The author spent $50 on a Waveshare touchscreen pendant and modified it with Meta’s Muse AI service and Claude Code. It can talk, show avatars, speak replies aloud, and remotely preview and operate a phone camera; the author says the learning experience was worth the effort.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 16:05
Ukrainian officials say Kyiv never agreed to suspend its ongoing campaign against Russian oil refineries, despite a report that it had accepted a pause until after the U.S. midterms. They say Jared Kushner suggested a 30-day halt, but no order was given. Ukrainian drones later struck the Novokuibyshevsk refinery in Russia’s Samara Oblast.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 16:04
Binance says it has restored backing for 90% of the assets affected by a $6.3 billion hack and intends to resume withdrawals on Sunday, pending security checks.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 16:03
Two high-profile security incidents this week, including the largest crypto theft in history, have raised concerns about custody and safety.
Binance executives are scrambling to recover billions of dollars after hackers reportedly stole $6.3 billion from users. Analysts have pointed to North Korea. Described as crypto’s biggest heist, the theft far exceeds the $1.5 billion stolen from Bybit in February 2025.
After $6.3bn was stolen from Binance, rival platforms are stepping up security, adding alerts and restrictions to the movement of funds.
Two blockchain analytics firms say intelligence gives them high confidence that the North Korea-backed Lazarus Group, also known as TraderTraitor, was behind the $6.3bn hack of Binance. Binance says about 80% of the stolen assets have been secured, while the rest remain unaccounted for. If the allegations are true, the record theft points to the growing power and sophistication of North Korean hackers.
Striped bass numbers are declining along the East Coast, and fishermen and scientists are racing to save the iconic sport fish.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 16:00
Clock changes were first introduced as an energy-saving measure, but a growing body of research is undermining that rationale.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 16:00
Trade.xyz’s ANT contract fell about 20% in its first hour on Hyperliquid. The contract is not backed by shares, and U.S. traders are barred from participating.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 16:00
The U.S. Embassy warned of a possible mass-casualty event at Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve outside Moscow on Oct. 31, calling the information a credible threat and saying it was coordinating with Russian authorities. Russia's FSB confirmed receiving a U.S. warning about a planned terrorist attack in Moscow and said relevant work was underway.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 15:58
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow warned Saturday of a credible threat of a mass-casualty event that day at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve, urging people to avoid the area and crowds. It said it was coordinating a response with Russian authorities.
Travel expert Gabe Saglie discusses how Halloween enthusiasts have boosted tourism in Ireland.
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ABC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-31 15:54
The first evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky reached Ukrainian-controlled territory via Belarus during a localized ceasefire. Moscow and Kyiv credited US first lady Melania Trump with brokering the arrangement. Ukraine also said it struck a Russian solid rocket-fuel plant and military depots in occupied areas; the claims have not been independently verified.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 15:47
Residents evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky reached Ukrainian-controlled territory on Oct. 31 after a 19-hour journey. The operation followed a temporary Ukraine-Russia ceasefire mediated by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump; evacuees traveled via occupied Crimea and Russia to Belarus before reaching Ukrainian-held territory.
Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky in Ukraine arrived in Belarus on Saturday and are heading back to Ukraine. They are part of a major rescue operation conducted under the most significant truce since Russia’s full-scale invasion more than four years ago.
Four planes carrying hundreds of residents from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrived in Gomel, Belarus, as part of an evacuation under a regional truce expected to last through Sunday. They were due to continue to Ukrainian territory, while residents had also been offered the option of going to Russian-held areas or staying in the city.
Three aircraft carrying residents evacuated from Oleshky, a Russian-controlled town in Ukraine, landed at Gomel airport in Belarus, state news agency Belta reported on Saturday.
Residents of Alyoshki who said they wanted to go to Ukraine after being evacuated departed from Anapa Airport for Gomel Airport in Belarus, Russia’s Defense Ministry said. It said military transport aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces carried them, accompanied by Ukrainian Human Rights Ombudsman Dmitry Lubinets.
Simon Harmer took a career-best 6-16 as South Africa beat Australia by 176 runs to win the Test series 2-1. Australia captain Pat Cummins said questions were fair after his team suffered two heavy defeats in a row.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 15:43
Spain is observing a third day of mourning after a deadly train collision, as unions call for urgent action. The incident has further shaken confidence in the country’s rail infrastructure and increased pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 15:36
Strategy reported record third-quarter operating income of $20.9 billion as Michael Saylor declared a new Bitcoin bull market. Its Oct. 29 results showed net income of $19.5 billion, up from about $2.8 billion a year earlier; nearly all operating income came from a $20.9 billion gain.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 15:30
Spending on ads for the US midterm elections is projected to exceed $11 billion, making them the most expensive ever. Yet the portion directed to Spanish-language ads is falling sharply, despite both parties viewing Latino voters as a pivotal swing group.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 15:30
Heavy rain is expected Sunday into Monday across Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado, with the potential for serious flash flooding. The system is then forecast to move into the central US by Election Day.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 15:30
Hackers took over 12 decentralized finance (DeFi) websites and stole about $138,000. Registry records reviewed by The Block show all the domains were registered through Name.com, suggesting a compromise.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 15:26
The biggest crypto hack in history began with a rehearsal. Binance’s war room worked through sleepless nights to contain it.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 15:25
Binance says it has replaced 90% of the stolen crypto and is covering all losses with corporate funds, futures reserves and SAFU, leaving user balances intact.
A funeral Mass was held in Urda on October 31 for the 69 people killed in a high-speed train collision on October 28.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 15:23
Russia’s Federal Security Service said it received US information through established cooperation channels about preparations for a terrorist attack in Moscow and is taking appropriate action.
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TASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 15:21
French student unions urged students to blockade universities and high schools from November 3, then join a demonstration on November 5. Union representatives said the mobilization aims to press the government to meet young people’s demands.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 15:19
French student unions are urging fresh blockades of schools and universities as protests continue. Demonstrators gathered in Paris on Saturday to protest living costs and education.
Kaja Kallas criticised Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov after G20 meetings. British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband said he told Lavrov in the plenary that he should have the courage to tell Putin Russia would not win the war.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 15:19
The latest Windows 11 Insider builds add quick settings for Xbox mode, letting users adjust Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and power without leaving a game. Search gains filters for files, actions, and web results, can change settings or control a connected phone, and can show richer details. Beta Build 26220.9836 and Experimental Build 26340.9843 are available to Windows Insiders.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 15:12
Ukraine’s General Staff said drones and Neptune cruise missiles struck the Kamensky Factory in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, Rostov Oblast, overnight on Oct. 31. It reported a fire at a finished-products warehouse and damage to four production units, as well as strikes on four Russian military supply depots in occupied areas. The Kyiv Independent said it could not independently verify the claims; Russian officials had not commented.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 15:11
Iranian negotiators met Qatari mediators in Doha on Saturday to discuss ways out of the Gulf war, a source told Reuters. Diplomats are seeking to prevent fighting from flaring up again after this week’s US midterm elections.
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ReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 15:10
Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer scored in Chelsea’s 2-0 Premier League win over Manchester United. Lisandro Martinez was sent off after two yellow cards, and United’s ninth game without a win leaves them one point above the relegation zone, intensifying scrutiny of Michael Carrick.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 15:09
Alibaba and Apple are partnering to add Alibaba’s Qwen AI model to Apple Intelligence. Testing begins in the latest iOS developer beta on November 4, with a planned rollout to users in China alongside iOS 27.3 in December. Users can choose whether to enable the integration and what data to share; Alibaba says it will not use requests or generated responses to train its model.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 15:02
John Healey’s budget proposes protecting spending on preventive projects when future savings are expected to exceed the initial cost. The policy could reshape spending reviews, but eligibility remains unclear and may fuel new disputes between departments and the Treasury.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 15:00
Democratic candidates and allied groups have aired ads across the US accusing Republican candidates of opposing the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files. The attacks have featured in races in Colorado, Iowa, Georgia and Florida. Republicans counter that nearly every House Republican ultimately voted to release the files.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 15:00
Legal experts welcomed Judge Jesse Furman’s ruling that the Justice Department unlawfully fired assistant US attorney Maurene Comey without cause. They said the decision could influence judges considering similar cases, but expect an appeal and cautioned that it is no silver bullet for limiting Trump’s power.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 15:00
Electrification can improve efficiency and shield Europe from volatile prices.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 15:00
The Texas race is described as a high-stakes test for both Republicans and Democrats. Voters were arriving at and leaving a Houston polling place on the first day of early voting for the midterm elections.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 15:00
It was a busy week in the news. Take The Associated Press’ weekly quiz to check your knowledge of the biggest stories and see what you may have missed.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-31 15:00
Vic Mensa says he uses Voice Memos to capture song ideas, essay concepts, thoughts about his orange tree, and things his son says. He also discusses his frequent use of Instagram, his forthcoming album, and some of his routines and spending priorities.
TThe VergeOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-31 15:00
Easier access and greater familiarity are prompting investors to stake tokens, but declining rewards and withdrawal delays are testing the economics.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 15:00
Best Buy is automatically adding a $100 gift card to preorders of Apple’s new 14- and 16-inch touchscreen MacBook Pro models. The PROLED XDR laptops are thinner and lighter, and a hands-on reviewer praised the screen but called the broader update relatively minor.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 15:00
Government figures show the ongoing outbreak has killed more than 5,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with over 10,300 confirmed cases across eight of the country’s 26 provinces. It began in May and became the country’s deadliest outbreak in August. The epicentre is in conflict-hit Ituri province, complicating efforts to contain the virus; cases have also been confirmed in Uganda, Kenya and Nigeria. The Bundibugyo strain has no available vaccine or treatment, though clinical trials are under way.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 14:48
The death toll from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has passed 5,000, making it the country’s worst outbreak.
Mateusz Morawiecki wrote on X that the opposition is submitting a motion of no confidence in Donald Tusk’s government.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 14:44
Profits at prominent UK charity retailers are under pressure from online resale platforms, costs and lower-quality donations. Oxfam’s retail profit fell 23% to £4.9m, while the British Heart Foundation plans to close 150 loss-making shops over two years. UK spending on secondhand clothing has nevertheless quadrupled in a decade to £8.8bn annually.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 14:43
The pilot enabled Uber to keep money invested in money market products while still accessing cash for payments, including on weekends.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 14:40
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran remains a party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and is fully committed to its obligations.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 14:36
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has no current plans for direct talks with US officials, dismissing reports of such a meeting as media speculation. He said Iran sees no need to meet now, its conditions are clear and mediators are consulting on them, while calling the US effort to broaden dialogue and understanding a positive step.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 14:35
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera that sanctions relief and a reduction in US forces in the region are among Tehran’s conditions for a settlement and possible talks. He also called for frozen Iranian assets to be released and oil-sector sanctions lifted. Tehran will decide whether to hold direct or indirect talks if Washington accepts its conditions.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 14:32
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called Washington’s effort to open dialogue a “positive step” but said there were no plans for meetings with US officials. An Iranian delegation is in Doha for consultations on Tehran’s conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including lifting sanctions and reducing US forces in the region. Araghchi said Iran was prepared for all scenarios and did not rule out an attack.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 14:31
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera that Iran agreed in negotiations to reduce to two days the time needed to implement its plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran wants recognition of the shipping route it discussed with Oman and closure of other routes. Araghchi said reopening under Iran’s terms would enable talks with Washington to resume.
Iran’s attacks on more than two dozen US bases in the Middle East first focused on early warning systems, then hit aircraft and buildings, an AP analysis found.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 14:31
“Networks of New York” is a field guide to the city’s internet infrastructure, updated to cover a new era of data centers, surveillance technology and concerns about AI.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 14:30
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has put cabinet ministers and other senior officials through military training, saying military discipline can strengthen leaders and advance development. The training comes as fighting continues in parts of northern Tigray.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 14:28
Turkey has nominated former foreign minister and UN ambassador Feridun Hadi Sinirlioglu for secretary-general, state media reported Saturday. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan formally backed the nomination and has been particularly vocal in calling for reform of the UN Security Council.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-31 14:28
France is sending 70,000 police officers to cities nationwide as authorities expect anti-government demonstrations to resume Saturday for a third week. Protests over rising costs and Emmanuel Macron’s government have involved looting and property damage; officials have tracked at least 150 planned gatherings.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 14:27
France prepared for a third straight weekend of protests over living costs and education, deploying 70,000 police and gendarmes and shifting the Paris march to the capital’s outskirts. Youth-led demonstrations are spreading across Europe.
France is preparing for a third weekend of demonstrations over the cost of living and education, with 70,000 police officers and gendarmes set to be deployed.
France is preparing for a third consecutive weekend of protests, with 70,000 police officers deployed to prevent a repeat of recent riots and looting. About 150 demonstrations are scheduled nationwide. Youth protests are also planned in more than 30 German cities; organisers expect over 160,000 participants, calling for more spending on education, climate protection and housing and opposing proposed compulsory military service.
France is preparing for a third straight weekend of protests, deploying about 70,000 security personnel to prevent a repeat of the violence on October 17. Shops have boarded up, and authorities warn of possible clashes, with Halloween adding concerns about masked demonstrators. The protests began over the cost of living, inequality and poor school conditions, then widened to civil liberties and the right to protest. With presidential elections six months away, political tensions and far-right support are growing. Authorities have restricted marches in several cities, and Paris police approved a demonstration only on the capital’s outskirts. Curfews are in place in parts of Paris.
France is preparing for a third weekend of protests, deploying 70,000 security personnel to prevent a repeat of the violence on October 17. Shops have boarded up as authorities warn of further clashes, with masked demonstrators during Halloween adding to concerns. What began as anger over living costs and poor school conditions has expanded to demands for greater civil liberties and the right to protest. With presidential elections six months away, security has been tightened and demonstrations restricted in several cities.
France is set for another nationwide day of demonstrations on Saturday over the cost of living and school conditions. Dubbed “Act Three,” the protests unite Yellow Vest activists and students. The country’s highest administrative court upheld a ban on the planned Paris march route, keeping protesters to the capital’s eastern outskirts. Authorities are deploying 70,000 security personnel and imposing curfews in some areas. The interior minister warned that covering one’s face at a demonstration remains illegal.
France prepared on Saturday for a third weekend of protests coinciding with Halloween. Shops boarded up their storefronts as authorities scrambled to prevent a repeat of the street violence that swept the country two weeks earlier.
Mass protests are planned across France on Saturday, Halloween, prompting a large-scale security operation with 70,000 personnel to be deployed.
France prepared on Saturday for a third consecutive weekend of protests, coinciding with Halloween. Authorities were concerned that rioters might use festive masks to hide their identities, and deployed about 70,000 security personnel to prevent a recurrence of street violence seen two weeks earlier.
A wave of youth-led protests across Europe has condemned rising prices and a lack of prospects. About 150,000 people in Germany have registered for Saturday demonstrations in around 30 cities, prompting plans to add thousands of police officers. France is deploying 70,000 officers for another weekend of possible protests and violence, while more than 40 Paris metro stations will close. The French interior minister warned of a “very high risk” of disorder.
China's coast guard conducted what it called routine law enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan on Saturday, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 14:25
The China Coast Guard says its ship Hushi led routine law enforcement patrols east of China’s Taiwan island on Saturday. It said the task group has stepped up control of the waters since October to maintain orderly activity and protect fishermen’s rights, lives and property on both sides of the Strait.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said Damascus is evaluating whether to join the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan. The pact treats an attack on one member as an attack on all three. He also said Syria supports regional security frameworks and Yemen’s internationally recognised government.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 14:20
Syria's foreign minister spoke during a plenary session of the International Institute for Strategic Studies' Manama Dialogue 2026 in Manama.
The Kyiv IndependentA shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in California left one person dead and six injured. Police are searching for the suspect. A husband said his wife called him in tears from inside the store.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 14:02
Police said a shooting at a Spirit Halloween store inside a shopping mall in Fairfield, California, on Friday night left one person dead and six others injured.
Fairfield, California, police said a shooter killed one person and injured six at a Spirit Halloween store Friday night. A manhunt is underway.
Police said a shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in Solano Town Center in Fairfield, California, left one person dead and six others injured.
AFP News AgencyThe latest in a relentless series of severe rainstorms is moving into the US Southwest this weekend. Earlier deadly floods left some neighborhoods as hazardous-waste zones requiring costly cleanup.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 14:00
Most Americans will soon set their clocks back an hour as daylight saving time ends in the United States at 2 a.m. local time next Sunday.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-31 14:00
Clocks in much of the United States will move back on Sunday as daylight saving time ends.
Five funds recorded withdrawals on October 30, and no inflows to other funds helped cushion the reversal.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 14:00
After a prolonged sell-off, investors are returning to bonds as concerns grow that the US economy relies too heavily on technology spending.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 14:00
Several companies let individuals access bitcoin mining without running equipment themselves, but high costs and the 2028 reward halving leave profits uncertain.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 14:00
The UN Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia officially ceased operations on Saturday after a two-year transition transferred its responsibilities to Somali institutions and other UN bodies. The closure has prompted concern over the lack of an agreed mechanism to mediate political disputes, although the UN continues its work in Somalia through other agencies and programs.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 13:52
The UN Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia ended operations on Saturday after a two-year transition requested by the Somali government. Its responsibilities were transferred to Somali institutions and UN bodies. The closure comes amid deep political divisions, continuing violence and shrinking international support; the mission’s past involvement in domestic politics had drawn accusations of interference.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said an Iranian delegation had arrived in Doha to discuss mediators’ proposals on Iran’s nuclear program and continue consultations. Saudi broadcaster Al Arabiya earlier reported that Iranian authorities had formed special committees to consider the proposals.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 13:48
Polish President Karol Nawrocki has started consultations with parliamentary group representatives to resolve the crisis surrounding the Constitutional Tribunal. His first meeting was with Deputy Prime Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz and Deputy Sejm Speaker Piotr Zgorzelski. Media reports say Donald Tusk’s Civic Coalition will not participate.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 13:42
Polish President Karol Nawrocki on Saturday accused Prime Minister Donald Tusk of forcing a takeover of the country’s top court. The court’s head, an ally of the previous far-right government, had been suspended.
The dispute began in 2015, when Poland’s two main political camps, PO and PiS, clashed over appointing five judges. It grew into a broader conflict over judicial independence, the Tribunal’s composition and the authority of its rulings.
Toronto police plan to brief the public at 10 a.m. Saturday on their investigation into a home invasion earlier this week in the Bridle Path neighbourhood.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 13:37
Israel’s election left parliament deadlocked, with Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp winning 53 seats, five more than the main opposition bloc, while Arab parties secured a record 19. Analysts said Gaza and the occupied West Bank were not decisive because broad agreement already spanned both alliances; the campaign focused instead on domestic issues including judicial power, military-service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox men and scrutiny of the government’s failure to heed warnings before the October 2023 attacks.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 13:35
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran’s armed forces must respond immediately and effectively to any enemy threat, regardless of geographical limits. He described readiness to deliver a strong response as a condition for “maximum deterrence.”
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 13:32
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran’s armed forces and people would decide when and on what terms hostilities end if the enemy resumes military or terrorist attacks against Iran. He also ordered an update to the target bank to place U.S. and Israeli tangible and intangible assets within the armed forces’ reach.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei instructed the armed forces to prepare for an immediate and effective response without geographical limits if Iran is attacked again. Qatari diplomats held talks in Tehran as mediators work to avert renewed war between Iran and the United States.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered that any response to an attack on Iran be “geographically unrestricted.”
India’s market regulator fined the founder of carbon-credit trading firm EKI Energy Services and barred him from equity markets for a year over misrepresented financial statements and diverted funds.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 13:30
Large-scale youth demonstrations have begun in more than 30 German cities. The organizers hope to draw about 160,000 people nationwide, with more than 10,000 expected at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate. Protesters oppose a possible return to conscription and call for greater investment in education, healthcare and climate protection, along with action on the cost of living. Police have not ruled out clashes.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 13:28
Chainalysis says a hacker accessed its customers’ names and email addresses using “offensive agentic techniques.” The firm is also tracking a separate multibillion-dollar Binance hack, saying the attackers are using a Tron protocol to evade stablecoin freezes.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 13:27
Zelensky said power supplies across Ukraine were difficult after sustained damage. He reported strikes on thermal power plants in Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv, and damage to four substations in Dnipropetrovsk Region. About 200,000 households there and more than 80,000 in Kyiv Region were without electricity. Russia’s Defense Ministry said it had struck Ukrainian logistics and energy facilities supporting the military-industrial complex.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 13:20
Regional authorities said Russian attacks killed five people and injured at least 46 in Ukraine over the past day, as Moscow continued strikes on energy infrastructure. Ukraine's Air Force said its forces downed 105 of 134 Russian drones launched overnight. Zelensky said about 200,000 homes in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and 80,000 in Kyiv Oblast were without power.
Less than a month before Taiwan’s local elections, incumbent Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an of the Kuomintang and ruling Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Po-yang took part in the first televised debate on Saturday. The two-hour event covered urban renewal, relocating Songshan Airport, food safety and cross-strait issues.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 13:20
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is open to structured talks with countries and groups affected by slavery, including whether Britain should issue an official apology, but ruled out financial reparations. Caribbean countries have long urged Britain to acknowledge slavery’s legacy and provide redress.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 13:19
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the UK is open to apologizing for its role in the transatlantic slave trade for the first time, while rejecting calls for financial reparations. Britain’s colonial past has drawn attention during King Charles’ visit to three Caribbean countries ahead of a Commonwealth leaders’ summit.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he is open to apologising for slavery but rules out reparations.
Before next week's Commonwealth gathering, Burnham said he was willing to consider an official British expression of regret for the country's historic involvement in enslavement. He dismissed compensation payments, though pressure for them is anticipated at the meeting.
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is open to apologizing for his country's role in the slave trade, but ruled out financial reparations.
Keir Starmer says Britain and other European countries must deepen their ties as the US becomes a less reliable partner. He warned that the shift in Washington’s relationship with Europe under Donald Trump is unlikely to reverse after Trump leaves office, and called for closer economic, defence and security cooperation.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 13:17
Residents evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky have crossed into Ukrainian-held territory following a humanitarian mission and a localized ceasefire.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 13:10
Residents evacuated from Oleshky reached Ukrainian-held territory on Saturday in a major rescue operation and reunited with their families. They travelled through Belarus during a rare truce brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump. Russian forces have occupied the city since 2022; intense fighting left residents starving and unable to leave.
The exhibition “Arcana Borealis – Northern Women and Esotericism” at the Ateneum Art Museum, part of the Finnish National Gallery, examines the relationship between spirit and matter, life after death and whether a spirit world exists.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 13:10
Cryptocurrency-linked interest groups are spending millions of dollars to influence the midterm elections and press Congress for favorable rules. They had mixed results in 2024.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 13:04
In an analysis, Zachary B. Wolf writes that only days before the election, time is running short for some extreme pre-election doomsday scenarios fueled by President Donald Trump’s chronic, unfounded rhetoric about widespread voter fraud.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 13:00
The State Department accused South Africa and some of its politicians of endangering people’s lives after two attacks on White farmers believed to be Afrikaners near Johannesburg. A 50-year-old man was reportedly tortured, while a 55-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death. Opposition figures condemned the attacks and called for stronger police investigations; public figures have not alleged that they were racially motivated.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 13:00
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.