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Indian markets continue rally; Nifty and Sensex close 2% up as rupee strengthens

The Indian stock market continued its 3-day rally, defying other Asian markets dragged down by speculation around AI stocks and concerns about U.S. inflation and a potential interest rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve

Not cool: who hacked France’s supermarket fridges?

17 October 2026 at 05:00

Whether it was youngsters proving their skills or state sabotage, Europe’s most hacked country was left with a mountain of waste after food began cooking in freezers

Shortly before midnight last Sunday, the digital thermostats controlling hundreds of supermarket cold aisles across France began to flicker and rise.

In a “bizarre and unprecedented” cyber-attack, hackers had remotely overridden the temperature settings on thousands of freezers, fridges and chiller cabinets pushing them from as low as -27C (-16.6F) to well over 50C (122F).

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© Photograph: Lucien Libert/Reuters

© Photograph: Lucien Libert/Reuters

© Photograph: Lucien Libert/Reuters

M.L.B. Playoff Ads With Sydney Sweeney and Megan Fox Draw Backlash

17 October 2026 at 21:03
Commercials promoting a gambling platform and endorsing male enhancement have rankled fans, and even athletes. Who is in charge?

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A billboard ad in Times Square for the sports-betting site Novig featuring the actress Sydney Sweeney. She appeared in commercials aired during the Major League Baseball playoffs.
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