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Greta Thunberg joins French students protesting school conditions

Greta Thunberg joined students in Saint-Denis as protests over teacher shortages, crowded classes and poor school buildings spread across France. Officials said about 200 schools were closed.

“Our future is being stolen from us and, as we have seen here, schools are not getting the investment they need.”
Greta ThunbergSwedish activist

Former Chongqing mayor Huang Qifan under investigation for corruption

China’s top party discipline body is investigating Huang Qifan, 74, over alleged serious violations of discipline and law. He was Chongqing’s mayor from 2010 to 2016.

Karnataka IPS officer S. Ravi seeks voluntary retirement

S. Ravi, an additional director general with Karnataka State Reserve Police, has applied for voluntary retirement, citing personal reasons, with six months left before retirement.

Former DOGE staff raise at least $500 million for private firms

At least two dozen former DOGE staff have moved into private businesses, and firms they co-founded or invested in have raised at least $500 million.

Morocco's PAM agrees coalition deal to form government

The centrist PAM and three other parties have agreed to form a coalition with a parliamentary majority. They will next propose ministers for a government led by Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri.

Elon Musk gives more than $276 million to Republican groups since July

Musk has donated more than $276 million to Republican groups since July, making him the biggest known donor of the 2026 midterm elections. The largest share went to a group backing Republican Senate candidates.

Spain's government criticizes political dispute over overseas voters' suspension

Spain's Supreme Court kept a suspension affecting more than 163,000 overseas voters in place. The government is considering whether to challenge the decision in the Constitutional Court.

Spain's government condemned what it called political use of the voting suspension.

The Supreme Court has kept the suspension in place for people who gained Spanish nationality under the so-called grandchildren's law.

They must prove their ancestors fled Spain for political reasons to be included in the electoral register for the November 29 vote.

More than 163,000 people living abroad are affected.

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Hungary removes anti-LGBTQ rules from child protection law

Hungary’s parliament voted to remove provisions restricting LGBTQ content from a 2021 law. Rights groups welcomed the change but said other discriminatory laws remain.

Orbán’s government barred legal recognition of transgender people’s gender identity.

Hungary passed the child protection law, including a ban on promoting homosexuality and gender transition to under-18s.

The European Court of Justice found that the 2021 law violated the very identity of the EU.

Parliament voted 139-51 to amend the law and remove anti-LGBTQ provisions.

Trump and Rubio weigh firing US ambassador to Greece amid misconduct allegations

Trump and Rubio are considering removing Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece after reports of alleged misconduct. A State Department inspector general is looking into the claims.

Ambassador
Kimberly Guilfoyle
Post
US ambassador to Greece
Decision-makers
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Potential decision timing
This week, after Monday’s Columbus Day holiday

Federal agents search Ilhan Omar’s Washington home

Agents searched the home of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. Omar called the search political intimidation; no charges against her were announced.

Democratic critics of the search Republican supporters of the search

Purpose

Democratic leaders called it a politically motivated use of federal power against Omar.

Tom Emmer said no one is above the law and called for more details about the search and investigation.

Timing

Democrats criticized the search shortly before the midterm election, saying it could undermine Omar ahead of the vote.

Emmer welcomed the search and said accountability was coming.

Pakistan detains 278 members of Imran Khan’s party under emergency rule

Police say 278 members of Imran Khan’s party have been detained in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since emergency rule was imposed. Protests calling for the jailed former prime minister’s release have weakened.

World

Eight people injured in stabbing at Incheon supermarket

A man stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, South Korea. Police detained the suspect and are investigating the attack.

“One person is in cardiac arrest and around seven others have been injured”
Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters officialOfficial

Saudi Arabia reports new missile and drone threats as Riyadh airport stays shut

Saudi Arabia reported new incoming drones and missiles on Monday after deadly Houthi attacks. King Khalid International Airport remains closed while authorities check its safety.

Japan and US to review off-duty rules after Okinawa killing

Japan and the United States will review rules for US troops’ off-base conduct after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing a woman in Okinawa.

Russia condemns France's seizure of tanker suspected of evading sanctions

France boarded the DF Peak in the Indian Ocean, saying it suspected the tanker was part of Russia's shadow fleet. Russia called the seizure a breach of international law.

Germany Detains People Over Fire at Polish Starlink Station

German authorities have detained people in connection with a September fire at a Starlink station in Poland. Reports differ on whether the case now involves three or four detentions.

Spanish royals visit Ceuta after deadly migration crisis

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta to show support for residents after a mass border crossing from Morocco. They are due to travel to Melilla on Wednesday.

Six Flags closes nine coasters after fatal incident in Georgia

One person died and several were injured in an incident involving a coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Six Flags closed nine similar rides at six parks while authorities investigate.

One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia near Atlanta on Monday.

Officials have not said how the person died or how the others were injured.

Cobb County police detectives are investigating what happened, and the company is co-operating with them.

Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar coasters at six parks as a precaution.

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Nuremberg airport suspends flights after aviation emergency alert

Nuremberg airport in Germany suspended flights after an unclear aviation emergency was reported. Police said an aircraft landed safely, and the cause is under investigation.

Three pilots reported seeing a possible drone while taking off or landing at the airport.

An emergency alert involving a flight from Corfu prompted the airport to suspend operations.

The aircraft landed safely, and police later gave the all-clear.

The airport resumed normal operations.

MI5 chief warns Iran and Russia are stepping up threats to Britain

MI5 chief Ken McCallum said Iran is seeking to target harder sites, including military locations, while Russia is increasing hybrid operations against Ukraine’s allies. He also warned that AI could help terrorists develop biological weapons.

MI5 chief
Ken McCallum
Suspected plot site
RAF Fairford, western England
Arrests
Seven men were arrested and released on bail under investigation.
Iran-linked operations
More than 50 arrests over the past year, according to McCallum.

Trump’s diesel deal with Russia draws anger from European allies

A U.S. diesel agreement with Russia has angered European officials. Ukraine’s president questioned Washington’s motives, while European allies said they would maintain pressure on Moscow.

Trump and the U.S. European allies and Ukraine

Agreement

The U.S. reached a diesel agreement with Russia.

European officials recoiled from the agreement, and Ukraine called it “a gift” to Putin.

Response to Moscow

Not stated.

Allies vowed to keep pressure on Moscow.

Emergency response for Christa Pike delayed by confusion after failed execution

911 recordings show more than half an hour passed before Tennessee prison officials confirmed a call for medical help after Christa Pike survived a lethal injection attempt.

Business

Career experts say taking stress leave need not harm future job prospects

Two career experts advise a worker taking a two-month approved stress leave to prioritize recovery, protect medical privacy and focus on future goals when discussing a job change.

“A two-month leave should not become a two-year apology.”
Jenny ChenChief executive officer and founder of Catalais Consulting Ltd.

RBC analyst sees strong finances for Canadian oil majors, cuts Cardinal rating

RBC’s Greg Pardy estimates four Canadian oil majors will generate $13.5-billion in third-quarter free funds flow and downgraded Cardinal Energy to sector perform.

Fraudsters reportedly placed a six-figure trade in a TD cash account

A TD investor says fraudsters took over his cash account and bought more stock than its funds covered, highlighting how settlement rules can leave victims with debt.

Montreal aging-products company expands U.S. operations amid trade disruption

Eugeria, a Montreal company selling products for people with dementia and their caregivers, opened a St. Louis office as Canada-U.S. trade tensions disrupted shipments and raised costs.

Simplii Financial introduces self-service banking tools as it seeks growth

Simplii Financial has rolled out tools for customers to manage banking themselves, aiming to support the company’s growth.

Green Shift Agrees to Sell Argentina’s Los Altares Project to Myriad Uranium

Myriad Uranium agreed to acquire Green Shift’s Argentine subsidiary, which holds the Los Altares Project, for cash, shares and a royalty.

More Canadians are choosing domestic brands, with the shift expected to last

Surveys show many Canadians now favor local products, a trend businesses say has helped sales and may persist beyond the trade tensions that accelerated it.

More Canadians are choosing Canadian products, with 53 per cent saying they often or almost always do so and another 29 per cent saying they sometimes do.

The shift gathered pace in early 2025, after U.S. tariffs prompted a wave of support for domestic businesses.

Researchers say the change also reflects a longer-running interest in making values-conscious choices, rather than being only a reaction to trade tensions.

Toronto distributor Genumark recorded its strongest revenue year on record in 2025, up 16 per cent from the year before, though its chief executive cited several reasons for the increase.

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Secur3D develops AI tools to flag possible misuse of digital assets

Secur3D says AssetSafe screens for possible misuse before digital assets go live, while its Sentry tool is in development to find unauthorized use after publication.

Secur3D announced that Sentry’s development coverage had expanded from 22 to 27 marketplace environments.

The company plans to prioritize continued Sentry development, further AssetSafe deployment and new customer engagements.

BNN Bloomberg published an article describing Secur3D’s products and commercial priorities.

Simplii Financial adds new account and app tools for self-directed customers

The CIBC-owned digital bank is launching a new account and testing app features for organizing money, covering some payments and linking to investing services.

New account
Simplii Account
Ownership
Simplii Financial is owned by CIBC.
Client base
Nearly 2 million clients
Folder uses
Bill payments, spending, vacation savings and emergency funds

Industry groups urge Ottawa to raise the RRSP conversion age

Wealth management groups want Canadians to keep contributing to RRSPs for longer before converting them to retirement income funds. They propose raising the current age limit of 71.

Hamilton and Westcourt launch a fund combining nine ETFs

Toronto firms Hamilton Capital Partners and Westcourt Capital launched an ETF that invests in nine Hamilton covered-call funds, with Westcourt managing the overall portfolio.

Science & Tech

NASA’s Perseverance rover sets record with 45.2km driven on Mars

Perseverance has driven 45.2km on Mars, surpassing the previous record held by NASA’s Opportunity rover. NASA says the rover’s autonomous navigation system handles more than 90% of its driving.

“The original mission called for no more than 12.4 miles of driving. We’ve blown well past that, and with all mobility systems fully operational and favorable extended-ground-life test results, we expect Perseverance to keep adding to this record for many years to come.”
Steven LeePerseverance and Curiosity project manager at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Cyberattack overheats refrigeration systems in hundreds of French supermarkets

Hackers remotely changed Danfoss refrigeration settings, spoiling fresh and frozen food in hundreds of French supermarkets. French authorities have opened an investigation.

Meta unveils two AI models it says rival leading systems

Meta introduced Muse Wonder and Wonder Full, saying they perform comparably to models from OpenAI and Anthropic. The models are expected to be available through its Muse app for paid subscribers.

Cyberattack Defrosts Refrigerators at Hundreds of French Supermarkets

A cyberattack remotely triggered defrosting at hundreds of French supermarket stores, spoiling fresh and frozen food and reportedly causing fires. French prosecutors have opened an investigation.

Beats and Pokémon unveil special-edition Pill speaker for $149

The gray Beats Pill features Pikachu and Mimikyu artwork, custom packaging and three lanyard charms. It goes on sale October 15 for $149.

Rain may ease heat in Telangana over the next four days

A Bay of Bengal trough is expected to bring light rain to Telangana over the next four days, helping temperatures return closer to normal after a dry, hot spell.

Apple announces HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI and new sound features

Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2, its first refresh of the speaker since 2020. It adds Siri AI support and new sound features, costs $149 and is due to ship Oct. 30.

Apple has announced the HomePod mini 2, its first update to the small smart speaker since the original launched in 2020.

The new model keeps the same design but adds an S10 chip and comes in refreshed colors.

Siri AI features require a compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad, which lets the speaker use personal context and connect with apps such as Messages and Calendar.

A new feature called Sound Glow makes the speaker’s top light up in time with music.

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Apple plans to unveil smart home devices at New York event

Apple is expected to introduce a smart home hub, a HomePod mini and an updated Apple TV 4K at a New York event. The products’ features and release dates have not been confirmed.

Apple held its “Welcome Home” event in New York City and revealed HomeView.

HomeView pre-orders opened.

Apple said HomeView would ship.

Ahold Delhaize takes some systems offline after cyberattack

The grocery group says it disconnected some systems to contain a security issue. Stores remain open, but some online services and orders have been disrupted.

Systems
Some taken offline
Company response
Teams assessing and mitigating the issue
Stores
Ahold Delhaize said they remained open
Reported service disruptions
Albert Heijn and Delhaize online orders and services; some US employee systems

Epic Games shifts toward AI to speed up game development

CEO Tim Sweeney says Epic Games is reorganising to use AI more in game development. A Disney collaboration featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters is reportedly delayed.

AI critics Tim Sweeney

AI’s role in creative work

Critics have raised concerns about the growing use of AI in creative sectors.

Sweeney said AI can empower creators and that Epic should prepare for the future.

Apple launches $299 Apple TV 4K with AI-powered Siri

Apple unveiled a new Apple TV 4K with an upgraded chip, AI-powered content search and built-in microphones for voice commands without the remote. It goes on sale November 13.

Sports

Shaun Pollock proposes pink balls in day Tests to reduce lost play

Shaun Pollock says pink balls could let daytime Test cricket continue in fading light. Ashwell Prince argues that traditional Tests should keep using the red ball.

“The pink ball would have meant we played 45 more overs of Test cricket, and that is why I am keen to introduce it, and not just for day-night games.”
Shaun PollockFormer South Africa all-rounder

Australia need six wickets to beat South Africa in Durban Test

South Africa need 319 more runs to reach a target of 421 on the fifth day in Durban. Australia need six wickets to win the first Test.

Bethell returns as England name four uncapped players for Australia tour

Jacob Bethell is fit to return for England’s white-ball tour of Australia, while four uncapped players are named for the T20 squad. The tour runs from 13 November to 2 December.

Smriti Mandhana named UNICEF India celebrity advocate

The Indian women’s cricket captain will support UNICEF India’s work to promote adolescent girls’ rights, health and access to opportunities.

Sri Lanka choose to bowl as Pakistan make four changes for third T20I

Sri Lanka chose to bowl first in the third T20I. Pakistan made four changes after already winning the series.

Ollie Pope withdraws from Afghanistan Premier League draft amid backlash

England batter Ollie Pope and several other England players have withdrawn from the draft for the first Afghanistan Premier League T20, amid backlash over the tournament.

Ayush Mhatre suffers Grade 4 hamstring tear

Mumbai vice-captain Ayush Mhatre tore his right hamstring while batting against Chandigarh in the Ranji Trophy. He is expected to be out for about a month.

Mumbai vice-captain Ayush Mhatre has a Grade 4 tear in his right hamstring.

He was injured while opening the batting for Mumbai against Chandigarh in the Ranji Trophy on Sunday.

A Grade 4 tear is described as a serious injury.

Mhatre is expected to miss about a month.

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Bethell and Archer return for England’s Australia white-ball tour

Jacob Bethell and Jofra Archer are back in England’s squads for the white-ball tour of Australia, which begins in November. Eddie Jack and Thomas Rew earn their first T20 call-ups.

Bethell sustained a knee injury during England’s ODI series win against India.

England’s squads for the Australia white-ball tour were reported.

An England XI is scheduled to play a warm-up match against Western Australia XI in Perth.

The first ODI against Australia is scheduled in Perth.

The first T20 international is scheduled in Melbourne.

The fifth T20 international is scheduled in Canberra.

Smriti Mandhana keeps top spot in ODI batting rankings after becoming India captain

Smriti Mandhana remains No. 1 in women's ODI batting after taking over as India captain. Indian players also hold the top two places in T20I bowling.

Mandhana’s ODI batting points
790
Mandhana’s ODI batting rank
First
Ellyse Perry
Returned to the top 10
Shree Charani’s T20I bowling points
817

Australia beat South Africa in first Test at Kingsmead

Australia completed a comprehensive first-Test win over South Africa at Kingsmead on day five, with Josh Hazlewood taking six wickets.

Pant ruled out of first two India A matches against New Zealand A

Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of India A’s first two matches in New Zealand with a left-side strain. Kumar Kushagra replaces him; Pant’s status for the third match is undecided.

Entertainment

Bryan Cranston mourns Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte, who died at 34

Cranston paid tribute to Mitte, who played his son on Breaking Bad, remembering his acting and disability advocacy. Accounts differ on whether his death was officially confirmed as suicide.

“I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight.”
Bryan CranstonActor who played Walter White

Van Gogh painting unseen in public for 60 years goes on display in Hong Kong

Hundreds queued in Hong Kong to see Van Gogh’s 1890 painting “Chestnut Trees in Blossom,” ahead of a New York auction on November 18 where it is expected to fetch about $180 million.

Harry Styles urges people to look after each other after ICE shooting

At a Madison Square Garden show, Styles named Oscar Belgal, who was shot by an ICE agent in the Bronx while his five-year-old son was in the car. Belgal survived and is being held in detention.

CJ ENM and MBC to launch Korean content hub on Shahid

The companies signed a long-term deal to bring a TVing-branded hub to MBC’s Shahid streaming service, with new Korean shows and library titles for Middle East and North Africa audiences.

Celebrity Traitors faces leaks and rule breaches as BBC warns cast

Richard E. Grant revealed he was a Traitor in a June radio interview, while spoilers circulated among cast members. The BBC says contestants have been reminded of its rules.

Rebecca Allen to leave UMG UK role after 27 years at Universal

Rebecca Allen is set to leave her role as UMG UK's Chief Artist and Strategy Officer after 27 years at Universal. She was promoted to the newly created role in December 2025.

Selma Blair charged with assault after flight incident in New York

Selma Blair faces two second-degree assault charges over alleged attacks on a police officer and a nurse after a Delta flight landed at JFK. She was released on bail and has a court hearing scheduled for January.

Actor Selma Blair faces two assault charges after an incident on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York.

The charges say she allegedly kicked a police officer taking her to hospital and later kicked a nurse in Queens.

She was arraigned in Queens on two counts of second-degree assault and has pleaded not guilty, according to one account.

A judge set bail at $20,000 cash or a $60,000 bond, and she was released.

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TNA ends Max Caster’s run after Riyadh attack reference at Bound for Glory

TNA said Max Caster will no longer wrestle for the company after his entrance rap at Bound for Glory referred to attacks in Riyadh. TNA apologized and removed the segment from replays and social media.

Wrestling Observer dated the attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to this day.

Caster performed an entrance rap referencing the Riyadh attacks before his match against Moose at Bound for Glory.

TNA announced Caster would no longer wrestle for the promotion and said it had removed the segment from replays and social media.

Apple announces Vision Pro horror film Remnants for October 16

Remnants, a horror film by writer and director Ti West, will be released exclusively on Apple Vision Pro on October 16 in Apple’s immersive video format.

Title
Remnants
Writer and director
Ti West
Release date
October 16, 2026
Setting
Woldmere Castle

Ego Nwodim responds to Shane Gillis’ joke about women’s gym clothes

After Gillis joked that women at the gym “dress like whores” on SNL, Nwodim posted a gym photo captioned “whore reporting for duty.” Dan Levy also criticized the remarks.

Ego Nwodim and Dan Levy Shane Gillis

Women’s gym clothes

Nwodim mocked Gillis’ description with a gym photo captioned “whore reporting for duty”; Levy said short shorts do not make women whores.

Gillis joked that women in workout clothes “dress like whores.

Documentary to tell story of four founding Jackson 5 brothers

A new documentary will follow Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Tito Jackson, exploring their rise with the Jackson 5 and the different paths their lives took. It will be released as a feature film and a three-part series.

Health

Sixth measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania

A 39-year-old unvaccinated woman in Franklin County is the sixth person reported to have died in Pennsylvania amid the state’s largest measles outbreak in three decades.

“primary cause of death was a probable acute cardiac event due to possible complications of the measles.”
Franklin County coroner’s office spokespersonCoroner’s office spokesperson

Europa Donna calls for consistent care for metastatic breast cancer in Italy

Europa Donna Italia is urging breast care centres across Italy to follow specific quality standards and provide coordinated support for women with metastatic breast cancer.

Intestinal gases may offer clues about gut health

Gut microbes produce gases as they break down indigestible food. Research suggests these gases may affect digestion and offer clues about gastrointestinal health.

Singapore public healthcare services recover after network disruption

A network connectivity issue disrupted some services at Singapore public healthcare institutions on Tuesday. Services were restored by 4.37pm, and most patients later reported little impact.

Nearly 40 patients evacuated after fire at Georgia rehabilitation hospital

Walton Rehabilitation Hospital in Augusta evacuated nearly 40 patients after an electrical fire began in an HVAC unit on Oct. 10. Firefighters contained the damage to the unit.

Orthopaedic specialist explains five common myths about arthritis

Dr Ankur Singh says smoking can raise arthritis risk, while exercise adapted to a person’s condition can help. He says evidence does not link knuckle cracking to osteoarthritis.

Drinking water helps prevent dehydration but does not directly lower blood sugar

A diabetes educator says water can help prevent dehydration from worsening high blood sugar, but it does not lower glucose or replace prescribed treatment.

Drinking water does not directly lower high blood sugar, according to diabetes educator and nurse Megan Asterino-McGeean.

She says staying hydrated can help prevent dehydration from making the situation worse.

When the body loses water, blood becomes more concentrated, which can raise a blood sugar reading.

High glucose can also lead the kidneys to remove more water through urine, increasing the risk of dehydration.

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Asti healthy ageing project presented as European good practice

A health authority in Asti presented its Communit-Action project in Vilnius, where it was recognised as a European good practice for supporting healthy and active ageing.

The Asti local health authority launched the Communit-Action project.

The Asti health authority presented the project in Vilnius.

Exercise may improve mood and quality of life during menopause, study finds

A review of 12 trials involving more than 1,000 women found that aerobic exercise and activities such as yoga were linked to better mood or quality of life during menopause.

Trials reviewed
12
Participants
More than 1,000 women
Participant ages
40 to 65
Study institution
University College London

At least 90 lawsuits allege weight-loss drugs caused vision loss

Patients in the US say drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy caused a condition that can lead to permanent vision loss. The link remains disputed.

Claimants alleging drug-related vision loss Experts questioning whether the drugs cause NAION

Cause

Claimants say they developed NAION while using the drugs.

Some experts say there is little scientific evidence proving the drugs cause NAION.

Evidence

The article reports a 2024 study finding semaglutide users were around four times more likely to develop the condition than people taking other diabetes treatment.

Experts have questioned the validity of the claims, and the article says the possible mechanism has not been fully proven.

Dietitians suggest three steps for making a more satisfying smoothie

Dietitians recommend choosing a suitable liquid, adding produce and checking for nutritional gaps. The right ingredients depend on whether the smoothie is a meal, snack or workout drink.