In this episode of Grand Voyager, Lilly Douse explores Baku’s historic Old City, views Gobustan’s ancient rock carvings and visits the region’s mud volcanoes.

Eeuronews2026-10-28 16:41

Authorities said Tuesday that DNA evidence connects serial killer Ted Bundy to the 1974 murder of 17-year-old Melissa Ann Smith in Utah. Investigators matched DNA from Smith’s case with evidence from another Bundy victim, Laura Aime, helping resolve the long-unsolved homicide.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-28 16:41

A new study estimates that about three-quarters of former NFL players had CTE. It builds on an August study that found at least one in four former players who died between 2016 and 2021 may have had the condition.

AABC News2026-10-28 16:35

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez spoke to the nation from the collision site in Toledo province, expressing solidarity with victims, their families and the injured. Transport Minister Óscar Puente said a computer fault disrupted the rail safety system, and that a RENFE train was told to continue despite an active stop signal before hitting a stationary IRYO train.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-28 16:29

Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and his family arrived in Miami on Wednesday after leaving Brazil. The move followed 48 hours in which Bolsonaro refused to concede to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and threatened to try to annul the election result.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-28 16:28

A brief explainer on Labour’s 2026 budget.

GGuardian News2026-10-28 16:21

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin responds to a House Judiciary Committee report alleging that New York officials declined to honor thousands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers.

FFox News2026-10-28 16:15

With the US midterms days away, voters are preparing to judge Donald Trump’s second term, in a contest that could shift power in Washington. Rising living costs, healthcare, immigration, the war in Iran and frustration with politicians are among the issues shaping votes on Nov. 3. A report visits battleground Pennsylvania to hear what is driving voters.

CCNA2026-10-28 16:10

Chancellor John Healey has announced the UK government's tax and spending plans in its first Budget since Andy Burnham became prime minister. Among 98 decisions are a £100 energy payment for households in council tax bands A-D, an extension of the VAT cut on electricity bills to July 2027, and the removal of gas standing charges.

BBBC News2026-10-28 16:08

Ethan Hawke visits WIRED to respond to Google’s most-searched questions about him, including which of his movies is best, what Betty Gilpin is known for and why he attended Taylor Swift’s wedding.

WWIRED2026-10-28 16:02

As the war with Russia has intensified in recent years, Ukraine has stepped up efforts to recruit soldiers abroad, mainly in Latin American countries such as Colombia. Thousands of Latino soldiers have enlisted. Russia also recruits foreign soldiers, mostly from North Korea and Kenya but also from Latin America, and deploys them for sabotage.

DDW News2026-10-28 16:00

Flavio Bolsonaro, the defeated Brazilian presidential candidate who is under investigation in Brazil, arrived in the United States on Wednesday morning after leaving the country.

AABC News2026-10-28 16:00

Asked Tuesday whether he would accept the midterm results whatever happens, Trump said he would—provided the elections are honest. The remark came as he has sought this year to tilt the midterms toward Republicans through redistricting efforts in Texas and other states.

CCNN2026-10-28 16:00

Amid political uncertainty in Israel’s election, unusually high turnout and strong mobilisation of Arab voters, Yedioth Ahronoth correspondent Tamar Sebok says the key question may be which leader can assemble a viable governing coalition, rather than which party wins the most seats.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-28 15:59

Four very different films open in French cinemas this week. Martin McDonagh’s “Wild Horse Nine” features John Malkovich as a dying CIA agent in 1973 Chile, with Sam Rockwell also in the cast. Critic Emma Jones calls it her favourite McDonagh film since “In Bruges” and a must-see.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-28 15:56

Singapore’s Ministry of Education will pilot a full-day programme at two kindergartens next year, combining learning, play and care with a stronger focus on bilingualism. The programme is intended to support children’s development and families’ needs, with a rollout to all MOE kindergartens by 2030.

CCNA2026-10-28 15:54

Relatives of victims of a deadly train crash have gathered at a school in Urda, Spain. Rescuers are searching the wreckage for more bodies after two high-speed trains collided. It is Spain’s second deadly rail accident this year and Europe’s deadliest since 2013.

RReuters2026-10-28 15:49

Former Singapore Deputy Prime Minister S Jayakumar says further constitutional entrenchment of the elected presidency depends on resolving potential problems between the government and the presidency. CNA’s Nadirah Zaidi examines the debates behind the system in the third installment of a four-part series on Singapore’s distinctive laws.

CCNA2026-10-28 15:44

The program examines Big Tech earnings, the Fed decision and a capital-expenditure test, alongside the appeal of investment-grade credit and Netanyahu’s gains in Israel’s uncertain election.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-28 15:36

The war in the Middle East has never truly stopped, but Lebanon expects Israel’s policy to change little after the election. With votes still being counted, no clear winner has emerged.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-28 15:36

ABC’s Jay O’Brien travels around battleground Michigan, hearing from voters concerned about diesel prices and candidates campaigning at college bars who say they have solutions.

AABC News2026-10-28 15:34

Authorities have scaled back development plans around Sunset Way and Gillman Barracks after public feedback, with more greenery at Maju Forest set to be retained. CNA speaks with Eugene Tan, an associate professor at Singapore Management University’s School of Law.

CCNA2026-10-28 15:33

The French Senate has backed a bill that could make protesters pay up to €10,000 for damage caused during demonstrations. The proposal must also pass the National Assembly.

Eeuronews2026-10-28 15:33

Nearly 200 House Democrats are urging the Trump administration to stop its investigation of Rep. Ilhan Omar. Former DOJ official Kerri Urbahn discusses reported search warrants, disputed allegations and possible legal consequences of politically sensitive investigations ahead of the midterms.

FFox News2026-10-28 15:30