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Conflicts

US President Donald Trump, whose account of JD Vance’s outreach to Iran focused on medical supplies

Rezaei Welcomes US Tone Shift but Leaves Vance Letter Unanswered

October 31, 2026

Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei says Washington’s tone has changed, but he has not replied to JD Vance’s letter. Trump describes the outreach as medical assistance, while reports frame it as an effort to restart talks.

US Embassy compound in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where staff levels were reduced

Iranian Lawmaker Warns US Pressure Could Widen a Renewed War

October 31, 2026

Iranian lawmaker Fadahossein Maleki warned that renewed fighting with the United States

Vendors display goods at a market in Nyala, Sudan, in a file photograph

Nyala Market Strike Toll Ranges From 21 to Over 100, All Unverified

October 29, 2026

A Sudanese army drone struck the Tanqouj night market in Nyala on

Archive satellite view of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh

Debris Injures Two in Southern Saudi Arabia After Houthi Missile Interceptions

October 25, 2026

Saudi Arabia's coalition said it downed a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at

Epstein Files

Todd Blanche speaking at a Justice Department podium during the January 30, 2026, Epstein files briefing

Epstein Files: DOJ’s Rules Required More Than Name Searches

DOJ’s Epstein review rules required more than name searches to protect survivors. The published instructions explain the safeguards, but not how consistently reviewers applied them or what happened when recurring problems emerged.

by Jennifer Hicks

October 31, 2026

The Department of Justice releases Epstein files under the Transparency Act in September 2026 including FBI Agent Spivack's declaration about the C-20 lab server breach

The FBI’s Epstein Server Was Hacked on Super Bowl Sunday. Washington Buried It for Three Years.

A foreign hacker accessed the FBI's primary Epstein evidence server on Super Bowl Sunday 2023, wiping 100 terabytes of files. Washington said nothing for three years. Then the Epstein Files Transparency Act

Leon Black and House of Representatives contempt vote over Epstein investigation DOJ records

Epstein Files: House Holds Leon Black in Contempt as DOJ Records Name Musk, Gates, Lutnick and Three Dozen More

Epstein survivors and journalist Tara Palmeri at Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas

Epstein Survivors Ejected from GOP Convention After Journalist Asks: What If It’s Trump?

Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, whose trafficking network is under investigation by French prosecutors

France Widens Epstein Sex Trafficking Inquiry, Identifies 13 New Victims

Protesters with Justice for the Ogoni banners outside Shell's headquarters in London

Shell’s Niger Delta Exit Leaves Pipeline and Gas Questions Open

Amnesty's review of internal Shell records raises questions about ageing Niger Delta pipelines, decommissioning costs and the Bille gas emergency. The evidence, sale terms and unresolved legal claims demand transparent answers.

by Muzaffar Ahmad Bajwaa

October 29, 2026

Government & Politics

Karol Nawrocki addresses supporters at his election-night event in Warsaw on June 1, 2025

Orban Backs Nawrocki as Poland’s Constitutional Court Crisis Deepens

Viktor Orban has backed Polish President Karol Nawrocki and accused Donald Tusk of a coup over the Constitutional Tribunal. The clash follows a decade of disputed judicial appointments and competing claims to

October 31, 2026

Rubio Defends Russia’s G20 Role, but Putin’s Visit Is Unconfirmed

Marco Rubio says Trump considers Russia’s participation in G20 discussions important, but

by Jennifer Hicks

Berlin Police Detain Protesters as Youth Demand Relief From Rising Costs

Police detained protesters and used pepper spray in central Berlin, a RIA

by Jennifer Hicks

Sputnik Courts African University Chiefs as Russia Pushes Media Ties

Rossiya Segodnya convened African university leaders on the opening day of the

Judge Presses State Over James’s Cornell Post, Delays Ruling

October 29, 2026

France Reports 1,314 Arrests After Protests Over Schools and Living Costs

October 25, 2026

Trump heads to Michigan after Obama rallies Democrats

October 25, 2026

Putin, Xi and Trump May Meet at APEC as Kremlin Says Preparations Begin

October 25, 2026

Economy

Satellite view of Shanghai and the Yangtze River delta with the city's urban area on the left and the river mouth opening to the sea

China’s Q3 Growth Hits 4.5% While Fixed Investment Falls 7.2%, NBS Says

by Amanda Graham

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan laughing with HKMA chief Eddie Yue and IMF Deputy Managing Director Bo Li at the IMF-World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok

Hong Kong Bets on Beating the IMF, but Its Second Half Must Top 2.5%

by Amanda Graham

Front of the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates building under a clear blue sky

Syria and World Bank Agree Recovery and Reconstruction Fund, Size Unstated

by Muzaffar Ahmad Bajwaa

Six Viet Nam and EFTA ministers stand side by side in front of national flags in Reykjavik

Vietnam Signs Free Trade Deal With EFTA, but Its Tariff Cuts Take Years

by Amanda Graham

Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung speaking at the Government's regular meeting in Hanoi

A Week After a Rating Upgrade, Vietnam Raises Its Foreign Debt Cap to 50%

by Amanda Graham

A speaker at a podium during the grand opening ceremony of Lenovo's regional headquarters in Riyadh, with an audience in Saudi headdress in the foreground

Saudi Foreign Investment Jumped 33.5% in 2025, but Net Gain Was 1.7%

by Amanda Graham

A supermarket worker arranging goods on a shelf in Canberra as a shopper passes

Australia Sheds 39,300 Jobs 16 Days After the RBA’s Fourth Rate Rise

by Amanda Graham

Close-up of the Bank of England emblem, showing the bank's name around the figure of Britannia

UK Economy Beats Forecasts in August, but Pubs and Leisure Venues Shrank

by Amanda Graham

Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling in a Department of Labor polo shakes hands with a man in a plaid shirt at the Fulton County Fair in northwest Ohio

Ohio Jobless Claims Nearly Double, With Springfield Layoffs a Possible Cause

by Amanda Graham

Hands holding soil in an archival photograph accompanying a report on fertilizer supplies to Africa

Russia Says 60,000 Tonnes of Fertilizer for Africa Remain Blocked

Russia says about 60,000 tonnes of donated fertilizer remain stranded in European ports. The dispute turns on the gap between food-security exemptions and the

by Amanda Graham

November 1, 2026

Archival exterior view of the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve building in Washington

Fed Holds Rates as Warsh Strips a Rate Vote From the 2027 Calendar

The Federal Reserve held rates at 3.75% to 4% on a 10-2 vote, with Lisa Cook and Beth Hammack wanting a hike. Chairman Kevin

by Amanda Graham

October 29, 2026

A woman looks at empty supermarket shelves in Naples, Italy, following truckers' protests over fuel prices

Euro Zone Growth Slows to Four-Month Low as France Slides Back Into Contraction

France slipped back into contraction in October and dragged the euro zone composite PMI to 51.9, a four-month low, as energy costs rose and

by Amanda Graham

October 24, 2026

US and Chinese national flags in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, in a file photograph

China Challenges US Plan to Widen Tech-Investment Curbs

China has urged the US to halt proposed wider curbs on investment in sensitive technologies, including biotechnology. Treasury's draft distinguishes prohibited and notifiable transactions,

by Amanda Graham

October 24, 2026

Delegates at the Christian Social Union party congress in Munich

Merz Tells CSU Germany Needs Economic Reforms ‘Now’, Not Someday

Chancellor Merz told the CSU congress in Munich that Germany's economy is under pressure and reforms are needed now, and he urged a cut

by Amanda Graham

October 24, 2026

Market

File photograph accompanying Anadolu Agency gold-price coverage

Business·Economy·News

Gold Price Today: Rebound Near $3,900 Faces Fed Rate-Hike Risk

Gold recovered to $3,899 an ounce in Monday's reported trading as cheaper oil offered relief after Friday's selloff. Expectations of another Federal Reserve rate

by Amanda Graham

November 2, 2026

Gold, illustrating the spot gold price rebound

Gold Price Today: Spot Gold Rebounds to $4,194 as Fed Hike Bets Build

Gold price today: spot gold rebounded 1.47% to about $4,194 an ounce on Friday, its first weekly gain in three weeks, with India rates

by Economy Desk

October 10, 2026

Silver Price Today, October 11, 2026: Spot Near $60.70 After Friday Rebound

Silver price today is about $60.70 an ounce after a 2.8% Friday jump as the dollar and Treasury yields eased. Key levels and the

by Economy Desk

October 10, 2026

Gold jewellery display at an Indian market ahead of festive season, September 2026

Business·Economy·News

Gold Rate in India Today, September 25, 2026: 24K Eases to ₹15,267/g as Fed Rate Hike Odds Climb

24-karat gold in India eased to ₹15,267 per gram on September 25, 2026, as stronger-than-expected US PMI data pushed Federal Reserve rate hike odds

by Amanda Graham

September 25, 2026

Silver rate India September 25 2026 IBJA 245 per gram

Business·Economy·News

Silver Rate Today, September 25, 2026: IBJA ₹245/g as Iran Talks Ease Geopolitical Pressure

Silver rate in India is ₹245 per gram (IBJA, ex-GST) on September 25, 2026, up ₹12/g from Wednesday's post-hike low of ₹233/g. US-Iran talks

by Economy Desk

September 25, 2026

Silver price USA September 25 2026 XAG/USD below $64

Business·Economy·News

Silver Price Today, September 25, 2026: XAG/USD Below $64 as Iran Talks Ease Oil but Treasury Yields Cap Recovery

Silver price is approximately $64.00 per troy ounce on September 25, 2026, as US-Iran diplomatic talks at the UN General Assembly ease oil prices

by Economy Desk

September 25, 2026

Silver price UK September 25 2026 XAG/GBP below 50

Business·Economy·News

Silver Price UK, September 25, 2026: XAG/GBP Below £50 as US-Iran Talks and 5.2% Treasury Yields Redefine the Market

Silver price in the UK is approximately £50.00 per troy ounce on September 25, 2026, as US-Iran UNGA diplomatic talks ease Hormuz tensions and

by Economy Desk

September 25, 2026

Gold bars representing global gold demand data for UK market September 25 2026

Business·Economy·News

Gold Rate in the UK Today, September 25, 2026: 24K Slips to £103.93/g as Fed Rate Hike Odds Hit 70%

24-karat gold in London fell to £103.93 per gram on September 25, 2026, as US private-sector PMI data pushed Fed rate hike odds above

by Amanda Graham

September 25, 2026

Oil traders at a trading desk monitoring crude oil prices as Iran's foreign minister proposes reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Business·Economy·News

Dow Jones (DJIA) Falls 0.31% to 51,350 on September 25: Iran’s Hormuz Offer Cuts Oil to $103, Steadying Wall Street’s Worst Week in Months

Dow Jones fell 0.31% to 51,349.98 on Thursday as Iran's foreign minister offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, slashing Brent

by Amanda Graham

September 25, 2026

Silver price UK September 24 2026 — Eastern Herald daily silver rate tracker

Business·Economy·News

Silver Price UK Today, Sept 24, 2026: XAG/GBP £50.10 as Dollar Surge Offsets Pound Drop

Silver price in the UK is £50.10 per troy ounce on September 24, 2026, as pound weakness against a Warsh/Musalem-driven dollar partially offset the

by Economy Desk

September 24, 2026

Astrology

Horoscope Today October 30 2026 for all 12 zodiac signs — Horoscope Today, October 30, 2026, brings new insights for all 12 zodiac signs in love, money, career and family.

Daily Horoscope October 30, 2026: Moon in Cancer, Mercury Square Mars, All 12 Signs

Your October 30, 2026 horoscope for all 12 signs, with the Moon in Cancer, the Mercury-Mars square, lucky colors, and numbers.

by Kiranpreet Kaur

October 30, 2026

Horoscope Today October 2 2026 for all 12 zodiac signs

Daily Horoscope October 2, 2026: Mercury Squares Mars as All 12 Zodiac Signs Face a Day of Sharp Words, Money Moves and Emotional Turning Points

by Kiranpreet Kaur

October 2, 2026

Horoscope Today October 1 2026 for all 12 zodiac signs

Horoscope Today, October 1, 2026: The Gemini Moon Brings Big Conversations, Sudden Realizations and New Beginnings for All 12 Zodiac Signs

by Kiranpreet Kaur

October 1, 2026

Horoscope Today September 30 2026 for all 12 zodiac signs

Horoscope Today, September 30, 2026: All 12 Zodiac Signs Face Money Moves, Love Revelations and Major Turning Points

by Kiranpreet Kaur

September 30, 2026

Sports

Photo accompanying Yahoo Sports' recap of Atlanta's 108-104 win over Indiana

Six-Man Pacers Push Hawks to the Limit Before Falling 108-104

Indiana used five starters and one reserve after 11 players were sidelined, yet had a late chance to take the lead against Atlanta. The

03 Nov

by Amanda Graham

Image accompanying Yahoo Sports' report on East Texas A&M's win over Oklahoma

East Texas A&M Stuns Oklahoma as Missed Free Throws Sink Sooners

East Texas A&M beat Oklahoma 68-64 in Norman, ending the Sooners' 30-game nonconference home winning streak. Fifteen missed free throws and an 18-point deficit

03 Nov

by Amanda Graham

Image accompanying CBS Sports' report on Jack Campbell's neck injury

Lions Say Jack Campbell Has ‘Positive’ Signs After Scary Neck Injury

The Lions say early indications are positive for linebacker Jack Campbell after a neck injury that silenced Ford Field. The team has given no

03 Nov

by Amanda Graham

Image from NBC Sports' recap of the Bears' 34-17 win over the Seahawks

Jeffery Simmons Sparks Bears Defense in 34-17 Win Over Seahawks

Jeffery Simmons had six tackles and a sack in his Bears debut as Chicago beat the defending champion Seahawks 34-17. D'Andre Swift scored three

03 Nov

by Amanda Graham

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley

Ravens QB Tyler Huntley to Miss Extended Time With Turf Toe Injury

Ravens backup quarterback Tyler Huntley will miss extended time with a turf toe injury, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.

02 Nov

by Amanda Graham

Image accompanying FSU Wire reporting on the plane banner calling for Mike Norvell's dismissal

Plane’s ‘Fire Novell’ Typo Targets FSU Coach; Swinney Calls It Shameful

A plane carried a misspelled demand to fire Mike Norvell before Florida State played Clemson. Dabo Swinney condemned it after a 36-24 Tigers win.

01 Nov

by Amanda Graham

Image accompanying The Detroit News report on Tommy Carr and Michigan's win at Rutgers

Tommy Carr’s Late TD Saves Michigan in 28-21 Win at Rutgers

Tommy Carr ran for two touchdowns, including the winner with 4:24 left, as Michigan beat Rutgers 28-21 despite missed kicks and costly penalties.

01 Nov

by Amanda Graham

Image accompanying Fighting Irish Wire reporting on Jadarian Price's return to Seahawks practice

Jadarian Price Returns to Seahawks Practice, Awaits Bears Roster Move

Jadarian Price is back at Seahawks practice after four games out with a chest injury. Seattle still must activate him before he can face

01 Nov

by Amanda Graham

Daily Games

NYT Spelling Bee puzzle graphic for the October 29, 2026 answer guide

NYT Spelling Bee Answers Today: GRANDPOP, PROPAGANDA – October 29, 2026

October 29, 2026

Wordle puzzle graphic for the October 29, 2026 answer guide, puzzle number 1958

Wordle Answer Today: MOTOR – October 29, 2026 (#1958)

October 29, 2026

NYT Connections puzzle 1216 grid for October 9, 2026 with four color groups

NYT Connections Hints Today (#1216): Answers for Oct. 9

October 9, 2026

Wordle 1938 grid for October 9, 2026 with the answer MAJOR spelled out in green tiles

Wordle Answer Today, Oct. 9 (#1938): NYT Hints and Solution

October 9, 2026

Contexto answer today October 1 2026 puzzle 1474.

Contexto Answer Today October 1, 2026: Hints and Solution for Contexto 1474

October 1, 2026

Climate

False-color satellite image of floodwater in blue along the Gandak River across the Nepal-India border, with green vegetation and clouds

October 19, 2026

Climate Plans Promise Health Gains. Only Four Governments Count Them.

A WHO review of 114 national climate plans finds 91% of Parties mention health, yet only

Aerial view of the cracked, exposed bed of Wimbleball Reservoir in Somerset with a narrow stream running through it

Ministers Tell Environment Agency Water Supply Comes First in Drought

October 19, 2026

Where drinking water and river protection collide in four drought-hit parts of England, the government has told the Environment Agency which comes first. The Agency's own weekly report counts 403 drought incidents

Satellite image of thick white cloud covering eastern Spain and the sea off its coast, with clear sea to the east

Spain’s Dana Adam: One Dead in Catalonia, Red Alerts Hold in Valencia

by Dilnaz Shaikh

Heads of state and delegations seated in the plenary hall of the Leaders for Nature summit in Yerevan ahead of COP17

UN Report Says 2025 Nature Finance Goal Likely Missed as COP17 Opens

by Dilnaz Shaikh

Satellite image of eastern Mongolia showing a large dark burn scar on brown steppe after the Numrug reserve fire

Mongolia Vows Liability Claims Over Numrug Reserve Fire, Xinhua Reports

by Dilnaz Shaikh

Satellite view of Super Typhoon Champi's cloud mass and eye just west of Guam, whose coastline is outlined at right

Super Typhoon Champi Passes Guam as Power Falls to About Half the Island

by Dilnaz Shaikh

Technology

Official archival product image of Sony PlayStation 5 consoles

Sony Promotes $400 PS5 Trade-Ins, but the Cash Offer Has Conditions

Sony is reportedly promoting cash trade-ins of up to $400 for a standard PS5 and two controllers through Back Market. The marketplace's separate $410 estimate and older PS4 voucher terms should not

by Technology Desk

November 3, 2026

Illustrative photograph accompanying coverage of Anthropic's Claude game-cloning restrictions

Anthropic Blocks Claude Game Clones, Leaving Developers Seeking Clarity

Anthropic says Claude Code should no longer recreate someone else's specific game, while original projects remain supported. Developer complaints expose uncertainty over commissioned adaptations and how the coding assistant explains refusals.

by Technology Desk

Apple MacBook Air with M5 in an official product image

Early Apple Discounts Arrive, but Trade-In Offers Need a Closer Look

Google Dismantles XCPE Botnet That Hid in 1.3 Million TV Boxes

Pink Rorry CharmGo D4 portable power bank in a manufacturer product photograph

Bag-Charm Power Banks Look Stylish, but Check the Model First

Entertainment

Russell Brand’s Lawyer Delivers Closing Argument at London Rape Trial

Russell Brand's lawyer gave the defence closing argument at Southwark Crown Court on Monday, pointing to a Channel 4 documentary. The comedian denies seven

November 2, 2026

by Olivia Taylor

The Doors performing in Frankfurt in 1968, in an archival photograph

Lynn Krieger, Wife of The Doors’ Robby Krieger, Dies at 79: TMZ

November 1, 2026

Still from The Hollywood Reporter's coverage of Inde Navarrette's SNL Halloween debut

Inde Navarrette Makes SNL Halloween Debut as Tom Hanks Returns

November 1, 2026

Celebrity Halloween costume looks featured in The Hollywood Reporter's 2026 roundup

Stars Spent Halloween 2026 Dressed as Each Other, From Britney to Kylie

by Olivia Taylor

Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Aisha Tyler, A.J. Cook and Adam Rodriguez in a still from Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 20

Paramount+ Ends Criminal Minds: Evolution With Season 20 in 2027

by Olivia Taylor

Patrick Stewart in a file photograph accompanying CBS News's report

Patrick Stewart Dies at 86 With Final Marvel Appearance Still Ahead

by Olivia Taylor

Cast members pictured in The Hollywood Reporter's Sunrise on the Reaping London premiere coverage

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Premieres in London

by Olivia Taylor

Hayden Panettiere at the Scream VI world premiere in New York in March 2023

Greenville Police Close Hayden Panettiere Death Investigation

by Olivia Taylor

Business

Snapchat branding in a file photograph

Snap Settles Teen Addiction Lawsuit, Avoiding Spiegel Testimony

Snap settled claims brought by two teenagers who alleged Snapchat’s design contributed to their mental-health problems, avoiding expected testimony from Evan Spiegel. The terms remain undisclosed, and the agreement does not resolve

by Amanda Graham

November 3, 2026

North Korea Denies Binance Hack Role as FBI Names TraderTraitor

North Korea rejected the FBI’s allegation that its hackers stole more than $6 billion from Binance,

by Akihito Muranaka

November 3, 2026

Apple iPhone 18 Pro models in an official product image

Apple Beats Q4 Estimates, but Margin Warning Sends Shares Lower

Apple reported record September-quarter revenue of $114.5 billion and earnings of $2.10 a share, but its

by Amanda Graham

November 3, 2026

Building a Strong Credit Profile Before You Need to Borrow

Key Takeaways A credit profile develops over time through repayment behaviour, outstanding debt, and use of

by Dilnaz Shaikh

November 3, 2026

Maritime traffic in a file photograph illustrating Gulf shipping

Nakilat Says Al Mayeda Safe After Unidentified Objects Hit Ship

Nakilat says Al Mayeda remains safe and operational after unidentified objects hit the LNG carrier in

by Akihito Muranaka

November 1, 2026

Just in

Cannabis in an illustrative image supplied by the American Heart Association

Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Stroke Odds in Preliminary Study

Microscopy view of the measles virus

New York Reports First Measles-Associated Death in Over 30 Years

A black Samsung smartphone resting on green fabric

Samsung Display Settings Can Sharpen Your Screen, at a Cost

An iPhone resting on a bedsheet

Your iPhone Can Mask Bedroom Noise, but It Is Not a Sleep Cure

A mother and daughter talking over breakfast at home

A Teen Refused a Hug. Pediatric Guidance Supports That Choice

Yahoo Sports box-score graphic for Oregon's 34-26 win over Northwestern

Raiola’s Three TDs Lift Oregon Past No. 20 Northwestern 34-26

Image accompanying IGN's report on alleged Persona 1 remake footage

Alleged Persona 1 Remake Footage Surfaces Without Confirmation

Image accompanying Yahoo Sports reporting on Washington's 17-10 win over Nebraska

Washington’s Late TDs Stun Nebraska 17-10 in Third Straight Loss

Bleacher Report graphic accompanying its college football expert rankings after Week 9

Ohio State Falls to No. 13 as Miami Leads B/R’s Week 9 Rankings

Image accompanying MMA Fighting's report on Tom Nolan versus Renato Moicano at UFC Vegas 123

Tom Nolan Stops Renato Moicano After Surviving Early Scare

An Android smartphone displaying its home screen

Android SMS of Death Exploit Can Crash Phones With a Hidden Text

Golden State Valkyries celebrate their WNBA championship

Gabby Williams Scores 30 as Valkyries Win WNBA Title in Game 7