Speaking at the Russia-Africa summit, Vladimir Putin said environmental issues are especially important to Russia because of its unique forest resources. He said Russia would support Republic of the Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso’s proposal to ask the UN to designate the coming decade for the green economy and forest expansion.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 10:32
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has resigned and will leave office on February 7, the ECB said in a statement on Thursday.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:31
Christine Lagarde is set to leave on 7 February 2027, about nine months before her eight-year term concludes. The ECB is scheduled to announce its latest monetary policy decision later on Thursday.
The European Central Bank said Thursday that President Christine Lagarde will step down on February 7, 2027, nearly nine months before her term expires. EU treaty rules assign the appointment of her successor to the European Council.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said she will leave in early 2027, intensifying the contest to replace one of the world’s most powerful monetary policymakers.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is set to leave her post in February.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said she will step down on February 7, 2027.
Lloyds CFO William Chalmers criticised Chancellor John Healey’s decision to link higher bank taxes to energy-bill support for UK households. He hopes the levy increase will remain temporary, warning that banks’ lending supports growth and questioning the connection between energy prices and bank taxes. Lloyds reported quarterly pre-tax profit of £2.3bn, up from £1.2bn a year earlier.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:31
A video appeared to show French striker Kylian Mbappé making fun of Mao Zedong, prompting apologies from him, Real Madrid and La Liga. Chinese brands have cut ties with Mbappé, and Spanish league matches are to be removed from CCTV’s schedule. Commentators say repairing the reputational damage in China will take time.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:30
A communique from the Communist Party's fifth plenum, released by state media Xinhua on Thursday, confirmed that 33 officials had been expelled from the party. They include former Politburo member Ma Xingrui and former senior military leader Zhang Youxia.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:30
A second high-speed train crash in Spain this year killed 69 people, renewing concerns about rail safety ahead of a national election.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 10:30
Recordings published by Spanish media appear to show that a control centre cleared one high-speed train to proceed even though another train had stalled about 25km ahead. At least 68 people died and dozens were injured in the crash; officials are investigating its cause.
Spain is mourning 68 people killed in a high-speed train collision, the country's second deadly crash of this kind this year. Rescued passengers from one of the trains arrived in Urda on October 28, 2026.
At least 68 people were killed and 77 injured when a high-speed train collided with another in Spain. The crash, the second major disaster on the same line in about nine months, has revived questions about railway maintenance investment and safety.
Spain began three days of national mourning for the 68 people killed when a RENFE high-speed train struck a stationary Iryo train in Castilla-La Mancha. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez pledged a full investigation and stronger rail safety measures.
At least 68 people died after two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid, the second deadly rail crash in Spain this year. EU leaders are meeting Mark Carney in Montreal to launch an “Alliance for the Future”. The programme also examines next week’s US midterms, Ukraine’s defence capabilities and rising oil prices.
Spain began three days of mourning on Thursday after a high-speed train collision killed 68 people and injured scores, renewing questions about rail safety and management.
Spain has begun three days of mourning after a high-speed collision near Urda killed 68 people and injured scores. Emergency crews continued searching the wreckage, while Civil Guard offices collected relatives’ DNA samples to help identify victims. The cause is under investigation.
President Donald Trump announced this week that Venezuela had given the United States 1 million barrels of oil at no cost to American taxpayers.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:30
Polymarket’s top-rated trader is back.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 10:30
Five days after a gunman opened fire in the Paris suburb of Trappes, killing one and injuring five in a suspected racist terror attack, hundreds marched over the weekend to honour 26-year-old victim Pengo Bossio Wangi and stand with his family. The attack has deeply affected the community, prompting mediators to offer support.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:29
Defense Minister Martin Herem told parliament that Estonia plans about 150 bunkers in Ida-Viru County near Russia: 100 on state land and around 50 on municipal or private land. Options for using private property include compensation, leasing, or purchase.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:29
Estonia plans to build about 150 bunkers in Ida-Virumaa, which borders Russia, to strengthen its defensive readiness. Defense Minister Martin Herem said around 100 will be on state land and 50 on private or municipal land.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee apologised Thursday over the November 2025 fire at a Tai Po residential tower that killed 168 people, injured 79 and displaced thousands. Housing Secretary Winnie Ho resigned Wednesday after an investigation found her department failed to supervise maintenance. A three-month conduct inquiry will follow, with proposals including criminalising bid rigging tied to the building’s $38 million renovation contract.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:29
Hong Kong’s new International Organisation for Mediation expects business disputes to make up most of its cases and plans to step up outreach as it enters its second year. Secretary general Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah said commercial cases account for as much as 95 per cent of disputes worldwide, while state-related cases make up no more than 5 per cent, and predicted a similar split for IOMed.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 10:29
At the plenary session of the third Russia-Africa summit, Vladimir Putin said socio-economic development cannot be discussed without first ensuring security. Responding to remarks by Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi, he said the UN Security Council must give the issue necessary attention.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:29
At the third Russia-Africa summit’s plenary session, Vladimir Putin said regular summits create a valuable opportunity to discuss the relationship and give a powerful boost to mutually beneficial ties. He thanked participants for traveling to Moscow to consider the ties’ present state and future prospects.
At a plenary session of the Russia-Africa summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia and Africa share strong bonds of friendship and close partnership, making them natural allies in building a multipolar world order free of diktat.
At the third Russia-Africa Summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow was helping African states maintain internal stability and security and strengthen their defense capabilities. He said Russia has military and military-technical cooperation agreements with 45 African countries and trains African service members and law enforcement officers in Russia.
A six-day ceasefire brokered by US first lady Melania Trump for a humanitarian aid mission to a Russian-occupied town has brought unusual quiet to Ukrainian-held Kherson. The local pause began at 3am Tuesday to allow medicine, food and water deliveries to Oleshky before evacuation corridors open later this week.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-10-29 10:26
Villa Vie Residences, a US-based operator, said Tuesday it was suspending Odyssey operations after running out of money. About 200 passengers who paid to live aboard while travelling the world were left in Cambodia. The company cited extraordinary fuel-cost increases following the US-Israel war with Iran.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 10:25
Officials said a Russian drone struck the main railway station in Ukraine’s Dnipro, hitting a platform crowded with people boarding a train and killing 13.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 10:25
A Russian drone struck a railway station in Dnipro, hitting a platform where train No. 866 from Dnipro to Zaporizhzhia had stopped. Regional military administration head Oleksandr Hanzha said 13 people were killed and five injured; Mayor Borys Filatov confirmed the strike.
Russian forces struck a train at Dnipro railway station on Oct. 29 with a jet-powered drone, killing at least 13 people and wounding at least five, Ukrainian authorities said. The train was due to leave for Zaporizhzhia. Ukrainian Railways said people remained on the platform despite an air raid alert and warnings of heightened danger.
At the Russia-Africa summit, Vladimir Putin said Russia had established uninterrupted mutual-settlement channels with African countries, with the ruble accounting for 85% of Russian-African commercial transactions. He said the channels support economic and investment ties and help shield exchanges from external influence.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:24
A New York Times investigation linked Democratic campaign operatives to a namesake candidate in Alaska’s Senate race. The state’s Republican governor ordered an investigation into claims that Mary Peltola’s campaign recruited a man sharing her rival’s name to confuse voters. Trump called for Peltola and the man to be removed from the ballot and prosecuted.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:22
Mikhail Kuznetsov, head of Vostokgosplan, said the corridor’s eastern section could create new cargo flows linking Russia’s European part with Asia-Pacific countries. Upgrading Pevek port in Chukotka and building transshipment terminals and related infrastructure would improve navigation reliability on the Northern Sea Route’s eastern approaches. He said new capacity must be matched with stable cargo flows.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 10:21
Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the plenary session of the third Russia-Africa summit that Russia is considering ways to reach a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. He said Moscow is also addressing the humanitarian situation in Alyoshki.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:20
AFP News AgencyNaomi Osaka’s season ended with a 6-3, 7-5 second-round loss to 18-year-old Slovak Mia Pohankova at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. Osaka said she would keep trying to regain her Grand Slam-winning form and feels at peace with her game.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 10:17
The Pentagon is treating a series of mysterious freezer failures at military bases across the United States in August as a suspected hack, spoiling food, four officials familiar with the matter said.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:15
The foiled plan for a mass shooting at a Hindu temple near Chicago is stirring fresh fears among the area's South Asian community and casting a shadow over a season usually marked by faith and family gatherings.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:15
Oklahoma City lost key players Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace to injuries during the season’s first month, raising questions about whether the Thunder can still contend for an NBA championship despite their unbeaten record.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 10:15
Preliminary results projected Israel’s two Arab parties to win 19 Knesset seats combined, while neither Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc nor Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition bloc reached the 61 needed for a majority. Netanyahu alleged serious crimes in Arab-area voting, including bribery, threats, violence and forgery, and called for an investigation.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:12
With 91% of votes counted, Netanyahu’s bloc is projected to win 53 seats, Eisenkot’s grouping 48, and Palestinian parties a record 19. The final absentee tally is unlikely to change the picture significantly, and no bloc has the 61 seats needed for a majority. Whether opposition parties cooperate with Palestinian parties could determine Netanyahu’s political future.
Jewels, coins, tools and cosmetics found in a cupboard at Cornelius Maximus’s house offer a glimpse into the everyday lives of Pompeii’s women before Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 10:08
TotalEnergies said on Thursday that third-quarter profit more than doubled to $9.1 billion, beating expectations. The company benefited from reduced global oil-product supply following the US-Israeli war with Iran.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:05
Thailand’s Supreme Court said bitcoin has a market price, can be converted to cash and may be held by the public. It upheld a 10-year sentence for a man who assisted the robbers.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:04
A British maritime agency reported a ship on fire in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman, with the cause and crew’s condition unknown. Iran separately said it shot down another US drone east of the waterway as military tensions with Washington continued to rise.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 10:04
At the second phase of the 140th Canton Fair, held October 23–27, CGTN reporter Zheng Songwu spoke with overseas buyers. An Austrian visitor who has attended for more than a decade explained why he keeps returning to build stronger ties with Chinese suppliers.
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CGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 10:01
Elizabeth Warren, Ilhan Omar and other Democratic lawmakers are urging OSHA to abandon proposed changes that would reduce employers’ duties to provide respirators and medical evaluations. They say the rollback would weaken safeguards against hazardous substances; unions and safety and industry experts have also opposed it.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:00
Legacy Church in New Mexico endorsed two Republicans running in this year’s midterms, including Greg Cunningham, who is challenging Democratic Representative Gabriel Vasquez. The endorsements violate a federal law barring tax-exempt nonprofits from supporting political candidates, a ban the Trump administration is contesting in federal court.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:00
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking information from nine airlines, ride-share, delivery and retail companies on how algorithms and loyalty programs may lead them to charge customers different prices or pay workers different fares. The inquiry will examine whether personal data and buying histories shape those differences.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:00
India will not sacrifice the interests of its farmers or other stakeholders in a trade agreement with the United States, Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said Thursday. He said India would have a strong advantage once the deal is finalized.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:00
US economic resilience is expected to keep driving earnings and share prices higher, even if the midterm elections produce gridlock.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 10:00
Democratic socialist candidates have pointed to North Dakota’s state-owned bank as a model to follow.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 10:00
Bermuda selected WalletConnect to introduce crypto payments for local merchants, beginning with ticketing platform PTIX in the second quarter of 2027.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 10:00
Russian newspapers highlighted Slovakia’s support for appointing an EU representative to Ukraine’s settlement process and its call for a more active EU role in dialogue with Russia. Coverage also examined the expected Putin-Xi-Trump summit in China and concerns that Republicans could lose the US midterms, prompting Trump to reject the results.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:00
Death Clock promises to predict when users will die and help them extend their time on Earth. After a month with it, the writer felt as if it was draining the life out of them.
WWIREDOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-29 10:00
The idea of holding a second referendum was least popular in Alberta’s urban centres. With an election a year away, Premier Danielle Smith says she is committed to identifying issues important to urban voters and making them a serious priority.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:00
Norway has raised its cyber risk level to high. The head of the Norwegian National Security Authority says successful cyber operations targeting Norwegian businesses tripled over the past year.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 09:59
Two Colorado hikers were found dead after going missing on Friday.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 09:58
China criticized Japan for promoting what it called a “neighboring security threat.” Data showed Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force scrambled 442 times from April to September in response to Chinese and Russian military aircraft approaching, up 67% from a year earlier. Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang urged Japan on Thursday to stop stoking tensions.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 09:55
At the Russia-Africa summit, Vladimir Putin said African countries already receive trade advantages with Russia and the Eurasian Economic Union. The EAEU’s tariff preference system benefits exporters from 47 eligible African countries, 32 of which face zero customs duties.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 09:53
At the first plenary session of the Russia-Africa summit, Vladimir Putin said Russia and African states have close or aligned positions on many pressing global political issues. He said Moscow supports equitable dialogue, consideration of every state's interests, and stronger African representation in multilateral forums, including the UN Security Council and international financial institutions.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 09:52
At the Montreal summit, Canada and the EU are discussing deeper economic and defence ties. Reports say the draft statement dropped the term “associate member” after objections, including German concerns that it could imply preferential treatment. Both sides back closer ties and expect agreements on defence, critical minerals, research and trade.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 09:51
The EU has abandoned the idea of Canada becoming an “associate member,” according to dpa and Reuters. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other EU leaders reportedly pushed to remove the wording from a draft joint statement, which instead calls for an “ever closer association” between Canada and the bloc.
Russian UAV units in the special military operation zone in Ukraine have received Sector’s Spektr-K video receivers, designed to operate above 12 GHz. Sector said the equipment was tested at the Rubicon Center for Advanced Unmanned Technologies before deployment.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 09:50
A forecast sees Bitcoin reaching $1.6 million by 2036, with about 82% of its modeled valuation driven by demand for gold and Bitcoin—a sharp contrast with JPMorgan’s return assumptions.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 09:50
Meta Platforms has failed to overturn interim measures imposed by French regulators over media organisations’ publishing rights, the Paris Court of Appeals said on Thursday.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 09:50
A suspected gunman accused of killing one person and injuring five others in Trappes, near Paris, last week was transferred to the Paris Judicial Court on Thursday and could face formal charges. National anti-terrorism prosecutor Olivier Christen is scheduled to speak at 11 a.m., with FRANCE 24 broadcasting live.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-29 09:48
Alaska’s governor has ordered an investigation into Peltola’s campaign following a bombshell report.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 09:48
The United States risks losing its measles elimination status, while under-vaccinated communities across Europe remain vulnerable to imported cases.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 09:47
Michigan has shifted between Republicans and Democrats in the last three presidential elections. As voters head to the polls for the midterms, control of Congress and President Trump’s agenda are at stake. Al Jazeera’s Mikail Malik speaks with voters around the state.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 09:46
Final results from Israel’s parliamentary election are pending. Netanyahu’s bloc held only a narrow lead over the opposition bloc early Wednesday, leaving his route back to power unclear.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 09:45
Israel’s election produced no clear winner.
Australian producer Woodside Energy said on Thursday it will supply liquefied natural gas to QatarEnergy. The Middle East war is disrupting operations at the Qatari company, one of the world’s largest LNG producers.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 09:45
An 8-year-old girl suffered serious injuries after at least one wolf attacked her inside an enclosure at a zoo in Germany.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 09:45
Moscow said 1,214 Ukrainian drones targeted Russia overnight. Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said 613 of them targeted the capital region.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 09:42
Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses shot down 1,214 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said 613 drones headed toward the Moscow Region, with 231 destroyed as they approached the capital. Debris fell on a factory site in Sterlitamak, causing minor damage; the plant continued operating normally. Temporary flight restrictions at several airports have been lifted.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses intercepted and destroyed 1,214 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over 19 Russian constituent entities overnight into October 29, including the Moscow Region.
China’s Ministry of National Defense accused the Philippines of obstructing China’s participation in the 13th ADMM-Plus meeting, saying this undermined ASEAN unity and regional defense cooperation. Beijing said it would still send personnel and urged Manila not to let maritime disputes steer bilateral ties, while pledging to advance South China Sea code-of-conduct talks with ASEAN countries.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 09:40
AFP News AgencyRwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe rejected accusations that Rwanda is fuelling instability in the DRC, saying Congolese actors should address the crisis. The US is preparing sanctions on Rwanda’s defence ministry and a financial institution over alleged support for M23, which Rwanda denies.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 09:38
Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a condolence message to Spain’s King Felipe VI over the deadly high-speed train collision in Toledo province, expressing sympathy for victims’ families and wishing the injured a speedy recovery. Premier Li Qiang also sent condolences to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
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The transport minister cited an “error” and “inexplicable circumstances” behind the crash, prompting fresh questions about safety on Spain’s rail network. Sánchez pledged a tough response to possible safety failures.
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia and the United States would hardly want EU participants whose positions are provocative and aimed at fueling the war to join negotiations on Ukraine. Euronews earlier reported that the EU was preparing a delegation for talks with Russia, overseen by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, to “save Kiev from capitulation.”
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 09:36
Subway stations in China are expanding into everyday community spaces, with gyms, canteens, adult night classes and marriage-registration services. Examples include stations in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Ningbo and Hefei; more than 6,000 couples have registered at Hefei’s Xingfuba Station office.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 09:35
China's defence ministry said on Thursday that a Philippine politician had impeded China's participation in this week's ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus in Cebu, as relations between the two countries continue to worsen.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 09:35
Volkswagen, Germany’s largest carmaker, reported a €5.8 billion loss for the third quarter, compared with a loss of just over €1.07 billion a year earlier. The company is struggling with competition from China, the shift to electric vehicles and weaker demand; it said restructuring would cost €31 billion.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 09:32
Europe’s largest carmaker, Volkswagen, said on Thursday it lost €5.8 billion in the third quarter as it struggles against intense competition from China.
Volkswagen sank further into the red in the third quarter, deepening a crisis at the world’s second-largest carmaker as it confronts major challenges across key markets and begins a sweeping restructuring.
Across the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers are establishing footholds and employing force to wrest land from Palestinians.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 09:31
Stephen Collinson writes that Alaska Democrats gave Donald Trump exactly what he wanted.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 09:30
Sudan accused Ethiopia of hosting platforms used to launch drones that recently targeted Sudan, warning of risks to regional security and stability. Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Muawiya Osman Khalid said Sudan reserved the right to defend itself by all legitimate means. Ethiopia has not commented. In the previous three days, drones believed linked to the Rapid Support Forces targeted power stations in several Sudanese states.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 09:26
Nasdaq futures fell on Thursday as investors weighed the returns on heavy AI spending after mixed results from Alphabet and Microsoft. Attention also turned to an inflation reading, a day after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 09:25
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said the start of planned trilateral talks between Russia, the U.S. and Ukraine will depend on battlefield and overall conditions. He ruled out European participation in the upcoming Abu Dhabi meeting; no date has been confirmed.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 09:24
AFP News AgencyUnions say the Commission’s promise that labour law will be “unaffected” still leaves loopholes in its flagship 28th regime. Lawmakers have yet to agree on how to address them.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 09:18
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.
