Elon Musk says he plans to give a SpaceX share to every US child in 2027
Musk says he will distribute one of his shares to each child in the United States next year, but has not explained who would qualify or how the transfers would work.
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Ukraine warns proposed Putin-Trump-Xi summit could encourage Russia to continue war
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says talks about ending the war should include Ukraine. The proposed three-way meeting has no confirmed date or agenda.
UK Foreign Office to refer families of people missing abroad to Missing People
Consular teams will connect consenting families with the charity’s support services under a partnership announced on 19 October.
Singapore haze cuts trade at outdoor restaurants and earnings for buskers
Restaurants and performers describe fewer customers and shorter outdoor sessions as Singapore’s air quality remains unhealthy, according to CNA interviews and an official advisory.
Uber says it won bid to throw out £340m London black cab lawsuits
The two linked claims concern allegations about information Uber gave Transport for London when seeking a private-hire licence. Uber denies wrongdoing.
Ohio State tops USA TODAY NCAA Re-Rank after Indiana win, but trails Miami in polls
The Buckeyes lead USA TODAY Sports’ latest ranking after a road win at Indiana. Miami remains No. 1 in both the AP and Coaches polls.
Zelenskyy says no US warning before Russian strikes on Kyiv power plants
Ukraine's leader says partners gave no alert before a missile barrage that hit energy sites in 11 regions, while Washington denies any pause in intelligence sharing.
Kleber Mendonça Filho will mentor 30 projects at Marrakech’s Atlas Workshops
The Secret Agent director has been named patron of the film festival’s ninth Atlas Workshops, which will bring projects from 14 countries to Marrakech.
Zamane Festival sets December dates in Morocco’s M’Hamid oasis
The fifth edition is scheduled for 3–6 December 2026 across four oasis villages. Singer Oum is the first artist named, and the organiser has listed passes and four-night stays.
Shanmugam criticises Indonesian official’s ‘oxygen’ remarks, welcomes haze response
Singapore’s senior minister called the remarks disappointing as fires affected the region, while welcoming Indonesia’s approval of foreign assistance.
Selena Gomez says vaping changed her voice as she talks about quitting nicotine
Gomez says nicotine was hard to give up and believes vaping changed her voice. Her comments have also revived discussion of her 2017 kidney transplant.
Oyo State presses Nigeria’s Presidency to account for NLNG dividends
Governor Seyi Makinde says a reconciliation found a roughly ₦9 trillion shortfall for states and local councils. The Presidency rejects his related ₦250 billion-per-state claim.
IllustrationSingapore may strengthen haze laws as three more Indonesian firms face notices
Senior Minister K Shanmugam said Singapore could change its laws to secure cooperation from firms linked to haze, while authorities plan preventive notices for three more...
Apu speaks again on The Simpsons: Sunil Malhotra takes over the role
Sunil Malhotra voiced Apu in the October 18 episode of The Simpsons, bringing the character back to spoken scenes after years of silence.
Lara Gillespie wins world points-race title as she builds towards Los Angeles
The Irish cyclist took gold in Shanghai after finishing fifth in the omnium, an event she targeted for qualification points on the path to the 2028 Olympics.
Cornish Pirates beat Chinnor 48-24 to preserve unbeaten home record
Four late tries carried Cornish Pirates clear of Chinnor after the visitors had taken the lead early in the second half at Mennaye Field.
Bayern Munich point to home record before Arsenal Champions League clash
Bayern host Arsenal in Munich on Wednesday with a strong record in the fixture, though the visitors bring a long winning run in the competition's opening phase.
Helen Haines critically injured outside Wangaratta office; suspect in custody
The independent Australian MP was struck by a vehicle in regional Victoria on 19 October. Police are investigating whether it was intentional, and the prime minister said the...