Drones hit two ships off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast; one sinks
The crew of the Maltese-flagged Chelsea 3 was evacuated, while Bulgarian authorities said they had not established where the drones came from.
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South Korean police reportedly seek FBI help to trace financial sector hackers
Yonhap says investigators are seeking account details and access logs from US-based companies. A police official did not confirm that FBI cooperation was underway.
IMF outlook forecasts Middle East and Central Asia economic contraction in 2026
The IMF’s latest outlook projects a 0.3% regional decline, reversing its April forecast for growth, according to Al Jazeera.
NVIDIA outlines French AI projects as Bull plans new server production
NVIDIA’s roundup of French AI projects includes Bull’s plan to manufacture servers in Europe, following the opening of a production building in Angers.
Special counsel asks appeals court to uphold Yoon Suk Yeol’s election-law conviction
The Seoul High Court has scheduled an Oct. 27 hearing. If the conviction becomes final, Yonhap reports that Yoon’s 2022 election would be invalidated and his party would have...
Coastguard stands down Auckland and Northland air patrols after safety rule changes
Volunteer air patrols in Auckland and Northland have been stood down from taskings and flight training. A patrol leader fears a gap in search-and-rescue support, but its extent...
Korea Football Association urges end to personal attacks on national team players
The association says unverified claims and manipulated videos are exposing South Korea’s men’s players to abuse online.
Westland District Council closes two Hokitika buildings over earthquake risk
The closures affect council offices, the district library and tourist information centre. In-person services are disrupted while staff arrange alternative accommodation.
Hanwha Eagles appoint Ryu Ji-hyun as manager on three-year deal
The former South Korea national team manager takes charge after Hanwha finished ninth in the 10-team KBO.
Louth council to seek approval to restart Ardee Bypass after dispute ends
Louth County Council and Friends of Ardee Bog have agreed to end their Supreme Court dispute, but the N52 bypass still needs approval to recommence.
Anthropic tests point to AI self-replication risk on connected devices
The company says smaller models may soon be capable of replicating across connected devices, but its tests have not demonstrated a reliable real-world AI worm.
One dead, several injured in incident at Six Flags Over Georgia
Cobb County police are investigating the October 12 roller-coaster incident. Authorities have not released the cause of the death or injuries.
Yerevan rents remain high amid Russian arrivals as Tbilisi market stabilises
Euronews reports two-room flats renting for €800–900 in Yerevan. In Georgia, rents have broadly stabilised after an earlier surge.
Radar survey identifies four unmarked graves at Waitati Cemetery
An archaeologist has identified four unmarked graves as Dunedin researchers work to establish where former psychiatric hospital patients were buried. The survey cannot identify...
Vikki Campion begins media adviser role with NSW One Nation
Campion says she has started part-time contract work for the party’s NSW state executive. A Telegraph article says she will continue her Saturday column.
China approves Visa’s preparations for domestic bankcard clearing
China’s central bank has cleared Visa to prepare a local bankcard clearing institution, but the company has not yet been authorised to start domestic operations.
FIFPRO raises player safety concerns over 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia
The players’ union says safety must be central to tournament planning after attacks in Riyadh. South Korea is reviewing options for its November matches.
South Korea links explosions near Ganghwa Island to possible North Korean coastal work
South Korea’s military now assesses that continuing blasts across the border from Ganghwa Island are linked to work on coastal security facilities.