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PoliticsOct 29Tim Scott calls for DOJ investigation of Peltola campaignSen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) on Wednesday called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign over reports that the team sought to recruit “spoiler” candidates in Alaska to affect next week’s election. “There’s no doubt that Mary Peltola has been, at least her campaign and the Democrat apparatus, they are involved…The Hill
BusinessOct 29Volkswagen logs Q3 operating loss of €5.86 billion on Porsche writedownThe Volkswagen Group has filed its worst quarterly performance since the height of the "Dieselgate" scandal in 2015. Share prices climbed in response, however, perhaps because the bad news was so well signposted.DW News [en]
DisasterBreakingOct 29Spain's train crash kills 69 people: What exactly happened?France 24 [en]
WorldOct 29Bangladesh’s Shadman Islam hits century, but West Indies force collapseShadman Islam hits 100, but Jomel Warrican bags five wickets before West Indies end day two of first Test on 134-4.Al Jazeera [en]
WorldOct 29Tamil Nadu’s rainfall picture changes dramatically in 27 days; 18 deficit districts move into normal or excess categoriesBetween October 1 and 27, Tamil Nadu recorded an average of 217.2 mm against the period’s normal of 144.2 mm – a surplus of 51%The Hindu
DisasterOct 29Shock in Spain: one of the train crash victims was a 24-year-old athleteClarín
ConflictBreakingOct 29‘Horrific’ Russian Drone Strike Kills 14 At Ukraine Train StationChannels TV
Sci & TechOct 29US vs China: As the world splits into AI blocs, where does Europe stand?As the US and China build rival AI blocs, Europe is scrambling to reduce its dependence on both. But despite its ambitions to become a technological power in its own right, the EU still lacks the chips, infrastructure and homegrown AI models to compete on equal terms.EuroNews [en]
BusinessOct 29Yandex withdraws annual revenue forecast after Ukrainian strikes on data centersYandex has withdrawn its previously published forecasts for 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA.Meduza [en]
BusinessOct 29US Economy Grows at Solid Pace Thanks to Strong Consumer Spending and AI InvestmentThe US economy grew by 3.4% in the third quarter, driven by consumption and investment in advanced technology. The increase exceeded expectations, demonstrating strength despite rising energy prices due to international conflicts.Clarín
DisasterOct 29Iryo's CEO warned of LZB system problems on its trains three weeks before the Urda accidentEl País
PoliticsOct 29US 2026: Georgia’s African Americans mobilise for the midtermsThis is one of the key states in the US midterms. In Georgia, Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff’s seat is on the line – and with it, perhaps, the Senate majority. African Americans, who make up around a third of Georgia’s electorate, are being urged to vote early.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 29Hong Kong leader apologises for deadly Tai Po fireJohn Lee pledges reform as report holds four government departments partly responsible for blaze that killed 168 people last yearIrish Times World
PoliticsOct 29China Confirms Expulsion of 33 Officials, as Xi’s Purge DeepensXi Jinping has enforced loyalty as he prepares to claim a fourth term as leader. Among those removed was a prominent former diplomat, Liu Jianchao.NYT World
PoliticsOct 29Feijóo points to Puente's "political responsibility" after more than "100 deaths on trains" in just nine months and promises that if he governs, "management" will returnEl líder del PP rechaza pedir dimisiones, pero deja claro que él cesará a su ministro si ocurren accidentes ferroviarios así LeerEl Mundo
BusinessOct 29ECB President Christine Lagarde To Step Down In February 2027Lagarde took the helm at the ECB in November 2019, having previously led the International Monetary Fund and served as French finance minister. The post ECB President Christine Lagarde To Step Down In February 2027 appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 29China slams EU’s potential new trade safeguards, says they may violate WTO rulesBeijing reiterated its opposition on Thursday to potential new European Union trade safeguards targeting Chinese exports, vowing to take “all necessary measures” to defend the interests of its companies. “Artificially restricting normal trade is suspected of violating World Trade Organization rules,” said Huang Ling, spokeswoman for China’s Ministry of Commerce, at a weekly press conference. “Far from improving the competitiveness of EU industry, it will increase the burden on downstream...South China Morning Post
ConflictOct 29Fighting rages near Yemen’s Taiz as UN urges humanitarian accessAl Jazeera [en]
MilitaryOct 29Pentagon will pick new US base location by June 2027, prioritizing 4 requirementsIn an interview with Breaking Defense, Dale Marks, the assistant secretary of defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment, laid out new details on the effort.Breaking Defense
PoliticsOct 29Former minister Fátima Báñez dies, who was traveling on one of the trains involved in an accident in UrdaLa titular de Empleo entre 2011 y 2018 estuvo vinculada en los últimos años a la CEOEEl País
DisasterOct 29The Iryo driver from Urda tried to unblock her train twice unsuccessfully and sought her company's advice before the collisionEl País
PoliticsOct 29Trump: Judge would be held ‘fully responsible’ for anyone hurt on ‘absolutely disgusting’ East Potomac golf coursePresident Trump on Wednesday evening slammed U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes’s decision this week to extend an order blocking tree removal at a golf course in Washington, D.C., that he wants to renovate into a championship-level course.  In a Truth Social post, the president wrote that his administration would hold Reyes “fully responsible for anybody…The Hill
PoliticsOct 29The congressman who led a digital 'army' and helped Lula's triumphWith street language and tactics taken from the far-right manual, André Janones used a WhatsApp channel to help organize millions of Brazilians via the internet.Clarín
DisasterOct 29Family desperate as DNA confirms wig found near crash site belongs to missing momChristina Munn-Holiday vanished after a mysterious car crash took place on a bridgeThe Independent World