Trump is seeking to bring down energy costs ahead of next week’s midterm elections as rising oil prices linked to the US war with Iran fuel voter frustration.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 13:29
Ukraine’s military intelligence agency says Russia is building an attack-drone launch site near Millerovo airfield in Rostov Oblast. HUR estimates it could support up to 100 launches daily when completed and says the project may be part of preparations to intensify attacks on Ukraine during winter.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 13:28
European travellers are the least enthusiastic about using digital passports, according to IATA’s 2026 Global Passenger Survey. The research also found that privacy concerns and entry requirements are influencing how people travel.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 13:26
After Elon Musk warned that X would bar advertisers whose ads are ugly, strident, or exaggerate product claims, the platform appears to be using an animated arm that reaches toward the “promote” button as users compose posts. The feature seems limited to verified users or X Premium subscribers, and reactions have been negative. Paid promotion can extend a post’s reach based on location, interests, or demographics.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 13:26
A Canadian government official familiar with the discussions said on Wednesday that trade talks with the United States had made only limited progress.
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ReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 13:25
ABC News contributor Dr. Alok Patel explains the report and discusses steps people can take for treatment and prevention.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 13:24
Türkiye’s Defence Ministry says the country is ready to reach a maritime boundary agreement with Egypt.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 13:23
AFP News AgencyThe World Anti-Doping Agency and national bodies use these tools, but would-be cheats may use them too. The report also points to personal-data risks from a simple online post and lessons from the “Santorini Summit”.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 13:23
Speaking at the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, Vladimir Putin said developing Africa’s underused hydropower potential is directly connected to conserving water. He said Russia is ready to share water-management technology and help Africa design facilities, modernize power plants and develop modular generation.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 13:22
EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius says Europe must be ready to sharply increase energy production to supply its armies with fuel in a conflict.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 13:21
Tensions between the United States and Cuba were on display Tuesday when US Ambassador Mike Waltz and Cuba’s foreign minister engaged in a shouting match at the United Nations.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 13:20
UK chancellor John Healey said 20 million households in council tax bands A to D would receive £100, and extended a VAT cut on electricity bills. He cancelled planned fuel duty rises, pledged to keep deficit-reduction plans on track, and announced higher bank levies and taxes on landlords and savers.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 13:17
US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr falsely claimed at a Grand Rapids rally for Senate candidate Mike Rogers that Arabs have never won major science or literature awards. The remarks drew condemnation from civil rights groups and Democratic lawmakers, amid attacks on Rogers’s rival, Abdul El-Sayed.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 13:17
Jonathan Reynolds has contacted Gordon Brothers to establish Poundland’s position as reports suggest the owner may appoint administrators. Gordon Brothers rejected Martin Property Group’s offer for the retailer as a whole, while suppliers are reportedly withholding deliveries. A break-up could leave hundreds of stores without buyers and threaten substantial job losses.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 13:16
Belgian chipmaker Melexis has secured more design wins in China than in Europe, CEO Marc Biron said on Wednesday, highlighting the market’s growing importance to the company amid broader concerns over geopolitical tensions and supply chains.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 13:15
DTCC’s tokenization service has gone live on Canton Network and the private Besu chain, with 20 firms—including JPMorgan, Citi and Morgan Stanley—signed up.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 13:14
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Western sanctions would not force Moscow to abandon cooperation with African countries, BRICS members or its Eurasian neighbors. He welcomed strong interest in the Moscow Russia-Africa Forum and said European countries had cut themselves off from cooperation with Russia.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 13:13
Vladimir Putin said the summit in Moscow is a forum for leaders to exchange views as well as share experience and plan joint projects. He said Russia wants it to be more inclusive and focused, while highlighting areas of Russian progress and potential cooperation with African countries.
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Vladimir Putin said the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum Action Plan for 2027-2029 is due to be adopted after the October 29 summit. He said the framework will set the main direction for broader cooperation between Russia and African countries.
At the Russia-Africa economic and humanitarian forum, Vladimir Putin urged African countries to use national payment systems for transactions with Russia. He called for stronger banking links and alternative payment-message mechanisms, saying these would cut costs, shield payments from politicized interference by unfriendly countries and strengthen African sovereignty.
Moscow is hosting the two-day third Russia-Africa Summit, where delegations from 48 African countries will discuss cooperation with Russia on politics, defence and technology. Trade and security are expected to dominate the agenda, while the gathering will indicate how the relationship is developing.
After its full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the resulting rift with the West, Russia says it wants a “historic return” to Africa. The Russia-Africa summit in Moscow on October 28 and 29 will focus on economic cooperation. Yet trade remains limited, with Russia's strongest ties concentrated in a few countries, notably Egypt and Algeria.
As African leaders meet in Moscow, the Kremlin is pursuing resources and protecting allied rulers, the article argues, while failing to deliver promised prosperity and security to ordinary Africans. Trade remains below Russia’s stated target, and the piece questions whether investment agreements and projects serve African development or leave countries bearing the risks.
The European Commission says the loss of refining capacity has become a vulnerability Europe can no longer afford to overlook, and warns that the continent needs more refineries to withstand energy shocks.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 13:11
The United States banned imports from three Chinese genomics companies on Wednesday, alleging they worked with the Xinjiang government to enable forced labor involving Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 13:10
As the UN biodiversity conference COP17 calls for action on global commitments, the article presents China’s approach to ecological restoration: coordinated landscape-scale planning, targeted intervention combined with natural recovery, and international cooperation to support global biodiversity conservation.
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CGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 13:10
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh holds a news conference after the central bank's interest rate decision, with live coverage available.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 13:07
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has closed its IPO after receiving investor applications from 120 countries. The company called it Africa’s largest share offering. It did not disclose the amount raised, though Aliko Dangote said earlier that subscriptions had exceeded the $1.6 billion target by more than three or four times.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 13:07
Officials from China and African countries called for closer cooperation to fight corruption and protect investment at a forum in Cairo. Egyptian lawmaker Amr Darwish cited estimates that corruption costs Africa about $148 billion a year, or roughly 25% of its GDP. Participants also discussed enforcement and joint work on development projects.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 13:05
AFP News AgencyThe UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan says changes to political and electoral arrangements are undermining the 2018 peace agreement. Its chair, Yasmin Sooka, called President Salva Kiir’s concentration of power a “constitutional coup,” warning that dismantled power-sharing could threaten the fragile transition and raise the risk of renewed conflict before the election.
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the country had received the first 12 Su-35 4++-generation fighters under an agreement with Russia, a year ahead of schedule. He said the acquisition strengthened Ethiopia’s defenses and put it ahead of sub-Saharan African nations in modern combat aircraft capabilities.
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Russia’s state arms exporter Rosoboronexport has delivered the first batch of Su-35 multirole fighters to the Ethiopian Air Force, CEO Alexander Mikheyev said. He added that African countries account for more than 30% of the company’s order book.
After decades of developing gene therapies for ultra-rare conditions, Alessandra Biffi is studying whether changing a patient’s DNA could help treat more common diseases, including diabetes.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 13:00
Flávio Bolsonaro stepped off a plane after arriving at Opa-locka Executive Airport near Miami.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 13:00
Anthropic is warning investors that its outspoken support for AI safety could expose the company to government retaliation. After a year of clashes with the Trump administration, the warning underscores an unusual level of government-related risk to its future business.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 13:00
Cyclone Arnab brought heavy rain to India’s eastern state of Andhra Pradesh, causing extensive damage in some areas. Tens of thousands of people were evacuated.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 13:00
A cyclone with winds of 125 kilometres per hour hit southeastern India on Wednesday, October 28. Authorities warned of localised flooding and power and communications poles being uprooted. At least 180,000 people have been evacuated, and Sri Lanka and Nepal have issued weather warnings.
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.
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.
ReutersTikTok has launched Must Eat, a restaurant guide built from 40 million dining-related posts, reviews, and comments on the platform. Users can find recommendations, review restaurants, make reservations, and search nearby businesses on a map. It is initially available in New York City, Los Angeles, and the Bay Area.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 13:00
Ripple expects its annualized product revenue run rate to reach $900 million by the end of 2026 as its institutional business expands. RLUSD has reached $2.5 billion, while payments are nearing $150 billion in lifetime volume.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 13:00
The TechCrunch Founder Summit will take place November 4 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station. With seven days to go, attendees can still save up to $100 on tickets and connect with experienced founders, investors, and startup leaders.
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TechCrunchOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-28 13:00
Producers say British Columbia was an ideal filming location for Yaga, a supernatural mystery drawing on Slavic folklore about Baba Yaga. Since its Oct. 23 premiere, the series has ranked among Crave’s most popular titles.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 13:00
JPMorgan, Coca-Cola and Dell have also objected to their shares being traded on the blockchain-based venue planned by OKX and ICE. Nearly half the companies on the venture’s original roster have now raised objections.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 12:59
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on October 28, marking the first such visit since Assad’s fall.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 12:59
Real Madrid apologised to Chinese people after Kylian Mbappe’s description of Mao Zedong as a “dictator” prompted a backlash. Chinese broadcaster Migu will not show the club’s weekend match, and several Chinese brands have ended cooperation with Mbappe. La Liga’s president met China’s ambassador and is considering further engagement amid concerns about lost revenue.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 12:56
François Picard speaks with Luxembourg-based French-Serbian sports writer and analyst Igor Mladenovic about the backlash in China to Kylian Mbappé’s playful reference to a meme portraying him as Mao Zedong. Mladenovic says the episode shows how an apparently harmless anecdote by a football star can spiral into a geopolitical firestorm in the digital age.
Real Madrid sent China Media Group an apology through La Liga over controversial remarks by Kylian Mbappe. The club expressed respect for China and its people and said it hoped to deepen friendly ties. CMG had condemned the remarks as crossing a red line and said the club also bore responsibility; Mbappe had previously apologized publicly.
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe quickly fell out of favor in China after remarks about Mao Zedong, in a familiar sequence of online outrage, corporate distancing, platform restrictions and official intervention.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Wednesday that China takes French football star Kylian Mbappe’s apology seriously after his earlier inappropriate remarks about China.
Kylian Mbappe apologised after joking about Mao Zedong, a remark that sparked anger on Chinese social media and led to Spanish football being removed from state television. China’s foreign ministry said it took his apology seriously. Several companies ended partnerships with him, while Chinese platforms restricted his accounts.
Sports journalist Ken Early said Kylian Mbappé was likely as surprised as anyone when a meme portraying the Real Madrid forward as Mao Zedong prompted a reaction from China.
Several major Chinese companies have ended their partnerships with Kylian Mbappé. He apologised, saying he has “a deep respect for the Chinese people and their history”.
Kylian Mbappé drew a furious backlash after calling the founding leader of Communist China a dictator. Real Madrid apologised to the Chinese people on Wednesday, a day after Mbappé and Spain's La Liga expressed regret over the remarks.
Three major Chinese brands have ended their partnerships with French football star Kylian Mbappe after his comments about a meme depicting his head on Mao Zedong’s body triggered a backlash. Mbappe apologised, but Chinese fans continued to criticise him.
Kylian Mbappé is facing a backlash in China, with sponsors ending their ties with him over a viral meme. Chinese state media warned that his apology for referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator would be judged by his actions.
A new ruling puts Iranian director Jafar Panahi at risk of a five-year prison term. He was convicted in December 2025 of “propaganda activities against the regime”, receiving a one-year sentence and a two-year travel ban.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:53
Former World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus says Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or victory will help persuade the Bayern Munich striker to extend his contract. Matthaus called Kane’s relationship with the club “perfect”; Kane is in talks with Bayern over a new deal.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 12:53
The Federal Election Commission’s campaign finance system went offline days before the midterms after hackers reportedly targeted the site. AdImpact said political ad spending and reservations for the 2026 cycle have exceeded $11.2 billion.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:53
The Federal Election Commission said an attempted breach by a “bad actor” forced it to suspend public-facing services, preventing organisations from filing campaign spending reports. The commission said the problem had been identified and a fix was being implemented. The disruption comes as record sums flow into midterm campaigns.
Tens of thousands have crossed into Kenya to escape fighting between regional forces in Ethiopia’s town of Moyale. Many arrivals face hunger and limited medical care, while cuts to humanitarian aid threaten relief efforts.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:51
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Moscow could pursue projects worth several billion dollars in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger at the outset of its partnership with the Sahel countries. Investment and financing proposals will be discussed at the Russia-Africa Forum, and only projects beneficial to both investors and host countries will proceed. Areas include geological exploration, advanced technologies and digital platforms.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:51
The review considers Liz Truss’s book, noting that alternative histories are not always written by the victors.
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Financial TimesOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-28 12:50
At the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, Vladimir Putin said Russia wants to broaden and deepen trade, economic and humanitarian cooperation with every African country. He said the forum and its related meetings and talks could help address shared challenges, and participants could learn about a Russian-developed sovereign development platform for African states.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:49
Speaking at the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, Vladimir Putin said Russia has the complete technology stack for building large generative models, including two proprietary large language models. He also cited Russian companies’ digital platforms and technologies for banking, shopping and healthcare.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:49
This edition of Perspective examines Israel’s election results. Yossi Mekelberg, a senior consulting fellow at Chatham House’s Middle East and North Africa Programme, says the pivotal vote has produced “no clear winner.”
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:49
EU governments are split over proposed safeguards for future members, including a 15-year probation period and possible suspension of voting rights. Montenegro is set to test the tougher enlargement rules.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 12:46
Amazon replaced its usual fall hardware showcase with smaller launches throughout October, presenting five new Echo speakers and displays at a New York City event. Devices chief Panos Panay also demonstrated new Echo Show software and described expanded capabilities for Alexa Plus, including deeper research and chats that can continue across devices.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 12:46
Retired admiral Peter Briggs says Australia faces difficulty recruiting and training enough naval personnel for the nuclear-powered submarines planned under the Aukus deal. The Virginia-class USS Colorado has arrived at HMAS Stirling near Perth for a month of routine maintenance and to help build Australian expertise. Briggs says the submarine arm must grow to about 3,000 people.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:46
Speaking at the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, Vladimir Putin said Russian companies do not engage in “predatory exploitation” of Africa’s natural resources. He said they are increasing local processing of raw materials, creating jobs and tax revenue, while mineral extraction and processing remain a longstanding area of cooperation.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:46
A high-speed train struck the rear of a stationary train in central Spain, derailing two carriages and killing at least 30 people. At least 80 were injured near Urda in Toledo province, and authorities warned the toll could rise. Rescuers are searching for survivors and recovering bodies from the worst-damaged carriages.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:46
Two trains collided on Wednesday morning between Mora and Orgaz in Toledo province, south of Madrid. At least 30 people have died, and the toll is expected to rise. The cause has not been confirmed.
A high-speed train crash in Spain is expected to have killed at least 30 people. Emergency crews and investigators are at the scene.
At least 10 people died after a high-speed train struck another near Toledo, Spain, derailing two carriages. Rescuers searched through the wreckage as authorities warned the toll could rise.
Aerial footage shows the aftermath of two high-speed trains colliding near Urda in Spain’s Toledo province, while emergency crews continue rescue and response work.
At least 10 people died when a high-speed train struck the rear of a stopped train near Urda in central Spain on Wednesday, derailing two cars. Authorities warned the death toll could rise; the cause was unknown. Rail service between Madrid and Andalusia was suspended as responders searched the wreckage and took injured passengers to area hospitals.
At least 68 people died and 58 needed hospital treatment after a high-speed train struck a stopped train in Spain’s Toledo province on Wednesday, derailing both. Rescuers continued searching the wreckage. Transport Minister Óscar Puente blamed an “inexplicable” decision by the central control center to clear a RENFE train to proceed after a safety-system failure; the crash remains under investigation.
Spanish authorities say at least 10 people died when two trains collided in central Spain’s Toledo province.
At least 39 people died when two high-speed trains collided near Urda, Spain. Two carriages derailed and services on the Madrid-Andalusia line were suspended. The crash occurred nine months after another deadly rail accident on the same route killed 46 people.
Two high-speed trains carrying hundreds of passengers collided in central Spain, south of Madrid, killing at least 30 people and injuring many others. Officials warned the death toll could rise. Traffic on the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed line was suspended.
At least 46 people were killed when two high-speed passenger trains collided in Spain’s central Toledo Province, the ABC daily reported. The accident occurred around 9 a.m. local time, and two cars of one train derailed.
Two trains travelling in opposite directions collided in southern Spain on the route between Madrid and Seville. Local authorities confirmed at least 10 deaths, while some media reports put the toll as high as 39. The cause remains unknown.
Authorities said a high-speed train struck the rear of a stopped train on Wednesday in central Spain. Two cars derailed and at least 10 people were killed.
At least 10 people died when two trains collided on Spain’s Madrid–Andalusia high-speed line, a spokeswoman for the Castilla-La Mancha region said.
At least 10 people died when two trains collided Wednesday morning in central Spain’s Toledo province. Rail services between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia have been suspended.
A collision between two high-speed trains in Spain has killed at least 10 people and forced suspension of the line.
A collision between two high-speed trains in Spain killed at least 10 people. The incident occurred near Urda station in Toledo province at about 8:54 am local time.
Officials said at least 10 people died when two high-speed trains collided in central Spain on Wednesday.
Local media report that 10 people have been confirmed dead in a high-speed train crash in Spain.
Two high-speed trains collided Wednesday morning in Spain’s central Toledo province, prompting the suspension of services between Madrid and Andalucía. Government sources told El País that at least 10 people had died; the cause and number of injuries remained undetermined.
Spanish authorities say at least 10 people died when two trains crashed in central Spain’s Toledo province.
The crash happened at 8:54 a.m. near Urda. Two carriages derailed and plunged down an embankment, halting rail traffic in both directions between Madrid and Andalusia.
Two high-speed trains collided in central Spain’s Toledo province, killing at least 10 people, with many more feared injured. Rail services between Madrid and Andalucía were suspended. The country’s main political parties halted planned activities for the day as emergency teams responded.
A train collision in Spain’s central province of Toledo reportedly killed at least 10 people and injured several others. Rail service between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia has been suspended.
Two trains collided in central Spain, authorities said, and a local official reported passenger injuries. Rail operator ADIF said the crash happened Wednesday morning in Toledo province. Urda Mayor Manuel Galan said civil protection officials asked the town to prepare a sports pavilion for passengers.
Two trains collided near Urda in Spain’s Toledo province, leaving an unspecified number of people injured. The Madrid–Andalusia high-speed line was suspended, and reports said two carriages derailed and tumbled down an embankment.
A collision between two high-speed trains in Spain has halted traffic on the Madrid–Andalusia line.
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.
GSK shares fell as much as 7% on Wednesday, later narrowing the loss to 5.5%, despite better-than-expected results. The British drugmaker’s third-quarter pre-tax profit fell 19% to £1.9bn, while vaccine sales declined and restructuring charges reached £318m. Investors are also concerned about the approaching patent loss for its blockbuster HIV drug.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 12:44
The ICC reprimanded Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf and fined him 20 percent of his match fee for conduct contrary to the spirit of the game during an ODI against England. He received one demerit point. England were fined 15 percent for bowling three overs short of their allotted rate.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 12:44
Ukraine’s human rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said Wednesday that the local ceasefire around Russian-occupied Oleshky in southern Ukraine had gone unbreached during its first 30 hours. Agreed through November 1, it is intended to let residents evacuate the frontline town, where conditions had become nearly uninhabitable.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-10-28 12:42
A local truce in the devastated, Russian-occupied southern Ukrainian city of Oleshky remained in effect through its first day and night, while fighting between Moscow and Kyiv continued elsewhere. It began on Tuesday and is expected to last until Sunday.
Ukraine’s human rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said the first 30 hours of the Oleshky ceasefire passed without incident. Meanwhile, local authorities reported that Russian attacks in other parts of Ukraine killed two people and injured 17 over the past day. Russia launched a ballistic missile and 88 Shahed-type drones overnight; Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 71 drones.
Russian human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova said no incidents had been recorded in Alyoshki during the ceasefire’s first 30 hours. She said she was coordinating implementation with her Ukrainian counterpart, Dmitry Lubinets. The truce is intended to enable humanitarian aid deliveries and civilian evacuations.
European spot gas prices rose above $1,150 per 1,000 cubic meters during Wednesday trading, their first such level since December 2022. Day-ahead prices at the Dutch TTF hub reached $1,160, or 100.85 euros per MWh, while November futures stood at about $1,142 per 1,000 cubic meters.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:41
John Healey has presented his first budget, citing global uncertainty and the Iran war as pressures that have raised UK energy costs and interest rates. Measures to lower bills include extending a VAT cut, removing gas standing charges and paying a £100 energy grant to eligible households. The budget also sets out fiscal rules and forecasts for borrowing and growth.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:40
Chancellor John Healey is due to present the first autumn budget under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, setting out tax and spending plans amid rising living costs, energy bills, inflation and borrowing. The government is expected to explain how it will fund defence commitments.
British Treasury chief John Healey faces a difficult balancing act as he presents his first budget statement. Turmoil caused by the Iran war has made the economic backdrop more challenging.
Chancellor John Healey is set to unveil the Burnham government’s first budget, which the Treasury has described as low-key and aimed at easing pressure on low- and middle-income households. Healey has pledged to follow Labour’s fiscal rules. Readers and people struggling with living costs told the newsletter what they want the budget to change.
John Healey is due to present his first budget on Wednesday. Measures are expected to benefit struggling households, first-time buyers and small shops, while banks and online marketplaces could face higher levies. The plans include household support, help with energy bills and a first-home equity loan, amid pressure from debt costs and defence spending.
John Healey says his first budget will ease pressure on household costs while putting Britain on a better path. Major measures are expected to be limited, with key tax and spending decisions deferred; possible steps include temporary help for poorer families, energy market reforms and cancelling a planned fuel duty rise.
British finance minister John Healey is set to announce a temporary bank tax increase of less than 8% on Wednesday, Bloomberg reported.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:40
The New Zealand central bank defied markets’ near-certainty that it would raise rates, sending the currency lower. The New Zealand dollar has fallen almost 5% against the U.S. dollar in six months.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 12:36
Rosatom and Togo’s Ministry of Energy signed a memorandum on peaceful nuclear cooperation during the Russia-Africa Summit. Working groups will assess potential nuclear power and non-energy projects and set concrete steps for workforce development and promoting public support for nuclear energy in Togo.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 12:36
Vladimir Putin said the number of African students in Russia has grown 50% since 2020, while government scholarships for African students have nearly tripled. Russian universities now host a record 40,000 students from African countries, and Russia has set 5,500 scholarship places for the 2026–27 academic year.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:35
Jordan’s air strikes in southern Syria killed at least seven people, including three children. The report tells their stories.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 12:35
Putin said Russia had transferred 15 mobile anti-epidemic laboratories to eight African states and trained about 450 specialists. Russia will extend its assistance program through 2029 and continue helping African countries combat dangerous infections, including cholera and a new Ebola strain.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:34
At the Russia-Africa economic and humanitarian forum, Vladimir Putin said more than 40 African countries are receiving Russian fertilizers and grain. He said Russia is ready to expand the reach of its agricultural commodity supplies to the continent.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:33
Russia exported 13 million metric tons of agricultural products to African countries in the first nine months of 2026, Vladimir Putin said at the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum. He added that Africa has the agricultural potential to feed itself.
Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko said Russia would keep supplying agricultural products to markets in Africa and elsewhere, noting that many countries need Russian grain and other goods. Kenya’s ambassador to Russia said the Black Sea situation was creating serious logistical challenges for grain shipments to Africa.
The Bank of Canada is expected to raise its interest rate by 25 basis points as inflation ticks upward.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:33
The Bank of Canada is widely expected to lift its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 2.5% on Wednesday. Most economists see the move as a safeguard against a possible wider spread of energy inflation.
Iranian households are spending less on food, housing and education as the eight-month war with the United States fuels one of the country's worst inflation surges in decades, eroding incomes and driving families to the brink.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 12:30
The EU’s climate chief says a France-Germany deal that would effectively scrap the 2035 climate-neutrality goal for carmakers threatens to weaken Europe’s efforts to fend off competition from Chinese electric vehicles.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:30
Amazon’s latest Echo launches include speakers, smart displays, and a smart photo frame. The Echo Dot, Echo Studio with Home Camera, Echo Time, and Alexa Photo Frame are on sale now; the Echo Show 16 can be preordered ahead of its December 16 launch.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 12:29
Speaking at the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Africa’s economies are growing faster than the global average and the continent has enormous potential for accelerated development and sustainable growth. He called Africa the “continent of the future” and cited a projection that its population will exceed 2.5 billion by 2050.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:26
At the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, Vladimir Putin said Russia has extensive experience using information technology in public administration and is willing to share its solutions and practices with interested African countries. He also said Russia is ready to help address emergencies and cooperate on environmental, climate adaptation and sports issues.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:24
Neither Israel’s governing nor opposition bloc won a majority, and both appear reluctant to ally with Arab parties. Those parties hold enough seats to help either bloc form a government; if coalition-building fails, Israelis could return to the polls.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:22
A pro-Russian underground source says Kyiv is preparing at least 11 Ukrainian cities for circular defense, including cities in the south and east, with fortifications being built in several regions. The source says residents are not being told which cities are included to avoid causing panic.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:22
A temporary ceasefire has allowed aid and civilian evacuations from Russian-occupied Oleshky. Reports that residents may be taken through Russia or Russian-occupied Crimea have raised concerns about whether they can reach Ukrainian-controlled territory.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:20
This year marks 90 years since the Long March was completed. The two-year, thousands-of-miles strategic manoeuvre sustained the Chinese revolution and laid the groundwork for its eventual victory. Cambridge historian Hans van de Ven says the march and the wider revolutionary experience had global significance and profoundly shaped 20th-century world history.
CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-28 12:20
Robinhood's crypto revenue declined year over year, while revenue from event contracts reached $173 million and the company's total revenue hit a record $1.42 billion.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 12:20
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali said Ethiopia expects to receive four S-400 air defense system batteries from Russia. He made the announcement while participating in the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 12:17
Serbian authorities say a knife-wielding minor attacked a gendarme guarding the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade shortly after midnight. The officer fatally shot the attacker and was slightly injured. Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said the incident is being treated as a terrorist attack and Serbia raised its terrorism threat level to the highest setting.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 12:17
Serbian police shot dead an underage man outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade after he rushed at an officer with two knives, authorities said. The officer suffered a minor facial wound. Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said the Serbian citizen had been monitored over support for Islamic State, and raised the national terrorism threat level to its highest, red alert.
Serbian police said an unidentified assailant used knives to attack a guard outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade and was killed shortly after midnight Wednesday.
Serbia’s outgoing interior minister, Ivica Dacic, said an unidentified minor attacked a police officer with two knives outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade early Wednesday, shouting “Allahu Akbar.” The attacker was killed, and the terrorism threat level was raised to its highest setting.
Europe’s largest airline has brought forward its baggage drop deadline, saying the change gives customers more time to clear airport security and passport control.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 12:12
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