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timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 51 min. ago NEW

Saudi military airbase hit as Houthis launch fresh attacks

dailymail.com | 1 hrs. 47 min. ago

JAMIE BLACKETT: With a vegan minister and an animal rights fanatic deputy, what chance do farmers have?

As he realised this year's catastrophic harvest was plunging farmers into despair and going to hit cash-strapped voters with higher food prices, Andy Burnham launched a rural charm offensive

dailymail.com | 1 hrs. 48 min. ago

Physio caught intoxicated behind the wheel is suspended in UK... before launching new clinic in India where he claims 'drink-driving is not taken as seriously'

Bijoy Bridewin Thomas, 45, was convicted of drink-driving in March 2024 after he 'swerved all over the road' while more than three times the legal limit.

mirror.co.uk | 7 hrs. ago

EA FC 27 PlayStyles explained as EA Sports nerfs FC 26 nightmare meta

Say goodbye to automated through balls - EA Sports has overhauled FC 26's most exploited mechanics, forcing players to rely on raw stats and manual aim when EA FC 27 launches

bbc.co.uk | 7 hrs. 17 min. ago

Africa's richest man launches continent's biggest share sale

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says he wants ordinary people to share in the success of his oil refinery.

mirror.co.uk | 7 hrs. 39 min. ago

Reform UK hits 'sickening new low' as it launches stop the boats mobile game

Reform UK has been criticised after launching a mobile phone game, named Small Boats Scramble, which sees users pretend to control Royal Navy vessels stopping boats crossing the Channel

mirror.co.uk | 7 hrs. 40 min. ago

‘Do not approach’ as police hunt murderer who failed to return to prison after day release

A manhunt has been launched after convicted murderer Gary Anderson failed to return to HMP Maghaberry following day release on Monday

nytimes.com | 7 hrs. 49 min. ago

[$] Saudi Leader Meets U.S. Commander as Houthi Attacks Threaten Oil Markets

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked the United States for more U.S. military help last week after the Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen launched a broad offensive.

thenextweb.com | 8 hrs. 33 min. ago

Anthropic has built a Claude tool for financial advisers

Anthropic has launched Claude for Financial Advisers, wiring the chatbot into portfolio and research tools from BlackRock, Vanguard, Charles Schwab and iCapital, and says it will not give investment advice. Under MiFID II advice turns on a five-part test in which suitability can be implied rather than stated, and ESMA has told firms that using […] This story continues at The Next Web

scmp.com | 10 hrs. 45 min. ago

Foundation collects tributes to Hong Kong’s Tung Chee-hwa for online memorial

The China-United States Exchange Foundation has launched a permanent tribute webpage to Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first chief executive, and collected more than 100 reflections from political and business heavyweights around the world. The foundation, established by Tung in 2008, said the webpage, which launched on Monday, included tributes from Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus and Max Baucus, former United States ambassador to China. “This permanent tribute not only placemarks his remarkable...

abc.net.au | 10 hrs. 52 min. ago

Local government inspector launches probe into City of Perth

The Local Government Inspector launches further investigation into problems at the City of Perth.

thedailybeast.com | 11 hrs. 16 min. ago

‘Musk’ Director Reveals ‘Deep Concern’ Over MAGA Censorship

Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesDocumentary filmmaker Alex Gibney, 72, has expressed “deep concern” about the streaming rollout of Musk, his new four-hour documentary chronicling Elon Musk’s descent into corruption.HBO Max plans to stream the film after its October theatrical release. However, Paramount’s ongoing battle to overtake Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns HBO, may lead David Ellison’s MAGA-friendly platform to censor Musk, Gibney said at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday.Read more at The Daily Beast.

iol.co.za | 11 hrs. 20 min. ago

MK Party cash crisis puts planned manifesto launch at risk ahead of local elections

MK Party president Jacob Zuma faces renewed scrutiny over the party’s finances as it prepares for local government elections and a planned manifesto launch in eThekwini.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 11 hrs. 25 min. ago

$8m campaign aims to return historic land to Wampanoag owners

A Native-led nonprofit launched an $8 million campaign to acquire a historic Martha's Vineyard property. This site holds deep ties to the Wampanoag community and its ancestral heritage. The Aquinnah Land Initiative aims to restore the former Aquinnah Shop restaurant for community use. A significant state grant supports the acquisition and long-term maintenance of the cliffside location.

bbc.co.uk | 11 hrs. 31 min. ago

Body of missing runner found in South Africa: 'It is very scary'

A nationwide appeal was launched after Elizabeth Moselakgomo went missing last week. Four other women's bodies have been found nearby.

kyivpost.com | 11 hrs. 56 min. ago

Russia Launches Kalibr Cruise Missiles Directly From Base, Ukraine Says

Ukraine’s navy said Russia has been launching the naval-based Kalibr missiles directly from port, instead of sending the warships out at sea, for four months in a row. Russia also reportedly has four vessels capable of launching the missile left in the Black Sea, with cruise missile launches relatively rare in recent months.

dailymail.com | 12 hrs. 2 min. ago

The city where women are ordered to 'cover up' by migrants: Asylum seekers from RAF base bring fear to Essex community as Reform hires private security guards to patrol 'no go' zones

Reform-led Essex County Council has launched private security patrols in Colchester, Braintree and Chelmsford - with the first starting this morning

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 12 hrs. 4 min. ago

Meet Angus Liddell, Melbourne student who raised $10,000, launched a 10km charity swim

Recognized for his outstanding community service, Angus Liddell earned Kingston’s Young Citizen of the Year award. Through his initiative to host a charity swim event, he successfully generated substantial funds for various worthy causes. Additionally, he set a remarkable fundraising record at his college and engaged in lifesaving volunteer work, showcasing the meaningful influence that young leaders can have within their communities.

thenextweb.com | 12 hrs. 11 min. ago

Intrepid Growth Partners closes a $525m AI fund with state money from four countries

Intrepid Growth Partners has closed its first fund at $525m and launched formally from offices in Toronto and London. Mark Machin, Mark Shulgan and Ajay Agrawal founded the firm in 2023, and it already holds nine portfolio companies, among them PhysicsX in London and StackAdapt in Toronto. The backer list is where this gets interesting. […] This story continues at The Next Web

scmp.com | 12 hrs. 34 min. ago

Cloudy with a chance of Big Macs: McDonald’s and Meituan launch drone route in Shanghai

Shanghai’s bustling riverfront has become the latest testing ground for urban logistics technology, with McDonald’s and Chinese food-delivery giant Meituan joining forces to launch the country’s first catering brand-exclusive drone-delivery route. Commencing operations last week, the new service allows visitors strolling or exercising along the scenic West Bund area in Shanghai’s Xuhui district to have their fast-food orders ‘airdropped’ directly to designated kiosks, according to a recent...

thehindu.com | 13 hrs. 8 min. ago

Ideological clarity may soon be a just a tap away for CPI(M) cadre in Keralam

Launching of web/mobile applications to clear doubts among the suggestions put forward by delegates at the extended State committee meeting in Kozhikode

dw.com | 14 hrs. 6 min. ago

The Crusades: How a medieval Holy War still shapes politics

In 1095, the Catholic Church launched the Crusades, wars that left millions dead and whose legacy still shapes political and ideological conflicts.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 14 hrs. 40 min. ago

Visa news: New Zealand launches 6-month work permit for international graduates from November 16. Who can apply?

mirror.co.uk | 15 hrs. 11 min. ago

NATO chiefs left furious and launch war of words with Russia after Boris Johnson almost caught in drone attack

Mounting tensions between NATO and Russia break out into war of words as Poland-Kremlin attacks close to the border escalate, with one narrowly missing Boris Johnson and former CIA boss

kyivpost.com | 15 hrs. 12 min. ago

Kharkiv Holds First Pride March Since Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion

KharkivPride held its first march on foot since Russia launched its full-scale invasion, with about 200 people following a 500-meter underground route. Participants called for legal recognition of same-sex partnerships, stronger hate-crime legislation, and greater attention to equality and civilian safety.

livemint.com | 15 hrs. 50 min. ago

EPFO now on WhatsApp: View PF balance, last five transactions, track claim status — Here's how members can join

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has launched WhatsApp services for members. Notably, at the time of writing, the channel already had 75,000 members. Here's how to join and what services are offered.

scmp.com | 16 hrs. 23 min. ago

Police open investigation after 2 men found dead at Hong Kong public flat

Hong Kong police have launched an investigation after two men were found dead in a public housing estate flat in Ap Lei Chau. The force said a security guard alerted authorities after detecting a foul smell coming from the flat at Lei Tung Estate’s Tung Yip House at around 2pm on Monday. Rescue personnel forced their way into the flat and discovered the bodies of the two men. Paramedics confirmed their deaths at the scene. One of the men was believed to be in his fifties. Police have sealed off...

kyivpost.com | 16 hrs. 26 min. ago

Germany Plans €3.4B Tomahawk Missile Purchase

Germany’s Defense Ministry plans to earmark nearly €3.4 billion for US-made Tomahawk cruise missiles and mobile Typhon launchers, POLITICO reported. The acquisition would give the Bundeswehr its first ground-based long-range strike capability, though the amount may change and the purchase still requires budgetary and parliamentary approval.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 16 hrs. 32 min. ago

Couple finds aquifer near ocean, now the water sells for $10

In South Australia, a couple stumbled upon a remarkable underground aquifer beneath their land, launching them into the world of fine-water production. Garnering a flawless 100 points from global judges, their bottled water highlights a rising trend in consumer preference for pure, mineral-rich beverages. This phenomenon redefines traditional perceptions of water, transforming it from a mere commodity into a sought-after luxury.

nypost.com | 16 hrs. 34 min. ago

Knicks owner James Dolan’s PAC launches snarky billboards taunting Hochul, backing Blakeman

The ads, paid for by James Dolan-backed Strong and Safe New York Inc., are strategically placed near state borders, costing $250,000.

thehindu.com | 16 hrs. 52 min. ago

Supreme Court announces launch of Hindi public information service ‘Jan Soochna Seva’

The service will be initially launched in Hindi, and work will soon be undertaken to make it available in other Indian languages ​​in a phased manner

scmp.com | 16 hrs. 57 min. ago

Meet Ian Bohen, the Yellowstone actor playing operative Grady in Season 3 of Lioness

Fans of Oscar-nominated writer Taylor Sheridan, creator of hit series including Yellowstone and Lioness – which launched its third season on Paramount+ last month – are accustomed to seeing recurring actors across his screen universe. Joining an A-list ensemble led by Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, and Morgan Freeman, Ian Bohen boards Lioness for Season 3 as US Army Delta Force operative Grady. The drama draws on a real-life military unit of undercover female agents fighting terrorist...

ft.com | 17 hrs. 3 min. ago

[$] Beijing launches drone buyback in crackdown after Citic Tower crash

Amnesty for banned aerial devices comes months after light aircraft struck Chinese capital’s tallest office tower

foxnews.com | 17 hrs. 11 min. ago

DSA-backed candidates are winning primaries and their vision for America is very different

Democratic Socialists of America launched its "Workers Deserve More" program calling for public ownership, a 32-hour workweek and universal healthcare.

thehindu.com | 17 hrs. 29 min. ago

Yemen conflict deepens as Houthis launch more attacks on Saudi Arabia

thehindu.com | 17 hrs. 29 min. ago

Kochi Metro documents leak: Police launch probe

According to police, the incident came to light after KMRL found that some of its confidential documents were being circulated in WhatsApp groups

koreatimes.co.kr | 17 hrs. 38 min. ago

Acting police chief reaffirms efforts for investigative reform

Korea's acting police chief on Monday reaffirmed efforts for investigative reform, including possibly increasing the number of investigators, in the wake of high-profile cases of police's alleged misconduct. The police last week launched a dedicated body to spearhead sweeping organizational reforms, following the recent revision to the Criminal Procedure Act that will transfer all investigative power to police from the prosecution. The move, however, also comes amid recent scrutiny over the cases of alleged misconduct, including an improperly closed missing person case on the southern island of Jeju. "There were faults made (at the scene) and also the problem of the system that failed to identify them, as well as the leadership's responsibility, which (I) take seriously and will correct," Kim Jong-chul, acting head of the National Police Agency, said in a briefing. The missing person case on Jeju sparked public outcry after a police officer was found to have closed the case without confirming the safety of a missing woman. Her body was found last month, about three months after she was f