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The most significant development today involves a nationwide FAA ground stop affecting all US flights due to an air traffic communications outage, which was eventually lifted early this morning, leaving thousands of travelers stranded and impacting other transportation systems like Amtrak. In other major news, Ukraine has significantly damaged Russia's military capabilities by knocking out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks, while a cruise ship collision with a tanker in New Orleans resulted in all passengers being rescued safely.
US Manufacturing PMI Rises to 55.5 in October, Extends Expansion for 10th Month
US manufacturing activity strengthened in October, beating expectations and extending its expansion streak to 10 consecutive months.
The world has a new plan to save nature, but it still needs the money
A new action plan aims to rescue 2030 nature targets as financing remains inadequate.
LIC Housing Finance Case: What India’s ED Is Probing and Why It Matters
The Indian Enforcement Directorate opened a money laundering case against Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra after LIC…
Wizz Air flight from London in emergency landing after bomb threat
A Hungarian fighter jet escorted the aircraft to Budapest after the threat was received mid-air.
What we know about the alert app hack in Ukraine and Russia
Both Ukraine and Russia say their air raid alert apps were cyber-attacked - Joe Tidy explains what we know so far.
Private Jet plane crashes in Florida
Never Complain, Never Explain
"Never complain, never explain" is a public relations strategy believed to originate from Benjamin Disraeli and…
Gold Drops Below $3,900 After A Historic October
Gold closed October around 3875 dollars an ounce after its worst October since the 2008 financial crisis.
Five arrested after South African farmer shot and tortured
The attack on Donovan Marx, 50, comes as right-wing groups say there is a genocide of white people - a claim widely…
What are Americans voting for in this election?
The BBC's Maddie Gerber explains what's on the ballot in the 2026 midterm elections in the United States.
Ripple Partner Reaches One Million People With Safe Water
The access to clean water isn’t taken for granted in many jurisdictions across the globe. Water. Org is here to fix it.
Uganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after 20 years
The country was the first to contribute troops to the AU mission established to stabilise Somalia in 2007.
Ryanair may freeze workers' pay as fuel prices spike
The airline says fuel prices may rise by €2bn in 2028 unless there is an end to the US-Israel war with Iran.
Popular Australian children's author jailed over child exploitation offences
The author of Jasper Jones and Runt pleaded guilty in May after police raided his home months earlier.
China's First Frontier AI Export Controls: Mofcom Announcement No. 48
On October 16, 2026, China's Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology issued Announcement No.
From Charlemagne to the Kitchen Boy: Reading the Hamburg Rathaus
Hamburg's Rathaus, built after the Great Fire of 1842 destroyed the previous city hall, serves as a physical chronicle…
'I couldn't be silent': Iranian teen's mother seeking justice after daughter shot dead
BBC Panorama follows grieving Samira who - after the killing of Sevda - faces up to the Tehran regime.
Iran killed her teenage daughter - now she is facing up to the regime
Samira's 16-year-old daughter Sevda was shot dead as they took part in mass protests in January.
How a Democrat in Michigan rocked the party days before the US midterms
BBC's Nada Tawfik visited Detroit, Michigan where the party spat unfolded.
Trump makes fevered campaign push in final weekend before election
The US president rallied in states that Republicans previously won - showcasing how tight Tuesday's elections could be…
China state broadcaster pulls La Liga matches following Mbappé joke
China Media Group, which acknowledged Mbappé's apology, has not said how long the blackout will last.
Nine killed as small jet crashes on Florida street
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy described the crash, which happened near President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, as a…
Democrats have high hopes for midterms, but polls have let them down before
Polls have been predicting a Democratic surge, but last-minute deciders and sampling issues mean there's no guarantee.
America on Data Centers: 10k city council comments
Analysis of over 10,000 public comments at 417 local governments reveals overwhelming opposition to data centers in…
France launches attempted murder investigation after petrol bomb thrown at police
There were hundreds of arrests as protesters took to the streets in cities across France for the third weekend in a row.
The Megadonors Who Have Poured $1.2B into the Midterms
Ukraine air raid app apparently hacked as users receive false radiation threat, Air Force says
Authorities say there is no threat and have advised the public to stay calm and follow official channels for information.
'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US voters
The BBC's Clive Myrie travelled to North Caroline where voters voiced their frustrations ahead of midterm elections.