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France gripped by spreading student protests as PM calls crisis meeting

France gripped by spreading student protests as PM calls crisis meeting

France's prime minister has convened a crisis meeting to address nationwide protests by high school students
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US stocks rise toward their record after the latest jobs report calms the rattled bond market

US stocks rise toward their record after the latest jobs report calms the rattled bond market

Some relief is returning to the rattled U.S. bond market after the latest jobs report cooled worries that a potentially hot economy could make inflation worse
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Morning Bid: Bond bruise won't heal

Morning Bid: Bond bruise won't heal

By Mike Dolan Oct 1 (Reuters) - A new month, a new quarter - but the bond squeeze goes on, with the 10-year US Treasury yield hitting a 24-year high on Thursday.
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G7 nations agree to release 100 million barrels of oil, including diesel, a boost for Trump

G7 nations agree to release 100 million barrels of oil, including diesel, a boost for Trump

The Group of Seven industrial nations say they've agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil, starting with “substantial” amounts of diesel after the fuel recently hit record high prices in the United States, where President Donald Trump says the diesel release will happen “immediately.”
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Oil settles lower after Europe agrees to tap diesel reserves

Oil settles lower after Europe agrees to tap diesel reserves

By Erwin Seba HOUSTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Crude futures finished down after European leaders agreed to US President Donald Trump's request to release diesel reserves to lower prices and reduce fuel imports from the US.   Brent settled down 6 cents, or 0.06%, at $102.25 a barrel.
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G7 nations agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil, including diesel, a boost for Trump

G7 nations agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil, including diesel, a boost for Trump

The Group of Seven industrial nations said they agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil, starting with “substantial” amounts of diesel after the fuel recently hit record prices in the United States, where President Donald Trump says the diesel release will happen “immediately.”
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Trump: Europe agrees to release diesel reserves 'immediately' as fuel prices hover near record highs

Trump: Europe agrees to release diesel reserves 'immediately' as fuel prices hover near record highs

President Donald Trump says Europe has agreed to release some of its diesel reserves “immediately,” as the president and his Republican Party face pressure to address surging prices ahead of November’s midterm elections
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Oil prices drop as Europe agrees to release diesel reserves

Oil prices drop as Europe agrees to release diesel reserves

HOUSTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell $2 after European leaders agreed on Friday to a request by US President Donald Trump to release diesel from their reserves to lower prices and reduce the need to import fuel from America. Brent was down $1.80, or 1.76%, at $100.50 a barrel at 10:49 a.m.
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France Bolsters Defenses Against Russian Hybrid Threats Amid Intensified European Security Concerns

France Bolsters Defenses Against Russian Hybrid Threats Amid Intensified European Security Concerns

France is significantly enhancing its protection of critical infrastructure and defense sites in response to an escalating threat from Russian drone and cyber-attacks across Europe. President Emmanuel Macron has initiated a new protection plan, citing an intensification of the Russian hybrid threat facing European nations and France. This move follows a high-level meeting at the Élysée Palace involving French political leaders and the heads of the country’s primary security and intelligence bodies, including the director-general of the DGSE foreign intelligence service and the head of the DGSI domestic security service. French authorities are increasingly focusing on cyber-attacks, drones, and foreign interference as key threats. Macron specifically referenced an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport in Germany, which German authorities attributed to Russian military intelligence, warning that similar operations could occur elsewhere in Europe. He emphasized that France is mobilizing regional authoriti...
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Candace Owens Denies Allegations of Lesbian Dating Profiles and Infidelity

Candace Owens Denies Allegations of Lesbian Dating Profiles and Infidelity

Candace Owens has publicly denied claims circulating online that she maintained lesbian dating profiles and cheated on her husband, George Farmer, with women. The allegations originated from an X user, 'Esoteric Shaggyism,' who posted a lengthy thread on September 28, asserting that four data leaks from 2007/2008 gay dating profiles were connected to Owens's emails, including one from the University of Rhode Island. The X user claimed that usernames like 'Candamo429' and 'Cdot429' matched Owens's name and birthday, and that one profile, 'collegefuck5,' was allegedly logged into in January 2022, years after her marriage. Owens responded on X, calling the claims 'the most deranged' and stating that a photo used in the allegations was from a family dinner. She also attributed the story to Zionists and accused those pushing it of being part of the 'Epstein class,' without providing evidence.
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RNC Chair Limits Comments After President Trump's Hand Placement on Wife Sparks Backlash

RNC Chair Limits Comments After President Trump's Hand Placement on Wife Sparks Backlash

Joe Gruters, the chairman of the Republican National Committee, posted a photo carousel on Instagram featuring his wife, Sydney Gruters, and President Trump at the Presidents Cup golf event. The post, intended to celebrate Sydney Gruters' birthday, drew significant attention due to President Trump's unusual hand placement on Sydney Gruters. In one image, President Trump's index finger is extended past her wrist and pressed against her inner arm, while his other hand appears to rest on her arm. This gesture led to widespread commentary and speculation on social media platforms like X, with users questioning the nature of the interaction. Subsequently, comments on Joe Gruters' Instagram post were limited, a practice not typically observed on his other posts, which often praise President Trump. Sydney Gruters is currently running for Florida's 16th Congressional District, a seat being vacated by Republican Rep. Vern Buchanan, and has received President Trump's endorsement.