The Vatican has unveiled a new mascot for the Catholic Church in the hope of engaging young people - a cartoon character named Luce. WION tells you more about the mascot in this report.

Vatican's Anime-Inspired Mascot

Residents in the capital Delhi and neighbouring cities Noida, Gurugram, woke up to a blanket of toxic smoke the morning after Diwali, As people defied a ban on firecrackers on Thursday night causing severe noise pollution and reducing visibility.

Delhi Air Quality Worsens After Diwali

Russia has issued a fine against Google, demanding an astounding sum of money. The amount they are asking for is $20 decillion. That is 20 followed by 34 zeroes, which equates to approximately $20 billion trillion trillion. This sum is many times larger than the world's economy. Why is Russia seeking this penalty from one of the world's largest tech companies? Watch this video to find out.

Russia Fines Google $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,0

Bangladesh has become synonymous with turmoil, as its Hindu community faces challenging times. On October 31, while Hindus worldwide celebrated Diwali, Bangladesh protesters lit torches and held a march. Their sole demand? Better treatment of minorities in the country. The protest was triggered by a sedition charge filed against 19 individuals for allegedly disrespecting Bangladesh's national flag.

Hindus Under Attack in Bangladesh: Dhaka Holds Massive Rally for Minority Rights | GRAVITAS

Ukraine is implementing numerous AI-powered systems for its drones. These systems enable the drones to locate and hit targets on the battlefield autonomously, without a pilot. The shift towards using AI, particularly for targeting and flight control, marks a significant advancement in the technological aspect of warfare that began when Russia first deployed troops to Ukraine in February 2022.

Ukraine Deploys Dozens of AI Systems to Help Drones Hit Targets

According to Israeli intelligence, Iran may be gearing up for a major attack on Israel, potentially launching it from Iraq within the next few days.

Iran-Israel War: Iran Readies Retaliatory Attack Against Israel from Iraq?

Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has spoken out strongly against the ongoing attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, specifically targeting the recent violence against Hindus. Trump labelled Bangladesh as a country in a total state of ‘chaos.’

Trump Condemns Anti-Hindu Violence in Bangladesh

An American scientist has found that crows can hold a grudge for as long as 17 years. Watch this report for more details!

The Grudge of Crows

The Collins dictionary named ‘Brat’ as its word of the year, giving it a whole new definition.

‘Brat’ is Collins' Word of the Year

A photographer was reportedly killed in the US after accidentally walking into a plane propeller while clicking photos. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Photographer Killed After Accidentally Walking Into Plane Propeller

Pistachios, consumed worldwide, also have health benefits as per a new study. According to a new research from tufts university in the US, Pistachios may protect our eyes and brains from getting impacted as we age.

Study: Daily Pistachio Consumption Can Help Eye Health in Adults  

North Korea has reportedly launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that may represent a new and advanced addition to Pyongyang's missile arsenal.

North Korea’s ICBM Launch Raises Fears of a New Weapon

West Asia is facing a new conflict along the Syria-Jordan border. It is fighting the rising popularity of Captagon, a highly addictive amphetamine-like drug. Captagon's popularity is rising amid ongoing unrest, with users including taxi drivers, students, militia fighters, and executives, who take it to stay awake and cope with stress. According to The Wall Street Journal, this booming drug trade is worth billions, exacerbating regional issues by funding conflicts and weapon purchases while posing a significant security threat to neighbouring countries.

Captagon Drug Trade Funding Conflict, Arms Buying in West Asia | Gravitas Deep Dive

Russia is making advances toward the crucial Eastern Ukrainian town of Kupiansk. Kruhliakivka, a Ukrainian village located just 20 kilometers from Kupiansk is reportedly now under Russian control.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Advances, Captures Key Village Near Kupiansk

A recent gaffe by President Joe Biden is turning into a "gift" for former President and Republican candidate Donald Trump. At a rally on Wednesday night in Green Bay, Trump launched a scathing attack on the Democrats, stating, "They treat you like garbage. They treat our whole country like garbage." To emphasize his point, he made quite a spectacle by dressing as a sanitation worker and driving a garbage truck to the Wisconsin event, responding to Biden's apparent verbal misstep from the night before. While Kamala Harris has sought to distance herself from Biden's gaffe and promised to be a president for "all Americans", the question is- Will it cost Kamala Harris the election?

Trump Turns Biden's 'Garbage' Gaffe Into Campaign Gold | Will It Cost Harris the Election?

According to a report by the National Public Radio, on Monday, over 200,000 people cancelled their digital subscriptions to the publication. The publication also saw a flurry of resignations from journalists over its refusal to endorse a presidential candidate- neither Trump nor Harris. This marks a notable shift for the publication which has historically endorsed candidates in every presidential election since 1988. Meanwhile, polls suggest there's a pressing crisis of trust deficit in US Media.

Has American Media Been Defeated in the US Elections?

McDonald's is facing a decline in sales and customer traffic following reports of E. coli outbreaks linked to its food. The fast-food giant is actively addressing the situation by enhancing food safety measures and cooperating with health authorities. As concerns over food safety grow, the company aims to regain consumer trust while navigating the impact on its brand reputation and financial performance.

McDonald's Sees Decline Amid E. Coli Issue

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan continues to face mounting threats, with the latest incident involving a chilling extortion message. Watch this report for more details!

Bollywood Actor Salman Khan Gets Another Death Threat

According to reports, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed strong opposition to a proposed hostage deal in Gaza. Netanyahu's stance has consistently thwarted ceasefire efforts over the past year.

Israel-Hamas War: Will Netanyahu Ever Agree To a Ceasefire Deal?

China has claimed there is a vast and hidden network of foreign surveillance devices that were found lurking beneath its territorial waters. These devices, according to China had been collecting and transmitting sensitive data from deep within the waters posing a threat to its national security.

China Unveils Secret Underwater Spy Network

As the US presidential candidates are making their final pitch to win voters, one demographic has emerged as a key target: Latinos. According to polls, more and more Hispanic voters are now supporting Trump, especially the Latino men. This is a big departure from earlier when this demographic voted for Democrat Joe Biden in the last election. Meanwhile, white women are swinging towards Harris.

US Election 2024: Donald Trump Gains With Hispanic Voters as White Women Swing to Harris

A new study now shows that alcohol occurs naturally in nearly every ecosystem on Earth. Thus, making it likely that most animals that feast on sugary fruits and nectar, imbibe the intoxicating substance on a regular basis.

Alcohol Consumption Abundant in Natural World

Flash floods killed at least 64 people in Spain's Valencia region and at least five went missing. The floods were sparked by torrential rains caused by a cold front moving across Southeastern Spain. This has left roads and towns flooded on Tuesday. Rescue operations are underway with several still trapped. This is being called as the worst flash floods in three decades sweeping the Valencia region

Massive Floods In Spain Kill At Least 64

On October 29, following orders from President Vladimir Putin, Russia commenced nuclear drills simulating a retaliatory strike. These exercises included testing a YARS intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from the Plesetsk launch pad on the Kamchatka Peninsula. Other Russian missiles were also launched from the Novomoskovsk and Knyaz Oleg nuclear submarines. Additionally, the Russian military conducted practice launches of long-range cruise missiles from nuclear-capable Tu-95 strategic bombers.

Russia Tests Nuclear Triad of Ground, Sea, & Air-launched Missiles Amid Tensions With NATO

Recently, South Africa has taken steps that could lead to the creation of "designer babies." While this term may sound unusual, it reflects a significant advancement in genetic science. In May, South Africa announced a revision to its national health research guidelines. This change has the potential to make the country the first to endorse genome editing for the creation of genetically modified children. This development could represent a major breakthrough in genetic modification. However, editing human genes that can be inherited has always been a controversial topic. Many people are concerned about the social implications and the risks involved.

Designer Babies? South Africa Revises Research Guidelines to Permit Heritable Human Genome Editing

Archaeologists have uncovered a massive Mayan city, long hidden beneath the dense jungle of Southeastern Mexico.

Lost City Discovered in Mexican Jungle by Accident

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