World News
The most significant story today involves a nationwide FAA ground stop affecting all US flights, marking only the third such halt in the agency's history and causing widespread disruption to travellers and transportation systems across the country. In international news, reports indicate that Trump, Putin and Xi plan a historic joint meeting in China next week, while separately Zelensky claims the US has floated Ukraine ceding Donbas for NATO membership, raising major questions about the future direction of the conflict. Additionally, Ukraine has knocked out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks, demonstrating significant progress in its military strategy.
Seoul summons Ukraine envoy over North Korean prisoner-of-war row
Last week Zelensky revealed Ukraine had sent two captured North Koreans to South Korea - which Seoul says was meant to be a secret.
Supreme Court Declines to Halt UPI Charges, “Free” Payments in Question
India’s Supreme Court declined to halt the UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) rollout, leaving the October 15…
Mexico's Pacific coast braces for Hurricane Polo
The category-four storm is approaching the state of Baja California Sur, on Mexico's northern Pacific coast.
Intellectuals Are Fucking Idiots
Malcolm Caldwell, a renowned London professor and committed Marxist, traveled to Cambodia in 1978 to meet Pol Pot, whom…
Why Gold and Silver Prices Fell as Over $550B Wiped Out in Sell-Off
Gold and silver prices declined as reports linked the drop to rising Treasury yields, a stronger U.S.
Strong Growth, Weak Stocks: What Is Happening to India’s Risk Appetite?
The Indian economy continues to show strong signs of growth, but the stock market is not experiencing the same positive…
37,500 border drawings: a map of the world as people remember it
A project called Borderline collected 37,500 drawings of world borders and coastlines from players attempting to map…
Trump-Xi summit: What wasn't said might matter the most
The most revealing thing about the summit in Washington may be what the two leaders did not say - and what we still…
Global Money Supply Hits $103 Trillion: Could Rising Liquidity Push Bitcoin and Stocks Higher—or Fuel More Inflation?
Global money supply has climbed to a level not seen before, with liquidity now in focus.
Robert Kiyosaki Questions US Financial Future Amid Crash Predictions
Robert Kiyosaki has again raised questions about America’s financial future, this time in a post about bad weather.
News media must stay relevant or 'society will struggle', says World News Day boss
World News Day aims to highlight the role of news providers in investigating and explaining important events.
Why some Indian civil servants become heroes for doing their jobs
In a system often marked by red tape and exhausting delays, officers seen to be following the rules get adulation.
Inside Yemen's front-line city as Houthis battle for control
In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.
EV Sales Are Booming in Europe with Gasoline at $10 a Gallon
Watch: BBC reports from the front-line of an escalating war in Yemen
In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.
Allegations of US interference in Quebec election
Embattled Serbian president resigns, paving way for early elections
Aleksandar Vučić's administration has been dogged by prolonged protests over allegations of corruption.
Woman charged with stealing from patients and staff at hospitals across Ontario
The 34-year-old is under investigation for incidents that began in February 2024 up until as recently as last month.
Switzerland rejects stricter interpretation of its neutrality
The initiative would have prevented the nation from imposing sanctions unless approved by the UN.
Venezuela releases dozens of political prisoners as election calls grow
A slew of dissidents being released from long-term detention comes days after the nation's interim leader met the US…
'Scourge' of abuse must be rooted out, says Pope, during Lourdes visit
Pope Leo spoke to bishops before leading a service attended by thousands of worshippers in France.
How the Smithsonian became the latest front in Trump’s culture war
The Smithsonian has faced withering pressure from the Trump administration.
Prediction Markets: Kalshi Loses A Major Battle Over Its Sports Contracts
The federal appeals court for the 6th circuit ruled Friday in favor of Ohio and Tennessee against Kalshi.
Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead
The two attacks hours apart come as the country struggles to stop high levels of gang-related armed violence.
Four killed in helicopter crash near Montreal
The victims of the crash have not yet been identified, Quebec provincial police told the BBC.
What is the size of Yemen? (2024)
# Summary The article reveals that Yemen's commonly cited size of 555,000 square kilometers is significantly…
Iran says it will wait for official US response after Trump rejects Strait of Hormuz proposal
The US president earlier said that Tehran only made the proposal to open the strait within seven days because "they're…
Christa Pike to be first woman executed in Tennessee in 200 years - but her defence say she's a victim too
Lawyers for Pike, who killed a fellow student in 1995, say she should get clemency and would not be sentenced to death…