Explained: Why Do So Many Italians Send Voice Notes Instead of Typing?
Why voice notes beat typing for many Italians — tone, busy hands, and the warmth of spoken Italian, explained.
Prospector 5 Rig Sinks Off Gabon: Five Missing as Search Continues
Five people remain unaccounted for after the Prospector 5 drilling rig sank off Gabon, with 110 of 115 people accounted for and search operations continuing.
Musk Accuses Ukraine of Breaking Starlink Terms Over Drone Strikes — Kyiv Says It Was Physically Impossible
Elon Musk says Ukraine used commercial Starlink for offensive drone strikes, breaking its terms; Kyiv disputes the claim, saying speed limits and coverage made that use impossible.
Houthis Claim ‘Direct Hit’ on Saudi Defence Ministry and Strike at Ras Tanura Refinery
Yemen’s Houthis claimed on October 27, 2026, that they hit Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry in Riyadh and the Ras Tanura refinery, while Saudi authorities did not confirm either strike.
Explained: Why Do So Many Thais Pay With Their Phones Using PromptPay?
Why do so many Thais pay by scanning a QR code at market stalls and cafes? This explained guide looks at PromptPay, Thailand’s shared phone-payment system, and why it fits small shops and daily life.
Finland and Norway Leaders Hold Rare Call With Putin, Pushing De-escalation Ahead of Ukraine Peace Talks
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held a rare joint call with Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, pressing for de-escalation and direct discussions ahead of US-mediated Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi — even as Russian strikes hit Kyiv.
Saudi Arabia to Store Crude Oil in Singapore’s Jurong Rock Caverns From Second Half of 2027
Saudi Arabia and Singapore have announced a joint plan to store Saudi crude at Singapore’s Jurong Rock Caverns from the second half of 2027, a move aimed at strengthening Asia’s energy supply security after war-linked disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
UN Mission in Somalia Ends After Three Decades as New World Food Programme Chief Takes Office
The UN’s political mission in Somalia closes on 31 October after more than three decades, as a new World Food Programme chief takes office warning that conflict is driving people into hunger.
Explained: Why Is Mobile Internet So Fast in South Korea?
Why is mobile internet so fast in South Korea? Dense cities, early fibre and mobile investment, strong competition and high-rise living all play a part — explained in plain terms.
Russian Missiles Strike Kyiv University Campus and Southern Bridge, Killing One and Injuring 14
Russian ballistic missiles struck a Kyiv university campus, a hospital and the Southern Bridge overnight into October 27, killing one person and injuring at least 14, Ukrainian officials said.