Rail operator Adif said on Wednesday that two high-speed trains collided in Spain, prompting the suspension of the line linking Madrid with the southern region of Andalusia.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:50
Despite the fallout from the 7 October attacks, three years of war and widespread public dissatisfaction, Benjamin Netanyahu strengthened his political position in Israel’s election. Neither political bloc is assured of a parliamentary majority.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:49
With 57.3% of votes counted, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party is leading Israel’s parliamentary election, projected to win 28 seats. Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot is in second place with 21. Exit polls indicate no political force is expected to secure the 61 seats needed for a majority in the 120-seat Knesset. Turnout in Arab-populated areas reportedly reached 80%.
Early results show Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud as the largest single party, but his bloc appears short of the 61 seats needed to form a government. His main rival, Gadi Eisenkot, may also need Arab parties to command a majority. Many absentee ballots remain uncounted, leaving the outcome uncertain.
Exit polls from Israel’s major TV networks put Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing bloc and the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot at 51 seats apiece, below the 61 needed for a majority. Counting continues, while Palestinian parties are projected to increase their representation to as many as 18 seats from 10.
Early tallies in Israel’s election put Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud ahead, while rival blocs have not secured a majority, leaving the route to power unclear.
Exit polls put Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud-led bloc slightly ahead of the opposition, with neither side appearing likely to secure a governing majority. Likud was projected to win 27 seats and Arab parties 19 collectively. Preliminary official results are expected Wednesday and may differ from the polls.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said forming a government with Arab parties would be “a disgrace and a shame.” Exit polls indicate that neither his party nor the opposition is projected to win the 61 Knesset seats required for a majority.
Exit polls indicate that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s alliance nor opposition bloc leader Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc is close to the numbers required to form a governing majority.
Exit polls project that Israel’s Arab-led parties will win 18 Knesset seats, a record. Turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel reached about 80 percent, while overall turnout was 77.7 percent, its highest since 1999. The blocs led by Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu were tied at 51 seats each in updated polling.
Israeli leaders traded sharp reactions after exit polls showed the main blocs tied at 51 seats each, short of the 61 needed for a majority. Opposition figures called the projections a defeat for Netanyahu’s government, while his allies said the final results could change the balance. Unaligned Arab parties were projected to win 18 seats.
Supporters of Gadi Eisenkot celebrated in Tel Aviv after exit polls showed Israel’s opposition bloc narrowly ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp, though neither had an outright parliamentary majority.
Voting has ended in Israel’s election and ballots are being counted. Exit polls indicate Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc won the most seats but fell short of a majority, while Netanyahu’s Likud is projected to be parliament’s largest single party.
Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot said exit polls showing his bloc ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition reflected a “complete lack of confidence” in the government, and vowed to move quickly to replace it. Polls gave neither bloc the 61 seats needed for a majority, with Arab-majority parties potentially holding the balance. Final results remain pending. The report says a change of leadership may not bring a fundamental shift in Israel’s policies toward Iran or the Palestinians.
Exit polls project Netanyahu’s coalition at 50 seats and the opposition bloc at 52, leaving both short of the 61 needed for a Knesset majority. Arab-led parties are projected to win 18 seats and could become kingmakers. After the final tally, President Isaac Herzog will designate the candidate he believes has the best chance of forming a government; failure to break the deadlock could lead to another election.
Israel's election was still deadlocked on Tuesday, according to exit polls. Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot's bloc edged ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's camp, 52 seats to 50, but neither had a clear route to forming a government. Turnout was 77.7%, the highest in more than two decades.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opposition showed strength in today’s election, but not enough to take power outright. Weeks of negotiations may now follow as parties seek to form a coalition government.
Exit polls project Palestinian parties to win 17 to 18 Knesset seats, up from 10, forcing opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to consider negotiations with Arab-Israeli leaders if he hopes to govern. Without an agreement, Benjamin Netanyahu could have a path to political survival.
Tuesday’s exit polls gave the bloc led by opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot a narrow lead over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud bloc in the Knesset. Likud was nevertheless projected to remain the parliament’s largest single party.
Israeli exit polls indicate that neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot is on track to win a majority in the 120-seat Knesset. Eisenkot supporters in Tel Aviv reacted after the first results were released.
Exit polls show Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition bloc narrowly ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu’s right and far-right coalition, although Likud is projected to remain the largest party. Israeli Arab parties could win up to 18 seats and become kingmakers in potentially protracted coalition talks. The outcome remains uncertain after turnout reached its highest level in 50 years.
An exit poll from state-run broadcaster Kan-11 projects Likud will take 25 of the Knesset’s 120 seats, with Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party second on 21. The opposition bloc is forecast to win 53 seats against 50 for Netanyahu’s bloc. Arab parties are projected to get 17, but neither side is ready to form a coalition with them; neither bloc reaches the 61-seat majority threshold.
Exit polls project Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc to win 50 seats and the bloc led by opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot to take 52 or 53, short of the 61 needed for a majority. Arab parties are projected to win 18 seats combined. Turnout reached 74.3 percent by 8pm, and official results are due on November 4.
Exit polls indicate that Israel’s election has no clear winner. Netanyahu spent much of the day urging supporters to vote, describing the contest as a “matter of life and death.”
Serbia’s interior minister says a minor attacked a guard outside Israel’s embassy in Belgrade with knives, slightly injuring him before the guard shot the assailant dead. Police are treating the incident as a terrorist attack and raised the threat level to the highest, or red alert.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:48
An attacker was killed after stabbing an officer on guard outside Israel’s embassy in Belgrade. Police secured the area.
Serbian police killed an attacker outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade in an incident suspected to be a terrorist attack. A similar assault occurred there in June 2024, when a man wounded a Serbian police officer and was shot dead by a guard.
Russia’s Center for Unmanned Systems and Technologies says the SOVA autonomous navigation system has passed field tests. It uses computer vision to compare onboard camera images with satellite maps and locate UAVs when GPS/GNSS or external communications are unavailable or jammed. Its developer says it can raise mission reliability to 99%.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:47
Ozon estimated that drone attacks on 11 logistics centers caused 30.1 billion rubles in losses, including destroyed goods, damaged equipment and other expenses. It is negotiating with insurers over compensation. Despite the strikes, third-quarter net profit rose 25% to 3.7 billion rubles, while revenue reached 421.2 billion rubles.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:44
India has invited Pakistan to a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation dialogue in Delhi, the first such invitation since the four-day war.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 08:44
Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine has used SpaceX’s Starshield only to defend against Russian forces on Ukrainian territory, rejecting Elon Musk’s claim that Kyiv used the systems for offensive drone attacks. Zelensky said Starshield restrictions hampered Ukrainian military operations, though the systems have since returned to full speed.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:43
Andrey Guryev, head of the Russian Fertilizer Producers Association, said Russia is ready to expand fertilizer supplies in Africa, form joint ventures for packaging and bagging, and share expertise in mineral extraction and processing. Russian products are currently available in 25 African countries, and Russia also aims to help train agricultural workers.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:43
With thousands of French businesses dealing with the fallout from recent riots, senators are considering a bill that would make both perpetrators and members of their group pay for damage. Critics say collective civil liability could infringe on the democratic right to protest by deterring people afraid of being wrongly implicated.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:43
The biodiversity conference in Yerevan has adopted 14 decisions and secured more than $1.8 billion in financial commitments. Negotiators remain divided over who should fund nature protection, harmful subsidies and how to turn global goals into measurable results.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:41
Volkswagen is taking technologies developed in China to overseas markets, including South America and South Africa, as it looks to strengthen its global competitiveness by relying on China as a key innovation hub.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:40
RLUSD already trades on Bitstamp. A new agreement is expected to provide Robinhood app access and plans settlement through the XRP Ledger.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:40
Winding waterways run through the red beach wetland in Hongshiya subdistrict, Qingdao’s West Coast New Area, forming a colorful autumn ecological landscape on Oct. 27, 2026.
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China News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:38
A resident walks along Liupukang Street in Beijing on Oct. 28, 2026. In late autumn, the city street takes on a scene like an oil painting.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:37
Dai Huaicheng, secretary-general of the China Arms Control and Disarmament Association, said Japan is seeking nuclear capability. He said right-wing forces under the current government have shown ambitions to revive militarism, breach the three non-nuclear principles and pursue an indigenous arsenal.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:36
A Russian serviceman said operators of Russian quadcopters in the Zaporozhye Region shoot down most Ukrainian UAVs. He said standard attack drones can be converted into interceptors and used to bring down various types of drones, crediting operators’ experience and skills.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:35
Rami Khouri, a public policy fellow at the American University of Beirut, disputes the idea that a strong result for the Israeli-Arab bloc signals a positive change in Israeli society. He calls Zionism and the state of Israel a “racist enterprise” and argues Israel will never change.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:35
Ukrainian drones struck the Tula region overnight on October 28. The governor said falling debris damaged homes and infrastructure in Novomoskovsk’s industrial zone. Ukrainian monitoring channels said the Azot chemical plant was hit. Lipetsk residents reported explosions, while Ukrainian channels reported a fire near the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Combine; authorities did not comment.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 08:33
Yair Golan, leader of the left-wing political alliance The Democrats, is seeking to work with Arab parties to remove Netanyahu from power.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:33
After gold fell below $4,000 an ounce, shoppers headed to Shuibei, Shenzhen’s gold and jewelry trading hub. Known as China’s “Jewelry Capital,” the area was buzzing with activity.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:32
Brazil's re-elected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva marked his 81st birthday on Tuesday, 27 October, with dozens of supporters outside the Alvorada presidential palace in Brasília. He had won a closely contested election two days earlier.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:30
People struggle to communicate during emergencies. Chatbots could help, but only if people take them seriously.
WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:30
Pro-Israel lobby AIPAC is changing course by ending candidate endorsements and direct campaign contributions. As Democrats distance themselves from the group, the question is whether its influence is fading or merely shifting.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:29
The family of Agnes Wanjiru says it is outraged that the extradition hearing for Robert James Purkiss, who denies murdering her, has been postponed until May 2027. Relatives say they were given no official explanation and are urging authorities to speed up proceedings.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:28
The Castilla-La Mancha regional government said 64 people have died in a collision between two high-speed trains in Toledo province. Preliminary reports say a Renfe train struck the rear of an Iryo train reportedly stopped on the tracks; two carriages derailed and fell down an embankment. Rail services between Madrid and Andalusia were suspended.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 08:28
Skytrax’s passenger survey named EVA Air, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Virgin Atlantic the world’s five best premium economy airlines for 2026. The article compares their seating, amenities and service, and weighs whether the upgrades justify paying more.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:27
Stan Wawrinka ended his 24-year career after losing in straight sets to Jiri Lehecka in the Basel Open first round. The three-time major champion had announced that the tournament in his home country would be his final professional event.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:27
Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE discussed a regional de-escalation mechanism involving Türkiye and Pakistan.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 08:27
French students took to the streets in 1986 and forced the government to withdraw a university reform plan. Forty years later, some of that generation are running France, while a new generation is protesting and demanding to be heard.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:26
China’s elderly dependency ratio rose to 23% last year, exceeding the child dependency ratio of 22% for the first time, official figures show. Analysts call the shift a milestone that could put pressure on pensions, healthcare and long-term care, while reshaping family and public spending priorities.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:26
Two trains collided south of Madrid on Wednesday morning, injuring numerous people, local authorities said. Urda Mayor Manuel Galan told public broadcaster TVE that people had been hurt.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:26
Lawyers characterize Indian rule in Kashmir as “settler-colonial,” comparing it with Israel’s occupation of Palestine.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:25
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said the Middle East conflict and other geopolitical shocks are destabilizing food markets. Supply-chain disruptions have reduced fertilizer supplies on global markets and driven prices higher, while rising fuel prices and transport tariffs have fueled inflation and made food more expensive in African countries. He called for cooperation to achieve food sovereignty for the continent.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:24
The Swiss Football Association says captain Granit Xhaka and striker Breel Embolo can again be considered for selection for November’s Nations League matches. They had been sanctioned for using forged COVID certificates and missed the team’s first four matches. Team director Pierluigi Tami called their return responsible and the right course of action.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:24
Guy Parmelin will visit China from October 30 to November 1, and Xi Jinping is scheduled to meet him, China’s Foreign Ministry said. Beijing cited the 10th anniversary of the China-Switzerland innovative strategic partnership and highlighted cooperation, especially on free trade.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 08:22
Democratic strategist Keith Brannum says the upcoming US midterm elections will be far more competitive than Republicans would have wanted, with Democrats now seen as having more potential wins than expected at the start of 2026.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:17
Gongbei Customs says imports and exports between China and other APEC economies through the bridge’s Zhuhai port totaled 1.09 trillion yuan since it opened in October 2018. Trade reached 226.33 billion yuan in the first nine months of 2026, up 52.8% year on year and representing 73.4% of the port’s foreign trade.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:15
People do not need to live in the United States to feel the effects of its elections. The midterms could shape decisions on military aid, sanctions, trade and tariffs, with consequences for millions around the world.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:15
China is urging relevant parties to settle disputes through dialogue and negotiation and work toward restoring peace and calm in the Middle East. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China opposes attacks on civilian facilities, including civil aviation airports, after being asked about Houthi claims of strikes on Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry and airports.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:13
At a temporary shelter in Baqen County, Nagqu, a mother and daughter made kasai, a traditional fried pastry, for rescue workers after seeing them eat instant noodles. They delivered a bucket of freshly fried pastries. A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the area days earlier, prompting residents to move to temporary shelters.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:11
As Russian attacks intensify and residents worry about winter heating and power outages, long-term rental listings in Kyiv rose 66% over two months and rents fell. The average monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment dropped to 17,000 hryvnias, while rents in western cities including Lviv now exceed Kyiv’s.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:11
Cyclone Arnab struck India’s east coast with heavy rain and winds reaching 135kph, causing flooding, widespread damage and transport disruption. Authorities evacuated 180,000 people in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha; no casualties have been reported. Nepal warned tourists to avoid high-altitude areas, while Sri Lanka closed schools amid flood and landslide risks.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 08:07
Cyclone Arnab made landfall on the southeastern coast of India’s Andhra Pradesh state, prompting the evacuation of more than 132,000 people.
Cyclone Arnab is slowly making landfall on India’s east coast. In Andhra Pradesh, high winds and heavy rain have disrupted schools, flights and power, prompting the evacuation of thousands; neighboring states remain on alert. A new study also ranks India among the countries with the highest heatwave exposure for infants and older people.
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated in India as Cyclone Arnab made landfall. The storm strengthened into a “very severe” cyclonic storm late Tuesday, bringing gusting winds and heavy rain to several coastal areas.
Authorities said on Wednesday that powerful Cyclone Arnab had stalled near India’s east coast, with landfall expected to continue for two more hours.
At the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Africa would be a primary direction for BRICS development over coming decades. He cited plans to move toward creating a BRICS grain exchange and to expand African representation in the New Development Bank.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:06
International Crisis Group analyst Marko Prelec says dismantling outgoing prime minister Aleksandar Vučić’s system will take a long time. But he considers it premature to worry about whether the Students List movement can lead the country.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:05
Portland defeated the host Los Angeles Lakers 136-129, with Deni Avdija and Ja Morant scoring 23 points apiece. Jayson Tatum’s buzzer-beating jumper in overtime gave Boston a 125-124 win over Brooklyn, while New York rallied past Detroit for its first win of the season.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:03
A plane carrying defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro made a brief stop in Ecuador on Wednesday, then continued to an undisclosed destination. The US State Department said it would welcome him after his loss to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and amid his legal troubles.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:02
Flavio Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil’s presidential election, arrived in Miami with his family after leaving Brazil, O Globo reported, citing sources. His brother Eduardo met him there and allegedly organized the departure in cooperation with US authorities.
A senior State Department official told ABC News on Tuesday that the department will allow Flávio Bolsonaro and his family to enter the United States and issue them visas.
The article invokes Guanzi to argue that policies succeed or fail according to whether they reflect public will. For cultural services, it says people should have a say in choosing offerings and allocating resources, including village cultural squares and intangible-heritage funding.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:02
Russia’s Defense Ministry said the Pacific Fleet’s strategic nuclear-powered submarine Generalissimo Suvorov test-fired a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile from underwater in the Sea of Okhotsk, targeting the Chizha range in Arkhangelsk Region.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:02
At the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Africa could eventually secure its own food supply by relying less on imports, increasing crop yields and reserves, and localizing finished-food production. He also said Moscow provides significant humanitarian assistance to the continent.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:02
Rostec says the Yak-130M combat trainer has added laser-guided precision weapons. Its SOLT-130K pod has thermal imaging, television and laser channels for day-and-night, all-weather targeting, and the aircraft can carry a combat load of up to 2.5 tons.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:00
Recruiting and developing talent is a prominent part of Hong Kong’s long-term strategy to attract skilled professionals worldwide and support growth in key industries. In his first five-year plan, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu stressed leveraging the city’s international advantages and strengthening its role as a global hub for high-calibre talent.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:00
Canada’s cannabis legalization has had unintended and serious consequences across the ocean. Belgian customs seized 21 tonnes of Canadian cannabis in 2025, more than the illegal exports from any other country worldwide.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:00
Democrats have used Jeffrey Epstein in midterm ads attacking Republican opponents and Donald Trump’s administration. Although they took part in congressional efforts over the past year to learn more about Epstein’s crimes, they say they will continue pursuing the probes if they win next week’s midterms.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:00
The University of Ottawa president acknowledged “a failure of the university” after Indigenous academics went public with allegations of a difficult work environment, poor treatment and racism. They say the university’s failure to address the problems has led several promising Indigenous scholars to leave.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:00
Canada could face a carbon tariff threat from the European Union within months as the bloc fully implements its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, according to internal documents.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 08:00
The 2026 midterms are unfolding as the White House seeks to invoke election fraud as a pretext for changing election rules. County clerks and voting-rights advocates are looking for ways to protect the results.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:00
As many U.S. voters have grown more firmly attached to their parties in the Donald Trump era, the large and expanding Hispanic community has moved against that trend. Its roughly 39 million eligible voters are willing to cross party lines, making them a pivotal group that both Democrats and Republicans seek to win over.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:00
Monday’s municipal elections brought notable gains for women across Ontario: some cities elected their first female mayors, several others chose new female mayors, and a village southwest of Ottawa elected an all-female council.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:00
CBC News spoke with documentary director Cristian Gomes and journalist Mack Lamoureux about their new film and its focus on people who once followed Romana Didulo.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:00
A major global report says deaths associated with wildfire smoke in Canada have risen about 275 per cent since the early 2000s, largely because of human-caused climate change.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 08:00
At least 18 carriers are asking the federal government to add an hour to pilots’ daily maximum duty period, arguing current rules make it difficult to manage frequent delays that disrupt air travel in the North.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:00
Ten students at a high school in Lévis, Que., were suspended after several AI-altered images of teachers and school staff appeared on Snapchat. Experts say students and teachers both need more education about the risks of AI and online images.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:00
Waymo plans to bring driverless ride-hailing vehicles to Canada, prompting concern among some drivers and advocates that increased competition could leave more rideshare and taxi drivers out of work.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 08:00
Ryan Corkery, a student from Maryland, visits Shenzhen before APEC China 2026. He sees APEC signs across the city, meets international visitors and is impressed by Shenzhen’s advanced technology, saying the future is already there.
CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-28 07:56
Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses intercepted and destroyed 531 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight. One person needed medical attention in Lipetsk Region, while debris damaged homes and industrial-zone infrastructure in Novomoskovsk, Tula Region. Two private houses caught fire in Ryazan Region; casualty and damage reports are still being clarified.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 07:56
Trump said a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy would be arranged “very soon.”
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 07:54
German chemicals giant BASF raised its 2026 outlook on Wednesday for the second time this year, after increasing prices for some products following the outbreak of the Iran war.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 07:54
German chemicals group BASF lifted its 2026 outlook for a second time this year on Wednesday, after third-quarter core earnings exceeded market expectations. European chemical suppliers are benefiting from a demand boost linked to the Iran war.
Premier League champions Arsenal suffered a League Cup fourth-round defeat to fourth-tier Fleetwood Town, losing 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. The report calls it one of English football’s greatest shocks and recalls five other major cup upsets.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 07:54
Fourth-tier Fleetwood Town beat 10-man Arsenal 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the League Cup last 16, pulling off a major upset. Arsenal teenager Max Dowman was sent off late in the match.
Arsenal was knocked out by fourth-tier Fleetwood Town on penalties in the last 16 of the English League Cup, in a major upset.
Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow wants a separate deal with NATO or the U.S. that would change Europe’s and the world’s security infrastructure. He said the Kremlin is presenting its demands as “security guarantees” for itself during negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, and argued such talks should happen only after the war ends.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 07:53
The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its around-the-world voyage after exceptionally high fuel costs made operations unsustainable. Passengers disembarked in Cambodia’s Sihanoukville, where the US-based operator is arranging temporary accommodation and disembarkation plans while it undertakes a 60-day restructuring and recapitalisation effort.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 07:53
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Western countries have made food and fertilizers instruments of geopolitical and geoeconomic blackmail. Speaking at the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, he said Russia sets no political conditions for cooperation and expects the Russia-Africa Agro-Industrial Alliance to become an important part of a new global architecture.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 07:51
Packaging upgrades and new processed-food offerings are helping Zhangjiakou producers expand sales abroad. By the close of 2025, the city's specialty farm and food products—including potato goods, fresh vegetables, grains and beans—were available in 84 countries and regions.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 07:51
Visitors photographed the ancient ginkgo trees at Jinci Temple in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, on Oct. 27. The male and female trees, more than 500 years old and dating to the Ming Dynasty, have turned golden in late autumn, drawing many visitors.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-28 07:51
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia has lost 1,583,350 troops in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022, including 1,510 casualties over the past day. Ukraine has not disclosed its own losses. The report also cites Western estimates of Russian and Ukrainian casualties.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 07:50
Equinor reported its strongest quarterly profit in nearly four years on Wednesday, as the Middle East war continued to disrupt global energy supplies and drive up oil and gas prices. It also raised its full-year output target.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 07:50
The Kyiv IndependentChen Binhua, a spokesperson for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, said safeguarding China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is a common obligation of all Chinese people, including Taiwan residents. Responding to entertainer and host Kevin Tsai’s post saying he had never supported Taiwan independence, Chen said fundamental matters of sovereignty, security and development interests allow no ambiguity and urged Taiwan’s entertainment industry to promote cross-Strait exchanges.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 07:44
Air China began flying from Beijing to Reykjavik via Copenhagen on Monday, creating the first scheduled Iceland passenger service operated by an airline from the Chinese mainland. The airline said it is currently the only scheduled route linking Iceland with East and Southeast Asia.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 07:44
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