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Salesforce chief says he no longer backs Trump sending National Guard to San Francisco

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff apologized Friday for comments suggesting that President Trump should deploy the National Guard to San Francisco, saying he no longer believes it is necessary. “Having listened closely to my fellow San Franciscans and our local officials, and after the largest and safest Dreamforce in our history, I do not believe the...

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

The Israeli military kill several Palestinians in Khan Younis, accusing them of being "terrorists"

The Israeli military kill several Palestinians in Khan Younis, accusing them of being "terrorists" The Israeli military announced they killed several Palestinians exiting a tunnel shaft near Khan Younis in Southern Gaza on Friday. They said the Palestinians were “terrorists” and accused them of being “an imminent threat to them”. They also accused several Palestinians -who they also referred to as “terrorists” of “...

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

China expels general and 8 other senior officials from Communist Party in anti-corruption push

China's second-highest ranking general and eight other senior officials have been expelled from the ruling Communist Party and the military on suspicion of serious misconduct linked to corruption, the Defense Ministry said Friday.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia

How Russia's gradual gains in the face of fierce Ukrainian opposition have affected the front line in recent months.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Red Cross retrieves another body of dead hostage in Gaza, Israel says

If forensic testing confirms the identity of the remains, it will be the tenth body Hamas has returned - out of 28.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Trump tells Russia, Ukraine to 'stop where they are'

President Trump on Friday called for Russia and Ukraine to immediately halt fighting as he renews efforts to settle the more than three-year war. Trump issued the demand on his social media site Truth Social shortly after he finished an “interesting" and "cordial” meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House. “But I...

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Hamas hands over remains of one more Israeli captive, vows to return rest

Palestinian group requests help, heavy machinery to search for bodies still trapped under rubble after Israeli strikes.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Venezuela celebrates the canonization of José Gregorio Hernández and Carmen Rendiles

The "doctor of the poor", a symbol of hope and faith, dedicated his life to helping those most in need, which made him an example of social responsibility and love of neighbor

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

UK police pressured to reverse ban on Israeli soccer fans at Birmingham match

Pressure mounted Friday on police authorities in the English city of Birmingham to reversea banon Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans attending a Europa League game at Aston Villa next month over security concerns, a decision that drew widespread condemnation.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Trump says Ukraine war could end ‘quickly’ as he meets Zelenskyy

The Ukrainian president also expressed optimism about reaching a ceasefire and urged pressure against Russia's Putin.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Army colonel who led lightning-fast coup in Madagascar sworn in as new president

Col. Michael Randrianirina's ascent to the presidency came just three days after heannounced that the armed forces were taking powerin Madagascar, the Indian Ocean island of around 30 million people off Africa’s east coast.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Maine Senate candidate faces more resurfaced Reddit posts

Reports have found additional controversial social media posts Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner made years before his bid to oust Sen. Susan Collins (R). The Bangor Daily News wrote that Platner — who has already disavowed his previous posts on Reddit — reportedly asked why Black people “don’t tip” in a thread of questions users...

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Liverpool vs Man Utd: Premier League – teams, start, lineups

Liverpool face fierce rivals Manchester United in our featured live Premier League commentary stream on Sunday.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Prince Andrew gives up Duke of York title

Buckingham Palace announces the move amid continued controversy over royal’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Interior says some layoffs 'might' happen during shutdown

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Interior eyes layoffs — but is hampered by recent ruling The Interior Department is eyeing staff cuts, although its plan is being partially hampered by a recent court order. Greg Nash The department said in a Friday court filing that it would have...

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Tesla’s proposed $1 trillion pay package for Musk faces investor push back

The electric carmaker had unveiled chief Elon Musk's proposed $1 trillion compensation plan in September.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

A right-wing run-off: What to know about Bolivia’s presidential election

After an historic defeat for the long-dominant political left, two candidates have promised a new pro-market direction.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US prosecutors accuse Palestinian man in Louisiana of being involved in 7 October 2023 attacks

US prosecutors accuse Palestinian man in Louisiana of being involved in 7 October 2023 attacks A Palestinian man in Louisiana has been charged with alleged involvement in the 7 October 2023 attacks on southern Israel and travelling to the US on a fraudulent visa, federal prosecutors said on Friday. Charges against Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub al-Muhtadi, 33, were brought in the United States District Court for the western...

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

In New York City mayoral debate, Mamdani is again pressed on Israel and Hamas

In New York City mayoral debate, Mamdani is again pressed on Israel and Hamas Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 10/17/2025 - 19:12 The frontrunner largely held his own as he faced questions and attacks about Gaza and Trump Independent candidate and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, and Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani participate in a mayoral debate in New York City, on 16...

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Jay Jones's Virginia attorney general campaign says it raised $500K following debate

The campaign for Democratic Virginia attorney general nominee Jay Jones announced he raised $500,000 in less than 24 hours after the attorney general debate Thursday, during which Jones’s texting scandal took center stage. “In last night’s debate, [incumbent] Jason Miyares couldn’t defend the 50 times he’s failed to protect Virginians as Donald Trump has fired...

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Trump confirms ‘submarine’ attack in Caribbean, amid reports of survivors

The US president also indicated Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro offered concessions in a bid to lower tensions.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US captures two survivors after attack on Venezuela 'drug sub'

Two people were rescued by helicopter and are being held on a US Navy ship, according to US media.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Trump says he'll think about Kremlin's Russia-Alaska tunnel pitch

The suggestion came amid talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump about possible resolutions to Russia's war in Ukraine.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Deloitte to pay $34mn over audit work on US nuclear fiasco

Former shareholders in utility said Big Four firm failed to spot red flags and allowed management to hide mounting issues

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UK closes in on drug pricing deal with White House

NHS likely to pay billions more for some medicines in exchange for lower tariffs on British pharma exports

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Hamas plans to hand over the remains of another Israeli captive

Hamas plans to hand over the remains of another Israeli captive Hamas plans to release the remains of another captive, according to a post on X by the Israeli military. The Red Cross is en route to southern Gaza, where the coffin of a deceased captive will be transferred into its custody. This would be the 10th body of an Israeli captive to be returned. Hamas have said that they are having difficulty locating the...

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

5 takeaways from the Trump-Zelensky meeting

President Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday at the White House, part of a renewed push to end Russia’s more than three-year war in Ukraine. Trump, feeling victorious after securing a ceasefire in the Middle East, projected optimism about ending the war that he once proclaimed he could resolve in one day. “I’m...

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Britain’s Prince Andrew gives up royal title amid Epstein allegations

Prince Andrew’s reputation has suffered in recent years, mainly due to his ties to US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow deployment of National Guard to Chicago

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to let it deploy the National Guard to the Chicago area amid President Trump’s push to send military troops into Democratic-led cities. The Justice Department filed an emergency application at the high court Friday asking the justices to pause a judge’s order blocking Trump from sending hundreds of...

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Hamas will not commit to disarm until further negotiations, official says

Hamas will not commit to disarm until further negotiations, official says Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 10/17/2025 - 20:47 Hamas wants the ceasefire to last at least three to five years, in order to rebuild Gaza, and calls for elections Hamas senior official Mohammed Nazzal speaks during an interview with Reuters, in Doha, Qatar, on 15 October 2025 (Ibraheem Abu Mustafa/Reuters) Off Hamas will not automatically commit...

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Zelenskyy congratulates Trump on Gaza, asks for help ending Russia’s war

During a White House visit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he’s confident they can end Russia’s war.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US stocks steady as investors shrug off banking jitters

Markets recover after Donald Trump suggests heightened tariffs on Chinese imports may not last

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Nobel Peace Prize winner tells Netanyahu she 'greatly appreciates' his achievements

Nobel Peace Prize winner tells Netanyahu she 'greatly appreciates' his achievements Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on social media that Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado had called him on Friday to congratulate him on "Israel's achievements". "Ms Machado told the Prime Minister that she greatly appreciates his decisions and resolute actions in the course of the war, and Israel's achievements,"...

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Netherlands mocked as ‘pirate’ after taking over China’s Nexperia

Chinese state media and pundits have called the Dutch government a “pirate” and even threatened it with a ban on rare earths, following its seizure of control of the Chinese-owned semiconductor maker Nexperia in late September. On September 29, the United States Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued an interim rule […] The post Netherlands mocked as ‘pirate’ after taking over China’s...

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Polish judge refuses to extradite Ukrainian Nord Stream blasts suspect

The judge ordered his release, after a ruling that was met with a ripple of surprise in court and a smile from the Ukrainian in the dock.

Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe