Remote Greek islands are emerging as a warning sign of Europe’s population decline. Falling birth rates and the migration of young people are putting schools and local communities at risk.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 12:00
Safeworld is building digital humans to help ensure that robots do not harm real people.
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TechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 12:00
Russia’s mineral fertilizer supplies to Myanmar have risen more than 30-fold this year, Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said. Myanmar supplies Russia with beans, furniture and tableware, while an organic fertilizer plant is being built on schedule and a second plant has been agreed.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 11:59
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos praised Ukraine’s reform efforts despite the country fighting for survival. She said Ukraine and Moldova remain among the four frontrunners for EU membership, while Kyiv must pass a law on the rights of its Hungarian-speaking minority to help open further negotiation clusters and unlock more than 20 billion euros in support.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-05 11:58
A worker at a plague research institute in Siberia has died, while nearly 200 contacts are under medical observation. Russian authorities deny that the death was linked to plague, saying the woman had pneumonia of unknown origin, and the US is monitoring the situation. Pneumonic plague is highly contagious and can spread through respiratory particles, but it is curable when treatment starts quickly.
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A researcher at a laboratory in Siberia has died after reportedly being potentially exposed to pneumonic plague. Nearly 200 people are also said to be under quarantine, prompting health officials worldwide to monitor the incident closely.
Almost 200 people are under medical observation in Russia’s Siberia region after a 28-year-old laboratory worker died. Local media reports say the worker may have been exposed to pneumonic plague.
Officials in Baikalsk, in Russia’s Irkutsk region, urged residents not to travel to Shelekhov after reports that hospital patient Daria Shipilova may have died of pneumonic plague. The post was deleted two hours later. Authorities have not confirmed the cause, describing it only as a suspected case of an “especially dangerous infection,” while residents bought antibiotics amid rumors.
The article urges World Medical Association members to honor their commitment to protecting healthcare workers by publicly demanding the release of detained Palestinian doctors, including Hussam Abu Safia, Mazen al-Rantisi and Mohammed Hassan Ali Obeid. It also calls for independent access to detainees and investigations into attacks on healthcare in Gaza and the West Bank.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-05 11:57
Nvidia is likely to surpass a $6 trillion valuation by the end of this month, according to options traders.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 11:57
As Germany’s leader arrived in Kyiv by train, air raid sirens sounded and explosions from Russian strikes shook the Ukrainian capital, confronting him with a grim new reality and another escalation.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-05 11:55
Participants in the Moscow format on Afghanistan urged Kabul and Islamabad to avoid military action, saying they were ready to help facilitate political and diplomatic solutions. Russian presidential envoy Zamir Kabulov said the format was not created to settle conflicts between its individual members, while stressing that military action mainly harms civilians.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-05 11:54
Russia is prepared to help end the conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan, either alone or with other partners, President’s special representative Zamir Kabulov said, provided both sides request assistance. Pakistan previously described Afghan drone incursions as a sovereignty violation and act of aggression, then reported strikes on 10 facilities in Afghanistan.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-05 11:50
Raiffeisen Bank International sees no current signs that its Russian business will be expropriated, CEO Michael Hoellerer said. The Austrian lender has made several unsuccessful attempts to sell the division.
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ReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 11:50
During a visit to Belgium, artist Ai Weiwei warns about the dangers of using AI as a tool of censorship. He is due to open a major retrospective there this autumn.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 11:49
Yemen has launched Operation ‘Dawn of Yemen’ to retake Sanaa from the Houthis. Al-Alimi said the country would move toward a new dawn of freedom, peace and stability.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-05 11:45
Japanese automaker Honda Motor said it has developed technology to wirelessly charge electric vehicles, including large trucks, while they are moving. The company plans to test it on a Japanese highway.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 11:45
Alphaville editor Robin Wigglesworth and senior markets correspondent Ian Smith will answer readers’ questions about the bond market in a live Q&A on Thursday October 8 at 1pm.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 11:41
Executives from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and Meta are set to testify at a New York City Council hearing on artificial intelligence risks as leading AI labs face intensifying scrutiny over their safety and security practices.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 11:40
A 15-year-old protesting the dilapidated, understaffed state of France’s schools had his hand blown off on Monday in the northern town of Lens, local prefect François-Xavier Lauch said.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 11:40
Indian companies are increasing protection against a possible fall in the rupee, suggesting that central bank measures to strengthen the external balances of Asia’s third-largest economy have yet to alter expectations.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 11:35
US and Israeli reports say the Omani co-pilot accused of trying to hijack Flydubai flight FZ1073 planned to crash it into Ben Gurion airport or a tower block in Tel Aviv. He allegedly attacked the captain with a cockpit axe before passengers overpowered him, while the UAE attorney-general called it a terrorist act.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-05 11:34
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia’s special military operation would continue regardless of whether foreign countries keep their embassies operating in Kiev. He said Moscow had warned them about the risks and described Russian military action against Ukraine as retaliation for attacks on Russian economic facilities. He also cited energy cooperation talks with the United States and urged reliance on official statements about infection reports in Irkutsk Region.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 11:34
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said foreign countries’ decisions on whether to evacuate their embassies from Kyiv would not affect the special military operation. He said the choice belongs to countries maintaining diplomatic missions there, while Russian forces will continue their work.
Ramzan Kadyrov took office as head of Russia’s North Caucasus Chechen Republic for a new term at an official ceremony in Grozny. Swearing the oath in Chechen and Russian, he pledged to protect the Quran, the Russian and Chechen constitutions, and residents’ rights. The ceremony took place on October 5, his 50th birthday.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 11:33
The U.S. Coast Guard has ended its search for a medical transport jet that disappeared over the Atlantic after debris was found off Massachusetts. The aircraft was flying from Bermuda to Boston with four Canadian nationals and two Bermudian citizens aboard, including a patient and his son.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 11:33
Wall Street is preparing for Anthropic’s expected mega initial public offering, which would test investors’ appetite for one of the AI industry’s leading firms. Only weeks earlier, the company’s CEO had urged an industry-wide slowdown amid growing safety concerns.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 11:31
Two boats collided on the Congo River over the weekend, killing at least 30 people and leaving dozens missing, Congolese officials said.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-05 11:30
Two traditional motorized wooden vessels collided near Ngombe-Lukolela in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Équateur Province. One capsized and sank, leaving multiple passengers missing. Search efforts are ongoing, while provincial authorities have yet to confirm casualty figures or the cause of the collision.
The US Supreme Court is set to revisit President Trump’s sweeping claims of executive power in its new term, with possible implications for the midterm elections as well.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 11:30
The US Supreme Court formally opens a new term with a wave of appeals from President Trump on its docket, alongside major cases involving guns, religious freedom and climate change.
One person now constitutes a quorum at the US Securities and Exchange Commission, in what the article calls an Ankh-Morpork approach to US financial regulation.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 11:30
A new exhibition at Copenhagen’s Glyptotek museum explores the colourful world of ancient Roman fashion, showing how clothing, jewellery, hairstyles and perfume were used to signal identity, wealth and power.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-05 11:28
New US military bases in Greenland are expected to begin limited operations by 2030, though full readiness could take as long as 10 years, according to a news portal. A September 22 agreement provides for bases in Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig and upgrades to Pituffik Space Base. Analysts said the expansion is intended to strengthen surveillance of the GIUK gap.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-05 11:25
A 20-year-old US Marine has been arrested in Okinawa on suspicion of killing a 39-year-old woman at a Naha hotel and taking her wallet. He denies the charge. Japan has demanded full US cooperation and stricter discipline, while protests were held in Okinawa and Tokyo.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-05 11:25
Japan has strongly protested an alleged robbery and murder in Okinawa involving a US Marine. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called for full US cooperation and strict discipline among military personnel. Devin Ballard, 20, was sent to prosecutors over the alleged killing of Anna Yagi, 39; police said he denies the allegations.
Japanese police said Sunday they arrested a U.S. Marine over the alleged robbery and murder of a woman on Okinawa. The arrest has triggered outrage in Japan.
The arrest of US Marine Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard over the alleged robbery and killing of 39-year-old Anna Yagi in a Naha hotel has revived Okinawans' longstanding anger over crimes involving US military personnel. About 100 people protested in Naha and Tokyo, while residents demanded concrete action beyond official expressions of concern.
BT Group bought troubled rival TalkTalk for £400 million ($530 million) on Monday, rescuing the broadband operator from administration and protecting its 2.5 million customers from potentially losing service.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 11:25
Prime Big Deal Days is approaching, but shoppers can already find major discounts. Live coverage tracks deals on Apple, Kindle, Lego, iRobot, Ugg, Shark, Casper, Ninja and more.
NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-05 11:23
Tensions continue to rise at Cornell University as student protests intensify, including a confrontation with one of seven fraternity members accused of sexual assault. The Ivy League university’s president is speaking publicly about the scandal for the first time.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 11:22
Moldova hopes to finish all technical work needed for EU accession by early 2028 and join the bloc in 2030, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan said. EU officials praised the country’s rapid reform progress, while noting that politically linked talks involving Ukraine have delayed the opening of remaining negotiation clusters.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 11:22
AFP News AgencyRussian and Ukrainian forces are attacking in different sectors of the front amid intensified negotiations mediated by Donald Trump and competing public-relations campaigns. Kyiv says Operation Vivaldi near Lyman, Donetsk region, has entered its third phase, while open-source footage indicates Ukrainian troops are pushing Russian forces from their first defensive line. Russia is seeking breakthroughs toward the Kramatorsk-Sloviansk urban area, and Ukraine is counterattacking to stop it.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-05 11:19
Russian State Duma lawmaker Alexander Borodai said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and senior EU officials are likely financially interested in prolonging the war in Ukraine. He said that even if new European leaders change course, existing decisions would be difficult to reverse quickly and would instead be altered gradually.
An editorial in the Italian portal L’AntiDiplomatico says Vladimir Zelensky is chiefly responsible for the latest escalation of the conflict in Ukraine because his actions prompted a harsher Russian response. It says Moscow is targeting Ukraine’s military machine, energy and military infrastructure, transport and communications systems.
Luke Harding’s book “Betrayal: Trump, Putin and the New Age of Conquest” opens with North Korean soldiers preparing to join Europe’s largest land war since 1945. Harding portrays this as evidence of a return to great-power politics, argues that Donald Trump has emboldened Vladimir Putin and other authoritarian leaders, and links the collapse of the post-1945 order to the human cost in Ukraine.
Russian newspapers report that Moscow may respond more forcefully to what it describes as Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s latest threats and actions, including plans to strike Russian refineries and acquire a missile capable of reaching Moscow. The review also highlights Donald Trump’s appointment of Jay Clayton as AI czar and calls by Greece and Germany for an audit of aid to Ukraine.
The euro briefly fell 0.8% below $1.12, its lowest level in 17 months, as investors worried that France’s debt position could threaten the wider eurozone. France’s CAC 40 declined, while Spain’s snap-election announcement added to political and fiscal uncertainty across the bloc.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-05 11:18
Dr Shauna Burke, an exercise and health psychology associate professor at the University of Leeds, first climbed Mount Everest in 2005 and returned earlier this year after being diagnosed with stage-four breast cancer. She now aims to climb the world’s other 13 8,000-metre peaks, saying the mountains bring her peace and make her feel alive.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 11:16
At Lima’s Chorrillos Women’s Prison, inmates are working against a deadline to sew “pope dolls,” as the steady clatter of sewing machines mixes with the sound of scissors cutting fabric behind the steel bars.
RReutersOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-05 11:15
The SEC has approved a 3x product aimed at bitcoin and ether traders who miss the market’s sharp swings.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 11:14
President Donald Trump is mounting a major campaign push in states that have reliably backed Republicans, as a new NBC News poll suggests the party may face an uphill fight in the midterm elections. New Trump ads funded by taxpayers are airing in prime time, including during some football games.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 11:11
The Bureau of Labor Statistics cut July and August payroll gains by a combined 60,000 jobs, revising July from a 21,000 increase to a 10,000 decline and August from 162,000 to 133,000. The softer labor data offers less support for another Federal Reserve hike and could ease pressure on Bitcoin, although inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 11:10
Indian singer-songwriter Anuv Jain says he has built a successful career as an independent acoustic indie-pop artist without Bollywood backing. Known for emotional Hindi songs and huge online audiences, Jain says he is selective about releases but plans to put out more music soon while protecting his artistic identity in future collaborations.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 11:10
Iran executed two men who were arrested during January protests in Isfahan in connection with the deaths of four police officers, the judiciary’s Mizan news agency reported on Monday.
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The United States has suddenly withdrawn all of its aircraft from RAF Fairford in the UK, citing fears of a possible attack. Former NATO operations director David Des Roches says last month’s alleged explosives plot prompted the move.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 11:09
The US has removed all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford, a UK base at the centre of a terror investigation. Donald Trump criticised British authorities for releasing six men on bail after their arrests over an incident near the airbase.
The United States has withdrawn all bombers deployed at RAF Fairford and returned them to home stations. Washington gave no reason, but the move follows a suspicious-vehicles incident near the Gloucestershire base that prompted a counter-terrorism investigation. Sources say it was an operational military decision rather than a political one.
The Pentagon says all US bombers deployed at RAF Fairford have returned to home stations in the United States after a security incident near the base. British counter-terrorism police are investigating, while authorities have raised possible Iranian involvement, an allegation Tehran rejects.
The United States has redeployed all bombers stationed at RAF Fairford to bases on the US mainland. The move followed an incident near the base in which suspicious vehicles were reported and several people were arrested on terrorism-related allegations before being released on bail. Washington gave no reason, while UK sources said the decision may have been a military response.
The US Air Force withdrew all of its B-1 bombers from the UK's Fairford airbase after arrests linked to a suspected terrorist plot targeting the site.
The US Air Force withdrew all B-1 strategic bombers from RAF Fairford and returned them to the United States after an incident at the British base last week, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed US officials. Five London residents detained nearby were later released on bail, and police said no explosives were found in their vans.
The Pentagon is withdrawing all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in the U.K. The move, described by two officials as quick or rushed, follows the arrest of five men suspected of a terror plot involving explosive-filled vans parked near the base perimeter.
The Pentagon said Sunday that all US B-1 bombers stationed at Britain’s RAF Fairford had returned home. The move followed a security incident that led to evacuations nearby; police found no explosives after reports of suspicious activity at the base. Five London-based British men arrested in connection with the incident were later released on bail.
The US has abruptly redeployed all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford to home stations, after several terrorism-related arrests near the base. British authorities say investigations continue into alleged plots, while Iran denies involvement. The Pentagon cited operational security and did not explain the precise trigger for the withdrawal.
The U.S. Air Force has brought home every bomber stationed at RAF Fairford in England. The U.S.-run base, which has been used to strike Iran, was targeted in a suspected planned terror attack, prompting an investigation.
The Pentagon says the U.S. has removed B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford, northwest of London. A dozen had been deployed there and used in U.S. strikes on Iran, while the base was targeted in a suspected terror plot.
The US has withdrawn all Air Force long-range bombers from a UK air base and returned them to the United States after an unspecified new threat emerged.
The United States withdrew its B-1 bombers from a UK air base one week after several men were arrested there on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, a Pentagon official said on Sunday.
The United States has withdrawn its entire B-1 strategic bomber fleet from a UK base following a terror scare. A B-1B Lancer is pictured at RAF Fairford in Fairford.
Adrian Cheng Chi-kong, former heir apparent to Hong Kong developer New World Development, is expanding his K11 cultural retail business in mainland China and pursuing a venture of his own as the family property group faces heavy debt. Xiamen K11 Select, developed with state-owned Xiamen Rail Transit Group, has drawn more than 2 million visits since opening on September 22, while sales rose 32 per cent or more.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 11:08
Munich’s 2026 Oktoberfest attracted an estimated 7.4 million visitors, the highest attendance in the festival’s history so far. About 6.7 million one-litre mugs of beer were served during the 16-day event, 2.7% more than last year.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 11:08
The U.S. Treasury Department said a network raised more than $2 million through purported humanitarian charities, with hundreds of thousands of dollars transferred in cryptocurrency.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 11:08
BND chief Martin Jaeger said Germany is in a Russian “shadow war” and could be pulled into violent conflict with Moscow. He warned of further sabotage and nuclear intimidation, while saying the agency sees no current signs of a large-scale Russian attack on NATO territory. Germany’s intelligence chiefs also urged broader powers to counter cyberattacks and sabotage.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-05 11:07
Russian and US representatives have discussed possible cooperation in the energy sector during their contacts, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. He declined to comment on claims that the sale of Lukoil’s foreign assets is among the issues in Moscow-Washington talks on resolving the Ukrainian conflict.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 11:07
A Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen says it has launched an air campaign against Iran-backed Houthi rebels along the Red Sea coast.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-05 11:07
Romanian authorities said on Monday that two people died and 11 were rescued after a fire triggered a major rescue operation involving a ship sinking outside Romania’s territorial waters in the Black Sea.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 11:05
French energy technology group Schneider Electric has agreed to buy Boston-based PTC for $22.6 billion (€20.1 billion), aiming to expand its industrial AI business. The company’s shares plunged on Monday after the announcement.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 11:04
Thousands of young protesters and opposition supporters rallied in Delhi and Mumbai on Sunday, calling for the resignation of India’s election commission chief over changes to voter rolls. Police detained some demonstrators for a third consecutive day.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-05 11:04
A Cornell student who provided police with leads says they are dismayed by how the case was handled.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 11:03
French students set fire to the entrance of a school in Paris on the eve of a nationwide day of action. More than 400 schools had been disrupted by late morning, while the government promised legislation to dock family benefits over damage.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 11:02
Persistent blackouts in Aden leave families sleepless, spoil food and drive residents to the sea for relief from the heat. Hospitals must continue treating patients despite damaged infrastructure, fuel shortages and ageing power systems. The IMF said Aden was receiving only two to six hours of electricity a day.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 11:01
Mechanical keyboards are increasingly using optical, Hall-effect, and other contactless switches, which often cost more than traditional mechanical designs. They promise theoretical benefits, especially for gamers, although the differences in everyday use can be subtle. The guide explains how these switches work, why they are gaining popularity, and where their advantages and drawbacks matter.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-05 11:00
ConocoPhillips Chairman Ryan Lance said he expects the oil price floor to rise to about $70 a barrel. He also sees a mid-cycle price of $65 to $70 a barrel for the U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude benchmark.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 11:00
Elon Musk added to his record of provocative behavior on Thursday by warning Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian that he would lose his job for selecting Amazon Leo rather than SpaceX’s Starlink to provide internet service on the airline’s aircraft.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 11:00
ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy are asking the US Supreme Court to block action by states in a pivotal climate damages claim.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 11:00
The Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum is selling for $270 on Amazon, marking its lowest price ever ahead of October Prime Day. The deal offers a 31% discount.
NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-05 11:00
A poll suggests Premier Danielle Smith’s effort to satisfy UCP loyalists by pursuing an independence referendum may have unintentionally strengthened Alberta’s opposition NDP.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 11:00
Google acknowledged on the day its new Googlebook laptops went on sale that some Android apps may perform poorly on Intel-based models. Most apps work smoothly out of the box, but a small number of complex apps and games may need developer tuning. Google has not identified the affected apps or their number.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 10:58
The Financial Times says Ukraine has nearly lost its main export route after severe damage to its Black Sea ports, with shipping in the Odesa region suspended. Agriculture Minister Taras Vysotsky warned that a continued shutdown could cost Kyiv at least $8 billion from June 2026 to June 2027. Farmers said wheat prices fell from $220 to $130 a tonne.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-05 10:58
Japanese firm Metaplanet sold 10,000 BTC and then bought 11,000 BTC in the third quarter, a net increase of 1,000 BTC that lifted its holdings to 44,000 BTC. The transactions demonstrate liquidity as the company pursues recurring income from preferred securities.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 10:58
Visitors to the ADEX 2026 defense exhibition in Baku showed interest in the Russian Supercam S350 and S180 UAVs’ performance in hot climates, Unmanned Systems Group spokeswoman Yekaterina Zgirovskaya said. Delegations also focused on operation under electronic countermeasures, task-specific adaptation and after-sales maintenance.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 10:53
OpenAI boss Sam Altman and Anthropic chief Dario Amodei have warned about the risks of AI developing too quickly. As more experts raise the possibility that AI could wipe out humanity, Euronews asks AI specialist Reinhard Karger how realistic that scenario is.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 10:51
Britain’s former Prince Andrew has launched legal proceedings seeking to overturn the warrants that led to searches of his residences.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 10:50
The “Plant Life: Fruits and Seeds Settlement” exhibition has opened in Arkhangelsk, presenting how plants spread through oceans, air currents, birds and mammals. It includes 49 species from 21 families, with samples collected during expeditions to 11 countries.
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Several hospitals in Siberia have introduced quarantine measures after Darya Shipilova, an employee at an anti-plague institute in Irkutsk, died. Officials have issued conflicting accounts over a possible plague infection, while Russia’s health watchdog says she died of pneumonia of unknown cause and that tests found no work-related microorganisms. Contacts are under observation and tests have been negative.
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A Russian laboratory worker has died in a suspected plague case and a hospital has imposed quarantine measures, according to a report. Authorities said the epidemiological situation in Irkutsk and nearby Shelekhov remained stable.
A White House official said the Trump administration is aware of a suspected plague outbreak in Russia’s Irkutsk region and is monitoring it while “assessing options.” An employee of the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute died in Shelekhov. Unconfirmed reports said she had pneumonic plague, while Rospotrebnadzor attributed the death to “pneumonia of unknown origin.” Several Irkutsk hospitals have imposed a three-week quarantine.
A worker at an anti-plague institute in Russia’s Irkutsk region has reportedly died from a suspected pneumonic plague infection, according to a US official. Russian authorities described the illness as pneumonia of unknown origin and said testing found no microorganisms linked to her work. Nearly 200 people are under medical observation.
Several hospitals in Irkutsk have imposed three-week quarantines after Darya Shipilova, a laboratory technician at the city’s Anti-Plague Institute, died of what authorities called pneumonia of unknown cause. Rospotrebnadzor says the public health situation is stable and no work-related microorganisms were found, while local reports and doctors have raised the possibility of pneumonic plague.
The State Department is tracking reports of a suspected fatal pneumonic plague case in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, and is pressing Moscow to provide accurate information quickly. A U.S. official said many details remain unconfirmed and that agencies including the CDC are watching the situation. Early treatment with common antibiotics can be effective.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking police to court over the validity of his February arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The case concerns allegations that he sent confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Former British Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has asked the High Court to quash search warrants obtained before his arrest earlier this year. A London court is expected to hold a private hearing on Thursday over his challenge to Thames Valley Police, while the force’s misconduct-in-public-office investigation continues.
Britain’s disgraced former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor filed legal action on Monday seeking to overturn search warrants used to search his residences. Police arrested the 66-year-old on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who has since died.
Britain’s former Prince Andrew has launched legal proceedings seeking to quash warrants that led to searches of his residences.
A court hearing is scheduled for Thursday after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked a judge to assess whether the search warrants that led to his arrest in February were lawful, Britain’s judicial office said. He is King Charles’s brother.
Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said on Monday that problems affecting relations between Afghanistan and neighbouring Pakistan can be settled through dialogue and diplomacy.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 10:45
A stronger U.S. dollar and higher bond yields are testing bitcoin’s resilience, while fiscal concerns in France and political uncertainty in Spain weigh on the euro.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 10:44
Elon Musk will rename the company SpaceXSI, marking its third name change this year. The move follows Donald Trump’s push to rebrand artificial intelligence as “super intelligence.”
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 10:42
Palestinian mothers in Gaza are finding it increasingly difficult to breastfeed their babies. After three years of what the report calls Israel’s genocidal war, women face malnutrition, displacement and poor healthcare while continuing to try to nourish their infants.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-05 10:42
Tom Cruise’s black comedy ‘Digger’ has collapsed at the box office and risks becoming one of the biggest cinema disasters of recent times.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 10:41
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.
