1 Nov 2026, 7:26 am
Beating the compiler at signed 32-bit division
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1 Nov 2026, 7:14 am
Release 0.6.0 · buzz-language/buzz
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1 Nov 2026, 7:13 am
Natalie Harp Mocked Over 'Diaper Bag' Jokes as Trump's Aide Heads to Marine One
White House aide Natalie Harp has attracted renewed online mockery over footage showing her carrying a large bag while accompanying US President Donald Trump towards Marine One. Social media users revived jokes describing the accessory as a 'diaper bag', although there is no evidence establishing its contents or purpose. Related Articles Melania Trump Appears To Snub Donald Trump's Hand at White House Halloween Party in Viral VideoTrump Moves Natalie Harp Into His P…
1 Nov 2026, 7:13 am
Mass shooting after Alabama football game leaves 1 dead, 8 wounded
At least one was killed in a mass shooting just outside Legion Field after the annual 'Magic City Classic' football game, police said.
1 Nov 2026, 7:13 am
Judge throws out Donald Trump's £7.4bn lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Jeffrey Epstein letter
Donald Trump's $10billion (£7.4billion) defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal after the paper reported on alleged messages to Jeffrey Epstein, has been dismissed by a judge.Judge Darrin Gayles, of the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida, ruled the US President failed to prove "actual malice" by the paper and that the claim "lacks merit".It is the second time the judge threw out the case since Mr Trump first sued the WSJ for defamatio…
1 Nov 2026, 7:10 am
Iran’s supreme leader warns of 'geographically unrestricted response' if US attacks again
Iranian officials have nevertheless noted positive steps in mediated negotiations with the US, which is gearing up for key midterm elections next week.
1 Nov 2026, 7:07 am
Turki Snubs Canelo, Barely Watches $47m World Title Win
Canelo Alvarez defeated Christian Mbilli in Riyadh just two days after ballistic missile debris fell in the Saudi capital, but Turki Alalshikh snubbed the Mexican superstar by spending much of the fight talking to the person beside him instead of watching the action. Alvarez reclaimed the WBC super middleweight title by unanimous decision, with judges… Read More »Turki Snubs Canelo, Barely Watches $47m World Title Win…
1 Nov 2026, 7:02 am
Midterm Election Prediction Contest
Don’t forget to make your midterm election predictions. The ballot closes at 5 p.m. ET on Election Day.
1 Nov 2026, 7:02 am
Why daylight saving time ended so early this year
Believe it or not, it's time again for the twice-a-year clock change.
1 Nov 2026, 7:00 am
Cardi B Reacts To Tragic Murder of Bronx Student Claiming 'Everybody Be Bullying the New Kids'
Cardi B has condemned bullying after 15-year-old Ghanaian student Javits Frimpong was fatally shot in the Bronx, New York, on Thursday, 29 October 2026. The Grammy-winning rapper spoke out after the teenager's father raised concerns that bullying at school may have contributed to his son's death. Related Articles Florida Teen's 'How To Kill The President' Message Triggers Arrest Hours Before Trump Arrives In Daytona'God's Wrath': Nicki Minaj Warns Kathy Hochul as Go…
1 Nov 2026, 7:00 am
Turning Syngas into Hydrocarbons with the Right Alpha
Although the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (F-T synthesis) process is well-known and on face value quite straightforward, using it for DIY production of a somewhat defined length hydrocarbons is fairly tricky. This is the topic of a recent video by [Hyperspace Pirate], in which he goes over getting the right alpha value for his FT reactor in order to not just create the equivalent of crude oil. This alpha value is determined by the temperature and pressure inside the r…
1 Nov 2026, 7:00 am
If a Blue Wave Is Coming, Here’s Where It Will Start
Ron Brownstein: “The first big indications of the night’s direction will come primarily from races in the East, because polls close earliest in the region.” “In Virginia, where polls close at 7 p.m. (all closing times are Eastern), a Democratic win in the VA-2 House race will be a sign the party is on track for a solid performance. In that race, former Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria is pursuing a rematch against Republican Jen Kiggans, who beat her in 2022 in…
1 Nov 2026, 6:54 am
Daniel J. Sullivan Left His Alaska Hometown
“Daniel J. Sullivan, the independent candidate running for Senate in Alaska whose name is almost identical to the Republican senator running for reelection, left his hometown of Petersburg earlier this week,” CBS News reports.
1 Nov 2026, 6:51 am
SNL's Inde Navarrette Makes X-Rated Joke About Her 'Little Whore Outfit' During Hosting Debut
Inde Navarrette opened her Saturday Night Live hosting debut by telling viewers she hits the gym in a 'little whore outfit' as she prepares for her new Marvel role, a pointed gag that echoed a controversial joke by comedian Shane Gillis three weeks earlier. Related Articles Heather McMahan Says Ryder Cup Row Sparked Death Threats and Graphic MAGA Fan MailCameron Diaz's 'The Mask' Beauty Resurfaces as Fans Compare Her With Sydney SweeneyJimmy Kimmel Mocks Trump Over…
1 Nov 2026, 6:49 am
Early Vote Shows Hispanic Turnout Exploding in Texas
NBC News: “With three days until Election Day, Texas early voting numbers show a staggering surge of Hispanic voters in the state… To date, nearly 1.8 million Hispanic voters have cast ballots in the Lone Star State. Compared to the same time in the 2022 election cycle, that represents an increase of more than 881,000 additional Hispanic voters statewide, or an 87.2% bump.”…
1 Nov 2026, 6:48 am
Eva Longoria Says You Don't Need Money To Make an Impact After Receiving $50M From Jeff Bezos
Eva Longoria says the $50 million (£37.32 million) she received from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos in 2024 has only strengthened her view that you do not need great wealth to make a difference, arguing that ordinary people can still change lives without 'deep pockets'. Related Articles Americans Offered $25,000 Payment With No 'Test' Required to 'Feed Curiosity for the Unconventional'Erika Eleniak's OnlyFans Success Is Rare: The Average Creator Earned About…
1 Nov 2026, 6:44 am
Democrats Find Corruption Attack Finally Sticks to Trump
“Last year, a super PAC dedicated to electing House Democrats asked voters something that would shape the midterm cycle: Did they blame greedy corporations or corrupt, out of touch politicians for their economic problems?” the Washington Post reports. “Politicians, by a 2-to-1 margin.” “The finding helped make corruption a central line of attack in the party’s campaign to regain control of Congress, fueling advertisements in battleground states across th…
1 Nov 2026, 6:40 am
Inside Darline Graham’s Reluctant Senate Run
“Darline Graham had just been sworn in to finish her late brother’s Senate term this summer when she was in the Oval Office trying to coax President Trump to support Lindsey Graham’s Russia sanctions bill,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “Trump was reluctant, but her brother had been obsessed with the bill, Graham said in an interview. Graham told the president that he could blame a grieving sister for any fallout. Trump chuckled and told her, ‘You’r…
1 Nov 2026, 6:40 am
Nicki Minaj Called a 'Global Embarrassment' After Donald Trump Hints She Could Be Press Secretary
Donald Trump has said the idea of Nicki Minaj becoming White House press secretary was 'a good idea' when asked about online speculation, after the rapper appeared with him at a Michigan rally last weekend. Related Articles 'He Said That?!': Joe Rogan Stunned by Donald Trump's Remark About Nicki Minaj's Buttocks at Michigan Rally'Trashy MAGA Stepford Barbie': Makeup Artists Lambast Nicki Minaj After She Shows up at Trump Rally'Trashy MAGA Stepford Barbie': Make-Up A…
1 Nov 2026, 6:37 am
Alaska Ranked Choice Opponents Smell Blood
“Organizers of a ballot measure that would end Alaska’s ranked-choice voting system say the effort by Democrats to boost Mary Peltola’s Senate bid by stacking Tuesday’s ballots in an attempt to confuse voters should be the system’s death knell,” the New York Times reports. “Since Alaska voters approved open primaries and ranked-choice general elections in 2020, opponents — most of them Republicans — have argued the system is too confusing for the a…
1 Nov 2026, 6:33 am
Week 8 non-Eagles rooting guide
After dropping five straight games, the Philadelphia Eagles are 2-5 and they are six-point underdogs to an awful Washington Commanders team this Sunday. Let's just be honest. They're cooked.
1 Nov 2026, 6:33 am
27 things to do in Philly, the suburbs and South Jersey this weekend, Nov. 6-8
Find 27 things to do in Philly, the suburbs and South Jersey Nov. 6-8, including food festivals, markets, live performances and family events.
1 Nov 2026, 6:27 am
Britain's Dart wins first WTA title of her career
Britain's Harriet Dart caps the best week of her career by beating fast-rising Austrian teenager Lilli Tagger in three sets in Guangzhou.
1 Nov 2026, 6:26 am
Thousands rally in New Delhi to demand India’s election chief resign
Hundreds of police, some carrying batons and shields, are deployed around the rally site.
1 Nov 2026, 6:25 am
Psychiatrist Warns Trump Derangement Syndrome Is 'Deadly Serious' and Requires APA Recognition
US President Donald Trump is at the centre of a psychiatrist's campaign to have 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' recognised as a mental disorder. Dr Carole Lieberman, who announced a public briefing in Washington on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, has claimed that extreme hostility towards Trump can have dangerous consequences. Related Articles Psychologist Warns Observers Not To Ignore Donald Trump's 'Glitch' and Worsening 'Dementia' SymptomsDonald Trump Mocked Over 'Glitc…
1 Nov 2026, 6:14 am
Thousands of poppy tributes planted as field of Remembrance opens in Staffordshire
Tens of thousands of tributes to those who made the ultimate sacrifice have been planted at the National Remembrance Gardens in Staffordshire.Officially opened with a service of dedication on Friday, 30,000 poppy tributes have been planted in the Field of Remembrance, honouring the memory of a loved one or those who lost their lives in service.Forming the shape of one big poppy, each tribute carries a personal handwritten message.Philippa Rawlinson is the Director o…
1 Nov 2026, 6:14 am
Mediators continue US-Iran negotiations amid war rhetoric: What we know
Trump says latest talks 'going fine'; Iranian leaders say they favour diplomacy but are ready to respond to US attacks.
1 Nov 2026, 6:11 am
Bulgarians head to the polls in tense presidential runoff
The vote puts together two candidates with sharply contrasting views on how Bulgaria should engage with Russia and the war in Ukraine moving forward.
1 Nov 2026, 6:09 am
Convicted Florida Thief Swallows $800K in Tiffany Earrings and Forces Cops To Wait Two Weeks
Jaythan Lawrence Gilder was convicted of robbery and grand theft in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday, 22 October 2026, after swallowing four stolen Tiffany & Co. diamond earrings worth $769,500 (€687,000 and £574,000). The theft at the Mall at Millenia in February 2025 left investigators waiting nearly two weeks to recover the jewellery. Related Articles Kim Kardashian Slammed for Having 'A Thing for Dead Women' After Elizabeth Taylor Jewellery VideoTeen Who Helped…
1 Nov 2026, 6:06 am
Broadcast TV Remains King for Political Ads
“The deluge of political advertising in this year’s midterm elections is shattering previous records,” the New York Times reports. “Almost half of that money is going to a surprising place: your local TV channel.” “Advertisers, following the changing viewing habits of Americans, have increasingly shifted their marketing dollars to social platforms, streaming channels and other digital media. Yet when it comes to federal and state races, politicians and P…
1 Nov 2026, 6:05 am
Healey risks breaking minimum wage promise for younger workers
The Chancellor has suggested that younger workers might not receive the same minimum wage as others before the next election.
1 Nov 2026, 6:04 am
An Analysis of Trump’s Speeches at Age 80
New York Times: “Mr. Trump, who last year became the oldest person ever inaugurated as president and turned 80 in June, has demonstrated physical stamina as he barnstorms the country in advance of midterm elections. But his performances on the road and at the White House this fall have produced many head-scratching moments that have revived questions about his age and stability.” “He can be forgetful and repetitive. He is more long-winded, more profane and mor…
1 Nov 2026, 6:03 am
Culture War Tensions Roil Beverly Hills School Board Race
“Since the Covid-19 pandemic, school board elections around the country, once sleepy affairs, have been convulsed by America’s political and cultural divides. The teaching of racial justice. Gaza and Israel. Transgender rights,” the New York Times reports. “But very few of these battles have had the same mix of wealth, privilege and celebrity as the one that is going on in Beverly Hills, Calif. And this year, the campaign for two seats on the school board ha…
1 Nov 2026, 6:02 am
A Midterm Dominated by Concerns Over High Prices
“Financial concerns have been the most pressing issue for voters in four of the six previous midterm elections of this century. But with the war in Iran and tariffs driving up gas prices, inflation and mortgage rates, the worries feel deeper, more desperate and decidedly center stage in the final days of the hard-fought campaign that will decide control of Congress,” the New York Times reports. “Democrats are hammering President Trump for starting a war with I…
1 Nov 2026, 6:01 am
Psychic Dubbed 'Prophet of Doom' Predicts Donald Trump Might Order a 'Kamikaze' Strike Upon Iran
British psychic Craig Hamilton-Parker has predicted that US President Donald Trump could order fresh strikes against Iran before the midterm elections on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. The self-styled 'Prophet of Doom' suggested that political pressure might prompt a dramatic military decision, which he described as potentially 'kamikaze'. Related Articles Hillary Clinton Warns Donald Trump Will Become 'More Unhinged' and Blame Others if Republicans LoseChris Murphy Warn…
1 Nov 2026, 6:00 am
Reading for pleasure is linked to better brain health across the lifespan
Picking up a book for fun might do far more than simply pass the time. A new editorial synthesis published in Psychological Medicine indicates that reading for pleasure is tied to better cognitive performance, differences in brain structure, lower stress, and a reduced risk of dementia in later life. Based on the evidence, the authors argue that recreational reading and participating in book clubs could serve as accessible, low-cost tools to support mental well-bein…
1 Nov 2026, 6:00 am
Latest news bulletin | November 1st, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
1 Nov 2026, 6:00 am
Jacksonville Is Spending $775 Million To Renovate a Stadium It Won't Use Next Year
When the Jacksonville Jaguars kick off against the Indianapolis Colts today, only about 42,500 fans will be inside EverBank Stadium. For a team in first place in its division, with an MVP candidate at quarterback and legitimate Super Bowl aspirations, that's a shockingly small crowd. The cause isn't fan apathy. It's the renovation of the 31-year-old stadium—the latest in the NFL's long line of taxpayer boondoggles. Jacksonville taxpayers are committing $775 millio…
1 Nov 2026, 6:00 am
Ambler Theater to showcase 9 film noir classics
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know! The Ambler Theater is hosting NOIR CITY: Philadelphia 2026 from Nov. 13-15, featuring nine classic movies in the genre’s iconic black-and-white. Eddie Muller, host of Noir Alley on Turner Classic Movies and founder of the Film Noir Foundation, will introduce each movie and moderate two events. “NOIR CITY: Philadelphia is a huge, big deal f…
1 Nov 2026, 6:00 am
Vance road tests 2028 campaign as Trump’s midterm sideshow
Weatherton, TEXAS — Vice President Vance is honing in on his campaign message ahead of Election Day in what many see as a preview of a presidential bid in 2028 that seems all but certain.  As Trump has criss-crossed the country for almost daily midterm rallies in the final month of campaigning, Vance’s schedule has……
1 Nov 2026, 6:00 am
2028 hopefuls with the most riding on the midterms
The candidates with the most at stake in Tuesday’s midterm elections won’t necessarily be the ones on the ballot.  For a growing field of prospective 2028 presidential contenders in both parties, the results could offer an early test of their political strength, their influence within their respective parties and their ability to shape the next presidential race at a……
1 Nov 2026, 6:00 am
The 10 races that will decide House control
The battle for the House majority will come down to a handful of battleground districts. Republicans are playing defense as they seek to defend their 218-214 majority while facing tough political headwinds. All 435 House seats are up for grabs. Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), The Hill’s election partner, rates 13 House contests as “toss ups.”……
1 Nov 2026, 6:00 am
Election Officials Brace for Foreign Threats
“With the midterms just days away, the channels for federal officials to communicate foreign threats to election officials are at their weakest since the 2016 vote,” CNN reports. “U.S. intelligence officials are tracking familiar efforts by Russia, China and Iran to influence American voters, but cuts to federal programs have hobbled officials’ ability to relay that information to election officials, according to interviews with nearly a dozen election secur…
1 Nov 2026, 5:57 am
Bulgarians vote in presidential run-off amid Black Sea tensions
Voters in Bulgaria weigh economic challenges and attacks on ships in a race marked by record low turnout.
1 Nov 2026, 5:56 am
Britain’s Saudi air missions limited to defence of cities
Asked for the duration and scope of Britain’s defensive military engagement in Saudi Arabia, ministers have directed Parliament to the written statement the Defence Secretary made on 20 October, which commits Royal Air Force aircraft to defensive missions protecting Saudi cities and critical national infrastructure, according to an answer given in Parliament. James MacCleary, the Liberal Democrat member for Lewes, asked what the duration and scope of the defensive…
1 Nov 2026, 5:55 am
Carrick to stay in charge for Roma game; Challinor in at Sheffield Wednesday; Liverpool v Arsenal buildup – matchday live
⚽ All the latest as we build up to Sunday’s games⚽ Live scores | Premier League table | FixturesIt is not going well for Oliver Glasner at Nottingham Forest, to say the least.“For me, I go home and have breakfast with my family, so it’s not the worst situation,” Glasner said. “Nobody needs to have pity with Oliver Glasner. If I want, I could start in two weeks somewhere else. I won’t do it. But the players, the staff, they remain in the same situatio…
1 Nov 2026, 5:50 am
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1 Nov 2026, 5:50 am
Met Office issues weather warning as thick and dense flog sparks hazardous conditions for drivers
Drivers have been warned of hazardous conditions across Britain after the Met Office issued a severe weather alert for fog.The warning stretches across most of England, from the Midlands, to the East of England, London and the South East, as well as across the North West, South West and Yorkshire.Fog will also cover parts of Wales, including areas around Denbighshire, Monmouthshire, Powys, Torfaen and Wrexham.The poor conditions are due to persist across swathes of…
1 Nov 2026, 5:46 am
Longwood Gardens to create a Christmas galaxy with more than 500,000 lights
Longwood Gardens' 2026 Christmas display runs Nov. 20-Jan. 10 with more than 500,000 lights, giant glowing stars and a cosmic holiday theme.
1 Nov 2026, 5:45 am
Former European champion and two-time Olympian Mageean dies aged 34
Ciara Mageean, who won a European title and twice represented Ireland at the Olympics, dies aged 34.
1 Nov 2026, 5:45 am
Conshohocken Winter Market will return with 40 local vendors and a heated shopping tent
Conshohocken Winter Market returns Dec. 4-6 and 11-13 with 40 local vendors across two weekends, a heated tent, live music and seasonal food.
1 Nov 2026, 5:44 am
IBX RiverRink Winterfest brings ice skating, fire pits and winter nights to Philly’s waterfront
Philadelphia’s RiverRink Winterfest runs Nov. 27-Feb. 28 with free entry, ice skating, heated cabin rentals, fire pits, food and waterfront rides.
1 Nov 2026, 5:44 am
'End of the World' Is 12 Days Away, According to 1960 Study Resurfacing Online
A 1960 scientific study that claimed humanity's population would 'approach infinity' on 13 November 2026 has resurfaced online just days before that date, sparking fresh debate on population growth and how we interpret old research. Related Articles Billionaire Elon Musk Remarks That Saving Money Is 'Pointless' Due to 'Super Intelligent Abundance'Social Security Cuts Are Now Expected to Be Larger Than Predicted According to Recent ForecastsViral 'Stay Home on 30 Oct…
1 Nov 2026, 5:41 am
Photos: Youth-led rallies sweep Germany
Tens of thousands take to the streets across Germany's biggest cities to demand better education and lower living costs.
1 Nov 2026, 5:40 am
Rare short-necked oil beetle rediscovered in Wales after nearly 60 years
Species’ name comes from stubby shape and ability to secrete an oily substance from its knee joints when alarmedA rare beetle has been rediscovered in Wales after nearly 60 years, conservationists have said.The short-necked oil beetle, driven to the brink of extinction in Britain due to habitat loss over the course of the 20th century, has been found at Castlemartin range in Pembrokeshire, according to Natural Resources Wales (NRW). Continue reading...
1 Nov 2026, 5:34 am
Is China’s ‘dark tourism’ turning disaster education into entertainment?
China is seeing growing interest in ‘dark tourism’, where visitors flock to attractions that recreate natural disasters.
1 Nov 2026, 5:31 am
Donald Trump's 'SWAMP' Message to Republicans Tops His Rapid-Fire Truth Social Push Before the Midterms
Donald Trump posted about 20 messages on Truth Social in roughly 10 minutes on Saturday, 31 October, urging Republicans to 'SWAMP the Radical Left Dumocrats with massive turnout' three days before the 3 November midterm elections. Related Articles Donald Trump Wipes His Eye Mid-Speech in Florida and Jokes About Illness Days Before US Midterm ElectionsDonald Trump Body-Shames Reporter as 'Out of Shape' Just Before Pausing Florida Rally to Wipe EyeTrump Scraps Two Mid…
1 Nov 2026, 5:30 am
New Pennsylvania insurance law guarantees no-cost colon cancer screenings starting at age 45 instead of 50
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Pennsylvanians with state-regulated health insurance plans, like those sold on the Affordable Care Act marketplace, will now be able to get colon cancer screenings at no cost starting at age 45 instead of 50. A new law passed by the Pennsylvania legislature with bipartisan support and signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro on Oct. 22 expands the minimum age eligib…
1 Nov 2026, 5:28 am
Polymarket Reveals $1.2M in Extra Payouts for Traders Hurt by the Hour-Long Trading Halt
Polymarket has announced an additional $1.2 million (£895,000) in compensation for about 5,500 wallets affected by losses linked to its hour-long trading halt on Thursday, 29 October, after malicious code delivered through a compromised third-party script targeted users of its international platform. Related Articles Who Is TraderTraitor? FBI Identifies North Korean Hackers Behind the $6.3B Binance AttackElon Musk Mocked Binance After Its Six-Billion-Dollar Hack Wh…
1 Nov 2026, 5:23 am
UN demands urgent investigation after death of staff member held in Houthi custody
Yemeni Prime Minister Shaya al-Zindani said more than 70 UN staff members and dozens of humanitarian workers remain in Houthi custody.
1 Nov 2026, 5:21 am
Qatar LNG carrier struck by ‘unidentified objects’ in Gulf
Qatar Gas Transport Company says no injuries or environmental damage.
1 Nov 2026, 5:20 am
AccuWeather: Filtered sunshine to start November in the Philadelphia region
Our dry streak and mild temperature trend continues for part of this week.
1 Nov 2026, 5:16 am
Northern Lights dance across UK sky on Halloween night
Stargazers across the UK were treated to the vivid colours of the aurora borealis on Saturday night.
1 Nov 2026, 5:13 am
Ukraine flies the first drone rescues of wounded troops
Ukraine has carried out the world’s first medical evacuations by heavy uncrewed aircraft, lifting wounded soldiers out of positions that could not be reached from the ground, and is developing evacuation drones as a dedicated capability of its own, according to the Ukrainian defence ministry. Brave1, the defence innovation cluster working with the Ministry of Defence, set the requirement in 2024 after working with the military to define what such an aircraft would…
1 Nov 2026, 5:10 am
Jamaal Bowman: ‘If I had kept my mouth shut, I’d be in Congress’
Marc Lamont Hill speaks to Jamaal Bowman about the growing battle between progressives and the Democratic establishment.
1 Nov 2026, 5:08 am
Yemeni government forces seize strategic positions in al-Jawf
Weapons and ammunition depots are seized after a counteroffensive.
1 Nov 2026, 5:04 am
From railway tragedy to gov’t change: Serbia’s two-year fight for justice
A timeline of events since the deadly train station collapse in Novi Sad, which led to a change of government in Serbia.
1 Nov 2026, 5:01 am
Call for two attack submarines at sea at all times
Two of the five Astute class submarines should be fully deployable and operational at all times, one patrolling northern waters or the Channel and a second working alongside the deterrent patrol, according to a briefing paper published by the 878 Institute. The recommendation appears in the first of a planned series on the condition of the Royal Navy. It reads: “To ensure that two of the five Astute-class submarines are fully deployable and indeed operational at a…
1 Nov 2026, 5:00 am
Attack boats stayed in harbour all summer, report warns
Britain’s attack submarine fleet spent the summer tied up in harbour while Russian activity around British waters increased, and the availability of escorts for the ballistic missile boats that carry the nuclear deterrent is among the consequences raised, according to a briefing paper published by the 878 Institute. The paper, the first in a planned series on the condition of the Royal Navy, opens by saying: “The Royal Navy is gripped by a critical but needless…
1 Nov 2026, 5:00 am
Gov Hochul's cameo in Cornell sex-assault documentary casts ‘air of impropriety’ over investigation: attorney
Amid the renewed investigation into seven men accused of sexually assaulting a woman at Cornell, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has drawn backlash for appearing in a Netflix documentary about the case and commenting on the allegations.None of the seven men have been criminally charged. Hochul signed an executive order in October assigning New York Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to investigate the case.In the newly released documentary titled "I…
1 Nov 2026, 5:00 am
Mass from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Celebrate Sunday Mass with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia…
1 Nov 2026, 5:00 am
An embattled Karen Bass is fighting tooth and nail to keep her mayorship in LA. It might be too late
With affordability a major election issue, the incumbent is trying to ward off her democratic socialist challengerAt the end of 2022, the four largest US cities – New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston – all had Black mayors. It was a historic alignment made possible by the aftereffects of the Black Lives Matter civil rights movement and the unprecedented wave of protests following the killing of George Floyd in 2020.Six years on, only one of those mayors re…
1 Nov 2026, 5:00 am
Sadiq Khan calls for cap on numbers of robotaxis on London streets
Mayor questions impact on air quality, congestion and jobs as government poised to allow driverless vehicles in capitalLondon’s mayor has called for a cap on the numbers of robotaxis on its streets, with the UK government poised to allow fully driverless vehicles to operate in the capital.Sadiq Khan said politicians had failed to “grasp the pace of change” from the technology, which could threaten jobs and increase congestion in the city, and questioned whethe…
1 Nov 2026, 5:00 am
Romeo + Juliet at 30: how Baz Luhrmann made teens fall in love with Shakespeare
The maximalist, heart over head adaptation of the romantic tragedy made stars of its leads and became an English teacher’s most trusted weapon for Bard-averse studentsRomeo + Juliet is not the most renowned or beloved of Shakespeare’s plays, but it is perhaps the most foundational. The 16th-century tragedy, a story of love-addled teenagers and white-hot resentment, is often an English student’s first introduction to the bard’s oeuvre – more accessible and…
1 Nov 2026, 5:00 am
‘Let’s take Alexa out into the garden and smash it with a shoe’: Charlie Brooker and Diane Morgan take aim at Hollywood, AI ... and each other
As deadpan spoof documentarian Philomena Cunk returns with a new series on cinema, her creators discuss meeting J-Lo, their worst ever jobs – and why artificial intelligence is like mad cow diseaseShe has tackled Britain, conquered the world and even grappled with life itself. Now Philomena Cunk is back on our screens – looking as miserable and confused as ever – to take on her biggest subject yet: cinema.Cinema, the iconically stupid presenter explains, is no…
1 Nov 2026, 5:00 am
How the law protecting Americans from surprise medical bills is driving up healthcare costs
The No Surprises Act was designed to protect people with private health insurance from getting hit with large, unexpected medical bills. However, a small number of out-of-network providers are using the law to extract enormous payments from health plans, which is driving up the cost of health insurance.
1 Nov 2026, 4:57 am
Greece receives second FDI frigate HS Nearchos
Naval Group handed over HS Nearchos, the second of Greece’s new French-built defense and intervention frigates, to the Hellenic Navy at its shipyard in Lorient, France, on Oct. 30, ten months after Greece received the first ship of the class. Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias and French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin attended the ceremony. […]…
1 Nov 2026, 4:55 am
Rachel Reeves says UK’s future is in EU as she backs Andy Burnham on Brexit
Former chancellor says leaving European Union has made Britain ‘poorer, weaker and less secure’The former chancellor Rachel Reeves has argued Britain’s future should be back in the European Union, saying Brexit has made the UK “poorer, weaker and less secure.”In her first major intervention since leaving the Treasury when Andy Burnham took office, she said those forging a path back towards EU membership had to make compelling arguments to the public. Conti…
1 Nov 2026, 4:48 am
NATO turns 5G towers into sensors in Baltic battlefield experiment
NATO linked a Maven targeting system to a national military system in a matter of hours using agentic artificial intelligence and ran a cross-border counter-drone engagement during a two-week experiment in Latvia, the alliance’s top transformation commander said on Oct. 30. Adm. Pierre Vandier, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, described the results at Ādaži Military […]…
1 Nov 2026, 4:44 am
Did a secret book fuel a witch-hunting frenzy in Europe?
In the latest episode of Deja Vu, we trace how new media fuelled conspiracy theories, from European witch-hunts to AI.
1 Nov 2026, 4:43 am
Damp and mould in barracks cleared in three weeks
Damp and mould reported in Single Living Accommodation takes an average of 20.94 days from the report being made to the work being completed, according to an answer given in Parliament. James MacCleary, the Liberal Democrat member for Lewes, asked what the average time is between damp and mould being reported in Single Living Accommodation and works being completed to rectify it. Calvin Bailey, Parliamentary Under-Secretary and Minister for Veterans and People, said…
1 Nov 2026, 4:36 am
North Korea tests cluster-bomb warhead for ballistic missiles
North Korea tested a cluster-bomb warhead for its tactical ballistic missiles on Oct. 31 and said it will let its military units choose from four types of cluster warheads by the end of the year, state news agency KCNA reported on Nov. 1. The Missile Administration, which runs North Korea’s missile development, said the test […]…
1 Nov 2026, 4:36 am
Marquez wins Malaysian Grand Prix to close in on retaining championship
Marc Marquez takes 44-point lead over Jorge Martin and can seal the MotoGP title in Qatar next weekend.
1 Nov 2026, 4:31 am
University of Cambridge scientist among those who died in Spanish train crash
A Spanish research centre has confirmed her death days after she was declared misisng.
1 Nov 2026, 4:26 am
'No Decorations, No Sweets': Public Questions Need for Official Halloween 'No Trick or Treat' Posters
Official 'No trick or treat' posters issued by police forces and councils across the UK have prompted a row over whether Halloween visitors should also avoid homes without decorations, not just those displaying notices asking not to be disturbed. Related Articles Fairfield Police Chief Says 'We Have Seven Victims' After Deadly Shooting at Spirit Halloween StoreTwo Dead, Six Injured in Separate Spirit Halloween Shootings as California Police Seek SuspectTaylor Swift…
1 Nov 2026, 4:24 am
Israeli protesters urge Jewish-Arab coalition government
Israeli protesters urge Jewish-Arab coalition government…
1 Nov 2026, 4:16 am
Malawi cattle farmers travel farther as El Nino worsens drought
For many families, keeping cattle alive is becoming an increasingly costly struggle.
1 Nov 2026, 4:12 am
Algeria is sending troops to Niger for the first time in decades – what’s at stake
Algeria recently announced it would deploy its army into neighbouring Niger. This marks a departure from its long-standing reluctance to deploy its military outside its borders. It last sent forces to support Egypt during the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. On 25 October 2026, both chambers of Algeria’s parliament approved the deployment of army units to Niger. The following day, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune authorised the mission, saying it would protect the two countr…
1 Nov 2026, 4:11 am
China imports millions of donkey hides from Africa every year: new book traces the drivers and impact
The demand for donkey hides has grown exponentially over the past 15 years, driven mainly by demand from China. Lauren Johnston is a specialist on China trade with Africa. She has spent several years looking into the donkey trade, and has just published a book, China, Africa and the Market for Donkeys. She answers questions about what she found. What drives the demand? Which countries have the biggest markets? The demand is driven almost exclusively by China. The…
1 Nov 2026, 4:10 am
Lamine Yamal, Raphinha help Barcelona hammer Alaves to retain Liga top spot
Yamal and Raphinha score two goals each as Barcelona recover from last week's loss in El Clasico to move back on top.
1 Nov 2026, 4:08 am
'Why Run Through Players?': Viral Backlash Erupts as Referee Breaks ECU Player's Leg
A college football referee has become the target of online criticism after a bizarre collision left Eastern Carolina University (ECU) safety David Coleman Jr. injured during a game against Temple on Saturday. Related Articles 'That's a Crime': Auburn Police Officer Straddles, Punches Man Multiple Times in the Middle of the RoadAssistant Principal and Husband Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting 2 Men During Kid's Softball GameBlood Appears on Model's Face After TV Pr…