- October 2026: Earth’s warmest October on record Yale Climate Connections
- El Niño will push temperatures above 1.5 degrees C. Will we ever come back down? Scientific American
- El Niño pushes world towards record heat as COP31 opens BBC
- Surface air temperature for October 2026 Copernicus Climate Change
- Planetary extremes are ‘off the charts’ as world’s biggest climate talks kick off CNN
Quantum Systems drones grounded by German military after cyber attack – Financial Times
- Quantum Systems drones grounded by German military after cyber attack Financial Times
- German drone maker Quantum Systems reports cyberattack Yahoo
- Drone manufacturer Quantum Systems, which supplies Ukraine, suffered a cyberattack Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
- Quantum Systems reports cyberattack in Germany — Tagesschau UA.NEWS
- Quantum Systems reports cyberattack on the company Mezha.net
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang steps down, more affair details revealed
Now that Huang has stepped down, Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey looks at the questions ahead for the company.
Democrats Plan Early Action on Tariffs, Health Insurance Costs – Bloomberg.com
- Democrats Plan Early Action on Tariffs, Health Insurance Costs Bloomberg.com
- House Democrats will start their majority focused on boosting healthcare and ending the Iran war AP News
- Democrats will take aim at Medicaid cuts, Iran war and tariffs, Jeffries says The Washington Post
- Roundup: Democrat priorities / One less Fed vote / Oil inventories Baton Rouge Business Report
- Jeffries refuses to rule out government shutdown over Iran war Denver Gazette
Finland bars Russian athletes from entering country over Ukraine war
Russians ‘have no business’ in country, says minister
Skating and cross-country skiing first to be affected
Finland says it will restrict entry to the country for Russian athletes because of the war in Ukraine, potentially affecting a number of winter sports. The move follows a backlash in Finland to Russia being reinstated for the ice hockey world championships.
“As long as Russia’s war of aggression continues, Russian athletes have no business in Finland,” said Elina Valtonen, the Minister for Foreign Affairs. “Their entry into the country would be a threat to Finland’s international relations. The same is true of other short-term work under visas that is not essential to Finland’s national interests.”
Continue reading...‘Her hands are as cold as ice’: Gaza families struggle to keep warm
Flooded tents and high prices leave Gaza families struggling to keep children warm as winter approaches.
Local funds for some young people losing Pip under Milburn plans
Exclusive: Former health secretary says he wants to ‘tear up the old approach’, with under-25s to lose personal independence payments
Some young people with disabilities will lose their personal independence payments but will be able to apply to a local fund for short-term expenses and equipment, Alan Milburn’s review will recommend.
While those with the most severe needs’ entitlement will be protected, others will be asked to apply for money for specific purposes rather than an ongoing payment.
Continue reading...The rise and fall of Jensen Huang – how the tech superstar became mired in scandal
Within days, Huang's status as a seemingly untouchable figure leading the global tech race has crumbled.
Jerusalem Daily: Gaza’s Nasser Hospital hit by Israeli air strike
For the seventh time, Israel has targeted Gaza’s Nasser Hospital in an air strike.
US envoys meet with Putin in Moscow on Ukraine talks, then see Zelenskyy in Dublin – AP News
Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills six Palestinians, health ministry says
Witnesses say a missile hit a building containing the surgical wards and intensive care units at Nasser hospital, the largest in southern Gaza.
WATCH: Socialist agitators lose it when cameras turn on them – Fox News
Italy vs France LIVE: UEFA Nations League
Follow updates from the Group A1 clash, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.
Prominent Israeli settler denied entry into France
Israel criticises Yossi Dagan's entry ban, labelling it 'unacceptable' amid tensions over illegal settlement policies.
Farage was guest on Brand podcast after sexual assault investigation began
Reform leader this week criticised the Labour party for ‘cosying up to’ and ‘promoting’ disgraced comedian
Nigel Farage appeared on Russell Brand’s US podcast nine months after police opened an investigation into the comedian after allegations of sexual assault, the Guardian has learned.
The Reform UK leader has criticised Labour for “cosying up to” and “promoting” Brand a decade ago, after the comedian was sentenced this week to more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault.
Continue reading...UK car industry to press EU for two-year delay to Brexit EV tariffs
‘Rules of origin’ on vehicle batteries due to come into force on 1 January if deal on new delay is not reached
The UK car industry is preparing to push for a two-year delay to Brexit tariffs on electric cars traded with the EU, after an initial European proposal suggested a shorter delay.
Tariffs are due to kick in on 1 January for the majority of electric cars traded between the EU and UK unless the two sides can come to an agreement to delay for a second time the implementation of “rules of origin” on batteries.
Continue reading...Four tankers struck by explosions in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says – Reuters
- Four tankers struck by explosions in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says Reuters
- Iran says tanker carrying liquefied gas hit mine, exploded in Hormuz The Times of Israel
- Oil slicks seen from space: the devastating impact of boat strikes on fragile Gulf ecosystems The Guardian
- IRGC Reports Tanker Explosion in Hormuz Strait تسنیم
- Tankers burn in Hormuz as Iran vows enriched uranium will never leave Ynetnews
Israeli strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital kills at least six people, officials say – NBC News
- Israeli strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital kills at least six people, officials say NBC News
- Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills at least 6, including doctor and child, Palestinian officials say CNN
- Israeli airstrike on Nasser hospital in Gaza kills surgeon and five others The Guardian
- Israeli Strikes on Gaza Hospital Kill 6 and Injure Dozens, Health Officials Say The New York Times
- Hamas is rebuilding, not just surviving: behind the killing of Khan Younis commander Ynetnews
UAE says 14 killed, 30 injured in Fujairah traffic accident
Officials say a driver lost control of his truck, causing a collision and fire involving 23 vehicles.
BDS claims win as energy giants quit Israeli gas project off Gaza
The Boycott, Divest and Sanctions movement is claiming victory after a company left an Israeli-led gas project off Gaza.