Barcelona housing protest erupts into clashes as barricades burn
Protests over housing rights ended in serious unrest in central Barcelona, with barricades and burning bins. Catalan police arrested 13 people, and 30 officers suffered minor injuries.
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With Pedro Sánchez at the helm, Spain’s socialist stronghold is cracking
Good morning. It’s Tuesday, and my name is Angela Skujins. On today’s docket: election tremors in Spain, combating sexualised deepfakes, and how Brussels bigwigs plan to thwart the bloc’s ‘Trojan horses’.
Joana Vasconcelos blends art and haute couture in exhibition for Valentino Garavani
Lisbon is hosting an exhibition where works by sculptor Joana Vasconcelos converse with dresses by a renowned Italian designer, fusing domestic life and haute couture.
Pacific leaders watch Tuvalu reclamation effort ahead of UN climate meet
FUNAFUTI, Oct 6 - Representatives of 30 nations watched on Tuesday as white sand dredged from an atoll lagoon was used to reclaim land from the ocean in a fight by the tiny Pacific nation of Tuvalu to keep its main island from being lost to rising waves.
Indonesia prison warden fired over luxury facilities for inmates in West Java
Wisnu Hani Putranto is among 17 civil servants facing disciplinary action, following an investigation into luxury accommodation and facilities used by inmates at Cibinong prison in Bogor, West Java.
California scientist wins a Nobel Prize, then makes school lunches for his kids
Dr. Karl Deisseroth spent hours fielding congratulatory calls after learning early Monday that he had won a Nobel Prize for medicine for helping to open a new field of brain science called optogenetics.
Switching on brain cells: The Nobel-winning science of optogenetics
In optogenetics, scientists control neurons by stimulating them with light—potentially unlocking breakthroughs for conditions such as dementia, depression and blindness.
Purple reign: Philippines seeks to keep grip on ube throne
Keeping pace with the international boom has proven tricky for the Philippines’ overwhelmingly smallholder farmers.
OpenAI, Anthropic tell Australia they would welcome data breach rules
SYDNEY, Oct 6 - OpenAI and Anthropic told Australian parliament on Tuesday they would welcome laws requiring them to report data breaches carried out by their AI agents, acknowledging the decision to notify authorities was currently at their discretion.
Austin Abrams’ ‘Whalefall’: First Reactions
The survival thriller, directed by Brian Duffield, hits theaters on Oct. 16.
Kosovo police use tear gas on protesters demanding curbs on war crimes court
Anger has been building since former president Hashim Thaci, viewed by many as a hero of the independence struggle, was sentenced last month over crimes committed during the 1990s war against Serbia.
Europe Today: Sánchez calls snap election in Spain as French students protest again
Pedro Sánchez is gambling on a snap election on 29 November, after Congress rejected his housing decrees and tens of thousands protested. In France, students take to the streets again over overcrowded classes and teacher shortages, while MEPs debate Europe's housing crisis and
France's sovereign debt crisis explained: How dangerous could it be?
French borrowing costs hit their highest level since 2002, and the gap with Germany is the widest since 2011. What is driving France's debt crisis and how far could it go?
OpenAI admits response to Australian government hacks 'not good enough'
Top executive Jason Kwon tells hearing company has added "more precautions" to its training environments.
How Andrew Garfield Combined Crowdsourcing and a Classic Acting Technique to Understand Sam Altman
'Anora' breakout Yura Borisov, who plays OpenAI co-founder and Altman ally turned adversary Ilya Sutskever in the Luca Guadagnino film, reveals the "spiritual connection" that finally unlocked his role.
Gauff hits out at racist abuse after replayed point in Beijing sparks backlash
Oct 6 - Coco Gauff said she had received an \"insane\" amount of racial abuse on social media after the two-times Grand Slam champion beat local teenager Sun Xinran at the China Open on Monday in a match where a replayed point sparked an online backlash.
Russia reports a worker at a Siberian plague institute got pneumonia from an unknown cause and died
Russian authorities have quarantined a hospital and are monitoring contacts of an employee at a plague research institute in Siberia who contracted pneumonia of an "unknown" cause. Local state TV said the woman died last week.
OpenAI sorry for Australia hack, wants to rebuild trust
A rogue OpenAI model had bypassed safeguards to gain access to a government health statistics website.
Irish budget to tackle childcare and energy costs
The threshold at which people start paying the higher income tax rate is also expected to increase.
Last call for the mall? How shopping centres are reinventing themselves
In the internet age, medium-sized retail hubs are looking for new ways to survive and thrive.
Banks still refusing credit cards, watchdog says
Applications are being denied despite a change to make it easier, Jersey Consumer Council says.
Ronaldo’s next chapter: What lies ahead after Portugal’s Nations League progress?
By beating Norway 2-1, Portugal reached the Nations League quarter-finals and a new squad list is expected. The question everyone asks is: and Cristiano Ronaldo?
Flydubai co-pilot completed part of his flight training in New Zealand, police say
Police said the man was in New Zealand between November 2018 and May 2019 on a student visa.
Could teenage fitness shape your mental health decades later? New research suggests it might
Being fit as a teenager may help protect against depression in adulthood, a new study suggests.
Myanmar leader to visit Malaysia 'in next few days': Anwar
"During the visit of the President of Myanmar to Malaysia in the next few days, the foreign minister, the home minister, and I will raise issues towards a solution," Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said in parliament.
Myanmar leader to visit Malaysia after migrant returns begin
The visit, expected later this week, is part of a diplomatic push for legitimacy by Min Aung Hlaing.
Agreement to transition away from fossil fuels ‘not open for renegotiation’, Pacific leader tells pre-Cop
International leaders visit Tuvalu as part of climate talks co-hosted by Australia ahead of Cop31 conference Pacific island leaders have urged a promised global transition away from fossil fuels must not be left open to renegotiation as they gather in tiny Tuvalu in a bid to
Simpler itineraries, longer stays: How travellers embrace doing less while on holiday
From slower, less-planned breaks to AI scepticism and the rise of nearby escapes, travellers are expected to prioritise deeper and more meaningful experiences in 2027.
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EU mulls tougher restrictions on Russian diplomats as hybrid threats intensify
The recent spate of hybrid attacks across Europe has raised questions over the possible involvement of Russian diplomats, prompting member states to consider tighter restrictions and checks.
Stephen King’s New Near-Perfect 8-Part Series Officially Releases on Prime Video This Week
Catch the new 8-part 'Carrie' series adaptation on Prime Video now!
Morocco’s Attijariwafa Bank buys into Ghana as SocGen packs its bags
Purchase of Société Générale’s Ghana unit gives Morocco’s biggest lender its first anglophone foothold – and a hedge against a home market tied to World Cup construction projects.
Commission approves €170 million Bulgarian state aid for farmers facing increased fuel and fertilizer prices
The European Commission has approved a €170 million Bulgarian state aid scheme for farmers facing increased fuel and fertilizer prices due to the Middle East crisis. The scheme was approved under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF) adopted by the
Wood Group offshore workers launch 48-hour strike in row over pay
The Unite union said workers had faced the threat of fire and rehire notices and of having their pay cut.
Watch: Moment Indonesian sneaker shop is torn apart by explosion
Police have said it is “strongly suspected” that the incident was caused by a gas leak.
Michael Douglas Weighs In on ‘Nepo Baby’ Debate, Says the Title ‘Really Pisses Me Off’
Michael Douglas is wading into the “nepo baby” debate. The “Wall Street” actor, who is the son of the late Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas, opened up on a recent episode of the “SmartLess” podcast and said the title “really pisses” him off. While discussing his success with hosts
Community supermarket opens in shopping centre
Shoppers can access a wealth of budget-friendly groceries at the new social supermarket.
Japan’s Toyama city accused of inflating census numbers as country’s population shrinks
The police are probing how some 3,000 non-existent residents were added to official data for Toyama.
Why China is holding back fuel exports - and what it means for Asia’s diesel supplies
China’s reported suspension of fuel exports for October could tighten diesel supplies in Asia and have knock-on effects on markets further afield, analysts say.
Flydubai co-pilot completed portion of his flight training in New Zealand, police says
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The flydubai co-pilot who stabbed his captain in an alleged attempt to crash a plane last week was in New Zealand seven years ago to complete a portion of his flight training for a U.K.-based company, New Zealand police said in a
Malaysia says around 10,000 Myanmar nationals sent home since January
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday that around 10,000 Myanmar nationals have been sent back to their country since January, part of efforts to repatriate refugees who fled a civil war.
Ready, set, snooze: Sleep-deprived Japanese compete for best-rested
The winner was chosen based on how quickly and soundly they slept.
Quebec separatists vow independence referendum after winning local elections but falling short of majority
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to work with the incoming separatist government in Quebec to address the needs and issues of the province, including resisting a hostile US administration, creating jobs and building housing.