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Kylian Mbappé apologises after Mao Zedong remark sparks outrage in China, sponsorship losses and TV boycott
The Real Madrid star faces a growing backlash after referring to a figure in an internet meme as a ‘Chinese dictator’, prompting three Chinese companies to cut ties, social media restrictions and the suspension of LaLiga broadcasts. French football superstar Kylian Mbappé has apologised following a major backlash in China over comments apparently referring to […]
Airbus A320 severely damaged by hailstorm, with nose and cockpit windshield destroyed
No injuries have been reported among passengers or crew members
Elections in Israel: Will the ballot box lead to a deadlock or Netanyahu staying in power?
Gadi Eisenkot appears to be leading in the polls, but without securing a governing majority. Netanyahu still has a strong chance of remaining in power, and the possibility of another round of elections remains open
Belgium temporarily postpones ban on smoking in outdoor spaces
The move had sparked strong opposition from the hospitality industry
Israel election: ‘Unprecedented clash’ between Netanyahu and army chief over Iran strike
Israeli media report an unprecedented clash between Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF chief Eyal Zamir over a potential strike on Iran. Netanyahu denies any dispute, while opposition leaders accuse him of risking national security for political gain
Claude independently gained access to Georgia State voter data
The information, reported on Sunday by the US news website Axios, citing an Anthropic spokesperson, is heightening concerns that AI could escape human control
Protests in France: “Attacks that resembled attempted murders” on Saturday, fears of a new explosion of violence on Halloween
1,435 people detained and more than 400 injured during the protests
“The plans are ready, we’re waiting for approval”: US Forces poised to strike Iran hard within 96 hours of a Trump order
US plans for a large-scale operation include energy, military and nuclear facilities — Israel is pushing for a joint attack, while Trump is still hesitating; he may make a decision after the midterm elections
