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SCI & TECH3d agoRead an extract from Dark Eden by Chris BeckettIn this extract from Chris Beckett’s Dark Eden, the November read for the New Scientist Book Club, we meet some of the inhabitants of a dark planet that drifts outside the Milky Way, descendants of two astronauts marooned there over a century earlierNew Scientist
POLITICS3d agoTamil Nadu Governor Arlekar, CM Vijay pay tribute to freedom fighter Pasumpon Muthuramalinga ThevarGovernor Arlekar recalled his accomplishments as an orator, and freedom fighter, who followed the teachings of Vallalar, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, and Swami VivekanandaThe Hindu
BUSINESS3d agoUnderweight rice bags, uncertified scales among violations at Hyderabad’s 10 rice outletsViolations including underweight rice bags and uncertified scales were found at ten rice outlets in Hyderabad. This indicates potential consumer fraud and a need for better regulatory oversight in the food retail sector.The Hindu
WORLD3d agoFirst images released of 71,000-seater replacement for iconic European football stadiumThe new stadium was expected to be ready by 2024 or 2025 but public debate and bureaucratic delays forced the clubs to explore other optionsThe Independent World
POLITICS3d agoI will serve the people of India till my last breath: PM ModiAddressing a gathering in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district, PM Modi responded to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s remark and said some people spread rumours after the Iran warThe Hindu
DISASTER3d agoMourning Day Declared in Bosnia’s Brcko Following Deadly EUFOR Helicopter CrashA day of mourning was declared after four members of the Italian contingent of peacekeepers died in a helicopter crash during a routine mission in northeastern Bosnia.Balkan Insight
POLITICS3d agoFormer FBI officials ask judge to dismiss Hunter Biden laptop charges as politically motivatedTwo former FBI officials charged with lying to Congress about their participation in investigations involving Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden, are due back in courtThe Independent World
CONFLICT3d agoSaudi Arabia says Houthis-launched drone destroyed near Mecca, group deniesSaudi Arabia said on Friday it intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels near Islam’s holiest city, a claim the Houthis denied. A coalition spokesman, Major General Turki al-Malki, said the drone was intercepted in the region surrounding Mecca, Islam’s holiest city and a destination for millions of Muslim pilgrims each year. In a statement, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree denied carrying out any operations targeting Mecca, saying the group’s military...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoScoop: Trump blesses El Salvador strongman's troop surge in HaitiEl Salvador's strongman president, Nayib Bukele, is sending thousands of troops to Haiti to boost the island's push to wipe out its gang problem — and find four of his military personnel who were captured in a recent ambush.Bukele called President Trump on Tuesday to make sure he had no problem with this major military escalation, to which Haiti's government has agreed. "Do what you have to do," Trump told him, according to sources briefed on the call.Why it matters: If it works, Bukele's troop surge could stabilize Haiti, a country 700 miles from Florida that has been devastated by deadly ganAxios
POLITICS3d agoAmericans want Europe to temper its tone on RussiaEuropese NAVO-landen moeten, wat het Amerikaanse ministerie van Defensie betreft, hun toon over de Russische dreiging matigen. Dat zeggen bronnen tegen persbureau Reuters. Volgens het Pentagon ondermijnen sommige uitspraken van Europese leiders de veiligheid van het militaire bondgenootschap. In gesprekken met de Verenigde Staten zouden onder meer Letland, Estland en Litouwen - die grenzen aan Rusland - te horen hebben gekregen dat politici de Russen niet moeten provoceren met hun uitspraken. Het is niet duidelijk of naast de Baltische staten ook andere landen een dergelijk verzoek vanuit de VNOS Buitenland
WORLD3d agoCAF Reverses Four-Year AFCON Plan, Restores Biennial TournamentUnder the revised schedule, the next AFCON will take place in 2027 in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, followed by tournaments in 2028, 2031 and 2033. The post CAF Reverses Four-Year AFCON Plan, Restores Biennial Tournament appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLD3d agoHalloween in Portugal: from Pão por Deus to Goat and Canhoto, how Portugal celebrates Witches' DayCarved pumpkins, sinister masks and children knocking on doors. Besides Halloween, "Pão por Deus" survives: in Portugal these are two ways to mark the year's scariest time.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS3d agoSenatorial Race: Why Uzodimma ought to have resigned as governor – OkorochaThe former governor was responding to his victory at the Federal High Court in Abuja earlier on Thursday. The post Senatorial Race: Why Uzodimma ought to have resigned as governor – Okorocha appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS3d agoItaly's GDP flat in third quarter says IstatStatistics agency reports year-on-year rise of 0.8%ANSA [en]
WORLD3d agoSouth Africa selects Durban as preferred candidate for Olympic bidThe SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee says, however, it will likely be a "multi-city" bid that would propose some events are held in other cities.Africanews [en]
SCI & TECH3d agoTechnological Democratization or Re-Balkanization?But when for some reason the quality of service provided by Starlink to its Ukrainian military customers declined, it became clear that the discriminatory basis on which services have been provided to obtain worldwide cost-effective reach is indeed a double-edged sword. The post Technological Democratization or Re-Balkanization? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
WORLD3d agoActor Vatsala Rajagopal passes away at 93Vatsala was also an accomplised stage actor, with over 450 performances in a career that spanned 25 yearsThe Hindu
BUSINESS3d ago8 companies apply for Hong Kong ride-hailing licences ahead of deadlineEight companies have applied for licences to provide ride-hailing services in Hong Kong under the new regulatory regime ahead of Friday’s deadline, the Transport Department has confirmed. US-based Uber, Singapore-based Tada, Amap and Didi Chuxing, all of which currently serve the market, confirmed to the South China Morning Post that they had submitted applications. Amap is operated by Alibaba Group Holding, which owns the SCMP. “Drawing on its global operational experience and local track...South China Morning Post
WORLD3d agoSuspect Yoichi Hatta 'WANTED': First English Flyer Distributed by Prefectural Police on the StreetPrefectural Police have distributed the first English flyer on the street seeking a suspect named Yoichi Hatta. This marks an effort by law enforcement to broaden their search for a wanted individual.Asahi Shimbun
BUSINESS3d agoMagna updates 2026 outlook, flat Q3 revenue growthMagna has provided an updated financial outlook for 2026 and reported flat revenue growth for the third quarter. This indicates the company's current financial performance and future projections.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARY3d agoRussia’s Defense Ministry proposes delaying December military pay until JanuaryRussia’s Defense Ministry has drafted an order that would postpone service members’ December pay to January for the first time in at least 18 years, the independent Russian news outlet Verstka reported.Meduza [en]
WORLD3d agoGauchos, countrywomen, and rural scenes: the work of Florencio Molina Campos arrives at Palacio LibertadOne hundred years after his first individual exhibition, Florencio Molina Campos once again takes center stage. The selection reveals the level of detail with which the artist portrayed Argentine rural life.Clarín
POLITICS3d agoKey Democrat warns permitting bill could create "gold rush for gas"A bipartisan deal to speed energy development is facing concerns it could favor natural gas over renewables because of President Trump's opposition to wind and solar.Why it matters: The worries from Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.) could complicate efforts to pass the bill before year's end, highlighting divisions even among Democrats who have long supported permitting reform.Driving the news: Casten, a former energy executive and leading Democratic voice on permitting reform, said he isn't yet backing the bill and is negotiating changes with Senate Democrats to prevent it from disproportionately benAxios
CONFLICT3d agoRussian oil refinery struck as Ukraine renews drone attacksAl Jazeera [en]