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Russia's presence divides G20 ministers. The G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in the US is wrapping up two days of talks without agreement on several key global security issues.

Residents leave Russian-occupied Oleshky in evacuation operation. Residents evacuated from the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky have left for Russia's Anapa city with a Ukrainian delegation, senior official David Arakhamia said Friday.

Oleshky: No access to basic needs, ceasefire offers limited opportunity for humanitarian assistance.

Binance Reassures Users That $6.3 Billion in Stolen Crypto Is, Like, Pocket Money to Them.

The AI Gold Rush Is Turning Into a Wall Street Bloodbath.

TotalEnergies posts record profits as it keeps a lid on fuel prices.

Trump vs MAGA: Why his movement is splitting. As the 2026 midterm elections approach, divisions within the MAGA camp are becoming increasingly visible.

'Atmosphere of fear': Trump moves to curtail voting rights ahead of the midterms.

French Interior Minister fears disorder after dark on Halloween. Saturday is set to see another day of nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living and conditions in schools.

How Hackers Stole $6.3 Billion From Binance in Minutes. Blockchain observers say North Korea was behind the record-breaking theft, while an Ethereum upgrade helped one attacker-controlled contract drain billions in minutes.

French crowd gathers for anti-islamophobia rally in Paris suburb after attack.

Spain working to identify train crash dead as relatives' anguish grows.

Pope Leo XIV Reminds World That AIs Aren’t Conscious Beings, Urges Autonomous Weapon Ban.

Sam Altman: All the RAM Should Belong to Me, So I Can Charge People to Use It.

Sam Altman Reveals Internal Model Name Was ‘Hold My Beer,’ Pours One Out for All the Lives AI Could Destroy.

Archaeologists at Ancient Troy Unearth a 2,700-Year-Old Bone Flute. Odysseus Never Heard It.

2.8 Million Eels Keep Swarming This Underwater Mountain—and Scientists Still Don’t Know Why.

Archaeologists Fished a 3,300-Year-Old Sword From a Volcanic Crater Lake—and It’s Still Sharp.

The Callers Most Likely to Phone a Psychedelic Hotline Mid-Trip Weren’t on Psychedelics.

The Flesh-Eating Screwworm Is Spreading—and Now Burrowing Into Cats. After decades of eradication, the parasitic fly remerged in the U.S. this year.

Turns Out Ergonomic Office Furniture Is Mostly Hype. Scientists went looking for proof that all that pricey desk gear actually works.

UN nature summit approves two key agreements after marathon negotiations.

Lake Powell Is Hiding Something Spectacular—and Draining It Would Bring It Back.

Global CO2 Levels Expected to Surge Thanks to This Super El Niño.

PSG secure 9th consecutive win thanks to Achraf Hakimi hat-trick.

Senegal hosts Africa’s first ever Youth Olympic Games. The 2026 Youth Olympic Games opens with a spectacular ceremony Saturday in the Senegalese capital Dakar in the first ever Olympics to be held on African soil.

First Youth Olympic Games in Africa. In tonight's show, the Senegalese capital is hosting the first Olympic event ever held in Africa, welcoming nearly 2,700 athletes for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

France: Two rallies against racism near Paris. France is bracing for a third weekend of protests, with demonstrations against the rising cost of living planned across the country.

France braces for Halloween protests, shops board up storefronts. France on Saturday braced for a third weekend of protests coinciding with Halloween, as shops boarded up and authorities scrambled to prevent a repeat of the street violence that swept the country two weeks ago.

Live: France braces for Halloween protests, government vows tough response.

Here’s What io9 Is Watching This Halloween. The staff picks their holiday favorites they revisit ever year, or at least just this year.

Patrick Stewart Was a Man for All Generations. Stewart loved doing the work and showing he could do whatever it asked of him.

The Season Finale of ‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ Book One Got There in the End.

Top tips for a safe Halloween online. With Halloween just around the corner, digital parenting coach Dr Elizabeth Milovidov gives us some expert tips on managing your child's digital safety while still letting them have fun during the spooky October holiday.

Karl Bushby completes 28-year Goliath Expedition after swimming English Channel.

Polish consumers plan spending for All Saints' Day. A survey by Santander Consumer Bank shows that more than half of Poles intend to spend between 201 and 1000 zloty during the All Saints' Day period.

'An absurdity' to blame human error: Spain's deadly train crash 'should never' have happened.

MasterChef Celebrity host breaks nose on show set in Santa Marta.

Ras al khaimah closes all public beaches for safety. The Public Services Department of Ras Al Khaimah has ordered the immediate closure of all public beaches until further notice.