How to escape our collective paralysis in ‘these uncertain times’ Author Natasha Lennard discusses how to disrupt the ‘certainties’ that don’t serve us and how to fight back The Guardian - US · Oct 13
Anthropic Abuse Limits For AI: Claude can end abusive chats Anthropic has drawn a line on how people treat artificial intelligence. The company behind the Claude chatbot has updated its usage policy to prohibit “sustained and needless abusive or cruel behavior” towards its AI models, going so far as to give the model the ability to end conversations in certain… The Times of India · Oct 13
Hezbollah to compensate owners of homes destroyed in Lebanon during war with Israel Hezbollah plans to compensate Lebanese families whose homes were destroyed in recent wars with Israel, the head of its Executive Council, Ali Daamoush, announced The Independent UK · Oct 13
£15 charity shop ring linked to Princess Amelia sells for £5,500 at auction In a remarkable find, a shopper in Leicester stumbled upon a gold mourning ring at a charity shop, purchasing it for just £15. Auction experts linked the ring to Princess Amelia, revealing its royal connection. The ring, crafted in her honor, fetched an impressive £5,500 at Hansons Auctioneers, igniting a… The Times of India · Oct 13
Iranian Elite Guard 'Almost Certainly' Behind Foiled Attack Against RAF Fairford Base, British PM Says "We will not tolerate these threats on our soil," Andy Burnham said. International Business Times · Oct 13
Indian embassy issues advisory after Indian killed in Saudi Arabia NEW DELHI: Indian embassies in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday issued fresh advisories for Indian nationals amid flight disruptions following the suspension of services by Indian airlines to several Saudi cities until October 17. The Times of India · Oct 13
Riyadh airport attack: Indian Embassy issues advisory; Jeddah Consulate sets up helpline for Indians In the face of the recent Riyadh airport attack, The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has advised Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia to follow local safety instructions amid the ongoing situation. Separately, the Indian Consulate in Jeddah has issued an advisory for Indians, particularly Umrah pilgrims, travelling between India and Saudi… The Economic Times · Oct 13
24-year-old Sahil Jilani found dead in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains after going missing; mother hospitalized A 24-year-old man from Houston, Texas, was found dead in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains National Park after going missing during a hiking trip, with his family believing he drowned after being caught in powerful currents near a waterfall. The Times of India · Oct 13
New York charity accused of using nearly $100,000 in veteran donations for personal expenses A New York veterans' charity called Healing for Heroes allegedly misused donations intended for injured service members. State prosecutors filed a civil lawsuit claiming founders misled donors while using funds for personal luxuries. Investigators found that the charity operated retreats only for board members and their friends, neglecting actual veterans… The Times of India · Oct 13
Student launches eyelash-serum brand from mom’s kitchen, earns £100,000 in 12 hours Daisy Kelly started her beauty brand, Glow For It, in her mother's kitchen in 2020. The company now generates £6 million in annual sales, with significant revenue from TikTok Shop. A 12-hour livestream event recently brought over £100,000 in sales, illustrating the format's effectiveness. Other small businesses, like Malik Butchers… The Times of India · Oct 13
Ukraine's Former Top General Makes Shock Claim Russia's Ability To Advance Has Been 'Broken' Former Ukrainian commander Oleksandr Syrskyi says Russia made minimal territorial gains in early 2026 despite heavy losses, warning Europe about the war's future International Business Times UK · Oct 13
Disneyland on Alert After Suspicious Device Found Near Park Entrance as Police Launch Probe Disneyland's Esplanade in Anaheim was closed for more than two hours after two suspicious bags were reported near the entrance. A bomb squad found no explosives, and the investigation continues. International Business Times UK · Oct 13
Iran Reportedly Weighing Escalation Options With U.S. War. One Involves Sending Troops To Neighboring Countries. Tehran has also warned countries in the region that it will expand its actions if full-fledged hostilities resume. International Business Times · Oct 13
Why Yorkshire Wildlife Park Chose Not to Euthanize the Endangered Tiger That Killed a Visitor A man died after entering the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Oct. 10. Altai, the Amur tiger, will not be euthanized. Here's what we know. Latin Times · Oct 13
The Times of India · Oct 13 Trump to campaign in Ohio, Alaska to help Republicans retain control of Congress in US midterms With just over three weeks left before the US midterm elections, US President Donald Trump is stepping up campaign rallies across Republican-friendly states to boost candidates facing tight races.
International Business Times UK · Oct 13 'Because I Said So': Trump's Bizarre Claim About Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Sparks Questions Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agreed to an energy ceasefire because he told them to, as Zelenskyy accuses Moscow of attacks and the Kremlin says talks continue.
The Times of India · Oct 13 A £2,000-plus gaming shed with an 18-foot table won Britain's Shed of the Year in 2026 A tabletop gaming shed built by Chris Otterburn and his friends in Lancashire has won Britain's 2026 Shed of the Year competition. Featuring an 18-foot gaming table, storage space and a tea-making station, the shed also includes a memorial to their friend Scott Forrest, who died of cancer before its…
The Independent UK · Oct 13 Underground vaults and the original Morley’s sign: What to expect from £437m London Museum revamp From tracing London’s roots to celebrating city institutions like Morley’s, London Museum director Sharon Ament shares what to expect as the museum reopens its doors after a major transformation
International Business Times UK · Oct 13 'I'm Okay, Make No Mistake': Ilhan Omar Fires Back Over Alleged Political Targeting After Federal Search Ilhan Omar accuses Trump of a decade-long campaign of political intimidation after federal agents search her home, sparking a fierce row weeks before the US midterm elections.
The Times of India · Oct 13 Morgan Freeman revives historic Mississippi store as a blues club with 400 shows a year On Howard Avenue in downtown Biloxi, Mississippi, a building that once housed a department store now echoes with blues guitars, clinking glasses and the murmur of diners settling in for an evening. Ground Zero Blues Club opened here in February 2022, with actor Morgan Freeman among its co-owners. The venue…
The Times of India · Oct 13 Pitbull’s SLAM school sees 20 seniors earn college degrees before graduation For 20 students at SLAM North, graduation day comes with an unusual head start. Before collecting their high school diplomas, they have already completed the equivalent of two years of college. The achievement is the result of an ambitious dual-enrollment programme that has allowed these students to earn Associate in…
The Times of India · Oct 13 Germany's Nuremberg Airport suspends flights after suspected aviation emergency Nuremberg Airport experienced a temporary flight suspension after receiving reports of a suspected aviation emergency. Police confirmed the aircraft from Corfu landed safely amid the investigation. Eurofighter jets accompanied the plane, ensuring safety during the landing process. Additionally, there were earlier reports of a possible drone sighting near the airport,…
France 24 · Oct 13 'Transactional diplomacy': Greece positioning itself as Trump's most 'reliable ally in the region' François Picard is pleased to welcome Petros Konstantinidis, a financial journalist for Greece's leading daily newspaper TA NEA. The current controversy surrounding the US ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, has all the makings of a reality TV show or a telenovela, or both. "This is diplomacy under Trump turning into…
The Times of India · Oct 13 BBC radio services suspended in Afghanistan as Taliban alleges ‘repeated violations’ The Taliban on Monday accused the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) of “repeated violations” as it suspended the broadcaster’s FM radio services in Afghanistan.
The Times of India · Oct 13 In 2010, Ben Affleck co-founded Eastern Congo Initiative; by 2024, programmes it supported were delivering over 100 million litres of clean water In 2010, Ben Affleck established the Eastern Congo Initiative to foster development in the Democratic Republic of Congo. By 2024, this organization has provided over 100 million litres of clean water across various regions and facilitated access to essential health services for more than 400,000 individuals. The initiative’s social enterprise,…