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Sci & TechOct 29Nature is making a comeback – now restoration funding must quadrupleFrom salmon spawning grounds in Canada to coral reefs in Indonesia, ecosystems around the world are being restored at an unprecedented rate.UN News
BusinessOct 29Senzime reiterates positive cash flow in Q4 as sensors grow 43% and gross margin reaches 74%Senzime has confirmed positive cash flow for the fourth quarter, reporting a 43% growth in sensor sales and a gross margin reaching 74%. This indicates strong financial performance and operational efficiency for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 29Merck in charts: Keytruda hits $8.60B, Gardasil bounces back to $1.99B; pharma revenue climbs 4.2% Y/Y; animal health reaches $1.68BMerck's financial report shows Keytruda sales at $8.60 billion and Gardasil bouncing back to $1.99 billion, contributing to a 4.2% year-over-year increase in pharma revenue. The animal health division also achieved $1.68 billion, indicating strong performance across key segments.Seeking Alpha Tech
MilitaryOct 29Ethiopia receives Russian fighter jets, air defence systems"By equipping itself with these fighter jets, Ethiopia has taken the lead among Sub-Saharan African nations," he said The post Ethiopia receives Russian fighter jets, air defence systems appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 29Cases against ex-DMK Ministers based on complaints and evidence, not political vendetta: Law MinisterSeveral schools had lodged complaints alleging that money had been collected from them and there were allegations of corruption to the tune of nearly ₹400 crore, says Nirmal KumarThe Hindu
ConflictBreakingOct 29At least 13 killed, several injured in Russian drone strike on Ukrainian railway stationEuroNews [en]
BusinessOct 29DoorDash to acquire Instacart for $17bnDeal further consolidates the fiercely competitive US food delivery marketFinancial Times
WorldOct 29Olympic Games: South Africa bids to make Durban host city for 2036 or 2040South Africa names Durban as host city for its 2036 and 2040 bids to bring the Olympics to Africa for the first time.Al Jazeera [en]
WorldOct 29Hong Kong scraps lighting attraction at The Peak after public outcryHong Kong authorities have scrapped a controversial plan to install decorative lights along a scenic trail on The Peak to increase the city’s nighttime tourism appeal following a public outcry, promising to restore the natural landscape as soon as possible. The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and Tourism Board concluded there was no urgent need to roll out the project after assessing the effectiveness of a watered-down version of the attraction, according to a document they submitted to the...South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 29300 finance champions: our methodology evolvesJeune Afrique repense la méthodologie de ses classements des banques et assurances en Afrique. Critères d’éligibilité durcis, calcul par z-score et norme IFRS 17 : découvrez les nouveaux critères de notre modèle révisé.Jeune Afrique
BusinessOct 29300 finance champions: Francophone Africa profitable but still fragileEn affichant de forts rendements sur leurs fonds propres, AFG, Attijariwafa bank ou encore Ecobank dominent leurs homologues sur le plan continental. Mais ce succès repose souvent sur un capital réduit, rendant leurs bilans plus vulnérables aux chocs.Jeune Afrique
BusinessOct 29Coris, the Burkinabe troublemaker that defies giants despite a small balance sheetEn misant sur les PME délaissées par les géants du secteur, le groupe fondé par Idrissa Nassa a bâti un réseau resserré mais efficace. Décryptage d’un modèle qui séduit les bailleurs internationaux tout en accumulant certaines vulnérabilités.Jeune Afrique
BusinessOct 29300 finance champions: which are the most successful pan-African groups?Réglementation resserrée, insécurité au Sahel, taux d’épargne négatif… La hiérarchie de notre classement 2026 des 22 groupes bancaires panafricains a été dictée par la capacité des directions générales à s’adapter aux vents contraires.Jeune Afrique
BusinessOct 29National banks: who are the real winners of 2026?Alors que notre classement des institutions financières nationales démontre un dynamisme certain, la croissance de nombreux acteurs provient cependant, pour l’essentiel, des effets de change, de la dette souveraine et des injonctions des banques centrales. Notre analyse permet de distinguer les avancées réelles des apparentes.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsOct 29Ghana says Russia has backed its bid to join BRICS as a partner countryAccra is seeking partner status in the bloc of emerging economies, hoping to attract investment, expand trade, and strengthen its economy.Africanews [en]
HealthOct 29'Feels like being hit by a bus': Rib remodelling beauty surgery on the risePRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 29: Spanish papers discuss Wednesday's deadly train collision. The New York Times investigates whether a "safest seat" in the event of a train crash exists. Next, we look at a report about "the shocking rise of rib remodelling". We end with some photos from the Arctic and Antarctica.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 29Alaska governor orders investigation into Peltola Senate campaignAlaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R) on Wednesday evening ordered an investigation into whether Mary Peltola’s (D) Senate campaign violated the state law when it reportedly recruited candidates in an effort to detract support from her opponent. The GOP governor cited The New York Times’s reporting earlier that day that found the Democrat’s campaign was involved…The Hill
PoliticsOct 29WATCH: Obama slams Trump for getting mad at his Cheesecake Factory commentThe former president took issue with how President Donald Trump responded to his joke about "the White House looking like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory."ABC News
HealthOct 29Expired drugs possibly given to Nipah patients, says Keralam Health MinisterThe Hindu
WorldOct 29Go Behind the Scenes of NBC News’ Decision DeskTODAY’s Savannah Guthrie goes behind-the-scenes with the NBC News team tasked with calling election night’s pivotal races from coast-to-coast.NBC News
DisasterOct 29In Spain, two fatal accidents in nine months rekindle the fear of taking the train: 'I'm going to buy a plane ticket, a bus ticket, or anything else'RÉCIT - La succession d’accidents ferroviaires renforce l’anxiété des voyageurs espagnols, qui cherchent des solutions de remplacement, et provoque une crise dans le secteur.Le Figaro International
WorldOct 29Alleged assault: Ivan Toney to stand trial in June 2028The 30-year-old, who plays for Saudi club Al-Ahli, is accused of headbutting and punching Saber Da Silva at a club in the Soho area of central London last December. The post Alleged assault: Ivan Toney to stand trial in June 2028 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 29Facebook partners Funke Akindele to promote Nigerian storytellingSocial media platform Facebook has partnered with Nollywood filmmaker and actor Funke Akindele to promote Nigerian storytelling at the London and Lagos premieres of her new film, The Four. The post Facebook partners Funke Akindele to promote Nigerian storytelling appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 29Court sacks Uzodimma as APC’s Imo West senatorial candidate, orders INEC to recognise OkorochaThe judge ruled that Mr Okorocha won the APC's Imo West senatorial primary election, not Mr Uzodimma. The post Court sacks Uzodimma as APC’s Imo West senatorial candidate, orders INEC to recognise Okorocha appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times