With street protests looming in Paris, police have stepped up their presence and storefronts have been boarded up. The NFL has closed its “NFL House” in the city.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 14:16
Apple’s “Pro and tell” event is scheduled for October 28 in Los Angeles and appears focused on the MacBook Pro. A long-rumored OLED touchscreen model may arrive, alongside a possible OLED iPad Mini and chip updates for other devices, though none of the rumored announcements is confirmed.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 14:15
A fire broke out at the Eagle’s Nest, Adolf Hitler’s former mountain retreat in southern Germany. Police say a suspect has been detained, and about 200 firefighters were sent to tackle the blaze.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 14:11
A fire engulfed the Eagle’s Nest in Bavaria, prompting an overnight operation involving about 200 firefighters. No injuries were reported. Police detained a “suspicious person” and are investigating whether the person was connected to the blaze; German media reported investigators suspect arson.
A fire broke out at the Eagle’s Nest, the retreat built for Adolf Hitler in Germany’s Bavarian Alps. Police said efforts to put out the fire were continuing, and one person was detained.
The Kehlsteinhaus, known as the Eagle’s Nest and formerly Adolf Hitler’s mountain retreat, was engulfed in flames late on October 23, 2026. Arson is suspected.
A man was arrested after a fire broke out Friday night at Kehlsteinhaus, Hitler’s former Alpine retreat. Difficult terrain hampered firefighting, and the blaze was still burning Saturday morning.
German police said a fire broke out Friday evening at Kehlsteinhaus, Hitler’s former mountain retreat in Bavaria. About 200 firefighters were sent to the remote site, and police said the building was completely ablaze. A suspect was detained temporarily; no one was injured. Investigators are still examining the cause, with German media reporting suspected arson.
An arrest was made after a major fire broke out at Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest mountain retreat in Bavaria. Completed in 1938, the building was designed as a retreat for Nazi officials, though Hitler himself rarely used it.
Police in Bavaria detained a suspect during a fire at Hitler’s Alpine retreat, the Kehlsteinhaus, known as the Eagle’s Nest. About 200 emergency workers were deployed, but difficult terrain hampered firefighting and the blaze was still burning early Saturday. No injuries were reported, and investigators are examining whether the suspect was connected to the fire.
German police said a suspect was detained after a fire broke out at the historic mountain guest house known as the Eagle’s Nest, once used as a retreat by Nazi officials.
A fire engulfed the Kehlsteinhaus, known as Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest, on Friday evening in Bavaria. Firefighters faced difficulties reaching the site, and police said the building and nearby area could only be entered with respiratory protection. A suspect was arrested and a criminal investigation launched; police had no reports of injuries. The site is now a popular restaurant.
The 2026 Baoji Marathon brought together 31,000 runners and incorporated local history and culture into its designs. Shirts drew inspiration from ancient Chinese bronzeware, finisher medals were modeled on the Western Zhou ritual vessel Lai Pan, and women finishing under 3 hours and 30 minutes received a clay horse inspired by Fengxiang clay sculpture.
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CGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 14:09
Thousands of students and workers marched in Paris and other French cities on Saturday to protest school funding and soaring living costs. Paris shut the Louvre and other museums, while police deployed in large numbers.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 14:09
Paris shut museums over fears of protests, making the Mona Lisa inaccessible. Cultural venues posted closure warnings, but some visitors had not checked them.
Libya’s eastern parliament unanimously approved a maritime agreement with Turkey to create a direct economic corridor. Greece rejects the accord, saying it infringes on the sovereign rights of third states, and says the EU supports its position. Turkey and Libya seek to secure and jointly exploit oil and gas resources in the area.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 14:09
Yulia Mendel, Zelensky’s former spokeswoman, said he focuses on himself when speaking publicly or giving interviews, leaving the problems faced by Ukrainians in the background. She also questioned his claim that he spoke with military personnel at night.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 14:08
Reuters reported that six more companies have objected to listing tokenized versions of their shares on the venue, bringing the total number of objectors to 22.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 14:06
China’s commerce ministry on Saturday urged the United States not to broaden restrictions on US investment in China, warning that a proposed rule covering sensitive technologies would disrupt trade ties.
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ReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 14:05
Nicolas Jackson scored twice around an Erling Haaland header as Aston Villa won 2-1 at home, ending Manchester City’s perfect Premier League start. Villa have now won six of their past seven matches in all competitions and climbed to sixth.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 14:04
A train collided with a minibus in Russia's Far Eastern Jewish Autonomous Region, killing six people and injuring one, local railway authorities said.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 14:00
Some campuses and workplaces are trying to encourage more smiling and positivity, which experts say can have a substantial impact.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 14:00
The Justice Department on Friday directed California election officials to identify suspected noncitizens on voter rolls and set aside their mail-in ballots. It warned that officials who knowingly count votes cast by noncitizens could face criminal liability.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 14:00
Alley homes were once widespread in Washington, DC, and other cities. Climate-conscious design studio BLDUS is demonstrating the potential of bringing them back.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 14:00
After testing Nvidia’s RTX Spark platform on the Lenovo Yoga 9n, the author says the 16-inch convertible’s touchscreen, tablet modes and stylus use offer features they would like to see on a touchscreen MacBook. They hope Apple supports Apple Pencil on both the display and trackpad and considers a more distinctive design than a conventional convertible.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 14:00
Xapo Bank CEO Seamus Rocca told CoinDesk that long-term investors are increasingly prioritizing borrowing against bitcoin and earning income to grow their BTC holdings.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 14:00
Voting in Brazil’s 2026 presidential runoff began at 8 a.m. local time on Sunday, with polls due to close at 5 p.m. Incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faces Liberal Party candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, after both advanced from the first round.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 13:58
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro focused on the economy, infrastructure and regional development in their final debate before Sunday’s runoff. Polls indicate the candidates are tied. The debate included personal attacks and tense exchanges.
Israel has forcibly displaced hundreds of Palestinians in Hebron ahead of elections. The image shows rubble from Palestinian homes and structures demolished by the Israeli army in occupied Hebron in the West Bank on October 24, 2026.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 13:58
A Palestinian official said about 1,200 people in Hebron in the occupied West Bank were forced from their homes after an attack on Friday killed two Israeli soldiers. The Palestinian Authority called for international pressure on Israel. Hebron’s municipality head said another 1,300 people could also be forced to leave.
Palestinian local authorities said Israeli troops levelled a Hebron neighbourhood as collective punishment for a militant attack on an army checkpoint outside the West Bank city. The municipality estimated that 35 hectares had been destroyed or marked for demolition and about 1,500 people evicted. Checkpoints sealed every entrance to the city.
Around 1,200 Palestinians have been displaced as Israel’s military launches an operation in the West Bank. The operation began a day after a Palestinian attack killed two Israeli soldiers.
The Israeli army’s siege of Hebron has continued into a second day, while 19 Palestinians were arrested across the occupied West Bank.
Israeli forces have begun a days-long operation in the Hebron area, planning mass arrests, home demolitions and forced displacement. It follows an attack near a Hebron checkpoint that killed two Israeli soldiers. Netanyahu said troops would search homes door to door and vowed to “destroy this place.”
About 33.4 million Brazilian voters stayed away from the first round, producing a 21 percent abstention rate—the highest in a general election since 1998. The article examines whether they could sway the runoff, where incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro are polling neck and neck after a first round separated by just 2.2 million votes.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 13:58
Israel said it will close every land crossing with the West Bank on the day of next week’s parliamentary elections. The announcement comes amid a large-scale Israeli operation in the occupied Palestinian territory; 2,000 Hebron residents have been displaced after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers in the area.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-24 13:52
Defending champion Elena Rybakina beat sixth seed Diana Shnaider 6-3, 7-5 to reach the Ningbo Open final. She will face unseeded Canadian Leylah Fernandez on Sunday after Fernandez defeated Marie Bouzkova by the same score. Rybakina said she would give her all as she seeks to defend her title.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 13:52
Fuel shortages in Sudan have driven up prices and left minibus driver Azhari Mohamed spending long stretches in queues, cutting into his earnings. Higher bus fares have also led cleaner Aziza Ibrahim to reduce her workdays. The UN Development Programme says the war has pushed average incomes back to 1990s levels, while damage to oil production has made Sudan reliant on imports.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 13:51
Ethiopia and Eritrea are at odds over sovereignty, access to the Red Sea and border issues. Troop deployments have raised fears of confrontation, while Ethiopia closed its embassy in Asmara and declared ten Eritrean diplomats persona non grata. The two sides also trade accusations over Eritrean troops in Tigray and alleged support for insurgents.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 13:47
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said India wants to deepen its long-standing, strong relationship with Russia, describing the two peoples as closely connected. He also cited the close ties between Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin and the annual India-Russia summit. New Delhi will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on October 26-27.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 13:45
Obama is looking to energize Democrats in Detroit, while President Trump is scheduled to hold a midterm rally in Georgia this evening, setting up a dueling presidential moment.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 13:44
Three masked gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan’s Karak governorate, killing eight and injuring dozens. Their identities remain unconfirmed and they are still at large. Authorities describe the rare attack on a Christian place of worship as terrorism and are investigating.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 13:39
Jordanian authorities said gunmen killed eight people and wounded 40 during a Friday funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, describing the attack as extremist terrorism. Security was increased at malls, foreign embassies and other sites as authorities continued searching for the attackers.
Nasser al-Burqan said prayers had just begun at a church in Jordan on Friday when he heard a noise he mistook for an air conditioner exploding. As more blasts followed, he realized they were gunshots.
A Jordanian woman injured in the terrorist attack on an Orthodox church in Al-Karak has died, bringing the death toll to eight. Health Minister Ibrahim Al-Baddour said 27 injured people remain in medical facilities, including two in critical condition. The search for the attackers is ongoing.
Police in London said Saturday they received a letter in 2019 containing allegations about Meghan’s estranged father, but did not notify other law enforcement agencies.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 13:34
The CPC Central Committee is set to review a draft decision on full and rigorous Party self-governance at its October 26–29 plenary session. The article recalls Xi Jinping’s 2014 citation of Eastern Han thinker Wang Fu, who argued that strict enforcement of laws brings order and criticized frequent amnesties for weakening legal authority.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 13:32
Santiment reported that about 169,770 ETH left centralized exchanges on net on Oct. 23, the largest daily withdrawal in more than four months, worth about $407 million at a reference price of $2,400. The previous larger outflow was on June 5, when roughly 223,800 ETH left exchanges.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 13:30
An Amazon frontier town has become a political base for Bolsonaro. The outcome of Brazil’s presidential race may affect the extent of forest clearing and land-use choices across Earth’s largest tropical forest.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 13:30
At a January 12, 2016 plenary session of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, Xi Jinping cited an ancient saying to urge officials to use criticism and self-criticism to address their own failings, help others improve and humbly accept feedback. The article traces the saying to Zhao Liang’s advice to Shang Yang in Records of the Grand Historian, while noting its roots in the Tao Te Ching.
CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-24 13:28
The UK is preparing for Storm Boelo, the season’s second named storm, which is expected to bring heavy rain and winds that may top 80mph to northern areas over the weekend. Amber warnings cover parts of Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland, with travel disruption and further power cuts forecast. Storm Austen had already left thousands of homes without electricity in south-west England.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 13:28
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested using cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology to help Israel operate if it faces potential international sanctions.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 13:27
A China Media Group gala marking the Long March’s 90th anniversary used AI to recreate historical scenes. Creators said researchers and museums reviewed details in stages to balance spectacle with historical accuracy, including rebuilding a Dadu River boat from a museum artifact.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 13:25
A coalition of the Yellow Vests movement, trade unions and students plans to march across France on Saturday, demanding better study conditions and purchasing power. Authorities expect to deploy about 70,000 police amid fears of looting and vandalism like those seen during unrest last Saturday.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-24 13:22
Authorities say they are determined to prevent a repeat this weekend of looting, car burnings and attacks on public buildings.
Paris prepared for a Saturday march by students and workers protesting school funding and rising living costs. A week earlier, violent unrest saw shops looted and cars set alight. The new march was confined to the southeastern edge of the city, away from downtown, while police were deployed across France.
A new round of protests is taking place in France, with police firing tear gas at demonstrators. Authorities are also closely monitoring the National Rally’s congress in Orléans this weekend, which has attracted supporters and counterprotesters.
A coalition of the Yellow Vests movement, trade unions and students plans marches across France on Saturday, calling for better study conditions and purchasing power. Authorities expect to deploy about 70,000 police amid fears of looting and vandalism like those seen last Saturday.
French Gendarmerie armored vehicles appeared on Paris streets ahead of scheduled mass demonstrations. Vehicles and large numbers of police and gendarmes were stationed near the Elysée Palace and National Assembly, while access to nearby streets was blocked. A march on the city’s outskirts was authorized, and up to 500,000 people are expected to protest across France on October 24.
French security forces deployed across Paris on Saturday before protests that officials feared could turn violent. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez urged police to respond with heightened vigilance to troublemakers and looters.
Hundreds of thousands are expected at rallies across France for a fourth weekend, demanding more school funding and help with housing and living costs. Authorities have tightened restrictions and deployed 70,000 police officers and soldiers to deter looting and property damage. Protests are also expected in Italy, Spain, Austria, Portugal, Albania and Ireland.
France is preparing for another day of nationwide protests, while government measures aimed at preventing renewed violence have drawn criticism from some.
France plans to deploy about 70,000 police as nationwide protests resume, seeking to prevent a repeat of violence during demonstrations a week earlier. A fatal shooting near Paris has heightened tensions. Protest restrictions are in place in several areas, and major Paris museums, including the Louvre, will close.
France plans to deploy about 70,000 police nationwide, while some major Paris museums will close Saturday, as it prepares for another wave of protests. Looting and unrest accompanied demonstrations a week earlier. High school students’ protests over learning conditions have spread nationwide, fuelled by broader anger over rising living costs.
France is deploying a massive security presence ahead of new nationwide protests. Planned protests led to the cancellation of the weekend programme at Paris’ Grand Palais, a venue for the Art Basel art fair.
A coalition of the Yellow Vests movement, labor unions and students plans marches across France on Saturday, focusing on study conditions and purchasing power. Authorities will deploy about 70,000 police and fear looting and ransacking like that seen alongside protests last Saturday, which drew at least 550,000 participants.
France is preparing for nationwide protests on Saturday, a week after severe unrest. Hundreds of thousands are expected despite restrictions, and the interior ministry plans to deploy 70,000 police officers. Some cities have banned gatherings; Paris museums will close and PSG’s home match has been moved.
Authorities are investigating a shooting in the Paris suburbs of Trappes and La Verrière as a potentially racist and Islamophobic terrorist attack. One person was killed and five wounded, including a 12-year-old girl shot eight times. Police arrested the suspected gunman. Investigators reportedly found three timer-rigged gas cylinders in his apartment and a submachine gun in his car. France’s president condemned the attack, while the mayor of Saint-Denis denounced the effects of hate speech.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-24 13:21
Marine Le Pen, the far-right candidate, is set to officially launch her presidential campaign this weekend at the National Rally’s two-day congress in Orleans, where thousands of supporters are expected. Authorities have introduced exceptional security measures as anti-far-right demonstrations take place in the city.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 13:19
Thousands of anti-fascist protesters marched in Orléans on Saturday against a congress of Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally. Demonstrators chanted and carried anti-far-right banners, while criticising Le Pen and President Emmanuel Macron. The protest came amid renewed nationwide demonstrations over living costs, a week after rallies turned violent. The two-day congress was also a major campaign event for Le Pen ahead of France’s presidential election in six months.
Saint-Denis Mayor Bally Bagayoko joined left-wing politicians and trade union leaders in Orléans, where Marine Le Pen’s National Rally gathered ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
France’s far-right National Rally is holding its annual congress in Orléans, south of Paris, amid heightened tensions. It is expected to launch Marine Le Pen’s presidential campaign and re-elect Jordan Bardella as party leader. Thousands of supporters are expected, alongside a counter-demonstration against racism, fascism and imperialism; local authorities are preparing for possible clashes.
France is preparing for another day of cost-of-living protests, with extra police deployed nationwide to prevent a repeat of violence after last Saturday’s demonstrations. In Paris, the route was changed at the last minute and the protest began at Porte d’Italie. More than half a million people attended last weekend, and similarly large crowds may gather again today.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-24 13:18
Mohammed Al-Obaiyat has lived in his home in Umm Safa since before Israel occupied the West Bank. He now faces increasing attacks by Israeli settlers from nearby settlements, while Israeli forces have ordered him to leave within weeks.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 13:16
Brussels businesses boarded up storefronts and some major retailers and shopping arcades suspended operations ahead of a potential new wave of rioting on Saturday. Police increased deployments and patrols in the city center; the situation remained calm by midday.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 13:15
Rescue and relief work continues after a magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu, Xizang Autonomous Region. The quake killed 16 people, injured 76 and damaged or destroyed 339 homes and 20 livestock sheds. More than 2,500 rescue personnel are working in the area, where 834 aftershocks have been recorded.
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A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu, killing 16 people and injuring 76; 339 homes collapsed or were damaged. More than 5,000 rescue workers have been deployed, and over 12,000 residents relocated. Experts say aftershocks are possible in the coming days.
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian blamed the United States for the failure of an interim deal with Iran in remarks broadcast on state television Saturday, while calling for another effort to reach it.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 13:15
A German official says Berlin is negotiating with Kyiv to buy Bars jet-powered drones, which have a reported range of 1,000 kilometers and can reach speeds of 700 kph. Germany and Ukraine signed a deal in July 2026 to jointly produce the drones, with Germany financing the first stage and production sent to Ukraine’s armed forces.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 13:14
Asian Football Confederation President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa endorsed Gianni Infantino for a fourth term, strengthening the FIFA president’s re-election prospects. Infantino laughed off questions about resigning after abandoning the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, citing support from member associations worldwide. Potential candidates must submit nominations by November 18.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 13:12
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday that he may relocate the White House press corps to another location.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 13:10
Andrew Smith, a historian of modern France at Queen Mary University of London, says policing alone cannot create social cohesion or shape a political future. He describes a French state able to impose public order but potentially unable to address the grievances behind mass mobilisation, and examines tensions involving protest, presidential authority and democratic legitimacy.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-24 13:09
Iran’s armed forces say they are ready to fire on US warships approaching Iranian waters, as Donald Trump says Washington is weighing renewed attacks or continued pressure. Iranian officials, media and analysts sense war is closer but signal there will be no retreat. Attacks on vessels around the Strait of Hormuz have helped drive oil prices higher.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 13:06
On the United Nations’ 81st anniversary, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for a more inclusive UN Security Council.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 13:05
King Abdullah ordered Jordanian security forces to respond firmly and pursue those responsible for a church attack in Karak that killed eight people and wounded 40. Authorities are still searching for the attackers and say it is too early to tell whether they were linked to known groups.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 13:02
The US embassy in Amman said security was increased at shopping malls, foreign embassies and other sites across Jordan after a church in Karak governorate was attacked on Friday.
Ukraine says restrictions on Starlink and Starshield have been removed, restoring connectivity for fast-moving military systems after disruptions.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 13:00
Ukraine’s defence minister says the country has regained a stable Starlink connection after days of restricted service, with speeds now exceeding 400km/h. The limits had affected Ukraine’s military and drone operations for a week.
Starlink and its military version, Starshield, have been vital to Ukrainian military operations, supplying resilient internet access and communications across the battlefield.
Ukraine has regained a “stable” connection to the Starlink and Starshield satellite communications systems, the country’s defence minister said on Saturday. Recent disruptions have caused tensions with Washington over the SpaceX-made network, which is crucial to Ukrainian army operations.
Ukraine’s defence minister said on Saturday that Starlink and its military version, Starshield, were again operating at speeds above 400 kph. Restrictions lasting more than a week had slowed connections and disrupted military operations.
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son said their first phone conversation in five years covered health concerns. Suu Kyi is detained and was formerly Myanmar’s leader.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 13:00
In a new book, Wharton professor Ethan Mollick argues that artificial intelligence may be unavoidable, but what it becomes is still partly up to us.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 13:00
A shortage of engines and other components is prompting the dismantling of some airplanes for parts years earlier than planned.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 12:59
Milan is preparing for another round of demonstrations on Saturday. Giorgia Meloni said troops would be sent there following recent looting and confrontations with police.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 12:58
Milan is on alert ahead of expected protests, with more soldiers deployed and shops boarding up their windows. The preparations come a week after looting and clashes with police.
Protesters burned symbolic pillows outside the prime minister’s office as opposition supporters and students mobilised in Albania’s capital. Police deployed a water cannon and riot units near the Ministry of Education.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 12:56
A US intelligence memo warns that Iranian plots targeting US citizens in the Middle East have reached “advanced stages.” The assessment has prompted Washington to put regional staff on high alert and reduce personnel at some diplomatic missions, according to reports.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 12:51
About 150 students tried to demonstrate near Lyon 3 University despite a government ban. Police ordered them to leave and used tear gas to disperse the crowd after some youths shouted insults. The Rhone prefect had banned public gatherings on October 24 and imposed enhanced security measures and an overnight curfew.
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French police fired tear gas to break up a gathering of around 150 protesters outside Lyon 3 University, where demonstrations were prohibited.
Police fired tear gas amid clashes with protesters during student demonstrations in Lyon, France.
French police sent Centaure armoured vehicles into Paris and Marseille on Saturday as authorities tightened security amid protests over rising living costs.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 12:46
Authorities in Ras Al Khaimah said on Saturday that every beach in the emirate would remain closed until further notice. The measure followed an offshore oil leak that led neighbouring Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah to shut their beaches a day earlier.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 12:45
Demonstrations against rising living costs, military spending and government policies are taking place across Italy. Security has been tightened after violent clashes in Milan last weekend.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 12:39
Malaysia has barred civil servants from using Waze for official duties, citing its links to Israel and national security concerns. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says a complete ban is under consideration.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 12:30
Suhasini Haidar says India’s view of the US as a “benign power” has been shattered. The weekend interview with Mishal Husain also asks whether Gen Z protests could mark a turning point for Modi.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 12:30
Lee Chang-dong’s film Possible Love draws on a 2009 real-life case in which a Korean conglomerate dismissed a third of its workforce, or 2,600 people, after which many died by suicide. The film explores the aftermath of labor conflict, class, religion and human connection. In an interview, Lee discusses his political formation and the camera’s power to capture others.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 12:30
Nearly two years after a canopy collapse at Novi Sad railway station killed 16 people, a student-led movement is bringing its demand for justice to the ballot box. The election could shape Serbia’s political future and its direction between the EU and Russia.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 12:18
Housing activists in Barcelona occupied a mostly empty building, aiming to shelter vulnerable families and establish a community hub for housing groups. Catalan police evicted 19 activists within hours. Protests over soaring rents and evictions have been increasing across Spain.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 12:14
President Volodymyr Zelensky imposed sanctions on Russian citizens and companies involved in producing ballistic missiles, aircraft, armored vehicles and drones. The lists target suppliers of materials, equipment and components as Russia expands arms production and attacks on Ukrainian cities intensify.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 12:12
Pensioners marched in Madrid on Saturday calling for decent pensions, inflation indexation and an end to the gender gap. Parallel rallies in France and Italy prompted tighter security.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 12:07
Barcelona host Real Madrid this weekend in a rivalry dating back to 1902; the clubs have 106 wins each. The article recalls memorable clashes, including Messi’s stoppage-time winner and hat-trick, and a Real victory led by its star-studded lineup.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 12:05
October 24, United Nations Day, highlights the importance of peace and international cooperation. Yet conflict continues to deprive millions of children across the Middle East of education, safety and the chance to simply be children. The special report examines how war is disrupting education and what could help them build a future beyond the ruins.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 12:01
Blockchain is helping institutions borrow billions over a short stretch of the morning, often when they hold government bonds but lack cash to meet a payment due. The use offers a practical, if unglamorous, application of the technology.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 12:00
Federal health authorities reported 178 additional measles cases this week. The CDC has recorded 4,588 cases nationwide in 2026, more than twice the 2025 total, across at least 43 outbreaks. Pennsylvania reported 1,338 cases and five associated deaths, with a sixth under investigation. The report also notes scrutiny of the CDC’s death counts and recent changes to vaccine-injury reporting.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 12:00
Other voter concerns have taken priority as the US approaches midterm elections, prompting survivors’ advocates to fear the Epstein scandal may fade from view. Political experts say the focus is likely to return when Congress reconvenes, while affordability and other immediate concerns are temporarily competing for attention.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 12:00
Portland beat Sacramento 128-120 on Friday, led by Deni Avdija’s 26 points, six rebounds and six assists.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 12:00
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.
