Defence of Donbas town a priority, Zelensky says, as special forces deployed
Army sources tell the BBC military intelligence special forces are being used to protect supply lines into Pokrovsk.
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Scientists just shattered a major exercise myth
New research from Australia overturns the old idea that exercise “uses up” heartbeats. It shows that fitter people actually use fewer total heartbeats each day thanks to their lower resting heart rates, even when accounting for workouts. Athletes’ hearts beat around 10% less
Humanity is on path toward 'climate chaos,' scientists warn
Industries and individuals around the world burned record amounts of oil, gas and coal last year, releasing more greenhouse gases than ever before, a group of leading scientists said in a new report, warning that humanity is hurtling toward "climate chaos."
Too much screen time may be hurting kids’ hearts
More screen time among children and teens is linked to higher risks of heart and metabolic problems, particularly when combined with insufficient sleep. Danish researchers discovered a measurable rise in cardiometabolic risk scores and a metabolic “fingerprint” in frequent
The best noir movies to stream this Noirvember
Join the Noirvember project, streaming noir picks from Orson Welles and Alfred Hitchcock to hidden gems and modern neo-noirs.
Brendan Greene's open-world survival roguelike hikes into early access later this month, and it'll actually let you save your run through its brutal wilderness
The launch version also brings extra game modes and a map editor.
Drone interrupts flight operations at Berlin Airport for two hours
Air traffic control at Berlin's Brandenburg Airport had to suspend flights for two hours on Friday evening due to an unidentified drone breaching its airspace. The airport association says it should serve as a "wake-up call" as it warned of growing threats on German airspace.
Virus-loaded patches successfully kill bacteria in contaminated food
Every year, around 600 million people are struck down by foodborne illnesses. The culprits are often common yet dangerous bacteria, such as E. coli and Salmonella, that thrive in undercooked or improperly handled food. These pathogens are a particular concern in ready-to-eat
Week-long event offers advice on money problems
Talk Money Week in Hull will give advice on budgeting, gambling problems and how to avoid scams.
Heidi Klum Is Truly Petrifying as Medusa at Her Annual Halloween Bash
Heidi Klum, the Queen of Halloween herself, transformed into a stone-cold stunner at her annual Halloween party in New York City. The supermodel showed up at the event, held at the Hard Rock New York Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, dressed as mythical Greek monster Medusa, complete
Africa: Africa's Young Revolutionaries - A New Political Awakening
[allAfrica] In 2010, a young Tunisian street vendor named Mohamed Bouazizi set himself alight in protest against corruption and police brutality. His desperate act ignited the Arab Spring, a wave of uprisings that swept across North Africa and the Middle East, toppling
US-China in a hot and fragile truce
Markets can breathe for a few months. US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, reached an agreement that averted a trade Armageddon. It may not be a real thaw, but it’s certainly at least a truce. The two countries reached preliminary deals on a long
Abandoned coal mine drainage identified as a significant source of carbon emissions
For the past 250 years, people have mined coal industrially in Pennsylvania, U.S.. By 1830, the city of Pittsburgh was using more than 400 tons of the fossil fuel every day. Burning all that coal has contributed to climate change. Additionally, unremediated mines—especially
Hegseth says US ready to share tools to help allies counter 'aggressive' China
KUALA LUMPUR - Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Saturday took aim at Beijing over an increase in \"destabilising actions\" in the South China Sea and committed to support Southeast Asian countries with technology to help them respond jointly to Chinese threats.
Explorers seek ancient Antarctica ice in climate change study
An explorer and a glaciologist have embarked on a three-month mission to cross part of Antarctica on kite skis in search of ice that is 130,000 years old.
China's Shenzhou 21 docks with space station, sets the country's own speed record
China announced Saturday that its Shenzhou 21 spaceship docked with China's space station with its latest three rotation crew at the country's own record speed after a successful launch.
D&D's new Forgotten Realms campaign setting should have been a single book
D&D's attempt to produce a full Forgotten Realms campaign setting for 5e gives us a good, broad look at Faerûn, hindered by some design issues
Latest news bulletin | November 1st, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 1st, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Nike LeBron XXIII ‘Grand Opening’ Sneakers: Here’s Where to Score a Pair Online
On Oct. 29, 2003, an 18-year-old LeBron James made his debut in the NBA as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Although the Cavs lost to the Sacramento Kings, James ushered in a new era in the NBA. And Nike is celebrating the anniversary with a new colorway for the LeBron
New Play Bridging ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and ‘Peter Pan’ to Host Industry Presentation in New York
If you’ve ever wondered what happened to Alice after she grew up and left Wonderland, or had a sneaking suspicion that the Lewis Carroll fantasy takes place in the same universe as “Peter Pan,” the new musical stage play “Alice in Neverland” will answer your queries and confirm
Milei holds private dinner with Macri as key ministers resign
President Javier Milei and former President Mauricio Macri held a private dinner at the Olivos presidential residence on Friday night. The gathering was shadowed by Guillermo Francos and Lisandro Catalán announcing their resignations as Cabinet Chief and Interior Minister,
Russia says it destroys Ukrainian special forces in Pokrovsk
MOSCOW - Russian forces defeated a team of Ukrainian special forces which were rushed to the embattled eastern city of Pokrovsk in an attempt to prevent Russian forces from advancing further into the city, the Russian defence ministry said.
Heidi Klum always brings it for Halloween and this year she dressed...
Heidi Klum always brings it for Halloween and this year she dressed as Medusa , complete with writhing snake hair. “Her husband, musician Tom Kaulitz, dressed as a man turned to stone.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Influencer Culture Drama ‘Early Days’ Unveils First Teaser Ahead of Red Sea Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
The first teaser has been unveiled for “Early Days,” a Mumbai-set drama about the perils of influencer culture that will world premiere at the Red Sea International Film Festival. The India-Singapore co-production, directed by feature directorial debutant Priyankar Patra, has
Argentine Cabinet Chief Francos resigns – Adorni takes over
The 74-year-old Guillermo Francos resigned on Friday as Argentina's Cabinet Chief, effective immediately. He will be replaced by Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni, marking the start of a significant restructuring within the Javier Milei administration following the
South Korea gifts China’s Xi a Go board made from prized wood, after crown for Trump
The Go board was made from the prized wood of Torreya nucifera, a tree native to Jeju.
Presidents of Chile and South Korea agree to deepen ties
South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung and his Chilean counterpart, Gabriel Boric Font, met on Friday in Gyeongju (South Korea), on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in various key sectors.
Brazil's job creation falters interannually
According to Brazil's General Registry of Employed and Unemployed Workers (Caged) under the Labor Ministry, 213,002 formal jobs were added in September after subtracting the number of layoffs from that of hirings.
Rithy Panh and Miyake Sho Discuss Cinema, Labor and Current Viewing Habits at Tokyo Talk
At the Tokyo International Film Festival’s TIFF Lounge, two of world cinema’s most distinctive voices — Cambodia’s Rithy Panh and Japan’s Miyake Sho — shared the stage for a conversation about filmmaking, memory, and work. Panh, speaking in French, served as president of the
Africa: Audio Review - Guitari Baro, Acoustic Africa Extraordinaire!
[Afropop] Guitari Baro is a striking new instrumental trio from Mali and Guinea that made their debut at the 2025 Dakar Music Expo -- and immediately became a sensation. The group features guitarists Gaoussou Kouyaté and Kerfala Diabaté alongside balafon maestro Lassana
Africa: Dr. George Elombi Takes Over As Afreximbank's Fourth President, Pledges Deeper Impact
[Afreximbank] Cairo, Egypt, 27 Oct. 2025: -African Export-import Bank (Afreximbank) on Saturday in Cairo, Egypt, swore in Dr. George Elombi as the Bank's fourth President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, taking over from Prof. Benedict Oramah as head of the African
Africa: AAMFI and Auda-Nepad Launch USD 1.5 Billion Aamfi Infrastructure Financing Facility
[Afreximbank] Luanda, Angola -- 29 October 2025 The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) and the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) have jointly announced the establishment of the AAMFI Infrastructure Financing Facility for African
Africa: Over €1.5 Billion Pledged for Africa's Great Lakes Region At Paris Conference
[RFI] At the close of an international conference in Paris on the Great Lakes region, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that €1.5 billion has been pledged in aid. Meanwhile the airport in Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, will reopen to humanitarian flights.
Pet monkey gets loose inside Texas Halloween store
A worker at the store told police they spent more than half an hour trying to get the monkey down.
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The Witcher season 4 episode 5: Showrunner reveals the inspiration for the 'soup episode'
"The Joy of Cooking" combines an animated short explaining the backstory of Laurence Fishburne's character and a technicolor musical
Remains handed over to Israel not of hostages, Israeli media report
(Reuters) -The partial remains of three bodies in Gaza handed over to Israel overnight did not belong to any of the hostages held in the Palestinian territory, Israeli media reported on Saturday. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli government on the reports. The
Virginia’s Elections Are Our First Government Shutdown Referendum
The state has been greatly affected by the lapse in government funding. It’s the October surprise that could pack the biggest punch.
Trump's call for end to filibuster faces GOP headwinds
President Trump's fresh push for Republicans to abandon the Senate filibuster is showing little sign of success, even as lawmakers struggle to find a way out of the ongoing government shutdown. Trump’s call for Senate Republicans to use the “nuclear option” underscores his
Obama looks to dial up Dem enthusiasm ahead of Tuesday's elections
Former President Obama is hitting the campaign trail this weekend to try to boost his party in off-year elections. Getting Obama, the party’s biggest star, on the road is an effort to ensure voters get to the polls, though there are questions about whether the former president
Military families face food insecurity cliff amid shutdown, SNAP uncertainty
Thousands of military families who receive government benefits are facing a food insecurity cliff with uncertainty over funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Two federal judges on Friday ordered the Trump administration to tap into billions of
Trump denies imminent attack on Venezuela
US President Donald Trump on Friday denied that his administration was planning military attacks against Venezuela, contradicting reports from major US media outlets in this regard citing anonymous sources.
Hamas returns remains of three more people to Israel, Red Cross says
Hamas has returned the remains of three more people, which were transferred to Israel via the Red Cross late on Friday. The bodies are still being forensically examined to determine their identities and confirm if they were hostages.
Police seize €1.3bn from Campari owner over alleged tax evasion
The spirit manufacturer's parent firm is accused of failing to declare a similar amount in tax during a merger.
Taiwan’s Apec representative discusses chips with US Treasury’s Bessent
Taiwan’s exports to the US, apart from semiconductors, are currently subject to a 20 per cent tariff.
‘Shogun’ Producer Miyagawa Eriko on Creating Epic TV: ‘It’s About How Many Hearts It Can Belong To’
When the “Shogun” team gathered in a Washington, D.C. hotel room last February, champagne in hand, counting down to the show’s global release, producer Miyagawa Eriko wrestled with the TV settings and watched the clock tick toward launch. “That moment when something you’ve
Hong Thai partners with Thailand’s nuclear institute to sterilise herbal inhalers after contamination
The irradiation process will not leave any residual radiation.
‘Sick leave is not a crime’: Taiwan airline workers demand better welfare after flight attendant’s death
The case has sparked furious public backlash.
Egypt set to open grand museum in lavish ceremony
After years of delays, Cairo is finally set to open the Grand Egyptian Museum on Saturday -- a long-awaited, billion-dollar showcase of pharaonic grandeur that Egypt hopes will help revive tourism and boost its troubled economy. Seventy-nine delegations, including 39 heads of