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WorldOct 29'A Reasonable Price': Inside Iran's Illicit Trade In BabiesIntermediaries on Iranian Telegram channels are offering newborns for up to $1,100 under the guise of charity, with some promising to falsify birth records and others arranging placements with Iranian families abroad, despite a ban on the sale of babies.RFE/RL
MilitaryOct 29Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges accuses Hegseth of 'getting rid of people who may have the courage to push back'Erin Ogunkeye welcomes Lt. General (ret.) Ben Hodges, former commander of US Army Europe and NATO Allied Land Command. The dismissal of senior military officers without public explanation raises fundamental questions about institutional trust and the relationship between civilian authority and military leadership. For General Hodges, the reported firing of Lt. General Brett Sylvia reflects a potentially troubling pattern within the Pentagon under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Equally striking is his criticism of the reluctance of retired senior commanders to speak publicly against policies tFrance 24 [en]
ConflictOct 29Paris shooting suspect admits targeting Muslims and people of African originEuroNews [en]
ConflictOct 29Ukraine strikes Russian airfield with Neptune missiles, two Su-34s destroyedUkrinform [en]
WorldOct 29CREST students: Help us help others. Annual food drive to benefit local veterans begins Nov. 2Now in its sixth year, the Students Feeding Veterans food drive has CREST students geared up for another year of giving.chronicleonline · united states of america
WorldOct 29Hip hoppers, netballers and wise women among groups sharing £13,000 from Church fundTorfaen council is distributing more than £13,000 to groups across the borough.freepressseries · united kingdom
WorldOct 29Hip hoppers, netballers and wise women among groups sharing £13,000 from Church fundTorfaen council is distributing more than £13,000 to groups across the borough.southwalesargus · united kingdom
PoliticsOct 29Donald Trump Brags About Cognitive Tests, Then Turns on RepublicansDonald Trump boasted about his cognitive test results during an Ohio rally before taking a swipe at fellow Republicans. During Wednesday’s midterm rally, Trump described himself as a “very high IQ person” and claimed that other political figures could not pass the cognitive tests he had taken. Donald Trump claims fellow Republicans couldn’t pass his […] The post Donald Trump Brags About Cognitive Tests, Then Turns on Republicans appeared first on Mandatory.mandatory · united states of america
WorldOct 29‘Tree of Life’ reimaginedDiscover Filipino-made coconut products, from natural skin care and handcrafted home décor to coconut sugar and holiday gift sets, supporting local cocopreneurs and farming communities.tribune · philippines
HealthOct 29Over 30L Swasthya Sathi beneficiaries ‘untraceable’Over 30L Swasthya Sathi beneficiaries ‘untraceable’toi · india
PoliticsOct 29Kassym-Jomart Tokayev awards Kyrgyz singer Mirbek Atabekov with Order of DostykNews and analytical articles about Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.akipress · kyrgyzstan
DisasterOct 29Boulder WeatherFind out the Boulder Weather Forecast here on Weatherzone. Discover today's weather & the forecast for the week ahead in Boulder.weatherzone · australia
Sci & TechOct 29Birdsong, Speech and Music Share Acoustic PatternsBird songs share surprising similarities with human music and speech, according to a large-scale study comparing vocalizations across hundreds of birdmiragenews · australia
WorldOct 29Investigation underway after body found in burnt-out carAn investigation has begun following the discovery of a body inside a burnt-out car. This signifies a serious incident requiring official inquiry.chroniclelive_co_uk · united kingdom
PoliticsOct 29Trump cancels Kansas midterm rallyPresident Trump will no longer travel to Kansas over the weekend to rally voters as the state’s competitive Senate race enters its final stretch ahead of the midterm election. A White House official confirmed to The Hill on Thursday that the in-person event had been canceled, without providing more details about the decision. “President Trump…The Hill
PoliticsOct 2936,351 police personnel deployed for ULB polls in Andhra PradeshSecurity arrangements will be monitored by 34 Superintendents of Police and 52 additional SPsThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 29Russian publisher Eksmo alters Joe Hill’s ‘King Sorrow,’ removing a reference to Putin and replacing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with ‘war in Europe’Several passages in the Russian translation of American author Joe Hill’s novel “King Sorrow” were rewritten to avoid censorship problems, changing the author’s meaning. Nikolai Karayev, who runs the speculative fiction Telegram channel Zvezdnye Mayaki Kapitana Norta, drew attention to the changes by sharing several passages from the original alongside their Russian translations.Meduza [en]
PoliticsOct 29EU Hits Pause On Country-Level Social Media Bans For ChildrenUnder EU law, member states must notify the European Commission to ensure their bills do not break the bloc's rules. Austria wanted to ban children under 14 from social media, but the EU said no. The post EU Hits Pause On Country-Level Social Media Bans For Children appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 29Alaska Dems caught red-handed; Mary Peltola knew of ‘Dan Sullivan’ ballot plotTalk about under-handed politics!The Hill
MilitaryOct 29What’s a Revolution in Military Affairs Good For?For decades, militaries have chased the next revolution in warfare. But what actually makes a revolution in military affairs revolutionary? Is there one happening now? Does it matter? Is it just about drones and AI or something more? Ryan digs into the promises, pitfalls, and persistent myths of military transformation with Mike Horowitz (Penn), Stacie Pettyjohn (CNAS), and Benjamin Jensen (CSIS). This episode is brought to you by Arkenstone Defense. Learn more about them at warontherocks.com/ark Image: ChatGPT The post What’s a Revolution in Military Affairs Good For? appeared first on War on the Rocks
ConflictBreakingOct 29Paris Gun Attack Leaves One Dead, Five Wounded As Suspect Faces Terrorism ProbeChannels TV
MilitaryOct 29At pivotal summit, Canadian-European security cooperation is a central focusThe proposed measures would advance a broader strategic partnership that calls for Canada and Europe to assume greater responsibility for shared security while reinforcing NATO.Defense News
BusinessOct 29SCI Engineered Materials Q3 GAAP EPS of $0.19, revenue of $8.06MSCI Engineered Materials reported Q3 GAAP Earnings Per Share of $0.19 and revenue of $8.06 million. This provides an update on the company's financial performance for the third quarter.Seeking Alpha Tech
WorldOct 29Nigeria poised to tackle women’s barriers in cross-border tradeDespite this, women still face limited access to trade finance, border security concerns, and gaps in digital and trade literacy, according to Mr Okewole. The post Nigeria poised to tackle women’s barriers in cross-border trade appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times