CultureAt red-carpet events in New York, Tom Blyth, Himesh Patel, Bradley Whitford, Marisa Abela and other stars mourned the late actor Sir Patrick Stewart and reflected on his legacy.
CultureAt red-carpet events in New York, Tom Blyth, Himesh Patel, Bradley Whitford, Marisa Abela and other stars mourned the late actor Sir Patrick Stewart and reflected on his legacy.
SocietyStriped bass numbers are falling along the East Coast, as fishermen and scientists race to save the iconic sport fish.
PoliticsThe DOJ issued 30 subpoenas amid allegations of a coordinated “Decoy Dan” effort in Alaska’s Senate race. Mary Peltola denied wrongdoing, while Rep. James Comer launched a separate probe.
Health2:37Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is at the center of the worst measles outbreak in the United States in 35 years. Low vaccination rates among Amish people and the wider population have fueled the virus’s resurgence and prompted renewed openness to vaccines.
EconomyVietnam has launched an electric barge intended to reduce emissions from transporting shipping containers. Developer CMA CGM says the vessel will avoid about 778 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually compared with conventional barges.
EconomyAlphabet and Amazon shares fell after another quarter of heavy AI spending and rising capital expenditure.
OtherThe program looks behind the scenes of Sydney Loofe’s shocking story, describing how the young woman was lured into a killer’s twisted world of witchcraft and black magic.
PoliticsCNN’s KFile investigates the mysterious disappearance of online evidence documenting Pennsylvania Congressman Rob Bresnahan’s ghost-hunting adventures.
CultureAt the TIME100 Next gala in New York, British actor Paapa Essiedu discussed the pressure of following Alan Rickman as Severus Snape in the new “Harry Potter” TV series.
OtherA midday roundup of important stories from Europe and beyond on October 30, 2026.
Economy1:25Cryptocurrency platform Binance said on Thursday that a major hack affected around $6.3 billion (€5.5 billion) in funds. About half the amount was frozen to prevent a massive theft.
WorldRecruitment of Africans to fight for Russia in Ukraine is absent from the agenda as African leaders and Russian officials meet at the Africa-Russia summit. More than 1,400 Africans have enlisted since 2023. In Tunisia, families are still trying to learn the fate of men who went to Russia for work or study.
WorldThis edition of Access Asia examines why anti-Indian sentiment is growing in the United States after a plot targeting a Hindu temple in Illinois was foiled. The Center for the Study of Organized Hate’s executive director discusses the trend’s causes and whether rhetoric from the Trump White House is to blame.
World1:34At least 60 Christians have been killed in Ethiopia in an attack the Orthodox Church has described as religious violence. Responsibility remains unclear, with rebels and local authorities blaming each other. Around 20 homes were burned.
PoliticsFormer Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk told Euronews that Europeans must participate in Ukraine peace talks. He named Finland’s president or the European Commission chief as possible EU representatives.
PoliticsLeaders from the Turkic world are meeting in Ankara for the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States, with goals of improving trade relations, transit links and cultural ties. Daily Sabah Editorial Co-ordinator Mehmet Celik offers an analysis of the summit’s importance.
CultureAt the TIME100 Next gala in New York, British musician Raye said it felt surreal to see herself on TIME’s cover and expressed gratitude for the journey that brought her there.
Politics1:36The Republican National Committee said Thursday evening that Donald Trump canceled appearances in Kansas and Iowa during the final days of the midterm campaign and would instead hold “a large number of tele-rallies.”
Sports1:18With the 2026 Youth Olympic Games set to begin in Senegal in 24 hours, the International Olympic Committee is upbeat. Venues are ready for the first Olympic event on the African continent.
WorldTanzania is marking a year since a bloody election that left many traumatised. Samia Suluhu Hassan won the October 29, 2025 vote with 98 percent after most opposition parties were excluded. Days of protests followed and were brutally suppressed by security forces. Government critics say they still fear abduction, arbitrary arrest and politically motivated prosecutions.
SocietyThe parents of an 8-year-old who died after choking at her Texas school released video of the moments and are demanding accountability.
WorldYoung Cameroonian men who were lured to Russia with promises of employment have instead ended up on the front lines in Ukraine. Their families are calling for them to be brought home.
Economy10:24Cryptocurrency prices fell after what may have been the largest crypto hack in history.
PoliticsVice President JD Vance discusses President Donald Trump’s relationship and dealings with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on “Jesse Watters Primetime.”