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ConflictOct 29Zelensky: Russian strikes killed 19 people in Dnipro, Chernihiv, KremenchukUkrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 29Hegseth, Mullin call Trump’s arch a ‘generational defense opportunity’President Trump’s proposed triumphal arch would be a “generational defense opportunity,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin have argued in court declarations. Critics have dismissed Trump’s attempts to link the arch to national security needs as a smokescreen to push through a divisive construction project. In filings submitted to a federal…The Hill
PoliticsOct 29Israel election result shows no overall majority as vote count completeOpposition explores options to form coalition as no party secures the 61 seats required for parliamentary majority.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 29Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' electionThe PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority.BBC World
WorldOct 29Patrick Stewart, star of 'Star Trek' and 'X men', dies age 86The British actor Patrick Stewart has died at 86, a statement released on Thursday said. Stewart was an acclaimed actor in Britain with the Royal Shakespeare Company before he starred in the beloved sci-fi TV show "Star Trek" in the 80s and later in the "X-Men" franchise.France 24 [en]
Sci & TechOct 29Healthy Atolls May Keep Up With Rising Seas“Atoll islands with native vegetation and thriving seabird populations are 'naturally active systems that can change and adapt to their environmental conditions if they are allowed to do so,' said Nick Graham, a marine ecologist at Lancaster University in the United Kingdom, who led an international team of scientists that studied island resilience across 28 […] The post Healthy Atolls May Keep Up With Rising Seas appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
PoliticsOct 29Just In: Tinubu lands in Saudi Arabia for UmrahThe President is scheduled to perform Umrah, also known as the lesser hajj, and is expected to return to Nigeria next week after completing the religious exercise. The post Just In: Tinubu lands in Saudi Arabia for Umrah appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 29USA warns it will withdraw visas from organizers of migrant caravansWashington will cancel visas for those coordinating groups of immigrants towards its southern border, focusing on leaders of recent caravans. The government is toughening its immigration policy, revoking legal statuses and restricting work permits, in a key election year.Clarín
BusinessOct 29Iraq Removes Import Duties on Solar Energy Systems“The government of Iraq has decided to eliminate customs duties on solar energy systems imported into the country… The removal of customs duties follows a formal proposal submitted by Iraq’s Electricity Minister, Ali Saadi Waheeb, to the Prime Minister last month, which requested a reduction in customs duties on solar energy systems. The rate was […] The post Iraq Removes Import Duties on Solar Energy Systems appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
PoliticsOct 29Trump returns to South Carolina to bolster Senate candidate facing unfavorable pollsTrump visits South Carolina to endorse Darline Graham, who is seeking a Senate seat after her brother's death. The race is tight. Polls show a tie between Graham and her Democratic rival, Annie Andrews, in a traditionally Republican state. Trump seeks to mobilize.Clarín
PoliticsOct 29Some rural Republicans in California say redistricting has left them without a voiceCalifornia's far northeastern corner used to be a reliably red congressional district. But Proposition 50 carved it up, meaning many voters there may soon have a Democrat representing them in D.C.NPR News
HealthOct 29US May Ease Access to Unproven Peptides“Unproven but popular peptides touted for wellness have been available on the gray market, despite an official ban. Now, the Department of Health and Human Services is looking to bring them out of the shadows. HHS said in a new policy that it will exercise enforcement discretion for a half dozen peptides, essentially looking the […] The post US May Ease Access to Unproven Peptides appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
PoliticsOct 29‘No retiree will be forgotten’ — Tinubu promises pension reformsThe president pledges a minimum pension guarantee and healthcare support for retirees as PenCom raises concerns over inadequate retirement income and calls for stronger compliance across the pension industry. The post ‘No retiree will be forgotten’ — Tinubu promises pension reforms appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
Sci & TechOct 29US Grid Battery Failure Rates Plummet as Installations Surge“A recent EPRI report plots global failures of commercial and grid-scale batteries — including arc flash, fire, and explosion events — and shows that the annual rate of failure has fallen precipitously as installations have grown exponentially. New safety standards have taken effect since the first big batteries were installed, and the batteries themselves, as […] The post US Grid Battery Failure Rates Plummet as Installations Surge appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
WorldOct 29Patrick Stewart, of Star Trek and X-Men fame, dies at 86Patrick Stewart, who rose from poverty in England to become an accomplished Shakespearean stage actor and then achieved global stardom as the erudite Captain Jean-Luc Picard in ⁠television’s Star Trek: The Next Generation and the telepathic Professor Charles ⁠Xavier in the X-Men films, has died at the age of 86. Stewart, knighted in 2010 by ⁠Queen Elizabeth for his contributions to drama, died at his home in Los Angeles, according to a statement on his social media account. “We announce with...South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 29Global Poverty Has Declined at Every Poverty Line“The World Bank’s International Poverty Line is an extremely low poverty line. Set at $3 per day, it draws attention to the living conditions of the poorest people on the planet… In the year 2000, 36% of the world’s population lived on less than $3 per day. In 2024, it was 10%… Progress against higher […] The post Global Poverty Has Declined at Every Poverty Line appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
PoliticsOct 29Russia’s anti-LGBT crackdown is punishing homophobes, too. Mediazona documents five cases of people penalized for posts that weren’t meant to promote LGBTQ rights.Nearly three years ago, Russia’s Supreme Court banned the nonexistent “international LGBT movement” as extremist. Since then, “LGBT extremism” has become grounds for at least 14 criminal investigations and hundreds of citations for administrative offenses. Because the system often doesn’t look into the context in which a rainbow flag appears on social media, even homophobes end up being targeted. Mediazona has compiled cases in which opponents of same-sex relationships have been punished for “promoting” them.Meduza [en]
CyberOct 29Rethinking Cybersecurity Awareness in the AI EraThis installment of the Reporters' Notebook video series discusses some of the trends and topics from Cybersecurity Awareness Month, from using AI for better training to educating next-generation workforces on modern risks and emerging threats.Dark Reading
BusinessOct 29Mortgage rates fall to under 7.25 percentWelcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story  Mortgage rates fall to under 7.25 percent  Mortgage rates declined for the second straight week, providing prospective homebuyers with a bit of relief in a pricey housing market.  © Nam Y. Huh, Associated…The Hill
WorldOct 29West Bengal government warns of strict action against violations of firecracker norms on Diwali, ChhathNo sky lanterns allowed without formal permission from the fire department, says DGP West BengalThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 29Seizure of French houses in investigation into Ukrainian ex-officialIn een Oekraïens corruptieonderzoek is beslag gelegd op vastgoed in Frankrijk. De zaak gaat over grootschalige oplichting bij de aanschaf van kogelwerende vesten voor het Oekraïense leger. Dat heeft de juridische EU-instantie Eurojust bekendgemaakt. Een voormalige functionaris van het Oekraïense ministerie van Defensie wordt verdacht van corruptie en witwassen. Hij zou een sleutelrol hebben gespeeld bij de aanschaf van 67.000 kogelwerende vesten, die van waardeloze kwaliteit bleken te zijn. De Oekraïense staat is naar schatting voor 53 miljoen euro opgelicht. Huizen in Nice De verdachte zou ziNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 29The EU and Canada Struggle to Define Their RelationshipVon der Leyen downplays Ottawa’s associate member bid.Foreign Policy
PoliticsOct 292027: Tinubu Can Be Sure Of Victory In Imo With My Name On Ballot — OkorochaOkorocha urged people in the South-East to approach the 2027 presidential election strategically, advising the Igbo to put political calculations ahead of emotions. The post 2027: Tinubu Can Be Sure Of Victory In Imo With My Name On Ballot — Okorocha appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WorldOct 29Halloween in Zona Norte: free shows, a train station converted into a tunnel of terror and medieval combatsVicente López, San Fernando, Escobar, San Isidro and Tigre are preparing proposals for the weekend of October 31. Most are free and there are options for children, teenagers and adults.Clarín
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