Watch: The Mbappé-Chairman Mao controversy explained
Kylian Mbappé has apologised for "ill-judged" comments he made about late Chinese leader Mao Zedong.
Nanotyrannus skeleton sells for $47.3m in New York auction
The sale of the rare skeleton reignites debate in the scientific community about whether dinosaur remains should end up in private hands or public view.
Slovenia mourns loss of glacier on its highest peak after scorching summer
Extreme heat accelerated disappearance of Triglav glacier from mountain revered as a symbol of Slovenian identity
The final ice patch has vanished from Slovenia’s Triglav glacier, the latest Alpine casualty of Europe’s scorching summer.
The once mighty ice mass lost 93% of its surface area between 1983 and 2003, shrinking to cover less than a hectare of overheated rock, but went on to surprise researchers who feared its imminent demise, clinging on to the mountain for two more decades.
Continue reading...Unnamed celebrity accused of ‘inappropriate sexual activities’, court hears – BBC
- Unnamed celebrity accused of 'inappropriate sexual activities', court hears BBC
- ‘Well-known’ public figure in bid to stop publication of allegations of inappropriate sexual activities The Guardian
- Star begs UK court for anonymity in sex misconduct probe, fearing self-harm New York Daily News
- Mystery celebrity fights to keep identity secret amid disturbing sexual misconduct allegations Page Six
- ‘Well-known man’ seeking press gag faces multiple sex offence allegations, court told The Telegraph
France is rioting. The rest of Europe is surprisingly peaceful – The Economist
- France is rioting. The rest of Europe is surprisingly peaceful The Economist
- 'Nobody heard us' – why Gen Z are leading protests across Europe Reuters
- Uncertain futures fuel protests in European countries left, right and center The Washington Post
- Why are young people so angry? Why isn’t everyone? Salon.com
- France’s Protests Fuel a Wider Fight Over Europe’s Future Jacobin
Donald Trump Jr. Hunted In Mongolia With Russian Oligarch Umar Kremlev Who Bankrolled His Wedding, Report Says – Forbes
- Donald Trump Jr. Hunted In Mongolia With Russian Oligarch Umar Kremlev Who Bankrolled His Wedding, Report Says Forbes
- Inside Donald Trump Jr’s Mongolian hunting trip with a Kremlin-linked businessman Financial Times
- Donald Trump Jr. Was Joined on Hunting Trip by Kremlin-Linked Russian Oligarch: Report People.com
- Don Jr. and His Russian Oligarch Pal Really Do a Lot Together New York Magazine
- Kremlin-Linked Businessman Joined Donald Trump Jr. on Mongolian Hunting Trip This Summer – FT The Moscow Times
Iran talks Middle East security, urges region to get US influence out – Fox News
- Iran talks Middle East security, urges region to get US influence out Fox News
- Iran’s calculations as US escalation looms: Trust, midterms, Hormuz Al Jazeera
- Tehran vows to stay the course as U.S. intelligence warns of growing threat against officials abroad Washington Times
- ‘Nothing Will Be the Same’: Iran Warns of Unexpected Response to Renewed Attack Palestine Chronicle
- Iran sends conflicting signals on US deal as Trump raises prospect of strikes Iran International
Flávio Bolsonaro flees Brazil after presidential election loss, reports say – The Guardian
- Flávio Bolsonaro flees Brazil after presidential election loss, reports say The Guardian
- Flávio Bolsonaro’s whereabouts unknown after reportedly failing to hand passports to Brazilian police CNN
- Brazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro misses passport handover deadline, compliance is unclear The Hill
- Flavio Bolsonaro misses deadline to turn in passports to Brazil police Reuters
- Brazil Supreme Court Orders Flávio Bolsonaro to Hand Over Passports in Money Laundering Inquiry The New York Times
Putin call pits Finland and Norway against Denmark and Sweden – Euronews.com
- Putin call pits Finland and Norway against Denmark and Sweden Euronews.com
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 27, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Two Nordic leaders urge Putin to end Ukraine war in rare direct contact by Europeans Reuters
- Norway and Finland hold rare call with Putin to discuss ending war BBC
- Kyiv hopes for ‘new momentum’ in peace talks after Finnish and Norwegian leaders’ call with Putin – as it happened The Guardian
EU pressures allies over looming Ukraine funding crunch – Financial Times
- EU pressures allies over looming Ukraine funding crunch Financial Times
- Ukraine's €70 billion shortfall could make or break the next EU budget Euronews.com
- Brussels sets December deadline to fix Ukraine’s money problems POLITICO.eu
- EU leaders to press Burnham to pay more towards Ukraine’s defence The Guardian
- EU Council Allocates €4.7B to Reimburse Member States Supporting Ukraine UNITED24 Media
More than 120 years ago today, NYC opened its first underground train – The Washington Post
- More than 120 years ago today, NYC opened its first underground train The Washington Post
- From the Front Page: New York City’s First Subway Opens on Oct. 27, 1904 The New York Times
- This day in history: Happy birthday, New York subways! AOL.com
- Photo Almanac: They didn’t call it the New York City Subway at first. When the city’s first underground rapid transit system opened on Oct. 27, 1904, it was called the Interborough Rapid Transit. Facebook
- Today in History: New York’s first subway line opens Chicago Tribune
West warns of famine risk in Sudan as civil war grinds on – BBC
- West warns of famine risk in Sudan as civil war grinds on BBC
- US, European powers warn of worsening hunger crisis in Sudan as over 5 million face food insecurity Business Insider Africa
- US, dozens of countries warn of Sudan famine risk, urge aid Reuters
- A War-Torn Nation Is on the Brink of Famine Newser
- Food and Hope in Sudan Send Relief
West warns of famine risk in Sudan as civil war grinds on
Millions face acute hunger in Sudan as conflict, drought and funding cuts aggravate the humanitarian crisis.
Monaco Royal Family Rocked by Mysterious Death of Prince’s Cousin – The Daily Beast
- Monaco Royal Family Rocked by Mysterious Death of Prince’s Cousin The Daily Beast
- Man Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter After Prince Albert’s Cousin, 29, Found Dead in Monaco Park People.com
- Man charged over death of Prince Albert’s cousin Antoine de Massy Monaco Life
- Prince Albert of Monaco’s cousin found dead in park aged 29 The Times
- Prince Albert and Princess Charlene Mourn the Death of His Young Cousin Town & Country Magazine
Canada, UAE sign trade deal as Carney seeks new trading partners – Reuters
- Canada, UAE sign trade deal as Carney seeks new trading partners Reuters
- Business leaders and Emirati officials on guest list for Carney’s dinner with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince The Globe and Mail
- Prime Minister Carney launches new Strategic Partnership with the UAE, welcoming landmark trade agreement and billions in investment Prime Minister of Canada
- Canada, U.A.E. sign defence, energy agreements during crown prince's visit CBC
- Trade deals should open more than markets www.thenationalnews.com
Russia committed war crimes in Ukraine by attacking its energy grid, UN-backed inquiry says – AP News
- Russia committed war crimes in Ukraine by attacking its energy grid, UN-backed inquiry says AP News
- Civilian Suffering Was Goal of Russian Strikes in Ukraine, U.N. Panel Says The New York Times
- UN panel: Russia is committing crimes against humanity by targeting civilians in Ukraine CNN
- Russian authorities committed crimes against humanity through attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and trafficked foreign nationals to fight with their armed forces in Ukraine, says UN Commission of Inquiry ohchr
- Ukraine: Investigators find Russia committed war crimes by targeting civilians UN News
The UAE Helped Fuel the Sudan Genocide. Now One of Its Diplomats Wants To Lead the United Nations – Zeteo | Substack
- The UAE Helped Fuel the Sudan Genocide. Now One of Its Diplomats Wants To Lead the United Nations Zeteo | Substack
- Rights monitors raise concerns over senior UAE diplomat bid for next UN boss Reuters
- UN secretary general race takes chaotic turn as controversial candidates enter the fray Geneva Solutions
- Rights groups oppose UAE’s Lana Nusseibeh for UN chief over Sudan claims France 24
- Rights Groups Scorn UAE’s Candidate as She Faces the UN General Assembly PassBlue
Hegseth heads to Manila to shore up US ties with Asia-Pacific partners – Al Jazeera
- Hegseth heads to Manila to shore up US ties with Asia-Pacific partners Al Jazeera
- Hegseth likely to face questions on US role in Indo-Pacific at ASEAN summit Reuters
- Hegseth proposes 'ambitious' US-ASEAN defence framework at Philippine summit Yahoo
- Hegseth Says US Seeking Asean Defense Cooperation Framework Bloomberg
- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to Visit the Philippines and Participate in the ASEAN Defens U.S. Department of War (.gov)
Israeli police arrest man with knife near left-wing politician on election day – CBS News
- Israeli police arrest man with knife near left-wing politician on election day CBS News
- Man suspected of trying to stab Democrats' Golan during Election Day The Jerusalem Post
- Suspected stabbing attempt against Yair Golan foiled in Tel Aviv, party says Ynetnews
- Knife-wielding suspect arrested after approaching Yair Golan Israel National News
- Netanyahu Warns of Arab Turnout as Suspected Knife Attack Targets Golan Palestine Chronicle
‘Unacceptable violation’: Syria condemns Jordan airstrikes – Euronews.com
- 'Unacceptable violation': Syria condemns Jordan airstrikes Euronews.com
- Jordan Says Its Deadly Strikes in Syria Targeted Islamic State The New York Times
- Church leaders offer sympathy after shooting in Jordan Church News
- Jordan and Syria form a joint probe after Jordanian strikes targeting IS kill civilians in Syria AP News
- Jordan acknowledges civilian casualties in Syria airstrike against 'Islamic State' DW.com