Local officials said Sunday morning that a possible ammonia contamination risk after a seafood plant fire prompted an evacuation in a coastal Oregon city.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 19:30
The author says Zen keeps many of Arc’s appealing interface features, including launcher-like pinned sites, a left-side tab bar, separate spaces, and customization, while avoiding its bloat and AI features. The free, open-source browser supports Firefox extensions but cannot currently play DRM-protected video, so the author still uses Chrome for streaming.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 19:24
Turnout in Serbia’s snap parliamentary election reached 64.9 percent, the highest since Yugoslavia’s breakup in 1992. A student-backed movement is seeking to unseat Aleksandar Vučić and his Serbian Progressive Party, while reports included allegations of intimidation, violence and voting irregularities.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 19:19
Turnout in Serbia’s snap parliamentary election stood at 51.9% by 3 p.m. local time, according to figures from the ruling Serbian Progressive Party reported by Informer. At the same point in the 2023 election, turnout was 36.7%.
At a large rally in Orléans, far-right frontrunner Marine Le Pen called for a “rebirth of France” and pledged to restore the “rule of law” after another weekend of protests nationwide.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 19:15
Marine Le Pen took the stage at the Zénith Arena in Orléans. Analysts say she is close to the presidency; she remains polarising but is increasingly popular among her supporters and has led French popularity polls for months. The appearance followed protests the previous day, including more than 10,000 anti-Le Pen demonstrators outside the venue.
Exit polls put presidential candidate and incumbent Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova in the lead. She voted in Sofia on October 25.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 19:14
Bulgaria’s incumbent President Iliana Iotova is leading the first round with 35.3% of the vote, according to exit polls. Opposition-backed former caretaker government Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov has 32.2%; they will face off in a November 1 runoff. Turnout was about 22.3%, a record low that came as a surprise.
Bulgaria’s Central Electoral Commission said 15.95% of eligible voters had voted in the presidential election by 4 p.m. local time. Turnout at the same point in April’s parliamentary election was 34.63%. Polls close at 8 p.m. local time.
Brazilian President Lula called for the election to be extended, saying voters had been prevented from casting ballots. He and opposition candidate Flavio Bolsonaro took part in a televised presidential debate in Rio de Janeiro on October 23, 2026.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 19:13
Brazil’s presidential runoff is on a knife-edge, with little separating left-wing President Lula from his right-wing rival, Flávio Bolsonaro. The result is expected to become clear within hours.
Brazilians went to the polls Sunday to choose between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro in the presidential runoff. Voters travelled by canoe in the Amazon, queued in Rio and displayed a Lula doll in Brasília.
Nearly 160 million people are eligible to vote in Brazil’s presidential runoff. Incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, both voted and criticized each other’s vision for the country. Lula also warned of political violence.
Brazilian voters are casting ballots today to choose the country's leader in a closely contested race between incumbent left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. The son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, Flávio unexpectedly led the first-round vote earlier this month. Corruption scandals, economic difficulties and allegations of US interference—which Washington denies—have dominated the campaign.
A divisive presidential runoff pits President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against Flávio Bolsonaro, while the contest also carries stakes for U.S. influence across Latin America.
Brazil’s 158 million voters are choosing between leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. After a highly charged runoff campaign, the candidates are tied in polls.
In the divisive presidential runoff, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faces Flávio Bolsonaro, while Washington’s sway across Latin America is also on the line.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro held their second and final debate on Friday before Sunday's presidential runoff. They reiterated campaign proposals on the cost of living and security while trading corruption allegations.
Brazil is holding a closely contested presidential runoff. A polling station in Brasilia was pictured before voting began.
Voting in Brazil’s 2026 presidential runoff began at 8 a.m. local time on Sunday, with polling stations scheduled to close at 5 p.m. Incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, of the ruling Workers’ Party, is facing Liberal Party candidate Flávio Bolsonaro after both led the first-round vote.
About 158 million Brazilians are expected to vote in Sunday’s presidential runoff, where conservative Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro could defeat incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro led the first round 47% to 45%. The close contest comes amid a broader right-wing resurgence in Latin America, with security and rising living costs among voter concerns.
Brazilian voters head to the polls Sunday to choose between incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro, son of Jair Bolsonaro. Flavio led Lula by more than 2.2 million votes in the first round, but recent polls show Lula closing the gap. The high-stakes contest will determine whether Brazil retains a leftist government or shifts to the right.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro are competing closely in an election drawing widespread attention.
Brazilian voters head to the polls on Sunday for a highly unpredictable presidential runoff. First-round winner Flávio Bolsonaro and incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva are virtually tied, after Lula gained ground. Flávio has pledged to pardon his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, if elected.
Brazilian voters will choose between incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro in Sunday's polarizing runoff. The result will determine whether the US significantly expands its growing influence in Latin America. Bolsonaro led Lula by more than 2.2 million votes in the first round earlier this month, but neither won an absolute majority.
The owners of Elvis Presley’s music have sued Anthropic, alleging it used copyrighted lyrics without permission to train its AI models and generated infringing versions of his songs.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 19:11
Mary Peltola and her family sustained minor injuries in a car crash, her campaign announced Sunday. Several upcoming campaign events are being rescheduled.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 19:08
Zelensky said Starlink and its militarized Starshield service had returned to full speed. Musk accused Ukraine’s military of violating Starlink’s terms of service and said a loophole had been closed; Ukrainian figures denied the claim. Separately, local authorities said Russian attacks killed eight and injured 51 across Ukraine over the past day, including a drone strike on a residential building in Vinnytsia.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-25 19:02
Ukrainian officials challenged SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s claim that the military breached Starlink’s terms by using the civilian satellite internet network for offensive drone strikes. Defence technology adviser Serhii Beskrestnov said longstanding restrictions on the civilian system in Ukraine made such use impossible.
Ukraine pushed back against Elon Musk’s claim that its military violated Starlink’s terms, arguing that commercial service restrictions ruled out its use for medium- and long-range strikes.
Elon Musk said SpaceX restricted use of its Starlink satellite system in Ukraine last week, after the curbs disrupted Ukrainian military operations.
Elon Musk said SpaceX had restricted Ukraine’s Starlink service, after Ukrainian officials reported connectivity had stabilized. He accused Ukraine of breaching the terms by using the civilian network for military activity, while denying responsibility for a simultaneous issue with the US-run Starshield system. Ukraine’s presidential adviser called Musk’s claim “very strange.”
Before boarding Air Force One, Donald Trump told reporters there are “two very different sets of intelligence reports” on Iran.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 19:00
A day after further mass protests and clashes in Paris, American football fans attending the NFL’s first game in France were in a jovial, upbeat mood.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 19:00
Lana Nusseibeh, an Emirati diplomat who helped secure humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza as the UAE’s ambassador to the UN, has entered the contest to succeed António Guterres. Backed by Palestine, she faces criticism over the UAE’s human rights record and allegations it funded Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 19:00
US hospital chain Bon Secours is nearing a $6bn takeover of Bain-backed Surgery Partners, making it the latest not-for-profit healthcare provider to pursue a large deal.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 18:56
Maria Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela after more than 10 months in exile, announcing her arrival on social media. Opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez confirmed the news. Her homecoming follows nationwide protests demanding free elections.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 18:55
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returned after spending nearly a year abroad. She was pictured in Lara, Venezuela, on October 25, 2026.
María Corina Machado returned to Venezuela on Sunday after nearly a year abroad, saying on social media that she was back. She gave no details about her location or journey. Opposition leader Edmundo González confirmed her arrival as the country remains under acting President Delcy Rodríguez, with no presidential election scheduled.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on Sunday that she had returned home after almost a year abroad. She secretly left Venezuela in late 2025 to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Her return comes amid growing doubts about the country’s democratic future and the US role.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said on social media Sunday that she had returned to the country after spending nearly a year abroad.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado says she has returned after nearly a year abroad. Her ally Edmundo González confirmed her arrival; social media footage placed her in Barquisimeto, in Lara state. Her return is unlikely to please interim president Delcy Rodríguez.
Opposition leader María Corina Machado is back in Venezuela. She was last there in December 2025, before leaving for Oslo to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, and has since conducted much of her political activity from the United States and Panama.
Opposition leader and Nobel laureate María Corina Machado reappeared in Venezuela on Sunday for the first time since December. About a month later, the U.S. military deposed then-President Nicolás Maduro.
Nobel laureate María Corina Machado announced on social media that she had returned to Venezuela. It was her first appearance in the country since December, and she said, “I am here.”
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned after more than 10 months in exile, into a tense political climate. She announced her return on X, and ally Edmundo González Urrutia later confirmed she was back on Venezuelan soil.
CoinDCX confirmed a $16 million loss from retired wallets. Days earlier, CEO Sumit Gupta told users on X that initial reports of a breach sounded like “a false alarm.”
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 18:46
Yemen’s Houthi movement says it launched dozens of ballistic missiles in three operations targeting Riyadh International Airport, an airbase in Khamis Mushait and a naval base in Jizan. Spokesman Yahya Saria again warned international carriers and passengers against flying to Riyadh’s airport.
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TASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-25 18:42
The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted missiles and drones launched from Yemen, including projectiles aimed at Mecca province, Riyadh and the kingdom’s southern region. The Gulf Cooperation Council condemned the strikes, while the Houthis denied targeting holy sites. As fighting intensifies in Yemen, a rights group warned of a severe humanitarian crisis in Houthi-besieged Taiz.
The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a ballistic missile and a drone headed for Riyadh, along with 10 missiles targeting southern Saudi Arabia. The Houthis warned Riyadh airport remained unsafe and a military target as fighting intensified across several fronts in Yemen.
Prosecutors allege that a bank-to-USDT laundering channel was used in a case involving 174 identified US victims. No new repayment figure was announced.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 18:40
The Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place in London on Monday. Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe are among the men’s frontrunners, while Spain’s Alexia Putellas is favoured to win the women’s award for a third time. The article explains the award’s history, voting process and criteria.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 18:34
People familiar with the matter say Netflix users are spending less time watching the streaming service than they used to, the latest sign of engagement troubles for the world’s most valuable entertainment company.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 18:30
Manchester United’s 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth extended its winless run in all competitions to eight games and left the club one point above the Premier League relegation zone. Under pressure, Michael Carrick said he would carry on as normal but did not know what would happen next, adding that the team had not been good enough.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 18:27
Uganda has ordered citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to quarantine for 21 days and strengthened screening at airports and land crossings. Kampala says it has no active Ebola infections, while Swiss authorities believe a woman diagnosed in Nigeria contracted the virus in Uganda. Officials are investigating possible sources of infection.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 18:20
Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi said on Sunday that Ugandans returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo after travelling there would be quarantined for 21 days. Uganda tightened Ebola precautions while saying it remained Ebola-free.
NFL fans traveling to Paris for the Saints-Steelers game remained in high spirits despite protests.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 18:15
The iconic Stade de France made history on Sunday, October 25, hosting the first NFL regular-season game in France. Fans came from New Orleans, Pittsburgh, France and other European countries to see the Saints face the Steelers.
Two Israeli strikes hit students and security guards at the Islamic University in Gaza City, killing three people and injuring at least seven, Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud reports.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-25 18:12
At least seven Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza. Three security guards died in an air strike on the Islamic University campus in Gaza City, one of two attacks there within hours; an earlier drone strike injured seven female students. Shelling and drone attacks also killed people in southern and central Gaza.
An Israeli drone strike on Gaza’s Islamic University killed three people on October 25. The headline says Israeli violence is continuing despite a ceasefire agreement.
The International Weightlifting Federation announced that Moscow will host the 2030 International Weightlifting Championships. It will be the first Olympic organization to hold a competition in Russia since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 18:05
The International Weightlifting Federation has selected Moscow to host the 2030 World Weightlifting Championships, the first world championships chosen by an Olympic federation in Russia since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
The International Weightlifting Federation announced that Moscow will host the 2030 World Weightlifting Championships. Secretary General Jose Quinones said the bids were excellent and expressed confidence the championships would succeed in their host countries. Russia has received the right to stage a major international event in an Olympic sport for the first time since 2022.
Jordan FA chief Prince Ali bin Hussein accused FIFA President Gianni Infantino of hijacking the AFC Congress in Tokyo for political purposes ahead of his re-election bid. He said attendees were not allowed to speak, question, debate or talk to the media.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 18:05
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TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-25 18:01
Thousands demonstrated in Prague on Sunday after government lawmakers initially backed changes to public media funding in an unusual overnight vote. Critics say the overhaul would undermine media independence.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 18:00
The NFL and the NFL Players Association are jointly reviewing how Jalen Hurts’ blood clot diagnosis was handled.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 18:00
Gen Z listens to more audio than any other generation, but the seemingly harmless habit may carry unexpected social consequences, experts say.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 18:00
Ahead of this week’s Canada-EU summit, Prime Minister Mark Carney said both sides are working out a “new, ambitious alliance.” They pledged to deepen ties last month.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 17:58
Israeli governments change and US presidents come and go, but settlement expansion on occupied Palestinian land continues. Leila Warah and Noor Wazwaz explain what sustains it.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 17:53
Former Latvian Foreign Minister Janis Jurkans said Latvia could serve as an EU negotiator on a Ukrainian settlement, citing the country’s knowledge of Russian and its people. He urged Riga to propose an EU initiative to lead dialogue and encourage the bloc to turn toward Russia rather than remain in conflict.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 17:51
The Milwaukee Brewers are two wins from the first World Series title in franchise history, after receiving some help from an extremely close call Saturday night.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 17:46
A fresh weekend wave of protests has swept several European countries, with some of the largest demonstrations in France, where protesters want more government investment in public services. The discussion considers what governments would need to do and whether demonstrators will keep protesting.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 17:39
Iowa, once reliably Republican, has become competitive ground for Democrats, a shift the GOP has noticed. Candidates vying for an open Senate seat are promoting populism and bipartisanship.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 17:37
Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s National Rally parliamentary faction and a candidate in the 2027 presidential election, pledged that France would not send soldiers to fight in other countries’ wars. At her party’s congress in Orleans, she said France would not send young people to die in reckless or irresponsible military ventures that were not France’s.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 17:32
Polling ahead of Israel’s Oct. 27 election projects that National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Otzma Yehudit Party could win seven to ten Knesset seats, making a future Netanyahu government potentially dependent on his support. His rise reflects gains by populist right-wing parties in Europe and the West. Supporter Yishai Fleisher praised his law-and-order agenda, while former ambassador Danny Ayalon said Ben-Gvir’s rhetoric damaged Israel’s diplomatic standing.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 17:32
Mark Gurman writes that Apple executives have a long record of dismissing product categories before the company is ready to enter them. The touchscreen MacBook Pro is its latest major reversal.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 17:30
Donald Trump praised the diesel supply agreement with Russia, saying Moscow gave its oil to the world. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak had said Russia was ready to supply the United States with as much diesel as it needed. Trump and Vladimir Putin also discussed petroleum supplies in a phone call on October 9.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-25 17:28
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russia is prepared to supply the United States with whatever volume of diesel it needs under the diesel deal, adding that exports could match partners’ requests.
Israel’s opposition accuses Benjamin Netanyahu of spreading panic by circulating an AI-generated image of a nuclear blast ahead of the election. Posters of Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot were seen in Tel Aviv on October 25, two days before Israel’s Knesset elections.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 17:27
The deputy secretary-general of the International Telecommunication Union, Tomas Lamanauskas, warned that developing countries could miss out on AI’s economic gains because of gaps in infrastructure, internet access and adoption. He said 2.2 billion people remain offline and bridging the digital infrastructure gap could require $2.8 trillion in investment by 2030.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 17:26
Unequal access to AI infrastructure and technology could significantly deepen global inequality, senior UN official Tomas Lamanauskas told Al Jazeera at the 9th World Investment Forum in Qatar.
A Cornell fraternity member is asking the court to end the claims brought against him by a former student identified as Jane Doe. He argues that her allegations cannot substantiate the more sweeping assertions of rape and sexual assault.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 17:18
More than 2,000 Palestinians have been forced from their homes in Hebron during Israel’s lockdown of the occupied West Bank, which has lasted more than 50 hours. The sweeping military operation is unfolding days before Israel’s elections.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-25 17:12
The Israeli military is continuing a large-scale operation in the occupied West Bank, displacing hundreds of Palestinians.
The Israeli military continued a massive operation in the occupied West Bank on Sunday in response to a Friday gun attack in Hebron that killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three. The operation displaced hundreds of Palestinians and imposed major movement restrictions.
Israeli raids in occupied Hebron have displaced Palestinians and restricted movement. Since Friday, Israel has imposed a lockdown and detained at least 47 Palestinians, while about 2,500 people have been forced from their homes. Hebron accounts for roughly 40 percent of Palestinian industrial output and 30 percent of exports, making the restrictions a threat to the wider West Bank economy.
More Palestinian families have been displaced in the occupied West Bank as Israeli forces continue operations in Hebron. The operations follow Friday’s deadly shooting, which killed two Israeli soldiers. With elections set for Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised a forceful response to the attack.
Israeli forces have forced residents from homes in Hebron and converted the properties into barracks and observation posts, Wafa reported. The Palestinian Prisoner’s Society says at least 47 Palestinians have been detained and 293 families, about 2,200 people, displaced since Friday. Settlers have also begun establishing two outposts on Palestinian-owned land near Yatta, Wafa said.
Israel acknowledges that its forces forcibly displaced 2,000 Palestinians in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank. The military took over their homes for use as barracks.
Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s far-right National Rally, launched her presidential campaign in Orléans on Sunday, addressing about 10,000 supporters. The event came a day after nationwide cost-of-living protests again turned violent. Le Pen, who leads in the polls, is seen as benefiting from weeks of unrest.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-25 17:12
Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally and its presidential candidate, delivered her first official campaign speech in Orléans. She spoke of a French “renaissance” and a new era, and condemned what she called “Islamist ideologies” that promote violence and are incompatible with France.
Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s far-right National Rally, is due to address about 10,000 supporters in Orleans on Sunday, launching her presidential campaign. The rally follows another day of cost-of-living protests that turned violent nationwide. Le Pen, the polling frontrunner, is seen as benefiting from weeks of unrest.
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is launching her presidential campaign today, with the National Rally candidate set to give her first campaign speech in Orléans to about 10,000 party members. Police controlled traffic into the city this morning after thousands marched there on Saturday, chanting anti-fascist slogans.
France’s far-right National Rally is holding the second day of its congress in Orléans. Marine Le Pen is expected to formally launch her presidential campaign in a speech later in the afternoon, while Jordan Bardella is being re-elected as party leader. A large counter-demonstration against the far right took place in the city on Saturday.
France’s far-right National Rally is holding the second day of its party congress in Orléans, south of Paris. Marine Le Pen is expected to formally launch her presidential campaign in a speech later in the afternoon, while Jordan Bardella is set to be re-elected party leader. A large counter-demonstration against the far right took place in the city on Saturday.
Baylor fired football coach Dave Aranda after more than six seasons following a loss to Kansas. Defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman will serve as interim head coach for the rest of the season.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 17:12
Sri Lanka coordinated the rescue of 40 Iranian sailors from several commercial ships in international waters off its coast and helped them return to Iran, the foreign ministry spokesman said Sunday.
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A federal appeals court has set a rare hearing for Sunday to consider the Justice Department’s voting lawsuit against California.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 17:05
Ukrainian officials pushed back against Elon Musk’s assertion that the military breached Starlink’s terms by using the service for offensive drone strikes.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 17:00
A roundup of important stories from Europe and beyond on October 25, spanning world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-25 17:00
A midday roundup of important stories from Europe and beyond on October 25, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
Catch up on important stories from Europe and beyond on October 25, spanning world affairs, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
Crkd’s $99.99 Nitro Deck 2 works with both Switch generations and offers adjustable stick tension, customizable buttons, and a bulkier, more comfortable grip. But its right stick crowds the ABXY buttons, while its clamping mechanism feels less secure than the original slide-in design.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 17:00
Storms Austen and Boelo caused major disruption across northern Europe over the weekend. Power was temporarily cut to 150,000 homes, falling trees injured people, and flights and ferries were cancelled in several countries from Scotland to Denmark.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 16:57
Despite heavy investment and widespread enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, the technology has delivered no financial returns to corporate America outside the tech sector, according to an Apollo economist.
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Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok says that despite significant investment in artificial intelligence, corporate America outside the technology sector has seen no payoff.
More than 1,400 sheep and goats filled Madrid’s streets on Sunday, delighting spectators at the 33rd annual Transhumance Festival. This year’s event followed a different route to avoid a housing protest.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-25 16:52
US President Donald Trump said the United States would not strike Iran on October 25. He rejected an earlier statement by US Ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack, who had said a strike this weekend was possible.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-25 16:47
US President Donald Trump threatened Iran and claimed that the United States controls Hormuz.
Trump said it was nearing the point when he would have to decide whether to strike a deal with Tehran or resume attacks, as Iranian and Houthi threats against Americans in the Middle East continue to grow.
US President Donald Trump said he must decide whether to make a deal with Iran or “finish it off.” He again said oil prices would fall once the conflict with Iran ends. Trump had said he was weighing renewed US strikes if no agreement is reached.
Rising energy costs and protests are intensifying European opposition to possible renewed US-Israeli attacks on Iran. Germany, the UK and other countries are calling for diplomacy, while European leaders increasingly question support for the war; governments remain divided over their approach to Iran.
Trump’s 90-day pause on some beef tariffs made imports, especially from Brazil, cheaper. It unsettled ranchers preparing to sell cattle and prices at auctions fell, temporarily reducing profits. Rancher groups opposed the move, while its effect on midterm voting remains uncertain.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 16:42
In this week’s newsletter, Euronews Chief Europe Editor Maria Tadeo examines what she calls an “unfortunate triumvirate” facing Europe: Trump, Xi and Putin.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 16:39
US President Donald Trump said he expects trilateral talks involving the United States, Russia and Ukraine to take place soon. He told reporters he believes Russia and Ukraine both want to reach a deal.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-25 16:37
More than 400,000 people took to the streets across France on Saturday over the rising cost of living and school funding. Most marches were peaceful, but police said violence on the sidelines of demonstrations led to more than 1,300 arrests nationwide.
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Hundreds of demonstrations took place across France on Saturday over the rising cost of living, with large numbers of security forces deployed to prevent a repeat of last weekend’s violence. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said marches in several cities passed peacefully, but members of “ultra-left” groups threw projectiles and fireworks at police in an effort to provoke clashes. French Communist Party spokesperson Fatima Khallouk shared more details.
An estimated 410,000 people protested inequality and the cost of living across France. Clashes broke out in several cities for a second consecutive weekend.
French unions are calling for fresh protests after more than 1,300 people were arrested during rallies over living costs.
France’s interior ministry said Sunday that at least 1,300 people were arrested during Saturday’s protests nationwide, with at least 50 officers and three protesters injured. Demonstrations in major cities over high living costs were mostly calm, though clashes broke out on their fringes.
Hundreds of thousands marched across France on Saturday, demanding action on rising living costs and more funding for public services. The demonstrations were largely peaceful. The government put turnout at 410,000, while the CGT union estimated nearly twice that number.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets across France on Saturday over rising living costs and insufficient resources for essential services such as schools. Demonstrations in Paris began peacefully but ended with a heavy security response; nearly 1,000 people were arrested nationwide.
Young people globally may be leaning left, but young Israelis are moving to the right. Their views on security and Palestinians could affect the election.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 16:30
The live report tracks Barcelona and Real Madrid's La Liga meeting, with pre-match developments, analysis and written play-by-play.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 16:30
A funeral is scheduled for Sunday morning for a service member who died last weekend at the Wainwright military base in Alberta.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 16:28
The Russian-Slovak commission on economic, scientific and technical cooperation will resume work in Moscow on October 26. Slovak Deputy Parliament Speaker Tibor Gaspar said restarting its activities could create conditions for discussing cooperation prospects. The commission’s work had been suspended in 2022.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-25 16:23
Instagram has quietly added Apple TV support to its TV app, which features Reels, live streams, and other video content. The app already works on Amazon Fire TV, Samsung smart TVs, and Google TV. The move fits Instagram’s effort to expand into longer episodic programming and microdramas.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 16:20
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.
