Cornell case revives anger about handling of campus sexual assault cases
A lawsuit alleging rape at Cornell has led to an outpouring of women sharing stories about sexual violence on college campuses.
· Stephanie Saul, Emma Goldberg
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AMLC executive, bank representatives set to testify in VP impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines — An Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) official who previously flagged about P6.77 billion in “suspicious” and “covered” transactions involving Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases “Mans” Carpio, is set to testify Monday before the Senate impeachment court.
· Catherine S. Valente
Trump defends data centers in Ohio, warns they’ll go to China if US turns them away
"There's so much money to be made for Ohio. You can’t just turn them off. They’ll go to China,” Trump told supporters at an Ohio rally.
· Ariel Zilber
Cornell University boss breaks silence over rape case uproar
Cornell University president Michael Kotlikoff said he was “deeply disturbed” by a student’s 2024 rape allegation that has drawn national outrage. “My heart aches when I think of what she experienced,” Kotlikoff said in a video message released on Saturday, saying the university must “do everything we can to prevent…
· Bloomberg
Cornell University boss breaks silence over rape case uproar
Michael Kotlikoff pledged greater transparency and acknowledged that the university could ‘do better’ amid ‘distrust’ in the community.
· Bloomberg
Young Chinese hire ‘life stand-ins’ to cook and care for elderly parents amid booming trend
From cooking and attending hospital visits to doing the actual quarrelling, paid “life stand-ins” are stepping in to manage these tasks, along with errands and awkward moments that many young Chinese would rather avoid. This trend, known as the “stand-in economy,” is gaining traction among time-strapped consumers wh…
· Zoey Zhang
Young Chinese hire ‘life stand-ins’ to cook and care for elderly parents amid booming trend
Outsourcing life’s mundane tasks buys us freedom, but risks relinquishing the experience of living, says online observer.
· Zoey Zhang
NATO chief says ‘almost sure’ is enough to blame Russia (VIDEO)
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has urged member states to blame incidents on Russia even without conclusive evidence Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
NATO chief says ‘almost sure’ is enough to blame Russia (VIDEO)
The bloc’s member states should publicly point the finger at Moscow even if they lack conclusive proof of its involvement, Mark Rutte has said
· RT
Two Iranians appear in UK court over alleged plot to target Jews
The men are charged with plotting acts of terrorism involving use of a homemade bomb to attack the Jewish community in northern England at the behest of a figure believed to be based in Iran.
· Michael Holden
PHLPost eyes bigger role in cross-border e-commerce, logistics
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) seeks to expand its role in cross-border e-commerce and logistics as it hosts postal organizations from Southeast Asia and other partner economies for a regional business meeting in Manila this week.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Fencing double gold medalist voted S. Korean MVP
Oh Sang-uk, who captured two gold medals in men's fencing at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, was named the MVP of the South Korean delegation on Sunday. The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) said Oh won the voting by members of the South Korean media covering the continental competition across central Japan. The…
· Yonhap
UAE scientists harness AI to discover potential blood cancer drug | The National
Insilico Medicine discovers substance that could treat disease
· Daniel Bardsley
Zimbabweans struggle to rebuild after fleeing xenophobia in South Africa
Returnees face economic hardship and limited support as they try to rebuild in Zimbabwe.
· Farai Matiashe
A $28B hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a looming federal ban
In a commercial kitchen outside Raleigh, North Carolina, Nicholas Hohns spreads a blue-green goo into a gridded mold, making one of his company's signature products: potent THC gummies, featuring the primary intoxicating compound found in marijuana.
· Associated Press
A $28B hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a looming federal ban
In a commercial kitchen outside Raleigh, North Carolina, Nicholas Hohns spreads a blue-green goo into a gridded mold, making one of his company's signature products: potent THC gummies, featuring the primary intoxicating compound found in marijuana.
· Associated Press
Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike
The head of Tennessee's prison system is resigning, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday, the first major staff shake-up since Christa Pike's stunning failed execution left her unconscious and on a ventilator at a hospital.
· Associated Press
4 teens arrested in fatal shooting of Nashville high school student after football game
Nashville police have arrested four teenagers for the drive-by shooting death of 16-year-old Cameron Frierson after a high school football game in August.
· Ella Morrison
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv to increase oil refinery attacks because of Moscow’s winter strategy, Zelenskyy says
Kyiv working on better jamming capabilities, interceptors for Shahed drones and ballistic missiles that can reach Moscow. What we know on day 1,684Ukraine will increase its attacks on Russian oil refineries, but won’t target civilians, because of a new policy of airstrikes by Moscow designed to force people to aband…
· Guardian staff and agencies
Giant characters take over the streets of Seoul’s Gangnam
The 2026 Gangnam Festival opened Saturday with a large street parade through Gangnam-gu, the affluent district in southern Seoul known internationally through Psy’s 2012 hit “Gangnam Style.” The Grand Parade moved along Dosan-daero, a major road running through some of Gangnam’s best-known commercial and fashion are…
· Moon Joon-hyun
Chalmers says global economic turmoil will drive budget cuts, but Australia should avoid recession
Treasurer says ‘very substantial and intensifying pressure’ on federal budget as he points finger at private sector for driving up inflation amid Middle East conflictGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastJim Chalmers has warned of “very substantial and intensifying” economic pressures on the hor…
· Sarah Basford Canales
Lacson seeks multiagency probe into Taguig reclamation
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has called for a multiagency investigation into alleged illegal reclamation activities in Taguig City as Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano urged authorities to ensure that the probe is conducted fairly and within the law.
· Catherine S. Valente
Debris from vanished Boston-bound plane found by Coast Guard amid massive search off Nantucket
Debris from a medical transport plane that mysteriously vanished early Saturday in the waters off Nantucket has been discovered floating in the ocean.
· Daniel Cody
The Celebrity Traitors connections that might surprise you
Lots of the stars have worked together, some are good friends - and that can impact the show's dynamics.
· Bbcnews
Regional audiences to lose Network 10, as licensee warns of TV's future
After a three-month reprieve, WIN confirms Network 10 will go from Mount Gambier, the Riverland and Griffith.
· Josh Brine
Flydubai co-pilot’s time in Australia being investigated by security agencies after alleged cockpit attack
Police confirm investigation into period the man reportedly spent in Australia before alleged attempted terrorist attackGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian security agencies have launched an investigation after it emerged that the flydubai co-pilot who allegedly tried to hijack an I…
· Adeshola Ore, Sarah Basford Canales
Alleged Newcastle crash driver refused bail
The Sydney teenager who was allegedly behind the wheel of a car that crashed into and injured 10 Newcastle Knights fans has been refused bail.
· Giselle Wakatama
Teen arrested over flamethrower attack during student unrest in France (VIDEO)
French police have arrested a teenager accused of using an aerosol can as an improvised flamethrower to attack a woman Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
READ MORE: Teen arrested over flamethrower attack during student unrest in France (VIDEO)
A 15-year-old has been arrested after allegedly blasting flames at a woman’s face during student protests in Marseille
· RT
When parenting advice becomes too much
Many parents feel overwhelmed by the amount of parenting information available
· Bbcnews
Mayor Karen Bass and rival Nithya Raman square off at contentious rally as final sprint to election day approaches
Mayor Karen Bass and Nithya Raman turned a South Los Angeles campaign forum into a preview of the increasingly bitter fight for City Hall.
· Katie Jerkovich
Cop who tackled Gracie Mansion ‘bomber’ among heroes honored at PBA’s ‘Finest of the Finest’
Dozens of NYPD officers, including Gracie Mansion terror attack hero Officer Grant Pulgarin, were honored for bravery at the PBA's Finest of the Finest ceremony in Queens.
· Tina Moore
Cornell president vows transparency amid outrage over fraternity rape case
Michael Kotlikoff expresses deep sorrow over the case, calling it one of the most challenging periods for Cornell.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Driver’s wild story falls apart after police K9 sniffs out the truth
The department joked that the driver was hauling “more cardboard boxes than Amazon on Prime Day.”
· Erica Andrews
Some areas in Metro Manila, 3 provinces to have power interruptions due to maintenance works
Some areas in Metro Manila, 3 provinces to have power interruptions due to maintenance works
· Ed Paolo Salting
Hong Kong’s cancer research drawing global attention, says leading body’s chief
Hong Kong is playing a central role as part of a broader regional hub for research breakthroughs, the head of a leading global cancer organisation has said, adding that the city’s success in reducing its smoking rate has set an example for others to follow. Cary Adams, CEO of the Union for International Cancer Contr…
· Elizabeth Cheung
Hong Kong’s cancer research drawing global attention, says leading body’s chief
Cary Adams, CEO of the Union for International Cancer Control, hails city’s tobacco control record as example for others.
· Elizabeth Cheung
What’s behind Indonesia’s decades-long wildfire problem? | South China Morning Post
The EU’s Copernicus environment monitoring service said Indonesia produced 19.7 million tonnes of emissions in one week in September, over a third of the global total.
Treasurer downplays chance of cost-of-living relief amid surging debt
It seems unlikely households will get cost-of-living relief this year after Treasurer Jim Chalmers revealed the government is looking to "tighten" the budget as borrowing costs boom.
· Holly Tregenza
New lizard species discovered in Peru
LIMA, Peru — Scientists have discovered a new species of lizard in the Peruvian Andes, the Natural History Museum of San Marcos University said Saturday.
· Agence France-Presse
UAE investigators say flydubai co-pilot was planning 'terrorist act'
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — UAE investigators have said the co-pilot of a flydubai flight to Israel this week was planning a 'terrorist act' and used the cockpit's emergency axe to attack the captain, but they did not reveal his motive.
· Agence France-Presse
Boisterous fashion week barnstorms 'sleepy' Nigerian capital
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigerian models donned outfits of seemingly impossible amounts of fabric folded and moulded into massive silhouettes, or overlapping in shingled, feather-like patterns.
· Agence France-Presse
NY AG Letitia James too ‘biased’ to fairly investigate ‘Cornell 7’ frat boys: critics
New York Attorney General Letitia James is too political, biased and unethical to fairly investigate the seven Cornell University fraternity brothers accused of raping a female classmate, pols and other critics told The Post.
· Rich Calder, Geoff Earle
Serbian populist leader Vucic launches campaign for prime minister
Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic is seeking to extend his hold on power through a parliamentary vote.
· Al Jazeera Staff
AFP confirms investigation of flydubai co-pilot's Australian links
The Australian Federal Police is investigating Australian links to a flydubai pilot who allegedly attacked a colleague in the cockpit.
'Unnecessary and cruel': People with MS to lose home care
Marlene Robinson, who has multiple sclerosis, has been told MSWA will stop a home care program which provided support workers to help her with basic tasks like getting dressed.
· Nicolas Perpitch
North Korea says intermediate missile’s range bests Tokyo and Seoul estimates
North Korea has claimed that a launch of an intermediate-range missile saw the weapon fly 1,000 km — 300 km further than estimates by Tokyo and Seoul.
· Jesse Johnson
Texas Dem James Talarico takes LGBTQ group’s cash — after vowing to ban trans surgeries for kids
Radical US Senate candidate James Talarico of Texas held a Big Apple fundraiser this week thrown by leaders of a group that supports gender surgery and transition drugs for minors – mere weeks after insisting he opposes the controversial practices.
· Rich Calder
Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro close campaigns ahead of critical election
Latest polls suggest Lula's lead over Bolsonaro is narrowing, with neither candidate likely to win outright on Sunday.
· Al Jazeera Staff
US Coast Guard launches search for missing Canadian medical jet carrying six
The plane was flying at 24,000 feet (7,300 meters) for much of the flight before descending to 13,000 feet in about two minutes shortly before flight controllers lost contact, data showed.
· REUTERS