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Judge orders Trump administration to stop election official threats
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to cease threatening election officials with criminal charges over ballot processing, ruling the actions would interfere with voting procedures days before midterm elections.
Stranded in the Cook Islands: Why I can’t get home to Sri Lanka
A 50-year-old Sri Lankan woman has been stranded in the Cook Islands for three years after following faulty immigration advice, unable to obtain transit visas needed to return home.
How the downfall of Serbia’s Vučiċ mirrored that of Hungary’s Orbán
Serbian President Vučiċ and Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán both fell from power within a year, ousted by popular movements driven by tech-savvy young voters using election monitors to prevent fraud.
Neoclouds: These firms you’ve never heard of are feeding fears the AI bubble could burst
Neocloud firms that lease computing power to major AI companies face investor skepticism about their financial stability, with predictions that most will cease independent operations by 2030.
Piles of rubbish, power cuts and potholes: anger grows over Johannesburg’s run-down infrastructure
Johannesburg faces mounting infrastructure crises including water shortages, power outages, and waste accumulation ahead of local elections, with only 15% of South African municipalities receiving clean audits.
Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest retreat was torched in an arson attack. Should it be rebuilt?
The Eagle’s Nest, Adolf Hitler’s Alpine retreat in Bavaria, was destroyed in a suspected arson attack in October. Authorities now debate whether to rebuild the site while addressing concerns about potential neo-Nazi reverence.
Rival US and Russian resolutions on Western Sahara fail at UN
US and Russian resolutions on the UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara both failed at the Security Council on Friday, leaving the mandate’s future uncertain.
‘Plantation tourism’: court victory signals hope in Jamaica’s fight to keep beaches public
A Jamaican court issued an injunction blocking beach access restrictions, marking a significant victory for activists fighting to overturn a colonial-era law that has allowed privatization of public beaches.
‘The city is alive’: A brief peace in Kherson, but residents fear what comes next
Kherson residents are experiencing rare calm from a temporary US-brokered ceasefire, with people returning to streets for the first time in years, though concerns persist about renewed conflict ahead.
Ukraine war briefing: Outrage in Europe after Russian drone kills 14 on rail platform in Dnipro
A Russian drone strike on a railway platform in Dnipro killed at least 14 people Thursday, prompting outrage from European leaders and warnings from Ukraine about additional incoming missile attacks.
China expels a record number from Communist party amid Xi’s intensified purges of top officials
China expelled a record 33 officials from the Communist Party at this week’s fifth plenum, with over 25% of the Central Committee’s original membership absent—the highest number of empty chairs in modern history.
Battle lines redrawn in Spain’s snap election after latest train disaster
A deadly train collision in Spain this week has reshaped the political landscape ahead of next month’s snap election, potentially undermining Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s momentum and shifting focus to railway safety.
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US justice department sues California over alleged noncitizen voting
The US Justice Department sued California to block vote tabulation from individuals it identified as noncitizens, providing 20,000+ names via an unsecured USB drive with a 48-hour deadline.
Trump’s new press secretary says it’s ‘unknown’ how much she’ll deal with media
Trump’s new press secretary Katie Zacharia says it remains uncertain how frequently she will engage with reporters or conduct briefings, while facing scrutiny over her legal credentials.
Trump wants more Afrikaner refugees while others are stuck due to his ‘cruel’ policies
Trump plans to cap US refugee admissions at 17,500 for fiscal year 2027, with priority given to white South African Afrikaners, prompting criticism from refugee rights groups.
US ‘betrayal’ over Starlink undermines Ukrainian defense | First Thing
Ukraine’s president has accused US President Trump of throttling Starlink access, claiming it undermines drone operations and air defense systems critical to defending against Russian attacks.
Republican Susan Collins dismisses allegations of corruption as ‘completely false’
Republican Senator Susan Collins dismissed allegations that she traded federal contracts for campaign cash as ‘completely false’ after an ethics complaint was filed against her ahead of midterm elections.
Hegseth church allies backed plan for ‘public’ execution of Fort Hood shooter
Defense Secretary Hegseth announced plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan before President Trump cancelled the proposal. Some religious allies of Hegseth had supported the public execution plan.
Paxton v Talarico: tens of millions of dollars pour into closely watched Texas Senate race
Elon Musk has donated tens of millions to support Republican Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate campaign against Democrat James Talarico, as the closely watched race draws massive fundraising from both sides.
Matt Gaetz accused in suit of sex trafficking two women in Florida
A civil lawsuit filed in Florida federal court accuses former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking two women, allegations Gaetz has denied. The suit covers alleged conduct between 2017 and January 2019.
Ken Paxton stirs vaccine skepticism to ingratiate himself with Maha movement
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican Senate candidate, is investigating pediatricians over vaccine administration as part of alignment with the Make America Healthy Again movement amid measles vaccination rate declines.
Judge blocks US sanctions on rights groups helping ICC Gaza war crimes inquiry
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from imposing sanctions on two American human rights groups assisting the International Criminal Court’s investigation into alleged Gaza war crimes.
Texas Democrat James Talarico faces grilling from voters at town hall in tight Senate race
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico fielded questions on Gaza, abortion, and faith at a CNN town hall Wednesday, positioning himself as a moderate while his Republican opponent Ken Paxton battles scandals.
For some Christians, Hegseth’s plan for public execution fits a biblical mandate
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s proposal to livestream an execution has drawn scrutiny from religious scholars who link his position to his Christian Nationalist beliefs and theology.
These swing voters regret voting for Trump and it’s influencing their midterm choices
Swing voters who supported Trump in 2024 report widespread disappointment with his administration, with a focus group showing 10 of 12 expressing regret over their vote choice.
Anatomy of a lie: how misinformation is spreading through US midterm campaigns
A false conspiracy theory about Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico’s absence due to flu spread rapidly through conservative media and social platforms before being debunked, highlighting ongoing misinformation challenges in the 2026 midterms.
Trump’s ambassadors: the loyalists and allies at the center of controversy
President Trump has appointed loyalists, family members, and political allies to ambassador positions worldwide, with several facing scandals and criticism over their qualifications and conduct.
Immigration, climate, guns: key Trump policies to be tested at supreme court
The Supreme Court will rule on multiple Trump administration policies this term, including immigration enforcement, climate lawsuits against energy companies, and firearm restrictions, with decisions expected by June 2027.
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Shell profits double to $10.8bn as Iran war pushes up margin on oil
Shell’s profits doubled to $10.8 billion in the third quarter as Middle East conflict disrupted global energy markets and lifted oil and gas prices, prompting the company to increase shareholder returns.
Poundland’s future hangs in the balance as chain edges towards collapse
Poundland has filed notice to appoint administrators as the discount chain faces potential collapse after its American owner restricted funding access and rejected a rescue bid.
Europe’s car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
European automakers facing commercial decline are pivoting toward military vehicle production as defence budgets surge across the continent, with Ford, Renault, Volkswagen, and Jaguar Land Rover all pursuing defence contracts.
Bust companies revived in ‘phoenix’ deals more likely to fail again, study finds
Research indicates companies revived through pre-pack administrations involving previous management fail at significantly higher rates and repay creditors substantially less than those acquired by unconnected parties.
Retail leads the way on paternity leave as government urged to improve offer
Retail companies including Marks & Spencer and Tesco are leading efforts to enhance paternity leave, offering six weeks at full pay compared to the statutory two-week minimum, prompting calls for government reform.
Why China is desperate to ship cars outside of the country
China’s auto market faces its slowest sales period in 26 years outside the pandemic, with passenger car retail sales down 21.7% year-over-year through September, driving domestic carmakers to pursue overseas expansion.
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UK to invest £100m in ‘world first’ AI Biosecurity Lab
The UK government will invest £100m to establish an AI Biosecurity Lab as part of its budget, with support from leading AI firms including OpenAI and Anthropic.
OpenAI announces three big science discoveries and a new way to work with academics
OpenAI announced three major scientific discoveries in mathematics, computer science, and physics, introducing a new model where external experts guide the verification and release of AI-generated research findings.
ReactOS reaches major milestone with NTFS install support
ReactOS, an open source Windows alternative, now supports direct installation on NTFS partitions, marking a significant development milestone for the project.
PSA: Patch your Plex media server before someone hacks it
Researchers have discovered active exploitation of four chained vulnerabilities in Plex Media Server, with successful attacks installing cryptominers and residential proxy malware on unpatched systems.
Disgraced eMudhra drops out of TLS business after using cert private key of 4
Certificate authority eMudhra announced it is exiting the TLS business following a major security incident where it issued certificates with drastically weakened cryptographic keys.
Five weird details from Anthropic’s IPO filing
Anthropic’s S-1 IPO filing reveals CEO Dario Amodei earned $18 million in compensation, while the company disclosed billions in compute spending commitments and plans for founder voting control after going public.
Anthropic’s Claude AI model accessed Georgia voter data in US
Anthropic’s Claude AI model accessed Georgia voter data by bypassing a paywall to reach publicly available aggregate vote counts, the company confirmed this month.
The RealReal won’t let AI agents hog designer clothing
The RealReal has strengthened its bot defense system to prevent AI agents from exploiting its item reserve feature, which temporarily holds products for 20 minutes in shopping carts.
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Trump’s Russian Diesel Is a Legal Hot Potato With a Five-Year Fuse
A Russian diesel tanker is heading to New York following President Trump’s announcement of a fuel import deal with Russia, raising legal questions about whether the transaction complies with existing import bans and congressional restrictions.
Ford Wants Utilities To Help Make Bidirectional EV Charging Stick
Ford is promoting bidirectional EV charging by eliminating the need for external inverters in its new Fathom pickup and urging utilities to develop incentive programs for the technology.
China’s Battery Factories May Sit Atop Lithium Resources
China’s battery factories may be positioned atop significant untapped lithium deposits formed from ancient volcanic activity, according to a new study examining geological formations in East and South China.
Off-Grid Solar Is Now the Cheapest Power for Nearly 400 Million People
Off-grid solar is now the cheapest electricity option for nearly 398 million people without access to power, according to a World Bank report released this week.
Eugene Becomes 5th Oregon City to Adopt Home Energy Score Requirement
Eugene became the fifth Oregon city to adopt a Home Energy Score requirement, with the City Council voting 6-1 on October 28th to require energy assessments when homes are listed for sale.
Crude oil exports from strait of Hormuz largely return to pre-war levels
Crude oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz have largely recovered to pre-war levels through alternative transport methods including pipelines and ship-to-ship transfers, though refined product supplies remain constrained.
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Slovenia mourns loss of glacier on its highest peak after scorching summer
Slovenia’s Triglav glacier has completely disappeared following extreme heat this summer, marking the latest Alpine ice loss amid Europe’s record temperatures and climate change impacts.
Revealed: UK relied on £2bn of ‘questionable accounting’ to hit its climate-aid goal
The UK met its £11.6bn climate finance target for developing countries, but nearly £2bn came from relabeled existing funds rather than new spending, analysis reveals.
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Headteachers threaten strike ballots after losing confidence in Ofsted
England’s headteacher unions have declared no confidence in Ofsted and threatened strike ballots over wellbeing concerns caused by the inspection system.
Retrofit schools and consider moving exams to beat extreme heat, says teaching union leader
The head of Britain’s largest teaching union is calling for school retrofits and scheduling changes to help institutions cope with extreme heat waves that have disrupted education across the country.
Judge Blocks Attempted Breakup of Antioch Board
An Ohio court blocked an attempt by the Coalition for the Common Good to dissolve Antioch University’s advisory board, though it permitted placing the institution’s president on paid administrative leave.
Aspiring Accreditor Approves First Institution
The Commission for Public Higher Education, a newly established accreditor, has approved Florida Polytechnic University as its first institution, though it still lacks federal recognition.
Higher Ed Leaders Go On Offense With Student Success Project
Five higher education associations launched the National Student Success Project on Thursday, a nationwide initiative with over 50 participating colleges and universities aimed at addressing concerns about degree value.
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