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DisasterOct 292 college students found dead after going missing while hiking, police sayA pair of Colorado hikers were found dead after gong missing on Friday.ABC News
ConflictOct 29In Chad, control of the Miski gold mines sparks new clashesSince October 14, the Tibesti region, in the northwest of the country, has been the scene of violent clashes between the army and a local militia, which « regrets all loss of human life and calls for the demilitarization of the zone ».Jeune Afrique
PoliticsOct 29With No Clear Winner, How Could Israel Get a Prime Minister?Deadlock is possible, as neither the bloc of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main challenger have won a majority. But there are still paths to a new government.NYT World
MilitaryOct 29Tensions between Koreas rising, more and more countries involvedNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 29Carney to push for closer ties at Canada-EU summit in MontrealUrsula von der Leyen continued to use the term "associate member" for Canada despite some opposition of the bloc's members, including Germany.BBC World
PoliticsOct 29Ukraine will drive European security even without near-term NATO membership – ChentsovAt this stage, Ukraine is thinking more in terms of partnership with NATO than membership, while seeking to join the EU as a factor in security on the continent.Ukrinform [en]
MilitaryOct 29Pete Hegseth axes Pentagon chief strategist just as Donald Trump reportedly plots new Iran blitzDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Pentagon’s top military planner, a defense official said WednesdayThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 29China promotes General Zhang Shengmin to PolitburoBeijing has promoted General Zhang Shengmin, the key player in the recent anti-corruption campaign that has cut deep into the military’s top leadership, to its top decision-making body, the Politburo. Zhang, who was last year promoted to vice-chair of the military’s top commanding body, the Central Military Commission (CMC), was the military’s top anti-corruption chief from 2018 until July this year, and is the top enforcer of Beijing’s fight against corruption in the People’s Liberation...South China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 29Hegseth pitches new US-Asean defence framework, but doubts run deepWhat are Southeast Asian nations doing to help the United States tackle its challenges? A reporter with the American right-wing organisation Turning Point USA put the question bluntly to US President Donald Trump’s defence chief this week in the Philippines. As US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth pitched closer naval ties and maritime security cooperation at a gathering of defence ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and other regional powers, the question injected...South China Morning Post
HealthOct 29US measles surge reminds of Europe’s vaccination gapsThe US risks losing its measles elimination status as under-vaccinated communities across Europe remain vulnerable to imported cases.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 29JUST IN: Kano anti-drug task force arrests fleeing suspect in Rivers StateAnnouncing the arrest on Thursday, the Chairman of the Task Force, Muhuyi Magaji, confirmed that the suspect has been extradited to Kano to face prosecution. The post JUST IN: Kano anti-drug task force arrests fleeing suspect in Rivers State appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 29Why Michigan could decide the future of Trump’s presidencyMichigan has swung between Republicans and Democrats in the past three presidential elections.Al Jazeera [en]
DisasterOct 29An 8-year-old girl was attacked by a wolf in a German zooAn 8-year-old girl was attacked by at least one wolf inside a German zoo’s enclosure and suffered serious injuriesABC News
Sci & TechOct 29Cape Canaveral in its "boom cycle" of launchesCall it a new Apollo moment: Rocket launches from Cape Canaveral, Florida, are now outpacing those of the Cold War-era space race that first made the launch site famous.Why it matters: U.S. leaders are rushing to grow the number of rocket providers at America's busiest spaceport amid a space and arms race with China.Beijing plans to send a crew to the Moon by 2030 or sooner and is rapidly building up its satellite and rocket fleets.What they're saying: "There's nothing really comparable in the background of my career to what we're experiencing today," Space Force Col. Brian Chatman, the commanAxios
PoliticsOct 29Moderates put the left on noticeModerates are reportedly signaling a challenge or warning to the political left. This indicates a shift or tension in political alignments or strategies.Politico
PoliticsOct 29The House race putting Big Tech’s political standing to the testA win for William Lawrence is likely to embolden Democrats who want a tougher approach to Silicon Valley heading into the 2028 presidential election.Politico Tech
BusinessOct 29“It’s Selfish Business”: How Mr Eazi’s Locker Room Bonus Bypasses FAs To Pay Lower-League PlayersMusic entrepreneur Mr Eazi details how the Locker Room Bonus platform uses real-time KYC data to credit lower-tier Nigerian footballers directly, as Empawa consolidates into Chop Life. The post “It’s Selfish Business”: How Mr Eazi’s Locker Room Bonus Bypasses FAs To Pay Lower-League Players appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 29So you want to govern a metro? Be careful what you wish forThe Electoral Commission says 546 parties are contesting these elections, claiming to want to be part of governing our councils and metros. They should think very carefully about that.dailymaverick · south africa
BusinessOct 29Lambeau Field hockey contracts reveal team payments, backup plans for bad weatherHow much are college hockey teams getting to play at Lambeau Field? Newly obtained contracts detail the payments, perks and cancellation terms.lacrossetribune · united states of america
BusinessOct 29Lambeau Field hockey contracts reveal team payments, backup plans for bad weatherHow much are college hockey teams getting to play at Lambeau Field? Newly obtained contracts detail the payments, perks and cancellation terms.chippewa · united states of america
WorldOct 29Activision Faces Backlash Over Real Footage of Itaewon Crush in Call of Duty GameActivision has been criticised for including actual footage from the 2022 Seoul crowd crush in the opening scenes of the latest Call of Duty game, triggering a call for removal by family members and survivor groups. The footage shows paramedics and victims in a distressing scene that mirrors the tragedy's reality, sparking a debate over the ethics of using real tragedies in entertainment.headtopics · united states of america
PoliticsOct 29Melaka polls: MCA to contest third seat in Bandar HilirKUALA LUMPUR: MCA has been allocated an additional seat, Bandar Hilir, to contest in the Melaka polls, bringing its total to three.thestar_my · malaysia
BusinessOct 29Lambeau Field hockey contracts reveal team payments, backup plans for bad weatherHow much are college hockey teams getting to play at Lambeau Field? Newly obtained contracts detail the payments, perks and cancellation terms.kenoshanews · united states of america
PoliticsOct 29Xi extends condolences to Spanish king over deadly train collisionChinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday sent a message of condolence to Spanish King Felipe VI over the deadly high-speed train collision in the Spanish province of Toledo.cgtn · china