2018-10-27

Sport

Thrilling competition on Day 1 of 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on the eve of World Judo Day

Thrilling judo abounded on Day 1 of the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in the United Arab Emirates on the eve of World Judo Day. Georgia's Vazha Margvelashvili was our Man of the Day as he took gold in the -66kg category, while our Woman of the Day was Nora Gjakova of Kosovo, who won the -57kg gold.

27/10/2018

World News

Shooting at Pittsburgh synagogue condemned by religious groups, lawmakers

"This is likely the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in the history of the United States," said the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League.

27/10/2018

World News

Attacks on Jewish people rising on Instagram and Twitter, researchers say

Many but not all of the posts mention billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros, who was among the targets in a series of attempted bombings.

27/10/2018

World News

Synagogue shooting suspect threatened Jewish groups, pushed conspiracies

The suspect frequently wrote on the social network Gab, where he made a specific threat against Jews hours before allegedly conducting Saturday's attack.

27/10/2018

USA

Trump declares Pittsburgh synagogue shooting 'anti-Semitic act'

Trump condemns Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, says ‘vile’ anti-Semitism must end

27/10/2018

USA

Reactions to Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

Reactions in the wake of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

27/10/2018

Syria

Syria summit: The "return of refugees must be voluntary"

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says a constitutional committee for Syria should be formed as soon as possible. It comes after a four-way summit on Syria in Istanbul together with Germany's Angela Merkel, France's Emmanuel Macron and Russia's Vladimir Putin.

27/10/2018

Ireland

Michael D Higgins has been re-elected as President of Ireland

Michael D Higgins re-elected as Irish President

27/10/2018

World News

Air pollution: "New Tobacco"

Head of World Health Organisation says 7 million people will die each year from toxic air

27/10/2018

World News

Comets and asteroids may be spreading life across the galaxy

Are germs from outer space the source of life on Earth?

27/10/2018

World News

Just don't call it Popemon: There's now a Catholic version of Pokemon Go

Pope Francis is reportedly a fan of the game, which is intended to engage Generation Z with the Catholic Church.

27/10/2018

World News

Gunman yelled 'all Jews must die' during Pittsburgh synagogue attack

8 dead in Pittsburgh Synagogue shooting; gunman yelled 'all Jews must die'

27/10/2018

Cult

Music Industry: David Guetta releases new album "7"

The multiple Grammy Award-winning French DJ songwriter, record producer David Guetta just released his new album. It features 27 tracks with collaborators including Anne-Marie, Jess Glynne and Justin Bieber.

27/10/2018

Ireland

Increasingly secular Ireland votes to end blasphemy law

The last person to be prosecuted for blasphemy in Ireland was in 1855.

27/10/2018

Cinema

"Another fine mess!": 'Stan and Ollie' movie pays homage to comedy double act

The movie had its world premiere in London, closing the London Film Festival. Critics have been raving about Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly's performances.

27/10/2018

Cult

“House of Cards” tumbles down

Final season sees Robin Wright as President

27/10/2018

Bolivia

Bolivian woman believed to be world’s oldest person celebrates her 118th birthday

Locals campaigning for Mama Julia to be recognised in the Guinness Book of Records

27/10/2018

Hungary

Thousands demonstrate to defend Central European University

Soros-backed establishment set to leave Budapest in December

27/10/2018

Cult

"Bohemian Rhapsody" film critics: 'bites the dust'

Ten years in the making, it sparked controversy in May following the release of an initial trailer that was accused of downplaying the singer’s sexuality. But Queen guitarist Brian May says fans will enjoy the movie.

27/10/2018

France

France suspends use of popular pesticide after farm workers fall ill

The three-month ban comes after several cases of poisoning involving staff and residents living on farms were reported in the last two weeks alone.

27/10/2018

World News

Serial 'swatter' will plead guilty to all charges related to man's police death

Prosecutors say Barriss has called into prank police calls across America.

27/10/2018

Living

‘Zero-waste’ beauty made easy

Smart refillable packaging of cosmetics reduce the environmental impact of beauty regimen.

27/10/2018

Turkey

Leaders meet in Istanbul for summit on how to stop Syria's war

More than 360,000 people have been killed in Syria since 2011.

27/10/2018

Cult

LA: "Cabinet of Horrors" exhibition

Guerrilla artist known for his grotesque take on American politicians casts an eye on the Trump Administration. Robbie Conal takes aim at everyone from the Vice President Mike Pence to the former advisor Steve Bannon and Kellyanne Conway.

27/10/2018

Cult

Paris: More Banksy artwork sold higher than estimated prices

The most expensive Banksy artwrok, "Stop and Search", sold for €50,000 to a telephone bidder, an international collector, according to Artcurial

27/10/2018

World News

Woman saves her husband's life with CPR, then gives birth to their son

A woman helped save her husband when he suffered cardiac arrest and then gave birth to their son, all in a four-day span.

27/10/2018

World News

Some conservatives scramble to drown out far right 'false flag' theory

With the arrest of a suspect who vehemently supported Trump, some conservatives tried to quell a far right conspiracy theory that edged into the mainstream.

27/10/2018

World News

DHS chief marks first section of Trump's border wall. (But it kinda looks like a fence.)

At an event in southern California, Kirsten Nielsen put up a plaque with the president's name.

27/10/2018

World News

Van connected to pipe bomb suspect was covered in pro-Trump images

Authorities in Plantation, Florida on Friday covering the van with a tarp and taking it to a secure location.

27/10/2018

Mexico

Central American migrants reject Mexico's offer of asylum

Most of the migrants in the caravan, who are from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador, say they'll continue heading north towards the United States.

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