US and 30 states urge Sudan’s warring parties to lift aid barriers
A joint statement from the US and 30 other Western states urges Sudan’s warring parties to clear obstacles to aid as the signatories warn of famine risk. India continues evacuations ahead of Cyclone Arnab, and Nigeria’s emergency agency has confirmed at least 62 Binnari deaths, above earlier counts. The US cyber agency has confirmed that attackers used the PHP2Shell security flaw, moving beyond earlier warnings that had not established successful exploitation.
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US and 30 states warn of Sudan famine risk, citing 19.5 million facing hunger
The US and 30 other Western states warn of famine risk in Sudan. Their hunger estimates concern a narrower need than WHO’s figure of more than 33 million requiring assistance overall, while their joint statement urges the warring parties to remove barriers to aid.
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Nigeria’s emergency agency confirms at least 62 deaths in Binnari attack
Nigeria’s emergency agency has confirmed at least 62 deaths in Binnari, above the earlier police count of at least 48 and Amnesty International’s separate count of 52. The agency’s Taraba head says thousands were displaced, and Amnesty calls for an impartial investigation and reparations for survivors.
South Sudan governor orders evacuations after at least 72 reported deaths
Warrap Governor Angelo Ngot Mayar has ordered wounded people evacuated after raids that state authorities say killed at least 72 people. Authorities also reported stolen cattle and burnt homes, and Mayar says efforts are under way to recover the livestock and find those responsible.
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Northern Ireland’s grid operator reconnects about 12,500 storm-hit homes
NIE Networks says all approximately 12,500 storm-hit households in Northern Ireland had regained electricity by 26 October. The BBC’s 27 October update carried SSEN’s figures of 108,000 customers reconnected in northern Scotland and 2,000 still awaiting power. The latest wind warning lifted, while electricity repairs continued and ferry operators advised passengers to check services.
Updated since this editionIndia evacuates nearly 50,000 as Cyclone Arnab nears, state authority says
Andhra Pradesh’s disaster authority says nearly 50,000 people reached shelters by Monday night, out of an estimated 400,000 needing evacuation. Evacuations are continuing as India’s weather department forecasts Cyclone Arnab will cross the coast on Wednesday.
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California communities strengthen flood and coastal defences
California communities are reinforcing coastal defences and expanding flood supplies as El Niño raises winter risks. On 26 October, the National Weather Service reported a preliminary 8.02ft San Pedro tide reading, the highest in data dating back to November 1923, while forecasting significant flooding in San Diego and Orange counties through 29 October.
Technology
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US cyber agency confirms PHP2Shell exploitation and sets patch deadline
The US cyber agency’s confirmation follows earlier warnings that had not established successful exploitation. Separately, Censys’s advertised-version counts cannot verify patch status, because fixes can be backported without changing version numbers.
Updated since this editionUkraine’s cyber response team warns of Dahua camera breaches
Ukraine’s CERT-UA warned of unauthorized viewing, changed settings and third-party accounts on Dahua surveillance systems. The alert identifies predictable device identifiers and weak or bypassed login checks as access routes, and recommends disabling unneeded peer-to-peer access, avoiding direct internet exposure and updating device software.
US regulator approves Amazon Leo’s $11.57 billion Globalstar deal
The US Federal Communications Commission says it has approved Amazon Leo’s $11.57 billion Globalstar acquisition. Amazon announced the agreement in April with a 2027 completion target, while Amazon Leo aims to deploy about 3,200 satellites by 2029.
Culture
California ties final 4% of film credits to diversity requirements
California’s diversity requirements put the last 4% of most production credits at stake. A basic checklist remains compulsory even for productions that opt out; those seeking the full amount must submit plans and assessments for commission review.
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TechnologyAmazon Leo’s Globalstar deal, Anthropic’s first-half loss, PHP2Shell exploitation
The US Federal Communications Commission says it has approved Amazon Leo’s $11.57 billion Globalstar purchase, which Amazon targets for completion in 2027. Anthropic disclosed an $80.7 billion first-half 2026 loss as it provisionally pursues a mid-November share sale. The US cyber agency now confirms PHP2Shell exploitation after earlier warnings had not established successful attacks.
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ScienceAndhra Pradesh says cyclone shelter arrivals fall short of evacuation needs
India’s Andhra Pradesh disaster authority says nearly 50,000 people have reached shelters out of an estimated 400,000 needing evacuation, and evacuations are continuing. The EU disease agency says it has sent Ebola experts to Nigeria to support the EU delegation in Abuja. The Global Environment Facility’s chief says pledges have reached $4.4 billion for its next funding cycle.
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BusinessUS regulator says Toyota seat fault could reduce protection in some frontal crashes
The recall covers 228,367 US Sienna Hybrids, with free repairs for a fault that could prevent seats from properly restraining occupants in certain frontal crashes, the federal vehicle-safety regulator says. Armenia’s agricultural output fell 4.8% in January–September 2026. Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to up to 60,000 eligible employees.
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CulturePokémon Unite shutdown plan, Street Fighter V disruption, California film credits
Players must download Pokémon Unite’s Library data before the planned online shutdown at 00:00 UTC on March 23, 2027 for offline access. Capcom has temporarily halted Street Fighter V sales on Steam during security repairs. California ties the final 4% of most film production credits to diversity requirements.
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SportsMilwaukee one win from its first World Series title
The Brewers’ 10–1 victory over Tampa Bay put them 3–0 ahead, with a chance to clinch their first championship on October 27. Kaylia Nemour won both uneven bars and balance beam at the world gymnastics championships. Paris Saint-Germain took their first Ligue 1 lead of the season.
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PoliticsSudan famine warning, Gaza commission findings, Israel’s partial election count
The US and 30 other Western states cite 19.5 million people facing hunger in Sudan as they call for the warring parties to remove barriers to aid. A UN commission alleges continuing genocide in Gaza, citing at least 196 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire during the ceasefire. Israel’s partial election count puts Netanyahu’s bloc at 56 of 120 seats, with a final tally expected by 30 October.
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