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1. Tate McRae’s ‘Housewife’ No. 1 on Global Charts for Third Week, Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ on the Prowl Billboard · 9 Nov 2026

   Tate McRae ’s “Housewife” adds a third week at No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. , two weeks after it debuted at the summit of both surveys. Related Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’ Notches Fourth Week Atop Billboard 200 Michael…

2. NZD higher on all the key crosses interest.co.nz · 9 Nov 2026

   Risk appetite bounces back; strong rebound in global equity markets, including US equities rising over 2%. Oil prices down over 4% on hope for end to US-Iran conflict. Rates markets show only small movements

3. France blames Iran for supermarket fridge hack, seeks EU sanctions Al-Monitor · 9 Nov 2026

   French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Monday blamed Iran for the October cyberattack that disabled refrigeration at supermarkets across France.

4. French officials blame Iran for refrigerator hacks, vow retaliation Al-Monitor · 9 Nov 2026

   By Raphael Satter and Gabriel Stargardter PARIS, Nov 9 (Reuters) - French officials on Monday accused Iran's Revolutionary Guards of responsibility for the cyberattacks that knocked outcommercial refrigerators and freezers across France last month, saying there would be consequences for Iran.

5. Syria, Jordan focus on economic ties amid fallout from October attacks Al-Monitor · 9 Nov 2026

   Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi met with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani on Monday as the two countries revealed 11 cooperation pacts spanning trade, investment and infrastructure.

6. Steel factory explosion in western Turkey kills at least 16 Al-Monitor · 9 Nov 2026

   Footage from the scene showed a huge plume of thick smoke spreading into the sky as flames engulfed a tall structure within the plant.

7. Russia and Ukraine showing flexibility on territory, US official says Al-Monitor · 9 Nov 2026

   By Steve Holland and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Both Russia and Ukraine are showing some flexibility privately on the possible exchange of territory ahead of US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi this week as President Donald Trump ramps up efforts to resolve the conflict, a US official…

8. Steel plant blast kills 16 in western Turkey Al-Monitor · 9 Nov 2026

   ANKARA, Nov 9 (Reuters) - A blast at a steel and iron manufacturing plant in western Turkey on Monday killed 16 people, President Tayyip Erdogan said after a cabinet meeting. • An explosion took place at around noon (0900 GMT) at the Habas iron and steel manufacturing plant in the Aliaga district of…

9. Cardi B, Travis Scott, Don Toliver & More to Perform at ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Festival Billboard · 9 Nov 2026

   With Grand Theft Auto VI finally on the horizon, a music festival celebrating the highly anticipated video game’s release weekend is set to take place in Miami on Nov. 21, and will feature performances from Cardi B, Travis Scott and more. Related ‘Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album’ Will Feature 34 New…

10. Bitcoin in Limbo as Stocks Rebound Ahead of US Inflation Report Decrypt · 9 Nov 2026

    U.S. stocks rallied as oil fell, but Bitcoin hovered near $75,000 after a wave of liquidations, with Tuesday’s inflation report set to test bets on a December Fed rate hike.