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The Cornell case shows how university bureaucracy discourages complaints and shields institutions.

China finished 0.233 points ahead of the Americans, denying them a chance to win an eighth consecutive team gold.

Amid growing threats, a grassroots aid effort has transformed into an initiative to get more ammunition to the front.

'I have not given my own position any thought', Carrick said after United's 4-1 loss to Como in the Champions League.

Protests in Europe have highlighted debt squeeze, with France now paying more to borrow than Italy and Greece.

The US president has turned his attention to France, but his comments appear to have been dismissed by Macron.

US secretary of state says White House not to blame for reported speed limits on internet services in Ukraine.

President Nayib Bukele says he has initiated military operation to rescue four Salvadoran soldiers abducted in Haiti.

El-Sayed in face-off against rival Rogers for Michigan Senate seat

Pyongyang plans to resume broadcasting anti-South Korea propaganda along the armed border.

Right-wing presidential candidate says he will release personal records if his opponent Lula meets his conditions.

Australian TV reporter rescues man from sinking car

US federal judge blocked wall's construction on Texas-Mexico border amid an ongoing legal battle.

North Korea plans to resume anti-Seoul propaganda broadcasts along the heavily armed border with South Korea, leader Kim Jong Un's sister said, reviving a psychological warfare campaign.

The S&P 500 posted a three-day winning streak on Wednesday, and the Nasdaq Composite rose as Tesla and SpaceX rallied.

U.S. Treasury yields could be poised for a breakout ahead of the Federal Reserve's Oct. 28 policy meeting, according to BMO Capital Markets.

The Middle East conflict could flare up again as the U.S. reportedly plans to resume strikes against Iran.

The U.S. ordered non-emergency staff out of Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes on an airport and an oil field, reviving fears of a widening regional conflict.

China's benchmark CSI 300 index has entered bear-market territory, falling 20% from its June peak, as a prolonged selloff in mainland equities deepens.

Dame Judi Dench tells BBC Radio 4's Today programme about how her eye condition has affected her life.

AI uncovered long-hidden programming flaws, triggering a rare global cyber-security response.

Disaffection has often driven down turnout among Arab Israelis, but there is a strong push to get rid of the right-wing governing coalition.

Why England Rugby World Cup winner Phil Vickery has started entering bodybuilding competitions at the age of 50.

Several of today's papers continue to follow the "storm" surrounding Andy Burnham's decision to approve a new gas field and what that will mean for future ones.

Authorities had hoped the female shark would swim back to sea after being led out of the canal.

North Korea plans to resume anti-Seoul propaganda broadcasts along the heavily armed border with South Korea, leader Kim Jong Un's sister said, reviving a psychological warfare campaign.

Perth man charged with ‘being armed in a way that may cause fear’ – days after Helen Haines was allegedly attacked with 4WD outside her Victorian officeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has been charged after allegedly threatening staff and wielding nunchucks at the electoral office of the Western Australian local government minister, Hannah Beazley.The Perth incident came days after the federal independent MP Helen Haines was hospitalised with severe injuries following an alleged attack outside her electorate office in Wangaratta in Victoria on Monday. Continue reading...

Accommodation platform acts after long-standing guest complaints over doing dishes, taking out rubbish and stripping bedsAirbnb hosts will no longer be able to ask guests to strip beds or wash dishes under the accommodation platform’s new rules.The changes, which apply to Airbnb reservations covered by the platform’s global policy, including bookings in Australia, will come into effect on 20 November and limit chores imposed on guests. Continue reading...

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?The Thursday quiz is aware of standard international units of time, such as the Liz Truss (49 days) and the Scaramucci (11 days). Now a new unit of measurement has entered the chat: the Zacharia (five days). But whatever arbitrary length of time the world invents to measure chaos, political downfalls or social media meltdowns, the Thursday news quiz remains resolutely fixed. It is always seven days apart, unwavering, inescapable and ultimately reliable. Which means, once again, it is time for some questions on topical news, pop culture and general knowledge, with no prizes on offer except pride. Or shame. Allons-y!The Thursday news quiz, No 270 Continue reading...

Exclusive: Nvidia, Microsoft and Cisco taskforce urges ministers to offer areas greater benefits from tech infrastructure amid fears of US-style oppositionAI companies have told ministers they have 12 months to head off public opposition to datacentres in the UK or risk US-style protests that could threaten their construction.Successive dry summers and rising energy bills are increasing public scrutiny of plans for the huge computer warehouses that are used to train and run AI models, says a submission to the Labour government from a group including the AI infrastructure companies Nvidia, Microsoft and Cisco. Continue reading...

Andy Burnham advertises for policy experts in technology, economic growth and cost-of-living challengesAndy Burnham is to recruit a number of advisers to plug gaps in No 10, including an expert on how AI will affect society.The roles advertised by Downing Street give a glimpse into the biggest challenges facing the prime minister – and what he has decided to prioritise. Continue reading...

Grocer launches Cricklewood store as part of £1bn investment plan, with Hale Barns, Greater Manchester, to follow next monthAs part of a £1bn investment plan, Waitrose has chosen Cricklewood in north London as the location for its first supermarket in eight years.The upmarket grocer will open the store on Thursday and another supermarket in Hale Barns, Greater Manchester, next month. It also plans four smaller stores next year, including a supermarket in Oakham, Rutland, and three convenience stores in Bedminster (Bristol), Chalk Farm (London) and Springstead Village (Cambridge). Continue reading...

Kim Yo-jong, sister of Kim Jong-un, issues warning after inspecting border fortifications against backdrop of rising tensionsPropaganda loudspeakers aimed at South Korea will be ready to restart within days along the entire border, Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has said amid a worsening of ties between the two countries.The statement, carried by the state news agency KCNA on Thursday, came a day after she said the loudspeakers would be in operation along the whole border from some time in October. Continue reading...

Swimming banned at Maroubra and Coogee while council prioritises ‘culturally respectful’ approach to remainsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA whale carcass has forced the closure of two busy swimming and surfing spots after washing up between Coogee and Maroubra beaches in Sydney – but there are no plans to remove it.The whale’s heavily decomposed body was found on Thursday morning at Lurline Bay, a rocky cove surrounded by cliffs in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Continue reading...

Many in Gaza and the West Bank are desperate to avoid more years of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government, which has made life close to unbearable.

Some democracies seem caught in a trap: Spend more and risk market panic, or cut benefits and empower the far right.

Smoke from the blazes, blamed on destructive agricultural practices, has sickened hundreds of thousands and blanketed neighboring countries.

The two sides turn to proxy groups after eight months of a conflict that has taken a heavy toll on civilians.

Horseback archery is making a comeback at a time when modern warfare has become high-tech and impersonal. The sport was featured at the World Nomad Games.

Struggling against each other on the battlefield, the sides in Sudan’s civil war are relying on drones to strike across vast distances, inflicting huge tolls on civilians in the process.

Palestinian citizens may have the electoral weight to influence Israeli politics, even as they feel they have so little control over their lives.

The two sides turn to proxy groups after eight months of a conflict that has taken a heavy toll on civilians.

Officials in France are pressing online platforms like eBay and Vinted to remove items that were stolen during public disturbances over the weekend.

The Republican incumbent, Roger Marshall, is facing a surprisingly tough challenge from the Democratic nominee, Adam Hamilton.

Abdul El-Sayed accused Mike Rogers of being overly devoted to President Trump. Mr. Rogers accused Dr. El-Sayed of not enough loyalty to the country. It was still more cordial than their last debate.

The ruling largely blocked homeland security agents from carrying out field interviews in nine states, including California, as part of a sprawling effort to find noncitizens registered to vote.

As Ohio attack ad draws bipartisan heat, Vivek Ramaswamy doubles down  The Washington PostExclusive: Ramaswamy doubles down on explosive ad featuring rival's mother, despite backlash  AxiosOhio Secretary of State reviewing complaints over ad featuring Dr. Amy Acton’s mother  WSYXVance praises Ramaswamy for having 'audacity' to run controversial Amy Acton ad  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos'We Now Deserve to Lose': Ramaswamy Ad Deepens GOP Panic in Ohio  Time Magazine

Judge rules against DHS's policy of knocking on doors to track down possible noncitizen voters  CBS NewsArmed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters  YahooJudge Restricts D.H.S. Field Operations Aimed at Unearthing Voter Fraud  The New York TimesJudge curbs Trump administration’s hunt for noncitizen voters in some states, citing flawed data  CNNFederal agents are going door-to-door asking about immigration and voter status  The Independent

Angel Reese Makes History as Dream Beat Valkyries in WNBA Finals Game 3, Box Score Stats, Highlights  Bleacher ReportValkyries fans pack Oakland bar to cheer on team as playoff series shifts to Atlanta  CBS NewsDream reportedly sell out 17,000-seat NBA arena ahead of Game 3 of WNBA Finals  Yahoo SportsAtlanta Dream roll to Game 3 win, take a 2-1 series lead on Golden State - The Athletic  The New York TimesAngel Reese keeps Dream rolling with Game 3 win over Valkyries in WNBA Finals  ESPN

Dillon Danis provides update on Conor McGregor after injury-ending comeback: ‘He was in a dark place’  MMA Fighting