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The Economist | Business

After its Odyssey, IMAX hits the big time

Its popularity reflects a shift in how audiences think about cinemas…

American bosses are desperately trying to de-MAGAfy

Ahead of the midterms, corporations want to win back favour with the Democrats…

Don’t expect supersize profits from Anthropic soon

Lurking in its IPO prospectus are warnings of challenges ahead…

Bartleby newsletter: In praise of praise

Andrew Palmer, our Bartleby columnist, thinks you did a great job today…

If AI displaces human workers, they will lose more than just pay

Work has value beyond the income it provides…

The Economist | International

Donald Trump may love the Middle East to death

The folly of wanting a Middle East run by nationalist strongmen and made rich by global commerce…

The Climate Issue newsletter: How slow can you go?

Oliver Morton, our planetary-affairs editor, laments the speed at which the IPCC delivers vital climatic stocktakes…

The surprising popularity of AI

Unlike rich Westerners, many around the world feel hopeful about the technology…

MAGA foreign policy is a mess. Democrats disagree on what comes next

Donald Trump’s yen for demolition has broken the “pendulum theory”…

How to survive a predatory world order

Middle powers face a new threat: Trump-Putin-Xi collusion…

The Economist | U.S.

The Economist is hiring a Video Editor

Join our editorial video department in New York…

The winners and losers of Trumponomics

The president promised to help ordinary Americans. He achieved something rather different…

Checks and Balance newsletter: If American voters lived under one roof

John Prideaux, our executive editor, imagines a ten-storey apartment building to explain how a polarised country can still swing wildly…

The midterms’ fundraising figures tell a surprising story

The money that matters most is flowing one way…

How to share the wealth from AI? Alaska offers lessons

Divvying up the proceeds of a boom is harder than it looks…

Fox News

El-Sayed accused Biden of exploiting 9/11 mastermind's killing in resurfaced attack: 'Troubling'

Abdul El-Sayed accused Joe Biden of exploiting the Ayman al-Zawahiri drone strike to bolster his party's approval before the midterm elections.

Celebrities love Angara jewelry — and it's on sale for the holidays

Angara, the popular handcrafted fine jewelry brand seen on Raye and Mckenna Grace, is kicking off the holidays with a sale. Get 12% off orders over $500 or 15% off orders over $300.

GOP lawmakers urge Rubio to weigh visa restrictions on corrupt officials as Albania rocked by protests

Two Republican Congressmen urge Marco Rubio to impose visa restrictions on corrupt Albanian officials as violent protests demand Edi Rama's resignation.

LEE ZELDIN: Biden's energy rules cost billions. Trump's EPA is lowering costs

The EPA proposal to overhaul Biden-era oil and gas rules is expected to save Americans $45 billion and unleash 210 million more barrels of oil.

Jennifer Lawrence's candid plastic surgery reveal overshadowed by fans calling her 'unrecognizable'

Jennifer Lawrence debuted her mes° beauty brand and revealed a breast augmentation, but fans say she looks "unrecognizable" in the new photos.

The Guardian

Death toll rises to 68 with dozens injured after high-speed train collision in Spain – latest updates

Pedro Sánchez says the government will act with urgency to ‘clarify what has happened, why this tragedy occurred’Full report from SpainAt least 30 people are believed to have died after two high-speed trains collided in the province of Toledo in…

Budget 2026 live: £100 energy payment for millions and rise in bank tax as watchdog warns on stalling living standards

OBR says that living standards are forecast to rise by just 1% over the whole post-Covid decadeBudget 2026: key points at a glanceMartin Lewis said that, when he met John Healey this morning, the chancellor said that, having removed standing charges…

Three plead guilty in $9m romance fraud scam targeting elderly Americans

Twin brothers, 22, from Ghana and a 53-year-old American woman targeted older adults in 25 US states, officials sayThree people have pleaded guilty in a $9m romance fraud scam that targeted elderly Americans.On Monday, the US attorney’s office in t…

Second fatal train collision this year casts doubt over Spain’s high-speed rail network

Questions were raised before Toledo crash over rail safety in a country where train travel has surged by 40%Deadly Spanish rail collision – latest updatesSpain’s high-speed rail network, the most extensive in Europe and the second largest in the…

Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi given new prison sentence and has assets seized

Charges against him are unclear after return to Iran despite being sentenced last year for ‘propaganda activities’An Iranian court has handed the award-winning film director Jafar Panahi a new prison sentence of five years and one month and order…

New York Times

Flávio Bolsonaro Lands in Miami After Fleeing Brazil

Mr. Bolsonaro, who lost Sunday’s presidential election, fled Brazil for the United States via Argentina after the police canceled his passport in relation to an investigation.

Live Updates: At Least 68 Killed in Train Crash in Spain, Officials Say

A high-speed passenger train rear-ended another near Toledo, months after a crash involving the same carriers killed dozens and stunned the country.

Spain’s Transportation Minister Said Incorrect Instructions Led to Train Crash

An “inexplicable” decision by traffic control operators sent a train on its way toward another stopped miles in front of it, the minister said.

What We Know About the Deadly Train Crash in Spain

A train accident near Toledo, Spain, which killed at least 68 people, was one of the deadliest in the country’s history.

Netanyahu Didn’t Win Israel’s Election. But He’s Far From Out.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lost some support from voters, but preliminary results suggest he has multiple ways to remain in power given the country’s fractured politics.

South China Morning Post

Real Madrid issues apology to China over Mbappe’s Mao remarks

Real Madrid has issued an apology to China over Kylian Mbappe’s controversial remarks about the late Chinese leader Mao Zedong, after the Spanish football club’s initial response failed to quell anger in China. In a statement published on its web…

Hegseth pitches US-Asean defence framework but will it be a hard sell?

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday proposed a new US-Asean defence framework to guide cooperation over what he called “critically important years” ahead, but offered few details on what it would entail. The proposal faces questions ov…

Russia’s Putin woos African leaders at summit, slams ‘colonial’ West

President Vladimir Putin told African leaders on Wednesday that Russia was their best partner, accusing what he cast as a colonial West of still trying to exploit the continent’s resources and using debt to hold back development. The Kremlin chief…

‘Not to find scapegoats’: Singapore ministers summon bosses of 10 firms over haze

In a rare move, Singapore on Wednesday summoned top executives from 10 locally registered companies potentially linked to haze-causing fires in Indonesia to a meeting with three ministers. The executives all agreed to cooperate fully in an investigat…

Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and his family land in Miami

Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and his family have landed in Miami after fleeing Brazil. The stunning move comes after 48 hours in which Bolsonaro refused to concede to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and the…

The Straits Times

Explainer-What's at stake for Trump in Israel's deadlocked election?

WASHINGTON, Oct 28 - With Israel's election yielding no clear winner, President Donald Trump could face prolonged uncertainty over who will lead Washington's closest Middle East ally as he confronts challenges from Iran and Gaza across the region.

German police arrest two suspected of planning sabotage attacks for Russia, Spiegel says

Oct 28 - Police have arrested two Belarusian nationals suspected of planning sabotage attacks in southern Germany, the Munich General Prosecutor's Office said on Wednesday, with Der Spiegel magazine reporting they were working on behalf of Russia.

US gets more countries to oppose UN resolution condemning its Cuba embargo

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 28 - The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly urged an end to the decades-long US economic embargo on Cuba on Wednesday, but a US lobbying push led several countries to oppose the resolution or abstain for the first time in years.

Possible new dwarf planet identified orbiting beyond Pluto

WASHINGTON, Oct 28 - Scientists using a Chile-based telescope have identified an icy object orbiting beyond Pluto that may join our solar system's small roster of dwarf planets.

European gas prices hit 100 euros for first time since 2022

It comes amid concerns over the Middle East war and the need to fill reserves ahead of winter.

Sydney Morning Herald

Australia vs South Africa LIVE: Inglis, Carey put Australia on top against South Africa as Smith injury clarified

Josh Inglis scored an unbeaten 85 as Australia reached 330 for four at the close of the second day of the decisive third test against South Africa.

‘Twisted mass of metal’: At least 68 dead in ‘apocalyptic’ high-speed train crash in Spain

The disaster unfolded when a high-speed train carrying hundreds of passengers from Madrid to Seville in southwestern Spain slammed into the rear of another train.

Best of cartoons, October 29, 2026

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

Cartoons of the week

The best Herald artworks of the week from across the board.

James Hird joins AI firm after missing out on Essendon coaching job

The AFL great will run a sports division at a $220 million company backed by his former club chairman Paul Little.

TechCrunch

How I Get Free Traffic from ChatGPT in 2025 (AIO vs SEO)

Three weeks ago, I tested something that completely changed how I think about organic traffic. I opened ChatGPT and asked a simple question: "What's the best course on building SaaS with WordPress?" The answer that appeared stopped me cold. My course…

Top 10 AI Tools That Will Transform Your Content Creation in 2025

Looking to level up your content creation game in 2025? You're in the right place! The digital landscape has evolved dramatically, and AI tools have become essential for creators who want to stay ahead of the curve. In this guide, I'll show you the t…

LimeWire AI Studio Review 2023: Details, Pricing & Features

 In the rapidly advancing landscape of AI technology and innovation, LimeWire emerges as a unique platform in the realm of generative AI tools. This platform not only stands out from the multitude of existing AI tools but also brings a fresh app…

Top 10 AI Tools in 2023 That Will Make Your Life Easier

 In this article, we explore the top 10 AI tools that are driving innovation and efficiency in various industries. These tools are designed to automate repetitive tasks, improve workflow, and increase productivity. The tools included in our list…

Top 10 AI Content Generator & Writer Tools in 2022

Are you looking for a way to create content that is both effective and efficient? If so, then you should consider using an AI content generator. AI content generators are a great way to create content that is both engaging and relevant to your audien…

Wall Street Journal

Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot

Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.

Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes

Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.

Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack

Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.

Suspected Sabotage of Deep-Sea Cable Triggers First NATO-Led Response

The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea.

Rwanda-Backed Rebels Enter Congo's Safe-Haven City

Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the city.

Wired

Sony Wants You to Forget About Discs With Its Gorgeous Transparent Controllers

Sony has new, spiffy see-through controllers and covers for its PlayStation 5 that let you see the hardware guts inside.

Senators Demand to Know if Dr. Oz Collaborated With Election Denial Groups

A far-right campaign claiming leftists are stealing votes from nursing home residents has centered on changing guidance from Mehmet Oz’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

What’s the Best Kindle of 2026 (So Far)?

I’ve tested every single Kindle, from Paperwhite and Colorsoft to the new aluminum models. Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2026) and Colorsoft (2026) Review: Best for Accessories

The latest generation of Kindle’s 7-inch e-readers have a new look and new accessories. But are they worth the upgrade given Amazon’s new Kindle prices?

Amazon Adds an Alexa Photo Frame and a Bedside Clock to Its Echo Family

The new Echo Studio also gets a camera, and the Echo Show 16 debuts an AI-generated Alexa interface.

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