Lawyers for Cilia Flores said she had a heart attack in July while held in a US prison and that her heart problems cannot be treated there. They said they would seek her transfer to house arrest.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 11:43
Local authorities said Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day killed at least 10 people and injured 45. Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia launched 142 Shahed-type drones overnight, including 82 jet-powered models, and that 126 were shot down or suppressed.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★★2026-10-08 11:43
Russian drone attacks in Kyiv on the morning of Oct. 8 killed three people and wounded at least 13, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. The strikes and falling debris sparked fires. Emergency power shutdowns were announced in several Kyiv Oblast districts, while parts of the city could face water interruptions. Ukraine’s air force said 126 of 142 Russian drones launched overnight were shot down or suppressed.
Ahmet Yozgatligil said the rover’s prototype has been completed and the craft is undergoing testing.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 11:42
Mohammad Mokhber, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, said shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would return to normal only after Iran’s problems are resolved. He said Tehran is adjusting its strategy as its adversary’s strategy changes, and that Iran’s actions may take different forms.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 11:42
AFP News AgencyPolice said Thursday’s attack at a Polish primary school claimed one life and left two people hurt; the person responsible was a 15-year-old former pupil. It followed an attack at a different school the previous day, where a 19-year-old injured 10 people, himself among them.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 11:40
The Sea Lion oil project, operated by UK and Israeli companies, has revived tensions between Argentina and the UK over the Falkland Islands. President Javier Milei threatened an international legal challenge unless the project is halted within two weeks. The companies aim to begin extraction by early 2028.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 11:40
The USS Abraham Lincoln is scheduled to dock in San Diego on Thursday after a nearly year-long deployment to the Middle East. The carrier has about 5,000 service members aboard and faced supply shortages and low morale during the difficult assignment, with emotional family reunions expected on its return.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 11:37
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the EU’s confrontational course toward Russia would aggravate Europe’s existing problems. She accused EU leaders of ignoring this and called EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas’s accusations of Russian hybrid attacks unsubstantiated, saying they divert public attention from mounting problems at home toward an imaginary “Russian threat.”
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 11:36
NUVA’s HOME token gives eligible investors exposure to a pool of U.S. home equity lines of credit, starting at 1 USDC, and targets a 7% annual yield.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 11:36
Russia's health regulator said on Thursday that reports of someone becoming ill after contact with a worker at a Siberian plague research lab were false. The worker died last week.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 11:35
Russia’s health regulator said Thursday that reports of another person falling ill after a worker at a plague research laboratory in Siberia died were false.
The World Health Organization said Wednesday it had few clear answers about the recent death of a worker at a Russian institute that researched plague. The report looks at pneumonic plague through the numbers.
The Swedish Academy’s Nobel Committee for Literature announced that Canadian author Anne Carson has received the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. The citation praised her bold, inventive work for creating new forms for contemporary literature through playful dialogue with the classical tradition.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 11:33
The Swedish Academy announced Thursday that Canadian writer Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature, making her only the second Canadian recipient. It praised her “bold and inventive” work for creating new forms in modern literature through engagement with the classics.
Anne Carson, whose body of work resists easy categorisation, was among the favourites for this year's prize. The Nobel committee praised her bold, inventive writing for creating new forms for contemporary literature through playful dialogue with the classical tradition.
Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson has won the Nobel Prize in literature. The Swedish Academy praised her bold, inventive work for drawing on classical traditions to create new forms.
Canadian writer Anne Carson has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson has won the Nobel Prize in Literature for work that combines classical and modern elements.
The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded Thursday to Canadian poet and librettist Anne Carson for what the prize described as her “bold and inventive oeuvre.”
Anne Carson of Canada has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
The Swedish Academy awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature to Anne Carson on Thursday, praising her “inventive and bold oeuvre.” The 76-year-old poet and essayist is known for her reverence for Latin and Greek classics and has also translated ancient Greek poets.
Russia’s embassy in the Netherlands says it is waiting for an official, unequivocal explanation of Defense Minister Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius’ description of Russia as an “enemy.” The mission says Russia does not want war with Europe but will not accept threats or ultimatums.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 11:33
Russia’s sanitary watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor, said the WHO did not confirm reports of new plague cases in the Irkutsk Region. It added that the global health body confirmed there was no risk of a sanitary-epidemiological emergency there.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 11:32
The World Bank says Gulf economies are set to contract despite higher oil prices, as the Iran war disrupts energy exports and aviation—two pillars of Gulf business. The fallout has reached Europe, where buyers have had to replace missing gas supplies.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 11:31
Heavy rain caused the Mapocho River to burst its banks, flooding large parts of Talagante in central Chile. Police used helicopters to rescue residents and pets trapped in their homes. Santiago recorded 74mm of rain in the first seven days of the month, its wettest October start in 76 years. Officials said one person was found dead in a flooded underpass in San Bernardo, with the cause not yet confirmed.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 11:31
Analysts expect Alibaba’s cloud and AI unit to post 50% revenue growth for the quarter ended September, up from 45% in the previous quarter. They attribute the acceleration to strong returns on the company’s aggressive AI investments.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 11:30
The head of next month’s annual global climate conference said cutting emissions and strengthening resilience to extreme weather impacts should receive urgency comparable to international efforts to increase defense investment.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 11:30
A total of 100 BTC from two mining rewards created during Bitcoin’s “Satoshi era” had remained untouched for more than 16 years before moving. The coins are now worth $8.5 million.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 11:30
Isaias has rapidly strengthened into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season and is headed toward landfall on the northern Gulf Coast by the weekend.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 11:30
The US National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory on Wednesday that Isaias had strengthened into a hurricane.
Isaias has strengthened into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season. The National Hurricane Center said late Wednesday that it was on course to strike the U.S.
CBS’s Cupertino follows an upstart Silicon Valley law firm suing major tech companies, one case at a time. The review says the show begins awkwardly but finds its footing, using fictionalized tech controversies to explore backlash against the industry and the helplessness people feel amid rapid change.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 11:30
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Moscow is ready to help find compromises to restore regular shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. She said disruptions have reduced fertilizer availability and export capacity, weighing on trade forecasts, and warned grain prices could keep rising if the strait is not fully reopened soon.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 11:29
Gillio Lopes, one of seven fraternity members accused of sexually assaulting a student in 2024, is taking legal action. He says the governor’s appointment of New York Attorney General Letitia James was “improper,” alleging her social media comments show she has already formed an opinion about the case.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 11:28
Seoul said Kyiv’s public disclosure of the repatriation of two North Korean prisoners put their families in North Korea at risk of punishment. Ukraine rejected South Korea’s accusations.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 11:27
South Korea said it would recall its ambassador to Ukraine as tensions deepen over the public disclosure at the UN of the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul. South Korea demanded an apology, saying the disclosure breached a confidentiality agreement and could endanger the prisoners’ families in North Korea. Kyiv denied such an agreement existed and said it hoped to resolve a diplomatic misunderstanding.
South Korea says it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine, escalating a diplomatic dispute over Kyiv’s disclosure that two captured North Korean soldiers were transferred to Seoul. Seoul says Ukraine violated an agreement to keep the transfer secret; Zelensky’s office says there was no non-disclosure agreement.
South Korea said it would recall Ambassador Park Hee-chang from Ukraine as relations between Seoul and Kyiv deteriorate. The move follows Seoul’s demand for an apology after President Volodymyr Zelensky disclosed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war, which South Korea says breached a confidentiality agreement.
Lindsey Vonn has been selected for the U.S. Alpine ski team for the 2026-27 World Cup season. Her future in the sport remains unclear as she recovers from surgery after a serious crash at the Milano-Cortina Olympics last February.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 11:26
British lenders reduced the availability of mortgages and other secured household loans in the three months to the end of August, the first such decline in three years, according to a Bank of England survey released Thursday.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 11:25
Attorneys for death row inmate Christa Pike say she has ongoing health problems following a failed execution. One attorney said Pike has pneumonia and cannot yet swallow or eat, and described her as angry and confused. Her legal team is again urging the governor to commute her death sentence.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 11:24
Christa Pike, sentenced to death for a 1995 murder, woke up in a hospital this week feeling “angry and confused,” her lawyers said Wednesday. She survived Tennessee’s botched execution attempt and faces a lengthy recovery.
Christa Pike regained consciousness after surviving two supposedly lethal doses of pentobarbital during a botched execution. Her lawyer says she was thought to be brain-dead and close to being taken off life support before she unexpectedly woke and spoke.
Death row inmate Christa Pike regained consciousness after a botched execution in Tennessee, her lawyer says. Life support was due to be withdrawn on the day she woke, and her first words were, “Where am I and who are you?”
Christa Pike is walking around her hospital room after surviving two lethal injections during a failed execution attempt in Tennessee on 30 September, her lawyer says. She remains mentally foggy and has arm injuries. A court has ordered Tennessee to preserve evidence related to the failed execution.
The WHO found that two-thirds of European children experienced trauma whose effects follow them into classrooms, the job market and their relationships.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 11:21
The UK published 38 new sanctions listings on Oct. 8, targeting ships accused of helping Russia evade existing restrictions and companies in Moscow’s military-industrial and cryptocurrency sectors. The listings include Xeltox Enterprises, owner of crypto firm Cryptomus. The UK also sanctioned 12 vessels accused of belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet, bringing its total to 645 ships and 3,537 Russia-related sanctions. The EU and Ukraine have also targeted crypto schemes in recent packages.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 11:21
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Russia does not interfere in elections abroad. Responding to Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani’s suggestion that Moscow might try to influence Italy’s elections, she accused Western political elites of intruding in other countries’ electoral processes.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 11:20
A driverless shuttle at Tallinn Airport now transports aircraft workers and spare parts without any safety agents on board, opening the door to broader airport automation.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 11:20
AFP News AgencyNvidia has invested billions in physical AI, including robotics and self-driving cars. Its Halos safety system is designed to help companies reduce the risk of machines harming people nearby. In June 2026, Nvidia extended the architecture to robotics, targeting safe deployments in settings such as warehouses, factories and surgery.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 11:15
Bitcoin ETF investors are heading for the exits at the fastest pace in months.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 11:15
Oil prices surged following an attack on a tanker. Transit through the Strait of Hormuz had climbed to nearly 90% of prewar levels last month, but has since dropped sharply.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 11:14
As shipping through the Strait of Hormuz fell to its lowest level since July, reports said some tanker captains could earn up to $100,000 in base salary plus $50,000 for each crossing. Crews can make four to six times their usual pay as attacks continue and transit risks rise.
EU auditors said 3.8% of the bloc’s spending last year violated funding rules. They warned borrowing could reach €1 trillion by 2027 and the next long-term budget risks repeating flaws in the COVID-era recovery fund; the Commission defended its controls.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 11:13
AFP News AgencyEgyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris told FRANCE 24 that the October 7 attacks were a “horrible act of terrorism” that brought Palestinians “only destruction,” and warned of an “expansionist” Israeli government. He said the Iran war’s economic fallout is already happening, defended doubling his UAE investment despite regional conflict, and praised Syria’s new president.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 11:12
After Tropical Storm Isaias strengthened into a hurricane and headed toward the Gulf Coast, officials issued warnings from Louisiana to Florida and preparations began. Nearly a foot of rain, dangerous storm surge and possible tornadoes are expected over the weekend.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 11:12
Isaias, the Atlantic season’s first hurricane, is moving quickly toward the U.S. Gulf Coast. The governors of Florida and Alabama declared emergencies in dozens of counties.
After foreign resident Marie reported that an event registration system would not accept passports, Beijing’s Tongzhou District 12345 service center coordinated a fix with the organizer. Within one business day, the system accepted passports and other foreign identity documents. The account presents the response as an example of inclusive urban governance and discusses how hotline data can help identify broader problems.
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CGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 11:10
Taiwan’s exports grew more than expected in September, reaching a record monthly level for a second consecutive month as demand for AI chips and technology products lifted shipments.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 11:10
TSMC extended its record revenue streak in September, with continued strong demand for AI chips driving growth.
Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene said on Thursday that British employers appear set to raise pay by about 3.5% next year, more than would help bring inflation back to its 2% target.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 11:05
The article examines why investors have been driving bond yields up and what may happen next.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 11:05
A satellite company CEO says threats from Russian and Chinese hypersonic missiles strengthen the need for space-based defense systems, which could detect and track incoming missiles and intercept them from land or space.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 11:04
Ray Dalio says earnings have helped offset the impact of rising bond yields on stocks, but that support is waning. He also warns that free cash flow could weaken.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 11:04
Protests have restarted at schools across France, with high school students demanding more education funding and better conditions. University students and unions have joined. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu ordered ministers to prepare an action plan, but protesters say they will continue until demands are met. Dozens have been injured and at least 6,600 arrests have been made.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 11:03
A police tear-gas grenade shattered the jaw and many teeth of a 14-year-old in Paris, drawing attention to how France polices high school protests.
High school students across France held another day of protests on Thursday despite government efforts to ease a crisis that has shaken the country for days. With living costs under pressure and presidential elections approaching, France 24’s Douglas Herbert examines whether the unrest reflects a wider French malaise.
Students are taking to the streets over inadequate education funding, while the government looks for budget cuts to appease bond markets.
Teenagers blockaded some high schools and prepared to rally again after the government pledged to address complaints about teacher shortages and dilapidated school buildings, without offering specific details.
Protests at high schools across France continue, disrupting nearly 400 educational establishments. Demonstrators rejected Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s pledge to present an education-system plan by month’s end and demanded earlier action on their concerns.
A Swedish radar intelligence aircraft was detected over the Black Sea’s neutral waters for a fourth consecutive day. A source said it was flying east and west from Bucharest without entering the airspace of any coastal country.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 11:03
Saudi Arabia is negotiating long-term contracts for “shuttle” oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. Saudi Aramco has allowed some buyers to transfer oil between ships off India because they do not want to approach the Gulf of Oman for security reasons. Talks are expected to conclude by year-end, with no final decision yet.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 11:03
A new NBC News/Telemundo poll finds that Trump’s immigration crackdown has affected Latino voters.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 11:02
Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary said on Thursday that European airlines face another year of elevated fuel costs and higher fares, with the Iran war keeping jet fuel prices about 50% above pre-conflict levels.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 11:00
Weeks of devastating wildfires have consumed large areas of neighboring Indonesia, sending thick smog over Kuala Lumpur and other parts of Malaysia. The Malaysian prime minister has contacted Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to discuss efforts to address the haze.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 11:00
Immigration and Customs Enforcement leaders verbally directed agents nationwide to make 1,000 more immigration arrests each day, returning to a previous target of 3,000 daily arrests, according to two sources familiar with the instruction.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 11:00
In 2010, then-Sen. Blanche Lincoln warned that sports event contracts on prediction markets could be used solely for gambling. Now a lobbyist for Kalshi, she has urged the CFTC to loosen oversight of event contracts. The firm she founded has received $480,000 from Kalshi since 2024 for lobbying Congress and the commission.
AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 11:00
Several retail properties recently sold by prominent Hong Kong investors went for a loss. Stanley Poon Chi-ming of Centaline Commercial said prices had dropped 30 to 70 per cent from their 2018 peaks, making a loss likely for current sales, especially of properties bought about a decade ago. Analysts cited banks’ tough approach to debt collection.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 11:00
Hertha Metals has developed a method to produce high-purity iron, which is needed for rare earth magnets.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 11:00
A Rating Group survey found that 83% of respondents in Ukraine favor talks with Russia and a compromise involving third countries. Of those surveyed, 56% said Ukraine should make territorial concessions in exchange for Western security guarantees, while 13% favored continuing hostilities. The telephone poll surveyed 1,000 adults on October 3-5.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 10:59
Russia and Belarus said in a joint statement at the UN General Assembly’s First Committee that they oppose deploying any weapons in outer space and will counter policies aimed at militarizing it. They called for early international talks on a legally binding multilateral instrument to prevent an arms race in space.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 10:58
Officials said Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least 35 people. A passenger bus was struck in Kramatorsk, in the Donetsk region.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 10:55
Authorities said a bomb killed at least 30 people on a bus in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine, as Russian attacks across the country intensified.
A Russian attack on a bus in Kramatorsk, in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, killed at least 12 people and wounded 14, local authorities said. The prosecutor’s office said the final toll was still being determined.
Ukrainian authorities said a Russian strike on two passenger buses in Kramatorsk killed at least 30 people and wounded 18. Public transport was suspended after the attack. The regional governor said Russian forces were deliberately targeting civilian transport.
Ukraine’s State Emergency Service reported that a Russian strike on Kramatorsk killed 33 people and injured 18 others. The regional prosecutor’s office said the attack likely involved a guided aerial bomb, with two passenger buses at its center.
Rescue officials say a Russian glide-bomb attack on two civilian buses in frontline Kramatorsk killed 33 people and wounded 18. Donetsk regional head Vadym Filashkin accused Russia of targeting a passenger bus to kill as many civilians as possible. Volodymyr Zelensky offered condolences and urged Ukraine’s partners to take concrete action.
Local authorities say a Russian strike hit two passenger buses in Kramatorsk, near the front line in eastern Ukraine, killing 30 and injuring 18. Public transport has been suspended, according to the governor’s office.
At least 30 people were killed on Thursday when Russia struck two buses in Kramatorsk, in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. Earlier, a drone hit a data centre belonging to Russian technology company Yandex, setting it on fire.
A Russian strike hit buses in Donetsk, killing at least 12 people and injuring 19. Public transport in Kramatorsk has been suspended following the attack, the city council said.
A Russian glide bomb struck a bus stop in Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, on the morning of Oct. 8, killing 12 people, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Governor Vadym Filashkin reported 14 others injured and condemned Russia for bringing death to Ukrainian cities. Russian forces had also shelled Donetsk settlements 31 times over the previous day.
São João hospital in Portugal allows pets to visit patients on its wards. Its flexible approach seeks to balance clinical benefits and safety, with no infections reported so far. A doctor involved in drafting the project’s rules says there is too much fear.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 10:53
Hospitals in northern and central Europe keep pets out. São João uses a flexible approach that balances the benefits of visits with safety, and has reported no infections so far. A doctor who helped draft the rules says there is excessive fear.
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary expects Europe to have sufficient jet fuel through next summer, while warning that prices will remain high for another 12 to 18 months.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 10:52
Russia has systematically targeted Ukrainian data centers since early September, damaging digital infrastructure in and around Kyiv and temporarily disrupting some TV channels and streaming services. Experts say the decentralized internet sector makes a total blackout unlikely, though some providers could go offline during repairs and services may become more expensive.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 10:52
BitMine chairman Tom Lee said the company will stop accumulating Ethereum once its holdings reach 5% of supply. Its latest reported position was about 4.9%, and its recent purchase pace could put the ceiling within reach in roughly six weeks. Staking rewards may then become a bigger source of growth, though they could also push holdings above the cap.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 10:50
In 2015, Pakistan’s parliament voted to keep the country out of a Saudi-led intervention in Yemen. Eleven years later, Islamabad agreed to send more forces to Saudi Arabia quickly without a parliamentary vote, underscoring the military’s hold on foreign policy under Field Marshal Asim Munir.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 10:50
Igor Potapov, a representative of developer NPP Design Bureau, said the Yastreb-S electronic warfare system is being modified to jam Starlink communications used by Ukrainian drones. A frequency shifter has been made and is to be integrated before testing. Potapov said this would cut enemy attack drones off from satellite communications.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 10:49
The death of 87-year-old Maricarmen, evicted from her longtime Madrid home, has provoked nationwide outrage and protests. Her case has intensified Spain’s housing debate and triggered a political crisis.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 10:48
Protests are spreading across India, with demonstrators demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Opposition parties and civil society groups allege that voter lists were manipulated.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 10:45
India's opposition alliance plans further protests in Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Police detained Rahul Gandhi and other protesting lawmakers again on Wednesday before releasing them. The opposition accuses Kumar of favoring Modi's party and rigging elections; the government and election body reject the allegations. India has also asked Russia for information on about 69 nationals reportedly recruited into its military and is seeking their return.
US car buyers have been slow to return to electric vehicles since a key federal subsidy expired a year ago, even with persistently high gas prices. In Europe, consumers have flocked to EVs.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 10:45
Rising Treasury yields, surging energy prices and a stronger dollar are weighing on bitcoin and tech, while silver has fallen below $59 an ounce.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 10:44
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Russia threatens no one and has no plans for armed conflict with Western Europe. Criticizing remarks by Germany’s foreign intelligence chief, she added that Moscow would respond if aggression came from Western Europe or the EU.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 10:44
British police said a 22-year-old British man, the seventh person arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts in an investigation into an alleged plot targeting an airbase, has also been released on bail.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 10:40
A Colorado father who climbed Yosemite’s El Capitan with his 7-year-old son says someone contacted child protective services to question his parenting.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 10:40
AFP News AgencyRussia’s Prosecutor General’s Office says it has asked the Netherlands and several other countries to detain and extradite nine International Criminal Court representatives, including President Piotr Hofmanski and Prosecutor Karim Khan. Russia says all nine are internationally wanted and were convicted in absentia in the country.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 10:38
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.