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The 95-year-old former Cuban leader is accused of murder over the downing of two civilian planes that killed four men from Miami 30 years ago. Cuba calls the warrant a 'senseless legal ploy'.
Norway and Finland hosted talks on peace efforts, air defence and weapons production. Zelensky says Ukraine is nearly out of Patriot interceptors, while overnight Russian attacks killed people around Kyiv and cut power in half the country's regions.
Tampa Bay won three straight games to take the American League pennant 4-2. One of two franchises that have never won the World Series will be champion when Game 1 starts in Milwaukee on Friday.
United States3 min readIn tests run in June, internal models bypassed restrictions, accessed non-public data and spent test cryptocurrency without permission. Most were found only months later.
The Loughton site was meant to host what Microsoft called the UK's largest supercomputer. Nscale says it is still committed and is looking at other power sources, weeks before a planned stock-market listing.
Apple's second launch of the month is expected to bring its first touchscreen MacBook Pro with an OLED display, M6 Macs and a redesigned iPad mini. Apple has not confirmed any products.
United States2 min readThe video-game adaptation took about $51 million worldwide in its first weekend. A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary had one of the best documentary openings ever, and 'Jailer 2' entered the US top 10.
The Unitary Democratic Platform unveiled a 14-point 'great national agreement' for a democratic transition, as interim President Delcy Rodríguez's government holds separate talks without Machado.
Carolina beat Philadelphia 25-14 with Jalen Hurts sidelined, Houston edged Jacksonville 34-31 and Arizona beat the Rams by two.
United States2 min readThe Claude maker says the fund could grow as the company's value rises and could be used to help people whose jobs are disrupted by AI. It cannot fund lobbying.
United States2 min readRussia says it downed 1,015 drones in its biggest attack of the war. Trump defended halting new Russia sanctions and said Zelenskyy 'doesn't want to end this war'.
Tampa Bay won 3-1 in Cleveland to lead the ALCS 3-2. Game 6 is Monday at Tropicana Field; the winner meets the Milwaukee Brewers.
United States2 min readNetanyahu's Likud faces a tight race against an opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot in the October 27 vote, as the war with Iran drags on.
Opposition leaders say India's foreign minister is being 'summoned' to meet the US secretary of state, as tariff talks stall and Russian oil purchases strain ties.
The FRN, announced in rebel-held Goma, replaces the M23-led alliance and calls for resistance 'by all means' against President Tshisekedi.
Golden State won the first Finals game in franchise history. Both the second-year Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream are chasing a first-ever title.
United States2 min readWarm water is reaching deeper beneath Thwaites Glacier than thought, raising the odds it breaks free of the undersea ridge that holds it in place.
Kyiv says Russia never stopped hitting its power grid, so its 'energy ceasefire' is over. In Brussels, EU leaders discussed Ukraine, energy prices and a long-term budget.
The 2026-27 season tips off on Tuesday, October 20, with a triple-header on NBC and Peacock, including a Thunder–Spurs rematch of the Western Conference finals.
A 16-year-old former pupil attacked Silver Rail Elementary in Bend on October 15 before a parent who followed him inside shot him dead. A child and a second teacher were seriously wounded.
United States2 min readA lockdown bullpen and repeated comebacks ended Los Angeles' bid for a three-peat. Milwaukee now waits for the winner of the Rays–Guardians ALCS.
United States2 min readA Delaware jury found Arm breached its licence and interfered with Qualcomm's talks with Meta, but sided with Arm on five other claims. The bigger battle over royalties is still to come.
Weeks after launch, owners are posting photos of lighter, pinkish halos on the camera plateau. Apple has not commented, and the issue echoes last year's Cosmic Orange complaints.
Write your own lyrics, pick a genre and Instagram turns it into a full song. Meta hasn't confirmed a global launch or which AI model powers it.
October horror delivered again at the North American box office, while 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' edges towards $1 billion domestically.
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