News archive — October 19, 2026
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Cyberattack on French supermarkets tells us more about food security than AI safety
The cyberattack last week that hit hundreds of French supermarket refrigerators had Europeans wondering if the nonstop warnings about AI risks had finally landed in the real world.
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5 fights that will shape NATO’s next Russia war plans
BRUSSELS — NATO is beginning talks this month on the forces and weapons allies would need to defend against a Russian attack — and how they would pay for them. The talks&nb
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Justin Hartley's Colter Finds New Love Interest on 'Tracker' After Changes
Tracker just introduced Justin Hartley‘s newest — and potentially most significant — love interest after several changes in season 4. During the Sunday, October 18, episode of the
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Five Salvadoran Soldiers Missing in Haiti After Ambush
The soldiers, part of a U.N.-backed force sent to combat gang violence, were apparently abducted.
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BBC visits wildfire front in haze-choked Indonesia
The BBC is in central Kalimantan, where a toxic haze fuelled by wildfires is choking millions of residents.
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Massachusetts GOP lieutenant governor candidate suspends campaign after arrest in car crash
The Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts has dropped out of the race hours after he was arrested in a suspected drunk driving crash
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Massachusetts GOP lieutenant governor candidate suspends campaign after arrest in car crash
The Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts has dropped out of the race hours after he was arrested in a suspected drunk driving crash
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Penguins Make Pair Of Defensive Roster Moves
With some injuries piling up on the left side of the blue line, the Pittsburgh Penguins made a roster move Sunday to give them another body for the last leg of their current Wester
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‘Mumbai comedy mafia’: Abhishek Upmanyu and Urooj Ashfaq accused of stealing jokes, personal information
Comedian Neetu Bhardwaj alleged on Instagram that fellow comedians Abhishek Upmanyu, Urooj Ashfaq and others were following her and her family, hacking their phones and sharing pri
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Examining AI Swarm Efficiency with the AI Futures Model
I've been playing around with the AI Futures Model (which informed AI 2027 and AI 2040) in order to better understand how AI swarms will reshape AI progress.In particular, I've bee
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Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff survives shooting in Mumbai
Video published by several news outlets shows gunmen firing multiple shots at a car while it is moving past a crowd.
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Former Marineland beluga whale dies at California theme park
A California aquarium says a beluga rescued from Marineland in Ontario has died, adding to the number of deaths of animals relocated over the summer from the now-closed Canadian fa
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The Simpsons Reveals Apu's New Voice — See Who's Replacing Hank Azaria
Apu is back on The Simpsons, and he sounds a little different - get the scoop on the new voice actor replacing Hank Azaria.
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Wildfires have destroyed one-third of small PNG island, responders say
Small island villagers in Papua New Guinea are appealing for international help to fight wildfires, which they say have burned through one-third of their land.
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Emma Slater Claps Back at Fan, Defends Alan Bersten Replacing Val Chmerkovskiy
Dancing With the Stars’ Emma Slater clapped back at a fan who questioned why her boyfriend, Alan Bersten, is stepping in for Val Chmerkovskiy amid his one-week benching. “Alan is g
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No Wood, No Ash, No Smoke: This Modular Propane Torch Turns Any Outdoor Space Into a Gathering Spot
Camping gear has a habit of living in the garage for 51 weeks a year. Camp Torch, built by three friends in Boise, Idaho, took a different route: it was made for camp, then wandere
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IHG One Rewards Complete Guide (2026)
IHG One Rewards is the loyalty program of the InterContinental Hotels Group. This program encompasses brands from long-term-stay value-options like Staybridge Suites and Candlewood
- Vancouver elects Canada’s first Green mayor
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One Nation’s migration plan could add almost $300 billion to Australia’s debt, economist warns
‘There are other ways of solving the housing affordability problem.’
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What does a White House press secretary do?
Katie Zacharia's short time as White House press secretary has brought renewed attention to the high-profile role.(Image credit: Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is the Best-Received CoD in Over a Decade
We're more than used to early access releases at this point, allowing devs to put out parts of their game for earlier play while the whole project is still in production. Even the
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Sorry, you are still dead
Epistemic status: A brief exploration based on court documents and contemporary reporting. My interpretation is tentative. AI use: context research, grammar. I don't remember how I
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Government, police failed to protect Bollywood: AICWA after attack on actor Tiger Shroff
Mumbai: Expressing shock over the attack on actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) said that despite repeated incidents, the government and t
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Sabres Off To Decent Start, But What Does GM Jarmo Kekalainen Need To Do Is Pull Off A Blockbuster Trade
Connor Hellebuyck (James Carey Lauder, Imagn Images)The Buffalo Sabres had a tough test Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens, but they ultimately fell to the Habs in a 4-3 overt
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‘Limited evidence’ of protester violence at Sydney demonstration against Israeli president Isaac Herzog visit
Amid police brutality allegations, inquiry hears protesters against visit of Israeli president were ‘largely peaceful’Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcastAn
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Iran's Parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi as Minister of Defence
Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi replaces Majid Ebn al-Reza, who took over in an interim capacity after then Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh was killed by U.S.-Israeli strikes in Februar
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Macron’s ‘incompetence’ fueled France riots – opposition leaders
Politicians from across the political spectrum have accused the French president of undermining public services and failing to maintain order
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Russian forces shell Dnipropetrovsk region more than 20 times in one day, injuring one person
Throughout the day on October 18, the Russian army struck four districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region more than 20 times using drones, artillery, and aerial bombs; one person was w
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Australian Greens senator denies claims of misconduct towards women
Jordon Steele-John says the timing of the claims is motivated by "nasty political games" within the Greens.
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A few more things about the Jio Platforms IPO - Finshots
A few more things about the Jio Platforms IPO FinshotsAmbani Taps Massive Reliance Workforce to Boost Jio’s Record IPO Bloomberg.comJio Platforms anchor book draws over 30 times
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Serial rapist and cosmetics heir is free. San Gabriel Valley community is outraged, mayor says
The release of convicted serial rapist Andrew Stuart Luster on parole is garnering outrage in the San Gabriel Valley community where he reportedly lives.
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Here’s how iPhone Duo’s battery capacity compares to other iPhones
After pre-orders for iPhone Duo opened, Apple uploaded an EU regulatory document that finally revealed the true battery capacity for iPhone Duo: 4883mAh. Here’s how that compares t
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Bulwark LIVE: Charlotte
Live from Charlotte, the gang welcomes Pete Buttigieg for a night of politics among friends. This recording of Bulwark LIVE is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Leave a commentNote
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France protests: Macron vows to hold accountable those who ‘sought to bring down the Republic’
Macron blamed “unrestrained violence” on “insurrectionist elements from radical far-left groups, joined by numerous criminals”
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Massachusetts GOP ticket rocked by alleged drunken crash as candidate abruptly halts campaign
A late-night crash has thrown a Massachusetts Republican’s statewide campaign into turmoil just weeks before voters head to the polls.Shawn Oliver, 42, the Republican nominee for l
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Latest Flyers Roster Move Creates Intrigue Amid Injury Crisis
Even though the Philadelphia Flyers are badly hurting due to injuries, especially at forward, they just created some intrigue by cutting loose more healthy bodies than they replace
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India's tobacco burden extends beyond smoking, new estimates reveal differences by region, sex and cancer site - The South First
India's tobacco burden extends beyond smoking, new estimates reveal differences by region, sex and cancer site The South FirstTobacco usage in India is highest among older people
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Private equity finds next Asian frontier
Foreign firms make up majority of large buyout deals in Asia’s fourth-biggest economy
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Petrol and diesel prices today, October 19: Check fuel cost in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru
At ₹102.12 per litre, petrol is relatively cheaper in Delhi than in other major metros.
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Tai Po fire: public accountability needed to honour those who died
While celebrating the Chung Yeung Festival, we are reminded of the harvest, family reunions and the need to pay our respects to those who have departed. Spooky season is upon us, t
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The Snoop: Ben Roberts-Smith is hawking T-shirts, Walkleys backlash, and more
Plus: The late-to-file life of DFAT's "Mr Inside". The post The Snoop: Ben Roberts-Smith is hawking T-shirts, Walkleys backlash, and more appeared first on Crikey.
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Marshals Boss Breaks Down Kayce's Intense Clash With Tate: 'That Is A John Dutton Moment'
"The more he tries to not be like his father, he's almost forced to become his father," Marshals showrunner Spencer Hudnut tells TVLine of Kayce this week.
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Donald Trump says ‘France is burning’, country ‘shattered’ by immigration
France is reeling from widespread damage during protests the day before that left a historic town hall torched and led to 1,800 arrests, piling pressure on President Emmanuel Macro
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Singapore to host BTS THE CITY ARIRANG, first and only stop of citywide fan experience in S-E Asia
Activities are planned from Dec 1 to 31.
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Quantum Computing Breakthrough Opens a New Path to Larger, More Powerful Processors
Keeping silicon quantum bits accurate while they work together could help turn established chipmaking technology into larger quantum computers capable of tackling increasingly comp
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DIY Vs Professional Windshield Crack Repair: What To Know About Your Options
Windshields will always end up taking some damage eventually. Whether you go for DIY or professional repair depends on your budget and the damage itself.
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Iran: Oljetanker gikk på mine i Hormuzstredet
En oljetanker har begynt å brenne etter å ha gått på en mine i Hormuzstredet natt til mandag. Det opplyser Irans revolusjonsgarde, ifølge statlige iranske medier. Ifølge statlige i
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Auckland is an important battle ground this election: Here are eight seats to watch
There are 23 Auckland electorates in play, 21 general and two Māori, with some expected to be close.
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The 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show's Best Moments Kept Viewers On Their Toes
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty ImagesWith its grandiose costumes, larger-than-life wings, and unforgettable live performances, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
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Outrage as Meta mistakenly suspends ‘No Kings Coalition’ Instagram account: What is this anti-Trump group?
The No Kings movement’s account went dark for several hours while protests focused on increasing early voter turnout were underway, sparking censorship fears.