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Investors are nervous about the massive AI spending from the tech giants and whether that will pay off.

Within two years, AM Intelligence plans to set up 400 MW of compute capacity using Nvidia's Rubin graphics processing units.

Trump and JD Vance have canceled planned appearances across three states, reducing in-person campaigning in the final days before midterm elections.

Binance estimated the impact of a security incident at $6.3 billion, with around $3 billion in crypto assets frozen, and pledged to cover all losses.

Billions in crypto assets have been frozen following a potential Binance security breach, raising questions about whether the funds can be recovered.

The oil major was the latest to smash profit expectations as global conflicts continue to drive energy market volatility.

Iran said four tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran disputed a U.S. claim that key shipping lanes had been cleared.

Candidates make their final push to voters, Alaska roiled by allegations that Democrats tried to prop up a spoiler candidate, U.S. could resume conflict in Iran after monthslong pause.

The renowned British actor died after "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, his spokesperson says.

The actor died in Los Angeles following a "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

Foreign firms awarded large defence contracts will need to invest an equal value back into the UK, Wes Streeting announces.

BBC business reporter Archana Shukla explains more about what is suspected to be the largest hack in history.

Nicola Shaw, who has led the company since 2022, will step down in January, it is announced.

BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Vincent Kompany's health scare was a reminder that management takes its toll physically and mentally

Lewis Hamilton says he is unlike any driver Formula 1 has seen before and reaffirms a determination to keep racing into his mid-forties.

Gangs and "chancers" are behind the crimes, says a MP calling on the Government to do more to help.

Rachel Stone tells how her parents swapped partners, the chaos it caused and how she came to forgive them.

Foggy conditions likely to bring tricky conditions for the Friday morning commute as severe weather warning issued.

The purchase of the vast Rothbury Estate by wildlife groups is hailed as "something very special".

Brent crude prices are up more than 60 percent compared with pre-war levels, despite rebound in supply.

Pelicans earn first victory over still-winless Kings as Hawks withstand late push to hold off Cavaliers.

Investigative unit CIR identifies 25 commanders present at five sites during periods of reported sexual violence.

Persistent wildfires sparked by drought have enveloped the region in smog.

Holders Man City will take on Bradford City, Crystal Palace will welcome Sunderland, while Bournemouth play Liverpool.

Kenya aims to turn its rich athletics heritage into a lasting legacy for the continent.

Hamed Mirzaei lost his wife, parents and many others in a devastating US-Israeli attack on Tehran.

Court rules Patterson will spend the rest of her life behind bars after denying parole.

The Philippines’ Mayon Volcano has erupted, sending ash plumes 3,000 metres above its summit.

Big Tech’s nuclear power deals raise urgent questions about who will bear the cost of AI’s growing energy demands.

Israeli forces detained our parliamentary delegation and barred us from the West Bank. The violence is state policy.

Our analysis exposes the heavy humanitarian and economic toll of the military siege suffocating Palestinians in Hebron.

Home Office cancels Andreas Malm's planned travel to the UK, saying his presence 'not conducive to the public good'.

As people suffering post-traumatic stress watch history repeat itself, experts call for investment in safety.

Trump cancels Kansas and Iowa rallies, opting for telephone events across nearly 20 states over the weekend.

Cryptocurrency exchange scrambles to freeze affected, with about $3bn located so farThe world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange has been hit by an industry-record $6.3bn (£4.6bn) hack, with experts identifying North Korea as the likely culprit.Binance has scrambled to freeze the affected assets, with about $3bn located so far. The company gave no update on the other $3.3bn as Binance’s co-founder Yi He said the company would cover “all hacking losses”. Continue reading...

Prime minister says room for manoeuvre was limited by geopolitical crises and Labour’s 2024 manifestoAndy Burnham has admitted his first budget as prime minister was not as radical as he would have liked because of the economic uncertainty facing the country.He said he would have liked to have gone further with this week’s announcement – including with higher energy support payments – but felt hemmed in by external events such as the war in Iran, which has pushed up borrowing costs. Continue reading...

Third-quarter underlying ​replacement ⁠cost profit rises to $8.46bn, up from $2.2bn ​a year ​agoBP has posted a jump in its quarterly profits as the war in the Middle East drove up oil and gas prices and led to “significantly higher” trading.The energy company said on ⁠Friday ⁠that third-quarter underlying ​replacement ⁠cost profit – a key measure of its income – rose to $8.46bn, up from $2.2bn ​a year ​ago. Analysts had expected profits of $7.33bn. Continue reading...

Voters who backed the US president in the last election are saying they can’t vote for him today: ‘This is an abomination’Outside the Ukrainian educational and cultural center in a quiet Pennsylvania suburb of Jenkintown, on the outskirts of Philadelphia, a banner expressed unqualified gratitude: “Thank you USA for supporting Ukraine.”Inside, however, the sentiment was altogether different. Irene Skulsky, a retired teacher in her late 70s, voiced indignation at Donald Trump’s sudden turn against her ancestral homeland, which she believed had come close to killing her son, Darko, and a desire to punish his fellow Republicans at next week’s midterm elections. Continue reading...

Home secretary’s colleagues fear homelessness will rise as a result of changes to the asylum systemShabana Mahmood has infuriated ministerial colleagues by failing to share what they see as crucial information about the impact of her migration changes.Sources say the home secretary has repeatedly refused to reveal how much she expects homelessness to rise as a result of changes to the asylum system. Continue reading...

Up to 1.4 million people could benefit from change to trading allowance announced in budget, with some saving hundreds in taxThe amount Britons can earn from a side hustle without paying tax will rise to £3,000 next year in a fillip for those who make extra cash from hobbies or reselling.Up to 1.4 million people could benefit from the change announced in the budget, with the chancellor confirming the tax-free “trading” allowance will increase from £1,000 to £3,000 in April 2027. Continue reading...

In today’s newsletter: Benjamin Netanyahu has been left without a majority, now it is up to the coalition to find out whether the desire for change will prove to be a defining political momentGood morning. It was described by many Israelis as the most consequential election in their country’s history. And, as the final votes were tallied, it has delivered a result that presents Israel with a significant dilemma.Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition has lost its mandate while the opposition has a clear majority: but only if the Jewish Israeli opposition bloc, led by retired general Gadi Eisenkot, is prepared to make a governing pact with Palestinian Israeli parties, which have secured a historic result.UK politics | John Healey has backed away from cutting the cost of welfare this parliament, amid dire warnings his first budget could lead to brutal spending cuts because of a £28bn shortfall in public finances.Patrick Stewart | The acclaimed British stage and screen actor renowned for both Shakespeare and sci-fi, died at his home in Los Angeles after “a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia”, his longtime spokesperson said.Environment | One of the most ambitious nature recovery projects ever undertaken in England can go ahead after campaigners announced they had raised £30m to buy an estate in Northumberland.Europe | Spain began three days of mourning on Thursday for at least 69 people who died in a high-speed rail collision, as hospitals continued to treat dozens of injured passengers and train drivers went on strike to urge more investment in railway safety.US news | The Trump administration has opened a criminal investigation in California over claims that thousands of noncitizens are registered to vote in the state, and has begun subpoenaing election officials. Continue reading...

A round table discussion decoding the election results.

Many people left in Oleshky, where bombardment is constant, have run out of food. A truce that began Tuesday is supposed to allow aid in and civilians out.

“He’s working on material for his next special, ‘Hussein in the Membrane,’” Meyers said after the former president ruffled feathers with jokes about the Cheesecake Factory.

Some groups stood by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party, but support fell off among others. Turnout was also a striking factor in the election.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 uses actual visuals from a crowd crush in South Korea, in which over 150 Halloween carousers died in a narrow alleyway.

Deadlock is possible, as neither the bloc of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main challenger have won a majority. But there are still paths to a new government.

Some groups stood by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party, but support fell off among others. Turnout was also a striking factor in the election.

“Vivant,” a Japanese thriller that features Chinese spies, has drawn intense criticism from Beijing. Its creators defend the show, saying it is “completely fictional.”