EU budget: Manfred Weber, leader of the EPP, opposes Merz - dispute over EU budget
In the struggle over the next long-term EU budget, Manfred Weber is taking a confrontational course against Friedrich Merz. The Chancellor wants to cut funds.
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Insecurity: Bandits reportedly block highway in Zamfara
Armed bandits have reportedly blocked the Isa-Shinkafi highway in Zamfara State, raising concerns over the safety of motorists and other road users.
How to watch 'Disclosure Day' online– stream Spielberg alien thriller at home
Spielberg's summer's sci-fi blockbuster is available to stream at home – here's how to watch "Disclosure Day" online from anywhere with a VPN.
Sportsbooks Face New York Scrutiny Over AI and At-Risk Bettors
New York sportsbook AI rules would limit personalized promotions and require outreach to at-risk bettors as proposals move through review. The post Sportsbooks Face New York Scrutiny Over AI and At-Risk Bettors appeared first on ReadWrite .
Ukraine war: How NATO wants to defend against an attack in an emergency
NATO Supreme Commander Grynkewich presents a concept that is supposed to stop attackers in three steps. He doesn't mention Russia once - and yet it's clear who the plan refers to.
Psychedelic medicine is approaching a turning point. The U.S. needs the right infrastructure to be ready
Today’s psychedelics bear little resemblance to 1970s counterparts. These medicines undergo rigorous clinical trials and licensed manufacturing processes.
Saudi plans to expand oil export routes to cut Hormuz reliance
The urgency is growing as wars in the Middle East and Ukraine strain global oil supplies.
Speaking in Singapore, Broadcom CEO Hock Tan and Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan warn that access to capital and rising borrowing costs could become AI's main bottleneck (Lee Ying Shan/CNBC)
SINGAPORE — The chief executives of Intel and Broadcom warned that access to capital could emerge as a major constraint …
Mubadala doubles down on Asia investments
The $385 billion Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund is looking to boost investments in China, India, Japan, and South Korea.
The Pope will be admitted on Tuesday for the removal of a lung nodule
El Vaticano confirma la hospitalización en el Gemelli para una operación que requerirá al menos una semana de convalecencia en el centro
Sombr Joined by Fleetwood Mac Legend For ‘Go Your Own Way’ At L.A. Show
"This man's music is one of my biggest influences," the 21-year-old singer said of the 77-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer.
‘Let’s Sign a Diesel Deal’: Zelensky Challenges Trump
President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed that Donald Trump sign a “diesel deal” with Ukraine, arguing that Russian supplies are too small to influence global prices.
Military air strikes destroy terrorist structure, neutralise eight suspected fighters in Borno
The military, under Operation HADIN KAI, has destroyed a structure believed to be used by terrorists and neutralised about eight suspected fighters in an air strike following intelligence reports of a…
SCHD vs. VYM: Which Dividend ETF Deserves a Spot in Your Income Portfolio?
There's always more to the matter than mere yield (although dividend yields are still important).
Anthropic offers £145k for London personal assistant amid AI agent boom
The company behind one of the world’s most advanced AI assistants is offering £145,000 for a human one in London, as tech giants continue to rely on people for jobs their own tech promises to…
Suspects in EFF Monica Dube’s murder case appear in court
Tshwane Region 2 Secretary, Monica Dube was murdered in front of her family
Drivers warned of lower speed limit on Fujairah to Khorfakkan road
The speed limit on the road between Fujairah and Khorfakkan, in Sharjah, is being reduced to 100kph from Tuesday. Police in Fujairah announced the reduction from the previous speed limit of 120kph.
Ashanti cocoa farmers welcome COCOBOD Act, call for improved support and greater transparency
Cocoa farmers and traditional leaders in the Ashanti Region have expressed satisfaction with the Ghana Cocoa Board Act, 2026 (Act 1182), while acknowledging the rationale behind the producer price…
UCL: Arsenal vs Lille, Atletico vs Man United, Roma vs Madrid, Gala vs Barca, other clashes
Preview of UEFA Champions League Matchday 2 fixtures, including Arsenal vs Lille, Atlético Madrid vs Man United, Galatasaray vs Barcelona, and Roma vs Real Read More…
Banks Refund Rs. 1.2 Billion to Customers
The Banking Mohtasib Pakistan has decided 29,001 complaints in favor of customers, involving Rs. 1.2 billion, during the first nine … Read More The post Banks Refund Rs.
Replacing This Default Android App Can Speed Up Your Phone
Google has steadily improved Android and its built-in apps over the years, but some of those apps can also consume … Read More The post Replacing This Default Android App Can Speed Up Your Phone…
Halloween chocolate prices are up 15.5% as cocoa shock hits shoppers
Non-chocolate candy prices have risen a more modest 1.8%, giving cost-conscious shoppers a potential workaround this season
Exclusive: Parineeti Chopra on sharing parenting duties with Raghav Chadha, Bollywood flops, motherhood, and why would never have married an actor
Dubai: “The majority of this world thinks that the mother is the default parent and the only parent or the one that has to make all the changes in her life, as if the father had nothing to do with…
Manchester City scandal a test of Britain’s commitment to rule of law
The visit by star-studded Manchester City, the most successful English football team of recent times, was a highlight of Hong Kong’s football festival this summer.
Knicks’ Second Apron Avoidance Shows Flawed Aspects Of NBA Salary Cap
The now-public disagreements between the Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns in extension negotiations show a bigger problem for the NBA when it comes to team building.
TrendForce expects declining global laptop shipments to slow manufacturing exodus from China
Higher component costs could force laptop makers to raise retail prices or accept lower profit margins as consumer demand weakens in 2027.
Pakistan Looks to Import Crude Oil from Libya to Diversify Supply
Pakistan is encouraging its refiners to consider buying crude oil from Libya to diversify its oil supply amid the Middle East crisis, Pakistani Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik says.
Aluminium rebounds from 8-month low, copper hits two-week peak
LONDON: Aluminium prices touched an eight-month low on Monday as a strong dollar pressured sentiment, while copper climbed to its highest in more than two weeks due to worries over mine supply…
Tigers hold off Twins to grab No. 3 seed in KBO postseason
SEOUL, Oct. 12 (Yonhap) -- The Kia Tigers clinched the third seed in the upcomin...
Docebo's 2026 Outlook: AI-Driven Software Platform Scales Capital Efficiency
This under-the-radar enterprise software stock boasts a Superscore of 83 from our Hidden Gems Primary database, part of The Motley Fool's Moneyball Database system. Here's why.
Pacific Defense Launches NEXUS, a Converged C2 and Electromagnetic Warfare Mission System
COTS, open-architecture system brings communications, networking, edge computing, sensing and electronic effects onto a common SOSA™ and CMOSS-aligned architecture EL SEGUNDO, Calif.
Decline in external buffers complicates foreign exchange outlook – IC Insights
“We note that the FX [foreign exchange] reserve buffer remains below the 5.7-months cover attained in March 2026 and the 4.6-months cover in August 2025 amid the higher import prices and rising…
D2C Brand Boldfit Raises ₹400 Cr From Bharat Value Fund For Retail Expansion
D2C fitness and sportswear brand Boldfit has raised around ₹400 Cr (about $41.8 Mn) from Bharat Value Fund as part…
Arif Developments honoured with Excellence in CSR award
Arif Developments has received the Excellence in CSR Award at the AES Achievers Summit & Honours 2026, held on October 10 at Dubai's Museum of the Future, recognising the real estate developer's efforts to support community welfare and promote responsible corporate citizenship.
Al Dhaid Date Festival draws thousands, boosts sales of local produce
The Al Dhaid Date Festival 2026 concluded on Sunday after attracting thousands of visitors and generating strong sales of dates and palm-related products, underscoring the growing commercial potential of locally produced agricultural goods.
Eurozone yields ease as energy pullback temporarily soothes duration fears
- Eurozone yields dip slightly on Monday, providing temporary relief
- Energy prices fall after Trump's unconfirmed energy ceasefire
- Germany's 10-year yield drops to 3.45%, France's 10-year yield falls to 4.852%
Airbus, Kratos Announce U740-Valkyrie First Flight Milestone
(RTTNews) - Monday, Airbus SE (EADSY.PK), along with Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS), announced the successful completion of the first flight of the U740-Valkyrie at a test facility…
Chewy vs. Coupang: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Chewy trades at a fraction of Coupang's valuation multiple, but one faces Amazon's shadow while the other grapples with regulatory headwinds and a major data breach.
Vibecoder mods Minecraft inside GTA V running natively on an iPhone
C22's native port of GTA V on iOS/MacOS gets modded with Minecraft, and you can fly the Ender Dragon around.
German Embassy in Ghana inaugurates new CHPS compound in Koblimahagu
Koblimahagu, a community in the Northern Region, is set to benefit from improved access to healthcare following the inauguration of a new Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound.
How much rain can a hurricane make, and does the storm size matter?
Storms big and small can produce a lot of rain. What matters most is how fast they’re moving, as an atmospheric scientist and educator explains.
Physics Nobel highlights Antarctica’s role in exploring the cosmos
For more than a century, scientists have treated Antarctica’s environments as windows into worlds beyond Earth.
SJCAM SJ30: a cheap and cheerful action cam for beginners
I spent a month using the SJCAM SJ30 action camera and while it certainly goes easy on the bank balance, it lacks the shine of products from more established brands
Ancient people relied on genetic variation already present in wild plants to domesticate crops like rice and corn
New genomic tools let scientists dig into the family trees of crops like rice, corn and adzuki beans to learn more about how they transitioned from wild plants to domesticated crops.
Brain researcher clarifies: Memory check: When does forgetting become a problem?
Not every lapse in memory is cause for concern. When should you become alert and what role do everyday factors play?
TikTok's CEO and a Microsoft executive warned that AI hype is outpacing the technology's reality
Shou Chew and Judson Althoff both said in Singapore that humans still outperform AI in key areas, and that cybersecurity poses a more immediate risk
Why small businesses can’t afford to treat cybersecurity as an afterthought
Bitdefender Ultimate Small Business Security could be the cybersecurity co-worker to help you succeed
Apples upcoming iPad mini might be a lot pricier than the last one
Apple's upcoming iPad mini will be a major upgrade, but will also come with a major price increase, new report claims.
London cabbies want Sadiq Khan to slam the brakes on robotaxis
Union urges Mayor to halt driverless taxi rollout as City Hall report raises questions about safety, congestion, and who's actually in charge
Indonesia says it no longer needs forests for rice. What happens to projects underway?
JAKARTA — Indonesia says it no longer needs to expand rice cultivation into forest areas, but it has yet to explain what the announcement means for large-scale food and energy projects already…
The Download: moon city problems and drone traffic controllers
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology.
MTN Pushes Digital Financial Inclusion With Momo App
A customer using the Momo app MTN Ghana is intensifying its digital financial inclusion drive with a campaign to transition customers from traditional Mobile Money (MoMo) transactions to the Read…
A 194-year-old tortoise, world’s oldest land animal, may hold clues to longer life
The world’s oldest-known terrestrial animal, an Aldabra giant tortoise named Jonathan and estimated to be about 194 years old, may owe his extraordinary longevity to a combination of genetic traits…
What to know about Pope Leo XIV's upcoming lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV is to undergo surgery this week to remove a lung nodule — a small growth of dense tissue inside the lung. Here is what to know about the procedure.
A Core Demographic of People Who Love AI: Pedophiles
"There is almost no way to have oversight once you have downloaded a model locally and you’re running it on your private system." The post A Core Demographic of People Who Love AI: Pedophiles appeared…
As US medical debt grows, AI will be used more to collect it
The debt-collection ecosystem will change as AI takes notes in exam rooms, codes visits and sends billing messages Medical debt is expected to grow in coming years as Republican-led health cuts come…
One essential ingredient for AI safety? Democracy | Matthew Botvinick
The rise of AI makes the preservation of democracy even more urgent – especially as the technology threatens institutions AI safety is having a moment.
When women share a husband, physical fights between co-wives are common across cultures
Women are often thought to compete through gossip and exclusion rather than fists. But an analysis of ethnographic records from 19 cultures found physical fights between co-wives documented in 12 of…
E-commerce AI startup Loops raises $3.5M to create smoother online shopping experiences
Agentic e-commerce startup Loops Smart AI wants to help online retailers create more seamless buying journeys and streamline the shopping experience after raising $3.5 million in seed funding today.
What caused a mysterious atmospheric explosion in Siberia in 1908?
Fire erupted in the morning skies over Siberia on June 30, 1908, as an atmospheric explosion occurred that remains unmatched by any similar event in modern history.
Benazir Bhutto General Hospital Opens Emergency Dialysis Center
Benazir Bhutto General Hospital has expanded its healthcare services by launching an emergency dialysis centre, making two additional operation theatres … Read More The post Benazir Bhutto General…
Two-trigger drugs target 'zombie' cancer cells with sharper aim
Stopping a cancer cell from dividing does not necessarily make it harmless. Chemotherapy can leave behind living, senescent cells.
Eye injuries from beauty products send thousands to ER every year
The price of beauty could be your eyesight, a new study warns. Everyday beauty products send thousands of people to the ER with eye injuries every year, researchers reported at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).