Russia says its strikes targeted more Ukraine-bound cargo ships
Russia has widened its account of strikes on Ukraine-bound cargo ships from one vessel to three, saying they carried military goods. DTEK says an overnight attack on energy facilities left more than 600,000 people without power in Dnipropetrovsk. In a separate shipping incident, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say three tankers caught fire while passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
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- Houthi-run media have raised their reported death toll from the al-Shariyah airstrikes in Yemen from at least 25 to at least 33.
- Iris Ohyama has suspended shopping and related services while investigating possible exposure of up to 7.7 million customers’ data.
- NASA has contracted Blue Origin to deliver the PROMISE rover near the Moon’s south pole, targeting late 2028.
- Mercedes has secured the Formula 1 constructors’ championship before the season’s final races, a week after Kimi Antonelli won the drivers’ title.
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Russia says it struck 3 cargo vessels carrying goods for Ukraine
Russia says its forces struck 3 cargo vessels carrying military goods for Ukraine. DTEK says an attack on energy facilities left more than 600,000 people without electricity in Dnipropetrovsk. Russia also says its drones hit 3 substations in the Kryvyi Rih and Odesa regions.
Updated since this edition3 oil tankers caught fire in Hormuz, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say 3 tankers caught fire while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a major energy shipping route. Separately, the US military says it struck a cargo vessel that had visited an Iranian port.
Updated since this editionUpdated
Yemen strikes kill at least 33, Houthi-run media say
Houthi-run media say airstrikes on al-Shariyah killed at least 33 people, including women and children, and blame Saudi Arabia. The Saudi-led coalition has not commented on the attack. In separate battlefield claims, Yemen’s government forces said about 190 Houthi commanders and fighters were killed or injured, while the Houthis reported 109 airstrikes and missile attacks by Saudi-backed Yemeni forces.
Updated since this editionScience
Singapore sets 40% emissions threshold for aviation fuel purchases
Singapore’s aviation authority has set a minimum lifecycle emissions reduction for levy-funded fuel purchases, giving suppliers a standard to meet ahead of the first tender.
Updated since this editionNASA awards Blue Origin $94 million to deliver Moon rover
NASA has contracted Blue Origin to carry PROMISE near the lunar south pole, targeting late 2028. The rover would use reused Mars-rover hardware and nuclear power to explore dark terrain, while separate awards advance transport and surface utilities. NASA says the first elements of its planned permanent lunar outpost will be in place when astronauts return.
Updated since this editionTechnology
Iris Ohyama says up to 7.7 million customers' data may be exposed
Iris Ohyama says the possible exposure includes contact details and some encrypted passwords. It has suspended shopping and related services while it investigates.
Updated since this editionAnthropic reportedly buys generator commitments for about $3.4 billion
Anthropic reportedly bought generator commitments in late September as it sought more computing and power capacity; the deal also covers capabilities needed to install the equipment.
Updated since this editionSports
World Endurance Championship Monza: JOTA Cadillac wins finale
Heart of Racing’s Aston Martin loses fourth place provisionally after a second post-race penalty at Monza. Updated results will determine its classification.
Updated since this editionEuropean cyclocross: Lucinda Brand wins women’s title after sprint ruling
Luxembourg’s cycling federation has challenged the ruling that cost Marie Schreiber the European title. The federation wants the finishing order restored, a decision that rests with cycling’s governing body.
Updated since this editionF1: Mercedes wins constructors' title in São Paulo
Charles Leclerc’s post-race penalty moves Liam Lawson up to seventh and drops the Ferrari driver to eighth in the São Paulo Grand Prix.
Updated since this editionReports on this date
TechnologyIris Ohyama says shopping services are paused during data-exposure inquiry
Iris Ohyama says up to 7.7 million customers’ contact details and some encrypted passwords may have been exposed, and it has suspended shopping and related services while investigating. Anthropic is reported to have bought about $3.4 billion in generator commitments, including capabilities needed to install the equipment. The US aviation agency plans to replace floppy-disk systems at more than 400 sites.
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1 min4 sources
ScienceSingapore ties aviation fuel purchases to emissions savings
Ahead of the first tender, Singapore’s aviation authority has set a 40% lifecycle emissions-reduction minimum for levy-funded fuel purchases, giving suppliers a standard to meet. NASA’s $94 million contract with Blue Origin targets delivery of the PROMISE lunar rover in late 2028. A Flemish court has asked the EU court to interpret environmental assessment rules before Project One permit appeals can proceed.
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2 min14 sources
BusinessDeveloping-country debt, Anthropic’s generator commitments, Egypt’s gas estimate
The World Bank says developing countries’ external debt reached $9.4 trillion in 2025 while borrowing costs remained high. Anthropic is reported to have bought generator commitments worth about $3.4 billion to expand capacity. Egypt plans to connect Nasim-1X to existing facilities while studies assess whether the gas discovery can be developed commercially.
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1 min6 sources
CulturePashinyan says Ani Bridge tender sets up restoration contract
Nikol Pashinyan says Turkey’s tender to restore Ani Bridge will be followed by a contract between an Armenian company and the winning bidder. Australia is keeping four heritage-listed defense properties for community use. Television guitarist Richard Lloyd has died at 75.
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2 min6 sources
SportsFormula 1’s remaining races will not decide the titles
Mercedes has secured the constructors’ championship a week after Kimi Antonelli won the drivers’ title, settling both contests before the final races. Carlos Alcaraz beat Ben Shelton to win the Paris Masters. Jon Rahm’s Abu Dhabi victory lifted him to sixth in the Race to Dubai, whose season title will be decided at the finale.
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4 min26 sources
PoliticsRussia says its cargo-ship strike count has risen from one to three
Russia has expanded its account to three ships it says were carrying military goods for Ukraine. DTEK says an overnight attack left more than 600,000 people without power in Dnipropetrovsk. Trump says the US land blockade of Iran is in effect, and Gadi Eisenkot has been selected to attempt to form Israel’s government.
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