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CONFLICT4d agoIran pressed to make nuke concessions as massive post-midterms strikes loomRegional mediators led by Qatar are trying to reach a diplomatic deal to restart negotiations between the U.S. and Iran and prevent the resumption of war after the midterm elections, three U.S., Israeli and regional sources say.The Qataris are working to convince Iran to allow UN inspectors to visit its bombed nuclear sites in return for some sanctions relief from the U.S. Why it matters: A renewed bombing offensive appears likely shortly after the midterms without a last-minute deal. IDF chief of staff Gen. Eyal Zamir spoke on Monday with CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper to coordinate aheadAxios
WORLD4d agoThe King’s Observatory could be yours for the low, low price of £18 millionThe King's Observatory in London, built on the orders of King George III so he could watch the 1769 transit of Venus, is up for sale. Feedback is interested – but not sure if our bank balance will stretch to the asking priceNew Scientist
SCI & TECH4d agoWhy do dogs usually follow instructions, but cats largely ignore them?This question was posed as part of New Scientist’s Last Word series, in which readers give scientific answers to each other’s questions. Here’s what our readers had to sayNew Scientist
SCI & TECH4d agoTom Gauld on how to scare a scientistTom Gauld's weekly cartoonNew Scientist
HEALTH4d agoWhy the world’s first spinal cord transplant is so controversialA spinal cord transplant happened in people for the first time during a surgery in Russia, but the evidence underpinning it is lackingNew Scientist
POLITICS4d agoFederal Reserve issues FOMC statementFederal Reserve issues FOMC statementFederal Reserve
SCI & TECH4d agoOur verdict on Exit Party by Emily St. John Mandel: Not her best bookThe New Scientist Book Club has been reading the Station Eleven author's latest speculative novel. While they found lots of things to praise, there were criticisms of the pace of this near-future-set story, says Alison FloodNew Scientist
POLITICS4d agoIn the United Kingdom, the return of nationalizations, but at what cost?DÉCRYPTAGE - Après le rail et l’acier, l’eau pourrait être le prochain secteur à repasser sous contrôle public britannique. Très populaire, le mouvement s’annonce coûteux, alors que les finances publiques sont sous contrainte.Le Figaro International
SCI & TECH4d agoTwisteddoodles on scientists in horror moviesThis week's cartoon from TwisteddoodlesNew Scientist
SCI & TECH4d agoThis week’s new questionsIf aliens with technology similar to ours lived on a planet orbiting Proxima centauri (the next-nearest star), would we be able to see unmistakable signs of a technological civilisation? Of life? And what is the advantage of eggs over live births?New Scientist
SCI & TECH4d agoWhy can’t we cool water as quickly as we can heat it? part 3This question was posed as part of New Scientist’s Last Word series, in which readers give scientific answers to each other’s questions. Here’s what our readers had to sayNew Scientist
HEALTH4d agoFG disburses N249.6bn health fund in three years, targets 17,600 facilitiesThe Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during a ministerial briefing on three years of implementation of the fund under President Bola Tinubu’s administration The post FG disburses N249.6bn health fund in three years, targets 17,600 facilities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS4d agoGovernment remains tight-lipped on aid spending in Autumn budgetIt had been expected that a reversal would be drawn up as part of a wider shake-up of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeThe Telegraph
POLITICS4d agoBalad leader blasts ‘racist’ exclusion of Arab parties in IsraelElections have yielded no clear winner but opposition bloc refuses to ally with Arab parties.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARY4d agoEthiopia Gets 12 Russian Su-35 Fighters, Eyes S-400 Air DefensesThe Ethiopian leader says the multirole fighter jets arrived a year ahead of schedule, with four S-400 batteries also planned under the deal. The post Ethiopia Gets 12 Russian Su-35 Fighters, Eyes S-400 Air Defenses appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
BUSINESS4d agoBurnham’s budget blasts British baked beansFood firms say tariff suspensions will undermine British production.Politico Europe
WORLD4d agoFran Vázquez, from Toledo, on the distressing search for his father Antonio: "There is a total lack of control; he appeared in the database but is not here""Toca volver a empezar", dice su vástago acompañado de su tío Curro Vázquez LeerEl Mundo
WORLD4d agoIntegrated village development programme inaugurated in NanjangudAn integrated village development program has been inaugurated in Nanjangud. This initiative aims to foster community growth and progress.The Hindu
POLITICS4d agoAnother top Trump prosecutor has been serving in role unlawfully, judge rulesConservative lawyer Bill Essayli not entitled to stay on as U.S. attorney for Los Angeles, justice findsThe Independent World
POLITICS4d agoA judge declares illegal Trump's appointment of an interim prosecutor in CaliforniaA federal magistrate determined that the interim prosecutor in California holds his position illegally, exceeding the legal limit without Congressional approval. The decision affects the supervision of criminal cases, although an appeal will be allowed before the disqualification comes into effect.Clarín
WORLD4d agoUNESCO expert committee seeks stronger community participation in Hampi conservationA UNESCO expert committee is advocating for increased community involvement in the conservation efforts at Hampi. This emphasizes the importance of local participation in protecting cultural heritage sites.The Hindu
CYBER4d agoUsoro warns against fake news, deepfakes ahead of 2027 electionsFG honours Miden Systems chairman for business integrity By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Federal Government has honoured the Executive Chairman of Miden Systems Limited, Dr Brendan Innocent Usoro, for corporate governance and business integrity, as he warned that fake news and artificial intelligence-generated misinformation posed growing threats to businesses, national security and Nigeria’s […] The post Usoro warns against fake news, deepfakes ahead of 2027 elections appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS4d agoHalf of American voters say they would cast their ballot for a democratic socialist: PollHalf of American voters say they would cast their ballot for a democratic socialist, according to a new poll. In The Economist/YouGov poll, 50 percent of respondents said they would cast their ballot for a democratic socialist, while 41 percent said the opposite. Nine percent said they were unsure about voting for such a candidate.…The Hill
WORLD4d ago'Si, se puede': US civil rights icon Dolores Huerta dies at 96Influential US labour union co-founder, feminist, and civil rights icon Dolores Huerta died on Wednesday in Bakersfield, California, her family said. Credited with coining the enduring "Si, se puede!" rallying cry later adapted by former US president Barack Obama, Huerta continued her activism on race, poverty, LGBTQ and women's rights issues until the last months of her life.France 24 [en]