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US accuses Russia of trying to kill Ukrainian allies overseas

The FBI says five men "conspired to intimidate, threaten, or murder people on US soil and around the world".

UK Inflation Jumps to 3.1%: Will the BoE Keep Rates Higher for Longer?

UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August, up from 2.9% in July and still above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump

The Canadian PM is in Strasbourg this week seeking a "unique alliance" - and there is one clear catalyst.

Colombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental activists, report says

The two countries accounted for 52% of killings of environmental activists in 2025, according to Global Witness.

Philippines' Duterte seen in person for first time at International Criminal Court

He is due to be tried for crimes against humanity over thousands of deaths linked to his war on drugs.

Tech Fascism Has Come for American Democracy

Tech billionaires and venture capitalists in Silicon Valley are promoting a fascist ideology that threatens American…

EU chief opens door for Canada to become 'associate member'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has backed proposals for Canada to become the EU's first "associate…

UK Backs Money Laundering Crackdown With $676M and 500 New Officers

The Home Office names crypto alongside fintech and AI as drivers of a threat the NCA puts at £100 billion a year in the…

Digital euro: ECB Opens Applications for European Merchants

The European Central Bank reaches out to merchants.

EU chief opens door for Canada to become 'associate member'

Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump.

Gold and Silver Rally Ahead of Fed Decision, All Eyes on Warsh’s Guidance

Gold and silver are climbing sharply as investors position ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision, with CME…

Why Higher US Yields Are Making India Less Attractive to Foreign Investors

Foreign investors are increasingly finding it difficult to make investments in India as US Treasury yields rise.

ECB seeks online merchants for 2027 digital euro pilot

Euro-area online and mobile merchants can apply until Oct. 27 to test beta digital euro payments in a 12-month pilot.

Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca

The Houthis deny targeting the Islamic holy city after the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen accuses them of a "disgraceful…

EU Floats Canada Becoming the Bloc's First 'Associate Member'

At least 12 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses

Dozens of people are missing beneath the rubble of the building in Gaza City, where 10 families had reportedly been…

UPI MDR Above ₹2,000: How the New Merchant Charge Actually Works 

UPI MDR changes how some large merchant payments are priced in India from October 15, 2026.

US limits visas for South African officials over alleged anti-white discrimination

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says South Africa has not addressed US concerns over racial inequality.

Three dead after LA news helicopter crashes while covering deadly bus collision

The NBCLA news helicopter was flying near the scene of a fatal bus crash.

Lost on Mount Fuji off-season? You'll have to pay for your rescue

The fee will be imposed on those who get lost on Japan's most famous mountain during the off-peak seasons.

The engineering behind the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve

The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve stores hundreds of millions of barrels of crude oil in massive underground salt…

AWS says it can't restore some data from mideast facilities struck by Iran

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German Rheinmetall open-sources its Battlesuite connected weapon system protcol

German defense contractor Rheinmetall has open-sourced the protocol for its Battlesuite connected weapon system, making…

NI squad only picked on merit - O'Neill

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says he would never take Fifa eligibility rules into consideration when…

How much oil-market buffer is left?

Oil and fuel prices have surged significantly, with Brent crude up 40%, US diesel reaching record highs at $6.27 (up…

Nigeria arrests alleged Mexican drug kingpin at international airport

Arturo Carrera Loaiza denies allegations he was involved in meth production, the Nigerian authorities say.

South African president vows justice as more women's bodies found near Johannesburg

Police have not linked the deaths to a serial killer but are investigating this possibility.

Warning of space arms race as US confirms weapons in Earth's orbit

The US has confirmed it deployed a space weapon in Earth's orbit, the first time it has acknowledged such offensive…

US military confirms it launched space weapons into Earth’s orbit

This is the first public acknowledgement that the U.S. military put a space weapon in Earth's orbit.