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Conflict4d agoU.S., Russia and Ukraine to resume peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week, Witkoff saysThe U.S., Russia and Ukraine will hold peace talks in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10-11 in an effort to reach a breakthrough on a deal for ending the war. Why it matters: U.S. officials say the meeting to restart a diplomatic effort suspended in February due to the war in Iran is a result of talks Presidnt Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin in recent weeks.The White House hopes Putin will be more willing to compromise after Trump agreed to lift sanctions on Russian diesel sales and took other steps welcomedAxios
Military4d agoBritish troops to join major military exercise preparing for Ukraine peaceThe drill will simulate moving troops and supplies such as food and fuel, and was agreed at a Coalition of the Willing summit in JulyThe Independent World
World4d agoInca children were drugged before being sacrificedAnalysis of the hair and fingernails of eight mummified Inca children reveals that they were given cocaine and alcohol prior to being sacrificed high on Andean mountain peaksNew Scientist
Military4d agoNorth Korea’s low-cost drone push exposes South Korea’s red tape trapNorth Korea is rapidly advancing its drone warfare capabilities by drawing lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war, even as South Korea’s efforts to keep pace remain bogged down by procurement delays and bureaucratic red tape, observers warn. They also caution that cryptocurrency theft has become a crucial source of funding for Pyongyang’s weapons programmes, following US Federal Bureau of Investigation allegations that North Korean state-backed hackers stole more than US$6 billion from Binance, the...South China Morning Post
Business4d agoAs sales slow, carmakers in China turn to overt marketing tactics and face controversyChinese carmakers’ marketing tactics are under the spotlight after a controversy surrounding a comment by an Xpeng employee drew harsh criticism from middle-aged consumers. The incident comes as regulators step up quality checks on the reliability of automotive companies, according to industry officials and analysts. During a live-streamed new model launch ceremony on October 15, an Xpeng product manager used the term “Lao Deng” – a slang term referring to middle-aged people who appear to be...South China Morning Post
Politics4d agoUS midterm elections 2026: all you need to knowAmericans go to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, in midterm elections that could reshape the final two years of Donald Trump’s second term as president. Control of both chambers of Congress is in play, along with 36 governorships. Polls suggest Democrats go into the vote with an advantage, but the outcome will hinge on a few dozen closely fought races. More than 100 million people are expected to vote if turnout matches the 2022 midterms. By October 12, a record US$3.8 billion had been spent on...South China Morning Post
Politics4d agoTrump will follow the legislative election day from the White HouseThe US president will follow the elections from his residence, after voting early in Florida. A day of private meetings is expected. Polls suggest that Democrats could win both chambers, which would test the president's administration in a climate of discontent.Clarín
Politics4d agoSupreme Court rejects federal attempt to set aside thousands of ballots in CaliforniaThe US Supreme Court rejected setting aside mail-in ballots in California, a setback for the Trump administration, which questions voter citizenship. Federal judges have repeatedly ruled in favor of California, considering that separating ballots could harm the electoral process and confidence.Clarín
Politics4d agoFinal polls, models and markets see a "blue tsunami"The threat of a blue tsunami is bearing down on President Trump's Washington, with virtually every major indicator forecasting a Democratic rout in Tuesday's elections.Why it matters: Expectations for the midterms have soared so high that some Democrats fear disappointment is inevitable, particularly if the party falls short of winning the Senate — a prize that seemed beyond reach just months ago.By the numbers: Five key metrics help distill the extraordinary consensus taking shape on the eve of the midterms.🔮 95% and 80%: The probability of Democrats winning the House and Senate, respectivelAxios
Conflict4d agoIran war live: Vance sees ‘progress’, Tehran says ‘ball is in US court’Al Jazeera [en]
Sci & Tech4d agoChinese PhD students in clinical medicine can graduate without a thesis — more degrees to followNature News
HealthBreaking4d agoNew York state reports measles-associated death in child amid outbreakABC News
Politics4d agoEl-Sayed wants to pass ‘Sh– Lettuce Elimination Act’Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) told reporters that if he was elected to the upper chamber, he wanted to pass an act related to 2026’s cyclospora outbreak: The S‑‑‑ Lettuce Elimination Act. “For a long time here in Michigan, right, over the summer, there were a lot of people who ate lettuce and then…The Hill
Cyber4d agoNorth Korea denies involvement in Binance hack and criticizes FBI probe as 'a trite provocation'North Korea has denied its involvement in the recent cryptocurrency heist at Binance, dismissing as “a trite provocation” a U.S. announcement that North Korean hackers were behind the incidentThe Independent World
Politics4d agoTexas congressional race could indicate shifts in Latino GOP supportCBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on a Texas congressional district that could offer genuine clues on Latino voter shifts.CBS News
Politics4d agoMichigan Senate race shifts to ‘lean Democrat’ in final Cook Political Report ratingThe nonpartisan political handicapper Cook Political Report has shifted its rating of the 2026 Michigan Senate race to lean Democratic. In a post Monday on the social platform X, the Cook Political Report said it was “issuing its final Senate ratings of the 2026 midterm cycle” and that “the Michigan Senate race moves from Toss…The Hill
Business4d agoJim Cramer says these six fashion stocks are buys beyond the AI tradeWhile technology stocks have come under pressure in recent weeks, consumer stocks have been resilient.CNBC
Health4d agoNew York reports first measles death in more than 30 yearsSo far this year, the state has reported 178 measles cases.NBC News
World4d agoThe visit of Pope Leo XIV: hour by hour, activities, meetings and places he will visit during his stay in the countryThis article details the hour-by-hour schedule, activities, meetings, and locations for Pope Leo XIV's visit to a country. It outlines the itinerary of a significant religious figure's stay.Clarín
Politics4d agoUkraine is back at the hockey World Championship after 20 years. A ruling in Russia’s favor could knock it out before the tournament begins.The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ordered the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) to allow Russia’s national teams to return to international tournaments immediately. The ruling surprised everyone — including the Russian team itself. It is not even clear how to carry it out in practice, since the fields for this season’s major tournaments were finalized long ago. If Russia is allowed to compete in the upcoming world championship, organizers may well have to drop the lowest-ranked team: Ukraine.Meduza [en]
Politics4d agoUS will mediate upcoming Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi, Witkoff saysU.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced U.S.-mediated peace talks between Ukraine and Russia on Nov. 10 and 11, focusing on security arrangements and de-escalation.Fox News World
Politics4d agoDiri urges Bayelsa governorship aspirants to seek GodBy Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa YENAGOA — Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has urged anyone aspiring to succeed him to seek God’s approval through prayer, saying the next governor must be a God-fearing person. Diri spoke on Monday during the state’s 15th Thanksgiving service at the Ecumenical Centre, Igbogene, Yenagoa, where he declared that Bayelsa […] The post Diri urges Bayelsa governorship aspirants to seek God appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
Politics4d agoLatest on Alaska Senate race after judge tosses Trump lawsuit seeking to delay certificationA judge over the weekend dismissed the Trump administration's attempt to delay certification of Alaska's Senate race if Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan loses. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.CBS News
Politics4d agoWar, tariffs and China: What the US midterms mean for the Asia-PacificHit hard by Trump's tariffs and the war on Iran, countries in the Asia-Pacific want 'enormous changes' in US policies.Al Jazeera [en]
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