News from Friday, October 9, 2026

Home of Jewish anti-Zionist activist set on fire in Jerusalem, Voices of Rabbis says Home of a prominent Jewish anti-Zionist activist was set on fire in Mea Shearim, a Jewish neighbourhood of Jerusalem, while his family…

'History will judge this moment': ICC urges member states to defend the institution Tomoko Akane, the president of the International Criminal Court (ICC), has urged member nations to actively defend the institution afte…

Jean Massillon, the well-known mayor of Kenscoff, a once peaceful farming community in Haiti that has been under assault by violent gangs, has died

Elon Musk has accused Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani of being India’s ‘real boss’ in over delays to Starlink's entry.

Trump calls Navi Pillay 'mystery person', laments Nobel snub US President Donald Trump has called this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay a “mystery person” and lamented the Nobel committee’s decision not to aw…

Israeli military raids village in Syria's Quneitra province Israeli military has carried out raids and search operations in the village of Rasm al-Haydarah in Syria's Quneitra province, which has been a target of freque…

The storm took direct aim at Florida and is expected to impact Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana.

President complains about not winning prize in year he started war with Iran and says: ‘We will not forget, Norway’Donald Trump complained Friday about not winning the Nobel peace prize for 2026, a year in which he star…

The hurricane is first in the Atlantic in what has turned into a very late season. Here’s what forecasters are saying about where Isaias will hit and how hardHurricane Isaias, which made landfall on the US Gulf coast Fr…

Drone attacks on Moscow during last month's election undermined trilateral peace negotiations, the Kremlin says.

The recovered Renoir paintings, valued at millions, were stolen in a daring heist at Cagnes-sur-Mer last month.

Yemeni government says 1,400 Houthis killed in 2,750 strikes Yemen's government has said more than 1,400 Houthi fighers were "neutralised" in more than 2,750 precision strikes its forces carried out during military oper…

Panama’s president has declared a major disaster after two earthquakes struck the country’s south.

Palestinian man killed by Israeli forces in West Bank, health ministry says Israeli forces have killed a 32-year-old Palestinian man, Shadi Ahmad Ibrahim Ajarma, near the Nabi Yunis junction, north of Hebron in the occu…

Outrage grows over plan to livestream US military firing squad execution Condemnation of US plans for a public execution by military firing squad escalated Friday, as Vice President JD Vance cast doubt on whether it wou…

Five Syrians and one Lebanese wounded in latest Israeli attack, Lebanon's health authorities say.

Trump welcomed Russia's involvement in Iran settlement efforts, Kremlin says The Kremlin has said US President Donald Trump welcomed Russia’s involvement in efforts aimed at reaching a settlement over Iran, Reuters repo…

A new pact that calls for Russia to boost the U.S. supply of diesel over the next few months is unlikely to make a dent in painfully high prices at the pump or elsewhere, energy policy experts say

Government security forces regain control of Rumbek town after outsiders attempted to seize the area.

Fresh details reveal how the 40-year-old businessman flew and crossed regional borders while seriously ill.

Fire extinguished on vessel hit off UAE coast, UKMTO says A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, causing a fire that was later extinguished, the UK Maritime Trade Operati…

President says deal essential to lower US fuel prices but move set to create fresh crisis with Ukraine and Nato alliesUS politics – live updatesDonald Trump was on a fresh collision course with the Ukrainian president,…

Before the Oct. 7 attacks, the U.S., Israel and Saudi Arabia were on the brink of a historic agreement. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses how close they were to normalization, the rush to release hostages…

Students taking to the streets in France have become a focal point in the country's increasingly polarised politics.

Americans paying the price for Trump's 'disastrous war', top Democrat says Gregory Meeks, a top Democrat on the US House Foreign Affairs Committee, has said that Trump's “disastrous Iran war” has driven up fuel prices a…

Pezeshkian says regional diplomacy 'shouldn't just be about holding meetings' Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has said regional diplomacy "shouldn't just be about holding meetings". In a post on X, Pezeshkian said, “…

Several trains to Delhi have been cancelled and dozens of metro stations are shut to stop protesters from gathering.

Unions tell government to fix ‘overbearing mess’ of inspection regime and its impact on staff wellbeing – or risk industrial actionTensions between England’s headteachers and Ofsted are developing into a crisis after sc…

With GLP-1s to treat the condition not specifically approved by the TGA, patients are being prescribed them off-label Women living with a chronic hormonal condit…

Hurricane Isaias has strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane as it heads toward the Gulf Coast. Residents are rushing to prepare for the storm, which is packing winds up to 120 mph and is expected to make landfall Frid…

Trump, elected chairman of the Kennedy Center board after installing loyalists, has tried to remake the DC landmark in his image

Mexico is investigating a viral video showing suspected mercenaries chanting cartel slogans while fighting in Ukraine.

Americans have long been divided over executing the nation’s worst criminals

In our news wrap Friday, Trump says he struck a deal with Russia for millions of tons of diesel in a bid to lower U.S. energy prices, Katie Zacharia will replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary, the Pent…

International human rights lawyer Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. The Nobel Committee said it chose her as "institutions of international law are under political attack." Hours later, the Trump administ…

Turkey, Qatar, Kuwait condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi airports Turkey, Qatar and Kuwait have condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi airports earlier this week that killed three Saudi nationals and damaged property. Turkey’s…

Brazilian police have killed a suspect who held at least 13 children at knifepoint in a school of the city of Curitiba, in the country’s south

Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Brussels on Friday, 9 October, as thousands marched against the Belgian government's planned spending cuts. Police estimated that 30,000 people took part in the demonst…

Reginald ‘RJ’ Harrell, 17, was working on his scheduled day off when he was fatally stabbed inside the restaurant restroom, his family says

The Category 3 hurricane is expected to make landfall Friday night and bring significant storm surge, damaging winds, flooding and possibly even tornadoes

President Donald Trump said he has struck a deal to obtain diesel from Russia, a stunning reversal of years of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its war with Ukraine and an attempt to address high fuel prices ahead of the U.…

Broadcasting the event worldwide isn't mentioned in the Army rules governing how rare military executions are carried out. But that doesn't mean there is a viable legal path to oppose it by anyone besides Nidal Malik Ha…

In tonight's programme, South African judge and human rights champion Navi Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Also in Kenya health officials in Nairobi are still racing to track dozens of people linked to th…

The Pentagon said the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be public and livestreamed.

Motorist, reportedly trying to beat a traffic light, barrels through busy intersection and slams into pedestrians At least one person was killed and nine injured in New York City’s eastern Bronx when a motorist barreled…

Recommended dose of hepatitis B vaccine will be withheld from thousands of newborns by Danish researchersA controversial research trial that will withhold hepatitis B vaccines from some African newborns was given approv…

A little-known UAE military base is fueling a drone war in the Al-Miskaad mountains.

Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, 30 and 33, and friend Carter Rhoad, 30, were killed on a surfing trip in 2024 A Mexican judge has convicted three m…

How the Red Sea came to the brink of a new regional war Submitted by Sean Mathews on Fri, 10/09/2026 - 21:08 A war between Ethiopia and Eritrea would not be isolated this time, and would likely draw in regional powers M…

A federal judge ruled against the Justice Department's use of voter data to cross-reference an immigration database.

South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong defense of human rights and international law.

Trump says the U.S. will obtain diesel from Russia, relaxing years of U.S. pressure on Moscow, to combat prices before midterms. He said he struck the deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call.

Saudi-led coalition launches wide-ranging operation against Houthis The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said on Friday it was carrying out a wide-ranging operation targeting the elements and capabilities of Houthis, accord…

Trump administration unlawfully blocked more than 70,000 people from entering US in his first term, advocates say

Smoke from fires in Brazil's Amazonas state is disrupting life in Manaus, the Amazon's largest city

The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were found at the bottom of a well.

Prospect of contentious Orange Order march down Garvaghy Road has led to a two-week standoff in PortadownThe Northern Ireland secretary, Chris Bryant, has announced he will ban the contentious Drumcree parade.Bryant sai…

Saudi Arabia and Yemen's internationally recognised gov't urge UN Security Council action amid Houthi escalation.

Russia confirms it's ready to ship diesel to US from October Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Friday that Moscow was ready to begin additional diesel deliveries to the United States and other countr…

Hammam al-Hammami is believed to have been targeting the passenger terminal at Ben Gurion airport near Tel AvivThe co-pilot who tried to seize control of a passenger jet flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv last week was plann…

Saudi Arabia, Yemeni government urge UN action against Houthis Saudi Arabia and Yemen's internationally recognised government on Friday called on the UN Security Council to act against the Houthis. Saudi envoy Abdulaziz…

Manhattan prosecutors say murder case over 2024 killing can proceed under ‘exception’ to state double jeopardy lawManhattan prosecutors filed paperwork on Friday opposing Luigi Mangione’s arguments for dismissing his st…

Rising fuel prices push Delta's annual fuel expenses up by $6bn, affecting its profit outlook for 2026.

The quake was centered about 10 kilometers southwest of the remote community of Pitaloza Arriba, near Panama’s southern tip, the USGS said

A multi million euro wine heist in Italy. As thieves in Tuscany steal 30 thousand bottles of the one of the most iconic labels in the country from a warehouse of the the prized Marchesi Antinori winery as it prepared fo…

Americans have seen their fuel costs rocket following Trump’s war in Iran

Israeli drone strike wounds six in northeast Lebanon near Syrian border An Israeli attack on Friday wounded six people in northeast Lebanon as Israel said it targeted a “Syrian terrorist” who planned anti-Israel attacks…

American armed forces have not carried out an execution by firing squad since World War II

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Russia had agreed to immediately supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel to US and global markets in an effort to cut fuel prices before November's midterm elections. The mov…

Locals also express fear after man shot in the neck while his child was in the back of his carResidents of Manhattan’s Marble Hill neighborhood were furious at federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Friday…

For weeks, schoolchildren in France have been protesting the failing education system. Compared to many other countries, France invests heavily in education but critics say that the funds are not distributed fairly.

Thailand’s Queen Suthida made her first solo flight in a fighter jet, according to the Thai Royal Household.

A 29-year-old Indian man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Friday in a Paris trial over his alleged involvement in an international criminal network that targeted vulnerable children in the US, Britain and Canada and…

The US has not imported Russian oil or gas since 2022, when the Biden administration banned them because of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Tsunami warnings are issued for neighbouring countries as videos of destruction circulate online.

Several US allies call to 'defend' and 'protect' the ICC following Washington's decision to sanction the judiciary body.

Diesel prices in the US have doubled since the war with Iran began in February, putting pressure on Republicans ahead of the midterms.

Rambling address marked the annual federal holiday to commemorate Italian-Americans’ contributions to the country

Two killed in Saudi strike on Sanaa airport, Houthi media says Houthi media reported on Friday that Saudi strikes on the airport in the capital Sanaa killed two people, a day after the group launched strikes against Riy…

Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko made history at -78kg, defeating Kaila Issoufi to become the UAE’s first-ever judo world champion. At -100kg, Georgia’s Ilia Sulamanidze overcame Dota Arai in the final to claim his first world tit…

Countries including Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Chile have received warnings after the quake.

The conservative commentator currently works as a communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group.

The quake was centered about 10 kilometers southwest of the remote community of Pitaloza Arriba, near Panama’s southern tip, the USGS said

Trump says Russia to immediately supply diesel fuel ahead of midterms US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Russia had agreed to immediately supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel fuel to the American and glo…

It is odd for the US defense secretary to be laying the groundwork for an event that could be organized by TehranPete Hegseth’s plans to stage a public execution resemble a grotesque Iran-imitation game.Having failed ov…

A young orangutan has been rescued from wildfires on Borneo Island in Indonesia.

The war in Iran, high gas prices and stubborn inflation have likely contributed to the shift

Israeli settlers and troops target olive harvesters, wedding convoy in West Bank attacks Israeli settlers carried out a series of attacks on Palestinians across the occupied West Bank on Friday, targeting olive harveste…

The pair of tourists decided not to press charges against a third showgirl impersonator who they claimed tried to break up the fight

The US Geological Survey measured the quake at magnitude 7.6, as a tsunami threat notice was issued.

Republican and Democratic critics blasted the announcement by the Pentagon.

The Omani co-pilot was previously barred from flying in Oman over extremist views.

It’s been a week of vigils, protests and political upheaval – from Israel, where three years after the Hamas-led attacks, former hostages and mourners called for accountability over the failures of October 7th, as quest…

The planned execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad would be the first military execution in more than 60 years.

Tories said to be ready to fight in Clacton, with standards investigation rumoured to be nearing its endNigel Farage’s rivals are gearing up for a byelection in Clacton in the months ahead, amid speculation that the sta…

A rare pair of waterspouts swept ashore in western Sicily on Friday, damaging homes, vehicles and a school. The two funnels formed off the coast near Marsala before moving inland towards Trapani, hitting the town of Pet…

UN chief condemns US sanctions on ICC as international backlash grows UN secretary general Antonio Guterres on Friday condemned the US decision to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court, saying he was "dee…

Men found inside RAF Molesworth, used by US and Nato for intelligence, freed on strict conditions as police continue investigationTwo Latvian men have been released on bail after being arrested at an RAF base in Cambrid…

A US charity announced it will use an AI-software to monitor Gaza classrooms for ‘anti-Semitism’ and ‘hate speech’.

Governor halts execution of William Lee Thompson, after Christa Pike survived failed lethal injectionsRon DeSantis cancelled a planned execution in the state on Friday, days before a 74-year-old man was due to be killed…

Haxie Meyers-Belkin is pleased to welcome Rosa Freedman, Professor of Law Conflict and Global Development at the University of Reading. Navi Pillay's career represents a remarkable contribution to international law and…

Oscar Belgal, the 28-year-old man, survived the shooting and is now being held at a detention facility outside of New York, officials said.

Trump promises 'big news' on diesel as prices near record highs US President Donald Trump said on Friday there would be "big news" on diesel, as fuel prices remain near record highs in the weeks before the November cong…

Thieves have stolen about 30,000 bottles of premium wine worth an estimated 5 million euros from a Marchesi Antinori winery in Tuscany in what the company says is the largest wine theft in Italy’s history

Often dubbed "Russia's Google", the tech firm admits customers may experience disruption to digital services due to the attacks.

Natalie Rob, the wife of the American victim, addressed the court by video call, saying that living without her husband was ‘the greatest pain of my life’

Party now polling 15 points above Greens, who had been ahead of Labour before Starmer resigned as PMLabour is starting to win back voters on the left who became disillusioned under Keir Starmer’s leadership, the party’s…

President Donald Trump ‘angry’ but ‘not surprised’ about prospect of opposition investigating his extended family if they regain control of Congress and is said to be readying millions of dollars for their legal defense

Multiple hospitalized after Avianca flight from Medellín to New York had to divert to Miami due to strong turbulenceAt least eight people were injured when an Avianca flight encountered severe turbulence and had to make…

'Satanic:' Hegseth's move to live-stream execution shocks even pro-death penalty advocates Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 10/09/2026 - 16:45 Hegseth said he wants people to watch the execution of Army Major Nidal Malik…

Ukraine’s counter-offensive on the Lyman axis collapsed the northern arm of a Russian pincer movement aimed at surrounding Ukrainian-held Donetsk, liberating up to 176 square kilometres and forcing Russian units onto th…

On January 30, 2026, the US Justice Department released 3 million documents. Photos, videos, emails, text messages, court records... All connected to one man: Jeffrey Epstein. Since then, media outlets around the world…

Pete Hegseth announced that the Fort Hood shooter’s execution by firing squad would be ‘made public’

Treasury spokesperson Charlie Maynard reportedly resigned in attempt to unseat leader as party slips in pollsEd Davey is facing a growing revolt against his leadership of the Liberal Democrats, after the resignation of…

A global treaty signed by 197 countries — including Russia — requires reporting any death that could be a sign of an outbreak to come.

Pentagon said execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, would be broadcast liveUS politics live – latest updatesThe US is facing worldwide condemnation over a “barbaric” plan to execute…

The left-wing candidate won a narrow victory in a remote district in the Peruvian Andes, exit polls show.

As “armed, masked escorts” lead migrants from Belarus into Latvia, the Latvian Border Guard is seeking greater powers to “protect Latvia’s security.” The interior minister supports the proposal.

Decades of volunteering combined with years of active local party politics, propels Abdi-Wali to victory over Green leader Zack PolanskiFor Sagal Abdi-Wali, the new MP for Holborn and St Pancras, being elected to replac…

The ICC was established to prosecute war crimes and crimes against humanity that might otherwise go unpunished.

A prosecutor says the man charged with plotting a terror attack on Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and murdering former lawmaker Ann Widdecombe was motivated by “extreme left-wing” views

Regulator says poll cited by Virginia McVea in move to strip rescue officers of pay did not sufficiently back up her claimThe head of the UK coastguard agency is facing calls to resign after she was found to have used u…

Netanyahu hails US sanctions on ICC and calls Nobel laureate jurist 'bigot' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday praised the US for imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), which has…

US president renews his efforts to oust Cook despite supreme court ruling that her firing was unconstitutionalDonald Trump announced on Friday that he is establishing a committee to investigate Lisa Cook, the US Federal…

Former City banker becomes eighth to clear their name, just days after five others were acquittedFormer City trader Christian Bittar has become the eighth person to have his conviction for rigging interest rates quashed…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court on Friday.

The plague, the rare bacterial infection infamously known for killing tens of millions in 14th-century Europe, never went away. It is now easily treated with antibiotics.

EU vows to protect ICC from US sanctions as governments rally behind court The European Union on Friday condemned US sanctions on the International Criminal Court as “deeply regrettable” and pledged to take “any necessa…

France's far-right National Rally leader Jordan Bardella deleted data from a former activist Facebook account as soon as allegations surfaced that he wrote anti-Semitic comments in his youth, French investigative weekly…

2020 was an annus horribilis. Covid stalked the land. Lockdowns, curfews and social distancing were the order of the day. But there was a silver lining: European countries showed themselves to be capable of great solida…

Security guard in Palestine Action case tells court he ‘felt like Indiana Jones’ Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Fri, 10/09/2026 - 15:01 Five defendants are facing charges in connection with a break-in at an Elbit Syst…

The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to South African Navanethem “Navi” Pillay on Friday, October 9, 2026. The 85-year-old South Africa-born served as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and chair of the…

The student’s mother says that her son would have been ‘devastated’ if she had left the kitten behind

Fed governor’s attorneys have ‘grave doubts’ about legitimacy of White House investigation

At least 19 settler attacks recorded across territory on Friday as Israeli forces separately detain 16 Palestinians.

The major storm is expected to make landfall along the US Gulf Coast later on Friday or early Saturday.

Advocates of human rights and international justice cheered, even as Israeli officials fumed, after South African jurist and former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. The 85-year-old…

Ethiopia and Eritrea are trading blame for confrontations in Tigray amid international calls for restraint. Their respective allies have the potential to catapult the conflict into a regional war.

Presidents Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Emmanuel Macron are about to step down from their offices. Their meeting in France made it clear how urgently the Franco-German partnership needs new momentum.

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Trump administration says US ‘doesn’t need’ ICC after accusing court of unfairly targeting Americans for war crime chargesThe United States imposed sanctions on the international criminal court (ICC), its latest escalat…

The charity’s broader educational approach has also been challenged by advocacy groups arguing it operates without accountability to local or UN bodies that traditionally oversee Gaza’s schools

After leaving Royal Lodge in February, Prince Andrew moved to a property on the Sandringham Estate in eastern England, which is privately owned by King Charles III.

Investment in European tech startups is rebounding after a slow summer, but remains unevenly spread with the UK capturing almost half of all funding, according to figures from tech.eu.

Brussels says Beijing’s shipments could fall by more than half over four years, cutting millions of vehicles amid fears for European jobsThe EU said it has reached a landmark deal with China to “halve” its sales of hybr…

Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned that vessels “violating” its designated routes would be pursued and "punished" anywhere in the region, as maritime agencies reported two further strikes on commercial ships in the Persi…

A Virginia county governing board filed the suit, claiming that planning for the monument near DC was rushed.

It has been dubbed "the PISA shock". Countries that had been used to their school pupils performing well in test scores are seeing a plunge in standards. The PISA test is an international assessment led by the Organisat…

Support for Israeli far right surges among first-time voters, poll finds Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Fri, 10/09/2026 - 15:27 Ben Gvir and Smotrich’s parties projected to win 16 percent of first-time voters, outpollin…

Governor Tim Walz calls the president’s latest post ‘deranged’ as he lashes out in the face of declining polls

‘We have this big void in our lives right now,’ said the commissioner for the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission. ‘We’ve never had a generation that hasn’t had the opportunity to learn and be taught by elders and…

US sanctions ICC after former judge awarded Nobel Peace Prize The Trump administration imposed institutional sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday, hours after one of its founding judges won the…

Navi Pillay dedicates Nobel Peace Prize to 'survivors of international crimes' South African jurist Navi Pillay, who has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2026, dedicated the prize to “survivors of international crimes…

An astronaut crew that carried out an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station splashed down as planned Thursday off the coast of California. During the mission, Sophie Adenot became the first French f…

Rights groups and legal experts say the move could endanger minors, who are usually barred from witnessing executions.

Manchester City face Liverpool at Anfield after being found guilty of financial breaches.

West Bank: Almost 20 Israeli settler attacks target Palestinians in day of mass violence Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 10/09/2026 - 13:59 Attacks on olive harvesters, farmers and their property come as settler violence…

Trump has spent much of the last two years openly campaigning for the prize that has been awarded to two prior American presidents

This week, FRANCE 24's media show Scoop revisits a fatal assignment for a Fox News team in Ukraine. On March 14, 2022, a Russian strike hit the crew reporting near the capital Kyiv. Reporter Benjamin Hall was seriously…

There are 450,000 infections each year in the US including 240,000 cases that do not respond to regular treatment

141 of France's 3,700 high schools were closed on Friday, according to the Education Ministry.

Eritrea denies backing TPLF as Ethiopia alleges collusion, further straining their already volatile relationship.

Israel accuses Navi Pillay of promoting ‘genocide lie’ after Nobel recognition Israel’s foreign ministry has condemned the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay, calling the decision a “grotesque weaponisatio…

A condemned female murderer who survived two lethal injections during a botched execution by the US state of Tennessee was in critical condition and receiving "life-saving care," according to her attorneys. In an extrao…

The 85-year-old South African judge has spent decades fighting apartheid and genocide.

A rare double waterspout formed off the coast of Marsala in western Sicily on 9 October, before moving inland and causing significant damage.

Exclusive: Federal government under scrutiny as documents reveal serious security lapses at Melbourne and Villawood immigration detention centres A new spate of…

European Parliament resolution on countering 'Islamist entryism' strongly condemned Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 10/09/2026 - 14:22 Nine civil society organisations criticise a 'highpoint for Islamophobic attacks on c…

"Blood diamonds" became infamous for funding the brutal civil war in Sierra Leone. Beginning 25 years ago, the Kimberley Process aimed to put an end to this illegal trade. Accused of complicity in the conflict, the diam…

Only Iran and Afghanistan routinely carry out sentences in public, with Saudi Arabia appearing to have ended practiceUS politics – live updatesIf the US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, goes ahead with plans to livestre…

EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič described the deal as marking the end of the “first phase” of negotiations. Brussels is pushing for a fundamental rebalancing in trade relations with Beijing.

Antinori dates back to 1385 and is one of Italy's most renowned winemakers. The company has reportedly warned customers to look out for offers of its wines coming from outside of official channels.

States of emergency declared in Alabama, Florida and Mississippi, where residents prepare for ‘long-duration power outages’Isaias strengthened into a category 3 hurricane on Friday morning as it barreled toward the US G…

Truckloads of Eritrean soldiers have been seen driving into Ethiopia, which has reportedly responded with drone strikes.

A young orangutan has been rescued from wildfires in Borneo. Named Novita, the three- to four-year-old female was found clinging to a tree in Central Kalimantan on 26 September, with burns to her hands and feet after cr…

Yair Golan says killing Khamenei was a ‘mistake’ for Israel Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan has said the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran was a “mistak…

“Cities can’t keep working to cut emissions while allowing their own advertising spaces to encourage more flying and fossil fuel consumption.”

Police and protesters clashed in Brussels on Friday as tens of thousands of people rallied separately in the Belgian capital against rising living costs and budget-tightening measures introduced by the government.

Exclusive: Chancellor urged to reverse Rishi Sunak’s tax surcharge cuts to claw back billions in lost revenueBusiness live – latest updatesTax cuts for big banks have deprived the UK government of £6bn in revenues, acco…

EU warns of Houthi threat deeper inside Saudi Arabia after Riyadh attack Recent Houthi attacks have demonstrated the group’s “ability and intent” to strike targets deeper inside Saudi Arabia, including in the capital, R…

Mamdani blasted the shooting, which took place on a residential street as New Yorkers were coming home from work and children were walking back from school

Russia is fighting for settlements it once firmly held in Donetsk, and has retreated from many others.

US immigration officer shot man in car where five-year-old child was sitting in the Bronx, sparking fierce protestsUS politics live – latest updatesLeading New York Democrats expressed anger and demanded curbs on Immigr…

A Palestinian boy was seen fleeing after Israeli settlers attacked his father and stole their car in Ramallah.

In this edition of Access Asia, we find out why multiple protests have broken out in India after an investigation by The Indian Express raised concerns about the integrity of the country's Election Commission. Journalis…

From coffee competitions to literature awards, Beijing appears to be working to limit Taiwan's international cultural and political impact.

Much of the fishmeal and fish oil that support seafood consumed in France come from global supply chains linked to pollution, labour abuses, overfishing, and food insecurity in poorer countries.

Fight in East Fishkill, New York, part of a growing divide over whether AI benefits outweigh enormous downsidesFor decades, East Fishkill helped build New York’s tech industry.The hamlet, located 70 miles north of New Y…

A Ukrainian woman who fled the war in her country built a lifeline for refugees in Poland. Now her organization faces donor fatigue, funding cuts and rising hostility as support for Ukrainians in Poland wanes.

The National Hurricane Center said the hurricane is set to make landfall late on Friday

Turkey moves to defuse Azerbaijan headscarf row after Aliyev's rebuke Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Fri, 10/09/2026 - 11:59 Turkish officials say Ankara will not respond to the Azerbaijani president's criticism and has re…

As the 91st Paris Motor Show draws near, European carmakers face fierce competition from China, waning confidence and mounting geopolitical pressures.

Tens of thousands marched in Madrid to mourn pensioner Maricarmen Abascal, whose eviction made her a housing crisis symbol and sparked fresh protests.

Apple has teased a new smart home launch just 10 days before iPhone Duo arrives. Here’s what we might see.

Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law

The Indian capital New Delhi has been turned into a fortress with train and metro cancelations, barricades and heavy police presence ahead of Saturday's planned protests against the chief of India's electoral body.

As international aid to Africa dries up, what does it mean for women and children on the ground? We report from Kenya on the impact of cuts to US-aid backed health programmes for women. Annette Young also talks to Nana…

India recorded 5,737 dowry-linked deaths in 2024, an average of around 16 women a day. Despite being outlawed more than six decades ago, the practice of dowry – the transfer or money or valuables from a bride's family w…

India’s Cockroach Janta Party says thousands of its members have been detained ahead of Saturday’s protest in New Delhi.

Why this is no disaster for Polanski: Greens remain competitive as voters reward Burnham Submitted by Imran Mulla on Fri, 10/09/2026 - 10:21 The Green vote share surged to a historic high in Holborn and St Pancras, desp…

Two ⁠Renoir paintings worth millions ​of dollars that were stolen from a ​museum on the French Riviera a month ago have been recovered and six suspects have been arrested, the ​local ‌mayor said on Friday. The thieves s…

The two works were seized last month when thieves cut through a fence and smashed a window at the Renoir Museum on the French Riviera.

‘The climate issue is the security issue,’ says Turkish minister at Pacific pre-Cop summit in FijiWealthy countries should spend far more on dealing with the climate crisis than the 5% of GDP promised by Nato members fo…

New report on economic cost of anti-immigration campaign projects 8.6% reduction in retirement payments by 2034Elderly Americans can expect to lose an average of $2,152 in annual social security benefits each, a project…

The Russian president met Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan and pledged to do “everything in our power” to end the ongoing war between the US and Iran, despite Russia not being among the official mediators.

Founder of influential Rybar blog detained after warnings of attempts to destabilise Balkan country, officials sayA leading pro-Kremlin Russian military blogger with reported ties to Russia’s intelligence services has b…

Rohan Rane has been on trial this week in Paris on charges including torture of minors, extortion, corrupting minors online and distributing child sex images

Analysts warn companies could face higher hiring and compliance costs for being forced to rely on US talent

Israel kills eight in Gaza as families forced to flee homes Israeli forces killed eight Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Thursday as they issued fresh expulsion orders in several areas, according to local reports. A wo…

Saudi Arabia has seen several attacks by the Houthis in recent days, with airports appearing to be the primary target.

Dr Vincent Brown was allegedly a "leader" or "supervisor" of violent acts carried out by others in the early days of the genocide.

Iran determined to expand ties with Russia, Pezeshkian says Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said relations between Tehran and Moscow are expanding, with trade, economic ties and communication progressing positiv…

Trump announced that the U.S. will not attack Iran ahead of the midterms. And, a 28-year-old man is receiving treatment at the hospital after an ICE agent shot him in the neck.

Education minister Edouard Geffray makes the offer after another day of sometimes violent demonstrations by high-school students.

The South African-born jurist and former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay, who is currently an ad hoc judge at the International Court of Justice, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her efforts to promote peace an…

Adidas alleges White Fox has ‘intention to trade off our reputation’

Iran determined to expand ties with Russia, Pezeshkian says Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said relations between Tehran and Moscow are expanding, with trade, economic ties and communication progressing positiv…

Lawmakers branded the move as ‘disturbing’ and compared it to the actions of some terror groups and oppressive governmentsUS voters are about to deliver their first national verdict on the second presidency of Donald Tr…

The US is suspending top tech firms, including Microsoft, from a key programme to sponsor foreign workers’ green cards.

International judge Navi Pillay was applauded by colleagues as she gave her first public reaction to her Peace Prize.

Navi Pillay, eminent South African jurist, awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize Submitted by Sondos Asem on Fri, 10/09/2026 - 10:28 Pillay was the chair of the UN committee that concluded last year that Israel was respons…

Five rock-hewn mosques and associated sacred sites dating from the 12th to the 18th centuries make up Kazakhstan’s newest UNESCO World Heritage property. The complexes preserve centuries of Sufi tradition alongside much…

Former Ukrainian security service officer was accused of killing woman who allegedly planted bomb

The US is hosting a round of peace talks in Miami with Ukrainian and European officials. President Zelenskyy aims to secure a targeted ceasefire that can cover either the Black Sea, energy facilities or both.

Sagal Abdi-Wali won by 3,300 votes in the London seat of Holborn and St Pancras.

The Crown Estate says ex-Prince Andrew has been awarded 302,000 pounds in compensation after surrendering his lease on Royal Lodge

The show will pick up after the hit 2018 film, and will also star Michelle Yeoh and Ronny Chieng.

Vivien Lichtenstein says party leader should stand down over ‘Zionism is racism’ policy after losing byelectionUK politics live – latest updatesThe leader of the Jewish Greens has called for Zack Polanski to step down a…

Acciaierie d'Italia has announced a suspension of production in Taranto pending a ruling from Italy's Supreme Court of Cassation, with plants in Genoa and Novi Ligure also set to shut down temporarily by 15 November.

Israel kills eight in Gaza as families forced to flee homes Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 10/09/2026 - 11:00 Israeli forces issue fresh expulsion orders and carry out strikes across the Strip ahead of the first anniver…

US immigration agents shot and wounded a man on Thursday in ​his car with a child present in the Marble Hill neighborhood of New York City, according to the mayor, city police and eyewitnesses. Federal immigration agent…

US media reports suggest he may be weighing strikes before the vote, but the president has ruled that out.

Thursday's attacks on Riyadh airport killed ​three people, Saudi authorities said on Friday, as Yemen's Houthi group stepped up missile strikes on the kingdom and tried to shut down its airspace in an escalating war tri…

EU countries struck a deal on Friday to give the EU’s financial markets watchdog more powers, aiming to make cross-border investment easier and help businesses raise more money across the bloc.

Ukraine on Thursday accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilians after 30 people were killed when two buses were blown up in the frontline city of Kramatorsk, in one of the deadliest attacks in weeks. President Vo…

The US accuse Russia and other states of developing banned biological weapons. After an incident at the plague lab in Irkutsk, Euronews interviewed bioweapons expert Mirko Himmel.

President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government is now reviewing the footage

Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan’s death will be broadcast, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says, making it the first public exhibition of the death penalty in the U.S. in 90 years

Two missile strikes on King Khalid International Airport forced diplomats to shelter in place and delayed dozens of flights, as Yemen’s government claimed progress in its Red Sea counter-offensive. Houthi forces said th…

The suspicious death last week of a worker at a research lab in Siberia that has fueled global concerns about suspected pneumonic plague is just the latest example of how Russia manages the official narrative. The Kreml…

Former UN human rights chief Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, a judge on the International Court of Justice, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in Oslo, Norway. The South Africa-born Pillay, 85 years old, was recognised for h…

The missile attacks come amid an escalation in fighting between the Iran-backed group and Saudi Arabia, which backs Yemen's government.

Yemen’s deputy defence minister says forces advancing on multiple fronts Yemen’s deputy defence minister, Major General Samir al-Sabri, has said that the Houthi-held capital, Sanaa, remains a direct military target for…

Storm expected to make landfall on US’s northern Gulf coast with risk of flash floods and isolated river floodingIsaias has become the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season, with wind speeds of 80mph and a minimum…

Russian strikes killed two people and wounded five more across Ukraine, officials said Friday, as Ukraine struggles to counter escalating Russian bombardments that have killed more than 50 people over the past three days

Hitler Mussolini Simeón Flores won by 25 votes in Queropalca, a district of just over 730 people in the Huánuco department, running for the centre-left Ahora Nación party. He is not Peru’s first elected Hitler.

Alonzo Lunsford tells the BBC the punishment befits the crime but he has some doubts whether the public should be able to watch it.

Protecting fertility is a major challenge for young men undergoing aggressive treatments such as chemotherapy. Freezing their own testicular tissue before such treatments could help.

The Kazan club was the first Russian club to play an official European club match in Greece, after discreet pressure to keep Russian symbols out of the Serafio pool.

Greece tops the ranking of the world’s most popular honeymoon destinations for 2027 in Virtuoso’s latest Luxe Report, ahead of Bali and the Maldives.

Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed three Houthi rocket-launch platforms Colonel Turki al-Maliki, spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognised government, said coalition forces h…

The heist at the Florence-based winery is believed to be one of the largest thefts of its kind in Italy.

Trump heaped pressure on the Norwegian Committee to give him the award

Gulf officials say they are ready for storm but concerns raised about restructured agency’s ability to respond effectivelyGulf state officials say they are prepared for Hurricane Isaias, but the storm could be the first…

Exclusive: Abena Oppong-Asare urges chancellor to unlock billions of pounds, as housing associations say they could build 41,000 homes in 10 yearsThe Labour chair of the Commons housing committee is urging John Healey t…

The Pentagon said the execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad in Texas would be streamed live

Assembly on the island, where tens of thousands of US soldiers are stationed, seeks change after Marine arrested.

The Trump administration continues to crack down on immigration, with new restrictions on the H-1B visa programme. US Vice President JD Vance singled out Microsoft as having abused the system to recruit low-cost foreign…

Four killed in attacks on Riyadh airport, Saudia confirms employee’s death Three Saudi citizens were killed in two separate attacks on Riyadh airport, while several people of other nationalities sustained injuries rangi…

US lost or damaged 81 aircraft in Iran war, Congress report estimates At least 81 US military aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, have been lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury, Washington’s military camp…

Hailed for her "bold and inventive" work, "in playful dialogue with the classical tradition", the Canadian poet, translator and essayist Anne Carson has won the Nobel Prize in Literature. We take a look at her hybrid, l…

A Ukrainian counteroffensive recently pushed back Russian forces with the help of drones and retook territory, but Russia is hitting Ukrainian cities hard.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Christina Harward of the Institute for the Study of War about Ukraine's recent battlefield gains and the expectation of a large winter offensive by Russia.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee have announced that XXX has won this years Nobel Peace Prize.

South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for advancing human rights and international law.

The new leader of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina will be elected on October 10. The reis-ul-ulema's role is not only important for Muslims in the country itself, but could inspire Muslims across Europe.

The winner will be announced in a ceremony that starts at 10am UK time (11am CEST)There is always lots of speculations and chatter about “ooh, so and so was nominated to the Nobel Peace Prize,” but it doesn’t mean that…

The top trade envoys for China and the European Union are wrapping up two days of talks aimed at calming escalating tensions over growing imbalances between the two giant economies

Helen Clark, former prime minister of New Zealand, says a form of associate membership of the European Union, similar to the proposal for Canada, would be “very interesting”. She highlights access to the single market a…

Finns have many reasons to feel content, but the country's debt pile is not one of them. Russia's war in Ukraine has added to the fiscal burden. So can the Nordic nation absorb another shock?

Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation reports that three Saudi citizens were killed and several other people wounded in two attacks Thursday

Britain’s Labour Party has won a special election in London, defeating the Green Party's leader

Questions raised over AI growth as ChatGPT maker forecasts this year’s revenue at $50bn, way below the $70bn signalled beforeOpenAI has revealed that it is making about $20bn less in projected revenue than it had recent…

Award-winning filmmaker, detained last month, is released on bond with next hearing set for October 27, campaign says.

A 60-year-old is alleged to have shot and killed a male and a female employee of the Neumarkt District Office during a routine weapons check.

Children’s psychiatric emergency visits have more than doubled in Israel, study shows.

South Africa saw violent anti-immigration protests in Soweto and Durban on Thursday, 8 October, after a Constitutional Court ruling eased restrictions on asylum applications.

Parents and teachers would often bring children to executions

Iraq plans to ban Waze, citing Israeli origins, and suggests alternatives like Google Maps or local app in development.

France's ministry of education said that 141 high schools remain closed Friday as national student protests continue despite a pledge from the education minister on Thursday to deploy 3,000 extra substitute teachers. Fo…

Mel Ismail has revealed new details of his near-death encounter

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that Canada’s future will be decided by Canadians

Members of the army, National Guard, navy and state security forces entered the prison to restore order

French EU lawmaker Rima Hassan has denied throwing to the floor the EU flag at a 7 October commemoration, stressing she has asked for the CCTV footages to be made available to the press.

Erin Ogunkeye welcomes Dr. Antoine Marie, postdoctoral researcher, fellow and lecturer at Sciences Po / CEVIPOF, to explore the political psychology behind France’s student protests. Why do people witness the same event…

The senior rabbi, whose party is in Netanyahu's coalition, has caused uproar in Israel by calling Zionism disastrous.

Tens of thousands of protesters joined a march in Madrid Thursday to mark the death of 87-year-old retiree Maricarmen Abascal, whose eviction from her apartment in the Spanish capital in September sparked a wave of hous…

Heavy rains have triggered mudslides in Chile’s capital, Santiago, sweeping cars through streets and flooding homes and hospitals

It may sound odd to think Zack Polanski would be happy with second place, but after the most challenging week of his political life it could have been worseHolborn and St Pancras byelection – live updatesLabour’s Abdi-W…

October 7th never ended for Gaza, Palestinian journalist says Palestinian journalist Mahmoud Mushtaha said October 7th is not an anniversary because its aftermath never ended for Gaza. Mushtaha told MEE’s Mathilda Malli…

Afghan miners endure harsh conditions, relying on basic tools to extract precious emeralds in Panjshir's steep valleys.

‘When girls are not in school, they are vulnerable to early marriage, to pregnancy, to trajectories that are almost impossible to reverse,’ one expert tells Twanda Karombo

Good morning. Mared Gwyn here with your Friday newsletter. Today: the perfect political storm that’s engulfing the French government, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s plea to his international partners.

This year’s competition attracted more than 10,000 entries from 112 countries - a record for the awards.

Oil prices drop as Trump dismisses speculation of pre-midterm military action against Iran.

Iranian lawmaker says Tehran not seeking production of nuclear weapons Iranian lawmaker Alaeddin Boroujerdi indicated that Tehran is not aiming for the production of nuclear weapons after remarks made by US Vice Preside…

Arrest warrant for presidential candidate's brother is issued weeks before Brazil's runoff election.

Despite the president's glowing words at the award ceremony, Trump and Musk have navigated a rather volatile relationship in recent years.

The growing importance of subsea cables in military and economic policy offers an entrypoint into understanding the corrosive, yet dependent, relationship between AI and oil infrastructure

The convicted military base shooter Nidal Hasan will have his execution by firing squad livestreamed, announced US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. The first US military execution carried out by a firing squad since Worl…

Global sportswear brand is suing online retailer in the federal court for selling clothes featuring ‘deceptively similar’ design Global sportswear brand Adidas c…

Exclusive: Badenoch’s flagship conference policy document cites £957bn estimate, twice the total in climate advisers’ dataKemi Badenoch’s flagship party conference policy document overestimated the cost of net zero by n…

Group plans to launch services from London in 2030 and hopes to outshine competitor with design inspiration from its airline, cruise and hotel armsFlash interiors, fancy food and maybe even a bar: Virgin has unveiled a…

Employee had also been in Bali when he told his manager he was working from home, Fair Work Commission hears A Sydney currency trader who was sacked for working…

As fighting intensifies, Yemenis face a deepening economic crisis, with unpaid salaries and rising prices.

Analysts say Hezbollah's decision on October 8 to join a 'war of support' for Gaza changed Lebanon's political reality.

Mexican officials say a deadly riot broke out during family visiting hours at a prison in the violence-plagued state of Sinaloa

Pakistani premier condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned recent Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, including strikes on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport,…

Shark attack survivor Mel Ismail jabbed at the eye of the predator that severed his leg in an effort to fight it off before struggling back to shore, the surfer and professional firefighter said in an interview that rev…

Archive and recent photos show how three years of war left Gaza's streets, landmarks and public spaces unrecognisable.

Zimbabwean teenager Kelly Nhedega once dreamed of finishing school and starting a career before having a family

Over 200 organisations set to join 'Global Day of Action' for Palestine More than 200 organisations across the globe will be mobilising for mass pro-Palestine protests on Saturday, the Global Alliance for Palestine (GAF…

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said he will ask US President Donald Trump to remove ICE from the city after federal immigration agents on Thursday shot a man in a vehicle with his five-year-old child during an attemp…

A U.S. charity in Gaza is worried that teachers at its schools might stray from a curriculum it says promotes peace and tolerance

An international team of scientists involving Spain's CSIC has developed graphene sensors that pinpoint the brain regions most vulnerable after a stroke, tested in mice, opening the door to preventing further damage and…

El Niño’s European weather impacts tend to be indirect and less severe than in the tropics. But experts warn it could weaken the polar vortex.

The federal cancer programme budget falls from 44.9 billion to 3.87 billion roubles in 2027 — a nearly 40-fold reduction against 2025 levels — as defence spending reaches 35% of all federal expenditure, the highest shar…

Decision by Royal College of Pharmacy to end sponsorship comes after concerns over Teva Pharmaceuticals’ ‘activities’A second major UK health body has cut ties with an Israeli drug firm after coming under pressure from…

Exclusive: Firms made more than £340m last year from processing industrial and commercial wastewater at sewage works that are unable to remove many chemical pollutantsWater companies in the UK made more than £340m in re…

Jimmy Kimmel dubbed Hegseth ‘our secretary of war and styling mousse’ after footage emerged of the military workout

At the October tourism forum, GNTO representatives presented the travel preferences of tourists from key European markets, and local authorities are preparing 32 short videos to highlight lesser-known aspects of the Gre…

A renewed Russian campaign of strikes on power and energy infrastructure has made some contemplate leaving Ukraine's capital.

South Africa has experienced recurrent outbreaks of violence, often targeting migrants from neighbouring countries.

IRGC Navy official violating vessels in Hormuz Strait 'punished every night' The political deputy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said that its forces have been carrying out nightly operations in th…

Warnings about an alleged series of attacks on schools planned for 9 October have circulated on social media. Police say they are monitoring the situation and will deploy officers to schools they believe are at risk. In…

Nine inmates and one visitor killed in Sinaloa prison riot, local authorities say.

There are protests and outrage in New York after ICE agents shot a man after surrounding his vehicle.

Eyewitnesses say they saw a few masked officers wearing Department of Homeland Security branded clothes surrounding a man on the ground who appeared injured. They say they heard three or four gunshots being fired.

Let’s imagine a bit of “future history” in Ukraine. It is February 2027. The Ukrainian winter has been unusually cold, and Russian air strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, transportation grid, and communications…

The Bunker appears originally at the Project on Government Oversight and is republished here with permission.The U.S. ended its military campaign in Iraq on September 30, as the final American combat troops based there…

Kyiv says it is open to “constructive dialogue” with Seoul despite its decision to recall its ambassador. South Korea’s decision comes just days after its president threatened to take punitive action against Zelenskyy’s…

Almost half of departures from the Riyadh airport had been cancelled by 1500 GMT yesterday, with more cancellations expected for Friday

ChromAgeNet has decoded chromatin architecture, the 3D organisation of DNA in the nucleus, distinguishing young from aged blood stem cells and opening new paths for cell rejuvenation.

Matsadaash staff allege torture and forced confessions after being held on charges of working for Muslim BrotherhoodEgyptian journalists are planning a new protest in Cairo this weekend after six colleagues were charged…

Species with leaves large enough to be seen from space is already critically endangered – and plans are afoot to protect itA chance social media encounter has led to the race-against-time discovery of a new species of g…

The Democratic Unionist Party calls for the prosecution of Sinn Fein lawmakers who participated in the protest.

Trump rules out new attack on Iran until after midterms as oil prices spike US President Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out new attacks on Iran until after the November mid-term elections, following several reports that…

Over 200 organisations set to join 'Global Day of Action' for Palestine Submitted by Mera Aladam on Fri, 10/09/2026 - 03:58 The mass pro-Palestine protests on Saturday will take place across 60 countries in over 250 loc…

US envoys Steve Witkoff ‌and Jared Kushner are meeting Ukrainian ‌representatives in Miami on Friday

Mayor Zohran Mamdani says agents fired at a car with a child inside; DHS says it was conducting enforcement activity.

Brazil's right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro secured third-place finisher Augusto Cury's endorsement on Thursday, strengthening his position against incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ahead of the runoff…

Saudi Arabia has not commented on claims, but confirmed three killed in airport strikes earlier this weekYemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis say they have struck Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh ⁠airport with a ballistic missile, badly d…

Israeli forces kill at least seven Palestinians in separate attacks across Gaza At least seven Palestinians, including a child, were killed in separate Israeli strikes throughout the day, Gaza’s civil defence rescue ser…

The Colorado Republican continues to be haunted by a date gone wrong at a musical in Denver, for which she has apologized

Victory by Sagal Abdi-Wali in north London seat will be a relief for Andy Burnham in high-stakes battle for the left of British politicsLabour has won the Holborn and St Pancras byelection in a high-stakes battle for th…

British prime minister criticises Green Party’s motion on 'Zionism is racism', says it is 'terrible judgement' UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said that the Green Party’s decision declaring that Zionism is a form of raci…

Families embraced their loved ones as the USS Abraham Lincoln returned home to San Diego after more than 300 days at sea

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has returned home after a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war. The extended deployment drew attention following reports of crew stress and supply sho…

The New York governor has called for ‘full and transparent accounting’ of the incident

The United States on Thursday charged ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores with conspiracy to commit torture, adding to drug trafficking and firearms charges. Prosecutors allege detainees…

OpenAI said Thursday it shut down Russian and Iranian influence operations that used ChatGPT to create fake journalist personas and support a purported think tank spreading anti-Ukraine propaganda. The Iranian operation…

An official at the Pentagon told Al Jazeera that former US Army Major Nidal Hasan's execution would be 'livestreamed'.

The morning attack occurred next to a bus stop in the war-torn city of Kramatorsk in Ukraine's Donetsk region, prompting public transport to be suspended in the area.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores, already charged with participating in a conspiracy to send cocaine into the U.S., now also face allegations of human rights abuses during his time as president…

Americans have long been divided over executing the nation’s worst criminals

New York prosecutors are seeking to sustain their murder case against Luigi Mangione

A new pact that calls for Russia to boost the U.S. supply of diesel over the next few months is unlikely to make a dent in painfully high prices at the pump or elsewhere, energy policy experts say

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Zeteo’s weekly round-up, documenting the growth of authoritarianism in Trump’s second term.

“CLAIM: A New Yorker was shot by ICE agents in Marble Hill,” the department posted of the verifiable fact.

An investigation is underway after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot a man in New York City Thursday. Federal authorities say 28-year-old Oscar Belgal attempted to ram officers with his vehicle when t…

A recording from Katie Couric's live video

Midterm election season culminates on one important Election Day, but voting is already underway in many states. For the local officials who run elections, the work started even earlier. Liz Landers reports on how they…

Candidates for U.S. Senate in three battleground states faced off in fiery debates Thursday night that frequently veered into personal attacks. David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawa…

Some lawmakers have warned the Trump administration against a proposal to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, even as the online right bays for blood.

In June 2025, as the 2026 midterm elections were starting to heat up, a newly formed company named Arizona Land Reserve made a huge donation to the Nevada Republican Party. Its $50,000 contribution instantly made it one…

Nearly 100 arborists scaled trees in a St. Louis park during the International Tree Climbing Championship

She will replace the controversial Karoline Leavitt, who resigned in August

South Carolina Republican Sen. Darline Graham will face off in a debate Sunday against Democratic challenger Dr. Annie Andrews and Libertarian candidate Kasie Whitener.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shot a man in New York City. It raised tensions between the Trump administration and New York officials over the state's sanctuary policies.

The inquiry will include a hearing at the White House Nov. 5, President Donald Trump said in a written memo, that Cook "shall" attend to answer questions from the committee.

The BBC's Nada Tawfik goes through new dramatic body cam footage that shows the tense moments when police arrive on scene.

The First Baptist Church of Williamsburg, one of the oldest Black churches in the U.S., celebrated the reconstruction of its original meeting house with a re-dedication on Friday

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with New York Times fashion reporter Jacob Gallagher about President Trump's apparent choice to wear a suit from the budget menswear chain Jos. A. Bank.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with New York Times fashion reporter Jacob Gallagher about President Trump's apparent choice to wear a suit from the budget menswear chain Jos. A. Bank.

The Nobel committee has infuriated Israel and rebuffed the U.S. president – just two of the many reasons Navi Pillay is an excellent choice. This is a win for international justice.

"You going after my mom?" El-Sayed shot back as Rogers seemed to imply his opponent might have a family member on a "watchlist".

Judge says justice department policy of checking state voter rolls against a federal immigration database is unlawfulA federal judge ruled on Friday that the US justice department’s policy of collecting states’ unredact…

Moral debates about sex work often overlook the wider effect of online porn in shaping our digital existence. More than just a corner of the internet, it has profoundly shaped how platforms keep our attention, and how w…

The Pentagon says it will livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan at Fort Hood, the site of his 2009 mass shooting. That would be the first public execution in the U.S. since the 1930s.

The Department of Justice is making it easier for Attorney General Todd Blanche and other Senate-confirmed DOJ appointees to participate in political activities, according to a new internal memo obtained by PBS News.

Big money has long dominated American politics, with wealthy donors, corporations, and special interests dumping tons of cash into presidential and congressional elections. This year is no exception. But what’s differen…

On Thursday, the woman Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) has been dating for nearly two years was indicted by a grand jury on three criminal counts: grand theft, telecommunications fraud, and misuse of a credit card. The charges…

Officials announced the sanctions just hours after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to a former ICC judge.

As Trump’s hold on power slips, he has cranked up the heat. And that could set off a dangerous spiral.

A ICE officer shot and injured a man in New York during an enforcement operation, federal officials said. The man was conscious and hospitalized, authorities said, and the shooting quickly sparked angry protests from lo…

Trump's financial disclosures also show he bought millions in stock from Meta as the company ramps up its AI efforts.

On Friday, President Donald Trump announced the creation of a new committee to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud, even after those claims were shown to be incorrect, and a…

Democrats hope to bring a new agenda to the House next year if they take the majority, but they will most likely do so with many of the same faces that have steered their party's legislative work for a decade or more.

South African human rights lawyer Navanethem “Navi” Pillay began her career defending anti-apartheid activists.

The Trump administration's effort to return Ahmed Soliman to the U.S. come after an Arizona judge said his deportation violated due process.

When Democratic nominee James Talarico stopped holding campaign events in the Texas Senate race, his Republican opponent Ken Paxton saw an opening to pounce.

Donald Trump promised to stop using taxpayer money to run campaign-style ads celebrating himself and his administration in the run-up to the midterm elections. But the ads tagged “Paid for by the U.S. Government” have c…

The president suggested that he would send federal agents to aid with attacks on the Somali community.

Families in Gaza fear they may lose their property rights as deeds get destroyed and buried under the rubble.

It can be a confusing time when a hurricane is threatening, and weather officials use terminology that may not be fully understood

As most of the political world focuses on next month's midterm elections, the shadow primary for the 2028 presidential contest is quietly playing out in public view.

At a political moment where Republicans are hoping to capture centrists wary of an ascendent progressive left, Blakeman has instead embraced the president and his aggressive conservative tactics.

The message from United Auto Workers members in their recent internal elections, in which President Shawn Fain and his slate are poised to win big, is clear, argues former Fain Chief of Staff Chris Brooks: they want the…

This week, Donald Trump approved the military’s first execution by firing squad since 1945. The Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced, will livestream it. The execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, who opened fire…

The latest polls show Democrats outperforming Republicans in the midterms by around eight points.

Last year, Rep. Mike Collins, a second-term Georgia Republican who is challenging Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff this fall, posted a meme that appears to have gone largely unnoticed. On the left was a photo of Donald Trump…

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has withdrawn a death warrant, halting the execution of William Lee Thompson

Nine people were injured when an Avianca flight encountered severe turbulence and had to make an emergency landing in Miami

The Arlington County Board in Virginia filed a lawsuit Thursday opposing the construction of the Triumphal Arch, becoming the first governmental body to take legal action against President Donald Trump's planned monumen…

Boarding up windows and filling sandbags and fuel tanks are part of routine hurricane preparation for residents of the Gulf coast. Isaias strengthened into a category 3 hurricane on Friday morning as it barreled toward…

Officers used their vehicles to block the man as he attempted to drive away, but he accelerated toward them, Marcos Charles said during a news conference with U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin in Washing…

The FBI has arrested an accused co-conspirator of the hacking group ShinyHunters

A supersized El Niño's decapitating winds and the Gulf of Mexico's toasty, storm-fueling waters are battling over the future strength of Hurricane Isaias. And the storm's tilt and eye show who's winning.

Soto was abducted by ICE in February while buying diapers for his 11-month-old son.

The man, who is still being detained, had a 5-year-old child in his car at the time of the shooting.

Three years on, how have celebrities responded to Israel’s genocide in Gaza? It’s a weirdly mixed bag.

The first debate in Michigan's closely watched U.S. Senate race turned combative Thursday as Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed repeatedly traded personal attacks, talked over each other and even continu…

Some commentators are claiming that Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed once supported Medicare for All and now merely backs a “public option.” Matt Bruenig explains why this is not true.

GRIMES, Iowa — Zach Lahn looked out into a crowded room of potential Iowa voters. When he spoke, it was no surprise that the Republican nominee led with the two issues he’d brought up most often on the campaign trail: I…

A federal immigration officer shot a Dominican man in the neck as he drove in a car with a 5-year-old boy Thursday afternoon, officials said. The Department of Homeland Security said it was seeking to arrest the man in…

In studying with Anwar Shaikh, economist Howard Botwinick learned that Karl Marx’s account of capitalist competition is far richer than his critics assumed. That insight, Botwinick argues in an interview, offers the wor…

Your child may be enrolled in a "Trump Account" whether you realize it or not. Rolled out earlier this year, the Trump Accounts program allows parents to claim special investment accounts for children who are 18 years o…

When I began the publicity push for How Russia Won: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and the Fight for America, a friend who until recently worked for a major national news outlet offered me advice: Try to get on Fox News…

Control of Congress after the 2026 midterm elections would give Democrats power to subpoena documents and testimonyIn August, Jamie Raskin renewed his demand that Jared Kushner hand over documents about the overlap betw…

Pedro Sánchez’s coalition won reelection in 2023 based on a real record of measures to rein in the cost of living. Pulling off the same trick now may be much harder, after three years of institutional inertia.

The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, the South African jurist who led the United Nations commission of inquiry that concluded that Israel had committed genocide in Gaza. Pillay’s long…

Protests have erupted in New York City after a federal immigration agent shot and wounded a man in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon. As masked agents reportedly posing as construction workers attempted to arrest 28-year-…

In Florida, Kansas, Iowa and Texas, Democratic candidates are outperforming the predictions, but both parties may struggle to consolidate gainsThis was originally published in The Stakes 2026, a newsletter about the mid…

Q+A with Steven Hale of The Nashville Banner, who watched as Christa Pike survived two lethal injections.

Protests Erupt in New York After ICE Agent Shoots and Wounds Man, Video Shows Bystanders Attempting to Intervene in Violent ICE Arrest in New Jersey, Family Seeks Damages from U.S. over ICE Killing of Silverio Villegas…

This week, Popular Information released PaidForBy.info, a web app that gives unprecedented insight into who is really sending you political mailers — and who is paying for it.

The so-called lame duck session of Congress after November’s midterm elections could be momentous for clean energy, as lawmakers are set to consider a long-sought bipartisan deal to speed permitting of large energy and…

The president’s attacks on Abdul El-Sayed and Somali Americans are appalling and show the dangerous path he is on. A U.S. diplomat in Israel, meanwhile, was shown to be working in Israel’s interest.

Recent death of the student in Mississippi is just the latest in a long string of unsettling deaths of young Black peopleOn Wednesday afternoon, hundreds of students gathered on the Jackson State University (JSU) campus…

Skits and parodies making fun of the trillion-dollar industry have taken over social media, racking up millions of viewsJohnny Hilbrant Partridge kept getting stuck next to the same kind of finance guy at weddings – the…

Known as special K, key and K, ketamine is both a psychoactive club drug similar to acid or ecstasy and a promising option for treating depression or substance use disorder. With its dueling profile, the anesthetic keta…

A velvety butterfly called the coastal green hairstreak once peppered the fog-capped hills of San Francisco. But then the city began to build out, and new structures fractured the jewel-toned insect’s native range. The…

From cost of living to the Iran war, these are the issues that matter most to US voters across the political spectrumUS voters are about to deliver their first national verdict on the second presidency of Donald Trump.…

Pete Hegseth has said the execution of Nidal Hasan, the former army psychiatrist who killed 13 people at Fort Hood, will be a public event when the sentence is carried out later this year. A defence department official…

The Trump administration says it has deported more than 25,000 people to countries to which they have no ties. NPR spoke to three men who say it feels like they've lost control over their own lives.

Why one teen can't let go of the time he ate fries with his great-grandpa.

Middle schooler Cora Walsh of Long Island, N.Y., has won the 2026 NPR Student Podcast Challenge with a story about her journey with dyslexia.

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-NY, is in a tight race for re-election in a toss-up district that could help determine control of Congress in November.

If you're using the U.S. Postal Service to return a ballot close to Election Day, officials recommend getting it postmarked at a post office to avoid getting caught up in mail processing changes.

On Thursday in San Diego, servicemembers who have been on an extended deployment on the USS Abraham Lincoln were reunited with family members.

The Trump administration is funneling $100 million into educating STEM researchers who are U.S. citizens. The move comes after other changes under Trump have forced cutbacks in university research.

Seventh grader Cora Walsh in Long Island, N.Y. is the middle school winner of this year's NPR Student Podcast Challenge with a story about her journey with dyslexia.

Twenty-five years ago this week, the U.S. invaded Afghanistan. For StoryCorps, one Afghan couple offers an account of their experience after the invasion and eventual U.S. withdrawal.

After President Trump slapped down reports that he is considered renewed strikes against Iran ahead of the midterms, the politics of the war he started are in the spotlight.

Pike has begun walking and eating again at a hospital a week after surviving Tennessee's attempt to execute her with lethal drugs, her attorneys said Thursday.

The Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the execution would be "public.

A supersized El Niño’s decapitating winds and the Gulf of Mexico’s hot storm-fueling waters are battling for the core and future of land-approaching Hurricane Isaias and the storm’s tilt and eye show who’s winning

Candidates traded personal attacks and clashed over a range of issues in closely watched US Senate debates on Thursday, with control of Congress at stakeWith just weeks left in the contentious midterm election campaign,…

Trump is calling in the election-denier faithful to meet with him in advance of the midterm elections.

On October 8, 1871, dry conditions and strong winds drove deadly fires through the Midwest.

The Department of Homeland Security said ICE was arresting a "criminal illegal alien"; New York's mayor called it "unconscionable".

Pike's lawyers say her recovery is "remarkable" as they give an update on her condition after she survived an execution attempt by lethal injection.

A federal immigration agent shot a man in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon, the latest of nearly two dozen such shootings in the past two years. The shooting took place around 4:00 p.m. local time; the victim is consciou…

Christa Pike has begun walking and eating again at a hospital a week after surviving Tennessee's attempt to execute her with lethal drugs, her attorneys said Thursday.

An FBI spokesperson said an evidence response team was responding to the scene "to support our partners at the Department of Homeland Security," but offered no other details.

An empty ‘ceasefire,’ illegal land grabs, thousands of amputees, generational damage, and perpetual U.S. funding – Israel’s war on Palestinian life continues to unfold, three years later.

The reunion followed an emotional rollercoaster for families who described crying and losing sleep after hearing reports of supply shortages and deteriorating mental health among the crew during the deployment that spen…

The Army report — completed in May and released publicly Thursday after months of pressure from the victims' families — identified failures involving air traffic control, helicopter routes, training and safety practices.

Could he be thinking that the grass is greener?

Republicans are entering the final month of the midterm campaign increasingly anxious that the $1 billion at their disposal may not be enough to fend off sweeping losses as the party reckons with President Donald Trump'…

Christa Pike, the Tennessee woman who survived a botched execution, has reportedly taken a few steps in her hospital room six days after she received two lethal injections. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin discussed ques…

Democrats from the House Oversight Committee on Thursday asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle for financial records and communications with Trump administration officials after allegations that she engaged…

The defense secretary couldn’t contain his bloodlust when discussing making a firing squad execution available to the public.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.Y., on a bipartisan pledge he is co-leading to assure that fellow House members accept midterm elections results.

Democratic state Rep. Lindsay James and former state Rep. Joe Mitchell, the Republican candidate, are facing off in a contest to represent Iowa's 2nd Congressional District.

Even though she's running for reelection, North Dakota incumbent Rep. Julie Fedorchak is not expected to appear for a debate Thursday between candidates vying for the state's sole U.S. House seat.

The party is torn between securing majorities and seeking game-changing wins.

So far, the president’s name change demand has been greeted with the same antipathy that accompanied his decisions to rebrand Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” and the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America.”

AI-powered surveillance tools like Flock cameras have gotten a lot of media attention and public criticism, but there are many other lesser-known tools being deployed by local police departments.

Curtis Flowers, a Black man who spent more than 22 years in prison and was on death row in Mississippi before the U.S. Supreme Court threw out his conviction and death sentence, has died

For some residents of storm-prone Southeastern states, the best indicator of a hurricane’s severity can be found at the local Waffle House

Military families admit ‘mixed emotions’ as aircraft carrier finally returns to San Diego after grueling deployment that took severe tollUSS Lincoln arrives at San Diego base – live updatesBy 4am on Thursday, the sky st…

Attorneys for the family of a man shot dead by an immigration agent in a Chicago suburb said they filed a claim for compensation

It began with a hijacked wedding photo shoot and turned into a very unexpected but exciting trip across the world

BBC Weather's Chris Fawkes says the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season could bring dangerous winds, storm surge and heavy rains to the Gulf Coast Friday.

After over 80 years, a World War II soldier from Ulster County is finally returning home. On Friday, the Albany International Airport took part in the dignified transfer of U.S. Army soldier Albert Marks.

Capital Region game show fans had the chance to spin the wheel, buy a vowel, and solve the puzzle at Wheel of Fortune LIVE! at Palace Theatre in Albany on Friday, October 9th.

Six in-person stops, and one virtual stop, will be made in neighborhoods across the city to present Applyrs' proposal, and hear residents ideas and concerns.

Protesters wanted to make their disapproval and disappointment in the administration known.

People came to ask questions and voice their concerns about Mayor Applyr's proposed 2027 budget tonight in Albany. com NewsChannel 1…

Local leaders say the additional expenses could force difficult decisions about spending on other services.

Capital Tonight wanted to hear what a fellow attorney and former federal prosecutor thought of the debate.

A fire broke out at a home on River Road in Niskayuna Friday evening. According to Niskayuna Fire District #2 Chief Gerry Barbiero, one person was pulled out of the house and sent to Ellis Hospital.

Republican Dan Stec has represented the district for six years. He's a Queensbury native and Navy veteran. This year, he's being challenged by Democrat Melissa Seale, a nurse practitioner in Glens Falls with three decad…

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- How many times have you driven by a store or restaurant with a going out of business sign on the front door? The city of Gloversville is celebrating the rare few that have survived the test…

The General Services Administration (GSA) awarded a contract to Chicago-based Cotter Consulting, LLC for “repair or alteration of office buildings” in Newburgh, New York. The contract does not include an address or iden…

Milton made landfall on Oct. 9, 2024, in Siesta Key, Fla. as a Category 3 hurricane.

FORT PLAIN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- After two cases of measles were reported in Montgomery County, one local man has been trying to get members of his community vaccinated. Paul Hudson has lived in Fort Plain his entire life a…

The top candidates for Massachusetts governor — Democratic incumbent Maura Healey and Republican Mike Minogue — faced off for their first debate Thursday night at Boston television station WBZ CBS Boston. But Western Ma…

Fire commissioners and district leaders are pushing for legislation to increase pay for volunteer firefighters. Fire officials from across the state gathered at the annual expo of the Association of Fire Districts of Ne…

Doctors say simple daily habits can help lift mood and support mental health. com NewsChannel 13.

A month after a “cyber incident” forced Springfield Public Schools to close for four days, the district says it’s still on the mend, but making progress.That being said, the number of people who may have had their recor…

Rising costs and labor are challenging family farms. Some are turning to agritourism to help diversify revenue and keep their businesses going.

CAIRO, N.Y. (NEWS10) —For patients struggling to breathe, every minute matters. Greene County Paramedics looked back at how their ventilator program of three years now has helped them provide critical care to patients i…

A 12-year-old Mechanicville boy is alert after two women performed CPR when he collapsed at the finish line of a cross-country race. NewsChannel 13’s Zach Richter spoke with Carolyn Farnell, the boy's mother, at Albany…

New Yorkers must spend their remaining Summer EBT funds before the October 14 deadline, even as the state implements a fresh cycle for SNAP benefits following recent federal work requirement changes.

NewsChannel 13 is saluting Newburgh veteran Tiffany Baker for her military service and life after the Marines. com NewsChannel 13.

A traveling exhibit in Malta aims to help domestic violence survivors share their stories and build community. com Ne…

Mitch Smith, owner and designer at Albany-based Hemstitch Mill, has produced the unofficial, quintessential catalog of … Stewart's Shops ice cream flavors — all 480 of them, past and present. It's called the "Stewart's…

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Tariffs and changing prices are showing up in more places than the grocery store. Drivers are seeing it too, just as they start prepping for winter. NEWS10's Amber Fisher spoke with a local autobo…

The professional development day at the North Rose-Wolcott High School focused on school safety.

Local vendors and businesses are welcoming people into the Adirondacks for Lake George's 15th Oktoberfest, and people from all over the state are showing up for the music and traditional food.

A long portage and paddle through all three Boreas Ponds leads to a remote connection with the wilderness

Snow outlook not favorable for ski season.

Natasha Pernicka is the executive director of The Alliance for a Hunger Free New York and CEO of The Food Pantries for the Capital District. She spoke with WAMC’s David Guistina about the challenges of food insecurity a…

Flipside Gaming celebrated the opening of their new Saratoga Springs location on October 7.

State-owned buildings across New York will be lit up green today to mark the International Day of Awareness for Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associat…

Scientists say we still need to utilize animals to advance medical research, at least for now.

A state of emergency in South Glens Falls is still in effect after water main breaks raised public safety concerns. The post State of emergency still in effect in South Glens Falls due to water main break appeared first…

Supernatural shenanigans will be filling the halls of Colonie Center mall for the Albany Spooktacular Craft and Vendor Market on October 24 and 25.

The Barrett Prescott family has helped shape more than 200 years of agricultural history and tradition at the Rexford-based property. com Ne…

Gary Lee welcomed visitors to the Stillwater Fire Tower as traffic clogged roads this past week while leaf peepers arrived

New York State Nurses Association is currently negotiating a new contract with the hospital in Saranac Lake. One of the union's goals is to gain access to the Benefits Fund, which NYSNA says offers nurses "better and mo…

October 10 is World Mental Health Day. The day is meant to raise global awareness, reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness, and mobilize support for mental health care. Bill Gettman, CEO of Northern Rivers Family o…

Michelle and George Mosca started Angel Names Association in 2001 because as Michelle says, ‘I couldn’t save my son, but I knew I could help other families hurting.’ Angel Names was created in memory of Nicholas, who wa…

Comedy icon Jerry Seinfeld will be stopping into Albany to start off 2027 with a performance at the Palace Theatre.

October is a big month at Adirondack Winery. The local business continues to raise money for the annual Making Strides walk in Glens Falls, totaling more than $160,000 over the years. Sasha Pardy, Adirondack Winery co-o…

The annual KeyBank Key4Women event brought together hundreds of women from around the Capital Region, and featured keynote speaker and former NASA rocket scientist turned comic Shayla Rivera. The beneficiary for this ye…

The Albany Fire Department's peer support team began assisting firefighters and other responding public safety personnel while crews were still at the scene. The post Albany Fire Chief reflects on lasting impact of dead…

A new Polish restaurant has opened in Saratoga Springs. King Kielbasa officially opened on September 19 in the former Kaleidoscope Cafe space at 588 Lake Avenue.

Saratoga Springs Finance Commissioner JoAnne Kiernan says the city's finances have reached a critical point.

A new Siena poll shows Democrat Blake Gendebien ahead of Republican Anthony Constantino in the NY-21 race, with Republicans still favored on broader questions. The post Siena NY-21 poll: Gendebien leads Constantino 46-4…

The Albany Medical Health System Board has appointed Executive Vice President and General Counsel Matthew Jones as acting CEO while a financial risk advisory firm conducts an independent outside review of sexual allegat…

Here's a look at a handful of events happening around the Hudson Valley and Capital Region.

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Eight Gloversville businesses will be named as the class of 2026 Centennial Club, founded more than 100 years ago

A few more clouds may drop down from Quebec this afternoon, and there may even be a couple light showers over parts of the Adirondacks, North Country, and Vermont around sunset. Highs will peak in the mid 60's.

This year's campaign focuses on lithium-ion battery safety, an increasingly important issue as more households use rechargeable devices. The post Albany Fire Chief shares safety tips as Capital Region marks Fire Prevent…

Testers found that default protections for safety and learning that were promised to parents aren’t always working.

Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board have released their preliminary findings on a deadly glider plane crash in Edinburg. According to the report, a Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2B flider collided with an…

Two measles cases have been confirmed in Montgomery County. Also, a boil water advisory has been issued for South Glens Falls. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know, sponsored by the Lia Auto Group.

Republicans across the country are running away from the president, but the GOP gubernatorial candidate needs upstate votes.

While the Trump administration’s new immigration judges work remotely, New York immigrants and attorneys pack their courtrooms in person.

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

New York must pass the Healthy and Safe Students Act.

The Village of South Glens Falls said they have shut off water to the village after a water main break. The village said they have issued a state of emergency and are working to have water back to residents on Friday mo…

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- In the aftermath of multiple instances of youth violence in Albany, including the death of a 15-year-old boy this weekend, one local organization is reaching out to the communities most affected.…

A northern Capital Region school district, which had to cut 21 positions after its budget failed twice earlier this year, is now looking into school district reorganization, and whether a potential merger could ease fin…

10 people have been displaced after a fire in Albany on Wednesday afternoon. The fire broke out at a home on the upper 1200 block of Central Avenue at about 3:51 p.m.

Incumbent state Attorney General Letitia James and Republican challenger Saritha Komatireddy debated in the Spectrum News NY1 newsroom.

A popular car show is rolling back into town for its 24th year in Saratoga County. Downtown Ballston Spa is revving up for the return of "The Way We Were" Car Show on Sunday, October 11.

President Donald Trump is set to visit Syracuse on Friday alongside Republican candidate for New York governor Bruce Blakeman.

Two cases of measles have been reported in the Capital Region for the first time on the state's dashboard tracking the disease. Montgomery County Director of Public Health Sara Boerenko says there is not a broad threat…

The New York Public Interest Research Group hopes to encourage support for the proposed bill by launching new online tools.

The Brothers are currently averaging 56 points per game this season.

(NEWS10)—On Monday October 5th, Governor Hochul declared a state disaster emergency in response to the ongoing measles outbreak. "Measles often starts with a cough, runny nose, and your eyes start watering as well. Then…

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Mismanagement of ARPA funds have come to light in a recent audit of the city's Albany for All initiative, a $25 million program to invest in the community and help the city recover from the pand…

Students on campus Thursday said it was upsetting the former Bard College President Leon Botstein has continued to live and work on campus while allegations have continued come out about his connection to Epstein.

Four years ago, Micron announced it would build the largest semiconductor manufacturing facility in the U.S.

The audit found the city's last two budgets included federal pandemic relief money for the Albany for All initiative that ran out by the end of 2024.

A former food researcher and executive, Peter Oberacker is a Republican who currently represents New York's 51st State Senate district. He's running to unseat Democrat Josh Riley in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Brigadier General Joseph Ewers is taking over from Maj. Gen. Scott Naumann.

Sarahit Mexican Bakery has opened at Crossgates Mall, adding a new Mexican bakery and food option for shoppers in Guilderland. …

Hudson’s Sgt. Michael Madison is being recognized for nearly 20 years of Army service and his current public safety role. com NewsChannel 13.

A former Capital Region couple in Florida is staying put for now as Hurricane Isaias strengthens and residents prepare along the Panhandle. The post Former Capital Region residents preparing for Hurricane Isaias appeare…

Earlier this year, as the spring semester at Bard was winding down, a petition circulated among the members of the Bard Conservatory Orchestra. The petition was ultimately presented to the administration of the College.

In a Q&A, the state senator talks about touring data centers all over the state.

It's a necessary drill that saves lives, but triggers staff and students dealing with trauma.

The proposed Saint Rose campus development project would create 160 apartments, but it controversially would require the demolition of over a dozen campus buildings.

Albany’s auditor found budget gaps and oversight problems in the city’s $25 million Albany for All program. com NewsChannel 13.

Several Capital Region municipalities are proposing steep tax increases and significant cuts to address large budget gaps. Capital Region Bureau Chief Grant Ashley joined Ray Graf on Midday Magazine to discuss more.

Oct. 22 marks a national celebration of the role after-school programs play in keeping children safe, helping them succeed and supporting working families. The post Lights On Afterschool highlights importance of program…

Longtime Saratoga Springs resident, Nancy Sutin, has been inducted into the Albany City School District’s Hall of Fame in recognition of her successful professional career and extensive community service. The Class of 2…

From pudding to marmalade to soup, here are nine old-fashioned pumpkin recipes to try this fall.

Her courageous "Ten Days in a Mad House" exposé changed mental health care forever.

There's so much more to success than ambition.

It started with something he noticed about her forehead.

Gen Alpha freshmen are built different.

I have three sons and was really coming into my own as a boy mom when I became pregnant with our fourth child several years ago. My husband, Reza, and I wanted to be surprised, so we didn't want to know the gender until…

Spoiler: You could eat it if you wanted to.

She asked her Gen Alpha son and Millennial husband to mimic everyday actions like rolling down a car window or answering a phone. The post A dad and his son were asked to make the same everyday gestures. The 25-year gap…

"There's no way this is happening.”

"I had one student who literally memorized the English dictionary, and English was their second language." The post 22 teachers share the moment they realized they had a child genius in their classroom appeared first on…

The varied British accents have morphed over time too.

There couldn't have been two different bands at that time.

What 50 million button presses worth of data is revealing about how pets communicate.

From Seattle’s chapter of National Public Radio comes the remarkable story of the kindness of strangers immortalized in an origami crane. Published through KUOW’s “My Unsung Hero” series, the story begins with a 7-year-…

Detroit and Michigan State University are taking action to better prepare teachers for students with autism.

The discoveries unearthed by National Geographic Pristine Seas have led to the creation of 28 marine reserves around the globe.

Episode Description: If you have a teenager in your life and you’ve felt them pull away from conversations you used to have easily, this episode is for you. Kathy Saulitis has spent three years going through what young…

More than 250 square miles of forests at the center of Victoria state in Australia have become new national parks. Parliament passed the law to create the parks back in November 2025, and this week they take effect, cre…

She made the cardinal offense of being 37 and daring to not dress like a grandma.

"I could eat one every day of my life if I allowed it to happen."

A lot of people are uncomfortable making small talk, but it’s an essential skill that can make or break your love life, career, and social experiences. Many people believe that being good at chatting with others is some…

A pet behaviorist explains why this trend is actually purrfect enrichment.

Scientists seeking out why some endangered animals or ecosystems are thriving while others are in decline have made an encouraging determination. Across a worldwide, cross-section of conservation success stories, they f…

We often talk about the impact journalism has on democracy and how we understand the world. But what about its impact on how we feel? The post ‘I can breathe again’. Readers share their experiences of a more balanced me…

In a mountainous region of southern Norway, scientists are in their 20th year of surveying glaciers for ancient artifacts entombed therein. The most recent chapter of this long-running saga was the recovery of 48 arrow…

In early August, a freight truck pulled up to an OhioHealth facility in Columbus and took roughly 30,000 pounds of N95 masks and hot-and-cold packs, all boxed, sealed and stamped with expiration dates still a year or tw…

From cognitive function to reinforcing family bonds, the benefits of making time for good, whole foods in the morning are plentiful The post Three surprising reasons to slow down for a thoughtful, nutritious breakfast a…

On this day, in Game 2 of the 1909 World Series, Ty Cobb stole home base. The details around this famous of all capers are what make it so. Losing Game 1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tiger’s star and all-time grea…

A pivotal moment for climate justice in Australia, the Nobel prize, and a promising drug for Parkinson’s, plus more

What started as an afternoon of river tubing turned into a historic legal campaign.

"The way people started treating me differently was staggering."

These aren't the kinds of tips you find in parenting manuals.

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A bird-shaped kite and a floating scarecrow with spinning eyes reduced seabird deaths in Cornish fishing nets by up to 71 percent in a two-year trial. The devices cost relatively lit…

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a small experiment, researchers found that only participants who drank decaffeinated coffee showed significant improvements on memory tests. Those who drank caffeinated coffee did…

Jonathan the giant tortoise, famed for his exceptional longevity, was named one of Guinness World Records’ “ICONS” this year at age 194 — and he might just hold the same esteem in scientists’ eyes. The oldest-living lan…

Rather than euthanizing them because they aren’t the perfect “pet,” barn programs are giving strays and shelter cats a second chance at life.

They say the English Foxhound isn't a great family dog. Some owners disagree.

A giant tortoise called Jonathan reinforces what we know from humans about healthy aging, say scientists, only the difference is that Jon is almost 200. Researchers have been conducting genetic tests on Jonathan who, at…

Graham Porter was unflappable as swans circled him during his latest rescue.

From the Cowboy State Daily comes the story of a rural community flocking to the side of an injured owl and rescuing it from a dreadful fate. The story begins when Sharon and Scott Jacobs were driving past private land…

The guide aims to help UK communities prepare for emergencies, with advice on everything from power cuts to supporting vulnerable neighbours The post Prince William launches kit to help communities prepare for emergenci…

Demining operations have cleared just over 14,000 pieces of derelict explosives in a coastal Libyan city this year. A partnership between the UN’s support mission in-country (UNSMIL), Italian foreign aid, Libyan domesti…

There were three clear reasons why Leslie Gomez Rivera avoided the cafeteria at her high school in Brooklyn: She didn’t like the food, the room felt hectic and there was a stigma attached to eating school meals. She pre…

81 years ago toady, the microwave oven was patented by Percy Spencer. The self-taught engineer from Howland, Maine, employed by Raytheon at the time, noticed that microwaves from an active radar set he was working on st…

Let the gunshots grow ever more distant, and let the sounds of life grow louder.

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Amanda Gläser-Bligh named her street tree Linda. Linda is a linden, eight years old, growing outside Gläser-Bligh’s apartment building in Charlottenburg, and once a week during Berli…

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Oxford Street, one of the busiest shopping streets in the world, goes traffic-free on October 26. London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced the closure of the stretch from Orchard Street to…

Panthera's Allison Devlin and Barbara Escobar-Anleu said the moment signals real signs of progress in jaguar recovery for the region.

After 23 years of marriage, Lisa Wilson and her dog Eddie had to find a new home. But Hurricane Helene had left the rental market in shambles.

From future-focused projects to secret schools, the people in this issue are choosing to act for a world they may never see The post A future worth building. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News magazine app…

Welcome back to our weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s getting our team talking. Tell us what you’ve been reading at [email protected] and we just might feature it here. Sunny outlook Last year, Con…

Many impressive instruments have filled London’s famed Abbey Road Studios with sound over the decades, like David Gilmour’s Fender Stratocaster and Paul McCartney’s Hofner bass. But one group’s music makers may be among…

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM On September 29, King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco’s prime minister, making the 50-year-old urban planner and longtime mayor of Marrakesh the first wom…

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The running boom shows no sign of slowing, and the shoe market has followed with thicker foams, carbon-fiber plates, and marketing claims that more technology means less injury and f…

Strong bones are key to supporting our overall health as we age, storing vital nutrients and helping prevent serious injuries if we fall. And while getting enough calcium and vitamin D is critical for keeping them in ti…

Across Africa, women are challenging old assumptions about who conservation is for – and who gets to lead it

In a quiet summer garden, a caterpillar perches on a branch, munching serenely on leaves. A moment later it freezes. It senses danger — and just in time. From behind, a wasp approaches, sizing up its prey.

We made a searchable library of every story we've published.

In my many, many posts about RFK Jr. and his disastrous tenure as Secretary of HHS, there are two themes that have hopefully broken through all the noise. The first is that Kennedy is a miserable communicator, in a way…

Anthropic detailed the activity of its A.I. agents in a blog post on Friday, without naming the targeted websites. But two sources with knowledge of the incidents said Anthropic’s A.I. agents had submitted 20 visa appli…

Anthropic said it "turned off live internet access" for "all our internal evaluations" until further notice.

Deno is joining Cloudflare The Deno team released the first version of celld back in August - their open source implementation of the Durable Objects pattern from Cloudflare Workers. Today, Cloudflare are acquiring Deno…

Google has seemingly confirmed the rumored "Fitbit Edge" with social media posts teasing a new wearable coming October 12.

The prediction market company says it wants to prevent its platform from being abused by criminals. The company is facing mounting pressure over market manipulation and insider trading on the site.

Here comes the latest in ho-hum dystopia. And by that, I mean surveillance creep has become such a regular occurrence that it takes something truly Overton Window-breaking to gain traction with the general public. But t…

One damaged data center has supercomputers used for training Yandex’s AI model.

TypeSafe AI raised $870 million in a round led by a16Z.

The three fired workers say OpenAI punished them for being outspoken about safety. The company disputes the claims and says they were fired over mishandling sensitive information.

Morale at one of the most reviled companies in America appears to be at an all time low.

Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation‘s Ben Whitelaw. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, Pocket Casts, YouTube, or yo…

Thankfully, it does not seem to have diverted police resources.

Company, which grown rapidly in recent years, has been under scrutiny as privacy concerns growFlock Safety plans to let go of about 18% of its employees, people with direct ⁠knowledge of the plans said on Thursday, as t…

Study finds coding efficiency gains get "absorbed" by human review "bottleneck."

New winner is Nguyen Nam Nhat of Vietnam for video of a roundworm and single-celled Dileptus.

The big Meta multi-state settlement got most of the headlines, and there’s been plenty of discussion about how it’s a bad deal for kids and pretty clearly anti-competitive. That’s thanks to a very strange clause that en…

The Essential MATLAB and LabVIEW Mega Bundle has 9 courses to help you improve your skills in programming and visualization. You’ll learn the basics of each and then go through hands-on courses building apps, learning a…

Bose's latest soundbar pulls double duty as both a TV and music speaker. Plus, it doesn't need a separate subwoofer for adequate bass.

If you guessed the RAMpocalypse is involved...

Staying in the tech-infused trailer can kind of feel like being in a spaceship - in a good way.

Amazon says it will stop using NDAs when negotiating data center deals with local governments, following a similar move from Microsoft earlier this year. Secrecy has fueled community backlash against AI infrastructure,…

Amazon says it will stop using NDAs when negotiating data center deals with local governments, following a similar move from Microsoft earlier this year. Secrecy has fueled community backlash against AI infrastructure,…

For six years, Danu founder Amy Ma has been working on a better way to sort recyclable waste.

"When we are drawn into even the most primitive exchanges with a relational artifact, we believe it cares for us," Dr. Sherry Turkle writes. "And we are wired to care for it in return."

There is plenty of coverage everywhere you look about how Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon have announced plans to livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the Army officer who shot up Fort Hood, killing 13 pe…

Sen. Ron Wyden is seeking a privacy review report about the HIDTA license plate program.

This week, we discuss AI and spirituality.

Moore sees a huge opportunity in consumer AI, particularly if the industry can tap into revenue streams beyond just subscriptions and API charges.

The camera-maker says it is now re-evaluating the rules and procedures of its Small World in Motion contest.

Everyone is very concerned about being respectable, so I’m going to be the goofball who raises worst-case possibilities. I think there is a 1% chance we live in Minicrypt, and a 15% chance we functionally lose confidenc…

Commercials once launched careers from Ridley Scott to Guy Ritchie, now automated production is cutting costs – and the chance to learn by doingWhen Ridley Scott was awarded the UK’s highest accolade for a glittering ca…

Four days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts, when 10,000 founders, investors, and tech leaders gather in San Francisco's Moscone West on October 13-15. Save up to $100 on your price. Plus, save 50% on a second pass o…

I shipped a new feature for my blog today: the Newsletters page, which offers an index of all of the newsletters I've sent out, both my free weekly Substack and my monthly sponsors-only updates. I built the feature almo…

The firm said users can no longer engage in "sustained and needless" abusive behaviour towards the tech.

Astronomers used the Webb telescope to see where the farthest fast radio burst we've ever seen had come from.

I’ve explored how Trump FCC Boss Brendan Carr has been working tirelessly to illegally destroy what’s left of already shaky U.S. media consolidation limits. He’s particularly interested in helping Trump-friendly local b…

The company is reportedly rebooting its smart home ambitions with a smart display and a whole bunch of other accessories.

Anthropic is offering open-source projects a new way to check for vulnerabilities with its OSS Scanner.

Liability lawsuits have held tobacco, oil and pharma companies to account in the past. AI investors won’t ignore this threatThe most basic function of government is to protect people from harm. Two growing phenomena – t…

Watch the trailer for Netflix's The Altruists, a mini-series about the rise and fall of cryptocurrency exchange FTX.

Meta has placed a complete ban on ads and marketing from TikTok's US minority owner, ByteDance.

The AI firm instead claims the researchers were fired for mishandling sensitive information.

SpaceX has revealed its plans to become a major mobile carrier.

Three OpenAI researchers said their firings may have a 'chilling' effect on employees.

Former Labour deputy leader says tech firm would work with a Reform UK government on immigration crackdownsTom Watson, the former Labour deputy leader who recently joined Palantir, has warned against “mob rule” when it…

Meredith Whittaker says the tech has been misunderstood, in an exclusive interview with BBC Global Women.

We have a deep reservoir of assets, but struggle to turn small companies into global success stories. Innovation needs to be at the heart of government policyGordon Brown was UK prime minister from 2007 to 2010The comin…

Firmus said it had made the decision due to "recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions".

There’s a certain segment of the American population that likes to really bang on about the importance of the First Amendment to our rights to free speech and the freedom of religion… right up until that includes speech…

A spokesperson behind the tech company’s AI chatbot has not yet specified what counts as abusive or cruel contentAnthropic has barred users from exhibiting “sustained and needless abusive or cruel behavior” toward its m…

The company says Russian operatives used its AI chatbot to update their bosses, shedding light on influence campaigns previously not attributed to Russia.

The wait to (literally) get your hands on the tech may almost be over.

Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?

The Metric Is Not the Mission is a ten-part examination of how Big Tech moved from building and expanding the open internet to increasingly shaping it around its own metrics, incentives and assumptions. Across the serie…

Amid a cost-of-living crisis, with US midterms a month away, the president held a ceremony to celebrate our tech overlords – againHe stands accused of being out of touch, enriching himself and his family, building a lav…

Facing legal challenges and public backlash at home, American tech giants are looking abroad for new opportunities in Australia. But the reception down under may not be quite as warm as they hope.

"With macro conditions worsening, the risk is that the outlook for the next few quarters gets worse before it gets better."

Amazon's latest and greatest tablet shares some key similarities to Apple's high-end iPads, but the devil is in the details.

Hamilton was in her early thirties when she led the team of software engineers that powered NASA's Apollo missions. She later said, "There was no choice but to be pioneers."

Computer programming is, fundamentally, about two things: Problem-solving using computers Learning to control complexity while solving these problems I have a hard time imagining a future where knowing how to solve prob…

With over a thousand emails, slides, texts, and documents from the United States v. Elizabeth Holmes trial, Extend engineer Bo Lau created a website that simulates what it might have been like to rifle through the Thera…

After extensive testing, Common Sense Media found the chatbot failed in five key areas.

The Democratic party has announced they’re suing Donald Trump for his recent attempt to flood the midterm airwaves with propaganda he’s falsely claiming are “public service announcements.” The DNC complaint was filed in…

Three fired OpenAI safety researchers dispute allegations of mishandling sensitive information, warning in an open letter that their dismissals are creating a chilling effect on the company’s AI safety culture.

The incident is the latest to raise questions about the growing reliance on digital maps for wilderness navigationThe route up the Widowmaker Arete, a 1,700-foot wall in British Columbia, is deceptively described as “mo…

Ben Affleck is going viral for his deep knowledge of AI, from neural networks and transformers to open weights. The actor, who sold his AI filmmaking startup to Netflix earlier this year, is proving he's more than just…

The company behind the popular LMArena leaderboard has raised $200 million led by Lightspeed and Khosla, and is now measuring AI models on alignment issues such as lying.

It had previously been reported that the AI lab's annualized revenue was some $70 billion, but a new report claims it's a whole lot less than that.

Hey, this guy is a judge now! Let that seep in for a bit. Emil Bove used to work for the DOJ. Then he went to work for Trump, acting as his personal lawyer starting in 2023. Upon Trump’s return to office, he was brought…

Iowa city council debates proper time in meeting agenda to "undo the curse that was just put on our city."

Cops are getting around a very important iPhone security feature; someone made an LLM torture chamber; and lawyers going wild with ChatGPT.

We got the bodycam and in-car footage from the unconstitutional Flock search. Also now you can basically have sex with Claude Code?

We’d like to hear from people who have been monitored or assessed by AI at work and what they thought about the experienceFirms are increasingly using AI to monitor or assess their employees, leading to concerns about w…

Full-stack safety solution for physical AI is being used by robotics companies.

Names, addresses, phone numbers, emails and customer numbers are now in the hands of cyber criminals.

The tech giant is also expected to get a boost from its latest folding devices that were launched in August.

Get ready for more AI in your Windows and more AI on the desktop.

I've always been kind of into computers since I was young. And then when film started to move from analog film to digital, I became more interested in that aspect of it. And the visual effects workflow for many years ha…

Opus-built Creative Cloud alternatives are ambitious, free, and nowhere near finished.

Unclear labelling as well as a lack of recycling facilities at work or in public-facing businesses is an issue.

NASA is advancing American leadership in space by taking the next step toward a future where commercial space stations lead the way in low Earth orbit. On Friday, the agency released its final Request for Proposals invi…

NASA is testing heat shields that can keep astronauts safe as they return from missions to the Moon and Mars in an unusual way: by taking out the trash. When Northrop Grumman 24th cargo resupply mission for NASA undocke…

Isaias, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season has been continuing to strengthen and is now a category three 'major' hurricane.

Isaias will bring damaging winds, torrential rain and a storm surge with landfall expected late Friday.

Galaxies warp and multiply as if in a house of mirrors in this image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope released on Sept. 29, 2026. The brilliant golden galaxies seen here are part of a galaxy cluster called MACS J0…

James Wale moved to the site two years ago and keeps animals including wallabies and rare birds.

Scientists have uncovered a hidden world of “in-between” materials that briefly form as chemical ingredients are heated, revealing structures that conventional methods can miss. Among the discoveries is a previously unk…

Researchers have uncovered a new way bacteria detect viral attacks: a virus-produced enzyme cuts a bacterial sensor protein, triggering a self-destructing immune response. The discovery could lead to more effective phag…

A Canadian radio telescope has detected the faint glow of hydrogen from billions of years ago using only its own observations, proving a long-awaited way to map the distant universe can actually work. CHIME can use this…

On the Navajo Reservation, a would-be energy developer appears to have tried to bribe a local environmental group to drop opposition to his project.

Nearly a century after physicist Hans Bethe predicted them, scientists have created and directly observed unusual quantum states known as “Bethe strings” in an ultracold gas. By cooling cesium atoms to near absolute zer…

Some change in our lifestyles and environments over a generation has caused this increased risk. What, exactly, is a mysteryProf Devi Sridhar is chair of global public health at the University of EdinburghIn the field o…

Musk has taken pot-shots at Reliance owner Mukesh Ambani as Starlink struggles to launch in India.

The data centre, which will have 72 chiller units on its roof, will generate 150 jobs, planners hear.

The first hurricane of the Atlantic season was forecast to intensify rapidly and cause dangerous conditions in the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama and southern Mississippi when it makes landfall late Friday or early…

Concerns remain over the ancient Kent woodland's future after 39,500 tonnes of rubbish were cleared.

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Heavy rains since mid-September have caused widespread flooding that has affected millions of people across the country.

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts have returned to Earth after 237 days in space, traveling more than 100 million miles and completing over 3,792 orbits while conducting research to prepare for future missions to the Moo…

October’s skies are packed with celestial surprises, from Jupiter disappearing behind the Moon to two meteor showers lighting up the darkness. NASA highlights four must-see events, including shooting stars from Halley’s…

The developing El Niño may impact the UK's weather prospects this autumn and winter but cold conditions are far from guaranteed.

Researchers are studying the genome of the world's oldest land animal — a 194-year-old tortoise named Jonathan — to uncover secrets about his longevity.

Media are invited to join NASA for a media teleconference at 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday, Oct. 15, to preview the agency’s contributions to JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission. T…

What next for the world of maths after a major intrusion by AI?

NASA is launching two new science and technology initiatives to deepen scientific understanding and accelerate the innovation that will shape America’s future in space. The initiatives are announced in conjunction with…

A new NASA-supported spacecraft will get up close to satellites that are no longer in service, demonstrating technologies that could support future in-space repairs and reduce orbital debris. The Small Spacecraft Propul…