WorldWire · BBC News
Who could be behind hoax bomb threats to European air travel?
There is no hard evidence so far linking airline bomb threats to Russia, Iran or any proxy groups.
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GulfWire · Arab News
Turkiye says soldier died from fire on Iran border
ISTANBUL: A Turkish soldier was killed at the weekend during a cross-border fire incident along its border with Iran, the defense ministry said Thursday indicating both countries were investigating the incident. “On Octo
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Top US civil rights official resigns
New Democratic Congress expected to probe Trump Justice Department office's handling of Epstein files and ICE killings.
GulfWire · Arab News
US midterms expose growing political cost of America’s unwavering support for Israel
On Oct. 22, just 12 days before the US midterm elections, a pro-Israel lobby group in America announced that it was stopping endorsing candidates or making direct contributions to their campaigns. But everything was not
GulfWire · Arab News
Cartoon by Amjad Rasmi. (Courtesy of Asharq Al-Awsat)
Cartoon by Amjad Rasmi. (Courtesy of Asharq Al-Awsat)
WorldWire · BBC News
Eight killed in series of shootings in western Turkey
Victims are found in several locations in three separate vehicles, according to local reports.
GulfWire · Arab News
UN renews call for ‘thorough’ probe into ‘possible ill-treatment’ in death of worker held by Houthis
NEW YORK CITY: The death of a Yemeni UN employee who had been detained by the Houthis for more than two years raised “serious concerns about possible ill-treatment,” the organization said on Thursday, warning that it cou
GulfWire · Arab News
Putin says countries resisting Russia’s return to world sport are violating democratic bodies
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that countries opposing rulings to allow Russia to take part in international sport are violating the rights of both Russian athletes and democratic institutions. Putin m
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Melania Trump calls for peace at meeting with Russia, Ukraine officials
US first lady hosts Russian, Ukrainian officials at the White House, urges two sides to build on recent local truce.
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Iran’s security chief says Putin meeting covered ‘post-war’ security
Iran’s security chief says Putin meeting covered ‘post-war’ security Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei says his meeting in Moscow with Russian President Putin addressed “important regional issues”, state broadcaster IR
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Aipac spent $55m on losing congressional candidates in midterm elections: Report
Aipac spent $55m on losing congressional candidates in midterm elections: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 11/05/2026 - 17:41 Nearly two-thirds of its funds were spent on candidates who lost, in a major setback for
TechnologyWire · The Verge
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 is $300 off ahead of Black Friday
Android fans with a bit of iPhone Duo envy, take note: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is discounted to $1,599.99 at both Amazon and Best Buy, a hefty $300 markdown from its usual price, and just $50 higher than the lowest w
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
Will US midterm election results spare Gulf states from further war?
The US midterm results showed how unpopular Donald Trump's Iran war is. Now, Gulf countries, trapped for months in the middle of the war between the US and Iran, see reason for optimism.
WorldWire · BBC News
Melania Trump calls for lasting Ukraine truce as she hosts Russian and Ukrainian officials
The US first lady was credited by all for playing a key though unspecified role in the ceasefire.
TechnologyWire · The Verge
Muse has a voice mode now
Meta now lets you have voice conversations with your Muse AI agent in real time, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced today. The feature has been rolled out to me, and I gave it a spin on the iOS app while writing this article.
GulfWire · The National
US issues sanctions over efforts to supply Iran with portable air-defence weapons
The US has imposed sanctions on two men and a company accused of helping Iran procure man-portable air-defence systems ( Manpads ), the State Department has announced. The State Department said on Thursday that the three
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Division among US Democrats over Schumer’s leadership role
Some Democratic senators – and the very voters that swept them into power – are demanding new leadership.
TechnologyWire · Ars Technica
Is MAHA dying—or will it be reborn? What's next after crushing midterm losses?
RFK Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again movement was in trouble before voting began.
WorldWire · Euronews
Paraguayan president resigns amid bank collapse leaving 3M people without access to bank accounts
Santiago Peña resigned as president of Paraguay amid the Ueno Bank crisis and was later impeached over an alleged conflict of interest. Vice President Pedro Alliana will take office, while millions of Paraguayans wait to
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Iran says tankers struck in Hormuz amid fears of new US attack
Iranian forces say five oil tankers and a tugboat have caught fire in several incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.
BusinessWire · The Guardian
US tech shares fall sharply as investors bet on AI slowdown after Democrats’ election triumph
Nasdaq heading for its worst day in 18 months in volatile trading on Wall Street The Nasdaq share index was on track for its worst day in 18 months after slumping by up to 5% on Thursday amid growing signs that the artif
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Israeli fire kills five in Gaza, including child
Israeli fire kills five in Gaza, including child Israeli strikes and gunfire on Thursday killed five people across Gaza, including a woman and a 12-year-old boy, AFP reported, citing rescue services in the strip. Mahmoud
WorldWire · NPR
Paraguay's president is impeached minutes after resigning following a bank collapse
Paraguayan lawmakers voted to impeach President Santiago Peña minutes after his resignation, as the collapse of a digital bank tied to his government froze millions of people's savings.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Arab party backs Eisenkot in bid to form Israel’s next government
Arab-majority party Ra’am and the Democrats have backed Gadi Eisenkot in a bid to form Israel’s next government.
TechnologyWire · The Verge
EA is bringing 25 classic PC games to Steam
Electronic Arts is launching 25 classic games on Steam, including "Anniversary Editions" of the motorcycle racer Road Rash and six Wing Commander titles. These Anniversary Editions preserve "the original look, feel and c
CultureWire · BBC News
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Brand is told to expect a prison sentence "of some length" and faces more rape allegations, it can now be reported.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Could Football Change After Jesus de Miguel’s Death?
Could football change after the death of Jesus de Miguel?
WorldWire · France 24
Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday he was retiring from international football at the age of 41.
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Palestine Action ban appeal enters closed proceedings at UK Supreme Court
Palestine Action ban appeal enters closed proceedings at UK Supreme Court The appeal against the ban on Palestine Action entered closed proceedings at the UK Supreme Court on Thursday, after the government and lawyers re
WorldWire · NPR
Head of Justice Department office on Civil Rights resigns
The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, Harmeet Dhillon, is out after 18 tumultuous months in charge.
TechnologyWire · The Verge
Claude AI can plug directly into your bank account
Anthropic has a new pitch for managing your personal finances: let Claude do it instead, with a new Personal Finance feature that connects it to your bank and card accounts via the Plaid bank bridging platform. You can a
WorldWire · BBC News
French protests see numbers surge as unions join strikes over high cost of living
The interior ministry estimates 600,000 people joined protests across France, while the unions say the number was far higher.
WorldWire · France 24
Myanmar: Civilians under fire from military junta
More than five years after the military coup, the junta launched a new offensive in September to retake Rakhine State, intensifying airstrikes against civilians and employing double-tap strikes
BusinessWire · BBC News
Shares in Musk's SpaceX plunge as tech and AI stocks fall
The market has been reacting to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry following the US mid-terms
TechnologyWire · The Verge
‘Total repudiation’: The blue wave is about to hit AI
On Tuesday night, Democrats made history as they took control of the House and the Senate, and a blue wave swept through traditionally red and swing states - with the nation's first Black woman governor elected in Georgi
GulfWire · The National
Sheikh Mohammed honours winners of 2026 Mohammed bin Rashid Government Excellence Award
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has honoured the winners of the 2026 Mohammed bin Rashid Government Excellence Award at a ceremony held at Expo City Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed p
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Palestine Action ban appeal enters closed proceedings at UK Supreme Court
Palestine Action ban appeal enters closed proceedings at UK Supreme Court Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Thu, 11/05/2026 - 16:20 Government lawyers claim property damage to arms companies justified designating Palestine Act
WorldWire · Euronews
British comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults by London jury
Russell Brand was convicted of four sexual offences, one rape and three sexual assaults, involving four women between 2005 and 2009 in different locations.
WorldWire · BBC News
Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigns after bank collapse
The move follows a bank collapse and after the lower house of congress voted in favour of pursuing an impeachment trial against him.
TechnologyWire · Ars Technica
Gamers go to ridiculous lengths to "improve" GTA VI with Nvidia's DLSS 5
Using a capture card and open source software to run PS5 video through a PC GPU.
WorldWire · BBC News
Hoax bomb threats target European airlines and airports for second time in a week
At least 21 flights across Europe are affected in what the UK government calls a "malicious hoax threat".
WorldWire · France 24
France needs 'more public services', 'salaries are too low', 'schools are in very, very bad shape'
As France confronts another wave of strikes and protests, Gaëlle Martinez, National Secretary of the trade union Solidaires, presents the general strike as more than a confrontation over wages, public spending or the cos
WorldWire · Euronews
Greece: Students march in Athens demanding more education funding
Thousands of pupils, students and teachers marched through central Athens on Thursday in a nationwide push for better-funded schools, joining a protest wave that has spread from France across southern Europe.
GulfWire · The National
UAE marks three years of Operation Gallant Knight 3 delivering aid to Gaza
The UAE has marked three years of Operation Gallant Knight 3, its largest humanitarian mission to Gaza, having delivered more than 136,000 tonnes of aid valued at $4.16 billion. Launched on November 5, 2023, under the di
WorldWire · France 24
Paraguay's president Peña impeached moments after resigning over banking scandal
Paraguay’s lower house voted unanimously to impeach President Santiago Peña on Thursday, just minutes after he announced his resignation on X. Protesters have rallied in the streets since the takeover of a bank linked to
TechnologyWire · The Guardian
UK government considers smart glasses ban over secret filming concerns
Minister hints at restriction on selling technology ‘to certain users’ amid worries over surreptitious filming of women The government is considering placing restrictions on smart glasses amid concerns the technology is
BusinessWire · BBC News
Interest rates hiked to 4% in first increase in over three years
Most analysts expected the increase from 3.75% to 4%.
CultureWire · The Guardian
K-pop group NewJeans’s contract omitted rights to ‘sleep and free choice’ – report
New report finds that record label Ador stripped child protections from group’s contracts when they were minors The superstar K-pop group NewJeans signed restrictive record label contracts that waived their right to “sle
WorldWire · France 24
🔴 Live: Interior ministry says 600,000 protest across France as unions claim 'close to 1.6 million'
WorldWire · Euronews
Latest news bulletin | November 5th, 2026 – Evening
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WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
Arrests and investigations as Serbia begins post-election clean-up
The landslide victory of the Students' List in Serbia's general election seems to have removed a blockage in the justice system: Cases that were long stalled are now suddenly moving forward.
GulfWire · The National
UAE to hold Union Fortress 11 military parade in Liwa City in December
The UAE will stage its 11th Union Fortress military parade in Liwa City, Al Dhafra Region, in December, the Ministry of Defence has announced. The event will be held under the theme “An Impregnable Fortress, a Resilient
GulfWire · The National
UAE companies brace for impact of nine-hour limits on driving
Rules banning drivers from being behind the wheel for more than nine hours a day have been welcomed as a step forward for road safety and work-life balance. The regulations, to take effect from January 1, could reduce fa
WorldWire · NPR
Discursive Verses: Is 'Spend Dat' the best financial indicator of America's grift economy?
NPR Music culture critic and reporter Rodney Carmichael ruminates on the latest in rap culture. This week: How Yung Miami's summer bop became a sweeping indictment.
WorldWire · Euronews
Putin seizes Russian operations of cigarette giant Japan Tobacco International
The decree transferred JTI’s four factories, around 4,000 employees and roughly 40% of the Russian cigarette market to a state-linked holding company. The latest seizure added to a list that includes Nestlé, Auchan, Lero
WorldWire · NPR
Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term
A prosecutor described Brand as a ruthless, calculating, manipulative "sexual predator." Brand, 51, denied the charges, saying he had never forced anyone to do something against their will.
TechnologyWire · Ars Technica
Statehouse wins give Democrats new power to push clean energy
Democrats erased the GOP’s trifecta edge and gained new power over energy policy.
CultureWire · The Guardian
Seth Meyers on the midterms ‘blue tsunami’: ‘Say hello to the shy woke voter in Texas’
Late-night hosts discussed Democrats’ runaway success, while Trump shirked responsibility for Republican losses Late-night hosts reacted to Democrats ’ rout of Republicans in midterm elections across the country as Donal
BusinessWire · BBC News
Drunk and dangerous e-bike riders face on-the-spot fines under crackdown
A consultation will consider fines and other ways to clamp down on dangerous e-bike riders.
ScienceWire · NASA
Midwestern City Lights
City lights from the Midwestern United States to the East Coast sparkle across the landscape a couple of hours before sunrise on Oct. 18, 2026. Major urban areas visible in the photograph include Chicago, Illinois; Detro
ScienceWire · NASA
NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Florida Students
Students in Florida will hear from NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney as they answer prerecorded STEM questions while aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will begin at 10:40 a.m.
CultureWire · The Guardian
‘A hero’s origins’: the true story of the first drag queen presidential candidate
In off-Broadway show Ms Blakk for President, Oscar-winning Moonlight writer Tarell Alvin McCraney explores a slice of under-appreciated queer history At the height of the Aids crisis, Chicago activist Terence Alan Smith
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
Iran signals satisfaction, skepticism after US midterm vote
While the Iranian regime says the US midterms will not change Washington's policy toward Tehran, some officials and commentators see the resounding Democratic victory as blowback against the Iran war.
WorldWire · NPR
First-time homebuyers remain scarce, but a record share of them pay all cash
A new report finds generational wealth is widening the divide between homebuyers and those priced out. The median age of first-time buyers also remains at a record high.
ScienceWire · BBC News
Investigation into 'major fish kill' after pollution incident
The pollution caused the death of brown and migratory sea trout in the Inler river.
CultureWire · BBC News
The Russell Brand I saw in court was not the flamboyant character most people will know
Brand stood upright in the dock as the verdicts were read out in court - ending this sometimes surreal trial.
CultureWire · The Guardian
Is that an explosion, an implosion or an orgasm? Pixies bass-player Emma Richardson’s realm-leaping life in painting
Huge, ecstatic canvases are just one of the vocations of the musician who joined the art rockers in 2024. As her show Hotwire My Heart opens, she talks terror, awe and teabags Emma Richardson loves to eavesdrop when peop
CultureWire · BBC News
'You've had a wonderful life Tommy, but it's over' - Sir Tom feared he was dying
The singer from Pontypridd told the audience just how serious his "bad case of the flu" was.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
What does Trump's midterm elections loss mean for strained US-India ties?
Donald Trump's electoral setback might give New Delhi and Washington space to reset relations, but there is no guarantee that the US will actually change its approach to India.
BusinessWire · BBC News
Faisal Islam: How high will interest rates go?
The BBC's economics editor views one more interest rate as likely, but thinks that will be all.
BusinessWire · BBC News
Three ways the interest rate rise could affect you
Job, loans and savings are all affected by the rise in interest rates announced by the Bank of England.
TechnologyWire · Ars Technica
Motorola's new Signature 27 has it all if you can stomach the $1,600 price tag
It has all the bells and whistles (and cameras).
ScienceWire · NASA
Hubble Learns Galactic History From Stars
This Hubble image features the sparkling collection of stars named Messier 30 (M30), also called NGC 7099.
CultureWire · BBC News
Married at First Sight UK cancelled after BBC revealed rape allegations
Channel 4 will reinvest the show's budget in "distinctive new programming" and said sorry again to the women involved.
TechnologyWire · Ars Technica
Agility Robotics' Nasdaq debut invites scrutiny of humanoid robot market
US leader in deploying humanoid robots goes public on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
WorldWire · UN News
Children at risk as war zone attacks on water and sanitation more than triple
Attacks that damaged or destroyed water and sanitation systems in conflict zones tripled between 2021 and 2025, increasing children’s risk of exposure to disease outbreaks, malnutrition and violence.
WorldWire · UN News
Two new Ebola vaccines to join DR Congo clinical trial
Two new Ebola vaccine candidates will be added to a clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as the country continues to battle a deadly outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo species of the virus.
CultureWire · BBC News
The Pitt and ER are similar enough for lawsuit to proceed, judge rules
The widow of ER creator Michael Crichton argues The Pitt is effectively a reboot of the 1990s series.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
North Korea tells EU to 'mind its own business' on human rights
North Korea's UN mission has lashed out at the European Union over a draft UN resolution. Pyongyang has said the West does not have a monopoly on human rights.
BusinessWire · The Guardian
Rural voters were feeling left behind before the midterms, poll shows
Polling done for the Guardian shows plummeting support from a former key constituency of Donald Trump’s base Polling conducted by the Harris Poll for the Guardian before the election shows just how angry voters were and
BusinessWire · NPR
As budgets tighten, people are breaking out their library cards
Some Americans squeezed by high prices are relying more on their local libraries for things like books, streaming services and high-priced items like musical instruments and sewing machines.
BusinessWire · NPR
Does the blue wave mean lower gasoline and diesel prices soon? Don't hold your breath
A new Democratic majority in Congress could pressure the president to end the war in Iran. But it will be harder for them to directly affect fuel prices, which are tied to a complex international oil market.
TechnologyWire · The Guardian
Tech barons cozied up to Trump. What will they do in newly blue America?
Democrats’ success was helped by popular anger over tech, AI and the super rich – life for billionaires could become much more difficult The photo of Silicon Valley centibillionaires at Donald Trump’s inauguration – Musk
TechnologyGulf Latin
Google Says Its AI Rebuilt a 40-Year-Old Ocean Model in 59 Minutes
Google has demonstrated how far autonomous AI coding agents may be able to go. In a new experiment, its Gemini 4 Argon model helped migrate the core of a decades-old coastal ocean simulation from Fortran to Rust in just 59 minutes. Google reports that the process uncovered six longstanding software bugs, reduced memory consumption by 54% and improved simulation speed by 1.88 times. The experiment raises a bigger question: could AI finally help modernize the aging software behind some of the world's most important scientific research?
TechnologyWire · The Guardian
Apple iPad mini A20 Pro review: the best small tablet but with a big price
All-round upgrades fit a bigger OLED screen in a smaller and lighter body with water resistance for first time The new iPad mini takes Apple’s fan-favourite tiny tablet and upgrades just about everything about it, includ
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Herzog warns Netanyahu of 'highly explosive and dangerous reality' amid rising settler violence
Herzog warns Netanyahu of 'highly explosive and dangerous reality' amid rising settler violence Israeli president Isaac Herzog warned prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu other senior officials of a "highly explosive and da
WorldWire · BBC News
Joshua Wong, face of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests, jailed for 10 years
Wong, 30, is among hundreds of Hongkongers detained under the controversial national security law.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
New Zealand braces for knife-edge election: What you need to know
Smaller parties hold the key, with major contenders expected to fall short of the majority needed to govern alone.
WorldWire · Euronews
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 more years for collusion
Wong rose to prominence during Hong Kong's 2014 protests, known as the Umbrella Movement, and has been in and out of jail since 2017.
WorldWire · France 24
France braces for fresh protests in test for Macron's policies
Hundreds of thousands of protesters are expected to march through French cities and public workers to strike on Thursday, in a fresh test for President Emmanuel Macron after weeks of unrest that have rattled his govern
CultureWire · BBC News
Bike from Batman film could sell for £900,000
The "Batpod" features in a chase scene with Christian Bale's Batman and Heath Ledger's Joker.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Has India’s democracy failed its Muslims? Jailed scholar triggers debate
Sharjeel Imam questioned foundational ideas of India's nationalism in interview with The Quint, inspiring heated debate.
GulfWire · The National
Emirates airline posts $903m in half-year profit amid regional disruptions
Dubai's Emirates airline posted a 66 per cent decline year-on-year in its in half-year profits after tax to Dh3.3 billion ($903 million), amid regional disruptions due to the Iran war and high fuel costs. Revenue for the
CultureWire · BBC News
Surreal moment Tarantino and Kylie Minogue came to my hometown to star in my new film
A Hollywood giant and singing superstars caused a stir after arriving in a Welsh seaside town.
GulfWire · Arab News
‘We’re not for sale’: Americans want to pump brakes on data centers
Amid rising concerns over AI developments, voters in numerous American cities have imposed restrictions on data centers. This reflects broad dissent transcending political affiliations.
BusinessWire · BBC News
Democrats won on affordability. Can they deliver it?
Democrats will hold Congress but President Donald Trump still has the power to block their plans.
WorldWire · Euronews
Arab airlines set to record a collective net loss of €3.82 billion in 2026, AACO report reveals
At its AGM held this week in Doha, the Arab Air Carriers’ Organization raised concerns over EU carbon regulations, as airlines look to boost European connectivity amid ongoing regional uncertainty.
WorldWire · Euronews
Latest news bulletin | November 5th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
GulfWire · Arab News
Artists respond to the theme ‘In Other Words’ at Dubai Design Week
DUBAI: Dubai Design Week program Abwab features work by five creatives responding to the theme ‘In Other Words.' The design fair runs until Nov. 8. ‘A Library of Paper Memories’ Grace Shieh’s work combines her practices
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Has Israel ousted Netanyahu for good?
Has Israel ousted Netanyahu for good? Israelis voted against Netanyahu's coalition in a decisive majority. Will the opposition bloc seize this historic moment and form a minority government with the Arab parties? And if
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Israel’s opposition slams ‘toxic Netanyahu’ after Democrats win US Congress
Netanyahu's rivals say US midterm results show Israel 'cannot afford' to have the prime minister remain in office.
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
US midterm elections 2026: Record number of hijabis elected to statewide and national offices
US midterm elections 2026: Record number of hijabis elected to statewide and national offices Tuesday's midterm elections saw a remarkable wave of firsts that may have been unthinkable if US President Donald Trump had no
WorldWire · NPR
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison
Wong was sentenced for his second conviction under a Beijing-imposed national security law, in a case that critics say reflects the crackdown on the city's once-thriving pro-democracy movement.
GulfWire · The National
Republicans blame election loss on Iran war, Syria and Saudi Arabia defence deal and BA resumes Dubai flights
Today on Trending Middle East, US Vice President JD Vance blames the war against Iran for the Republican Party's crushing defeat in the midterm elections, echoing an earlier assessment by President Donald Trump. Syria an
WorldWire · France 24
US first lady to host Ukrainian, Russian officials at White House
US First Lady Melania Trump will host officials from Moscow and Kyiv at the White House on Thursday, ahead of talks in Abu Dhabi aimed at ending the Ukraine war.
GulfWire · The National
WTA Finals 2026: Players, groups, schedule and prize money as Rybakina defends title
The 2026 women's tennis season will draw to a close in Indian Wells when the WTA Finals returns to the US after two years in Riyadh. The world's eight top-ranked singles players and doubles teams will be in action, inclu
GulfWire · Arab News
After midterm loss, Trump is left to weigh his next move in Iran war that contributed to GOP debacle
Following the Republican Party’s losses in the midterm elections, President Donald Trump must decide whether to escalate the conflict in Iran, maintain the status quo, or seek an exit strategy.
GulfWire · Arab News
Gamers set for Zelda remake to hit the shelves
Nintendo is releasing a remake of its classic Zelda game, ‘Ocarina of Time,’ to celebrate the series’ 40th anniversary. The game has received high praise and a strong Metacritic score ahead of its release.
ScienceWire · NASA
APOD: 2026 November 5 – Enceladus in Silhouette
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 November 5 –… 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 photograp
GulfWire · Arab News
Arsenal edge stubborn Slavia in Champions League
Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory over Slavia Prague in the Champions League, with goals from Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres. This win took Arsenal to 10 points in the group standings.
ScienceWire · NASA
Cyprus: Island of Snakes, Cats, and Ophiolites
The third-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea exposes an ancient piece of the ocean floor and hosts a clowder of cats.
ScienceWire · The Guardian
‘Ferritin face’: can you really diagnose low iron from a selfie? – podcast
Social media is awash with claims iron deficiency can be identified in the mirror by dark circles, breaking hair and dry skin. But is ‘ferritin face’ real? Madeleine Finlay tells Ian Sample why so many of us struggle to
TechnologyWire · The Guardian
UK found to be ‘dangerously’ reliant on China for critical minerals needed for defence and AI
Delivering net zero also at risk, say MPs as they call for centralised policy and funding for mines and diversification The UK is “dangerously” dependent on China for critical raw materials needed for the military, renew
GulfWire · The National
OMV's new chief executive says low fuel stocks will keep global refining markets tight
Low oil and fuel stocks will prolong the impact of supply disruptions on global refining markets, OMV chief executive Emma Delaney has said, as the Austrian energy company benefits from elevated margins following months
TechnologyWire · The Verge
Nintendo’s designers strove for ‘elegance’ when remaking Ocarina of Time
The Ocarina of Time remake on the Switch 2 smashes together the past and present. The game retains much of the original N64 experience while updating it with modern graphics and gameplay that make it feel contemporary. B
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Iran’s IRGC says two tankers, tugboat were ablaze in Hormuz Strait
Iran’s IRGC says two tankers, tugboat were ablaze in Hormuz Strait Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that two oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the statem
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Trump's midterm defeat gives the Gulf a chance to escape America's forever wars
Trump's midterm defeat gives the Gulf a chance to escape America's forever wars Submitted by Andreas Krieg on Wed, 11/04/2026 - 16:07 Regional leaders must use their influence in Congress to prevent another attack on Ira
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Zelenskyy hopes Democratic Congress will bring more US help for Ukraine
EU officials also urge new US Congress to step up pressure on Russia to end the four-and-a-half-year war.
GulfWire · The National
Dubai’s Tresind Studio is UAE's lone entry on world’s 50 best restaurants list
Dubai’s Tresind Studio has been named the Best Restaurant in the Middle East, placing 28th in this year’s global 50 Best Restaurants ranking. The Indian fine-dining restaurant was the UAE’s only entry in the top 50, anno
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Mamdani: ‘it’s morning again in America’ after blue wave
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged fellow Democrats to ‘fulfill promises’ after sweeping wins.
BusinessWire · BBC News
Pound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum
Pound reaches highest level against a basket of currencies since the Brexit referendum a decade ago
WorldWire · BBC News
Vance walks Trump tightrope with scathing election critique blaming Iran war
The vice-president's blunt assessment of Republican election defeat marked one of the sharpest breaks with a sitting president in recent memory.
WorldWire · France 24
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong gets 10 more years in jail for foreign collusion
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 more years in prison on Thursday for colluding with foreign powers, a court summary said. Wong, 30, pleaded guilty in September to seeking foreign sanctions ag
WorldWire · France 24
South Korea to deploy military mission to keep Strait of Hormuz open
South Korea will deploy maritime patrol aircraft and an explosive ordnance disposal team near the Strait of Hormuz to help keep the waterway open, its defence ministry said Thursday. Seoul said it would protect commercia
ScienceWire · NASA
NASA Announces X-70 Experimental Aircraft to Advance Flight Research
On Wednesday, NASA unveiled its newest experimental aircraft, the X-70 Fractal, during the UP.Summit at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This high-performance, highly adaptable research platform is designed
TechnologyWire · The Verge
X says its updated web app is way faster
X is introducing a new version of its web app that it says is much faster than before, and it's now rolling out the updated app "one country at a time" for signed-in users. "Open a profile on X.com over a slow connection
ScienceWire · Nature
Hydrogen Derivatives Enable Cost-Effective Carbon Neutrality in China
Nature, Published online: 05 November 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11351-4 Hydrogen Derivatives Enable Cost-Effective Carbon Neutrality in China
ScienceWire · Nature
Opportunistically Detecting Signs of Hypertension on a Consumer Smartwatch
Nature, Published online: 05 November 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11336-3 Opportunistically Detecting Signs of Hypertension on a Consumer Smartwatch
ScienceWire · Nature
The hidden cost of flexible work in academia: women do more parenting
Nature, Published online: 05 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03568-0 Policies designed to keep women in the workforce could be entrenching gendered parenting roles.
ScienceWire · The Guardian
Swapping from dairy to plant-based milk, cheese and yoghurt ‘could lead to micronutrient deficiencies’
Young people and women most at risk, study finds, as researchers call for vegan products to be fortified with iodine in particular Switching from dairy products to plant-based alternatives could lead to deficiencies in v
WorldWire · BBC News
Typhoons batter East Asia as El Niño makes Pacific 'burn with fever'
Even for countries where typhoons are a way of life, the last few months have brought unusually wild weather.
TechnologyWire · Ars Technica
Nintendo's biggest ROM chip supplier is bowing out of the business
And what that could mean for physical Switch game costs.
TechnologyWire · The Verge
Qualcomm is betting big on data centers as smartphone sales sink
With smartphone sales tanking by around 20 percent compared to 2025, Qualcomm is looking to data centers to help boost its bottom line. During its Q4 2026 earnings call, the company laid out its plans to make a splash in
TechnologyWire · Ars Technica
Hackers exploited iOS and Android flaws to infect phones
Researchers say group may have been Kremlin-sponsored in search of diplomatic targets.
WorldWire · Euronews
Spain: Madrid hosts 30th Ibero-American Summit with 22-nation bloc
Spain is hosting the 30th Ibero-American Summit in Madrid, bringing together leaders from Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking nations. The gathering aims to strengthen cooperation across Europe and Latin America.
TechnologyWire · Ars Technica
Uranium cubes reveal why the German nuclear project failed
"Our calculations suggest Heisenberg significantly underestimated the materials required."
WorldWire · NPR
Where voters stand on state ballot measures, from abortion to LGBTQ rights to guns
Voters in dozens of states considered 146 statewide ballot measures this midterm cycle, on topics spanning LGBTQ rights, wealth taxes, abortion, redistricting, guns and more.
TechnologyWire · The Verge
17 better ways Elon Musk could have wasted $446 million
One of the basic problems of spending too much time on social media is that you are cooking your brain by reading posts from a pack of attention-seeking lunatics. If your social media of choice is the site formerly known
BusinessWire · BBC News
Elon Musk's millions failed to deliver Republican wins in fierce midterms
Musk spent nearly $500m in the 2026 US midterm elections, an individual election spending record.
TechnologyWire · Ars Technica
VMware releases vSphere Express for virtualization on up to 128 cores
“We started listening to a lot of our lower-end customers," VMware exec says.
WorldWire · Euronews
Zelenskyy makes surprise visit to Madrid for talks with Sánchez and Latin American leaders
Zelenskyy visits Madrid to meet Sánchez, Felipe VI and Latin American leaders at the Ibero-American Summit, aiming to boost support for Ukraine and closer ties with Latin America.
ScienceWire · The Guardian
US prosecutors drop criminal charges against scientist detained over frog embryos
Kseniia Petrova was detained for four months after arrest with research samples, and feared deportation to Russia Federal prosecutors have dropped all criminal charges against a Russian scientist who spent four months in
TechnologyWire · The Verge
How I learned to love an obnoxious phone grip
Much like a great recipe, it started with a stick of butter. This wasn't real butter; it was a friend's new phone grip, complemented by a phone case with bold stripes. Butter is in vogue now, or at least that's what a 12
TechnologyWire · Ars Technica
AMD's record quarter: Data center business doubles, while gaming craters
AMD's gaming revenue fell 40 percent in an otherwise record $13.4 billion quarter.
CultureWire · The Guardian
A Dog’s Perfect Christmas review: Netflix kicks off holiday movie season with a whimper
Dennis Quaid is wasted in a predictable drama with a cute basset hound and not much more US election results may still be trickling in, but Netflix has already made the call: ’tis the season! Just four days into November
WorldWire · NPR
Elon Musk will face scrutiny from Democrats after midterms
Democrats are likely to launch investigations into Musk's influence, including his leadership of DOGE and government contracts
ScienceWire · NASA
NASA Shares Plans to Accelerate Artemis, Return to Moon
In an update on Oct. 23, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and other agency leaders shared the agency’s path to returning Americans to the lunar surface in 2028. Agency leadership provided updates on the previously annou
WorldWire · NPR
Democratic leaders reflect on midterm results and what's next for the party
Democratic party leaders and political analysts spoke with Morning Edition about the results of the midterm elections, the effects of mid-decade redistricting efforts, and the next steps for the party.
WorldWire · NPR
It was a big night for doctors to win seats in Congress, riding the blue wave
Historically, most physicians who served in the House or Senate have been Republicans. In the next Congress, physicians who are Democrats made significant gains.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
Winners, losers, the EU: Five takeaways from the US midterms
Donald Trump's Republicans suffered a crushing defeat in Tuesday's midterm elections, with the Democrats wresting control of Congress. What does this mean for US politics and the world?
BusinessWire · BBC News
Poundland owner in crunch talks as retailer's collapse looms
Gordon Brothers will meet Jonathan Reynolds on Wednesday as the investment firm faces scrutiny over Poundland.
GulfWire · Arab News
Besieged Yemeni city of Taiz starved of supplies while garbage piles up and clinic attack kills 5
NEW YORK CITY: Almost 310,000 people in Yemen have been driven from their homes since the start of August, the UN said on Wednesday. It warned that the besieged city of Taiz was running out of basic goods as renewed figh
BusinessWire · BBC News
Kellogg's admits snap, crackle and pop is quieter after uproar over Rice Krispies recipe change
The cereal giant has changed the recipes for Rice Krispies and Coco Pops, sparking a backlash online.
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Israel's Eisenkot vows to 'deepen' ties to US if he becomes PM
Israel's Eisenkot vows to 'deepen' ties to US if he becomes PM Israeli opposition bloc leader Gadi Eisenkot vowed on Wednesday to strengthen ties with the US and work with President Donald Trump to stabilise the Middle E
GulfWire · Arab News
Arab media join global call for closer ‘Belt and Road’ cooperation
FUZHOU, China: Arab and international media representatives called for stronger editorial partnerships, action against misinformation and responsible use of artificial intelligence in an initiative announced at the end o
GulfWire · Arab News
Al-Riyadh editor advocates for lasting media partnerships during forum in China
FUZHOU, China: The editor-in-chief of Al-Riyadh newspaper, Hani Wafa, has called for stronger, lasting media partnerships among countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative to help promote dialogue and improve
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Hakeem Jeffries promises ‘affordability’ focus after Democratic midterm win
Democratic leader says party expects at least 255 House seats and promises to deliver on affordability.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
36 years later: Hungary opens Communist-era secret service files
Decades after the end of Soviet rule, Hungary is releasing all its secret service files. The disclosure is sparking fresh debate about informants, guilt and responsibility.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
WHO approves trials for two new Ebola vaccines
Two new vaccines were designed for the Bundibugyo virus that has killed more than 5,300 in the DR Congo.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
US midterms 2026: What key races remain undecided?
Key races in Alaska, Mississippi, Kansas and California remain uncounted.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
How US midterm results could reshape Trump’s foreign policy
US midterm results could reshape Trump’s political landscape and increase congressional scrutiny of his foreign policy.
GulfWire · Arab News
Saudi Arabia celebrates 659 schools for educational excellence
Saudi Arabia recognized 659 schools for achieving the 'Excellence Level' in educational standards during the National Forum for School Excellence, 'Tamayuz 2026.' Education Minister Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan highligh
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
US issues fresh sanctions against individuals and entities aiding Iran
US issues fresh sanctions against individuals and entities aiding Iran The US Treasury issued fresh sanctions on Wednesday targeting what it called "the vast criminal network" of companies and individuals tied to Iran. I
TechnologyWire · The Verge
Google’s Pixel 11 phones are up to 27 percent off
You can save a heck of lot of money on Google’s Pixel 11 phones through November 8th, whether you want the best-for-the-least Pixel 11, or the slightly pricier Pixel 11 Pro that takes better photos. Even the big Pixel 11
TechnologyWire · The Verge
Xbox previews two new ways to control cloud games
I revealed yesterday that the new Xbox Nano controller supports a Wi-Fi connection directly to Xbox Cloud Gaming, and now Microsoft is making it official today. Two new Xbox previews will let players try out using a phon
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Trump admits Iran war caused election losses but ‘we had to do it’
Trump admits Iran war caused election losses but ‘we had to do it’ US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the Iran war was responsible for his Republican Party's resounding midterm election defeat. Asked whethe
GulfWire · Arab News
Saudi crown prince receives Bahrain national security advisor in Riyadh
RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received Bahrain’s National Security Advisor Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa in Riyadh on Wednesday. Prince Mohammed and Sheikh Nasser reviewed the historic relations bet
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
The biggest winners and losers of the 2026 US midterms
Historic firsts, surprise victories and expensive defeats as Democrats take control of Congress.
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
UK: Dozens arrested outside Supreme Court hearing on Palestine Action ban
UK: Dozens arrested outside Supreme Court hearing on Palestine Action ban Lawyers representing the co-founder of Palestine Action have argued that the direct-action group has never advocated for violence against individu
WorldWire · NPR
Chuck Schumer heralds Democrats' 'generational remake' of Senate
In remarks the day after his party flipped control of Congress, the Senate Minority Leader said voters had spoken clearly about their priorities, and said it's up to the Democratic party to deliver.
TechnologyWire · The Verge
Nothing teases a screen-free AI device ahead of launch next month
Nothing CEO Carl Pei said in a post on X that the company's launching its first AI device in December. That's just a little over a year after Pei announced plans for "AI-native" devices and an AI operating system. He did
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Americans voted against war. The Democrats must not mistake that for a mandate
Americans voted against war. The Democrats must not mistake that for a mandate Submitted by Omar Suleiman on Wed, 11/04/2026 - 17:20 Midterms showed that political power can be challenged, even when backed by extraordina
TechnologyWire · The Verge
Apple will check shared iCloud links for ‘harmful content’
Apple will start checking iCloud items that are accessible to anyone who has the link for "harmful content" starting with iOS 27.3 and other 27.3 updates, the company says. "When you share an item that can be accessed by
GulfWire · The National
Iran war cost Republicans the midterms, Trump admits, as Democrats consider Middle East policy
Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday said the US war with Iran was to blame for the Republican Party’s crushing defeat in the midterm elections, arguing that the conflict was the main reason voters across the country swu
WorldWire · The Guardian
British healthcare worker with Ebola evacuated from DR Congo to UK
Patient is in stable condition and will be transferred to a specialist ‘high consequence’ infectious disease unit A British healthcare worker with Ebola is being evacuated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to t
WorldWire · NPR
Mike Johnson will step aside as top House Republican next Congress
After Tuesday's bruising defeat for Republicans, House Speaker Mike Johnson will not stay on as minority leader come January.
GulfWire · The National
US midterms: JD Vance says Republicans lost due to Iran war
WorldWire · BBC News
US midterm results a 'victory' for Canadians hopeful of tariff relief
With Canada-US trade talks back on, Tuesday’s midterm Democratic wave puts pressure on the White House to come to a deal.
WorldWire · BBC News
What Democrats can and can't do with their new power after taking Congress
Democrats can vote legislation through. But Trump still has veto power.
WorldWire · France 24
Democrats warn Trump camp to ‘lawyer up’ as anger over corruption drives midterms wipeout
Corruption in government was high on the minds of US voters as they dealt US President Donald Trump’s party a chastening defeat in midterm elections, toppling Republican strongholds like dominoes and flipping both chambe
TechnologyWire · Ars Technica
People say they want small smartphones—the Enough Phone will put that to the test
It won't win the specs race, but it will actually fit in your hand.
ScienceWire · NASA
NASA Announces Ka-Band Satellite Relay Awards for Space Communications
NASA selected three companies on Wednesday to perform work to develop Ka-band space relay capability concepts that are compatible with current missions in space, ensuring service continuity for existing spacecraft withou
TechnologyWire · The Verge
My therapist thinks I should chuck the Amazon Bee Frontier out a window
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. "How
WorldWire · France 24
'Once-in-a-generation event: Historic election a shocking repudiation of Trump & the MAGA movement'
Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Adam Jentleson, President of the Searchlight Institute and author of Supermajority: How Democrats Can Build Lasting Power, For Jentleson, the Democrats' sweeping midterm victory repres
WorldWire · BBC News
Ukraine says bodycam video shows deadly Russian double-tap bombing
At least 40 people were killed and another 30 may still be under the rubble after Monday's attack on a Ukrainian village, Kyiv says.
WorldWire · NPR
Back in the majority, Democrats have plans for a long list of Trump investigations
Democrats will have the ability to subpoena records and compel individuals to testify. The Epstein files, Elon Musk, the Iran war and Trump's business interests may all come under the microscope.
GulfWire · The National
Democrats ride ‘blue tsunami’ to midterm victories as Trump faces backlash
“A blue tsunami” - that's what political commentators on Wednesday called the decisive victory for Democrats and the resounding loss for US President Donald Trump's party in the midterm elections. Votes were still being
WorldWire · Euronews
Brazil: Santa Claus School celebrates graduation at Christ the Redeemer
Dozens of Santas gathered at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue to celebrate their graduation. The 55 new recruits are preparing to spread Christmas cheer across Brazil.
GulfWire · The National
Earthquake recorded off Fujairah coast as UAE monitors seismic activity
A minor earthquake measuring 2.3 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Fujairah on Wednesday, the latest in a series of small tremors recorded in the emirate. The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology confirmed the
CultureWire · BBC News
Tributes paid to drummer with dozens of number ones
Amarillo singer Tony Christie says Clem Cattini was a "world class" musician and gentleman.
GulfWire · The National
Brent oil slides to $94 on Iran uncertainty after US midterms
Oil prices continued to decline on Wednesday, falling to their lowest levels in nearly two months, as the market sought signals on the direction of the US-Iran war after the Democrats resoundingly won in the US midterm e
WorldWire · Euronews
Latest news bulletin | November 4th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 4th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
WorldWire · France 24
European leaders welcome Democrats' US midterms election win
European leaders voiced hopes for a reset with the United States on Wednesday, November 4, after voters delivered a huge midterm election defeat to President Donald Trump and his Republican party. FRANCE 24's Dave Keatin
GulfWire · BBC News
Iran's chief negotiator says Americans voted 'no to war'
"We endorse this message," Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf says, as Donald Trump acknowledges the conflict's role in the Republican Party's defeat.
CultureWire · The Guardian
Herbert Blomstedt, renowned conductor with a seven-decade career, dies aged 99
The much loved Swedish-American musician, particularly known for his work with the San Francisco Symphony and Leipzig Gewandhaus, continued performing until earlier this year The conductor Herbert Blomstedt has died aged
ScienceWire · NASA
NASA Navigation Experiment Shows Promise for Planetary Landings
NASA successfully demonstrated technology designed to help spacecraft autonomously navigate to safe landing sites on the Moon and on other planets. An Alta-X drone equipped with the agency’s Safe and Precise Landing – In
WorldWire · France 24
US midterms bring a wave of historic firsts as minorities win key races
US midterms bring a wave of historic firsts as minorities win key races: The first Native American female senator in Minnesota, the first openly gay male senator in New Hampshire, the first Muslim senator in Michigan and
WorldWire · France 24
US midterms: Iran's deputy parliament speaker reacts to Trump's elections setback
First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Nikzad on Wednesday attributed Republican losses in the US midterm elections to Washington's war with Iran, telling lawmakers that American efforts to pressure Tehran ha
WorldWire · Euronews
UK: Police arrest Palestine Action supporters outside Supreme Court
Police arrested supporters of Palestine Action outside the Supreme Court in London, United Kingdom, on Wednesday 4 November, as a legal battle over the British government's ban on the group resumed.
CultureWire · The Guardian
Tinto Brass, director of Caligula and maestro of Euro erotica, dies aged 93
The cult Italian film-maker began as an assistant to Roberto Rossellini but moved into sex films, believing ‘eroticism to be a fundamental key to human expression’ Italian film director Tinto Brass, who was once hailed a
WorldWire · BBC News
'Most difficult days of my life' for keeper Owono
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono puts out a statement through his club, expressing his sorrow and pain after Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel's death.
BusinessWire · The Guardian
US stocks rise, dollar slides as investors digest Democrats’ midterm victories
Government bond yields fall while initial fears ease over impact of election results on world’s biggest economy US midterm elections – live updates After US midterms, what will lame-duck Trump mean for global economy? US
WorldWire · Euronews
Ukraine: Police footage captures Russian strike on Komyshuvakha shelter
Bodycam footage from a police officer killed in the attack captures the moments before a Russian bomb strikes a shelter in Komyshuvakha, in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, killing at least 37 people.
WorldWire · BBC News
French blood storage impacted by freezer hacks as theories swirl about culprits
The French Blood Establishment (EFS) said cold rooms storing blood were impacted by hackers.
GulfWire · BBC News
Israel's president begins consultations with parties after election deadlock
Herzog warns politicians that "not every commitment and promise can be fulfilled" if they want to avoid another election.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
Kosovo: Outrage as authorities accused of not helping femicide victim
Despite reporting her husband to the police and pleading for protection, Arlinda Zekaj was brutally murdered. Now, thousands in Kosovo are protesting what they say is a dramatic failure of state institutions.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
Kosovo: Protests and outrage after a woman was killed despite repeatedly seeking assistance from the authorities
Despite reporting her husband to the police and pleading for protection, Arlinda Zekaj was brutally murdered. Now, thousands in Kosovo are protesting what they say is a dramatic failure of state institutions.
ScienceWire · NASA
NASA Space Grant Students Fuel Agency’s Inspiration Tour
NASA’s Inspiration Tour spread the excitement of space exploration and aeronautical innovation by connecting the public, industry, and academia with the people, technologies, and organizations that drive American leaders
BusinessWire · The Guardian
US stock markets and government bonds rally while dollar falls after Democrats secure Congress – as it happened
European shares also power ahead as markets react to blue wave in US midterm elections And Chris Turner, global head of markets at ING, says: Investors will be parsing what this all means. For example, Gina Hinojosa won
WorldWire · NPR
Kansas just elected a Democrat. His message to Washington? Be decent
The Methodist pastor who flipped a Republican Senate seat says voters want more than political change. He tells NPR what he heard from Kansans about decency, faith and finding common ground.
TechnologyWire · Ars Technica
Binance says hackers who stole billions in crypto spent months planning heist
Techniques included laptop infections, compromised internal tooling, and fake job interviews.
ScienceWire · NASA
Hubble Reveals Cosmic Mystery
This photo released on Nov. 2, 2026, showcases NGC 4449, a dwarf irregular. Researchers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope studied 37 nearby dwarf galaxies — small galaxies containing a few thousand to hundreds of milli
TechnologyWire · Ars Technica
What I learned driving the Slate electric truck prototype
After 45 minutes behind the wheel, I am more optimistic about the $25,000 EV.
CultureWire · The Guardian
Jimmy Kimmel on a midterm tsunami: ‘Trump’s run out of dipping sauce containers to throw at the TV’
The late-night host reacted to Democrats’ House and Senate victories and weighed in on what this means for Trump On his late-night show, Jimmy Kimmel weighed in on the midterm election results as they were happening, cel
WorldWire · Euronews
Armenia sees 'totally new global role' for South Caucasus 'as a whole'
Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told Euronews that peace and convergence in the South Caucasus, based on a carefully balanced pro-EU political vector, create a major opportunity for the region, with "democracy a
BusinessWire · The Guardian
CVS Health to split pharmacy chain from health insurance
CVS Pharmacy will be separate from CVS Health, housing major insurer Aetna and benefits manager Caremark CVS Health, the largest US healthcare conglomerate valued at $117bn, has announced its plans split off its pharmacy
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
Africa's shifting role in the global drug trade
Recent discoveries of meth labs suggest parts of Africa are moving beyond drug transit and becoming sites of synthetic drug production.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
What the Democrats' midterms win means for the US economy and Trump
From high oil prices and data centers to tariffs and mounting debt, economic concerns played a key role in the crushing defeat of President Donald Trump's Republicans. So can the Democrats now make a difference?
TechnologyWire · Ars Technica
The DEA banned a drug some opioid users called a miracle
Researchers say the Schedule I ban could kill studies of a promising opioid treatment.
WorldWire · The Guardian
ANC faces anger over poor services as South Africans vote in local elections
Party expected to get less than a third of the vote amid frustration over water outages and power cuts The African National Congress is on course for a bruising result in South Africa’s local elections on Wednesday as vo
CultureWire · The Guardian
‘This is redemption time’: celebrities react to Democrats’ historic midterms sweep
After the party regained control of both houses of Congress, stars including Viola Davis, Bette Midler and John Cusack have been celebrating US midterms 2026 live – latest updates Track live results from all 50 states Te
CultureWire · The Guardian
‘He lent me his RSC Oberon cape for my school play’: Patrick Stewart remembered by readers
From coaching youth community theatre to supporting Huddersfield football club and delighting sci-fi fans at graduation ceremonies, the actor is fondly remembered Patrick Stewart – a life in pictures On Star Trek, Patric
WorldWire · NPR
Abdul El-Sayed welcomes Trump's plan to cut Israel aid, calls for end to arms sales
Michigan's first Muslim senator-elect, Abdul El-Sayed, discusses his historic victory, an unlikely agreement with Trump on Israel military aid and the political divisions that remain.
WorldWire · BBC News
'This is a disaster': Angry Republicans blame Trump for midterms defeat
Some Republicans tell the BBC the president's focus on his legacy and indifference to voter concerns cost them.
TechnologyWire · The Guardian
French blood banks hacked in latest cyber-attack on Europe
Temperature and defrosting thresholds raised to ‘very high levels’ at three cold stores stocking vital blood products France’s national blood service has said hackers accessed control systems and boosted temperatures at
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
Indonesia deploys troops to Jakarta after wiretapping allegations
Indonesian troops are being stationed in Jakarta amid wiretapping allegations implicating the president's chief of staff. Suspects are being accused of illegally tapping the president's phones.
BusinessWire · The Guardian
Trump blamed Fox News for Republican losses even as network’s hosts went easy on him
Fox News pundits hardly criticized the US president in midterms coverage but Trump was still quick to cast blame US midterms 2026 live – latest updates Track live results from all 50 states Tell us: what do you want to k
TechnologyWire · The Guardian
UK to deploy facial recognition in biggest-ever immigration crackdown
Documents show Home Office developing programme to use technology for general immigration enforcement The Home Office is preparing to deploy facial recognition technology at transport hubs and public events as part of th
WorldWire · UN News
Afghan children face narrowing path to education, UN agencies report
More than half of Afghanistan’s children who should be in primary school remain outside formal learning and millions of girls can only dream of going to university.
WorldWire · UN News
COP31 explained: What’s at stake at this year’s UN climate summit?
The world has more tools than ever to tackle climate change, yet millions remain unable to benefit from them. As clean energy technologies advance faster than ever, the challenge facing countries at COP31 is no longer ju
WorldWire · UN News
Fuel price shock: Why developing economies are paying the most at the pump
When war shut the Strait of Hormuz in February, oil prices soared everywhere. But the pain at the pump has been far from equal, and the world’s developing economies are paying the heaviest price, according to a new repor
WorldWire · UN News
Gunfire damages tents at Rafah displacement site in Gaza, as aid teams prepare for winter storms
Gunfire hit and damaged multiple tents at a displacement site in Gaza’s northern Rafah region on Tuesday, reportedly causing injuries and forcing a humanitarian partner to leave the area, the UN aid coordination office (
WorldWire · UN News
Syria’s undocumented children ‘pay the price’ of war and a law that shuts out mothers
Many children born in Syria since the war began in 2011 have no legal identity because nationality passes only through fathers – many of whom are dead or missing – a member of the independent UN commission investigating
WorldWire · UN News
‘The world is not ready’: Climate adaptation cash falls far short as warming heads past 1.5°C
Although global warming is set to exceed 1.5°C, financing to help communities adapt to climate change falls far short of needs, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) said in a report published on Wednesday.
WorldWire · UN News
UN peacekeeping chief warns of ‘security vacuum’ as Blue Helmets leave Lebanon and Western Sahara
The UN’s peacekeeping chief warned on Wednesday that the withdrawal of “Blue Helmets” from Lebanon and Western Sahara risks leaving a dangerous security vacuum, while the Security Council remains divided over what, if an
ScienceWire · BBC News
William meets firefighters who tackled summer blazes
The prince says 2026 was the first summer he felt "worried about the scale of the wildfires".
CultureWire · BBC News
Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75
He was stylist to the stars in the 1960s and 1970s before creating a global range of hair products.
CultureWire · BBC News
Fleabag star offers rent-free flat to new writers
Phoebe Waller-Bridge is donating the accommodation to playwrights from underprivileged backgrounds.
ScienceWire · BBC News
Delhi air quality worsens ahead of Diwali as firework restrictions enter force
On Wednesday morning, Delhi's air quality index reading stood at 377, in the "very poor" category.
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Iran's IRGC says four tankers ablaze after hitting mines in Hormuz Strait
Iran's IRGC says four tankers ablaze after hitting mines in Hormuz Strait Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said four "rogue" oil tankers were destroyed after htting naval mines while trying to traverse a r
ScienceWire · BBC News
Prince William says UK faces terrifying risk of more wildfires due to climate change
The prince says 2026 was the first summer he felt "worried about the scale of the wildfires".
WorldWire · NPR
Troy Jackson wins Maine Senate race over Susan Collins, in major coup for Democrats
The result is a crucial victory for Democrats in their push to retake the Senate majority, flipping a seat that Collins has held for nearly 30 years.
WorldWire · Euronews
Latest news bulletin | November 4th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 4th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
ScienceWire · The Guardian
Why pharma firms are going to Earth’s orbit in search of new cancer drugs
A space capsule 300 miles above us is growing the tiny crystals of a potential cancer drug in microgravity Roughly 300 miles above our heads, three washing machine-sized capsules are orbiting the Earth. Inside one of the
WorldWire · Euronews
Democrats set to seize control of Congress after long night for Republican party
It would give the Democrats a significant check on Trump, potentially allowing the party to investigate his administration and to increase pressure on the White House over its policies.
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Iran's top negotiator Ghalibaf says Americans voted 'no to war'
Iran's top negotiator Ghalibaf says Americans voted 'no to war' Iran's chief negotiator in talks with the US Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that Americans voted "NO TO WAR" after Democrats routed Republicans in the midter
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Photos: Champions League and Tenerife fans pay tribute to De Miguel
CD Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel died after suffering cardiac arrest following an on-field collision.
WorldWire · NPR
Here's how some key demographic groups voted in the midterms
These charts show how various demographic groups voted in the midterm election. The data comes from a poll of tens of thousands of voters, conducted by the firm SSRS for a number of news outlets.
GulfWire · The National
Democrats sweep US midterms, Trump says Israel aid will end, and new UAE traffic regulations
Today on Trending Middle East, the Democratic party is projected to win control of the US Congress in the midterm elections, reports say. The result could influence the next stage of the US-Iran war. In a last-minute bid
GulfWire · The National
Democrat Nabeela Syed wins Republican-held Illinois state senate seat
Democrat Nabeela Syed, who in 2022 became one of the first Muslims to serve in the Illinois General Assembly, has unseated a Republican to win a seat in the state's senate. She secured 57 per cent of the vote compared to
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Democrats dominate NYC races, Hochul re-elected New York governor
Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez sweep their congressional races in key Democratic districts.
GulfWire · The National
Mourinho's Madrid on a roll, Como flying and Arsenal's steel: Champions League talking points
The second round of this week's Uefa Champions League fixtures kicks off on Wednesday with three teams in action who have made perfect starts to their respective campaigns. But Real Madrid, Liverpool and Real Betis will
WorldWire · France 24
Midterms: Why is California slower at counting its votes?
California polls have just closed, but results will take longer to come in. Why does the state take longer to count its votes? We discuss this with our guest, Guy Marzorati, political correspondent at KQED in the Bay Are
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
US midterm elections 2026: Democrats flip Senate and on track to take House in major rebuke of Trump agenda
US midterm elections 2026: Democrats flip Senate and on track to take House in major rebuke of Trump agenda Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Tue, 11/03/2026 - 18:19 Democrats flip South Carolina senate seat and Texas go
WorldWire · France 24
US midterms: "Keeping our fingers crossed" (Leila Meresman)
Democrats who once saw the political map as an almost impossible lift are now hopeful that a Senate majority is within reach, even though their path runs through several more conservative states. We discuss this with our
WorldWire · NPR
Former Arkansas governor says Democrats' gains are 'more significant than ever anticipated'
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson about Democratic victories in states typically considered Republican strongholds.
WorldWire · France 24
US midterms: Democrats celebrate early victories at a watch party in Los Angeles
Our correspondent Wassim Cornet reports from a Democratic watch party in Los Angeles where "people are opening bottles of champagne" following the Democrats' first victories in these midterm elections. We also speak with
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
N Korea fires multiple missiles, denies US claims on Binance hack
Kim Yo Jong refuses dialogue with US after denying responsibility for theft of more than $6bn in crypto assets.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes Georgia’s first black governor
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has been elected Governor-elect of Georgia becoming the state's first black governor
ScienceWire · NASA
APOD: 2026 November 4 – The Not-So-Hidden Galaxy, IC 342
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 November 4 – The… 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 photo
ScienceWire · NASA
Before the Dawn in America’s Heartland
With hardly a cloud in sight, astronauts had a sweeping view of nighttime lights in the U.S. Midwest.
GulfWire · The National
How wall-climbing robots could help Gulf energy producers recover from attacks
US technology company Gecko Robotics is deploying a new generation of wall-climbing robots across Adnoc's energy facilities to detect structural weaknesses and assess damage, after the Iran war exposed vulnerabilities in
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Democrat Josh Turek flips Iowa Senate seat
Turek beat Republican Ashley Hinson, a US House member.
GulfWire · Arab News
Democrats win US Senate, ending Republican dominance by harnessing voters’ frustration with Trump
Democrats have regained control of the US Senate, marking a significant shift in congressional power and a challenge to President Trump’s administration. The elections reflected widespread voter dissatisfaction with curr
WorldWire · NPR
Democrats win full control of Congress, ushering in a new era of divided government
The victories in the House and Senate return Democrats to full control of Congress for the first time since 2023 and deepens the level of expected friction between them and President Trump.
GulfWire · The National
Ollie Watkins double ends Shabab Al Ahli's perfect AFC Champions League start in Al Hilal defeat
Ollie Watkins scored twice as Al Hilal won 2-0 against Shabab Al Ahli in Riyadh on Tuesday to put the Saudi Pro League side's AFC Champions League Elite campaign back on track. Simone Inzaghi's side moved to nine po
WorldWire · NPR
Democrat Josh Turek wins the Senate seat in Iowa
Democrat Josh Turek has defeated Sen. Ashley Hinson in Iowa, according to a race call by the Associated Press.
WorldWire · France 24
🔴 Midterms live: Democrats take control of Senate, ending Republican dominance in Washington
WorldWire · France 24
🔴 Midterms live: Texas, Ohio, North and South Carolina... Democrats have already flipped 4 Senate seats
GulfWire · Arab News
‘Very important’ evidence found miles from Learjet crash site in Florida, investigator says
Investigators have discovered crucial evidence miles from where a Learjet crashed in Florida, indicating the plane broke apart before impact. The crash killed nine people on board.
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Reports of strikes by Saudi-led coalition on Yemen’s al-Bayda
Reports of strikes by Saudi-led coalition on Yemen’s al-Bayda Saudi-led coalition forces have reportedly launched four air strikes in central Yemen's city of al-Bayda, according to Houthi-affiliated media. Shelling was a
GulfWire · Arab News
Trump willing to accept Democrat landslide result, but says would have won if his name was on ballot
Top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries stated that the MAGA movement is losing ground as Democrats reportedly secure a majority in the House following the midterm elections. Jeffries remarked that Donald Trump is ‘shook’ by
WorldWire · BBC News
Weapon or wine bottle? China disputes reports of artillery shell in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea police had earlier dismissed speculation that the 32kg object was "merely a dummy".
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Opposition leader Lapid accuses Netanyahu backers of attempts at 'crushing' Israel's democracy
Opposition leader Lapid accuses Netanyahu backers of attempts at 'crushing' Israel's democracy Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has accused supporters of Benajmin Netanyahu's government of attempting to "crush" Tel A
WorldWire · BBC News
South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades
Annie Andrews is projected to defeat Darline Graham, who was handpicked by President Trump to take her brother's seat after his death.
WorldWire · BBC News
Democratic rising star Ossoff projected to hold Georgia seat
Ossoff is seen as a potential leading contender for the Democratic nomination for president in 2028 if he throws his hat in the ring.
GulfWire · Arab News
Democratic gains mount in US midterms as Trump faces bruising verdict
Democrats made significant gains in early US midterm election results, securing a vital Senate seat and potentially shifting control of Congress. This development is seen as a setback for former President Donald Trump.
TechnologyWire · The Verge
AMD rides data center riches to ‘largest and most profitable’ quarter in history
AMD CEO Lisa Su said in the company's quarterly earnings call on Tuesday that Q3 2026 was "was the largest and most profitable in our history." AMD reported a record $13.4 billion in quarterly revenue, and it's predictin
TechnologyWire · The Verge
All the news about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake
Ahead of the release of Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto VI, Nintendo is launching its own fall juggernaut: a Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The remake, which is releasing 28 years after the lau
CultureWire · BBC News
Why Kim Kardashian came back to 'the worst TV drama ever'
The media personality and businesswoman says she's worked on her acting for series two of All's Fair.
GulfWire · Arab News
Indonesia detains 3 police generals suspected of wiretapping president
JAKARTA, Indonesia: Indonesian police said Tuesday they had detained three senior police generals suspected of illegally wiretapping President Prabowo Subianto and dozens of other prominent figures. Asep Safrudin, head o
TechnologyWire · The Verge
The biggest modding site in PC gaming is taking a stance on AI
The PC gaming mods repository Nexus Mods is making disclosures about AI mandatory for uploads of new mods, meaning that mod authors will have to declare "whether AI has been used in their work," the site announced today
ScienceWire · The Guardian
The night-sky image so incredible the NZ man behind it has been accused of using AI
Brendan Larsen spent hours taking hundreds of photographs of the sky over a mountain in New Zealand A photograph showing thousands of satellites cross-hatching the night sky over New Zealand appeared so extraordinary the
BusinessWire · BBC News
Canva announces major job cuts after 'our hardest year yet'
CEO Melanie Perkins says more than 1,000 staff will either lose their jobs or be asked to change roles.
TechnologyWire · BBC News
Graduates are managing AI - but are they learning much else?
Graduates are spending more time managing AI, but are they missing out on other work experience?
ScienceWire · Nature
A guide to Nature Index tables
Nature, Published online: 04 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03344-0 Information on the methodology used in the ranking for the 2026 Nature Spotlight: Neuroscience.
ScienceWire · Nature
Ancient DNA charts spread of Celtic and Germanic languages
Nature, Published online: 04 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03582-2 Genomes from thousands of ancient individuals show how migrations helped shape Celtic and Germanic languages — plus, how the brain may regulate e
ScienceWire · Nature
Carbon radical generation by irreversible metal-to-ligand charge transfer
Nature, Published online: 04 November 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11368-9 Carbon radical generation by irreversible metal-to-ligand charge transfer
ScienceWire · Nature
First-of-its-kind planetary wreckage holds clues to our Solar System’s fate
Nature, Published online: 04 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03537-7 Astronomers spot an unprecedented double disk of debris around a dead star.
ScienceWire · Nature
Spider snooze stages
Nature, Published online: 04 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03487-0 How similar are vertebrate and invertebrate sleeping behaviours? An analysis of spiders offers insights about how sleep evolved.
ScienceWire · Nature
Toothbrush zaps bacteria with electricity made when bristles move
Nature, Published online: 04 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03586-y Innovative polymer could give the manual toothbrush its first radical redesign in more than 1,000 years.
ScienceWire · Nature
Why not to wait even a few minutes before fleeing a tsunami
Nature, Published online: 04 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03539-5 Simulation shows that hesitating can be the difference between making it to safety and not.
TechnologyWire · The Verge
Please stop asking me when the AI bubble will pop
People, including on this staff, keep asking me with varying degrees of excitement or trepidation when the AI bubble will burst. I'll tell you what I tell them: If I knew that, I would make a life-changing bet on the mar
WorldWire · Euronews
US midterm elections: Democrats take control of US Congress in rejection of Trump
Millions of Americans have cast their votes to elect representatives in the US Senate and the US House of Representatives.
GulfWire · Arab News
Bayern skeleton crew sink Atletico in Champions League
MADRID: Bayern Munich overcame a horror list of absences to cruise to a 2-0 win away at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday. Teenage Germany forward Lennart Karl opened the scoring and Konrad Laimer added
WorldWire · NPR
What Democrats plan to prioritize if they retake the House
This election will determine control of Congress. Rep. Pete Aguilar, who represents California's 33rd Congressional District, shares how Democratic Party leaders are feeling as results come in.
GulfWire · Arab News
United ease troubles with sensational Roma comeback, PSG rampant in Champions League
PARIS, France: Manchester United fought back from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday to hand beleaguered manager Michael Carrick a reprieve, while holders Paris Saint-Germain continued the
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
First polls close in pivotal US midterm elections
With control of the US Congress on the line, results from Tuesday's races will have marked implications for the country.
GulfWire · Arab News
US strikes in the Strait of Hormuz create more questions about what’s ahead
TEHRAN: What appeared to be a limited strike by the United States on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz hours before Tuesday’s midterm US elections is raising questions about what’s coming next. For weeks now, US Pr
TechnologyWire · The Verge
Canva is announcing changes and layoffs affecting 22 percent of its staff
Canva is making significant changes affecting 1,271 people, which is 22 percent of its staff, co-founder and CEO Melanie Perkins announced today. "For some people, this will mean changes to their roles or being asked to
WorldWire · NPR
Results: States decide on voter ID and redistricting ballot measures
Several states — including Alaska, Arizona, California and Nevada — are voting on changes to how their elections are run, including voter ID measures. Other states decide on redistricting proposals.
GulfWire · Arab News
OMODA and JAECOO debuts store in Riyadh as brand unveils vision for future technology and product innovation
On Oct. 20, Shawn Xu, CEO of OMODA and JAECOO International, shared the brand’s latest global achievements at OMODA X Night, while unveiling its innovation roadmap across new energy technology, intelligent mobility, and
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Indian national killed in attack on vessel off Oman
Indian national killed in attack on vessel off Oman An unidentified aerial object struck a commercial ship off Oman on Monday, killing an Indian national, India’s foreign ministry said. The ministry said 13 other people
WorldWire · BBC News
Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash
At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in the collision south of the capital, Madrid.
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Senegal arrests activist for protesting against Israeli participation at Youth Olympic Games
Senegal arrests activist for protesting against Israeli participation at Youth Olympic Games Senegalese civil society groups are calling for the release of a pro-Palestine activist after he criticised the government for
TechnologyWire · Ars Technica
California fights "preposterous" Trump admin demand to scrap state broadband laws
State tries to obtain broadband funds despite rejecting Trump admin condition.
WorldWire · NPR
Legendary Photographer on getting that perfect election night picture
On election night, photographers will be in position, ready to snap history-making moments. It's something Pulitzer-prize-winner photographer David Hume Kennerly, has done for decades.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
US midterm election results live: Polls start closing in some states
Polls to start closing in waves across the country, with the earliest closures at 23:00 GMT in Indiana and Kentucky.
WorldWire · France 24
Historian Timothy Snyder: Trump running US foreign policy 'as though he were an organized criminal'
As Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections, François Picard welcomes historian Timothy Snyder, professor at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs, for a conversation about the future of
WorldWire · NPR
Connecticut bakers are bringing joy back to election day, one cake at a time
Nicole Sousa from the Old Statehouse in Hartford, CT, discusses the history of election cakes, a sweet civic tradition dating back to 1771.
WorldWire · NPR
Japan faces diplomatic dilemma amid joint pressure from nuclear neighbors
As the Ukraine war grinds on, ties between Russia and neighboring Japan are at their worst in decades. Tokyo wants more support from Washington, but some Japanese are concerned they may not get it.
TechnologyWire · The Verge
Sonos adds new Presets and prepares for the 27voice AI beta
Sonos is rolling out a big app update that includes new Presets and early access to its AI voice assistant. You can create a preset to play music at a specific volume in a certain room, which will appear directly on the
GulfWire · Arab News
N. Korea warns of stronger response to US ‘hostility’: KCNA
SEOUL: Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of Kim Jong Un, denied the US FBI’s announcement that North Korea was responsible for the theft of more than $6 billion in crypto assets from Binance and said she sees “no need” f
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Raphinha, Lamal fire Barcelona to 3-0 Champions League win over Aston Villa
Barca took early lead through Lamine Yamal before Raphinha continued fine goal-scoring form with a second-half brace.
BusinessWire · The Guardian
US tech stocks recover after selloff spooks investors over AI spending
Midterms didn’t appear to have huge impact, though predicted wins for Democrats could mean more regulation US tech stocks made a recovery on Tuesday afternoon after a selloff spooked investors over AI spending. Tuesday’s
TechnologyWire · The Verge
Valve is making changes to deal with a ‘significant increase’ in Steam game submissions
In a new post today, Valve acknowledged that it's seen "a significant increase in submissions for store and page review in recent months" and says it's "running a little behind" by taking "up to 12 business days" for rev
TechnologyWire · The Verge
Binance says hackers used fake job interviews and an internal AI tool to pull off the $6.3 billion heist
The largest crypto theft to date was pulled off by combining some well-known hacking techniques over the course of a few months, according to Binance. A postmortem from the company says the process started in June with o
WorldWire · BBC News
NTSB says crucial plane parts found three miles from Florida crash site
The NTSB said because the parts were found far from the accident site, they fell off before the crash.
WorldWire · France 24
Trump tariffs hitting small businesses
As US voters cast their ballots in the midterm elections, the economy remained their top concern. Despite robust headline macroeconomic data, middle-class Americans are growing increasingly frustrated with the rising cos
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
President Zelenskyy says US elections will impact war in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy has said that the US midterm elections will impact the ongoing war in his country
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Texans vote in most expensive Senate race in US history
Pivotal Texas race for US Senate breaks spending records, with $573.2m poured into Paxton and Talarico campaigns.
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Senegal arrests activist for protesting against Israeli participation at Youth Olympic Games
Senegal arrests activist for protesting against Israeli participation at Youth Olympic Games Submitted by Azad Essa on Tue, 11/03/2026 - 10:34 Civil society group member says pro-Palestine activist's TikTok video was mis
TechnologyWire · The Guardian
AI ‘godfather’ Geoffrey Hinton: it might turn out we were better off without AI
Nobel winner warns the tech could be near to triggering major incident such as power or banking shutdown One of the “godfathers of AI”, Geoffrey Hinton, has said it could turn out that humans would have been better off n
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Israel attorney general asks intel services to provide proof of poll fraud
Israel attorney general asks intel services to provide proof of poll fraud Israel's attorney general on Tuesday called on the intelligence agency Shin Bet to share the progress of its investigation into claims of elector
BusinessWire · NPR
A Binance engineer thought he was interviewing for a job. Then the hackers pounced
North Korean hackers pulled off the biggest cyber heist ever by duping a Binance engineer into thinking he was being recruited for a job, the crypto exchange says.
BusinessWire · NPR
Eastern Kentucky welcomes data centers in hopes they make up for coal losses
In Kentucky's former coal country, data centers are a welcome sight as people hope they will bring in money.
TechnologyWire · The Verge
Here’s what it’s like to use Audio Intelligence on the Apple Watch
It's impossible to paint a full picture of what Audio Intelligence on the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 will be right now. The watchOS 27.3 developer beta just dropped earlier this afternoon, and these features are m
WorldWire · France 24
South Africa braces for some job losses as AGOA ends
In tonight's edition, Rwanda and South Africa will lose their duty-free access to the U.S. market after being excluded from the AGOA trade program. Also, South Africans head to the polls amid water shortages and frustrat
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Tanker hit by two unknown projectiles off Oman, UKMTO says
Tanker hit by two unknown projectiles off Oman, UKMTO says A tanker was struck by two "unknown projectiles" fourteen nautical miles northeast of Oman's Lima, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on T
WorldWire · France 24
Trump promised a 'Golden Age'. What has he delivered at home?
Donald Trump promised Americans a “Golden Age” when he returned to the White House in January 2025. Since then, his administration has slashed government spending through DOGE, ramped up mass deportations, expanded ICE o
BusinessWire · BBC News
UK and EU agree draft deal to scrap Brexit red tape over food exports
The food deal, ahead of a UK-EU summit later this month, is the most significant part of the so-called Brexit reset agreed so far.
BusinessWire · NPR
Chicago entrepreneur turns empty downtown office space into vertical gardens
The pandemic changed how and where the world works, leaving behind a lot of empty office space. One entrepreneur is starting to plant the seeds of a partial solution.
GulfWire · The National
Turkey’s bid for UN chief tests Erdogan’s global ambitions
For months, the leading candidates to be the next UN secretary general have struggled to win over a divided Security Council. Now Turkey is betting the impasse could be its opportunity. Ankara has nominated Feridun Sinir
WorldWire · BBC News
Seven flights across Europe targeted by suspected bomb threats
Planes in Poland, Spain, Bulgaria and Italy have been checked for explosives following separate threats.
TechnologyWire · Ars Technica
Ukraine’s drone strikes spur hasty Russian plans for underground data centers
Russia tries to fix exposed digital infrastructure as data center war backfires.
WorldWire · BBC News
King calls slave trade a 'shameful chapter' during Commonwealth address
The speech comes after calls for the UK government to issue a formal apology for Britain's historic role in the trade.
ScienceWire · The Guardian
Nasa telescope launched in 2004 to plunge back to Earth after failed rescue mission
Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere Wednesday, burning up in the process Nasa ’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, which has spent two decades studying the most powerful explosions in
WorldWire · France 24
Trickle or tsunami? Democrats eye gains in US midterm elections
Will it be a trickle, a wave, or a tsunami? Election Day in the United States with Democrats hoping to take back one or both houses of Congress. We’ll track the turnout, gauge the mood and raise the curtain ahead of Midt
TechnologyWire · The Guardian
Hackers behind $6.3bn Binance heist ‘used malware and bogus job interviews’
Firm reveals details about how its cryptocurrency exchange was compromised, saying operation began in June The hackers behind the $6.3bn (£4.7bn) Binance heist used bogus job interviews, malicious software and an interna
GulfWire · The National
Syria takes spotlight at World Travel Market in London
Syria will restore most of its 3,000 archaeological and historical landmarks within a decade as it seeks to become one of the best holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, its Tourism Minister said on Tuesday. Famous a
TechnologyWire · Ars Technica
NYT demands Brave shut down its paywall blocker and end deals with AI firms
Lawsuit calls Brave "supplier, dealer, and distributor" of stolen news content.
TechnologyWire · Ars Technica
Buttons are back and storage is king when it comes to car interiors
We talk with Nissan designer Hiren Patel about how vehicle interior designs are changing.
WorldWire · Euronews
Trump says US will end military aid to Israel as Americans vote in midterms
Trump tied the decision to criticism from left wing politicians, while US forces struck Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.
TechnologyWire · Ars Technica
Google will let schools skip AI tools, but they have to give up search, too
Google will offer schools AI tools that purportedly don't give away the answers.
TechnologyWire · The Guardian
Food suppliers in UK hit by cyber-attacks after freezers targeted in Europe
Cybersecurity experts say national impact ‘minimal’ but incidents may represent the ‘foothills’ of a wider threat Food suppliers in the UK have been hit by cyber-attacks after hackers raised the temperatures of supermark
TechnologyWire · Ars Technica
Another child dies of measles as CDC reportedly holds up health alert
NY governor pointed to Kennedy's long-standing anti-vaccine work as spurring outbreaks.
GulfWire · The National
Drills and nuclear warnings as climate of uncertainty shrouds Middle East
Several Middle Eastern countries are raising their preparedness by running safety drills at key sites, increasing food supplies and testing military capabilities. The move comes as Iran's attacks on shipping lanes strain
BusinessWire · NPR
When caring for aging family members becomes cost prohibitive
AARP reports family caregivers are spending 60% more than they were five years ago. Journalist Paula Span discusses the rising costs of caregiving and senior living, and the options available to us.
GulfWire · The National
Arab Youth Centre launches New Economy Programme to train 400 young Arabs in tech and business
The Arab Youth Centre has launched a programme to equip 400 young Arabs with knowledge of how technology, sustainability and creativity are reshaping careers and businesses. Developed in partnership with the New Economy
WorldWire · Euronews
Latest news bulletin | November 3rd, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
GulfWire · The National
Foie gras ban on ballot paper for Washington voters
The delicacy foie gras could soon disappear from menus in Washington, as voters in the nation's capital are set to decide on Tuesday whether or not to ban it. The referendum, known as Initiative 86, would “prohibit any p
WorldWire · Euronews
Tents return to Lisbon square after Portugal protest victory
Portugal's housing protesters celebrate a court victory in Lisbon, allowing activist Renata Cambra to set up a tent in Rossio Square.
CultureWire · The Guardian
Jon Stewart on Haley Stevens’s betrayal in Michigan: ‘The most diabolical episode of Fargo I’ve ever seen’
On midterms eve, late-night hosts discussed an 11th-hour endorsement, as Trump focused on his reflecting pool On the eve of the US midterm elections, late-night hosts mocked Donald Trump ’s lack of focus on the campaigns
ScienceWire · NASA
Astronaut and Earth
CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Joshua Kutryk is pictured during the Oct. 29, 2026, spacewalk. The International Space Station was soaring 267 miles above the South Atlantic Ocean at the time of this photograph. Ku
CultureWire · BBC News
Celebrity loses injunction bid but will stay anonymous pending appeal
The unnamed man asked for an injunction to stop his identity being reported in connection with allegations against him.
WorldWire · BBC News
Binance says fake job interviews used as part of $6.3bn crypto hack
An engineer was contacted through a legitimate job-hunting platform and invited to bogus job interviews with fake company representatives, Binance says.
WorldWire · Euronews
The Senate on a razor’s edge: The races that will decide America's midterms
Democrats look all but certain to take the US House. The real fight is for the Senate, where a handful of races in states Republicans never expected to defend will decide who controls Washington.
ScienceWire · NASA
TB 26-10 Printed Circuit Board Assembly Chip Resistor Body Cracking
For more information, contact Joel W. Sills, Langley Research Center, joel.w.sills@nasa.gov. Download PDF here Chip resistors are widely used in NASA projects, yet cases of alumina substrate cracking during environmental
WorldWire · Euronews
Americans head to the polls for US midterm elections
Voters cast their ballots in Fairfax, Virginia, and New York as Americans head to the polls in midterm elections that will determine control of Congress for the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term.
ScienceWire · NASA
NASA Astronaut, STEM Creator Connect with Students for STEM Day
Students across the country will have the opportunity to connect directly with the International Space Station during a live, interactive in-flight call with NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Mark Rober STEM content creator
BusinessWire · BBC News
Asda hires ex-Morrisons boss in bid to grow firm
David Potts takes charge of Asda, which is based in Leeds, with immediate effect.
GulfWire · BBC News
Trump says US 'won't be paying Israel' by end of year
The president accuses Democrats of weaponising US aid to Israel as a "talking point" with which to attack Republicans.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
Why South Africa's local elections matter
South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday amid water shortages, frustration with local services and questions over whether the ANC's support will keep falling.
BusinessWire · BBC News
Mining giant joins fight to stop killer toad march across Australia
Rio Tinto is jointly funding a A$28m "toad containment zoe" to protect the Pilbara region.
WorldWire · BBC News
Libya's top religious authority rules against wearing Nike clothes
The US company was named after the Greek goddess of victory, so the Dar al-Ifta said displaying its logo was unIslamic.
CultureWire · BBC News
Jury in Russell Brand rape trial begins considering verdicts
The media personality has been on trial for three weeks, after pleading not guilty to all charges.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
China and India achieved diplomatic thaw. Now the border is flaring up
Indian authorities have confirmed a new border "face-off" between Indian and Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh, raising questions about the still fragile thaw in relations between New Delhi and Beijing.
TechnologyWire · The Guardian
Binance battles to save its brand after record $6.3bn crypto hack
World’s largest crypto exchange faces fallout from angry customers, and Lula wins with WhatsApp This was originally published in TechScape, a newsletter about how technology shapes our lives. Sign up to receive it here T
CultureWire · The Guardian
They fell in love on The Simpsons and married in real life. Meet the French Homer and Marge
They have brought TV’s most famous cartoon couple to life in France for the last 38 years. Philippe Peythieu and Véronique Augereau tell all about working and living together for so long, still being lovebirds – and rare
CultureWire · The Guardian
China’s first AI-generated film is a flop. Some still see it as the future of cinema
Chinese investors placing high value on AI despite unpopularity of Sanxingdui: Future Past China’s first fully AI-generated movie has flopped, earning just 1.7m yuan (£191,000) at the box office despite costing “tens of
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
Cyprus: From ties with Russia to a strategic alignment with the US
The Republic of Cyprus long balanced ties between Russia and the West. Now, it is phasing out Russian weapons, expanding defense cooperation with the United States and redefining its place in the Eastern Mediterranean.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
What US midterm elections mean for Ukraine, Iran and elsewhere
Donald Trump's Republicans control the US Congress, but that could change after the midterm elections. The outcome of the ballot will not only impact domestic policy but also conflicts in Europe and the Middle East.
CultureWire · BBC News
The Crown star Josh O'Connor reacts to Bond rumours
BAFTA nominated actor Josh O'Connor says he is "honoured" by the speculation he could be next Bond.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
Yemen: Houthi clashes near Taiz leave residents in a 'state of panic'
Fighting between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces has intensified around the city of Taiz. Residents face growing shortages of food, water and medical supplies as thousands flee their homes.
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Trump says he plans to cut billions of dollars in aid to Israel
Trump says he plans to cut billions of dollars in aid to Israel US President Donald Trump has said that Washington's aid to Israel will end at the close of the year, but that it can still buy its own weapons. “Bibi Netan
GulfWire · Arab News
Spanish footballer De Miguel dies after collision with keeper
Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel passed away due to injuries from a collision during a second division match against FC Andorra. The club expressed profound sorrow over his untimely death.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Who is goalkeeper Jesus Owono and will he be punished after Miguel’s death?
Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono is at the centre of a social media storm after the death of Tenerife's Jesus de Miguel.
GulfWire · The National
Hezbollah is betting its future on Iran as Lebanon becomes a proxy battlefield
Last week, Hezbollah secretary general Naim Qassem issued a statement in which he said his group would not disarm while Israel pursued its occupation of Lebanon and its attacks. He also described the Lebanese-Israeli fra
TechnologyWire · The Verge
Adobe’s Premiere mobile app is adding licensed music from ‘leading artists’
Adobe is teaming up with Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group to add a library of licensed music clips to the Premiere mobile video editing app. No specific musicians have been announced with this partnership, bu
TechnologyWire · The Verge
Bambu’s nine-nozzle H3C foretells the future of 3D printing
Three years ago, I told you how home 3D printers had evolved for speed, producing parts in minutes that used to take hours or days. Now, the next evolution is here: printers that can swap between materials on the fly, mi
TechnologyWire · The Verge
Peak Design expands its collection of wireless charging accessories
Peak Design, best known for its backpacks and travel bags packed full of useful features, announced it's expanding its collection of chargers and charging accessories with new devices that focus on pairing premium materi
TechnologyWire · The Verge
The 2026 iPad Mini is a terrific tiny tablet — for a big price
The iPad Mini sometimes feels like a trap. It is, in some ways and for some people, the perfect iPad: meaningfully larger than my phone's screen but still small and light enough to use for reading in bed or gaming on the
GulfWire · Arab News
Riyadh welcomes European cinema as film festival returns for fifth edition
RIYADH: The European Film Festival has returned to the Saudi capital, inviting audiences to explore stories from across the continent and experience the diversity of its movie industries. “There is a long history of Euro
WorldWire · France 24
US midterm elections: A referendum on President Donald Trump?
Americans deliver their verdict on Donald Trump's tumultuous first term in midterm elections that threaten to shatter his grip on Washington, with Democrats poised to seize the House and within striking distance of the S
WorldWire · BBC News
Europe on alert after supermarket freezers hit by cyber-attacks in 10 countries
Supermarkets have reported problems from Estonia and Sweden to Portugal and Italy and many retainers have been forced to discard food.
GulfWire · Arab News
Racist Israeli right riled by Palestinian parties’ success
Only two parties emerged from last week’s general election in Israel with a genuine sense of unqualified success and both represent the Palestinian citizens of Israel. This immediately got under the skin of the racist ri
WorldWire · France 24
Californians vote on ballot initiative to impose one-time tax on billionaires
This Tuesday, Californians are voting on a landmark plan to impose a one-time tax on billionaires to fund the state's healthcare system. We take a closer look. Also on the show: global oil prices fell sharply on the eve
GulfWire · The National
Zayed National Museum opens 'calm room' for neurodivergent visitors
Zayed National Museum has unveiled a calm room, a dedicated space designed to support neurodivergent visitors and those who may experience sensory overload. The announcement coincided with the opening on Tuesday of the m
GulfWire · Arab News
Baghdad’s first Jewish museum opens its doors
Iraq’s Jewish community has launched its first museum in a former Jewish school in Baghdad, aimed at preserving the heritage of this minority group. This museum is unique as the only one in Iraq dedicated to the Jewish c
GulfWire · The National
US midterms latest: Trump says US will stop $4 billion military aid to Israel at end of 2026
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Trump says that US will stop paying Israel aid after year-end
Military aid to Israel and campaign contributions from Israel's backers to US candidates has animated political debate.
GulfWire · Arab News
Trump says US will stop $4 billion military aid to Israel at end of 2026
President Donald Trump announced a deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end US military aid to Israel by the end of 2026. He cited the reduction of dependency as a reason for the decision.
WorldWire · France 24
Poland foils attempted 'provocation' on Russian border, PM Tusk says
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Tuesday that Poland prevented an attempted "provocation" on its border with the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad overnight. He gave few details but said Polish security forces prevented any
GulfWire · The National
Palestinian relations with UK improve despite Israeli pressure
Palestinian relations with the UK government can withstand pressure from Israel as the two sides work together on enforcement of British sanctions on West Bank settlements, a leading envoy has said. Palestine's ambassado
GulfWire · The National
Israeli opposition scrambles to oust Netanyahu after crucial meeting
Israel’s opposition parties called for a “national emergency government” on Tuesday as they held high-stakes talks on wresting power from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Former army general Gadi Eisenkot and other “ch
WorldWire · France 24
US Supreme court rejects Trump request to set aside 20,000 California ballots
The US Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s push to force California to set aside 20,000 ballots from people the federal government claims are noncitizens, a decision that came hours before the final day of
WorldWire · Euronews
Qatar sees 'hope' for US-Iran deal despite fresh US strikes as mediators exchange proposals in real time
Qatar said Tuesday it saw hope for an interim deal as mediators continue to exchange proposals, despite fresh US strikes and threats to shipping through Hormuz continue to complicate efforts to end the Iran war.
WorldWire · France 24
What could happen if Donald Trump loses US midterm elections?
Americans head to the polls on Tuesday in pivotal midterm elections, with Democrats hoping to seize control of Congress and impose the first significant checks on Donald Trump's second term in the White House. But what c
TechnologyWire · The Verge
Apple is restricting dating apps and romanceable chatbots to over 18s
Apple will soon start asking developers to provide more details about their apps to enforce new App Store age rating requirements for dating and location-sharing features. The upcoming content descriptors announced on Mo
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Iran commander sets out five conditions for regional security
Mediator Qatar says US and Iran are studying proposals to resume negotiations and that it was 'hopeful' of an agreement.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Saudi Pro League postpones matches after Asian Cup rescheduling
League delays matches after revised Asian Cup dates create 'additional flexibility in the domestic football calendar'.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
New bodycam video shows aftermath of fatal National Guard shooting
Newly-released bodycam footage shows Tennessee National Guard members pointing their guns at 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson.
TechnologyWire · BBC News
UK meat industry hit by cyber-attack which targeted European supermarket freezers
Supermarkets in countries including Ireland, Sweden and Belgium reported fridges being hiked in temperature on Monday.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
Can US midterm election really change Trump's Iran policy?
The US midterms are at hand, but their impact on the Iran war remains far from clear. Analysts say the Washington political elite may not be as divided on Iran as it appears.
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Israeli attack on Gaza's Khan Younis kills three, wounds others
Israeli attack on Gaza's Khan Younis kills three, wounds others Three Palestinians have been killed and several others wounded in an Israeli drone strike west of southern Gaza's Khan Younis, Wafa reports, citing medical
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Israeli forces kill 19 Palestinians in three days of Gaza attacks
Israeli forces kill 19 Palestinians in three days of Gaza attacks Israeli forces have killed 19 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip since Saturday, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The ministry said on Tuesday af
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Israel’s election shows its democracy is a sham, but the West can’t stop buying the lie
Israel’s election shows its democracy is a sham, but the West can’t stop buying the lie Submitted by Jonathan Cook on Mon, 11/02/2026 - 12:30 The same racist, Zionist logic that justified the Gaza genocide is now making
WorldWire · Euronews
Turkey's justice minister says 'criminal network' behind billion-dollar fund scandal
In the fund investigation, Korkmaz Enes Ergun, detained on 31 October, was remanded on charges of "accepting bribes" and "membership of an organisation formed to commit crimes".
WorldWire · Euronews
Video shows two helicopters colliding in Nepal’s Everest region
Two small helicopters collided while landing on a snowy site in Nepal’s Solukhumbu district, killing an Indian tourist and injuring a New Zealander.
CultureWire · The Guardian
‘His voice was too queer – so they silenced him’: how Spain’s national poet Lorca finally became a gay icon
The significance of the poet and playwright’s homosexuality was repressed in Spain for decades – but a spate of recent work, including the film La Bola Negra, is redressing the balance for a new generation Patricia Langa
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Israeli forces kill 19 Palestinians in three days of Gaza attacks
Israeli forces kill 19 Palestinians in three days of Gaza attacks Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 11/03/2026 - 11:29 Latest attacks include air strikes on a university and police and security personnel in Khan Younis Pale
WorldWire · BBC News
US urges Venezuela to release remaining political prisoners
The US secretary of state also discusses laying the groundwork for 'free, fair, and credible elections'.
WorldWire · UN News
Air raid alerts and attacks on schools: the devastating face of education in Ukraine
Ukraine has sustained almost 2,000 attacks on education since the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022, with some 270 this year alone, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday, a day after a strike at a school bein
WorldWire · UN News
Gender equality pays off for business – so why are companies pulling back?
Gender equality and diversity are good for business – but while increasing numbers of women are reaching top spots in the corporate world, more initiatives are needed to keep momentum going.
WorldWire · UN News
Haiti gang leader seeks UN talks as El Salvador sends 2,000 troops to hunt for missing soldiers
A Haitian gang leader wanted by the United States has asked the UN to mediate, as El Salvador sends more than 2,000 troops into the country to search for four of its soldiers who went missing after a gang ambush.
WorldWire · UN News
Married off at 14: In Yemen’s war, women and girls suffer ‘devastating consequences’
Safa is 14. Her mother died earlier this year. She has no brothers or sisters. And a few weeks ago, as the crisis took hold, her father married her to an elderly man, afraid that if he were killed in the hostilities, no
WorldWire · UN News
‘This is not about politics. This is about people’: UN warns of impact of deadly drone strikes in Sudan
Intensifying drone attacks on civilian infrastructure across Sudan are disrupting electricity, water and fuel supplies, putting lives at risk and hampering the delivery of humanitarian aid, the UN’s top official in the c
WorldWire · UN News
World News in Brief: Children killed in Myanmar strike, new violence flares in Mozambique, an Internet affordability milestone
A school in Myanmar has been hit in an airstrike, with three children reported killed and five others injured, according to UN Children’s Fund UNICEF.
BusinessWire · BBC News
Drivers may get compensation offers before car finance saga ends
The regulator says it supports lenders offering early compensation offers, as long as they are fair.
TechnologyWire · The Guardian
UK’s most polluting power plant could power country’s largest AI datacentre
Drax’s FTSE 250 owner strikes £20bn deal to build infrastructure in what it says is site’s ‘next chapter’ Britain’s most polluting power plant could soon power the country’s largest datacentre under a £20bn deal to build
WorldWire · BBC News
Indian tourist killed after two helicopters collide near Everest base camp
The two aircraft crashed just metres from the ground after trying to land at the same spot.
WorldWire · NPR
Control of Congress is at stake today. And, judge to consider motion in Clancy case
Election Day is here, and voters are heading to the polls in an election that may change control of Congress. And, a judge is considering whether to dismiss Lindsay Clancy's murder case.
WorldWire · BBC News
US strikes Iranian island ahead of midterm elections
US officials described the attacks on Qeshm Island as limited and defensive, according to CBS, the BBC's US partner.
CultureWire · BBC News
'I never enjoyed exercise at school as I was bullied' says DJ, ahead of 400-mile bike feat
Radio host Owain Wyn Evans hopes Children in Need bike challenge will inspire others to 'make a change'.
BusinessWire · BBC News
'Quiet quitting' could be hitting the economy - here's why
Britons have become less engaged with the jobs they do and are less willing to put in extra effort, a report has found.
CultureWire · The Guardian
Juan Atkins built a cybernetic future for music – but invested it with humanity
The Detroit techno pioneer, who has died aged 64, blended funk and electronics with information-age philosophy to create music of huge power and influence Juan Atkins, the originator of techno who died on 31 October, spe
WorldWire · NPR
Death toll hits 29 after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid site, with 48 still missing
Russia launched 289 attack drones, 17 ballistic missiles and 59 cruise missiles across nine regions, President Zelenskyy said in an online post that noted the barrage coincided with U.S. elections.
BusinessWire · The Guardian
‘In the trenches’: Wisconsin’s struggling small businesses could turn a Trump ally’s district blue
Affordability and small businesses’ economic woes feature heavily in the House race for Wisconsin’s third district US midterms 2026 live – latest updates Track live results from all 50 states After 18 years in business,
CultureWire · The Guardian
‘We’re all on constantly shifting sands’: the play capturing life during the US midterm elections
Playwright Richard Nelson’s acclaimed Rhinebeck Panorama series returns for another timely look at the fictional Apple family living in a divided America Richard Nelson learned a great lesson, cliched as it is, late in h
WorldWire · Euronews
Latest news bulletin | November 3rd, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
WorldWire · NPR
Four types of House races to watch on election night to know how it might go
As polls close on Election Day and results start rolling in, these are some of the House races that will help explain how the midterms are unfolding.
WorldWire · NPR
Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is superb, streamlined and safe
Nintendo's new Ocarina of Time remake enshrines its place in the gaming canon for generations to come. But despite its stupendous production values, the game left me feeling oddly bereft.
WorldWire · Euronews
Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia postponed to December over regional security
The Asian Football Confederation cited “exceptional circumstances” and travel disruptions in moving the tournament from January 2027 to late December, after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia forced the Dakar Rally and the W
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
How AI giants could raise the cost of borrowing in Europe
France, Germany and Italy face a volatile bond market as war inflation bites. With US tech giants now issuing billions in AI bonds, they are competing with cash-strapped European governments.
CultureWire · The Guardian
Carrie at 50: Brian De Palma’s fiery masterpiece still has the power
The Oscar-nominated 1976 adaptation of Stephen King’s high school horror remains heartbreaking and horrifying in equal measure Often when a pop culture figure, whether real or fictional or somewhere in between, is descri
WorldWire · NPR
How NPR makes race calls in the 2026 election
Race calls are a critical part of election night and NPR partners with the Associated Press to make those calls. Here's how we do it.
CultureWire · The Guardian
The 2026 John Lewis Christmas advert is here – and it’s Kristin Scott Thomas v Pickles the evil AI overlord puppy!
This year’s festive special looks forward to the time when chatbots reign supreme and humans prepare to be stamped out for ever. What a treat! John Lewis Christmas ad stars Kristin Scott Thomas as glamorous granny on a g
WorldWire · BBC News
Tenerife striker De Miguel dies after on-field collision
Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel dies aged 30 after an on-field collision during a Spanish second-division match.
BusinessWire · The Guardian
Apple warns of ‘unprecedented’ rise in memory chip prices
iPhone maker says decision to raise prices has offset some of impact, as revenues are stronger than expected Business live – latest updates Apple has warned of an “unprecedented” rise in memory chip prices, as it battles
ScienceWire · BBC News
Welsh public sector unlikely to meet net zero plans by 2030, say auditors
A watchdog has criticised the lack of progress made by organisations in tackling climate change.
TechnologyWire · BBC News
North Korea denies being behind record $6.3bn Binance hack
US government agencies and cyber analysts have blamed Pyongyang for the record-breaking heist.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
US midterm election: How it works, why it's important and races to watch
US voters are electing a new Congress. The results will be decisive for the future of the United States, and a judgment on Donald Trump's second term as president.
ScienceWire · BBC News
From scooters to shampoo - the people saving hundreds from dumpster diving
The men and women who rummage through commercial bins to take clothes and other items.
ScienceWire · BBC News
Major study into 'forever chemicals' in people's bodies launched in UK
The government is launching the first study to measure PFAS in the UK population to understand the risks.
CultureWire · BBC News
James Blunt on Traitors: I tried - and failed - to get banished
The pop star on new music, The Traitors, and what really went down at James Acaster's banishment.
ScienceWire · BBC News
AI data centres could undermine UK's emissions goals
Four planned "hyperscale" data centres consider using gas-fired power for their electricity needs.
ScienceWire · BBC News
Scientists detect signals at the smallest scale ever explored
Researchers have detected signals from the smallest distances ever probed.
TechnologyWire · The Guardian
‘A serious failure’: CPS prosecutor cites imaginary case to high court after AI search
Exclusive: Nonexistent precedent cited in alleged child rape case adds to dozens of AI-related errors plaguing court proceedings A senior crown prosecutor acting in a high court case cited an imaginary legal precedent in
ScienceWire · NASA
APOD: 2026 November 3 – Comet PanSTARRs and Rainbow Meteor
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 November 3 –… 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 photograp
ScienceWire · NASA
The Pacific’s Busy Storm Season
Super Typhoon In-fa developed an unusually large eye, and the remnants of Typhoon Champi transitioned into an extratropical storm that targeted Alaska.
ScienceWire · The Guardian
How a scientist went from hero to traitor in a US water crisis – podcast
When the water in Flint, Michigan, became contaminated with dangerous levels of lead, Dr Siddhartha Roy, then a third year PhD student, was part of the team of scientists who publicly contradicted state and federal claim
CultureWire · BBC News
'Mogging' is Collins' word of the year... but do you know what it means?
The slang term, which relates to outshining or upstaging someone, is one of 10 words celebrated.
GulfWire · Arab News
Tensions rise as midterm campaign ends with control of Congress at stake
DETROIT/WASHINGTON: Congressional candidates made their final arguments to US voters on Monday, the eve of the midterm elections, with tensions running high in Michigan, where Abdul El-Sayed aims to become the first Musl
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
'Show courage' and end Netanyahu's government, Tibi urges Israeli opposition leader
'Show courage' and end Netanyahu's government, Tibi urges Israeli opposition leader Speaking to David Hearst, Palestinian lawmaker Ahmad Tibi urged Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to show political courage and wo
BusinessWire · BBC News
Apple unsure when more foldable iPhones will be available after selling out
Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo was a hit with people willing to spend $2,000 on a new mobile.
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Blasts heard in southern Iran
Blasts heard in southern Iran Explosions were heard overnight in southern Iran, according to several local reports. The blasts were reported on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz as well as ones heard in the coastal ci
GulfWire · Arab News
Health lecture
“The Good Life” by Dr. Walid Ahmed Fitaihi will take audiences on an intellectual, spiritual, and scientific journey of healing and change. Held at the University of Business and Technology on Nov. 4. Book tickets throug
GulfWire · Arab News
Spelling challenge
The Letter by Letter challenge will test your ability to remember the spelling of Arabic words, with three difficulty levels. It is taking place at Ithra Center’s Library until Nov. 20. Check the Ithra app for more infor
GulfWire · Arab News
Nafas
Discover the rural charm of Asir National Park, complete with activities, restaurants, and cafes. Enjoy outdoor seating, games and sales amid breathtaking natural beauty. Visit platinumlist.net for more details.
GulfWire · Arab News
Making room
Explore “Tafasahu: Make Room,” an exhibition by Saudi architect and artist Nada Al-Mulla that reimagines the traditional majlis. It is taking place at the Ithra Museum gallery. More details on the Ithra app.
CultureWire · BBC News
Bollywood film star Ranbir Kapoor on AI, movies and fatherhood
The film star plays the leading role in a major new adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana.
WorldWire · BBC News
Plane may have broken apart ahead of deadly Florida jet crash, say investigators
The National Transportation Safety Board also believes weather could have been a factor in the crash, but warns it is too early to determine the cause.
WorldWire · BBC News
Thousands of European troops to rehearse Ukraine deployment in event of peace
Western officials stress that any force sent to Ukraine would not take part in any offensive operations.
GulfWire · The National
Cartoon for November 3, 2026
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Iran war live: Vance sees ‘progress’, Tehran says ‘ball is in US court’
Tehran says the US must lift its naval blockade and meet its demands in full before any agreement is reached.
ScienceWire · Nature
China should share the evidence behind animal-testing alternatives openly
Nature, Published online: 03 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03561-7 China should share the evidence behind animal-testing alternatives openly
ScienceWire · Nature
Research bonuses need clear and fair rules
Nature, Published online: 03 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03562-6 Research bonuses need clear and fair rules
ScienceWire · Nature
Safety alerts must reach visiting PhD students
Nature, Published online: 03 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03560-8 Safety alerts must reach visiting PhD students
ScienceWire · Nature
Universities must measure learning, both with and without AI assistance
Nature, Published online: 03 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03559-1 Universities must measure learning, both with and without AI assistance
ScienceWire · Nature
Whence dragons?
Nature, Published online: 03 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03277-8 The ecology and evolution of winged legendary beasts, and monkeys that show their behinds to their buddies, in this week’s pick from the Nature a
WorldWire · France 24
North Korea rejects US allegations over $6 billion Binance crypto heist
North Korea on Tuesday dismissed US allegations that it was behind a $6 billion cryptocurrency theft from Binance as "absurd rhetoric", accusing Washington of seeking to portray the country as a cybercriminal state and w
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
War, tariffs and China: What the US midterms mean for the Asia-Pacific
Hit hard by Trump's tariffs and the war on Iran, countries in the Asia-Pacific want 'enormous changes' in US policies.
GulfWire · The National
Russia-Ukraine talks to take place in Abu Dhabi this month, US says
The next round of talks aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine will take place next week in Abu Dhabi, US envoy Steve Witkoff said on Monday. Washington will mediate "working-level negotiations" between Kyiv
TechnologyWire · Ars Technica
"At Home in Space" opens, caps Air and Space Museum renovation
The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum has all of its "space" back open.
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to block 20,000 California ballots
The Trump administration had appealed to the Supreme Court over claims that a list of more than 20,000 ballots in California include non-US citizens.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Trump approval rating near record low on eve of US midterm elections: Poll
Only 32 percent of voters approve of Trump's job performance in the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll.
CultureWire · BBC News
New pictures released ahead of The Other Bennet Sister Christmas special
Little has been shared about the plot of the upcoming The Other Bennet Sister Christmas special.
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
Powerful storm tears through beach resort on Italy’s southern coast
Surveillance footage captured the moment a tornado ripped through a beach resort restaurant in Castellaneta Marina
TechnologyWire · The Verge
Apple is ‘not able to predict’ when it’ll have enough iPhone Duos to go around
Apple CEO John Ternus doesn't have a timeline for when iPhone Duo supply constraints could lift. During an interview with Reuters, Ternus said the company is "working hard to get it to as many customers as quickly as pos
TechnologyWire · Ars Technica
Why large dogs age faster than small ones, and other October research highlights
Plus invisible tattoos, medieval skeleton gets an ID, trapping a single antimatter particle, and more.
CultureWire · BBC News
David Bowie's Scottish links celebrated in new exhibition
Hundreds of items from Bowie's personal archive are set to go on display at the V&A in Dundee.
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Israeli forces push into Quneitra, Syrian media report
Israeli forces push into Quneitra, Syrian media report Israeli forces advanced into the village of al-Asbah in rural southern Quneitra with five military vehicles, Syria TV reported. According to Sijil, a Syrian initiati
WorldWire · Al Jazeera
US midterms 2026: What polls reveal about Democratic, Republican voters
From the economy and cost of living to immigration, polls suggest where American voters agree and disagree.
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
US elections 2026: Can a Democrat-controlled Senate thwart Trump's agenda?
US elections 2026: Can a Democrat-controlled Senate thwart Trump's agenda? Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Mon, 11/02/2026 - 16:31 In short: Maybe, and much of it will centre on how debates are framed moving forward Vo
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Israeli forces raid multiple West Bank towns, local sources report
Israeli forces raid multiple West Bank towns, local sources report Israeli forces launched raids on several towns in the occupied West Bank late on Monday, local sources reported. Among them are the towns of Qabatiya, so
WorldWire · France 24
Emergency alerts hacking 'designed to undermine trust in government', expert says
Emergency alert systems in Russia and Ukraine were hit in cyber attacks overnight, with fake warnings of possible nuclear strikes broadcast to users in both countries. The systems have since been brought back under contr
WorldWire · France 24
Emergency alerts hacking 'designed to undermine trust in government', expert says
Emergency alert systems in Russia and Ukraine were hit in cyber attacks overnight, with fake warnings of possible nuclear strikes broadcast to users in both countries. The systems have since been brought back under contr
TechnologyWire · NPR
How former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer sees AI assistants fitting into busy women's lives
NPR's Juana Summers talks with former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer about AI assistants and lightening the load of emotional labor.
TechnologyWire · The Verge
Apple set an iPhone sales record even without a new standard iPhone
Apple had a record-breaking quarter for iPhone sales - despite not releasing a standard model during its latest refresh. In its fourth-quarter earnings report released on Monday, Apple says it earned $57.58 billion in iP
WorldWire · Deutsche Welle
US to drop South Africa, Rwanda from duty-free trade initiative
The Trump administration has said South Africa and Rwanda are breaking the rules of the AGOA free trade initiative, a centerpiece of US economic engagement with sub-Saharan Africa.
ScienceWire · NASA
Happy 65 Years: NASA’s Johnson Space Center Then and Now
Sixty-five years ago, a bold vision took root in Houston: a NASA center dedicated to human spaceflight. Since its founding, NASA’s Johnson Space Center has helped lead the nation’s human spaceflight program, supporting m
WorldWire · France 24
Trump promised 'no more wars'. His foreign policy tells another story
Donald Trump promised an “America First” foreign policy and pledged to keep the US out of foreign wars. But since returning to the White House, his administration has been deeply involved in conflicts around the world. F
WorldWire · Euronews
British adventurer returns home after 28-year journey around the world
British adventurer Karl Bushby returns to his mother’s home in Hull after completing a 28-year, 50,000-kilometre journey from Chile.
WorldWire · France 24
Uganda withdrawing troops from peacekeeping mission in Somalia
In tonight's edition, Uganda starts drawing down troops just days after the UN ends its political mission in Somalia. Also, upcoming municipal elections in South Africa risk solidifying growing political fragmentation. A
TechnologyWire · Ars Technica
Third person dies of bird flu since virus started jumping to livestock
The threat is still considered to be low, but the virus continues to spread.
WorldWire · BBC News
Russian bombing kills 26 people at Ukraine aid centre, Kyiv says
Officials say at least nine 3,000kg aerial bombs hit a southern Ukrainian village in what the president called an "utterly horrific" attack.
TechnologyWire · The Verge
Meta will end Quest 2 OS updates in 2027
Meta is planning to release the last OS update for its Quest 2 and Quest Pro VR headsets by March 2027, the company announced today. The last OS update for those devices is planned to be v213, and after that, Meta will c
GulfWire · The National
Famous election predictor Allan Lichtman makes US midterm forecast
Prof Allan Lichtman, who rose to fame when he predicted the 2016 election of Donald Trump using his "13 keys" system but later suffered embarrassment when he chose Kamala Harris to win in 2024, is back with a prediction
ScienceWire · NASA
TB 26-09 Measured Hammer-Tap Inputs
For more information, contact Joel W. Sills, Langley Research Center, joel.w.sills@nasa.gov. Download the PDF version An instrumented hammer test does not require an idealized single half-sine waveform. When the complete
TechnologyWire · The Verge
One of Google’s Android partners turned 1.3 million set-top boxes into a botnet
Google says one of its Android manufacturing partners secretly built a backdoor in 1.3 million devices and turned them into a botnet. The company says it has now dismantled the backdoor and "cut ties" with the manufactur
GulfWire · The National
UN begins shutting down Western Sahara peacekeeping mission after 35 years
The UN has begun shutting down its peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara after the Security Council failed to renew its mandate, bringing 35 years of operations in the Moroccan territory to an end, a UN spokesman said o
TechnologyWire · The Verge
BMW is taking on Tesla’s FSD with urban driver assist starting in 2027
BMW says that it will expand its navigation-guided, partially automated driving capabilities into urban environments starting in 2027, launching first in Germany with other markets to follow. The new system can help stee
ScienceWire · The Guardian
Fossilised red blood cells found in 115m-year-old dinosaur’s bone, say scientists
Chemical tests on Aratasaurus bone identify presence of heme, the organic compound that allows haemoglobin in blood to carry oxygen around body It could be the opening of a Jurassic Park rip-off: scientists examining anc
TechnologyWire · BBC News
If hackers can take control of a supermarket freezer, how vulnerable is other tech?
Dozens of shops across European countries have been hit by a cyber-attack affecting their fridges.
BusinessWire · The Guardian
Oil price falls amid hope of a breakthrough to end Iran war
Brent crude drops by more than 6% to $105.55 a barrel, the lowest level in more than two weeks The oil price has fallen to its lowest level in more two weeks amid new hopes of a breakthrough to end the Iran war. Brent cr
WorldWire · BBC News
Baby among four killed in bomb attack in western Colombia, official says
It is not yet clear who was behind the attack, which appears to have targeted a military base.
BusinessWire · The Guardian
Binance releases proof of reserves data for ten cryptocurrencies; oil tumbles amid hopes of Iran war breakthrough – as it happened
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Yi He, co-founder of Binance, has said that its top priority is to “ensure the environment is secure, after which users can withdraw their funds and Binance can
BusinessWire · The Guardian
Texas voters on high gas prices under Trump: ‘Probably made me go more Democrat’
In state where driving is part of life, president’s pledge to lower prices at the pumps cuts little ice Behind the granite countertops of Fuel City, a gas station in Dallas where taxidermy deer flank the entrance and hot
GulfWire · BBC News
Iran killed her teenage daughter - now she is facing up to the regime
Samira's 16-year-old daughter Sevda was shot dead as they took part in mass protests in January.
ScienceWire · The Guardian
Starwatch: Catch the striking trifecta of Venus, the moon and Spica at break of dawn
The brilliant planet is about to join the waning crescent moon and the brightest star in the Virgo constellation Early risers have a beautiful sight to look forward to this week as brilliant Venus joins the waning cresce
WorldWire · BBC News
King to address slavery in Antigua as PM says he is open to possible UK apology
King Charles III will deliver a speech to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on Tuesday as he concludes his nine-day Caribbean tour.
ScienceWire · The Guardian
Cryosphere faces permanent damage when world overshoots 1.5C, scientists warn
UN-backed report finds even temporary rises above Paris agreement target could cause harm to glaciers and polar ice sheets Earth’s icy regions face such dangerous melting that global heating should be brought back below
ScienceWire · The Guardian
Tributes paid to ‘inspiring’ Cambridge scientist who died in Spain train crash
Dr Marta Shahbazi was travelling to a conference to receive award for scientific excellence in developmental biology An “inspiring” Cambridge scientist died in the Spanish train collision on Wednesday that killed at leas
ScienceWire · BBC News
'Fascinating' rare beetle found in Wales again after 60 years
It was feared The Short-Necked Oil Beetle had become extinct in Wales after recent surveys.
ScienceWire · BBC News
Spill from vandalised home oil tank kills 13 birds
A number of birds are also injured after the spill from the oil tank earlier this week.
BusinessWire · NPR
'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
Saying the president was "grasping at straws," a federal judge on Saturday threw out Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over a story reporting on his ties to
ScienceWire · BBC News
Oil tank vandalism results in waterfowl park 'nightmare'
The popular attraction in County Down has been forced to close while efforts continue to remove oil from the pond.
TechnologyWire · BBC News
These firms you've never heard of are feeding fears the AI bubble could burst
The amount of debt held by data centres is measured in the tens of billions of pounds.
BusinessWire · NPR
Mixed economic forecast weighs heavy ahead of midterms
There was a mixed Halloween bag of economic news this week. GDP growth is up, but so are prices. For now at least, interest rates are staying the same. What does that mean for the midterm elections?
BusinessWire · NPR
A simple explainer of the massive $6.3 billion crypto heist at Binance
Here are five things to know about the massive hack of the crypto exchange Binance — from how it happened to what it means for the sector.
WorldWire · BBC News
Burnham 'open' to calls for slavery apology but not reparations
The British government has never formally apologised for slavery despite repeated calls from a number of Commonwealth leaders.
TechnologyWire · NPR
Wild West crypto: Staggering Binance heist exposes sector fragility
A massive cyber heist of crypto exchange Binance is exposing some of the fragilities of the sector and reinforcing perceptions of the industry as a financial Wild West, critics warn.
BusinessWire · NPR
Oil company earnings skyrocket — again
Oil companies are reporting another quarter of sky-high profits as the war in Iran pushes up the price of oil — and prices at the pump.
BusinessWire · NPR
Plans for a data center threaten scenic wilderness and dark skies in West Virginia
Residents are fighting back against plans for a project that would span thousands of acres near the Monongahela National Forest and popular outdoor recreation, ski areas and dark sky sites.
TechnologyWire · NPR
Your writing was flagged as AI. What does that actually mean?
As editors turn to imperfect AI detection tools to weed out machine-generated submissions, writers who say they were falsely accused of using AI are left wondering what triggered a positive result.
TechnologyWire · BBC News
Why North Korea's 'elite' hackers are the prime suspect in major Binance hack
If the accusations are true, the record-making heist shows how powerful suspected North Korean hackers have become.
WorldWire · BBC News
King visits Guyanese slave rebellion site on Caribbean tour
Hundreds of slaves were killed by colonial leaders in the Demerara rebellion of 1823, with many survivors executed.
ScienceWire · The Guardian
The Guardian view on 50 years of The Selfish Gene: flawed, outdated, yet still a model of truly popular science writing | Editorial
Richard Dawkins’ first work has thrilled fans and frustrated critics for five decades. The science has moved on, but any writer looking to supplant its place must learn its lessons Richard Dawkins’ The Selfish Gene was n
GulfWire · BBC News
Democratic senator blames Egypt press crackdown on US military aid decision
Chris Murphy said waiving a human rights condition on aid paved the way for arrests of journalists.
GulfWire · BBC News
Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' election
The PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority.
TechnologyWire · BBC News
Google value plunges by $500bn as its own AI search hits ad sales
Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI own search summaries were affecting ad revenue.
TechnologyWire · BBC News
Who could be behind the Binance hack and what we know so far
Binance has been hit by what could be the biggest crypto hack ever - here's what we know so far
TechnologyWire · NPR
Nearly 2 out of 3 teens and tweens use AI chatbots, new research shows
Most kids say they use chatbots for help with homework and when they're stressed, lonely, or anxious. And how they use chatbots is tied to their mental health.
TechnologyWire · NPR
Websites pretending to be local news are boosting Democratic candidates
The websites of unknown origin are targeting key U.S. House races. They are getting picked up by ChatGPT's responses but Google's products avoid promoting them.
GulfWire · BBC News
Syrians struggle with soaring prices as crisis challenges post-Assad recovery
End of subsidies and rising prices drive discontent, testing support for Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.
WorldWire · The Guardian
Sinkholes, scarred land and scapegoats: the scourge of illegal gold mining in Johannesburg
There is no end in sight for the drivers of illegal mining, while police action appears ineffective Cora Bailey has been encountering illegal miners ever since she first started treating injured animals in the townships
WorldWire · The Guardian
Sudanese diaspora and human rights groups denounce UAE nominee for UN top job
Critics cite Lana Nusseibeh’s denial of accusations the UAE is fuelling Sudan war by supporting paramilitary RSF Members of the Sudanese diaspora and international human rights monitors have denounced the candidature of
WorldWire · BBC News
Many Cubans voted for Trump - now they're turning on Republican immigration policies
President Trump's fellow Republicans might feel the brunt of frustration among Cubans at the ballot box, writes the BBC's Will Grant.
WorldWire · BBC News
Venezuela opposition leader María Machado calls for elections upon return
Machado, who was in exile for nearly a year, said the transition in Venezuela's government would be "irreversible, organised, pacific".
TechnologyWire · NPR
Who benefits when massive AI data centers come to town?
The battle over data centers is hitting the ballot box. Brookings scholar Darrell West talks about how the backlash against the AI boom, flock cameras and tech companies is crossing party lines.
WorldWire · BBC News
Flávio Bolsonaro calls himself 'leader of Brazil' after election loss
The defeated presidential candidate says he will lead the opposition from the US.
GulfWire · BBC News
How could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
With more than 90% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections.
WorldWire · BBC News
How did Flávio Bolsonaro end up in Miami?
BBC Verify has pieced together defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro's journey through Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador to reach Miami.
WorldWire · The Guardian
Egypt fines prominent editor Lina Attalah and shuts independent news outlet Mada Masr
Warnings of escalating clampdown on press freedom come after Cairo court convicts Attalah of managing an unlicensed website Lina Attalah, a prominent Egyptian journalist and the editor-in-chief of the news outlet Mada Ma
WorldWire · The Guardian
Africa’s ‘unprecedented’ Ebola outbreak could reach UK, says top health official
Jean Kaseya, of the Africa CDC, warns of the illness spreading like Covid unless more funding is secured to increase preparedness and possible treatment The “unprecedented” spread of the Ebola outbreak means it could rea
WorldWire · The Guardian
UK sanctions Sudanese military leaders implicated in El Fasher ‘campaign of rape’
Commanders suspected of sexual violence during the largest and fastest slaughter of civilians in more than 30 years have been subjected to travel ban and asset freeze Senior Sudanese commanders implicated in a “campaign
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