News from Sunday, October 18, 2026

US Embassy in UAE urges citizens exercise ‘heightened vigilance’ in the Middle East The US Embassy in UAE issued a security alert warning its citizens in the Middle East to "exercise heightened vigilance" amid escalatio…

US president accuses Ukrainian leader of not wanting to end the war, as Zelenskyy speaks with Washington envoys.

McClelland, who served in the Rudd government, named as boss of National Anti-Corruption Commission after Paul Brereton quit in MayFormer Labor attorney general and federal court judge Robert McClelland has been named a…

Ukrainian attacks have set an oil export terminal ablaze in St Petersburg

The Airbus jet landed safely in Bulgaria and all passengers and crew aboard were unharmed, officials said.

The announcement comes as Anthropic lays the ground for a blockbuster stock market listing.

Iran's Araghchi says US-Iran negotiations are not over At a diplomatic summit in Baghdad on Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran’s offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within six days remains on t…

The air strike, one of Ukraine's largest in the war, comes amid rising tensions between Kyiv and Washington.

Warning issued in Saudi's Jazan Saudi Arabia's civil defence issued a warning alert early on Monday over the city of Jazan, which has since passed. "The danger has passed in Jizan City. For your safety, continue followi…

A year after thieves stole $100 million worth of crown jewels from Paris’s Louvre Museum, four suspects remain jailed awaiting trial, but the treasures are still missing. The October 19 heist saw thieves disguised as wo…

Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv diverts to Bulgaria's Sofia after 'threat' An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Bulgarian capital Sofia after a threat was made against the aircra…

The Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts has dropped out of the race hours after he was arrested in a suspected drunk driving crash

Video published by several news outlets shows gunmen firing multiple shots at a car while it is moving past a crowd.

Amid police brutality allegations, inquiry hears protesters against visit of Israeli president were ‘largely peaceful’Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcastAn inquiry into a Sydney rally against the…

Jordon Steele-John says the timing of the claims is motivated by "nasty political games" within the Greens.

Israel’s 2026 election: Who are the main leaders and where do they stand on the key issues? The Israeli election on 27 October is one of the most important in the country’s history, the first since 2022 and the Hamas-le…

Kenyan health authorities say latest patient was likely exposed to the country's first Ebola case.

Somalia’s piracy crackdown leaves coastal fishermen struggling to survive.

Netanyahu tells Americans: Iran's access to nuclear arms worse than rising gas prices Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned US citizens of Iranian access to nuclear weapons, claiming that gas prices will decr…

Saudi agency warns against spreading information on attacks The Saudi National Centre for Security Operations against the filming and publishing of details related to attacks on the kingdom. "Filming, publishing, or sha…

Two men tell of the work they say they have been doing to support Ukrainian intelligence during the war.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks more war before elections.

Crew of Austrian Airlines flight OS82 decides to land in Sofia after receiving bomb threat, Bulgarian authorities say.

Report reveals that a shady mobster-turned-informant may have been involved in helping cover up murderAn in-depth investigation by the New York Times is raising further questions about the high-profile OJ Simpson case,…

The boss of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies says the country has been "bundled together" in measures aimed at curbing cheap imports.

Premier Ben Carroll says two-year limit will be in place on 1 January if re-elected, while Greens say there should be no fares Public transport fares in Victoria…

The strict proximity rule comes despite glowing public medical reports and the president’s habit of routinely overriding his doctors’ advice

Bulgaria state television reports that a flight from Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Sofia after a bomb threat

Israeli protesters disrupted a Tel Aviv university event featuring far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Independent senator Monique Ryan throws her support behind fellow crossbencher after Pauline Hanson’s Please Explain episode Jacqui Lambie has criticised a One N…

Premium paid over French counterparts has risen to almost £30 a megawatt hour, analysis by lobby group findsBritish steelmakers have been pushed further behind European rivals on electricity costs after the US-Israeli w…

Passengers urged to ‘share the carriage, not the noise’ as guidance sets out £100 penalties for nuisance behaviourAndy Burnham has announced a crackdown on “headphone dodgers” who play loud music on public transport, as…

The Ebola outbreak in Congo has spread to an eighth province

The exiled Nobel laureate has petitioned for new elections in Venezuela and for the country to allow her return.

Bomb threat forces airliner from Tel Aviv to divert to Bulgaria A bomb threat against an Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna on Sunday forced the plane to divert to Bulgaria, according to Bulgarian authorit…

A historic town hall in the French city of Limoges has been damaged in an apparent arson attack following a day of nationwide protests

Santos, who was expelled from Congress and convicted of wire fraud before receiving a sentence commutation from Trump last fall, said he would ‘jump to serve’ as press secretary

Four Canadian service members were killed and 39 people hospitalised after a fire broke out during military training at a base in Alberta on Saturday, officials said. Premier Danielle Smith said Sunday that at least 19…

Araghchi says Netanyahu is pushing for renewed war on Iran Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of “driving America into another war to stay out of jail”. In a po…

The US president blocked numerous sanctions on Russia two days before they were due to take effect.

Antibody patterns in the blood may help doctors identify people at risk so they can be treated earlier, research showsPatterns of antibodies in people’s blood could predict the onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)…

US President Donald Trump on Sunday accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of prolonging the war with Russia, claiming Kyiv had little interest in peace. Trump said negotiations to end the four-year conflict wer…

Alberta’s independence movement faces likely defeat, but history suggests losing a referendum may not end the fight.

More than a dozen Indigenous representatives from Peru, Brazil, Colombia and Ecuador are participating in the Oct. 19-23 U.N. conference on transnational organized crime, known as COP13.

Iran's IRGC navy says oil tanker hits mine, catches fire in Strait of Hormuz An oil tanker caught fire and exploded after striking a naval mine in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary…

Police responding to reports of an alleged stolen car in Dulwich Hill were told a man was armed with a firearmA man has been charged with a slew of offences following an investigation into reports a man was allegedly se…

French President Emmanuel Macron says protesters who attacked government buildings need to pay for their crimes.

A new wave of synthetic drugs is sweeping across the United States, raising fear of a worsening drug crisis. The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from the frontlines in South Side, Chicago, where communities are battli…

Pakistan's political showdown continues as more opposition figures are implicated under Pakistan's anti-terror law.

The UN's World Food Programme says 1.4 million people in Gaza are suffering acute food shortages and that funding gaps are forcing cutbacks in critical aid, despite the U.S. brokered Hamas-Israel ceasefire.

Qatar, UAE discuss strengthening ties and regional developments Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani discussed bilateral cooperation in a phone call with UAE Dep…

The flight left Dublin Airport on Sunday afternoon and has since arrived in Bucharest

French President Emmanuel Macron made a national television address after rioting caused widespread damage.

Offices at the Supreme Court in Tirana were set ablaze as anti-government protests continue.

Mitchell Fairbarn admitted footage of him stealing the pink bird ‘doesn’t look good’

President Macron promises to increase security, but stops short of announcing a state of emergency or curfew.

What's behind Europe's youth protests?

The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment

Saudi forces launch 110 attacks on Yemen in a day, Houthis say Saudi forces launched 110 air strikes and missile attacks across Yemen in 24 hours, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said in a statement. The attack…

Presley Gerber's death in September is being investigated as a suspected overdose.

At least four people are confirmed to have died after a huge fire swept through the base.

EU 'strongly condemns' settler attack on delegation in West Bank The European Union said Sunday that it "strongly condemns" an attack the previous day by a group of Israeli settlers on visiting European diplomats in the…

The Houthis have repeatedly attacked airports and oil infrastructure across the kingdom with drones and missiles that can change direction during flight, posing a challenge to interceptors.

The outage hit as organizers coordinated nearly 3,000 early-voting events across all 50 states and Washington, DC

Israeli settlers attack Palestinians as military conducts raid in occupied West Bank Here are the latest developments in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, according to Palestinian news agency Wafa: Nablus: Israeli settl…

Ukraine's president says communication between Washington and Kyiv 'virtually nonstop', despite a spat with Trump.

Macron vowed to hold rioters accountable after violent scenes of looting and rioting across France, with unrest deepening political tensions ahead of next year’s presidential election.

‘Meta owes us an explanation,’ group says as organizers fear censorship after account goes dark for several hoursThe coalition leaders behind nationwide pro-democracy protests that have drawn millions of Americans to th…

Gulf ministers urge action against Houthis as fighting displaces more than 233,000 people across Yemen.

Egyptian, Saudi foreign ministers discuss regional de-escalation Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed regional developments and the importance of de-escalation in a phone call with his Saudi counterpart, P…

New video footage of Israeli settler assault on European delegation as Netanyahu attempts to raise doubtHours after Israeli militants attacked a delegation of European diplomats, French clerics and a visiting mayor in t…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he believes the U.S. government is behind his military's loss of normal access to the key satellite communications service used by the Ukrainian military.

Bodybuilders in Gaza are finding solace in testing their strength during a competition surrounded by rubble.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday vowed there would be "full transparency" over the response by security forces to protests that turned violent this weekend, after criticism that police preparations had been in…

Exclusive: Former health secretary says upfront investment in support is needed ‘if we are going to end the Neet crisis’Ministers should cut welfare spending to fund more employment support if it wants to end the youth…

How much damage has the unrest in France caused to a protest movement rooted in genuine grievances but hijacked by rioters, violence and vandalism? Is it a gift to Marine Le Pen, the far-right leader and presidential fr…

Why is the Trump administration holding secret talks with Myanmar's military ruler, accused of genocide?

UK home secretary’s meeting comes after PM said he wanted to rejoin European law enforcement databasesThe UK home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, will meet the EU’s home affairs commissioner on Monday for further talks just…

CFB Wainwright is one of Canada's busiest military training bases

German authorities are investigating a large hole cut into a fence at Leipzig airport

Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine, attacked by Jewish settlers in the West Bank, says she's angry that Israel's military seems to protect settlers more than those under threat

French President Emmanuel Macron plans to address the nation after violence erupted across France during protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions

Small gatherings and isolated fires were reported at several locations in Paris on Sunday, a day after violent protests in other French cities.

A Roman Catholic priest officiating an evening mass in southwestern Ecuador died after being struck by a cross while the ceremony was being broadcast live

Russia's Lavrov to visit Tehran on Monday, Iran says Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Tehran on Monday for consultations with Iranian officials and aims to follow up on the implementation of bilateral a…

The Spanish Navy has changed its protocol in response to the innocent passage of Moroccan vessels through the waters off Ceuta or Melilla, acting now without requiring higher authorisation.

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped unharmed after gunmen opened fire at his vehicle in Mumbai, India

Israeli settlers attacked an EU delegation in the occupied West Bank while it was visiting olive harvesters near Taybeh.

Shopkeepers in several French cities tried to defend their businesses from looters during Saturday’s unrest, with confrontations leaving stores damaged and owners distressed.

Trump gives Netanyahu ‘complete and total endorsement’ ahead of Israeli election US President Donald Trump has declared his “complete and total endorsement” of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of election…

Capt Smit Machchhar said he screamed for help as he reached to open the cockpit door on flight FZ1073The captain of a flydubai flight who was attacked by a co-pilot who intended to crash the plane has described ⁠blockin…

Officials allege congresswoman, whose home was raided by federal agents, or family violated law to obtain citizenshipTom Homan, Donald Trump’s “border czar”, has said that the Republican presidential administration coul…

The attack on Heidi Levine and Palestinians during the sensitive olive harvest again highlights the rampant settler violence that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has blamed on a small number of troublemakers.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday blamed immigration for unrest during protests in France and urged the country to tighten its migration rules. Washington bureau chief David Smith tells us more.

Andy McCarthy slammed President Trump’s so-called ‘energy ceasefire’ as being ‘rigged against Ukraine’

Fresh clashes broke out in Paris on Sunday, a day after France experienced one of its worst bouts of unrest in years. Protests over high prices left one demonstrator dead, thousands arrested, and shops across the countr…

Houthis target Yemen’s Marib with missiles The Houthis targeted the city of Marib with several missiles, the armed forces of Yemen’s internationally recognised government said. Government forces and allied fighters cont…

Hal Hamilton fended off the raccoon by cracking his cane over the vicious animal’s head

Israeli settlers attacked a convoy of European diplomats in the West Bank and beat up a visiting French mayor on Saturday, witnesses said, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned against a brewing "crisis" in the…

It will be Israel's first vote since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023

The government has blamed the violence on hard-left and ultra-left groups, as well as criminals it says instigated the looting. We discuss this with international affairs commentator Matthew-Mary Caruchet and our report…

Houthi strike injures six in southern Saudi Arabia A Houthi projectile injured at least six people in southern Saudi Arabia on Sunday after it struck a residential area in Najran near the border with Yemen, according to…

The far-right candidate for the 2027 presidential election speaks out the day after a day of riots that left France reeling, just as looting resumed in Paris.

"Now that this delicate phase is behind me, I will gradually resume my activities, always with God's help and your prayers," Leo said, his voice sounding strong four days after the lower lobe of his right lung was remov…

China is ramping up its presence around Taiwan, in a pattern that Taipei said is designed to 'alter the status quo'.

Bernard Baudoux, Mayor of the French town of Aulnoye-Aymeries, says masked settlers attacked him in occupied West Bank.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 elections. It was not clear what impact the endorsement would have on voters, since many Israelis have expresse…

Hungary’s Péter Magyar said riots in France justified his tough migration stance, echoed by Poland’s Donald Tusk. Left-wing critics accused him of exploiting the unrest, despite most protesters being French nationals.

Israelis are set to vote Oct. 27, in the first national elections since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

The peak of this new DANA will come between Sunday and Monday, bringing heavy rain to Ibiza and Formentera and also to Alicante, Murcia and Almeria.

UAE vice president discusses regional developments with Saudi minister in Abu Dhabi, WAM reports UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed developments in the Middle East with Saudi Defence Ministe…

Trump gives Netanyahu ‘complete and total endorsement’ ahead of Israeli election Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 10/18/2026 - 16:56 The US president backs the Israeli prime minister as polls suggest a stalemate between r…

Streets littered with broken glass, burnt bicycles and debris greeted residents in France on Sunday 18 October, following demonstrations that left extensive damage across Paris, Lyon and Marseille.

Saudi chopper pilots killed as landmark tower closes offices amid Houthi fighting A Saudi helicopter has crashed in the Najran region, killing both crew members, according to the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen. C…

Leader of the far-right National Rally is the current favourite to win the presidential election next year

Mike Huckabee calls for arrest and prosecution of those responsible as Heidi Levine, 63, recovers in hospital in IsraelThe US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, has denounced the settler attack that left the Washingto…

Newsom’s response comes days after Guilfoyle was removed from her position as US ambassador to Greece following cash-for-access allegations

Netanyahu thanks Trump for 'tremendous support' before Israel elections Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday thanked US President Donald Trump for his support ahead of the country's parliamentary election…

Police crack down on sixth day of student-led demonstrations calling for Prime Minister Rama to resign.

Local media report a knife was involved in the attack

Female colleague says she was forced out shortly after incident with Luke Campbell, Hull and East Yorkshire mayor A Reform UK mayor is under police investigation for allegedly showing “naked and sexualised” images of hi…

Fire crews scrambled late into the night as fierce winds whipped flames beyond Canadian Forces Base Wainwright and into the surrounding rural area.

Israeli army attacks town in southern Lebanon The Israeli military is attacking the town of Hadatha in the southern Lebanon area of Bint Jbeil with artillery shelling, according to Lebanese media. Bint Jbeil has been re…

Ministers, officials and police under pressure over response to days of violent unrest in cities across FranceThe French government was in crisis talks on Sunday after one of the most violent days of unrest in years lef…

EU demands accountability after settlers attack European diplomats amid violence against Palestinian olive farmers.

Police crack down on hundreds of protesters in Albania's capital, using rubber bullets, water cannons and tear gas.

Discharged on Saturday after surgery for a malignant tumour in his right lung, Pope Leo led the Angelus from the Apostolic Palace and thanked doctors, saying he will gradually resume duties.

Ukraine says speed limits on Starlink are still hampering military efforts to fight off Russian drones, days after a surprise network slowdown that Kyiv called deliberate and Washington denied ordering.

Huge plumes of black smoke billowed over St Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city, on Sunday, 18 October, as a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack sparked fires at industrial and logistics facilities. Russian official…

The US secretary of state will meet the foreign ministers of five Central Asian countries on Monday under the C5+1 format. Trade, investment, critical minerals and security are expected to feature in discussions, while…

Settler pogroms have escalated, coinciding with the annual olive harvest season in the occupied West Bank.

Scrutiny committee looks into financing of Manchester Life project as PM promises ‘full transparency’A £55m loan to Manchester City’s Abu Dhabi owner will be investigated as part of a review into a fund for housing proj…

Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat

Ukraine used more than 1,000 drones to target Russian oil depots, logistics facilities and datacentresTwo people have been killed and at least 17 injured as Russia and Ukraine continue to trade strikes on each other’s p…

They may say two euros, but collectors sometimes pay many times that amount: rare editions and striking minting errors can turn small change into sought-after treasures.

Protests are sweeping France as anger over conditions in schools meets frustration with high living costs

As Edi Rama spoke, excavators were digging up and removing the paving outside his office in central Tirana

Egypt's parliament delays vote on military support to Saudi Arabia Egypt’s parliament has postponed a crucial vote on whether to authorise defensive military support for Saudi Arabia. Discussions will continue on Monday…

Donald Trump has spent years claiming mail-in voting is corrupt. Al Jazeera's Noor Wazwaz explains.

The vice president claims he has personally investigated corruption inside White House

Three years ago, just weeks after the genocide began, writer Omar El Akkad posted a tweet, attached to some footage showing the extent of the ruin that Israel had already visited on Gaza. The compelling thought, crystal…

Dozens of people were detained in Milan after clashes with the police during protests sparked by a march against the economic crisis. Tension was also reported in Turin and Bologna, with several demonstrators injured.

France on Sunday is dealing with the aftermath of nationwide protests that damaged around 1,500 businesses and caused losses estimated at hundreds of millions of euros. Police arrested an estimated 1,800 people across t…

The demonstrations have united students and ‘yellow vest’ supporters, exposing deeper anger over living standards.

An expedition to a remote Pacific island hoping to uncover the American aviator's wreckage was on hold for three days.

Sudan’s army says it struck RSF command centres in South Darfur, but the RSF says a crowded livestock market was hit.

Raphael Glucksmann wants to lead France's Socialists to power without working with the left-populist Jean-Luc Melenchon, who is particularly popular with young voters. How can the center-left candidate win them over?

At least 1,800 people have been arrested over the nationwide protests

Saudi chopper pilots killed as landmark tower closes offices amid Houthi fighting Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 10/18/2026 - 14:03 The crash comes as fighting intensifies in Yemen and Egypt pledges support for Saudi Ar…

Officials at Norfolk International Airport only discovered the non-traveler access perk had been removed after passengers complained about missing online booking options

France was reeling on Sunday from widespread damage caused by violent protests the day before that saw 1,800 people arrested, a historic town hall torched and widespread looting.

In Deja Vu’s latest episode, William Dalrymple explores ancient India’s global influence – and how it was overlooked.

Is the anger in France driven more by declining living standards or by the perception that the economic burden is being distributed unfairly? We discuss this with our guest, Joseph Downing, senior lecturer in politics a…

Some 1,800 people arrested and hundreds injured during nationwide demonstrations attended by hundreds of thousands.

Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalized, and said he plans to gradually return to his usual duties.

Paris residents tell Al Jazeera they’re dismayed by the level of damage caused when Saturday’s protests turned violent.

France and Belgium condemn settler attack on diplomats, but critics say EU needs to act beyond words of condemnation.

On Sunday morning, broken glass and litter filled the streets as Parisians emerged from their apartment blocks after a day of chaos across France.

Residents deal with broken windows and burnt out cars after tens of thousands of people take to the streets

Iran's oil production increased despite war, state media says Iran's daily crude oil production capacity has increased from 3.43m barrels in August 2024 to 3.715m barrels in September 2026, according to Iranian state me…

Democratic voters in the country’s most MAGA county could all fit together in an Uber — but with Trump’s popularity slipping, organizers aren’t giving up, Brendan Rascius learns

Instead of redrawing the region, Israel's wars of expasion pushed the region to work together against it.

A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's second-largest city Saint Petersburg killed at least one person and hospitalised another five on Sunday. The attack – which also sparked fires at an oil refinery and depo…

Akhlaghi's experience centres on ballistic missiles, aerospace technology and defence-industrial production.

Exclusive: rules on same-sex wards could lead to delays in care, discrimination and animosity between groups, finds internal assessmentTrans people could face delays and a greater risk of “corridor care” under new NHS E…

Agency changes wording on website as Texas-based chemical firm continues manufacture of plastic containersThe Environmental Protection Agency has quietly backtracked on a claim that the US has phased out two of the most…

States like Missouri and Iowa are choosing to not take up exemption designed to help low-income people keep coverage during hardshipSome conservative states that have rejected hardship exemptions for the new Medicaid re…

At least one person was killed in the strikes, which also hit a data centre used by Russia's equivalent of Facebook.

Following yesterday's demonstrations in Paris, where violent clashes erupted between police and protesters, our reporter Antonia Kerrigan returns to place de la République.

Most of the victims were from the Daraj neighbourhood in Gaza City, the Health Ministry says.

The 71-year-old pontiff had the lower lobe of his right lung removed on Tuesday

Since it was established in 1956, Manuel’s Tavern in Atlanta has hosted legendary Democratic leaders while its founder played a key role in the city’s move from a Republican to Democratic stronghold. With the state’s De…

A speeding truck in India killed 13 people when it ploughed into a crowd at a Hindu festival, officials said on Sunday, with President Droupadi Murmu describing the deaths as "heartbreaking".

Analysts say that any move from Egypt will remain 'strictly defensive', as the conflict in Yemen intensifies.

Clashes broke out near the Albanian prime minister’s office in the capital, Tirana, on Saturday as anti-government riots entered a fifth day.

It comes as Zelenskyy said Russian forces had targeted Ukraine's energy sector in strikes on four regions on Saturday night. He said attacks on residential buildings had also left two people dead and 12 others reportedl…

Burnt bicycles, smashed shopfronts and debris-filled streets mark the aftermath of Saturday’s protests in Paris, as cleanup crews begin clearing the damage.

Hundreds at Lisbon tent camp demand action on housing, as Giorgia Meloni says march in Italian capital exploited by ‘hooligans’The angry protests that have convulsed Spain and France in recent weeks have spilled over to…

Lengthy meeting heard grumbles about ‘blue wall’ policies and ‘Ming vase’ tactics but no real rancourAs political showdowns go, this week’s gathering of Liberal Democrat MPs, billed by some as a crunch moment for Ed Dav…

Violence broke out across France on Saturday during the latest day of demonstrations against conditions in schools and the cost of living.

A surge in drug smuggling from Israel to Jordan using drones and balloons prompts accusations of border guard collusion.

Five killed in Gaza, including two children, since dawn The number of Palestinians in Gaza killed by the Israeli military since dawn has risen to five, according to Gaza's health ministry. Israeli forces shot a Palestin…

Green leader in England and Wales calls ‘debates about words’ unhelpful and denies recent motion was controversialZack Polanski has said Zionism in its current form is racist, that no country has a right to exist and th…

Zelenskyy says Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight kill two people, adding that Moscow continues to break energy ceasefire.

Paris police have arrested 855 people after violent clashes during a protest against rising living costs

The U.S. ambassador to Israel condemns a settler attack that left an American journalist badly beaten in the West Bank

Ukrainian attacks have set an oil export terminal ablaze in St. Petersburg

Dhruv Rathee led a ‘Stop vote theft’ protest in London, accusing Modi's government of electoral manipulation.

In her weekly newsletter, Euronews’ Europe editor Maria Tadeo debriefs the zeitgeist from Brussels. This week, she argues that Trump is scapegoating Zelenskyy for political reasons ahead of the US midterm elections.

The idea to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan was all about the U.S. administration wanting to show power and test what is acceptable, death row lawyer Dr Asim Qureshi tells Suha Kidwai

Addressing the protests in a post on social media on Saturday evening, French President Emmanuel Macron said there was "no place for violence" in France.

Iran's new defence minister issues warning to the US Iran's newly appointed defence minister, Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi, warned the US: "If the American enemy commits another miscalculation, the response from the proud…

Around 1,800 people were arrested after nationwide protests saw outbreaks of violence and vandalism.

Hurricane Trudy brings heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico’s southwestern and west-central Pacific coast

Top US diplomat says Ukraine has requested access to military-grade version of Starlink for strikes deep inside Russia.

Health secretary says it is ‘total disgrace’ if staff looked up William Chapman, who died at Yorkshire Wildlife ParkNHS staff who inappropriately accessed the medical records of a man mauled to death by a tiger should b…

Large cordon in place around Angel Row area of city centre after ‘shocking incident’ in the early hours of SundayA police officer is in hospital after being shot in the foot in Nottingham in the early hours of Sunday.No…

The French government has said around 1,200 arrests were made across France in relation to Saturday's events and that 150 police officers and gendarmes were injured over the course of the day.

Sudanese are facing growing costs of medicine caused by the country's civil war.

Marco Rubio said he wants Israel to do more to deter attacks committed by settlers in the West Bank

This weekend, in cities across France, some 800,000 protesters, including students, railway workers and members of the Yellow Vest movement, took to the streets in largely peaceful nationwide demonstrations. Sparked by…

Weeks of student protests over poor conditions in schools and rising anger over the cost of living fuelled calls for a nationwide demonstration on October 17, bringing together youth activists and supporters of the Yell…

Police in Paris said Sunday they had arrested a "record" 855 people over protest-related violence in the capital the day before, with the prosecutor's office saying more than 500 were being held in custody. France 24's…

Kyiv keeps issuing warnings that the satellite internet system Starlink is being restricted in Ukraine. How dependent is the country on the system, and what would happen if it went down?

Egyptian parliament to discuss defensive aid to Saudi Arabia Egypt's parliament is set to hold an emergency session in the afternoon to consider approving President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's request to authorise defensive…

Israeli attack kills Palestinian man in Gaza's Khan Younis The Israeli military has killed a Palestinian man in Khan Younis in Gaza, Al Jazeera reported. The killing follows an Israeli drone strike west of Gaza City tha…

The U.S. ambassador to Israel condemns a settler attack that left an American journalist badly beaten in the West Bank

Lisbon has reclaimed its shine on Europe's tourism map, earning two titles at the World Travel Awards Europe 2026, presented on Saturday in Montenegro's Bay of Kotor.

Thousands rallied across the US against President Donald Trump in ‘No Kings’ demonstrations.

Authorities report 1,200 arrests and 150 injured police officers as unrest erupts in multiple French cities.

France’s worst protests in years saw buildings set ablaze across the country and record numbers of people arrestedIn case you are still catching up with the news from yesterday, my colleagues Kim Willsher and William Ch…

​​Libya: Racism and ‘resettlement’ conspiracies fuel fear among Tripoli’s migrants Submitted by Driss Rejichi on Thu, 10/15/2026 - 13:08 A surge in anti‑migrant protest is reshaping life for Sub‑Saharan people already l…

The incident is the latest in a growing series of drone incursions and incidents along NATO's eastern flank, many of which are believed to be spillover from Russia's war in Ukraine.

Canada's defense minister said Saturday that people were killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire.

Defence minister David McGuinty describes the situation as ‘very, very active and delicate’

European condemnation is mounting, but Israel’s election offers little prospect of a material change for Palestinians.

Opposition parties still control the Czech Senate, in a major blow to Prime Minister Andrej Babis' and his governing coalition.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said a "serious incident creating a major fire" had occurred at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta.

For more than three decades, Michael Gove has been a leading figure in British Conservatism. As a journalist, government minister and now editor of the Tory bible the Spectator, he has helped shape the right even as it…

Magazine group points to restructuring bill but says it ‘remains profitable in the UK for another year’Profits at Condé Nast’s UK arm slumped by more than a third last year, according to figures published shortly after…

Rabbi Elie Abadie, who left Lebanon over 50 years ago, remains deeply connected to his Lebanese roots

Equatorial Guinea has tackled malaria with a successful strategy on Bioko Island

Hurricane Trudy brings heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico’s southwestern and west-central Pacific coast, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center

Israeli forces advance into Syria's Quneitra province, Al Jazeera reports Israeli forces are advancing into the al-Makar area of southern Quneitra, in Syria, with six military vehicles, Al Jazeera reported. Last week, I…

Parts of southern Southeast Asia have been put under the highest-level haze alert as wildfires that have swept Indonesia for months continue to belch toxic smoke across the region. The seasonal wildfires are worse this…

‘I cannot recall an incident like this in recent memory,’ says Canadian defence minister

President Emmanuel Macron has appealed for ‘calm’ as police deploy tear gas and riot gear

Major protests taking place across France on Saturday turned violent in a number of parts of the country as demonstrators clashed with police. Authorities said around 550,000 people took part in the protests nationwide.

Secretary of state Marco Rubio says sanctions bill has been paused for 60 days to ‘analyse’ its economic impacts

The US firm’s robotaxi service is up and running in Zagreb in partnership with local company Verne and Chinese AI firm Pony.ai, a partnership that plans to expand across Europe. Euronews got to see how it works firsthan…

From sport to cinema trips, regular leisure activities are out of reach for around 46 million people in the EU. Income helps explain the gap between countries, but it does not tell the whole story.

Indian police released Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke from detention on Saturday after the activist was detained ahead of a rally calling for the resignation of India's chief election commissioner. T…

A lifeline that connects people detained and dropped off at distant locations with volunteers who ensure a safe return.

US seeks 'verifiable commitment' Iran won't rebuild nuclear programme, Vance says US Vice President JD Vance said Washington was focused on securing Iran’s “long-term” and “verifiable commitment” not to rebuild its nucl…

Fr Willie Doyle was killed during World War One while trying to help injured and dying soldiers.

One injured as projectiles hit tugboat off UAE coast, UKMTO says The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a southbound tugboat was struck by two unidentified projectiles northeast of Khor Fakka…

BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as the country battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.

“Every sunny surface we put to work brings Europe closer to an energy system that is cheaper, more secure and owned by the people it serves.”

Defence Minister David McGuinty says people were killed and injured, but provides no figures or cause of fire.

Tanker attacked by people on skiff off Yemen, UKMTO says The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency says an LNG tanker has been attacked by several people on a skiff off of the Yemeni city of Al Mukalla. The mariti…

Met Police determine X post by Sarah Helm, seen to endorse Palestine Action, does 'not meet the criminal threshold'.

One of Alberta’s leading separatists has vowed to continue the independence movement even if voters reject a proposal Monday to begin the process of leaving Canada

A seven-year-old girl was among at least 19 people killed in a stampede during a Hindu festival in Kolkata, India.

Houthis release 159 people under an amnesty under ICRC watch The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has said that Houthi authorities have released 159 people who were detained in connection with the ongoing…

Lena Schilling of Austrian Greens says images are ‘digital violence against women’ and a threat to democracyAn Austrian MEP has spoken out about her experience of being “stripped naked” online without her consent and ha…

Facing a slump in the polls, Argentina’s president is making economic attacks on the islands’ oil industry, and suggesting its key fisheries industry could be next A dozen local people and a uniformed military police of…

Meet some of the elderly residents of Bolotana, in line to be the world’s sixth ‘blue zone’ for its high number of female centenariansWhen Giovanna Marras opens the door to her home in Bolotana, a mountain village in ce…

Birth happens days before Labor and Coalition block bill to ban ‘barbaric practice’ of shackling incarcerated women during childbirthGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastAn incarcerated Indigenous…

A stampede during a major Hindu festival in eastern India’s West Bengal state has killed at least 19 people

Saudi helicopter crashes in Najran, killing two crew members A Saudi AH-6i helicopter crashed in the Najran region of Saudi Arabia due to a technical malfunction, killing its two crew members, the Saudi-led coalition's…

Heidi Levine undergoes surgery on 'nearly detached' finger, daughter says Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine, who was brutally attacked by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, has undergone surgery on h…

Defence Minister David McGuinty says there are casualties in what the prime minister called a "serious incident".

US Vice President JD Vance blamed immigration for violence during protests in France on Saturday, sharing footage of a city hall on fire and warning Americans that congressional Democrats sought a similar future for the…

Israeli military sat on distress calls about settler attacks for two hours, report says The Israeli military sat on distress calls for nearly two hours as activists reported threats from settlers in the occupied West Ba…

Canada’s defense minister says that people have been killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that President Donald Trump’s decision to waive sanctions and tariffs on Russia would last 60 days, as the move drew bipartisan criticism and raised fears in Ukraine that…

Some of 16 survivors treated for suspected shark bites, US coastguard says.

Kabila’s move raises new questions about the war in eastern Congo and prospects for peace.

“No Kings, Vote Now” was the theme of a rally in Atlanta, one of many organised across the US on Saturday. While many demonstrators denounced President Donald Trump’s policies, organisers said the rally was aimed at get…

Masked Israeli settlers attacked European diplomats, a French mayor and Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

National insurance data shows drivers face a 1 in 145 chance of hitting an animal, with deer topping the list of struck wildlife

Satellite images give clues about how Kim spends his holidays - something far out of reach for most North Koreans.

The march against wars and rising living costs began peacefully.

Little Saylor Graham was described as a ‘feisty, loving child’ with a ‘fierce determination to thrive’ by a family friend

Hundreds of protests took place in cities across France. Most of them were peaceful but some turned chaotic and violent.

NPR's Joel Rose talks with James B. Story, former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela, about the state of the State Department in the wake of the Kimberly Guilfoyle scandal.

The UK government has pledged to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030

At various times over the last decade, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Britain and Israel have carried out punishing air raids on the rebels — only to see them grow even stronger.

Disorder broke out in cities across the country on a day in which more than half a million joined cost of living protests.

Zelenskyy called Trump's decision unfortunate but avoided directly criticizing the U.S. leader despite deepening tensions between Ukraine and Washington in recent days.

Katie Zacharia's short time as White House press secretary has brought renewed attention to the high-profile role.

Albertans are voting on Monday on whether to stay in Canada or pursue independence, splitting even some close-knit families.

One very short lesson from last week’s “Wealth and Poverty” class

Prime Minister Carney said military and emergency crews fought the flames throughout the night in "some of the worst conditions imaginable".

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also rejected Trump for comparing him to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries says the election climate is holding firm for Democrats as they race to retake the House

Officials say a private jet went off the end of a runway during a planned takeoff at the main airport in Las Vegas and hit a perimeter fence

President Donald Trump has a new pitch for Republican candidates: they’re easy on the eyes.

The Senate candidate confronted questions over his “dual loyalties” while campaigning in a deep red region of Michigan on Saturday.

NPR's Eric McDaniel reports on how Congress has reacted to President Trump's executive order exempting Russia from economic sanctions.

President Trump heads to Kansas to campaign for Republican candidates Monday but farmers disgruntled by White House policies may help flip a U.S. Senate seat that Republicans have held for almost a century.

Screenwriter Zoe Kazan talks about her adaptation of John Steinbeck's 1952 novel – a sprawling multigenerational epic that explores the nature of good and evil - streaming now on Netflix.

NBC’s Kristen Welker asked Scott Bessent: When will the Trump administration “take responsibility for the economy?”

The path to a U.S. House majority runs through heavily Latino districts in states such as Arizona, Colorado and Texas, where Democrats are counting on disaffected Trump supporters to swing back their way.

Ukraine's president confirms intelligence cutoff, Bessent avoids calling Kyiv an ally, GOP lawmaker demands answers

This tour is intended to promote U.S. economic and security ties with Central and South Asia. But it has only tangential links to the Trump administration's current main foreign policy dilemmas in the Middle East and wi…

A semitractor-trailer plunged off a highway overpass in Kansas City.

The anti-Trump movement shifts its focus to the ballot box as participants debate its nonpartisan message

"She said that it was a Troy supporter. She accused me of setting that up. I had no idea who it was," Jackson said.

Endorsing Netanyahu, Trump suggests Israel's election could shape future U.S. military action against Iran

In a clip that quickly went viral Saturday night, Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed countered a bigoted question about his Muslim faith at a Michigan town hall with a lesson in American government. The five-…

The string of sharp queries, some from voters who said they had supported him and President Donald Trump, previewed the rocky path Vance may face trying to answer for the administration's record if he runs for president…

Protesters held rallies across the US as part of the 'No Kings' movement, voicing opposition to the Trump administration and calling for early voting ahead of November's midterm elections. The rallies coincide with heig…

Here’s the highlight reel of last week’s posts and events.

Watch an exclusive advance short clip from our new documentary investigating AIPAC with insiders and whistleblowers describing its work and influence.

Over 5 million ballots have been cast, according to an estimate, as Trump faces a historic low in approval ratings.

Jacobin is now publishing in seven languages, with three on the way. Check them out, and support socialist internationalism today.

Recurring layoffs reveal an industry organized around extracting value while workers bear the cost of crises. In Montreal, game workers are building solidarity and organizing for collective power.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to North Carolina A&T student Shia Rozier about disappointment with early voting sites in Greensboro.

The U.S. has no law guaranteeing paid parental leave. But in states with their own programs, more dads are using the benefit to bond with their new children, exceeding moms in some states.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Adm. John Kirby, who had spokesperson roles in the Obama and Biden administrations, about the utility of the role of the White House Press Secretary.

From Russia to AI to Iran, President Trump has taken political stances that put him at odds with much of the electorate.

President Trump's executive order suspending federal taxes on diesel is aimed at helping farmers but it's more complicated than it sounds and states are warning drivers they may owe taxes later.

Overall, economic sentiment for Trump is poor, but small businesses seem fairly confident, according to several surveysThere are 34m small businesses in the United States. They employ approximately half of the country’s…

This story was originally published by Yale E360 and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Public participation is a hallmark of environmental regulation, embedded in every major environmental st…

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Labor’s share of national income is falling, capital’s share is rising, and why that matters

From the attorney general stumping for Republican candidates to federal agents raiding the home of a Democratic congresswoman up for re-election, the department is violating long-standing normsDonald Trump’s justice dep…

Rhetorical shifts from some in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Kansas exemplify the liabilities of abortion restriction

The Republican state attorney general appears uniquely ill-chosen as a candidate – but he is a political survivor who could yet frustrate Democratic dreamsDepending how you look at the situation, it is either predictabl…

Rep. María Elvira Salazar filmed an ad warning the president that he's "gone too far" on immigration. It reflected concern among some Republicans that their gains with Latino voters could be at risk.

Thomas Teepell is the son of a former long-time Bobby Jindal staffer who's close to Sean Feucht.

Around the United States of America and the world, people gathered today at more than 3,000 No Kings: Vote Early events to encourage Americans to vote in the November 3 midterm elections.

Vice President JD Vance faced tough questions from voters about the Trump administration’s policies on data centers, high costs, immigration and his own rhetoric in a town hall on CBS News that aired Saturday night

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has left Washington on his 31st trip abroad as America’s top diplomat, heading to Uzbekistan and India amid rumblings that he’s ignoring pressing matters in favor of more politically safe…

New filings show the world's richest person spent this summer again trying to help Republicans win office, with most of his focus on one candidate.

A special-needs teacher and student wounded in a deadly shooting at an Oregon elementary school remained hospitalized Saturday, but friends said their survival was a spot of hope in a community in mourning

NPR's Joel Rose talks with Oregon Governor Tina Kotek about the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon.

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) on Saturday warned many fellow Republican lawmakers will no longer be supporting the president’s agenda.

The candidates' retreat suggests that, even as reproductive rights fade from the national spotlight and polls show voters are far more likely to prioritize cost-of-living concerns, the political ramifications of pushing…

Iowa Public Radio's Natalie Krebs reports on how Iowa - a state that reliably votes Republican for president - has some competitive races for Republicans in November, which could help determine the balance of power in C…

Organizers hope to connect more than 150 existing rail-trails, greenways and other paths spanning more than 3,700 miles across America. NPR's Joel Rose checks on their progress in western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and…

Public restrooms are scarce in cities across the U.S. It's a topic historian and Temple University professor Bryant Simon writes about in his new book 'For Customers Only: Public Bathrooms and the Making of American Ine…

Rallies calling for election integrity and urging voters to cast ballots early in the upcoming midterms have been held in cities and towns across the United States.

President Donald Trump is emphasizing his influence during his second term at a rally in Kentucky.

As the debate over regulating AI companies rages on, the artificial intelligence giant Anthropic has scaled up its Capitol Hill lobbying. And, as lawmakers propose ways to curb largely unregulated AI development, the co…

The heroic "good guy with a gun" who can stop an attack even before law enforcement can arrive has long been a rallying cry by gun rights advocates, arguing that armed citizens can act as a first line of self-defense an…

The CNN chief data analyst warned that Republicans are “very much in the ballgame” despite aggregated polling showing Democrats ahead in key races.

Netanyahu's supporters, especially among Orthodox Jews, believe he's protecting a country they love as central to their identity. Many liberal and younger Jewish Americans believe his policies have harmed Israel's globa…

Climate and energy battles are running through campaigns in Michigan, Colorado, Indiana, and beyond.

Ukraine's president condemns suspension of sanctions, Moscow celebrates the decision, both brace for winter attacks

The efforts target college students, first-time voters, and the formerly incarcerated, particularly in the South.

Zeteo’s weekly round-up of the stories you may have missed out of occupied Gaza and the West Bank, as Israel continues its genocidal war and apartheid policies.

A new book makes the most rigorous case yet for why so few working-class people hold office. But by treating the lack of workers in office as a law of electoral democracy, its authors underrate how much organized worker…

Ever the optimist, Speaker Mike Johnson said he believes Republicans will hold on to their U.S. House majority, defying a surge of Democratic momentum in the final stretch of the midterm elections that will determine co…

A fall jacket, gold hoops, and a few treasures with stories to tell.

Lawmakers from both parties blasted the executive order late Friday, the latest in a series of steps that the Republican president has taken drawing the United States closer to Russia's Vladimir Putin.

Far-right Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella seeks the return of the disastrous Plan Colombia, this time inviting US troops for joint operations, per Pete Hegseth. The opposition says it’s a violation of Colom…

A shooting at an elementary school in Bend on Thursday left three children and one teacher deadFor three long hours on Thursday afternoon, Joe Camarlinghi waited at a Bend, Oregon, church for word about his daughter.Cam…

The major party candidates for Minnesota's U.S. Senate seat faced off in an hourlong debate Friday on MPR News with fraud, affordability and fallout from the Trump administration's policies as key points of friction.

We look at where things are in the deal President Trump says he made to import Russian diesel, plus the reason why the Justice Department is suing California.

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- With holidays around the corner, a local motorcycle group is starting to bring the cheer. For 27 years, the Brunswick Harley Owners Group has supported local families and children in through its T…

The South Colonie Central School District said it is continuing to investigate a racist social media video involving students from its high school.

The Rail Trail provides an accessible option for viewing and being immersed in the Adirondack wilderness

New York Attorney General Letitia James says her office has prepared potential legal complaints, even as federal immigration officials say they won't send ICE agents to the polls.

Jury selection is set to begin today in the trial of the alleged killer of Schenectady teenager Samantha Humphrey.

Many older adults are encountering emerging artificial intelligence that can be both useful and confusing, especially in the workplace.

A Powerball ticket that won Saturday's Double Play drawing was sold in Mineville, according to the New York Lottery.

Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown Saratoga Springs on Saturday for this year's Saratoga Wing Off.

The French built Fort Carillon in 1755 to control the vital route between Canada and New York City, prompting British attacks

Forty-two rescued cats and kittens in Catskill need treatment, food and future homes as a local shelter handles a large intake tied to an animal cruelty investigation. The Columbia Green Humane Society said the rescue i…

A love for farming sprouts after traveling the world and settling back down in the Adirondacks.

Organizations across the country hosted events aimed at increasing voter turnout ahead of midterms.

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The 6th Nightmare Market took over Jay Street in Schenectady on Saturday night, bringing out thousands to enjoy all things weird and wonderful. Happening shortly before Halloween, organizer…

COBLESKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- With cold temperatures on the way house fires might be more common. Local fire stations like the Cobleskill Fire Department are taking time to educate residents on preventative measures. Hea…

A Capital Region smash burger chain has officially opened a new location in Albany.

Potsdam solo entrepreneur hopes more drivers can step up to fill transportation voids in St. Lawrence County.

The Scotia-Glenville Central School District has begun its search for a new superintendent.

The Regional Food Bank has announced plans for its 2026 Thanksgiving meal distribution program.

The holidays are quickly approaching and the city of Albany is gearing up to celebrate.

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – New York will increase a state tax credit for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers under a new law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the legislation to raise the persona…

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Having a place to live is essential, but an increasing number of New Yorkers are experiencing housing insecurity. According to the NY State Comptroller's Office, between January 2022 and January…

The Town of Schroon is considering a one-year moratorium to evaluate the status of short-term rental permits in the area

Retired Dr. Christopher Hoy shared answers to community questions about healthcare based on his 35 years of experience in medicine

High temperatures for most won't get out of the 40s today.

Adirondack Watershed Institute researched the impact of wake boats on lake bottoms, shorelines and infrastructure

City & State set out to survey New York City Council members on affordable housing, but received several AI-generated responses instead.

The Glenridge bridge was struck again in Glenville on Thursday morning. The Glenville Police Department responded to the incident at the railroad bridge underpass on Glenridge Road at about 9:30 a.m.

Could Senate Republicans prevent Senate Democrats from achieving a veto-proof majority in the upper chamber this election?

Republican Bruce Blakeman and incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul faced off in their only debate of the election cycle right here on Spectrum News 1.

The 3rd annual Catskills Comedy Festival starts Friday night, and among the performers is stand-up comedian, Moth storyteller, and former NPR host Ophira Eisenberg. Eisenberg will be at the Community Theater in Catskill…

They slipped a handwritten note under the door, triggering an incredible chain of events that made their childhood dream come true. The post They dreamed of buying this house as teenagers. Twenty years later, a handwrit…

A new study has discovered that contact with nature may help people develop healthier eating habits. The research from Anglia Ruskin University in the UK is reportedly the first to provide evidence that exposure to natu…

Hear ye, hear ye! You may not be aware, but town criers still exist — and the best of the bunch recently came together to show off their skills in an international competition. Held in Chester, England, the World Town C…

A high school teacher in Sandy Springs, Georgia, got an unexpected surprise on her way to work earlier this month. “It was a pretty wild story,” she told GNN—and it happened just in time to celebrate her Halloween weddi…

Refined corn has no place in a cave.

An Oregon couple facing financial hardship can now endure the winter in comfort and with ‘peace of mind’ since a new HVAC system was installed in their home at no cost. Diane and Brian Johnsen of Beaverton received a co…

He even followed up with a heartwarming e-mail.

You should see how many potatoes he got out of this experiment.

It goes all the way back to the days of ancient Greece.

The federal minimum wage is still less than this.

Villagers have knitted speed cameras and life-sized traffic cops to fake-out reckless motorists, in a bid to slow down drivers. The locals in Fillongley, Warwickshire, dressed the mannequins in high-visibility vests to…

896 years ago today, Zhu Xi, a revolutionary Confucian scholar of the Song Dynasty, was born. His shifting of the emphasis from the I Ching to the Four Books reshaped the Chinese view of the world, which is not an easy…

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Sixty years later, Linus still inspires.

They say parrots are on par with 5-year-old humans and, honestly, that tracks.

He recognized him immediately.

Coral bleaching has been reversed at record speed using a new method developed at Stanford University. Corals that were ghostly white returned to full health in their lab in a mere seven weeks—the fastest documented rec…

Our perceptions of smiling have changed dramatically since the 1800s.

A massive shelter dog that weighed the same as a baby hippo has shed the pounds—and found a new home. The huge bulldog named Peggy Sue swelled to 70 pounds (32.5kg) before she was taken to the RSPCA’s West Hatch Animal…

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A 13-year-old has earned the distinction of being “America’s top young scientist” for 2026, taking first place in 3M’s prestigious Young Scientist Challenge. Raji Doshi, an eighth grader from Farmington, Connecticut, wo…

Today, roughly 36% of American workers do at least some of their work from home.

The sustainable shellfish cleans the water as it feeds and breathes.

In March, GNN reported that North America’s largest wildlife overpass had opened in December over Interstate 25 near Larkspur, in Colorado. Now, 10 months on from its opening, data has demonstrated that the 6-lane lifel…

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Just as President Joe Biden was showing signs of cognitive decline so conspicuous that he was compelled to drop out of the presidential race in 2024, my own father’s dementia was worsening. He lived with us, and yet he…

If you’re anything like us, you’re not exactly in a congenial mood right now. With the U.S. midterm elections fewer than three weeks away, you might be feeling combat-ready. And who could blame you? Seemingly on the bal…

Indonesia’s plummeting poverty rate, America’s largest wildlife bridge, and ‘a new era’ for the River Thames, plus more

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every fall there’s a pull to tidy things up. Cut back the perennials, rake the leaves, clear the beds, put the garden to rest. It feels satisfying, honestly, and spring does seem to…

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’ve bought a Japanese sweet potato, cut into it expecting orange, and found creamy white instead, you’ve already spotted the first thing that sets it apart. The skin is reddish…

I opened X to a video of a fly playing Beat Saber.

In the last two year, local watermen of Maryland and Virginia have drudged up roughly 24,000 abandoned fishing traps.

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Welcome to “Quietchella,” where wind, moss, and moths are the headliners, good old-fashioned peace and quiet are the supporting acts, and tickets are open to anyone ready to slow down and leave no trace. The inaugural f…

Even when discontent is near-universal and the desire for change is palpable, the way forward is not always clear.

Exports have helped offset weak domestic spending, but trade tensions and AI doubts weigh on the outlook.

Of the dozens of countries approached to water down their laws, Australia appears to be the only one considering it, publishers’ group saysGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastAI has already been t…

Some router symbols are obvious, while others take a bit of work to decipher. Their lights can vary, too.

You might sometimes see an orange dot on the left side of your Galaxy Watch's screen. Here's what is tells you.

Laser pointers are known to damage security cameras, but do they really? Here's what damage can actually be done.

Release: llm-tools-datasette 0.1.1 When I switched LLM over to httpx2 in LLM 0.33 I forget that this would break any plugins which used httpx without directly depending on it. llm-tools-datasette was one of those plugin…

It's a simple way to check whether an image has been created or manipulated, with a few caveats.

Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.

The idea of PS5 games running on an Xbox Series X -- made possible by how both consoles were built around closely matched hardware -- is certainly exciting.

It's a trade-off between download speeds and data caps.

A gateway pulls double duty, but a modem and router combo can give you a lot more flexibility and power.

Apple's image generation tool got some noteworthy updates this fall.

Anthropic said that it will commit 5% of its shares to the fund.

The studio celebrated Inscryption's five-year anniversary with a Twitch stream.

This week, our first place winner on the insightful side is n00bdragon with a comment about Florida’s age-gating law and its esoteric definition of addiction: Is anyone else bothered by this incredibly strange definitio…

While the Roku remote doesn't have confusing colors or weird symbols, the star button can confuse some folks at first.

Apple's iPhone Duo likely forecasts a shift in the market toward foldables becoming more common. But it took a while to get here.

While it's natural to want to get as many fps from your rig as possible, there are reasons to limit frame output from your GPU.

The platform attributed the decision to "political content that goes against its policy."

After chatbot startup Character.AI filed for bankruptcy earlier this week, many of its employees will have the opportunity to take jobs at Disney. Character.AI’s former CEO Karandeep Anand recently became the entertainm…

The outside watchdog can publish its findings without Anthropic's approval.

If you have trouble getting apps to scale properly on your foldable, read on.

For the most reliable performance, round Ethernet cables are generally superior.

Despite showing the storage amount on the box or the spec sheet, your new device might not actually hold as much as it states. Here are the reasons why.

With the release of iOS 27, car owners with CarPlay support can enjoy lots of cool new features. However, not all iPhone models are able to support them all.

Alexa devices have microphones that are always listening, but what does Amazon do with that data? It's up to you.

Wikipedia’s 68m articles have been consulted trillions of times. Not bad for a website that has barely changed since it was founded 20 years agoA few years ago, I was struck by the tension between how Wikipedia was used…

Exclusive: Rightwing lobby group, which says state poll is trial run for next federal election, accused of undermining Victorian Liberal messagingGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastVictorian Coal…

Flash hasn't been around for over half a decade, but thanks to archivists, you can still enjoy this era of the internet.

The tech company says successful AI worms need more capability on less powerful devices, but current trends make that feasible by the end of the yearWarnings about what artificial intelligence might do in the future – t…

If you don't want your TV manufacturer to know everything you watch, here's what to do about it.

Windows 11 can connect to your phone to make calls, letting you manage them in one place instead of picking up your phone.

External hard drives are sensitive, and what seems like a minor drop can cause major damage that should be checked by a professional.

Uploading data tends to be much slower than downloading, and it turns out there's a very good explanation for it.

Development by UK firm Nscale heralded by ministers as largest of its kind in the country loses its anchor tenantThe development of a huge AI datacentre hailed by the UK government has received a fresh setback after Mic…

Joining two Ethernet cables together with a coupler is rare, but when your cords are suddenly too short, there are better options to extend your network.

Global cooperation seems unlikely despite AI increasing the risk of digital fraud and the need to protect the financial systemRogue French fridges were an unlikely talking point for the world’s leading economists, centr…

Bank’s chief knowledge officer says the tech could speed up economic development from centuries to decadesThe World Bank is urging developing countries to kickstart the creation of “small AI” models, which can run on a…

Swapping SIM cards isn't something you'll do all the time, but when it does come up, you should do it carefully.

Your Nintendo Switch 2 is made to project its display to a TV. If it's not working, there are some things you should check.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wants a humanoid that can operate in a world designed for people, though the CEO says a robot 'brain' is a much bigger challenge.

Samsung's latest software update commitment for its tablets is great, but older devices can't take advantage of it.

A Meta spokesperson insisted that the updated terms did not reflect a change in the way Meta crawls the web.

Inline rendering with document​.currentScript Lean Rada describes a neat trick that takes advantage of the document.currentScript property. You can use that to drop in a tiny inline <script> element that replaces itself…

Sarah Helm, who is married to Jonathan Powell, was responding to a discussion about the author Sally Rooney.

The composition of Anthropic’s workforce and the type of work getting done have changed significantly in the past year.

From his remote property in rural Texas, the millionaire businessman Michael Samadi is plotting a new kind of civil rights movement – for the welfare and protection of AI systems. Guardian journalist Michael Safi spends…

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Over the weekend, Masad clarified that OpenAI would replace Anthropic as its default model provider. Claude will still be available to customers on the platform.

In the west the technology comes with at least some effort to provide security and a benign intent – not so from ChinaThere is much to fear from artificial intelligence developed in China and handed to businesses and go…

Archaeologists have discovered a puncture wound from a spear in the shoulder blade of a Neanderthal that lived 75,000 years ago, offering a possible glimpse of early interpersonal violence.

Westminster appears to be waking up to warnings over AI safety, with concerns over its use by extremist groups and bad actors“I have this sense that, within a few months, AI is going to be all anyone is talking about,”…

How a string of bizarre events led writer Linda Geddes to don her sleuthing cap and dig into a world of shadowy impersonatorsIt started with an entirely ordinary interaction on LinkedIn. Someone had tagged me in a post,…

Back in the early days of the Internet – 1988 to be precise – the self-replicating computer program known as the Morris worm spread across the network and shut down thousands of online VAX and Sun computers. It was a go…

We think "did a human read the code?" is an imprecise proxy for "what could go wrong with this change, and which check—automated or human—is the right one to catch it?" Asking that question also changed when review happ…

The actions could have resulted in criminal charges had humans been behind the keyboard.

In Silicon Valley, the AI boom means a lot of people are excited about this new technology, but concerned about when the music might stop. NPR went to San Francisco Tech Week to take the pulse.

Discord user flagged AI CSAM, triggering arrest of New Jersey deputy AG.

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…

For years, the idea of expanding the Supreme Court has been dismissed as a fantasy among “serious” thinkers. However, with it becoming ever more clear that the Supreme Court has gone completely off the rails and is now…

The agents got in through credentials and connection settings left exposed in app configurations, public code repositories, and overly permissive cloud roles.

This week, we discuss a new pod setup, video games, and Elon's spending habits.

Meta “streamlined” its commercial TOS. Legal experts warn it’s an AI power grab.

How Raven, previously known as Geospy, can now find which house a photo was taken in; why a judge ruled a Flock search unconstitutional; and the wild AI video in a court case.

The 28-year-old detained by German police is accused of being part of the cyber-crime gang that hacked blood-test firm Synnovis in 2024.

Newly filed court records include a letter from Telegram to U.S. authorities in which the company shares user data following a court order.

Watch an exclusive clip from Super Scam Me where a victim tracks down her scammer.

Online grooming is rising, with children as young as five targeted, prompting calls for reform.

The BBC is in central Kalimantan, where a toxic haze fuelled by wildfires is choking millions of residents.

A spacecraft is set to launch on an ambitious mission to bring 10g of Martian moon dust back to Earth.

James Olthoff, a delegate to the International Bureau of Weights and Measures, talks to NPR's Joel Rose about why it's important to accurately measure time on the moon.

Eating too much salt may do more than raise blood pressure. It could also harm memory and social behavior. In a new study, Japanese researchers discovered that a soy-derived compound called LPC70 helped protect mice fro…

Physicists have discovered a strange new state of quantum matter in which ultracold atoms defy familiar organizational rules, forming a highly excited yet surprisingly orderly configuration called a "fractional Fermi se…

Eating blueberries every day could have surprising effects on mood, according to a small study that found greater reductions in depressive symptoms among older adults who consumed the fruit for three months. Researchers…

A psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms appears to have an unexpected effect: calming highly aggressive fish. Researchers discovered that low doses of psilocybin significantly reduced aggressive attacks in mangr…

A catastrophic volcanic eruption 7,300 years ago devastated Japan, but new research reveals that its impact on prehistoric populations was far more complex than previously believed. While some communities disappeared or…

Public Health Wales advise people living nearby to shut their doors and windows due to the smell.

Researchers have uncovered three brain pathways linked to lasting improvements in people receiving deep brain stimulation for severe, treatment-resistant depression. They also discovered that patients who failed to impr…

Astronomers have uncovered compelling evidence of two supermassive black holes spiraling toward a potentially spectacular collision at the center of galaxy Mrk 501. A previously unseen jet of particles revealed the like…

One man's battle against weeds and overgrown pathways makes a big difference to the town

Scientists have uncovered a surprising difference in how male and female skin repairs and renews itself. By tracking individual skin stem cells in living mice for five months, researchers discovered that female cells wo…

Kristina Auckland said the herd was made up of around 100 ponies.

One of the best-known meteor showers peaks this week and will remain active until 7 November.

Engineer David Mummery has developed a tidal energy generator that he says can change lives for people living in coastal communities.

Japanese space agency leading five-year mission to Phobos, one of ‘most important unclimbed mountains in the solar system’Japan is to launch a spacecraft on the world’s first mission to bring back samples from Phobos, o…

Two pups have been recorded at South Walney, home to Cumbria's only breeding grey seal colony.

However, the Environment Agency says it has not found evidence that could cause significant harm.

A three-year project to restore woodland at seven nature reserves is completed.

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 18 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photogra…

As the planet warms, airlines are grappling with what this means for air travel – and for the passengers who simply refuse to keep their seatbelts fastenedIt was a swelteringly hot afternoon in south-west Myanmar on 21…

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has exceeded expectations after engineers made incredibly tiny adjustments to sharpen its view of the universe. By moving a mirror just one-sixteenth the width of a human hair, t…

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected trade-off in the wings of the European nightjar, a bird that migrates thousands of kilometers but sacrifices high-speed flight efficiency to hunt insects with remarkable agility.…

Scientists have uncovered a surprising cause of age-related cognitive decline involving brain cells previously thought to be entirely beneficial. As these cells become dysfunctional, they can produce abnormal amounts of…

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has revealed that a turbulent world 20 light-years away has a surprisingly orderly weather system, with three recurring atmospheric states driven by temperature changes and shifting clo…

Rescuers in Indonesia have saved dozens of orangutans from wildfires. The critically endangered species is fighting for their lives and habitats during this deadly wildfire season.

Scientists have discovered a surprising two-way relationship between sleep and growth hormone, revealing how the brain carefully balances physical recovery with wakefulness. The findings could help explain why poor slee…

Difficulties in transporting animals since Brexit has contributed to the decline in the number of captive birds.

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 17… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph…

The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.

So far this autumn wet and windy weather patterns have been steered away from the UK. When could we see that change?

In 1960, scientists predicted that runaway population growth would bring humanity to the brink of destruction on November 13, 2026, and their mathematical forecasts remained surprisingly accurate for decades. But as bir…

No replacement has been named as the 82-year-old departs, with the media announcement referring only to ‘the next generation’

SpaceX just delivered some surprisingly strange cargo to the International Space Station, including tiny brain models, 3D heart tissue, and technology for making artificial retinas in space. Scientists hope these experi…

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered that a distant alien planet's atmosphere is surprisingly lopsided. Located 1,300 light-years away, the scorching gas giant WASP-17b experiences powerful w…

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has named Stephen Cash director of the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, effective Monday, Oct. 19. Cash, a veteran NASA engineer and aerospace executive, re…

For the first time since 2014, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated its guidelines for the treatment of symptoms commonly associated with menopause.

Shortly after NASA’s Artemis II mission splashed down on April 10, 2026, U.S. Navy divers captured underwater imagery of the Orion spacecraft’s heat shield. In the months after, the agency measured whether the thermal p…

As the supercooled propellant flowed into the core stage, and NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket roared to life, Allison Mjoen and her family watched with awe and pride. Mjoen, NASA’s operations manager for the age…

This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image features the edge-on, intermediate spiral galaxy NGC 1827, located roughly 37 million light-years away in the constellation Columba, the Dove.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model.

The Tesla Roadster 2 drove up a curved ramp before using SpaceX rocket thrusters to fly, flip and landElon Musk has revealed Tesla’s latest model, which he claims will be the world’s first flying car, using technology f…

Stargazers are preparing to enjoy an annual festival that celebrates the beauty of the night sky.

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 16 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photogra…

High-definition images of nighttime lights show where the hurricane knocked out power along the Florida Panhandle and how quickly the lights came back.

NPR's science podcast Short Wave brings us stories about the hunting habits of ancient sea monsters, the microbiome of long COVID patients, and how elephant carcasses replenish the savannah.

How can we to compete against a natural force with the power of 25 atomic bombs?

NASA is playing an important role in JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) MMX (Martian Moons eXploration) mission, to advance our understanding of Mars’ moons and build on the agency’s long history of exploring t…

Hillingdon Council has shared social media posts showing people allegedly dumping rubbish illegally.

Delegates from 69 countries approve clock changeover after decades of debate – but switch may not take effect for thousands of yearsAfter decades of discussion, quibbling and worrying about clocks in computer systems, t…

The sun illuminated the exhaust plume of a SpaceX rocket launch on 13 October, creating a glowing jellyfish-like cloud in the sky, according to Nasa.

Throughout the medieval world there was a strong belief in supernatural beings. If you lived in the Middle East, they would be called djinn, demons or devils. If you dare want to know more about these monsters, read on!

Read a translation of a medieval Italian account of King Arthur, from his conquests and the Round Table to Mordred’s betrayal and their final battle.

Forty years ago, a constable hid a stash of documents he was ordered to incinerate. Were they evidence of police corruption, records of frontier war violence, or simple tales of daily life?Get our breaking news email, f…

New research suggests that Simonetta Vespucci, the inspiration for Botticelli’s Venus, may have died from a pituitary tumour rather than tuberculosis.

Who carried out executions in the Middle Ages? Lorris Chevalier explores how medieval executioners emerged as professionals and how they were portrayed in French literature.

Explore seven fascinating facts about medieval Algeria, from Fibonacci and Ibn Khaldun to powerful dynasties, historic cities and Islamic architecture.

The Diamond Sutra, printed in China in 868, is the world's oldest surviving complete dated printed book. Its dedication reveals a personal story of family and Buddhist generosity.

This extensive collection of translated texts explores the emperors of Byzantium from the fourth to the fifteenth centuries. Drawing on chronicles, letters and other historical sources, it offers a sweeping tour of Byza…

FLORENCE, ITALY—A bronze statue of an Etruscan man wearing a toga found in 1567 may

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA—According to a statement released by Flinders University, underwater archaeologists working with the Murujuga […] The post Submerged Sites Identified Off Australia’s Northwestern Coastline appeared f…

GHARBIA GOVERNARATE, EGYPT—According to an Ahram Online report, fragments of two colossal statues have been

Medieval castles and churches across England, including Hastings Castle and Dover Castle, will benefit from new government conservation funding.

Middle-aged performers are taking on roles once reserved for men, challenging expectations about age and gender in Bali.

A new book chronicles the exploits of Joseph Bell, an Edinburgh lecturer whose lessons sparked the creation of the world's most famous detective

A new open-access book explores why Ibn Khaldun’s medieval ideas about the rise and fall of civilizations still matter more than 600 years later.

Lugalbanda and the Anzud Bird is a Sumerian myth dated to the Ur III period (circa 2112 to circa 2004 BCE) featuring the hero-king of Uruk, Lugalbanda, father of Gilgamesh, in his younger years as an honorable officer i…

Dutch immigrants brought hopped beer to medieval England in the 14th century, gradually transforming English brewing and drinking habits.

CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND—Haaretz reports that Emma Pomeroy of the University of Cambridge and her colleagues examined

TROY, OHIO—More than 18,000 artifacts were recovered during a rescue excavation conducted at a 200-year-old

ANTALYA, TURKEY—BBC News reports that a Bronze Age shipwreck identified near Kekova Island off the

What did people eat in the early Middle Ages? Or, more precisely, what were they advised to eat? This sixth-century text, presented here in an edited translation, offers dietary advice and recipes intended for a Frankis…

Adult excavated in an Iraqi Kurdistan cave died more than 70,000 years ago and bears ‘kill shot’ shoulder woundA smooth round hole in the shoulder blade of a Neanderthal who died more than 70,000 years ago may be the ol…

Archaeologists in France have uncovered an early medieval palace complex near Dijon, featuring a large church, stone buildings and Roman-style heating.

Visions of the unconscious by Emily Dickinson, Louise Glück, Lucille Clifton, Carl Phillips, and more.

In this gallery of 75 images, we examine the key features of WWII's Pacific War. After the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, the US naval base in Hawaii, Japan continued to expand its empire until the turning point of the Ba…

A major DNA study of 7,700 early medieval burials reveals new insights into migration, family life, disease and cultural identity across Europe.

AMMAN, JORDAN—According to a Menafn report, Australian officials handed over a carved stone slab unearthed

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND—According to a report in the Glasgow Times, a team of researchers from the

CANTON, NORTH CAROLINA—WLOS reports that the demolition of a paper mill in western North Carolina

DERBYSHIRE, ENGLAND—According to a statement released by the University of Nottingham, chemical analysis of the

Frances Benjamin Johnston looked beyond grand estates to document the ordinary buildings that defined American life.

Kelly DeVries tells the remarkable story of Swegen Godwinson, whose murder, scandals and exile left his younger brother Harold to face William the Conqueror at Hastings.

In the late nineteenth century, visitors to Maine observed something strange: French-Canadian lumberjacks who, at the slightest stimulus, seemed to jump, strike out with their limbs, or mimic languages they could not sp…

The Matter of Aratta is the modern-day title for a collection of four poems – Enmerkar and the Lord of Aratta, Enmerkar and En-suhgir-ana, Lugalbanda in the Mountain Cave, and Lugalbanda and the Anzud Bird – concerning…

With care shortfalls biting across the country, the National-led coalition has been accused of letting chronic underfunding worsenBack when she was healthy, Jane Harrison worked for the community – securing money for pl…

Grand Theft Auto VI lets you build and nurture a romantic relationship but some say dates with a fictional character are a step too far.

In the three weeks since a health worker’s death in Siberia, officials have stonewalled the WHO – setting a worrying precedent for future pandemicsIs there a plague outbreak in Russia? If the answer were a clear yes, th…

Dr Denise Al Mari-de Waal and Aaron Hume call for lifelong support and an integrated care pathway that recognises the physical and mental health impacts of cerebral palsyThe sudden passing of RJ Mitte has deeply affecte…

Eugene Litvak says hospitals could rearrange scheduled admissions as part of efforts to prepare operationally for changes on 1 JanuaryYour report (Millions of Medicaid recipients to face draconian requirements as of 1 J…

Yvette Cooper has announced £140m investment in England's urgent care system, after summer heatwaves piled pressure on the NHS.

Barbara O’Neill, identified as a risk to public safety in Australia, dismisses antibiotics, vaccines and scientifically proven cancer treatment at UK conferenceA roar of laughter erupts from a crowd inside a large confe…

A seaside town is hosting an early morning alternative for clubbing fans.

Health secretary says government has been preparing early and will spend money on ambulances and A&E upgradesThe NHS faces a more challenging winter than normal, the health secretary has warned, as she announced a £140m…

The practical impact of Northern Ireland's budget delay seemed relatively muted until earlier this week when hospital doctors announced two strikes.

Healthcare professionals retrieved files belonging to 19-year old students and a caretaker killed in Nottingham attackA total of 15 NHS staff have now been sacked after accessing medical records belonging to the victims…

When a knee injury forced me to change my fitness routine, I added Sportneer ankle weights – and got a decent workoutI’m a personal trainer. Here’s the equipment I use

Menopause Matters is holding a county-wide online forum on Sunday for World Menopause Day.

Exclusive: health bodies across country say controversial US firm’s data platform no better than systems already in useNHS organisations that care for millions of people in England are rejecting Palantir’s patient data…

I fear for what comes next because medics must be able to ask questions, raise concerns and admit mistakes. A defensive staff is dangerous for everyoneMark McDonald is a barrister representing Lucy LetbyI have been Lucy…

More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.

Ministers promise to reform the scheme that provides financial support for those injured or bereaved by vaccines in the UK.

One of Australia’s hardest-working comedians is still laughing at the timing of a breast cancer diagnosis just as she set out to launch a book about wellness. Two days out from surgery, she talks burnout, Buddhism and s…

Some pupils will have to be escorted to the toilet over vandalism and attendance problems.

The Trump administration has provided few details about its process for canceling hundreds of thousands of Affordable Care Act marketplace enrollments — even as the next stage of the anti-fraud effort is underway.

Medi-Cal, the nation’s largest Medicaid program, was in trouble even before the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Rapid expansion, spiraling costs, and billions in federal funding cuts will mean tough challenges for Cal…

For StoryCorps, a public health nurse in Minnesota speaks with her college mentor about a moment when she almost gave up on her career aspirations.

Companies behind fires in Indonesia threatened with legal action as region dogged by persistent, transboundary hazeSingapore is threatening to prosecute companies responsible for some of the worst fires in years in neig…

The pioneering test offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.

The Happy Mums Foundation supports women experiencing postpartum mental health challenges.

Hannah York hopes new guidance will help doctors spot signs of soft tissue sarcomas sooner.

US research says nitrogen dioxide in restaurants that cook with gas can exceed WHO limits, which also affects dinersEach time we enjoy a meal out or order a takeaway, someone cooks for us in a commercial kitchen. In the…

Pontiff is recovering from a lobectomy, which is standard treatment for lung cancer caught early and can be curativeOn Tuesday, surgeons in Rome removed the lower part of Pope Leo’s right lung, after a routine health ch…

Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?

In this first episode of Your Turn with Allison Aubrey, we explore the science of the flow state with violinist Diane Allen, who lost her flow and then tried to find it again, and also from Dr. Richard Huskey, who studi…

Cold and flu season is here. Before someone in your household gets hit, make sure you have these essential meds and comfort items in your medicine cabinet.

The "KFF Health News Minute" brings original healthcare and health policy reporting from our newsroom to the airwaves each week.

Hospitals can prevent medical debt by offering financial help before sending big bills. A Tradeoffs investigation found that nearly half of nonprofit facilities in Texas say they will bill patients before screening them…

Medicare open enrollment starts Thursday, Oct. 15. And for several million seniors across the country it will be especially important. That's because some insurers are shutting their Medicare Advantage plans, especially…

Factory workers in India are being asked to wear GoPros to record the way they do their jobs. The ultimate goal is to train robots to take over. Will it work?

For years, customers have complained of aggressive sales tactics and charges at mall skincare stores. NPR investigated the business that connects many of them.

These service providers, formerly known as geriatric care managers, can arrange a move to a senior living facility, deal with Medicare and Medicaid, recommend doctors, drive a client to the dentist, and much more.

An initiative on the California ballot would levy the nation’s first wealth tax on billionaires. Supporters say the proceeds would help offset President Donald Trump’s sweeping healthcare cuts. But critics argue that th…

Iboga root, central to several Gabonese ritual traditions, is believed to have huge potential for use in treating addiction and some mental illnessesThe temple is dark, its sandy floor edged with candles. People sit sho…

Before replacing gas service lines, utilities will need to offer customers a financial incentive to electrify instead, thanks to a new law.

As efforts to protect people from extreme heat stall, organizers are embracing an approach that targets major brands’ reputations“It’s the kind of heat that makes you feel like you’re being dehydrated, like your skin is…

SAN ANTONIO, Texas—In Texas, suburbs have sprung up where oil pump jacks once bobbed. At the Preserve at Medina, a subdivision of brick-and-siding starter homes in southwest San Antonio, students filed off a school bus…

Warm homes plan would create 50,000 jobs, compared with about 1,100 for Rosebank oilfield, thinktank findsInsulating Britain’s homes and investing in heat pumps would do more to cut the cost of living, create jobs and b…

A chemical additive helped stop fishmeal from catching fire on ships, but it carried a downstream carcinogenic risk to modern food systems.

Data shows 2026 could be worst harvest on record, as growers suggest painting faces on vegetables instead of carvingIn the lead-up to Halloween, front porches across the country feature fat, proudly carved pumpkins, lit…

PARIS—By the time Cléo made it to Greek class, she had gone completely pale. It was a Wednesday in June during France’s second consecutive heat wave this year, and the 16-year-old was struggling to cope with the rising…

From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by producer Aynsley O’Neill with Nathan Donley from the Center for Biological Diversity. Atrazine is the second-…

Plenty of storms have hit Pensacola, Florida’s westernmost city, in the 450 years since its founding, but among the worst has been the storm over the toxic waste site nicknamed “Mount Dioxin.” Bureaucratic mismanagement…

The Arizona Department of Water Resources filed a motion Friday to join in a lawsuit against the federal government’s plan for Colorado River operations over the next 10 years. “Arizona believes the federal government’s…

Senators made a deal to protect clean energy, but presidential interference continues.

Low-interest loans kept many eateries afloat. But the industry never recovered enough for them to repay the debtFor almost 20 years, Jai Mazumdar has served vegetarian curries, samosas, gulab jamun and other Indian deli…

Iguazu Falls, an Unesco world heritage site, has reached a record water flow after heavy rains across the river basin. El Niño weather patterns are said to have driven the water flow to hit 10 times the normal amount. U…

On a misty and breezy morning last fall, Marc Hamric, a North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries veteran, and two other technicians were conducting field work in Turnagain Bay, a remote area near Cedar Island. They h…

This story is part of an investigation conducted by an international team of journalists based at The Outlaw Ocean Project. Read the other stories here. In August 2022, dozens of protesters spilled into the streets of K…

The toxic exposures didn’t begin with the flames. Researchers are examining how fires impacted a community already harmed by plantation agriculture, development, and colonialism.

Caring about nature can feel hollow when we lead a life disconnected from it. Therapist Leslie Davenport offers advice for building in moments of connection.

Solar panels can be an economic lifeline for farmers. Now they're going to be a lot harder to build.

Headlines say the dirtiest fossil fuel is “back in fashion” — but there's much more to the story.

This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world

It’s not unusual for Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to be on the road touting the Trump administration’s agenda, but his travel itinerary in the weeks before the midterm election looks like a t…

Don't worry: There is there plenty of room on the grid for these electrical wonders — and they'll save ratepayers tons of cash.

With Arctic nations increasingly focused on national security and the hunt for rare minerals, wildlife research is taking a hit. Scientists say the collapse in support for wildlife monitoring is unprecedented and comes…

While anglers cannot take endangered sand tiger sharks, a loophole lets private firms catch the fish to sell abroad, profiting from Delaware Bay’s conservation successShortly after 12.45pm, what remains of a 300-metre l…

On July 22, Aurélie Filleau and her husband were given 10 minutes to get their children and a few possessions into the car before evacuating their house in Le Porge, a town near Bordeaux, France. The family managed to b…

Border wall construction in the Big Bend region puts Republican Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham in a bind: back President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda or respond to growing bipartisan opposition to the wall…

Blueberries, green beans, yellow squash, red onions, purple cabbage, oranges. At markets across Florida, colorful produce signals freshness and nutrition and attracts consumers. Here, as in other states, food’s journey…

The next president’s policies on deforestation will come at a critical moment for the rainforest’s survival.

El Niño-related shipping delays have left fans waiting for the game’s latest release.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—It’s hard to forget Uncle Bobo. And on this humid October day, his nephew says it’s hard to remember him, too. Devolin “Bobo” Webster, 66, died unexpectedly in his home Saturday morning as the remnants…

Environmentalists of all political hues must find the language and ideas that turn passion for climate action into impetusThe future of Green politics is under constant discussion after the Holborn and St Pancras byelec…

Government says ambition for 2036 will be good for food and climate resilience, but concerns remain over fundingThe government has set an ambition to increase the share of English land farmed organically to 10% by 2036,…

The emissions might occur elsewhere, but they generate global harm that scientists can now quantifyThe Coalition has come up with the perfect solution to deal with the climate pollution from when Australian fossil fuels…

When bird populations decline, fledglings may struggle to learn the songs they need to attract mates. But new research suggests it is possible to teach birds lost songs.Read more on E360 →

Antisocial behaviour on buses in England could lead to fines while a new campaign is also being launched for trains. A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is being launched.

More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows.

Tech firm Nscale says it is still committed to building the site in Essex.

One of NPR's most gifted storytellers, his soft voice and vivid writing helped define the network's sound for a generation of Americans.

Gleaning Cornwall warns that more funding is needed as costs rise sharply.

Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.

Zoey Darnbrough had no idea there was a distillery near her home - now she has a top tourism role there.

The government plans to regulate heating oil prices after increases.

Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.

RSPCA Medway West launches its clinic for the pets of people with low incomes.

Deputy Louise Doublet does not think the cost of living was considered in the ending of a trial.

Help a Guernsey Child says it has provided in excess of £1.2m worth of essential support.

One young person said with no nightlife in their town they cannot "let loose and mess around".

Whether it was youngsters proving their skills or state sabotage, Europe’s most hacked country was left with a mountain of waste after food began cooking in freezersShortly before midnight last Sunday, the digital therm…

It comes after the prime minister refused to say whether he backed expansion.

At the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty.

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said Friday he won't prejudge what the U.S. central bank will do about interest rates at its upcoming meetings in October and December.

Character.AI collected millions of users, making it a very appealing acquisition. Google took a unique route to "acquiring" it, hiring away its founders and licensing its technology. Now Character.AI is filing for bankr…

Diesel recently topped £2 per litre and there is concern that a duty freeze will not go far enough.

Lincolnshire has lost 27% of its pubs and bars since 2009 and some are calling on the government to act against cheap supermarket booze.

Exclusive: Isabella Weber prescribes a common-sense solution to poverty, inequality and fascism – making life’s essentials affordable for allThe trouble with economists, Isabella Weber believes, is they do not behave li…

Excluding business at gas stations, retail sales rose 0.2% in September. The government figures aren't adjusted for inflation, which accelerated last month as gasoline and many other goods and services became more expen…

High gas prices are intensifying inflation and vacuuming up more of Americans' dollars, yet consumers are still digging deep to spend, powering the economy, at least for now

Wholesale inflation rose more than expected last month on a big jump in fuel costs as rising prices become a bigger economic challenge for millions of Americans, and a growing political problem for Republicans in the up…

As Americans use apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats more habitually, they confront the guilt of paying extra fees for convenienceWhen it comes to food, Caroline Bauldree does not like to “deprive” herself of anything. She…

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, about the inflation data that was released on Wednesday.

Consumer prices in September jumped 3.7% from a year ago. The Social Security Administration said benefits will increase next year to help keep pace with the rising cost of living.

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, including the IMF meeting in Thailand and the IEA’s new oil market reportGlobal financial system is failing developing countries, says Ed MilibandUK government…

Free samples, high-pressure pitches and $50,000 bills: An NPR investigation reveals how a network of mall skincare stores systematically targeted older adults and people with disabilities across the U.S..

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Zebra, The Temperance Movement, Cardinal Black and more

From Rock to Rockets: My Life as a Hall of Fame Guitar Slinger, Mad Scientist of Sound, and Citizen Warrior for National Defense, traces his two distinct careers. The post Guitarist Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter to Publish Memoir…

There is plenty to discover beyond the familiar smashes. Their strong catalog includes overlooked singles, soulful album cuts, a composition that became a major hit for another singer, and an entertaining Christmas deto…

Marilyn Manson is scheduled to support Slipknot at their show at London's Wembley Stadium in July 2027

In a new interview with Will McLeod of the Minnesota Music Note podcast, original SLIPKNOT singer Anders Colsefni, who contributed lead vocals to the band's "Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat." record, was asked what it has been…

'St. Louis to Liverpool' is a document one needs to experience in life or else one isn’t getting from life what one easily can.

Hard rock band SALIVA has released the official music video for the song "Rivers". The track, which is dedicated to late LIMP BIZKIT bassist Sam Rivers, is taken from SALIVA's latest album, "Breaking Through", which cam…

In a new interview with El Cuartel Del Metal, former KAMELOT and current CONCEPTION singer Roy Khan spoke about his ongoing "The Black Halo And Beyond" Latin American tour during which he is performing tracks from KAMEL…

Are you a master of Metallica trivia?

The Slipknot drummer dives into why the band's upcoming LP will feature "real music," plus what it's like making his first album with the group.

Beyond the hits, they helped define the album era with a string of sometimes overlooked gems.

Producer Andrew Watt listened to tracks the night before Black Sabbath’s final show, but can’t listen to them now.

In a new interview with Maurizio Lyon Leone of LyonRock, vocalist David DeFeis of the cult U.S. metal band VIRGIN STEELE spoke about the possibility of a follow-up to the group's latest album, "The Passion Of Dionysus",…

The Dave Matthews Band formed in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 1991, blending the restless energy of rock with jazz, folk, funk, and intricate ensemble playing. Singer and guitarist Dave Matthews formed the group with d…

Their 1988 concept album united fans. The 2006 follow-up divided them. The prog metal pioneers’ then singer had his own viewpoint.

The film will capture Styles' historic Madison Square Garden residency, with a theatrical release reportedly under consideration. John Wilson Is Making a Harry Styles Tour Documentary Karan Singh

The Epic Records exec shares his memories of the late guitarist and signing REO. "Gary was a shredder in the early days."

“Organic Anti-Beat Box Band,” “Blackeyed Blonde,” and “Nevermind” were all brought back to life by RHCP at the Los Angeles concert. Red Hot Chili Peppers and Foo Fighters Dust Off Rarities at Silverlake Benefit Gig Kara…

The School’s Out superstar doesn’t let his faith stop him from admiring some of the evilest music in history

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