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thehindu.com | 8 min. ago NEW

PAC grills Centre, States on ‘fraud markers’ flagged by CAG in SC scholarship schemes

Committee Members question the Secretary, Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry, on why action-taken reports against points highlighted in the CAG audit had not been submitted; Ministry assures panel that the reports will be submitted in a month’s time

thehindu.com | 8 min. ago NEW

Congress questions MEA’s silence on proposed Rubio-Jaishankar meeting

The Opposition party’s dig at the government follows remarks by U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor during an interactive session at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum

theguardian.com | 8 min. ago NEW

Hurricane Trudy strengthens to category 2 as it heads toward Mexico

Hurricane warning in effect from Manzanillo to Cabo Corrientes as storm moves toward Pacific coastTrudy strengthened to a category 2 hurricane as it moved toward Mexico’s south-western and west-central Pacific coast on Saturday, the US National Hurricane Center said.A hurricane warning was in effect from Manzanillo in Colima state to Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco.

The latest NHC data showed Trudy with maximum sustained winds of 100mph (155km/h) and about 205 miles (330km) south/south-east of Cabo Corrientes and 115 miles (180km) south/south-west of Manzanillo, moving north-west at 10mph (17km/h). Continue reading...

scmp.com | 10 min. ago NEW

‘It’s never hurt less’: Chinese ultrarunner’s knee pain fades on 20,000km Silk Road trek

When Ria Xi set off on her 20,000km (12,400-mile) endurance challenge, she had no idea what the impact on her body would be. But she was curious to find out. The Beijing-born former tech executive who used AI to develop running training plans has now developed a daily test to track her biometric data alongside memory, motivation and energy levels as she runs across Eurasia.

The extraordinary journey, which began on May 1, 2026, from Vladivostok, Russia, will see Xi run the ancient Silk Road...

dailymail.com | 12 min. ago NEW

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: BBC chiefs need to be taught a lesson on bias

Many conservative and patriotic parents n the UK worry constantly about what their children are being taught in school. They also fret about what is broadcast by the once respected BBC.

dailymail.com | 12 min. ago NEW

Angela Rayner 'is dodging probe into Andy Burnham's £55m homes loans to Man City owner'

The MoS can reveal that a Manchester-based property developer has called on the Housing Secretary to investigate £55 million of housing project loans made to the Abu Dhabi United Group.

abc.net.au | 13 min. ago NEW

AI helps to track lobsters when 'no two shells are the same'

Artificial intelligence technology capable of recognising individual lobsters is being used in a bid to strengthen consumer trust — and even break into new markets.

time.com | 16 min. ago NEW

What Trump’s Waiver of New Russia Sanctions Means for Ukraine

Experts say easing pressure on Moscow could bring limited relief to U.S. fuel buyers while undermining support for Kyiv.

thehindu.com | 28 min. ago NEW

Pakistani opposition leader warns against concentration of power in military establishment

Mr. Rehman said Pakistan could function effectively only when the military, bureaucracy and elected institutions operated within their respective constitutional domains

thehindu.com | 29 min. ago NEW

Trump says Ford Hood shooter’s military execution will not be livestreamed

“That said, the execution ⁠may be viewed in person by the immediate families of the victims, ‌if they so choose. They deserve to witness JUSTICE!” The U.S. President wrote

theguardian.com | 31 min. ago NEW

Yvette Cooper pledges £140m to boost urgent care as NHS faces ‘tough’ winter

Health secretary says government has been preparing early and will spend money on ambulances and A&E upgradesThe NHS faces a more challenging winter than normal, the health secretary has warned, as she announced a £140m increase for urgent care in England.Yvette Cooper said the money would help increase capacity, and that the NHS has been preparing since July to deal with the impact of seasonal illnesses.

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thebulwark.com | 31 min. ago NEW

Tucker Carlson’s Most Uncomfortable Moment Yet?

The Trio Live | Recorded live in Columbia, South Carolina, on October 16, 2026, Tim Miller, Sam Stein, and Will Sommer take a hilarious tour through the latest MAGA madness: Kimberly Guilfoyle’s increasingly messy scandals, Tucker Carlson’s inexplicable horse commentary, James O’Keefe’s $3,000 journalism awards, the mystery of $60,000 in missing beef, and the growing civil war among young Republicans.

scmp.com | 32 min. ago NEW

Hong Kong cannot afford to neglect youth mental health

World Mental Health Month, observed each October, may not command the same public attention in Hong Kong as it does elsewhere. Yet the latest revelations about suicides among local school children should serve as a sobering call for more urgent action. With those aged 15 or below accounting for 60 per cent or more of suspected student suicide deaths over the past three academic years, and the under-15 suicide rate climbing to 2.9 per 100,000 – the highest since 2016 – the city cannot afford to...

livemint.com | 33 min. ago NEW

Guatemalan Former Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Killed in Capital

Former Guatemalan anti-corruption prosecutor Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa was shot dead in Guatemala City, reviving concern over the safety of the justice officials who take on powerful political and criminal interests in the country.

dailymail.com | 35 min. ago NEW

'Vote of no-confidence' as traders place £7bn bet against the pound ahead of John Healey's first Budget

The news comes after Mr Healey was rebuked by the International Monetary Fund, which met in Thailand this week, for planning to hit banks with a windfall tax instead of cutting the welfare bill.

dailymail.com | 35 min. ago NEW

STEPHEN POLLARD: Trust earned through decades of fair reporting is being eroded bit by bit

If I was to take a wild guess as to the newspaper of choice in BBC offices and school staff rooms, I'd get no prize for pointing to The Guardian.

dailymail.com | 35 min. ago NEW

Islamic terrorist who came to Britain on small boat and can't be deported over concerns that HIS life would be in danger is spotted shopping in the King's local Co-op

Iraqi Mohammed Yaseen was a member of the Al Qaeda group that beheaded Briton Ken Bigley, later joining Isis and a unit that carried out beheadings and mass executions.

dailymail.com | 35 min. ago NEW

Schoolchildren 'brainwashed by left-wing BBC': Demand for inquiry as education website used by millions encourages pupils to back contentious open borders and Net Zero policies

BBC Bitesize encourages children to play an online game called Increasing Immigration, in which they are rewarded for choosing 'open borders' and granting an amnesty to illegal migrants.

nypost.com | 37 min. ago NEW

Family text on sister’s phone triggered FBI raid on Ilhan Omar’s home: report

A family text message on her sister’s phone is what triggered the raid on embattled “Squad” Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-Minn.) Washington, DC, home, according to a bombshell report.

nypost.com | 37 min. ago NEW

Real-life horror movie as 2 stabbed inside massive California corn maze

A night of family fun turned terrifying after an altercation inside California's biggest corn maze ended in a brutal stabbing attack.

nypost.com | 37 min. ago NEW

Russian passenger who attacked crew in midair meltdown learns fate

A Russian woman accused of biting and kicking a United Airlines flight attendant during a drunken midair meltdown has escaped prosecution — by being deported.

bbc.co.uk | 40 min. ago NEW

The playground murder: Trauma, loss and a love that endured

Diane Watson's best friend Pauline recalls a shocking school murder and its lasting legacy.

bbc.co.uk | 40 min. ago NEW

Health workers run out of patience with Stormont budget delay

The practical impact of Northern Ireland's budget delay seemed relatively muted until earlier this week when hospital doctors announced two strikes.

abcnews.com | 40 min. ago NEW

At least 2 dead after vehicle drives through soccer game: Police

A child and an adult were killed after a vehicle drove through a soccer game in Wichita, Kansas Saturday afternoon, police said.

thestar.com | 41 min. ago NEW

Photos show No Kings rallies across America

Protesters gather for a "No Kings" rally on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Madison Swart)

thehindu.com | 52 min. ago NEW

‘Enormous potential’ for India-Canada ties amidst global uncertainty: Canadian Foreign Minister

Minister Anita Anand is in India along with Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu for engagements with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal; the Canadian Minister indicated that PM Modi would visit Canada later in December

thehindu.com | 54 min. ago NEW

Jagan can’t escape from corruption cases, says TDP leader Varla Ramaiah

The YSRCP chief got the investigation dragged on for 15 years, but he no longer has that luxury as the courts are set to conduct trial on daily basis, he says

theguardian.com | 54 min. ago NEW

Almost all NSW homes destroyed in black summer bushfires were within 100 metres of flammable vegetation

Exclusive: Research confirms official advice about high-risk properties and warns worsening conditions will make more homes unsafeSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereAlmost every home destroyed in New South Wales during the black summer bushfires of 2019 and 2020 was inside the 100 metre buffer zone used to identify properties most at risk, new research has found.The findings are an endorsement of the risk maps used by authorities, but the research warns that as global heating generates ever-worsening fire conditions firefighters may have to extend the recommended distances between homes and vegetation to keep homes safe.Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...

livemint.com | 56 min. ago NEW

Albania Protesters Clash With Police as Premier Faces Pressure

Albanian police clashed with hundreds of protesters in the capital, using tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation for a fifth consecutive day.

koreatimes.co.kr | 57 min. ago NEW

Lee pays tribute to firefighter killed in Bucheon factory fire

President Lee Jae Myung paid his respects Saturday to a firefighter who died while responding to a factory fire in Bucheon, west of Seoul, the presidential office said. Lee posthumously awarded firefighter Kim Jin-seok the Okjo Order of Service Merit in recognition of his dedication and sacrifice, and offered condolences to his bereaved family, the office said.

After paying his respects, Lee said, "The government must provide firefighters with recognition and support commensurate with their dedication and sacrifice." Lee also stressed the need to strengthen on-site safety measures to ensure that firefighters can perform their duties in safer working conditions. The president instructed Interior Minister Yoon Ho-jung, who accompanied him, to provide all necessary support for the treatment and recovery of firefighters injured in the blaze.

The government also plans to provide further honors for Kim, including arrangements for his burial at a national cemetery. The fire broke out at a four-story metalworking factory at 8:38 a.m. Friday and was fully extinguished at 11:06 a.m., according to fi

dailymail.com | 58 min. ago NEW

As she sizzles on screen in Netflix's East Of Eden... How plaudits for 'brave' Florence Pugh's on-screen nudity and the sneering at 'sexualised' Trump supporter Sydney expose a glaring hypocrisy at heart of woke Hollywood

Florence Pugh's chilling portrayal of sociopathic temptress Cathy Ames in Netflix's hit series East Of Eden has earned the British actress the biggest rave reviews of her career.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 59 min. ago NEW

In 2016, Muhammad Ali’s former training camp was bought for $520,000; in 2019 it opened as Fighter’s Heaven

Mike Madden's dedication to preserving sports history shines brightly as he invests $1.5 million into restoring Fighter's Heaven, the legendary training camp originally founded by Muhammad Ali in 1972. After years of neglect, the camp reopened to an enthusiastic public in June 2019, earning praise from Pennsylvania’s State Historic Preservation Office for its cultural importance.

nytimes.com | 1 hrs. ago

Bernie Sanders Visits Florida to Campaign With Angie Nixon

Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has made a point of investing in Republican-leaning states. He rallied in Tampa for Ms. Nixon, the underdog Democratic nominee for Florida Senate.

nypost.com | 1 hrs. 1 min. ago

Shocking punishment for California man who imprisoned migrants on remote weed farm: ‘Profound imbalance of power’

The workers were kept behind a locked gate without a key and were told they were being monitored through surveillance cameras.

foxnews.com | 1 hrs. 1 min. ago

Sylvester Stallone scoffs at nepotism critics over daughter's 'Tulsa King' role: 'You idiot'

Sylvester Stallone fires back at nepotism critics over casting daughter Scarlet Rose Stallone in "Tulsa King" with a blunt parenting defense.

bbc.co.uk | 1 hrs. 3 min. ago

Fast-moving California wildfire burns homes as people are ordered to leave

Fanned by the fierce Santa Ana winds, the Norte Fire is one of 13 burning across the state.

thehindu.com | 1 hrs. 15 min. ago

'Severe drought' declared in parts of United Kingdom

The United Kingdom experienced its hottest summer on record in 2026, featuring several heatwaves and an exceptional drought that resulted from a lack of rainfall not seen since records began in 1836

thehindu.com | 1 hrs. 16 min. ago

New China-North Korea bridge opens after more than a decade of delay

The New Yalu River Bridge initially was expected to enter use in 2014, when China had apparently completed construction on its side. But North Korea had not done corresponding work on its side at the time

thehindu.com | 1 hrs. 16 min. ago

Central Park shut for two days ahead of CJP’s ‘Tiranga’ march; Delhi Police say small gathering may be allowed elsewhere

Multi-layered security arrangements in place across Connaught Place; Delhi Police cite prohibitory orders under BNSS Section 163, urge people not to join the march

thehindu.com | 1 hrs. 16 min. ago

Fresh talks between MHA, Ladakh groups remain ‘inconclusive’; next round in Delhi on October 22

The Ministry made a 15-page presentation with details on the way forward during the day-long meeting in Leh while the members of key groups, the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance, raised questions and submitted their own draft