Kevin Bleyer, an Emmy-winning ‘Daily Show’ writer, killed in car crash at 54
2026-10-29
Kevin Bleyer, a “The Daily Show” writer, died in a car crash Sunday, his wife said in an Instagram statement., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Title: Afghan farmers pushed to opium farming to make a living
2026-10-29
Farmers in Afghanistan say they’re being pushed into poppy seed cultivation to make a living despite a ban., NewsFeed Farmers in Afghanistan say they’re being pushed into poppy seed cultivation to make a living despite a ban, as the economic situation and drought worsens. Families say that harvesting other cropsContinue Reading
South Korean prosecutors press for death sentence in Yoon martial law case
2026-10-29
Former president faces renewed death penalty demand as he appeals life sentence for insurrection., Former president faces renewed death penalty demand as he appeals life sentence for insurrection. South Korean prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk-yeol over his failed attempt to impose military rule. TheContinue Reading
Conservative activists charged after stunt at Minnesota polling place
2026-10-29
Prosecutors charged James O’Keefe and another man with election crimes after they said they impersonated registered voters during a stunt.Continue Reading
‘Do we have a scheme for you’: Democrats recruited a phony Republican, report says
2026-10-29
Democrats were behind the recruitment of a spoiler Senate candidate in Alaska, according to a New York Times report citing sources and text messages.Continue Reading
Russia may use the Oleshky truce to rebuild its forces, ISW warns, as evacuees face a route through Russia and Belarus
2026-10-29
Oleshky residents who choose Ukraine are to be taken through Russia and flown to Belarus, and the ceasefire agreement does not say how they will get from there to Ukrainian-held territory, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) noted on 28 October. ISW also warned that Russia may useContinue Reading
Ankara tells Washington it’s ready to help revive Ukraine-Russia talks—but names no date or venue
2026-10-29
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told US President Traitor 47 by phone on 28 October that Türkiye is ready to support efforts to revive Ukraine-Russia diplomacy and end the war that way, the Turkish presidency’s Directorate of Communications said. The same day, a White House official said the US willContinue Reading
What we know about Spain’s second high-speed rail tragedy this year
2026-10-29
Officials blame a control centre order for Wednesday’s crash following a critical train signalling system failure., At least 68 people were killed and about 80 injured when a high-speed train ploughed into the back of a stationary train in central Spain on Wednesday. The crash, just before 9am (08:00 GMT)Continue Reading
Rescue teams search wreckage for survivors after train crash in Spain
2026-10-29
A canine unit and cranes have been deployed to aid search and rescue efforts following the deadly crash., A canine unit and cranes have been deployed to aid search and rescue efforts following the deadly crash. Rescuers in Spain are searching for victims and survivors a day after a trainContinue Reading
MAGA influencers use Brazil’s election to sow doubt on midterms
2026-10-29
analysis Right-wing media is crying foul over Lula’s win, floating conspiracy theories Published October 27, 2026 6:30AM (EDT) Re-elected President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivers a victory speech at his election headquarters in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Oct. 25, 2026. (Nicolas Hernandez/Anadolu via Getty Images) For aContinue Reading
As war strains Kremlin finances, Putin searches for new revenue streams
2026-10-29
With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine intensifying the strain on state finances, President Vladimir Putin is reaching for cash to fund his government and the war, squeezing tax revenue from an economy that’s increasingly skewed toward the military — while …Continue Reading
European Union backtracks on Canada becoming ‘associate member’
2026-10-29
German Chancellor Merz and other EU leaders reportedly pushed for the terms to be removed from the draft statement., German Chancellor Merz and other EU leaders reportedly pushed for the terms to be removed from the draft statement. The European Union has dropped the idea that Canada should become anContinue Reading
Bayern celebrate Kane’s Ballon d’Or, Kompany’s discharge with Magdeburg win
2026-10-29
Harry Kane gets a guard of honour before the match in Munich; Vincent Kompany out of hospital after collapsing on pitch., Harry Kane gets a guard of honour before the Bayern Munich match, while Vincent Kompany is out of hospital after collapsing on the pitch. Bayern Munich rested newly-crowned BallonContinue Reading