the museum and sparked a national security review.
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🔐 China accuses U.S. of major cyber‑breach
China’s Ministry of State Security said the U.S. National Security Agency infiltrated China’s National Time Service Center, an important Chinese research institute, from 2022 onward and stole credentials from staff. Because the NTSC underpins communications and power grids, the allegation raises the risk of serious global cybersecurity and infrastructure implications if true.
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💼 Japan’s ruling party coalition paves way for first female prime minister
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Japan Innovation Party (Ishin) agreed on a coalition deal on October 20, clearing the path for LDP leader Sanae Takaichi to become Japan’s first female prime minister. The deal signals a potential shift toward more conservative, nationalist policy, and markets reacted by sending Japan’s stock index sharply higher in anticipation of a more stable government.
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💰 U.S. forces strike vessel linked to Colombia, raising aid and tariff threats
The U.S. military said it struck a vessel in the Caribbean linked to drug‑smuggling, killing three people, prompting Colombian President Gustavo Petro to reject U.S. claims and warning of diplomatic fallout. Because the U.S. is now threatening to suspend financial aid and impose tariffs on Colombia, the episode could destabilize U.S.–Latin America relations and affect regional security cooperation.
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🇦🇺 Rare-earths diplomacy gets a push in Washington
Australia’s prime minister arrived in the U.S. with a plan to boost rare-earth supply for American industry. More non-China supply would support batteries and defense gear, and reduce security and tariff risks in key tech supply chains.
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