Three Saudis killed in two attacks at Riyadh airport, aviation authority says
Saudi authorities said an airport and a Saudia aircraft were struck on Thursday. The Houthis claimed the attacks, while airlines reported disruption to Riyadh flights.
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About 30,000 Antinori wine bottles reported stolen from Tuscany facility
Marchesi Antinori has warned international customers about suspicious offers after a reported theft of wine valued at about €5 million from its Cortona facility.
IllustrationSingapore condemns attacks on Saudi aviation infrastructure after Riyadh airport deaths
Singapore called attacks on civilian aviation infrastructure unacceptable after Saudi authorities reported three deaths at Riyadh’s airport. The Houthis claimed an attack, but...
Hitler Mussolini Simeón Flores leads Queropalca mayoral vote by 25 ballots
Reported results put the Ahora Nación candidate first in the Peruvian district’s close municipal race. The reports describe him as the virtual winner; formal certification is...
UN aid chief says life in Gaza remains ‘absolutely horrendous’ before ceasefire anniversary
Tom Fletcher says most people in Gaza remain in temporary shelter and aid access is inadequate, despite gains in meals and schooling since the ceasefire.
South Korea and Japan agree to pursue AI and unmanned-system defense exchanges
Officials meeting in Tokyo reaffirmed coordination over North Korea and agreed to pursue technology exchanges, building on earlier missile-warning and exercise arrangements.
South Africa withdraws asylum directive after reception offices overwhelmed
Home Affairs says it will devise a new way to comply with a Constitutional Court ruling after withdrawing instructions issued to asylum reception offices.
Anne Carson’s Nobel: the classical experiments behind her writing
From a marriage told in 29 tangos to a performance piece joining Marilyn Monroe and Helen of Troy, Carson’s books and Berkeley teaching illuminate the work honoured by the...
Arfat Sheikh released from ICE detention on bond as deportation case continues
The Kashmiri filmmaker was released on October 8, according to a campaign for his release. It says his next hearing is set for October 27.
Éléonore Caroit links French unrest to rising costs as students press school demands
The French minister says household costs are fuelling public discontent. Students have been protesting school conditions and police conduct, with another demonstration called...
Iraq plans Waze ban over Israeli origins, with replacement details unclear
Iraq’s communications minister says Waze will be banned at the beginning of 2027. The exact timetable, enforcement arrangements and domestic replacement remain unclear.
Finland faces budget cuts as public debt reaches 90.3% of GDP
Finland’s debt has risen sharply since before the pandemic. With an election due in April, parties disagree over how to bring down borrowing and what households may face.
South Korea and Japan investigate cyberattacks as experts assess AI’s role
Nine South Korean banks and two mega-churches are investigating attacks, while Japanese companies face a surge in incidents. AI’s involvement remains under investigation.
SK chief pledges faster Gwangju chip cluster construction, with start date unsettled
Chey Tae-won says SK will move quickly once conditions are met. Air-base relocation, land preparation and utility planning remain central to the southwestern project.
Panjshir emeralds attract overseas buyers as miners struggle with basic tools
An auction described in new reporting sold nearly 3,000 carats, while miners reported equipment shortages and provincial officials outlined processing proposals without a...
About 20,000 march in Madrid to mourn evicted pensioner Maricarmen Abascal
Mourners walked from Puerta del Sol to Abascal’s former home as Spain’s housing protests continued ahead of an early election.
Malaysia closes schools as haze prompts lower pollution thresholds
Closures affect Kuala Lumpur and other Malaysian areas as education authorities lower pollution triggers and require affected institutions to teach pupils at home.
Independent producers warn RTÉ funding reduction could affect Irish programmes
Screen Producers Ireland says the €20 million gap in RTÉ’s planned 2027 funding could affect commissions and audiences as the broadcaster and government continue talks.