The UK is weighing new North Sea oil and gas development against its commitment to shift to renewable energy. Shetland residents are struggling with higher heating costs; pensioner Ian Smith says his energy bills are rising faster than his pension. Approval of fields including Jackdaw and Rosebank has intensified debate over the country’s energy future.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-21 03:23

Russian attacks have hit Ukrainian energy facilities, factories and ports, including the Danube port of Reni. Ukraine responded with one of its largest drone operations, targeting an oil terminal near Saint Petersburg. Zelenskyy is urging international allies to provide more air defences and early warning systems.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-21 03:23

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with USA Today columnist Christine Brennan about the possible effects of a player lockout and whether teams with high earnings could share revenue.

AABC News2026-10-21 02:50

In Michigan’s closely watched Senate race, Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed separately addressed business community members, presenting competing visions for the state and U.S. economies.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-21 02:47

With two weeks until the midterms, polls are tightening. President Donald Trump traveled to North Carolina on his midterm tour, while former President Bill Clinton went to Florida to boost Democratic support there.

FFox News2026-10-21 02:45

US author Gil Durán warns that Silicon Valley billionaires have enough money to “buy both sides” in any US election. In his book, he connects public statements by powerful tech investors such as Peter Thiel, describing them as a chilling attack on democracy. Durán criticizes both Republicans and Democrats for refusing to confront big money in tech.

DDW News2026-10-21 02:40

Two decades ago, Japan killed more than 4,000 black bears in one year, alarming conservationists. Last year, bears killed 13 people and more than 12,000 were culled. CNA Senior Correspondent Michiyo Ishida examines why bears are entering cities such as Sendai and Utsunomiya, what a new minister responsible for bears might change, and whether a plan to cut wild bear numbers by 30% allows for coexistence.

CCNA2026-10-21 02:30

Authorities in Busan, South Korea, make a third attempt to guide a shark named Bukangi into open water.

RReuters2026-10-21 02:30

Rex Richardson, Long Beach's mayor, tells Linsey Davis that he and Rep. Garcia want an independent inquiry into ICE's detention of a U.S. citizen.

AABC News2026-10-21 02:30

Republican strategist and former congressional staffer Patrick Mara analyzes the upcoming US midterms, as Republican campaign operations have spent more than $300 million.

TTRT World2026-10-21 02:27

Volunteer Ed Choi makes weekly trips to California’s Adelanto ICE facility. A court report cites mold, larvae and inadequate medical care there, and four detainees have died at the facility since September 2025.

NNBC News2026-10-21 02:03

An NBC News investigation found that children are spending more time watching non-educational videos on YouTube during school.

NNBC News2026-10-21 02:02

Brewers fans who paid $1,000 for “timeless tickets,” which can be used for any game, say they are frustrated after finding that seating choices for the 2026 World Series are limited.

NNBC News2026-10-21 02:00

Co-hosts of “The Five” discuss early voting numbers and what they see as potentially misplaced Democratic confidence.

FFox News2026-10-21 02:00

Japan’s H3 rocket No. 10 launched from Tanegashima Space Center on Oct. 20 local time, placing a probe for JAXA’s Martian Moons eXploration mission into its planned orbit. The mission will send a lander and rover to Phobos, with samples expected back on Earth in 2031 if successful.

VVOA Chinese2026-10-21 02:00

The Federal Aviation Administration gave Boeing’s largest 737 Max model clearance to carry passengers on Tuesday. After years of delays, the decision opens a path to airline service for a jet first unveiled by the company almost a decade ago.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-21 02:00

An American Airlines plane blew its tires while landing at Chicago’s O’Hare airport, forcing hundreds of passengers to leave on the tarmac and injuring at least one person. California officials are demanding an investigation into an ICE encounter in which a U.S. citizen was detained with a broken arm. Actress Christina Applegate said her doctor recently told her she had been misdiagnosed and does not have multiple sclerosis.

AABC News2026-10-21 02:00

Mississippi’s attorney general says an officer’s fatal shooting of a 1-year-old was a “justified” use of force. The officer fired at a vehicle while responding to a shoplifting call. The family is seeking the release of body camera footage.

NNBC News2026-10-21 01:57

Russia continues its relentless attacks on Ukraine while Zelenskyy meets with senior US envoys. A team reporting from Ukraine has rare access to a drone facility that sends unmanned attack vehicles to the front lines.

AABC News2026-10-21 01:49

Some Indigenous voters across Alberta waited for hours to vote in Monday’s referendum, and several polling stations ran out of ballots. Elections Alberta attributed the delays to turnout exceeding expectations in several First Nations communities. First Nation leaders said they had anticipated it; Blood Tribe Councillor Elliot Fox said the lack of preparation showed officials underestimated the Blood Tribe vote and First Nations voters across the province.

GGlobal News2026-10-21 01:45

UEFA is demanding explanations from FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his failed $4.2 billion World Cup investment plan and the FIFA Peace Prize awarded to Donald Trump. The move follows criticism of Infantino’s account at last week’s FIFA Council meeting.

DDW News2026-10-21 01:41

Trump is continuing to campaign in states that backed him by double digits in 2024 as he seeks to prevent Republican losses in the midterms. He is in Greenville, North Carolina, tonight to rally for Michael Whatley, a Republican facing a close race. The program also mentions new Wall Street Journal reporting on whether Elon Musk or Trump slowed Starlink used by Ukraine’s military.

CCNN2026-10-21 01:40

Simon Toubeau, an associate professor of politics and international relations, analyses the protests in France.

TTRT World2026-10-21 01:35

Canada’s aerospace sector is relieved after U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew his threat to ban aircraft made by Quebec-based Bombardier, which employs about 3,500 people across the United States.

GGlobal News2026-10-21 01:30