Manus Secures $500 Million in First Funding Round After Meta Split
Manus, a Beijing-based artificial intelligence startup specializing in autonomous AI agents, has raised over $500 million in its first funding round since Meta
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India's opposition alliance prepares for renewed protests after lawmaker detentions
Opposition leaders in India announced plans for another round of demonstrations following the detention of several lawmakers for the second time this week. The
Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction shook Spain, has died
María del Carmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman from Madrid, passed away on October 8, 2026, following her highly publicized eviction from her longtime home. Her
Tencent Considers Up to $5 Billion Offshore Bond Sale Amid AI Expansion
Tencent Holdings Ltd. is evaluating an offshore bond issuance of as much as $5 billion to fund its accelerating investments in artificial intelligence, accordin
Why single Ebola death in Kenya has sparked fears of wider African spread
A single confirmed Ebola case in Kenya has triggered regional alarm after the patient, who initially fell ill in the Democratic Republic of Congo, traveled acro
Scientists Identify a Tiny Sardinian Village Where Women Live Exceptionally Long Lives
In the mountainous heart of Sardinia, Italy, researchers have pinpointed a remote village where female residents exhibit remarkably extended lifespans, continui
Award-Winning Kashmiri Filmmaker Arfat Sheikh Detained by ICE in Washington
Arfat Sheikh, a celebrated filmmaker from Kashmir, was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Washington, D.C., on September 2
Firmus Faces Uncertainty Over Planned ASX Debut Amid Valuation Concerns
Firmus, an Australian infrastructure company, had planned to list on the Australian Securities Exchange on 23 October in what would have been the nation’s large
Trump Rally in San Antonio Interrupted by Repeated Protests
Former President Donald Trump briefly stepped away from the microphone during a campaign rally in San Antonio, Texas, on October 7, 2026, after a protester appe
France's school protests: what lies behind the anger
Students across France have been blocking school entrances and marching in cities since late September, demanding better funding for public education. The prote
Leon Botstein Resigns as Bard College President Amid Scrutiny
Leon Botstein, the long‑time president of Bard College, announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing the need to shield the institution from distractions. The d
Philippines and Taiwan Strengthen Ties Through Vessel Transfer
The Philippine Coast Guard officially commissioned the BRP Sarangani on October 2. This vessel was formerly known as the Kinmen. It is a retired cutter from the