A hypothetical $500 million SATS financing would allocate $387.5 million to Bitcoin, while actual pricing and how the capital would be deployed remain undecided.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 16:30
Strong winds and dry conditions are increasing wildfire threats, prompting Edison International’s Southern California utility to consider cutting power to about 246,000 customers in the state.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-14 16:30
South African miners are reviewing safety protocols after this year’s fatality count surpassed the totals for each of the previous two years, Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane told Reuters.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-14 16:30
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers meet again in this year’s National League Championship Series. The matchup carries major stakes for both teams and potentially for MLB’s future, writes Isaac Tellechea.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 16:30
Montenegro has notified Russia that it is terminating the agreement governing travel between the two countries. From November 1, Russians will need visas to enter Montenegro, and Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Montenegrin citizens will also need visas to visit Russia. Montenegro said its changes align its visa policy with EU rules.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-14 16:28
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Montenegrin citizens will need visas to visit Russia after Podgorica decided to end visa-free entry for Russian citizens. She said the move harms Montenegrin interests and could reduce Russian tourism, hurt businesses and worsen the investment climate.
Spanish humanitarian rescue charity SMH said soaring fuel costs have led it to delay its next central Mediterranean mission until 2027, underscoring the financial strain on aid efforts along one of the world’s deadliest migration routes.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 16:25
CoreWeave shares fell 15% as yields on its bonds climbed further, nearing 15%, amid concerns about a borrowing binge in AI.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 16:24
Kenya says a 39-year-old close relative of its first Ebola patient has tested positive after falling ill while in quarantine. Officials report no evidence of wider community spread. The first patient had travelled from DR Congo through Uganda to Kenya before his illness was detected.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-14 16:23
Student protests continued in Tirana, where demonstrators broke into the Education Ministry overnight and set a fire. At least 16 protesters were arrested after clashes with riot police. Hundreds of students demanded better university conditions and Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation; police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowds.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-14 16:23
Students in Tirana protested for a second day over corruption and education, and the Education Ministry and a nearby bank caught fire. Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds, reporting about 40 detentions and 13 injuries, including six police officers. Organizers cited university conditions, education costs, financial support and job prospects after graduation.
A fire broke out at Albania’s Education Ministry on Wednesday as student protests over corruption and education entered a second day. Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds in Tirana.
A fire engulfed Albania’s education ministry as student protests escalated. On Oct. 8, protesters scuffled with riot police outside Parliament in Tirana during an anti-government demonstration.
Albanian students protesting education costs, poor university conditions and bleak job prospects clashed with police.
Violent clashes broke out between student protesters and police in Albania’s capital, Tirana, on 13 October. Demonstrations continued overnight and into Wednesday.
Student protests over worsening university conditions, high education costs, limited financial support and poor job prospects turned violent in Tirana. Hundreds threw bricks and concrete blocks at the Education Ministry, while police used tear gas and water cannon and detained several demonstrators.
Prepared-food portions in Russia shrank 10.3% over the past year to 266 grams, according to analytics firm Ntec. Rising costs, thin margins, fierce competition and weakening demand make it harder for producers to raise prices, prompting them to reduce portions. Consumers are also opting more often for small snacks; their sales value rose 48% in the first half of 2026.
MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 16:22
Iran says groups it calls “terrorist”, backed from outside the country, are targeting security forces. At least two Iranian security personnel were killed in separate attacks in Mehrestan, near the eastern border with Pakistan; one was a commander of a women’s unit in the Basij paramilitary force.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-14 16:22
Yemen’s Houthi rebels said Wednesday they had targeted facilities belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco. Riyadh officials had reported a strike on a building in an area housing the energy company’s headquarters. The Iran-backed militia also claimed missile strikes on the capital and vowed to keep attacking Saudi airports and oil facilities.
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Yemen’s Houthis said Wednesday they had targeted facilities belonging to Saudi Aramco, after Saudi officials reported a strike on a building in an area housing the company’s operations centre. Explosions also shook Riyadh, while the coalition fighting the Houthis said it intercepted a missile fired toward the capital by the Iran-backed group.
The article says Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have escalated the Yemen war, which could lead either to a major regional operation against the Houthis or to a war of attrition. Saudi Arabia is seeking international backing; Gulf states, Pakistan and Türkiye may support it.
The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile launched towards Riyadh. Saudi civil defence issued two alerts through its national warning platform and later said the danger had passed. The Houthis said they had targeted Aramco facilities, a refinery in Riyadh and King Khalid International Airport.
Yemen’s Houthis vowed on Wednesday to continue attacks on airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. They said they struck Saudi Aramco’s headquarters, which had been hit the previous day.
Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, the Houthis, said it struck Saudi Aramco facilities in Dhahran and the Eastern Province, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, and a Saudi Aramco refinery there. The group said it used many ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, threatened further attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities, and described the strikes as retaliation for Arab coalition airstrikes in Sanaa and other Yemeni provinces.
Explosions were reported in Riyadh after a Houthi attack near Aramco headquarters.
A building belonging to Aramco in Dhahran caught fire, while four people in Riyadh were wounded by debris from an intercepted missile. Houthi attacks continued after an earlier strike on the capital’s airport killed 13, the deadliest attack on Saudi soil since 2015.
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted missiles aimed at Riyadh and Dhahran. Falling debris injured at least four people and damaged homes in the capital. Yemen’s Saudi-backed government said its offensive to retake Houthi-held territory was advancing.
Apple’s estimated out-of-warranty repair prices for the iPhone Duo include $999 for inner display damage, $1,499 for other damage, and $229 for battery service. With AppleCare Plus, inner-display and other accidental-damage repairs cost $99. The phone starts at $1,999 and goes on sale October 23rd.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 16:21
A draft of conclusions for the EU leaders’ Oct. 15-16 Brussels summit devotes extensive attention to Ukraine. It calls for measures targeting Russian ex-combatants and further sanctions, supports diplomacy to end Russia’s war, and urges stronger Ukrainian air defenses and energy resilience. It also calls for safe grain passage in the Black Sea, while offering few concrete steps on several pressing issues.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-14 16:20
FBI Director Kash Patel has arrived in Russia for negotiations, MS NOW reported, citing sources. He is expected to visit Moscow and St. Petersburg during a two-day trip. The report calls it the first visit by an FBI chief to Russia since 2013.
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TASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-14 16:18
Toronto police said Wednesday that a third Canadian Armed Forces member and four other people were arrested and charged in a kidnapping investigation. The probe had already led to the arrests of two other members of Canada’s military reserves.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-14 16:17
Microsoft has unveiled the $49.99 Xbox Nano, its smallest controller, designed for portable play and smaller hands. It supports Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth, has a rechargeable battery and a customizable Action Button, and is available to preorder ahead of shipments starting in November.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 16:16
Rostelecom deputy chairman Valery Yermakov said Russia needs a “doomsday” data center to store backups and quickly restore services if disruptions occur. The proposal came as Ukrainian drones struck Sber’s data center in Balakovo, Saratov region, for the first time. Sber said its services remained operational, though users reported disruptions to Sber and other services.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-14 16:15
The European Commission said on Wednesday that it would not oppose the deal for Italy’s state-backed defence group Leonardo to acquire Iveco’s defence unit.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-14 16:15
Days after federal forces retook the Ethiopian city of Mekele, daily life is gradually resuming, with shops reopening and banks back in operation. Shortages, higher prices and months of unpaid salaries remain a strain, while limited cash makes it hard for pensioners and others to withdraw money. Residents say they want lasting peace, economic recovery and restored essential services, hoping the TPLF leadership’s departure will bring stability and help families rebuild.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-14 16:13
Russian outlet Takie Dela was fined 200,000 rubles for publishing a Boris Grebenshchikov quote without noting that Russia designated him a “foreign agent.” The outlet said the hearing lasted a minute and appealed for donations to cover the fine. Editor-in-chief Yevgenia Volunkova said its budget shortfall could leave it unable to pay salaries early next year.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-14 16:10
US Social Security benefits will increase by 3.6 percent in 2027, raising average monthly payments by $75 in one of the decade’s largest cost-of-living adjustments. The increase will reach 72 million recipients in January and nearly 73 million Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries on December 31.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-14 16:10
Monthly payments for nearly 72 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits will rise 3.6% in 2027, the largest increase in four years.
The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% increase in monthly payments for senior citizens and other beneficiaries in 2027. It is the largest cost-of-living adjustment since 2023.
The Social Security Administration projects a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment beginning in 2027 for older adults and people with disabilities, averaging $75 more per month.
The Social Security Administration says the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment will rise to 3.6%. The adjustment is intended to keep benefits in line with inflation.
About 76 million Americans receiving Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits will get a 3.6% increase in monthly payments in 2027. The rise will accelerate for a second consecutive year compared with the previous year's increase.
The Social Security Administration said benefits will increase by 3.6% in 2027, with individual retirement payments rising by about $70 per month on average.
Pilgrims visiting Islam’s holiest sites in Saudi Arabia have been drawn into an air war. Some encountered attacks by Yemen’s Houthis firsthand, while others had to alter their plans.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-14 16:10
A senior UN official says parts of Asia and Africa could face a food security crisis unless Iran and the US quickly approve a UN-backed plan for fertiliser shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. The proposed centre in Oman could be activated within seven to 10 days; missing the planting season could sharply reduce agricultural productivity and push prices higher.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-14 16:08
A UN official overseeing the proposed scheme said on Wednesday that failure by the United States and Iran to reach an agreement within weeks on moving fertilizer through the Strait of Hormuz could cause a food security crisis in parts of Asia and Africa.
Investigators have identified a person of interest in a probe into an alleged sexual assault at a University of Chicago fraternity house.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 16:07
Turkish authorities raided Halk TV’s Istanbul offices, stopped its broadcasts and appointed a government trustee to run the company during a corruption investigation. Prosecutors said 17 detention warrants were issued and 11 people were taken into custody. Owner Cafer Mahiroglu rejected the allegations, while opposition figures and press freedom groups condemned the takeover.
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Police barricades encircled Halk TV’s Istanbul headquarters on Wednesday, 14 October, as Turkish authorities raided the independent broadcaster and installed a trustee to take over its operations, prompting outrage over media freedom.
Police raided Halk TV, Turkey’s most-watched news channel, early Wednesday, stopping broadcasts and installing a government-appointed administrator. Chairman Cafer Mahiroglu called the action at its Istanbul headquarters “a dark day for Turkey,” drawing criticism from opposition groups and rights organizations.
Turkish authorities appointed a government trustee to run popular broadcaster Halk TV on Wednesday after police raided its headquarters, stopping live broadcasts and arresting 11 people. Chairman Cafer Mahiroglu called it “a dark day for Turkey” and said seven of his family members were among those detained.
Turkish police raided Istanbul, taking pro-opposition channel Halk TV off air and arresting 11 people. The move came hours before the defence was due to begin arguments in the sprawling corruption trial involving jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and about 400 other defendants.
Turkish police raided the Istanbul headquarters of pro-opposition channel Halk TV, disrupting its live broadcasts. The station said staff could not enter on Wednesday morning and a new manager had been appointed. Turkish media reported that financial crimes police searched the building and that 17 arrest warrants were issued in a raid linked to the channel’s owner.
Pro-opposition broadcaster Halk TV said on Wednesday that police raided its Istanbul office and that a government-appointed trustee would run the channel, in what it called the latest blow to media freedom in Turkey.
Microsoft researchers say their open-source Probabilistic Bias Correction tool can improve forecasts two to six weeks ahead and run on CPUs. Published in Nature, the study found it improved precipitation and temperature forecasts from a leading model by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 16:05
Ukrainian citizen Serhii Kuznetsov went on trial in Hamburg on Oct. 14 over alleged involvement in the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage. Prosecutors accused him of being an accomplice to war crimes through an attack on civilian infrastructure; he denied involvement. The trial is expected to last until February.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-14 16:04
The Hamburg Higher Regional Court held the first hearing in the Nord Stream pipeline explosions case, with Ukrainian national Sergey Kuznetsov as the defendant. German prosecutors say his actions may constitute a war crime and allege he and other service members acted on orders from Ukrainian government agencies. Kuznetsov remained silent, and his defense plans to seek dismissal of the charges.
Germany’s Federal Prosecutor’s Office says the actions of Sergey Kuznetsov, a suspect in the Nord Stream blast case, should be considered a war crime. His trial is underway at the Hamburg Higher Regional Court. Prosecutors allege he acted as a Ukrainian army officer with Ukrainian government agencies’ knowledge.
WhatsApp users can invite people to end-to-end encrypted calls by sharing a link; guests need neither the app nor an account. Hosts must approve guests, who can use features such as hand raising and screen sharing but cannot see others’ phone numbers, message participants, or invite more people. Google and Outlook calendar integrations are also planned for later this year.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 16:03
Russia’s Federal Penitentiary Service has put out to bid a detention center in the Solnechnogorsk district of the Moscow region, designed to hold up to 4,000 people. The complex will cover more than 42 hectares; the contract starts at 37.8 billion rubles, and completion is scheduled for October 2031.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-14 16:03
Richard “Levelord” Gray, a prolific first-person shooter level designer, died Monday at 68, according to a social media post by Apogee Entertainment. Former colleague Joe Siegler said Gray had battled cancer on and off for some time. Gray designed levels for Blood and Duke Nukem 3D, including its hidden “You’re Not Supposed to Be Here” Easter egg.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 16:02
Anti-war protesters repeatedly heckled Pete Hegseth as he spoke at the Association of the US Army’s 2026 Annual Meeting and Exposition. Security personnel removed one protester.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 16:00
“Boy kibble” is presented as the flip side of the “girl dinner” trend.
CCNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-14 16:00
İhlas News Agency reports that HEX and PulseChain founder Richard Heart was detained during a police operation in Beşiktaş. The operation was linked to an Interpol Red Notice requested by Finland.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-14 16:00
Turkish media report that Richard Heart, founder of Hex and PulseChain, was detained in Istanbul. Reports say $4 million and 64 watches were seized; police have not confirmed his detention.
The European Commission said on Wednesday it is discussing with Google possible steps the company could take in response to the EU’s $1 billion fines imposed in July and requirements to change its app store and search engine.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-14 16:00
A roundup of major stories from Europe and beyond on the evening of October 14, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-14 16:00
Euronews presents a midday roundup of important stories from Europe and beyond on October 14, 2026.
A morning roundup of important stories from Europe and beyond on October 14, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
Freddy Peralta allowed four hits over six innings, and Liam Hicks drove in two with a single after a José Ramírez fielding error as Tampa Bay beat Cleveland 3-1 Tuesday night, tying the AL Championship Series at one game apiece.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 16:00
OpenAI has tapped former xAI executive Uday Ruddarraju to oversee its infrastructure and compute businesses, in the latest leadership change among teams working to expand data center capacity.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 16:00
Square’s new Kiosk combines a 21.5-inch touchscreen with a conversational AI that can answer questions and handle requests to modify or substitute menu items. It supports contactless or card payments and is available to Square Plus and Premium subscribers for $1,999, plus a $99 monthly software fee per device.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 16:00
Android is adding scam defenses, including an opt-in enhanced protection setting in Google Messages that uses cloud-based Gemini to assess conversations with unknown senders. On-device Gemini Nano will check unfamiliar links. Google also announced call-forwarding and screen-sharing safeguards and plans to expand scam detection to more phone brands.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 16:00
US inflation rose 3.7% over the 12 months to September, above forecasts. Teacher Kathryn Vaughn is working several jobs to support her family, while Punal Bhavsar says higher gas and other costs have made saving for a home harder. Caitlin Green says her household’s grocery bill has doubled, from about $200 to $400 a month.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-14 15:57
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Ukrainian drones struck two Russian oil refineries on Wednesday, in the Saratov and Ryazan Regions. He said Ukraine showed no sign of moving toward an energy ceasefire.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-14 15:56
World Gymnastics said it deeply regrets the Netherlands’ refusal to grant visas to Russian gymnasts seeking to compete at the world championships. Olympic champions Angelina Melnikova and Victoria Listunova, along with Anna Kalmykova, were denied visas. The event is scheduled for October 17-25 in Rotterdam.
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The Russian Gymnastics Federation said Dutch authorities denied visas to Angelina Melnikova, Viktoria Listunova and Anna Kalmykova, barring them from the world championships in Rotterdam later this month. It said the stated reason was that one or more Schengen members considered the athletes a threat to international relations, and said it would appeal to the IOC and World Gymnastics.
Dutch authorities denied visas to Russian gymnasts Angelina Melnikova, Viktoria Listunova, and Anna Kalmykova, preventing them from traveling to the world championships in Rotterdam. The Russian Gymnastics Federation called the move a deliberate effort to exclude top contenders and said it plans to appeal to the IOC and World Gymnastics.
Saudi national and OpenAI engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan was arrested by the FBI and charged with using or attempting to use a device to intercept oral communications. Prosecutors say he asked AI assistants about meeting rooms and recording equipment. He appeared in federal court in California, while his lawyer urged the public to withhold judgment as the allegations are investigated.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-14 15:54
The former staffer is accused of concealing a USB unit in toilet tissue and leaving it inside a television in a conference room for executives.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Ukraine attacked oil refineries in the Saratov and Ryazan regions on October 14, without identifying them. Authorities in either region did not report refinery strikes, and monitoring channels had no reports of explosions or fires. Trump said on October 11 that Russia and Ukraine had agreed not to attack each other’s refineries. Volodymyr Zelensky said the announcement was news to him, then said Ukrainian forces had received relevant orders, without explicitly confirming an agreement to halt the strikes.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-14 15:52
A Neolithic skeleton unearthed in Lower Bavaria has an unusual twisted posture, striking neck vertebrae and a puzzling burial. Experts are trying to determine who the young person buried in a pit 7,000 years ago was and why the body was placed there in such an unusual way.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 15:51
Netflix says it will cut 1,000 jobs worldwide, about 6% of its workforce, in its steepest round of layoffs since 2022. The cuts will mainly hit human resources, legal, product and technology teams. The company says it remains on track to meet its financial forecasts and will keep investing in priority areas.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-14 15:51
A former British army chef, described as motivated by an extreme right-wing ideology, was sentenced to nearly four years in prison on Wednesday after being arrested with a homemade gun and explosives.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-14 15:50
Netanyahu again warns that Israel’s “enemies” are planning an attack before the elections, while his opposition dismisses the warning as political tactics. The UN is increasing pressure on Israel to address settler violence against Palestinian farmers.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-14 15:49
The Saudi Pro League postponed three matchweek nine fixtures after a sharp rise in the threat of Houthi missile attacks, including Al Nassr’s match involving Cristiano Ronaldo. The league cited logistical considerations; its other fixtures remain on schedule.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-14 15:49
Doctors say Pope Leo is recovering as planned after surgery to remove a cancerous growth from his right lung. He has started walking in his hospital room and is eating normally; blood tests and a chest X-ray showed normal postoperative progress. Further tests will establish whether the cancer has spread and whether more treatment is needed.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-14 15:48
Doctors say Pope Leo XIV is recovering as expected after surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. He has begun walking and returned to a normal diet. The roughly 90-minute operation at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital was successful, the Vatican said; tests confirmed lung adenocarcinoma.
Pope Leo XIV underwent thoracic surgery after being diagnosed with adenocarcinoma, a type of non-small cell lung cancer. The Vatican says his recovery is proceeding as expected.
Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer while undergoing surgery to remove a lung nodule. The Vatican said doctors confirmed pulmonary adenocarcinoma through tissue testing after preoperative examinations.
World leaders, Catholics around the globe and senior Vatican cardinals prayed for Pope Leo on Wednesday after doctors said the 71-year-old pontiff had lung cancer and part of one lung had been removed. The diagnosis shocked people because he is known as relatively young and energetic.
Pope Leo XIV spent a calm night in hospital after successful surgery removed part of his right lung and doctors confirmed a cancer diagnosis, the Vatican said early Wednesday.
Pope Leo XIV had a calm night after surgery to remove a cancerous lung tumour and was due to start recovering on Wednesday. Part of his right lung was removed, and he is awaiting test results to learn whether the cancer has spread.
Pope Leo spent a peaceful night in hospital after surgery for lung cancer, the Vatican said Wednesday. It said more information about his condition would be released later that day.
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV had a tranquil night at Gemelli hospital after surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung and a confirmed cancer diagnosis.
Pope Leo XIV is recovering after undergoing surgery for lung cancer. During the operation, dozens of faithful prayed for his health in the hospital chapel.
A container ship has sunk in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has intensified strikes on commercial vessels passing through the waterway in recent weeks, seeking to choke off a recovery in crude oil exports.
CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-14 15:47
Two container ships sank near the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by missiles or unidentified projectiles. UK Maritime Trade Operations reported at least five incidents in the area over 48 hours. The rise in attacks suggests Iran may be seeking to close the waterway and frustrate Donald Trump’s efforts to lower fuel prices before the US midterms.
Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority said two Singapore-registered container ships were hit by unknown projectiles while crossing the Strait of Hormuz. One caught fire and sank, while the other suffered hull damage.
A container ship sank near the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by a projectile, maritime security sources said Wednesday. A separate dry bulk carrier, damaged in an earlier attack, was also reported to be sinking.
Standard Chartered has moved its forecast for the stablecoin market to reach $2 trillion from 2028 to 2030, citing stalled supply growth this year.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 15:47
New findings from the Treasury Department say politics influenced who received banking services from the largest U.S. banks, potentially bolstering President Donald Trump’s longstanding complaint that major banks discriminated against conservatives.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-14 15:44
The Daily Telegraph says Russia is ahead in the technological arms race against Ukraine and its Western partners, having refined equipment used to overcome Ukrainian air defenses. It cites Russia’s jet-powered Geran drones, which it says carry heavier payloads, fly faster and use mesh radios to target moving objects.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-14 15:44
A Brooklyn novelty shop said Sunday that Molly, its unofficial mascot, is now for sale for $15 million. The singing, dancing mechanical bird had been declared not for sale after an incident involving Kelly Clarkson.
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No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Experts warn that thousands of similarly exposed devices remain online, while a separate incident disrupts Dutch grocer Albert Heijn.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 15:42
Mont Blanc now stands at 4,807.47 metres, nearly two metres higher. The altitude comes close to a historical measurement from the late 19th century, but is not enough to draw conclusions about global warming’s impact.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 15:39
Mont Blanc now stands at 4,807.47 metres, almost two metres higher. That altitude is close to the historical figure measured in the late 19th century, but it is not enough to draw conclusions about global warming’s effects.
Surveyors measured Mont Blanc at 4,807.47 metres above sea level, 1.29 metres below its 2025 height. The summit fluctuates as snow and ice thickness change, and experts cautioned that annual shifts in surface altitude do not necessarily reflect changes in the total volume or mass of ice.
Measurements from Saint-Gervais-Mont-Blanc place Western Europe’s highest peak at 4,807.47 metres, nearly two metres above its 2023 measurement. Experts attribute the difference to the thickness of its snow and ice cap.
New research from Chainalysis found that U.S.-linked wallets accounted for just over 88% of tracked payments for AI models, compared with China’s 0.1%.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 15:35
In a new filing in its lawsuit with Apple, OpenAI alleges that an employee who later joined Apple sent more than 100 files about an unreleased product to a personal account and subsequently presented the product to senior Apple leaders.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 15:35
Singaporean authorities said the Singapore-flagged container ship GFS Pride sank on Tuesday after an unknown projectile hit it while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. All 21 crew members were evacuated safely. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the vessel struck naval mines on what they called an “unauthorised” route.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-14 15:34
A Moscow court placed political analyst Alexander Kynev in pretrial detention over alleged large-scale drug production and trafficking, an accusation carrying a possible 10–20-year sentence. No evidence of his involvement has been made public. The article says Kynev was arrested shortly after criticizing Russia’s Duma elections and reportedly beaten in custody, amid broader suppression of institutions and critics that once conveyed realities to the Kremlin.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-14 15:34
The Houston Astros have parted ways with manager Joe Espada after choosing not to renew his contract, which was set to expire.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-14 15:33
US annual inflation accelerated to 3.7 percent in September from 3.4 percent in August, with petrol prices accounting for more than half of the monthly CPI increase. Economists are divided over whether the Federal Reserve will raise rates again later this month, and US markets moved lower after the report.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-14 15:31
A September 25 ruling upheld the Bitcoin Fog operator’s conviction, relying on corroborated Reactor testimony and finding that the case-specific argument for access to source code was not justified.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 15:30
Ukrainian authorities say overnight Russian attacks on Kyiv killed one person and injured 20 others. Some strikes targeted energy infrastructure, days after US President Donald Trump announced an “energy ceasefire.”
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-14 15:29
Regional authorities said Russian strikes killed at least 10 people and injured 91 across Ukraine over the past day, with 39 missiles and 128 Shahed-type drones used. At least four people were killed and 25 injured in Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelensky said attacks hit energy and critical infrastructure in Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast and Kharkiv, leaving 600,000 people without power.
Russian missile and drone strikes hit a key energy facility and a residential building on Kyiv’s outskirts. Ukraine’s emergency service said at least three people were killed and 21 injured in the capital, while at least 600,000 people nationwide lost electricity. Russia’s defence ministry said it targeted communications and energy facilities used by Ukraine’s military.
Russian strikes killed three people in Kyiv and left hundreds of thousands without power overnight, Ukrainian authorities said Wednesday. Zelenskiy called the attack “ostentatious disrespect” for Trump’s peace effort.
Zelenskyy said Russia’s overnight attacks hit Ukrainian infrastructure, including energy facilities covered by the energy ceasefire announced by the US president. He called the ballistic missile strike deliberate and demonstrative in scale. At least 600,000 people were without power, with temperatures below 10C in Kyiv.
Russian missile and drone strikes in Kyiv killed at least three people and injured 22, damaging homes and power plants and leaving more than 600,000 without electricity.
President Volodymyr Zelensky says overnight Russian missile and drone strikes hit critical energy infrastructure in Kyiv, the capital region and Kharkiv, leaving at least 600,000 people across Ukraine without electricity. Ukraine reports three dead and 21 injured in Kyiv. Russia says it targeted communications and energy facilities used by Ukraine’s military and claims it shot down 902 Ukrainian drones.
Russian forces fired ballistic missiles at the Ukrainian capital on Tuesday, killing two people in a high-rise apartment and striking a thermal power plant. Zelenskiy said Kyiv received no warning from Western allies before the second such attack in 24 hours.
India has urged Russia and Ukraine to ensure safe passage for commercial vessels in the Black Sea, where attacks have endangered Indian seafarers and threaten food and energy supplies. New Delhi says talks with both sides are underway, but Moscow has not publicly backed a binding safe-passage deal.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called the U.S. deal to buy Russian diesel “very risky,” saying it legitimizes Moscow and generates revenue for its war while Russian bombs continue to fall on Ukrainian cities. She said fuel-price increases stem mainly from the war in Iran, not the Ukraine conflict. Volodymyr Zelensky thanked her for her clear stance.
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Russia is in close contact with the United States on diesel fuel supply contracts, which may be signed in the coming days, Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev said. He said discussions were moving quickly as the sides work through logistical issues.
The Kyiv Independent’s Tim Zadorozhnyy speaks with Browder about Trump’s deal allowing Russian diesel supplies to the US, its implications for Ukraine and Western policy, and whether sanctions can compel Russia to negotiate.
Experts say the US-Russia diesel supply agreement is unlikely to bring a significant near-term drop in global prices. Disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb, refinery damage and costly transport and insurance are constraining supply. Trump has promised rapid price relief, but experts say the deal cannot readily overcome those bottlenecks.
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russian companies are discussing diesel supply contracts with US counterparts. He said Russia could raise diesel exports to 3.5 million metric tons per month by year-end.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russia’s Energy Ministry and the US Department of Energy are negotiating contracts for Russian diesel supplies and will find a mechanism to support deliveries.
Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, said many of Russia’s opponents are trying to derail its diesel deal with the United States, though he argued it benefits all parties, including Russia, the US and global markets. He also cited European purchases of $320 billion in Russian energy resources.
Manchester United have made their worst start to a season in 40 years, with only two wins in nine matches and no victories in their last five. After a 2-0 Champions League loss at Atletico Madrid, Lisandro Martinez criticised the club’s board for not supporting the squad enough. United have six points from six league games and sit 12th.
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Authorities say Metallica Rose Harrison killed her 3-year-old son and husband at the popular Great Wolf Lodge water park in Pennsylvania, then failed in an attempt to take her own life.
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Fannie Mae’s latest forecast puts mortgage rates in 2027 far above its previous estimates.
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BlackRock’s Larry Fink warned that a moratorium on data center construction could trigger a recession. Local opposition to data center projects has featured in the midterm elections scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3.
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Anthropic warns that small AI models could gain the ability to replicate and spread between household devices within months. Researchers demonstrated steps in a simulated network, but a substantial gap remains between those experiments and the broader threat they predict. Experts say recent advances make the warnings worth taking seriously.
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Anthropic says advances in small AI models could enable them to replicate autonomously across IoT devices as soon as next year, potentially creating computer worms that spread without human help and can identify unfamiliar devices. A recent company experiment found major hurdles to building such malware, but the findings still raise concerns; the worms could also be difficult to shut down.
Deezer says it will roll out a new toggle by the end of the year, allowing users to filter out AI-generated music.
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A federal judge extended White House access for CNN, MS Now and Politico, finding that President Donald Trump likely acted unlawfully by barring them from briefings because of their reporting. The judge rejected the Justice Department’s national security rationale, saying the record did not show that was Trump’s reason for the ban.
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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.