Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-10-20

My wife Jo Cox was murdered in her constituency in 2016. The alleged attack on Helen Haines is a punch to the gut | Brendan Cox

Moments like these can reinforce our divisions or remind us of what we stand to lose when hatred and intimidation are allowed to brutalise our democracyIt’s never a good sign when you turn on your...

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No jeopardy but loads of fun - Champions League sets new goals record

It was goals galore again in the Champions League on Tuesday, with the competition setting a new record this season.

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Anthropic pitches AI safety bill that may block a model if 50+ people could be killed

The proposed policy seems to offer protections against AI run amok but actually forbids federal agencies from blocking a model's release without the permission of a judge.

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GB men take fourth and must wait for LA28 Olympic spot

Great Britain just miss out on earning a spot at the 2028 Olympic Games at the first attempt, placing fourth in the men's team final at the Gymnastics World Championships.

co.uk

Hugging Face CEO warns that Netflix’s OpenAI hack documentary isn’t accurate

Before you share the Netflix documentary "AI Gone Rogue" take note. Clem Delangue, Hugging Face's co-founder who is featured in the film, says it went "full doomer mode" and isn't accurate.

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‘I don’t care how it’s done’: Trump pressures Ukraine to cut peace deal

The US president's remarks come amid a deepening feud with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Sutcliffe makes first Scotland start against Australia

Glasgow Warriors hooker Aicha Sutcliffe will make her first Scotland start in one of three changes made by interim head coach Dave Butcher for their final WXV Global Series match against Australia...

co.uk

Joel Kaplan to step down as Meta global affairs chief

Republican political operative is a key adviser to CEO Mark Zuckerberg

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Trump commits more than $400m ahead of high-stakes midterm elections

The president's Republican Party seeks to maintain its hold over both chambers of Congress, despite declining polls.

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Anthropic’s cloud partnerships are getting messy

Anthropic is reportedly struggling to secure enough compute from cloud providers that increasingly view it as a competitor, even as its infrastructure spending balloons ahead of a planned November...

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Art Basel Paris Preview Draws Interest Despite Protests

The Grand Palais in Paris, site of the Art Basel Paris preview.

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Nigeria Announces First Case of Ebola in Current Outbreak

Testing for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where thousands of people have died in this year’s outbreak.

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PSG and Barcelona fans divided over politics in football amid Paris riots

As PSG face Barcelona in a Champions League clash, fans weigh in on whether football should be a political platform.

aljazeera.com

A New Rocco Smart Fridge Just Dropped. So Did the Prices (2026)

Save $100 on the new Essential or $200 on the original, and give your holiday drinks a place of their own.

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SpaceX’s AI business is beating expectations

SpaceX hit profitably in the third-quarter, with net income of $4.4 billion. AI was the engine.

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China Condemns U.S. Ban on DeepSeek A.I. in Government Systems

A DeepSeek AI sign at the company’s office in Beijing.

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OpenAI acquires startup Orchestra Bio⁠ to beef up its biotech business

OpenAI says it's adding Orchestra's team and technology to work on Rosalind, its AI model for life sciences research, and to its related Rosalind Workbench tool, a harness that aims to help researc...

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Felicity Green, British Tabloid Editor Who Championed the Mini, Dies at 100

Felicity Green in 1962, when new styles were percolating up from the streets and hemlines were sliced ever higher.

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Why the war on Iran could backfire on US regime-change goals

Mortazavi: The war on Iran could strengthen Iranian nationalism rather than trigger regime change.

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UK police re-arrest two men on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence

Duo was first arrested for suspected link to incident at US-run airbase used for striking Iran during this year's war.

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France riots leave thousands of businesses damaged

Weekend riots in France left more than 3,000 businesses damaged with owners facing devastating losses

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EU revises Arctic strategy as pressure from Russia, US grows

The new strategy shifts the bloc's focus from long-term climate concerns to urgent security measures.

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Google is bringing a more personal version of its Gemini AI assistant to your car

Google is bringing Gemini's Personal Intelligence feature to cars, allowing its AI assistant to draw on information from Gmail, Calendar, Maps, YouTube, and other Google services to deliver more pe...

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Is money ruining US elections?

Who pays for US elections and what do they get? Josh Rushing asks Lawrence Lessig and Bradley Smith.

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PSG fans divided over protests in France as Barcelona game goes ahead

Champions League football game takes place amid backdrop of unrest over education issues and the cost of living.

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'Let's move on': Albertans react to separatist movement setback

Preliminary referendum results show that more than two-thirds of Alberta voters support remaining part of Canada, easing concerns over national unity.

co.uk

Trump sued over Canadian tariffs in latest legal challenge

The lawsuit argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing the latest tariffs on the country and caused "immediate harm to American businesses".

co.uk

What does the approval of the Jackdaw gasfield mean?

The Labour government’s decision has implications for household energy bills, the UK economy and the climate crisisAbout four years and six energy secretaries after it won the green light, the Jack...

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Oxfam analysis finds Peru’s richest captured 42 percent of all new wealth

Only 1.4 percent of all new wealth created between 2019 and 2025 went to the poorest 50 percent, report finds.

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Can a humanitarian crisis in Gaza be averted?

The World Food Programme says it is forced to cut aid for thousands in the enclave.

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Lula challenges Bolsonaro to release personal records before election

Brazil's left-wing president says he will release bank, tax, and phone records if right-wing rival will do the same.

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Trump pledges to spend $400mn on Republican Party midterm campaigns

US president’s announcement comes as candidates struggle with poor polls in race for control of Congress

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Senior Reform official cast doubt over legality of huge donations

Exclusive: Admission from James Orr to undercover reporter came three months before party was given £72mUK politics live – latest updatesA senior Reform UK official raised questions about whether m...

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Turkish FA bans 147 officials for breaching betting rules

Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan is among 147 club officials given a 45-day ban by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) for breaching betting rules.

co.uk

Supreme Court recusals over books raise questions about policy

A publishing dispute has highlighted the issue of recusals by Supreme Court justices. We take a look at the court's policy and its impact.

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Google has joined Amazon in attacking Nvidia’s stronghold with AI app developers

Google has joined Amazon in releasing a developer tool that makes it easy for PyTorch users to move their apps off Nvidia GPUs.

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Beef producers could play a big role in this year's midterm elections

Trump's policies have complicated his support among beef producers, a key constituency in states where tight Senate races could sway control of the body.

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Jackdaw North Sea gasfield to get go-ahead in blow to climate campaigners

Move signals Andy Burnham’s commitment to the North Sea industry but threatens to undermine Labour’s green credentialsThe Jackdaw gasfield will be given the go-ahead on Wednesday, in a move that si...

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NASA’s SR-1 Freedom Advances with Progress on Nuclear Power Module

Destined for Mars and beyond, NASA’s Space Reactor-1 (SR-1) Freedom will be humanity’s first fission-powered spacecraft to travel outside Earth’s orbit. Announced during NASA’s “Ignition” event, th...

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CDC reports third measles death in the United States this year

The death was added to the federal tally, as the US records more than 4,400 measles cases nationwide.

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Eric Schmidt reportedly owns about half as much of Anthropic as CEO Dario Amodei

The former Google CEO owns about 1% stake in the leading AI lab, Bloomberg reported.

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Two men re-arrested on suspicion of aiding Iran over RAF Fairford incident

Counter-terrorism police say 24 and 25-year-old from central London detained under 2023 National Security ActCounter-terrorism police have re-arrested two men from central London accused of helping...

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Former world boxing champion cleared of petrol station assault

Former boxing world champion Joe Cordina has been cleared of assaulting a man he punched outside a petrol station.

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French Government Calls Emergency Meetings With Platforms Over Protests

TikTok and other sites were told to curb protest footage and AI-altered images, while online retailers like Vinted and eBay reportedly signed an agreement stop looted goods from flooding resale sites.

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Jane Dodds standing down as Welsh Liberal Democrats leader

Dodds said it was time to hand over the leadership to a "new generation" after nearly nine years in the role.

co.uk

Meta’s Muse hits 10M U.S. downloads in 40 days, a milestone reached by only 11 other apps

Meta's AI companion Muse has surpassed 10 million U.S. downloads in its first 40 days, joining an exclusive group of apps that includes Threads. New data also shows Muse is retaining users at highe...

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How does language affect how we think?

Does language shape the way we think?

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Student Protesters in France Have a Strange New Slogan. What Does It Mean?

A student protest in Nantes, France, last week.

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Wales great Faletau still has drive for fourth World Cup

Wales boss Steve Tandy believes Taulupe Faletau is a World Cup contender despite missing out on the Nations Championship squad.

co.uk

Ben-Gvir mocks Gaza destruction in AI-generated video

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has posted an AI-generated video mocking the devastation in Gaza.

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Is Cyprus becoming Israel’s backyard?

Israeli capital, water technology, and real estate are making Cyprus a strategic and economic extension of Israel.

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Qatar says only negotiations can resolve regional tensions

Qatar says diplomatic efforts are ongoing to de-escalate regional tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Ex-Nvidia-turned-VC Amulya Vishwanath: ‘Physical AI is in it’s LEGO era’

It’s the moment everyone is waiting for — the ChatGPT moment for robotics, Amulya Vishwanath explained to TechCrunch’s Equity.

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Britain’s budget should build on its economic resilience

Burnham and Healey must look beyond industrial nostalgia to the UK’s modern strengths

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Richard Riehle, Prolific Actor Who Appeared in ‘Office Space,’ Dies at 78

Richard Riehle, seen at a premiere in Hollywood in 2011. His character’s workplace anxiety and reliance on “people skills” made him one of the most memorable characters in the film “Office Space.”

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Trump official claims record-breaking 300,000 visas were revoked

The revocations targeted US visa holders who had allegedly broken the law, a spokesperson said.

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NASA Experimental Mars Helicopter Blade Designs Target Longer Flights

NASA researchers are developing the future of flight on Mars, laying the groundwork for helicopters with the ability to fly higher and farther while conducting science on the Red Planet. Using high...

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Lavrov backs Tehran, but does Russia also gain from the US-Iran crisis?

Moscow pledges support to its sanctioned ally, but analysts say the war Iran wants to end has filled Russia’s coffers.

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Plants can speak using electricity, so this startup built an AI model to decipher their language

Electric Plant has built an AI-powered translator to help humans listen to what plants are saying with the subtle electricity coursing through their stems.

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‘You have to sacrifice’: Trump voters stay loyal as US midterms approach

Rising economic pain confronting US voters has not translated into a loss of faith among Trump’s most loyal supporters.

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Stembridge named England coach for 2027 Netball World Cup

England have appointed Anna Stembridge as their head coach through to the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney.

co.uk

Why Zelensky Took the Gloves Off This Time With Trump

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at the European Union summit in Brussels last week.

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‘Not getting involved’: US Vice President refuses to endorse Netanyahu

JD Vance's comments follow Donald Trump's backing of Israeli prime minister ahead of October 27 elections.

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Alberta votes overwhelmingly to remain part of Canada

The vote has been hailed by Prime Minister Mark Carney as "a clear choice" in favour of national unity.

co.uk

Horner: Wolff and Mercedes finding life easier without me

Christian Horner says Mercedes and Toto Wolff are finding life in Formula 1 "easier" without the former Red Bull team principal.

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Eastern Libya parliament approves 2019 maritime deal with Turkiye

The vote recognises Ankara's maritime deal with Tripoli, ending Haftar's 2020 boycott.

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‘It’s important that Michael’s voice is heard’: Jaafar Jackson says second biopic of his uncle will cover sexual abuse allegations

The star of Michael, the most commercially successful biopic of all time, has said sequel will give airtime to point-of-view of late singerOf all the criticisms levelled at the authorised biopic of...

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An AI Agent Joined a Listserv of Top Internet Researchers. The Reply-All Chaos Is Still Unfolding

Hysteria over the agent's appearance in a 7,500-person group reveals that internet experts have outdated notions of privacy.

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Sullivan & Cromwell to double London office space as US firms shake up UK legal market

American corporate law firms emerge as among most prestigious institutions in Square Mile

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TikTok staff raised child safety concerns, but executives reportedly failed to act

Court documents show TikTok employees were frustrated with how executives responded to their concerns about risks to children.

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Yemen’s Taiz faces deadly siege, as Shabwah death toll rises

Government forces launch major offensives across multiple Yemeni front lines as a tightening blockade threatens Taiz.

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Vast Beatles museum, hailed as ‘extraordinary’ by Paul McCartney, to open in Liverpool in 2028

City’s Beatles Story museum to move to 100,000 sq ft new home and official ownership, along with Yellow Submarine makeover of Liverpool’s second-tallest buildingLiverpool is to unveil a new 100,000...

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NASA Provides Progress Update on Moon Base Rovers

As NASA works to build the Moon Base, crewed and robotic lunar rovers will play a crucial role during early development through technology demonstrations, astronaut transport, terrain mapping, scie...

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Stembridge appointed new England netball head coach

Anna Stembridge has been appointed the new head coach of England through to the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney.

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Webb Captures Stellar Jets

An image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope released on Oct. 6, 2026, reveals a cauldron of cosmic creation. Webb has unveiled numerous stars formerly hidden by clouds of dust in a stellar nurs...

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Alberta rejects separation referendum: What’s next for Canadian province?

Calls for independence intensified last year, with some 300,000 petitioning officials for a referendum.

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‘It was so satisfying when I threw a rock through the screen’: the people sick of being spied on by their smart TV

Is your television listening to every conversation? Filling your home with highly invasive ads? Some viewers have had enough of tech violating their privacyWhen Dan had had enough of his television...

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Pakistan army chief in Tehran: Can diplomacy prevent new US-Iran fighting?

With new talk of escalation, Islamabad is trying to revive negotiations without alienating Tehran, Riyadh or Washington.

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Satirical AI video of Paris protests mirrors real-life tourist experiences

An AI-generated video by Dutch filmmaker Wytse Koetse portrays tourists sightseeing amid protests in Paris.

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Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 200 people, sources say

A truck carrying people to a funeral and a market alleged to be supplying fuel to the RSF were targeted.

co.uk

NASA Welcomes Uzbekistan as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

The Republic of Uzbekistan became the 77th signatory of the Artemis Accords during a ceremony in Samarkand on Monday, committing to the practical principles that guide safe, transparent, and respon...

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NFL in Paris 'all systems go' despite riots in France

The NFL says it is "all systems go" as it prepares to make its historic debut in Paris on Sunday amid ongoing riots around the French capital. 

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Celebrating Fela Kuti’s legacy and the global rise of Afrobeats

Fela Kuti was a Nigerian musician known as the King of Afrobeat. His legacy is celebrated every October at Felabration.

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Explosive births, talking foxes and the devil in a trenchcoat – the Sitges fantastic film festival in all its creepy glory

Olivia Colman goes vulpine, Rupert Grint’s newborn is a monster and Joko Anwar makes a warmhearted violent ghost story set in an Indonesian prisonIf I’d ever wanted children, the films showing at t...

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Three months of PM Andy Burnham: Can he sustain the ‘hope vibe’?

The UK's new prime minister has made big promises and is a popular leader, but there is still talk of an early election.

aljazeera.com

Former world champion Cordina cleared of assault after petrol station punch

The judge said she was satisfied the boxer was defending himself during the incident.

co.uk

Actor Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis

The Married … with Children actor says the news is ‘unnerving’ and ‘really confusing’Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailAfter becoming a prominent advocate for multiple sclerosis awar...

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Why O'Sullivan faces battle to stay in world's top 16

Snooker's World Championship without Ronnie O'Sullivan is hard to conceive, after years of him being so often the central figure at the Crucible. But it may not be far away.

co.uk

Indonesians protest over land-clearing fires

Students and activists protested across Indonesia over forest fires linked to land clearing for palm oil plantations.

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US envoy Barrack defends decision to join Israel in war on Iran

US envoy Tom Barrack says President Trump did not follow Israel in going to war against Iran.

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‘I had no plan. Just total scorched earth’: how Kiran Leonard survived teen success to make songs of full-body joy

Hailed as a prodigy at 16, the Saddleworth singer-songwriter was patronised in the press and lost his musical path. Now courted by imaginative new bands, he explains his route backKiran Leonard pre...

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US orders federal agencies to remove China’s DeepSeek AI from their systems

The US has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and third-party services built using its technology, citing national security concerns.

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Eka is worth $1.45B thanks to a physical AI model that has experts raving

Eka Robotics may be the first robotic arm that is actually good at picking a wide range of objects up, and it is so smooth and human-like, it is wowing the industry.

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Inspired Capital closes $450M fourth fund as New York pushes back on Silicon Valley’s gravitational pull

The raise comes as venture dollars pile up on the West Coast.

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Israeli attacks kill at least four Palestinians in Gaza

A couple and a 17-year-old are among those killed by Israeli air attacks and gunfire in the Gaza Strip.

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‘Horizontal revolt’: Why Albania’s young protesters want PM Rama to go

From the ‘Flamingo Revolution’ to current protests, an inside look at a leaderless youth uprising challenging Edi Rama.

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Why Rubio is visiting Reliance’s oil refinery in India, the world’s largest

Reliance is central to Washington’s efforts to punish Russian energy buyers and contain oil prices amid the war on Iran.

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Marseille braces for more unrest after protests give way to 'apocalyptic' disorder

France's second city saw some of the worst violence as chaos gripped the country on Saturday.

co.uk

Is Russia stalking satellites which help Ukraine from space?

Analysts say a Russian craft’s close pass by a commercial radar satellite is a first and a warning to Kyiv’s backers.

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Yemen: Maps show 10 years of changing control

A decade of war has shifted Yemen’s front lines, but the Houthis still hold Sanaa, and no side controls the country.

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Immigration protests 'could get worse', says Badenoch

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch warned of immigration protests getting worse as France deals with riots across the country.

co.uk

‘If the lion does not tell its story, the hunter will’: a century of thrilling Cameroonian art

Key players in the country’s art history feature in a hefty new tome that covers everything from royal-carvers to bronze-smiths to work inspired by a horrific video smuggled out of a torture chambe...

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Children of the Wicker Man review – how the folk-horror classic haunted the family that made it

Director Robin Hardy’s children lay bare the sometimes agonised family background to a movie that went from ruinous flop to cult favouriteThis documentary is a collaboration between Justin Hardy an...

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Spotify launches paid podcast memberships with perks beyond bonus content

Spotify's new paid memberships let podcasters offer fans exclusive perks, including ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content, while keeping 90% of the revenue.

techcrunch.com

Oura adds new fitness metrics to show how workouts impact your body

While Oura has largely dominated the smart ring market for years, rivals like RingConn and Ultrahuman are emerging to dethrone it, putting pressure on the company to keep innovating. By launching m...

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Rubio Visits India to Boost Economic Ties Amid Friction With Trump

Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Sergio Gor, left, the United States ambassador to India, in Mumbai on Tuesday.

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Gilt market catches up with peers as investor worries over Budget ease

UK bonds were initially hard hit after onset of Iran war but have since outperformed G7 economies as traders’ concerns shift to France

ft.com

Yemen’s critically ill are trapped as war closes the country’s airports

A re-ignition of Yemen's war has left the chronically sick who need treatment trapped in the country.

aljazeera.com

TS Eliot’s Murder in the Cathedral review – gather in wonder at David Suchet’s excellent archbishop

St John the Divine church, London The poet’s 1935 verse drama has its eccentricities but the meticulous star plays Thomas Becket with a Shakespearean relishA striking example of site-specific theat...

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North Korea publishes photos of Kim Jong Un - why do rumours of his death keep coming back?

North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.

co.uk

Zelensky prepares for Oslo talks with US envoys as Rubio denies withholding intelligence

The US secretary of state rejects accusations Ukrainians were dying because the US was withholding intelligence.

co.uk

‘Oh God, I can’t bear it’: Judi Dench says Cats film was ‘a waste of goodwill and talent’

The actor’s forthcoming memoir Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It? says the makers had honourable intentions but the elements ‘didn’t coalesce’Dame Judi Dench has long made her feelings clear abou...

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What does Celtic's demolition of Hearts mean for Hogh?

BBC Scotland examines whether Celtic’s 7-1 win over Hearts proved they are better without their record signing.

co.uk

UK to deploy fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

RAF Typhoon fighters will fly defensive missions over cities and infrastructure, in extension of UK support for RiyadhRAF Typhoon fighters are to protect Saudi Arabia from attack by Yemen’s Houthis...

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Masoud Pezeshkian: Peace, Not Surrender

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on sanctions, regional conflict, US-Israel tensions and his call for Muslim unity.

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‘Unguarded moments’: a lost archive of street photography – in pictures

Little-known photographer John Baer captured everyday life before putting down his camera in 1954. His son discovered the images decades later after his death, and John Baer: The Extraordinary Ordi...

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UK government failures led to Covid spreading ‘like wildfire’ in care homes, inquiry finds

Inquiry chair says failure to advise care homes to isolate people discharged from hospital was ‘significant oversight’• UK politics live – latest updatesThe care sector was “an afterthought” during...

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Yelp can now call on your behalf to check wait times at a restaurant

Yelp is embedding numerous new AI features into its app that can do everything from call to check on restaurant wait times to create personalized recommendations that remember your preferences.

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Otter.ai raises $320 million from General Catalyst’s growth fund for its meeting tool

Meeting note-taking tool Otter.ai announced on Tuesday that it has raised $320 million from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund (CVF), which provides capital to startups without diluting e...

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Google Reports Cloud Disruptions in Europe Region

A Google office in London. Its cloud services were experiencing intermittent network failures in the region, the company said on Tuesday.

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France’s growing debt woes: How bond markets set countries’ borrowing costs

France's rising debt is unnerving investors, but countries such as the US and Japan owe even greater sums.

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Thames Water creditors secure former Labour minister to drive rescue deal

Stricken UK water supplier lines up John Hutton as independent chair designate if takeover goes aheadThe group of Thames Water creditors pursuing a £10bn rescue deal for Britain’s largest water sup...

theguardian.com

The Physics Behind Tesla’s Flying Roadster

To understand how Elon’s new car hops, glides, and sticks upside down, we need to talk about friction and force.

wired.com

SPFL invites bids for new Scottish Premiership TV deal

The SPFL expects "strong interest" after inviting broadcasters to bid for the UK rights to show Scottish Premiership matches from the 2029-30 campaign.

co.uk

The Alonetimes review – frenetic, funny and exhilarating music theatre

Sohmen Concert Hall, Schwarzman Centre, OxfordSix performers navigate a disjointed world of online slang, loneliness and absurdity in the UK premiere of Jennifer Walshe and Philip Venables’ thrilli...

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How ‘Final Fantasy VII Revelation’ Strikes the Balance Between Old and New

Game director Naoki Hamaguchi talks about scale and expectations for one of gaming’s most ambitious remakes.

wired.com

Zelenskyy to hold talks on Russia-Ukraine war with Witkoff, Europeans

The prime ministers of Norway and Finland will also attend the discussions in Oslo.

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‘Taylor Swift tells us to take the lead!’ Could highly organised pop fans clinch victory for Brazil’s Lula?

Brazil’s famously outspoken fandoms have near-unanimously rallied behind the leftwing presidential candidate. On the streets of São Paulo, they explain their missionEarlier this month, Brazil’s pre...

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They Fled Trump’s America. Now They Regret it

The internet told them Europe was a social paradise. Turns out the trains are awful, the health care isn’t free, and people can be really mean.

wired.com

This New Food Delivery App Could Be the Antidote to Menu Markups

By sticking to in-store menu prices and a flat 5 percent fee, Olo wants to take the sting out of ordering dinner.

wired.com

Uncapped Dragons get Wales Nations Championship call

Wales include uncapped Dragons backs Aneurin Owen and Che Hope in the squad for November Nations Championship Tests but Taulupe Faletau misses out.

co.uk

49ers maintain 100 per cent record with win against Commanders

The San Franciso 49ers beat the Washington Commanders 23-17 to make it six wins from six in the NFL.

co.uk

All Rivers Spill Their Stories to the Sea review – stirring portrait of fishers driven to eco-activism

With catches down 80%, dead crabs and lobsters washed up on beaches and officials denying any responsibility, Hartlepool seafarers have taken a standHartlepool fisherman Stan Rennie has been called...

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‘For Panama, it is life or death’: how drought is choking the canal that feeds a nation

Failed rains and a dire El Niño threaten the waterway that sustains the country, with farmers selling cattle to surviveThe cattle should be ambling, grazing contentedly, through Robert Delgado’s fi...

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5 Best AI Notetakers (2026), Tested and Reviewed

A growing collection of pocket-size gadgets lets you easily make recordings and extract info from them. Here are our favorites.

wired.com

Albertans reject referendum on independence from Canada

Most voters in the Canadian province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to hold a referendum on independence.

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Lowry moves to McIlroy's Boston Common Golf team in TGL's first-ever trade

The first trade in TMRW Golf League (TGL) history has seen Ireland's Shane Lowry depart The Bay Golf Club to join close friend Rory McIlroy at Boston Common Golf.

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Canadian opera singer replaced after he raised Palestinian flag

Calgary’s opera house has removed a singer from future performances after he raised a Palestinian flag on stage.

aljazeera.com

Hatch Sleep Clock Review: A Contactless Sleep Tracker (2026)

I’m obsessed with sleep data, but I don’t love wearing a smartwatch to bed. Can the Hatch Sleep Clock give me the best of both worlds at an affordable price?

wired.com

France Protests Show Europe’s Shift Away From Centrist Politics

A burned-out vehicle on Rue Yves Toudic in Paris on Monday after a weekend of rioting.

nytimes.com

The Mayor of a City in Haiti Warned of a Massacre. No One Listened.

The former mayor of Kenscoff, Haiti, Jean Massillon, showing bullet holes outside Kenscoff City Hall after a gang attack in August that killed 47 people. He died two weeks after this photo was taken.

nytimes.com

Why Israeli Gen Z voters are drawn to the far right

More than half a million young people will cast their ballots in Israel next week - and they could make all the difference.

co.uk

Hurricane warning maps are improving, but a dangerous problem remains

A new study reveals that improved hurricane forecast graphics may help people identify threatened areas without making them more likely to recognize the danger or take protective action. Researcher...

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French protests: Is it game over for Macron’s centrists before elections?

The protests have further polarised the French and turned the youth into a key, angry, voting bloc.

aljazeera.com

France to consider new curfews as restrictions help maintain peace

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says measures will be imposed ‘where the situation warrants’

ft.com

Astronomers uncover new secrets of the Universe’s first five minutes

Scientists have achieved a major breakthrough in understanding the Universe’s earliest moments, measuring the amount of helium formed in the first five minutes after the Big Bang with unprecedented...

sciencedaily.com

UEFA demands FIFA release key documents on World Cup sell-off plan

In a letter outlining 42 questions, UEFA gives FIFA until November 2 to release documents on Infantino’s aborted plans.

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Scientists discover a bizarre Jurassic “squid” unlike anything ever seen

Scientists have identified the “fattest” belemnite ever discovered, a bizarre, barrel-shaped squid relative that lived in Wyoming’s ancient seas 160 million years ago. The exceptionally rare fossil...

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France protests are ‘outburst of resentment’ against Macron

French student union spokesperson Alice Cohen-Morzadec says the protests reflect growing anger over Macron's policies.

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Monster Mia review – kooky kid discovers school of beastly besties in wholesome Halloween fun

A scrappy girl discovers her tribe – which includes a vegan vampire – at a school for top scarers in this entertaining pre-teen animationIn films, twins are usually written as either identical pers...

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Wales make four changes to face Samoa at World Cup

After conceding 13 tries against England on their World Cup debut, Wales will be hoping to fare better against Samoa in Sydney on Friday.

co.uk

Lowry joins McIlroy in first ever TGL Trade

Shane Lowry is the first player to be traded in the TMRW Golf League (TGL) as he joins Rory McIlroy at Boston Common Golf for 2027.

co.uk

Badenoch says Healey’s budget will be worse than Reeves’s if he doesn’t slash spending – UK politics live

Conservative leader to give a speech later, while Treasury sources say Healey has ruled out a rise in capital gains taxGood morning. John Healey, the chancellor, is delivering his first budget a we...

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Getting Ziggy with it: David Bowie’s alter egos inspire dance show that will transform his songs

Subject to Change: A Dance for David Bowie will explore how the musician ‘practised a form of artistic reincarnation’, says choreographer Marcos Morau‘Let’s dance,” sang David Bowie in 1983, comman...

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Healey to reject calls to raise capital gains tax in budget

Cabinet colleagues have previously called for an increase but chancellor feels it might ultimately cost the TreasuryJohn Healey will not raise capital gains tax in next week’s budget, despite previ...

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DOJ charges 28 with voting crimes. And, TikTok ignored staff's child safety concerns

The Justice Department has charged 28 people in California with voting crimes as Election Day nears. And, TikTok staff raised child safety concerns with executives, who failed to act, court records...

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Blackwall quadruples valuation to $2.2B as websites wrangle an increasingly crowded internet

Blackwall has raised $100M at a $2.2B valuation to continue building security and filtering tools that help websites grapple with growing bot and AI traffic.

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Do not be distracted by global crises. Nature cannot wait for a better year – we must act now | Steven Guilbeault

In 2022, I helped push through the international agreement to protect biodiversity. Wars and economic pressures can make nature seem like a ‘nice-to-have’. But it is a critical asset, and Cop17 mus...

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The CO2-absorbing building made of old sinks, windscreens and toilets: Ghent’s £17m design museum is a green marvel

Inspired by a gothic cathedral partly built using human bones, this gleaming monument to recycling boasts 62,000 bricks derived from construction waste – each made by the public during a two-day br...

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What’s the future for the Green Party? Should it be socialism? | Joe Todd

The party must aspire to be more than a Labour pressure group. It should offer a vision for radical reform – and ways to implement itIt’s a strange time to be a Green. We have just held our largest...

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14 Dead After Gold Mine Collapses in Colombia

The mine is among a growing number of small-scale, unlicensed operations in Colombia that are fueled by the metal’s rising global price.

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Morocco’s not-so-new government faces new challenges

The new cabinet has doubled down on continuity at a time of regional turmoil and domestic anxiety.

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England unchanged for World Cup clash vs France with Lewis absent again

England head coach Brian McDermott has stuck with the same 19-man squad that were thrashed 30-12 by Tonga in the tournament opener for Saturday's Rugby League World Cup clash against France.

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Alberta voters reject separation from Canada, early results show

With more than one million votes counted, about 76 percent supported remaining in Canada.

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French cities calm overnight after curfews imposed to quell violence, PM says

Sébastien Lecornu said new curfews for Tuesday night would be decided where necessary.

co.uk

Surprise drop in UK unemployment to 4.7%

ONS data shows rate down from 4.9% but number of job vacancies continues to shrinkBusiness live – news updatesUnemployment in the UK fell unexpectedly in the three months to August, to 4.7% from 4....

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Reese scores 30 points as Atlanta win at Golden State to level WNBA Finals

Angel Reese delivered 30 points and 16 rebounds in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals after she struggled down the stretch in the series opener, as the Atlanta Dream stymied the Golden State Valkyries at...

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Reese stars as Dream win first WNBA Finals match

Atlanta Dream win their first ever game in the WNBA Finals as they beat the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 to level the series at 1-1.

co.uk

Egypt’s Hassan and Zico suspended over FIFA World Cup refereeing criticism

FIFA punishes Egypt's head coach, forward and team manager for their comments after their World Cup loss to Argentina.

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Stevenson 'granted' Zuffa release without fighting

Four-weight world champion Shakur Stevenson signed for Dana White's Zuffa Boxing in July but says promised fights have not materialised.

co.uk

Why have countries been pushing for a vital global climate report to be delayed?

Saudi Arabia, Russia and China among those claiming developed countries have skewed findings of IPCC reviewThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change suspended an important meeting on Friday in...

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Gilgamesh by Simon Armitage review – an ancient epic is brilliantly translated for our times

The poet laureate’s visceral take on the legendary Mesopotamian hero’s wild adventures is a tour de forceThe poet laureate is paid a salary of £5,750 per annum plus a barrel of sherry. No specific...

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‘You have to dance like everybody else!’ Burkina Faso in full colour – in pictures

Sanlé Sory is said to have taken a million photographs over six decades, documenting rapid change in his home country. A new exhibition looks at the moment he embraced colour Continue reading...

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Hollywood AI-listers: is the technology ready to rival flesh-and-blood film stars?

As a freaky Val Kilmer doppelganger stars in a new western and faux starlet Tilly Norwood is set for her feature debut, experts are split on whether mainstream adoption is a long way down the line...

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The Cycle review – forensic scientist autopsies her dad in grisly psychodrama that turns supernatural

Tense story fritters away initial levels interest as generic horrors eclipse offbeat family dynamicThis gloomy-toned film takes its sweet time revealing its genre nature, emerging as a proper horro...

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Alberta voters set to reject separation from Canada, early results show

Referendum in oil-rich western province had threatened new turmoil for Mark Carney amid stand-off with Donald Trump

ft.com

Scientists find a way to fight Alzheimer’s brain damage without removing toxic tau

Scientists have found a promising way to protect the brain from Alzheimer’s-related damage by blocking immune cells that contribute to the destruction of neurons. In mice, the treatment preserved r...

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Race, illness, injury, repeat - REDs and why men are suffering in silence

British long-distance runner Jake Smith was enduring a relentless pattern of race, illness, injury, repeat - he had no idea he had REDs and was under-fuelling.

co.uk

Israel’s elections 2026 explained in maps and charts

Israelis vote on October 27 in the sixth election since 2019. Here’s how the system works and who gets left out.

aljazeera.com

England unchanged for France after Tonga defeat

England men's coach Brian McDermott names an unchanged 19-man squad for their Rugby League World Cup match against France in Perth on Saturday.

co.uk

How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?

Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.

co.uk

Don’t be fooled. The AI that was supposed to save us time is doing just the opposite | Gaby Hinsliff

The government says it can transform the state with AI, but it is no match for the resulting stream of machine-generated slop. And we all pay the costAnother morning, another avalanche of emails. E...

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Royal Exchange boss unveils new plays two years after damaging censorship row

Selina Cartmell announces season including Stockport-set version of Phaedra myth by Simon StephensA theatre boss has promised to channel the “pioneering spirit of Manchester” and be “brave and fear...

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New Bradford railway station will ‘transform travel across the north’

Transport hub will offer through trains between Leeds and Manchester with ‘turn-up-and-go’ serviceA new railway station will be built in Bradford to “transform how people travel across the north”,...

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US Supreme Court to hear case on race in school admissions

A group of parents claims local admission policy boosts Black and Latino students while constraining Asian applicants.

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Country diary: A species brought to the edge of extinction, recovering in the fens | Mark Cocker

Ouse Fen, Cambridgeshire: The great egret’s story is remarkable, as is the conversion of this low-grade agricultural land into one of the richest wetlands in BritainIn keeping with this region’s su...

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The A.I. Data Center Backlash Has Reached a Quiet Corner of Rural England

Daisy Snow, right, Ann Shuttleworth, left, and others protesting the proposed data center in Bideford, England, last month.

nytimes.com

The Human Fingerprint on Earth’s Water Cycle

Human activities have become intertwined with how water is distributed across the continents. A new study brings their effects into sharper focus.

nasa.gov

AI debt worries spark surge in default insurance trading

Volumes of credit default swaps linked to big tech groups soar as investors seek protection against boom unravelling

ft.com

Can Africa outgrow China?

IMF says continent’s GDP to expand faster than China for first time in decades as it beats worst expectations following Iran war

ft.com

Iran war tilts balance of global oil power towards Americas

Countries from Canada to Argentina have seen surge in investment and production as buyers rush to replace supply lost to Hormuz disruption

ft.com

Listen for Lanny: can Max Porter’s mythic tale be heard in this woodland?

Every sun-dappled object is an instrument as composer Dom Coyote and sound designers Elena Peña and Dave Price conjure trip-hop-inspired rhythms in the Mendips for a new stage adaptationThe woodlan...

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Britain’s £100,000 tax trap

Many of the country’s most skilled workers are withholding their labour from the economy because of crushing marginal rates

ft.com

Hedge funds and consultancies to restructure partnerships after tax ruling

Limited liability partnerships negotiate with HMRC after BlueCrest’s £200mn Supreme Court loss

ft.com

Fourteen dead in illegal Colombian gold mine collapse

Fourteen dead in illegal Colombian gold mine collapse

aljazeera.com

Angel Reese scores 30 as Dream stun Valkyries to go level in WNBA Finals

Atlanta Dream defeated Golden State Valkyries 79-65 to tie the best-of-seven WNBA Finals at 1-1.

aljazeera.com

Seventh day of violent clashes between Albanian protesters and police

Almost 300 people have been injured, more than half of them police, as violent anti-government demonstrations show no sign of easing.

co.uk

Oil-Rich Alberta Votes on its Future in Canada

Campaign signs mixed with Halloween decorations in the Alberta town of High River.

nytimes.com

Man claims arm broken in violent ICE arrest

Video shows a man screaming in pain as ICE agents pin him down during an arrest in Long Beach, California.

aljazeera.com

South Korean data centre builder tumbles 30% on trading debut

Elice shares sink in Seoul, adding to rising concern about AI valuations

ft.com

NASA reveals 16 stunning galaxies hiding cosmic chaos

NASA's stunning new gallery of 16 galaxies reveals colossal black hole jets, explosive star formation, and spectacular cosmic collisions through the combined power of Chandra, James Webb, Hubble, a...

sciencedaily.com

The human cost of surging US air strikes in Somalia

Families recount deaths, injuries and displacement as Trump accelerates US strikes against armed groups in Somalia.

aljazeera.com

Mamdani says feds have abdicated on AI, urges New Yorkers to push back

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday night that New Yorkers must resist the narrative that an AI takeover is inevitable and demand regulations that protect the public and put power back in their hands.

techcrunch.com

Curiosity Blog, Sols 5036-5042: Watching the Clouds Go By

Written by Alex Innanen, Atmospheric Scientist at York University Earth planning date: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 Happy New Mars Year! We mark the start of a new year on Mars at the beginning of the nort...

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Rashida Tlaib demands arrest of Israeli soldier linked to Hind Rajab death

US lawmaker says that government must arrest Israeli commander allegedly responsible for attack while he is in the US.

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Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced Israel visit

Hegseth has travelled to Israel to meet Netanyahu ahead of a closely contested election, Axios reported, citing sources.

aljazeera.com

Exiled critic of Rwandan president found beheaded in Uganda

Ugandan police say a male body has been found in a village near Kampala, and his head has yet to be located.

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Iran war live: Trump says US hits Iran hard ‘economically and militarily’

Trump says US continues to hit Iran 'economically and militarily' while praising Russia for doing 'nothing' to aid Iran.

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AI Is a Choice

Alex Imas, Mohamed El-Erian, and James Manyika, leading voices at the intersection of business and technology, argue that realizing AI’s potential requires giving workers, communities, AI labs, inf...

foreignaffairs.com

The Fog of Tech

The future of war can’t escape the past.

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Empires of AI

In this essay, Niall Ferguson, one of the world’s foremost experts on imperial history, teams up the former CEO of Google, Eric Schmidt, and the researcher Lisa Klaasen to make the provocative argu...

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The Chokepoint Trap

The search for economic security will end in geopolitical calamity.

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The China Price

In 1971, as the international monetary system was on the brink of collapse, U.S. Treasury Secretary John Connally told a group of worried European finance ministers that the dollar was “our currenc...

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The Limits of American Power

William McRaven, a retired four-star admiral and a major figure in American military affairs, uses history and his personal experiences to make an authoritative case that American leaders frequentl...

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“Earth Satellites and Foreign Policy”

The advent of a new technology invariably comes with strategic implications, raising the question of who will benefit and whether risks can be managed. In 1957, following the Soviet Sputnik launch,...

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