Sunday, 2 November 2025

Drinking water in Tehran could run dry in two weeks, Iranian official says (LINK) 2 November 2025

Qatar trying to keep Israel-Hamas ceasefire from falling apart, prime minister says (LINK) 2 November 2025

60 Minutes Trump interview at Mar-a-Lago: President says he doubts US will go to war with Venezuela: "I wouldn't be inclined to say that I would do that... I'm not gonna tell you what I'm gonna do with Venezuela, if I was gonna do it or if I wasn't going to do it." (LINK) 2 November 2025

— Since early September, US strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific have resulted in the deaths of at least 64 people, according to CBS News. "We're going to test nuclear weapons like other countries do." He added: "Russia's testing, and China's testing, but they don't talk about it. I don't want to be the only country that doesn't test." Russia and China have not announced tests since 1990 and 1996 respectively.

Cambridgeshire train stabbings: 'heroic' rail staff member fighting for life after tackling knife-wielding attacker on 1 November (LINK) 2 November 2025

— A 32-year-old man from Peterborough is being interrogated following incident on a train service from Peterborough to King's Cross. Witnesses reported a "terrifying" scene involving bloody stabbing victims shortly after the train departed. The incident, which occurred on Saturday night, resulted in 11 people requiring hospital treatment after the train made an unscheduled stop at Huntingdon station.

Canada signs defence pact with the Philippines: to deter China's aggression, lets Canada and Philippines hold joint battle-readiness drills and expand security alliances: fifth country with a troop agreement with the Philippines (LINK) — ground.news: 103 media reports (LINK) 2 November 2025

Death toll rises to 35 in Central Vietnam floods: 120,000 homes hit (LINK) — ground.news: 145 media reports (LINK) 2 November 2025

Tanzania's main opposition rejects Hassan's election win after deadly protests: President Samia Suluhu Hassan declared the winner with 97.66% of the vote (LINK) — ground.news: 33 media reports (LINK) 2 November 2025

Iran's president says Tehran will rebuild its nuclear facilities (LINK) — ground.news: 55 media reports (LINK) 2 November 2025

— U.S. President Donald Trump warned he would order fresh attacks if Iran restarts nuclear facilities. On Saturday, Iran's traditional intermediary, Oman, urged Washington and Tehran to resume talks to resolve the longstanding standoff.

Britons evacuated from Jamaica as UK sends aid as part of a £7.5m regional emergency package (LINK) 2 November 2025

— Some of the funding will be used to match public donations up to £1m to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent - with King Charles and Queen Camilla among those to have donated.

Energy giant TotalEnergies hit with major French lawsuit after allegedly deceiving customers for years: 'It is neither credible nor legally safe': had to make major changes to its public messaging after a court found on 23 October that it misled consumers about its supposedly eco-friendly practices (LINK) 2 November 2025

Scientists make AI-powered breakthrough that could revolutionize solar panels: 'Has long been a missing piece' (LINK) 2 November 2025

— What makes halide perovskites so promising is that they can be used to create a flexible material suitable for everything from small cellphones to large buildings, per the outlet. Additionally, it's cost-effective and lightweight, making it a versatile contender for the future of solar. The scientists' primary concern was that the material tends to degrade quickly. By using AI, the research team was able to run larger and longer computer simulations, allowing them to mimic real-life conditions. The model indicated that the halide perovskite molecules get stuck in a semi-stable state as the material cools, impacting its stability.

Swiss precious metals trader MKS PAMP aims to help build Hong Kong as an international gold trading hub (LINK) 2 November 2025

Saturday, 1 November 2025

Bangladesh Government and UNDP collaborate in GEF-funded project to advance low-carbon urban development in major cities (LINK) 2 November 2025

Trump threatens to send US military into Nigeria, alleging mass killing of Christians (LINK) 1 November 2025

White House says it will not send any high-level officials to COP30 climate talks (LINK) 1 November 2025

Mexican Mayor of Uruapan gunned down at Day of the Dead Festival (LINK) — ground.news: 82 media reports (LINK) 1 November 2025

— Michoacán's entrenched cartel violence has long left local officials vulnerable, with Carlos Manzo denouncing the Jalisco New Generation Cartel's extortion of farmers and urging stronger federal support. Police said two suspects were arrested and one alleged attacker was killed at the scene. The killing came days after a Michoacán farmer representative, was also shot dead.

APEC leaders wrap up summit after Trump and Xi reach truce in trade war (LINK) 1 November 2025

5 climbers, including a dad and his daughter, die after being caught in Italian avalanche (LINK) 1 November 2025

Scientists just shattered a major exercise myth: New research from Australia overturns the old idea that exercise "uses up" heartbeats (LINK) 1 November 2025

— Athletes' hearts beat around 10% less daily, saving over 11,000 beats per day compared to sedentary people. This efficiency not only signals cardiovascular fitness but also translates to longer life expectancy and lower disease risk.

Number of Irish citizens deported from US up by more than 50%: between January and September 2025, 99 (LINK) 1 November 2025

Climate change won't end civilization, says Bill Gates (LINK) 28 October 2025

— He argued that tackling global disease and poverty will help prepare the planet's poorest for a warming world. But he said that while climate change will have "serious" consequences, "people will be able to live and thrive in most places on Earth for the foreseeable future." Climate change will not end civilization, limiting temperature is not the best measure of progress, and health and prosperity are the strongest defenses against climate destabilization.

8 safety items you should always keep in your car (LINK) 1 November 2025

Inside Roger Federer's legendary Rolex watch collection (including a super-rare new model) (LINK) 1 November 2025

The rugged, game-changing history behind the Rolex Explorer, the world's most perfect watch (LINK) 1 November 2025