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• Sedena limits social media use by its personnel; new code regulates the dissemination of official information
  The Secretariat of National Defense (Defense) announced its new Code of Conduct, which addresses the topic of social media, digital media, and artificial intelligence (AI). In the second chapter, Pri…
  El Universal latam 2026-10-16T09:33:00Z
• Experts see a cadastral law as necessary; they warn that an update would increase property tax costs
  The new General Law for the Strengthening and Harmonization of Cadastre and Property Registries, approved this week in the Senate and sent to the federal Executive, was necessary for the country given…
  El Universal latam 2026-10-16T09:31:00Z
• Heads of Polish and Ukrainian national remembrance institutes hold first meeting since 2018
  Keep our news free from ads and paywalls by making a donation to support our work! Notes from Poland is run by a small editorial team and is published by an independent, non-profit foundation that is …
  Notes from Poland eeurope 2026-10-16T09:30:54Z
• China’s AI boom, self-sufficiency push fuel earnings surge for local chip firms
  Chinese chip and tech firms have flagged as much as six-fold growth in unaudited third-quarter profits, as huge demand for home-grown processors and artificial intelligence infrastructure filters thro…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-16T09:30:09Z
• EU leaders demand joint action to tackle soaring energy prices
  EU leaders are pressing Brussels for coordinated measures to ease soaring energy costs, bolster fuel supplies and support struggling industries, as the crisis strains national budgets and tests the bl…
  Euronews europe 2026-10-16T09:28:19Z
• Fed’s Warsh sees AI boosting productivity but gives no signal on next rate hike
  US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said in Bangkok on Friday that the global economy has proved surprisingly resilient and called AI the most consequential change of his lifetime, but gave no hin…
  Euronews europe 2026-10-16T09:27:55Z
• US considers hitting Iran with 'Mother of All Bombs'
  The United States is considering using its biggest non-nuclear bomb against Iran if President Donald Trump should decide to renew combat in the war that has hit a deadlock, CNN reported Thursday. Dipl…
  France 24 europe 2026-10-16T09:27:05Z
• Clashes erupt at Argentine student protests against President Milei's austerity policies
  Demonstrators clashed with police as President Javier Milei's decision not to release funding for universities brought students and employees to the streets. Protesters say the country's future is at …
  DW europe 2026-10-16T09:26:00Z
• Zelensky thanks from Brussels for having the support of "the real leaders" amid the dispute with Trump
  The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, thanked this Friday the support received from the heads of State and Government of the European Union, "the real leaders," before taking part in the Europ…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-16T09:25:58Z
• EU member states struggle to reach an agreement to lower energy prices
  European leaders meeting in Brussels on October 15 and 16 remain divided over how to tackle soaring energy prices, as the European Union, still purchasing Russian gas, finds itself weakened by a new d…
  Le Monde europe 2026-10-16T09:25:21Z
• China-North Korea border bridge may do little to spur trade, experts say
  Sanctions and a North Korean leadership that prioritises security dim prospects for trade, analysts say.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-16T09:21:40Z
• Zelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slump
  Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking to rally European allies at a Brussels summit on Friday after saying Kyiv would no longer abide by US President Donald Trump's demands not to strike R…
  France 24 europe 2026-10-16T09:21:23Z
• EU leaders face budget divisions, discuss Ukraine at Brussels summit
  European Union leaders gathered in Brussels on Thursday for a two-day summit to discuss the bloc’s next long-term budget, continued support for Ukraine and measures to strengthen Europe’s economic…
  France 24 europe 2026-10-16T09:20:46Z
• Marine Le Pen ready to 'debate' Zelenskyy after vow to end French aid to Ukraine
  Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the National Rally's presidential candidate of ignoring key details of military cooperation between Paris and Kyiv.
  Euronews europe 2026-10-16T09:20:40Z
• Russian drone hits shopping mall in Sumy, injuring three
  A Russian drone struck a shopping mall in Sumy, with three people reportedly injured, according to preliminary information.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-10-16T09:19:00Z
• 'Too many lawyers': the problem with Europe's human rights NGOs
  Human rights NGOs in Europe are not doing well. Funding cuts, legal restrictions, administrative burdens and smear campaigns are taking their toll. I see organisations drastically downsizing or closin…
  EUobserver europe 2026-10-16T09:17:56Z
• Man Utd veering towards crisis as Man City cloud hangs over Premier League
  Lisandro Martinez apologises for his criticism after on-field spotlight shifts to Manchester United from City.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-16T09:17:50Z
• Indian police launch New Delhi clampdown for Cockroach Party rally
  Cockroach Janta Party standoff with government extended as youth-led movement calls protest over jailing of activists.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-16T09:17:47Z
• Russia launched a new drone attack against Ukraine: at least three dead and blackouts in eight regions
  At least three people died in Kharkiv due to new Russian attacks, which also caused power outages in eight regions of Ukraine, including its capital Kyiv, following an offensive against energy infrast…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-16T09:13:08Z
• Russia-Iran cooperation across wide range of areas continues — deputy minister
  Saeed Tavakoli said this partnership pursues goals that are of interest to all countries
  TASS russia 2026-10-16T09:13:02Z
• Albania PM Defiant as Protests Spread to Provincial Cities
  After the capital endured a third night of violent clashes between student-led protesters and police, Edi Rama vowed not to bow to the demands for him to quit.
  Balkan Insight eeurope 2026-10-16T09:12:04Z
• Royal Family, the mysteries of Harry and Meghan's first crowd appearance after their return to England
  Why did the Duke and Duchess of Sussex choose Nottingham? And why did they behave as if they were part of the Royal Family, from which they fled? Amid speculation and hypotheses, here is the couple's …
  La Repubblica europe 2026-10-16T09:11:30Z
• Btp Valore, yields up to 4.7%. For the single-coupon bond, the return reaches 22.25%
  Quarterly coupons with rates of 3.7% for the first two years, 4.1% for the second, and 4.7% for the last year.
  La Repubblica europe 2026-10-16T09:11:29Z
• China’s MFA rejects US demand that Beijing join nuclear disarmament talks as unrealistic
  Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning noted that the demand is also unfounded and unfair
  TASS russia 2026-10-16T09:08:44Z
• Europe promotes sovereign, trusted AI as it struggles to catch US and China
  At an international AI summit in Dublin, European leaders promoted trusted and independent AI. Critics question whether the EU can close the gap with the US and China while maintaining strict regulati…
  DW europe 2026-10-16T09:07:00Z
• Rain confirmed for Santiago, Valparaíso and Coquimbo: it would begin today
  The central zone will have only a few days of calm. After last Tuesday's storm, the sun did indeed come out and temperatures rose a bit. This more spring-like scenario will last a few more days; howev…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-16T09:03:00Z
• Russia Is Using an Army of Bots to Push Fake US Election Videos
  Fake videos of celebrities like Taylor Swift and Julia Roberts attacking Democratic candidates have started appearing on X. Stephanie Baker explains how Russian disinformation operators are deploying …
  Bloomberg us 2026-10-16T09:02:12Z
• This is how the Metro network is operating this Friday, October 16: the entire network is available
  The Santiago Metro network currently operates 7 lines. The system spans 149 kilometers and 143 operational stations. The underground transportation system, which carries more than 50 million people mo…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-16T09:02:08Z
• The drug that eliminated cancer markers in 78% of high-risk patients in a clinical trial
  A new clinical trial, whose results were published in the scientific journal Nature Medicine, evaluated a new treatment strategy for multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer that develops in the plasm…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-16T09:02:00Z
• How many years of good health loneliness can "steal" from you, according to a study
  A study concluded that loneliness and social isolation can subtract nearly six years of life free of mental disorders such as depression and anxiety, in addition to having a smaller, but significant, …
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-16T09:01:00Z
• Caracas Is Eerily Safe After Deadly Police Raids in Venezuela Killed Thousands
  Crime plunged after police raids killed thousands. Venezuela is now withdrawing from the International Criminal Court as it investigates this blood-soaked campaign.
  NYT us 2026-10-16T09:00:13Z
• EU backs trade 'kill switch', China exports surge, third-quarter GDP
  European Union leaders supported creating a tool to potentially shut out Chinese goods as a growing flood of low-cost imports pushed the bilateral trade deficit to a record. Officials could start work…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-16T09:00:10Z
• Russian Bots Manipulate View Counts on Fake Videos Ahead of US Midterms
  State-backed Matryoshka campaign targeting Democrats inflates view counts of fabricated stories, creating illusion of popularity.
  Bloomberg us 2026-10-16T09:00:07Z
• Indonesia’s central bank insists it is independent. Investors want proof
  Indonesia has spent months trying to persuade investors that its economy is on the right course. A weakening rupiah, mounting budgetary pressures and a series of contentious policy decisions have made…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-16T09:00:07Z
• What Life Is Like in Kyiv as Russia Tries to Make It Unlivable
  A day in the Ukrainian capital, a new kind of battlefield far from the front, where daily life means assessing — and accepting — deadly risks.
  NYT us 2026-10-16T09:00:01Z
• Seoul keeps fuel price caps unchanged amid Mideast tensions
  SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government on Friday kept its price ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-16T09:00:01Z
• Extreme heat and lack of sleep: the factors that could raise the risk of stroke and dementia, according to an expert
  Climate change can worsen neurological disorders and raise the risk of stroke and dementia in Europe, warned neurologist Ulf Kallweit during the Gastein European Health Forum. Rising temperatures, air…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-16T09:00:01Z
• Mont Blanc is retreating and Swiss glaciers have lost almost 30% of their volume in a decade
  Global warming is altering the water cycle and transforming landscapes that for centuries seemed stable. Rising temperatures accelerate the retreat of glaciers, reduce snow cover in the mountains, and…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-16T09:00:01Z
• It lives hidden in the depths of the ocean, and its way of swimming inspires aquatic robotics
  A team from Cornell University observed that the oarfish (Regalecus spp.) can move forward and backward without flexing its elongated body. The research analyzed the dorsal fin of this marine animal, …
  Infobae latam 2026-10-16T09:00:01Z
• Zelensky to discuss energy, air defense and financial support in Brussels
  President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that key topics of his talks in Brussels today, where the European Council meeting is taking place, will include support for Ukraine’s energy sector and …
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-10-16T09:00:00Z
• Why some Gen Z voters who backed Trump now regret their decision
  A focus group of eight Gen Z Trump voters reported feeling unhappy or disappointed with the state of politics, with some going as far as to say they regret supporting him in 2024. (Image credit: Mande…
  NPR us 2026-10-16T09:00:00Z
• Do Americans own the president's papers? Appeals court to weigh in
  The administration says papers created in the White House belong to Donald Trump, not to the American people. The case could ultimately end up at the conservative-leaning Supreme Court. (Image credit:…
  NPR us 2026-10-16T09:00:00Z
• Costume design, art and passion
  At Disfraces Merlín, in the Portales Market, brothers Francisco and Abraham Curiel are the only ones in the area who make botargas and costumes. For them, October is a demanding month, as on average …
  El Universal latam 2026-10-16T09:00:00Z
• AI: The Mirror of Our Ethics
  In July, nearly 700 OpenAI AI agents escaped the isolated environment where they were being evaluated and broke into Hugging Face's servers. They weren't trying to destroy anything: they wanted the an…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-16T09:00:00Z
• "Devoid of Any Factual Basis": Again and Again, Judges Have Dismissed Trump's Voter Data Lawsuits
  Since September 2025, the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division has sued 30 states and the District of Columbia to demand their unredacted voter rolls. The rolls contain confidential informati…
  ProPublica us 2026-10-16T09:00:00Z
• Air transport chaos, Salvini "following closely". Renzi: "He's incompetent or a jinx"
  In a statement, the Transport Ministry explains that the government is in contact with Enav "to look deeper into the technical causes of the anomalies." The Italia Viva leader attacks it head-on. The …
  La Repubblica europe 2026-10-16T08:59:03Z
• Russia’s Transport Ministry sees potential for developing logistics with India
  The shared task is to build reliable, fast, and cost-effective routes that will enable businesses in both countries to fully unlock their export potential, Russian Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin sa…
  TASS russia 2026-10-16T08:55:11Z
• France to witness a 'crossroads of anger' as mass protests expected on Saturday
  PRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 16: French papers look ahead to Saturday's call for mass protests, which will bring together a number of social movements. Next, climate change has devastating consequ…
  France 24 europe 2026-10-16T08:53:57Z
• West views Baltics as low-grade fodder to throw in next wave against Russia — diplomat
  Rodion Miroshnik said that residents of Baltic countries must be aware of this
  TASS russia 2026-10-16T08:53:50Z
• Flash floods kill five and destroy villages in central Nepal
  Landslide blocks river and triggers downstream flooding, while summer temperatures persist in Portugal Flash floods have swept through Nepal’s central Gorkha district after a pre-dawn landslide on 1…
  Guardian uk 2026-10-16T08:51:27Z
• "Reshaping the papacy": how Pope Leo's governance might change after the illness
  Questions and speculation about the change in style and pace of work after lung cancer. Indian Cardinal Felipe Neri Ferrao: "The doctors have not yet decided what kind of treatment he will undergo. Le…
  La Repubblica europe 2026-10-16T08:50:42Z
• Trump puts on the table the use of 'the mother of all bombs' in the event of a new attack against Iran
  US President Donald Trump has stated that Washington is weighing the use of the GBU-43/B bomb —colloquially known as the MOAB, "the mother of all bombs"— against Iran, and has reiterated that the …
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-16T08:49:14Z
• Shock in Cecina: couple arrives at the emergency room with a dead newborn. The baby was in a bag
  The woman said she didn't know she was pregnant: she thought it was indigestion.
  La Repubblica europe 2026-10-16T08:48:21Z
• Election law expert discusses DOJ's lawsuit against California over its voter rolls
  NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to David Becker, an election law expert and executive director of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, about the Justice Department suing California over its voter …
  NPR us 2026-10-16T08:48:07Z
• Zelensky rallies EU support as Trump says Ukraine leader 'more difficult to deal with than Putin'
  The US president launches a new wave of blistering criticism at Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels.
  BBC uk 2026-10-16T08:47:17Z
• Azerbaijan wants to buy gas from Gazprom again
  Elshad Nasirov noted that the cooperation with a giant like Gazprom is a very good example
  TASS russia 2026-10-16T08:46:11Z
• China tells Israel to stop 'forced establishment' of West Bank settlements
  Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke to Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the sidelines of a conference.
  BBC uk 2026-10-16T08:45:54Z
• Long After the Maui Fires, Toxic Metals Linger in Residents’ Bodies
  In August of 2023, a series of wildfires broke out across Maui, killing more than 100 people, destroying thousands of homes, and causing billions in damage. Noelani Ahia, who is Kanaka Maoli and co-fo…
  The Intercept us 2026-10-16T08:45:00Z
• Russia Repels 644 Ukrainian Drones as Trump Calls Attacks on Russian Refineries ‘Disgrace’
  Russian strikes also left 370,000 residents in Ukraine’s northwestern Volyn region without electricity.
  Moscow Times russia 2026-10-16T08:45:00Z
• Serbia's 'Captured' TV Screens All Tell the Same Story
  The dominance of pro-government TV channels, while commercial pressures squeeze critical media outlets, shows how uneven the media landscape has become ahead of the October 25 elections.
  Balkan Insight eeurope 2026-10-16T08:43:17Z
• At least 12 dead after migrant boat sinks off Gambia
  The IOM says increased controls in traditional departure spots in Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal have pushed some migrants seeking to reach Europe further south, towards countries such as The Gambia…
  Euronews europe 2026-10-16T08:43:01Z
• The shadow economy grows, the "non-observed" economy exceeds 218 billion. Irregular workers up 4.6%
  Jump in off-the-books or grey-market workers: over 145 thousand more irregulars, bringing the total to about 3 million 277 thousand.
  La Repubblica europe 2026-10-16T08:42:31Z
• Microsoft President warns Trump’s H-1B, green card crackdown could drive tech talent out of US
  Microsoft President Brad Smith warned that restricting skilled immigrants’ path to permanent residency could push AI and technology talent abroad.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-16T08:42:12Z
• Ukraine unveils flying ambulance drone that could save lives in minutes
  A Ukrainian company has demonstrated an unusual new battlefield rescue system: a drone capable of carrying a wounded soldier inside an enclosed cabin. Developed by SkyFall, the aircraft, named StarGat…
  Euronews europe 2026-10-16T08:41:21Z
• Aftermath of Russian attack on Volyn: two injured, businesses damaged, Lutsk left without power
  Russian forces damaged businesses in the Volyn region, injuring two people, while the whereabouts of five people remain unknown.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-10-16T08:40:00Z
• Russia takes all possible measures to counter Afghan drug, arms trafficking — Lavrov
  According to the Russian foreign minister, Russia believes that the government formed by the Taliban movement "is a reality that needs to be accepted," and that more and more countries are growing acc…
  TASS russia 2026-10-16T08:39:15Z
• South Korea's September ICT Exports Surge Past US$75B on AI Demand
  Driven by expanding global investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure, South Korea's ICT exports shattered previous records in September 2026. Shipments surged past the US$75 billion mark i…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-10-16T08:39:04Z
• Your Chip Works. Prove It Is Secure.
  Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Time: 8:00am PST | 11:00am EST | 17:00 CET Functional verification establishes that a chip performs its intended functions. Hardware security assurance, however, addre…
  EE Times tech 2026-10-16T08:37:49Z
• Formula 1 in Rwanda: Sportswashing claims vs. hopes for African legacy
  Formula 1 will return to Africa for the first time since 1993. There is concern Rwanda are using it as another sportswashing opportunity, but there is also hope the event's legacy can impact wider Afr…
  DW europe 2026-10-16T08:37:00Z
• Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia still on, organisers say, but golf tour postponed
  Asian Cup preparations continue for January, but Asian Tour delays golf's Saudi Invitational after Houthi attacks.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-16T08:36:54Z
• No, this oil tanker didn’t carry Russian diesel to the United States
  Following US President Donald Trump's October 9 announcement of an agreement signed with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import Russian diesel into the United States, a number of pro-Russian socia…
  France 24 europe 2026-10-16T08:36:46Z
• Russian Pacific Fleet ships complete port call at Butterworth, Malaysia
  As part of the visit, the task force command held meetings with representatives of the Malaysian Navy
  TASS russia 2026-10-16T08:36:39Z
• Norway wealth fund urged to ease nuclear arms ban after Gaza investment row
  The review called for Norway's sovereign wealth fund to lift ethical risk limitations on its investments.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-16T08:36:13Z
• Listen: Are the Gilets Jaunes in France making a comeback?
  Production: By Europod, in co-production with Sphera Network. EUobserver is proud to have an editorial partnership with Europod to co-publish the podcast series “Briefed” hosted by Léa Marchal.…
  EUobserver europe 2026-10-16T08:35:45Z
• Thai raid foils cross-border cable ruse powering Myanmar scam centre
  Authorities in Thailand have uncovered an audacious scheme involving hundreds of metres of internet cable sent over the Thai border to keep a suspected Myanmar scam compound online, after finding two …
  SCMP asia 2026-10-16T08:31:20Z
• How suicide became a lobbying tool
  Public policy is increasingly dictated by tragedy
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-16T08:31:09Z
• Families of 32 children killed in Pakistan school roof collapse demand justice
  A senior official in Peshawar told the AFP news agency that initial reports suggested the roof collapse was due to "weak infrastructure".
  Euronews europe 2026-10-16T08:29:51Z
• Government agrees 60 million euro fuel-price relief package, rejects Finns Party proposal
  The package includes lower vehicle tax, a higher cap on commuting expense deductions as well as subsidies for businesses in transport, agriculture and forestry.
  YLE eeurope 2026-10-16T08:24:02Z
• LVMH touts 'special bond' with China as 'subdued' backdrop weighs on sales
  French luxury giant LVMH Group kicked off a global open-house event showcasing its craftsmanship in Shanghai on Thursday, as the event's founder Antoine Arnault hailed a "special bond" with Chinese cu…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-16T08:23:33Z
• Russian strikes on Kharkiv kill three, injure seven
  Russian forces struck Kharkiv, with casualties reported in the city’s Shevchenkivskyi district.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-10-16T08:23:00Z