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Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs in AI-led efficiency drive
Barclays has revealed it is cutting 5,000 jobs - 5% of its workforce - as part of efforts to save costs and drive efficiency through investment in artificial intelligence (AI).
Devon and Cornwall battening down the hatches ahead of Storm Austen
Wind gusts of up to 80mph (130km/h) are forecast to bring disruption across the South West.
Rep. Ilhan Omar says she will from her Washington, DC, home after federal search
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar says she will move out of her Washington, D.C., home that federal agents searched last week
Democratic organizer fired after alleging Abdul El-Sayed is taking foreign money in Michigan Senate race: report
Under federal law, it is strictly illegal for foreign nationals to directly or indirectly make political contributions to candidates in federal, state or local elections.
American woman masterminded $6M marriage fraud scheme that helped illegal immigrants get citizenship: DOJ
An American woman living in Massachusetts has been accused by the Department of Justice of arranging sham marriages to help her clients seek green cards and US citizenship.
Is the UK set to green-light a huge untapped oil field in the North Atlantic?
Scotland editor James Cook visits Rosebank - the UK's largest known untapped oilfield - in the North Atlantic.
Retired LA nurse, Vietnam vet husband slapped with nearly $10K water bill over utility’s broken meter
“Elderly people don’t get additional income. They can’t go back to work. This is it for them.”
Oregon school employee allegedly gunned down 3 people — and showcased his weapons arsenal in an eerie Facebook post
Oregon school district employee Edward Villa, 45, was found dead at a motel hours after a warrant was issued for a Happy Valley triple murder.
Air Force sergeant killed in 170 ft rappelling accident was selected to perfom dangerous stunt at football game for first time: father
The Air Force sergeant who died after he plunged 170 feet during a rope rappelling exhibit before a college football game had been selected to perform the dangerous stunt at the annual show for the first time, his father said.
Arab parties could hold critical balance of power in Israeli election
Disaffection has often driven down turnout among Arab Israelis, but there is a strong push to get rid of the right-wing governing coalition.
India news: CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka released from Tihar Jail
The two Cockroach Janta Party leaders were released after pledging not to call for protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar amid demonstrations demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. DW has more.
Vickery's journey from World Cup winner to bodybuilder at 50
Why England Rugby World Cup winner Phil Vickery has started entering bodybuilding competitions at the age of 50.
Dame Judi Dench: 'I can't do a play, a film or read any more'
Dame Judi Dench tells BBC Radio 4's Today programme about how her eye condition has affected her life.
Palestinian Voters Could Determine Israel’s Future
Palestinian citizens may have the electoral weight to influence Israeli politics, even as they feel they have so little control over their lives.
Ukraine, Russia trade strikes after Witkoff talks
Soon after Putin and Zelenskyy expressed willingness to resume US-mediated talks, Russia and Ukraine traded major attacks on each other's capitals.
Elon Musk's Starlink and Starshield, and what they mean to Ukraine
Here's what to know about Starlink and Starshield, the technologies Ukraine is relying on in the war against Russia.
UK working to identify exposure after global cyber-security warning
Governments and companies are scrambling to protect their websites, as Amazon says it experienced attacks before the warning was made public.
Celebrity shark returns to South Korean canal despite efforts to guide it to sea
Authorities had hoped the female shark would swim back to sea after being led out of the canal.
‘Open War’ Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Adds a Volatile Element
The two sides turn to proxy groups after eight months of a conflict that has taken a heavy toll on civilians.
Candidates clash over Trump policies, Senate control in debate
GOP Sen. Roger Marshall and Pastor Adam Hamilton debated tariffs, war and high fuel prices, and also addressed the most controversial issues in each of their campaigns.
A small but powerful African nation is bringing Formula 1 back to the continent. Not everyone is celebrating
Looted Goods From French Stores Appear on Resale Sites After Riots
Officials in France are pressing online platforms like eBay and Vinted to remove items that were stolen during public disturbances over the weekend.
Kansas Senate candidate Adam Hamilton admits ‘mistakes were made’ in church sexual abuse scandal
Hamilton, a Methodist pastor who runs Kansas' largest church, is facing late-campaign attacks from incumbent Republican Sen. Roger Marshall over now-convicted sex offender Scott Moore, who was accused of molesting teenage boys at church retreats in 2005 and 2006.
Democrats sue Trump administration over alleged election pressure campaign
States say the administration's steps reflect federal overreach and are meant to sow distrust in the outcome of the election.
What is PHP and why did it spark an international cyber-security alert?
AI uncovered long-hidden programming flaws, triggering a rare global cyber-security response.
Watch Nithya Raman’s garbled interview when grilled on police comments: ‘I don’t know… I don’t know’
Raman was left scrambling when asked to name a police chief she admires.
Rep. Ilhan Omar details federal search of her D.C. home, says she’ll have to move for safety
The Minnesota Democrat said her husband and son were home when federal agents began banging on her house doors at 6 a.m. before they conducted an hourslong search.
Woman who died after crash had 'unrelated' injuries
A woman who died following a car crash in South Wales had sustained injuries that were not related to the incident, police have said.
Judge curbs DHS efforts to conduct sweeps for possible noncitizen voters
A federal judge ruled DHS's practice of knocking on doors and asking people about their immigration status — and whether they have voted in recent elections — likely violates the Voting Rights Act.
Farmers, Health Care and Highways: 5 Takeaways from the Kansas Senate Debate
The Republican incumbent, Roger Marshall, is facing a surprisingly tough challenge from the Democratic nominee, Adam Hamilton.
Austrian, Swiss women kidnapped in Niger are freed — report
An Austrian woman and a Swiss woman kidnapped in Niger have been freed after 18 months in captivity, local reports say.
MAGA Bingo and Questions of Loyalty: 5 Michigan Senate Debate Takeaways
Abdul El-Sayed accused Mike Rogers of being overly devoted to President Trump. Mr. Rogers accused Dr. El-Sayed of not enough loyalty to the country. It was still more cordial than their last debate.
Judge Restricts D.H.S. Field Operations Aimed at Unearthing Voter Fraud
The ruling largely blocked homeland security agents from carrying out field interviews in nine states, including California, as part of a sprawling effort to find noncitizens registered to vote.
Arizona mother speaks out after her toddler was found alive in a morgue
Alexus Fiordilino is speaking out about the medical care her 18-month-old son received after a near drowning where he was pronounced dead, only to be found alive in the hospital’s morgue five hours later. KPNX’s Gabriella Bachara reports.
Teacher who survived Oregon school shooting says she had no chance to protect children
Wisconsin governor candidates tangle over the economy, Trump and the 2020 election
Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany faced off Wednesday night in the only debate in the race to succeed Gov. Tony Evers in the perennial battleground.
Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers clash over cost of living in final Michigan Senate debate
The second Michigan Senate debate Wednesday featured several heated clashes between Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed and Republican former Rep.
'Millions' of exploitation attempts since security flaw affecting websites emerged
There have been "millions" of exploitation attempts since a "critical" security flaw affecting websites around the world emerged, according to a major tech company.
Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton face off in fiery Kansas Senate debate
The Republican incumbent and his Democratic challenger participated in their second debate Wednesday night as a surprise battleground race heads toward the finish line.
US orders some diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi threat
The US State Department has asked some US diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia because of the threat of Houthi attacks on the Gulf kingdom.
Florida attorney accused of threatening to shoot ICE agents while trying to buy gun
Attorney Lisa White allegedly asked about guns that could pierce bulletproof vests and threatened to shoot ICE agents in the head, federal authorities said.
Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers clash in final Michigan Senate debate
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed clashed onstage Wednesday during the second debate in the increasingly bitter Michigan Senate race.
How Mark Zuckerberg Pushed Meta to Shield Him From California’s Proposed Wealth Tax
The billionaire told Meta’s board that he planned to list his Silicon Valley home for sale. The company remade its stock structure to help him pay the tax if voters pass it.
On dating apps, men use AI to put their best face forward
How much AI is too much when it comes to finding love on the apps? "It's very subtle," one dating app user said of his AI-enhanced photos.
Son of Stephen Hubbard, American freed from Russian jail, speaks out
In an interview with CBS News after Stephen Hubbard was released from Russian custody, his son, Fr. Joseph Coleman, said his father might have made a mistake in staying in Ukraine when the war began.
The story behind the bug threatening up to 70% of the internet
Researchers at OpenAI have found a bug that puts up to 70% of the world's websites at risk. Robert McMillan, the reporter who broke the story for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with the details.
Trump hopes to flatter Putin into negotiating on Ukraine
A Trump diplomat called Putin “a humanitarian,” another in a recent flurry of overtures to the Russian leader. But it’s unclear whether blandishments will entice him to strike a deal.
Attack ad in Ohio governor's race sparks debate on how low is too low
A new campaign ad for Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has sparked controversy and debate over what crosses the line in political advertising. The ad featured the estranged mother of his opponent, Democrat Amy Acton. Nancy Cordes has more details.
Teacher who survived Bend shooting tried to close door, ‘but the shooter was already there’
Becky Drury was shot and seriously wounded by the gunman, who killed three children and another teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Oregon.
Pope Leo will not need further cancer treatment — Vatican
Pope Leo's lung cancer surgery last week was a success, the Vatican said. The pope broke with traditions of secrecy around papal health issues after announcing he needed surgery to remove a nodule on his lung.
Why a Pillar of Christian Journalism is in Turmoil
Former employees of Christianity Today say new leadership has been pushing back on independent journalism. About half of its staff members have left or been laid off over 14 months.
Teen's alleged rape at frat near Univ. of Chicago follows prior incidents: Lawsuit
An unnamed teenager has filed a lawsuit against a fraternity alleging it did not do enough to prevent sexual assaults, despite incidents dating back to 2009.
1800s law must be updated to protect 'backbone' of UK - MP
An inadequate law from the 19th century must be strengthened to deter saboteurs from attacking the UK's critical undersea cables and pipelines, a minister has said.
Inside Iowa’s critical midterm Senate race
NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas interviews Democrat Josh Turek, Republican Ashley Hinson and voters in Iowa.
WATCH: American farms honor Dolly Parton with themed corn maze
Nearly two dozen farms across the country are featuring a Dolly Parton themed corn maze this fall. ABC News' Reena Roy takes us along as she finds her way through one of them in New Jersey.
German youth plan France-style mass protests
A youth-led movement in Germany has called for demonstrations in major cities of the country on October 31. The group has categorically distanced itself from the violence that took hold in France.
Retired NYPD detective charged with murder in George Washington Bridge shooting of Con Ed worker: officials
Con Edison worker Koran Irvine was fatally shot on the George Washington Bridge before crashing into a median. A retired police officer was charged with murder.
France bans protests in parts of Paris as Macron slams Trump
French President Emmanuel Macron railed against "stupid" comments made by foreign leaders for their political purposes. Plus, Paris police are set to extend restrictions on gatherings in parts of the city on Thursday.
Vance praises Ramaswamy for having 'audacity' to run controversial Acton ad
Vance defended Ramaswamy's ad showing Acton's estranged mother.
WATCH: WNBA finals head to Atlanta for Game 3
The Atlanta Dream look to take the series lead after their Game 2 win. ESPN senior writer Michael Voepel previews Game 3 at State Farm Arena.
Airbnb's new rules limit cleaning chores for guests
Under the new policy, hosts can no longer require guests to strip beds or wash and put away dishes.
Lindsay Clancy murder trial: Judge denies request to question holdout juror
The Massachusetts mother's murder trial ended in a mistrial last month.
Pope Leo XIV needs no further cancer treatment after lung tumor removed, doctors say
Pope Leo XIV's doctors say the lung adenocarcinoma tumor removed Oct. 13 was localized, and a cancer assessment found no further treatment needed.
Pope Leo's doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer
Pope Leo's doctors say final tissue and molecular tests have confirmed his lung cancer was localised, and no further treatment is needed, the Vatican said in a statement.
Trump, Putin and Xi at one table, without Ukraine. What Moscow wants from the proposal and why Beijing might agree.
Moscow is pushing for a summit with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, without Kyiv or the EU. What does Russia hope to gain, and why might China be willing to take part?
Pope Leo needs no further lung cancer treatment, Vatican says
Football regulator to address EFL clubs as quest for deal goes on
The head of English football's watchdog will address the 72 clubs below the top flight on Thursday as the quest for a financial redistribution deal with the Premier League continues.
Bibas family relative takes fight to ICC after mother, two young boys murdered by Hamas
A relative of murdered mother Shiri Bibas and her sons Kfir and Ariel is pressing the ICC to act against Iranian leaders after the family’s devastating losses in the Oct. 7 attacks.
American woman masterminds $6 million marriage fraud scheme, Department of Justice says
The Department of Justice accuses Jennifer Gonzalez of earning $6 million by arranging sham marriages for green cards over a decade in Massachusetts.
Where Trump sees a deal, Putin sees a win for Russia
Police given more time to question two men re-arrested in RAF Fairford investigation
Two men who were re-arrested as part of an investigation into a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford can be held for up to seven days after police were given more time to question them.
Grandfather gunned down in road rage attack days after burying Air Force son; convicted murderer charged
Surveillance video captures the deadly road rage confrontation that left grandfather Nelson Batista dead on a Bridgeport street after a scuffle.
Cowardly killers who refuse to attend sentencing will face new penalties
Killers who refuse to attend sentence hearings could be confined to their cell for weeks or lose visiting privileges.
Max Factor heir's former lawyer details judge's error that wiped out 124-year rape sentence
A sentencing error cut Andrew Luster's 124-year prison term to 50 years, and a victim's letter asking for leniency played a key role in the outcome.
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Secret sex video rocks University of North Carolina at Charlotte fraternity, 1 arrested: Police
Alexander Michael Evanoff allegedly sent a secret sex recording to a Sigma Alpha Epsilon group chat at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
‘Error’ caused Toledo chemical leak, EPA says, triggering evacuations and calls to stay inside
Slain New Jersey mom's autopsy report released months after stabbing death at home
Brooke Hanlon's autopsy confirms sharp force injuries as her cause of death, but the Morris County Prosecutor's Office has made no arrests in the case.
Slain New Jersey mom's autopsy report released months after stabbing death at home: report
Brooke Hanlon's autopsy confirms sharp force injuries as her cause of death, but the Morris County Prosecutor's Office has made no arrests in the case.