Temporary security restrictions forced eight aircraft bound for Moscow to divert to alternate airfields. Four could not land at Domodedovo and four at Vnukovo. Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency said the temporary restrictions were necessary to ensure flight safety.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:44
The World Meteorological Organization expects El Niño to intensify before peaking in December and says it could be among the strongest since at least 1950. It may bring above-average temperatures and shift rainfall patterns across much of the world, increasing drought and flood risks; drought has already harmed crops and wildlife in parts of Central America.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:43
The World Meteorological Organization said in its monthly climate bulletin on Thursday that this year's El Niño will grow stronger, peak in December and almost certainly persist until February 2027, with sea surface temperatures set to break records.
The United Nations warned on Thursday that El Niño will grow stronger before reaching its peak in December, raising temperatures across much of the planet and adding to the effects of human-caused climate change. The World Meteorological Organization said it could be the strongest such event since at least 1950.
The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño will intensify before reaching its forecast peak in December and could be among the strongest since at least 1950. It is almost certain to last through February 2027, with above-average temperatures and altered rainfall patterns raising drought and flood risks in different regions.
The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted two ballistic missiles heading towards Riyadh and another aimed at Khamis Mushait, near the Yemeni border. Saudi civil defence said debris damaged a kindergarten and medical clinic complex in Riyadh, with no casualty information provided. The Houthis claimed a missile hit Riyadh airport, causing damage and disrupting flights; Al Jazeera could not independently verify the reports.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 14:43
Yemen’s Houthi rebels said Thursday they had launched another ballistic missile attack on Riyadh airport. Saudi authorities said earlier Houthi strikes on Riyadh and Abha international airports this week killed three people and wounded 36. The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed 82 Houthi military targets in retaliation as fighting continued in Yemen.
The Houthis claimed a missile attack on Riyadh airport as witnesses reported several explosions across the Saudi capital. The previous day, a separate Houthi drone attack on the same airport killed one person, and flight delays continued into Thursday.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they fired a ballistic missile at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Thursday, killing three people, injuring several and disrupting operations. The Saudi-backed Yemeni government had announced a major counteroffensive a day earlier, while the Houthis warned airlines against flying through Saudi airspace.
Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, the Houthis, said it hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with a ballistic missile. Spokesman Yahya Saria said air traffic stopped after the direct hit and urged international airlines to avoid Saudi airspace, which he called a “theater of war” apart from Mecca and Medina.
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group said it attacked King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, with a ballistic missile on Thursday.
The Houthi group said Thursday it had attacked King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with a ballistic missile. Hours earlier, Saudi Arabia said an attack on the same airport earlier in the week had killed one person.
PepsiCo cut its earnings forecast, with its North American business continuing to lag its international markets as the turnaround takes longer than expected.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:43
EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic met Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Beijing, seeking progress on the bloc’s trade imbalance with China. Beijing called for economic and trade differences to be resolved through equal dialogue. The talks are also set to address a dispute over hybrid cars.
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EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic arrived in Beijing on Thursday for two days of talks with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Wentao. He said he aims to “rebalance” an “unsustainable trade deficit.” The auto sector is a particular concern, with Chinese hybrid vehicles reaching 25% of the European market.
Russia's Southern District Military Court sentenced eight members of a Ukrainian military intelligence network to terms ranging from five years suspended to 27 years. They had been detained while preparing attacks and assassination attempts targeting senior officials in Crimea.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:41
A new U.S. indictment accuses former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of torture and other crimes. It was unsealed Thursday in New York.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:41
The World Trade Organization raised its forecast for global merchandise trade growth on Thursday, saying demand for AI-related products had helped counter disruptions caused by the US-Israeli war with Iran.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:40
Chipotle Mexican Grill shares rose sharply after the Financial Times reported that Starbucks had worked with advisers in recent months on a proposal to acquire the burrito chain.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:40
India’s weak monsoon has hit farmers and put water supplies and the power system under strain. Rainfall from June to September was 12.6% below the long-term average, making it the driest monsoon in 11 years. Low reservoir levels have reduced hydropower output and contributed to electricity shortages, while raising concerns about the economic costs of increasingly erratic rainfall.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:40
As crypto holders debate moving funds before advances in AI or quantum technology expose wallet keys, custody firms face a separate challenge: upgrading their systems before an emergency migration is needed.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:39
Manhattan federal court papers say deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were indicted for alleged conspiracy to commit torture. Both have been jailed in New York since early January. A judge denied Flores’s request for pre-trial release; the indictment alleges they used torture to repress opposition, including against US citizens.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 14:37
Hurricane Isaias is moving quickly toward the Gulf Coast and is expected to strengthen into a Category 2 storm. Preparations are underway at Pensacola Beach after Florida declared a state of emergency in 25 counties.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:36
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.
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.
Türkiye and France have signed a roadmap to deepen defence and security ties, Ankara says. Defence Ministry spokesperson Rear Admiral Zeki Akturk spoke at a weekly briefing in Kocaeli on October 8, 2026.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 14:33
A report warns that a severe winter could leave the EU facing a gas shortfall of as much as 15%. As the bloc enters winter, geopolitical pressure could expose weaknesses in its post-Russian energy system.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:33
Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson has won this year's Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy cited her bold, inventive work and its playful dialogue with classical tradition. Carson, 76, said she was surprised and joked that the judges were “crazy.”
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:33
The Swedish Academy has awarded Canadian poet and writer Anne Carson the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature, citing her bold, inventive body of work and its dialogue with the classical tradition. Carson, 76, was reportedly taken by surprise while in Iceland.
The Swedish Academy has awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature to Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson, citing her bold, inventive work and its playful engagement with classical tradition. Carson’s writing ranges across poetry, prose and translation; her best-known work is Autobiography of Red. She will receive the medal and diploma at a ceremony in Stockholm in December.
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.
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.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he believes and hopes the risk of escalation will bring both sides to negotiations over a settlement to the war. He previously warned that the conflict could grow into a much broader and more dangerous regional conflict.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:30
Repeated interventions by the US Treasury could weaken its credibility. A key tool for stabilising market stress could instead encourage moral hazard and deepen volatility.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:30
Trump is taking part in a summit on science initiatives, including advances in artificial intelligence. He is set to award medals of recognition to technology leaders including Elon Musk, Jensen Huang and Michael Dell.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:29
Russia’s international reserves stood at $733.2 billion on October 2, 2026, down $9.5 billion, or 1.3%, over the week. The Bank of Russia attributed the decline mainly to negative revaluation.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:29
Although Amazon’s major sale was supposed to be over, many of its biggest discounts remain, including deals on Apple’s Mac Mini, MacBook Air and AirPods Pro 3, as well as Sony flagship headphones. Some prices have edged up, and offers are split between Prime-only and broader deals available at retailers such as Best Buy, Walmart and Target.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:28
Google announced a “universal” Gemini AI agent that can handle tasks in the background across apps and devices. Available in the Gemini Enterprise app, it connects with Workspace, Slack and Microsoft 365 while keeping context across devices. It is currently in private preview for enterprise customers only.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:28
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said taking part in the CIS summit offers an opportunity to deepen and broaden ties with neighboring countries. He said relevant ministers were already holding talks under the joint commission framework.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:27
Ukrainian drone maker Fire Point said its FP-1 drones attacked the Omsk refinery in Russia's Omsk Oblast on Oct. 8. Local footage showed explosions, fire and smoke nearby. The regional governor confirmed a drone attack in the area, but Ukrainian authorities had not confirmed that the refinery was hit.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 14:25
Yevgeny Mishin, an official from Russia’s Kaliningrad Region, said Lithuania’s leadership was determined to place the country on the front line against NATO’s alleged “enemies.” Lithuania’s parliament voted to repeal a constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases, which Mishin called an alarming shift from rhetoric to action.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 14:25
Fewer Americans filed new unemployment benefit claims last week, indicating continued labor market stability despite a sharp slowdown in job growth in September.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:25
Iran is reviewing the US response to a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 14:24
Following its separation from the Cardano Foundation, Veridian is the first firm to apply Cardano’s programmable-token framework to company equity; its digitally represented shares are unavailable to public investors.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:24
Since winning the 2034 World Cup hosting rights unopposed, Saudi Arabia has scaled back its sports commitments. Reports say the ambitious Neom Stadium project, slated to host a quarterfinal and other matches, may be scrapped, raising questions about the tournament’s plans.
DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:24
Special forces from six Commonwealth of Independent States and Shanghai Cooperation Organization countries demonstrated joint capabilities to repel terrorist attacks, rescue hostages, thwart drone attacks and neutralize illegally armed groups during the final stage of the Eurasia-Counterterror 2026 exercise in Minsk. It was the first time SCO and CIS security agency special forces conducted simulated operations jointly on one country's territory.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:22
Students have clashed with police outside French schools as blockades, tear gas and fires feature in a new nationwide mobilisation ahead of the 2027 election.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:22
Experts say France’s protests over education reflect generational discontent, as student demonstrations did in 1968 before nationwide strikes. Organisers and unions call the current movement exceptional; government sources put Tuesday’s protest turnout at 266,000. Students cite education funding, teacher shortages, crowded classrooms and school facilities, while historians say deeper frustrations include economic problems, political extremes, war risks in Europe, AI’s threat to careers, youth unemployment and the climate crisis.
French high school students continued protesting on Thursday, saying the government had failed to address their demands. It was the fourth day of protests.
French teenagers blockaded some high schools and marched in cities on Thursday after the government pledged to address concerns over teacher shortages and deteriorating school buildings. Protesters told France 24 they considered the measures vague and would keep demonstrating until concrete action is taken.
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.
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.
Moscow Exchange intends to open cryptocurrency trading on December 1 under new legislation, senior managing director Boris Blokhin said. Testing is underway and will continue until launch; the exchange is inviting market participants to take part.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:21
About 280,000 people are registered as missing in Ukraine, with 10,000 cases added monthly. Globally, missing-person cases have risen 70% since 2019. Forensic experts meeting in Baku said the barrier was government reluctance, not a lack of forensic capacity.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:21
In an interview with Greece’s Kathimerini, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a military conflict between Turkey and Greece over their Aegean Sea disagreements was unthinkable and would benefit no one. He said both countries are U.S. allies and NATO partners and that he did not believe such a clash would happen.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:20
AFP News AgencyAtari and game developer and publisher Plaion are relaunching the 800XL, a recreation of the brand’s 8-bit computer with a mechanical keyboard for gaming and coding in Atari BASIC. It is available to preorder for $219.99, with shipping expected to begin in April 2027. The computer includes modern ports, a cartridge slot and 25 built-in games.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:16
Yemen’s Houthi movement urged workers at Saudi oil facilities to leave their workplaces, warning of further attacks. Spokesman Yahya Saree said the threat covered both previously attacked sites and new targets. He also repeated warnings to international airlines, passengers and Saudi airport staff about the dangers of being in the kingdom’s airspace.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 14:15
Russia’s Mirra Andreeva defeated compatriot Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-3) in the Beijing tournament’s quarterfinals. Andreeva will face Czech player Nikola Bartunkova in the semifinals.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:11
Democrat Bernadette Greene-Placentia says she was raped and knocked unconscious while fixing campaign signs late at night in Sun City on 14 August. She reported the alleged attack to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office two weeks later; the investigation is ongoing.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:10
Greece has agreed to spend as much as $4 billion to upgrade more F-16 fighter jets and buy advanced missiles from the United States, two senior sources told Reuters on Thursday. The agreement came a day after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 14:10
A London judge said Thursday that police had agreed the warrants used to search Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s properties during investigations into his links with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were unlawful. Andrew was arrested on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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A London judge said police agreed that warrants used to search former Prince Andrew’s properties in connection with Jeffrey Epstein were unlawful.
British police said search warrants for properties linked to King Charles’ younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, were granted incorrectly and must be quashed.
A London judge says police warrants used to search former Prince Andrew’s properties in connection with Jeffrey Epstein were unlawful.
A Lukoil International report says the agreement with US-based Carlyle Group to sell Lukoil International GmbH, the entity holding Lukoil’s foreign assets, expired at the end of July after failing to secure US approval. Lukoil is negotiating with other potential buyers. Subject to OFAC approval, it could also transfer its 75% stake in Iraq’s West Qurna-2 oil field to Basra Oil Company.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:08
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was called a “traitor” by crowds as he attended a vigil organised by Israelis for Peace on the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks. Pro-Israel groups also criticised a statement he issued that day.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:07
The death of a scientist in Russia has revived fears about plague. Spain has had no local cases for decades, although the disease remains present elsewhere. How likely is a return in Europe?
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:05
Smoke was seen coming from a stationary aircraft at Riyadh airport on Thursday, according to a witness and three people briefed on the matter.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:05
Documents disclosed in Massachusetts’ 2019 lawsuit against ExxonMobil include an internal warning that climate action could have substantial negative effects on the company. More recent filings also contain Exxon scientists’ challenges to its claims about the climate benefits of biofuels and carbon capture and storage.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:04
Securitize has launched tokenized U.S. stocks on Solana, backed one-to-one by real shares and offering dividends with settlement in USDC.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:04
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to face new charges in the United States.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:04
María del Carmen Abascal, widely known as Maricarmen, died suddenly on Wednesday at 87, two weeks after being evicted from her apartment. Her death is expected to revive the protest movement and deepen polarization in Spain before next month’s national election, where housing will be a central issue.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:04
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, died after being evicted last month from the home where she had lived for more than 70 years. The property had been bought by an investment fund, and her eviction triggered nationwide protests. Some protesters said they believed the stress of being forced out had caused her death.
María del Carmen Abascal died on Wednesday while in hospital, aged 87. Her eviction from her longtime Madrid home sparked nationwide protests across Spain and a political crisis.
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.
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is seeking to limit immediate access to investments in illiquid assets, aiming to prevent property funds from suspending withdrawals again during market turmoil.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:03
New figures from Glassnode’s co-founder show rising public-key exposure. Justin Drake is urging preparations for potential AI attacks on wallet cryptography.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:03
British Nigerian photographer and activist Misan Harriman documents protests around the world that drive social change. His work includes prominent images from the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests and the Palestinian protest movement. The documentary film Shoot the People is by Andy Mundy-Castle.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:02
Israel ordered the UK’s Jerusalem consulate to close in retaliation for British sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The two governments reached a compromise, allowing British diplomats to keep working in the building under the name “UK Mission”. The timeline recalls earlier strains, including the 1946 King David Hotel bombing.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:01
The UK says it will retain a presence in occupied East Jerusalem. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the consulate building would remain, renamed the “UK Mission, Jerusalem.” Israel ordered 20 British diplomats, including the consul general, to leave, while saying seven could operate in the building with a very limited remit.
Israel said it would close the British consulate in East Jerusalem in retaliation for UK sanctions on settlements in the occupied West Bank. The UK made a last-minute effort to prevent the closure. Israel says most diplomats will leave, while the UK says the building will remain open as a “UK Mission.”
Britain has withdrawn diplomats from its East Jerusalem consulate after agreeing with Israel on the mission’s future. The UK says it will remain open as the UK Mission, Jerusalem, with fewer staff; Israel says it has stopped operating in its former capacity. The dispute followed British measures targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, prompting Israel to order the consulate closed.
Signs at the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem were taken down overnight as the closure deadline approached. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the building would instead operate as a “UK Mission”.
The UK will continue its diplomatic presence in occupied East Jerusalem. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said London does not recognise Israel’s legal authority to shut the nearly 200-year-old consulate.
Israel says the British consulate in East Jerusalem is ceasing operations. Foreign Minister Ed Miliband stressed that it would not close, but become the UK Mission, Jerusalem, from Thursday.
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said Britain’s consulate general in East Jerusalem would stay open as an independent UK mission serving Palestinians. Israel ordered it closed on Thursday over Britain’s plans to sanction West Bank settlements. Britain has withdrawn some staff and families and plans to rebuild its presence, but will take no reciprocal action against Israel while talks continue.
Israel says 20 diplomats and the consul general will leave the British consulate in East Jerusalem, with a seven-person team allowed to remain for limited work. UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband says some staff have been temporarily withdrawn for security reasons, but the building will stay open as the UK Mission, Jerusalem. Israel says the move responds to UK sanctions on settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Norilsk Nickel will remain cautious on dividends, focusing on free cash flow and a comfortable debt burden to preserve financial stability, investor relations director Tatiana Dykova said. Shareholders previously approved a payout of 1.85 rubles per share for January-June 2026.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:01
The Chamber of Deputies approved the electoral law reform by 227 votes to 164, despite the possibility of objections from the Constitutional Court. Italy has formally entered the election campaign, and an early vote is increasingly likely.
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Italy’s parliament gave final approval to an electoral overhaul that awards bonus seats to the coalition winning the most votes, with a 42% threshold. Meloni says the system will promote stability; opposition parties say it distorts representation and plan to challenge it in the constitutional court.
Italy’s parliament is voting on a bill that would replace the mixed electoral system with proportional representation and award extra seats to a party or coalition reaching at least 42 percent in both chambers. Giorgia Meloni says the change would promote stability; critics call it undemocratic and warn it could give the winning bloc disproportionate parliamentary power and favor her party.
Italy’s parliament approved a shift to a fully proportional electoral system by 227 votes to 164. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the changes will encourage clear winners and stable government; opposition parties accuse her right-wing coalition of designing them to improve its chances of staying in power and say it is flouting democracy.
Citi raised its 12-month Bitcoin forecast from $82,000 to $113,000, a target requiring a roughly 36% gain from the Oct. 7 reference price. Glassnode found new money entering amid unusually thin trading. Over the 30 days through Oct. 5, it estimated about $4.9 billion from ETF flows, stablecoin growth and corporate treasury buying, while realized capitalization rose about $12.8 billion.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:00
As global concern grew over suspected pneumonic plague, Russia’s public health watchdog denied that a laboratory worker who died in Siberia had transmitted the infection to another person.
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As global concern grew over suspected pneumonic plague, Russia’s public health watchdog denied that a laboratory worker who died in Siberia had infected another person.
Syria on Thursday urged the International Maritime Organization and Bulgarian authorities to independently investigate the sinking of a cargo ship in the Black Sea. Its 10 crew members, including nine Syrians, were missing.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:00
After a year of home testing, the reviewer says Alexa Plus is easier to talk to and much better at smart-home control, routines, and multistep requests. But its personal-assistant features remain frustratingly underdeveloped, and ads on Echo Show displays are excessive.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:00
One Nation’s AI-generated campaign video uses racist tropes, including depictions of people presented as African, Middle Eastern and South Asian, as well as an Indigenous elder. The article argues that cheap, unrestricted AI tools have fuelled online political manipulation and says watchdogs need stronger powers. Regulators currently have limited authority over this kind of online content, while lawmakers are considering responses to AI harms and election deepfakes.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:00
President Donald Trump is expected to award medals recognizing science and technological innovation to billionaire Elon Musk and other technology leaders at a summit on Thursday, highlighting the close ties between his administration and Silicon Valley.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:00
France is drawing international attention as large student protests show no sign of letting up. Demonstrating is almost a rite of passage for young people there, giving teenagers an introduction to politics and a shared voice. The report looks at protest culture in recent French history and why some student protests bring change while others do not.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:00
Turkmenistan celebrated 35 years of independence with a large parade through Ashgabat and set out its ambitions for the coming decades.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:00
A Tsinghua University team led by Ding Shiqian used a continuous-wave ultraviolet laser and a thorium-229 crystal to measure a transition inside an atomic nucleus and operate a nuclear optical clock. Its second-level stability was nearly an order of magnitude better than the European team’s, the researchers said. The findings were published online in Nature.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:00
Farms in Peru and Guatemala help Mission Produce offset import difficulties from growing regions affected by violence as it serves US demand.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:00
The Verge’s Decoder discusses consumer AI agents such as Meta’s Muse and OpenAI’s Dots, which can handle tasks from restaurant bookings to inbox sorting. The conversation weighs their current abilities against the privacy and security risks of giving them access to credit card details, email, and other sensitive data.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:00
The global tech ecosystem will gather at San Francisco’s Moscone West from October 13–15 for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Buying a pass now can save up to $100, and a second pass of the same type is half off.
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TechCrunchOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:00
At the New York Film Festival premiere, Luca Guadagnino described his satirical Sam Altman biopic as a story about power and the urge to play God. The film tracks closely with events around Altman’s rise at OpenAI and brief ouster, while Andrew Garfield portrays him as manipulative and hungry for power.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:00
Zach Yadegari, the teenage co-founder of the popular calorie-tracking app Cal AI, has launched a personal AI agent startup that competes with Instinct, Muse and Bee, raising $10 million for the venture.
TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 14:00
More than 100 items from Michael Jackson’s career, including his iconic fashion, are set to be auctioned in Abu Dhabi.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 13:54
Polish military prosecutors found Polish SIM cards in some drones shot down during Russia’s mass incursion into Polish airspace on the night of Sept. 9–10. The investigation was discontinued after failing to identify those responsible for the incursion.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 13:54
A Royal Navy sailor appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday, after being held in custody since his arrest at his home near London on Tuesday.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 13:53
The WTO said Middle East LNG exports fell about 47% year on year in the first half of 2026, while crude oil exports declined about 24%. Rising supplies from Malaysia, Norway and Angola partly offset the LNG shortfall; increased crude production and shipments from the United States, Norway and Brazil also cushioned the global decline.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 13:50
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that fighting in Ukraine could broaden into a far more dangerous regional conflict. He said a stalemate could end through a negotiated settlement or escalation, and that Washington would keep working to facilitate a negotiated end to the conflict.
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Two commercial vessels were hit within 24 hours: one near Qatar, the first attack in that area in six months, and another off Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman. IRGC-affiliated outlets suggested Tehran had extended its operations beyond the strategic strait.
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Amazon is launching child-friendly versions of its new Alexa tablets, with parental controls to limit software and content and approve each Google Play download. The 8.7-inch and 11-inch models include a one-year Amazon Kids Plus subscription, which adds Storybuilder, an AI tool that creates picture books and comics from kids’ prompts.
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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.
