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WorldOct 29You Only Audition Once: Which actors came close to being cast as James Bond?James Bond is one of Hollywood’s most coveted roles, and some very famous actors came close to playing 007. As we wait for the identity of the seventh actor to land the role, here's a look back at the Bonds we never got.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 29Mark Carney hosts EU leaders as he seeks to deepen ties amid Trump trade warEU leaders headed to Montreal on Thursday for a two-day summit with Canadian Prime Minister Mark CarneyThe Independent World
BusinessOct 29‘Made in Vietnam’ Is Harder To Prove Than It LooksCompanies are under increasing pressure to show that goods produced in their new locations are genuinely made there.The Diplomat
PoliticsOct 29San Diego delays data center after residents — including Lord Farquaad, Elmo — address City CouncilDespite supposed potential plans to build something other than a data center on the land, the possibility of a massive AI data center coming to San Diego is ruffling a lot of feathers.The Hill
DisasterOct 29Tai Po fire risks went unchecked as ‘honour system’ exploited, report saysThe lack of a sense of crisis and an overreliance on an “honour system” prevented the buildings, labour and fire safety authorities from acting on fire safety risks at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, a judge-led panel that investigated Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in decades has found. But among the four government bodies singled out in the independent committee’s final report on the fire, the Labour Department should bear the least responsibility, it said. “Firstly and most importantly, there was a...South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 29Steve Eisman gets more conservative with portfolio as AI trade nears 'tipping point'The noted investor, famous from "The Big Short," says it would be "impossible" for an AI crash not to hurt the broader marketCNBC
PoliticsOct 29Feijóo points to Puente's "political responsibilities" for the second fatal high-speed accident in nine monthsEl líder de la oposición no pide de forma explícita la dimisión del ministro, pero deja entrever que él lo habría cesado: “Yo sé lo que haría si fuera el presidente del Gobierno”El País
BusinessOct 29Ministry of Commerce: Adjustment law will review online shopping platformsEn concreto, Temu, Shein o Amazon. Mauricio Gómez lo justifica con la necesidad de “nivelar la cancha” con los comerciantes colombianos. The post MinComercio: ley de ajuste revisará a plataformas de compras en línea appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
BusinessOct 29NAFDAC secures five-year jail term for fake Goya oil manufacturer….Court gives Aba businessman option of ₦5m fine By Chioma Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has secured the conviction of a businessman in Aba, Abia State, for manufacturing and selling counterfeit Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil, sentencing him to five years’ imprisonment with an option of a ₦5 […] The post NAFDAC secures five-year jail term for fake Goya oil manufacturer appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 29DoorDash buying Instacart for $17BDoorDash announced Thursday it will acquire Instacart, buying the grocery delivery company for around $17 billion. Instacart will keep its brand name, and customers will be able to continue using the app for their grocery shopping orders, DoorDash said in a statement. The acquisition received unanimous approval from Instacart’s board of directors. The deal will…The Hill
DisasterOct 29Former Spanish employment minister died in train crashPolitico Europe
PoliticsOct 29LAUTECH ASUU begins indefinite strikeBy Adeola Badru Academic activities have been disrupted at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, following the commencement of an indefinite strike by the institution’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Thursday. The industrial action followed the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued by the union to the […] The post LAUTECH ASUU begins indefinite strike appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 29Russell Brand’s wife tells court he is ‘amazingly attentive husband’Giving evidence at her husband’s rape trial, Laura Brand says couple previously split up over his promiscuityIrish Times World
DisasterOct 29Hong Kong leader apologizes for deadly fire that tested Beijing’s grip on cityNBC News
PoliticsOct 29Albania: opposition MPs disrupt parliament with smoke flaresOpposition MPs disrupted a parliamentary session in Albania by brandishing smoke flares and displaying photographs of injured protesters. They accused police of using violence against demonstrators demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.Africanews [en]
PoliticsOct 29Albania: opposition MPs disrupt parliament with smoke flaresOpposition MPs disrupted a parliamentary session in Albania by brandishing smoke flares and displaying photographs of injured protesters. They accused police of using violence against demonstrators demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.EuroNews [en]
HealthOct 29Lagarde’s bandages due to a ‘little skin cancer,’ not ‘kick-boxing in Thailand’In a video to staff, seen by POLITICO, the outgoing ECB president says her coverings are due to "a little skin cancer that had to go."Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 29Cambridgeshire welcomes new tax powers to tackle 1,800km of sinking roadsCambridgeshire County Council has welcomed new tax powers announced by the Chancellor during the Budget.wisbechstandard_co_uk · united kingdom
PoliticsOct 29Cambridgeshire welcomes new tax powers to tackle 1,800km of sinking roadsCambridgeshire County Council has welcomed new tax powers announced by the Chancellor during the Budget.cambstimes_co_uk · united kingdom
WorldOct 29GTA 6 Original Score album by Justice arrives December 11, new track ‘Pusher’ releasedGTA 6 Original Score by Justice releases December 11 with 30 tracks. Rockstar also reveals Pusher featuring Gesaffelstein. Check album details.news9live · india
WorldOct 29Get a free packet of fruit pastilles from TescoConsumers can obtain a free packet of fruit pastilles from Tesco. This is a promotional offer from the retailer.leicestermercury · united kingdom
PoliticsOct 29Cambridgeshire welcomes new tax powers to tackle 1,800km of sinking roadsCambridgeshire County Council has welcomed new tax powers announced by the Chancellor during the Budget.elystandard_co_uk · united kingdom
PoliticsOct 29Cambridgeshire welcomes new tax powers to tackle 1,800km of sinking roadsCambridgeshire County Council has welcomed new tax powers announced by the Chancellor during the Budget.huntspost_uk · united kingdom
HealthOct 29I’m a Nutritionist Who Tested 50+ Meal Delivery Services—These 10 Can Support Weight-Loss GoalsThese meal kits take the guesswork out of portions so you can stay on track with your health goals.goodhousekeeping · united states of america