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Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hack
Two analytics firms say they have robust intelligence pointing to a North Korean state-backed group as the likely culprit.
BBC World31 Oct 2026
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Ukrainian evacuees reunite with family after years trapped in Russia-occupied city
Oleshky residents had been without food, water and electricity, with many resorting to cooking garden weeds to survive.
BBC World31 Oct 2026
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More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak
Government data shows that more than 10,000 people have contracted the rare virus.
BBC World31 Oct 2026
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Ethiopian PM puts ministers through military training
The prime minister has previously emphasised military preparedness as central to his government's ambitions.
BBC World31 Oct 2026
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Bute House protested by environmental campaigners
A Halloween-themed protest against fossil fuels has targeted the first minister's residence in Edinburgh.
BBC Science & Environment31 Oct 2026
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US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
The American-made interceptors are the only effective weapon for downing Russia's ballistic missiles.
BBC World31 Oct 2026
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Spain train disaster clouds Sánchez chances of re-election
The Spanish PM is hit by a succession of crises just weeks before a snap general election.
BBC World31 Oct 2026
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APOD: 2026 October 31 – Night on a Spooky Planet
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 31 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Night on a […]
NASA31 Oct 2026
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The fight to save Canadian town threatened by Trump's tariffs
A century-old paper mill in Témiscaming, Quebec is indefinitely closed after the US imposed 50% tariffs on its products, putting hundreds out of work.
BBC World31 Oct 2026
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Why North Korea's 'elite' hackers are the prime suspect in major Binance hack
If the accusations are true, the record-making heist shows how powerful suspected North Korean hackers have become.
BBC Technology31 Oct 2026
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Global nature talks reach deal but money remains an issue
Countries have been trying to get a global agreement to halt nature decline back on track.
BBC World31 Oct 2026
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Police deployed during stand-off over control of top Poland court
The escalation came after the government suspended two senior justices and moved to bring criminal charges against them.
BBC World31 Oct 2026
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UK could see 10 days without rain after 'wettest week in two years'
With high pressure developing across the UK, the start of November is looking very settled with no significant rain in the forecast.
BBC Science & Environment31 Oct 2026
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G20 'family photo' cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband confronted his Russian counterpart at the meeting and accused his government of killing innocent civilians in Ukraine.
BBC World30 Oct 2026
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Crypto giant Binance attempting to recover $6.3bn stolen in hack linked to North Korea
The cyber-attack, which the company describes as complex, is believed to be the largest ever of its kind.
BBC World30 Oct 2026
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They strangled us, says founder of Russian newspaper shut under pressure from authorities
Novaya Gazeta has been one of the most high-profile independent news outlets in Russia over the last three decades.
BBC World30 Oct 2026
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US tech stocks see sharp falls as AI spending nears $1tn
Shares in Intel continue to fall while the tech-heavy Nasdaq opens at its lowest level in more than two months.
BBC Technology30 Oct 2026
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MIT affiliates named 2026 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows
Five MIT faculty members and two additional alumni are honored with fellowships to advance research on beneficial AI.
MIT Artificial Intelligence30 Oct 2026
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NASA Releases MAX POWER Key Events for Media, Participants
America’s newest aerospace expo and air show – MAX POWER – is fast approaching, and NASA has announced key events beginning Friday, Nov. 6, and running through Sunday, Nov. 8, hosted on and near the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Through multiple park experiences at MAX POWER, NASA and a variety of external collaborators […]
NASA30 Oct 2026
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Study pinpoints states with steepest warming trends since 1980
The findings indicate where adaptive measures are needed most around the United States.
MIT Climate & Sustainability30 Oct 2026
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Q&A: Hey AI, who should I vote for this year?
MIT professors Adam Berinsky and Chara Podimata discuss a new project to track how AI chatbots are responding to questions about the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
MIT Artificial Intelligence30 Oct 2026
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City of London chief tops UK Black Powerlist
Ian Thomas, who heads the City of London Corporation, tops the Black Powerlist in its 21st year.
BBC Business30 Oct 2026
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Yorkshire Water boss resigns after firm downgraded
Nicola Shaw, who has led the company since 2022, will step down in January, it is announced.
BBC Business30 Oct 2026
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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Captures Eerie Cat’s Head
Intricate structures within the Cat’s Head Nebula are illuminated in this mid-infrared view from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope released on Oct. 29, 2026. The distinctive “cat’s head” shape of the nebula was likely sculpted over time by the intense ultraviolet radiation and winds from massive stars in the Carina Nebula. As this stellar feedback […]
NASA30 Oct 2026
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Six dead after helicopter crashes in northern Indian state
The aircraft reportedly took off from the Hindu pilgrimage site of Badrinath on Friday afternoon before losing contact.
BBC Science & Environment30 Oct 2026
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NASA Explores Potential Commercial Servicing for Hubble Telescope
NASA issued a Request for Information Oct. 29 to learn more about industry capabilities for in-space servicing to support the agency’s Hubble Space Telescope.
NASA30 Oct 2026
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What we know about Binance's $6.3bn hack
Cyber correspondent Joe Tidy explains more about what is suspected to be the biggest hack in history.
BBC Business30 Oct 2026
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Google value plunges by $500bn as its own AI search hits ad sales
Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI own search summaries were affecting ad revenue.
BBC Technology30 Oct 2026
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Who could be behind the Binance hack and what we know so far
Binance has been hit by what could be the biggest crypto hack ever - here's what we know so far
BBC Technology30 Oct 2026
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From Bitcoin to Binance: Crypto terms and what they mean
The Binance hack has thrust cryptocurrencies back into headlines - but what are they and how do they work?
BBC Technology30 Oct 2026
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Streeting denies 'kicking can down the road' in defence spending row
The government is under pressure to set out a path to greater defence spending, as ministers unveil plans to boost UK firms.
BBC Business30 Oct 2026
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November’s Night Sky Notes: Light-Day Away
Twin Travelers In 1977, NASA launched twin spacecraft Voyager 1 and 2, taking advantage of a once-every-175-year planetary alignment of the four largest planets in our solar system: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Using six gravity assists between them, this Grand Tour gave us up-close views of the gas and ice giants, including several moons. […]
NASA30 Oct 2026
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Crypto giant Binance hit by $6.3bn hack suspected to be largest in history
Two analytics firms have attributed the incident to a North Korean hacking unit called TraderTraitor.
BBC Technology30 Oct 2026
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How video game remakes tap the power of nostalgia
Video games are good at triggering nostalgia, a key reason why classic games keep getting remade.
BBC Technology30 Oct 2026
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Hazardous driving conditions for Friday as fog warning issued by Met Office
Foggy conditions likely to bring tricky conditions for the Friday morning commute as severe weather warning issued.
BBC Science & Environment30 Oct 2026
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Largest woodland bat survey a 'nice story of AI for good'
Some of Britain's rarest and most threatened bats have been recorded in the south-west of England.
BBC Science & Environment30 Oct 2026
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How Poundland grew from a market stall to a high street giant
The retail giant - which started life at a Wolverhampton market - is now at threat of collapse.
BBC Business30 Oct 2026
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APOD: 2026 October 30 – Haunting the Cepheus Flare
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 30 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Haunting the Cepheus […]
NASA30 Oct 2026
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Vega Island Frozen in Fright
The sight of an icy skull-like visage on the Antarctic island could make one’s blood run cold.
NASA30 Oct 2026
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Map Showing Potential Origins of Martian Meteorite Teghaza 001
Description This global map of Mars shows 13 locations that match the mineralogy and chemistry of Teghaza 001, one of the most ancient Martian meteorites ever found on Earth. While scientists can never know for sure where a Martian meteorite originated, Teghaza 001 includes clues that link it to highlands in the southern hemisphere of […]
NASA30 Oct 2026
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From Levi's to Primark - the fashion chains selling mended clothes
A new generation is embracing eye-catching patching and visible mends.
BBC Business30 Oct 2026
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Slice of Martian Meteorite Teghaza 001
Description This slice of Teghaza 001, one of the most ancient Martian meteorites ever found on Earth, was used to determine the age of the rock. Reflected light images like these serve as a scientist’s road map, helping them find minerals of interest to analyze by different instruments. Figure A is the same image with […]
NASA29 Oct 2026
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Halloween Aboard the International Space Station
Although no ghouls, goblins, or trick-or-treaters come knocking at the International Space Station’s front hatch, crew members aboard the orbiting laboratory still like to get in the Halloween spirit. Whether individually or as an entire crew, they dress up in sometimes spooky, sometimes scary, but always creative costumes, often designed from materials avai
NASA29 Oct 2026
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Burnham 'ready to support' Poundland staff as retailer faces collapse
Poundland's bosses are filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.
BBC Business29 Oct 2026
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Firefighters celebrate rain during Indonesia wildfires
A number of clips show firefighters celebrating in the rain.
BBC Science & Environment29 Oct 2026
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Faisal Islam: This Budget was micro and that was deliberate
Chancellor John Healey's plans fall short of radical action to create a promised new economic model.
BBC Business29 Oct 2026
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Serious pollution by water industry remains high despite £5bn investment
All but one of England's water companies were rated as "poor" or "requiring improvement" for environmental targets.
BBC Science & Environment29 Oct 2026
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Ofcom outlines age check methods ahead of social media ban for under-16s
Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over.
BBC Technology29 Oct 2026
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