Google Maps began rolling out a new voice for directions earlier this year, as part of ongoing efforts to improve the driving experience. The update uses the tech giant’s Gemini chatbot models to make voice guidance sound more natural.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 20:59
An Argentine federal judge dismissed the case against President Javier Milei and his sister Karina over their links to a cryptocurrency scandal, at prosecutors’ request. Milei denied promoting $Libra, which plunged after he posted about it. The judge said the alleged conduct did not fit a legal category and no criminally relevant deception had been proved.
B
BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 20:59
Polls find that about three-quarters of Jewish first-time voters identify as right-wing or centre-right, a higher share than in Israeli society overall. Eighty percent of newly registered voters aged 18 to 22 plan to vote in the October 27 legislative election, which could determine Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political survival.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 20:52
Russian gymnast Liudmila Roshchina placed second in the women’s all-around final at the World Artistic Championships in Rotterdam, scoring 55.199 points. Skye Blakely of the United States won gold with 55.733, while China’s KE Qinqin took bronze with 55.032. The tournament runs until October 25.
T
TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 20:52
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, one of America’s most high-profile cheerleading squads, have formed a union, marking a victory of their own.
N
NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 20:50
US President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States may carry out “another little Epic Fury” against Iran, referring to the joint Israeli-American military operation that triggered the war with Iran at the end of February.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-10-23 20:50
Donald Trump has lifted some tariffs on Canadian goods. The White House said the easing covers plywood sheets, some paper products, certain machinery and refrigeration equipment, and takes effect October 30. The move comes as Republicans seek to retain control of Congress; a Republican candidate in a key Senate race said she had lobbied for the tariff relief.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 20:49
The Trump administration is widening tariff exemptions to cover more Canadian products, a move that could benefit Republican Senator Susan Collins’ reelection campaign in Maine.
Republican Sen. Susan Collins says the Trump administration has canceled some tariffs on Canada.
U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to lift tariffs on some Canadian products as Republicans in border states seek relief from trade measures that have left them in a precarious political position ahead of November's midterm elections.
Sen. Susan Collins said Friday that the U.S. will grant tariff exemptions for several categories of Canadian imports, as trade-war tensions hang over Maine’s Senate race.
Anna Gomez, the FCC’s sole Democratic member, urged the National Association of Broadcasters to step up its response to pressure from the Trump administration on news networks and television stations. She said the administration was using the FCC to reshape media and argued that airing polls it dislikes does not meet the standard for actionable news distortion.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 20:44
The UN says more than 800,000 people in Taiz have been cut off from aid during nearly three weeks of a Houthi siege that has blocked supplies. Shortages of fuel, food and medical essentials are worsening hunger and putting hospitals and community kitchens under strain. The European Commission announced an additional 22.5 million euros in aid for Yemen.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 20:44
AI-linked job losses in the UK are occurring at twice the rate seen in the US and Germany. Barclays plans to cut 5,000 jobs by the end of 2026 as it uses AI to reduce costs. Its chief executive called AI the “icing on the cake,” while unions accuse the bank of using it as a pretext for workforce reductions. The shift is raising questions about effects on workers and whether the UK is prepared.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 20:43
The rising cost of building infrastructure to meet surging AI demand is changing how major companies allocate resources. Barclays is the latest to redirect spending toward AI as it reduces its workforce.
Costa Rica will deepen cooperation with the US Drug Enforcement Administration to pursue what the country's newly re-elected attorney general calls “invisible drug traffickers,” including executives and politicians who allegedly conceal drug-trade ties behind respectable public profiles.
R
ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 20:40
A Justice Department court filing referred to Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar by an additional name. Trump used it to revive identity-fraud allegations and call for her resignation, although the filing made no finding of fraud. Omar said her name has always been Ilhan Omar and rejected the allegations.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 20:37
Syracuse University’s Margaret Talev speaks with voters whose preferred candidates lost primary races in Michigan and Texas. Syracuse University and research firms Engagious and Sago produced the focus groups, which NBC News observed.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 20:36
Canada's federal Conservatives accuse Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada of overstating the decline in new permanent residents in official messages posted online.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 20:35
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said two supertankers attempting to use an unauthorized southern route through the Strait of Hormuz struck sea mines. Explosions and fire disabled their engine rooms, and both vessels stopped; they carried 4.5 million barrels of crude oil in total, and their crews evacuated.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 20:35
France plans to deploy 70,000 law enforcement officers and equipment ahead of possible violence at Saturday’s protests. A suspected terrorist attack in Trappes, west of Paris, left one person dead and four wounded; police arrested a 39-year-old man. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said the motive may be racist and called it a terrorist crime as the investigation continues.
F
Fox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 20:32
French authorities are preparing for another round of protests on Saturday, deploying the military to support police in an effort to prevent a repeat of last weekend’s riots and reassure markets unsettled by the violence.
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.
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.
A building under construction, more than 10 storeys tall, collapsed in Nairobi. Rescuers are scrambling through the rubble to reach people trapped inside. The programme also mentions Kenya’s second Ebola death and a contemporary art festival in Paris.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-23 20:31
A multistorey building under construction collapsed in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area, leaving many feared trapped as rescuers searched the rubble. One injured woman was rescued. Officials said the building lacked an occupation certificate, although shops were operating on the ground floor.
A multi-storey building collapsed in a densely populated business and residential area of Nairobi, Kenya, with many people feared trapped. During rescue operations, police fired tear gas at looters targeting nearby shops.
A multi-storey building under construction collapsed in Nairobi, leaving a vast mound of rubble. Red Cross workers arrived as excavators worked through the debris.
A multistory building under construction collapsed in Nairobi on Friday, causing casualties and looting at the site. Officials said people may be trapped beneath the rubble. Police fired tear gas to clear the area and allow rescue teams access after people began looting nearby shops.
A multi-story building has collapsed in a busy commercial district of Kenya’s capital, with many people feared trapped beneath the rubble.
A 12-storey building under construction collapsed in Nairobi on Friday, and a Reuters witness said rescuers were at the scene.
Meduza says its publishing house has released more than 30 books in Russian over three years. Colleagues recommend favorites including Anton Dolin’s “Bad Russians,” Sergei Lebedev’s “The Lady of the Mine,” Lana Estemirova’s “Please Live,” and Konstantin Gaaze’s “Where Do Dictatorships Drift?”
MMeduzaOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-23 20:31
More than 4.3 million tubes of fluoride toothpaste have been recalled, including Brush Buddies Hot Wheels, Crayola and My Little Pony. Consumers can check their tubes to see whether they are affected.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 20:31
Trump said on Friday that the United States would deal with Cuba after addressing Iran, and that he would send Secretary of State Marco Rubio to complete the deal.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 20:30
OpenAI has started disconnecting its most capable AI models from the internet during training, following earlier incidents in which its systems breached other companies.
B
Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 20:30
Proposed guidance from the UK Financial Conduct Authority distinguishes technical access from substantive involvement in transactions. Firms are preparing for the UK regime due to take effect in October 2027.
C
CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 20:30
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned military personnel in a memo not to use nonpublic information to bet on prediction markets, saying the wagers could provide enemy countries with important clues. The memo’s subject line said: “Do Not Compromise Military Operations for Personal Financial Gain.”
A
Ars TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 20:28
The NFL’s Atlanta Falcons posted a throwback logo on social media against red, white, gold and black stripes. Replies said it resembled symbols from Nazi Germany, stirring online debate.
T
The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 20:21
Google revised its privacy policy, appearing to remove a clear restriction on using data from Gmail, Drive and Photos for ad personalization. The change could allow such data to inform ads when shared with other Google services, a process enabled by its Personal Intelligence feature.
AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 20:19
Two Ukrainians held with freed American Stephen Hubbard say they saw Russian guards beat and humiliate him during more than four years in detention. They allege he was shocked with a stun gun, sexually humiliated and denied food and medical care; their accounts support claims by his family that he was tortured.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 20:18
Oryol Region Governor Andrey Klychkov rejected media reports that Ukraine’s missile attack on an enterprise in Oryol caused dozens of casualties, calling them enemy propaganda and urging people to rely only on official information. Eight people were injured, most with minor injuries, and cleanup operations are ongoing.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 20:18
Ukrainian forces attacked Russia’s Oryol region. Preliminary reports from Ukrainian monitoring channels said the likely target was the Proton factory, which makes optoelectronic equipment and components for military use. A regional missile alert was issued around 5 p.m., and local channels reported at least four explosions in Oryol. The governor said a civilian business in the city’s Sovetsky district was hit; casualties and damage remain unclear.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić called an early election and resigned, seeking to remain in power as his presidential term neared its end. His main challenger is the Student List — Students Win movement. The article says the vote could determine whether Serbia continues its authoritarian trajectory under Vučić and the Serbian Progressive Party or gets a chance to democratize.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 20:15
Kenya has recorded a second Ebola death, the health ministry said late Friday. The 65-year-old woman developed symptoms while in quarantine and was a close relative of a Kenyan man who died of Ebola earlier this month.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 20:15
A brutal tech selloff has turned South Korea from this year’s hottest major market into the world’s cheapest, with valuations at roughly half of Indonesia’s.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 20:15
Volodymyr Zelensky said speed restrictions on Starlink and military service Starshield remain in Ukraine, while delivery of interceptors against Russian ballistic missiles is still delayed. He said Russian attacks are frequent and the limits have complicated matters, though Ukraine’s front line is holding. Trump denied ordering restrictions, then said Musk had lifted them; media reports said Musk proposed and ordered the limits and Trump asked him to end them.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 20:13
Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized on Friday the decision to restrict Ukraine’s access to Elon Musk’s military-grade satellite network, saying the move is costing lives.
Donald Trump said Elon Musk had done “nothing wrong” amid reports of restrictions on Starlink and Starshield access in Ukraine, calling him a fair person. Trump said he did not know why access had been restricted, adding that he would not say even if he did. He had announced Starshield access was restored, while former Ukrainian defense minister adviser Sergey Sviridenko said restrictions remained partly in place.
Volodymyr Zelensky said Starlink restrictions remain in force in Ukraine, with tests showing a maximum speed of 161 kph. Kyiv still hopes SpaceX and the US administration will lift them, a process that could take two to three days or longer. Trump said Ukraine’s access to the Starshield military satellite system had been restored but did not identify who ordered it.
Since last week, Ukraine has reported restrictions on Starshield, a version of SpaceX’s Starlink, saying they are hampering its military operations against Russia.
The Economist, citing sources, reported that Elon Musk may have restricted Starlink access for Ukrainian forces to punish Ukraine for strikes on Russian oil refineries. It said the decision appeared to come from a small circle around Donald Trump, Musk and Steve Witkoff. Trump said Ukraine’s access to Starshield had been restored on October 22.
Ukrainian forces report widespread Starlink disruptions despite Donald Trump’s claim that Elon Musk had lifted service restrictions. Ukrainian officials say the speed limits remain in place, hindering fast-moving military equipment, including drones, from staying connected and affecting offensive operations and interception of Russian attacks.
Ukrainian officials say Starshield terminals remain severely impaired 11 days after problems began, despite Trump saying restrictions were restored. Speed limits continue to hamper Ukrainian drone operations. The report says no one in Washington has publicly taken responsibility, while officials have pointed to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk; Zelensky said he was discussing a fix with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
In his second big league season, Toronto catcher Liam Hicks is set to make his World Series debut as the Tampa Bay Rays face the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 at 8 p.m. ET Friday.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 20:11
President Donald Trump said on Friday that Washington may carry out another military operation against Iran. The war is nearing its eighth month, while rising fuel prices are weighing on the US midterm elections.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 20:10
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the first three tankers carrying diesel have set off for the Atlantic East Coast. He said Russia and the United States are completing the process of signing contracts for diesel supplies.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 20:06
Meghan is reportedly “deeply distressed” amid claims that her father, Thomas Markle Sr., is under investigation. She has been estranged from him since 2018.
A
ABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 20:04
President Trump said First Lady Melania Trump initiated the effort that brought Russia and Ukraine to agree to a ceasefire in Oleshky, a Ukrainian city under Russian occupation for four years. The truce is expected to take effect in a week.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 20:02
The White House says first lady Melania Trump brokered an impending ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in war-ravaged Oleshky, intended to enable humanitarian aid deliveries and civilian evacuations.
The White House says US first lady Melania Trump helped broker a truce in Oleshky, a Russian-occupied Ukrainian frontline city facing a humanitarian crisis, set to begin October 29. The deal also provides for humanitarian aid and civilian departures. Zelenskyy says negotiators are expected to hold broader talks in Abu Dhabi next month.
Melania Trump says she arranged a localized, temporary ceasefire in Ukraine. Its exact duration remains unclear.
Ukraine’s human rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets confirmed that Melania Trump mediated a local ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia in and around Russian-occupied Oleshky, allowing civilians to leave and humanitarian aid to enter. The ceasefire is scheduled to begin Oct. 29; Russian media separately reported an announcement of a truce from Oct. 27.
Russian General Staff chief Valery Gerasimov said Russian forces would halt fire on the Kherson front from 4 a.m. on October 27 to enable a humanitarian operation in Oleshky. The White House had said Russia and Ukraine agreed to a temporary halt around the occupied city, initially scheduled to begin on October 29.
Russia’s human rights ombudswoman, Yana Lantratova, said the priority during the operation in Alyoshki, Kherson Region, is humanitarian aid for civilians. She said needs must be assessed and food, medicine, hygiene supplies and other essentials delivered. Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a ceasefire there to allow aid in and prepare a civilian evacuation.
Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said Alyoshki residents would be able to leave without obstruction. The military is coordinating the ceasefire duration for the humanitarian mission, which will require thorough preparations. Russia and Ukraine agreed to a truce in the city starting October 29 to allow aid deliveries and prepare a civilian evacuation through a designated safe passage.
Melania Trump secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Russian-controlled city of Oleshky, the White House said Friday. It is due to begin on Oct. 29.
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.
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.
With US midterms approaching, Mehdi Hasan debates former Trump adviser Steve Cortes over the economy, immigration policies and Islamophobic rhetoric. Trump faces low approval ratings, an unpopular war in Iran, high inflation and petrol prices, uncertainty over tariffs, and backlash against his immigration crackdown.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 20:01
Christa Pike spent decades in prison for a gruesome murder and was set to become the first woman executed in Tennessee in 200 years. But something went wrong during the execution.
C
CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 20:01
Leaked results from a closely watched melanoma vaccine trial by Moderna and Merck drew praise from doctors, while Wall Street investors sold the companies’ shares—a rare divergence in reaction.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 20:00
Trial data show a 42% lower combined chance of melanoma returning or patients dying among recipients of Moderna and Merck’s tailored mRNA shot than with usual care.
Six melanoma specialists said the Moderna and Merck vaccine results are clinically meaningful for melanoma patients who have undergone surgery.
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.
HKEX is discussing ending what it calls an “antiquated practice” of a lunch break, while Nasdaq plans to move to 23-hour trading.
F
Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 20:00
Some voters whose preferred candidates lost in this year’s two key Senate primaries are still weighing whether to back their party’s nominee on Election Day, a choice with major implications for next year’s Senate majority.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 20:00
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy defended his campaign’s ad on Friday after it featured the estranged mother of Democratic rival Amy Acton in the closely watched Ohio governor’s race.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 19:58
On Friday, Trump reiterated his support for a widely condemned attack ad targeting Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor.
An official in Tigray’s new federally backed caretaker administration urged rebels to lay down their weapons after government-allied forces entered Mekelle. A Tigray army commander pledged continued resistance. Fighting has persisted, and residents reported a drone strike that killed four and wounded six, though the casualties could not be independently verified.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 19:55
Spain’s El País says it obtained an Interior Ministry report detailing calls to attack police officers and protesters during weeks-long demonstrations across several European countries.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 19:55
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Rosneft could supply the bulk of Russia’s diesel exports to the United States and global markets. He said the first three tankers are already underway and Russian companies could export 500,000 tons of diesel in October.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 19:52
Fox News Digital describes its “Who’s Who in Chaos Inc.” database as a guide to organizations, local chapters, international networks and funders involved in major protests. The article says violent riots have spread across France and alleges that a network of 101 activist groups, communist organizations and labor unions coordinates unrest, trains rioters and amplifies chaos.
FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 19:50
Fox News Digital describes its “Who’s Who in Chaos Inc.” database as a directory of organizations, local chapters, international networks and funders involved in organizing or amplifying protest movements. It profiles their missions, ideologies and documented activities, and says 101 activist groups, communist organizations and labor unions coordinated unrest. The database will be updated continuously.
In remarks on Friday, Trump said Canada was devoting substantial effort to securing a commercial pact with the US.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 19:50
About 125 million Brazilians voted on Oct. 4 using machines that print no paper ballots. The presidential race was projected to go to a runoff between Flavio Bolsonaro and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva less than four hours after polls closed. Analysts say Brazil’s audited, offline system could offer Americans a more secure voting model ahead of the midterms.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 19:49
The US midterms are reaching their final stretch, with close contests widening the Senate battleground and putting Republican control of the chamber in question.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 19:45
Negotiating teams from Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. are expected to begin peace talks in Abu Dhabi in November, starting at a technical level, Zelensky said. If the discussions make progress, the leaders would meet. He called for strong security guarantees for Ukraine and Europe’s inclusion, and said Ukraine’s army would need funding for at least 10 years after a deal. Zelensky also said Starshield speed limits remain in place and interceptor missile supplies are delayed.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 19:45
Alexander Gusarov, a senior Russian Foreign Ministry official, said that respecting Russia’s interests and red lines could bring the sides close to a model for a long-term, sustainable political settlement in Ukraine. He said it must reflect Russia’s stated military-operation objectives, territorial realities and constitution. Gusarov also said US domestic politics could shape congressional action on Russia and criticized a sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran.
Peskov said trilateral talks among Russia, the United States and Ukraine are planned in Abu Dhabi in the first half of November, focusing on security after a peace settlement. EU participation depends on Brussels’ position. He also said the first Russian-diesel tanker had departed for the United States and rejected a claim about a prisoner exchange.
The November talks in Abu Dhabi are planned for the first half of the month with Russia, the United States and Ukraine participating, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. European involvement cannot be ruled out, and the discussions could also cover the European security framework.
Putin said Russia is prepared to restart trilateral talks on Ukraine in November.
An Ecuadorian judge ordered former leftist presidential candidate Luisa Gonzalez held in pre-trial detention after her arrest on alleged money-laundering charges. Gonzalez, her Citizen Revolution party and ally Rafael Correa called the arrest political persecution. Prosecutors say she is among seven people investigated over financing for the 2023 campaign; she denies wrongdoing.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 19:45
LAIKA Studios spent more than six years making “Wildwood” by hand, using 233 puppets and over 1,000 artists, with no AI. As the film draws Oscar buzz, animators say handmade art is enjoying a resurgence.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 19:43
Laika spent 16 years making its stop-motion film Wildwood. The review calls it the company’s best movie yet and says its very existence is a miracle.
Kirk Tanner, who joined the chocolate maker as CEO last year, sees new offerings as the best way to win over shoppers in the sweets aisle.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 19:37
Experts explain how often pillows should be cleaned, when they should be replaced and how to keep them in good condition over time.
NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-23 19:35
Eye Security researchers found the updater for the abandoned Time4Popcorn fork still running on devices worldwide, where it could be hijacked to install software, build a botnet or conduct surveillance. They took control of a related domain and sent an update disabling the updater on Windows and macOS, but did not address Android. Eye Security said it had sent more than 2 million update downloads by March before handing the domains to the Shadowserver Foundation.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 19:35
US Space Force leaders want a new spaceport operating within four years as a third heavy-lift launch site, easing pressure on bases in Florida and California. Pentagon officials have yet to select a location or determine how to acquire the land. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said a congressionally mandated study found a need for another site capable of heavy and super-heavy launches.
AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 19:33
Block announced Dessa, an AI model trained from scratch on human conversation. Its showcased chats are mostly natural but can turn awkward and uncanny. The team says it runs locally on a MacBook Pro M4 Max or better and will give early access to a small group of AI safety researchers.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 19:32
Progressive Democrat Ro Khanna criticized opponents of California’s proposed wealth tax after Meta Platforms disclosed details of how CEO Mark Zuckerberg negotiated a deal to fund a possible tax payment and remain in the state if voters approve the measure.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 19:30
A gunman killed three students and a teacher at an Oregon elementary school. The Good Samaritan who fatally shot him has spoken publicly for the first time, recalling that he thought: “I’m sorry, I have to go in. People are going to die.”
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 19:30
Enniskillen, a largely agricultural community in Lambton County, is not voting for a mayor or councillors for the third election in a row.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 19:30
Meta shares fell 9% this week, their worst weekly performance in four years. Mike Khouw explains why he is buying now.
C
CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 19:25
Asked by reporters in Florida about Tom Barrack’s remarks, Trump said he knew nothing about a possible strike on Iran this weekend. Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria, had told blogger Mario Nawfal such a strike was “absolutely” possible, while saying regime change would not be its goal.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 19:24
Moscow’s Tagansky District Court partly ruled for Oleg Deripaska in his defamation suit, finding that information circulated by four defendants was false and defamatory. It ordered them to pay 40 million rubles; Deripaska had sought 1 billion.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 19:23
A gunman opened fire from a car in Trappes and La Verrière on Friday, killing one person and injuring five, including a 12-year-old girl. Macron called it a “racist terrorist attack” and urged unity. Anti-terrorism prosecutors are investigating whether victims were targeted because of their race, ethnicity, nationality or religion.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 19:23
A gunman killed one person and wounded five, including a 12-year-old girl, in Trappes and nearby La Verrière, in the Paris suburbs, authorities said. Antiterrorism prosecutors are investigating the motive, while the presidential palace described the shooting as a “racist, terrorist attack.”
French anti-terror prosecutors are investigating a deadly shooting in Trappes, near Paris. Police inspected the scene at a petrol station.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said Friday that a shooting near Paris left at least one person dead and four injured.
A gunman fired from a vehicle at people in Trappes, outside Paris, on Friday, killing one and injuring four. Police arrested a suspect in neighboring Coignières. France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor opened an investigation into murder linked to a terrorist enterprise, but the motive remains unclear.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said a shooting in Trappes, west of Paris, killed one person and injured four. A police source said a man fired from a vehicle and was later arrested in nearby Coignières.
French prosecutors said Friday they are treating a shooting in Trappes, west of Paris, as a suspected terrorist attack. Earlier that day, a man fired from a vehicle, killing at least one person and wounding four others.
Police said a man opened fire in Trappes and neighbouring La Verriere at about 10:30 am, killing one person and injuring several others. He was arrested in nearby Coignieres.
Spotify appears to be tightening enforcement of its Family and Duo rules by requiring members to scan an address-verification QR code in person using the plan manager’s device. Those who do not scan it within seven days will be moved to the free tier and barred from joining another plan for 12 months. The same-address requirement could affect families separated by school or work.
AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 19:20
Retail trading in investments such as stocks and options is reaching record levels. A recent rule change that made day trading easier for small investors has helped drive the surge.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 19:15
The Agioi Fanendes reportedly left Russia’s Primorsk port with 40,000 metric tons of diesel bound for New York. EU rules allow European operators to transport Russian petroleum products only if they are sold at or below the $100-a-barrel price cap, and shipowners should obtain proof of compliance. The Malta-flagged vessel’s owner had not confirmed that it received the required attestation.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 19:13
Turnover on Binance and Hyperliquid combined, according to Talos, climbed sharply, while Binance’s dollar exposure contracted. The fees actually retained have not been quantified.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 19:10
Russian attacks on Kyiv have grown more intense and frequent, turning subway stations into overnight shelters and disrupting children’s schooling. City authorities say 140 people were killed in the capital in the first eight months of 2026, while strikes have also brought renewed outages and supermarket shortages.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 19:08
The CEO of Canada’s largest grocery retailer, Loblaw, apologized to about two million shoppers over a data breach earlier this year and offered them free credit monitoring.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 19:07
Hosted by TechCrunch with Fidelity Private Shares, the full-day event will cover more than fundraising and AI, including customer acquisition, team building, pitch development, founder leadership, and scaling companies inside and beyond established startup hubs.
T
TechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 19:06
The US has designated helium a critical material as the Middle East war and export curbs by Russia and China tighten global supplies. Europe is scrambling to secure its share of the gas, which is vital to chipmaking.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 19:02
Guterres condemned a record number of attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in 2026, spokesperson Dujarric said.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 19:01
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.
