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• 'Mum, good': Chinese woman wakes vegetative daughter-in-law after 17 years of care
  A woman in eastern China has been devotedly caring for her daughter-in-law for 17 years, ever since she fell into a vegetative state, moving social media users. The younger woman, surnamed Xu, fell in…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-25T02:15:07Z
• Mass rally against Netanyahu ahead of pivotal Israeli election
  Thousands of Israelis rallied against PM Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of elections on Tuesday.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-25T02:07:29Z
• New York Archdiocese to pay $800 million to sex abuse survivors
  Around 1,300 survivors agreed to the $800 million payout from the Catholic Church, marking one of the largest clergy abuse settlements in the US.
  DW europe 2026-10-25T02:07:00Z
• Sergio Massa backed Lula ahead of the presidential elections in Brazil
  Former Economy Minister Sergio Massa publicly expressed his support for the president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who this Sunday will face Flavio Bolsonaro in the runoff that will decide t…
  La Nacion latam 2026-10-25T02:03:54Z
• Obama delivers scathing criticisms of Trump while campaigning for Democrats
  'After two years of chaos and cruelty... enough is enough,' said the former president, encouraging voters to cast early ballots for the upcoming midterm elections.
  Le Monde europe 2026-10-25T02:03:09Z
• Hyundai Motor, Kia's combined China sales fall below 10,000 units in Sept.
  SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp.'s combined retail sal...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-25T02:02:45Z
• Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi 'sounds strong' but is isolated, son says
  Kim Aris tells the Guardian chance to speak with detained Nobel laureate was 'public relations' move from military leaders Myanmar's former democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi appears to be in good phy…
  Guardian uk 2026-10-25T02:00:49Z
• Fandom vs flag: why young Chinese embrace Japanese pop culture but reject war-era symbols
  Young Chinese people enjoy Japanese pop culture such as anime and music, but many draw a firm line at symbols of Japanese militarism. That line was tested recently at Moscow State University, where Ch…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-25T02:00:16Z
• The Saudi Airline That Launched Right in the Middle of a War
  Violence aimed at civilian aviation has roiled a company that hoped to be a major lever in the kingdom’s long-term economic ambitions.
  WSJ us 2026-10-25T02:00:00Z
• Incidents involving S. Koreans in 10 nations under travel advisory rise 50 pct: data
  SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- The number of accidents and incidents involving South...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-25T01:57:46Z
• Barack Obama jibes at Trump, says US President made White House look like 'Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory'
  Former US President Barack Obama criticized Donald Trump’s ongoing renovation choices for the White House, noting that there's “just gold everywhere.”
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-25T01:54:52Z
• Houthis claim attacks on Saudi oil targets, airports; debris falls in Mecca, Medina as tensions escalate in Gulf
  Houthis claim attacks on Saudi oil sites, Riyadh airport; Saudi reports debris in Mecca, Medina, but Iran-backed group denies targeting holy cities.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-25T01:52:53Z
• Archdiocese of New York and clerical abuse victims reach a settlement of more than US$800 million
  The Archdiocese of New York and the lawyers of some 1,300 parishioners who claimed to have been victims of sexual abuse by the clergy reached an out-of-court settlement of more than US$800 million, Th…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-25T01:50:27Z
• The hinge moment for Milei
  Political and economic processes unfold based on verifiable facts and data, but also on ethereal perceptions and expectations. They are built from factual indicators, but take on dimension in the subj…
  La Nacion latam 2026-10-25T01:50:00Z
• Trump votes early in Florida and lashes out at the Democrats on the eve of the midterm elections
  U.S. President Donald Trump traveled this Saturday to Palm Beach County, in the southern state of Florida, to vote early in the midterm elections on November 3, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-25T01:49:08Z
• ACLU, Common Cause file motion against DOJ over Alaska election certification block
  Nonprofit watchdog group Common Cause, represented by attorneys from American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), has filed a motion to intervene in the Justice Department’s lawsuit over Alaska’s Senate…
  The Hill us 2026-10-25T01:47:27Z
• IDEA called for a debate "without insults" following Milei's attacks on LA NACION
  The Institute for Business Development of Argentina (IDEA) spoke out in defense of press freedom and called for a public debate without insults or disparagement, following President Javier Milei's att…
  La Nacion latam 2026-10-25T01:46:26Z
• Police and inspectors seize products and issue eight fines at the 17th and K market.
  Police and municipal inspectors seized food, hygiene products, digital scales, and carts during an operation carried out on Friday around the 17 and K market in Havana's Vedado district, targeting ven…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-25T01:43:34Z
• Trump says US could attack Iran 'maybe tomorrow' as Tehran denies offering deal to reopen Hormuz
  Donald Trump said Tehran was interested in reaching an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but questioned whether it would adhere to the terms.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-25T01:41:47Z
• Tving tops new streaming app installations in Sept.
  SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- New installations of Tving's mobile app rose for the ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-25T01:35:21Z
• Between the heat and the electricity bill: the dilemma of Caribbean families who fear paying more for using energy
  High temperatures force families in the Caribbean to use fans and air conditioners while facing energy-saving measures.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-10-25T01:35:00Z
• The $LIBRA case. Judges, prosecutors, and ties to power: the path of a case destined for the archive
  The ruling by Judge Marcelo Martínez de Giorgi, which dismissed the case against Javier and Karina Milei in the $LIBRA case without leaving any accuser standing who could appeal it, is the culminatio…
  La Nacion latam 2026-10-25T01:33:18Z
• Hong Kong needs a civil service fit for a changed world
  Hong Kong’s civil service has long enjoyed a reputation for efficiency, professionalism and probity. It has also been a pillar of stability, particularly during the transition from British to Chines…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-25T01:30:09Z
• Florida governor Ron DeSantis urges states to stop hiring foreign workers through H-1B visa program at universities
  After Florida temporarily barred its 12 public universities from hiring new H-1B workers, Ron DeSantis urged other states to follow suit.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-25T01:27:49Z
• Italy’s Young Protesters Return to the Streets
  Fed up with the political establishment and rising cost of living, demonstrators hoped to make their message heard after violence overshadowed protests last weekend.
  NYT us 2026-10-25T01:26:08Z
• 97.5% of consular procedures for exiled Nicaraguans end without a favorable response
  97.5% of consular procedures for Nicaraguans in exile received no favorable response or were denied, according to a study presented on Wednesday, October 21 in Madrid, which shows how the lack of docu…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-25T01:24:03Z
• New York archdiocese to pay $800 million to over 1300 sex abuse victims
  Dioceses across the country have had to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, and programs have been created to compensate victims without going to trial.
  Le Monde europe 2026-10-25T01:23:33Z
• Guatemala: The seven police officers linked to the case of former prosecutor Solorzano Foppa will testify on October 26 for the alleged planting of a carbine
  Seven National Civil Police (PNC) officers will testify on Monday, October 26, over the alleged planting of a carbine among the belongings of brothers Rigoberto and Daniel Zaqueo Choc Toz, detained af…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-25T01:22:50Z
• "El Meny Carranza" shot dead in Sonora; a million-peso reward had been offered for his capture; four others arrested
  Agents of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar) and the Attorney General's Office (FGE) of Sonora arrested four members of a criminal group and…
  El Universal latam 2026-10-25T01:22:44Z
• Sydney's new international airport opens to passengers
  Nikkei asia 2026-10-25T01:22:39Z
• Dominican Republic: President Abinader offers logistical and intelligence support to Bukele over the kidnappings in Haiti
  Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader said he spoke with his Salvadoran counterpart, Nayib Bukele, to offer logistical and intelligence support to the Salvadoran mission seeking to rescue four av…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-25T01:21:38Z
• Obama backed a progressive candidate and attacked Trump in the final stretch of the U.S. campaign.
  WASHINGTON. - A rising figure in the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, Abdul el-Sayed, a Muslim epidemiologist and former public health official of Egyptian parents, took the stage on Saturday…
  La Nacion latam 2026-10-25T01:20:01Z
• Bukele rules out that the bodies found in Haiti are those of the 4 Salvadoran soldiers kidnapped by gangs
  The president of El Salvador rejected the claim, as reported by The New York Times, that his missing soldiers had been found in Port-au-Prince.
  BBC Mundo latam 2026-10-25T01:16:09Z
• IN BRIEF: Brazil to hold second round of presidential elections
  More than 158.7 million Brazilian citizens are eligible to vote
  TASS russia 2026-10-25T01:15:01Z
• Samsung Electronics, SK hynix set to report Q3 earnings this week
  SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics Co. and S...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-25T01:09:39Z
• Lee mulls picking justice minister nominee from 2 prosecutor-turned-lawmakers
  SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung is mulling over selecting a j...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-25T01:06:48Z
• School bullying cases in Hong Kong rise 32% to nearly 500 a year
  Hong Kong schools handled an average of 496 bullying cases each academic year from 2022 to 2025 – a 32 per cent jump compared with the previous three years, according to the Education Bureau. A yout…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-25T01:00:17Z
• Why 17 is not the magic number in industrial policy
  A lack of focus threatens to hobble Japanese premier Sanae Takaichi’s growth strategy
  ft uk 2026-10-25T01:00:09Z
• Australia’s treasurer says middle powers should co-operate to avoid being hostage to geopolitics
  Jim Chalmers argues economic security and bolstering supply chains would benefit consumers
  ft uk 2026-10-25T01:00:09Z
• SoftBank-backed drone maker wants every farmer to 'have their own robot'
  Chinese start-up XAG believes pilotless crop sprayers are the answer to a dwindling workforce and rising temperatures
  ft uk 2026-10-25T01:00:09Z
• Obama Blasts 'Spineless Congress' in Push for Democrat El-Sayed
  Former President Barack Obama pinned inflation and high prices on President Donald Trump and urged Democrats to get to the polls, especially for Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed, in a final push as early…
  Bloomberg us 2026-10-25T00:59:56Z
• Iranians Face Anxious Wait as Threat of Attack Looms
  The United States and Israel have drawn up plans to renew strikes against Iran, creating a sense of dread among war-weary residents.
  NYT us 2026-10-25T00:51:45Z
• S. Korea's temporary jobs fall to 31-year Q3 low
  SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- The number of temporary and daily workers in South Ko...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-25T00:50:48Z
• Bukele denied that the remains found in Haiti are those of the four Salvadoran aircraft technicians
  The president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, said this Saturday that the human remains handed over at the Port-au-Prince airport do not belong to the four Salvadoran aviation technicians who disappeare…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-25T00:48:44Z
• Nvidia unveils OOI CPO prototype for post-2028 AI needs
  Nvidia has unveiled a prototype of its next-generation co-packaged optics (CPO) technology, Optics-on-Interposer (OOI), at SEMICON West 2026. The design moves the optical engine from a conventional or…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-10-25T00:45:44Z
• China clears DeepSeek, MiniMax for overseas AI deployment
  DeepSeek and MiniMax have received approval to deploy their artificial intelligence models overseas, according to a post published October 22 by China Central Television’s Yuyuantantan account. The …
  DigiTimes tech 2026-10-25T00:45:17Z
• Musk says he was behind Starlink’s slowdown in Ukraine
  Elon Musk on Saturday alluded to being behind last week’s Starlink slowdown in Ukraine which impacted the country’s military capabilities. “Ukraine military violated Starlink terms of service an…
  The Hill us 2026-10-25T00:44:31Z
• Namuga expands beyond Samsung with humanoid robot camera modules
  South Korean image-sensing module maker Namuga is accelerating its physical AI strategy after securing a supply deal with a global humanoid robot company. The company is preparing for shipments and ma…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-10-25T00:44:27Z
• Chinese automakers capture record 14.6% Europe market share as looming hybrid import curbs spur shipments
  Chinese automakers achieved record sales in Europe in September, doubling their monthly volume to 194,800 vehicles and capturing an unprecedented 14.6% market share. Beyond their expanding model portf…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-10-25T00:44:13Z
• Nearly 1,000 people are detained in new protests in France
  The government of France reported on Saturday night that nearly 1,000 people were arrested during demonstrations held in different cities across the country, which drew thousands of participants and w…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-25T00:44:06Z
• After complaints from the United States, the Government waters down the Malvinas project and adds more changes to it
  The speculation is over. At least, the speculation that arose from the objections of a sector of the American business community to the bill on the defense of national sovereignty, known as the "Malvi…
  La Nacion latam 2026-10-25T00:44:00Z
• AI data centers drive Taiwan's electrical firms into modular, EPC markets
  As demand for AI data centers expands, next-generation AI servers are raising requirements for power supply, cooling efficiency, and deployment speed. Taiwan's electrical and mechanical equipment prov…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-10-25T00:43:37Z
• Meta’s AI commitments surge to US$825 billion, testing financing power
  Meta Platforms’ long-term AI infrastructure spending is driving rising financial pressure, with free cash flow turning negative in Q3 2026 and future lease and non-cancelable contract commitments cl…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-10-25T00:43:06Z
• Texas Instruments sees up to $1,000 in chip content per humanoid robot as analog supply tightens
  Texas Instruments (TI) held its latest earnings call this week, projecting fourth-quarter 2026 revenue of US$5.8 billion to US$6.3 billion. The midpoint of its guidance is broadly in line with third-q…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-10-25T00:42:49Z
• Column: Will general-purpose models overtake Physical AI?
  After GPT-6 Astra launched in early September 2026, researchers quickly put it through Physical AI and robotics benchmarks. In some tests, it outperformed specialized models trained on large amounts o…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-10-25T00:42:25Z
• Magnate Technology sees aerospace, semiconductor growth opportunities
  Magnate Technology expects rising aircraft engine demand and semiconductor equipment opportunities to support growth as it expands production capacity, with implications for global aviation and chip s…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-10-25T00:41:58Z
• Moonshot's Singapore hiring shows how China's open-model labs plan to get paid abroad
  Moonshot AI's first visible overseas sales hire marks a new stage in how Chinese developers of open-weight models compete outside China. They have given away model weights to win developers and earned…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-10-25T00:41:45Z
• Tesla-SpaceX merger tests whether Musk's technology empire is worth more together
  Since Elon Musk publicly confirmed that Tesla and SpaceX are evaluating a potential merger, the prospect has stirred widespread speculation over what could become the largest corporate transaction in …
  DigiTimes tech 2026-10-25T00:41:21Z
• Interview: The story of LEACHIM, a working humanoid robot from the 1970s
  The robotics industry has come a long way since robots were first built over 50 years ago. Yet LEACHIM, a robot teacher and one of the world's first humanoids created back in the 1970s, may hold a key…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-10-25T00:40:56Z
• Trump suggests his wife may play more active role in situation with Russia, Ukraine
  Donald Trump noted that his wife is doing better than the professionals right now
  TASS russia 2026-10-25T00:40:00Z
• Jorge Romero names Enrique Vargas as coordinator for Huixquilucan; PAN senator thanks for the support
  The national leader of the National Action Party (PAN), Jorge Romero Herrera, appointed Senator Enrique Vargas del Villar as coordinator in defense of the homeland, the family, and freedom in the muni…
  El Universal latam 2026-10-25T00:38:29Z
• Trump Defends Tariffs at Rally as He Says Audi to Build US Plant
  President Donald Trump defended his decision to wield tariffs during a campaign rally in Georgia, saying they’ve made the US richer as he announced that Volkswagen AG agreed to build a new $4.2 bill…
  Bloomberg us 2026-10-25T00:35:58Z
• Obama slams Trump's 'cruelty and corruption' at Ohio rally for Democrats
  Former US president says Trump 'chose to make a series of bad decisions', highlighting the US-Israel war on Iran.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-25T00:34:43Z
• S. Korea's Q2 current account surplus ranks 2nd on robust chip exports
  SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea posted the second-largest current account...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-25T00:32:33Z
• Nunes Marques calls for vigilance and critical thinking regarding news in the runoff
  The president of the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), Justice Kassio Nunes Marques, asked this Saturday (24) that the population remain vigilant and raise their critical sense regarding information cir…
  Agencia Brasil latam 2026-10-25T00:32:00Z
• (News Focus) What's next for Trump's Korea policy after U. S. midterms? Experts assess alliance friction, N. K. diplomacy
  WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- The upcoming U. S. midterm elections are unlikely...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-25T00:30:59Z
• Claudio Arzeno, assistant coach of Serbia: "Pérez Lázaro is a great professional, he will do very well at UC"
  Claudio Arzeno (55), that central defender who stood out at Independiente in the 80s and 90s, now watches football from the edge of the pitch. His career as an assistant coach has taken him to countri…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-25T00:29:54Z
• From "ay, how you are, Alfredo" to "Paris at your feet, little guy"; these are the videos for which Taddei is being linked to an INE contractor
  Following the accusations of corruption against the chairwoman of the National Electoral Institute (INE), Guadalupe Taddei Zavala, journalist Carlos Loret de Mola released some videos of contractor Jo…
  El Universal latam 2026-10-25T00:27:57Z
• He stopped the gunman, but the grief remains: Oregon father Kaylub Giamanco recounts confronting school shooter
  Kaylub Giamanco, the Oregon father who stopped a gunman at a school in Bend, has spoken for the first time about what happened.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-25T00:26:14Z
• Kimi Antonelli takes pole in Austin and takes another step toward the Formula 1 title
  Kimi Antonelli takes another giant step toward the Formula 1 title. The 20-year-old Italian dreams of becoming the youngest driver in history to reach the top of the premier category of world motorspo…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-25T00:25:35Z
• Juan Pablo Pavez, former director of Azul Azul: "La U must recover its soul; it's important that it not have a single controlling owner"
  Juan Pablo Pavez has, from the very beginning, been one of the dissenting voices on the Azul Azul board. Allied with the Schapira family, he tried to form a bloc that would serve as a counterweight to…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-25T00:23:54Z
• Violence breaks out across Europe after another day of protests
  Police clashed with demonstrators in France, Italy and Spain over rising living costs and cuts to public services.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-25T00:23:48Z
• Fact check: Social media posts falsely claim Michelle Obama is pregnant, appeared in public with baby bump
  An edited photo has been shared on social media with the false claim that Michelle Obama is pregnant and was spotted with a baby bump.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-25T00:21:52Z
• Four burned bodies found in Haiti could be those of Salvadoran military personnel
  Four bodies believed to belong to Salvadoran military personnel were recovered on Saturday in Haiti, six days after an ambush against the helicopter unit in which they were serving as part of an inter…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-25T00:18:54Z
• With Vozinha present at the ceremony: Kane, Mbappé, Yamal, and Messi lead the Ballon d'Or race
  The Ballon d'Or defines its new owner. This Monday, football's main individual award will be handed out. The ceremony will take place in London, specifically at the Palladium Theatre, and will begin a…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-25T00:18:23Z
• California leaders rebuke Trump administration’s push over alleged noncitizen voting
  Election personnel concerned directive to ‘quickly’ verify 20,000 ballots could disenfranchise citizens California’s top leaders have rebuked the Trump administration’s efforts to quash allege…
  Guardian uk 2026-10-25T00:16:17Z
• (LEAD) N. K. leader vows to advance ties with China during surprise Dandong visit
  SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited China and...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-25T00:11:38Z
• Syphilis in Panama: one in nine rapid tests comes back reactive
  Between March 2025 and September 2026, one in nine rapid syphilis tests conducted in Panama by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) came back reactive. The organization performed 9,677 tests, of which 1,0…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-25T00:11:29Z
• The United Nations in El Salvador condemned the attack against four technicians in Haiti and called for their safe return.
  The United Nations System in El Salvador condemned this Saturday the attack against four Salvadoran aviation technicians who remain missing in Haiti following an ambush on the vehicle in which they we…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-25T00:11:11Z
• Obama on Trump White House: 'Like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory'
  Former President Barack Obama poked fun at President Trump's various Washington, D.C.-area renovation projects during a campaign stop in Cleveland, Ohio, where he was stumping for Democratic gubernato…
  The Hill us 2026-10-25T00:05:25Z