World News
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.
Deeply divided Israel braces for pivotal election
After three years of regional war, this is a battle Israel always knew was coming, writes Lucy Williamson.
Why Israel's election is one of the most important in its history
Security and democracy emerge as central issues in Israel's highly anticipated general election, as Middle East…
Serbia's Vučić concedes election defeat to student-led protest movement
The country's populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is "clear" his Serbian Progressive Party has lost.
Serbia's Vucic concedes election defeat in historic win for student movement
Where the Romans Fought (interactive map)
An interactive map visualizes 1,469 Roman battles across different historical periods, allowing users to explore battle…
Oregon Police Are Charging a Local News Outlet $2.5M for Records About One Cop
The Eugene, Oregon Police Department charged local news outlet Double Sided Media $2.5 million for public records about…
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado returns after months in exile
Machado had left the country just a month before the US government seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Suspect in deadly Paris suburb shooting sent for psychiatric observation
He will be observed to evaluate whether his "psychiatric health is compatible with pursuing his interrogation",…
Early reports suggest record high turnout in Serbia elections
Serbia is heading to the polls as a student movement attempts to oust longtime populist leader Aleksandar Vučić.
Gabon says access to social media restored after eight-month ban
The authorities had justified the ban by saying online content was fuelling conflict, while the opposition had condemned…
Russia to host first Olympic federation world event since Ukraine invasion
The International Weightlifting Federation becomes the first Olympic federation to choose Russia to host a world…
US inequality is getting worse in ways you might not expect
US inequality is accelerating, with the top 1% increasing their wealth share from 31.7% to 32.5% in just six months of…
Milei Blasts Argentine Press After Beating Libra Crypto Charges
After having all charges dismissed in the Libra case, President Javier Milei claimed that several journalists used the…
El Salvador president says bodies found in Haiti are not those of hostages
Nayib Bukele says bodies delivered to soldiers are "not our men" amid search for Salvadorans abducted last week.
France asked ISPs to prepare temporary DNS blocks for major social platforms
Two days before a planned October 24 demonstration, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu asked major ISPs (Orange,…
Meta Ignores Brazilian Court Order to End Bolsonaro Favoritism
Advocacy groups Sleeping Giants Brasil and CTRL+Z submitted evidence to Brazil's Superior Electoral Court showing that…
'I cannot teach you integrity': How employee theft is hurting small businesses in Africa
That Girl Boina's post about why she had closed her beauty parlour struck a nerve with other small business owners.
Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restored
The tech billionaire accuses Ukraine of violating its terms of service by using the network for military activity.
Why is Ukraine so reliant on Starlink and can Europe plug the gap?
Ukraine needs another satellite internet service, but a decent alternative to Elon Musk's network doesn't exist - yet.
Israel to close West Bank crossings on election day as crackdown escalates
The Israeli Defense Forces announces restrictions on the movement of Palestinian workers in the run-up to Tuesday's…
Gunmen kill at least 10 villagers and loot shops in northeast Nigeria
Police are searching for other casualties, with officials warning the actual death toll could rise further.
Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections
Obama said the election was "the last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration".
Meta employees say Lula’s accounts restricted in Brazil election: Report
Meta employees acknowledged in internal communications that Brazilian President Lula's Instagram accounts were…
"Musk" Documentary Pulled from Almost Every One of 472 Theaters After One Week
Alex Gibney's controversial documentary "Musk" was pulled from nearly all 472 theaters just one week after its wide…
Voters in Brazil to choose between Lula and Bolsonaro's son
Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's imprisoned former president, is presenting a strong challenge to Lula, 80, who is…
The bitter row over military service that could shape Israel's future
The ultra-Orthodox community is resisting being drafted into the Israeli army.
Why the King's Caribbean tour could be 'biggest risk of his reign'
The meticulously-planned visit takes in three countries in nine days - but is not without jeopardy.
From Russian cages to Irish sanctuary: The five-year rescue journey of Bu and Tyapa
For Bu and Tyapa, the five-year journey from Russia to the Irish countryside was anything but straightforward.
A shark went astray and captured Korea's heart - will she finally make it back to sea?
More than a million people flocked to Busan to catch a glimpse of the female dusky shark they called Bukangi.
Who are the candidates in Brazil's presidential election?
Voters in Sunday's election are choosing between two very different candidates, as Americas correspondent Ione Wells…