Slovakia school attack leaves one dead and two injured, emergency workers say
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Bangkok floods wipe out 80% of restaurant sales amid cash-flow crisis
The fallout could spark temporary business closures, unpaid leave, and staff layoffs across the sector.
How to get unlocked Multi Frame Gen working on an RTX 40-series graphics card
Who needs an RTX 5090, right?
Whitney Museum Workers Declare Strike
The union prepares for work stoppage ahead of the Lichtenstein show. Plus, Teresa Margolles distills the language of violence at MoMA PS1.
Latest news bulletin | September 29th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 29th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Why Democrats Should Stop Using the Phrase “Culture Wars”
Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa, who is surprisingly close in polls against Republican incumbent Greg Abbott, attributes that strong standing to her campaign strategy. She says her secret sauce is avoiding the “culture wars.” “I think that has to be the
US and China are trying to make nice, says Singapore diplomat
Trump and Xi are nudging the bilateral relationship from confrontation to stability, says Chan Heng Chee.
Transcript: Can Democrats Be Both Principled and Pragmatic?
This is a lightly edited transcript of the September 27 edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon. You can watch the video here or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . Perry Bacon: I’m joined by Paul Frymer. He’s a great political scientist. He’s written several really
The Right-Wing Plot to Make It Harder to Sue Corporations
If you can think of an example of everyday people holding huge corporations accountable for harming the public, it was probably made possible in large part by a single legal theory : public nuisance. Public nuisance was a primary basis for the litigation against Big Tobacco in
Lost and Found: A Reading List on Labyrinths, Mazes, and Wayfinding
Lost in a maze or found in a labyrinth? Come, let’s keep walking.
Can Democrats Be Both Principled and Pragmatic?
You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . You can read a transcript here . Democratic candidates in swing states are distancing themselves from transgender rights. That approach in some ways resembles how
Iran warns no regional oil is safe as IRGC touts new weapons
Parliament speaker Ghalibaf said if Iran cannot sell oil, "no one in the region will sell oil," as the IRGC called Trump "a big liar," said US bases were the "only source of insecurity" in the region and warned new weapons were being prepared for the battlefield.
The ice blasting from Saturn's moon Enceladus is stranger than scientists realized
Enceladus may naturally separate and concentrate chemicals from its hidden ocean as droplets slowly freeze and shatter on their way into space. The process could explain Cassini’s puzzling ice-grain chemistry while giving future spacecraft a powerful advantage in searching for
Bangladesh energy crisis calls for pragmatism, not political purity
For more than three decades, the Bangladeshi political left has maintained an unyielding stance on natural resources like gas, coal, and minerals, insisting that state entities must develop them exclusively. Foreign energy companies are viewed with deep suspicion, while
Users of generative AI in China surges by over 100 million in six months
This represents a significant rise from 602 million users at the end of 2025.
Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård on Playing a Fisherwoman and a ‘Very Sexy Basket’ in ‘Wicker’: It’s ‘Two Souls Being Kind to Each Other’
Ever since its premiere at Sundance, “Wicker” has been generating headlines. Mostly thanks to its erotic scenes featuring Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård as her custom-woven lover, with both characters putting an enthusiastic spin on Taylor Swift’s “Wood.” The film’s
This new super-bright 500 nit 'inkjet' tech promises to fix OLED's full-screen brightness limitation
That just leaves the minor matter of burn-in...
Iran's Revolutionary Guards call Trump a 'big liar'
DUBAI, Sept 29 (Reuters) - An Iranian Revolutionary Guards spokesperson on Tuesday called US President Donald Trump a "big liar", accusing him of concealing the truth from Americans about Iran's nuclear programme and the effectiveness of Iran's blockade of energy supplies from
Anthropic IPO filing warns AI may pose 'existential risks to humanity'
Anthropic has devoted almost a third of its IPO prospectus to risk factors, warning that its AI may pose "existential risks to humanity", while the filing also reveals a $42 billion (€36.9bn) net loss last year and a heavy reliance on just two customers.
Cocaine evidence missing from Fiji court was swapped out for flour, media say
SYDNEY, Sept 29 - Several kilograms of cocaine held as evidence in a major Fiji drug case have gone missing from a court, police said on Tuesday, with media saying the drug, valued at about $31 million, was swapped out for flour.
Should the BBC and Channel 4 Merge? Sony Pictures Television’s International Production Boss Wayne Garvie Thinks So
The ongoing difficulties faced by the U.K.’s public service broadcasters could be partially alleviated by a dramatic merger between two of the four main players, the BBC and Channel 4. Speaking at the RTS London Convention, Sony Pictures Television’s international production
Stevie Wonder celebrates 50 years of 'Songs In The Key Of Life' with four unreleased songs
Prior to hitting the road for a special tour of the UK, Europe and the US, Stevie Wonder releases four unheard songs from sessions of his seminal album ‘Songs In The Key Of Life’, which celebrates its 50th anniversary.
German retailer Metro loses control of Russian business after Putin decree
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered that the assets of German retailer Metro AG be placed under temporary administration. The move comes amid escalating tensions between Germany and Russia over the Ukraine war.
Prime Video International Boss Urges TV Industry to Embrace AI: ‘It Doesn’t Replace Imagination, It Amplifies It’
Prime Video international boss Kelly Day has urged the TV industry to embrace change, including AI. Speaking at the Royal Television Society convention in London, Day, who is VP for international at Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, listed the ways that AI is being used to
Magic's 10 Most Expensive Reality Fracture Chase Cards
The 10 priciest cards in MTG’s wild new Reality Fracture
NATO says Russian hybrid campaign not stopping Ukraine support after Estonia accuses Moscow of arson
European countries have already faced multiple incursions by Russian drones as well as a campaign of covert Russian disruption which began after Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
New UK homes in flood-risk areas could become uninsurable, says Aviva boss
Amanda Blanc says flooding threat is ‘absolutely increasing’, as she also warns ministers over ‘kite flying’ before budget Business live – latest updates The boss of Britain’s biggest insurer has warned that homes being built now could become uninsurable in the future because
Shark remains in Busan canal after rescue bid fails
South Korea's second-largest city has decided to make the shark an honorary city ambassador.
New Naruto Anime Project Finally Resurfaces Ahead of Big Announcement
Naruto officially confirms that the panel at New York Comic Con 2026 will reveal information about the new anime series.
Indonesia should have a seat at new forest firefighting fund
Two American charities recently announced a new fund to fight forest fires. They want to raise US$100 million to help countries find fires faster and put them out sooner. But the fund, announced at the UN General Assembly, is limited to South America, home to the Amazon
Frugal countries pile on pressure to shrink EU budget
Six "frugal" EU leaders have stepped up pressure on the Irish presidency to slash the next long-term budget by "several hundred billion euros" in its new compromise text.
Xbox Disc-to-Digital Program Keeps Getting Larger, Adding Big Publisher
Sega joins Xbox's disc-to-digital program, increasing the list of compatible titles, while improvements continue to roll out.
Sabotage halts Syria gas pipeline in latest attack on energy sector
Remnants of the so-called IS terrorist group have continued to target energy infrastructure after the fall of al-Assad in the eastern province of Deir ez-Zor. Syria produces a fraction of its pre-war gas output against increasingly high demand.
What sort of fuel?
We avoid this question all the time, and it costs us. Don’t put kerosene in an electric car. It won’t work. Don’t give your dog dark chocolate, it’ll make him sick. And yet, we often hesitate to be honest about what gets us moving. What puts something at the top of your
Anthropic’s IPO prospectus shows sweeping AI vision and surging costs
Anthropic is making a massive bet that AI will transform the global economy more profoundly than industrialization, electricity and the internet, according to its IPO prospectus seen by Reuters. The public sale could value the startup at more than $2 trillion.
UK's biggest AI supercomputer may have to wait until 2030s for enough power
The UK start-up says the data centre could eventually expand from 50 to 90 megawatts of power — enough, if used continuously, to consume as much electricity in a year as about 315,000 typical UK homes, based on 2026 figures from UK energy regulator Ofgem.
New Democrats back candidates in deep-red districts
The centrist coalition is boosting seven candidates in districts Donald Trump won in 2024.
18 dogs tested for rabies in Kedah after man bitten near Thai border
A dog bite incident involving a 31-year-old man has prompted heightened disease surveillance.
Italy: Meloni government extends fuel decree, excise duty cuts to 1 May
"It will cost 500 million euros," Economy Minister Giorgetti announced after Friday morning's cabinet meeting. The 25-cent discount due to end on 7 April, with tax credits extended to agricultural firms.
Trump Erupts in Wild Panic as GOP Midterm Leaks Grow Urgent: “Wipeout”
Republicans leaking about the midterms are growing more alarmed. One GOP operative in Iowa says this : “It feels like it could be a wipeout.” In story after story , Republicans are confiding about their mounting panic. A GOP pollster who privately told donors that the Senate
How to unlock transmog in The Witcher 3 Remastered
Level up Geralt's fashion game by changing his sword and armor skins.
How to get the Wolven armor in The Witcher 3
Grab the Wolf School diagrams to craft this set.
How to get the Griffin armor in The Witcher 3
Craft the Griffin School gear with these diagrams.
How to get the Feline armor in The Witcher 3
Track down these diagrams to craft the Cat School gear.
North Korean landmine blasts in DMZ a 'violation of armistice,' Seoul says
The northern and southern boundaries of the zone are among the world's most heavily fortified frontiers and landmine incidents have previously heightened tensions between the two countries.
Google appeals EU data-sharing order, warns of 'irreversible harm'
Google argues that Android is already open to other services and that the search data requirements lack adequate safeguards, user knowledge and consent.
Inside Thune and Barrasso’s midterm campaigning plans
The top two Senate Republicans are going to a slate of battleground and red states in the final weeks before the midterms.
Why are pictures of Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in a miniskirt going viral?
Tajani's comments about the length of a woman's skirt have earned him mockery online, as well as criticism from other politicians and even the Church.
Indonesia charges train driver over crash that killed 16 women
The driver risks up to 12 years in prison if found guilty.