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French Expression of the Day: Bismillah, c'est les ténèbres
If you think this French expression is nonsense, you're right - but it does have a particular backstory.
Places mentioned: France
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France reports first human Shamonda virus case, says no health risk
The French health authorities said that the human infection appeared to be "an exceptional case involving a severely immunocompromised patient".
Places mentioned: France
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UP, MMDA team up to boost Metro Manila flood resilience
MANILA, Philippines – The University of the Philippines (UP) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) have partnered to strengthen flood management in Metro Manila through research…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Brazil’s president appeals to undecided voters ahead of run-off
Brazil’s two presidential candidates Lula and Bolsonaro are trying to win over the 30 million voters.
Places mentioned: Brazil
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Far-left leader Melenchon in firing line as France blame-game heats up
PARIS, Oct 22 - Rivals from the centre-left to the far right have turned on Jean-Luc Melenchon and his France Unbowed (LFI) party, accusing them of fuelling France's worst civil unrest in years.
Places mentioned: Paris
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'Like a biblical battle': WP journalist wounded in West Bank credits Palestinian youth with rescue
Levine, along with a group of Palestinians, journalists, and activists, was attacked by the settlers while harvesting olives near Abu Falah, northeast of Ramallah.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Riot-ravaged luxury stores in Paris fear more mayhem, looting
Across Paris’ toniest shopping districts, luxury boutiques bear the scars of a weekend of rioting that filled social media feeds around the world. Now they are bracing for the possibility of another…
Places mentioned: Paris
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Indian priest in Dubai reveals the reality of earning a living through dakshina
Places mentioned: Dubai
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Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI
The bank says it is using more AI leading to a 5% reduction in its workforce.
Places mentioned: India
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Zelenskyy appears to mock Witkoff for his praise for ‘humanitarian’ Putin after Kyiv attacks – Europe live
Zelenskyy said: ‘Three waves of ballistic missiles have been launched at Kyiv by Russian “humanitarians”’ As we are waiting for Macron, first details of the planned police response to this weekend’s…
Places mentioned: France and 1 other place
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Putin Nears a Prize: Restoring Ties With the U.S. While Giving Up Nothing
Russia has sought to separate the war in Ukraine from potential business deals and diplomacy with the United States. Its efforts now appear to be working.
Places mentioned: United States and 2 other places
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Faster than earcut: triangulating 3.7M map polygons in 489 ms
Article URL: https://globus.software/blog/2026/10/16/cutting-map-polygons/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50193170 Points: 3 # Comments: 0
Places mentioned: Warsaw
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State Railway suing CP consortium for B13.3 billion
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has filed a suit with the Central Administrative Court demanding that Asia Era One Co, a consortium led by the Charoen Pokphand Group, pay 13.3 billion baht owed…
Places mentioned: Bangkok
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This Preamp Costs More Than a Fancy Sports Car
Goldmund’s $240,000 Mimesis Statement is an exercise in extreme Swiss sound engineering—and only one part of a $1.5 million audio setup.
Places mentioned: Switzerland
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Legendary video game studio BioWare closed after 31 years
The influential studio that made Mass Effect and Dragon Age announces it is closing its doors.
Places mentioned: Saudi Arabia
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Man forces pregnant wife to drink urea, hangs her, then stages death as suicide
Man forces pregnant wife to drink urea hangs her then stages death as suicide
Places mentioned: India and 2 other places
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How do Israel's elections work and who are the main contenders?
Many view it as one of the most pivotal elections in Israel's history, with global implications.
Places mentioned: Israel and 1 other place
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World's largest wealth fund posts $30 billion loss after bond market turbulence
The fund has a current value of around $2.3 trillion.
Places mentioned: Iran and 1 other place
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New York court overturns foreclosure sale order in $400,000 mortgage row
A recent ruling by an appeals court has overturned a foreclosure decision related to a property in Babylon, New York. The court determined that Bank of America did not give the borrower adequate…
Places mentioned: New York
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Barclays to slash 5,000 jobs in AI efficiency push
U.K. banks Barclays said Thursday it plans to cut 5,000 staff, citing efficiency savings from AI.
Places mentioned: London
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‘Facebook’s wrongdoing’: Why has Meta been fined $25bn in New Mexico?
The tech giant has been accused of misleading users regarding data privacy linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Chinese students stand by France study plans despite widespread civil unrest
Social unrest in France is not deterring some Chinese students from pursuing studies there – at least for now. Despite nationwide demonstrations over the rising cost of living and declining public…
Places mentioned: France
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9 hurt after fire breaks out during Buglasan Festival in Dumaguete
MANILA, Philippines — Nine individuals were injured after a fire broke out during the celebration of Buglasan Festival in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental on Wednesday evening. According to the…
Places mentioned: Philippines and 1 other place
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Signal No. 2 still up in Batanes, parts of Babuyan Islands
MANILA, Philippines — Signal No. 2 remains raised over Batanes and parts of the Babuyan Islands, said the state weather bureau Thursday morning, as Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi)…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Baguio, Ormoc top circular economy assessment among Green LGUs
BAGUIO CITY – The cities of Baguio in the Cordillera and Ormoc in Leyte were named flagship local governments and top-performing project partners in circular economy initiatives under the European…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Eisenkot's leads Netanyahu as Winter, Hendel, Zelekha may not cross electoral threshold - poll
Whether Ofer Winter's People of Israel party and Hendel and Zelekha's Reservists-Economic party cross the electoral threshold of 3.25% could affect the balance between the political blocs.
Places mentioned: Tel Aviv
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Trump's Netanyahu endorsement crosses a line in Israeli democracy - editorial
As Israel heads to the polls, Trump's public backing of Netanyahu raises questions about foreign interference and the limits of US-Israel friendship.
Places mentioned: Florida
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Palace: Probe lapses in Atong Ang case
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday called for an investigation into possible lapses following Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla’s admission that gambling tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang had…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Film industry execs urge gov’t: Help bring down movie ticket prices
MANILA, Philippines — They should be charging less, not more, to stay afloat. Two major voices in the Philippine movie industry on Wednesday asked lawmakers to help find ways to reduce theater ticket…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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COA notes P242-M idled equipment for still-unfinished gov’t hospitals
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged P242.358 million worth of idle medical equipment in 2025 mainly because recipient government hospitals and health centers were not…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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P397-M ‘duplicate’ payments found in DSWD ‘ayuda’ scheme
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) said it found P397.45 million worth of “duplicate, multiple and overlapping” payments to beneficiaries of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Taxpayers can’t get back P467B flagged by SC
MANILA, Philippines — At least P467 billion in disputed funding increases in the 2024 and 2025 national budgets will not be returned to government coffers, even as the Supreme Court’s ruling declaring…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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In Bohol, cloud seeding begins to save farms
TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — Bohol has launched cloud-seeding operations to help farmers cope with drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon, as initial agricultural damage in the province…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Bukidnon planters seek fixed price for raw sugar
VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON, Philippines — A key leader of the sugar sector in Bukidnon province on Wednesday urged industry regulators to peg raw sugar prices to at least P2,800 per 50-kilogram bag for…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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DENR records big colony of endangered fruit bats in Aurora forests
OLONGAPO CITY, Philippines — More than 8,000 endangered fruit bats have been recorded at a roosting site in Aurora Memorial National Park in the Sierra Madre mountain range, highlighting the…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Abdul El-Sayed Michigan US Senate campaign hires Jewish outreach director
El-Sayed's Republican opponent, former US Rep. Mike Rogers, called him “anti-Jew” in a JTA interview this week.
Places mentioned: Massachusetts and 1 other place
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Herzog calls for crackdown on violent West Bank settlers as olive harvest tensions mount
The attacks have drawn condemnation from the US and European governments.
Places mentioned: Budapest
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Stock futures fall as investors digest earnings from Meta and Tesla: Live updates
The S&P 500 posted a three-day winning streak on Wednesday, and the Nasdaq Composite rose as Tesla and SpaceX rallied.
Places mentioned: Hong Kong and 3 other places
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China's stock market sinks into bear territory as CSI 300 extends 10-week rout
China's benchmark CSI 300 index has entered bear-market territory, falling 20% from its June peak, as a prolonged selloff in mainland equities deepens.
Places mentioned: Shanghai and 1 other place
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Suspect in Ga-Chuene clinic rape back in court
The accused faces up to 23 charges, including rape, kidnapping and attempted murder,
Places mentioned: South Africa
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EA is shutting down BioWare, set to lay off 400 employees
EA is shutting down BioWare set to lay off employees
Places mentioned: India and 1 other place
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Daler Mehndi row: Film body writes to PM Modi over singer's public humiliation
Daler Mehndi row Film body writes to PM Modi over singers public humiliation
Places mentioned: India and 1 other place
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More education, less employment: Inside India's growing jobs' challenge
More education less employment Inside Indias growing jobs challenge
Places mentioned: India and 1 other place
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BC election 2026 results: Vancouver-Point Grey
Vancouver-Point Grey is a provincial riding located in the region.
Places mentioned: Vancouver
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BC election 2026 results: Vancouver-Little Mountain
Vancouver-Little Mountain is a provincial riding located in the region.
Places mentioned: Vancouver
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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.
Places mentioned: Los Angeles and 1 other place
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BC election 2026 results: Vancouver-Langara
Vancouver-Langara is a provincial riding located in the region.
Places mentioned: Vancouver
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UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh enters race for UN chief
António Guterres's second and final term as United Nations Secretary-General ends on December 31.
Places mentioned: United Arab Emirates
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US, Israel prepare for fresh Iran strikes as Tehran threatens with ‘Father of All Bombs’
The United States and Israel are preparing for potential military strikes against Iran after the upcoming midterm elections. Iran has announced it will reveal a new weapon called the 'Father of All…
Places mentioned: Israel and 2 other places
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Sensex, Nifty open in red as crude oil tops $110; Middle East tensions weigh
Sensex Nifty open in red as crude oil tops Middle East tensions weigh
Places mentioned: India and 1 other place
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Brooklyn Jenkins sentenced for Whangārei murder of brother, Kyle Jenkins
Brooklyn Jenkins claimed his brother asked to be shot and he did it with no further thought.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki says he's been denied entry to Australia
The Destiny Church leader took to social media saying he had flown to Brisbane for a church conference and was detained by the border force.
Places mentioned: Australia
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BC election 2026 results: Vancouver-Kensington
Vancouver-Kensington is a provincial riding located in the region.
Places mentioned: Vancouver
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Israel condemns Libya’s approval of maritime agreement with Turkey
Foreign Ministry says 'deal infringes upon the sovereign rights of our close allies,' accuses Ankara of 'working to destabilize the east Mediterranean region'
Places mentioned: Israel and 1 other place
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BC election 2026 results: Vancouver-Hastings
Vancouver-Hastings is a provincial riding located in the region.
Places mentioned: Vancouver
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India alerts nationals in France as protests trigger curfews and clashes
Places mentioned: Delhi
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BC election 2026 results: Vancouver-Fraserview
Vancouver-Fraserview is a provincial riding located in the region.
Places mentioned: Vancouver
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Tiffany, Crowley tangle in only Wisconsin governor's debate: 3 takeaways
Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany faced off in their first and only debate in the race to succeed retiring Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D). Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, and…
Places mentioned: Wisconsin
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Reports: Scaloni agrees to extend Argentina contract until 2030
World Cup-winning coach has agreed a new deal with the AFA, with an initial two-year contract and a renewal clause that could extend his time in charge of the national team to 2030. Leer más
Places mentioned: Madrid
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Israeli designer Arik Weiss discusses contribution to Marvel’s ‘Spider-Noir’ series
The Emmy-winning designer further discussed how his nationality is a complete non-issue in his field.
Places mentioned: Los Angeles
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Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes as US envoy leaves after talks
KYIV, Oct 22 - Missiles struck Kyiv in the early hours of Thursday, a Reuters witness said, and Ukraine sent hundreds of drones towards Moscow overnight, as the two sides kept up a barrage of attacks…
Places mentioned: Moscow
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Fresh trouble for CJP's Das, Ranka as Delhi Crime Branch issues summons
Fresh trouble for CJPs Das Ranka as Delhi Crime Branch issues summons
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Idli dumps sambar for butter chicken, internet says this romance must end
Idli dumps sambar for butter chicken internet says this romance must end
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Israel's relationship with Pacific is 'biblical, ageless, real', Fijian deputy PM says
A Fijian deputy prime minister says the "entire Pacific Islands" identifies with Israel in response to it being accepted into the Pacific Islands Forum as a development partner.
Places mentioned: New Zealand and 2 other places
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Microsoft says Chinese hackers used AI agents to attack organisations worldwide
Places mentioned: Delhi
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China targeting India with tunnel-boring machine curbs. Is Delhi ready for the drill?
China targeting India with tunnelboring machine curbs Is Delhi ready for the drill
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Evil man will be punished: Rijiju on racial abuse of Tripura youth by influencer
Evil man will be punished Rijiju on racial abuse of Tripura youth by influencer
Places mentioned: India
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Palmeiras Reach Libertadores Final
Palmeiras won the shootout 5-3 against Fluminense on Wednesday and reach the Copa Libertadores final on 28 November in Montevideo.
Places mentioned: Rio De Janeiro
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Trump administration seeks Supreme Court approval to build Big Bend wall
US federal judge blocked wall's construction on Texas-Mexico border amid an ongoing legal battle.
Places mentioned: Texas
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Maradona’s doctor was made ‘scapegoat’ for his death, court told
Defence lawyers defend clients against negligence charges as trial nears climax; Seven healthcare professionals who treated and cared for late star in dock, with prosecutors seeking sentences of…
Places mentioned: Argentina
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US, Israel have detailed plans for renewed Iran strikes focusing on short, intense attacks - report
According to the report, the plans focus on a short, intensive military operation that could last approximately three days and include strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.
Places mentioned: Israel and 1 other place
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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.
Places mentioned: Missouri and 1 other place
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‘Almost looks fake’: two Sydney beaches closed after whale carcass washes up
Swimming banned at Maroubra and Coogee while council prioritises ‘culturally respectful’ approach to remains Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A whale carcass has forced the…
Places mentioned: Sydney
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Google co-founder Larry Page leaves California ahead of billionaire tax vote
As Californians gear up to cast their votes on Proposition 40, which suggests a one-time tax on billionaires, notable figures like Larry Page have relocated their businesses far from the state's reach…
Places mentioned: California
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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.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Anahat Singh pulls off career-best win against 8-time world champion El Sherbini
Anahat Singh pulls off careerbest win against time world champion El Sherbini
Places mentioned: India and 1 other place
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‘I will come for them’: Elon Musk threatens Democrats over plans to probe his empire
Elon Musk has issued a warning to Democratic lawmakers considering an investigation into his businesses. He stated his intent to pursue those behind such actions if Democrats gain congressional…
Places mentioned: Ukraine
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Brazil Newspaper Asks Court to Stop Meta
BRAZIL · ELECTIONS Published Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 11:03 p.m. ET · Source: O Estado de S. Paulo court filing, as reported by Folha de S.Paulo and Terra Key Facts The country Brazil votes in a…
Places mentioned: Brazil
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China, Russia slam 'destructive external interference' in Eurasia: Joint statement
China and Russia condemn what they call external interference in Eurasia, casting it as the main threat to regional stability in a joint statement.
Places mentioned: China and 1 other place
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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.
Places mentioned: New York
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UP woman plots husband's murder with lover, tracks killing through WhatsApp
UP woman plots husbands murder with lover tracks killing through WhatsApp
Places mentioned: India and 1 other place
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Once a Rs 800 salesman, Hyderabad man shares Lamborghini joy with gym cleaner
Once a Rs salesman Hyderabad man shares Lamborghini joy with gym cleaner
Places mentioned: India and 2 other places
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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.
Places mentioned: Kansas
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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.
Places mentioned: Algeria
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US orders embassy staff, families to leave Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks
Saudis report at least 3 killed in Iran-backed group's strikes on oil facility and airport; Sissi says Egyptian military support for kingdom won't include strikes in Yemen
Places mentioned: Saudi Arabia and 1 other place
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Marshall, Hamilton clash in battleground Kansas Senate debate: 4 takeaways
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) faced Democrat Adam Hamilton, a pastor, in their final debate Wednesday night, amid signs that the race is tighter than Republicans had anticipated. Both men walked a…
Places mentioned: Kansas
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Edmonton-based video game studio BioWare shutting down after more than 30 years
Video game publisher Electronic Arts is shutting down the popular Edmonton-based game development studio BioWare, known for the games Baldur's Gate and Dragon Age, after more than three decades.
Places mentioned: Los Angeles
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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.
Places mentioned: Michigan
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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.
Places mentioned: California
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Indian para swimmer deported from Japan over misconduct allegations
Places mentioned: India and 2 other places
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AIPAC to stop officially endorsing US political candidates following criticism - report
The decision comes after several pro-Israel politicians became the target of significant criticism following the group's endorsement of them, N12 reported.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Shin Bet's Zini meets with French intelligence officials after Paris riots
The visit had been scheduled in advance, but the discussions included efforts to combat terrorism and radical Islam amid weeks of riots in the European country.
Places mentioned: Paris
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Flu-like illnesses up in Oriental Mindoro
CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — Cases of flu-like illnesses have been on the rise across Oriental Mindoro as public health facilities in the province heighten preparations to manage an…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Forcing employees to perform in Christmas parties a form of bullying
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) reminded employers that forcing employees to perform during company events, including Christmas parties, is a form of bullying…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Lawmakers say US briefing showed Russia targeting Democrats with misinformation
"And the state of play, I would argue, is that, you know, Russia, similar to prior occasions, is going after Democrats," Senator Mark Warner said.
Places mentioned: Washington
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NBI rescues child from alleged online sexual abuse, exploitation
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said Wednesday it had rescued a 9-year-old child from alleged online sexual abuse and exploitation. The suspect, who is over 30 years…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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MMDA flags 5 major cemeteries for Undas traffic management
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has designated five major cemeteries in Metro Manila as priority areas for traffic management during Undas 2026, the agency…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Alleged ex-rebel, Caraga’s 10th most wanted, falls in Agusan del Sur
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A 33-year-old man described by authorities as a former communist rebel and ranked as the Caraga region’s 10th most wanted person was arrested during a joint police and…
Places mentioned: San Francisco
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Negros police to mobilize over 3,000 personnel for ‘Undas’
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) will mobilize some 3,119 personnel from the Philippine National Police (PNP), partner agencies…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Tesla beats on earnings and sales even as auto revenue declines
Tesla reported better-than-expected third-quarter results.
Places mentioned: Texas