Parti Québécois Wins Quebec Election, Pledges Referendum on Leaving Canada
According to Canadian media, the separatist Parti Québécois (PQ) has won the election in Quebec, Canada's largest province.
World politics
LIV Golf Secures $300 Million Investment From BC Partners Amid Bankruptcy Restructuring
The credit arm of finance company BC Partners is investing $300 million, equivalent to three billion kronor, in the struggling LIV golf tour, the company said in a press release.
Sports
Trump Approves Firing Squad Execution for Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan
US President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of a man convicted of terrorism, the Department of Defense says.
World politics
US Approves $1 Billion Arms Deal With United Arab Emirates, Including Robot Control Systems
The United States approves a $1 billion arms deal, equivalent to more than 10 billion kronor (about $950 million), with the United Arab Emirates.
World
Marco Rubio to Visit Iceland to Boost US Presence in the Arctic
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to Iceland on Monday to increase the US economic and military presence in the Arctic.
World
Karoline Leavitt to Join Fox News as Commentator in November
President Donald Trump's former press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, has landed a new job. Starting November 1, she will work for Fox News, The New York Times reports.
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Nobel-winning research could lead to new treatments for epilepsy, Parkinson’s and depression
The research, which is being awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in Medicine, could pave the way for new treatments for epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease and depression. It is one of the biggest breakthroughs in neuroscience, says Professor Emeritus Merab Kokaia.
Sweden
Iran summons Norway’s ambassador over alleged US and Israeli use of Starlink
Iran has summoned Norway's ambassador and demanded that the country prevent the US and Israel from using the Starlink satellite network in Iran.
World
Cornell Rape Accuser and Her Lawyer Say They Were Threatened to Drop Charges
The woman at the center of the suspected gang rape at Cornell University has received several threats to withdraw her accusations.
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Three Scientists Win Nobel Prize for Discoveries That Let Researchers Control Cells With Light
Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have been awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Their research has made it possible to control and monitor individual cells using light.
Sweden
Six US Midterm Races to Watch, From Texas Senate to Florida Governor
It's hard to follow all the races and votes in the U.S. midterm elections, but keep an extra eye on how these six contests are shaping up.
World politics
US Midterm Elections: What’s at Stake and How to Follow the Race for Congress
Socialist candidates, states that appear to be turning “purple” and a highly engaged Donald Trump. On November 3, the United States will hold midterm elections - a vote that will determine whether the president’s party, the Republicans, retains control of Congress. Here’s a quick guide.
World politics
Phillip Island penguins get bird flu vaccines as Australia braces for extreme summer conditions
Australia has become the last continent to report its first cases of H5N1 bird flu. The virus is spreading rapidly, and the expected extreme weather this summer could, in the worst-case scenario, create a perfect storm that kills thousands of birds and other animals. “The worst, most devastating scenario would be that we lose entire species,” says Darren Grover, a biodiversity expert at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
Sweden
Euro falls to 18-month low as investors worry about government debt in major eurozone economies
The euro has fallen to its lowest level in almost a year and a half, amid market concerns about weak government finances in major eurozone countries. But Swedes heading south will not benefit from a stronger currency: the krona is also falling against the dollar.
Business
Russian plague researcher dies of unknown infection as pneumonic plague is suspected
A laboratory worker who researched plague in Siberia has died of an “unknown infection.” According to reports, it may be pneumonic plague, which can spread between people but requires close contact, says Klara Sondén at the Swedish Public Health Agency.
World
Chinese Woman Arrested at Los Angeles Airport on Suspicion of Spying on Taiwan President’s Family for Beijing
A Chinese woman has been arrested in the United States on suspicion of spying for China on the family of Taiwan's leader.
World politics
Chinese Woman Arrested in US Over Suspected Spying on Taiwan President’s Family
A Chinese woman has been arrested in the United States, suspected of spying on the family of Taiwan’s president on behalf of China.
World politics
Four Killed in US Strike on Suspected Drug Boat in Caribbean
Four people have been killed in a US attack on a boat allegedly used to transport drugs.
World
Middle East Oil Exports Top Pre-War Levels, but Prices Remain Above $100 a Barrel
Oil exports from Middle Eastern countries, excluding Iran, have exceeded pre-war levels, according to data from analytics firm Kpler.
Business
US Air Force Recalls All Bombers From RAF Fairford After Suspected Terror Plot
The US Air Force is recalling all bomber aircraft from RAF Fairford, a UK air base, following suspicions of a planned terrorist attack, the Pentagon said in a statement.
World
Iran says there is no military solution to Middle East conflict, warns US of stronger response
There is no military solution to the war in the Middle East, Iran said Sunday in a message to the United States.
World