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"Meta Spends, Doesn't Make Enough"... Is an 'AI Shock' Coming? Skepticism is spreading across industries over whether AI, which requires massive investment costs, can actually generate corresponding profits. SBS Nov 1, 2026 11:06 PM

Flying Paving Stones, Police on Fire... 565 Arrested Protests in France demanding solutions to poor educational environments and economic hardship are now in their second month. SBS Nov 1, 2026 11:01 PM

"Denial of Visas for Some South Korean Lawmakers Linked to Past Actions" U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has addressed the recent denials and delays in issuing visas to certain Democratic lawmakers, suggesting the decisions are related to some members' past actions from decades ago. SBS Nov 1, 2026 10:55 PM

"Prepare A Week's Worth of Food?" Minister Clarifies After Public Concern Upgraded from the existing Cabinet Office's disaster management division, the new agency will serve as the control tower leading various ministries and local governments in disaster response policies. SBS Nov 1, 2026 4:29 PM

Ahead of Election, Trump Targets 'Pickaxe Mountain' — What Is It? President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking just three days ahead of the midterm elections on October 31 local time, repeatedly mentioned a place that needs to be dealt with: Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, which is suspected to be a new underground nuclear facility. SBS Nov 1, 2026 4:29 PM

Surviving Lethal Injection: "Constant Pain in Body and Mind"—Refuses Re-execution An American death row inmate who survived two rounds of lethal injection drugs has released her first official statement, saying, "When I woke up, there was only terrible pain and confusion." In a statement released through her attorneys, Christa Pike, a death row inmate in Tennessee, said, "I entered the execution chamber ready to die, and I had found peace of mind," but added, "A few days later, I woke up in the emergency room, and now I suffer pain not only in my body, but also in my mind and soul." She stated, "I have never thought about life after my execution date," and added, "I keep thinking about the terrible pain and loss that the victim's family suffered." Pike was sentenced to death the following year after being convicted of murdering 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer in 1995 at the age of 18, along with her boyfriend and others. SBS Nov 1, 2026 4:29 PM

Trump Says He Will Talk to North Korea If Confirmed Behind Binance Hack U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that if the hacking of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance is confirmed to be the work of North Korea, he will discuss the matter directly with North Korea. SBS Nov 1, 2026 3:03 PM

"Look Over There" Pointing Gesture Triggers Roar Above White House... Sparks Terror Scare Controversy U.S. President Donald Trump and the first lady appear holding children's hands at a White House Halloween party. SBS Nov 1, 2026 2:13 PM

"Could Do Nothing but Watch in Fear"... North Korea Behind $5.74 Billion Crypto Theft The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has officially confirmed that North Korea is behind the hacking of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, which resulted in the theft of a staggering amount of cryptocurrency exceeding 8 trillion won. SBS Nov 1, 2026 2:12 PM

Trump Says He Would Talk to North Korea If Binance Hack Is Confirmed to Be Its Doing President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump stated on October 31 that if the hacking of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is confirmed to be the work of North Korea, he will discuss the matter directly with North Korea. SBS Nov 1, 2026 2:12 PM