Singapore has issued preventive notices to three additional Indonesian companies, calling on them to address and prevent forest fires in Kalimantan province.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 19:00
Strategy said its discretionary USD cash fell to $447.3 million after it spent another $193.1 million on STRC buybacks and increased its preferred-stock repurchase authorization to $3 billion. It also disclosed buying $22.1 million of Bitcoin last week at an average price of $82,900.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 19:00
Tolan’s AI life companion now has over 250,000 active users, alongside a newly secured $30 million funding round.
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TechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 19:00
A study covering records since 1921 found declines in most of Europe’s wild bee species and about half of its hover flies. Declining bee species outnumbered those increasing in every region except the Alps. Researchers warned that pollinator communities are being reshaped and could face deeper functional disruption if trends continue.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 19:00
A man opened fire at a recruitment center in Kyiv’s Pechersk district on Oct. 19, wounding three police officers and three military personnel, local authorities said. The shooter was detained and an investigation is underway. The incident is another violent eruption amid Ukraine’s deepening mobilization crisis.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 18:57
B&H Photo is offering Sony’s black WF-1000XM6 earbuds for $238 after a $92 checkout discount, their lowest price yet. The article highlights upgrades to noise cancellation, call microphones and the bone-conduction sensor, along with audio and touch-control customization options.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 18:52
The Holy See Press Office said Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Vladimir Zelensky and raised the dire humanitarian situation in Alyoshki, in the Kherson Region. The pontiff expressed hope that both sides could cooperate to deliver food and medical aid and arrange the voluntary, safe evacuation of civilians. The issue had also been discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 16.
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TASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-19 18:52
Eugenia Kuyda’s new startup, Wabi, aims to capitalize on an idea she had more than a decade ago. Its personal AI assistant, which comes with a twist, is now available for anyone to download for free.
TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 18:49
Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that speed limits on the US military-grade satellite system Starshield are hindering Ukrainian forces’ coordination of drone strikes against Russian forces. Frontline units reported that the equipment stops working at speeds of 130–160 kilometres per hour in some sectors. Separately, a Ukrainian brigade said it had used an aerial drone to evacuate a wounded soldier from the front line for the first time.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-19 18:45
A Bulgarian court issued European arrest warrants for two 19-year-old Germans suspected of setting fire to Starlink antennae near Sofia. Prosecutors said three of 18 antennae were destroyed and several others damaged.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 18:45
Regulations on talc in cosmetics are prompting beauty products to be reformulated. Cosmetic chemists and dermatologists discuss potential safety concerns and whether consumers should choose talc-free products.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 18:44
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon returned with dialogue in Sunday’s “Treehouse of Horror Presents: The Revengening,” marking his first time speaking on The Simpsons since 2017. He had appeared in the background in intervening years but stayed silent amid criticism that the character reinforced racial stereotypes.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 18:40
A group of demonstrators gathered outside Paris’s Louvre Museum on Monday, preventing it from opening to the public.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 18:39
Demonstrators prevented entry at the Louvre in Paris on Monday. Tensions were still elevated after protests, clashes and looting across France over the weekend.
Students blocked the entrance to the Louvre in Paris on October 19, protesting what they described as police repression.
Tenstorrent raised $1.5 billion at a $6.2 billion valuation to scale its open-weight AI chip business and remain independent, after attracting acquisition interest earlier this year.
TTechCrunchOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 18:37
December 2026 Brent futures on ICE rose above $110 a barrel for the first time since May 20, then eased to $110.2, up 0.27%. November WTI futures gained 0.31% to $99.33 a barrel.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 18:33
After France's worst rioting in years over the weekend targeted public buildings and thousands of businesses nationwide, Paris police imposed an overnight curfew on Monday in two areas to prevent further violence.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 18:31
A Justice Department official clashed with a judge in the Washington golf course case. The government’s justification for removing trees centers on a 2019 landscape report.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 18:31
Open-source Windows alternative ReactOS can now be installed directly on NTFS partitions, eliminating a long-standing obstacle; previously, installations required a FAT32 partition. The new driver still lacks caching, journaling and security support, and the team warned that undiscovered bugs may remain.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 18:30
Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to overturn a ruling that opened the way for President Donald Trump’s administration to arrest and deport him again.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 18:30
France has imposed curfews in parts of central Paris after protests over the cost of living turned violent. A car was destroyed near the Marianne statue at Place de la République.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 18:25
Violent protests and looting across France on Saturday have further deepened Macron’s political isolation and raised questions about his authority.
Emmanuel Macron faced near-universal condemnation after addressing France following one of its most violent recent episodes of rioting and looting. A town hall was torched, more than 2,000 shops were looted, 2,300 people arrested and 1,000 police injured. The article argues that Macron’s perceived arrogance, strategic errors and France’s economic troubles have deepened his isolation.
More than half a million people were estimated to have joined mass protests across France last weekend. Rioting, looting and violent clashes with outnumbered police were reported in cities including Paris, Marseille and Limoges. The interior minister acknowledged that police had “lost control” in some cities, and President Emmanuel Macron called for a full security review.
At least 2,400 people were arrested in France during weekend protests. Some were caught up simply because they were in the wrong place, while others were suspected of theft and looting. President Emmanuel Macron warned that looters would have to pay for the damage.
Violence and destruction during weekend protests across France damaged landmarks and businesses. Most demonstrators peacefully opposed rising fuel prices, living costs and deteriorating public services, while masked groups set fires and looted. Authorities acknowledged losing control of some cities, and the prime minister empowered local mayors to impose partial curfews.
Andrew Smith says France’s escalating unrest exposes a troubling gap between legitimate public grievances and the government’s increasingly security-focused response. He argues that violence during largely peaceful demonstrations points to serious policing failures, while Emmanuel Macron’s response offers “very little of substance.” Economic insecurity, educational inequality and political paralysis are converging, he says, and repression risks worsening the crisis.
Marseille and Lille soccer clubs say their shops were vandalized during protests in France. More than half a million people joined demonstrations against rising living costs and poor school conditions, which were mainly peaceful.
Hundreds of thousands protested in France over the weekend against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools and other public services. Police arrested nearly 2,400 people after violent groups fought officers and looted shops, deepening political uncertainty six months before elections.
Photos from protests over the weekend show unrest sweeping across France as Macron prepares for an election.
CNN’s Aaron Blake writes that several patterns have emerged as the president’s midterm travels move into full swing.
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CNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-19 18:25
Battery-electric vehicle registrations in Europe climbed 70.3% in September. High oil prices, subsidies and the growing availability of more affordable models continued to drive the increase.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 18:25
US prosecutors say former OpenAI engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan, accused of placing a recording device in an executive conference room, was in frequent contact with an unnamed Saudi royal family member. They also allege a Saudi military official paid for a one-way ticket for Alfozan’s wife and son to return to Saudi Arabia. Prosecutors want him held pending trial, arguing he may flee.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 18:23
US prosecutors say former OpenAI engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan was in frequent contact with a Saudi royal family member and that a Saudi military official paid for his wife and son to fly to Qatar on a one-way business-class ticket. They argued he posed a flight risk and that his alleged actions could threaten US national security. Alfozan is charged with secretly placing a recording device in an OpenAI meeting room and faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted.
A court filing submitted Monday said an ex-OpenAI employee accused of placing a recording device in an executive conference room appears to have received considerable support from the Saudi government.
Zelensky adviser Serhii Beskrestnov says unreliable US warnings of Russian missile attacks have left people without enough time to seek shelter, with some already killed. The White House says intelligence sharing has not changed. Beskrestnov also says restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Starlink are continuing and may be part of pressure on Kyiv.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-19 18:23
Experts say Benjamin Netanyahu’s updated security doctrine and map of regional blocs advance his political ambitions before Israel’s October 27 election. It prioritises preemptive military action, wider buffer zones and new partnerships. Challengers Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Lapid dismissed the document as hollow and superficial.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 18:21
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a doctrine shifting Israel toward preemptive action days before the October 27 parliamentary election. Donald Trump voiced support for Netanyahu’s reelection. Analysts said the timing serves domestic political aims and that making preemption a standing principle could lower the threshold for Israeli military action and heighten regional tensions, including the risk of unilateral action against Iran.
Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said joint economic projects with Russia, particularly strategic transport corridors, help strengthen regional stability. Meeting visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, he welcomed Russian initiatives to expand bilateral cooperation and reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to its strategic partnership with Russia.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-19 18:12
Benny Gantz says he will not run in Israel’s October 27 election after polls placed his Blue and White party below the 3.25 percent threshold for entering the Knesset. He said he would continue working for unity.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 18:11
Israeli police detained 10 people in a rare raid on settlers after separate attacks in the occupied West Bank on US photojournalist Heidi Levine, European diplomats and Palestinians. A court extended the detention of six men. Levine described her assault as an “attempted lynching”.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-19 18:05
Mauritius ended a nighttime curfew imposed last week as the government said the situation had improved. Protests over water shortages and rising living costs turned violent after a police officer shot and seriously wounded a woman. At least 188 people were arrested, and the officer was arrested and brought to court.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 18:04
A Russian drone struck the central park in Nova Vodolaha, in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, killing six people, including two girls, and wounding 15 others, seven of them children, Ukrainian officials said. President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Shahed drone carried out the strike; the younger girl, Angelina, and her mother were among the dead.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-19 18:03
A Russian drone hit a park in Nova Vodolaha, Kharkiv Oblast, on Oct. 19, killing six people, including three children, the governor said. The interior minister said those killed included an infant in a stroller and two women. Prosecutors opened a pre-trial investigation into a possible war crime.
Lawmakers in the US Congress are considering bills to preserve cash as an option for purchases.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 18:01
Brazil’s Planning Ministry said on Monday that about 20 billion reais ($3.95 billion) in reallocations would be needed in the 2027 budget to accommodate measures recently announced by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as he seeks re-election in next Sunday’s vote.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 18:00
CFTC data for Oct. 13 show that rising spread positions lifted gross longs even as outright longs declined. The figures do not establish that spot buying increased.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 18:00
German police say two men turned themselves in after a security fence at Leipzig Airport was damaged when their car smashed into it.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 18:00
The US Supreme Court declined to consider reinstating a Democratic member of the National Labor Relations Board whom President Donald Trump fired, securing a victory for Trump in the dispute over White House control of federal agencies.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 18:00
A provincial public inquiry into Winnipeg’s police headquarters project concluded that former mayor Sam Katz “violated the public trust” and former chief administrative officer Phil Sheegl showed “a complete lack of a moral compass.” It said they engaged in “blatant” conflicts of interest involving the owner of the company awarded the construction contract.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 18:00
For its 12th anniversary, Meduza asked 12 people what Russia and the world might be like in 12 years, and what they hope for. Their responses include uncertainty about the future, a vision of a peaceful and prosperous Russia, and concerns that internet regulation and AI surveillance could increasingly restrict privacy and freedom online.
MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 17:58
Ukraine’s military and defense company Gurzuf Defense said a heavy-lift drone carried a wounded soldier directly from a front-line position for the first time. The mission took 1 hour, 14 minutes and 36 seconds and covered 62 kilometers. The soldier is receiving treatment and rehabilitation and is no longer in danger. Ukraine also said it brought 23 children back from Russian-occupied territory over the past week.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 17:57
A Ukrainian army brigade says a remotely piloted aircraft brought an injured serviceman out of the frontline zone, in a feat it calls unprecedented globally. The mission points to wider use of unmanned craft for battlefield casualty retrieval, as these systems alter the Ukraine-Russia fighting.
Ukraine’s military and Gurzuf Defense say troops used a heavy-lift drone to carry a severely wounded soldier from a front-line position to safety, then arranged further evacuation to a hospital. He had spent nearly 500 days at the position. The mission took 1 hour, 14 minutes and 36 seconds and covered 62 kilometers.
Ukraine shared a video that it says shows the world’s first evacuation of an injured soldier from the front lines by drone.
French shopkeepers are struggling to come to terms with the damage left by a night of rioting and looting. Some fear for the future of their businesses and employees.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 17:55
Giredmet, part of Rosatom’s research division, developed a technology and began producing thallium nitrate, meeting Russian electronics makers’ demand for the component and ending reliance on foreign supplies. The company said production costs are 40% below foreign manufacturers’ prices. The work was carried out under a government contract with Russia’s Industry and Trade Ministry.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 17:55
Portugal’s Football Association suspended Cristiano Ronaldo for 30 days and fined him 255 euros ($285) for leaving the national team camp after a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus over his role. The federation has not specified which matches or activities the ban covers.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 17:52
Albanian Prime Minister Rama accused anti-government protesters of crossing a “red line” during violent demonstrations. The European Commission condemned Sunday’s violence, saying it had “no place in a democratic society” and that responses must be lawful and proportionate.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 17:51
Barclays said its £15 billion ($19.97 billion) private credit exposure was handled in line with accounting and regulatory capital requirements. A report said the Bank of England was examining whether the bank’s traders had understated the risk.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 17:50
The Bank of England is investigating whether Barclays traders inaccurately described illiquid private credit loans to make their risks appear lower, after an insider at the British bank raised concerns, the Financial Times reported on Monday.
Vsevolod Chentsov, Ukraine’s deputy prime minister for European integration, opposed holding an open competition for prosecutor general, saying the EU does not require it and it is not standard practice in Europe. He said political independence and professional competence must be balanced. The EU has called for a less politicized, more merit-based selection process, while anti-corruption activists and reformist lawmakers accuse Ukrainian authorities of obstructing rule-of-law reforms.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 17:50
Organizers said Monday that Saudi Arabia will delay its flagship investment conference until next year. The decision follows deadly attacks that shook the kingdom in recent weeks as the widening Middle East conflict disrupted business.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 17:45
Saudi Arabia has ruled out holding its flagship investment conference in person this year. Continued Houthi attacks are disrupting travel into the kingdom, undermining Riyadh’s efforts to attract foreign capital and establish itself as a global business hub.
A new report says Quebec’s maple syrup reserves are almost depleted.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 17:41
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer urged the FCC to reject a Club for Growth petition that would allow AI-generated robocalls before November’s midterm elections. He warned campaigns could use opponents’ voices to deliver misleading messages or outright lies.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 17:40
Russia struck 28 substations and other critical energy facilities in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. At least 550,000 households lost power overnight, and the attacks hit energy infrastructure in 11 oblasts. One energy worker was injured in Vinnytsia Oblast.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-19 17:40
Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian strikes damaged more than 10 energy facilities overnight, leaving at least 550,000 households without power. The affected facilities were in 11 regions, and Ukrenergo said rolling blackouts would continue in some areas throughout the day.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that Russia had again attacked Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones. He said partner countries that had previously shared intelligence with Kyiv again provided no advance warning.
Canada will bring a young roster to next month’s women’s world hockey championship in Denmark, with six players making their tournament debut. It is the team’s first major competition since losing the Olympic final to the United States in February.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 17:32
Qatar is set to announce a regional defence partnership aimed at strengthening its military infrastructure, as regional escalations prompt Gulf countries to reconsider their allegiances.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 17:27
Qatar is preparing a new regional defence partnership while keeping communication channels open with Tehran. Doha says dialogue and economic ties can help achieve lasting peace, and warns that energy disruption could peak, with further difficulties expected in the coming days and months.
Qatar is preparing to announce a new regional defence partnership intended to strengthen its military capabilities, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said at the Global Security Forum in Doha.
Apple has sent invitations for an event next week called “Pro and tell.” Analysts expect the company to introduce a touchscreen laptop.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 17:25
About nine pastors, seminary students and Sunday school teachers are running as Democrats for federal office in the November 3 US midterm election. Adam Hamilton, a pastor seeking a Kansas Senate seat, is among Christian leaders testing whether faith-based appeals can attract voters in states that usually support Republicans.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 17:25
CNN chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour plans to leave the network next year after 43 years there, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Monday.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 17:25
Christiane Amanpour announced that she will leave CNN next June, ending a 43-year career at the network.
CNN chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour plans to leave the 24/7 news network next June, after more than four decades with the company.
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed the group carried out six operations against Saudi Arabia over 48 hours, targeting Saudi Aramco sites, airports and military bases. He said fires broke out after strikes on facilities in Yanbu and the Shaybah oil field, and listed airports in Riyadh and Abha among the targets.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-19 17:25
The World Gold Council survey estimates that investors around the world collectively hold tokenised gold equal to 370 tonnes.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 17:24
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court gave Meta 24 hours to show that its feeds do not favour either presidential candidate, Lula or Bolsonaro. It doubled the daily fine for failing to comply with an earlier order on political content, raising it to one million Brazilian reals. Meta denies favouring either candidate.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 17:24
Brazil’s top electoral court gave Meta 24 hours to show that its platforms treat campaign content from incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro equally, warning of daily fines for noncompliance. The order followed Lula’s campaign’s allegation that Meta was suppressing his content before Sunday’s presidential runoff.
Two boat incidents near the Greek islands of Lesbos and Samos killed 12 migrants. One boat capsized after hitting a coast guard vessel, while another overturned north of Samos. Two survivors were arrested on suspicion of migrant smuggling.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 17:23
Authorities said 12 migrants drowned in two separate incidents on Monday near Lesbos and Samos in the northeastern Aegean, after their boats capsized while the coast guard pursued them.
Greek Coast Guard officials say 12 migrants, including an infant, died in two separate boating accidents overnight in the Aegean Sea. A speedboat collided with a police patrol vessel off Lesbos, while another boat capsized near Samos. Twenty-two people were rescued, and search-and-rescue efforts continue. A 37-year-old Turkish survivor was arrested on suspicion of smuggling and operating the speedboat.
Greek authorities say 12 migrants died in two incidents in the Aegean Sea. The International Organisation for Migration says at least 1,209 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean since the start of the year.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Iran’s resistance to aggression is just, and that neither Kyiv nor its European backers are ready for talks. He said Moscow had not targeted Ukrainian infrastructure unless it was used in attacks on Russia, and offered help seeking a settlement to the US-Iran conflict.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-19 17:20
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian received Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Tehran. They discussed bilateral ties and recent regional and international developments, and exchanged views on strengthening cooperation between Tehran and Moscow.
Donald Trump is heading to Kansas to support incumbent Republican Sen. Roger Marshall, who faces a close contest with Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton. Voters interviewed by NBC News said affordability is a major issue in the race.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 17:19
AFP News AgencySome students and alumni in McGill University's law faculty have signed a petition urging the school to let Jeffrey George Ewert, a convicted murderer on day parole, return to campus.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 17:16
Donald Trump has formally endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu’s bid for re-election, praising him as a partner and warning that the United States could carry out the work against Iran itself if Israel had the wrong leader. Israel votes on October 27, and no party is projected to win a majority.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-19 17:16
Trump endorsed Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s election, while Ben-Gvir faced student protesters. The report also mentions Israeli gunfire killing a seven-year-old girl in Gaza and settlers attacking EU diplomats.
HSBC’s Sharia-compliant fund bought more than $130 million in shares of at least five companies linked to Israel’s military supply chain in the first half of 2026, including Palantir. The investments appear to conflict with the fund’s stated rules excluding businesses with significant exposure to weapons-related revenue.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 17:14
Belarus’s government has decided to prohibit imports of certain Latvian goods. The Cabinet’s press service said the move was prompted by what it called Latvia’s non-constructive approach and continued hostile rhetoric toward Belarus; the measure covers canned fish and various industrial goods.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-19 17:12
Iran blamed the United States for insecurity around the Strait of Hormuz as Russia sought a mediation role. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Tehran on October 19, 2026.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-19 17:12
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow is prepared to help find mutually acceptable solutions to the US-Iran conflict. He called for a return to the pre-crisis situation in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, including restoring freedom of navigation and guarantees against renewed aggression, and praised Iran’s diplomatic efforts and international mediators.
At a joint Monday press briefing with Russia's Sergei Lavrov, Iran's Abbas Araqchi called for diplomacy on regional matters and blamed Washington for insecurity and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Selena Gomez says vaping has changed her voice and warns against nicotine use. Doctors explain how vaping can affect the vocal cords and lead to other health problems.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 17:12
Surging demand for energy and physical resources will require active management of real-asset investments, including strategies combining conventional and alternative energy.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 17:10
Euler senior oil, gas and transport analyst Andrey Polishchuk says US refinery maintenance and emergency shutdowns are limiting petroleum-product output amid tight global diesel supplies, with the shortfall estimated at about 1 million barrels per day. He says a Russia-US diesel deal could partly ease the shortage.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 17:03
Haitian gangs attacked an armored vehicle, leaving four Salvadoran soldiers unaccounted for. It was the first major attack since an international force to suppress gangs began operating.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-19 17:00
International forces in Haiti are trying to contact four Salvadoran soldiers who went missing after gangs attacked their armoured vehicle with explosives in Croix-des-Bouquets, north of Port-au-Prince. They escaped the burning vehicle, but fighting has hindered attempts to reach them. The UN Security Council is scheduled to discuss Haiti on Monday, with the attack expected to dominate proceedings.
Silicon Valley spent years betting that the company with the smartest AI system would dominate the industry. That assumption is now beginning to look misguided.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 17:00
Experts say Russian strikes on Ukrainian data centers may backfire. Ukraine hit three Yandex data centers, a Sberbank facility under construction and a VK data center with drones from Oct. 8 to 18, exposing vulnerabilities created by Russia’s concentration of data centers in Moscow and the surrounding region.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-19 16:59
Ukrainian strikes on data centers belonging to Russian internet giant Yandex disrupted daily life for millions of Russians, affecting access to money, taxi rides and takeout orders.
Game developers have long copied competitors’ ideas to varying degrees, but AI coding tools have made cloning so efficient that many are cautious about sharing early work. Alliance Arts delayed the public demo of its Russian Roulette drinking game, Drunken Goddess Reflex, saying it feared the game’s presentation and gameplay could be quickly replicated and released before its launch.
AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 16:59
The Roborock Q7 M5+ robot vacuum and mop is discounted 31% on Amazon, saving buyers more than $100. It features self-emptying, LiDAR navigation and powerful suction.
NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-19 16:58
As protests continue to roil France, electric bikes burning during unrest in Paris have become a common sight.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 16:50
The CFTC says CME has not shown that the new policy is harming it, in a dispute that could shape the future of perpetual futures in the U.S. The agency recently approved its first bitcoin perpetual contract.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 16:47
Vinted says it has removed listings for items believed to have been stolen from shops during riots in France and stepped up checks on suspicious posts. The resale platform says it is working with French authorities and police and may permanently ban accounts that break its rules.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 16:46
After a weekend of violence and looting, the French government announced localised curfews, financial support for affected businesses and a tougher judicial response. It also kept the option of declaring a state of emergency open.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-19 16:44
France’s central government called on some local authorities to impose curfews after riots and looting over the weekend, which grew out of nationwide anti-government protests. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu faced pressure over security failures and left open the possibility of a state of emergency, while saying localized curfews were more appropriate for now.
French Prime Minister Lecornu called on regional authorities to impose partial curfews after cost-of-living protests turned violent and led to widespread looting on Saturday. Clashes with police continued in some parts of the country on Sunday.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu ordered partial curfews in some urban areas after rioting and looting swept across France over the weekend.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a large-scale judicial operation to hold those responsible for weekend violence accountable and ordered limited, localized curfews from Monday evening. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez admitted police lost control in some areas; President Emmanuel Macron rejected his resignation. The protests were over rising living costs and fuel prices.
Rioting, looting and vandalism spread across France over the weekend as protests spiralled out of control. The demonstrations began with students protesting school conditions last month before widening to reflect other public concerns. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said local authorities could impose partial curfews to protect people and businesses. The report considers what the violence may signal about the upcoming election.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Monday that authorities could impose a state of emergency if necessary, but argued that curfews would be a better response to the crisis over violent protests.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Monday that he had asked local authorities to impose partial curfews starting that evening, after violent protests across the country over the weekend.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Monday that he had asked regional authorities to impose partial, localised curfews in some cities to protect businesses after weekend demonstrations turned violent. He accused the “ultra-left movement” of seeking to orchestrate deep unrest nationwide ahead of next year’s presidential election.
Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said Iran must control the Strait of Hormuz through its forces to protect national security. Speaking during a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Dushanbe, he blamed the United States for the current situation and said Washington would have to pay an appropriate price.
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Kalshi sees Anthropic as the last major IPO candidate of 2026 after OpenAI delayed its public debut. Other companies have also postponed their plans.
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Google and McKinsey agreed to buy 320,000 metric tons of carbon-removal credits over 10 years for Google’s first silvopasture project. The deal is part of commitments through the Symbiosis Coalition, as silvopasture emerges as an approach to climate mitigation.
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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.
