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The Student List-Students Win aren’t politicians, but the movement won the snap election

euromaidanpress.com | 1 min. ago NEW

Ukrainian intelligence: Russia can probably add 10–15 Su-34 bombers a year, but no new Tu-95s or Tu-22M3s

Ukraine’s military intelligence also listed Russian jets destroyed or critically damaged in 2026, including two Tu-95MS bombers hit at Engels.

thehindu.com | 13 min. ago NEW

Lula wins a record fourth presidential term as Brazil defeats far-right, defies Trump and Meta

People went out to vote because we managed to convince them that their votes were extremely important to safeguarding democracy in the country, said Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

thehindu.com | 14 min. ago NEW

Police hold ‘Open House’ events, showcase weapons, drones, and tech for students in Prakasam and Nellore districts

The events were organised as part of the Police Commemoration Week celebrations

thehindu.com | 14 min. ago NEW

Keralam Assembly unanimously passes Senior Citizens’ (Care and Protection of Rights) Bill

The Bill aims at promoting healthy and active ageing, registration and regulation of senior citizen care centres, and protection of rights, dignity, and social security of the elderly, among others. CM says the Bill’s main thrust is on silver economy

thehindu.com | 15 min. ago NEW

Fate of voters deleted during SIR hangs in balance for upcoming municipal polls in Kolkata

Opposition parties as well as civil society members in West Bengal have demanded that the State Election Commission in view of the large number of eligible electors deleted from the electoral roll under SIR, consider holding elections only after the conclusion of the special re-enrolment drive and SSR

thehindu.com | 15 min. ago NEW

‘Omission leads to discrimination’: Civil society group in Bengaluru flags institutional failures behind student suicides

The Campaign for Rohith Act demanded effective implementation of anti-caste discrimination safeguards in all educational institutions and protection for the families and protesting students

thehindu.com | 15 min. ago NEW

Centre urged to facilitate return of Keralites stranded in Saudi Arabia

Special Representative of Keralam government G. Devarajan, writes to the Civil Aviation Minister, citing difficulties faced by a large number of Keralites due to the prevailing volatile situation and disruptions to air services

thehindu.com | 16 min. ago NEW

Delhi teenager’s Project Sadak logs 2,927 road complaints across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru; tracks 190 repairs

Inspired by an accident that left his parents injured, the 16-year-old built an AI-powered platform to report potholes and other road hazards, identify the departments responsible and track repairs.

rferl.org | 20 min. ago NEW

What Now For Serbia After Vucic's Stunning Election Defeat?

Who will lead the next government of Serbia, after Aleksandar Vucic lost parliamentary elections, can the protest movement turn electoral success into stable rule, and what the result could mean for Serbia’s balancing relations with the European Union, Russia, and China?

mirror.co.uk | 21 min. ago NEW

Independent review to probe Henry Nowak murder as family welcomes 'significant moment'

Shabana Mahmood has announced an independent review will be launched into the police response to Henry Nowak's murder after the teen was handcuffed as he lay dying

mirror.co.uk | 21 min. ago NEW

RAF Atlas aircraft suddenly declares mid-air emergency nearly 11,000ft over UK

The Airbus A400M Atlas took off from MOD Boscombe Down in Amesbury, Wiltshire, before sending out the emergency code in mid-air

mirror.co.uk | 22 min. ago NEW

'I moved 6,000 miles to country with 30C November temperatures - and found incredible bonus'

Retiree Luis swapped Spain for Thailand, where he enjoys warm weather, low household bills and a relaxed pace of life after building a home for £16,700 on his Thai wife's land

mirror.co.uk | 22 min. ago NEW

Meghan Markle's dad brands sex offender allegations 'sick lies' as police reveal new details

Thomas Markle Sr's son has accused his father of possessing child abuse material, which he said he has passed onto Philippine investigators - who have launched a probe

livemint.com | 22 min. ago NEW

Saudi King approves SR500 monthly allowance (approx ₹12,000) ahead of electricity, water tariff changes: Who gets it?

The royal directives cover both direct financial assistance to eligible households and measures intended to improve wages and employment conditions for Saudi nationals.

livemint.com | 23 min. ago NEW

Why Siang project matters for India as China builds mega Brahmaputra dam, and why Arunachal locals are up in arms

India’s proposed 11,200-MW Siang dam in Arunachal Pradesh aims to boost water storage and manage flood risks amid China’s upstream mega-dam plans. But protests highlight local fears over displacement, ancestral land, environmental damage and inadequate consultation.

livemint.com | 23 min. ago NEW

Buy now, pay later vs credit card EMI: Cheaper vs expensive analysis - Expert explains interest, fees, hidden charges

BNPL and credit card EMIs allow shoppers to pay in instalments, but interest rates, processing fees and hidden charges can increase costs. Experts explain the differences, repayment conditions and how missed payments can affect credit scores.

iol.co.za | 25 min. ago NEW

Two Phoenix hijackings leave couple, pensioner traumatised

A pensioner lost his vehicle and spice stock, while a Phoenix couple described suffering sleepless nights after separate hijackings in October.

dailymail.com | 28 min. ago NEW

Thugs smash windows and spray paint graffiti on dozens of homes where asylum seekers are believed to stay in anti-HMO attacks leaving families fearing for their safety

Families have been caught up in a terrifying wave of anti-HMO attacks on homes suspected of housing asylum seekers.

dailymail.com | 28 min. ago NEW

Young women MUST know early signs of womb cancer that's rising in the under 50s...bleeding between periods isn't normal, expert warns

A breakthrough in the fight against womb cancer was unveiled today, after doctors discovered a drug combination that may be able to defeat the disease.

dailymail.com | 28 min. ago NEW

Former BBC Director General Greg Dyke is fined after being caught speeding in 20mph zone near £5.5million home

The 79-year-old veteran broadcaster from Twickenham, south-west London, did not contest speeding on the A205 Mortlake Road on June 6.

dailymail.com | 28 min. ago NEW

Nigel Farage admits Reform UK need to win back voters after 'difficult summer' - as he blames 'staff incompetence' for party delivering its own 'Teal Budget' to a half-empty hall

The Reform leader said he was 'optimistic' despite a slew of controversies in recent months, which has coincided with a slide in his party's poll ratings.

dailymail.com | 29 min. ago NEW

Home Secretary vows to leave 'no stone unturned' as she announces independent review of Henry Nowak murder amid 'two-tier policing' claims

The Home Secretary told the Commons former Tory Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk will lead a 'rapid', two-part inquiry into the case.

al-monitor.com | 29 min. ago NEW

Saudi Arabia’s KBS, top Turkish and Pakistani officials hold rare meeting in Iran: What to know

In first such gathering, Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman will join Pakistani army chief Asim Munir and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin for talks with Iranian officials amid fears of renewed US and Israeli attacks against Iran.

al-monitor.com | 30 min. ago NEW

'No fuel to keep babies warm': shortages push hospitals in Yemen's Taiz to brink

By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Fuel shortages in Yemen's besieged city of Taiz have forced one hospital to cut the number of incubators it can operate from 40 to 10, putting newborn babies at risk as weeks of fighting choke off vital supplies and deepen a humanitarian crisis affecting hundreds of thousands of people."There's no oxygen, there's no fuel to run the incubators, to keep the babies warm," said Nada Ahmed, a nurse in the neonatal unit of the Yemeni-Swedish Hospital for Maternity and Childhood.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 31 min. ago NEW

‘No oxygen to keep babies warm’: Newborns at risk as fuel shortage hits Yemen’s Taiz

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 31 min. ago NEW

US appeals court rules 10-7 against bond hearings for immigrants detained after illegal entry

The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has made a pivotal ruling concerning immigrant detention, involving three men who unlawfully entered the country. The court decided to overturn earlier decisions that allowed them individualized bond hearings while awaiting removal proceedings. This change stirs substantial dialogue on the potential impacts on the constitutional rights of immigrants facing detention without due process.

thehill.com | 32 min. ago NEW

Watch live: Vance speaks in competitive Montana House district

Vice President Vance will speak at an airplane hangar in Belgrade, Mont., on Monday, touching down in an unexpectedly competitive House district. Republican Aaron Flint is favored against Democrat Sam Forstag, but polls show a tight race in the typically safe red district. Vance's visit comes about two weeks after President Trump rallied in Montana's...

nytimes.com | 33 min. ago NEW

[$] Ken Paxton’s State-Funded Jet-Setting Draws Campaign Scrutiny

Mr. Paxton, the Republican candidate for Senate in Texas, has taken about 350 trips outside of the state since he was sworn in as attorney general.

dw.com | 33 min. ago NEW

What Germany thinks of carmaker Audi's $4 billion deal with Trump

The luxury carmaker is set to open its first factory in the United States — a move Trump credits to his tariffs. DW examines the German reaction amid a massive auto industry cull at home.

nypost.com | 34 min. ago NEW

Violent crimes have single largest annual drop ever recorded during first year of Trump’s second term: DOJ report

Violent crimes dropped by at least 25% across most categories in 2025, the first year of President Trump's second term, according to a new Department of Justice report.

nypost.com | 34 min. ago NEW

United flight forced to turn around midair after crew member spotted horrifying text on passenger’s phone

A United Airlines flight heading to New Jersey returned to Las Vegas following an apparent hijacking threat Saturday.

nypost.com | 34 min. ago NEW

ICE nabs illegal migrant in NYC wanted for murder in Guyana

He was tracked down in Long Island City on Sept. 8.

pagesix.com | 34 min. ago NEW

Guerdy Abraira talks beating cancer, breast reconstruction surgery and ‘RHOM’ pause with VRT

“Virtual Reali-Tea” hosts Danny Murphy and Evan Real caught up with Guerdy Abraira, who had a lot of positive life updates to share. The breast cancer survivor shared an update on her health, new breast implants and advice for women. “The Real Housewives of Miami” star also shared spoke about the future of the show,...

foxnews.com | 35 min. ago NEW

Ilhan Omar joins 'polarizing and dangerous' streamer at campaign event despite Democratic backlash

Rep. Ilhan Omar is set to share the stage with Hasan Piker despite fellow Minnesota Democrats urging her to cancel the appearance before midterm elections.

nbcnews.com | 37 min. ago NEW

House Democrats call on DOJ to name special counsel in Epstein case

House Democrats call for independent special counsel to investigate evidence of alleged Trump criminal ties to Jeffrey Epstein

bbc.co.uk | 38 min. ago NEW

How 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp chat helped turn Brazil election around

As polls pointed to defeat, millions joined a 'Lula's Army' channel that is credited with helping transform online enthusiasm into real-world mobilisation.

arstechnica.com | 39 min. ago NEW

Tesla gave up the EV crown. Now it wants to win the autonomy race

Tesla hopes autonomy subscriptions can deliver the margins car sales cannot.

euromaidanpress.com | 41 min. ago NEW

Captured Russians say there is one place on Kupiansk front they will not go: “Orion” safety corridor

Ukrainian robot unit says it built that corridor, and runs supply and evacuation through it with almost no losses.

thehindu.com | 53 min. ago NEW

‘The Terminal List’ Season 2 review: Chris Pratt returns for a better Round 2

By opening up its canvas in the sophomore season, the military thriller offers a tighter tale with a side of graphic violence