Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi announced plans to establish six new faculties at Kayan University, specializing in fields including medicine, engineering, and artificial intelligence. The announcement was made on Sunday during the opening session of the third medical conference of the Armed Forces Medical College in the New Capital.
Kyren Wilson and four-time world champion John Higgins were set to contest the 2026 International Championship final in Nanjing for a £175,000 first prize.
King Art selected the Adeptus Mechanicus as the fourth playable faction in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 after considering alternatives including the Death Guard.
New Zealand face Tonga in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup semi-final at Newcastle International Sports Centre in Australia.
Italy host world champions South Africa at Allianz Stadium in Turin in round four of the 2026 Nations Championship, with both teams forced into injury-related changes.
Investigations into conversational toys have found that some products can produce disturbing or unsafe responses to children, increasing pressure for stronger regulation.
A new ChatGPT feature called Intelligent UI can generate interactive tools with controls, charts and graphics directly inside a conversation.
Alaska’s capital relies on barges, aircraft and community exchange to feed residents in a region with no road connection to the wider state network.
British dairy farmers have warned of mounting losses after processor Freshways announced a 7p-a-litre reduction in the price it pays producers.
India rose five places to 45th in the Allianz Green Transition Tracker after greenhouse-gas emissions fell 0.2% in 2025 despite economic growth of about 7.6%.
New Zealand’s election remained undecided with more than half the vote counted, as Labour and National were separated by a fraction of a percentage point.
US President Donald Trump has appointed senior adviser Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles days after Republicans lost control of Congress.
Sky Atlantic’s The Good Daughter places two estranged lawyer sisters at the centre of a school-shooting case and a family history shaped by violence.
A new long-distance route through north-eastern Albania is using restored stone tower houses as guest accommodation while directing tourism toward remote villages.
A Ukrainian soldier was flown from a heavily monitored frontline area in Kharkiv region by a purpose-built cargo drone after ground evacuation attempts failed.
Sonia Gandhi has described how assassinations and family duty drew her into Indian politics despite her longstanding reluctance to seek public office.
West Bromwich Albion head coach James Morrison says consecutive Championship defeats by Wolves and Birmingham put him under pressure before his side began its current unbeaten run.
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Montevideo to begin a 12-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, three weeks after surgery for lung cancer.
The UK government is preparing for a possible state visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in 2027, although officials say the plan has not been finalised.
Former Australia batter Usman Khawaja has challenged the official account of the 2018 sandpaper scandal, saying players and staff across the touring party knew about the plan.
Krone Multimedia (KMM) has officially launched a redesigned version of its online forum, introducing a new visual interface alongside updated community management protocols. The operator emphasized that all user-generated content remains independent of the editorial staff's views while announcing enhanced measures for monitoring and moderating public discussions.
Sebastián Lelio, the acclaimed Chilean film director and Oscar winner for "A Fantastic Woman," has died at the age of 52. His partner, actress Amalia Kassai, confirmed that he was found dead at his home in Las Condes, a district of Santiago, citing health reasons as the cause of death.
Arizona Democrats have elected new legislative leaders to guide their incoming supermajorities in both the Senate and House, marking a historic shift in state power that ends 60 years of divided government at the Arizona Capitol. The elections took place Friday as lawmakers prepare for the 2027 session.
Arizona voters have overwhelmingly approved Proposition 319, effectively banning the expansion of automated traffic enforcement across the state while mandating that cities with active systems, such as Phoenix, put their continued operation to a public vote. The ballot initiative passed in every county, reflecting broad consensus against the controversial technology despite ongoing vandalism of existing devices.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has declared that his government welcomes "any moves" to restore free trade between Canada and the United States, as officials in Washington push to end the ongoing trade dispute. Following the U.S. midterm elections, which resulted in Democrats securing firm control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, several party officials have indicated that repealing tariffs on Canadian products is a priority.
Capricorns face a week of unexpected positive turns from November 2 to 8, 2026. The horoscope advises leveraging inner clarity and cautious decision-making to secure financial stability and deepen romantic connections during this period of potential growth.
Microsoft announced a significant update to its Xbox application for Windows, promising a 60% reduction in startup time alongside a comprehensive visual redesign. The release also introduces structural changes to social navigation and enhances the Xbox Cloud Gaming experience across web browsers and smart devices.
A death certificate confirms that Matthew Wright, a producer for The Ellen DeGeneres Show, died of cardiopulmonary arrest on October 30 in Los Angeles. Hypertension was listed as the underlying cause, with obstructive sleep apnea and Class II obesity identified as contributing conditions.
Brazilian digital influencer Karoline Lima announced on Friday that she has ended her engagement to Flamengo defender Léo Pereira. In a live Instagram broadcast, Lima stated she moved out of their shared home in Rio de Janeiro with her four-year-old daughter, citing a relationship dynamic that no longer met her expectations.
Santam Executive has unveiled an expanded insurance proposition for high-net-worth clients, increasing cover limits and adding specialized lifestyle benefits to address the evolving needs of affluent individuals. The update responds to growing expectations among wealthy clients for insurance products that reflect the complexity and value of their lifestyles.
The first-seeded Honoka‘a Dragons will host the second-seeded Hawaii Prep Ka Makani team for the BIIF Division II Football Championship on Saturday night at Honoka‘a High School. Honoka‘a aims to secure its first conference title since 2022, while Hawaii Prep prepares to compete without starting quarterback Josef Robinson.
The city of St. Gallen has concluded a public consultation on its comprehensive urban planning revision, receiving approximately 2,000 submissions from citizens and interest groups. The feedback reveals deep divisions among stakeholders regarding ecological compensation mandates, green space quotas, and the protection of tenants in older housing stock.
The Democratic sweep in the 2026 US midterm elections has exposed significant vulnerabilities in the security architecture that Gulf states have constructed around Washington. Governments across the region remain silent as analysts warn that their defense strategies, built on executive agreements rather than ratified treaties, face increasing scrutiny under a new Congress.
