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theguardian.com | 2 min. ago NEW

Miriam González Durántez launches new centrist party in Spain

Wife of former British deputy PM Nick Clegg promises liberal alternative to the PP and Socialists before snap electionThe Spanish lawyer Miriam González Durántez has launched a new liberal, centrist party, vowing to clean up politics and give voters an alternative to the dominant socialist and conservative parties as the country gears up for next month’s snap general election.González Durántez, an ex-EU adviser who is married to the former British deputy prime minister Nick Clegg, says her new party, Democracia21, will offer a modern, transparent kind of politics that “doesn’t feed on fear, insults or nostalgia”.

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livemint.com | 6 min. ago NEW

LIC to launch three insurance plans on 19 October: Benefits, features and eligibility explained

LIC will offer three new insurance plans from 19 October 2026. New Jeevan Dhara-II provides deferred annuity income, Health Shield offers fixed health benefits, and New Cancer Cover provides financial payouts for specified cancer diagnoses.

thehill.com | 46 min. ago NEW

Hillary Clinton launching podcast ahead of midterms

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is launching a new podcast Wednesday focused on the final stretch of the midterm elections that will run through mid-November. Clinton will co-host "High Stakes" with tech journalist and former CNN host Kara Swisher, the former first lady posted on social media Tuesday.

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marketwatch.com | 50 min. ago NEW

AST SpaceMobile’s stock is feeling the heat from SpaceX’s wireless plans

AST’s commercial rollout could face delays due to satellite-launch challenges and SpaceX’s growing ambitions, an analyst warns.

globalnews.ca | 1 hrs. 53 min. ago

Bike lane advocates to challenge Ford government’s removal plans at Supreme Court

Ahead of the lane removal, CycleTO and EcoJustice, two groups that launched the charter challenge, revealed they are appealing the case to Canada's highest court.

thenextweb.com | 2 hrs. 28 min. ago

Goldman Sachs, Citadel and Google Alumni are building a blockchain exchange for real-world asset trading

DeepSigma has launched a paper-trading demo covering 77 traditional financial markets, using patented blockchain technology to bring crypto-style perpetual futures to stocks, commodities and other real-world assets. A team with backgrounds at Goldman Sachs, Citadel Securities, Google and Uber is developing a decentralized exchange designed to bring one of crypto’s most popular trading models into traditional financial […] This story continues at The Next Web

dailymail.com | 2 hrs. 54 min. ago

Apple launches the HomeView: £299 smart home device can recognise six family members and brings up a personalised experience for each

Called the Apple HomeView, the £299 device was announced at an event in New York today, and is described as a 'smart home management' system.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 2 hrs. 56 min. ago

Maine bridge partially collapses during concrete pour; crews begin dismantling damaged spans

Following a tragic collapse on August 13, demolition teams are onsite dismantling the damaged portions of the Llewellyn Estes Bridge, which was under construction over the Stillwater River in Old Town. Several workers sustained injuries during the incident and received urgent medical care. Authorities are launching a comprehensive investigation to uncover the precise reasons behind the failure while prioritizing safety in the preparation for future bridge construction.

kyivindependent.com | 3 hrs. 2 min. ago

Ukraine's parliament supports several bills tied to Western funding, with dozens remaining ahead

On Oct. 13, lawmakers supported three bills in the first reading linked to funding from the International Monetury Fund (IMF) and the EU under the Ukraine Facility — an EU financial assistance program launched in 2024.

defence-blog.com | 3 hrs. 9 min. ago

North Korea unveils copy of Canadian armored vehicle

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has opened a new national defense museum packed with the country’s missiles, rocket launchers and drones, and among the exhibits is a previously unseen 4×4 armored vehicle that closely resembles the Canadian-made Roshel Senator used by Ukraine. State news agency KCNA reported on Oct.

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theguardian.com | 4 hrs. 15 min. ago

Check the waistband – and beware sneaky jargon: the expert guide to buying clothes that last

Should you look for French seams or overlocking? Is dry-clean only a red flag? And how do you spot quality when shopping online? We asked the pros• How to make your leather last a lifetimeTake a look at the outfit you’re wearing now: how many times have you worn each item? And how long have you had them? Just over 10 years ago, Eco-Age founder Livia Firth and journalist Lucy Siegle launched the 30 wears challenge to encourage people to buy clothes they would wear at least 30 times.The 30 wears challenge is a great concept.

As a journalist interested in sustainable fashion, I’ve enjoyed applying this rule for years and found the goal can often be surpassed, but with one proviso: clothing must be chosen carefully. The goal is only realistic if garments are of good enough quality to stand up to repeated wear.

So, how do you know if your clothes really are well made? Does it mean you have to spend a fortune on them? Do you need to know the difference between a French seam and an overlock seam? And how can we judge clothing quality before buying if we are, like 37% of Britons, getting most of our clothes online? I spoke to experts to find out.

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dailymail.com | 4 hrs. 30 min. ago

Stage school pioneer Sylvia Young who launched careers of Amy Winehouse, Rita Ora and Billie Piper leaves £2.3million fortune to her family after her death aged 85

The teacher helped launch the careers of some of Britain's best-known entertainers and singers, including Amy Winehouse, Rita Ora and Billie Piper.

theage.com.au | 5 hrs. 1 min. ago

Former AFL prospect charged in alleged fake certificate scheme across major state projects

WorkSafe has launched an investigation into the deepening scandal as the opposition pledges to widen the royal commission to examine the prevalence of fraud.

defence-blog.com | 6 hrs. 12 min. ago

Ex-Italian Navy officer launches maritime drone company

A former Italian Navy mine warfare officer has launched Sentiq Defence, a company based in Bordighera on Italy’s Ligurian coast that will supply navies, coast guards and port and energy operators with uncrewed boats, underwater surveillance sonars, remotely operated submersibles and aerial drones, the company announced on Oct.

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defence-blog.com | 6 hrs. 13 min. ago

Barrett to build Northrop’s 25mm smart grenade launcher

Northrop Grumman has teamed up with Barrett Firearms to build the launcher for its Precision Grenadier System, a shoulder-fired 25 mm grenade launcher meant to let infantry squads hit enemies hiding behind cover and shoot down small drones, the companies announced on Oct. 12 at the Association of the U.S.

Army’s annual meeting in Washington. […]

euronews.com | 6 hrs. 41 min. ago

Meta launches new ‘most capable’ AI models. Here’s what to know about them

Meta’s CEO said “the new Wonder model is ‘our largest and most capable model yet" and "rivals the big (boys)”.

marketwatch.com | 6 hrs. 52 min. ago

A SpaceX launch shortage is fueling a $100 billion investing spree

A commercial-launch bottleneck has spurred an unprecedented wave of investment in space infrastructure and applications

iol.co.za | 8 hrs. 3 min. ago

MK Party reshuffle centralises power in Chief Whip’s office

MK Party leader Jacob Zuma at the party's Volunteers Campaign Material and People's Mandate Launch in Phoenix. The party has announced major changes to its parliamentary leadership structure.

ft.com | 8 hrs. 41 min. ago

[$] CNN launches international streaming push as David Ellison takes control

News network targets $1bn in annual digital subscription revenue by 2030 as traditional cable television declines

smh.com.au | 9 hrs. 13 min. ago

Charges laid over hundreds of ‘fake’ Big Build qualifications

WorkSafe has launched an investigation into the deepening scandal as the opposition pledges to widen the royal commission to examine the prevalence of fraud.

wan-ifra.org | 9 hrs. 24 min. ago

Publishers’ AI rights group SPUR doubles membership as The New York Times and AFP join

The standards coalition marks its largest expansion since launch, surpassing 80 global media members. The post Publishers’ AI rights group SPUR doubles membership as The New York Times and AFP join appeared first on WAN-IFRA.

scmp.com | 10 hrs. 19 min. ago

British fashion designer Kim Jones announces eponymous label with Hong Kong flagship

British fashion designer Kim Jones, who spent more than two decades working at some of the world’s most prestigious luxury houses, including Dior, Fendi and Louis Vuitton, has announced the launch of his new eponymous label, selecting Hong Kong for its flagship destination. He is joined in the venture by his long-time deputy, design director Lucy Beeden.

Jones describes his label, which focuses on menswear and tailoring with genderless, versatile designs, as “unrestricted by traditional...

mirror.co.uk | 10 hrs. 21 min. ago

Raye breaks silence after one-off show sign-ups go wildly wrong

Global superstar Raye launched sign-ups for her one-off show at the Royal Albert Hall later this month, but her team ran into a major problem ahead of the presale process

iol.co.za | 11 hrs. 28 min. ago

Apple’s ‘Welcome Home’ event: Everything to expect from the new Apple TV and HomePad

Apple is set to launch a long-awaited Apple TV upgrade alongside an all-new HomePad smart home hub at its upcoming ‘Welcome Home’ event on Tuesday. Picture: Apple

thehindu.com | 11 hrs. 51 min. ago

13 held in Manipur for circulating explicit content on social media

Police said they launched an investigation, codenamed 'Operation Dignity ', and arrested 12 people and detained a juvenile

theguardian.com | 11 hrs. 56 min. ago

Apple AirPods 5 review: the best open-fit earbuds yet

Upgraded, cheaper AirPods have noise cancelling, sound and controls to rival many plugged-in buds but without tipsApple’s latest AirPods set a new standard for open-fit buds with upgraded noise cancelling that now rivals many plugged-in designs of the same price.The AirPods 5 have the same design the popular AirPods 4 offering an option for those that do not like silicone ear tips used by most noise cancelling earbuds.

They come in two versions, with or without a wireless charging case and swipe controls, costing from £119 (€149/$129/A$219) – £10 cheaper than the launch price of their predecessors.Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, SBC, AAC, H2 chipBattery life: four or five hours with ANC (22 hours with case)Water resistance: IP57 (up to 1 metre for 30 minutes)Earbud dimensions: 30.2 x 18.3 x 18.1mmEarbud weight: 4.3g eachCharging case dimensions: 46.2 x 50.1 x 21.2mmCharging case weight: 32.3g/34.7gCase charging: USB-C or wireless (Qi or Watch) Continue reading...

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 12 hrs. 24 min. ago

14-year-old Indonesian plants 38,000 mangroves, helps local women turn them into sustainable products

In Indonesia, young activist Harley Fatahillah Yodhaloka Sunoto is leading a passionate campaign for mangrove restoration and climate education. Through his Mangrove Warrior initiative, he has successfully planted thousands of seedlings in critical coastal regions, strengthening ecosystems and supporting local communities. By collaborating with mothers and organizations, Harley is educating on sustainable practices, with an ambitious goal of planting one million mangroves and launching educational programs nationwide.

iol.co.za | 13 hrs. 17 min. ago

National Opt-Out Registry launched to curb South Africa’s spam calls

17.47 billion spam calls: SA moves to curb unwanted marketing

smh.com.au | 13 hrs. 42 min. ago

Orbit sets $12M rare earths spin-off in motion

Orbit Resources has launched a $12 million rare earths float for its Matrix Critical Minerals spin-off, allowing the company to focus on its NSW gold-silver assets.

nypost.com | 16 hrs. 9 min. ago

Cops reveal chilling detail in disappearance of NorCal teen and mystery man

Police are launching an urgent search after a 13-year-old California girl vanishes with a 19-year-old man needing desperate medical care.

smh.com.au | 16 hrs. 27 min. ago

‘Inhumane act’: Homicide investigation launched after beloved grandmother found dead in stock dip

Yvonne Whear, 73, who lived in the NSW Northern Rivers went missing in February.

thehill.com | 16 hrs. 37 min. ago

Oil prices spike after Houthi attacks on Saudi airports

Oil prices rose Monday, after the Iranian-backed Houthis launched attacks on two airports in Saudi Arabia over the weekend. Brent Crude, the international benchmark, closed at nearly $106 per barrel as of late Monday afternoon, up roughly $1.20 from closing time Friday. The price of Brent Crude peaked at $107.33 earlier in the day.

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koreatimes.co.kr | 17 hrs. 30 min. ago

N. Korea reports test-firing of 'tactical' ballistic missile to improve weapons systems

North Korea has test-fired a tactical ballistic missile to upgrade a key component of its weapons systems, which it called a "big success," the country's state media reported Tuesday. The report came a day after South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) detected multiple ballistic missiles launched from the Pyongyang area toward the East Sea.

North Korea's missile administration "test-fired a tactical ballistic missile on October 12 to confirm the success in the research for the technical upgrading of an important core element," the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported. The administration claimed that the upgrade "was a big success heralding an important change in improving the performance and sophistication of all offensive weapon systems," it added, describing the test as part of regular activities.

The North did not disclose further details about the test-firing. The JCS earlier noted that North Korea launched multiple types of ballistic missiles, with one specific kind of missile flying more than 900 kilometers, and that South Korean and U.S. authorities were conducting a detail

abcnews.com | 18 hrs. 8 min. ago

Congo's ex-President Kabila launches an anti-government front including M23 rebels

Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila has launched a new political and military coalition against the current government

nypost.com | 19 hrs. 51 min. ago

Bumble in talks for $1B take-private deal with Silicon Valley investment firm as dating app struggles

Ithaca Holdings, a firm launched by a Sequoia partner and a former Meta executive, could reach a deal to take Bumble private as soon as this week.

koreatimes.co.kr | 20 hrs. 12 min. ago

Adding 'jeong' to technology

This year, the combined operating profits of Korea’s semiconductor companies are expected to soar well beyond 500 trillion won ($373 billion), reaching unprecedented levels. Some have likened this extraordinary performance to winning a lottery. But I see it differently. What we are witnessing today, I believe, is not a stroke of good fortune.

Rather, it is the culmination of decades of perseverance, sacrifice and dedication. As Koreans know well, countless companies, engineers and technicians have worked since the 1970s to build the foundations of the nation’s semiconductor industry. After nearly half a century of accumulated effort, the seeds they planted are finally coming to fruition.

A similar story of long-term commitment can be found in the rapid growth of international students choosing to study in Korea. In 2023, the Ministry of Education launched the Study Korea 300K Project, setting a goal of attracting 300,000 international students by 2027. That target has already been achieved ahead of schedule, with the number of international students in Korea surpassing 300,000 this

dailymail.com | 22 hrs. 30 min. ago

Hunt launched after teenage girl 'is raped by balaclava-wearing man who dragged her into bushes and attacked her'

The teenage girl was walking in Stoke-on-Trent in the morning when she was allegedly approached by a man and grabbed into bushes.

iol.co.za | 22 hrs. 57 min. ago

Western Cape launches South Africa’s first public healthcare rewards pilot

Officials and representatives from the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness gather alongside the WOWRewards banner during the official launch of South Africa’s first public healthcare rewards pilot in Westridge, Mitchells Plain.

thehindu.com | 23 hrs. 20 min. ago

Delhi CM launches portal for DURGA e-auto scheme for women, transgender persons

livemint.com | 23 hrs. 58 min. ago

Indian Army launches ‘Bharat Rice’ to improve ration quality for troops in remote areas

According to the Defence Ministry, the rice will undergo mandatory quality-control checks to ensure it is free from foreign matter and impurities, with minimal broken, damaged and discoloured grains.