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
World 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
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 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
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
Europe 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 23/10/2019
Life 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
