The Papers: 'Zelenskyy blames Trump' and Brand a 'sex predator'
Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to London and the first day of Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Thursday's front pages.
Wisconsin plane crash: The six-seat, single-engine plane was traveling from Kenosha to Menomonie when it crashed shortly before 10 p.m. on Tuesday in a wooded area near Mirror Lake State Park, not far from the popular tourist destination of Wisconsin Dells.
Musk refutes Ukraine's charge of crippling Starlink
How West Midlands shed its gun crime capital label
Firearms discharges drop by more than half in the past six years in the force area.
Wales has a school standards crisis. Will plans to fix it actually work?
Wales scores poorly on international test results but it is not clear a new curriculum will help.
I'm 12 and I want to try protein powder - should I?
We asked experts how safe it is for children and teenagers to take protein supplements.
Dog that hunts invasive 'sea vomit' honoured as animal of the year
A working is named animal of the year for hunting out an invasive marine creature, the carpet sea squirt.
Trumps new press secretary Katie Zacharia faces questions over law credentials
Questions over legal qualifications have put the new White House press secretary under scrutiny, prompting calls for an investigation in California
Hidden camera found on Australian Navy ship triggers probe
Hidden camera found on Australian Navy ship triggers probe
US floats unfreezing some Russian assets to restart Ukraine peace talks, FT reports
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Mexico Bans Violent Content on Social Media for Children
Joining a global movement, President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a decree requiring the removal of a range of material for people under 18 and held out the prospect of tougher measures.
Florida can enforce social media ban for children under 14, US court rules
Florida can enforce social media ban for children under 14, US court rules
How backlash against data centres could shape the US midterm elections
Democrats and Republicans alike are coming out against data centre development, amid growing backlash across the US.
North Korea Test-Fires Two Types Of Submarine Strategic Cruise Missiles
The agency said the missiles were fired Wednesday into the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan, without any adverse impact on the security of neighboring countries.
Guardiola's return, Man City's defiance - and a game of glorious chaos
On their return to Etihad Stadium Manchester City put on a show of defiance - even in the face of a PSG masterclass, writes Phil McNulty.
Jackson steps up again as Aston Villa revival continues
Nicolas Jackson continues his fine goalscoring form as Aston Villa record an impressive Champions League win.
Martinez outburst came out of 'anger and frustration'
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez says he spoke out of anger and frustration when launching a scathing attack on the club's hierarchy.
Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist comments
Reform says all of those people filmed by ITV are under investigation having resigned or been suspended.
Ukraine Accuses US Of Helping Russia As Missiles Hit Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on US tech billionaire Elon Musk to restore Starlink, which Kyiv says has been slowed down.
Lawyers for man shot by ICE in New York City say agent did not identify himself
Australian court orders bamboo removal after roots block neighbours sewer, awards A$6,253 in damages
Brooklyn novelty shop reeling from 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird
Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.
BBC accuses Trump of dodging deposition in $10-billion defamation suit
Mr. Trump's lawyers had previously agreed for the President to sit for a deposition on October 16, but said late last month it was no longer possible and proposed rescheduling to January
PSG on 'different level' - are they building greatest European dynasty?
Paris St-Germain are eyeing a third successive Champions League crown after dismantling Manchester City, but where do they rank against Europe's most dominant clubs?
Russia's Lavrov, China's Wang discuss cooperation, Ukraine, Iran at Asia security meeting
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Championship roundup: Soucek doubles up as West Ham hit nine-man Lincoln for six
Flavio Bolsonaro slightly leads Lula in Brazil runoff, Quaest poll shows
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro was seen slightly ahead of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva heading into the October 25 presidential runoff, a Quaest poll showed on Wednesday. The right-wing senator, the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, would receive 46% of the vot
UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy
The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries efusing to co-operate.
UK hospitality sector to offer up to 100,000 jobs to young people out of work
Supreme Court sides with GOP in fight over discounted ads ahead of midterms
By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, Oct 14 (Reuters) - The US Supreme Court again sided with Republicans on Wednesday in the latest clash over a new Federal Communications Commission policy that gives party committees access to discounted TV and radio advertising rates long available to political candidates. The court agreed to let the FCC, which is chaired by Trump ally Brendan Carr, avoid a judicially imposed deadline that would have forced the agency to rule on a Democratic challenge to the policy before the November 3 midterm elections. The FCC joined two Republican committees in filing a request to the Supreme Court to lift the lower court's deadline. The court has a 6-3 conservative majority. Liberal Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson indicated they would have denied the request. The FCC, which currently has a 2-1 Republican majority, modified its so-called lowest unit charge rule in March in a move seen as a boost to President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans. The president's party is seeking to retain control of Congress in the November 3 midterms. We are pleased the Supreme Court has granted the FCC's stay request. The court's decision is right on the law and avoids the specter of upending the rules for political ads right in the middle of an ongoing election, an FCC spokesperson said. Chief Justice John Roberts had previously lifted the October 9 deadline that was given to the FCC by the Richmond-based 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals. The 4th Circuit has accused the FCC of repeated delay tactics in the case, and emphasized the need for an urgent ruling in the Democratic challenge given the looming election. The Supreme Court's latest action marks the second time in recent weeks that it has addressed the FCC's policy, as major Republican committees head toward the midterms with a cash advantage over their Democratic counterparts. In September, the court granted a request by the national Republican committees that support the party's candidates in Senate and House of Representatives races to revive the policy after the 4th Circuit blocked it. The justices in an 8-1 ruling said that the Democratic candidates must wait for the FCC to rule before filing a challenge in court. The FCC policy at issue requires broadcasters to charge discounted rates for airing certain political advertisements within 60 days of a general election, a window that opened this year on September 4. A group of Democratic candidates including Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia in April challenged the policy through in-house proceedings at the FCC. When the agency took no action, the Democrats successfully challenged the policy in the 4th Circuit, a ruling that was later halted by the Supreme Court. The 4th Circuit on October 7 ordered the FCC to issue a prompt ruling on the Democratic in-house challenge, more than five months after it was filed. In its 2-1 ruling, the 4th Circuit said its willingness to tolerate the FCC's delay tactics is at an end. 'TRENCH WARFARE' The Republican committees in their Supreme Court filing accused the 4th Circuit of having short-circuited the FCC's review process. The Democratic candidates, for their part, accused the FCC in court papers of engaging in blatant procedural trench warfare to stave off judicial review of an unlawful agency directive until it is too late to matter. The FCC policy gained greater significance after the Supreme Court in June struck down federal restrictions on spending coordinated between parties and their candidates, siding with Republican challengers including Vice President JD Vance. Since the June ruling, Republican committees have blown past the former limits ahead of the midterms. The two Republican committees have exceeded the former national caps by more than $48 million, according to Federal Election Commission spending disclosures for July and August. Their Democratic counterparts also eclipsed the former limits, but by much less just under $4 million. The three main national Republican committees ended August with about $233 million in cash. Their Democratic counterparts held roughly $130 million but also carried nearly $18 million in debt, according to Federal Election Commission filings. (Reporting by John Kruzel; Editing by Will Dunham) This article originally appeared on Reuters at https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/us-supreme-court-again-backs-204225313.html
PSG outgun embattled Man City in six-goal Champions League thriller
City shrugged off the uncertainty over their future to win 3-0 at Liverpool on Sunday and remain top of the Premier League, but PSG showed why they are the favourites to win this competition for a third consecutive season.
Man City show fight but fall short of fightback against slick PSG
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League, after beating Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium
Jackson and Barkley doubles sink feeble Fenerbahce in record Aston Villa win
US Lawmaker Ilhan Omar's Phone Seized, Relatives Summoned In Criminal Probe
The scope of the investigation into Omar is unclear, though Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has suggested that authorities were examining potential crimes related to her family's immigration paperwork.
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Eight US states sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms young users
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A bitter generational battle over resources is boiling over as economic growth on the continent stalls.
Indian Boxing Team Heads to Montenegro for World Under-19 Championship
The Indian boxing team departs for Montenegro, aiming to excel at the World Under-19 Championship after a strong showing two years ago. Indian Boxing Team Heads to Montenegro for World Under-19 Championship
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Trump hugs, laughs with tiger that killed UK man in bizarre AI-generated video
Trump hugs, laughs with tiger that killed UK man in bizarre AI-generated video
Scottish church turned into five-bedroom home and bistro
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Musk says any limits on Ukraine's Starlink access down to US, not his firm
Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield missions.
WATCH: Donald Trump Makes 'Awkward' Noises On Stage; Then Admits 'Melania Hates It'
Donald Trump delivered another theatrical rally moment after breaking into an exaggerated on-stage impression while discussing transgender athletes in womens sports.Mid-performance, Trump revealed that Melania dislikes the routine, telling the crowd that his wife hates it and considers the act unpresidential. He then continued the performance before returning to his criticism of transgender participation in womens athletics.
Not a coincidence: Ukraine's Starlink access restricted after Trump's Russia pivot
Not a coincidence: Ukraine's Starlink access restricted after Trump's Russia pivot
In 1930, a Pittsburgh plumber built an aluminium observatory that helped him meet Einstein
Australia whitewash pushes Bangladesh down to ninth
Bangladesh suffered another setback following their eight-wicket defeat to Australia in the third and final WODI in Brisbane on Wednesday, slipping two places to ninth in the latest ICC Women
Student, 23, sentenced to death over social media post that
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Six dead, including child, in horror Wisconsin plane crash as aircraft plunges into woods
A plane has crashed in rural Wisconsin, killing six people, including a child, with emergency crews swarming the scene Six dead, including child, in horror Wisconsin plane crash as aircraft plunges into woods
A mysterious death in Russia renews fears about ancient viruses trapped in Siberia
The unexplained death this month of a Russian lab technician at a Siberian facility for the study of dangerous pathogens raised global anxieties over the potential for an outbreak of pneumonic plague. But while the cause of concern - bound up in a lack of transparency from Moscow - was new, Russias frozen hinterlands have long been the source of a separate fear that they could harbor disease risks for which the world is not prepared. Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. Russian authorities imposed containment measures after the 28-year-olds death from what they said was pneumonia of unknown origins, prompting the United States to ask for more information. A World Health Organization report released Saturday said that Russian authorities found no signs of an outbreak of plague or some other infectious disease, but did not provide sufficient details to identify the origin of the womans illness or say whether exposure at work played a role in it. Siberias vast wilderness harbors natural reservoirs of pathogens, from fleas that spread plague found in marmots and squirrels to ticks bearing encephalitis to the ancient pathogens frozen in the layer of permafrost. The Russian institute where the lab technician worked was set up in the 1930s as a plague prevention station to curb outbreaks of the deadly bacterial disease that periodically affected local populations as well as people in neighboring Mongolia and Chinas Manchuria region. The disease, for which early antibiotic treatments were pioneered that decade, could be spread through contact with marmots, which were hunted for meat and sometimes eaten undercooked or even raw, like in a 2019 case of a Mongolian couple. The settlement of Siberia, which had a 19th-century gold rush and served as a place of exile for criminals under the Russian Empire, connected the remote region to the western parts of the empire and raised the risk of plague spreading farther west, much as epidemic diseases from European Russia, such as cholera and typhus, easily reached Siberia through migrating workers and because of the near-total absence of medical care. A study published this year suggested that the bands of hunter-gatherers who inhabited the Lake Baikal region were the victims of the earliest known plague outbreak, about 5,500 years ago. To this day, plague remains endemic in parts of Siberia and the Russian Far East, where the bacterium persists naturally among wild rodents. Human cases in Russia are rare, however. The countrys last recorded human infection was in 2016, when a 10-year-old boy in the Altai region contracted plague after contact with a marmot. The threat of dangerous disease comes not only from wildlife but also from the millennia-old microbes and viruses stored in the permafrost that underlies the vast majority of the region. About a decade ago, a group of researchers isolated zombie viruses from Siberian permafrost, raising fears that a new global medical emergency could be triggered by a disease from the distant past. The permafrost, a dark, cold, oxygenless mass, is a perfect storage container for biological material, and scientists believe that at its deepest levels it may contain viruses up to a million years old, far older than Homo sapiens , the modern human species. In 2023, the researchers - led by Jean-Michel Claverie of Aix-Marseille University in France - published a landmark study in the journal Viruses documenting the revival of ancient viruses from the Siberian permafrost. The report warned that accelerating permafrost thaw caused by climate change poses a potential public health threat by releasing dormant pathogens. Claveries team isolated 13 ancient viruses taken from locations across Siberia, belonging to five new viral groups. The oldest, a Pandoravirus yedoma , had been frozen solid beneath an underground lake for 48,500 years, while other, younger strains (around 27,000 years old) were extracted from the remains of a woolly mammoths stomach and from mammoth wool. Other researchers have noted that although the revived viruses were able to infect amoebas in lab conditions, it is unclear whether such viruses could infect animals or humans, or find a host outside a controlled laboratory. Claverie and his team cautioned at the time that unknowns remain buried in the permafrost, and a warming climate, which would also open previously untouched lands to deeper development, could expose people to pathogens that affect humans. In 2016, climate change played a role in unleashing anthrax in the remote Yamalo-Nenets region of Siberia, experts said at the time. Unusually high temperatures that summer, soaring to 95 degrees Fahrenheit, melted permafrost, and according to one hypothesis, exposed an infected reindeer carcass. The pathogen spread to living reindeer and eventually to a community of nomadic herders, where a 12-year-old boy died. Related Content This article originally appeared on Washington Post at https://washingtonpost.com/world/2026/10/14/dangerous-pathogens-have-lurked-millennia-russias-frozen-lands/
Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?
It is the ackbone of military communications in Ukraine that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.
Sally Rooney Says Her Novels Will No Longer Be Sold in Britain
Ms. Rooney and her publisher said that she could no longer receive royalties from British sales because she pledged to donate book revenues to Palestine Action, which is banned in the U.K.
Georgia farmer turned scrap metal into folk art, filling his yard with figures that reached museums
Reform UK councillors and candidates filmed making racist and extreme comments
Why Trump Made a Diesel Deal With Putin
Our national security and White House correspondent David E. Sanger breaks down why President Donald Trump struck a deal with President Vladimir V. Putin to import Russian diesel fuel in the coming months, despite having signed recent congressional legislation tightening energy sanctions on Russia.
Pramila Jayapal raises alarm over 13 crore voter roll deletions in India
Pramila Jayapal raises alarm over 13 crore voter roll deletions in India
Israel blocks construction of key Gaza base created by Trump peace board
Iran-backed Houthis strike Saudi oil company Aramco's headquarters, officials say
There were no casualties in the attack, which the officials said damaged the building's top three floors
World Bank Group mobilizes $36 billion in India for development and job creation over four years
The World Bank Group has mobilised a cumulative $36 billion in India across various development sectors. This funding includes $9.6 billion specifically for aiding micro, small and medium enterprises. Since 2022, the World Bank has invested over $3.5 billion alongside private partners to enhance MSME bankability. The group's global private capital mobilisation has more than tripled, reaching $112 billion in fiscal 2026.
Trumps Newborn Baby Comment Takes A SHOCKING Turn; Strange Remarks Come Under Scrutiny
Donald Trumps Alaska rally took an unexpected turn when the US president launched into a bizarre explanation involving a newborn babys bottom. The remark came during a pardon ceremony for Zachary Czubak and Patrick Fleming, co-owners of Arm Rippin Toys, as Trump attempted to explain what a presidential pardon means. His question about why a newborn babys bottom would be described as clean became the most unusual moment of the speech. The incident also drew attention because it followed Trumps earlier remarks about Husted, leaving viewers to connect two unusual moments from consecutive appearances.
45th BCS: 1,702 appointed in gazette
105 fewer than PSC recommendation; appointees to join on Nov 1
Barcola scores hattrick as Liverpool hit LASK for six
Barcola had come under fire for some lacklustre performances since his blockbuster
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Netflix and Shondaland have announced a limited series about young Violet. It will follow her romance with her future husband. A familiar face from Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is also reportedly returning.
BIS commemorates World Standards Day in Chennai
DP World bidding for all assets on offer: CEO Yuvraj Narayan amid West Asia conflict
DP World is increasing its focus on the Indian port sector to explore new opportunities. The company plans to expand its capacity at Tuna Tekra and aims to renew concessions in Mumbai and Mundra. Significant disruptions in West Asia have heightened global supply chain costs and influenced capacity planning within logistics. As companies shift away from just-in-time supply chains, larger inventories are now prioritized for resilience.
Eight US states sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms children
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Houthis Building Missiles With Chinese Parts, Can Target Saudi, Israel: Report
The weapons under development appear to be modelled on Iran's Kheibar Shekan, a precision-guided ballistic missile capable of manoeuvring to evade air defence systems, according to an investigation by Conflict Armament Research (CAR).
Saudi Arabia Overturns Death Sentence For Sri Lankan Man
Anojan Sivarasa, 27, was sentenced to death last month after a Saudi court convicted him of blasphemy over a Facebook post.
US judge won't block Trump order targeting DEI by federal contractors
A federal judge declined on Wednesday to block an
As Ukraine struggles with Starlink and US satellite data, Europe has no quick fix
As Ukraine
Trump Snubbed? Mark Rutte Praises Canada As NATO Allies Take On More Defence Burden
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praises Canada and takes a tough stance against Russia, declaring his love for NATOs Baltic Sentry mission while highlighting growing efforts to disrupt Moscows shadow fleet. Rutte says the mission, launched after undersea cable damage between Finland and Estonia in late 2024, imposes complexity and costs on Russia. He also points to Frances latest action against a shadow fleet vessel, stressing that Russian activities are not going unanswered. Rutte also addresses the future of NATO-EU cooperation as questions emerge over a proposed European Union Security Council and whether Europe needs its own army. Could deeper NATO-EU coordination strengthen European security amid rising tensions with Russia? And what role should Canada and other NATO allies play in deterring Moscow?
OpenAI Says Ex-Employee Showed Its Device Plans to Apple
OpenAI today suggested Apple could be using its trade secrets, the very thing Apple is already suing OpenAI for. In a court filing , OpenAI accused an ex-employee of giving sensitive data about an unreleased product to Apple. The unnamed employee joined OpenAI from Apple and then returned after six months. OpenAI claims the person sent over a hundred highly confidential files to personal accounts, including manufacturing data and detailed images of at least one unreleased product. The former employee allegedly made a presentation on OpenAI product plans for Apple's senior leadership months ago, and OpenAI is worried Apple could use that information to further its work on AI devices. OpenAI is very concerned that its trade secret and confidential information is now circulating inside Apple, where Apple engineers can shape Apple's upcoming products based on OpenAI's confidential and innovative work. OpenAI has raised these issues directly with Apple, but to date, Apple has not provided OpenAI with the requested assurances that Apple is not in possession of, and has not used, OpenAI's trade secret and confidential information. OpenAI asked the court for permission to investigate and pursue counterclaims if necessary. Apple told Reuters it has found no evidence to support OpenAI's claims and it has policies in place to ensure new employees do not use confidential information from previous employers. Apple and OpenAI have been involved in a tense legal battle since Apple sued OpenAI in July . Apple says OpenAI employees Chang Liu and Tang Tan stole trade secrets from Apple to develop new AI hardware. OpenAI called the lawsuit careless, aggressive and oddly personal, stating that it does not have, nor want, any of their trade secrets because it is much more interested in building innovative products and technologies that push the frontier. Yesterday, the court partially granted Apple's request for expedited discovery. OpenAI has up to two weeks to hand over forensic evidence as well as materials used when interviewing former Apple employees. Liu, Tan, and Alyssa Peng, Liu's former Apple colleague, will need to sit for depositions after Apple gets the requested information. Judge Edward Davila, who is overseeing the case, said during a hearing today that he is highly likely to grant a preliminary injunction prohibiting OpenAI from using Apple's allegedly stolen trade secrets. Bloomberg says an injunction would mark a potential setback for OpenAI's hardware development efforts. Tag: OpenAI This article, OpenAI Says Ex-Employee Showed Its Device Plans to Apple first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Mary Millben, Abhijeet Dipke spar over alleged US funding of CJP
Mary Millben, Abhijeet Dipke spar over alleged US funding of CJP
Microsoft has launched the Xbox Nano Controller, which aims to enhance accessibility across various gaming devices. The compact controller is designed for younger players and portability, measuring just over five inches. In addition, Microsoft is partnering with television manufacturers to enable cloud gaming on supported devices. This strategic shift focuses on making Xbox games accessible beyond dedicated consoles through various other platforms.
Hope ton helps West Indies level T20 series at 2-2 in India
Keemo Paul then led the bowling charge with figures of 5-41 to bowl out India for 223 as West Indies bounced back to level the five-match series at 2-2, setting up a decider on Sunday in Bengaluru.
China's trade surplus hits $938 billion for Jan-Sep as pressure ramps up to rebalance trade
China's exports have increased significantly, rising by 36.3% in September compared to the previous year. Imports also saw an increase of 31%, resulting in a substantial trade surplus for the month. The overall trade surplus for the first nine months reached $938 billion, with expectations to exceed last year's record. However, China's export growth faces challenges due to pressures from trading partners like the European Union.
Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza denies using AI to write prize-winning story
Rory McIlroy Backs DP World Tours LIV Golf 2.0 Ban Ahead Of 2027 Ryder Cup
Rory McIlroy backs the DP World Tours decision to block LIV Golf 2.0 players from retaining membership, raising questions about European golfers Ryder Cup eligibility and future tour choices.
Sukjeet Singh Celebrates Historic Back-to-Back Golds at Asian Games
Indian hockey player Sukjeet Singh reflects on winning consecutive gold medals at the Asian Games and the support from his family. Sukjeet Singh Celebrates Historic Back-to-Back Golds at Asian Games
Youve Sold Your Soul: Stephen Jackson Rips Donald Trumps $5,000 Pledge Ahead Of Midterms
Stephen Jackson criticises Donald Trumps proposed $5,000 payment to American citizens ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, questioning whether voters should support a candidate in exchange for money.
