Trump says he will have spent $400m to support Republicans in midterms – US politics live

President is also expected to make an announcement with JD Vance at the White HouseSign up for the Breaking News US emailSend us your questions about immigration and the midtermsA new survey reveals a widening “empathy gap” between Republicans and white evangelicals and the rest of the American public.On Tuesday, the nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute released its annual American Values Survey. The survey found that white evangelical Protestants are the only religious group in which a majority does not agree that empathy is foundational moral value (42%). Instead, a majority (54%)

Giorgia Meloni, un récit personnel au service d’une ascension politique sans précédent

« Meloni, quatre années au pouvoir » (2/6). La présidente d’extrême droite du conseil italien, qui célébrera, jeudi 22 octobre, les quatre ans de son mandat, s’est évertuée à bâtir le récit de sa propre légende.

Droits de douane : une plainte déposée aux Etats-Unis contre la surtaxe des produits canadiens

Le groupe Gellert Global Group, dont la plainte a été déposée au Tribunal sur le commerce international (CIT) de New York, dénonce un « excès de pouvoir provoquant des dommages immédiats pour les entreprises américaines, leurs fournisseurs et leurs clients ».

Droits de douane : une plainte déposée aux Etats-Unis contre la surtaxe des produits canadiens

Le groupe Gellert Global, dont la plainte a été déposée au tribunal de commerce international de New York, dénonce un « excès de pouvoir provoquant des dommages immédiats pour les entreprises américaines, leurs fournisseurs et leurs clients ».

CDC reports third measles death in the United States this year

The death was added to the federal tally, as the US records more than 4,400 measles cases nationwide.

Зеленский заявил о возобновлении обмена разведданными между США и Украиной

Marco Rubio hears firsthand account of 26/11 attacks from Taj Hotel security chief

During his Mumbai visit, the US Secretary of State honoured the victims and discussed expanding bilateral cooperation with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

У НАТО попередили Зеленського, що Трамп може повністю зупинити постачання ППО, - Bloomberg

Це може призвести до того, що Україну змусять погодитися на невигідні умови завершення війни з Росією.

У НАТО попередили Зеленського, що Трамп може заблокувати постачання зброї, - Bloomberg

Це може призвести до того, що Україну змусять погодитися на невигідні умови завершення війни з Росією.

Зеленський заявив про необхідність тристоронньої зустрічі з Трампом та Путіним

Завтра спецпосланець президента США Дональда Трампа Стів Віткофф відправиться до Санкт-Петербурга.

India-US trade deal ‘incredibly close’, finalisation expected in weeks: Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says both countries are working through final technical details before announcing an agreement on bilateral trade.

Facturas y gastos más altos: cómo se siente la economía bajo Trump en Estados bisagra

Hablamos con residentes de Iowa y Míchigan, dos Estados con elecciones muy ajustadas, para conocer cómo están sus finanzas y si ello incidirá en su voto en las ‘midterms’

Зеленський заявив про необхідність тристоронної зустрічі з Трампом та Путіним

Завтра спецпосланець президента США Дональда Трампа Стів Віткофф відправиться до Санкт-Петербурга.

Итоги торгов на Мосбирже 20 октября

Главный бенчмарк российского фондового рынка по итогам основной сессии во вторник, 20 октября, вырос на 1,55% до 2469,75 пункта. Его долларовый аналог индекс РТС увеличился на 1,5% и составил 938,65 пункта.

Nato increases Black Sea deployment amid escalating deadly Russian attacks

Mounting anxiety as Russia’s war on Ukraine reaches Nato’s borders with targeting of vessels transporting agricultural cargoNato is deploying additional military assets to the Black Sea amid the recent deadly escalation of Russian attacks on merchant shipping, as five more vessels were attacked on Tuesday.Russia’s military said it ⁠struck ​three cargo vessels in Ukraine’s ⁠port of Reni and two ⁠other cargo vessels en ​route ‌to ‌Odesa. Continue reading...

В посольстве РФ назвали позицию Каллас по Арктике неоколониальной

Ukraine thankful that intelligence on missile strikes ‘works now’, says Zelenskyy – as it happened

The Ukrainian leader says talks with US envoys covered security guarantees and he hopes to hear Russia’s response tomorrowNordic correspondentAs well as Steve Witkoff, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy will also meet the Norwegian prime minister, Jonas Gahr Støre and the Finnish president Alexander Stubb and Norway’s new King Haakon during his visit to Oslo. Continue reading...

Baby who died from meningitis may have been saved if tested sooner, inquest finds

Five-month-old Esta High died at Leeds General Infirmary in November 2023 after doctors put her symptoms down to Covid-19A baby girl who died from meningitis may have been saved if doctors had tested her for the infection sooner, rather than putting her symptoms down to Covid, an inquest jury has found.Five-month-old Esta High died at Leeds General Infirmary in November 2023, days after she was taken into the emergency department with a high temperature and vomiting. Continue reading...

178 Years After Banning Slavery, France Scraps ‘Code Noir’ Rules That Governed It

In a symbolic move, the French Senate approved the repeal of regulations that had remained on the books long after slavery’s abolition.

178 Years After Banning Slavery, France Scraps ‘Code Noir’ Rules That Governed It

In a symbolic move, the French Senate approved the repeal of regulations that had remained on the books long after slavery’s abolition.

Zelenski se reúne con el enviado de Trump en el peor momento de las relaciones con la Casa Blanca

“No estamos perdiendo la guerra, estamos perdiendo personas y tiempo”, ha declarado el mandatario ucranio al término del encuentro. Kiev denuncia que el Pentágono retrasa la entrega de misiles interceptores a Ucrania

Republicans push back on Donald Trump’s wavering support for Ukraine

GOP lawmakers threaten to pull support for president’s agenda after Russia diesel deal and sanctions pauseUS politics live – latest updatesA handful of Republicans have spoken out against Donald Trump’s softening stance on Russia, threatening to pull financial support for his agenda over his “embarrassing” handling of the Ukraine war.Don Bacon, an outgoing congressman in Nebraska, condemned Trump’s actions – which include a stunning agreement to buy Russian diesel and the pausing of sanctions on Moscow – as “absolutely disgraceful” and accused the US president of cozying up to a “war criminal”

Kenya confirms ninth Ebola case amid concerns about regional spread

A 24-year-old man, who was already being held in quarantine, is the latest to test positive.

Nigeria confirms first Ebola case amid concerns about continental spread

Health Ministry says a woman who arrived on a flight from Uganda tested positive.

Former Cornell student alleging sexual assault says she felt ‘unsupported’ by university’s president

The ex-student writes she wants to share information that ‘may be relevant’ to vote of no confidenceThe former Cornell University student who accused seven men of sexually assaulting her at a fraternity house in 2024 recently wrote a letter to campus faculty leaders saying that she felt “unsupported and disbelieved” by the Ivy League institution’s president.The letter addressed to the Cornell faculty senate was obtained and published by the New York Times on Tuesday – and in it the former student said she wanted to share information that she believed “may be relevant” as the panel considers a

Ex-student alleging sexual assault felt ‘unsupported’ by Cornell president

The ex-student writes she wants to share information that ‘may be relevant’ to vote of no confidenceThe former Cornell University student who accused seven men of sexually assaulting her at a fraternity house in 2024 recently wrote a letter to campus faculty leaders saying that she felt “unsupported and disbelieved” by the Ivy League institution’s president.The letter addressed to the Cornell faculty senate was obtained and published by the New York Times on Tuesday – and in it the former student said she wanted to share information that she believed “may be relevant” as the panel considers a

A Gaza, des frappes israéliennes font sept morts, selon la défense civile et des hôpitaux

Le premier ministre israélien, Benyamin Nétanyahou, en course pour sa réélection lors de législatives du 27 octobre, a juré de continuer à cibler le Hamas malgré le cessez-le-feu entré en vigueur il y a un peu plus d’un an.

Ukraine thankful that intelligence on missile strikes ‘works now’, says Zelenskyy – Europe live

The Ukrainian leader says talks with US envoys covered security guarantees and he hopes to hear Russia’s response tomorrowNordic correspondentAs well as Steve Witkoff, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy will also meet the Norwegian prime minister, Jonas Gahr Støre and the Finnish president Alexander Stubb and Norway’s new King Haakon during his visit to Oslo. Continue reading...

US envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss proposals in Moscow after ‘positive’ meeting with Zelenskyy – Europe live

Witkoff’s meeting could ‘possibly pave the way for a meeting at the leaders’ level’, according to Norway’s prime ministerNordic correspondentAs well as Steve Witkoff, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy will also meet the Norwegian prime minister, Jonas Gahr Støre and the Finnish president Alexander Stubb and Norway’s new King Haakon during his visit to Oslo. Continue reading...

As Macron visits Gulf, can France forge its own energy-for-security future?

President Macron's Gulf visit aims to address rising energy prices and strengthen ties amid regional security concerns.

Криптобиржа Mexc прекратит обслуживание пользователей из России и Белоруссии

Tommy Robinson threatened to make families of Mail journalists ‘famous’, court hears

Jurors in harassment trial told reporters who had written about far-right activist feared ‘vigilante attack’Tommy Robinson told the Daily Mail’s editor he would make the paper’s journalists and their families “famous”, the harassment trial of the far-right activist has been told.The threat was made in a voicemail message left on the phone of Ted Verity as Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, allegedly waged a campaign of harassment against journalists from the newspaper. Continue reading...

‘I’ll make you famous’: court hears recording of Tommy Robinson threat to Daily Mail editor

Jurors in harassment trial told reporters who had written about far-right activist feared ‘vigilante attack’Tommy Robinson told the Daily Mail’s editor he would make the paper’s journalists and their families “famous”, the harassment trial of the far-right activist has been told.The threat was made in a voicemail message left on the phone of Ted Verity as Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, allegedly waged a campaign of harassment against journalists from the newspaper. Continue reading...

‘Superficial damp squib’: Covid inquiry recommendations fail to impress bereaved families

Latest report paints a painful picture of the care sector during the pandemic. But timid recommendations and a lack of accountability threaten to undermine itOf all 10 reports due to be published by the long-running Covid-19 inquiry, this week’s findings on adult social care were especially anticipated.The impact of Covid-19 on the care sector was calamitous: tens of thousands of people died, staff were forced to wear bin bags due to a lack of protective clothing and relatives were banned from seeing their loved ones in their dying days. Continue reading...

Старі комп’ютери показували зелений текст не просто так: ось у чому річ

Зелені літери на чорному тлі – один із найвпізнаваніших символів комп’ютерної техніки 1970-х і 1980-х років.

How does language affect how we think?

Does language shape the way we think?

La OTAN reforzará su presencia en el mar Negro tras los últimos ataques con drones

Los aliados enviarán aviones de patrulla marítima, sistemas de radar o personal de inteligencia para aumentar la “vigilancia, reconocimiento y análisis forense”

«Справедливая Россия» предложила передать вакантный думский мандат Фадзаеву

Zelenskyy hold press conference after Ukraine-US talks in Oslo – Europe live

Ukraine’s president is speaking after talks with US peace envoys Steve Wikoff and Jared KushnerNordic correspondentAs well as Steve Witkoff, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy will also meet the Norwegian prime minister, Jonas Gahr Støre and the Finnish president Alexander Stubb and Norway’s new King Haakon during his visit to Oslo. Continue reading...

Guerre en Ukraine : l’OTAN va déployer des moyens supplémentaires en mer Noire

Depuis le début d’octobre, les incidents se multiplient au large de la Bulgarie et de la Roumanie, dont des attaques imputées à des drones russes, dans le cadre de la guerre menée par la Russie en Ukraine.

На Сумщині взяли в полон 29 окупантів: розвідники поділилися деталями операції

Також було ліквідовано 108 військових країни-агресора та уражено понад 1100 цілей.

Student Protesters in France Have a Strange New Slogan. What Does It Mean?

“Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres” has appeared on signs at recent demonstrations. It doesn’t make much sense (it means, “In the name of God, it’s the darkness”) but is seen as shorthand for a generational divide.

En Egypte, le président assure qu’il quittera le pouvoir en 2030 mais œuvre à la pérennité de son régime militaire

Dans deux discours prononcés la semaine du 12 octobre, Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi, au pouvoir depuis 2013, a annoncé qu’il ne briguerait pas de quatrième mandat. D’ici 2030, il veillera toutefois à ce que ses éventuels successeurs soient sélectionnés et formés par la hiérarchie militaire.

En Egypte, le président assure qu’il quittera le pouvoir en 2030, mais œuvre à la pérennité de son régime militaire

Dans deux discours prononcés la semaine du 12 octobre, Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi, au pouvoir depuis 2013, a annoncé qu’il ne briguerait pas de quatrième mandat. D’ici à 2030, il veillera toutefois à ce que ses éventuels successeurs soient sélectionnés et formés par la hiérarchie militaire.

« Technologie du coup d’Etat », de Thibault Prévost, raconte la volonté de Trump de casser l’Etat fédéral pour mieux s’en emparer

Le journaliste revient, dans un ouvrage percutant, sur les premiers mois du second mandat présidentiel de Donald Trump, au cours desquels celui-ci a lancé une reprise en main de différentes administrations, avec l’appui d’Elon Musk.

JERUSALEM DAILY: Half a million Palestinians lose food aid

Israeli strikes kill Palestinians in Gaza as funding shortages threaten food aid for half a million people

Jerusalem Daily: half a million Palestinians lose food aid

Israeli strikes kill Palestinians in Gaza as funding shortages threaten food aid for half a million people

'Great result for Canada', says Carney as Alberta votes to reject separatism

The Canadian province has voted overwhelmingly to remain part of Canada, though deep political divisions endure.

В Україні 21 жовтня вимикатимуть світло: графіки відключень

Обсяги відключень складатимуть від 1 до 2 черг, що відповідає тривалості від 4 до 8 годин.

Каллас обвинила США в намерении склонить Украину к капитуляции

Ben-Gvir mocks Gaza destruction in AI-generated video

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has posted an AI-generated video mocking the devastation in Gaza.

Спецпосланці Трампа завтра зустрінуться з Путіним, - NYT

Джаред Кушнер пропустив сьогоднішню зустріч із Володимиром Зеленським в Осло.

Power outage at Google datacentre in London causes widespread disruption

Outage shows danger of growing reliance on small number of big companies for our digital infrastructure, say expertsIt happened again. A power outage hit a datacentre in London, and things cascaded from there: multiple banking services faltered, court hearings were put on hold and patients reported temporary glitches on the NHS app.The datacentre in question was in Google’s europe-west2-b zone, one of over a dozen “zones” that the US search giant maintains in Europe to service its clients. Continue reading...

‘Too big to not fail’: Google outage exposes UK reliance on a handful of cloud providers

Our dependence on internet services of a few key tech companies leaves us vulnerable to cloud failures, bugs and more, experts sayIt happened again. A power outage hit a datacentre in London, and things cascaded from there: multiple banking services faltered, court hearings were put on hold and patients reported temporary glitches on the NHS app.The datacentre in question was in Google’s europe-west2-b zone, one of more than a dozen “zones” that the US search giant maintains in Europe to service its clients. Continue reading...

France’s culture of violent policing means the battle for its streets is far from over

French state places officers as agents of authority tasked with repressing, rather than managing, public dissentFamiliar images of teargas clouds drifting across Paris squares, police baton charges against masked protesters and terrified teenagers floored – and worse – by stun grenades have once again focused the world’s attention on France’s policing methods.While most of its western European neighbours generally favour police tactics that prioritise crowd containment and de-escalation, France has long responded to social movements that take to the streets with at times shocking physical forc