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World5d agoNYPD seeks info as jogger stabbed in Brooklyn remains in critical conditionThe NYPD said the woman had "sustained multiple stab wounds to the neck."ABC News
Politics5d agoUS Midterms: Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens defects from partyDemocrats sought on Monday, November 2, to contain a rift in Michigan's US Senate race after one of their own crossed party lines to endorse the Republican candidate, as both parties made final pitches before midterm elections that will decide control of Congress. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Philip Turle has more.France 24 [en]
World5d agoMurderous 17th century pirate linked to iconic New York figureA historian says that colonial-era documents suggest the "King of the Pirates" and his violent crew got an assist from Thomas Jones, the namesake of Jones Beach.CBS News
World5d agoThe Mexican María Montserrat Alvarado takes the reins of Vatican communicationMaría Montserrat Alvarado, exdirectora de EWTN News, asume como líder del área de comunicación del Vaticano, un puesto sin precedentes para una mujer laica. Su nombramiento, decidido por el papa León XIV, destaca por su enfoque internacional y marca un cambio en la actitud hacia las mujeres en la Curia romana.Clarín
Cyber5d agoCritical Langflow Flaws Could Let Unauthenticated Attackers Run Code on ServersThe Hacker News
Disaster5d ago4 Americans and 1 Canadian among the 69 dead in Spain’s train collision - AP NewsAP News
Politics5d agoPresident Muizzu’s Pakistan Visit Tests the Maldives’ Fragile Thaw With IndiaThree MoUs relating to Maldives-Pakistan security cooperation in defense, maritime security and cybersecurity could prompt unease in New Delhi.The Diplomat
Health5d ago'More patients and fewer doctors': The struggle for maternity care in AfghanistanAfghanistan has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Experts say on average, a woman dies every two hours from complications during childbirth. The problem has become more accute since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, with access to healthcare for Afghan women becoming increasingly difficult. FRANCE 24's team reports from on the ground.France 24 [en]
Politics5d agoTwo Oyo commissioner, special adviser resign from Makinde’s governmentThe latest departures come as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Mr Makinde running as the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). The post Two Oyo commissioner, special adviser resign from Makinde’s government appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
Politics5d agoVP Shettima Arrives In Calabar For APC Campaign Rally​Following brief airport formalities and interactions with party leadership, the Vice President's convoy has proceeded to the Calabar Stadium, venue of the APC campaign rally, where a massive crowd of party loyalists has gathered. The post VP Shettima Arrives In Calabar For APC Campaign Rally appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
Politics5d agoIran says it can reopen Hormuz in two days if US meets conditionsEuroNews [en]
World5d agoPrague, Kraków and Istanbul: These are the best European cities for solo travellersA new ranking for solo travel has evaluated the most visited European cities by looking at things like accommodation costs and the perception of safety.EuroNews [en]
World5d agoChildren’s author jailed for possessing and distributing child exploitation materialPolice discovered child exploitation material on Craig Silvey’s electronic devices during a raid at his Fremantle home in JanuaryThe Independent World
Business5d agoMillions of Nigerian workers face growing social security risks, NSITF warns"The message must therefore be clear: Social protection is not simply a benefit to be discussed after a worker suffers an unfortunate incident" The post Nigerian workers face growing social security risks, NSITF warns appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
Politics5d agoTalks are the only way out, China tells Iran as US threat hangs over Middle EastChina’s top diplomat has again stressed the need for a political settlement to strife in the Middle East, telling a senior Iranian official in Beijing on Monday that armed conflict was not the way out. “As conflicts in the Middle East drag on and risk further spillover, dialogue and negotiation remain the only viable path forward,” Wang Yi told Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. “All parties should … focus on a political settlement in a rational and...South China Morning Post
World5d agoNails and metal found in Halloween candy in Austria and GermanyIn Duitsland en Oostenrijk hebben kinderen spijkers en naalden gevonden in snoepgoed dat ze hadden gekregen met Halloween. Voor zover bekend werden die op tijd gezien en raakte niemand gewond. In de Oostenrijkse stad Linz ontdekte een man kleine spijkers in chocoladerepen en snoep die zijn kinderen hadden verzameld. Die zouden in de chocola zijn gestoken. Zijn kinderen hadden het snoepgoed zaterdag in het stadsdeel Oed opgehaald. De vader was naar eigen zeggen alert vanwege berichten op sociale media. Ook in de Duitse stad Essen zijn er twee van dergelijke gevallen gemeld. Een vader ontdekte eNOS Buitenland
Business5d ago‘I have two days until the food in my fridge runs out’: Thousands of Russian emigrants left scrambling after Serbia shuts down Alta Bank, freezing their savingsOn October 30, Serbia’s Central Bank revoked the license of Alta, one of the few local banks where Russians could relatively easily open an account. Clients’ accounts were frozen. Many had kept money there from selling property in Russia, while others received their salaries through Alta accounts. Authorities promised to return up to 50,000 euros for lost deposits. What will happen to the rest of the money remains unclear. Meduza spoke with affected Russians, including entrepreneurs who used Alta accounts for their businesses, about how the bank’s closure will affect their lives.Meduza [en]
Business5d agoThe Generalitat of Catalonia rejects the total closure of the Barcelona-Madrid high-speed line for worksSalvador Illa afirma que hay que hacer las renovaciones “cuando tocan” con criterios de “máxima seguridad” y afectando el servicio “el mínimo posible”El País
Politics5d agoBulgaria's Iotova wins presidential runoff vote amid Black Sea security fearsBulgaria's President Iliana Iotova, who favours dialogue with Moscow and opposes military aid to Ukraine, won a presidential runoff vote on Sunday. The race for the largely ceremonial post came against a backdrop of a series of drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea that have raised security concerns.France 24 [en]
Military5d agoFG, DICON Renew Push For Self-Sufficiency In Military EquipmentThe renewed push comes 61 years after the establishment of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) in 1964, with the country still working towards developing the capacity to manufacture a substantial proportion of the military equipment required by its armed forces. The post FG, DICON Renew Push For Self-Sufficiency In Military Equipment appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
Politics5d agoFrench school protests resume on small scale as students return from breakEducation ministry says 41 schools blockaded as students return after holiday break.Al Jazeera [en]
Cyber5d agoMeta says it met Hong Kong privacy watchdog over AI-enabled glasses concernsMeta Platforms has confirmed it discussed privacy concerns surrounding smart glasses with Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog, as the US tech giant’s AI-enabled eyewear goes on sale in the city amid mounting international scrutiny. The company briefed Hong Kong media on Monday, days after the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) warned that smart glasses could enable covert recording, excessive collection of personal data, and the processing of sensitive information through...South China Morning Post
Politics5d agoDino Melaye challenges Tinubu to Quranic citation contestMelaye issued the challenge in a post on his X handle on Monday, saying he was ready to compete with Tinubu in citing passages from the Quran when the President returns to Nigeria. The post Dino Melaye challenges Tinubu to Quranic citation contest appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
Politics5d agoGov Eno appoints chief of staffUntil this appointment, Mr Johnson was the governor's chief delivery advisor. The post Gov Eno appoints chief of staff appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times