The death toll from a Ukrainian attack on an industrial facility in Russia's Kursk Region has risen to four, with another person injured, according to regional Governor Alexander Khinshtein.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that all new data center projects must be audited by the PUCT and ERCOT as interconnection requests surge, threatening to overwhelm the state's power grid.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a moratorium on new power grid connections for data centers, ordering audits on grid impact, water usage, and community effects amid unprecedented demand driven by the AI boom.
Bitcoin miners in Texas with pre-approved electric capacity are unlikely to be affected by Governor Abbott's moratorium on new data center connections, according to Bernstein analysts, who note that approved projects gain value amid increased regulatory scrutiny.
Four people were killed and several others injured by a soldier in a random gun rampage in Russian-annexed Crimea. The gunman opened fire on fellow soldiers before killing three civilians in the village of Khmelnytske. The attacker has been detained.
Padma Shri awardee, former Governor, and renowned educationist D Y Patil has passed away at the age of 91 in Kolhapur following a prolonged illness. He is survived by his children.
Five people were killed and six injured in an overnight drone attack on the Moscow Region, according to Governor Andrey Vorobyov.
Russia's defence ministry reports downing 320 Ukrainian drones overnight across 19 regions, resulting in six deaths near Moscow and Belgorod. Meanwhile, Russian strikes in Sumy kill three, and a cargo ship is struck in the Black Sea.
Major League Soccer owners voted to appoint LAFC co-managing owner Larry Berg as the league's next commissioner, succeeding Don Garber starting January 1, 2027.
Justice Thomas Bradley has been named Queensland's 28th governor, succeeding Dr Jeannette Young. He will be sworn in on November 1 after King Charles approved the appointment.
The death toll from a nighttime Ukrainian attack on the Republic of Crimea has increased to four, according to Governor Sergey Aksyonov, who earlier reported three fatalities and two injuries.
Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least nine people across several Russian regions, including a Wildberries warehouse and a residential building, while Russian attacks killed at least five in Ukraine. An EU naval mission also intercepted a Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker near Sicily.
A Ukrainian drone attack on a playground in Printsevka, Belgorod Region, resulted in the death of a 13-year-old girl and shrapnel wounds for two other girls, aged seven and nine, according to acting governor Alexander Shuvayev.
Australia's Morning Mail covers significant news including falling house prices, concerns over First Nations deaths in custody, and the start of Alan Jones' trial. International news features the Middle East crisis and wildfire tragedies.
In Taiz, Yemen, residents of Ragem village and al-Rahaba displacement camp are launching grassroots initiatives to pave roads and dig water wells, addressing critical infrastructure and water scarcity issues neglected by resource-strapped local authorities and shrinking aid budgets.
Kansas voters will decide on a constitutional amendment to switch from gubernatorial appointment to electing state Supreme Court justices. Conservatives, citing disagreements on abortion, school funding, and the death penalty, push for the change, while opponents warn of increased partisanship and a power grab.
Over 4,000 firefighters, National Guard, and crews from 12+ states battled multiple wildfires across Washington state, US, on Saturday. Governor Bob Ferguson declared an emergency and burn ban as fires, including the Old Trails Fire in Spokane, burned over 250,000 acres, forcing evacuations and power outages.
Donald Trump dismissed reports blaming Iran for cyberattacks on Minnesota's water systems, instead criticizing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. This contradicts US officials and investigators who suspect Iran-linked activity, while federal agencies continue investigations into similar incidents across multiple US states.
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the state's minimum wage will increase to $17.40 per hour starting January 1, 2025, making it the highest of any US state. Newsom framed the move as support for working families amid high living costs, contrasting it with federal inaction.
Australia's Governor General Sam Mostyn expresses concern over a "woeful lack of understanding" of the nation's democratic foundations, including the constitution, among adults. She plans to focus on a wide-ranging civics education to address this "growing catastrophe" undermining democratic participation.
The FBI, EPA, and CISA suspect Iran is behind cyberattacks on Minnesota's water systems, which are spreading to other states. Donald Trump, however, denies Iranian involvement and blames Governor Tim Walz for the incidents.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom released four years of tax returns, showing annual income of $1.7M-$4.2M. The disclosure comes as he considers a 2028 presidential bid and faces a Justice Department investigation he attributes to Donald Trump.
New York state has sued prediction market operator Kalshi, alleging it runs an illegal gambling operation without a license, allows underage users, and avoids taxes. Kalshi argues it's a federally licensed exchange overseen by the CFTC, not states, and that the lawsuit is "political theater."
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's new environmental impact statement mandates approximately 20% water cuts from the Colorado River for Arizona, California, and Nevada over two years. Arizona officials strongly oppose the plan, calling the reductions devastating, while a new 10-year framework replaces an expiring 2007 agreement.
