Government figures put reported Ebola cases in eastern DR Congo above 9,000 and deaths above 4,380. Officials say the true infection toll could be much higher because fear and misinformation deter people from seeking care. In Butembo, health workers report emptier clinics and fewer women seeking maternity care amid rumors that facilities spread the virus.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-14 21:30

Duane “Keffe D” Davis was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur, who was shot dead near the Las Vegas Strip more than 30 years ago. Davis was convicted in August of first-degree murder involving a deadly weapon.

GGlobal News2026-10-14 21:30

An OpenAI employee has been charged with allegedly placing a recording device in a boardroom at the firm’s San Francisco office. OpenAI said it found the toilet-paper-wrapped device and alerted the FBI; the device was reportedly made and concealed using chatbot prompts.

BBBC News2026-10-14 21:30

The only scheduled leaders’ debate before the Oct. 24 B.C. election is set for tonight at 6:15 p.m. PT. B.C. NDP leader David Eby, B.C. Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson and B.C. Green Party leader Emily Lowan will participate, with Angus Reid Institute president Shachi Kurl moderating. A live post-debate show will follow.

GGlobal News2026-10-14 21:29

Anthropic warns that AI models could soon replicate themselves across the internet and become difficult to shut down.

RReuters2026-10-14 21:25

Founders from around the world pitch expert judges for the Startup Battlefield Cup and $100,000, with six minutes to present and six minutes for Q&A. Competitors include Mosqitter, which uses sensor networks and real-time disease intelligence to detect and prevent mosquito-borne disease spread.

TTechCrunch2026-10-14 21:19

Democratic House candidate Sam Forstag discussed his bid to flip a district Trump won by nearly 12 points in 2024. Trump is campaigning alongside Forstag’s opponent, Republican Aaron Flint.

NNBC News2026-10-14 21:09

NBC News correspondents report on economic headwinds facing Republicans before the midterms and speak with voters about what may shape their choices at the ballot box.

NNBC News2026-10-14 21:06

Luciano Frattolin received a life sentence for killing his nine-year-old daughter in July 2025 and leaving her in a marsh in rural New York. Two months earlier, a U.S. county-court jury convicted him of second-degree murder and concealing Melina Frattolin’s body.

CCBC News2026-10-14 21:02

Iran is reportedly strengthening its nuclear sites and rallying its people for a return to fighting, according to The Wall Street Journal, as President Donald Trump issues a new warning to the regime.

FFox News2026-10-14 21:00

France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor has taken over the investigation into a school shooting near Marseille. An initial probe found the 14-year-old suspect appeared to belong to a group called the True Crime Community. Two teachers were wounded when a student fired a hunting rifle hidden in a guitar case.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-14 20:58

French glassmaker Duralex, known for its practically unbreakable tableware, has been rescued from the brink for the fifth time in 25 years. An entrepreneur is promising a new, more environmentally conscious chapter for the manufacturer.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-14 20:56

Pope Leo XIV is recovering from lung cancer surgery. An Ontario survivor who underwent the same procedure urges people not to overlook symptoms. Canadian doctors say the diagnosis draws attention to the country’s most commonly diagnosed cancer and emphasize early detection and screening for people at high risk.

GGlobal News2026-10-14 20:54

Immigration enforcement is emerging as a major issue before the 2026 midterms. Although illegal border crossings have fallen, arrests and deportations by ICE have risen, while opposition to its tactics, detention practices and treatment of immigrants is challenging a traditional Republican political strength.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-14 20:52

Apple plans to launch Apple Intelligence in mainland China in December, a major market for the company. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported the news and discussed it on “Bloomberg The Close.”

BBloomberg Television2026-10-14 20:52

VOA’s daily briefing says Trump stated Taiwan had committed to buying $70 billion to $80 billion in liquefied natural gas from Alaska over the next 20 years. Other topics include US military innovation, activity around the Taiwan Strait, Taiwanese attack drones, women motorcyclists in Pakistan and a challenge launched by Melania Trump.

VVOA Chinese2026-10-14 20:49

A Ukrainian man is on trial in Hamburg, accused of blowing up Russia’s Nord Stream gas pipelines to Germany. Prosecutors say Serhii Kuznetsov played a leading role in the sabotage team and charge him with a war crime; his defence has asked for the case to be dismissed.

BBBC News2026-10-14 20:45

A former Ukrainian army officer is on trial in Germany, accused of coordinating the 2022 explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea. Prosecutors allege Serhii K. led a six-person team that sailed on a rented yacht to waters near Denmark’s Bornholm island, where divers planted explosives on or near the pipelines. They say the attack on civilian infrastructure supplying Russian gas to Western Europe amounts to a war crime.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-14 20:42

Kenya has confirmed a second Ebola case.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-14 20:32

US inflation rose more than expected in September, with prices up 0.6% from August and the annual rate climbing to 3.7% from 3.4%. The increase exceeded economists’ 3.6% forecast, and price pressures extended beyond gasoline. CNN Business senior reporter David Goldman examines whether Trump has delivered on his economic promises.

CCNN2026-10-14 20:30

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned in the Bundestag that extremism is gaining ground. He said some anger behind it stems from legitimate grievances, but urged constructive action rather than division. The warning comes as his government faces mounting pressure from the far-right Alternative for Germany and conservatives struggle in the polls.

DDW News2026-10-14 20:30

Bloomberg’s early Balance of Power edition discusses rising US prices and the latest from the campaign trail. Guests include University of Arizona professor Samara Klar, Stonecourt Capital partner Rick Davis, Harvard Kennedy School visiting fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Virginia Democratic Congressman Don Beyer.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-14 20:24

Flock Safety is at the center of intensifying debate over surveillance technology, AI, and how the resulting information is used. Founder and CEO Garrett Langley defended the company at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, arguing that Flock is a net positive despite concerns about monitoring communities and cities and enabling data sharing among law enforcement agencies. A protest against Flock took place as he spoke.

TTechCrunch2026-10-14 20:21

Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio and YouTube provide cross-platform coverage of the US market close. The headline reports that Bank of America shares fell on news of a $1.21 billion fine, while chip stocks also tumbled.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-14 20:17