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Protesters and police in Albania fight in seventh day of violent clashes
Albania faces its seventh consecutive day of violent clashes between student-led protesters demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation and riot police, with nearly 300 people reported injured.
Ebola in Kenya: Is it under control as nine cases confirmed?
Kenya confirms nine Ebola cases linked to a traveler from DR Congo who died two weeks ago, prompting concerns about wider spread despite government containment efforts.
Brian Stack: Family of prison officer killed by IRA receives state apology
The Irish state apologized to the family of Brian Stack, a senior prison officer killed by the IRA in 1983, for investigative failures that prevented the case from being solved.
DOJ’s noncitizen voter list is unreliable, officials say. And, U.S. pollution rises
Los Angeles County election officials question the reliability of the Justice Department’s list of 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters, saying some individuals on the list claim U.S. citizenship.
Besieged Yemeni city on verge of ‘unmanageable’ crisis, aid workers warn
Humanitarian workers warn that the besieged Yemeni city of Taiz is approaching crisis as Houthi forces restrict supplies of water, fuel, and food to its 900,000 residents.
Europe’s far right seizes on protest violence to push authoritarian anti-immigration agenda
European far-right parties are capitalizing on recent protest violence to advance anti-immigration agendas ahead of key elections in Spain, France, and Italy, framing the unrest as evidence of failed liberal governance.
Battle over Meta’s alleged Bolsonaro bias intensifies days before Brazil presidential runoff
Meta faces allegations of electoral bias in Brazil’s presidential runoff, with Lula’s campaign claiming the platform restricted his content while favoring opponent Bolsonaro, allegations the company denies as technical incidents.
Trump says AI data centres should pay ‘dividends’ in pre-midterm shift
President Trump proposed that AI data centres pay financial dividends to communities to boost their popularity, citing successful precedent ahead of midterm elections.
‘You are a humanitarian also, sir’: the US feeds Putin with lies as Ukraine’s children take cover and die | Andrew Roth
A US envoy met with Putin in St. Petersburg, employing flattery and diplomatic pressure on Ukraine as part of peace negotiations, while Russian attacks continue killing civilians including children in Ukrainian cities.
Actors, writers condemn UK anti-terror law targeting Sally Rooney
Dozens of prominent writers and actors have condemned a UK anti-terror law after Sally Rooney’s books were withdrawn from sale in the country due to her support for Palestine Action.
Thousands march for school funding in Greece
Thousands of students and teachers rallied across Greek cities on Wednesday, demanding increased education funding, better facilities, and smaller class sizes amid broader European youth-led protests.
Iran determined to keep uranium amid increased war odds, flurry of meetings
Iran maintains its refusal to surrender enriched uranium amid ongoing diplomatic efforts and military tensions, with officials emphasizing the nuclear program as a sovereign achievement despite international pressure.
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Trump leans into unprecedented power ahead of midterm elections
President Trump highlighted his expanded authority in his second term, citing actions he said would have been impossible before, as he campaigns ahead of midterm elections.
Trump’s approval rating drops to 36% two weeks before midterms, poll finds
A New York Times/Siena College poll finds President Trump’s approval rating at 36% two weeks before midterm elections, with 59% disapproving of his job performance, largely due to concerns about economic policies and the Iran war.
Bush’s brother crosses party lines to vote for James Talarico for Senate
Neil Bush, son of former president George H.W. Bush, announced he voted for Democrat James Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, citing concerns about Paxton’s conduct and character.
Elon Musk’s Super Pac spends $500,000 to back New York Republican in midterms
Elon Musk’s Super Pac has spent more than $500,000 supporting Republican Mike Lawler in New York’s competitive 17th congressional district race against Democrat Cait Conley.
DoJ’s suspected non-citizens list includes ‘high percentage’ of those born in US, LA officials say
Los Angeles election officials say the Justice Department’s list of 20,000 suspected non-citizens includes a significant share of U.S. citizens, raising questions about the list’s accuracy.
Trump suggests he could be ‘arbitrator’ in DoJ anti-fraud whistleblower scheme
Trump suggested he would personally arbitrate disputes over compensation in a new Justice Department anti-fraud whistleblower program offering up to $30,000 for tips leading to criminal convictions.
Michael Bloomberg spends $80m on Democrats as Trump moves $400m to Republican candidates
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg announced plans to spend $80m supporting Democratic candidates in midterm elections, while Donald Trump committed $400m to Republican candidates, intensifying the financial competition between parties.
ADL condemns Trump’s antisemitic slur but fails to mention him by name
The Anti-Defamation League condemned use of the term ‘shylock’ as antisemitic Tuesday but did not name Donald Trump, who had used the slur during a Monday campaign rally.
Democrats — and Elon Musk — continue to dominate midterm campaign fundraising
Democrats and Republican megadonors, particularly Elon Musk, are driving record fundraising for the 2026 midterms, with over $15 billion raised since early 2025 and competitive races emerging across traditionally Republican states.
In ruby-red Kansas, Trump contemplates the possibility of a Democratic win in the state
President Trump held his first Kansas campaign rally in eight years, acknowledging the state is “tending toward the purple” as Republican Senator Roger Marshall faces an unexpectedly competitive race against Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton.
Federal efforts over alleged noncitizen voting escalate with California arrests | First Thing
The US Department of Justice charged 28 green card holders in California with fraudulently registering to vote and casting illegal ballots, marking an escalation in federal efforts against alleged noncitizen voting ahead of November’s midterms.
Discovery of North Carolina police officers’ alleged racist texts prompts review of arrest records
Five North Carolina police officers resigned and a sixth was suspended after allegedly exchanging racist texts. The police department initiated a review of arrest records and requested an FBI civil rights investigation.
Republicans push back on Donald Trump’s wavering support for Ukraine
Several Republican lawmakers have criticized President Trump’s shifting stance on Ukraine and Russia, threatening to withdraw support for his agenda over what they characterize as mishandling of the conflict.
Ohio Democrat’s family criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy for bringing up estranged mother in gubernatorial ad
The family of Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton criticized Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy for featuring her estranged mother in a campaign ad questioning her childhood account.
First Thing: US ambassador in rare diplomatic break with Israel over attack on US journalist
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee condemned a settler attack on Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine in Israel, calling it a “despicable act of terror,” while Prime Minister Netanyahu’s response remained ambiguous.
Hegseth wrong to say most non-US Nato forces in Afghanistan did not fight, says No 10
Downing Street criticized US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for downplaying NATO allies’ combat role in Afghanistan, saying his characterization that few nations engaged in fighting was factually incorrect.
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Europe’s car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
European car manufacturers are pivoting toward military vehicle production as traditional automotive demand declines, with companies like Ford, Renault, and Volkswagen pursuing defense contracts.
Netflix to lay off roughly 1,000 employees, or 6% of workforce
Netflix announced layoffs affecting roughly 1,000 employees, or 6% of its workforce, with cuts concentrated in product, tech, legal, and HR teams.
Bank of America hired 1,000 contractors to patch software flaws exposed by Anthropic’s Mythos
Bank of America hired 1,000 contractors to patch software vulnerabilities identified by Anthropic’s advanced AI model Mythos, spending several hundred million dollars on remediation efforts.
European air fares could rise by as much as 20% in 2027, Ryanair boss predicts
Ryanair’s chief executive predicts European air fares could rise by 10-20% next year due to elevated jet fuel costs stemming from Middle East geopolitical tensions and limited hedging protection.
French borrowing costs hit 24-year high as civil unrest and budget fears spook markets
France’s borrowing costs exceed 5% for the first time in 24 years amid civil unrest and budget deadlock, with yields on 10-year bonds rising sharply as political gridlock persists.
Double blow to Healey as inflation rises to 3.5% and monthly deficit hits £24bn
UK inflation rose to 3.5% last month while the government deficit hit £24.5bn, delivering dual challenges for Chancellor Healey ahead of next week’s budget announcement.
Technology In The News
Cloudflare plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates
Cloudflare announced plans to issue quantum-resistant TLS certificates using Merkle Tree technology, positioning itself among the first certificate authorities to offer post-quantum cryptography for website authentication.
PC shipments fall 20.1 percent in “sharpest decline” since Q1 2023
PC shipments declined approximately 20 percent in Q3 2026, marking the sharpest drop since Q1 2023, according to multiple industry analysts tracking the global market.
Topgolf saved over $11.3 million after leaving VMware
Topgolf migrated 12,000 virtual machines from VMware to VergeIO’s platform, saving over $11.3 million after facing a 400 percent cost increase under Broadcom’s ownership.
World Bank says ‘small AI’ could transform developing countries
The World Bank is encouraging developing countries to adopt ‘small AI’ models that run on mobile phones with limited connectivity to accelerate economic development adapted to local needs.
‘A difficult line’: meet the editors tackling Wikipedia’s arms trade pages
Wikipedia editors are organizing monthly events to improve coverage of the global arms industry, balancing activism with the platform’s strict neutrality standards and efforts to diversify its contributor base.
Just Eat apologises for AI food mistakes after social media ridicule
Just Eat apologized for AI-generated food images that produced bizarre results, including bacon and eggs floating in cola and chips protruding from muffins, prompting the platform to remove incorrect images.
Xbox Cloud Gaming’s pay-as-you-go option starts at $3.99 for 10 hours
Microsoft launches pay-as-you-go Xbox Cloud Gaming starting at $3.99 for 10 hours, available to all users without Game Pass subscription beginning next month.
GM promises smarter cars, faster updates, and autonomous dry-cleaning runs
General Motors announced plans to halve vehicle development times using AI, deploy 40 times more powerful computing units, and expand hands-free autonomous driving across its truck and SUV lineup.
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Canada Stabs Trump In The Back With New Offshore Wind Plan
Canada announced plans for major offshore wind farms off Nova Scotia’s coast, with a $100 million government investment to develop the industry and potentially export clean energy to neighboring regions.
EIA Says US Crude Inventories Sink Further
U.S. crude oil inventories declined by 3.1 million barrels in the week ending October 16, falling 3% below the five-year average, according to EIA data released Wednesday.
Russia’s Northern Sea Route Workaround Supplying Asian Buyers
Russia is increasing crude and liquefied natural gas shipments through the Arctic Northern Sea Route to Asian buyers, bypassing traditional Persian Gulf routes disrupted by Middle Eastern conflicts.
As BP Leaves the North Sea, These Independents Are Buying In
BP is divesting its entire UK North Sea oil and gas business as major energy companies exit the basin amid declining production, high taxes, and regulatory uncertainty. Independent producers are capitalizing on these opportunities.
New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss
The chief executive of EDF Energy has joined renewable energy leaders in supporting new North Sea oil and gas projects, arguing they pose no contradiction to net zero climate goals.
Strikes by North Sea oil workers could ‘severely disrupt’ UK fuel supplies
North Sea oil workers at Apache are poised to strike over pay disputes, potentially disrupting UK fuel supplies and affecting critical oil platforms and pipeline systems.
Climate Change In The News
The clues that hint our planet might be heating faster than we realised
Scientists increasingly believe that declining sulphur pollution is accelerating global warming by removing a cooling effect that had partially counteracted greenhouse gas warming, with recent research suggesting the climate may be warming faster than previously understood.
‘Catastrophic wildfire loop’ after colonisation left parts of Australia more at risk from bushfires, study finds
A study of 1,000 years of fire history in Victoria found that colonisation-driven land use changes created conditions for more intense bushfires in southeast Australia.
Education In The News
AAUP Opposes Accreditor’s Intellectual Diversity Proposal
The American Association of University Professors is opposing a major accreditor’s new proposal to evaluate colleges on “intellectual diversity,” calling the standard vague and tied to conservative criticism of higher education.
Democratic Senators Criticize ED for Front-Loading Grants
Two Democratic senators criticize the Education Department for front-loading grants, contending the practice withheld approximately $630 million from new recipients across 35 programs.
New Analysis Finds NIH Awarded 7,400 Fewer Grants
NIH awarded nearly 12 percent fewer grants in fiscal year 2026 compared to 2024, according to an analysis from the Association of American Medical Colleges released Thursday.
Grand Canyon U Moves Toward Opening Christian Law School
The Arizona Supreme Court approved a new Christian law school at Grand Canyon University, with enrollment expected to begin in 2027 to help address Arizona’s attorney shortage.
Why This Governor Wants to Ban H-1B Visas for Teachers—and Why Schools Use Them
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposes banning H-1B visa use for hiring international teachers, citing concerns about foreign influence in schools. The move affects over 270 visa-holding educators in Texas and could prompt similar action in other states.
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