TechAI agents are coming to Rivian’s cars
Rivian will likely share more about how the technology works at its upcoming “AI & Autonomy Day” event in December.
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AI agents are coming to Rivian’s cars
WorldPolice and protesters clash in Albania on third day of anti-government demonstrations
Demonstrators and riot police clashed in Albania’s capital on Thursday, the third consecutive day of violence. The protests began with students demanding better university conditions and expanded to calls for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign. They were initially sparked by a luxury tourism project in the south linked to US President Donald Trump’s family.
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Police and protesters clash in Albania on third day of anti-government demonstrations
‘Boiling point’: Why students are protesting against Albania’s Edi RamaStudent protests over poor education conditions entered a third day in Tirana, with demonstrators demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation. Buildings were set on fire and police and protesters were injured. Students have cited high education costs, limited job prospects and grievances they say the government ignored.
- Albanian PM condemns ‘chaos’ as violent protests enter third day
Albania’s prime minister condemned what he called “chaos” as violent protests reached their third day. Police used tear gas and water cannons and detained several demonstrators.
Anti-government unrest in Albania enters third day as Rama vows not to resignProtesters opposing Albania’s Socialist government clashed with police in Tirana for a third straight day. Demonstrators threw rocks at a police cordon, and officers responded with tear gas and water cannons. The previous day’s riots left 89 people injured, including 61 police officers. Prime Minister Edi Rama said governments change through elections and vowed not to resign.
Student protests spread in Albania as demonstrators demand PM’s resignationClashes between protesters and police continued for a third day on Thursday in Albania. Prime Minister Edi Rama denounced the “chaos” that damaged government buildings, while thousands called for his resignation and improved study conditions for Albanian students.
Albania’s prime minister vows not to resign over student-led protestsPrime Minister Edi Rama said he would not resign over student-led demonstrations. Protesters and police clashed in Tirana for a third consecutive day, with police using tear gas and water cannon to disperse crowds as protests spread to other cities. Demonstrators are demanding Rama’s resignation and better support for students, citing poor university conditions and high tuition fees.
Albanian students protest over education and jobs, clash with policeDemonstrators and riot police clashed in Tirana on Wednesday as student protests entered a second day. Students are demanding better university conditions and Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation. Protesters erected makeshift barricades while police used water cannon; overnight violence had led to 16 arrests and severe damage to government buildings.
PoliticsRetired US military leaders urge authorities to halt planned execution livestream
A group of 72 retired US generals, admirals and other senior officers has called on authorities to cancel plans to livestream the firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, citing legal arguments and the broadcast’s potential dangers. Death-penalty experts say no government execution has ever been televised or livestreamed, and the US military has not used a firing squad since 1945.
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Retired US military leaders urge authorities to halt planned execution livestream
Trump says firing-squad execution at Fort Hood will not be livestreamedUS President Donald Trump said Thursday he was scrapping plans to livestream the firing-squad execution of convicted military base shooter Nidal Hasan. The plan had provoked outrage in the United States. Hasan is scheduled to be executed on December 3 at Fort Hood, Texas, where he killed 13 people in 2009.
Trump calls off livestream of Nidal Hasan’s executionDonald Trump said Nidal Hasan’s execution will proceed as scheduled but will not be livestreamed, reversing a plan previously announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people at a Texas military base in 2009. Trump said victims’ immediate families may attend in person.
- Trump cancels livestream of Fort Hood shooter’s execution, reversing Pentagon plan
President Trump called off the livestream of the Fort Hood shooter’s firing-squad execution, reversing the Pentagon’s plan to broadcast it.
Trump says execution of Fort Hood shooter will not be livestreamedTrump announced that Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad, but the execution will not be livestreamed, reversing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s earlier claim that it would be.
Trump cancels livestream of Fort Hood shooter's executionDonald Trump has called off plans to livestream the firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, a former US Army psychiatrist who killed 13 soldiers and wounded 32 at Fort Hood in 2009. Trump said the execution will proceed as scheduled, with victims’ families able to attend. It would be the first US military execution in more than 60 years.
- Trump says Pentagon will not livestream Fort Hood shooter’s execution
After bipartisan backlash, U.S. President Donald Trump said the Pentagon would not livestream the Fort Hood shooter’s firing-squad execution after all.
Trump says Fort Hood shooter's execution will not be livestreamedDonald Trump reversed course, saying Nidal Malik Hasan’s scheduled December 3 execution by firing squad will not be livestreamed. The Pentagon had said it would broadcast the execution publicly, and Trump had backed the plan, which drew condemnation. Immediate family members of victims will be able to view it.
Trump says Nidal Hasan’s execution will not be streamedTrump wrote that Hasan will die by firing squad as scheduled, but the execution will not be streamed.
Trump says government won’t livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal HasanTrump said the government will not livestream the firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, contradicting an earlier announcement by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Trump says execution of Fort Hood gunman will not be livestreamed
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the execution of the Fort Hood gunman would not be streamed live, while victims’ immediate families could watch in person.
- Trump says Pentagon won’t livestream Fort Hood shooter’s execution after bipartisan backlash
President Donald Trump says the Pentagon will not livestream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, following bipartisan backlash.
Trump says Fort Hood shooter's execution will not be livestreamedDonald Trump said Nidal Malik Hasan will be executed by firing squad as scheduled, but the event will not be streamed. Immediate family members of victims may attend in person if they wish. The announcement followed bipartisan criticism of the Pentagon's livestream plan.
Trump says Nidal Hasan’s execution will not be livestreamedTrump said the execution of Nidal Hasan will not be livestreamed. Hasan killed 13 people and injured more than 32 in the mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas.
US plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter's firing-squad execution sparks outcryDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced last week that the US plans to livestream the firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter. The proposal drew backlash from congressional Republicans, religious leaders and international observers. Death penalty experts say no US government execution has ever been broadcast or livestreamed; the military last used a firing squad in 1945.
WorldPope Leo’s lung cancer diagnosis raises questions about his pontificate
Pope Leo’s lung cancer diagnosis has prompted questions about the future of his pontificate.
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Pope Leo’s lung cancer diagnosis raises questions about his pontificate
PoliticsMilei adviser claims UK is being ‘colonised by Islam’ as Falklands row grows
Argentina’s presidential adviser Santiago Caputo cited Sagal Abdi-Wali’s election to the UK parliament as evidence of Britain’s Islamisation and a reason for Argentina to reclaim the Falkland Islands. Javier Milei shared the post. The comments come amid heightened tensions over sovereignty, as the UK restated its commitment to respect islanders’ wish to remain British.
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Milei adviser claims UK is being ‘colonised by Islam’ as Falklands row grows
EconomyReNew CEO warns China dependence risks energy transition
The head of a leading Indian renewable energy company says the world’s heavy reliance on China for critical solar, wind and battery components leaves supply chains vulnerable to disruption and threatens the global energy transition.
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ReNew CEO warns China dependence risks energy transition
WorldCSTO Barrier 2026 exercise participants practice response to dangerous disease outbreak
Military personnel and civilian medical staff worked together in Belarus during the CSTO’s Barrier 2026 exercise, practicing responses to a large-scale outbreak of dangerous infectious disease, including screening, isolation, diagnosis and care. The drills also covered biological threat reconnaissance, disinfection and hazardous waste disposal.
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CSTO Barrier 2026 exercise participants practice response to dangerous disease outbreak
ScienceNeanderthal wound suggests lethal violence may have been more common
A roughly 75,000-year-old hole in a Neanderthal shoulder blade found in a cave in Iraqi Kurdistan may have been made by a sharpened wooden spear that pierced the chest. Researchers say it could be the earliest evidence of lethal interpersonal violence involving such a weapon, though a hunting accident remains possible.
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Neanderthal wound suggests lethal violence may have been more common
TechShelly’s new presence sensor detects up to ten people without a camera
Shelly’s $84.99 Presence Gen4 uses mmWave radar, rather than a camera, to detect people’s and pets’ presence, movement, and activity. It can track up to ten people and trigger smart-home automations in customizable zones, and works with several major smart-home systems.
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Shelly’s new presence sensor detects up to ten people without a camera
EconomyCrypto for Advisors: Wall Street is done waiting on Congress for crypto rules
Wall Street is no longer waiting for Congress to establish rules for cryptocurrency, the headline says.
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Crypto for Advisors: Wall Street is done waiting on Congress for crypto rules
HealthScientists are investigating whether junk food may also harm brain health
A new study co-authored by two researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton suggests that eating too much ultra-processed food made to be cheap and ready to eat could affect brain health.
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Scientists are investigating whether junk food may also harm brain health
CultureThe Assembly returns for Season 2 with Hudson Williams, Zach Galifianakis among guests
CBC’s The Assembly returns with a six-episode second season premiering Nov. 1. Hudson Williams, Zach Galifianakis and Marie-Philip Poulin are among the guests answering candid, unpredictable questions from more than 30 autistic and neurodivergent interviewers.
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The Assembly returns for Season 2 with Hudson Williams, Zach Galifianakis among guests
WorldUkraine says Starlink and US satellite data are hampering its response as missiles hit Kyiv
Ukraine accused the United States on Wednesday of aiding Russia by not warning it about incoming missile strikes and said changes to battlefield Starlink had hindered its military response. President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Elon Musk to restore the system, which Kyiv says has been slowed down.
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Ukraine says Starlink and US satellite data are hampering its response as missiles hit Kyiv
What is Starshield, and who limited Ukraine’s access to it?A Ukrainian Defence Ministry source says the military’s Starshield satellite connection has been restored after a reported disruption between Tuesday and Wednesday. Kyiv is seeking an explanation from SpaceX. Elon Musk denied SpaceX was involved and said the US government controls the service and decides any restrictions.
- Ukrainian troops lost Starlink access for a day; Musk and Trump White House deny responsibility
Ukrainian soldiers reported restrictions on Starshield on the morning of October 14, and Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said the system was working again the next morning. Zelensky warned the outage could cost lives, while Musk said usage limits are set by the US military. The White House denied involvement or declined to comment. Senator Thom Tillis called for an inspector general investigation, saying the worst case would be a deliberate move to clear the way for a Russian attack.
WorldHouthis attack presidential palace in Yemen’s Aden
Yemen’s Houthi movement, Ansar Allah, struck the Al-Maashiq presidential palace in the temporary capital Aden, the Houthi-controlled SABA agency reported. A military source said the targets included an operations headquarters run by Saudi officers and weapons depots. Al Arabiya reported that a missile hit the palace and explosions were heard in the city.
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Houthis attack presidential palace in Yemen’s Aden
SocietyB.C. advocates seek legal limit on how long shelter animals can be left alone overnight
A North Vancouver man reported a dog crying through the night at a local animal shelter, prompting pet advocates to push for a law setting limits on how long shelter animals may be left alone.
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B.C. advocates seek legal limit on how long shelter animals can be left alone overnight
PoliticsChinese premier meets Botswana’s president
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met Botswana’s President Duma Gideon Boko in Beijing on Thursday. Li proposed deepening political trust and cooperation, including through the Belt and Road and work in mining, digital technology and green energy. Boko said Botswana supports the one-China principle and wants to use China’s zero-tariff policy to expand trade.
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Chinese premier meets Botswana’s president
PoliticsSupreme Court to hear appeal of Canada’s single-use plastics ban
Canada’s Supreme Court said it will hear an appeal challenging the federal government’s ban on single-use plastics.
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Supreme Court to hear appeal of Canada’s single-use plastics ban
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🇮🇩 🔥 Haze turns Indonesian skies orange amid wildfires
Thick haze has turned skies in the Indonesian city of Palangkaraya shades of yellow and orange, reducing visibility to a few dozen metres as wildfires cause a regional air pollution crisis
Thick haze has turned skies in the Indonesian city of Palangkaraya shades of yellow and orange, reducing visibility to a few dozen metres as wildfires cause a regional air pollution crisis
🇮🇩 🔥 Haze turns Indonesian skies orange amid wildfires
Thick haze has turned skies in the Indonesian city of Palangkaraya shades of yellow and orange, reducing visibility to a few dozen metres as wildfires cause a regional air pollution crisis
Thick haze has turned skies in the Indonesian city of Palangkaraya shades of yellow and orange, reducing visibility to a few dozen metres as wildfires cause a regional air pollution crisis
AFP News AgencyWorldIndonesia’s skies turn apocalyptic orange as smoke blankets Singapore
Apocalyptic orange skies hang over Palangkaraya in Indonesia, while thick smoke nearly obscures Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands. Months of wildfires have caused an air pollution crisis across Southeast Asia.
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Indonesia’s skies turn apocalyptic orange as smoke blankets Singapore
TechMicrosoft’s redesigned Photos app brings PC, OneDrive, and iCloud libraries together
Microsoft has revamped Photos for Windows 11, redesigning its editor and viewer while bringing media from PCs, OneDrive, and iCloud into one gallery. Users can browse by date, organize and share albums, and search photos. The update is rolling out to Windows Insiders, with a full release expected later this year.
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Microsoft’s redesigned Photos app brings PC, OneDrive, and iCloud libraries together
EconomyOil’s share of global energy mix to keep declining, expert says
Irina Provornaya, a senior researcher at the Trofimuk Institute of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics, says oil’s share of the global energy mix fell from 46% in 1973 to 34% in 2025 and will keep shrinking as clean energy and renewables expand. She says energy security now hinges more on logistical resilience and economic adaptability, and notes that the Strait of Hormuz carries about one-fifth of global oil trade.
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Oil’s share of global energy mix to keep declining, expert says
SocietySexual assault reported at fraternity house near University of Chicago
A 21-year-old woman told police she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity party near the University of Chicago last weekend. Police have identified a person of interest, amid national outrage over sexual misconduct on college campuses.
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Sexual assault reported at fraternity house near University of Chicago
WorldSaudi-led coalition says Houthis attempted to attack dozens of Saudi facilities
The Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen said the Houthis tried to strike dozens of Saudi airports, ports and oil facilities on Thursday, as fighting between the Iran-aligned group and Saudi Arabia intensified.
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Saudi-led coalition says Houthis attempted to attack dozens of Saudi facilities
Houthis deny targeting Medina after Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missileSaudi Arabia said it intercepted a missile aimed at the area around the holy city of Medina. Yemen’s Houthis then denied carrying out an attack on Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
Saudi-Houthi strikes continue amid fresh threats to infrastructureFighting between the Saudi-led coalition and Yemen’s Houthis continued on Wednesday. The Houthis claimed a ballistic-missile strike on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and threatened further attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities; the coalition said it intercepted a missile heading toward Riyadh. As fighting intensified across Yemen, casualties rose and aid access to Taiz was cut off.
EconomyGas reserves in European underground storage facilities reach 74%
TASS calculations based on Gas Infrastructure Europe data show that European underground storage facilities were 74.02% full on October 13, 14.88 percentage points below the five-year average for that date. EU storage held about 80.9 billion cubic meters, 10.8 billion less than a year earlier and the lowest volume since 2013. The European Commission asks members to reach 90% by December 1, allowing 10% flexibility in difficult filling conditions.
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Gas reserves in European underground storage facilities reach 74%
WorldUkraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries
Ukraine resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries overnight. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was “done” with President Donald Trump’s calls for an energy ceasefire.
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Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries
Zelenskyy says Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian refineries: “We’re done”Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s military had resumed strikes on Russian energy infrastructure after Moscow ignored Trump’s claim that an “energy ceasefire” had been agreed. He said Ukraine could halt such attacks again if the US supplied Patriot interceptors.
- Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian refineries as Zelenskyy voices frustration with U.S.
Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian refineries, with a strike on a facility in the Ryazan region on Thursday, the regional governor said. The attack followed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s anger over what he called a “dangerous” U.S. intelligence withdrawal.
Ukraine to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries, Zelensky saysVolodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would restart attacks on Russian oil refineries after pausing them for three days at Washington’s request, while Russia continued strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Russia reported a Ukrainian attack on a refinery in Ryazan on Thursday, with debris from intercepted missiles and drones starting a fire. Zelensky accused the US of withdrawing key support and said Ukraine would halt strikes on Russian oil infrastructure only if Washington supplied more Patriot air-defence missiles.
MAJORRussia and Ukraine resume energy strikes despite Trump warningsThe White House’s push for a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire has collapsed. Russia launched a large drone attack on infrastructure in central Ukraine, while Kyiv said it would resume strikes on Russian oil refineries. Ukraine reported three killed and six injured in the Russian attacks; Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized limits on Ukraine’s defenses and called for continued partner support.
Russia says Ukraine has resumed attacks on oil refineriesRussia said Ukraine targeted a refinery in Ryazan, where falling drone debris sparked a fire. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was done with the energy ceasefire and would resume strikes on Russian refineries. He said Ukraine would pause attacks on Russian energy sites again only if the US supplied Patriot interceptors.
- Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries, officials say, after brief truce
Officials say Ukraine attacked a Russian oil refinery with drones and missiles. The strikes came hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a brief truce covering energy infrastructure, which Moscow had rejected, was over, as tensions with Washington deepened.
‘We’re done’: Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries as anger mounts with TrumpUkraine has restarted strikes on Russian oil refineries as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy angrily accused the United States of dangerously withdrawing support vital to Ukraine’s defense against Russia.
- Zelenskyy Defies Trump and Orders New Attacks on Russian Refineries
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered attacks on Russian oil refineries to resume, intensifying a confrontation with Donald Trump over limits on US intelligence assistance.
WorldTrump envoy: Russia and US need not settle every dispute before children play football
US Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli said the United States and Russia should create more opportunities for athletes and young people to meet. He said political and diplomatic disputes need not be resolved first, and stressed that the ideas are exploratory, with no teams, dates or venues confirmed.
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Trump envoy: Russia and US need not settle every dispute before children play football
- Trump envoy tells TASS he would visit Moscow for sports agreements
US Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli said he would travel to Moscow if useful agreements could be reached. He suggested exploring a US-Russia football match and hockey cooperation, as well as building on existing wrestling cooperation.
- Trump envoy says US Olympics should be ‘fair and open,’ including to Russia
US Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli said the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics should be secure, fair and open to every eligible athlete, including those from Russia.
- Trump envoy says Russia and US could establish joint sports channel
US Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli said Russia and the United States could set up a joint channel for sports cooperation, including hockey and football events, youth and coaching exchanges, and university competitions. He said Trump believes in peace through strength and agreements with visible results.
- Trump’s envoy says Russian athletes’ participation in international contests is important
US Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli said Russian athletes’ participation in international competitions matters to Americans. He said top champions want to defeat the best, and that competitions lose something when major athletes are absent for reasons unrelated to their individual conduct.
- Trump’s global partnerships envoy: Sport can reopen doors politics kept closed
US Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli said sport could foster dialogue between the United States and Russia. He backed friendly hockey and football matches and proposed a joint sports channel, renewed youth and coaching exchanges, and transparent routes for eligible Russian athletes to return to competition.
- Trump envoy says he would welcome friendly between Russian and US national teams
US Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli said he would welcome an international friendly between the Russian and US national football teams. He said football can unite the world and help reopen conversation, while noting that one match cannot resolve every disagreement.
- Trump envoy calls return of Russian flag and anthem to Paralympians a meaningful step
US Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli called the return of the Russian flag and anthem for Russian Paralympians in Italy a “meaningful step.” He said continued progress could create a credible route to fuller Russian participation at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Six Russian Paralympians won eight gold, one silver and three bronze medals, finishing third overall.
- Trump envoy says sports can reopen doors in US-Russia relations
US Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli said sports could reopen doors in Russia-US relations that politics had kept closed. He said President Donald Trump understands this potential.
WorldRussia builds jet-powered drone launch base near Ukraine’s border in just six weeks
Russia has nearly finished a large drone-launching complex in the Rostov region, Reuters reported, citing satellite images. The site, still an empty field on August 31, now covers an area equal to 126 soccer fields and has eight launch pads. DroneSec founder Mike Monnik estimated it could support about 100 launches a day and become fully operational within weeks.
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Russia builds jet-powered drone launch base near Ukraine’s border in just six weeks
WorldPakistan school roof collapse kills 32 students and one teacher
A school roof collapsed in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 33 people, including dozens of students and at least one teacher, and injuring dozens more.
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Pakistan school roof collapse kills 32 students and one teacher
- At least 32 pupils killed in Peshawar school roof collapse
A school roof collapsed in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, on Thursday 15 October, killing at least 32 pupils and a teacher. Officials said the structure was weak and construction work had overloaded it. The school owner was arrested and an investigation opened.
At least 33 pupils and teacher killed in Pakistan school roof collapseA school roof collapsed in Peshawar, north-western Pakistan, killing at least 33 pupils and a teacher and injuring more than a dozen others. Rescue officials fear children remain trapped. Authorities say the building was structurally dangerous, and the school’s owner has been arrested as police investigate possible building-code violations.
Dozens of children killed in Pakistani school roof collapseAt least 29 people, mostly children, died when a school roof collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan. Police arrested the owner and accused those responsible of severe negligence.
- School roof collapses in Pakistan, killing at least 28 children and a teacher
A roof collapsed at a private school in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 28 children and a female teacher and injuring more than 50 others, a hospital spokesperson said. Rescuers searched the rubble for anyone still trapped. Six of the dead were girls.
School roof collapse in northwestern Pakistan kills at least 29A roof collapsed at the Al-Khair Education Centre, a private school in Peshawar, killing at least 28 students and a teacher and injuring more than 20 people. Rescuers are searching for survivors, while authorities have ordered an investigation into the cause.
- School roof collapse in Pakistan’s Peshawar kills 29
The roof of a private school in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, collapsed, killing 28 children and one adult and injuring more than 40 people. Rescue operations are continuing, the school owner has been detained, and the cause is under investigation.
School roof collapse in Pakistan’s Peshawar kills dozens of pupils and a teacherA hospital official said a school roof collapsed on Thursday in Peshawar, northwest Pakistan, killing a teacher and 27 pupils. More than 30 people were injured, six of whom were believed to be in critical condition.
- School roof collapse in northern Pakistan kills at least 27 children and a teacher
Authorities said a school roof collapsed in northern Pakistan, killing at least 27 children and a teacher and injuring dozens more.
Dozens killed and injured in school roof collapse in northwest Pakistan, officials sayOfficials say a school roof collapsed in northwest Pakistan, killing and injuring dozens. More than 30 people were hurt, with six believed to be in critical condition.
- Pakistan school roof collapse kills at least 18 and injures more than 30
An official said the roof of a private school in northwestern Pakistan collapsed, killing at least 17 students and a teacher. The headline reports at least 18 deaths and more than 30 injuries.
Deadly school roof collapse in Pakistan’s PeshawarA school roof collapsed in Peshawar’s Afridi Abad area, killing at least 17 pupils and one teacher and injuring 12 others. Rescue workers cleared rubble and searched for survivors; the cause was not immediately known. Officials and local media say such collapses are becoming increasingly common in Pakistan.
- School roof collapse kills teacher and at least 17 children in northwest Pakistan
A school roof collapsed in northwest Pakistan, killing a teacher and at least 17 children. Building collapses are common in the country, where construction standards are often poorly enforced.
- School roof collapse kills at least 18, injures more than three dozen in Pakistan
A private school roof collapsed in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 17 students and a teacher and injuring more than three dozen people.
- 17 students and one teacher killed in Pakistan school roof collapse
A school roof collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing at least 17 students, all under 13, and one teacher, a local hospital spokesperson said on Thursday.
17 students and one teacher killed in Pakistan school roof collapseA local hospital spokesperson said on Thursday that at least 17 students and one teacher died when a school roof collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan.
PoliticsRaila Odinga’s legacy: Can Kenya preserve the democratic space he helped create?
A year after Raila Odinga’s death, Kenyans are weighing his role in democratic reforms and national reconciliation. His political deals with former rivals remain disputed: supporters saw dialogue as a way to ease tensions, while critics say the alliances weakened opposition oversight of the government.
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Raila Odinga’s legacy: Can Kenya preserve the democratic space he helped create?
SocietyPink October in France: A toxic debate?
France’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month has become the focus of political controversy after an MP refused to wear a pink ribbon and called the campaign month “utterly cynical”. The programme explores her reasoning, the month’s history and how to spot pinkwashing.
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Pink October in France: A toxic debate?
EconomyRipple Prime adds RWA swaps linked to Hyperliquid perpetual futures
Ripple Prime has introduced RWA perpetual swaps tied to equities, ETFs, metals, energy and currencies, offering 24/7 trading and settlement.
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Ripple Prime adds RWA swaps linked to Hyperliquid perpetual futures
EconomyU.S. wholesale prices rise 6.3% year over year in September, the biggest gain since 2022
U.S. producer prices rose 6.3% from a year earlier in September, their biggest increase since 2022. The Dow Jones consensus estimate had called for a 0.6% monthly rise and a 5.5% annual increase.
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U.S. wholesale prices rise 6.3% year over year in September, the biggest gain since 2022
PoliticsEU developing plans to admit Moldova, Ukraine and Armenia, senator says
Grigory Karasin, first deputy chairman of the Federation Council’s International Affairs Committee, said the EU had begun developing plans to admit Moldova, Ukraine and Armenia, directly affecting Russia’s strategic security. He warned that Moldova’s or Ukraine’s accession could lead to a direct conflict between Russia and the EU.
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EU developing plans to admit Moldova, Ukraine and Armenia, senator says
OtherUS teen held over Hindu temple attack plot: Is anti-Indian racism rising?
A 19-year-old Illinois man, Alexandros Paporakis, was arrested over an alleged plot to attack a Hindu place of worship. Prosecutors say he told colleagues he “couldn’t wait” to kill Indians, and police believe he may have targeted a temple in Aurora.
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US teen held over Hindu temple attack plot: Is anti-Indian racism rising?
Man charged over alleged plot possibly targeting Illinois Hindu place of worshipPolice said a 19-year-old man was charged following an investigation into an alleged plan for a mass shooting that may have targeted a Hindu place of worship.
Police arrest US teen over alleged plot for mass shooting at Illinois Hindu templeIllinois police say 19-year-old Alexandros Paporakis allegedly planned a mass shooting, possibly targeting a Hindu place of worship. Officers found a rifle, magazines, ammunition and protective gear at his home, along with material expressing white supremacist views. He faces felony charges of making a terrorist threat and possessing an unlawful weapon; the investigation continues.
- Teen accused of plotting mass shooting at Chicago-area Hindu temple
Police in a Chicago suburb say they foiled a potential mass shooting targeting a Hindu place of worship. A teenager is accused of plotting it.
TechNvidia to open Stockholm AI hub for startups addressing health and climate challenges
The hub will bring selected Swedish startups and Nvidia staff together, alongside a biotechnology demonstration lab.
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Nvidia to open Stockholm AI hub for startups addressing health and climate challenges
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Trump says Fort Hood shooter's execution will not be livestreamed, scrapping plan by Defense Secretary Hegseth
Trump says Fort Hood shooter's execution will not be livestreamed, scrapping plan by Defense Secretary Hegseth
AFP News AgencyEconomyRussia’s harvest this year will be no smaller than in past years, PM says
Russia’s harvest is expected to be no smaller than in prior years, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said as more than 90% of planted areas had been harvested. He said the yield would meet domestic demand, with surpluses for some foods, and credited stable agricultural conditions to systemic work including grain procurement and commodity interventions.
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Russia’s harvest this year will be no smaller than in past years, PM says
OtherTrump Cancels Fort Hood Livestream; Ukraine Attacks Energy, More
Bloomberg News Now offers an audio briefing on the day’s top stories, covering global business news and updated throughout the day.
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Trump Cancels Fort Hood Livestream; Ukraine Attacks Energy, More
EconomyAI agents keep returning to crypto as x402 wallet refill rate reaches 89%
Chainalysis’s rate tracks wallets active on multiple days, so it does not measure overall retention or independent commercial demand.
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AI agents keep returning to crypto as x402 wallet refill rate reaches 89%
SportsTrump envoy says Ovechkin has earned admiration of millions of Americans
US Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli said Russian hockey player Alexander Ovechkin earned the admiration of millions of Americans through his performance, longevity and dedication. Zampolli described sport as a powerful way to connect people and cited hockey, football and wrestling as avenues for US-Russia exchange.
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Trump envoy says Ovechkin has earned admiration of millions of Americans
WorldFrance sees risk of violence at weekend protests, PM says
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Thursday that authorities feared unrest at protests planned for the weekend. He said the wave of demonstrations sweeping France no longer resembled a student movement but was “a movement of urban violence.”
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France sees risk of violence at weekend protests, PM says
TechHow Windows is being optimized for Nvidia’s RTX Spark laptops
Microsoft has optimized Windows for Nvidia’s RTX Spark laptops, which pair Arm CPUs, Blackwell GPUs, and unified memory. Work includes easier setup and updates for local AI agents, plus tuning the Prism emulator for apps without native Arm versions. The launch agents include Hermes, Perplexity, and OpenClaw; the latter required troubleshooting during testing.
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How Windows is being optimized for Nvidia’s RTX Spark laptops
TechGoogle’s Universal Cart shopping tool launches in the US
Google’s new shopping tool is now available in the United States through Google Search and the Gemini app.
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Google’s Universal Cart shopping tool launches in the US
Google launches its ‘universal’ online shopping cart ahead of the holidaysGoogle is rolling out Universal Cart in the US through the Gemini app and Google Search. It lets shoppers save products from multiple retailers together, get alerts for price drops and restocks, view promotional codes, and pay with Google Wallet or move items to a retailer’s cart. Google plans to add Gmail and YouTube integration but has not given a timeline.
ScienceSpaceX delivers cargo to the International Space Station
SpaceX delivered more than 6,000 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station.
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SpaceX delivers cargo to the International Space Station
TechStarknet opens seven-day vote on independent Layer 1 over quantum risks
Starknet launched a seven-day poll on Thursday asking STRK holders whether research should begin on an independent post-quantum Layer 1.
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Starknet opens seven-day vote on independent Layer 1 over quantum risks
OtherUK declares severe drought in southern England after record summer heat
The UK declared a severe drought in southern England following a summer of record heat.
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UK declares severe drought in southern England after record summer heat
SocietyCapoeira classes in Haiti aim to promote peace
An association in Haiti is offering capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art, in an effort to curb community violence and support social reintegration. Founder Rodney Jean Marc says the classes welcome everyone, including children in armed gangs, as the country’s security situation has worsened in recent years.
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Capoeira classes in Haiti aim to promote peace
EconomySouthwest overhauls its frequent flyer program
Southwest Airlines is revamping its loyalty program, replacing A-List and A-List Preferred with three new tiers.
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Southwest overhauls its frequent flyer program
EconomyAnglo American chief says tech giants show ‘deep interest’ in mining stakes
Duncan Wanblad says concerns about scarcity are leading companies to seek ways to secure long-term supplies of metals.
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Anglo American chief says tech giants show ‘deep interest’ in mining stakes
CultureAnother Russian adaptation of a Strugatsky sci-fi classic has arrived. But where have all the talking dogs gone?
Russian streaming services Kion and Okko are showing Klim Kozinsky’s series Noon, adapted from Arkady and Boris Strugatsky’s novel Beetle in the Anthill. The critic notes that its prosperous communist future remains under the sway of intelligence agencies, while people still struggle to trust one another. The series is the novel’s first screen adaptation.
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Another Russian adaptation of a Strugatsky sci-fi classic has arrived. But where have all the talking dogs gone?
WorldLavrov highlights growing Russia-India energy and space cooperation
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said cooperation between Russia and India in energy and space exploration is expanding, describing their dialogue as a privileged strategic partnership based on sovereign equality, mutual respect and trust. In his address to a business forum in Kazan, he also cited growing scientific, educational, cultural and humanitarian exchanges and close coordination on international issues.
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Lavrov highlights growing Russia-India energy and space cooperation
WorldWar escalates between Houthis and Riyadh: How did it get here?
Jules Grange Gastinel, a researcher at France’s CNRS who specializes in the Houthi movement, discusses the ongoing conflict between Houthi rebels and the Saudi-backed coalition, explaining why it has escalated and what the Houthis want.
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War escalates between Houthis and Riyadh: How did it get here?
WorldSyrian court sentences two to death over 2025 coastal violence
Aleppo Military Court has sentenced two people to death in a trial involving human rights violations and looting, linked to the 2025 coastal violence.
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Syrian court sentences two to death over 2025 coastal violence
PoliticsNvidia and Apple each committed $25 million for Trump’s planned White House ballroom, Washington Post reports
Nvidia and Apple each pledged $25 million toward the ballroom US President Donald Trump plans at the White House, the Washington Post reported on Thursday.
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Nvidia and Apple each committed $25 million for Trump’s planned White House ballroom, Washington Post reports
HealthChina steps up drive to build a Healthy China by 2035
China’s first national health meeting in a decade identified six priorities: health management, disease prevention and control, medical services, insurance support, pharmaceutical innovation and talent development. Xi Jinping called for progress during the 2026–2030 plan period, emphasizing prevention and full-chain chronic disease care, as well as stronger primary care and more balanced medical resources.
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China steps up drive to build a Healthy China by 2035
CultureFrieze London blurs the lines between art, gaming and reality
Visitors to Frieze London are becoming part of the artworks, climbing a giant interactive spider, entering virtual worlds and joining installations that turn spectators into participants.
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Frieze London blurs the lines between art, gaming and reality
WorldIAEA cites Russia’s constructive role in coordinating ceasefire at nuclear plant
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said Russia and Ukraine are working constructively with the agency to coordinate another ceasefire, allowing equipment repairs at the Zaporozhye thermal power plant near the nuclear station. The agency said ongoing diplomatic efforts are producing concrete results and benefiting both sides.
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IAEA cites Russia’s constructive role in coordinating ceasefire at nuclear plant
TechIsraeli firm sent spyware through online ads, researchers say
A joint investigation by Citizen Lab and Confiant says Israeli ad tech firm Discover-Tech worked with spyware companies to infect devices, including at least 45 at Al Jazeera, through targeted ads. Researchers say it is the first technical evidence of a zero-click attack delivered this way. Google and Beeswax removed Discover-Tech from their platforms, and IAB Europe suspended it from its approved-vendor list.
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Israeli firm sent spyware through online ads, researchers say
SocietyLone holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial says he has felt harassed since trial ended
Michael P. Desronvil, the sole juror who held out in the high-profile murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, says he has been harassed since the trial concluded in September.
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Lone holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial says he has felt harassed since trial ended
TechAWS, Anthropic vie to field specialist engineers as AI firms seek proof of returns
AWS and Anthropic are among the AI companies setting up specialist engineering groups; OpenAI and Google are pursuing the same approach as businesses look for payback on AI outlays.
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AWS, Anthropic vie to field specialist engineers as AI firms seek proof of returns
HealthWest Nile virus cases rise in Europe, with 141 deaths in 2026, report says
The European Food Safety Authority and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said on Thursday that 18 European countries had reported 1,855 West Nile virus infections since the start of 2026, including 141 deaths, as of early October.
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West Nile virus cases rise in Europe, with 141 deaths in 2026, report says
WorldNo pause in special military operation despite diesel deal, Lavrov says
Russia has backed US President Donald Trump’s proposed “diesel deal,” Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said, while accusing Zelensky of seeking weapons to attack Russian energy infrastructure and directly challenging Trump. Lavrov said Russia would not suspend its special military operation and had received no official proposals for a Ukraine peace plan.
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No pause in special military operation despite diesel deal, Lavrov says
- Musk calls Kyiv’s stance on Putin-Trump diesel deal ‘troubling’
US entrepreneur Elon Musk called Ukraine’s position on the diesel deal between Moscow and Washington “troubling” while responding to a post by US blogger Mike Cernovich, who accused Ukraine of ingratitude for American aid. Cernovich said Trump wanted diesel prices to fall by a dollar or two before the midterms. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine was losing a major US partner.
TechGet your iPhone Duo cart ready before preorders open tomorrow
Apple’s $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo opens for preorder on October 16 at 8am ET. Buyers can already select a color, storage size and carrier, and arrange a trade-in; once preorders begin, they only need to confirm the order in their cart.
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Get your iPhone Duo cart ready before preorders open tomorrow
WorldUS has asked Ukraine six times since September to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries, report says
The Wall Street Journal, citing a source, reported that the United States has asked Ukraine six times to stop strikes on Russian energy infrastructure since Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky met during the UN General Assembly’s High-level Week. The report said Trump was annoyed that US-provided resources were being used against Russian energy exports in a way he thought could hurt American consumers.
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US has asked Ukraine six times since September to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries, report says