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Hard-right Reform party pledges to suspend UK asylum system for up to five years if elected
Reform has accused Labour of having "totally lost control" of the UK's borders, whilst Labour says small boat crossing figures have continued to come down in recent years.
Spreading the flow: cruise tourism helps Europe protect local identity
Europe’s tourism strategy is shifting to sustainable, year-round travel, promoting lesser-known destinations, local culture and smarter visitor management.
AI platform and database map protein phase separation across species
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed an AI-powered database and a platform that could enable researchers to more accurately predict which proteins undergo phase separation—a process through which proteins in cells separate
Why a tiny number of venture capitalists capture almost all the profit
Beyond a handful of big names, most venture capitalists are relatively unknown. Who are they, and what distinguishes the superstars from the rest?
‘Elize: Shadows of a Woman’ Director Felipe Vellas to Helm Real-Life Sinking Tragedy ‘Bateau Mouche’ for Boutique Filmes and Anonymous Content (EXCLUSIVE)
Boutique Filmes and Anonymous Content Brazil have lined up Felipe Vellas to direct “Bateau Mouche,” inspired by the real-life sinking of the titular boat on New Year’s Eve 1988. The film will be penned by Gustavo Lipsztein, who also wrote the massively successful Netflix series
Fox News Veteran Slams Network for ‘Journalistic Malpractice’ Over ‘Choice to Ignore’ Kimberly Guilfoyle Scandal — Then Hours Later Site Published Story About How She Might Be Fired by Trump
Was it just a coincidence? Less than four hours after Ken LaCorte, former SVP of Fox News Digital, called out the network in a social-media post for failing to publish online coverage about the scandal involving Trump ally and ex-Fox News employee Kimberly Guilfoyle, Fox News’
Steam Smashes Its Player Records, With Over 43 Million Concurrent Users In October
It also broke the record for the number of players in-game by another half a million
Explore the patterns of Qatar’s visual identity and architectural language
Cult explores the visual language of Qatar, where geometry isn’t ornamental. At the Doha Design District, we learn about 15 patterns from the Msheireb Pattern Collection, tracing their cultural and architectural origins, revealing how design can carry memory, identity and a
Fremantle Takes Singapore Dating Format ‘Wingman’ Global in Mediacorp Deal
Fremantle has signed an exclusive deal with Singapore broadcaster Mediacorp to license “Wingman,” a dating show in which singles hand their romantic decisions over to their closest friends. Fremantle is presenting the format to buyers at Mipcom. Fremantle will handle sales,
Applied Materials unveils $5B research facility in Silicon Valley in bid to streamline AI chipmaking
The Santa Clara-based firm – a key supplier of equipment and software that tech giants like TSMC, Intel and Samsung use to build chips – is aiming to achieve faster breakthroughs by having scientists, engineers and researchers from companies and universities around the world
The OnePlus 16 is the company’s most interesting phone in years
Today the OnePlus 16 launched in China, the company's first flagship phone since quitting both the US and European markets this summer. As luck would have it, it also looks like the company's best phone in some time. Like most OnePlus phones, the 16 is positioned around
‘Scream’ Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Limited-Edition Box Set Featuring Replica of Drew Barrymore’s Iconic Bloody Phone
What’s your favorite scary movie? Thirty years after Ghostface first terrorized the residents of Woodsboro, “Scream” is celebrating its milestone anniversary with a killer new collector’s set — complete with a blood-spattered replica of the cordless phone from the film’s iconic
The 2027 Grammys’ Race for Record of the Year Is the Most Competitive in Ages
Ella Langley, Taylor Swift, and Raye are all destined for nominations — not to mention Olivia Rodrigo and Olivia Dean
The Number Ones: Jack Harlow’s “First Class”
The post The Number Ones: Jack Harlow’s “First Class” appeared first on Stereogum .
Nigeria 2027: Tinubu’s party woos the Lagos it lost
Beaten by fewer than 10,000 votes in the president’s own backyard in 2023, the APC is courting the city’s Igbo and northern residents – without spooking the Yoruba base that calls Lagos its own.
A super el Niño threatens our food system. Here’s how farms can prepare | Liz Carlisle
Planting cover crops or perennial plants can protect soil amid potential flooding. Congress must act to protect these practices As forecasters warn that this year’s El Niño could become the strongest on record , concerns are growing about its effect on agriculture and food
Gijs de Best urges shared enforcement to curb illicit trade
Illicit trade costs governments billions and puts consumers at risk. Gijs de Best says only shared intelligence and enforceable rules can curb the problem.
Started planning summer 2027 holidays? Ryanair and easyJet announce 47 new flight routes
Ryanair has released its first 29 new flight routes for summer 2027, while easyJet has also confirmed 18 new routes from the UK.
Agios Efstratios: the first Greek island to get all its electricity from renewables
In ten months, the small island of Agios Efstratios has gone from relying entirely on fossil fuels to producing more than 90% of its electricity from renewable sources. Thanks to an EU-funded project, this volcanic island is now self-sufficient with green energy.
First-Person Soulslike Valor Mortis Is Brutal, Frightening, and Strangely Chill
Despite some imbalance in its difficulty level, the world of Valor Mortis is a joy to explore.
Climate fingerprints reveal stronger evidence of human-caused warming after more than 30 years
The scientific evidence for human-caused global warming is stronger than ever, according to a major new review—despite a U.S. government report questioning the science.
Robyn and Zara Larsson Sound Off in Stockholm
Two generations of Swedish superstars get together in their home country to trade laughs and talk Madonna, misogyny, and making music on their terms
JW Anderson and Ugg Team Up for Loafer-Inspired Boots and Slippers, With Dev Hynes Fronting New Campaign
From pigeon-shaped handbags to tomato-inspired clutches, Jonathan Anderson has made a career out of transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. His latest subject? The Ugg boot. The designer’s namesake label, JW Anderson, has teamed up with the California-based footwear
Live updates: FBI searches Ilhan Omar's home; Trump faces Russia diesel deal blowback
The home of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) in Washington, D.C., was raided early Monday as part of a federal criminal investigation, according to reports. The Homeland Security Investigations team was behind the search, The Associated Press and Fox News reported. President Trump is
‘Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience’ Returns to New York Just in Time for Halloween — Here’s How to Get Tickets
The Forbidden Forest is reopening its gates just in time for Halloween. “Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience,” the immersive outdoor attraction inspired by the beloved wizarding franchise, is returning to New York for the first time in four years, transforming a
Federal agents search Omar home in criminal investigation
Federal agents have searched the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Monday morning as part of an ongoing criminal investigation, according to reports. Agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) — the investigative arm of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) —
Ukraine passes minority rights law, paving way for breakthrough in EU accession talks
Ukraine’s parliament passed a minority rights law, easing a years-long dispute with Hungary. Diplomats expect Budapest to approve two more EU accession clusters on Tuesday, and Prime Minister Péter Magyar could meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels on Thursday.
German firms outline new infrastructure and green energy plans in Baku
German industrial giants, including Siemens Energy, are exploring opportunities to support Azerbaijan's green energy transition, as the country aims to handle 30 million tonnes of transit cargo by 2030.
The RTX 4090 launched four years ago today, and now the RTX 5090 is rumoured for the chop, I can't help but look upon it with a warm glow
Times, they have a-changed.
DNA reveals genetic divide in Australian brolgas, with southern birds facing greater diversity risks
New research on the brolga, an iconic Australian crane species, has shown important genetic differences between northern and southeastern populations, with evidence that those in western Victoria are at increased risk, likely heightened by the loss of wetlands.
Did Ukrainian strikes on Yandex data centres cause Russian bot activity to plummet?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said social media had become less hostile following Kyiv's strikes on Russian technology giant Yandex's data centres, as web users report plummeting bot activity.
Kurdish PKK militants quit some camps in north Iraq, Turkish sources say
ANKARA, Oct 12 - Militants from the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) have withdrawn from four camps in northern Iraq in the first step of an intended disbandment, Turkish security sources said on Monday.
Vance’s sympathetic push exposes his 2028 ambitions
While Democrats continue surveying the field, their most likely Republican opponent has already begun staking out his lane to the White House.
Gears Of War: E-Day Was Taken Down By DDoS Attack, Developers Confirm
The botnet assault took place on Sunday, with developer The Coalition saying its on top of things now
The AI risk no bank can manage alone
The most unsettling failure in digital payments may not be a black screen. Imagine a fraud-detection model that remains online but suddenly flags thousands of legitimate transfers as suspicious. Banks may see functioning servers while customers see rejected payments, delayed
RTL Touts YouTube Partnership, With ‘Cobra 11’ Driving 26% Rise in Subscriptions and Opening New Revenue Streams
Germany’s leading broadcaster RTL Deutschland unpacked its recent partnership with YouTube at Mipcom Cannes, revealing that its long-running action series “Cobra 11” has thrived on the platform. On stage alongside Pedro Pina, YouTube’s VP for EMEA, RTL Deutschland chief
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Salesforce, First Solar, Biogen & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in early trading.
Why some anglers always follow the rules
New research sheds light on why a surprising number of fishers always follow fishing rules, even when enforcement is unlikely and breaking the rules offers a financial reward.
UAE calls for stronger Gulf defence as allies back Saudi Arabia after Riyadh airport attacks
Deadly attacks on Riyadh’s airport have brought fresh calls for joint Gulf defence, as Qatar warned the wider conflict was damaging global energy supplies.
Video shows major fire ravaging 400-year-old Paris food market
Footage shows the aftermath of a major overnight fire at Paris’s oldest covered food market, which dates back to 1615
Pupil arrested after two teachers shot at French school
A 14-year-old was detained after the middle-school principal and teacher were injured.
Ben Affleck's New Netflix Thriller is a Massive Global Streaming Hit
Animals, also starring Kerry Washington and Gillian Anderson, is the top movie on Netflix across most of the world
Africa: Rise in Poverty Is 'A Wake-Up Call for the World', UN Development Chief Says
[UN News] The number of people living in "multidimensional" poverty has risen for the first time in 15 years, reaching 1.2 billion, as families struggle to meet their basic needs.
Who are the Houthis, and why are they so hard to fight?
Security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the Iran-backed Houthis' precision strikes and guerrilla tactics have made it difficult for Saudi forces to gain the upper hand.
Trump, Rubio consider firing Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece: AP source
President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after a series of explosive reports alleging she engaged in misconduct during her tenure in Athens. A senior U.S. official told The Associated Press on Sunday
Man hospitalized after being hit by ICE vehicle ICE in west Houston, officials say
"We demand full transparency, accountability, and respect for the rule of law."
AI minister warns 'likely' UK's cyber defences will be breached
Kanishka Narayan said the government will use advanced AI to strengthen the UK against cyber attacks.
What we know about Pope Leo XIV's upcoming operation to remove lung nodule
The Vatican press office has said doctors expect the pope's recovery to take around a week. That would make it possible for him to leave for his visit to Latin America as planned on 6 November.
Balkan countries show the dangers in obsession with ‘heritage’
I write from Dubrovnik, a historic and heavily touristed city on Croatia’s Adriatic coast. Visiting here and other parts of Croatia and its next-door neighbor Slovenia, I’m reminded that the Balkan countries used to be part of a bigger entity called Yugoslavia. Before that,