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Zero tolerance against violence on campuses, says Roji M. John as SFI activists stage ‘banner protest’ at Kalady
Suspended SFI activists staged a banner protest, declaring that they would not tender an apology over the August 13 campus incidents
Far North community board member refuses to help move vulnerable people on
Roddy Hapati Pihema says he'd rather lose his job than displace vulnerable people.
Arkane Union Accuses Microsoft Of “Sabotaging” Development Of Marvel’s Blade
As the fate of Arkane Lyon hangs in the balance, a union representing workers from the French studio offered strong words toward Arkane's parent company, Microsoft. In short, the union blames Microsoft for "sabotaging" the production of its Blade game. French trade union STJV (per VGC ) claimed that development on Marvel's Blade is "going fine," but said tha
Karnataka government’s fare hike on electric buses questioned as commuters flag diesel price rationale
BMTC officials say fares are determined uniformly across the corporation and are not calculated according to the fuel consumed by individual buses
Jagan accuses Naidu of ‘election subversion’, says TDP victory in ULB polls not people’s verdict
The ruling party manipulated the electoral process from nominations to counting by using the police and administrative machinery, alleges Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy; accuses State Election Commission of ‘’failing to function as an independent electoral authority’’
Hope in the City: Why This Detective Uses a Sketchbook Instead of a Badge
What if your greatest tool for solving the mystery of your parents’ disappearance wasn’t a badge, but a sketchbook? Launching November 11 on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, and Steam, and available day one with XBOX Game Pass, Hope in the City is a narrative mystery adventure where you play as Hope Song, a […] The post Hope in the City: Why This Detective Uses
Discord is ditching Electron and its new app uses less RAM
Discord is finally giving up on Electron, the cross-platform framework that lets developers build desktop apps using web technologies. Electron web apps are notoriously heavy on system resources, and Discord is now moving its desktop app fully to Rust - a modern programming language designed for speed and memory safety. "We've been early adopters of […]
‘Harry Potter’ Oxford Street Christmas Lights Details Revealed: Hogwarts Houses and a Tree With “Enchanted Snowfall”
Floating candles and more await fans in the heart of London's West End as the decorations, inspired by the upcoming 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone' series, get ready to go live in a switch-on event.
Wave of bomb threats causes emergency landings for several flights across Europe
<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_3320,w_4980/744990' alt='An ITA Airways Airbus A-320 plane bound for Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci International Airport takes off from the Belgian capital's Zaventem airport on March 08, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. (photo credit: OMAR HAVANA/GETTY IMAGES)'
Au procès de la rue de Trévise, une bataille d’experts pour remonter le fil des causes de l’explosion
Plombier, égoutier, géotechnicien, experts en incendie explosion et en mécanique de la rupture… Chacun y est allé plus ou moins prudemment de son hypothèse, entre le lundi 2 et le mercredi 4 novembre, mais à l’issue des audiences, aucune évidence ne s’impose.
Supreme Court refuses to transfer Tirupathi ghee adulteration case out of Andhra Pradesh
CBI and Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigations into the case had revealed a ₹250 crore scam involving the supply of 68 lakh kg of fake and synthetic ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) between 2019 and 2024
Keralam BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar tells Rahul Gandhi to ‘go to Bangladesh’, accuses him of ‘creating anarchy’
In a Facebook post, Rajeev Chandrasekhar says Rahul Gandhi ‘can take along Jamaat-e-Islami, which supports him, and pursue politics there’
Scientists turn viruses into weapons against deadly superbugs
Scientists are advancing a promising new way to fight antibiotic-resistant infections by using viruses that specifically target and kill harmful bacteria. An international team has released the first coordinated guidelines for personalized phage therapy, offering a roadmap for safely bringing this experimental treatment into clinical practice. Early findings
Judge recuses self from Lagos Country Club leadership suit
A Federal High Court judge, Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa, has recused himself from a suit challenging the leadership of the Lagos Country Club, Ikeja. Read More: https://punchng.com/judge-recuses-self-from-lagos-country-club-leadership-suit/
Monarchs trade blame as Rivers’ land dispute causes panic
Two traditional rulers in Rivers State, Leslie Eke and Emeka Ihunwo, are trading blame over a disputed ancestral land in Woji, causing panic in the communi Read More: https://punchng.com/monarchs-trade-blame-as-rivers-land-dispute-causes-panic/
Almost no one uses AI agents to book their Uber, company says
During its busiest week last quarter, Uber said only four people booked a ride using an AI agent.
French game union accuses Microsoft of 'sabotaging' Blade and then using the fallout to justify closing Arkane
The STJV union says Microsoft imposed hiring freezes at Arkane that resulted in delays and additional expenses, which it then cited as reasons for shutting it down.
More than 43 lakh pucca houses completed in Bihar for poor families
₹56,743.40 crore spent under PMAY-G so far in the State; of the 43 lakh houses, 36.63 lakh pucca houses built in just yearrs between FY 2016-17 & 2021-22
Le Royaume-Uni devrait présenter des excuses officielles pour son rôle dans l’esclavage, mais refuse d’envisager le paiement de réparations
Lors du sommet du Commonwealth qui s’est achevé mercredi, dans les Caraïbes, le gouvernement britannique a écarté tout débat sur les réparations liées à la traite des esclaves, que réclament les pays concernés. Le roi a lui exprimé son « horreur » face à l’esclavage.
Supreme Court refuses further appeal for man seeking to bring family from Afghanistan
Applicant claimed family faced danger following Taliban’s return to power in 2021
Redditor uses AI to get Switch games running natively on Apple TV
The TVPort project is another example of people using Claude Code to bring software to other platforms
Congress accuses Uttarakhand CM of handing over government land, heritage properties to private parties
At the centre of a State-wide agitation is the proposed transfer of the George Everest estate in Mussoorie, named after Sir George Everest, India’s first Surveyor-General, to private entities
Is Trump really a ‘lame duck’ after losing both houses of US Congress?
Despite losing legislative control, the US president still has strong executive powers to push his agenda forward.
Golan accuses Netanyahu of coup bid after election defeat
Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of attempting to overturn last week’s parliamentary election results to remain in power...
Ceann Comhairle refuses Ó Snodaigh's statement request
Aengus Ó Snodaigh's bid to make a personal statement to the Dáil over his chairmanship of a charity at the centre of a money laundering investigation has not been approved, Sinn Féin has said.
Nouveaux horaires, clients concernés... On répond à cinq questions sur le changement des heures creuses d'électricité mis en place mercredi
Deux créneaux vont désormais rythmer les journées, avec des horaires différents selon les saisons. L'objectif : adapter la consommation à la production d'énergies renouvelables.
Fortuneo, la banque en ligne de Crédit Mutuel Arkéa victime d’une cyberattaque ayant permis des «opérations frauduleuses»
Le groupe bancaire breton n’a pas confirmé le montant du détournement d’au moins 150 millions d’euros.
Taiwan douses fire at Panasonic factory that injured five, with two missing
Flames were put out on Wednesday at a Taiwan factory run by a unit of Japan's Panasonic <6752.T> after a fire that injured five, with two people missing, officials in the county of Hsinchu said.
Gone in 160 seconds: Canadiens say 'no excuses' for historic 4-goal collapse
Dylan Samberg scored in overtime as Winnipeg snapped a nine-game losing streak by storming back from a four-goal deficit to beat Montreal 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Live: Both houses of US Congress tipped to go to Democrats
Texas Democrat James Talarico has won his high-stakes race against Republican Ken Paxton, CNN projects.
Houses of Parliament at risk of ‘Notre Dame-style fire’ as renovation costs rise
<p>Report says cost of maintenance could soon reach £2m a week, including 24-hour patrols to avert fire risk</p><p>The Palace of Westminster will be at risk of a Notre Dame-style fire or a similar catastrophic event if MPs do not tackle the issue of funding refurbishments, a parliamentary committee has said.</p><p>Decisions about how and when to begin a full
Yemen gov’t accuses IRGC, Hezbollah of sending 21 experts to back Houthis
Yemeni interior minister says foreign involvement expanded beyond arms and training to directing military operations.
‘Brilliant for D4s who have houses in Roundstone’: Galway ring road brings mixed views
Final legal challenge to the long-promised ring road around one of the country’s most congested cities ended on Monday
Four-vehicle crash causes gridlock on Apapa-Oshodi expressway
A four-vehicle collision has caused serious traffic disruption along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway in Lagos State, with an unconfirmed number of casualties reported. Read More: https://punchng.com/four-vehicle-crash-causes-gridlock-on-apapa-oshodi-expressway/
Democrats firm up as narrow favourites to win control of both houses
Democrats have firmed up as narrow favourites to win control of both houses of the US Congress in today's midterm elections, according to the US's top political forecasters.
Renting houses to terrorists a crime, FG warns landlords
The Federal Government has warned landlords that renting properties to terrorists is a crime punishable under the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act, Read More: https://punchng.com/renting-houses-to-terrorists-a-crime-fg-warns-landlords/
Kick Back report exposes extent, causes of youth homelessness
Frankie has lived on the streets since he was just 11, one of many clients of a youth charity reporting a 95 percent increase in those desperate for help.
JOJ Dakar 2026 : l'Afrique place trois nageuses dans le top six du 200 mètres brasse
La nage mise à l'honneur lors des Jeux Olympiques de la Jeunesse(JOJ) ce lundi 2 novembre à Dakar. La nageuse sud-afrcaine Chanel Veldsman a notamment remporté le bronze du 200 m brasse. Les précisions d'Elimane Ndao, correspondant France 24 au Sénégal.
NWKRTC to operate additional 340 special buses for Deepavali
It will operate these buses from its divisions in Hubballi, Dharwad, Gadag, Belagavi, Uttara Kannada, Haveri, Chikkodi and Bagalkot
Netanyahu accuses opposition of hypocrisy over haredi draft law amid coalition talks
<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_2947,w_4420/743903' alt='Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu, speak with members of the public in the city of Beit Shemesh, just hours before polls close on Israel’s general election day, October 27, 2026. (photo cre
OpenAI is quietly renaming data centers ‘compute campuses’
People hate data centers. They're loud, resource-hungry eyesores that are so profoundly unpopular they have managed to achieve the near-impossible in today's polarized political landscape: genuine bipartisan opposition. But what about "compute campuses"? Those sound lovely, right? OpenAI seems to be gambling that a quiet rebrand could be all it takes to defu
From Hunting Hounds to Modernist Muses, Dachshunds Have Done It All. See the World's First Art Exhibition Dedicated Exclusively to the Sausage Dog
A new exhibition in Germany traces how the low-slung breed captured the imaginations of artistic heavyweights like Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and David Hockney. The museum even lets well-behaved pups tour the galleries
Public service union refuses to back Labor at Victorian election, condemning job cuts and $1.2bn consultant spend
<p><strong>Exclusive: </strong>Community and Public Sector Union denounces ‘privatisation by stealth’, joining growing number of unions turning on Carroll government</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.
Snowy Hydro 2.0 executives awarded bonuses totalling $751,925 despite cost blowout
<p>Annual reports show NSW renewable company’s CEO opted out of cash bonus, while CSIRO’s chief received an extra $200,000</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-
Război cibernetic între Rusia și Ucraina. Zelenski confirmă atacul asupra sistemului rusesc de alertă pentru populaţie
Preşedintele Volodimir Zelenski a confirmat că Ucraina a lansat un atac cibernetic ca răspuns la atacul rus asupra sistemului ucrainean de alertă în caz de situaţii de urgenţă, relatează Ukrainska Pravda, citând un interviu pe care şeful statului l-a acordat PBS News.
Britse koning Charles noemt slavernij "beschamend hoofdstuk", maar biedt (zoals verwacht) excuses niet aan
"De trans-Atlantische slavenhandel is een beschamend hoofdstuk in onze geschiedenis dat mijn hart vervult met afschuw." Zo heeft de Britse koning Charles het Gemenebest toegesproken. Officiële excuses kwamen er - zoals verwacht - niet, maar daar zou achter de schermen aan gewerkt worden.
Trupele din UE desfășurate în Ucraina ar putea riposta în cazul unui atac rusesc. Ce prevede planul forței de menținere a păcii
Trupele britanice și cele ale aliaților europeni ar avea dreptul să riposteze în cazul unui atac rusesc dacă ar fi desfășurate în Ucraina, după încheierea unui armistițiu, în cadrul unei misiuni de menținere a păcii. Forța multinațională, pregătită de Marea Britanie și Franța, ar urma să fie alcătuită aproape exclusiv din militari europeni și nu s-ar baza pe
Lait cru, chemtrails et antivax : qui sont les MAHA moms, ces influenceuses qui s’invitent dans les midterms ?
Aux États-Unis, des mères influenceuses vantent sur Instagram le fait-maison, le lait cru et le suif de bœuf. Derrière les jolies vidéos, un discours complotiste et antivax, porté par le ministre de la Santé, Robert Kennedy Junior. Courtisées par les deux camps, elles s’invitent dans les élections de mi-mandat.
Mahmood refuses to put cost on care worker settlement climbdown
The home secretary says the full cost of dropping plans to extend the wait for settlement will be laid out in future.
Électricité : tout comprendre à l’évolution des «heures creuses», qui va toucher des millions de clients à partir de ce mercredi
Depuis novembre 2025, les horaires des «heures creuses» - ces heures de consommation à tarif réduit - évoluent progressivement. La deuxième phase de cette refonte sera lancée ce 4 novembre 2026. Elle durera jusqu’au 30 novembre 2027 et concernera 9,3 millions de clients.
Denmark pushes for EU ban on ‘turbo chickens’ as secret footage causes outrage
<p>Minister says government will work towards banning fast-growing breed across country and throughout EU</p><p>The Danish government is pursuing a national ban on “turbo chickens” and is calling for the fast-growing breed to be prohibited across Europe.</p><p>The move comes amid widespread outrage over allegations of lawbreaking by one of Denmark’s big chic
Yuka et Que Choisir Ensemble dénoncent les mentions "trompeuses" "sans conservateur, sans colorant" de certaines marques
Cette mention présente sur une vingtaine de produits analysés induisent en erreur le consommateur, notamment en y retrouvant des traces de nombreux additifs néfastes pour la santé dans ces derniers selon les auteurs de cette étude.
„Deschidem larg o ușă care fusese lăsată întredeschisă”. Ungaria va dezvălui identitatea informatorilor din perioada comunistă
Noul guvern al Ungariei va dezvălui miercuri numele a zeci de mii de informatori ai statului din perioada comunistă, în încercarea de a confrunta trecutul și de a restabili încrederea publicului.
À Tokyo, une montre de luxe à 260.000 euros volée puis renvoyée avec une lettre d’excuses
La semaine dernière, à Nakano, un homme se faisant passer pour un client s’est enfui d’une boutique avec une Audemars Piguet de 46 millions de yens qu’il venait d’essayer.
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