USA Google claims quantum computing 'supremacy' Google says its so-called quantum computer solved a problem in minutes that would take today's best supercomputer thousands of years to crack. 23/10/2019
USA MSNBC announces four all-star female moderators for November debate The two-hour Democratic face off will take place on Nov. 20 in Georgia. 23/10/2019
United Kingdom Who's next? Bar uses facial recognition to stop queue jumpers A bar in central London has installed new AI-powered facial recognition tech to help staff see who's next in line. 23/10/2019
USA Two dead after car falls from 4th level of Indianapolis car garage Photos show the car landed on its top. 23/10/2019
no comment Activists form human chain at UK consulate in Hong Kong The protesters called for international support in their months-long campaign for democratic reforms in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory. 23/10/2019
brussels bureau MEP calls for humanitarian corridor for Europe's children of IS Following the Turkish military offensive in Northeast Syria, the lives of hundreds of European nationals - men, women and children are at risk. We took the issue to parliament with our documentary Europe's Children of ISIS. 23/10/2019
no comment One man dies after torrential storms wreak havoc in Catalonia Rescuers said they had found the body of a man along the coast around 40 kilometres north of Barcelona and that the search is ongoing for the four missing 23/10/2019
USA Trump's lawyers argue he can't be charged while in office — even if he shoots someone "That's your position?" asked federal appeals court Judge Denny Chin. "That is correct," the president's lawyer responded. 23/10/2019
France Could France go against all odds and veto a long extension for Brexit? French Deputy Minister for European Affairs Amelie de Montchalin said Paris was ready to grant a "technical" extension for "a few days" so the UK parliament could complete the ratification process but would oppose a broader extension intended to "rediscuss the agreement." 23/10/2019
target Flying motorbikes and super-fast 5G on show at Dubai's tech forum Thousands of companies are showing futuristic innovation and technology at GITEX, which is in its 39th year 23/10/2019
USA New study shows Earth-like worlds may be common. The odds of finding alien life just went up. New look at handful of nearby stars shows they were once orbited by rocky planets like our own. 23/10/2019
interview Sal Khan's non-profit online school began with free maths classes for his cousins The non-profit Khan Academy now provides thousands of online classes for people around the world 23/10/2019
Greece Syrian boy dies after migrant dinghy collides with coastguard boat The incident took place in the night of Tuesday and Wednesday near Kos, a Greek island off the coast of Turkey. 23/10/2019
Ideas Veganism could be key to reducing farming's carbon footprint A new study has identified reduced meat consumption and tree-planting as viable solutions to global warming. 23/10/2019
USA 2 Giuliani associates plead not guilty in campaign finance scheme Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman were carrying one-way tickets to Vienna when they were arrested at Dulles Airport outside of Washington D.C. on Oct. 9. 23/10/2019
USA Watch: Trump lifts Turkey sanctions and hails 'breakthrough' in Syria "Big success on the Turkey/Syria Border," President Trump tweeted ahead of his address from the White House. 23/10/2019
USA Pentagon official overseeing Ukraine testifies in impeachment inquiry Cooper is expected to face questions about the Trump administration's decision to temporarily withhold military assistance to Ukraine over the summer. 23/10/2019
brussels bureau The Brief: von der Leyen wants to move into Berlaymont Ursula von der Leyen suggests a residence next to her office during her term as Commission president. 23/10/2019
USA Zuckerberg defends currency project, admits he's not 'ideal messenger' Mark Zuckerberg's statement provides the clearest indication yet that the Libra digital currency project announced earlier this year faces an uphill battle. 23/10/2019
USA Facebook chief Zuckerberg testifies before US Congress Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg testifies before US Congress 23/10/2019
World MEPs eye sanctions against Ankara and reject Syria 'safe zone' While MEPs have no direct say on EU foreign policy decisions, they have the power to curb important funding to Turkey. 23/10/2019
USA Israel's gridlock continues as Gantz attempts to form government With Netanyahu unable to form a government, the task now passes to Benny Gantz, who may face a similar fate. 23/10/2019
View The death knell is ringing for the UN. We can’t let this beacon of hope die without a fight ǀ View As the UN turns 74 this week, we can look back on its legacy and credit the organisation, and the system of multilateral cooperation built around it, with the avoidance of major wars. But do its recent failures spell the demise for the UN? 23/10/2019
Transport Could this scheme encourage UK drivers to buy electric vehicles? The UK government has announced new green number plates on electric vehicles that could offer drivers extra perks. 23/10/2019
World Russia-brokered deal in Syria: Why Putin holds the key to the conflict The Russian-brokered agreement concluded on Tuesday highlights how central President Vladimir Putin has become in the Syrian conflict, experts told Euronews. 23/10/2019
USA How Bill Taylor gave Democrats their biggest bombshell yet First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter. 23/10/2019
Italy The Making of a Global Village In January, thousands of citizens of Italy’s Basilicata region gathered in a unique location to celebrate an historic occasion through music — which reverberated around adjacent tuff rock. 23/10/2019
USA Biden returns to Scranton to make middle class economic pitch The former vice president is making his pitch to voters he says Trump has left behind on a day when the president will also be visiting Pennsylvania. 23/10/2019
Romania Court blocks expansion of Romania's biggest coal mine An energy company wanted to expand Rosia's 1,450-hectare coal mine by a further 280 hectares, 235 of which are currently covered by forest which would have had to be cut off, according to environmental network Bankwatch 23/10/2019
Belgium Belgian Paralympian Marieke Vervoort ends life through euthanasia Euthanasia is legal in Belgium and the athlete had announced her intentions after the Rio Games in 2016 to follow that path if her condition worsened. 23/10/2019
