Despair spreads across historic Jamaica seaport demolished by Hurricane Melissa
At least 19 people are believed to have died in the chaos caused by Hurricane Melissa.
Day: October 31, 2025
French lawmakers haggle over tax on ultra-rich
As France’s parliament enters the final days of trying to agree on a belt-tightening budget for 2026, lawmakers are voting Friday on a wealth tax that left-wingers say will help reduce the country’s €44 billion debt pile and budget deficit. The govern…
Pony.ai becomes the first company to receive a citywide robotaxi permit for Shenzhen, allowing self-driving taxis to operate beyond pilot zones (Evelyn Cheng/CNBC)
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Pony.ai becomes the first company to receive a citywide robotaxi permit for Shenzhen, allowing self-driving taxis to operate beyond pilot zones — China’s Silicon Valley, Shenzhen, is about to allow self-driving …
Billie Eilish to billionaires: ‘No hate, but give your money away, shorties”
Grammy and Oscar winner Billie Eilish called on billionaires to give away more of their wealth.
French minister vows Louvre anti-intrusion devices after post-heist report finds security lapses
France’s culture minister says that the Louvre will install streetside anti-ramming and anti-intrusion devices in the next two months.
Best early Black Friday Samsung deals 2025: 50+ sales out now
Black Friday deals are already live and steep discounts are already available on Samsung TVs, Galaxy smartphones, and more.
About 700 killed in Tanzania election protests, opposition says – The Guardian
About 700 killed in Tanzania election protests, opposition says The GuardianHundreds feared dead in Tanzania crackdown on election protests BBCTanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan declared winner of election Al Jazee…
About 700 killed in Tanzania election protests, opposition says
Demonstrators took to streets after president’s main challengers were excluded from ballotAbout 700 people have been killed during three days of election protests in Tanzania, the main opposition party has said.Protests erupted on election day on Wedne…
Russia sends horror threat to spark huge flood in Kyiv with devastating strike
“Will anyone dare to blame me for proposing that we blow up the Kyiv dam,” asked one of Russia’s top propagandists.
Deadly protests spread across Tanzania over elections
Deadly protests have continued to spread across Tanzania since voting began in controversial elections.