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Politics5d agoIran says it can reopen Hormuz in two days if US meets conditionsEuroNews [en]
World5d agoPrague, Kraków and Istanbul: These are the best European cities for solo travellersA new ranking for solo travel has evaluated the most visited European cities by looking at things like accommodation costs and the perception of safety.EuroNews [en]
World5d agoChildren’s author jailed for possessing and distributing child exploitation materialPolice discovered child exploitation material on Craig Silvey’s electronic devices during a raid at his Fremantle home in JanuaryThe Independent World
Business5d agoMillions of Nigerian workers face growing social security risks, NSITF warns"The message must therefore be clear: Social protection is not simply a benefit to be discussed after a worker suffers an unfortunate incident" The post Nigerian workers face growing social security risks, NSITF warns appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
Politics5d agoTalks are the only way out, China tells Iran as US threat hangs over Middle EastChina’s top diplomat has again stressed the need for a political settlement to strife in the Middle East, telling a senior Iranian official in Beijing on Monday that armed conflict was not the way out. “As conflicts in the Middle East drag on and risk further spillover, dialogue and negotiation remain the only viable path forward,” Wang Yi told Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. “All parties should … focus on a political settlement in a rational and...South China Morning Post
World5d agoNails and metal found in Halloween candy in Austria and GermanyIn Duitsland en Oostenrijk hebben kinderen spijkers en naalden gevonden in snoepgoed dat ze hadden gekregen met Halloween. Voor zover bekend werden die op tijd gezien en raakte niemand gewond. In de Oostenrijkse stad Linz ontdekte een man kleine spijkers in chocoladerepen en snoep die zijn kinderen hadden verzameld. Die zouden in de chocola zijn gestoken. Zijn kinderen hadden het snoepgoed zaterdag in het stadsdeel Oed opgehaald. De vader was naar eigen zeggen alert vanwege berichten op sociale media. Ook in de Duitse stad Essen zijn er twee van dergelijke gevallen gemeld. Een vader ontdekte eNOS Buitenland
Business5d ago‘I have two days until the food in my fridge runs out’: Thousands of Russian emigrants left scrambling after Serbia shuts down Alta Bank, freezing their savingsOn October 30, Serbia’s Central Bank revoked the license of Alta, one of the few local banks where Russians could relatively easily open an account. Clients’ accounts were frozen. Many had kept money there from selling property in Russia, while others received their salaries through Alta accounts. Authorities promised to return up to 50,000 euros for lost deposits. What will happen to the rest of the money remains unclear. Meduza spoke with affected Russians, including entrepreneurs who used Alta accounts for their businesses, about how the bank’s closure will affect their lives.Meduza [en]
Business5d agoThe Generalitat of Catalonia rejects the total closure of the Barcelona-Madrid high-speed line for worksSalvador Illa afirma que hay que hacer las renovaciones “cuando tocan” con criterios de “máxima seguridad” y afectando el servicio “el mínimo posible”El País
Politics5d agoBulgaria's Iotova wins presidential runoff vote amid Black Sea security fearsBulgaria's President Iliana Iotova, who favours dialogue with Moscow and opposes military aid to Ukraine, won a presidential runoff vote on Sunday. The race for the largely ceremonial post came against a backdrop of a series of drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea that have raised security concerns.France 24 [en]
Military5d agoFG, DICON Renew Push For Self-Sufficiency In Military EquipmentThe renewed push comes 61 years after the establishment of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) in 1964, with the country still working towards developing the capacity to manufacture a substantial proportion of the military equipment required by its armed forces. The post FG, DICON Renew Push For Self-Sufficiency In Military Equipment appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
Politics5d agoFrench school protests resume on small scale as students return from breakEducation ministry says 41 schools blockaded as students return after holiday break.Al Jazeera [en]
Cyber5d agoMeta says it met Hong Kong privacy watchdog over AI-enabled glasses concernsMeta Platforms has confirmed it discussed privacy concerns surrounding smart glasses with Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog, as the US tech giant’s AI-enabled eyewear goes on sale in the city amid mounting international scrutiny. The company briefed Hong Kong media on Monday, days after the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) warned that smart glasses could enable covert recording, excessive collection of personal data, and the processing of sensitive information through...South China Morning Post
Politics5d agoDino Melaye challenges Tinubu to Quranic citation contestMelaye issued the challenge in a post on his X handle on Monday, saying he was ready to compete with Tinubu in citing passages from the Quran when the President returns to Nigeria. The post Dino Melaye challenges Tinubu to Quranic citation contest appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
Politics5d agoGov Eno appoints chief of staffUntil this appointment, Mr Johnson was the governor's chief delivery advisor. The post Gov Eno appoints chief of staff appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
Business5d agoApple's new CEO faces earnings test as rising chip costs cloud outlookInvestors want clarity on Christmas sales, rising memory costs and Apple's AI plans as John Ternus prepares to lead his first earnings call since taking over from Tim Cook.EuroNews [en]
Health5d agoSirolimus-Coated Balloon Matches Drug-Eluting Stent at One Year in Large International TRANSFORM II TrialLate-breaking results presented at TCT 2026 show an implant-free strategy with MagicTouch Sirolimus Coated Balloon is non-inferior to everolimus-eluting in de novo coronary artery disease TAMPA, Florida, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sirolimus-coated balloon (SCB) strategy was non-inferior to contemporary everolimus-eluting stents (EES) for Target Lesion Failure (TLF) at 12 months in patients with de […]nynewsly · united states of america
World5d agoPolice investigating overnight stabbing in North College HillNorth College Hill police are investigating an overnight stabbing.wlwt · united states of america
Conflict5d agoRussian drone strikes facility in Bila Tserkva community in Kyiv regionUkrinform [en]
Sci & Tech5d agoCuriosity may be what drives our brains to become so complexWe often think that our ability to be curious stems from our complex, human brain – but what if curiosity shapes that complexity?headtopics · united states of america
World5d agoThe best new popular-science books of November 2026From a “modern bestiary” by Richard Dawkins to a book co-authored by Robert Macfarlane and an Ecuadorian cloud forest, there are plenty of exciting new popular-science books out this month, says Liz Elseheadtopics · united states of america
Sci & Tech5d agoElektraFi Showcases Fixed Wireless Advantages Over Satellite Internet for Rural Colorado and TexasFiber-fed fixed wireless delivers lower latency, stronger upload capacity, and weather-resilient service as rural households compare Starlink and other low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite options GRANBY, Colo., Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ElektraFi, a rural broadband provider delivering high-speed fixed wireless and fiber-based internet to underserved communities in Colorado and Texas, today outlined the performance advantages of […]nynewsly · united states of america
Politics5d agoParents cheer, businesses brace as Western Canada ditches the time changeJenn Irwin-Greer never looked forward to the routine gong show at her Edmonton dayhome business that came with the twice-annual time change as children struggled to adjust to a new pattern.kamloopsthisweek · canada
Politics5d agoTrump's Midterm Struggles: Falling Approval Rating, Family Corruption Scandal And A Hanging Election| With the US midterms approaching, Trump’s approval is under pressure, Congress’s approval has reportedly plunged to just 14%, and inflation remains a major voter concern. Add mounting legal troubles, and Democrats see an opportunity for a midterm wave. Can Republicans rally their base in time to hold on to Congress? n18oc_worldn18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtubnews18 · india
Business5d agoRussia-Thai forum eyes $4.5bnThe second Russian-Thai Investment Forum in Bangkok attracted more than 2,000 participants and over 1,000 companies, representing investment potential of more than US$4.5 billion (152 billion baht).bangkokpost · thailand