A new AP-NORC poll finds Democrats’ confidence in the accuracy of U.S. election results has declined over the past four years, but remains higher than Republicans’.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 11:30
Israel’s government under Netanyahu has overseen a dramatic expansion of settlements in the West Bank alongside a sharp rise in settler violence.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 11:30
Demonstrators gathered outside The New York Times, accusing the publication of bias in its editorial coverage.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 11:29
French President Emmanuel Macron criticized foreign leaders’ comments concerning immigration and protests in France.
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A hazardous chemical leak at a pipe factory in Toledo, Ohio, led to evacuations of homes and businesses within a one-mile radius. People within three miles were told to shelter in place. No injuries have been reported so far.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 11:27
The 2026 extended list has been unveiled ahead of next month’s 50 Best Restaurants announcement in Lima, Peru, with 20 European restaurants included.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 11:27
Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired teacher from Michigan, is returning to the United States after spending more than four years in a Russian prison. Russia accused him of fighting alongside Ukraine’s military, a claim his family has consistently denied.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin told US envoy Steve Witkoff that released US national Stephen Hubbard was already at Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg. Witkoff thanked Putin for Hubbard’s release. Hubbard had been sentenced to six years and 10 months for participating in combat operations alongside Ukrainian forces.
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old American held in Russian custody since 2022, had been released from prison.
Details of Stephen Hubbard’s case are being examined.
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin after American Stephen Hubbard was released. Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired schoolteacher, was detained in Ukraine in 2022 and charged with fighting as a mercenary, which he denies.
Russia released U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard on Oct. 21, the same day U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff visited. Russian state media said Vladimir Putin announced the release during their meeting and said Hubbard had already been taken to the airport. Hubbard had been sentenced in Moscow for allegedly fighting for Ukraine; the U.S. State Department has designated him wrongfully detained.
Russia has released retired U.S. teacher Stephen Hubbard, according to U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. The Michigan man had been imprisoned on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine and was sentenced in 2024 to nearly seven years in prison.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Stephen Hubbard, a U.S. citizen who fought on Ukraine’s side and was convicted by a Russian court of mercenary activity, has been released. Putin announced the release as he began a meeting with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, adding that Hubbard was already at Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg.
US envoy Steve Witkoff said Russia had released a retired American teacher who was imprisoned on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.
Russian state media report that Stephen Hubbard, an American held in Russia for more than four years, has been released following US special envoy Steve Witkoff’s visit to St. Petersburg.
Russian state news agencies reported that 74-year-old American Stephen Hubbard was released on Wednesday. The release came as a Trump envoy met with Putin and was described as the latest sign of warmer ties with the Kremlin, while Washington pressures Kyiv to accept a deal to end Moscow’s war.
President Vladimir Putin said Russia had agreed to release Stephen Hubbard, an American jailed on allegations that he fought for Ukraine. Putin said Hubbard had been taken to Pulkovo Airport during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg.
Putin's Wednesday announcement said Hubbard was free and at Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg. The 74-year-old American had been detained in Russia since 2022.
Husqvarna is moving some robotic lawnmower production from Britain to the Czech Republic and considering expanding manufacturing in Asia, its CEO said Wednesday. Cheaper rivals are narrowing the lead in a market the company pioneered three decades ago.
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ReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 11:25
Alexander Shokhin said Japanese companies have not withdrawn from gas projects in Russia despite their government’s policy. He said Tokyo is not urging firms to end cooperation immediately, and that they are waiting for at least a “yellow light” to discuss expanding their presence.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 11:22
China says fears of Japan’s “remilitarisation” justify restricting rare-earth supplies to the country.
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AFP News AgencyGlassnode’s proximity framework outlines how nearby inventory and actual buying could help confirm support ahead of the Fed meeting on Oct. 27–28.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 11:20
Trump is making campaign-trail promises of checks worth more than $5,000, but they come with strings attached.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 11:19
Mike Flanagan’s eight-episode Prime Video adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie gives the story a richly textured treatment, exploring kindness and lost innocence alongside bloody revenge. The reviewer says it succeeds overall, but has one major flaw.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 11:19
Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia signed an agreement on Wednesday to boost defence cooperation and strengthen defensive capabilities, Turkey’s Defence Ministry said.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-21 11:15
US envoy Steve Witkoff told Russian President Vladimir Putin that he had brought documents setting out approaches to resolving the conflict in Ukraine. He described them as ideas on elements of a possible peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. After meeting a Ukrainian delegation in Oslo, Witkoff traveled to Russia for talks.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-21 11:15
US envoy Steve Witkoff is meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg after talks with Ukraine’s president and other European leaders in Oslo. He is due to return to the Norwegian capital, as Washington seeks to revive US-led efforts to end the war.
Dmitry Peskov said US envoy Steve Witkoff brought some ideas, particularly in view of his meeting in Oslo with Volodymyr Zelensky and European representatives. Putin will review and assess the proposals before deciding what comes next, Peskov said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin asked US envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday about the results of the US delegation’s meeting with Ukrainian representatives in Norway the previous day. Witkoff met Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Finnish President Alexander Stubb in Oslo on October 20 to discuss efforts to resolve the Ukrainian conflict.
At a meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he planned to discuss ideas for a possible meeting with Donald Trump in China. Putin added that resolving the crises in Ukraine and the Persian Gulf could also be among their topics.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is travelling to Russia today for peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met the US official in Norway on Tuesday. Ophélie Jacobson explains what progress has been made in Oslo.
Witkoff is heading to Russia for talks with Putin. Speaking in Oslo on Tuesday, Zelenskyy said Washington had reaffirmed its commitment to providing Ukraine with security guarantees.
Russian President Vladimir Putin began meeting US special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff at the Konstantinovsky Palace in St. Petersburg. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov had said the main topic would be a settlement in Ukraine.
Kremlin aide confirmed that Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy, arrived in the Russian city of St. Petersburg on Wednesday morning.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is due to meet US envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday for talks focused on resolving the Ukraine conflict, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said. Ushakov said the meeting was arranged in advance and that Moscow had no contact with Zelensky during recent settlement discussions.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg for talks with Vladimir Putin, with Ukraine peace settlement set as the main topic, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said. Witkoff is expected to present an updated plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war; Jared Kushner may join by video link.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is due to meet US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff at Constantine Palace during the first half of Wednesday, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said.
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg on Oct. 21 to prepare for another round of peace talks with Russian counterpart Kirill Dmitriev. He had met Volodymyr Zelensky and European allies in Oslo the previous day. His movements come as Kyiv-Washington ties sharply deteriorate over concerns that the U.S. may withhold Patriot missiles funded by Ukraine’s allies and other support.
Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, is also expected to join Wednesday’s meeting between Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin remotely, a US official told AFP.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff is due to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg on Wednesday, after talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo. Axios reported that Witkoff would present Putin with an updated proposal to end the war in Ukraine.
Risk management is becoming more popular as the era of simply betting on Bitcoin’s price fades.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 11:15
Alexey Likhachev said a South Korean vessel made a test voyage on the Northern Sea Route this year. Korean shippers and shipowners want to multiply cargo shipments on the route in the next fall and summer season.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 11:14
EU energy ministers are set to consider cutting demand if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed in the coming months, according to a document seen by Euronews.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 11:10
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said trade between Russia and China had increased more than 30-fold in 25 years despite mounting external pressure. He said the two sides had almost entirely switched to national currencies for mutual settlements, while cooperation in investment, energy, cultural and humanitarian fields was developing rapidly.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-21 11:10
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Chinese Premier Li Qiang signed a joint communique at an official ceremony, concluding the 31st regular meeting of the two countries’ heads of government. They held two rounds of talks in central St. Petersburg, stressed the strategic importance of their partnership and outlined areas for expanding cooperation.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said the development of China-Russia relations had created a model of high-level trust and cooperation between major powers. At his 31st regular meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in St. Petersburg, Li said the countries follow non-alignment, non-confrontation and non-targeting of third parties, while promoting mutual respect, mutually beneficial cooperation and engagement aimed at comprehensive results.
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said mutual tourist travel between Russia and China rose about 1.5-fold in the first half of 2026. At a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, he also cited cooperation in healthcare, sports, culture, cinema, education and research.
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said trade between Russia and China is growing steadily, with settlements conducted primarily in rubles and yuan and bilateral investment also rising. He said a relevant commission has more than 90 projects across sectors including metallurgy and agriculture.
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said bilateral trade between Russia and China is now conducted almost entirely in their national currencies. He said trade and economic cooperation remains strong despite increased external pressure, with trade turnover rising more than 30-fold over 25 years.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said China-Russia relations have entered a faster, more substantive and concrete phase under the strategic leadership of Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. At the 31st regular meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in St. Petersburg, Li said the sides should review their work, address outstanding issues and implement agreements made at the highest level.
Families in and around Taiz have begun rationing water as renewed fighting disrupts fuel supplies and access to water systems serving 3 million people, aid groups and UN agencies say.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 11:10
Germany is calling for deep reductions to the European Commission’s proposed EU budget and rejecting new joint borrowing, setting the stage for a fierce dispute over funding for Ukraine, defence and competitiveness.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-21 11:08
German ambassador to the EU Thomas Hans Ossowski said during discussions on the EU budget that more cuts are “definitely necessary.” He ruled out new common borrowing and EU-level taxation while reaffirming support for Ukraine.
US envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Wednesday to discuss Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Witkoff had met Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo the previous day, as US President Donald Trump presses Kyiv to reach a deal to stop the fighting.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-10-21 11:04
Russian newspapers highlighted growing prospects for a trilateral meeting of the Russian, US and Chinese presidents, alongside a meeting in Oslo between a Ukrainian delegation led by Vladimir Zelensky and US special envoy Steve Witkoff. The leaders could meet on the sidelines of the upcoming APEC summit, though no separate meeting has been formally confirmed. Donald Trump said he would attend if the others wanted, adding that talks would focus on denuclearization.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Steve Witkoff’s meeting with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky in Oslo as positive, with nothing unexpected. He said Witkoff’s upcoming talks in St. Petersburg will indicate whether progress toward resolving the conflict is possible, adding that the war is complex.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Saint Petersburg early in the morning for talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin about Ukraine. The visit followed discussions the previous day with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the leaders of Norway and Finland. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said he did not know whether an agreement would be reached that day.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia, for talks with President Vladimir Putin aimed at advancing a potential ceasefire and ending the war in Ukraine.
US envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in St Petersburg for talks with Russian leaders following what Secretary of State Marco Rubio called “positive” discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway. Witkoff is due to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday as US efforts to end the war intensify.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg on Wednesday morning for talks with President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine. The visit follows Witkoff’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway, which Secretary of State Marco Rubio called “positive.”
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg on Wednesday and is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the conflict in Ukraine. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said an agreement may not be reached, but the Ukraine talks are the main focus of the day’s discussions.
Ukraine’s defense minister and commander-in-chief met a Lockheed Martin delegation in Kyiv to discuss stable arms deliveries, expanded PAC-3 interceptor supplies and further cooperation. The meeting took place as Ukraine faced a worsening Patriot missile shortage and Russia intensified ballistic missile and drone attacks across the country.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 11:02
Egypt may be close to joining the war against the Houthis. The Iran-backed group has mounted sustained attacks on Saudi Arabia in recent weeks following the September collapse of a truce in Yemen. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Egypt in mid-September to seek possible military support, and Egypt’s president put the request before parliament on Saturday.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-10-21 11:02
The green transition and rising demand mean Britain’s grid needs major investment and smarter operation.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 11:01
The OCC published its final rule on stablecoins under the GENIUS Act, effective Jan. 18, and dropped a proposed presumption concerning third-party rewards arrangements.
TThe BlockOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 11:01
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has become the first of several federal agencies to complete regulations under the GENIUS Act, reconsidering how stablecoin rewards are weighed against the act’s ban.
Brad Lander, an ally of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani who is seeking a seat in Congress next month, was among 90 people detained Tuesday by Israeli authorities in the occupied West Bank while accompanying Palestinian farmers harvesting olives, the Israeli rights group Rabbis for Human Rights said.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 11:00
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the EU would ideally avoid using new, tough trade powers to counter Chinese competition, but would defend itself against what he described as a new level of aggressive practices by Asia’s largest economy.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 11:00
At the annual Pinball Expo in the Chicago area, hundreds visited Stern Pinball’s factory in Elk Grove, Illinois, before heading to the convention in nearby Schaumburg. Staff outlined the manufacturing process and pinball market, with one employee saying Stern controls 90 percent of the current market.
AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 11:00
BitGo has launched BitGo Labs, which will initially focus on the intersection of AI and crypto. The company says the AI economy needs crypto financial infrastructure.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 11:00
After the referendum, United Conservative Party leader Danielle Smith strengthened her backing for a united Canada. Many in her party’s base disagree, and separatists intend to continue their fight from within the party.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 11:00
The UK has approved drilling at a controversial North Sea gas field despite environmental concerns. Shell Group, a co-developer, forecasts that the field could account for around 6.5% of UK gas production at peak output.
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The UK government approved drilling at the North Sea’s Jackdaw gas field after years of legal and political delays, saying it would bolster energy security and help address rising costs. Environmental groups condemned the decision and urged a shift to clean energy. The field is expected to raise domestic gas production by 6% and operate for 11 years.
The UK government approved the Jackdaw gas field, a contentious move that could alienate some left-leaning voters whom Prime Minister Andy Burnham has brought back to Labour.
Britain approved the Jackdaw North Sea gas field on Wednesday, bringing years of legal and political disputes to an end. The dispute had set the Labour government’s climate commitments against its drive to strengthen energy security.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the first tanker carrying 40,000 tons of Russian diesel is scheduled to leave for the United States on October 22. Russia could restore diesel export volumes fully by year-end and supply other countries as well; the contract-signing process is nearing completion.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-21 10:56
US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin on behalf of Donald Trump for lifting export controls on Russian diesel and supplying the United States and global markets. Witkoff called the decision a very important act amid an economic shock, saying farmers, truckers and people worldwide had been affected by the diesel crisis.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the first shipment of Russian diesel to the United States is scheduled for October 22, with the contract in its final stage and further batches expected. He said Russia could restore diesel export volumes fully by the end of 2026. A temporary US license allows Russian diesel to reach global markets despite US sanctions. Volodymyr Zelensky called the deal an “investment in the war.”
Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the first tanker, carrying 40,000 tons of Russian diesel, is scheduled to leave port for the United States on October 22. He said further shipments would follow and Russia would meet US needs within its capabilities, as agreed by the two leaders.
From Oct. 24, Binance prices during off-hours could shrink the collateral cushion backing eligible bStocks margin accounts.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 10:50
Economic protests have taken place in European countries, while rising living costs are also fueling frustration elsewhere. People in Senegal, Costa Rica and Indonesia are demanding action.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 10:49
Pak Jong Chon said North Korean forces must immediately strike back if, after loudspeaker warnings and warning shots, the enemy takes actions that pose a real threat to their safety. He called Seoul’s claims of North Korean troops crossing the border a deliberate fabrication.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 10:46
Nigeria reported its first Ebola case in more than a decade on Tuesday, becoming the fourth African country—and the most populous—to be affected by an outbreak health officials have called the fastest-spreading on record.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-21 10:45
Paris Saint-Germain face a triple injury setback after beating Barcelona in the Champions League. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia tore the ACL in his right knee and is expected to be out for months and undergo surgery in the coming days. Ousmane Dembélé and Marquinhos suffered thigh muscle tears and are set to miss several weeks.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 10:45
A drone strike on a market in the disputed area between Sudan and South Sudan killed at least 153 people, and the toll could rise further, a local official said. Yohana Akol, interim information minister for the Abyei Special Administrative Area, said some victims were burned to ashes and rescuers were trying to recover all the bodies.
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South Sudanese officials say Sudan’s military struck Amiet Market in disputed Abyei with drones a day earlier, killing at least 153 people, with the toll expected to rise. MSF says it is treating more than 20 wounded people. Sudan’s army has not commented; a Sudanese officer said the strike targeted fuel tankers headed to the RSF.
Police say rare trading cards worth nearly $1 million were stolen from a FedEx truck parked near a Southern California business that authenticates and grades collectibles.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 10:43
Gulf states have convened an extraordinary meeting as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia take place. A file image shows smoke rising from a fire at an oil facility in southern Riyadh on October 11, 2026.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-21 10:41
Lufthansa expects its €1.2 billion purchase of up to 49.9% of TAP Air Portugal to generate about €450 million in annual synergies. Portugal will retain control, while regulatory reviews and the slow progress of Lufthansa’s ITA Airways deal suggest the gains may take years to materialize.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 10:41
Ohio officials said Wednesday that an overnight explosion at a chemical tank at a company in North Toledo released a chemical into the air, leading to evacuations of nearby residents.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 10:40
AFP News AgencyRick Jackson, a Republican candidate for Georgia governor, loaned $20 million at 12% interest to a new refinery planned for the Texas coast. President Donald Trump has hailed the project as a major victory in his push for “energy dominance.”
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 10:40
The Parti Québécois is set to reveal its ministers on Wednesday at a swearing-in ceremony in the National Assembly. The event starts at 1:30 p.m. ET, with CBC providing live coverage.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 10:40
Officials in Busan made a third attempt to guide a shark trapped in a canal back to sea. The animal has attracted more than a million visitors.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 10:39
Index vigilantes are gaining prominence. They are not the regulators people want or need, but at least they represent something.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 10:37
The nonsensical chant has become a rallying cry for students protesting poor educational conditions and the high cost of living, and a way to mock racial stereotypes attributed to police. Students say undercover officers tried to enter their online chats, but the claim has not been verified and French authorities have not commented.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 10:35
Turkey will ask parliament to authorize deploying military personnel to Saudi Arabia under a joint defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, a ruling AK Party lawmaker told Reuters on Wednesday.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-21 10:35
Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban authorities have seen tensions rise amid border clashes and Pakistani strikes. As Islamabad's influence in Kabul comes under strain, India is rebuilding ties with the Taliban. Experts say this opens diplomatic space for New Delhi, but India is unlikely to replace Pakistan's influence or become the Taliban's strategic ally.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-21 10:35
Bitcoin reached a one-week high as Asian technology stocks rebounded. SpaceX and Tesla formed committees to explore a merger, while Zcash continued gaining after setting an upgrade date.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 10:34
After weeks of protests, weekend riots saw a town hall set ablaze, more than 2,000 shops looted, 2,300 people arrested and 1,000 police injured. The unrest has unsettled investors and contributed to a French debt sell-off, amid allegations of police brutality and a presidential election six months away. Guardian columnists will take readers’ questions on the causes and aftermath, including whether Marine Le Pen could benefit and whether Emmanuel Macron can address the crisis.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 10:32
SpaceX’s blowout quarter revived the AI trade, while oil again rose above $110. XS.com cautioned that a break below $82,500 could open the way to $70,000 for Bitcoin.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 10:30
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is taking a psychological toll on families confronting bereavement, fear and stigma.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 10:30
OpenAI has invested in a startup that uses brain implants to detect cancer, marking another bet by AI companies on brain data.
WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 10:30
The UK government has approved a gas project off Scotland. Energy Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh said the Jackdaw field would start supplying homes by month’s end and could raise peak UK gas production by about 6 percent, supporting energy security but not lowering household bills. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said it would protect jobs and help heat homes. The government also announced a £2 billion initial fund for renewable and low-carbon projects. The Green Party and Greenpeace criticized the decision.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 10:28
As SpaceX posts blockbuster quarterly earnings, CEO Elon Musk floats the possibility of combining the rocket and AI company with his electric-car firm Tesla.
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Musk says SpaceX and Tesla have started exploring a merger.
Independent committees are evaluating a potential SpaceX-Tesla tie-up. Strong SpaceX earnings have lifted shares ahead of Tesla’s results.
SpaceX and Tesla may merge. Meanwhile, investors are growing increasingly wary of the massive sums being poured into AI data centers.
Elon Musk supports a merger between SpaceX and Tesla as SpaceX reports a profit of $4.4 billion. Musk is chief executive of both companies and also chairs SpaceX and serves as its chief technology officer.
Elon Musk said Tesla and SpaceX had formed special committees to discuss a merger, which he called a “good idea,” while cautioning that it was too early to assume a deal would happen. Shareholders would need to approve it, including at least 50% of Tesla shareholders.
Elon Musk signalled support for a possible merger of SpaceX and Tesla. SpaceX also reported a sharp revenue increase and its first quarterly profit since going public.
Elon Musk says there is “a lot to be gained” from combining Tesla and SpaceX. Special committees are assessing a possible deal, but no agreement has been reached and a merger is not guaranteed. It would be the biggest merger in history and would require shareholder backing. Analysts point to complementary technology businesses, while warning Tesla shareholders could own a smaller share of a larger, more complex company.
Elon Musk said SpaceX and Tesla have formed special committees to examine a possible merger, which he believes has considerable merit because of their complementary AI work. No proposal has been agreed, and Tesla shareholders would have to approve it. The combined company would be worth more than $3 trillion. SpaceX also reported its first quarterly profit, posting $4.4bn for July–September.
Elon Musk is considering a more ambitious merger bringing SpaceX and Tesla together.
Elon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla are weighing a merger that would create a $3.5 trillion mega-company. He confirmed that special committees have been formed to consider the proposal.
Elon Musk said he favors a Tesla-SpaceX merger, and special committees at both companies are examining a possible deal. They have not agreed on terms, and completion is not assured. Shareholder approval would be required, and Musk said he is not part of either committee.
Elon Musk said Tuesday that the boards of SpaceX and Tesla had each formed a special committee to consider a merger, a small step toward potentially consolidating his two largest companies.
Elon Musk, CEO of both SpaceX and Tesla, voiced support for merging the companies during an earnings call, while saying the final decision rests with special shareholder committees at each company.
Elon Musk said Tuesday he would like to formally combine SpaceX and Tesla, his two largest companies. Speaking during SpaceX’s third-quarter earnings call, he called the idea good but said shareholders would ultimately have to support it.
Elon Musk said SpaceX and Tesla have set up special committees to consider a possible merger. The move is an early step toward a deal that would be the largest corporate tie-up ever.
Tesla and SpaceX have formed special committees to consider a merger, Elon Musk said on SpaceX’s third-quarter earnings call. They have not agreed on transaction terms, and a deal is not guaranteed. Musk said he thinks a merger would be a good idea.
Cameroon is taking a beating from bond investors after a credit downgrade. Its leader is in his nineties, and the lack of a public succession plan is adding to the strain.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 10:25
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu promised a “massive” police presence for Saturday’s demonstrations called by the Yellow Vest movement. Confronted by angry lawmakers in parliament, he conceded that the security response had fallen short and pledged a tougher approach ahead of the new protests.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-21 10:25
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu and Interior Minister Laurent Nunez faced pointed questions from lawmakers over how last weekend’s violence was handled. Lecornu pledged a large police deployment at future protests, while Nunez said the military would support security forces.
The UK says it will deploy Royal Air Force Typhoon jets to help Saudi Arabia defend against missile and drone attacks by Yemen’s Houthis. Britain says the jets will have a defensive role and will not attack the group. The deployment continues a military partnership dating back more than a century, and the UK is also extending air-to-air refuelling support.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-21 10:22
An Al Jazeera investigation says convicted criminal and Ulster Volunteer Force member Allan Nesbitt is linked to the UK right-wing student group Turning Point UK. Nesbitt told an undercover reporter he could arrange attacks or a killing through his paramilitary connections.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 10:20
French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday he had secured an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. While in Doha on his Gulf tour, he told reporters on October 21 that France was reducing its dependency.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-21 10:18
King Charles III welcomed Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on the first state visit by an Omani sultan to Britain in 44 years. Charles praised Oman’s peacemaking efforts and quoted in Arabic a sacred text attributed to Islam’s Prophet Muhammad.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 10:17
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after a car rammed her outside her electoral office. Her husband said this on Wednesday, as the man accused of the attack appeared in court.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 10:15
Independent Australian MP Helen Haines had both legs amputated after being hit by a car outside her office in Wangaratta. Police called it a targeted attack and said abuse, threats and intimidation against lawmakers are rising. Brendan Nugent has been charged and remains in custody.
Independent lawmaker Helen Haines had both legs amputated after a car struck her outside her electoral office in Wangaratta, her husband said. She is stable. Brendan Nugent, 43, appeared in court charged with three offences, while police continue to investigate the motive.
Federal lawmaker Helen Haines had both legs amputated after a driver allegedly rammed her repeatedly outside her electorate office on Monday, her husband said.
Independent MP Helen Haines has lost both legs after being struck by a car, her husband said, adding that she is in good shape mentally and her heart is sound. Brendan Nugent, 43, faces multiple charges. Police say the investigation is continuing and the motive has yet to be established.
According to her husband, Helen Haines is now a double amputee. On Monday, a motorist allegedly struck the federal lawmaker multiple times near her electorate office.
Australian independent MP Helen Haines had both legs amputated after being struck by a car in what police allege was a targeted attack in Wangaratta. Her husband said she was alive and stable. Brendan Nugent has been charged over the incident.
Brendan Nugent, accused of driving into independent MP Helen Haines, remains in custody after appearing in Wangaratta and did not seek bail. Haines has lost a leg and is in critical but stable condition. Police said they had no intelligence indicating Nugent posed an immediate threat, while the AFP commissioner warned of rising abuse and intimidation of MPs.
ABC News’ Danny New examines a dispute over whether the stuffed bear that inspired Winnie the Pooh should stay in England or be housed at the New York Public Library.
AABC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-21 10:15
A shark that drew widespread attention after remaining in a canal in Busan for more than a month was guided into the open sea on Wednesday, South Korea’s oceans ministry said. The successful effort followed two failed rescue attempts.
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Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is actively pursuing former officials accused of corruption and abuses of power, while maintaining a firm stance on migration.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 10:15
With anti-Donald Trump sentiment running high, Democrats are entering the final stretch of the midterm campaign with a 10-point nationwide advantage over Republicans among voters asked which party they would choose in their congressional district, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS.
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Kalashnikov Group says it has delivered another large batch of 5.45mm AK-12 assault rifles to a customer. After scheduled testing, the customer gave high marks to the weapons’ quality and the group’s performance under its government contract. The company says it continues to refine the rifle using feedback from personnel in the combat zone.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 10:14
US President Donald Trump said on Truth Social on Wednesday that companies should strike deals with local communities to make data centre developments more popular.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-21 10:13
Trump says data centers should consider offering communities a “dividend” to secure support, as concerns about AI financing grow.
U.S. President Donald Trump said companies seeking to make data centers popular should pay a “dividend” to the community or to individuals there.
Former US Army Lieutenant General Ben Hodges warns that Washington’s approach is weakening Ukraine’s defences. Former US ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker urges Europe to prepare for a future with less support from the United States.
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