Travis Knight spent 16 years and $100 million making the stop-motion film “Wildwood.” The critically acclaimed movie opens in cinemas this weekend.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 16:00
Euronews’ evening bulletin recaps key stories from Europe and beyond on October 23, 2026.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-23 16:00
A midday roundup of the latest news from Europe and beyond on October 23, 2026, spanning world affairs, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
A roundup of important stories from Europe and beyond on October 23, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
The Asian Football Confederation has backed Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president, appearing to reverse its position from two months earlier, when it criticized him for breaching trust.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 16:00
Six people were killed and 28 injured when gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in Jordan’s Karak governorate, a government spokesperson said. The attackers reportedly arrived by car and fled; security forces have been sent to the area.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 15:59
A source in Jordan’s security services said three terrorists opened fire on people near a Christian church in Al-Karak and fled. Medical sources reported that seven bodies and 12 wounded people were taken to a local hospital, with six in critical condition. Security patrols are searching the city for the attackers.
Jordanian authorities said Friday that at least six people were killed and 28 wounded in a shooting at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak. Unidentified attackers allegedly struck during a funeral.
A shooting at a church in southern Jordan has reportedly left multiple people dead. Karak is home to a significant Christian community in the kingdom.
A source in Jordan’s security service said at least seven people were killed and around 10 injured in an attack on a funeral procession near a Christian church in Al-Karak. Witnesses said two masked gunmen fired at the crowd from a vehicle before fleeing. They did not enter the church, where more than 150 people had gathered.
Two masked gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Hamoud, Karak governorate, killing at least seven people and wounding 34. Authorities are searching for the attackers; no group has claimed responsibility.
A shooting during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan’s southern Karak governorate killed seven people and wounded 10. Authorities said two unidentified men fired on the procession and have opened an investigation; the attackers’ identities and motives remain unclear.
Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in Hmoud, in Jordan’s Karak governorate, killing seven people and injuring at least 34. Authorities are hunting for the attackers, described by the interior minister as a group of extremists.
A source in Jordan’s security service said at least seven people were killed and about 10 injured in an attack on a funeral procession near a Christian church in Al-Karak. Witnesses said two masked gunmen fired from a vehicle for several minutes before fleeing. Security forces sealed roads into the city and began searches.
State television said Friday that a shooting inside a church in Jordan’s Karak governorate left an unspecified number of people dead or injured; those responsible were not identified.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Friday that a large-scale military operation in the West Bank was imminent and vowed to displace some Hebron residents. Palestinian gunmen had killed two soldiers in an attack.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-10-23 15:56
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is preparing a large-scale military operation in the West Bank, calling it the largest of its kind since 1967. The announcement followed an attack near Hebron that wounded five Israelis. Plans include evacuating residents, house-to-house searches, seizing weapons and blockading Hebron and Halhul.
Israeli settlers and soldiers have repeatedly destroyed olive trees cultivated by Palestinian farmers in the West Bank. A video showing trees being pulled up circulated online in recent days, but it was generated by artificial intelligence.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 15:56
Gazprom has reduced the share of its borrowing from international markets from 77% in 2022 to 13% since mid-2026, company official Ignat Dirks said. Over four years, it raised more than $14 billion domestically to refinance international borrowing and about $20 billion for new projects.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 15:52
In Michigan’s Senate debate, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed linked higher gas and grocery costs to the Iran war and criticized Republican rival Mike Rogers, who is backed by Trump. Democrats are using opposition to the conflict to appeal to voters concerned about affordability.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 15:51
Trump said on Friday that the United States could end its war with Iran quickly, but questioned whether Washington should pursue a rapid conclusion or let the conflict gradually wind down.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 15:50
A conditional model places the XRP allocation threshold near 70%. Whether the arrangement actually increases value per share depends on ownership, option exercises and purchases.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 15:50
The Kyiv IndependentResidents of Paris are buying tear-gas canisters and pepper spray to protect themselves and their property, a weapons-shop owner told Reuters, as protests are expected to continue through the weekend.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 15:45
An insurer controlled by billionaire Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter received partial approval for a plan to reduce a large pool of loans under Justice Department scrutiny.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 15:45
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Friday that Italy is seeking the immediate release of five Italian activists detained by Israeli forces in the West Bank. All five are women.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 15:40
Bloomberg News Now is an audio briefing on the day’s top stories. Its headline flags the White House’s Oleshky ceasefire news and a Justice Department lawsuit over voting in Alaska.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 15:39
Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said evacuating people from Alyoshki as part of the humanitarian operation may take at least several days. The White House said Russia and Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire there, due to take effect on October 29, 2026, to permit aid deliveries and civilian evacuation through a designated safe passageway.
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Russia and Ukraine have agreed to halt hostilities in Alyoshki, Kherson Region, starting October 29, 2026, the White House said. The pause is intended to let humanitarian aid enter and prepare a civilian evacuation via a designated safe passageway. An independent US media organization will help document both sides’ actions.
Melania Trump says most of the remaining people in Russian-controlled Oleshky are elderly and urgently need medical attention.
The White House says Melania Trump secured a ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky, set to begin on 29 October. Russia and Ukraine confirmed an agreement to evacuate residents and deliver aid, saying their forces would stop firing at 02:00 GMT on 27 October. The city is short of medicine, food and clean water.
The White House says first lady Melania Trump arranged an upcoming ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in war-ravaged Oleshky, intended to enable humanitarian aid and civilian evacuations.
Russia and Ukraine will temporarily halt fighting to let residents of Oleshky, in the occupied part of Ukraine’s Kherson region, evacuate safely. The White House said Melania Trump helped broker the deal, which is due to begin on October 29.
The White House says Melania Trump secured a ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky. The deal is set to take effect on 29 October to enable humanitarian aid and civilian evacuations, after residents endured years of occupation, severe food shortages and dangerous escape attempts.
The White House says Melania Trump secured a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in Oleshky. A senior Ukrainian official said it would start on October 27, while the Kremlin said the military was coordinating the timing. The truce is intended to enable humanitarian access and evacuations for residents who want to leave.
The White House says U.S. First Lady Melania Trump mediated a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in and around Russian-occupied Oleshky, Kherson Oblast, to enable civilian evacuations and humanitarian aid deliveries. The city’s worsening humanitarian crisis has drawn growing attention; Russian forces are blocking aid, and drones frequently target civilians trying to flee.
The White House says Melania Trump secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in Oleshky. Residents of the southern Ukrainian town have reported that its food crisis is worsening.
The White House says Russia and Ukraine agreed to a temporary ceasefire in frontline Oleshky, brokered by Melania Trump, to enable humanitarian aid and civilian evacuations. The White House gives October 29 as the start date, while officials in Russia and Ukraine say it will take effect on October 27.
The Trump administration has filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska’s US Senate election if Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan loses. The state’s result could decide the balance of power in the Senate.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 15:37
The Trump administration has sued to stop certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses.
TikTok’s U.S. operator has explored opportunities to secure computing capacity over the coming years, with a target of multiple gigawatts, sources told CNBC.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 15:35
A Washington think tank says October saw the highest monthly tally of attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz area. It has compiled worldwide maritime security incident data since 2017.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 15:35
France plans to deploy about 70,000 police nationwide on Saturday after some of the worst street violence in years erupted alongside cost-of-living protests last weekend. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said elite counter-terrorism and hostage-rescue units would be included, citing social media calls for violence from “ultra-left” groups.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 15:34
After violence broke out alongside last week’s mobilisations, France is preparing for another weekend of protests. A partial curfew in parts of Paris will remain in place until Monday, while protests are completely banned in Marseille and Lyon. Some 70,000 security personnel will be deployed on Saturday, and only union demonstrations will be allowed.
France plans to deploy about 70,000 police for Saturday’s nationwide demonstrations, while cities restrict gatherings, extend curfews and limit public transport. Student groups and the Yellow Vest movement say they will still rally, and rights groups and unions have criticised the curbs.
Ukraine’s embassy in Washington said on Friday it had resumed operations after a suspicious object prompted a brief disruption. US law enforcement examined the object and determined it was not a threat.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 15:34
A letter calling for an investigation signals that Democrats would make a probe into Starlink’s interruption a top priority if they gain control of the U.S. House.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 15:33
Jimmy Rushton and Danylo Mokryk say Trump’s approach toward Kyiv is producing the opposite result: Zelensky is gaining backing, while confidence in the United States is being damaged.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 15:31
Oil from a tanker attacked near the Strait of Hormuz has spread along the UAE coast, prompting closures of beaches and coastal areas. Satellite imagery showed the slick extending more than 35km from the vessel and reaching beaches near Umm Al Quwain, as well as a recognised biodiversity area. Researchers say it is too early to determine the scale of environmental damage.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 15:30
Volvo Car AB shares plunged more than 30% to a record low after its CEO said the market in China for Western-developed cars is disappearing quickly. The automaker responded by announcing another 2,500 job cuts.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 15:30
The Justice Department charged two former FBI officials with allegedly lying about the Hunter Biden investigation. Attorneys for one of them criticized the Trump administration for bringing what they called “nonsense charges” just before the midterm election.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 15:27
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed changes to federal vehicle safety rules, including optional cyan marker lights to indicate when an automated driving system is operating. The proposal would also remove or revise some lighting requirements that do not fit vehicles without human drivers.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 15:24
The Supreme Court will hear a challenge early next year to the 1868 ban on home distilling, with a ruling possible in summer 2027. Plaintiffs argue Congress exceeded its authority by restricting distilling for tax purposes, while government lawyers say the law is lawful and needed to prevent tax avoidance.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 15:24
Donald Trump said on Oct. 23 he would help resolve any remaining problems with Ukraine’s military-grade Starshield service and might contact Elon Musk if they continued. Ukrainian officials said the terminals were still experiencing severe problems, with one intelligence official saying Starshield still did not work.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 15:19
The upcoming fifth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee will review a document on full and rigorous Party self-governance. The article recalls Xi Jinping quoting Tang poet Du Fu in 2016 and explains how the verse expresses a commitment to virtue, opposition to evil, and rooting out corruption.
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CGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 15:18
Governments and businesses worldwide are scrambling to contain the fallout after PHP vulnerabilities were leaked online.
CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 15:18
A vulnerability that could be exploited was found in PHP, the coding language underlying about 70% of websites, prompting businesses and governments to scramble to fix it.
AI tools helped researchers uncover two long-hidden vulnerabilities in the PHP programming language, collectively called “php2shell,” affecting multiple versions released over more than a decade. Governments and cybersecurity agencies urged site operators to install emergency patches or consider temporarily shutting sites down. Online services have been disrupted, while attack attempts have surged.
Damascus sent about 1,000 additional soldiers to western Suwayda over the past two weeks, bringing government forces there to 3,000, The National reported, citing sources. The deployment comes amid mobilization by an Israeli-backed Druze militia. Sources said Israel is moving military equipment farther into the area, while neither side wants escalation.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 15:18
SpaceX is reportedly in talks with tower owner Crown Castle to access at least 80,000 US cell sites as it seeks to compete with Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T. It plans to combine tower coverage with direct-to-cell satellites for Starlink Mobile, which the company aims to make a major US carrier.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 15:16
Norway has agreed with Hungary to restart a grants scheme that was halted amid disagreements with Hungary’s previous government, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide told Reuters on Friday.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 15:15
Indicators across global bond markets point to the strongest risk-off sentiment in more than a year. A selloff in AI stocks and rising geopolitical tensions have driven investors toward safe-haven assets.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 15:15
The annual AKAA (Also Known as Africa) art and design fair brings dozens of African and Afro-descendant artists to Paris. As its 11th edition opens, Nigerian painter Midegbeyan Ojisua and South African artist Olivié Keck are featured guests.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 15:13
An Ohio father accused of driving his car into a sheriff’s deputy hours after watching body-camera footage of a Cincinnati police officer fatally shooting his son was found guilty Friday of charges including murder.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 15:12
Results from a major study released Thursday by Moderna and Merck show that a first-of-its-kind cancer vaccine significantly reduces the chances of melanoma tumors returning.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 15:10
Amnesty International urged Sierra Leone on Friday to stop the expected repatriation of three people deported from the United States, warning they could face serious human rights violations if sent to their home countries elsewhere in West Africa.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 15:05
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick accepted responsibility for the team’s poor form and said he believes he can lead it out of its crisis. United have gone seven matches without a win and face Bournemouth at home on Sunday.
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The R4 foreign ministers’ meeting has opened in Istanbul, with regional security on the agenda.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 15:04
Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina said elevated inflation expectations are a major concern because they affect demand and saving behavior, and ultimately inflation. She said the economy should gradually shift to balanced growth and that investment is recovering. The central bank kept its key rate at 14% per year.
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The Bank of Russia said inflation expectations have stayed close to two-year highs in recent months despite a slight October decline among households and businesses. Expectations among financial market participants and analysts rose. The bank said the economy was growing moderately in the second half of the year and kept its key rate at 14%.
The Russian Justice Ministry has launched an online registry of citizens facing temporary restrictions. It lists 12 people and gives the grounds for each measure. Deputy Minister Oleg Sviridenko said the registry would include Russians living abroad who evade penalties imposed in Russia; restrictions apply when a court ruling is final, the person evades compliance and is outside Russia.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 15:03
Senators Mark Warner and Jim Himes say a classified intelligence report indicates Russia is using AI to spread disinformation and undermine trust in congressional candidates and the elections. Deepfake celebrity clips urge viewers not to vote for Democrats. U.S. agencies have found no proven attempts to hack election systems or campaign networks.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 15:02
Two former FBI officials have been charged with allegedly lying to Congress. Trump allies had sharply criticized them over their intelligence work during the 2020 presidential election.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 15:02
Two people briefed on the investigation say two former FBI officials face charges for allegedly lying to Congress. The probe examines whether FBI investigators sought to downplay allegations of Biden family corruption and evidence related to Hunter Biden’s laptop.
Ahead of a Friday hearing on the trial timetable, the widow of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk criticized defendant Tyler Robinson’s request to begin jury selection in the second half of 2029, calling it “grossly out of line.”
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 15:01
Abyei has offered Awad Usham Al-Amin and thousands of others refuge and a way to make a living while war rages at home. This week, Sudan’s conflict reached them there as well.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 15:00
South Korea’s Ground Operations Command held a drill simulating all-out war on the Korean Peninsula, involving about 4,100 troops from October 19 to 23. Reconnaissance and artillery units practiced detecting and destroying a simulated enemy, while troops trained for attacks, communications jamming and resupply. Air-defense drills used live ammunition. South Korean and US forces also conducted a river-crossing exercise near Yeoju on Thursday.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 15:00
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was disappointed by the US suggestion that Canada had tried to interfere in its elections. He said his government had been careful not even to appear to engage in such activity.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 15:00
Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the latest allegations that Canada might interfere in the U.S. midterm elections, saying they have no merit.
Crypto has spent years refining token launchpads, followed by agent launchpads on Base in 2024, most notably Virtuals Protocol, which turned AI agents into tradable tokens. AX1, a startup ecosystem on Base, is betting on a third kind.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 15:00
The Trump administration’s top border official is defending plans to build a wall in Texas’ Big Bend region despite a setback in court.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 15:00
Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina said higher oil and other commodity prices boosted export revenues in recent months, supporting the ruble. She added that the fiscal rule limits the effect of international prices.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 14:59
The Justice Department is investigating whether Corey Lewandowski personally profited from his role at the Department of Homeland Security, reportedly in connection with contracts signed under Kristi Noem. His lawyer says Lewandowski denies wrongdoing and has not been contacted by the department about an investigation.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 14:58
Brazil’s presidential runoff pits Senator Flavio Bolsonaro against incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, with voting set for October 25. Polls show Lula narrowing the gap after Bolsonaro led the first round by less than two percentage points. The result will determine who holds the presidency for the next four years.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 14:56
Social media insults and a combative debate have raised tensions ahead of Sunday’s fiercely contested presidential run-off. Leftist, pro-union President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and far-right challenger Flavio Bolsonaro are separated by only a few points; Flavio is the son of former president and Trump ally Jair Bolsonaro.
Brazil’s October 25 runoff could reshape Latin America’s political landscape. In the first round, Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, beat incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva by just over two million votes. Journalist Vitoria Barreto explains why the runoff result matters.
Airlines reported fewer passengers in the third quarter as fuel costs drove fares higher. Executives say most travelers are accepting the increased prices.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 14:55
Estonia’s counterintelligence service recently warned that Russian special services’ sabotage operations in Europe have entered a dangerous new phase, with targets no longer limited to symbolic ones. Talking Europe interviewed Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna about security in Estonia and the EU.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-23 14:55
The US has ended funding for the American University of Afghanistan, one of the last places where women could study after the Taliban returned to power in 2021. Laila, a student taking online classes under an assumed name, fears the university may close and says she has lost hope of earning a degree.
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At the opening of the 2026 Global Governance Forum in Xiongan, Wang Yi said the China-proposed Global Governance Initiative had grown more relevant in its first year and urged efforts to realize its vision. He called for a stronger UN role, greater representation for developing countries and the Global South, and progress on multilateral cooperation, AI governance and international reforms.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 14:51
QVAC’s dense-model example remains below the break-even point for a new laptop versus cheap cloud services, even with updated Singapore prices.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 14:50
Russian forces struck Chernihiv during the day on Oct. 23, killing a man and wounding at least 25 people, local authorities said. The city council said two private businesses were targeted. Emergency services continued assisting the injured and responding to the aftermath.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 14:48
Meta has postponed its new business terms from October 30th to November 20th after publishers warned they could let the company scrape news sites for AI training. Meta says it needs more time to explain the changes and how site owners can use robots.txt to signal their preferences.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 14:47
The Bank of Russia forecasts that current price growth will return to 4% in the first half of 2027. Governor Elvira Nabiullina said interest in the digital ruble exceeded expectations; 270,000 accounts have been opened, including 15,000 by legal entities and sole entrepreneurs.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 14:46
The US Department of Defense has released the seventh batch of UFO records under its PURSUE program. The headline says the files describe black triangles racing over secret US military bases at 1,800 mph.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 14:46
Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency says temporary restrictions on aircraft arrivals and departures have been imposed at Vnukovo, Domodedovo, Zhukovsky and Sheremetyevo airports in Moscow.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 14:46
A marathon EU summit on October 15-16 failed to break the deadlock over the bloc’s next long-term budget. Leaders said the way forward was clearer, but capitals remain divided over how to fund strategic priorities for 2028-2034. “Frugal countries” want deep cuts, while the “friends of cohesion” argue cuts are not the answer.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-10-23 14:45
American Express plans to reduce its global headcount by 5% as CEO Steve Squeri seeks to contain the company’s rising costs.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 14:45
American Express plans to cut 5% of its workforce. CEO Stephen Squeri said Friday the company is taking a $336 million restructuring charge in the third quarter; it reported its quarterly results earlier that day.
Two former FBI officials face charges for allegedly making false statements about Hunter Biden’s laptop. One previously worked as an FBI intelligence official specializing in foreign election interference.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 14:43
South African police are investigating the killing of a foreign national who was allegedly beaten to death by a crowd of about 50 people in Durban on Thursday. The motive has not been established, and investigators are pursuing leads to identify those involved, as tensions over immigration in the city remain heightened.
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South African police are investigating the murder of a foreign national following violent anti-immigrant protests in Durban’s central business district. The death comes after months of violent rallies that killed at least 10 foreigners, while several countries across the continent moved to repatriate their citizens.
A foreign national was beaten to death during an anti-migrant protest march in Durban, where tensions against migrants are growing.
Sigma’s FP2 full-frame camera adds an improved 24.5-megapixel sensor, an articulating touchscreen and 30 percent longer battery life. It goes on sale November 11, starting at $2,199 for the body. The upgrades add about six grams, so Sigma calls it the “world’s smallest” rather than the smallest and lightest.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 14:42
Amsterdam-based art studio DRIFT has presented Aeolus, a large-scale installation at London’s Ladbroke Hall. Hundreds of glass rods and concealed lights reveal the otherwise invisible movement of wind.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 14:40
AFP News AgencyVietnam has named Russia one of its key tourism markets for the coming years, tourism authority Vice-Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Hoa Mai said. Vietnam is preparing a decade-long national promotion program and plans to take part in exhibitions involving both countries. Russia will host a major MICE tourism exhibition in December, where Vietnam will organize a national pavilion and send a delegation to attend the event and a joint tourism working-group meeting.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 14:40
Fuel cells are gaining appeal among U.S. hyperscalers racing to build AI data centres, as grid constraints make it difficult to secure reliable power quickly.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 14:40
At the 2026 Financial Street Forum, the program spoke with BNY Investments' Simon Richards and Hungary's honorary foreign economic counsellor Laszlo Krisar about confidence, personal financial planning and China's role in an inclusive world. They considered whether careful spending could help build long-term resilience.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 14:40
Russian Foreign Ministry official Kirill Logvinov said Global South partners view discussion of a new Black Sea grain initiative as futile without Russia’s participation and action on what he called the root causes of the Ukraine conflict. He blamed Kyiv and Western support for the Black Sea situation and urged the FAO to remain objective.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 14:39
Etsy announced restrictions on AI-generated content on its platform, saying it threatens the integrity of sellers’ work and exposes buyers to fraud.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 14:39
Gold has plunged this week, falling below $4,000, even as investors seek safety in US Treasuries.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 14:37
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, released a new ad hitting back at Elon Musk’s attacks and spending.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 14:34
Sheremetyevo Airport said the air alert had been lifted, passengers were returning from shelters and terminal gates had reopened. Airport services were guiding passengers, while airport and airline staff had returned to their workplaces.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 14:32
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.