Hong Kong police receive 1,503 reports of suspicious iPhone charges worth HK$30m
Police say all unauthorised iPhone 18 Pro transactions have been cancelled and Apple has been asked to review its payment security measures
· Lo Hoi-ying
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Three news outlets that President Donald Trump abruptly banished from White House grounds this month asked a federal court to block the ban until the case is resolved, saying the administration has “persisted in unpredictably and inconsistently implementing its ban” despite a judge’s restraining order — including se…
· Associated Press
NYC man killed in freak accident after backpack got caught in subway doors
A straphanger was killed in a freak accident when his backpack got caught in the subway door during rush hour Monday night — and he fell onto the tracks, according to police.
· Patrick Reilly
How LIVEX sits at centre of Abu Dhabi’s mission to become most liveable city | The National
Abu Dhabi is moving beyond a one-size-fits-all approach to ‘liveability’ and hosts LIVEX 2026 from today as part of the conversation to take it and other world cities forward.
· The National
'I was lured into a trap': Evan Gershkovich on moment that led to 16 months in Russian jail
Watch: Evan Gershkovich describes the moment he was detained by masked men
· Bbcnews
Retired Hong Kong woman loses HK$2.9 million in online romance, fake app scam
Case among at least 18 online romance scams reported in past week, with total losses nearing HK$7.8 million, according to police
· Danny Mok
Retired Hong Kong woman loses HK$2.9 million in online romance, fake app scam
Case among at least 18 online romance scams reported in past week, with total losses nearing HK$7.8 million, according to police
· Danny Mok
Israeli settlers attack West Bank village and block Palestinian family's return home
Watch: Videos show the al-Tubasi family's homes on fire and damage inside one of them before it was set ablaze
· Bbcnews
Jamie Dimon has a plan to revive the West: A 'big, beautiful' deal with Europe
JPMorgan Chase boss Jamie Dimon is pitching his vision for the Western world's future — and it hinges on Europe rebooting its sluggish economy and strengthening its defense capabilities.
· Jenni Reid
Futures Rise As Oil Drops, Dragging Rates Lower
US equity futures have reversed earlier losses and trade in the green, near session highs, as bond yields drop across the curve, following a decline in oil which has also hit the dollar, despite lack of any tangible news out of Iran and as traders brace for the week’s first labor data following a neverending firehos…
· Tyler Durden
Rayner says watchdog will rein in 'cowboy' leasehold property agents
Angela Rayner took aim at the 'injustice' of leasehold in her conference speech
· Bbcnews
São Francisco de Assis: de frade humilde à influência global. Entenda o paradoxo de sua fama
Há um paradoxo entre a vida e a trajetória pós-morte de São Francisco de Assis. Ele abraçou a pobreza, mas hoje está sepultado em uma grandiosa basílica em sua cidade natal, Assis, na Itália, adornada com afrescos de renomados artistas medievais.
· Brenda Haas
UK accused of 'fuelling' Yemen war as Saudi jets receive British support
The UK government faces calls to halt military support for Saudi Arabia as fighting escalates in Yemen, with academics and civil society organisations warning that British refuelling for Saudi fighter jets could make it complicit in further violations of international law.
· Middleeasteye
Pentagon breach exposed data on over 3 million people – media
A Pentagon personnel system breach has reportedly exposed Social Security numbers and military job details of more than 3 million people Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Pentagon breach exposed data on over 3 million people – media
A breach of the Pentagon’s personnel database exposed data on over 3 million people, including Social Security numbers and military job details
· RT
French hard-right leader accuses opponents of 'total war' after claims of antisemitism
Jordan Bardella, 31, would probably be prime minister if Marine Le Pen wins next year's presidential election
· Bbcnews
Spain announces new housing measures after protests over 87-year-old woman's eviction
Protests have taken place in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Malaga and Cadiz in response to the housing crisis
· Bbcnews
Tragic Ole Miss student bought Smax Pseudo-DHM kratom from raided store: court docs
An Ole Miss freshman found dead in his room bought kratom from a drug store that has since been raided – with staffers caught warning undercover cops not to buy the illegal pills because “people were dying,” court documents claimed.
· Chris Bradford
COA finds ‘unverifiable’ beneficiaries in DepEd’s SHS voucher program
DEPED. The Department of Education headquarters in Pasig City.
· jmantaring0370
Warning about scam iPhone 18 deals that leave victims' bank accounts cleaned out | The National
Scammers are using offers of discounted iPhone 18s on fake Arabic-language websites to clean out victims’ bank accounts, cyber security experts have warned.
· Tariq Tahir
Two former Hungarian ministers detained over suspected bribery and misuse of public funds
Ministers from Viktor Orbán’s former far-right government arrested after MPs vote to lift their immunity
· Jonhenley
Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on company supplying vehicles to Ukraine
Moscow has been accused by Western officials of carrying out sabotage acts to undermine support for Ukraine and destabilise European nations
· Associated Press
Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on company supplying vehicles to Ukraine
Moscow has been accused by Western officials of carrying out sabotage acts to undermine support for Ukraine and destabilise European nations
· Associated Press
Journalist ascends to throne in Uganda kingdom after succession dispute
A journalist has been crowned king of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom, becoming the 13th monarch of the Batooro people in a ceremony marking the end of a succession dispute.
A TV journalist is set to be crowned as king of a traditional monarchy in Uganda
KAMPALA, Uganda — A journalist was on Tuesday set to be crowned as the king of a traditional monarchy that lost its onetime “boy king” last month, triggering widespread grief and a succession dispute in Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom.
· The Manila Times
Argentina demands UK halt Falklands oil project
Argentinian President Javier Milei has demanded that the UK stop oil exploration near the disputed Falkland Islands Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
US and China need shared risk vocabulary to manage AI threats: Beijing-linked think tank
State security ministry-linked think tank urges dynamic system of ‘risk changes and response levels’ rather than seeking abstract ‘red line’
· Cao Jiaxuan
US and China need shared risk vocabulary to manage AI threats: Beijing-linked think tank
State security ministry-linked think tank urges dynamic system of ‘risk changes and response levels’ rather than seeking abstract ‘red line’
· Cao Jiaxuan
Two California private high schools crack nation’s Top 10
Two California private high schools have cracked the top 10 list for Niche’s annual rankings, taking up space in a field historically dominated by East Coast prep academies.
· Justin Choi
Hong Kong turns Halloween into month-long event with street parties, free rides
Street celebrations to run across three consecutive Saturdays in Central, Lan Kwai Fong and other areas under new Tourism Board drive
· Wynna Wong
Hong Kong turns Halloween into month-long event with street parties, free rides
Street celebrations to run across three consecutive Saturdays in Central, Lan Kwai Fong and other areas under new Tourism Board drive
· Wynna Wong
‘Saved by the Bell’ star Dennis Haskins was all smiles in final appearance nearly a decade before death
“Saved by the Bell” alum Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on the beloved show, made his final public appearance nearly a decade before his death.
· Riley Cardoza
Iran's Islamic regime using Tether cryptocurrency as 'financial lifeline,' US Senate report charges
Tether's stablecoin has become a "significant financial lifeline" for Iran and a tool for funding proxy organizations, including Hezbollah, according to a report led by Senate Democrats, published on Monday.
· REUTERS
AI researchers say companies rush self-improving systems, ignoring potentially disastrous risks
Current and former OpenAI and Google DeepMind researchers warn companies are doing too little to protect the world against the potentially disastrous fallout of building self-improving AI systems that could outpace humans' ability to control them.
· REUTERS
WATCH: IDF strikes in Gaza, killing Hamas Northern Brigade commander, top military financer
The IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) eliminated Hamas Northern Gaza Brigade commander Izz al-Din Beik in a strike in the northern Gaza Strip overnight Tuesday, the military announced on Tuesday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Indian Embassy invites new bids for passport and consular services in UAE | The National
The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has issued a new tender to outsource passport, visa and consular services in the UAE.
· Ajanta Paul
Turkey’s $17bn fund scandal becomes a political crisis for Erdogan
A crisis involving Turkish investment funds accused of running Ponzi-like schemes has affected half a million people, with authorities ordering the liquidation of some 130 funds worth $17bn earlier this month.
· Middleeasteye
Back to normal as pro golf returns to UAE with Abu Dhabi Challenge | The National
Players and officials hope to “show the world everything is normal” when pro golf returns to the UAE this week with the HotelPlanner Tour’s Abu Dhabi Challenge.
· Paul Radley
Hong Kong man returns to city after 26 years in Philippine prison for drug offences
After two-month delay in wake of court ruling commuting his life sentence, Tang Lung-wai, 55, returns home still protesting his innocence
· Simpson Cheung
Hong Kong man returns to city after 26 years in Philippine prison for drug offences
After two-month delay in wake of court ruling commuting his life sentence, Tang Lung-wai, 55, returns home still protesting his innocence
· Simpson Cheung
Taylor Swift dominated the VMAs, but do music videos still matter?
Taylor Swift became the most successful artist in the history of the VMAs on Sunday
· Bbcnews
RAF Fairford incident involves 'foreign actor', says Rubio
Watch: What we do and don't know about the incident near RAF Fairford
· Bbcnews
Slovakia elementary school student fatally stabs teacher, injures at least two others
A pupil at an elementary school in northwestern Slovakia fatally stabbed a teacher on Tuesday and injured at least two other people, authorities said.
· Associated Press
Etihad Rail aiming for 10 million passengers per year under expansion plan | The National
A senior Etihad Rail official has set out plans to attract 10 million passengers each year as the network's expansion gathers pace with the launch of its first train station in Dubai.
· Nicole Abigael
Jaime T. Cruz: The business partner of Sara, Baste, and Pulong Duterte
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· jpcruz0306
DOJ charges 17 with stealing $1.3M in Social Security – including woman who kept dead mom in freezer
The Justice Department announced charges Tuesday against 17 alleged fraudsters accused of stealing more than $1.3 million in Social Security benefits, including a Chicago woman convicted of keeping her dead mother’s body in a freezer and now suspected of collecting her retirement benefits.
· Victor Nava
South Africa: Competition between criminal networks fuelling mass shootings, analysts say
Organised crime, gang violence and conflicts over the control of criminal networks are fuelling mass shootings in South Africa, according to the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC).
· AfricaNews
Ex-world snooker champion jailed for 7 years for child sex crimes
LONDON — A court in Scotland on Tuesday sentenced former world snooker champion Graeme Dott to seven years in prison after he was found guilty of sexually abusing two children.
· Agence France-Presse
Former world snooker champion Dott jailed for child sexual abuse
Graeme Dott was sentenced to seven years in jail at the High Court in Edinburgh
· Bbcnews
UAE confirms Netanyahu visit for first time, with no mention of regional wars
The UAE has officially acknowledged hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks with President Mohammed bin Zayed on Sunday, its first such acknowledgement since establishing relations with Israel in 2020.
· Middleeasteye