Battlefield robots were once thought of as the stuff of science fiction. But the Ukraine war has put paid to that view, with uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) – or ground robots – taking on an increasingly visible role. In September 2026, Mykhailo Fedorov, the former defense
The last-minute cancellation of Ecobank’s general meeting scheduled for 26 October has reignited concerns among minority shareholders. Here is an in-depth look at a corporate governance crisis under pressure.
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Moscow, Oct. 28 (TAP/ Meriem Khadhraoui) -- The proceedings of the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit and the Economic and Humanitarian Forum commenced Wednesday in Moscow, unfolding a rich agenda of high-level and bilateral talks and agreements.
We might not celebrate Thanksgiving in Europe, but that doesn’t mean you can’t snag yourself a holiday bargain this November.
The latest case is a sign of the mounting legal pushback around the world against the alleged harms of social media to users, especially children and teens.
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Russia has reiterated its readiness to facilitate dialogue between Ethiopia and Eritrea, offering Moscow as a neutral venue for talks as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrives in the Russian capital to attend the third Russia-Africa Summit.
[New Era] Moscow -- Trade between Russia and African countries exceeded US$27 billion last year, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has said, as Moscow seeks to expand economic cooperation with the continent.
At least 10 people died when a high-speed train struck another near Toledo, Spain. Two carriages derailed, leaving rescuers searching through the wreckage as authorities warned the death toll could rise.
On Monday, Bolsonaro described the travel ban as an attempt to intimidate him, insisting he had no plans to leave Brazil.
[Liberian Observer] The 7th Prosperity Africa Conference in Monrovia brought together policymakers, chambers of commerce, development partners, and the private sector to turn trade talk into real investment and jobs for Africa.
Aerial footage shows the aftermath of a collision between two high-speed trains near Urda, in Spain's Toledo province, as emergency crews continue rescue and response operations.
Oct 28 - Hundreds of people permanently living aboard a touring cruise ship were forced to disembark in Cambodia this week after the vessel's operator said fuel price increases from the Iran war had made operations prohibitively expensive.
The U.S. warned Gulf states to prepare for a short, intensive campaign after the midterm elections, The Wall Street Journal reported. Asked about a post-election attack, Trump said 'anything is possible'
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the October 28 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. In the final week of the
Confiscated assets will go towards compensating scam victims, says anti-money laundering official.
Luigi searched for his brother in one of the finest (and first) games of the GameCube generation, and we can't forget about it.
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 28th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Beautiful ripples drew Víctor Ortega Jiménez to feeding flamingos. Unraveling their secret could inspire new ways to filter water.
Journalist Charbel A. Antoun argues that President Trump's Iran pause lacks measurable diplomatic goals regarding uranium accounting, inspection access, and shipping protocols, potentially serving as a mere calendar delay rather than true diplomacy.
"More Americans are rejecting everything they’ve been taught about food."
Scientific American talks to author John Scalzi about his tentacle-filled 20th novel, its balance of hope and cynicism—and the possibility of a Chappell Roan crossover
Parents concerned about their children’s health can choose not to send them to school.
TOKYO — When America’s AI bubble bursts, it will be a bad day for Nvidia and Intel. In Seoul, Taipei and Tokyo, it will be a national crisis. AI has become, almost overnight, what China once was for Asia: the growth engine everyone depends on. Investors from South Korea to
[The Conversation Africa] Why are people still getting polio in some countries and in not others? - Mia, age 9, Centennial, Colorado
[ISS] Crackdowns often punish miners who are trying to survive, fuelling crime and conflict while leaving powerful players untouched.
SHANGHAI, Oct 28 - Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe's rapid fall from favour in China after remarks about Mao Zedong followed a familiar pattern: online outrage, corporate distancing, platform restrictions and official intervention.
Employees should legally be able to find out what their co-workers are earning, the UK's equality watchdog says
[Capital FM] Moscow -- President William Ruto has arrived in Moscow to attend the third Russia-Africa Summit and Economic and Humanitarian Forum, with Kenya seeking to strengthen cooperation with Russia in trade, investment, energy, infrastructure and technology.
Russell Brand took the stand in his criminal trial in London on Wednesday, denying all accusations against him and revealing that he was not able to convince anyone to testify on his behalf. He was called by his lawyer, Ian Winter KC, as the first witness as his defense began
The French multinational bank BNP Paribas beat profit forecasts in the third quarter as revenue from equities trading surged 50%, and announced a €1.3 billion share buyback while playing down its exposure to French debt.
US-based operator Villa Vie Residences has suspended operations due to an ‘extraordinary’ rise in fuel costs since the Iran war began.
The quake occurred at around 4.27pm on July 28.
The potential for a wider outbreak is low, but experts are still investigating how the disease-causing virus leaped from animals to humans in the first place
The BBC spoke to people in Cardiff and County Durham about their concerns ahead of the chancellor's Autumn Budget.
A popular plant-based butter has been recalled due to yeast, mold and E. coli, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now assigned it a risk level.
The Rings of Power showrunner reveals that the series is headed in a new direction with season 3, making it a great entry point for new fans.
The Saudis announced this week an initial agreement to store crude in Singapore’s rock caverns.
Director Ueda Shinichiro made a name for himself with filmmaking that has embraced self-reflexivity: the beloved cult zombie film “One Cut of the Dead” was continually transforming, from a single-take horror-comedy into a meditation on the act of filmmaking and then the chaos
The energy minister described it as a "major milestone" for the East African nation.
A dinosaur that looks like a tiny Tyrannosaurus rex is now one of the world's most expensive fossils having been sold at a Sotheby's auction for €42.6 million in New York.
Police arrested the two local men, aged 27 and 28, around Johor Baru on Oct 27.
Rapper Nicki Minaj appeared with Trump at a recent rally in Michigan, where he made a comment about her “beautiful” and “hard to miss” butt. Now there's even talk of a possible job at the White House for the MAGA-loving rapper.
Amazon MGM Studios Japan is doubling its investment to bring its content up to global standards, studio head Buddy Marini said Wednesday at a Tokyo International Film Festival TIFFCOM market session on unlocking the global potential of Japanese IP. The session, organized by the
Former national police chief Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has been in hiding since May.
Petty disputes, pleas for help and requests for gold – explore letters sent to Egyptian pharaohs more than 3,000 years ago - by Aeon Video Watch on Aeon
A cross-border network of counsellors, funded by the EU, is helping Europeans who work in other member states to claim the wages and social rights they are entitled to.
Matsuri Hino's shojo classic and its 2008 adaptation are bona fide guilty pleasures.