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SCI & TECH30m agoPolice in Germany seize robot after teen girl is allegedly gropedGerman authorities opened an investigation into possible sexual harassment after a robot controlled by two young men touched the buttocks of a 16-year-old girl and made thrusting movements toward her, police said. Police in the western city of Cologne responded after the incident overnight Saturday to Sunday in which the robot’s suspected 16-year-old owner and a 19-year-old companion were said to have filmed the alleged assault. They were said to have streamed the incident and commentated on it...South China Morning Post
POLITICS37m agoCollins, Jackson duke it out in third Maine Senate debate: 3 takeawaysRepublican Sen. Susan Collins (R) and Democrat Troy Jackson clashed Tuesday in their third Maine Senate debate with just three weeks until Election Day. Collins and Jackson sparred on several topics, including the incumbent’s votes for and against the Iran war as well as their differing views on how to address cost of living issues…The Hill
CONFLICT47m agoUkraine brings war effort to football’s Champions League"It's a good time to invest in Ukraine, not from the point of view of big and easy money. It's a great time to invest from the view of strategic security issues," the club sponsor urged Europe.Politico Europe
POLITICS47m agoHow Europe can increase resilience to global shocks — live updatesFollow updates from inside the room at our European Resilience Summit, where we’re discussing how Europe can strengthen its ability to prosper in an increasingly fragmented world.Politico Europe
POLITICS47m agoCorruption could become harder to catch under new EU budget, watchdog warnsGreater spending flexibility could make it harder to "follow the money,” said the chief of the European Court of Auditors.Politico Europe
POLITICS1h agoTrump posts video on his Truth Social account of UK man being killed by tigerU.S. President Donald Trump posted disturbing footage on his Truth Social account Tuesday of a man being fatally mauled by a tiger in Britain, sparking backlash on social…Japan Today
MILITARY1h agoRussia prepares for possible direct military confrontation with Europe by 2045, Ukrainian Intelligence saysUkrinform [en]
HEALTH1h agoNamibia battles cattle disease outbreak as EU suspends several meat importsFoot-and-mouth disease threatens livestock farmers’ livelihoods and disrupts meat supplies as authorities impose curbs.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESS2h agoGuyana weighs scaling back LNG plans as Exxon says more gas needed for its wells - ReutersGuyana is considering reducing its LNG plans due to Exxon's stated need for more gas for its wells, indicating a potential shift in energy development strategy.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARY2h agoPletenchuk: Russian naval drones pose threat to Black Sea countriesUkrinform [en]
WORLD2h agoFranco Mastantuono fractured and had to undergo surgery in Italy: Fiorentina's statementThe talented left-footed midfielder was in the midst of increasing minutes and performance, even scoring a goal for the Argentine National Team in the last FIFA window. Now he will have to begin his recovery after an injury he suffered against Genoa last weekend in Serie A.Clarín
POLITICS2h agoSenators Urge Trump to Reverse Diesel Deal With PutinA bipartisan group of 12 senators called on the president to drop his decision to ease sanctions on Russia’s exports of diesel fuel, saying the deal would help Moscow continue the war in Ukraine.NYT US
WORLD2h agoAtletico sinks Man Utd as Viking denies Bayern in Champions LeagueAtletico Madrid beat Manchester United 2-0 in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday as the Red Devils continued their poor run, while Bayern Munich were held 3-3 in…Japan Today
WORLD2h agoPlagiarism yes, AI no: the curious explanation of the French author accused of writing with artificial intelligenceCanadian writer Thélyson Orélien denied that a machine had created phrases from C'était ça ou mourir. However, he admitted to plagiarizing texts and apologized. The controversy led the Goncourt Academy to withdraw him from its list of aspirants for the prestigious French prize.Clarín
POLITICS2h agoERC takes revenge on Colau for stealing the Mayor's Office of Barcelona and beating her in the general elections: Podemos could give them 125,000 votesLos republicanos también quieren mermar a los Comunes para las municipales de mayo LeerEl Mundo
CONFLICT3h agoGermany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelinesFour years after the attacks, Serhii K will appear in court accused of a plot to destroy Russia's gas pipelines to Germany.BBC World
HEALTH3h agoLung doctor explains Pope Leo's cancer diagnosis, operationPope Leo was diagnosed with of lung cancer following a surgical operation on Tuesday, the Vatican said. Dr. Charles Powell, chief of pulmonary, critical care & sleep medicine at Mount Sinai and director of the Mount Sinai Respiratory Institute, joins "The Daily Report" to explain what could happen next.CBS News
POLITICS3h agoFormer Ukrainian officer stands trial in Germany over Nord Stream sabotageFour years after the dramatic operation that targeted the two gas pipelines connecting Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea, the first trial is opening Wednesday in Hamburg against Serhii Kuznietsov, one of the alleged masterminds.Le Monde [en]
SCI & TECH3h agoDinosaur named new species 102 years after fossil found on Isle of WightInvictibellatrix amberina, a predator in the megaraptoran group of dinosaurs, lived in what is now Britain 120 million years ago and may have had claws 20 centimetres longNew Scientist
WORLD3h agoThe true story behind Moscow’s new big-budget racing movie: How Imperial Russia’s first Monte Carlo Rally team crossed Europe in 1912 without a windshieldOn October 8, Ilya Malanin’s film “Bitva motorov” (“Battle of the Motors”) opened in Russian theaters. Starring Yura Borisov and Ivan Yankovsky, it tells the story of a Russian team that competed in the 1912 Monte Carlo Rally in a Russo-Balt car. The historical adventure drama draws heavily on real events, though its creators emphasize that it takes plenty of artistic liberties. Writing for Meduza, history educator Andrey Aksenov, creator of the podcasts “Zakat imperii” (“Twilight of the Empire”) and “Vremya i dengi” (“Time and Money”), explains how the race actually unfolded.Meduza [en]
WORLD3h agoManchester United’s Martinez blasts board’s lack of investmentManchester United beaten 2-0 at Atletico Madrid, but defender Lisandro Martinez slams club's failure to invest in team.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD3h agoBayern’s Michael Olise sent off for ‘super dumb’ yellows within secondsBayern Munich draw 3-3 with Viking in UEFA Champions League, but Michael Olise sees red for two bookings within seconds.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESS3h agoViva-Volaris airlines merger likely to proceed, Reuters reportsBoth are low-cost airlines, and regulators are looking to make sure they stay that way once they join forces to control under one company 73% of domestic air travel. The post Viva-Volaris airlines merger likely to proceed, Reuters reports appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
WORLD3h agoBayern Munich could not beat surprising Viking: Kane's brace, draw in Norway and an unusual red card for Michael OliseIn Stavanger, it ended 3-3. The home team started 2-0 up, but the visitors turned it around, and at the end, the home team equalized. The Frenchman was sent off after throwing the ball in an opponent's face.Clarín