10-15-2026 Thursday News List

Today’s top story: Skills Minister Baroness Jacqui Smith joins Nick Ferrari Watch the full playlist on YouTube →

The Architects of Transition: Women shaping South Africa’s energy future

South Africa is building a new energy economy, but who gets to build, lead and own it? #PowerTracker meets five women navigating the transition from…

Sally Rooney’s books are being withdrawn from sale in the UK, due to her support for Palestine Action

The legal threat to Sally Rooney has drawn new attention to the controversial UK definition of a ‘terrorist organisation’.

Unemployment in Australia hits a five-year high of 4.7%, making a rates hike less likely

Markets now think it’s less likely the Reserve Bank will increase interest rates again on November 3. But it is still possible.

Dozens of Hong Kong Christian groups petition against tourism body’s ‘Halloween Month’ campaign

Dozens of Christian groups in Hong Kong have signed a petition against a “Halloween Month” campaign launched by the city’s tourism body on the grounds…

Hong Kong bus operators seek fare hikes of up to 17.7% amid Middle East fuel pressure

Hong Kong’s four franchised bus operators have applied for fare hikes of up to 17.7 per cent as they face “significant financial pressure” from soaring…

What might turning off the algorithm look like? Chinese social media provides some hints

If the government’s digital duty of care bill passes, users would be able to switch off algorithms. But this might not be as good as…

At CNN town hall, Senate candidate James Talarico woos moderate and undecided voters

The Austin Democrat used the forum, absent rival Ken Paxton, to discuss policy and present himself as a moderate. Republicans cast those efforts as contrary…

Michelin came for the food. It found what makes South Australia special

South Australia’s first Michelin selection celebrates a food culture rooted in place, shaped by migration and sustained by the people behind every plate and welcome.

Trump New Press Sec Suddenly Under Criminal Scrutiny

In breaking news, the first (of many) bar complaints have been filed against Trump’s 24-hour press secretary Katie Zacharia, not for the crime against humanity…

Trump Falls Apart in Arizona

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s disastrous speech at an airport in Bullhead City, Arizona.  Mack Weldon: Go to https://MackWeldon.com and get 20%…

Follow the Money: How the Trump Administration Shapes Elections Behind the Scenes

Can my health records be used for medical research?

Veterans have launched a class action against the department for ‘mass and routine sharing’ of their medical records over 20 years. How common is this?

Democracy for sale: The powerful institutions escaping their own scrutiny

Institutions promoting democracy abroad must face the same scrutiny they demand of others, particularly when political funding and strategic interests collide. read now...

Why Chinese culture lands so fluently and freely in Vietnam

A recent ISEAS Fulcrum commentary by Hoang Thi Ha and Pham Thi Phuong Thao offers a useful mapping of how Chinese culture and economic opportunity…

 Man killed in SFPD pursuit identified as Pittsburg resident Edwin Adams

Witnesses say Adams struck head on metal pole after being tackled by undercover officer  Man killed in SFPD pursuit identified as Pittsburg resident Edwin Adams

Let’s open tonight’s Community Meeting with some “Points of Light”

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Operation Vivaldi: Ukrainian gain on a drone-filled battlefield

Russia’s drone and missile attacks on Ukraine’s population and infrastructure continue to dominate coverage of the conflict. But on the ground, Ukraine has been making…

The Snoop: TikTok schmoozes Canberra, Tony Abbott and Jacinda Ardern team up, and more

Plus: Who copped the boot from the prime minister's journos WhatsApp? The post The Snoop: TikTok schmoozes Canberra, Tony Abbott and Jacinda Ardern team up,…

Economist on inflation report, what’s driving prices higher

Economist breaks down new inflation report and what's driving prices higher