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Asked if Elon Musk ordered the slowdown, Trump said, "I don't know who did it, but I was not involved."

Tesla reported better-than-expected third-quarter results.

U.S. stocks were up on Wednesday as traders weighed the latest round of earnings reports.

Treasury yields steadied as investors await more data for insights into the U.S. economic picture.

Meta to pay $25 billion in penalties related to Cambridge Analytica scandal in New Mexico.

Elon Musk’s planned SpaceX share gift through Trump Accounts could be the start of a broader philanthropic push, says Altimeter Capital CEO Brad Gerstner.

As climate change fuels hotter summers, some Britons are moving north in search of cooler weather. Could a similar shift be on the horizon in the United States?

The top Democrats on the House and Senate intelligence committees said they are working under the presumption that the president will seek to justify election interference by alleging fraud.

Since high school students began protesting in France in September, they’ve been joined by young demonstrators in at least seven other European countries.

Thélyson Orélien, a celebrated novelist, used artificial intelligence while writing a breakout book, his publisher says.

The 10-foot-long dusky shark, nicknamed “Bukangi,” was successfully guided back to the open ocean after a third rescue attempt.

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

Speaking in Qatar, President Emmanuel Macron railed against foreign leaders who he said had made false claims about unrest in France for their own political ends.

Brazil spent years targeting electoral lies on the internet. Now, artificial intelligence is stumping the election authorities and reshaping a high-stakes race.

Serie A success story Como have gone from Serie D to the Champions League - now they have taught Manchester United a lesson in Europe.

Early on Thursday morning local time, South Korea's oceans ministry said the shark had been successfully guided out of the canal.

Test results have confirmed his diagnosis as a lung adenocarcinoma that was localised.

Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes has blamed head coach Michael Carrick for the tactics that led to an embarrassing 4-1 defeat by Como in the Champions League.

Russia's President Putin does not feel under pressure right now to end the war.

The vulnerabilities with PHP, a programming language widely used across the internet, have been described as the most significant ever found by AI.

The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.

Australia are facing defeat in the second Test against South Africa with careers on the line after their shambolic performance on day four.

Brad Lander and dozens of rabbis were detained by the Israeli security forces as they helped Palestinians with their olive harvest

As climate change fuels hotter summers, some Britons are moving north in search of cooler weather. Could a similar shift be on the horizon in the United States?

Trump officials ask Supreme Court to let border security project resume in national park  The Washington PostA Wall Meant to Divide Is Uniting Left and Right in Texas  Reasons to be CheerfulTrump administration asks Supreme Court to allow border wall construction to resume in Big Bend region  CBS NewsTrump administration asks US Supreme Court to lift halt on Big Bend border wall  WBAL-TVTrump administration asks Supreme Court to lift halt on Big Bend border wall  WTOP News

Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion for deceiving users about privacy on Facebook  AP NewsMeta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion for Deceiving Users on Privacy  The New York TimesMeta ordered to pay $25 billion to New Mexico after jury finds company misled consumers about data privacy  ReutersMeta ordered to pay $25 billion penalty in New Mexico Cambridge Analytica case  CNBCMeta ordered to pay $25bn to New Mexico in Cambridge Analytica data-privacy case  The Guardian

SpaceX and Tesla Explore Merger to Create a De Facto Elon Inc.  The New York TimesTesla earnings are out – here are the numbers  CNBCSpaceX and Tesla Consider Merger  WSJTesla Bulls Eying Merger Bump Find Stock Needs More Than Rockets  Bloomberg.comA SpaceX-Tesla megamerger could benefit both companies and Elon Musk’s personal fortune  Boston Herald

EXCLUSIVE: US orders departure of diplomats from Saudi Arabia amid Houthi strikes  ReutersU.S. troops and diplomats evacuating Middle East posts, sources say  NBC NewsSecurity Alert: U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia – October 21, 2026  U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Saudi Arabia (.gov)Trump admin sees escalating risk from Houthis, prompting unprecedented wave of warnings  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosUS orders some diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia as fears of escalating Houthi attacks rise  Boston.com

Tesla reports Q3 earnings beat, positive free cash flow, and better-than-expected capex  Yahoo FinanceTesla Reports Flat Revenue, Increased Cash Flow as SpaceX Merger Talk Looms  WSJTesla Profit Slumps as Musk Pours Money Into A.I. and Robots  The New York TimesMusk's Tesla revenue beats estimates as deliveries rebound, energy storage grows  ReutersTesla Earnings Loom; SpaceX Merger, Robotaxi, Optimus, CapEx In Focus (Live Coverage)  Investor's Business Daily

Putin agrees to resume 3-way peace talks with Ukraine and US  ReutersTracking Trump: Russia frees U.S. citizen; Trump’s envoy praises Putin; MAGA Inc.’s midterm spending; and more  The Washington PostRussia Releases American Stephen Hubbard From Prison, State Media Reports  The New York TimesWitkoff calls Putin a 'humanitarian' at Russia peace talks without Ukraine  CNBCRussia says Ukraine must make "necessary decisions" to end war as Witkoff meets Putin  CBS News

Pope Leo needs no further lung cancer treatment, Vatican says  CNNPope Leo's tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer, his doctors say  PBSPope Leo requires no further treatment after lung surgery, doctors say  NBC NewsPope Leo to hold Wednesday audience for first time since cancer surgery  ReutersPope Leo XIV's doctors confirm 'no further treatment is necessary'  Vatican News

RIP BioWare: EA shuts down storied RPG studio after over three decades  Ars TechnicaElectronic Arts to Shed 400 Jobs, Shut Down BioWare to Cut Costs  Bloomberg.comBioWare Update  BioWare BlogEA Shuts Down BioWare, Cancels ‘Mass Effect 5’ And Ends An Era  ForbesEA is shutting down BioWare  The Verge

The internet is having a very bad cybersecurity day  TechCrunchGovernment websites go dark after AI-discovered flaw sparks security scramble  ReutersPHP: The three letters that shut down sites all over the internet today  The VergeCritical security issue affecting PHP  National Cyber Security CentreSome websites go dark as operators address an AI-detected flaw in a web programming language  Los Angeles Times

New poll finds likely voters prefer Democratic candidates over Republicans running for office by 11 percentage points; Trump campaigns in South CarolinaSign up for Breaking News US emailSend us your questions about immigration and the midtermsReporting from JerusalemThe Israeli military has detained about 80 US, Israeli and British volunteers helping Palestinians harvest olives near Bethlehem, including the New York Democratic congressional nominee Brad Lander, several rabbis and Israel’s former deputy attorney general. Continue reading...

The south-west metro extension will open on Friday 30 October, more than two years after the former T3 heavy rail line closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA long-awaited extension to Sydney’s metro line will open on Friday next week, bringing an end to more than two years of replacement buses for residents in the city’s south-west.In a video shared on Instagram on Thursday morning, the New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, announced that the south-west metro extension would open on Friday 30 October. In a statement, the government said the first service would commence at 4.31am. Continue reading...

Leaders criticised for spreading misleading information as France prepares for further protests this weekendEmmanuel Macron has accused Donald Trump and other foreign leaders of making “stupid comments” about France’s street unrest for political gain, as the country prepared for more protests this weekend.Speaking during a visit to Qatar, the French president did not name names but said “manipulation of information” after Saturday’s riots had led to “comments that are as unacceptable as they are stupid, from many people, including foreign leaders”. Continue reading...

Australia-first laws provide a third legal option other than burial and cremation for the treatment of bodiesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSeveral New South Wales MPs say they want their own bodies turned into “human compost” after Australian-first laws were passed allowing the unusual practice.The laws, passed on Wednesday, provide a third legal option other than burial and cremation for the treatment of bodies. Continue reading...

The penalty, one of the largest levied against the tech giant, stemmed from a lawsuit by New Mexico claiming the social media company had misled users about their data privacy.

In the final weeks of Michigan’s Senate race, the Democratic nominee finds himself facing both ugly attacks and pointed questions about family members. He has pushed back forcefully.

The carmaker, which is controlled by Elon Musk and is considering merging with another of his companies, SpaceX, spent heavily on artificial intelligence and other new technologies.

The looting of stores belonging to brands like Dior, Celine and Hermès has exposed a crack in the glossy facade.

Speaking in Qatar, President Emmanuel Macron railed against foreign leaders who he said had made false claims about unrest in France for their own political ends.

From Barack Obama to Donald Trump, ideology has infused the interpretation of the federal law banning sex discrimination on college campuses.

Seinfeld actor Jason Alexander recalls a visit to Ramallah that challenged his fears about visiting Palestinian cities.

Havana says Washington is threatening countries with retaliation if they refuse to vote against condemning its embargo.

Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines has lost both legs after a car rammed into her.

The UK's Conservatives suspend former candidate Jack Ross after he was filmed discussing hiring contract killers.

Two top leaders of India’s Cockroach Party, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, have been released after a week in jail.

Olfa ⁠Hamdi, a US-Tunisian national, was convicted of 'plotting' and 'inciting' military to disobey orders.