- ‘I worry people will forget Hong Kong’: Joshua Wong laments city’s fate from inside maximum security prison The Guardian
- Joshua Wong, Hong Kong Democracy Activist, Is Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison The New York Times
- UK and US condemn ‘cruel’ second jail term handed to Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong The Guardian
- Hong Kong Extends Jailed Activist Joshua Wong’s Prison Term by 10 Years WSJ
- Hong Kong Jails Joshua Wong for a Decade in Collusion Case Bloomberg.com
Can Iran’s new supreme leader make peace from behind the scenes?
Mojtaba Khamenei’s consultations suggest a new system of decision-making is taking shape.
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault by UK court
British comedian was convicted by jury at London court of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
Russian ballistic missiles slam Kyiv, damage Northern Bridge, injure at least 6 people – The Kyiv Independent
- Russian ballistic missiles slam Kyiv, damage Northern Bridge, injure at least 6 people The Kyiv Independent
- Russia says it hit targets in and around Kyiv in massive overnight strike Reuters
- Ukraine's power network suffers further damage after fresh Russian strikes BBC
- Missiles target Kyiv and wound 5 as Ukraine prepares for talks with Russia and the US AP News
- Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv, injuring residents Al Jazeera
Putin will not attend Britain’s G20 summit, UK PM Burnham says – Reuters
- Putin will not attend Britain's G20 summit, UK PM Burnham says Reuters
- Putin not invited to G20 summit in Manchester, says Andy Burnham BBC
- Britain Has Declined to Invite Putin to the Next G20 Summit — Burnham UA.NEWS
- The British Prime Minister does not plan to invite Putin to the 2027 G20 summit Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
- Putin will not attend Manchester G20 summit, Burnham says Wirral Globe
‘Healthcare not bombs’: How Gaza shaped Adam Hamawy’s path to US Congress
Former army surgeon and Gaza volunteer Hamawy is the first Muslim American elected to the US Congress from New Jersey.
A bitter end for Ronaldo – the icon who transformed Portugal
As Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football, Guillem Balague looks at why and what is next for the Portugal legend.
Meloni urges ‘disorganized’ EU to speak with one voice on Ukraine – POLITICO.eu
- Meloni urges ‘disorganized’ EU to speak with one voice on Ukraine POLITICO.eu
- Meloni Urges EU to Improve Coordination of Ukraine Negotiations Bloomberg.com
- Italy's Meloni warns Europe risks irrelevance in Ukraine peace talks Reuters
- Giorgia Meloni hits out at EU’s ‘disjointed’ approach to Ukraine talks Financial Times
- Cracks emerge over Europe’s fragmented approach to Ukraine peace talks Euronews.com
Could the US midterms further isolate Israel in Washington?
The midterms showed that challenging support for Israel can win votes. But changing US foreign policy may be harder.
Burning rubbish chokes besieged Yemeni city of Taiz
Taiz residents face health risks as waste accumulates amid sniper fire, forcing people to burn it in the streets.
Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government
Arab-led parties won a record 19 seats in Israel's 120-seat parliament in last week's general election.
The 25 Best Countries to Retire in 2026 (and How Much They Cost) – Visual Capitalist
Australians are yet to see the benefits of AI and datacentres – and US midterms show they could be political kryptonite
Albanese should tread carefully as he struggles to make case for how the new technology will benefit ordinary voters
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When will Australia see the benefits of the AI and datacentre boom? So far, all we’ve seen is the possibility of changes to copyright that would hurt Australian creatives, special rules about power and water use, and the threat of mass displacement or replacement of workers, with the trade-off being a mere 10% chance of human extinction.
Now add the Reserve Bank’s assessment this week that datacentres were part of growing “inflationary pressures” when lifting interest rates to an 18-year high.
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Continue reading...Britain’s ban on some pornography is based on flimsy evidence – The Economist
- Britain’s ban on some pornography is based on flimsy evidence The Economist
- England’s new ban on kinky porn will misfire The Economist
- A New UK Porn Ban Sparks Fears of Unprecedented Sex Censorship WIRED
- UK’s New Pornography Ban Comes Into Effect: What Isn’t Allowed Newsweek
- The 3 types of 'normalised' porn being banned from tomorrow Metro.co.uk
Yemen’s president sacks ministers and officers in attempt to turn tide of war
Dismissals follow Houthi victories and pressure from southern Yemenis for more power
The UN-recognised government of Yemen has shaken up its political and military leadership in an attempt to regain territory lost to the Houthis in September and lift the four-week siege of Taiz, the country’s third largest city.
A counteroffensive launched on 5 October and aimed at liberating the entire country from Houthi control has failed amid fighting that has left thousands dead on both sides. The air superiority of the government’s ally Saudi Arabia – which has had to fend off near-daily Houthi attacks on its airports and military bases – has not translated into progress on the ground.
Continue reading...Burnham won’t follow Trump in actively inviting Putin to G20 – POLITICO.eu
- Burnham won’t follow Trump in actively inviting Putin to G20 POLITICO.eu
- Putin will not attend Britain's G20 summit, UK PM Burnham says Reuters
- Ukraine-Russia war latest: UK refuses to invite Putin to G20 summit as Trump claims of ‘big agreement’ The Independent
- UK threatens to give Russia’s Putin the 'Ramaphosa treatment' ahead of the 2027 G20 summit in Manchester Business Insider Africa
- Putin not invited to G20 summit in Manchester, says Burnham BBC
Remote-Patient Monitoring Companies Dodge Medicare Shift—For Now – WSJ
- Remote-Patient Monitoring Companies Dodge Medicare Shift—For Now WSJ
- CMS postpones third-party remote patient monitoring restriction Modern Healthcare
- Medicare delays controversial remote patient monitoring rule to 2029 STAT
- CMS Is Regulating the Wrong Thing — Here’s How to Fix Remote Patient Monitoring Without Losing the Care MedCity News
- After Medicare punts RPM overhaul to 2029, advocates see window to fight back STAT
Ancient discovery from time of Jesus emerges near Jerusalem’s Temple Mount – Fox News
- Ancient discovery from time of Jesus emerges near Jerusalem's Temple Mount Fox News
- 2,000-year-old ritual bath complex uncovered near Jerusalem’s Temple Mount Mezha.net
- 2,000-year-old aqueduct unearthed near Jerusalem offers glimpse into Jesus’ world CHVN Radio
- Ancient Temple Mount Discovery Reveals Striking Connection to Jesus’ Prophetic Warning Charisma Magazine Online
After Riots and Protests, French Workers Are Going on Strike – The New York Times
- After Riots and Protests, French Workers Are Going on Strike The New York Times
- France strikes live: largest day of protests in years expected as economy fuels unrest CNN
- Clashes erupt in France as ‘Black Thursday’ protests sweep the nation NBC News
- Protesters join street demonstrations across France on day of strike action The Guardian
- Protests erupt across France after left-wing groups call for mobilization Fox News