European Union leaders met in Brussels on Thursday for a two-day summit on the bloc’s next long-term budget, continued support for Ukraine and measures to bolster Europe’s economic competitiveness amid rising energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty. Strong opposition to a new budget proposal has cast serious doubt on whether the key spending package will be agreed by year-end.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-16 09:20

This episode examines whether a proposed name change for Singapore’s IMH could raise mental-health awareness, simultaneous fines for Singapore Pools, Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa, and cybersecurity threats involving attacks on refrigerators.

LLianhe Zaobao2026-10-16 09:14

At Korea Blockchain Week, Jennifer Sanasie and Eleanor Terrett interview Tria co-founder and chief strategy officer John Lilic. He reflects on crypto’s path from volunteering at New York’s Bitcoin Center in 2014 to today’s neobank boom, explains why self-custody is his “North Star,” and argues that traditional banks must become technology companies. He also discusses how AI agents could draw deposits from banks and why Korea and Japan lead his market.

CCoinDesk2026-10-16 09:00

The Euronews Travel & Tourism Summit highlights the next chapter in travel connectivity between East and West.

Eeuronews2026-10-16 08:55

Authorities said a 16-year-old opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, killing three children and a teacher.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-16 08:53

Azerbaijan Tourism Board CEO Florian Sengstschmid discusses the country’s next phase in tourism in a one-on-one interview.

Eeuronews2026-10-16 08:52

A pretrial hearing is underway at the Lexington County Courthouse in South Carolina for Alex Murdaugh, who is set to be retried on two murder counts in the deaths of his wife and younger son.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-16 08:45

Former acting ICE director Jonathan Fahey discusses on “America Reports” what federal investigators may examine in their investigation of Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat.

FFox News2026-10-16 08:45

Protests against Albania’s government are growing in Tirana, with students joining the so-called Flamingo movement, which has spent months calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign. Demonstrations turned violent Wednesday, with fires set and clashes with police.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-16 08:38

A vigil was held Thursday for victims of a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, where a teenage gunman killed three students and a teacher. Authorities said the 16-year-old forced his way through locked doors and was shot by someone at the scene who chased him into the school.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-16 08:28

Russell Brand appeared in a UK court facing rape and sexual assault allegations, which he denies. On Thursday, one accuser called him a “monster” and alleged that he raped her.

AABC News2026-10-16 08:27

Explorer Ramón Larramendi will lead an 80-day, 3,400-kilometre expedition to the South Pole in a kite-powered vehicle carrying equipment for 16 research projects. The journey itself will be the largest experiment.

Eeuronews2026-10-16 08:23

Israeli attacks have damaged more than 22% of agricultural land in southern Lebanon, with olive groves particularly affected. The area produces 38% of Lebanon’s olive oil, putting farmers’ livelihoods and local agriculture at risk.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-16 08:09

Global warming is pushing loggerhead turtles away from their usual nesting grounds along Turkey’s Mediterranean coast. Scientists are concerned that heat’s effect on hatchling sex could threaten the future of this vulnerable species.

RReuters2026-10-16 08:07

America First Policy Institute’s Joshua Trevino discusses the deployment of US troops to Latin America for anti-drug-trafficking training on “The Will Cain Show,” among other topics.

FFox News2026-10-16 08:00

France is facing a growing crisis of confidence in its public finances, with borrowing costs at their highest in more than two decades. Investors demand higher yields on French government bonds than on Italian or Greek bonds. Public debt is nearing 120 percent of GDP and the deficit is above 5 percent, putting pressure on the government to cut spending, while protesters seek more education investment. Parliament is deeply divided.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-16 08:00

Why are young Indians taking to the streets? The report follows activist Rubby Singh as she gets ready to join a major protest in Delhi, offering a glimpse of a movement trying to make its voice heard under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.

RReuters2026-10-16 07:55

A new study published in Nature finds that nearly 44% of reef-building coral species face elevated extinction risk, with climate change-driven ocean warming the biggest threat. Scientists warn coral decline puts marine biodiversity, food security, coastal protection and millions of livelihoods worldwide at risk.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-16 07:54

Tesla unveiled a redesigned Roadster fitted with thrusters that can lift it over short distances. Nearly nine years after first showing a next-generation version of the electric sports car, the company said production would begin in 2028.

RReuters2026-10-16 07:53

Student protests in France are converging with wider public anger over the rising cost of living. From Montbéliard, SNALC national secretary Sébastien Vieille assesses a movement facing political uncertainty, deteriorating school infrastructure and fiscal constraints, and questions whether joining larger protest movements such as the Yellow Vests will strengthen students’ demands.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-16 07:50

AI is hailed as the defining technology of the age, with supporters saying it could transform fields from medicine to the global economy. Author, journalist and AI critic Ed Zitron argues that many of the industry's biggest promises remain unproven while companies driving the boom are spending unprecedented sums. The report examines the technology, economics and risks behind Silicon Valley's biggest bet.

DDW News2026-10-16 07:46

Nearly 19 million people in Afghanistan face acute hunger, with children bearing the brunt of worsening malnutrition. Years of conflict, economic hardship and steep cuts to international aid have intensified the crisis, leaving the U.N. World Food Program with just 12% of its 2022 funding.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-16 07:44

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and David Savage discuss the day’s key themes for analysts and investors on Bloomberg: The Opening Trade.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-16 07:43

People living with HIV in Afghanistan face limited medical services, declining international aid and social discrimination. A Kabul hospital offers essential treatment, but rising cases and medicine shortages are worsening the crisis. Many patients also face rejection by their families and healthcare facilities.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-16 07:40