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BusinessOct 29ECB head Christine Lagarde to step down in FebruaryEuropean Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde is to resign nine months ahead of the end of her 8-year term. European Council President Antonio Costa has said the process to find a successor is underway.DW News [en]
DisasterBreakingOct 29Spain: cranes clear twisted train wreckage as rescuers work through the nightAfricanews [en]
BusinessOct 29Caterpillar Non-GAAP EPS of $7.20 beats by $0.17, revenue of $20.7B in-lineCaterpillar reported non-GAAP earnings per share that exceeded expectations, while its revenue was in line with forecasts. This indicates a positive earnings performance for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
MilitaryOct 29Iran Guards says three tankers on fire after hitting mines in HormuzVanguard Nigeria
DisasterOct 29Spain: cranes clear twisted train wreckage as rescuers work through the nightEuroNews [en]
DisasterOct 29Spain Crash Investigators Focus on Train Traffic Controllers’ RoleAfter the country’s second major rail disaster in a year, Spaniards were confronting questions about the safety of their once-vaunted rail system.NYT World
BusinessOct 29Merck Non-GAAP EPS of $2.49 beats by $0.40, revenue of $18.09B beats by $760MMerck reported non-GAAP earnings per share and revenue that both exceeded analyst expectations. This indicates a strong financial performance for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 29Merck tops quarterly estimates, hikes profit outlook as new form of Keytruda shows strengthMerck's immunotherapy Keytruda, including a newer injectable form of the drug, showed stronger-than-expected sales.CNBC
BusinessOct 29Silgan gives mixed Q3 numbers, lifts FY guidanceSilgan reported mixed third-quarter financial results but has raised its full-year guidance. This indicates a nuanced financial performance with an optimistic future outlook.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsOct 29Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga face long redemption road in ChinaFrench star at the centre of controversy after a video appeared to show him making fun of former Chinese leader Mao.Al Jazeera [en]
BusinessOct 29Hippo Holdings beats top-line and bottom-line estimates; updates FY26 outlookHippo Holdings exceeded both its revenue and earnings estimates and has updated its financial outlook for fiscal year 2026. This indicates a strong current financial performance and revised future projections.Seeking Alpha Tech
MilitaryOct 29Estonia plans to build 150 bunkers on border with RussiaEstonia plans to build about 150 bunkers in Ida-Viru County, along the border with Russia, Defense Minister Martin Herem said during a question-and-answer session in the Riigikogu, the Estonian parliament, responding to a question from lawmaker Arvo Aller.Meduza [en]
PoliticsOct 29How Netanyahu Used Fear, Again, to Win More Votes Than Anyone ElseDespite years of political baggage, the Israeli prime minister outperformed expectations, and his rivals, by playing on Jewish voters’ fears of Arab political power and potential security threats.NYT World
BusinessOct 29European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign Feb. 7, ahead of termEuropean Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has announced her resignation effective February 7The Independent World
BusinessOct 29President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde to stand down in FebruaryEuropean Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down on Feb. 7 next year, she announced Thursday.CNBC
HealthOct 29Activists write open letter to Telangana CM, point at issues in govt hospitalsThe signatories called for a broader effort to strengthen the public health and medical system so that ordinary citizens would not be compelled to abandon government hospitals because of inadequate facilitiesThe Hindu
ConflictBreakingOct 29Russian attack on Dnipro railway station kills at least 13Ukrinform [en]
BusinessOct 29Brunswick beats Q3 estimates, raises 2026 EPS outlookBrunswick has surpassed its third-quarter financial expectations and has subsequently increased its earnings per share outlook for 2026. This indicates strong financial performance and positive future projections for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
CyberOct 29GitHub Launches npm Firewall to Block Malicious Packages Before InstallationGitHub has announced that it's introducing a new package firewall as a preview to block installation of suspicious npm packages during installation time. "The firewall inspects both metadata requests and package downloads for signs of malicious activity, acting as an install-time policy gate," GitHub said. The feature, which currently supports only npm packages, is available in public previewThe Hacker News
BusinessOct 29ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down next February, months before her mandate endsChristine Lagarde will step down on 7 February 2027, around nine months before the end of her eight-year term, the European Central Bank announced on Thursday as it is set to publish its latest monetary policy decision.EuroNews [en]
BusinessOct 29Universal Display sees foldable phone demand growing, keeps 2026 revenue outlookUniversal Display anticipates a rise in demand for foldable phones and is maintaining its revenue forecast for 2026. This suggests confidence in a specific technology market segment and the company's projected future performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
WorldOct 29Police Arrest Two Masquerades For ‘Terrorising Residents, Extortion’ In Akwa Ibom‎The arrests were made on 26th October, 2026, at about 1800 hours, along the Ukana/Abak Highway, during an operational show of force. The post Police Arrest Two Masquerades For ‘Terrorising Residents, Extortion’ In Akwa Ibom appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WorldOct 29Nature is making a comeback, but the world must move faster to meet restoration targets – UN ReportA UN report published today finds that 252 million hectares (ha) across 149 countries are being restored, creating more than one million green jobs The post Nature is making a comeback, but the world must move faster to meet restoration targets – UN Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 292027 French presidential election: Mélenchon and radical left La France Insoumise court gamersOnce a critic of games such as Assassin's Creed Unity, France's radical-left leader is backing a bill on gamers' rights, presented Thursday, as a way to win new voters and counter the far right.Le Monde [en]