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Oct 29, 2026

Microsoft looks to raise at least US$25 billion from US bond sale

Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase and UBS are managing the offering



Oct 29, 2026

A Cease-Fire Melania Trump Announced Gives a City Brief Calm

A rare localized cease-fire announced by the first lady offered a brief respite for Kherson, Ukraine, where Russian drones and artillery have long terrorized civilians.


Shock of rail tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain
Oct 29, 2026

Shock of rail tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain

The latest train crash will pile pressure on the government of Pedro Sánchez, one month before the general election.


Tanzania: One year on, families seek justice after election violence
Oct 29, 2026

Tanzania: One year on, families seek justice after election violence

Warning: This article contains descriptions of violence. For one family member in Mwanza, Tanzania’s second-largest city, justice could begin with a simple act: an apology. Raha, whose name has been changed for safety reasons, said her nephew, who she raised, was killed during protests that erupted following Tanzania’s October 2025 general election. “The government should


Oct 29, 2026

Suspect in France Shootings Said He Targeted Muslims and Africans, Prosecutor Says

The suspect, identified only as Kévin T., admitted to planning the attacks near Paris last week, the prosecutor said. One person was killed and seven wounded.


Bangladesh court sentences senior Sheikh Hasina ally to death over uprising killings
Oct 29, 2026

Bangladesh court sentences senior Sheikh Hasina ally to death over uprising killings

The four men, members of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, were convicted of the murders of six people in western Kushtia district during the unrest, which led to the former premier's ouster.



Oct 29, 2026

How Israel’s Election Could End

Neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot won a majority in Israel’s Parliament, leaving both with a chance to form a government. Our Jerusalem bureau chief, David M. Halbfinger, explains the possible coalitions and the obstacles to an opposition alliance that could include Arab parties.


Thousands of patients unable to access GPs online after collapse of tech firm
Oct 29, 2026

Thousands of patients unable to access GPs online after collapse of tech firm

Silicon Practice ran the digital tool FootFall, which it advertised as reducing patient phone calls to practices by 30%.


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