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Bestätigt und umstritten: Israels Parlament ohne Mehrheit geht an Herzogs Tisch
Israel ist am Mittwoch in einen umstrittenen Prozess der Regierungsbildung eingetreten, nachdem Präsident Isaac Herzog die beglaubigten Ergebnisse der Parlamentswahlen der vergangenen Woche angenommen hatte — ein Rückschlag für die Bemühungen von Premierminister Benjamin Netanjahu, die Abstimmung in Misskredit zu bringen…
Der Winter erreicht die Front: Russland zerschlägt das ukrainische Stromnetz, während Berlin Hilfe verspricht
Russland setzte seine nahezu täglichen Angriffe auf die Energieanlagen der Ukraine fort, während die Temperaturen sanken, und traf am Mittwoch zwei Kraftwerke in den Regionen Kyjiw und Schytomyr, teilte das russische Verteidigungsministerium auf Telegram mit, wie Reuters berichtete. Die Angriffe, die auch ein Frachtschiff…
Von neun auf elf Länder: Die Angriffe auf Tiefkühltruhen weiten sich aus, und Europa verspricht eine gemeinsame Antwort
Hacker haben bei den Cyberangriffen am Montag die Temperaturen von Kühlsystemen in Supermärkten in Deutschland, Rumänien und im Vereinigten Königreich erhöht, sagten Beamte am Dienstag, womit die Zahl der von der Angriffswelle betroffenen europäischen Länder auf mindestens 11 stieg. Die Ankündigungen kamen…
Trauer statt Entschuldigung: König Charles stellt sich dem Schatten der Sklaverei
Der britische König Charles III. sagte am Dienstag vor Commonwealth-Führern in Antigua, der transatlantische Sklavenhandel erfülle „sein Herz mit Entsetzen und seine Seele mit tiefster persönlicher Trauer“, blieb jedoch eine formelle Entschuldigung für die Beteiligung Großbritanniens schuldig und bot auch keine Reparationen an…
Weit weg von einem Abkommen: Hormus bleibt geschlossen, während die USA Qeshm angreifen und Tanker getroffen werden
Iran und die Vereinigten Staaten sind noch weit von einem Abkommen zur Beendigung ihres Krieges entfernt; ein hochrangiger iranischer Beamter sagte Reuters, Teheran bestehe darauf, dass die Straße von Hormus geschlossen bleibe, bis…
Hacker verwandelten Europas Supermarkt-Tiefkühltruhen in Öfen. Drei Wochen später taten sie es wieder.
Über Nacht zum Montag, dem 2. November, änderten Angreifer aus der Ferne die Einstellungen der Kühlsteuerungen in Supermärkten in ganz Europa, erwärmten Kühlschränke und Tiefkühltruhen und zwangen die Geschäfte, gekühlte und…
Zyklon Murasu erreicht Indiens Ostküste
Zyklon Murasu erreichte in den frühen Morgenstunden des Dienstags, des 3. November, Indiens Ostküste und war der zweite Sturm innerhalb einer Woche in der Region, während die Behörden Hunderttausende Menschen evakuierten.
Gespräche zwischen Iran und den USA in Doha enden ohne Abkommen, doch eine Fortsetzung bleibt möglich
Indirekte Gespräche zwischen Iran und den Vereinigten Staaten, vermittelt von Katar, endeten am Sonntag ohne Einigung — aber nicht, so betonten Beamte, ohne eine Zukunft.
Russische Fliegerbomben treffen Hilfsstelle in der Ukraine und töten mindestens 26 Menschen
Russische Fliegerbomben trafen am Montag eine Schule in der Südostukraine, die zur Verteilung humanitärer Hilfe genutzt wurde, und töteten nach Angaben des ukrainischen Präsidenten Wolodymyr Selenskyj und der Rettungsdienste des…
Trump könnte innerhalb weniger Tage einen Nuklearschlag gegen den Iran starten, behauptet ein Kommentator
Der ehemalige Fox-News-Moderator Tucker Carlson behauptet, Netanjahu dränge Trump zu einem Angriff auf eine mutmaßliche Atomanlage, während JD Vance und Steve Witkoff auf Diplomatie drängen.
Nine Killed as Business Jet Crashes in South Florida Neighbourhood
A business jet carrying nine people nose-dived into a South Florida neighbourhood on Sunday afternoon and erupted into a giant fireball, killing everyone on board and forcing about 600 residents of a nearby mobile home…
False Emergency Alerts Hit Russia and Ukraine After Warning Apps Are Hacked
Within hours of each other, the emergency warning apps that millions of people in Russia and Ukraine rely on for air-raid alerts were compromised, sending false warnings about radiation, chemical attacks and nuclear…
UN Peacekeeping Mission in Western Sahara Ends After 35 Years, Dispute Unresolved
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ceased operations on Sunday, ending 35 years of international monitoring in a vast desert territory whose future remains unresolved. The mission did not end…
Two Days to Reopen the Strait — If Washington Meets Tehran's Seven Conditions
Iran and Qatari mediators have drafted a conditional framework under which the Strait of Hormuz could reopen within two days, provided the United States meets Tehran's conditions, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday.
Withdrawals Reopen at Binance After the $6.3 Billion Hack — In Careful, Watched Stages
Binance began reopening withdrawals in phases after the reported $6.3 billion breach, with Bitcoin first and other supported networks returning after checks.
America Votes as Control of Congress Hangs in the Balance
Americans are voting on Tuesday, 3 November, in midterm elections that will decide control of Congress for the final two years of President Donald Trump's second term, and serve as the…
In Istanbul, a Grain Corridor and Generators; At Home, Drones, a Refinery Fire and an Oleshky Evacuation
Zelensky and Erdoğan agree to work on a Black Sea grain corridor as Ukraine seeks winter energy support and residents are evacuated from occupied Oleshky.
Ebola Deaths Pass 5,000 in Congo’s Deadliest Outbreak — And the Virus Is Still Spreading
Deaths in Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak have exceeded 5,000, with transmission outpacing contact tracing and response teams under pressure.
Canada and Europe Just Redrew the Map of the West — Without Washington
Canada and the EU launched an Alliance for the Future in Montreal, advancing digital trade, critical-mineral investment and a closer association.
The Countdown in the Gulf: Iran Warns of a “No-Limits” Response as Trump Weighs His Next Move
Iran’s supreme leader threatened an immediate response without geographic limits to any new U.S. or Israeli attack, as Washington weighs diplomacy and military options.
Poland, on the Edge of a Constitutional Crisis
Riot police guarded Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal as judges disputed its leadership and President Karol Nawrocki cut short his trip to Senegal.
The Shot in the Wheat Field That History Still Cannot Agree On
Vincent van Gogh’s 1890 death is widely understood as suicide, but a disputed theory that he was shot by someone else continues to be debated.
The Painting Paris Tried to Destroy With Umbrellas
Édouard Manet’s Olympia scandalised visitors at the 1865 Paris Salon, confronting them with a modern woman who refused to look away.
An Armoured Amphibian That Grew Up Drinking Seawater Rewrites an Evolutionary Rule
Two Triassic fossils from China point to Gerrothorax maritimus, a heavily armoured amphibian that may have spent its entire life in the sea.
The 'Weird Kitten' Hiding in Plain Sight Turns Out to Be a New Species
A rescued kitten in Bolivia’s Yungas helped scientists identify Leopardus tilcayo, a newly described tiger cat whose range and population remain unknown.
Israel's Final Count Confirms a Parliament No One Can Govern
Israel’s final election count gives Netanyahu’s bloc 53 seats, the opposition 48 and Arab-led parties 19, leaving coalition talks with no easy path to a majority.
Spain Counts 69 Dead as Investigators Ask How a Train Was Sent Towards Another
The death toll in the Toledo high-speed rail collision has reached 69. A preliminary report points to a chain of failures, while investigators examine the signalling outage and control-room decisions.
Billions Drain From Binance Hot Wallets in Suspected Hack as Withdrawals Pause
Large transfers from Binance-labelled hot wallets triggered a security investigation, but Binance has not confirmed a breach or any impact on customer funds.
Homeland Security Scrambles After Leak Exposes More Than 40,000 Workers
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating a reported breach involving more than 41,000 employees and contractors, including personnel connected to undercover operations.
In Amsterdam's Art Zoo, the Animals Roam Free and the Visitors Are Behind Bars
Amsterdam’s Art Zoo turns the natural-history display inside out: preserved animals appear to roam a 17th-century canal house while visitors move through cages.
Moscow Comes Under Mass Drone Attack as Ukraine Warns of Missile Shortage
Russian officials reported hundreds of drones headed toward Moscow as Ukraine’s president warned that Patriot interceptors remain in short supply ahead of winter.
Israel's Vote Count Nears Its End With No Bloc Able to Govern
With more than 90% of votes counted, provisional projections leave Netanyahu’s bloc at 53 seats, the opposition at 48 and Arab-led parties at 19.
Spain Reels as Death Toll Climbs After Toledo High-Speed Collision
At least 68 people have died after a Renfe high-speed train struck a stationary Iryo train near Urda in Toledo. The toll remains provisional as investigators examine a signalling failure and control-centre decisions.
Britain Commits £10 Billion in Fresh Support for Ukraine as Winter Nears
The UK has announced a package of more than £10 billion in economic and military support for Ukraine, including £500 million for air defences this winter.
The Day Israel Went Back to the Ballot Box for the First Time Since October 7
Israel’s first national election since the October 7 attacks puts security, accountability and coalition-building at the center of the vote.
The Real Story of Islam’s Rapid Expansion
Arab-led armies expanded across a vast region with remarkable speed. The spread of Islam as a religion was a much slower, varied process.
In Ethiopia’s Highlands, a Week of Attacks Leaves a Community Counting Its Dead
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church says 60 people were killed in two attacks in Oromia. Responsibility remains disputed, and residents have fled.
Is Britain Quietly Reopening the Brexit Debate? The Free Movement Question Returns
Ministers say officials will explore long-term UK–EU options, including free movement, while stressing that no policy decision has been made.
A Royal Tour Begins, and an Old Question Refuses to Stay in the Past
King Charles and Queen Camilla’s Caribbean tour begins amid renewed calls for Britain to address its role in the transatlantic slave trade.
France Offered Its Students Billions. They Said: Not Enough.
Paris announced education investments and reforms after weeks of demonstrations. Teachers and student representatives say the package falls short.
When the Lights Went Out in Southeast Sudan, It Was Not Just Darkness
Drone strikes damaged substations and triggered outages across southeast Sudan, disrupting daily life and putting the national grid at risk.
Anthropic’s $16.3 Billion in Revenue and $80.7 Billion Loss Put Its IPO Under Scrutiny
Anthropic’s S-1 shows explosive first-half growth, an unusually large accounting loss, and long-term infrastructure commitments that investors will have to weigh.
The Company Spending $175 Billion on AI Just Offered 60,000 People a Way Out
Microsoft’s voluntary exit offer could reach about 60,000 employees, while its 2026 capital-spending plans show the scale of its AI infrastructure bet.
Healey's First Budget Offers Households Breathing Space as Growth Forecast Falls
John Healey’s first Budget offers a £100 energy payment to eligible households and a fuel-duty freeze, as the OBR cuts its 2027 growth forecast to 1%.