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Ukraine's allies, including leaders from the UK, France, and Germany, will meet at the G20 summit in South Africa to discuss enhancing a US-proposed peace plan to end the conflict with Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed concerns over the plan's terms, which are perceived as favoring Moscow, while Ukraine's allies remain committed to securing a lasting peace.

A leaked draft of the US-Russia peace proposal outlines controversial terms aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine. Key points include the transfer of control over parts of Donbas to Russia, a reduction in Ukraine's military size, and contentious geopolitical recognitions. While some terms appear beneficial to Ukraine, significant challenges and disagreements remain.

Shumeet Banerji's unexpected resignation from the BBC board intensifies scrutiny on current BBC chair Samir Shah, with questions arising about potential systemic bias within the organization and Shah's leadership ability.

The International Association of Cryptologic Research (IACR) has invalidated its annual leadership election results due to the loss of a critical encryption key by an election official, prompting the organization to revise its security protocols.

A 57-year-old man from Ireland with a history of exposure to dead animals developed a rare penile infection, possibly related to his work as a butcher and hunter. Following a series of worrying symptoms and a complicated medical history, doctors diagnosed him with miliary tuberculosis.

Curiosity Stream, a niche science streaming service founded by Discovery Channel's John Hendricks, is exploring a new revenue model by licensing its content for training AI language models. This strategy is expected to outpace its traditional subscription revenue by 2027, showcasing an innovative path for smaller streaming platforms.

At an Economic Club of New York event, John Williams, the New York Fed President, hinted at a potential interest rate adjustment in the near future. His comments were seen as indicative of the Federal Reserve's leadership inclining towards another rate cut, likely at December's FOMC meeting. This announcement comes during a delicate period for the Fed, marked by internal policy disagreements and volatile market conditions shaped by fears of an AI bubble and geopolitical tensions.

Bitcoin's value dropped significantly after major U.S. stock indices experienced a sell-off. The cryptocurrency, closely tied to Nasdaq price movements, saw a 6% dip, nearing an important support level of $80,000. This decline came amid liquidations of leveraged crypto positions and drying ETF flows.

Robinhood's stock fell 12.4% this week as declining interest in cryptocurrency and AI stocks impacted its core business. The platform experienced a notable loss as the trends that previously boosted its growth reversed.