Watch: French police deploy armoured vehicles in Paris and Marseille

French police deployed Centaure armoured vehicles in Paris and Marseille on Saturday as authorities stepped up security during protests over the rising cost of living.

Italy deploys hundreds of soldiers as nationwide protests raise fears of fresh violence

Demonstrations against rising living costs, military spending and government policies are taking place across Italy, with security tightened following violent clashes in Milan last weekend.

After 14 years of development, Factorio's final major update is out now

Patch 2.1 brings "a big collection" of small yet significant changes.

Madrid joins weekend of protests across Europe as thousands rally for better pensions

Pensioners are marching in Madrid on Saturday to demand decent pensions, indexation to inflation and an end to the gender gap, as parallel rallies in France and Italy prompt tighter security.

Ukraine reports Starlink operating again after slowdown

Ukraine’s Starlink satellite links have been restored after the country experienced limitations with accessing this critical technology, the Ukrainian defense minister said Saturday. SpaceX’s military-grade version of Starlink, called Starshield, supports Ukraine’s drone

Soldiers patrol Milan streets as shops board up ahead of protests

Milan is on alert ahead of expected protests, with additional soldiers deployed and shops boarding up their windows a week after looting and clashes with police.

5 Years Later, Metroid Dread’s Perfect Ending Is Still One of Nintendo’s Best

Five years after its release, Metroid Dread's haunting ending ranks among one of Nintendo's finest.

Critics should do their homework before attacking Arabic language programs

Arabic should not be treated differently from German, Spanish, Italian or Japanese because of contemporary politics.

Rising demand from families needing Christmas help

Charlotte Riley says more families are reaching out for help for a variety of reasons.

135 arrested as new round of protests gets underway in France

Authorities are also keeping a close watch over the hard-right National Rally party's congress in Orléans this weekend, which has drawn both supporters and counterprotesters. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 135 people had been arrested across France as of 1 pm on Saturday.

Fallout Day 2026: Every Big Announcement from Bethesda’s Fan Event

Bethesda made all sorts of exciting announcements for Fallout Day, giving fans of the series a lot to look forward to in the upcoming months.

Tensions mount in France as thousands rally against Marine Le Pen’s National rally

The mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, joined left-wing politicians and trade union leaders in Orléans as Marine Le Pen's party gathered ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Malaysians to be spared higher RON95 prices even if subsidy bill hits $14 billion, says PM Anwar

Absorbing the higher subsidy costs would protect households from further pressure on their daily expenses, he said.

Footage shows smoke plumes after deadly strike on Russian factory

Three people were killed and five others seriously wounded in a reported Ukrainian attack on a factory in Russia’s Oryol region, according to local authorities.

China's Communist Party names new provincial chiefs ahead of fifth plenum

BEIJING, Oct 24 - China's ruling Communist Party announced key personnel changes in six provinces on Saturday, two days before it holds a closed-door conclave in Beijing from October 26 to 29.

Storm Boelo to bring gusts of up to 80mph and heavy rain to parts of UK

Second named storm in as many days will hit northern parts of UK as thousands remain without power after Friday’s Storm Austen The UK is bracing for a second storm this weekend, as strong winds and heavy rain are expected to disrupt travel and cause further power cuts in the

Ukraine says Starlink connection 'now stable' after network limits

The slowed Starlink connections had affected the Ukraine's military and drone operations for a week.

Malaysia's Johor schools to reopen on Oct 26 after weeks of haze-related closures

Authorities cited improving air quality and expected rainfall, with health and safety measures including mask-wearing to accompany the reopening.

Star Wars Galaxies' Restoration project just received another massive update, including a huge visual upgrade and an overhaul to the Wookiees' home planet

"We asked everyone: work on something that they loved about Galaxies, and showcase that to the world."

French police fire tear gas to disperse protest in Lyon

French police fired tear gas to disperse around 150 protesters outside Lyon 3 University, in an area where demonstrations were banned.

Game of Thrones’ Perfect Replacement is a 100+ Hours Fantasy Series that's Free on YouTube

Few shows match 'Game of Thrones' gritty high-fantasy setting. So why not watch a Critical Role D&D show instead?

New Trump rule allows hunters to bait bears in Alaska with doughnuts, bacon and more

Critics decry Trump administration rule that lets hunters lure bears with human foods on federal lands in Alaska A new Trump administration rule allows hunters to bait bears on federal lands in Alaska with bacon, doughnuts, meat scraps or other human foods typically used to

The human voice

Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses the power of the human voice, hopeful advances in treating stiff person syndrome and new controversy about using AI in mathematics.

Meet the original 'Ghost Busters'—the 17th century scientists who investigated hauntings

They weren't afraid of no ghost

Jordan church attack survivor says assailant pointed handgun at him

By AbdelHadi Ramahi HAMOUD, Jordan, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Prayer services had just started at a church in Jordan on Friday when Nasser al-Burqan heard what he thought was an exploding air conditioner. Then the blasts kept coming. He soon realised it was gunfire. Some people ran

El Gouna Takeaways: ‘Safe Exit’ Wins Top Prize, Arab TV Seeks New Talent and Egyptian Filmmakers Push Boundaries

Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival wrapped its ninth edition Friday after nine days of screenings, industry activity and a closing night that spread its top prizes across the Middle East and beyond. Mohammed Hammad’s “Safe Exit,” a psychological drama about a young Coptic security

'Super Mario' Creator Breaks Down The Problem With AI Perfectly

Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto, known for Zelda and Mario, just gave the world a master class on the limits of AI creation

13 Years Later, 'Adventure Time's Scariest Episode Is Still a 10-Minute Masterpiece

Simon and Marcy remains the pinnacle of Adventure Time storytelling, and a must-watch for your Halloween Countdown

Latest news bulletin | October 24th, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 24th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

askST: Why has ASEAN struggled to tackle haze and what can countries do about it?

Despite decades of regional pledges, preventing fires still hinges on Jakarta’s willingness to act.

Why a blue wave might miss Minnesota's Senate race

Political headwinds are blowing in Democrats’ favor nationally, with high gas prices and President Trump’s record-low approval rating creating a difficult midterm environment for Republicans. But in Minnesota’s open Senate race to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith (D),

When the Term “Heat Wave” Is No Longer Enough

In a landmark piece of climate journalism, Reuters has just published a groundbreaking investigation arguing that the term “heat waves” no longer adequately captures what is happening on the planet. A better term is “heat storms,” wrote Maurice Tamman, a veteran investigative

UFC 333 Livestream: Here’s How to Watch Volkanovski vs. Evloev Online for Free

After Natalia Silva defended Wang Cong in an unanimous decision to win the UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship during UFC 332 in early October, the Ultimate Fighting Championship travels from Salt Lake City to Abu Dhabi for UFC 333. For the main event, Australian Alexander

Trump’s $8 billion farm lifeline won’t fully solve farmers’ diesel problem

The Trump administration’s $8 billion relief program for farmers is throwing a lifeline to the industry, but producers are still facing lower margins due to high diesel prices amid the Iran war — and experts say the move might only buy time for solving deeper challenges.

This Is Class War

The latest on the student protests in France, the art world’s AI problem, one-on-one with Rosana Paulino, and Beer With a Painter featuring Melissa Brown.

Make Susan Collins Pay for Her Big Abortion Lie

In a few short weeks, we’re going to learn whether and how the first half of President Donald Trump’s disastrous second term yields enough of a backlash to return Democrats to power in the House and Senate. At the moment, retaking the lower chamber seems like a done deal. Those

Early voting surges in battleground states as Democrats outpace GOP gains

Early voting is surging in several key battleground states, giving Democrats hope that their strength in midterm polling could translate into a turnout advantage in November. In North Carolina, more than 1.2 million early ballots have been accepted, a 37 percent increase from

Ukraine restores 'stable' connection to Musk's Starlink, Kyiv says

Starlink, and its military version Starshield, have proved crucial to the Ukrainian military's operations, providing resilient internet and communications over the battlefield.

Charity expects demand for Christmas present campaign

The campaign, run by Little Stars, is running from today until 4 December.

British woman dies after trying to rescue sons swept away at sea in the Bahamas

The children were subsequently rescued from the water, police say.

Seven missing after multi-storey building collapses in Kenya's capital

Rescue efforts are under way to find people trapped under the block, which was still under construction when it buckled.

Singapore among 5 key Asian tourism markets Thailand plans to target in 2027

The five priority markets are Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Taiwan.

U.S. has repeatedly asked Musk to switch Starlink on or off in Iran

A satellite industry consultant says Musk is 'essentially making huge foreign policy decisions.' Washington has sought to block Iran-backed groups from using the service while expanding internet access in Iran

Palantir: My Pre-Earnings Checklist For Q3

Final Fantasy 14 Players Deliver Perfect Response to 2026’s PHP Vulnerability

Final Fantasy 14 community gets a green thumb and waters plants for players who couldn't log in during this week's security debacle

Want to escape the haze in Malaysia? Here are some clean air havens you can visit

Not everywhere in Malaysia is affected by haze – here are some places you can escape to.

Caveman leadership and the CDO*

We don’t have written records, but I’m imagining that groups of cavemen made decisions around the fire in largely the same way we run sophisticated organizations today. About a hundred years ago, three disciplines helped create the modern world: Scientific management used a

7 Hilarious ‘Far Side’ Comics With the Worst Puns

Some of Gary Larson's best Far Side comic strips featured a purposefully bad bit of word play, which was further proof of Larson's genius

India is a ‘refining superpower’, says Rubio, as the world faces a potential energy crisis

India is already the world’s fourth largest crude refiner, after China, the US and Russia.