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World leaders urged to 'course correct' as UN nature goals fall short

World leaders urged to 'course correct' as UN nature goals fall short

Nations are steeling for a disappointing report card at this month's UN biodiversity summit, with governments falling short on their commitments to protect the plants, animals and ecosystems that sustain life on Earth.

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Software, sprints, trolls: Singapore Grand Prix talking points

Software, sprints, trolls: Singapore Grand Prix talking points

A dominant Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix for the first time on Sunday, 24 hours after taking the chequered flag in the sprint race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

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New York's notorious Rikers jail awaits elusive closure

New York's notorious Rikers jail awaits elusive closure

New York's notorious Rikers Island jail, long criticized for unsanitary and violent conditions, will miss a deadline for the vast complex to close down, prompting disappointment from activists.

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Unbeaten 49ers edge Seahawks while Vikings stay perfect

Unbeaten 49ers edge Seahawks while Vikings stay perfect

San Francisco scored three touchdowns off Seattle turnovers and the unbeaten 49ers edged the reigning Super Bowl champions 32-29 on Sunday while Minnesota improved to 5-0 as well.

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Chervon Names Charlie Harte Director of Field Sales & Recruiting - Canada

Chervon Names Charlie Harte Director of Field Sales & Recruiting - Canada

NAPERVILLE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / October 12, 2026 / Charlie Harte joins Chervon as Director of Field Sales and Recruiting - Canada, effective Monday, October 12, 2026, reporting to Neil Harrison, VP/MD Sales and Marketing - Canada.

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Chervon Names Thomas G. Kentouris Vice President of Field Sales

Chervon Names Thomas G. Kentouris Vice President of Field Sales

NAPERVILLE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / October 12, 2026 / Thomas G. Kentouris joins Chervon as Vice President of Field Sales, effective Monday, October 12, 2026, reporting to Matt DeFeo, SVP of Sales Training and Recruiting.

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Chervon Names Randall Durkan Vice President of Supply Chain - North America

Chervon Names Randall Durkan Vice President of Supply Chain - North America

NAPERVILLE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / October 12, 2026 / Randy Durkan joins Chervon as Vice President of Supply Chain - North America, effective Monday, October 12, 2026, reporting to CEO Joe Galli.

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Policymakers take on energy shock, rising debt at IMF-World Bank meetings

Policymakers take on energy shock, rising debt at IMF-World Bank meetings

Finance ministers and central bankers meet in Bangkok this week for the annual gatherings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, with the global economy buffeted between the US-Iran war's energy shock, rising debt pressures and the AI boom.

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Trump's 'energy ceasefire' sparks confusion as Russia strikes Ukraine

Trump's 'energy ceasefire' sparks confusion as Russia strikes Ukraine

US President Donald Trump sowed confusion on Sunday, announcing an "energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia that sparked astonishment in Kyiv, silence from Moscow and support from Ukraine's Western allies.

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Dupont double helps Toulouse avoid Bayonne slip-up in Top 14

Dupont double helps Toulouse avoid Bayonne slip-up in Top 14

Superstar France scrum-half Antoine Dupont scored two tries and set up another as Toulouse held off Bayonne 45-34 to move to the summit of the French Top 14 table on Sunday.

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