‘Pull Out the Sick Trees’: Xi’s Constant Purges Pave Way for Next Term

AI giant Anthropic unveils plans for blockbuster share listing

The company will be the first true artificial intelligence company to go public as tech firms continue to invest heavily in AI.

Lacson: Bato dela Rosa safer in PH than abroad amid ICC warrant

[Updated Oct. 26, 2026, 4:03 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is safer in the Philippines than in other countries with his international warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC), Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said Monday. When asked whether Lacson knows dela Rosa’s whereabouts, Lacson said dela Rosa’s options are limited due

Massachusetts gun owners face a registration deadline, while Idaho voters choose a state firearm

Gun legislation is making headlines as the U.S. elections approach, with Massachusetts taking a strict stance while Idaho opts for a more symbolic gesture. Massachusetts enforces a deadline for firearm registration as it nears the polls, raising concerns about the legal ramifications for compliant gun owners. In stark contrast, Idaho's ballot proposal to designate an official state firearm serves as a tribute to its hunting heritage without direct legal consequences.

Chris Brown given suspended eight-month prison sentence over nightclub attack

The R&B star previously pleaded guilty to affray, after attacking a music producer with a glass bottle.

Indian-American Texas student says he's 'politically homeless' after facing backlash for voting for Democrat: 'My biggest concern is....'

Low voter turnout in Bulgaria triggers presidential run-off

Record low turnout in Sunday’s Bulgarian elections mean voters are expected to head to the polls on November 1 to cast ballots in a presidential run-off. Polling stations opened at 7 a.m. and closed at 8 p.m. (0500-1800 GMT), with official results expected within 48 hours, but voter turnout was less than 40%, far short of the 50% required.  Voters

Prague honors Roma resistance fighters against Hitler

For more than half a million Roma in Czechia and Slovakia, October 15, 2026, marks an important milestone. That day, an exhibition on a largely forgotten chapter of Czech history opened at the Museum of the Romani National Revival in Prague. The exhibit explores the role of Czech and Slovak Romani resistance fighters during the Nazi German

Alaska’s Koyukuk gold rush drew 70 steamers in 1898; boomtowns vanished by 1921

Nurse killed in attack while responding to Ebola alert in DR Congo

Local youths reportedly accused the health workers of contaminating water sources and spreading Ebola.

Machado returns from exile to jubilant crowds in Venezuela

CARACAS — Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela’s opposition leader and a Nobel Peace Prize winner, made a surprise return home on Sunday after nearly a year in exile, drawing jubilant crowds in a direct challenge to the US-backed interim government. Thousands of people lined highways, toll plazas and city streets waving Venezuelan flags and chanting “Liberty!”

Celebrations in Serbia after veteran ruler Vučić loses election to student-led protest movement

The populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is "clear" his party has lost the vote billed as a referendum on the country's future.

California judge pauses voter probes in 9 states over unreliable data, then delays ruling for appeal

v A federal judge in California issued a temporary halt on federal investigations into suspected noncitizen voter registration. This ruling follows concerns regarding the reliance on flawed data by federal agents during their investigations. Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín stated that the investigations risked intimidating eligible voters ahead of the elections. The case was brought forward by several civic organizations advocating for voter rights.