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Russell Brand Testifies in Rape Trial for First Time

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:28:00 +0100

The popular YouTuber is giving evidence in a London trial in which he has pleaded not guilty to seven charges of rape, sexual assault or attempted indecent assault. ......

Jio’s Blockbuster I.P.O. Gives India’s Investors a Lift

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:28:00 +0100

Jio Platforms shares surged on their first day of trading, even as questions mount about the telecom firm’s growth prospects and a new generation takes charge. ......

Fl\u00e1vio Bolsonaro flees Brazil through Argentina and is expected to land in Miami

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:26:00 +0100

By MAURICIO SAVARESE SAO PAULO (AP) — Flávio Bolsonaro, the defeated Brazilian presidential candidate, fled his country to Argentina and then Ecuador alongside his wife and two daughters, Argentina’s migration authority said Wednesday — a day after the 45-year-old senator and his family were granted United States visas by the Trump administration. Bolsonaro is under investigation by Brazil’s Supreme Court for alleged corruption, money laundering and tax evasion in two cases. The court h

At least 30 dead in crash between 2 trains in central Spain, media say

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:26:00 +0100

A high-speed train has slammed into...

At least 30 dead and 80 injured in high-speed train crash in central Spain

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:26:00 +0100

URDA, Spain (AP) — A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 30 people on Wednesday in central Spain, authorities said. ......

United Airlines passenger claims hijack text was drunken 'banter' after flight turned back

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:24:00 +0100

United Flight 1681 was carrying 150 passengers and six crew members during the incident ......

Two shot near O2 Academy Islington in London as one victim suffers life-changing injuries

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:24:00 +0100

Police cordons were established along Liverpool Road, covering an area near several retail outlets and extending towards the entrance of Angel Central, as officers investigated the shooting near the O2 Academy Islington in north London ......

Spain train crash leaves 'at least 46 killed' as two high-speed trains collide

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:24:00 +0100

In a social media post, Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, offered his "affection, solidarity and support to all the victims" of the train crash ......

Russell Brand: Pals wouldn't touch me with barge pole after documentary rape claims

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:24:00 +0100

Russell Brand told the jury consent is "more important than sex itself" in his trial for rape and sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court. ......

Killer who helped family murder pregnant wife released from jail

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:24:00 +0100

Mohammed Tauseed Mumtaz and three relatives believed his wife's unborn child was possessed by evil spirits ......

They paid thousands of dollars to take a round-the-world cruise. Now hundreds of passengers are stranded

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0100

A U.S. cruise ship on an...

Spain train crash leaves at least 64 dead

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0100

A high-speed train slammed...

EXCLUSIVE: Hoekstra tells closed-door meeting Canada could be blamed if U.S. midterms go against Trump

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0100

Pete Hoekstra told a...

Dictionary.com chooses ‘maxxing’ as 2026 Word of the Year

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0100

Are you focusing on...

St. Louis and Boston meet for non-conference matchup

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:22:00 +0100

The St. Louis Blues and the Boston Bruins face off in an out-of-conference matchup. ......

Israelis await final election results as Netanyahu rivals weigh joining forces with Arab parties

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:22:00 +0100

Israelis are closely awaiting final...

At least 64 dead in high-speed train crash in central Spain

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:22:00 +0100

A high-speed train slammed into the...

Will it be AI or the climate crisis that ends humanity? We can make it ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0100

Both of these threats have the same roots: private entities seeking to cash in. We have the power to stand against them...

'There was mangled mess of metal': Eyewitnesses recount Spain train crash

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0100

'The train never braked, and I felt that with every millisecond that passed,' one of the survivors of the Spain train crash describes the ordeal. The accident that killed at least 50 has also taken a huge toll on those who lived to see it.Witnesses describe the scenes of terror and devastation after two trains collided near Urda in Spain’s Toledo province on Wednesday morning. Some saw passengers being thrown from the train while others struggled to escape through windows.Gonzalo, who was trav

The Devils review – Ken Russell’s 1971 possessed-nuns tale is a frenzied aria of confrontation ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0100

Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave put in the performances of their lives in this film originally banned for obscenity that highlights the violence of power...

Spain train accident: Drone view shows tilted carriages, twisted rail body at site

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0100

At least 64 people were killed on Wednesday after a high-speed train struck the rear of another train that had stopped on the tracks in central Spain, authorities said. The collision derailed two carriages and marked the country's second major rail accident this year.The crash occurred along the Madrid-Seville high-speed railway line in Toledo province, where two trains...

London could face a repeat of the Beast from the East as polar vortex threatens winter freeze: How it could affect the weather

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0100

London could face a spell of unusually cold weather this winter as a disruption to the polar vortex raises the possibility of Arctic air moving towards the UK. The polar vortex, a vast circulation of cold air high above the Arctic, can influence winter weather patterns when it weakens or becomes distorted, potentially allowing colder air to reach lower latitudes. Meteorologists are also monitoring the developing El Niño phenomenon and its possible influence on atmospheric circulation. The prosp

Judge rules Trump-appointed US prosecutor in Los Angeles is not serving legally – US politics live

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0100

Department of Justice says it intends to appeal as administration tries to keep president’s ally Bill Essayli in office...

Indian-American candidates in 2026 US midterms: Key races, profiles, latest polling & what's at stake

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0100

The 2026 US midterm elections are shaping up to be a significant test of Indian-American political representation.Four Indian-origin Democrats — Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal, Ami Bera and Suhas Subramanyam — are seeking re-election to the House of Representatives. Meanwhile, Vivek Ramaswamy is locked in a high-octane race for governor of Ohio, and physician-turned-politician Amish Shah is attempting to capture an open Arizona congressional seat.Read also | US midterm elections 2026: Why it's a

In 1969, Chicago soldier Frank Kowalczyk recorded a 43-minute audio letter to his mother from Vietnam, speaking roughly 8,600 words as helicopters passed overhead; 57 years later, the Smithsonian preserves his voice

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0100

In March 1969, a 21-year-old American soldier stationed in Vietnam decided to do something different from writing a letter home. Frank A. Kowalczyk switched on a reel-to-reel tape recorder and began speaking to his mother in Illinois, sharing updates about his fellow soldiers, life in the Army, family gossip and his plans for the future. During the approximately 43-minute recording, he spoke more than 8,600 words, while the sound of a helicopter passing overhead captured the reality of a war tho

British university student turns her pet rats into viral miniature artists, selling their paintings for up to £50 to help fund her degree

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0100

A university student from Droitwich has found an unusual way to help fund her studies by selling miniature paintings created by her pet rats. Ella Woodland, who studies at the University of Worcester, began selling the tiny artworks after a video of her rats painting went viral on social media, attracting around 6 million views.According to the BBC, Woodland now lists about 16 pieces of rat-made art each week. Each painting sells for £15, while some...

Both blocs claim upper hand in crucial Israeli election | First Thing

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0100

Benjamin Netanyahu vows to form new coalition while opposition bloc leader says result shows prime minister should step down. Plus, a scathing review of Elon Musk’s AI-generated version of The Odyssey...

An 18-year-old fisherman went out to sea with his cousin; 41 days later, rescuers found him alone in the Pacific, 2,000 km from home

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0100

An 18-year-old fisherman from Papua New Guinea has been rescued after spending 41 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean, thousands of kilometres from home. Luka Rahan had set out on a fishing trip with his cousin when their boat developed engine trouble, leaving them at the mercy of the sea. With no anchor to secure the vessel, the boat drifted across the Pacific before a group of fishermen from Kiribati spotted it near the islands of Tarawa and Maiana. Rahan was found alone and severely dehydrated,

An 127-room Long Island castle featured in Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” video sold for $72 million at auction, nearly half its $137 million appraisal, after bankruptcy proceedings put the historic estate’s future in doubt

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0100

A century of lavish parties, celebrity weddings and cinematic appearances has not been enough to shield one of America’s most storied estates from financial turmoil. Oheka Castle, the grand Long Island mansion that once embodied the extravagance of the Gilded Age, has entered a new chapter after changing hands at auction for $72 million, significantly below its estimated value of $137 million. The sale brings an end to the ownership era of developer Gary Melius, who spent decades restoring and

A US woman feared dead was reported alive in Mexico. But cops now say that ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0100

Mexican police had said they found Shayna Feinman in Tijuana, raising the hopes of missing Arizonan’s family...

Michael's World in Alliance a lifeline for many families

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:56:00 +0100

Each month, Greater Alliance Foundation will spotlight an Alliance-area agency that boosts Carnation City residents. Michael’s World has grown into something deeper than a children’s clothing shop in downtown Alliance. It’s a place where people show up for each other, quietly and consistently, meeting real needs with care and respect. Since 2018, they’ve been working out of the same spot on East Market Street. Families often walk in carrying very little at all. They leave with more than

What we know so far about deadly Spain train crash

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0100

More than 500 passengers were on board the trains when the incident occurred in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid. ......

US to take in Bolsonaro after he loses election and flees Brazil

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0100

BRASILIA, Brazil — The Trump...

Spy chief tries to restore order after upheaval at intelligence office

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0100

WASHINGTON — Jay Clayton,...

Judge hears Justice Dept suit claiming noncitizens on California voter rolls

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0100

A US judge heard arguments on Tuesday on...

Grand jury declines to bring charges against Cassidy Hutchinson

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0100

A federal grand jury in Washington on Tuesday...

Earth and Mars may have formed in weirdly different ways

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0100

Making planets is an extreme...

China takes Mbappé’s apology ‘seriously’ over Mao remark

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0100

Bangkok: China’s Foreign Ministry said Wednesday, October 28, it has taken soccer star Kylian Mbappé’s apology “seriously” for comments considered to be disrespectful of Mao Zedong, the founding leader of Communist China, as the fallout over the issue continues. Soccer star Kylian Mbappé faced backlash Tuesday over comments he made in an online interview, losing brand deals with at least three different Chinese companies. Beverage maker Dongpeng, dairy giant Mengniu and cheese maker Mi

CDC deputy director resigns after 4 months in the job

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0100

Dr. Jennifer Shuford, a former...

Alex Pretti’s parents say federal government is silent on investigation

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0100

MINNEAPOLIS — The family of...

US Imposes Maritime Blockade on Iranian Ports Amid Escalating Regional Threats

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0100

The United States is enforcing a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastlines, with the measure applying to every vessel regardless of flag or ownership, according to a maritime security advisory issued on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.The advisory, JMIC 016-26, was released by the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC). It carries an appended notice from US...

Qatar Proposes Peace Deal to Iran Amid Rising US-Israeli Tensions

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0100

Dubai: Qatar has presented Iran with a new peace proposal aimed at averting another major military confrontation, even as US President Donald Trump refused to rule out fresh strikes and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for eliminating the Iranian threat “once and for all”..Qatari mediators delivered the draft agreement in Tehran on Sunday, with Iran expected to respond by the end of the week, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing an official briefed on the negotiations. .The

Kennedy says Arabs produce no science. Nobel says otherwise

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0100

Washington: US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s broad assertions about Arab contributions to humanity’s scientific and literary discoveries at a Republican campaign event in Grand Rapids, Michigan, have drawn criticism just days before midterm elections.“There’s 500 million Arabs in the world and yet they don’t produce science,” Kennedy said on the campaign trail Monday. “They don’t win the Nobel Prize. They don’t win the Fields Prize. They don’t wi

Iraqi PM Visits Syria to Strengthen Economic and Energy Ties Amid Regional Shifts

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0100

DAMASCUS Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al...

Iran War Strands 200 Cruise Passengers in Cambodia as Operator Halts Operations

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0100

Dubai: A dream of travelling the world aboard a floating home has ended abruptly for around 200 passengers stranded in Cambodia after soaring fuel costs...

2 Dead, 42 Injured in Egypt Bus-Truck Collision: Investigation Underway

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0100

Dubai: Two people were killed and 42 others injured when a passenger bus collided with a truck in Egypt...

Washington Is the Sixth-Best State for Jobs, New Report Finds

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:49:00 +0100

Washington is the sixth-best state for...

Texas Is the Eighth-Best State for Jobs, New Report Finds

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:49:00 +0100

Texas is the eighth-best state for...

Pennsylvania Is the Third-Worst State for Jobs, New Report Finds

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:49:00 +0100

Pennsylvania is the third-worst state...

Oregon Is the Second-Worst State for Jobs, New Report Finds

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:49:00 +0100

Oregon is the second-worst state for...

Oklahoma Is the Tenth-Worst State for Jobs, New Report Finds

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:49:00 +0100

Oklahoma is the tenth-worst state for...

Nebraska Is the Best State for Jobs, New Report Finds

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:49:00 +0100

Nebraska is the best state for jobs, according to a new WalletHub study comparing the 50 states across 34 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from employment growth and job security to median annual income and average commute time. ......

Minnesota Is the Third-Best State for Jobs, New Report Finds

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:49:00 +0100

Minnesota is the third-best state for...

Illinois Is the 18th-Worst State for Jobs, New Report Finds

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:49:00 +0100

Illinois is the 18th-worst state for...

Harry Shum gets a perfect score, but 2 others go home on ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:49:00 +0100

Shirley Ballas wasn’t exactly the worst nightmare for “Dancing with the Stars” contestants. But with 4’s for scores, she wasn’t really winning new friends. ......

Election Day is coming fast. Here's what voters should know

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:49:00 +0100

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters across the country will head to the polls to decide federal, state and local races. Here's what you need to know before Election Day. ......

Best & Worst States for Jobs

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:49:00 +0100

Job hunting is hard work from...

Spain high-speed train crash kills at least 39 people

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0100

The incident occured on the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed line ......

Americans abandoned in Asia as cruise ship ends voyage due to fuel costs

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0100

A U.S. cruise ship on a residential world voyage suspended its operations in Cambodia due to fuel costs, forcing hundreds of passengers to leave their floating homes. ......

Rockstar Games employees have locked in a union vote next month, and it'll take place ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0100

A date has been locked in for Rockstar Games employees to vote on whether to recognise their developer union. If successful, it will become the largest recognised union across the entirety of the UK video games industry. Read more ......

GTA 6 is a massive 210GB download on PlayStation 5

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0100

There wasn't really any chance Grand Theft Auto 6 wasn't going to be a big download. Thanks to some new information, though, we now have a hard number. Read more ......

Egypt courts investment in mining, industry from 3 Qatari firms

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:44:00 +0100

Egypt is seeking to attract...

Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:43:00 +0100

Russell Brand said “today is the day for truth and justice” as he arrived at a London court to deny charges of rape and sexual assault. Brand, 51, spoke briefly to reporters before entering Southwark Crown Court with his wife. ......

La prensa española reporta al menos 30 muertos en un choque entre dos trenes en ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:43:00 +0100

La prensa española reporta al menos 30 muertos en un choque entre dos trenes en el centro del país. ......

High-speed train hits stopped train in central Spain, killing at least 10

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:43:00 +0100

A high-speed train has crashed into the...

At least 30 dead in crash between two trains in central Spain, media say

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:43:00 +0100

A high-speed train has slammed into...

Zelensky fears new Yalta at Russia-China-US summit

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:42:00 +0100

Ukrainian President Volodymyr...

Spain Train Crash: Two High-Speed Trains Collide In Toledo; Dozens Feared Dead

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:42:00 +0100

The incident has intensified concerns over rail safety in Spain, where infrastructure systems are facing increased scrutiny. ......

Qatari mediators present Iran with new deal to end the war, official says

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:42:00 +0100

Qatari mediators presented Iran with...

'Lot Of Progress Likely': Trump Says Putin, Zelensky Meet "Very Soon"

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:42:00 +0100

The Kremlin had previously said that a meeting between the three countries was planned to take place in the United Arab Emirates in November. ......

JAL hit by major data breach affecting 92,000 customers

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:42:00 +0100

Japan Airlines (JAL) revealed...

Biden Sanctioned Putin's 'Slush Fund' After War. Trump Is Ready To Drop It

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:42:00 +0100

The fund has invested billions of dollars in Russian companies, often alongside investors from the Middle East and elsewhere, pushing to expand Russia's global influence. ......

10 Killed In Crash Between 2 High-Speed Trains In Spain

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:42:00 +0100

The country's rail system operator ADIF said that the crash happened in the province of Toledo and on the line from Madrid to Seville. ......

Local Ukraine ceasefire holds for second day

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:38:00 +0100

A planned six-day ceasefire in and around a Russian-occupied city in southern Ukraine held for its first day and night, officials said Wednesday, but Moscow and Kyiv continued to batter each other elsewhere. The localized truce in the devastated southern city of Oleshky began Tuesday and is due to last through Sunday as a humanitarian operation races to get urgently needed food and medicine to about 2,000 remaining residents, as well as evacuate those who want to leave. If the ceasefire holds, i

Bolsonaro flees Brazil through Argentina and is expected to land in Miami

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:38:00 +0100

Flávio Bolsonaro, the defeated Brazilian presidential candidate, fled his country to Argentina and then Ecuador alongside his wife and two daughters, Argentina's migration authority said on Wednesday. The 45-year-old senator and his family were granted United States visas the day before by the Trump administration. The move is almost certain to cause a big diplomatic rift between Brazil's newly reelected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his Argentine counterpart Javier Milei, who travel

At least 30 dead in crash between two trains in central Spain

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:38:00 +0100

A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 30 people on Wednesday in central Spain, according to local media. Spanish authorities initially reported 10 deaths, but Esther Padilla, spokeswoman for the Castilla La Mancha region, added "that number will surely rise." Spanish state-owned news agency EFE and other media reported later that the death toll had risen to at least 30. It was the second major train accident in Spain t

Yemen appeals for help for civilians as Houthis tighten the siege of Taiz, and other Mideast news

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:37:00 +0100

By The Associated Press Yemeni officials have appealed for international support to protect civilians in Taiz as Iran-backed Houthi rebels tightened their siege of the city. Meanwhile, a police officer guarding the Israeli Embassy in the Serbian capital of Belgrade shot and killed a man who attacked him with a knife. Police labeled the incident as a “terrorist attack.” Separately, Iran’s top diplomat said a meeting of high-level security officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey was

Medios españoles dicen que al menos 10 personas murieron en choque entre dos trenes en ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:37:00 +0100

MADRID (AP) — Medios españoles dicen que al menos 10 personas murieron en choque entre dos trenes en el centro del país. THIS IS AN APNewsAlert. Check back for updates. AP’s earlier story is below. Las autoridades españolas reportaron el miércoles un accidente en el que estuvieron...

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Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:33:00 +0100

California appeals court upholds actor Danny Masterson's rape convictions ......

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Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:33:00 +0100

Israelis await final election results as Netanyahu remains far from defeated ......

The super-shoe that could unofficially break the marathon world record: Puma unveils �310 trainer with ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:32:00 +0100

Puma has unveiled a new 'super-shoe' that could break the marathon world recordbut there's a catch. The �300 trainer is not race-legal, meaning any records broken in it would be unofficial. ......

US to grant Bolsonaro visa as he flees Brazil

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0100

Defeated right-wing presidential...

US cruise ship suspends global voyage due to fuel costs

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0100

A U.S. cruise ship on a...

Trump: Putin-Zelensky talks to be set up ‘very soon’

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0100

U.S. President Donald Trump...

Sharaa hails ties as Iraqi premier visits Damascus

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0100

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has...

Dozens killed as high-speed trains collide in Spain

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0100

At least 39 people were...

Burnham reignites Britain’s divisive Brexit debate

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0100

For a decade, British...

What to know about Israel's election results as votes are counted with no clear winner

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:29:00 +0100

No clear winner has emerged in the...

Turkic world integration among Kazakhstan’s foreign policy priorities, foreign minister says

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:27:00 +0100

Kazakhstan attaches importance to developing comprehensive cooperation with Türkiye and strengthening ties within the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), with the integration of the Turkic world among the country’s key foreign policy priorities, Kazakh Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi said. Tileuberdi spoke to Anadolu ahead of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s official visit to Ankara on Wednesday and the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States, to be hosted by Türkiye.

Spanish authorities say 2 trains have crashed and injured unknown number of passengers

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:26:00 +0100

Spanish authorities say that two...

South Korea fines Google and Apple over unfair app market practices

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:26:00 +0100

South Korea on Wednesday fined Google...

Malaysia seizes servers with advanced AI chips suspected of violating export controls

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:26:00 +0100

Malaysia's customs department has seized...

Two high-speed trains collide in Spain, at least 30 killed

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:20:00 +0100

At least 30 people were killed when two high-speed trains collided in Spain on Wednesday, the second deadly accident in less than a year on the line connecting Madrid to the southern Andalusia region, regional authorities said. Footage from...

Tehran embassy in Kuwait denies Iranian was involved in assassination plot

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:20:00 +0100

The Iranian embassy in Kuwait has issued a statement following the sentencing of three men to death in a case involving harming Kuwait’s national interests, spying for Iran, plotting to assassinate First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, and joining the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah. The diplomatic mission expressed its categorical rejection of reports that an...

Philippines welcomes cooler nights as Christmas winds arrive

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:20:00 +0100

It's beginning to feel like Christmas in the Philippines as the northeast monsoon has officially started, marking a long-awaited shift in local weather closely associated with the onset of the yuletide season in the country. The Philippine weather agency Pagasa has announced the official start of the spell, characterised by cooler and drier winds until March next year. The weather period — locally known in the Philippines as Amihan — is a seasonal wind...

Philippines in talks with UAE, Saudi, US, Russia, Kuwait, Australia on oil storage

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:20:00 +0100

. The Philippines is in talks with Saudi Arabia, Russia and the United States to store oil in the fuel-import-dependent nation, its energy secretary said on Wednesday, in a bid to hedge against fuel price spikes driven by the Iran war. The Southeast Asian nation, which imports nearly all its energy needs, also plans to increase diesel and gas-fired power output to make up for an estimated 60 per cent decline in hydropower and 20 per cent fall in solar output in the first half of...

Palestinian protest leader says movement reshaping US politics

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:20:00 +0100

Mahmoud Khalil, who became the face of resistance to President Donald Trump’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian student activism, believes the movement has succeeded by shifting public perception and encouraging a generation of leaders ready to question views about Israel. "The American public is finally changing, is finally looking at the Palestinian as an equal human," the 31-year-old said in an interview with AFP one week before crucial midterm elections -- and just as Israel held its own electi

Cyclone Arnab: At least 3 killed by storm in southern India; 31 homes damaged

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:20:00 +0100

Ferocious winds and torrential rain lashed India's southeastern coast after a cyclone made landfall on Wednesday, killing at least three people before the storm weakened, officials said. Cyclone Arnab hit southeastern Andhra Pradesh state as a "very severe cyclonic storm", with winds of 125-135 kilometres (77-84 miles) per hour and gusts reaching 150 kph in the early hours of Wednesday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Torrential rain was recorded --...

Spain High-Speed Rail Crash Kills at Least 10

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:17:00 +0100

The collision occurred on the Madrid-Seville line south of the city of Toledo, according to network manager Adif. ......

Israel Braces for Uncertainty With Early Election Results Pointing to Deadlock

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:17:00 +0100

With more than three-quarters of the votes counted, Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition was in the lead but remained shy of the 61 seats needed to form a government. ......

Flavio Bolsonaro Fled Brazil to Argentina, Boarded Flight to Ecuador

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:17:00 +0100

The defeated presidential candidate faces two criminal investigations in his home country, which had canceled his passports. ......

Trump promotes oil production in Texas, where Democrats dream of breakthrough

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:12:00 +0100

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — President...

The scariest part of Halloween this year? The candy prices

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:12:00 +0100

The economy has come for Tami Adolphson’s Halloween candy bowl. ....

The new worst-case scenario for election officials: Federal interference

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:12:00 +0100

State and local elections officials regularly plan for floods, fires and computer glitches. ....

News in brief for October 28

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:12:00 +0100

Alexander brothers sentencedto 30 years each in prison ....

Justice Department steps up moves as midterms near

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:12:00 +0100

WASHINGTON — Attorney General...

Israeli exit polls show deadlock, point to setback for Netanyahu

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:12:00 +0100

JERUSALEM — Israel’s wartime...

World Series 2026: Rays stun Brewers to force Game 5

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:11:00 +0100

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida— Milwaukee was three outs from its first World Series title when Junior...

Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:06:00 +0100

LONDON (AP) — Actor-comedian Russell Brand said “today is the day for truth and justice” as he arrived at a London court Wednesday to deny charges of rape and sexual assault. Brand spoke briefly to reporters as he entered Southwark Crown Court...

Iran hails Tehran security talks as a step toward regional dialogue, and other Mideast news

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:06:00 +0100

A meeting of high-level security officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey was a step toward dialogue and peace, Iran’s top diplomat said, while stressing that regional security should be handled by the countries themselves rather than outside intervention. Separately, Egypt’s foreign minister held talks with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as part of...

Flávio Bolsonaro flees Brazil through Argentina and is expected to land in Miami

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:06:00 +0100

SAO PAULO (AP) — Flávio Bolsonaro, the defeated Brazilian presidential candidate, fled his country to Argentina and then Ecuador alongside his wife and two daughters, Argentina’s migration authority said on Wednesday. The 45-year-old senator and his family were granted United States visas the day before by the Trump administration. The move is almost certain to cause a big diplomatic rift between Brazil’s newly reelected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his Argentine counterpart J

Cyclone batters India’s eastern coast, killing 3 and damaging homes and farmland

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:06:00 +0100

KAKINADA, India (AP) — A powerful cyclone battered India ’s Andhra Pradesh state on Wednesday, killing at least three people and damaging homes and farmland after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people, officials said. Cyclone Arnab made landfall early Wednesday as a very severe cyclonic storm before weakening to a severe cyclonic storm as it moved inland, the India Meteorological Department said. Two women were electrocuted in separate incidents in the port city of Visakhapatnam,

At least 30 dead in crash between 2 trains in central Spain

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:06:00 +0100

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 30 people on Wednesday in central Spain, authorities said. The regional president of Castilla La Mancha, Emiliano García-Page, said at least 30 people died in the crash and warned that the death toll could rise. He added that at least 80 people were injured. It was the second major train accident in Spain this year. Spain’s rail system operator ADIF sai

A ceasefire in a Russian-occupied Ukrainian city holds for its first 30 hours, officials say

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:06:00 +0100

KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — A planned six-day ceasefire in and around a Russian-occupied city in southern Ukraine held for its first day and night, officials said Wednesday, but Moscow and Kyiv continued to batter each other elsewhere. The localized truce in the devastated southern city of Oleshky began Tuesday and is due to last through Sunday as a humanitarian operation races to get urgently needed food and medicine to about 2,000 remaining residents, as well as evacuate those who want to leave.

Treasury yields tick higher ahead of Federal Reserve interest rate decision

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0100

Treasury yields edged higher as traders await the Federal Reserve's latest monetary policy decision. ......

Spain high-speed train crash kills at least 10

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0100

A high-speed train slammed into the rear of...

Netanyahu defies exit polls as vote shifts in his favor, but majority remains elusive

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0100

TEL AVIV, Israel — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political bloc gained ground Wednesday morning as Israel counted votes from its first national election since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas massacre, but remained short of the majority needed to form a government, leaving the country facing another potential political deadlock....

Inside Melania Trump's secret diplomatic role in the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0100

EXCLUSIVE: Moscow and Kyiv remain locked in a years-long grinding war, but in one Ukrainian...

Greta Thunberg’s radical turn deserves scrutiny, not applause

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0100

Greta Thunberg recently traveled to France to applaud the protest movement. Wearing a...

DSA-affiliated Senate nominee sparks bipartisan uproar with comments on communist dictatorship

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0100

Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon is...

China encroaches dangerously close to US land as a single ship breakdown exposes major vulnerability

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0100

America's ability to maintain a presence in the Arctic remains thin enough that a...

The World Trades Here: Bybit’s WSOT Is Coming Back With a Prize Pool of Up to 10 Million USDT

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:02:00 +0100

October 28th, 2026 – Dubai, United Arab Emirates Fresh from a record 520,451 traders and a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title in 2025, WSOT 2026 opens on October 29 and brings stocks, gold, and AI-assisted trading into the arena for the first time Bybit, the New Financial Platform trusted by more than 80 million users worldwide, today announced that the World Series of Trading (WSOT), its flagship global trading competition, returns for 2026. Registration opens on October 29, 2026 at 10AM UTC, and t

US Treasury yields rise ahead of Fed interest rate decision; 10-year yield tops 5%

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0100

US Treasury yields rose...

US moves to expel Cuban diplomat for assaulting Mike Waltz's spokesman after heated UN confrontation: ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0100

A clash at the...

Trump says ‘never liked’ Pakistan-brokered Iran peace deal, Tehran hits back

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0100

The interim deal, reached...

Trump claims Iran may be stalling peace deal due to US midterms; promises Russia-Ukraine meeting ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0100

President Donald Trump...

Trump claims his endorsement could result in Netanyahu winning Israel elections as exit polls indicate ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0100

President Donald Trump...

Significance of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in India

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0100

This article is authored by Prabhu Dayal, former ambassador, New Delhi. ......

Pramila Jayapal, Indian-American Democrat seeking sixth term to represent Washington’s 7th Congressional District

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0100

Democrat Pramila...

'Nobody heard us, explosion of rage': Gen Z in Europe explain reason behind protests

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0100

From the luxury...

Matthew G. Unglesbee: Illinois man faces felony charges for mailing threatening hoax letters to Congress members

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0100

Matthew G. Unglesbee...

Kelli Pinnock: Woman arrested after El Paso traffic stop leads to discovery of 72 exotic ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0100

During an El Paso...

India must turn Europe's China problem into its manufacturing moment

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0100

This article is...

Geography of opportunity: Why Chennai–Colombo deserves a place on India’s business map

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0100

This article is...

Flávio Bolsonaro's arrival in the US get's Trump's seal of approval: ‘They’re fine people'

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0100

Flávio Bolsonaro, the...

Exporting the future of warfare

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0100

This article is authored by Sagar Vishnoi and Sudhanshu Kumar. ......

Crossed into Argentina, flew to Ecuador before reaching US: Tracking Fl�vio Bolsonaro's escape path

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0100

The 45-year-old has...

Amish Shah, Indian-American doctor facing Jay Feely in Arizona’s 1st district race

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0100

Indian American...

Alexander brothers sentenced to 30 years each in sex trafficking and rape case

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0100

Three brothers convicted of drugging and raping women were each sentenced to 30 years in prison. ......

U of T Student Union Urges Break With Israeli Universities; Administration Rejects Call

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:58:00 +0100

A University of Toronto student union motion targeting Hebrew University and Technion ties won't change university policy, officials say, as Jewish groups condemn the vote. ......

San Diego Holocaust Group Says Torah Fragment Donation Is Not Yet Final

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:58:00 +0100

Israel pressed an Oslo auction house over a disputed sale; the promised U.S. donation and the parchment's wartime history both remain unverified. ......

'Paid-for-life' cruise passengers on Villa Vie Odyssey left stranded as fuel costs surge

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:58:00 +0100

Hundreds of people permanently living aboard a touring cruise ship were forced to disembark in Cambodia this week after the vessel's operator said fuel price increases from the Iran war had made operations prohibitively expensive. The Villa Vie Odyssey had been cruising the world for at least 755 days as one of only a handful of ships that offered passengers the ⁠opportunity to rent or buy long-term or even permanent residences on board. On Tuesday the ship's owner, Villa Vie Residences, annou

Jio’s record $3.2 billion IPO sparks Ambani celebration with drones, DJs and live music

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:58:00 +0100

New York: Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, known for throwing lavish weddings for his children, is splashing out again as he celebrates his Reliance conglomerate’s first initial public offering in two decades with a gala featuring drones and performances near a helipad. Jio Platforms’ $3.2 billion IPO, India’s largest...

At least 30 people killed in Spain when two high-speed trains collide

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:58:00 +0100

MADRID: At least 30 people were killed when two high-speed trains collided in Spain on Wednesday, the second deadly accident in less than a year on ⁠the line connecting Madrid to the southern Andalusia region, regional...

Afghanistan ranked second-worst globally in Rule of Law Index

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:56:00 +0100

Kabul: Afghanistan has been ranked second from the bottom in the World Justice Project’s 2026 Rule of Law Index, placed 142nd among 143 countries and jurisdictions. Only Venezuela ranked lower, at 143rd, while Haiti stood at 141st. Denmark, Norway, and Finland occupied the top three positions in the global index, according to Afghanistan-based news agency Khaama Press. The...

Israel confirms \u0026#39;attempted terrorist attack\u0026#39; near its embassy in Belgrade

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:55:00 +0100

Israel's foreign ministry on Wednesday confirmed an "attempted terrorist attack"...

Reports: 10 dead in crash between 2 Spanish trains in Toledo province

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:52:00 +0100

At least 10 people have died in a crash between two trains in central Spain, according to local media. Spain’s rail system operator, ADIF, said the crash occurred Wednesday morning in the province of Toledo. Rail service is suspended between ......

Villanova relies on 'power of the pope' going into Rome doubleheader against Notre Dame

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:51:00 +0100

Villanova's basketball teams are set...

Vietnam International Financial Centre in HCM City reveals first 10 official members

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:50:00 +0100

The Vietnam International Financial Centre in HCM City unveiled its first 10 members on October 28. HCM CITY — The Vietnam International Financial Centre in HCM City (VIFC-HCMC) unveiled its first 10 members on October 28. The centre's executive authority recognised the 10 holding companies as its inaugural members at the ongoing Autumn Economic Forum. They are EQuest Capital Co Ltd; Son Kim Capital IFC Co Ltd; VinaCapital International Partners Co Ltd; Saigon Marina IFC Co Ltd; Gemadept Marit

Localized Ukraine ceasefire brokered by first lady starts

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:46:00 +0100

KHERSON, Ukraine — Russia and Ukraine...

Mbappé Apologizes After ‘Dictator’ Mao Comment: What to Know About the Chinese Backlash

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0100

French soccer star Kylian...

Is this the end of Netanyahu?

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:43:00 +0100

Israel may have just had one of the most consequential elections in its history, but exactly what the consequences will be is still far from clear. ......

Several injured as two trains crash in Spain, authorities say

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:40:00 +0100

Local media reported two trains collided while traveling in the same direction. ......

Two hundred 'Cruise for life' passengers stranded in Cambodia

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:39:00 +0100

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Policeman kills knife attacker outside Israeli embassy in Serbia

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:39:00 +0100

It is the second such attack at the Israeli embassy in Belgrade in two years. In June 2024, an ‌assailant shot a Serbian police officer in the neck with a crossbow ......

Israel polls: Golan urges Eisenkot's bloc to form government with Arab parties to oust Netanyahu

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:39:00 +0100

Several allies in the Opposition's change bloc have rejected the proposal to include Arab parties in a governing coalition, while some have also ruled out relying on their support from outside ......

Flavio Bolsonaro on way to Ecuador from Argentina after fleeing Brazil

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:39:00 +0100

Flavio Bolsonaro on his way to Ecuador after fleeing Brazil

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:39:00 +0100

Flavio Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil’s runoff election to Lula da Silva on October 25, entered Argentina before boarding a flight to Ecuador, the country’s National Directorate of Migration said on X ......

At least 10 dead in crash between two trains in Spain’s Toledo province

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:39:00 +0100

Spanish state broadcaster TVE is reporting that the accident was between two high-speed trains heading in the same direction and that one ran into the tail of the other, knocking two of its cars off the track ......

Man charged over false injury claim in Sydney Hanukkah massacre

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:38:00 +0100

Man charged over false injury claim in Sydney Hanukkah massacre ......

Is UAE secretly helping Houthis fight Saudi-backed forces in Yemen?

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:38:00 +0100

Is UAE secretly helping Houthis fight Saudi-backed forces in Yemen? ......

FlyDubai Cockpit Attack: Pilot's Axe Wounds Seen During UAE Felicitation

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:38:00 +0100

FlyDubai Cockpit Attack: Pilot's Axe Wounds Seen During UAE Felicitation ......

China's former Vice Premier Liu Yandong, ex-Politburo member, dies at 80

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:38:00 +0100

China's former Vice Premier Liu Yandong, ex-Politburo member, dies at 80 ......

10 dead after two high-speed trains collide in Spain

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:38:00 +0100

10 dead after two high-speed trains collide in Spain ......

Trump says Putin-Zelenskyy meeting to be set 'very soon'

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:37:00 +0100

US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that...

Trump says endorsement boosted Netanyahu in vote

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:37:00 +0100

US President Donald Trump said early Wednesday...

France says Israel vote will not alter two-state push

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:37:00 +0100

Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said...

At least 10 killed as high-speed trains collide in Spain

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:37:00 +0100

Government sources said at least 10 people were...

Singapore summons leaders of firms probed for haze links

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:36:00 +0100

T he haze-causing fires in Indonesia are caused by irresponsible business practices, and Singapore will use all the powers it has to hold to account those...

Uzbekistan's $933 Million Waste-to-Energy Push Targets Gas Dependence

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:29:00 +0100

Uzbekistan is advancing its transition to a circular economy by prioritizing the conversion of solid waste into energy, with six major projects currently underway that aim to reduce the national dependence on natural gas for power...

Spain train accident: 46 dead after two high-speed trains collide in Toledo, local media reports ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:29:00 +0100

A Renfe train and an Iryo train collided shortly after 9 am (0800 GMT), causing two Iryo carriages to derail, a government spokesperson for the Castilla-La Mancha region. ......

PHINMA opens insulated panel plant in Pampanga with San Miguel and Ayala as initial clients

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:29:00 +0100

PHINMA Corp. is accelerating its push into the insulated panel manufacturing sector, with major industrial clients like the San Miguel and Ayala groups already...

DBM approves 3,618 teaching positions in Sulu for BARMM-to-DepEd transition

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:29:00 +0100

The national government has approved the creation of over 3,000 teaching positions in Sulu to facilitate the province's administrative shift from the Bangsamoro Autonomous...

Ayala Corp. secures five Golden Arrows for second year in 2025 ACGS awards

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:29:00 +0100

Three Philippine firms — Ayala Corp., DMCI Holdings, Inc., and D&L Industries, Inc. — were recognized at the 2025 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) Golden Arrow Awards for...

A US cruise ship suspends a global voyage in Asia due to fuel costs, stranding ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:14:00 +0100

A U.S. cruise ship on a world voyage has suspended its operations in Cambodia due to fuel costs, forcing hundreds of passengers to abandon their homes. The MV Odyssey set sail two years ago on a voyage marketed as combining ......

2 trains crash in central Spain, injuring an unknown number of passengers

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:14:00 +0100

Spanish authorities say that two...

The World Series lives another day, plus an NFL firesale

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:13:00 +0100

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Qatar presents Iran with new deal to end the war

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:13:00 +0100

Qatari mediators presented Iran with a new draft deal on Sunday to end the war with the US and Israel, and Tehran is expected to send a response to the draft by the end of the we ......

Philippine drug war enforcer says bounty puts life in danger

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:13:00 +0100

Ex-Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte's top drug war enforcer said on Wednesday that a government bounty placed on his head put his life in "serious danger", and asked the Supre ......

No clarity on Israel's next PM; Arab parties get 15 seats

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:13:00 +0100

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc has widened its lead over the opposition in the country's parliamentary election, but remains short of a majority, Israe ......

Israel's elections: All eyes on what happens next?

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:13:00 +0100

Israelis voted on Tuesday in their highest turnout for decades, with exit polls showing the camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that of his rival are neck and neck.Exit p ......

Climate change must be declared 'global health emergency': Study

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:13:00 +0100

Paris, France, Oct 28, 2026 (AFP) - Climate change must be declared a "global health emergency" to shape governments' policies after heat caused three million deaths between 2016 a ......

China supports more old-age people than children

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:13:00 +0100

HONG KONG: China is now supporting more people aged 65 and above than children, underscoring the impact of its rapidly ageing population and a declining birth rate.* Data from Ch ......

Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro flees to US after election loss

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:13:00 +0100

Washington: Defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro left Brazil for the United States despite a court order banning him from exiting the country, US media repor ......

200 'Cruise for life' passengers stranded due to fuel costs

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:13:00 +0100

Sihanoukville, Cambodia: Around 200 passengers who paid to live on a cruise ship while travelling the world were abruptly left in a Cambodian port after the company ran out of mone ......

10 die as two high-speed trains collide in Spain

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:13:00 +0100

MADRID:��At least 10 people have died after a major collision involving two high-speed passenger trains in the central Spanish province of Toledo.The accident prompted the suspensi ......

Third Quarter 2026 Presentation (Otis Worldwide Corporation)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:12:00 +0100

) Q3 2026 Earnings Call October 28, 2026 © 2026 OTIS WORLDWIDE CORPORATION. Q3 2026 highlights Strong Service momentum and growth in New Equipment drive third quarter results... Organic1 sales up 6%… Service up 7% Maintenance & repair organic1 sales up 4% Modernization organic1 sales up 20% New Equipment organic1 sales up 3% Service operating margin 24.2%, up 100 basis points sequentially Modernization orders up 10%; backlog up 20% at constant currency1 New Equipment orders up 1%; backlog

Third Quarter 2026 Earnings release (Otis Worldwide Corporation)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:12:00 +0100

) The text version of this document is not available. You can access...

OTIS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2026 RESULTS (Form 8-K) (Otis Worldwide Corporation)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:12:00 +0100

) OTIS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2026 RESULTS Otis delivers high single digit Service net sales growth and low single digit New Equipment net sales growth; Service operating profit margin improved sequentially; broadly maintaining full year outlook Third quarter 2026 •Net sales up 6% and organic sales up 6%, driven by Service net sales up 8% with organic sales up 7%, and New Equipment net sales up 3% with organic sales up 3% •GAAP operating profit up $34 million and adjusted operating profit dow

World Insights: Flavio Bolsonaro's reported departure for U.S. after election failure sparks political reactions

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:10:00 +0100

BRASILIA, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Flavio Bolsonaro, the presidential candidate of Brazil's Liberal Party and son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, reportedly left Brazil for the United States on Tuesday after failing to meet a Supreme Court deadline to surrender his ordinary and diplomatic passports, which were subsequently canceled amid a money laundering investigation in which he denies wrongdoing. Flavio Bolsonaro was defeated by incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Sunday

Vietnam's capital approves plan to expand its administrative boundary

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:10:00 +0100

HANOI, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- The 17th People's Council of Vietnam's capital Hanoi approved a plan to adjust the administrative boundary between the city and the northern midland...

Urgent: Death toll rises to 46 in high-speed train collision in Spain -- local media

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:10:00 +0100

This TV screenshot captured on Oct. 28, 2026 shows the site of high-speed train collision in Toledo province, Spain. The death toll has risen to 46 from Wednesday's high-speed...

Malaysia's producer price inflation accelerates to 10.8 pct in Q3

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:10:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's producer price index (PPI) for local production rose 10.8 percent year on year in the third quarter...

Bursa Malaysia's nine-month net profit rises over 13 pct

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:10:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's stock exchange, Bursa Malaysia's net profit for the first nine months ended Sept. 30, 2026, rose 13.46 percent year on year to 214.81...

Boat racing festival held in Vientiane, Laos

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:10:00 +0100

Teams compete in the boat racing festival in Vientiane, Laos on Oct. 27, 2026. The annual boat racing...

9 terrorists killed in military operations in SW Pakistan

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:10:00 +0100

ISLAMABAD, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani security forces killed nine militants in two separate intelligence-based operations in the country's southwest...

U.S. Osprey transport aircraft makes emergency landing at SW Japan airport

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:09:00 +0100

TOKYO, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- A U.S. military MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft made an emergency landing at an airport in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on...

Urgent: Two trains collide in Spain, halting high-speed rail traffic on Madrid-Andalusia line

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:09:00 +0100

MADRID, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Two trains...

Tokyo stocks end mixed as AI worries ease, crude futures rise

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:09:00 +0100

TOKYO, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed mixed Wednesday. Artificial intelligence-related shares extended gains as worries about the profitability and sustainability of massive investments in...

Sri Lanka launches search for 7 missing fishermen

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:09:00 +0100

COLOMBO, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka's Navy and Air Force have launched search operations for seven fishermen reported missing in two separate incidents off the country's southern and northeastern coasts, the Navy...

Man dead after northern Melbourne shooting

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:09:00 +0100

MELBOURNE, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- A man has died after he was shot in the northern suburbs of Melbourne on Tuesday night, with police investigating whether the attack was targeted. A police...

Laos' inflation rate stands at 7.7 pct in October

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:09:00 +0100

VIENTIANE, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Laos recorded an inflation rate of 7.7 percent in October, a slight decrease from 7.8 percent in September, driven by...

Flash: Death toll in Spain train collision rises to 39 -- media

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:09:00 +0100

Flash: Death toll in Spain...

Flash: At least 46 killed in Spain train collision -- media

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:09:00 +0100

Flash: At least 46 killed...

Flash: At least 10 dead in train collision near Toledo, Spain, government confirms

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:09:00 +0100

Flash: At least 10 dead in train...

Feature: Yasuo Fukuda, a statesman who championed China-Japan friendship

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:09:00 +0100

TOKYO, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, who had long been committed to the China-Japan friendship, died of heart failure at a hospital in Tokyo on Oct. 22. He was 90. Fukuda came from a prominent political family. He and his father, Takeo Fukuda, remain the only father and son to have both served as prime minister of Japan since 1885. A longtime friend of the Chinese people, Fukuda made positive contributions to improving and developing China-Japan relations. FROM

Cambodia expands air links to Siem Reap with new South Korea flights

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:09:00 +0100

PHNOM PENH, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia has expanded its international air connectivity with South Korea through planned service to Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) in northwestern Siem Reap province, a civil...

Bushfire smoke can cut solar farm output by 70 pct: study

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:09:00 +0100

SYDNEY, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Smoke from major bushfires can reduce solar electricity generation by up to 70 percent within about 50 km of fire hotspots and by up to 30 percent more than 150 km away, an Australian study finds. Researchers used historical weather and satellite data to model how...

Sudan market drone strike kills at least 36 as Darfur crisis deepens

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0100

At least 36 people have been killed in a drone strike on a crowded market in Sudan’s Darfur region, a medical aid organization said Tuesday, as attacks on civilian areas intensify ......

Netanyahu likely to win most seats in Israeli polls: What happens next?

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0100

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies appear on track to win the most seats in Israel's parliament after an election this week, though neither he nor his ⁠main competit ......

At least 10 killed as 2 high-speed trains collide in central Spain

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0100

At least 10 people were killed Wednesday when two high-speed trains collided in central Spain, derailing carriages and prompting the suspension of rail services connecting Madrid w ......

Israel’s election: when will we know the next prime minister?

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:04:00 +0100

Israelis headed to the polls on Tuesday in the highest turnout in more than a quarter-century for what many say was one of the most consequential elections in the country’s 78-year history. Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu, the country’s longest-serving leader, his party, Likud, and his far-right governing coalition were locked in a tight contest with opposition parties in the country’s first election since the Hamas-led assault on October 7th, 2023, that ignited Israel’s devast

Egami, Amaral-Boyd help Kaiser top HBA in D-II state volleyball

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:04:00 +0100

Naia Egami had 16 kills and Emma...

Trump says oil-rich Venezuela could soon become America's 51st state

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100

President Donald...

Trump claims credit for Netanyahu election performance after endorsing Israeli prime minister

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100

President Trump says...

The rise and rise of the Gen Z protests changing Europe: 'Nobody heard us'

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100

Younger people across Europe are wary of shouldering the financial burden of an older generation...

Serbia's leading candidates after historic student movement swept Vucic from power

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100

Four leading men are in...

Reports Flavio Bolsonaro 'has arrived in US' after Trump grants visa in wake of Brazil ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100

Where is Flavio Bolsonaro?...

Real Madrid issues public apology to China over Mbappé's Mao Zedong comments

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100

Real Madrid has apologized...

Prediction markets have little hope in Nicki Minaj as next press secretary, despite the chatter

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100

President Trump...

Judge demands Trump lawyers answer the big question: Is the president lying?

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100

Donald Trump’s social media posts on...

Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Platforms makes blockbuster stock market debut

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100

This is now India's second-largest company by market capitalisation, valued at about $131.5bn...

Grand jury throws out Trump DOJ bid to indict Jan 6 star witness Cassidy Hutchinson

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100

Hutchinson had...

Dutch zookeeper killed by leopard after working nearly 40 years at safari park

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100

The woman was attacked on Saturday and her death was confirmed on Tuesday...

Court blow for Macrons as judge rules podcaster Candace Owens cannot be personally sued

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100

France’s first lady brought legal action against people who falsely claimed she was born a man...

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky touts recaptured territory after two secret operations

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:59:00 +0100

Ukrainian president says his country’s battlefield position is the strongest it has been in some time...

Spain train crash latest: At least 46 feared dead after high-speed rail collision in Toledo

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:59:00 +0100

A Renfe and an Iryo train collided just after 9am, between the towns of Mora and Orgaz...

Russia-Ukraine war: Europe furious after Finland and Norway break convention by speaking directly to Putin

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:59:00 +0100

Russia-Ukraine war: Finland and Norway’s leaders appealed directly to Vladimir Putin on Tuesday...

Fiscal Funds Poised for Deployment, Effective Investment to Consolidate China’s Market Fundamentals, CNS report

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:57:00 +0100

BEIJING - October 28, 2026 - Fiscal funds are poised to flow from the treasury into specific projects and be converted into physical workload, which is key to releasing the effectiveness of fiscal policy, and the ample room for countercyclical adjustment, together with improving investment efficiency and a clear path for shifting from old to new growth drivers, is consolidating the fundamentals of China's market, economist Tao Chuan said. Tao, Chief Economist at Guolian Minsheng Securities, made

Charissa Newport Answers the Questions Clients Ask Before Booking a Mobile Notary

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:57:00 +0100

Keller, Texas, USA - October 28, 2026 - Charissa Newport, a mobile notary public serving Keller, Texas, has added a listing to the Notary Public Directory and is answering the questions clients most often ask before scheduling an appointment. Why Add a Directory Listing Now Q: You recently added a listing to the Notary Public Directory. What made you decide to do that? A: People searching for a notary online need a way to find someone local and confirm they are real before they ever pick up the

At least 10 dead in crash between 2 trains in central Spain, authorities say

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:57:00 +0100

A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 10 people on Wednesday in central Spain, authorities said. ......

Advanced Print Engineering Masters Variable QR Codes on Yogurt Packaging

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:57:00 +0100

Xiamen, Fujian, China - October 28, 2026 Peel back the foil lid of an artisanal probiotic yogurt, and you are increasingly likely to find a tiny, pixelated monochrome square looking back at you. To the consumer, it is an effortless tap on a smartphone screen—an instant portal to farm-to-fridge batch traceability, freshness verification, carbon footprint data, or an interactive loyalty reward. Yet, for packaging converters and flexible packaging engineers, printing that solitary, variable QR co

Advanced Permeable Bricks Enhance Resilience in Global Urban Infrastructure Construction

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:57:00 +0100

Linyi, Shandong, China - October 28, 2026 With rapid urbanization, cement concrete pavements are becoming increasingly widespread, gradually replacing permeable soil. However, in some areas with unstable climates, heavy rainfall can overload stormwater drainage systems, leading to urban flooding and seriously threatening lives and property. Traditional asphalt pavements, sintered red bricks, and high-density concrete pavements are almost entirely impermeable. After a sudden, heavy downpour, thei

Advanced Multi-Functional Laser Machine Combines Welding, Cutting, and Cleaning Capabilities

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:57:00 +0100

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China - October 28, 2026 【Core Advantages】1. Stable and Durable Configuration: Equipped with an industrial-grade laser, providing ample and accurate power. Stable electronic output with minimal power attenuation, coupled with a dual-temperature, dual-control water-cooling system, allowing for extended continuous operation. Simple touchscreen operation; parameters can be saved and...

Spain High-Speed Rail Crash Leaves At Least 10 Dead

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:56:00 +0100

Two high-speed trains have collided in Spain killing at least 10 people, according to...

Tension grips Jamia Millia Islamia: Administration alleges stone-pelting, gate demolition and CCTV infra damage; Rahul Gandhi’s visit today in focus

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:54:00 +0100

NEW DELHI: Tension gripped Jamia Millia Islamia University on Wednesday after groups of protesting students, allegedly joined by locals, vandalised campus gates, damaged CCTV infrastructure and pelted stones at university premises late Tuesday night.The university administration condemned the violence, saying the vandalism began shortly after another round of talks with protesting students, even as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is expected to visit the...

Spain train crash: Govt blames 'human error' by operator — what led to collision?

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:54:00 +0100

The Spanish government has blamed a 'possible human error' by a railway operator as the cause of a deadly collision between two high-speed trains in the central province of Toledo.The preliminary assessment points to a failure in the main signalling system, which may have contributed to the crash.At least 30 people have been killed, with fears that the toll could rise as rescue operations continued.The collision involved an AVE train and an Iryo train on the Madrid-Seville route, disrupting rail

Spain train collision: Several killed; rescue operations on; what we know so far

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:54:00 +0100

At least 30 people have been killed after two high-speed trains collided in Spain’s central Toledo province on Wednesday, with authorities warning that the death toll could rise further. A trainee railway worker who had gone missing following the crash has since been confirmed dead, while the driver of an AVE high-speed train remains unaccounted for, according to Spanish media reports.The collision occurred shortly after 9 am local time on the Madrid-Seville line, near the town of Urda. A Renf

Previous Delhi govt approved DSIIDC's liquor booking app to ensure transparency in retail sales, says official

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:54:00 +0100

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Liquor Booking app was approved by the previous government in 2024 to ensure transparency and prevent brand pushing in retail liquor sales, the Delhi State Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) said on Wednesday.The app was launched by DSIIDC in November 2025 after the required trials, allowing customers to book liquor online and collect it from the...

Pakistan's gas mess: LPG prices soar, imported LNG piles up and the debt bill keeps growing

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:54:00 +0100

A domestic LPG cylinder that cost around PKR 4,500 in Pakistan's Balochistan province has shot up to nearly PKR 7,000. In some parts of the country, LPG prices have reached PKR 600 per kg, more than double the official rate. With supplies disrupted following the closure of key border crossings with Iran, households are struggling to find affordable cooking fuel. Some have even begun turning to wood and coal.But the shortage has exposed a much bigger problem. Pakistan's domestic natural gas produ

'Not a concern': 118 runs in four innings, no fifty in tri-series but Babar Azam still has Pakistan's backing

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:54:00 +0100

Pakistan batting coach Mike Smith has backed Babar Azam despite the batter's recent struggles to score big, saying there is no reason to worry as Pakistan prepare to face Sri Lanka in the tri-series final on Saturday.Pakistan suffered their first defeat of the series on Tuesday, losing to Sri Lanka by eight wickets in Lahore. Babar top-scored for...

Meet Joe Whale, the artist who became famous for doodling on a restaurant wall at 9 and now, at 16, explores 10 human emotions through paintings and sculptures in London

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:54:00 +0100

At 9, Joe Whale attracted attention for drawing on the walls of a restaurant in Shrewsbury, England. The young artist, known as the Doodle Boy, went on to work with international brands and create large-scale illustrations. At 16, he returned to Britain from Australia for Ambassadors of Feeling, his first major London solo exhibition, which opened at Truman Brewery on October 23, 2026. The exhibition featured a collection of characters representing different feelings and human experiences throug

'It's not easy to let go of batting position': Abhishek Sharma hails Sanju Samson's sacrifice for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:54:00 +0100

In a team where individual milestones often command the spotlight, Sanju Samson chose to put the team ahead of himself. Fresh off a match-winning 61, the India wicketkeeper-batter gave up his opening slot to teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the third T20I against New Zealand, a selfless call that earned him rich praise from opening partner Abhishek Sharma after...

In 1924, a Wisconsin farmer began transforming his new home into a world of carved birds and painted figures, creating Bird’s Park, an unusual art environment now recreated in a museum

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:54:00 +0100

In 1924, Wisconsin farmer Albert Zahn moved into a house he had built in Baileys Harbor and began filling it with carved birds, angels and wooden figures. His wife, Louise, painted the creations, turning their home into Bird’s Park, a local attraction that drew visitors for years. Although the original art environment has since been dismantled, the house still stands and many of the carvings survive. The Kohler Foundation acquired numerous pieces, while the John Michael Kohler Arts Center in S

Clutch Chess: Why is Praggnanandhaa still in contention despite finishing last on Day 1?

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:54:00 +0100

Anerican grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura made an impressive return to competitive chess, taking the early lead at the Clutch Chess Champions Showdown 2026 after the opening day on Tuesday. However, despite ending the day at the bottom of the standings, Indian grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa remains firmly in contention, thanks to the tournament’s unique scoring system.After three rounds, Nakamura...

After polio left her unable to walk, Elsie MacGill returned to engineering and supervised production of more than 1,450 Hawker Hurricane aircraft, earning the nickname ‘Queen of the Hurricanes’

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:54:00 +0100

Elsie MacGill became one of Canada’s most influential engineers at a time when women faced considerable barriers in technical professions. After contracting polio and losing the ability to walk, she returned to engineering and took on a major role in producing Hawker Hurricane fighter aircraft during the Second World War. Her work helped keep aircraft production moving as Britain and its allies faced an urgent need for military planes. Known as the Queen of the Hurricanes, MacGill later became

A Georgia winery owner challenged rezoning of 114 neighbouring acres for dense housing over traffic, noise and runoff; an October 27 appeals court reversed a lower-court ruling in the dispute with Hall County

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:54:00 +0100

A proposed housing development can raise concerns about more than just the number of homes planned for a neighbourhood. For a Georgia winery owner, the rezoning of approximately 114 acres of neighbouring land prompted fears about traffic congestion, noise, water runoff and the potential impact on his business. The dispute reached the state’s Court of Appeals after the Hall County Board of Commissioners approved the rezoning for a planned residential development. According to the court’s Octo

A federal judge ruled Trump-appointed prosecutor Bill Essayli is unlawfully serving as Los Angeles's top U.S. attorney and disqualified him from two cases, but paused the disqualification while the Justice Department seeks a stay

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:54:00 +0100

A federal judge has ruled that Bill Essayli has been serving unlawfully as Los Angeles’ top federal prosecutor. The ruling represents a legal setback for the Justice Department’s effort to preserve Essayli’s authority, but it does not immediately remove Essayli from his position. Senior U.S. District Judge J. Michael Seabright instead temporarily delayed the practical effect of his ruling, giving federal prosecutors five business days to ask for a stay while they pursue an appeal. The ruli

Two high-speed trains collide in Spain, injuring many

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:53:00 +0100

Two high-speed trains collided in Spain on Wednesday, prompting the suspension of the line connecting Madrid to the southern Andalusia region, rail...

India evacuates more than 180,000 as Cyclone Arnab hits coast

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:53:00 +0100

Trees crashed onto highways, electricity poles were uprooted and thousands took shelter against Arnab, a powerful cyclone which made landfall on India’s east coast on Wednesday, authorities said. More than 180,000 people had been evacuated in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha ahead of the cyclone’s arrival. No loss of life has been reported in either state, though power supplies have been disrupted and trees have been...

EXPLAINER | Israel election: what happens next?

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:53:00 +0100

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies appear on track to win the most seats in Israel’s parliament after an election this week, though neither he nor his main competitor, Gadi Eisenkot, has a clear path to a majority. Votes are now being tallied, followed by potentially long negotiations as parties try to assemble a governing coalition. If those talks fail,...

China dismisses Taiwan’s accusations of involvement in attack on comedian

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:53:00 +0100

Taiwan is “provoking confrontation” and stirring anti-China sentiment, a Chinese government spokesperson said on Wednesday, after Taiwanese prosecutors indicted five people for allegedly plotting to attack a Taiwanese comedian whose shows mocked Beijing. Taiwan, the democratically governed island China claims as its own territory, has accused Beijing of trying to use “transnational repression” against people in Taiwan who the Chinese government views as...

Spain train crash updates: At least 39 killed after high-speed trains collide on Madrid-Andalusia line

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:52:00 +0100

Two trains plouged into each other on the high-speed line between Madrid and Andalusia causing two carriages to leave the tracks and roll down an embankment ......

Four killed as tornado rips through Turkey construction site and knocks down crane

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:52:00 +0100

Four workers on a construction site in the Mediterranean coastal province of Antalya died in the tornado after it struck early on Tuesday ......

What is World Rally Championship? Knoxville lands its historic US return

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:47:00 +0100

Why Knoxville was chosen as Rally US host site for World Rally Championship The World Rally Championship will return to U.S. soil for the first time since 1988, and Knoxville's World's Fair Park will be the host site of the international racing event. Nearly four decades after last racing on American soil, the FIA World Rally Championship will return to the United States in 2027 and has selected Knoxville as its headquarters. The Rally US event Aug. 26-29, 2027, will kick off with a ceremonial s

US costs of Iran war rise to over $47 billion: Pentagon

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0100

The US military has spent over $47 billion so far for the war on Iran, more than 25% higher than the Defense Department's estimate in July, according to Pentagon data obtained by Reuters. The Pentagon did not immediately respond to a request for comment on its estimate, which has not been shared publicly. The disclosure about the rising cost of the Iran war comes as Republicans wrestle with the political...

Serbian police kill attacker outside Israeli embassy

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0100

Serbian police killed an attacker outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade on Wednesday after an officer was targeted in a "terrorist attack", outgoing Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said. "A minor whose identity has yet to be established attacked a member of the police with two knives while shouting 'God...

Flavio Bolsonaro on way to Ecuador after fleeing Brazil

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0100

Defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro was on his way to Ecuador after fleeing Brazil, Argentina's government said on Wednesday. Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil's runoff election to incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday, entered Argentina on Tuesday night before boarding a flight to Ecuador, the country's National Directorate of Migration said on X. The 45-year-old entered Argentina "with valid travel documents and no legal impediment," it added, despite a court order ban

Peru forecasts 21% export growth to $110.8 billion

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:42:00 +0100

Peru’s exports are projected to reach $110.794 billion by the end of 2026, an increase of 21.16% over the previous year, as higher mineral prices and strong international demand lift the country’s overseas sales. The Lima Chamber of Commerce released the forecast based on estimates prepared by its Institute for Foreign Trade Research and Development (Idexcam), identifying mining as the principal contributor to the anticipated expansion. The projection would take annual exports beyond $110 bi

General Motors schedules Nasdaq transfer for November 17

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:42:00 +0100

General Motors will transfer its stock market listing from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq on November 17, aligning its market identity with an expanding emphasis on artificial intelligence, autonomous driving and software-driven vehicles. The Detroit-based automaker announced the decision on Tuesday, confirming that its shares will continue trading on the NYSE until November 16 before moving to the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The company will retain its existing GM ticker symbol, ensurin

Gen Z daters question artificial intelligence features, surveys show

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:42:00 +0100

Generation Z singles are showing greater interest in dating while remaining cautious about artificial intelligence features introduced by matchmaking platforms, according to surveys that expose a divide between enthusiasm for technology and expectations of authentic relationships. Research commissioned by Bloomberg Intelligence and conducted by Attest among nearly 1,000 US respondents in May 2025 found younger adults more uncomfortable than millennials with AI drafting profile descriptions, comp

Drought cuts maize harvests across Hungary and Romania

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:42:00 +0100

Europe’s maize harvest is shrinking sharply as prolonged drought and extreme summer heat damage crops in Hungary and Romania, prompting farmers to abandon vulnerable fields and reconsider what they plant. The European Commission’s latest crop assessment, published on 23 October, confirms that summer crop yields remain below their five-year averages across much of the European Union. Persistent moisture shortages have also disrupted preparations for the next growing season, particularly acros

Two high-speed trains collide in Spain, at least 10 dead

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:40:00 +0100

Two high-speed trains have collided in Spain on the line connecting Madrid to Spain’s southern Andalusia region, rail operator Adif said on Wednesday, killing at least 10 people. The collision comes nine months after an accident between high-speed trains belonging to the same operators on the same line that killed 46 people. That crash...

Netanyahu bloc leads as Israeli votes counted, but no majority

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:40:00 +0100

The camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was ahead of his rival’s opposition bloc but still short of a majority on Wednesday after two-thirds of the votes were counted in Israel’s pivotal general election. Voters turned out in the highest numbers in decades to give their verdict on Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, who has pushed the country sharply to the right and unleashed a wave of wars in response to Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack. Following the vote, both Net

Muslims in Texas seek greater political influence ahead of US midterm elections

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:40:00 +0100

WASHINGTON: Mosques in Houston are doubling as voter registration centres ahead of the Nov 3 midterms, and local Muslim leaders say they are helping sign up around 1,000 voters a week. The drive in Texas’s metropolis follows the Republican-majority State Board of Education’s approval of a new that Muslim advocates say portrays Islam unfairly. The contentious high school curriculum, for instance, requires students to learn that “radical Islam” motivated the 9/11 attacks instead of focusin

Muslim Americans in Texas seek greater political influence ahead of US midterm elections

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:40:00 +0100

Wong Says Australia Won’t Withdraw Palestine Recognition Even If Reform Pledge Broken

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:37:00 +0100

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has ruled out withdrawing Australia’s recognition of a Palestinian state, even if the Palestinian Authority...

UK Chancellor John Healey unveils low-key UK budget to navigate 'difficult moment' amid cost-of-living squeeze

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:37:00 +0100

UK Chancellor John Healey delivered a cautious and restrained budget designed to navigate...

Tulsa street being named in memory of Roy Clark

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:37:00 +0100

An unveiling ceremony will take place Nov. 3. The Roy Clark Way street sign will stand one block south of the Leon Russell Road street sign near The Church Studio, home of the Roy Clark Archive. ......

Trump reveals stance on Flavio Bolsonaro coming to US after election defeat

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:37:00 +0100

Trump reveals stance on Flavio Bolsonaro coming to US after election defeat President Donald Trump has responded to Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro coming to the United States after losing Sunday’s presidential election to Lula . On Tuesday, Reuters reported that Bolsonaro left Brazil and arrived in the US along with his family, citing sources close to the...

Treasury Pressed to Explain Whether Public Spending Cuts Could Reduce Inflation

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:37:00 +0100

Treasury officials have pointed to the federal budget’s improving balance amid questions from the opposition...

Spain train crash: 10 dead, dozens injured in high-speed rail collision

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:37:00 +0100

Spain train crash: At least 10 dead, dozens injured in high-speed rail collision Two high-speed trains collided in Spain, leaving at least 10 people dead and dozens injured, a spokesperson for the regional government told local news outlet CMM Noticias. A spokesperson for the Castilla La Mancha regional government...

Several Injured in Car Ramming in Northern Germany, Suspects at Large

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:37:00 +0100

BERLIN, Oct 27—Several people were injured after a car drove into a group of people in a northern German...

Russia fires nuclear-capable missile after Putin’s talks with NATO neighbors

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:37:00 +0100

Russia fires nuclear-capable missile after Putin’s talks with NATO neighbors Russia’s nuclear-powered strategic submarine has successfully test-fired a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) as part of a combat training plan. The missile was launched from a submerged position in the Sea of Okhotsk, Russian Far East, toward the Chizha test range in...

Oklahoma targets Dollar General in federal lawsuit with FTC, other states

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:37:00 +0100

The lawsuit, filed Monday in federal court in Tennessee, accuses the Dollar General Corp. of purposely charging more for products than the advertised price. ......

More Americans Are Falling for Romance Scams. Here’s How They Entice You.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:37:00 +0100

Romance scams make up a large share of fraud perpetrated against Americans, with scammers often contacting...

India Evacuates Over 180,000 as Cyclone Arnab Hits Coast

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:37:00 +0100

BHUBANESWAR/HYDERABAD, India—Trees crashed onto highways, electricity poles were uprooted and thousands took shelter against...

Early in-person voting begins Wednesday; DOJ monitors not expected until Election Day

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:37:00 +0100

New locations at the O’Brien Park and Chandler Park community centers join existing facilities at Tulsa County Election Board headquarters and Tulsa Technology Center Broken Arrow to double the county's number of early-voting sites. ......

City leaders encourage Tulsans to vote ‘yes’ on increasing hotel guest tax rate

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:37:00 +0100

Supporters of the city’s effort to increase the hotel guest tax rate from 5% to 9.9% gathered one last time Tuesday to remind residents of what the tax is and what it would make possible. ......

Netanyahu and Eisenkot face difficult paths to power as neither set to win majority

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:35:00 +0100

The two main blocs appear to have too few seats to form the next government without reliance on Arab parties.

Jill On Money: Aging parents checklist

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:35:00 +0100

As National Estate Planning Awareness Week was ending, a friend reached out about her aging parents. During a recent visit, she realized they had some real physical challenges, and she worried that their affairs were not in order. “Do you ......

Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:31:00 +0100

The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".

Tampa Bay Rays rally in 12th inning of Game 4 to beat Milwaukee Brewers and ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0100

Tampa Bay Rays rally in 12th inning of Game 4 to beat Milwaukee Brewers and prevent World Series sweep. ......

Man in serious condition after being found on bus following assault in Dublin

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:24:00 +0100

A man in his 40s was found injured on a bus in the Drimnagh area of Dublin following an alleged assault involving several individuals in Tallaght, with Garda� urging witnesses to come forward. ......

Grinning brothers jailed as court hears 'monstrous' sex crimes against 'at least 70 women'

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:24:00 +0100

Victim testimonies were so graphic, one juror left the courtroom in tears ......

Decapitated heads at feet discovered in haunting burial ground under busy road

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:24:00 +0100

The disturbing burial ground has been found in North Yorkshire and also has people buried face down as part of what archaeologists say was a ritual ......

EXCLUSIVE: U.S. ambassador warns Canada could shoulder blame if midterms go against Trump

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:23:00 +0100

Pete Hoekstra told a...

At least 10 dead in crash between 2 Spanish trains in Toledo province

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:23:00 +0100

Spain’s state-owned...

Wednesday briefing: We asked you - what do you want from the Burnham government’s first budget?

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:19:00 +0100

In today’s newsletter: First Edition readers and people struggling with the cost of living tell us what the government could do to improve their lives...

The climate crisis will destroy our economies – we learned this 20 years ago. When ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:19:00 +0100

The radical Stern report showed that a low-carbon future is also good economics. But it seems that capitalism needs a reminder...

Ten reported dead after two trains collide in Spain – Europe live

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:19:00 +0100

Spain’s rail system operator ADIF said the crash occurred Wednesday morning in the province of Toledo...

Spain train crash: at least 10 feared dead after collision in Toledo province

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:19:00 +0100

High-speed service reportedly runs into back of another train, knocking two carriages off track...

How rebuilding old mosques is bringing Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims together in Punjab

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:19:00 +0100

Many Muslims saw their places of worship destroyed or abandoned during the sectarian violence of India’s partition in 1947. Now villagers of many faiths are coming together to revive them...

Everest: The Other Side review – couple’s climb on the mountain’s toughest face comes with ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:19:00 +0100

Immersive portrait of mountaineers Jim Morrison and Hilaree Nelson as they seek to become the first people to ski down Everest’s north face...

Africa’s ‘unprecedented’ Ebola outbreak could reach UK, says top health official

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:19:00 +0100

Jean Kaseya, of the Africa CDC, warns of the illness spreading like Covid unless more funding is secured...

Silent killer ravaging music world: The disease that has killed nearly 60 stars in 2026

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:09:00 +0100

The music world lost Bob Weir in January, and Dolly Parton in September. ......

Somalia-UN-Mission

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:07:00 +0100

FILE -Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, Sept. 24, 2026. ......

Shares in Asia rise after a rally on Wall Street, and oil prices gain more ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:07:00 +0100

Asian stocks are mostly higher as...

Medios: 10 muertos en choque entre dos trenes en la provincia española de Toledo

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:07:00 +0100

MADRID (AP) — La agencia de noticias estatal española y otros medios locales reportaron que al menos 10 personas fallecieron en un choque entre dos trenes en el centro del país. ......

Global shares are mixed after US stock rally, and oil prices gain more than 1%

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:07:00 +0100

HONG KONG (AP) — World shares were mixed Wednesday after AI stocks drove gains on Wall Street. U.S. futures edged higher. Oil prices rose more than 1% after an attack on a major Saudi Arabia refinery by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Tuesday renewed supply concerns. In early European trading, Germany’s DAX shed 0.2% to 25,539.36, while the CAC 40 in Paris declined 0.1% to 7,882.52. Britain’s FTSE 100 was down 0.4% at 10,645.50. The future for the S&P 500 rose 0.1%, while that for the Dow

APTOPIX Portugal Housing Protest

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:07:00 +0100

A woman bangs on a pot lid from a window as demonstrators gather to demand affordable housing outside Portugal's Parliament in Lisbon, Tuesday night, Oct. 27, 2026. The sign reads in Portuguese: "Out with the (mis)government." ......

APTOPIX Greece Military Parade

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:07:00 +0100

A member of the Greek navy stands in formation ahead of a military parade marking Ochi Day, commemorating Greece's defiance of Fascist Italy and entry into World War II, in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. ......

A US cruise ship suspends a global voyage in Asia due to fuel costs, stranding 200 passengers

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:07:00 +0100

SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (AP) — A U.S. cruise ship on an around-the-world voyage that touted its cabins as floating homes suspended its three-year voyage in Cambodia due to fuel costs, forcing hundreds of passengers to disembark. The MV Odyssey set sail two years ago on a voyage to the seven continents marketed as combining long-term living at sea with global travel. Its operator had offered to “make the Odyssey your permanent home,” with the purchase price of a suite for the lifetime of th

Top Vatican official says Pope Leo's cancer is a ‘game-changer' for the papacy

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:06:00 +0100

Even though Pope Leo XIV is recovering well from lung cancer surgery and is going ahead with a big trip to Latin America next week, the diagnosis is “a bit of a game-changer” for the Vatican and Leo’s still-young papacy, a top Vatican official said Tuesday. Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See’s foreign minister, said there had been a temptation to think that Leo was a “Superman, a Superpope” after he was elected in 2025 and “hit the ground running” following the drawn

Serbia Knife Attack

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:06:00 +0100

Serbian gendarmes guard the Israeli Embassy after an unidentified assailant attacked a guard with knives in Belgrade, Serbia, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. ......

King Charles III can't escape Britain's role in slavery as he tours the Caribbean

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:06:00 +0100

King Charles III faces ongoing scrutiny over Britain's historical role in slavery as he tours the Caribbean. During his visit to the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda, he will address the issue but stop short of an apology. Critics ......

Greece Military Parade

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:06:00 +0100

Air force cadets pose for a photo ahead of a military parade marking Ochi Day, commemorating Greece's defiance of Fascist Italy and entry into World War II, in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. ......

Cambodia US Cruise Ship

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:06:00 +0100

U.S. cruise ship, the MV Odyssey, docks at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. ......

APTOPIX Serbia Knife Attack

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:06:00 +0100

Serbian gendarmes guard the Israeli Embassy after an unidentified assailant attacked a guard with knives in Belgrade, Serbia, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. ......

Two high-speed trains rear-end in Spain, rail operator says

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:05:00 +0100

Two of the rail cars involved reportedly left the tracks and fell down an embankment ......

The banker, the basketball star, the cardiologist and the chemist: meet Serbia's potential new leaders

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:05:00 +0100

BELGRADE, Oct 28 - After a leaderless...

Syria reopens Jordan border crossing after mending ties

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:05:00 +0100

Ties were strained by a deadly retaliatory strike by Jordanian forces following a church attack. ......

Policeman kills knife attacker outside Israel's embassy in Serbia

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:05:00 +0100

Belgrade, Oct 28 - An attacker...

‘Nobody heard us’ – why Gen Z are leading protests across Europe

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:05:00 +0100

Thousands across the continent have taken to the streets with various, but often overlapping, demands. ......

Harassed by Russian drones, Ukraine's trains keep on rolling

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:05:00 +0100

ON A TRAIN BETWEEN DNIPRO AND ODESA,...

Dutch pledge Ukraine reconstruction support as Zelenskiy visits

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:05:00 +0100

AMSTERDAM, Oct 28 - The Dutch government...

International cruise ships making maiden calls in Penang

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:02:00 +0100

The first of these five ships will arrive at Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal this month....

Tunisia Arrests Three Women for Drugging and Robbing Foreign Tourists in Hammamet

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:55:00 +0100

Dubai: Three young women have been arrested in Tunisia on suspicion of luring foreign tourists, drugging them and stealing their money and valuables, according to preliminary security investigations.The suspects, aged between 18 and 20,...

Toddler Mauled to Death by Stray Dogs in Egypt, Sparking Outrage and Investigation

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:55:00 +0100

Dubai: A...

Netanyahu Bloc Leads in Israeli Election Amid Stalemate, No Clear Majority

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:55:00 +0100

The camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was ahead of his rival...

Kerala Court Denies Bail to Four Accused in Fatal Mini Cooper Crash Near Kochi Airport

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:55:00 +0100

A court in Kerala on Wednesday rejected the bail applications of four young men accused in a high-speed Mini Cooper crash near Kochi airport that...

10 Dead in High-Speed Train Collision in Central Spain's Toledo Province

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:55:00 +0100

Madrid: Spain’s state-owned news agency and other local media say at least 10 people have died in a crash between two trains in central Spain.Spain’s rail system operator ADIF said the...

Islamic militants kill at least 20 Somali soldiers in ambush

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:54:00 +0100

Mogadishu: Islamic extremist militants killed at least 20 Somali soldiers in an ambush, a military officer who survived the attack said, as the government acknowledged damage to military vehicles but disclosed no troop casualties. The al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab group, which has fought Somalia’s government for nearly two decades, claimed responsibility for Monday’s attack near Jameeca village in southern Somalia. The Defense Ministry said its...

Woman mauled to death by leopard in European zoo as visitors flee

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:45:00 +0100

The woman was tending to two male Persian leopards when the incident occurred ......

Dog feared dead found alive a week after house fire that left teen with severe burns

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:45:00 +0100

Thio Noon, 20, suffered severe burns after rushing into the fire-damaged home he shared with his parents and siblings to save pet Chihuahua Buddy, who had darted back inside during the blaze ......

Beale called up for Wallabies Spring Tour ahead of Rugby World Cup

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:44:00 +0100

Kurtley Beale is a chance to play his first Wallabies Test in five years as the veteran playmaker is named in Australia's squad for their Spring Tour of the UK. ......

6th World Conference on international arbitration kicks off November 3–4

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:44:00 +0100

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) at Qatar Chamber will organise the 6th edition of the ‘World Conference on International...

Judges set to rule on Australian mushroom killer

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:43:00 +0100

Australian mushroom...

Asia emerges as data center hotspot, Japan ranks priciest for construction

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:43:00 +0100

Asia is becoming a...

What Anthropic, Monks And The Cusp Of Consciousness Teach About Tomorrow

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:42:00 +0100

The true danger of near-conscious AI is not that machines will suddenly wake up with human-like souls, but that humans may willingly surrender theirs. ......

UAE Golden Visa Holders Can Seek Free Return Document After Passport Loss

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:42:00 +0100

The UAE Ministry of External Affairs has published a checklist of documents required for Golden Visa holders to get a safe return document ......

Trump Approves Flavio Bolsonaro's US Entry After He Flees Brazil

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:42:00 +0100

Flavio Bolsonaro left Brazil after refusing to comply with a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports. ......

Nikhil Kamath On Why India May Not Need To Compete In Every Layer Of AI

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:42:00 +0100

Speaking at the NDTV World Summit 2026, Nikhil Kamath explained why India may find it difficult to build advanced AI models like those being developed in the US and China. ......

"I Carry A Funeral Inside Me": Women Recount Abuse By 3 US Brothers

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:42:00 +0100

Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander were sentenced each for 30 years for sexually assaulting dozens of women over decades. ......

Cheesesteak, Pepsi: Florida Man's Unusual Quid Pro Quo For Murder Confession

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:42:00 +0100

The unusual incident happened earlier this week, when Kessler appeared before Hillsborough Circuit Judge Nick Nazaretian for jury selection in his murder trial. ......

UN panel: Russia is committing crimes against humanity by targeting civilians in Ukraine

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:40:00 +0100

Russia is committing war crimes and crimes against humanity by intentionally attacking civilian infrastructure – including vital energy systems – in Ukraine, an independent UN investigations panel said on Monday. Russian forces have been targeting Ukrainian power infrastructure since the early months of the war in 2022, and massively ramped up these attacks at the beginning of last year’s winter, leaving millions of Ukrainians freezing in the darkness of their homes. A new report published

It can be lonely at the top. And that’s just how China’s leader likes it

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:40:00 +0100

Hong Kong — Last week Beijing’s deputy mayor was meeting with Walmart CEO John Furner and encouraging American companies to invest in the Chinese capital. Now he has vanished from public life, the latest to be swept up in an anti-corruption campaign that has ensnared a galaxy of China’s talent: a former top judge, a spy chief, dozens of military generals – and even officials tasked with rooting out graft in the People’s Republic. In hushed tones across China party officials are wonderi

Attacker killed outside Belgrade's Israeli embassy

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:39:00 +0100

Serbian police said on Wednesday that an unidentified assailant attacked a guard with knives outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade and was killed just after midnight. Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said that police were treating...

New York Archdiocese to pay R13,3 billion to sex abuse victims

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:38:00 +0100

New York - The Archdiocese of New York has agreed to a settlement in which the church would pay more than $800 million (R13,3 billion) to hundreds of victims of sexual abuse by clergy. The agreement, to be formally signed in early November, marks the end of years of negotiations with lawyers representing the plaintiffs, as the American...

Flávio Bolsonaro flees Brazil through Argentina, en route to Ecuador, migration authority says

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:36:00 +0100

SAO PAULO (AP) — Flávio Bolsonaro, the defeated Brazilian presidential candidate, fled his country to Argentina and is en route to Ecuador alongside his wife and two daughters, Argentina’s migration authority said on Wednesday. The 45-year-old senator and his family were granted United States visas the day before by the Trump administration. The move is almost certain to cause a big diplomatic rift between Brazil’s newly reelected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his Argentine cou

A ceasefire in a devastated Ukrainian city holds for its first 30 hours, officials say

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:36:00 +0100

KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — A six-day ceasefire in a Russian-occupied city in southern Ukraine held for its first day and night, officials said Wednesday, but Moscow and Kyiv continued to batter each other elsewhere. The localized truce in the devastated southern city of Oleshky began Tuesday and is due to last through Sunday as a planned humanitarian operation races to get its about 2,000 remaining residents urgently needed food and medicine, as well as evacuate...

Today in History: October 28, Statue of Liberty dedicated in New York

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:33:00 +0100

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 28, the 301st day of 2026. There are 64 days left in the year. ......

AP News Summary at 4:17 a.m. EDT

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:33:00 +0100

Israelis await final election results as Netanyahu remains far from defeated ......

Serbian police kill attacker outside Israeli embassy; officer wounded

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:20:00 +0100

Police say assailant killed after attacking guard outside Israeli Embassy in Belgrade

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:18:00 +0100

Serbian police say an unidentified assailant attacked a guard with knives outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade and was killed just after midnight Wednesday ......

Serbian police say assailant killed after attacking officer outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:17:00 +0100

An assailant with knives attacked a...

Oil Prices Rise as Houthi Militants Target Saudi Energy

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:17:00 +0100

The Houthis said Tuesday that they struck Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery in the Eastern Province with a ballistic missile. ......

German Consumers Grow Slightly Gloomier on Lingering Inflation Concerns

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:17:00 +0100

The country’s consumer-climate index fell to minus 30.8 in its forecast for November, from minus 30.6 in October. ......

Two high-speed trains collide in Spain, rail operator says

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:16:00 +0100

Two high-speed trains ⁠have collided in Spain, prompting the suspension of the line connecting Madrid to the southern Andalusia region, rail operator Adif said without providing...

Man charged with fraud over Bondi Beach shooting claim

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:16:00 +0100

Australian police have charged a man with falsely claiming he was injured in a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach in an attempt to gain financial compensation. Two people carried out a gun attack on a...

Israeli elections: What happens next?

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:16:00 +0100

Israelis voted in their highest turnout in decades, with exit polls showing the camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that of his rival are neck and neck. Exit polls from the three mainstream Israeli television networks gave the two blocs around 51 seats each in the 120-member Knesset, well below the 61 needed to govern, after initially giving an edge to the opposition led by ex-army chief Gadi Eisenkot. Israeli Arab lists made strong gains, with exit polls showing them winning 17 or 18

Climate change should declared a 'global health emergency', experts say

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:16:00 +0100

Climate change should formally be declared a global health emergency, experts have warned after they found that impacts on human health are outpacing the action countries are taking. Health harms from climate change have grown faster in the decade since countries signed the international Paris Agreement in 2015 compared to the decade before, according to the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change. Annual average heat-related deaths rose by nearly 36% globally after the Paris Agreement was

Bolsonaro on way to Ecuador after fleeing Brazil, say Argentinean officials

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:16:00 +0100

Defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro was on his way to Ecuador after fleeing Brazil, Argentina's government has said. Mr Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil's run-off election on Sunday, entered Argentina last night before boarding a flight to Ecuador, the country's National Directorate of Migration said. The 45-year-old entered Argentina "with valid travel documents and no legal impediment," it added,...

200 'Cruise for life' passengers stranded in Cambodia

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:16:00 +0100

Around 200 passengers who paid to live on a cruise ship while travelling the world were abruptly left in a Cambodian port after the company ran out of money, an official said. US-based operator Villa Vie Residences announced yesterday it had "suspended operations in Cambodia" as it worked to address "extraordinary increases" in fuel costs following the Iran war. The 200-metre Odyssey left Northern...

Real-World Data from OneOncology Practices Show Tarlatamab Can Be Administered Safely in the Outpatient Community ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:14:00 +0100

Analysis of 90 patients with small cell lung cancer found mostly low-grade cytokine release syndrome and neurotoxicity across outpatient, inpatient, and hybrid care models ......

Pop Mart Sales Halve as Labubu Fad Fades

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:14:00 +0100

Pop Mart, a Chinese toy company that swept global markets riding the popularity of its Labubu character dolls, recorded a dismal performance in the third quarter of this year, with sales halving. As the popularity of its flagship product Labubu began to wane, the company poured massive funds into developing a follow-up hit but ultimately failed to fill the void. Analysts assess that the company is following the typical path of a one-hit wonder that collapses as trends fade. On the 27th (local ti

NISCO Transforms Production with AI and Digital Twin Technology

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:14:00 +0100

‘Boom, boom, boom’ ‘Hiss’ On October 23, at the Nanjing Iron & Steel (NISCO) rolling mill in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, a thick rectangular steel plate glowing red moved along a transfer line (roller table) emitting heavy metallic sounds, approaching the rolling mill. As the steel plate drew near, scorching heat could be felt even from beyond the railing. After passing through the rolling mill, the steel plate returned, spewing hot steam. As the steel plate passed through the rolling

Libertarian Party Emerges as Republican Midterm Variable

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:14:00 +0100

Ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, the Libertarian Party, a third party, is emerging as a new electoral variable for the Republican Party. This follows suggestions that some conservative voters, disapproving of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Iran war and expansion of presidential authority, may cast their votes for Libertarian candidates. Even in Republican-leaning districts, Senate races are showing tight competition, leading the Republican Party to closely monitor how Libertarian candidates

Dimensional's Robot Dog Walkers Teach AI Urban Navigation

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:14:00 +0100

The reason humans must care for robot dogs—while being paid to do so—is tied to their intended purpose: to reduce human labor, such as carrying groceries or performing security patrols. Stash Pomichter, Dimensional’s founder, told *The New York Times*, “We need to equip robots...

Canada Signs UAE Trade Pact, European Union Alliance Talks Stall

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:14:00 +0100

Canada is expanding its cooperative relationships to reduce its trade dependence on the U.S., but results vary depending on the partner country. While it has signed a trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), it has faced disagreements with the European Union (EU) over the name of a new cooperative relationship ahead of an upcoming summit. According to a Reuters report on the 27th (local time), Canada and the UAE signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement...

Spanish authorities say 2 trains have been involved in accident

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:07:00 +0100

MADRID (AP) — Spanish authorities said Wednesday that two trains were involved in an accident in central Spain. Spain’s...

‘Be loyal’: What Katie Zacharia’s 5-day White House stint taught her children

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:07:00 +0100

Ousted White House...

Trump says he approves of Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro coming to U.S. following election loss

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:03:00 +0100

Bolsonaro left Brazil for the U.S. with a senior State Department official saying it would grant entry visas to him and his family, Reuters reported. ......

Flavor Flav, Hillary Clinton weigh in as WNBA takes flak for weekday lunchtime finals game

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:03:00 +0100

The Atlanta Dream criticized the WNBA for scheduling a Finals game on Thursday afternoon, drawing reactions from Flavor Flav and Hillary Clinton. ......

Trump hints at upcoming meeting with Putin, Zelensky amid Ukraine peace push

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100

Trump said a meeting...

Serbia launches 'terror attack' probe after guard outside Israeli embassy in Belgrade attacked

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100

Interior Minister...

Ontario farmer used buried cotton briefs to gauge soil activity; he reported corn yields were ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100

Ontario farmer Blake Vince...

Once an ally of Netanyahu, now seeking to oust him: Naftali Bennett’s return to Israeli politics

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100

Naftali Bennett joined...

Mamdani deletes ‘Halalflation’ post about NYC food trucks amid backlash from Laura Loomer; some laud ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani...

Leimert Park: Shooting reported in Los Angeles neighborhood amid Black LA Votes Party meeting

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100

A shooting...

Johnathan Tijerina: Gun regulation activist charged over 9/11 Memorial vandalism in NYC; had spray painted ‘juststopkillingkids’

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100

Johnathan Tijerina, a...

Jacob Morley update: Escaped Tennessee prison inmate's stolen car found, but convict remains missing

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100

The Tennessee Bureau of...

In the 1860s, Thomas Hogg sent Japanese knotweed to his brother’s New York nursery; within ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100

A shipment of Japanese...

In 2012, Iowa treated a crash-prone urban bridge with a high-friction surface; skid readings rose ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100

After 54 crashes in...

In 2007, Pennsylvania coated an 800-foot crash-prone curve with high-friction surfacing; the site had no ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100

PennDOT treated a...

In 2004, Ken Griffey Jr. bought 11.58 lakefront acres near Orlando for $2.575 million; the ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100

Ken Griffey Jr. listed...

In 1917, Hawaii planted albizia to restore slopes; after 2014's Hurricane Iselle, the brittle invader ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100

Hawaii planted albizia...

In 1910, Japan’s gift of 2,000 cherry trees to Washington was burned after pest checks, ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100

Before Washington’s...

‘Affordability, safety, and transparency’: Anna Eskamani, Democrat running for Mayor of Orlando, on her vision ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100

Anna Eskamani, the first...

A New Hampshire dam built in 1929 to power one sawmill outlived the mill by ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100

A New Hampshire dam...

A 2020 study of 157 treated curves in West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Kentucky found that ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100

An FHWA study of 157...

Solon, Ohio Families Press District After Antisemitic Incidents at Middle School

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:58:00 +0100

Nazi salutes and 'Heil Hitler' chants aimed at Jewish students during a school culture day prompted a packed board meeting. ......

Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro flees to US after election defeat

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:57:00 +0100

SAO PAULO: Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has left the country for the United States after losing Sunday's presidential election, three sources said, with the US State Department due to grant him and his family entry visas. Bolsonaro, who has yet to concede to leftist incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, left Brazil after refusing to comply with a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports. The ruling relates to a money laundering probe in which he denies wrongdoing. The location of Flav

Arab parties set for 19 seats, but both Netanyahu and opposition rule out a coalition ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:56:00 +0100

After the tumultuous tenure of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, marked by domestic unrest, the October 2023 Hamas attack, Israel’s subsequent genocidal military offensive in Gaza and its war with Iran, exit polls from the recent Israeli elections suggest that neither side has secured a clear majority, while Arab parties are projected to win up to 19 seats in the Knesset.The exit polls, published by Israel’s major television networks, put both the governing coalition and the opposition grou

UAE honours Captain Smit Machchhar for showing exceptional courage during flydubai cockpit attack

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:46:00 +0100

The United Arab Emirates has honoured Indian...

Saudi destroys two ballistic missiles fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels amid escalating tensions

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:46:00 +0100

The Saudi authorities on Tuesday said they destroyed two ballistic missiles...

Netanyahu claims victory despite Israel exit polls showing no clear winner: 'Arab parties out of question'

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:46:00 +0100

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ruled out...

'Innovate boldly, lead the world': PM Modi's call to India on future technologies

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:46:00 +0100

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called on India to take the lead in developing next-generation technologies, saying...

Flavio Bolsonaro flees Brazil after poll loss to Lula, lands in US after visa granted

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:46:00 +0100

Brazil's opposition leader Flavio Bolsonaro has landed in...

Cyclone Arnab stalls close to India’s east coast

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:46:00 +0100

Arnab, a powerful cyclone, has stalled close to...

Benjamin Netanyahu's fate hangs in balance as Israel exit polls show no clear winner, Opposition ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:46:00 +0100

Israel’s parliamentary election has produced an...

Attacker shot dead near Israeli Embassy in Serbia after assaulting officer

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:44:00 +0100

The officer was lightly wounded in the attack, which authorities said involved a suspect known to security services for supporting the Islamic State militant group ......

Trump would approve Flavio Bolsonaro coming to U.S.; says Brazil election was ‘very strange’

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:40:00 +0100

Senior U.S. State ‌Dept. had official said the agency will grant him and ⁠his family visas ⁠to enter the country ......

Oil rises over 1% after Saudi Arabian refinery attack reignites supply risk

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:40:00 +0100

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said ‌they had hit Saudi Arabia’s biggest oil refinery with a missile, intensifying their strikes against ‌the world’s second-largest crude producer ......

Netanyahu bloc leads after half of Israeli votes counted but no majority

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:40:00 +0100

After 51.8% of ballots were counted,...

Iran hasn't tried to repair nuclear facilities damaged in Israeli-U.S. strikes: IAEA chief

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:40:00 +0100

During a UN Security Council meeting, Rafael Grossi urged Iran to give inspectors access to all nuclear sites, including those damaged in the military attacks; Iran maintains that its nuclear program is peaceful ......

Hegseth proposes 'ambitious' U.S.-ASEAN defence framework at Philippine summit

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:40:00 +0100

The United States has been seeking to boost its regional defence partnerships in recent years, citing the need to uphold what it terms a "free and open Indo-Pacific" as China has increasingly flexed its muscles in the region ......

Federal Reserve likely to skip rate hike despite elevated inflation

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:40:00 +0100

The Fed, led by Chairman Kevin Warsh, wants to return inflation to its 2% target, which it typically does by raising its short-term interest rate. Higher borrowing costs, over time, can cool spending and slow inflation ......

Why Europe's Gen Z is angry, restless and ready to take on its rulers

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:38:00 +0100

Why Europe's Gen Z is angry, restless and ready to take on its rulers ......

Sheikh Hasina approaches UN over ban on Awami League from Bangladesh elections

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:38:00 +0100

Sheikh Hasina approaches UN over ban on Awami League from Bangladesh elections ......

Netanyahu rules out tie-up with Arab parties projected as kingmakers in exit polls

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:38:00 +0100

Netanyahu rules out tie-up with Arab parties projected as kingmakers in exit polls ......

Before Smit Machchhar, two Indians got top UAE honour. Who are they?

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:38:00 +0100

Before Smit Machchhar, two Indians got top UAE honour. Who are they? ......

Trump says he approves of Flavio Bolsonaro coming to US

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:37:00 +0100

P resident Donald Trump said on Wednesday he approved of Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro coming to the United States after losing Sunday's...

South Korea completes indigenous marine attack helicopter development

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:37:00 +0100

South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program...

San Diego Islamic Center placed on lockdown after security threat

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:37:00 +0100

The Islamic Center of San Diego was placed on...

Paris protester's family files complaint over role of tear gas in his death

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:37:00 +0100

The family of a 59-year-old French demonstrator has filed a legal complaint alleging police tear gas caused his death during Oct. 17 protests in Paris. ......

Netanyahu's Likud seeks voting hours extension as Israeli turnout surges

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:37:00 +0100

Likud requested voting hours extension beyond 10pm as Israeli election turnout reached 55.7% by 4pm, while opposition parties accused the move of undermining electoral integrity. ......

Jordan, Syria form joint committee to probe deadly airstrikes

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:37:00 +0100

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and his...

IAEA urges Iran to grant nuclear inspectors immediate access

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:37:00 +0100

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi demanded Tehran provide immediate access to verify 440kg of enriched uranium, warning safeguards issues have persisted for over five years. ......

German youth plan 23-city protest over cuts, conscription

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:37:00 +0100

Over 140,000 young Germans registered for Saturday demonstrations in 23 cities to oppose government spending cuts and military conscription proposals, with police deploying water cannons. ......

France declares natural disaster status for 45 Herault municipalities

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:37:00 +0100

French authorities designated 45 municipalities in the Herault department as natural disaster zones following severe autumn flooding, enabling insurance claims. ......

Ebola cases top 10,000 in DR Congo as contact tracing falters

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:37:00 +0100

Health authorities confirmed Tuesday that Ebola...

Brazil's Bolsonaro arrives in US despite travel ban

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:37:00 +0100

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has...

Afghan returnees face jobs crisis as six million return

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:37:00 +0100

More than six million Afghans have returned from...

AUKUS on track for Australia subs in early 2030s, Marles says

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:36:00 +0100

A ustralian Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Wednesday the country remains on track to acquire its first nuclear-powered submarine...

China, 25 other countries sign UN convention on negotiable cargo documents

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:32:00 +0100

China, Ghana and 24 other countries on Monday became the first signatories to the United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents at a signing ceremony in Accra, capital of Ghana. Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Jiang Chenghua signed the convention on behalf of the Chinese government at the...

Australia returns 2 cultural relics to China

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:32:00 +0100

This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2026 shows two Chinese cultural relics, the head of a military official statue (L)...

Princess Diana's secret love story: She wanted to marry a heart surgeon she trusted most, saying, ‘Everybody sells me out. He is the one person who will never sell me out’

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:31:00 +0100

Princess Diana reportedly wanted to marry Pakistani heart surgeon Hasnat Khan, with whom she had a relationship lasting nearly two years before her death in August 1997. Their romance remained largely private, away from the intense media attention surrounding the Princess of Wales. Diana believed Khan was different from the people who had disappointed her, telling a friend in the summer of 1997: “Everybody sells me out. Hasnat is the one person who will never sell me out.” The quotation appe

Maryland removed its Cypress Mill dam in 2025; officials report more than 35 miles of fish habitat reopened, while early plans estimated 18 miles

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:31:00 +0100

Dams built to power mills can continue to obstruct migratory fish long after their original purpose has ended. One such structure stood near Millington on Maryland's Eastern Shore, where Cypress Branch Dam was removed in 2025 after decades of deterioration and planning. Although the dam had breached years earlier, the remaining structure continued to impede fish passage.The structure, called Cypress Branch Dam in state records and also known as Cypress Mill Dam, was built to hold water for the m

Justin Jefferson's charity bowling night raised over $45,000 for cancer research; the Vikings star also surprised 7-year-old fan Claire Van Epps, who is undergoing treatment, with Super Bowl tickets

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:31:00 +0100

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has raised more than $45,000 for cancer research through a charity bowling event, while giving a young fan undergoing treatment an experience she is unlikely to forget. The NFL star and his JJets Foundation hosted the inaugural “Strike Out Cancer” fundraiser for the American Cancer Society (ACS), bringing together cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and Vikings teammates. According to announcements published by the Minnesota Vikings on Octo

In New Hampshire, Bob and Ruth Morrell turned more than 25 German storybook dolls into a village in 1954; Story Land now has more than 50 attractions

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:31:00 +0100

Story Land in Glen, New Hampshire, grew from a collection of handmade storybook dolls into a theme park for young families. Its founders, Bob and Ruth Morrell, opened the park in late 1954 after dollmaker Frau Edith Von Arps suggested building a village around the figures. The Morrells expanded her idea to include storybook characters, rides and play areas. Story Land’s official history recounts how the idea developed. The park opened with a single ride, a fire engine that Bob drove with child

Cyclone Arnab: 2 dead, over 50 trains, several flights cancelled; Andhra, Odisha worst-hit

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:31:00 +0100

VIJAYAWADA: Cyclone Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast early on Wednesday, killing two people in separate electrocution incidents, uprooting hundreds of trees and electric poles and damaging roads.Flight operations were also disrupted at airports across coastal Andhra Pradesh, with several services cancelled or suspended due to adverse weather.The very severe cyclonic storm crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between 2 am and 8 am before weakening into a severe cyclonic storm, the In

Chris Harrison reacts to getting cease and dedit order from ‘The Bachelor’ over his show, ‘The Vow’: ‘Jealousy is tough thing’

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:31:00 +0100

Chris Harrison, who was once famously known for hosting the ongoing seasons of ‘The Bachelor’, has now left the show behind and is starting his own brand new show called ‘The Vow’. However, the star has been facing quite a bit of issues with the project, along with a cease and desist order from the production company behind ‘The Bachelor ’.Chris...

Academics, doctors, actors: How Serbia’s 250-member parliament will look after students-led movement's win

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:31:00 +0100

Serbia’s Aleksandar Vučić has conceded defeat to a student-led movement in a historic election, marking a potential political turning point after more than a decade of his dominance. While the choice of the next prime minister remains uncertain, the movement has brought together several prominent Serbian figures, reflecting its growing political influence.The Student List, a political grouping of 250 representatives comprising academics, doctors, engineers, actors and sports personalities, s

World Series: Tampa Bay Rays stun Milwaukee Brewers with a 12th inning rally and force ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0100

The Tampa Bay Rays...

World Series: Milwaukee Brewers fans flock to the Trop, eager to possibly celebrate the franchise\u2019s ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0100

Milwaukee Brewers...

Milwaukee Brewers\u2019 Robert Gasser spins a World Series gem unlike any by a lefty since ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0100

Robert Gasser faced the...

Who is André Janones? The man behind Lula’s Army WhatsApp channel and how he turned ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:29:00 +0100

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da...

Tajik man fined for social media 'like' despite law decriminalizing the act

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:29:00 +0100

In September 2025, a court in the Murghab district of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region fined 47-year-old Farhod Bekov 5,250 somoni. His crime was not a political manifesto or an organized...

Singapore hospitals cut operating theatre energy bills by $1.1m

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:29:00 +0100

Public healthcare providers in Singapore are implementing systemic changes to the energy management of operating theatres, reducing annual power expenditures by more than $1.1 million across two major institutions. These adjustments...

Singapore appoints 12 consultants to prepare for 2027 IAEA nuclear review

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:29:00 +0100

The Energy Market Authority (EMA) has appointed a panel of 12 nuclear and legal consultants to prepare Singapore for a 2027 review by the International...

Singapore and Indonesia agree to form joint task force to track money trail of haze culprits

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:29:00 +0100

Singapore and Indonesia have agreed to establish a joint task force to investigate companies linked to forest and land fires responsible for transboundary haze. The...

RSAF cuts flight planning to 20 minutes and air-strike calls by up to 80% in ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:29:00 +0100

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is field-testing two digital planning and coordination tools during Exercise Wallaby in Australia to reduce the latency between...

Record International Drilling Margin. $75 Million in Adjusted Free Cash Flow. Nabors Reports Third Quarter ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:29:00 +0100

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 27, 2026...

Nepal Disaster Has Sounded a Climate Alarm, China Minister Warns

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:29:00 +0100

China’s top environment official pointed to August’s deadly glacial collapse and flooding in Nepal as an urgent warning about the accelerating risks of climate change, as world leaders and diplomats prepare for annual global talks. ......

Israeli Elections Exit Polls: Netanyahu’s coalition holds narrow edge as Arab parties emerge kingmaker in ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:29:00 +0100

Exit polls show Netanyahu’s Likud leading the...

Four brands account for 52.8% of Singapore new car registrations in first nine months of 2026

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:29:00 +0100

Singapore's new car registration market is characterized by a sharp concentration of volume, with four brands-BYD, Toyota, Tesla, and Mercedes-Benz-accounting for 52.8% of all...

Cross-border crime: Malaysian jailed for illicit access to Singapore bank accounts

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:29:00 +0100

Tan Kian Hoa, a 28-year-old Malaysian national, was sentenced to eight months' imprisonment on October 27 for criminal conspiracy to commit unauthorised computer access under...

Ex-NYPD detective faces upgraded murder charge in bridge shooting

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:24:00 +0100

Calling 911: What you need to know Calling 911 is for emergencies only, but what counts as an emergency? MANHATTAN — A retired New York police detective accused of fatally shooting a Con Edison worker during an alleged road rage incident on the George Washington Bridge has been indicted on a murder charge, a week after prosecutors appeared to pursue a lesser manslaughter count. A grand jury returned an indictment on Oct. 27 charging Victor Romero, 62, with second-degree murder, according to th

Milwaukee Brewers were three outs from a title. Now they need to 'flush it'

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:23:00 +0100

Brewers manager Pat Murphy remembers ambulance ride after heart attack Milwaukee Brewers skipper talked to reporters before World Series Game 4. ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Cooper Pratt knew it was gone. Joey Ortiz did too. Pratt led off the 12th inning of Game 4 on Tuesday night by driving Ian Seymour's pitch deep into the left-center field stands, putting the Brewers a half-inning away from the franchise’s first ever World Series title. About 20 minutes later however, Pratt was consoling Ortiz in

Can Tampa Bay Rays do the unthinkable? World Series comeback would be unparalleled

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:23:00 +0100

Brewers fans send message to team after World Series Game 4 loss The loss stung, but Brewers fans aren't giving up. Hear what Milwaukee supporters had to say to the team after Game 4. ST. PETERSBURG, FL — The Tampa Bay Rays, in the euphoria of their clubhouse Tuesday night, are aware of baseball history. They know that no team in World Series history has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit. They know that no team trailing 3 games to 0 has ever forced a Game 6, let alone a Game 7. They also know

Ant International CEO: Achieving Inclusion Is Critical to Re-Globalisation, and AI Will Accelerate It by ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:19:00 +0100

DOHA, Qatar--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 28, 2026-- ......

2026 Chery International User Summit: Three Key Topics Answer the Future of Mobility

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:19:00 +0100

WUHU, China, Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2026 Chery International User Summit was held in Wuhu, Anhui, from October 18 to 24. Under the theme “High Tech for Our Future Life,” the Summit brought together users, partners, and ......

2026 Chery International User Summit: An Eco-Gathering of Global Users

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:14:00 +0100

Global Users and Partners Gathered in Wuhu to Co-build the Mobility Ecosystem of the Intelligent Age ......

Inside the world of marathon 'cheats': Online sleuthing, 'scary' abuse and grey areas

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:13:00 +0100

The rise of Strava has led to more scrutiny on marathon times posted by amateur runners - with some dark consequences ......

Why the Hispanic vote could sway the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:12:00 +0100

While millions of U.S. voters have become only more...

Trump says he approved Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro coming to US

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:12:00 +0100

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he approved of Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro coming to the US after losing Sunday’s presidential election. Bolsonaro left Brazil for the US, with a senior US state department official saying it would grant entry visas to him and his family, Reuters reported on Tuesday. “Well, I would approve,” Trump told reporters on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews on his return from a campaign trip to...

Record amounts of Canadian cannabis seized as smuggling to Europe soars

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:12:00 +0100

Legalization of cannabis in Canada is having unintended and serious consequences an ocean away. Belgian customs seized 21 tonnes of Canadian cannabis in 2025 alone, exceeding illegal exports from every other country in the world. ......

Election denial has gone mainstream in the U.S. What does that mean for the midterms?

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:12:00 +0100

The 2026 midterms are taking place amid attempts by the White House to use election fraud as a pretext to rewrite election rules. County clerks and voter-rights advocates are seeking ways to safeguard the results. ......

Democrats promise Epstein probes will be a priority if they win midterms, but to what end?

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:12:00 +0100

Democrats have hammered Republican opponents and...

Vietnam proposes tax incentives for new tourism models

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:09:00 +0100

HANOI, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has proposed tax incentives for new business models in the tourism sector, local daily VnExpress...

U.S. tells Gulf countries to prepare for possible strike on Iran after midterms: WSJ

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:09:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- The United States has told several Gulf countries to prepare for a brief but intense military campaign against Iran after the U.S. midterm elections, The Wall...

S. Korea's retail sales grow 4.5 pct in September on early holidays

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:09:00 +0100

SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's retail sales grew in single digits last month, boosted by shopping for early Chuseok holidays, the South Korean version of Thanksgiving Day, government data showed Wednesday. The combined revenue of 26 major retailers,...

S. Korea's August births hit 7-year high amid shifting mindset toward childbirth

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:09:00 +0100

SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's births hit the highest for the month of August in seven years amid shifting social mindset toward childbirth, statistical ministry...

New Zealand police seize 137 kg of cocaine

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:09:00 +0100

WELLINGTON, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand police have seized 137 kg of cocaine with an estimated street value of 40 million NZ dollars (about 22.7...

Most childhood physical abuse in Australia occurs within families: study

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:09:00 +0100

SYDNEY, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Most childhood physical abuse in Australia occurs within families and before children turn 10, according to an Australian study. The study analyzed Australian Child Maltreatment Study data from...

Feature: Xiamen University Malaysia marks a decade of growth, cross-cultural education

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:09:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- For biotechnology graduate Ng Boon Ful, choosing the right educational institution can lay the foundation for high-quality learning and a successful career, especially amid rapid technological development. With a thirst for multidisciplinary knowledge combining biology, chemistry, physics and even oceanography, Ng chose Xiamen University Malaysia, a renowned and highly regarded name in the sciences. He shared these thoughts with Xinhua on the sidelines of his re

California governor signs orders to prepare for El Nino storms

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:09:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed two executive orders, easing environmental requirements for flood-prevention work and requiring a risk review of Highway 1 ahead of potential El Nino...

Australian inflation spikes to 4.3 pct

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:09:00 +0100

CANBERRA, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Australia's annual rate of inflation spiked to a six-month high of 4.3 percent in September, according to official data released on Wednesday. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) said that the consumer price index rose by 4.3 percent in the 12 months to...

Australia moves to tighten sunscreen rules amid concerns over SPF claims

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:09:00 +0100

CANBERRA, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is developing reforms to strengthen sunscreen regulation and improve consumer confidence and the reliability of sun protection factor (SPF) claims. The proposed reforms include strengthening...

Airstrikes hit Yemen's Red Sea port city of Mocha: Houthi media

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:09:00 +0100

SANAA, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Airstrikes hit the Houthi-held Red Sea port city of Mocha in Yemen's southwestern Taiz province on Wednesday, with no casualties immediately reported. Houthi-run...

Afghan police arrest 12 for illegal excavation of historical sites

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:09:00 +0100

KABUL, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Police have arrested 12 people for illegally excavating historical sites and...

4 new mpox cases reported in NW Pakistan

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:09:00 +0100

ISLAMABAD, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Four new cases of mpox have been reported in Pakistan's northwest Khyber...

3 arrested following Sydney methamphetamine bust

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:09:00 +0100

SYDNEY, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Sydney police have arrested three men in the city's west following a major methamphetamine bust as part of an investigation into an alleged drug supply syndicate. Police said on Wednesday that detectives from an...

1 killed, 5 injured in cross border fire in NW Pakistan: Pakistani official

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:09:00 +0100

ISLAMABAD, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- One civilian was killed and five others were injured on Tuesday when mortar fire from Afghan...

Netanyahu, Eisenkot deadlocked as Israel election delivers no clear winner

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0100

Israel’s election has left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition challenger Gadi Eisenkot without a clear path to power, as exit polls showed their blocs deadlocked desp ......

Netanyahu bloc leads Israeli polls after 50 pct of votes counted: Committee

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0100

The camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was ahead of the opposition on Wednesday after 50 percent of votes were counted in Israel's pivotal general election, figures from the ......

Who is Gadi Eisenkot? How former army chief who lost son in Gaza became Netanyahu’s ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100

After millions of...

Vivek Ramaswamy’s former teacher slams him over controversial Amy Acton ad: ‘I taught you better’

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Retired teacher Michael Pogue turned up in protest at one of Ramaswamy’s campaign events in Cincinnati...

Trump set to pay nurses $50,000 to work in rural assisted-living facilities

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100

President Donald Trump announces grants for carers in latest pre-midterms appeal for support...

Scamping on the shrimp: Lawsuit alleges Walmart is filling frozen fish containers with too much ice

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Lawsuit claims...

Massachusetts school cancels Halloween for ‘black-and-orange spirit day’. Outrage ensues

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100

An online petition...

Man who yelled ‘Trump’s a loser’ during protest in his tiny Oregon town sues after arrest

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Neil Daniels said the arrest in October 2024 left him ‘shaken’ and with ‘a lot of anxiety’...

Knife attacker shot dead outside Israel's embassy in Serbia

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Serbia's ‌security threat level has been raised to red...

King tides have flooded parts of Florida and California - and it’s going to get ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Both San Diego and Los Angeles recorded their highest coastal water levels in over a century...

Flavio Bolsonaro disappears as Brazilian police cancel his passports after shock election defeat

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100

The former...

FBI raids Beverly Hills mansion in investigation into ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100

The seven-term lawmaker...

Israel exit polls show no clear winner in 2026 elections. What happens next?

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:59:00 +0100

Stalemate comes...

Flavio Bolsonaro arrives in US after Trump gives him visa despite police order to surrender passport

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:59:00 +0100

Brazilian police...

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