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As cities and regions confront rising demand, rapidly changing global contexts, and decarbonization goals, energy sovereignty has become a defining urban priority. This conversation explores what are the different possibilities when designing an efficient energy mix through renewables, decentralized systems, and context-specific strategies shaped by geography, resources, and long-term resilience. With a focus on energy security, new energy models, investment, and the clean transition, the conversation shows why there is no single path forward, but rather a need for diversified, reliable, and future-ready solutions. As cities and regions confront rising demand, rapidly changing global contexts, and decarbonization goals, energy sovereignty has become a defining urban priority. This conversation explores what are the different possibilities when designing an efficient energy mix through renewables, decentralized systems, and context-specific strategies shaped by geography, resources, and long-term resilience.

The world’s finance ministers and central bank governors are gathering in Bangkok, Thailand this week for the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank. Our experts are on the ground talking to leaders and getting the behind-the-scenes scoop on how the Bretton Woods institutions are taking on the most urgent challenges in the global economy, including conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, soaring public debt, and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI). Check back for expert reactions to breaking news, updates from our events with high-level policymakers, and more. “They finally get it.” Closing thoughts on Bangkok.

The report is under embargo until 15 October 2026, 12:30 pm ET The world is undergoing profound changes. Economic, digital and energy transformations are redefining how people work, learn and participate in society. While these changes offer significant opportunities, they are also creating new risks of exclusion.

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Baku, Oct. 11 (Jiji Press)--Japan defeated Russia 4-1 in the mixed team final at the 2026 World Judo Championships in Baku on Sunday, the final day of the championships. This is Japan's eighth gold medal in the mixed team event, which has been held at the World Judo Championships since 2017. Japan had won the event seven times in a row, but lost in the final at the previous championships. In the final, Sanshiro Murao and other Japanese team members racked up victories to take a 3-1 lead, and Akari Omori won the final match against Irina Zueva. Japan reached the final after defeating host Azerbaijan in the second round, Mongolia in the quarterfinals, and China in the semifinals. The next championships will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan, in June 2027.[Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]

Alexander Gairiseb serves as Senior Airport Manager at Hosea Kutako International Airport owned by Namibia Airports Company since June 2022. A lawyer by profession, he specializes in airport operations, safety, security, and stakeholder engagement. Prior to joining Namibia Airports Company, he work as a Senior National Inspector: Aviation Security Policies, Standards & Regulations at the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority from 2020-2022. His role entailed developing aviation security policies, standards and legal framework. He equally performed a similar responsibility at the Directorate of Civil Aviation under the Ministry of Works and Transport as an Aviation Security Inspector (Regulations) since 2014-2020.

Humankind has fearfully and sometimes joyfully anticipated the end of the world ever since it began. The Bible’s Book of Revelation speaks of “end times”, a period of tribulation, war, famine, plague, floods and environmental catastrophe that may seem a less absurd prospect today than perhaps it once did. Islam, too, posits a fateful day of judgment or day of reckoning. Christian evangelicals believe that, in the final rapture, a chosen few – the righteous or the “elect” – will be saved while sinners burn. It’s a minority view. Matthew’s gospel predicts most people will defy, ignore or ridicule warnings of imminent Armageddon. Peter, another of Jesus’s disciples, agreed: “In the last days, scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.” Yet such worldly scepticism does not mean a universal cataclysm is less likely. It may make it more probable. Donald Trump’s blanket denials of the dangers ostensibly posed by artificial intelligence, whose uncontrolled development is seen by some as the latest harbinger of apocalypse, could be interpreted as fulfilling Peter’s prophecy.

Brad McKim is ready to take on the world. McKim is set to compete at the 2026 IPF World Master Classic Powerlifting Championships Oct. 15 to 24 in Reno. He’ll be entered in the Men’s Master 2 (aged 50 to 59), 93 Kilograms (205 pounds) Class.

Promotional poster for ATEEZ’s 2027 world tour, “ZERO TO ALL” / Courtesy of KQ EntertainmentK-pop group ATEEZ will return to the global stage in 2027 with a world tour spanning Asia, Europe and the Americas, extending its momentum ahead of a new album scheduled for release next month. KQ Entertainment announced the tour, titled “2027 ATEEZ WORLD TOUR ‘ZERO TO ALL,’” on its official social media accounts on Saturday, unveiling a poster outlining the initial schedule. The tour will open with three concerts in Incheon from Jan. 22-24, before moving to Tokyo on Feb. 2 and 3 and Kobe on Feb. 13 and 14. ATEEZ will then travel to Europe in April, North America from July to August and South America in September, with additional dates and cities expected to be announced. The tour’s name reverses “All to Zero,” a phrase from the group’s debut album, “TREASURE EP.1: All to Zero,” released after ATEEZ debuted in 2018. The title reflects the group’s journey of continued challenges and growth since its debut, while raising expectations for new music and performances on the upcoming tour.

WorldU. S. President Donald Trump must cancel any remaining television commercials paid for with millions of dollars in taxpayer money to promote his political message, a federal judge ordered Sunday night, even as the administration said the ad campaign was coming to an end. Department of Homeland Security tapped $20 million US in taxpayer money for adsThe Associated Press · Posted: Oct 11, 2026 8:56 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 12Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. U. S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville, Tenn., on Saturday. (Seth Herald/Reuters)U. S. President Donald Trump must cancel any remaining television commercials paid for with millions of dollars in taxpayer money to promote his political message, a federal judge ordered Sunday night, even as the administration said the ad campaign was coming to an end. U. S. District Judge Jennifer L.