GLOBEALERT
Sign in
The wire

Feed

Open sources, classified and cross-checked. 23,569+ stories.

AllConflictMilitaryPoliticsBusinessSci & TechCyberDisasterHealthWorld
24h3 days7 days30 daysAll·All regionsNorth AmericaSouth AmericaWestern EuropeEastern EuropeBalticsMiddle EastNorth AfricaSub-Saharan AfricaSouth AsiaEast AsiaOceania
PoliticsOct 30Constitution must guide judiciary where law is silent: CJI Surya KantChief Justice of India Surya Kant said the judiciary is now confronted with questions which were scarcely imaginable a decade agoThe Hindu
MilitaryOct 30Ukrainians Are Fighting Russians Inside Underground Gas Pipes. I Went in One.I experienced war’s subterranean future as drones dominate the skies. I didn’t like it.NYT World
PoliticsOct 30What political compulsion led to Puri’s nomination from Madhya Pradesh, asks State Congress unit on RS bypollMPCC chief Jitu Patwari claims that Union Minister L. Murugan, a Dalit leader, was forced to resign to get the seat vacated and make way for Mr. Puri’s continuation in the Union CabinetThe Hindu
Sci & TechOct 30Pope says never delegate decisions on weapons and borders to AI'States meeting in Geneva should ban lethal autonomous weapons'ANSA [en]
CyberOct 30China rejects report of spy plot targeting Nvidia's Jensen Huang"Our regional cloud customers receive ordinary business information - not sensitive NVIDIA trade secrets - and zero information relevant to national security," a spokesperson for Nvidia told the AFP news agency on Friday.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsBreakingOct 30A statement from from Meduza’s editorial team and fellow journalists in support of Novaya GazetaMeduza [en]
PoliticsOct 30Pope Leo has registered to vote in US midterms: reportPontiff posts mail-in ballot ahead of crucial elections and after sparring with Donald Trump earlier this year over the Iran war, which saw the president accuse him of being ‘weak’ and ‘endangering Catholics’The Independent World
DisasterOct 30Super Niño 2026 in Argentina, LIVE: when the peak of rainfall will arrive and which provinces will be most affectedThe National Meteorological Service anticipated that the phenomenon will have a "strong or very strong" intensity in central-eastern Argentina.Clarín
PoliticsOct 30Trump snaps at reporter asking about his healthPresident Trump on Thursday snapped at a reporter who asked a question about whether his recent rally cancellations were related to his health or being sick of traveling. Trump was originally scheduled to travel to Salina, Kan., over the weekend to rally voters for Republican candidates, days ahead of the midterm elections. His in-person visit…The Hill
WorldOct 30Who keeps pooping on my lawn? The case of the marathon miscreant and running’s dirtiest secretA jogger has repeatedly used his front yard as a toilet — and she’s not alone. Ahead of Sunday’s TCS New York City Marathon, Brendan Rascius investigates the runners who answer nature’s call wherever it finds themThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 30Latinos, a key vote for control of the US House of Representatives in more than 20 districtsThe Hispanic community in the US will be crucial in the legislative elections, influencing more than 20 key districts for control of Congress. With 39 million potential voters, their participation is vital in decisive states, being the main group of undecided voters.Clarín
ConflictOct 30Trump on Iran war: It's going to get wrapped up soon - ReutersTrump on Iran war: It's going to get wrapped up soon ReutersReuters World
PoliticsOct 30USA votes with pocket in mind in elections marked by high cost of livingThe rising cost of living threatens Republican control of Congress. Trump, criticized for his war in Iran, faces discontent over inflation. Economic growth driven by artificial intelligence generates concerns. Investment in technology contrasts with the fear of unemployment and aClarín
PoliticsOct 30‘Ignorant’ Rahul spreading anarchy, seems like he has come from Pakistan to do politics here: MP CMYadav was speaking at a rally in connection with the Bharatiya Janata Party's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arrajakta Hatao' (save democracy, end anarchy) marchThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 30Georgia midterm elections: Why this is a key US battlegroundObama and Trump campaign in key battleground state ahead of next week's midterm elections.Al Jazeera [en]
WorldOct 30Meaningful new beginningsThe article discusses the concept of meaningful new beginnings. Its significance is general and philosophical.courier-tribune · united states of america
PoliticsOct 30Thousands join silent march for Gaza in southern TürkiyeThousands of students and residents marched on Friday silently through the streets of Alanya in southern Türkiye, carrying Turkish and Palestinian flags to protest Israeli attacks...dailysabah · turkey
Sci & TechOct 30This Leaf Blower Deal Is a Real Treat. The Toilet Paper Cannon Is the TrickOur favorite Ego blower is on sale, and our leaf blower expert has a delightfully chaotic way to put it to use.headtopics · united states of america
HealthOct 30Sir Patrick Stewart dead at 86: What is Lewy body dementia?Sir Patrick Stewart, who has died aged 86, had been privately battling Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementiaexpresscouk · united kingdom
WorldOct 30Tiffany Hayes’ Dad calls out WNBA and Atlanta Dream over venue mishandlingTiffany Hayes’ dad pulled no punches over the postseason arena scramble. The WNBA Finals went completely off the rails when Atlanta got caught flat-footed by...hitc · united kingdom
DisasterBreakingOct 30Bhutan Glacial Lake Outburst Triggers Flash Flood Alerts in West Bengal and Assamindiaobservers · india
PoliticsOct 30McCoy's Comment: Backyard Music Defiance Sparks Officer InterventionGovernment Minister Kwame McCoy engaged in a brief dispute with a member of the anti-WIN (We Invest in Nationhood) movement at the Burnham basketball court on Middle and Carmichael Streets in Georgetown. The incident occurred on Thursday, 29 October 2026, during a protest, and involved conflicting claims regarding public order and the rights of protesters to play audio recordings. According to reports, Mr McCoy told the woman that she was free to increase the volume of her car's music system. He argued that if the group was permitted to hold an unauthorized protest, the individual should also be allowed to play her audio of news reports. This exchange reportedly caused police officers, who were nearby and speaking with the woman, to step back from the immediate area. The situation escalated after Mr McCoy departed for State House to attend President Irfaan Ali's state reception for visiting King Charles III. The woman subsequently turned up the volume of her car audio system. In response, a police officer and several subordinates returned to the scene and ordered her to switch off the music. The woman complied with the police directive.pravda_ru · russia
MilitaryOct 30Britain cannot defend itself with John Healey's empty promises and wishful thinkingThe Chinese have a saying: "Loud thunder, few raindrops." After the advance publicity surrounding yesterday’s Budget, it seems an appropriate description of what Britain’s armed forces received. There were promises about the future, but precious little clarity about how quickly the Government intends to repair our defences. To be fair, the Treasury says the Budget fully funds the existing Defence Investment Plan through reprioritised public spending. That deserves acknowledgement. But funding an announced programme and explaining how Britain will meet its longer-term defence commitments are different things. The Government reaffirmed its commitment to spend 3.5 per cent of GDP on defence by 2035, with a target date of 2030 for reaching three per cent. The detailed route to those figures, however, has been deferred to next year’s spending review. Once again, the destination has been advertised while the difficult decisions about the journey await another announcement. That is the central weakness. Ministers speak about an increasingly dangerous world, yet their financial timetable still assumes that Britain has ample time to prepare. Our adversaries are unlikely to arrange their activities around the Treasury’s calendar. LATEST DEVELOPMENTS A television drama is imagining war with Russia. Britain is rehearsing for it - Lt Col Stuart Crawford Reform UK's military credibility is squandered without a defence spokesman – Lt Col Stuart Crawford Even Argentina's own Falkland veterans aren't buying Milei's sabre rattling - Lt Col Stuart Crawford The armed forces need more than percentages attached to distant dates. They need trained personnel, serviceable equipment, adequate accommodation and sufficient ammunition and spare parts. Money must translate into capabilities that commanders can actually deploy and sustain. Nor can a promise of higher spending excuse ineffective procurement. Additional funding will achieve too little if programmes remain slow, requirements keep changing and equipment arrives after the circumstances that justified buying it have moved on. The Government must demonstrate that its investment plan can deliver military effect, rather than another collection of expensive aspirations. There is also a wider argument about priorities. Britain is forecast to spend around £353billion on welfare, including the State Pension and other pensioner benefits, in 2026/27—more than five times the published £68.3billion Ministry of Defence budget. These are broad spending categories, and the MoD figure excludes some NATO-qualifying expenditure, but the comparison deserves a serious debate about national priorities. Welfare reform, taxation and other spending choices are politically difficult, but defence cannot simply receive whatever remains after the more immediately contentious decisions have been avoided. If national security is the government’s first duty, ministers must explain what they are prepared to change to fund it. None of this means abandoning people who need support. It means recognising that an inadequately defended country cannot guarantee the security on which its public services, economy and way of life depend. The Chancellor’s job is to confront that uncomfortable balance. Burnham and Healey have bought themselves another year before setting out the detailed spending trajectory. They may regard that as prudent management. From a military perspective, it looks rather more like putting the hardest decisions in the “all too difficult” folder. Britain needs a funded route to readiness, with clear milestones and ministers accountable for meeting them. Yesterday delivered another promise that the fuller explanation will come later. Loud thunder, few raindrops—and the armed forces are still waiting. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Chartergbnews · united kingdom
PoliticsOct 30PSC Promotes Over 3,800 Senior Police Officers, Elevates Two DIGs To Higher RankThe Police Service Commission approved the promotions after examinations and interviews, elevating 10 Commissioners to AIGs and 17 officers to Commissionersarise · united kingdom
← NewerOlder →