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PoliticsOct 29Pentagon says Iran war has cost US taxpayers $47bn: What that meansWith five days to go before the US midterms, analysts say the war could affect how people vote.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 29ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down early in February 2027Lagarde's departure in February 2027, eight months before the end of her term as head of the European Central Bank lets European leaders choose her successor before France's April presidential election.Le Monde [en]
ConflictOct 29Poland to transfer two more MiG-29 fighter jets to UkrainePoland will soon transfer two more MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package worth around EUR 50 million. The package will also include ammunition and air defense equipment.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 29Russian senators propose raising minimum scores on university entrance examsThe Federation Council, the upper house of Russia’s parliament, has recommended that Rosobrnadzor consider raising the minimum scores required on the Unified State Exam (USE) for admission to Russian universities, according to a resolution the chamber issued October 28.Meduza [en]
DisasterOct 29Lit cigarette, combustibles and ‘human fault’ led to deadly Hong Kong fire: reportA combination of a lit cigarette and an “abundant fuel” of combustible materials caused Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, according to a long-awaited report which found the blaze would not have killed so many people, or happened at all, without “human fault”. Eleven months after the deadly fire tore through Wang Fuk Court, killing 168 and displacing thousands, an independent committee’s report released on Thursday assigned blame to the main contractor for renovations at the housing estate,...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 29Why Japan is pushing for a more ‘proactive’ Southeast Asia amid great-power rivalryJapan wants a more united and proactive Southeast Asia as it sees Asean as a bulwark against an intensifying great-power rivalry, analysts say, while uncertainty over Washington’s long-term Indo-Pacific strategy has deepened Tokyo’s concerns about the region’s future. Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Wednesday urged Southeast Asian nations to strengthen their collective response to emerging security threats, warning of a “rapidly deteriorating” security environment and shifts in the...South China Morning Post
WorldOct 29Wanted Tefaf robbers are presumably in Serbia, police publish namesDe politie lijkt precies te weten wie er verantwoordelijk zijn voor de roof op kunstbeurs Tefaf in Maastricht ruim vier jaar geleden. De namen van vijf Serviërs zijn op de Europese lijst van meest gezochte voortvluchtigen gezet. De politie houdt ze verantwoordelijk voor de spectaculaire roof van uiterst kostbare juwelen in de zomer van 2022. De buit is zo'n 40 miljoen euro waard, schrijft de Europese politiedienst Europol bij de opsporingsfoto's van de verdachten. Beelden van de roof gingen de wereld over, ook vanwege de vermomming van de daders. Ze waren gekleed in de stijl van de serie PeakyNOS Buitenland
DisasterBreakingOct 29'They knew the Madrid-Seville line wasn't safe': Spanish press reports first revelations about causes of train crashLe Monde [en]
BusinessOct 29Number of people in employment down 7,000 in Sept on August says IstatNumber of unemployed up by 4,000 says statistics agencyANSA [en]
ConflictOct 29As criminal networks spread in Latin America, Quito is new battlegroundinvesting_us · united states of america
BusinessOct 29We found a $28 Office deal that makes subscription fees look sillyAn article highlights a $28 deal for Office software, presenting it as a cost-effective alternative to subscription models. This concerns a consumer technology product and its pricing.nypost · united states of america
WorldOct 29MLive Muskegon football picks: It’s Man vs. Machine to kick off district openersMLive sports reporter Josh VanDyke previews all of the big games in the Muskegon area this week and predicts the final score for each game.mlive · united states of america
WorldOct 29Thursday weather planner: Looking great for Halloween weekend, electionHalloween weekend is still looking great across the area, and the chance for rain on Sunday is looking lower than before.wlwt · united states of america
WorldOct 29Rouvali returns to Cleveland with Strauss, an eye on the futureFinnish conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali is widely seen as a top candidate to become the Cleveland Orchestra's next music director, with upcoming performances serving as a public audition.cleveland · united states of america
PoliticsOct 29Rio Rancho Public Schools seeks input for 'Horizon 2040' planRio Rancho Public Schools is hosting Community Conversation events as it plans for its Horizon 2040 initiativekoat · united states of america
BusinessOct 29Little Richard's BBQ expands tailgate pickup options at Wake Forest football gamesTailgating at Wake Forest just got a whole lot easier! Now in its second season, the Tailgate Pickup program allows fans to pre-order their game-day food and pick it up directly in the stadium parking lots on game day, making it easier than ever tospend less time preparing and more time enjoying the tailgate experience with family and friends.wxii12 · united states of america
BusinessOct 29Hyatt Hotels: Q3 Earnings SnapshotCHICAGO (AP) — CHICAGO (AP) — Hyatt Hotels Corp. (H) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $58 million.newstimes · united states of america
BusinessOct 29Hyatt Hotels: Q3 Earnings SnapshotCHICAGO (AP) — CHICAGO (AP) — Hyatt Hotels Corp. (H) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $58 million.myplainview · united states of america
BusinessOct 29Hyatt Hotels: Q3 Earnings SnapshotCHICAGO (AP) — CHICAGO (AP) — Hyatt Hotels Corp. (H) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $58 million.greenwichtime · united states of america
PoliticsOct 29US voters to decide on fate of data centers as AI boom sparks backlashConcerns about heavy electricity and water demands are driving opposition to data centresThe Independent World
ConflictOct 297 eminent Islamic scholars brutally murdered in northern NigeriaBBC Afrique
PoliticsOct 29US midterm elections could determine Ukraine’s future, Zelensky warnsUkraine is preparing for potential foreign policy shifts after Tuesday’s elections, which could see Donald Trump’s Republican party punished at the pollsThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 29Protest at India university where no students’ union vote held for 20 yearsJamia Millia Islamia campus in Indian capital has seen weeks of protests, with several students holding a hunger strike.Al Jazeera [en]
BusinessOct 29Later hours unlikely to boost bottle sales at Hong Kong wine festival, exhibitors sayLater opening times are unlikely to boost wine sales by the bottle, exhibitors returning to Hong Kong’s annual Wine and Dine Festival have said, with new overseas participants believing that the city serves as an indicator for broader trends in Asian markets. The festival returned to the Central Harbourfront on Thursday with over 340 booths, an increase of more than 10 per cent from last year, with over 30 countries and regions represented. Operating hours are from 1pm to 1am on Friday and...South China Morning Post