New bomb threats target European broadcasters, air traffic
A string of hoax alerts causing flight diversions across Europe this week has broadened to include newsrooms.
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Watch: Is it the end of the road for Tesla's Cybertruck?
The car company's CEO Elon Musk has said production will halt in Texas, to focus on the firm's self-driving Cybercabs.
Siemens Energy redesigns Gulf power plants to withstand drone attacks | The National
German industrial group is drawing on lessons from Ukraine as the Iran war forces a costly rethink of electricity infrastructure
· Jennifer Gnana
EU prosecutors open second fraud probe into Spanish high-speed rail
The deadly collision has resulted in searches at Spain's rail safety agency and Court of Auditors.
· Martina Sapio
Further bomb threats disrupt at least another 18 flights across Europe
Media organisations in Ireland and UK also affected as apparently coordinated effort to cause chaos continuesA fresh wave of bomb threats disrupted air traffic across Europe on Friday but the affected aircraft landed safely and searches revealed no explosive devices.The latest alerts affected at least 18 flights to …
· Rorycarroll
Middle East conflict weighs on British Airways owner IAG's profits
Middle East conflict weighs on British Airways owner IAG's profits International Airlines Group (IAG), the owner of British Airways and Iberia, said its third-quarter net profit fell by more than 12 percent as fuel costs rose and the conflict in the Middle East disrupted flights. Profit after tax fell to 1.23 billio…
· Middleeasteye
U.S. Naval Defense: Fleet Modernization, Autonomous Systems, and Industrial Capacity
The U.S. naval defense sector is undergoing a broad modernization cycle as the Navy seeks to strengthen fleet readiness, expand shipbuilding capacity, and incorporate advanced technologies across maritime operations. Surface combatants, submarines, naval aviation, and unmanned platforms are being integrated with sop…
Bus carrying schoolchildren crashes in eastern France, killing 2 and injuring 16
PARIS — A bus carrying children to school crashed Friday morning in eastern France, killing a 7-year-old girl and an 18-year-old boy, Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said.
· Associated Press
Bus carrying school children crashes in eastern France, killing 2 and injuring 16
PARIS — A bus carrying children to school crashed Friday morning in eastern France, killing a 7-year-old girl and an 18-year-old boy, Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said.
· Associated Press
BYD's luxury electric hypercar makes history on Abu Dhabi motorway at 503kph | The National
Speed test took place on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed International Road in Al Dhafra
· Alexander Christou
Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production as Elon Musk focuses on robotics and AI
Decision made in order for factory in Texas to be used for Cybercab, the carmaker’s self-driving taxiElon Musk has announced that Tesla will wind down production of its Cybertruck, marking the end of a failed effort to take a chunk of the lucrative market for pickups in the US.The billionaire chief executive said pr…
· Jasper Jolly
European air traffic targeted by several new threats after a week of hoaxes
BERLIN — Officials across Europe reported more bomb threats against multiple flights on Friday, following a string of hoaxes that have caused flight diversions this week.
· Associated Press
Most Europeans want action to tackle climate crisis but not at any cost, poll shows
YouGov survey finds support for tree planting and emissions taxes but opposition to air travel and fuel leviesEurope live – latest updatesEuropeans believe human-made climate change is real, a survey has shown, with most feeling action must be taken soon – as long as they do not have to sacrifice too much to achieve…
· Jonhenley
EU investigates fraud in Spain rail funds after fatal Madrid crash
The European Union is investigating the possible misuse of EU funds earmarked for the renovation of a Spanish railway line where a train crash killed 69 people, prosecutors said on Friday. The October accident on the Madrid-Seville high-speed line was one of the worst railway disasters in Europe this century, oversh…
· Agence France-Presse
Musk celebrates Tesla’s top market spot in Korea
Tesla CEO Elon Musk celebrated the automaker’s continued dominance in South Korea’s fiercely competitive imported car market. On Friday, Musk reposted an image of the Korean national flag Taegeukgi modified to feature Tesla’s “T” logo. Writing “Tesla Korea” above the shared post, Musk highlighted data showing the US…
· Byun Hye-jin
Kia to invest W3tr to build new EV facility in Gwangju
Kia said Friday that it would invest 3 trillion won ($2.21 billion) in a new electric-vehicle production facility at AutoLand Gwangju, transforming the plant into a strategic mobility base. Running through 2029, the investment is part of Hyundai Motor Group’s broader commitment announced in November 2025 to inject 1…
· Byun Hye-jin
Dubai Police seize more than 200 vehicles to put brakes on nuisance noise | The National
Owning sports car does not give residents right to disturb peace, senior police official says
· The National
EU investigating fraud in Spain's deadly crash rail line
The European Union is investigating the possible misuse of EU funds earmarked for the renovation of a Spanish railway line where a train crash killed 69 people, prosecutors said Friday.
· AFP
Asian tech stocks plunge as US midterm results fuel fears of an AI slowdown | South China Morning Post
Benchmark share price indices in South Korea and Taiwan plummeted on Friday by over 8 per cent amid massive regional sell-offs in AI and tech stocks.
Bahrain says landmark GCC railway agreement to be signed on Sunday | The National
Regional war underscores need for stronger transport links and more resilient supply chains, Transport Minister tells The National
· Vanessa Ghanem
Bahrain says landmark GCC railway agreement to be signed on November 8 | The National
Regional war underscores need for stronger transport links and more resilient supply chains, Transport Minister tells The National
· Vanessa Ghanem
France bus carrying school kids crashes, killing 2 and injuring 16
The bus had veered off the road and landed in a ditch.
· Associated Press
China puts DF missiles on display as flight bans fuel speculation about ICBM test
Chinese state media showcased several Dongfeng-series missiles on Thursday to mark a key anniversary, including the nuclear-capable DF-61 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and the rarely seen DF-100 long-range supersonic cruise missile. The coverage coincided with social media reports suggesting that the PLA…
· Albee Zhang
Elon Musk appears to signal the end of the road for Cybertruck
Musk said it was to make room for production of its Cybercabs - autonomous taxis without a driver.
· Bbcnews
'Several victims' after bus crashes in France, officials say
One child and one young adult were killed in the crash, local authorities say, with more injured.
· Bbcnews
Dubai Run 2026 guide: Date, registration details, bib collection and more | The National
Dubai Fitness Challenge event, led by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, takes place along Sheikh Zayed Road
· David Tusing
Qantas to raise prices and cut flights amid soaring fuel costs
Qantas has flagged plans to raise prices and slow down flights across the country as the airline battles soaring fuel costs that are projected to reach $4 billion
Helen Haines’ condition improves to stable
Federal MP Helen Haines’ condition has improved to stable as she continues to recover in hospital after losing both her legs in an alleged car ramming attack.
Indonesia names fourth wiretapping suspect as political intrigue deepens
Scandal is driving divisions between President Prabowo Subianto and predecessor Joko Widodo.
Equinix points to smaller facilities as scrutiny of U.S. data center construction grows
Equinix says smaller data centers may be less exposed to U.S. restrictions as scrutiny of AI infrastructure grows.
· Jenny Lee
Revealed: The plan to strip 5000 e-bikes from Sydney’s streets
A Sydney council has released plans to slash the number of shared e-bikes on its roads by more than 40 per cent.
· David Barwell
Trump’s 250-foot triumphal arch gets green light from key federal panel
In an 8-4 vote, the commission approved plans to build the 250-foot-high arch just across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial, on a traffic circle between Arlington National Cemetery and Arlington Memorial Bridge.
· Victor Nava
Drug driver jailed for crash that resulted in premature baby death
Andrew Dean Robson, 35, has been sentenced to seven years in jail for a car crash that resulted in a pregnant teenager losing her baby.
· Charmaine Manuel
Alleged kitchen knife murderer Conor O’Neill denied bail
A 40-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his 47-year-old partner while the pair were driving through a Northern Territory suburb has been refused bail.
· Matt Garrick
Data centre plan could bring water into Queensland, minister says
Queensland Water Minister Ann Leahy says rapid industrial growth in the Western Downs could help drive private investment in major water infrastructure projects, including the long-discussed Nathan Dam project.
· Grace Nakamura
Woman, 79, charged with attempted murder for driving with a man clinging to her car bonnet | South China Morning Post
Police said the incident began when Higashi opened her car door and it hit the vehicle parked next to hers.
'Grand Theft Auto' set for blockbuster return after 13 years
PARIS — Fans of the violent 'Grand Theft Auto' video game franchise are just two weeks away from getting their hands on the latest edition, which has taken almost a decade to make and has become the most expensive title in history.
· Agence France-Presse
'Grand Theft Auto' set for blockbuster return after 13 years
PARIS — Fans of the violent 'Grand Theft Auto' video game franchise are just two weeks away from getting their hands on the latest edition, which has taken almost a decade to make and has become the most expensive title in history.
· Agence France-Presse
Australia faces same issues that flipped control of US Congress in midterms, experts say
Anthony Albanese’s government has taken a blow due to Iran war but voter anxiety around cost of living and datacentres may hit harderGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastThe Democrats’ stunning midterm victory should broaden Australia’s alliance with the US, observers say, even as a new power…
· Tom Mcilroy, Patrick Commins
Nine investors rail against executive pay and biscuit selection
Shareholders in the country’s largest media company have delivered a protest vote against the company’s executive pay arrangements.
· Calum Jaspan
Dem candidate gets elected to the House in surprise win — and has a court appearance for car theft next week
Womack is accused of failing to return a rental car – valued at about $20,000 – in 2019.
· Victor Nava
Qantas flags fare increases and flight cuts as fuel prices surge
The Middle East war continues to weigh on Qantas, despite strong demand for air travel.
· Nelli Saarinen
Asia's AI supply chain and US data centers set to weather 'blue wave'
Democrats' midterm mandate may check but not stop infrastructure buildout: analysts
· YIFAN YU
Probe widens after steering failure on Spirit of Tasmania ferry
The transport safety watchdog has expanded its probe into steering issues on the new Spirit of Tasmania ferries after the primary system "failed" on one of the ships.
· Jano Gibson
Sudan's capital gripped by crime wave blamed on SAF's militias | The National
Car and phone theft and burglaries are the most common crimes in Khartoum's spree of illegality
· Hamza Hendawi
LTO issues SCO against Lipa City over plate-switching incident
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a show cause order (SCO) against the Lipa City government after its driver was caught removing the vehicle's white rear plate and replacing it with a red one.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Mercedes-Benz overtakes BMW to rank second in imported car sales
Mercedes-Benz overtook BMW to become South Korea's second-best-selling imported car brand, marking a shift in the two leading German premium automakers' rankings. According to the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association, imported passenger car registrations totaled 31,117 units in October, up 29.3 pe…
· Jung Young-seon
US warns of ‘ongoing cyber threat’ to industrial refrigeration systems
FBI Cyber Branch Operations Director Brett Leatherman says the government is 'seeing these systems targeted across critical infrastructure sectors globally'
· Victor Barreiro Jr.
Labor rallies, marathons to cause congestion in Seoul this weekend
Traffic congestion is expected in central Seoul this weekend due to labor rallies and marathon events, police said Friday. The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, a major umbrella labor union, plans to hold a preliminary rally near the Seoul Regional Employment and Labor Office in downtown Seoul at 1 p.m. on Satur…
· Yonhap
Labor rallies, marathons to cause congestion in Seoul this weekend
SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- Traffic congestion is expected in central Seoul this w...
· Yoo Cheong-mo