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Attacks in Strait of Hormuz reach highest level since start of US Iran war, security data shows

At least ten vessels have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz since Sunday amid ongoing conflict. Four vessels were struck on Tuesday while six were attacked on Sunday, marking the highest daily total. Two seafarers are missing, and a container ship has reportedly sunk due to these incidents. Merchant…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Saudi OpenAI Engineer Charged With Bugging Executive Conference Room: What It Reveals About the Global AI Race

A Saudi OpenAI engineer faces federal interception charges after an encrypted audio recorder was found in an executive conference room in San Francisco, triggering FBI and DOJ action.

Latin Times · Oct 14

Bank of America fined $1.2B by US Treasury over money laundering violations, Treasury Secretary warns of consequences: ‘Willfully violated’

That's a costly oversight.

We Got This Covered · Oct 14

Nine ways the Trump administration could interfere with the midterms

US President Donald Trump has made efforts to exert control over the upcoming midterm elections. Many election officials are preparing for potential disruptions and challenges that could arise. Trump's history of contesting election outcomes and urging supporters to act complicates the electoral landscape. Federal investigations and other interventions could influence…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Brazil vs. Brazil at the Maracanã: Why Tonight's Fluminense-Palmeiras Semifinal Matters for Brazilian Football

Fluminense meets Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores semifinal tonight at 8:30 PM ET. Full U.S. TV and streaming guide: beIN SPORTS, fuboTV and more.

Latin Times · Oct 14

Saudi Arabia Spent $83B on Defense. Houthi Drones Still Hit Riyadh

Saudi Arabia spends $83B on defense yet Houthi missiles keep hitting Riyadh. The reason: asymmetric war, depleted interceptors, and a territory the size of Western Europe.

Latin Times · Oct 14

FTSE 100 closes higher despite hot US inflation

In London, the FTSE 100 Index ended up 74.53 points, 0.7%, at 10,724.86.

Evening Standard · Oct 14

UK’s support for Ukraine ‘will not change’, Burnham tells Zelensky

The Ukrainian president received an unprecedented honour guard on his arrival at No 10.

Evening Standard · Oct 14

Nobel Prize winner Navi Pillay: 'You don't wait for a million people to be killed'

The winner of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, South African judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, tells RFI why she stands by the conclusion that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, and why the world has a responsibility to act.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 14

Ex-UAP Chief Claims He Saw 'Non-Human Craft With My Own Eyes' Aboard a US Nuclear Submarine

Jay Stratton, a former Pentagon UAP task force director, says he witnessed an unexplained object during a US submarine operation, while key details and his wider claims remain unverified

International Business Times UK · Oct 14