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It’s a warm, sunny autumn day in the Romanian capital, Bucharest, and not much is happening outside the magnificent neo-Renaissance Palace of Justice in the center of the city. Just one television crew is waiting by the building for a glimpse of the two world-famous and extremely controversial men on trial. The hearing concerned Andrew and Tristan Tate, two notorious misogynists and social media influencers with millions of followers. Charges brought against them include human trafficking and abuse of women. But on October 31, as has happened several times before, the judge postponed setting a start date for the trial following motions from lawyers representing…

At least six people died after a volcano erupted several times in eastern Indonesia, officials said. The eruptions occurred at Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki which is located on the island of Flores. What else do we know about the eruption? “According to our coordination with the local authorities, six fatalities have confirmed,” Abdul Muhari, the spokesman for Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency, said in an interview for the Kompas TV broadcaster. Avi Mangota Hallan, the head of emergency response and logistics for East Flores district, told Germany’s DPA news agency that rescue teams were still searching for potential victims trapped under the ruble…

Fourteen people have been killed in a lightning strike on a makeshift church at a refugee camp in northern Uganda, police have said.A further 34 people were injured, police spokesman Kituuma Rusoke said.The victims have not yet been identified.The incident happened at the Palabek refugee settlement camp in the remote district of Lamwo on Saturday. Residents had been attending a prayer service in a metallic structure when it was struck.There were no reports of a fire breaking out following the strike, Mr Rusoke added.Read more from Sky News:Angry crowds hurl mud and insults at King of SpainChaos and crashes at…

Walking through the district of Bad Godesberg in Bonn, Germany, one passes many stately villas from the early 20th century. The streets are lined with old, towering trees, whose leaves gently drift onto the cars parked below. Painted in discreet black and featuring prominent exhaust pipes, these cars are almost unusually large models from premium carmakers such as  Porsche, Mercedes, Audi and BMW. The neighborhood of Bad Godesberg is home to many high-earning employees of large corporations like Deutsche Telekom and Deutsche Post, who often receive company cars as part of their compensation package. Premium car models still reign supreme on the streets of Bad…

A woman with a bob cut wearing oversized sunglasses sits in the front row of nearly every major fashion show. She is of course the iconic Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of “Vogue” magazine. For over three decades, Wintour has been at the helm of American “Vogue” — she also oversees content for all magazines in the Conde Naste company that owns the fashion bible. On November 3, the style mogul turns 75. She shows no sign of slowing down. Wintour has not only influenced how people dress in the US, she has also had a hand in shaping fashion globally, including in Africa and India. Of course, her…

Quantum computing, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, the climate crisis, space exploration and semiconductor manufacturing. These are just some of the critical science and technology priorities that the next US president, be it Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, will need to address during his or her time in office. Emerging tech will have significant implications for economic growth, national security and global leadership over the next five years. Some, like AI regulation or semiconductor manufacturing, could shape global economics and relationships for a generation. “The next president will address the relationship of the US research community with the world. And global challenges in health, environment and…

The highest number of Indian winter sports athletes ever are set to take part in international races this season, as the legacy of 2022 Winter Olympian Arif Khan continues to grow. With 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles) of mountain ranges, India has long had the potential to be a leader in winter sports, but a lack of governance and tradition has held it back for years. There are still only three key resorts; Manali, a town in the Kullu Valley, Kashmir, and Auli in Uttarakhand, where the country’s only International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) approved ski slope is located. Auli is slated to…

Bolivia’s Foreign Ministry on Saturday accused supporters of former President Evo Morales of holding more than 200 soldiers hostage. Protesters began blocking roads three weeks ago to prevent Morales’ arrest on what he maintains are politically motivated charges.Police worked to clear highways that had been blocked by Morales supportersImage: David Flores/APG/IMAGO What did the ministry say? The Bolivian Foreign Ministry said that three military units in the central province of Chapare were “assaulted by irregular groups” on Friday. The assailants took “more than 200 military personnel hostage” from three barracks, the ministry said, adding that “they seized weapons and ammunition.”…

Moldovans are set to vote on Sunday in a presidential election runoff that could play a crucial role in the country’s European future, amid fears of meddling from Russia. Pro-European Union incumbent Maia Sandu is facing off with former prosecutor general Alexandr Stoianoglo, who is backed by the pro-Russian Socialist Party, in a taut second-round. Polling stations open at 7a.m. (6 am CET) and close at 9 p.m., with the first partial results expected to roll out an hour later. Push for EU membership amid tight race Sandu bagged 42.5% of the vote in the first round of the presidential…

India has officially protested against the Canadian government’s allegation linking President Modi’s right-hand man to alleged plots against Sikh separatists. Relations between the two countries have been tense for more than a year after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said there were credible allegations the Indian government had links to the assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. India has vehemently rejected the accusation. Last month, the Washington Post reported that Canadian officials suspected Amit Shah, India’s powerful home minister and Narendra Modi’s right-hand man, had ordered the targeting of Sikh activists inside Canada.Canada’s deputy foreign affairs minister David Morrison…