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Donald Trump has warned of a 'final battle' as reports indicate his own staff are increasingly pessimistic about his election chances. The remarks, reported by CNN, come as the campaign enters a critical stretch, with aides said to be souring on the outlook. The stark rhetoric is drawing wide attention and debate about the state of his campaign.

Bank of England Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden said there is a case for raising the key interest rate if inflationary pressures continue to build. His comments signal a willingness among policymakers to tighten monetary policy further should price growth prove persistent. Markets and analysts are watching the Bank's next moves closely as inflation concerns remain elevated.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said a cyclosporiasis outbreak is under control even as health officials report at least 1,600 cases across five US states. The intestinal illness, typically linked to contaminated food or water, has sickened hundreds, and the reassurance is drawing attention as people question whether federal health authorities have the outbreak fully contained.

Russia's ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, said the United States would never allow India to become the next China as a strategic competitor. The remark, made by Moscow's top diplomat in New Delhi, frames India's rise as something Washington would seek to constrain rather than support, feeding ongoing debate in India about its balancing act between the US and Russia.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the spotlight ahead of their National League Division Series. Manager Dave Roberts said he only learned the opposing starter the morning of the game but declined to criticize what could be gamesmanship. Braves manager Brian Snitker is being cautious about using Chris Sale, saying he does not want to risk his health. Shohei Ohtani answered reporters' questions at pre-series workouts.

Fernando Alonso has confirmed he will continue in Formula 1, renewing his contract with Aston Martin and confirming he will race in 2027. The announcement came as Verstappen recovered from a difficult start to beat Antonelli and win the Bahrain Grand Prix. Alonso said he plans to retire eventually, but not yet, ending speculation about his future in the sport.

A deputy governor of the Bank of Japan has said artificial intelligence may influence the economy's neutral rate of interest, the level that neither stimulates nor restrains growth. The remark matters for markets because the neutral rate anchors expectations about how far the BOJ will move rates, and any AI-driven change in productivity or labour markets could alter that calculus.

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk has beaten its KHL opponent, prompting reaction from the losing side. Player Luzenkov said his team 'scored one goal less' and noted that they got going again in the third period, insisting there are no fitness problems. The comment highlights frustration at a narrow loss while defending the squad's physical condition after the defeat to Neftekhimik.

Rio de Janeiro congressman Otoni de Paula, a former ally of Jair Bolsonaro, said he will work to bring evangelical voters to Lula in the second round of Brazil's presidential election. His pledge is drawing attention given his past support for Bolsonaro, whose base overlaps heavily with the evangelical community.

Portugal, without Cristiano Ronaldo, defeated Norway in the UEFA Nations League to secure a place in the quarter-finals. Erling Haaland limped off injured during the loss, adding concern for Norway ahead of the return fixture. Norway have said they are keen to avenge the defeat and insist they will not sit back in a low block but take the game to Portugal next time.

Talent agent Ari Emanuel is drawing attention online for an unfiltered response about Meghan Markle's career. The remarks, flagged by entertainment outlet Just Jared, have sparked discussion about the former royal's professional ventures. Full details of what Emanuel said, and where, have not been confirmed in the available coverage.

Iranian official Masjedi said Iran and the Axis of Resistance will respond forcefully to any American ground offensive. The statement, carried by Yemen-based outlet Saba, underscores rising rhetoric between Tehran-aligned forces and Washington. The warning signals that any US military move on the ground could trigger a coordinated regional retaliation.

Dutch motorists are crossing into Germany to fill up their tanks, saving around 17 cents per litre on fuel. A regional Dutch outlet spoke to drivers who said they deliberately waited until now to make the trip, taking advantage of the price gap between the two countries. Fuel taxes and excise duties differ across the border, making a refuelling stop in Germany noticeably cheaper for many people living near it.

Brazilians went to the polls in the 2026 general election, with early tallies showing Lula leading in 44 countries and Flávio Bolsonaro in 13. Eduardo Riedel was re-elected governor of Mato Grosso do Sul in the first round, while analysts debated whether the presidential race could be decided in a single round. The vote also produced the two most-voted federal deputies in Brazil's history, and Argentine business leaders said the outcome could add to their own internal uncertainty.

White House National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett said he does not accept recent polling showing widespread public pessimism about the US economy, telling reporters 'I just don't buy it.' His comments push back against survey data indicating Americans remain skeptical of the administration's economic stewardship despite officials' positive messaging on growth, jobs and inflation.

Brazil's presidential election is going to a second round, with early counts showing Jair Bolsonaro on about 47% and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on 44%. Presidential candidates voted accompanied by allies and family, and electoral court chief Kassio Nunes Marques praised the e-Título app for reducing queues at polling stations in a positive assessment of the first round. Authorities also said any probe into alleged external interference must proceed carefully to avoid extremes.

A new interactive site lets people vote on which of the challenges Hacker News has posed for artificial intelligence over the years have actually been achieved. The project, called Goalposts, presents a list of benchmark problems the community has historically said AI could not solve, and asks visitors to judge which ones have now been met.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv as Russia continued attacks on the Northern Bridge. His visit comes amid renewed diplomatic attention to the war in Ukraine. Separately, Merz said Germany is interested in Kazakh oil supplies, while German media discuss plans to attract migrants from Central Asia, keeping the chancellor and his policies in the spotlight in Russian-language coverage.

George Clooney is said to disapprove of how his longtime friends Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber are raising their children, according to commentary circulating on the topic. The claim has drawn attention given the close friendship between the Clooneys and the Crawford-Gerber family, though no details of the alleged disagreement or responses from those involved have been confirmed.

OpenAI has reportedly replaced GPT-6 Sol with GPT-6.1 Sol only seven days after the previous release, with the new model said to reach near-Astra levels of intelligence. The unusually short interval between flagship models is drawing attention, with readers debating whether rapid iteration cycles are becoming the new norm for frontier AI releases and what benchmark parity with Astra would mean.

Portugal face Norway in a UEFA Nations League 2026 match, with kick-off times and broadcast details being widely shared ahead of the game. In Portugal, police said they would monitor large crowds gathered to watch the national team's 'big game' and issued safety recommendations for fans. Searches about when and where to watch the match are trending in Spain and Mexico.