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thehindu.com | 20 min. ago NEW

PM Modi witnesses IAF air show in Varanasi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accompanied Mr. Modi on the final day of the three-day air show held to commemorate the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force

thehindu.com | 21 min. ago NEW

Congress demands Manipur CM’s resignation, fresh polls amid renewed violence

The party says the BJP government in Manipur has “completely failed to stop the violence” and that armed groups possess more sophisticated weapons than the security forces.

theguardian.com | 23 min. ago NEW

Storm Boelo: warnings in place in Scotland, Northern Ireland and north of England as high winds batter UK

Met Office reports gusts of 80mph in exposed coastal spots and advises people in affected areas to stay indoorsStrong winds have battered Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England overnight as Storm Boelo hit the UK.It was the second named storm in as many days, after Storm Austen brought strong winds to parts of the UK on Friday.

The Met Office said wind speeds reached 60-70mph, affecting areas in an amber warning zone that came into force at 9pm on Saturday. Continue reading...

iol.co.za | 29 min. ago NEW

Smoke forces temporary closure of The Braai Room and Country Meat in Lonehill shopping Centre

The Braai Room at Lonehill shopping centre experienced a fire involving a kitchen extractor fan on Sunday. The fire was extinguished, and no injuries were reported.

kyivindependent.com | 34 min. ago NEW

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,578,450 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

The number includes 1,850 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

thehindu.com | 51 min. ago NEW

Watch: ‘Prepare to remove this regime soon’ Stalin attacks Vijay and TVK government.

Mocking the Chief Minister’s repeated rhetoric labeling the opposition as ‘evil forces’, Stalin stated that the people of Tamil Nadu see through it clearly and predicted the government would not survive even six months, calling upon DMK cadres to unite and dismantle the regime

scmp.com | 1 hrs. 50 min. ago

Beijing pledges to back Taiwan’s pro-unification ‘patriots’ as it marks key anniversary

Beijing pledged to support pro-unification forces in Taiwan on Sunday as it mounted a concerted publicity campaign on Sunday to mark the 81st anniversary of the end of Japanese colonial rule over the island. October 25 was formally established by Beijing last year as an official memorial date known as “Taiwan Restoration Day”.

Speaking at an event in Fuzhou, the capital of Fujian province, on Sunday, Song Tao, the head of Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office, said the memorial day highlighted...

mirror.co.uk | 3 hrs. 13 min. ago

Can you force your neighbour to replace their fence? Solicitor explains the law

Fences are a common source of neighbour disputes, but what does the law say about forcing someone to replace theirs after storm damage?

bbc.co.uk | 3 hrs. 48 min. ago

Thousands without electricity as Storm Boelo hits

An amber warning is in force across parts of County Antrim and County Londonderry until 10:00 GMT on Sunday.

theguardian.com | 4 hrs. 28 min. ago

Cocaine-linked crimes on the rise in Britain as consumption surges

Exclusive: Wastewater analysis in England suggests people took roughly 2.5bn lines of drug in one yearAgeing users and record deaths – the data behind Britain’s £9.8bn-a-year cocaine habitPubs, festivals and workplaces: how cocaine has become an everyday habitBritish police are recording a growing number of crimes linked to cocaine, including assaults, domestic abuse and dangerous driving, as figures show consumption has surged across England.A Guardian investigation has found police forces across Britain recorded a 10% rise in crime rates associated with the class A drug since 2019, while the Home Office estimates cocaine usage at sites across England has risen by 26% since 2021. Continue reading...

theguardian.com | 4 hrs. 28 min. ago

Ten days that could shake the world: democratic norms at stake in four pivotal elections

Brazil, Israel, Serbia and the US are holding elections within the space of 10 days. Will the authoritarian right cement its global gains, or can pro-democracy forces make a comeback?Four elections on four continents within 10 days could profoundly reshape global politics, propelling the world further along its current authoritarian trajectory or marking a limited comeback for democratic norms.In all four contests, basic democratic norms are at stake at a time when autocracy is advancing worldwide at an alarming rate.

According to the Sweden-based V-Dem Institute, which uses multivariable assessment tools, the democratic freedoms enjoyed by the average global citizen are down to levels last seen in 1978 – long before the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of communism in Europe. Continue reading...

livemint.com | 5 hrs. 21 min. ago

How Tamil Nadu CM Vijay got rare praise from Modi govt: Big step he took on aviation fuel

Vijay government implemented steep tax cuts on ATF that will remain in force for one year, until 31 October 2027.

mirror.co.uk | 8 hrs. 12 min. ago

British and French troops join forces to prepare for fight against enemy using drones in NATO exercise

Seven weeks of training saw more than 2,500 British and French troops face challenges of a modern battlefield during training in Germany with hundreds parachuting from RAF aircraft

thehindu.com | 8 hrs. 32 min. ago

Military ups death toll in Mali attack to 54

The armed forces said that the victims were buried on site and that nine survivors were evacuated to the city of Menaka

theguardian.com | 8 hrs. 33 min. ago

Storm Boelo: Travel disrupted and events cancelled as UK hit by wind and rain

Fresh deluge of wet weather comes after Storm Austen brought strong winds to many regions on FridayAmber weather warnings have come into force as the worst of Storm Boelo could be set to hit parts of the UK.Storm Boelo’s winds will peak from Saturday evening, leaving areas in the warning zone, including Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and the far north of England, braced for gusts of 60-70mph and even 80mph in exposed coastal spots, the Met Office said.

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bbc.co.uk | 12 hrs. 48 min. ago

Palestinian families displaced as Israeli forces demolish Hebron homes

The crackdown follows the killing of two Israeli soldiers by two Palestinian gunmen on Friday - and comes just days ahead of Israel's election.

nytimes.com | 13 hrs. 8 min. ago

[$] 4 Bodies Found in Haiti Are Thought to Be Those of Missing Salvadoran Soldiers

El Salvador had sent hundreds of troops to find the men, who were ambushed six days ago while working as part of the Gang Suppression Force.

smh.com.au | 13 hrs. 26 min. ago

Destiny's Child reunite at a Jay-Z concert

The iconic girl group have joined forces to support Jay-Z in Los Angeles.

dailymail.com | 13 hrs. 29 min. ago

Moment hundreds of British troops parachute into Germany in 'biggest drop since World War II' as they prepare for Putin

Around 600 soldiers from the 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment battled a force armed with drones, marking the end of a seven-week war games to prepare them for Vladimir Putin's troops.

kyivindependent.com | 14 hrs. 45 min. ago

Ukrainian forces reportedly strike Russian targets 2,500 kilometers from border

Ukraine struck several targets, including a petrochemical plant and a warehouse in Siberia around 2,500 kilometers away from the border on Oct. 24, monitoring channels reported.

bbc.co.uk | 18 hrs. 12 min. ago

UK braces for worst of Storm Boelo as amber warnings due to come into force

Scotland, parts of northern England and Northern Ireland are forecast to be hit with the strongest winds from the country's second storm in as many days.

thehindu.com | 18 hrs. 52 min. ago

Houthis attack Yemen’s Aden, say Saudi strikes kill 16

The Houthis quickly claimed the attack, saying they targeted a naval base and military camp overseen by Saudi forces

thehindu.com | 18 hrs. 53 min. ago

Four Philippine Air Force pilots killed in mid-air collision during training near Manila

Four pilots died after two Philippine Air Force SF-260 training aircraft collided mid-air and crashed at Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, south of Manila, on Saturday. The Air Force has temporarily grounded its remaining SF-260 fleet and launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.

nypost.com | 20 hrs. 34 min. ago

Former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot — who could unseat Netanyahu — touts ‘deep bonds’ with US

The former chief of staff if the Israel Defense Forces Gadi Eisenkot who could supplant President Benjamin Netanuyahu is touting the "deep bonds" between Israel and the US at a time US support for Israel has been under severe strain.

thehindu.com | 20 hrs. 53 min. ago

Rahul Gandhi working as a toolkit for anti-national forces operating from abroad: Nitin Nabin

Slamming anti-SIR protests, Mr. Nabin alleges that the Congress is only concerned with protecting infiltrators; accuses Congress leaders of turning a blind eye to student protests in Jharkhand

mirror.co.uk | 21 hrs. 31 min. ago

Two people injured after police dogs escape handler's home

Two members of the public were injured when police dogs broke free from the property of their handler in Leicestershire as the force confirmed an investigation is underway

thehindu.com | 21 hrs. 58 min. ago

INL accuses UDF of plot to hand over public health sector in Keralam to corporates

The party alleges that the health task force to tackle lifestyle diseases was formed without adequate public discussion or consultation

nbcnews.com | 22 hrs. 4 min. ago

British police received allegations about Meghan’s father in 2019 but didn’t tell other forces

LONDON — Police in the British capital said Saturday that they received a letter containing allegations about the estranged father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, in 2019, but did not tell other law enforcement agencies.

thehindu.com | 23 hrs. 7 min. ago

Saudi forces launch deadly strikes on Yemen’s Houthi-controlled Sanaa city

The Houthis' Al-Masirah reported a series of "Saudi enemy airstrikes" targeting Sanaa, including one on a house that killed at least three people and wounded several others.

nytimes.com | 23 hrs. 20 min. ago

[$] U.S. Pressures Mexico to Deliver a Security Win Ahead of Midterm Elections

The Trump administration wants a public victory soon, as well as a potential path to U.S. military forces in Mexico.

npr.org | 23 hrs. 47 min. ago

Perspective: The next James Bond

A new James Bond is nigh, to replace the last actor in the 64 year-old movie franchise. What evil forces will the new 007 face? Killer Drones? Killer AI? Killer lettuce?

livemint.com | 23 hrs. 48 min. ago

4 Philippine Air Force pilots killed as 2 training aircraft collide midair: Report

The two SF-260 aircraft collided while flying at a low altitude during a training flight on Friday afternoon before crashing at Fernando Air Base in Lipa city, located in the coastal province of Batangas

dailymail.com | 23 hrs. 52 min. ago

Met police say they DID receive letter about Thomas Markle in 2019 - as force 'reviews its handling of the matter'

The Met police have said they did receive a letter in 2019 about a 'number of claims' relating to Meghan Markle's father.

defence-blog.com | 1 days ago

Turkish Naval Forces test Barkan UGV in amphibious raid

The Turkish Naval Forces used HAVELSAN’s Barkan unmanned ground vehicle to support amphibious raid and urban warfare training and then to evacuate simulated wounded personnel during TURNAs-2026, the service’s unmanned maritime systems exercise under way in the Gulf of Antalya and the eastern Mediterranean from Oct.

19 to 27, the Naval Forces Command said. The […]

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

PM Modi to visit Varanasi and Bhubaneswar on October 25, inaugurate key projects

PM Modi will also witness the Air Force Day Aerial Display-2026 at Namo Ghat in Varanasi

defence-blog.com | 1 days ago

Turkish long-endurance drone tests anti-submarine task at sea

Turkish Aerospace’s Aksungur long-endurance drone has completed its mission with Aselsan’s aselBUOY 100P underwater acoustic listening system during the Turkish Naval Forces’ TURNAs-2026 unmanned maritime systems exercise, the company announced on X on Oct. 24, adding a new capability to the drone’s set of maritime missions.

“With this integration, which offers an important capability for […]

kyivpost.com | 1 days ago

Zelensky Ready to Freeze Front Line to Halt War, Rejects Land Cession

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine is prepared to freeze combat operations along existing front lines to bring an immediate halt to the war, while firmly rejecting territorial concessions and vowing never to recognize occupied lands as Russian sovereign territory. Clarifying that Russian forces currently control 19.3 percent of Ukraine rather than 25 percent, Zelensky stressed that halting the war along the line of contact cannot involve ceding the unoccupied Donbas.

nytimes.com | 1 days ago

[$] Live Updates: France Deploys Vast Security Force in Effort to Prevent More Riots

About 70,000 police and security officers, mobilized ahead of mass protests, will try to avert the arson and looting that shocked the country last weekend.

nypost.com | 1 days ago

2 Philippine air force planes collide during training flight, killing all 4 pilots

The two SF-260 aircraft collided while flying at a low altitude Friday afternoon.

theguardian.com | 1 days ago

British woman dies trying to save sons on Bahamas snorkelling trip

The 36-year-old died after two boys reportedly swept away by strong current near Bimini, police sayA British woman has died in the Bahamas while trying to rescue her two sons after a current swept them away as they were snorkelling.The Royal Bahamas police force said it had launched an investigation after the death of a 36-year-old woman on Tuesday.

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