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The former British Army member harboured 'extreme right-wing' views and was ordering explosives components, say police. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/14/ex-uk-army-chef-jailed-for-terror-related-offence?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 14 Oct, 23:09

AI design tools make proteins that break bonds that are stable for hundreds of years. https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/10/researchers-use-ai-to-design-proteins-that-cut-up-other-proteins/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 14 Oct, 22:55

Astronomers have used NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory to break down the cause of a remarkable formation of radio waves they have nicknamed the “Treble Clef” because its distinct shape strongly resembles the musical symbol. The researchers discovered the Treble Clef is likely caused by an outburst from a supermassive black hole, followed by a collision […] https://science.nasa.gov/missions/chandra/nasas-chandra-breaks-down-treble-clefs-galaxy-cluster-collision/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 14 Oct, 22:31

OpenAI engineer faces 5 years and $250K fine as FBI lobs foreign spy charges. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/10/fbi-arrests-openai-engineer-suspected-of-planting-bug-in-conference-room/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 14 Oct, 22:26

Mosqitter is turning its mosquito-trapping hardware into an AI-powered surveillance network designed to identify species, monitor populations, and provide earlier warnings of mosquito-borne disease risks. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/mosqitter-is-turning-its-mosquito-traps-into-an-ai-powered-surveillance-network/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 14 Oct, 22:12

The cuts equate to around 6% of the streaming giant's total workforce worldwide. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6zxj0gzk4x4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 14 Oct, 22:11

Irish author Sally Rooney can no longer sell her books in the UK because of her support for the activist group Palestine Action, her publisher Faber said on Wednesday. Rooney has previously expressed her support for the group, which was banned as a “terrorist” organisation by the UK government in July 2025. It is not banned in Ireland, where Rooney lives. The proscription, which the organisation… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3370918/sally-rooney-books-cant-be-sold-uk-amid-palestine-action-ban-publisher-says?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 14 Oct, 22:10

It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw5yn8rn04ljo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 14 Oct, 22:08

Their two-day meeting ended Wednesday with an agreement to form a joint forum to push for greater provincial powers, fiscal autonomy, and a clearer division of responsibilities with the centre. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/14/chief-ministers-unite-to-press-federal-government-on-devolution

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 14 Oct, 21:52

The rival camp has completed constituency conventions in 112 of 165 federal constituencies, but thousands of ward and local-level gatherings remain outstanding. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/10/14/deuba-faction-presses-ahead-with-parallel-congress-convention

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 14 Oct, 21:51

Tributes pour in for the man behind iconic Duke Nukem 3D levels and much more. https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/10/legendary-fps-level-designer-richard-levelord-gray-passes-away-at-68/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 14 Oct, 21:47

With Prismm, account holders can give designated family members access to their accounts and documents ahead of time. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/prismm-helps-banks-keep-inherited-money-in-house/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 14 Oct, 21:12

It comes as the prime minister meets President Zelensky at Downing Street. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq98z59xdny5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 14 Oct, 21:11

Economists divided on Fed rate hike as inflation creates uncertainty before US midterm elections in a tense market. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/14/us-inflation-rises-before-midterm-elections-fuelling-rate-hike-fears?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 14 Oct, 21:09

The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy8lx3pg4k2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 14 Oct, 21:08

Sunlight illuminates the exhaust plumes of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company’s Dragon spacecraft on Oct. 13, 2026. This visual phenomenon is known as a “jellyfish”; it happens near sunrise or sunset when the exhaust plume from the rocket becomes brightly illuminated, creating a glowing shape resembling a jellyfish. The mission lifted off […] https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/nasas-space-x-crs-35-launch-jellyfish/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 14 Oct, 21:03

Deezer said that the new toggle will be rolled out by the end of the year. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/deezer-will-soon-let-you-filter-out-ai-generated-music/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 14 Oct, 21:01

Get 50% discount on the last two days of TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Oct. 14-25, in San Francisco's Moscone West. Register now and join the rest of the startup ecosystem. Today, it's all about physical and software AI. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/save-50-on-your-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-ticket-and-join-the-last-two-days-in-san-francisco/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 14 Oct, 20:58

Zenzap is used by organizations including Starbucks and Taco Bell. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/zenzap-raises-44m-for-its-ai-chat-app-that-aims-to-replace-whatsapp-in-the-workplace/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 14 Oct, 20:53

The committee rejected Giri Bahadur Sunar and Chudamani Kharel over concerns about their suitability, while questions over the Japan nominee’s residency status prompted the panel to adjourn its meeting until after Dashain. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/14/parliamentary-panel-rejects-two-ambassador-nominees-clears-10

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 14 Oct, 20:52

If you’ve ever had your car start sluggishly, or not at all, on a particularly frigid winter morning, you know standard batteries do not like extreme cold. That’s why NASA researchers are working to develop a battery that could function in the brutal cold of the Moon’s South Pole, where nighttime temperatures plunge to minus […] https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/langley/nasa-develops-batteries-to-power-humanitys-return-to-moon/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 14 Oct, 20:26

Floqer is an autonomous customer knowledge platform that provides business-to-business sales and marketing teams with an AI-powered database designed to continuously collect, organize, and update the information used to understand their customers. Floqer is pitching Wednesday on the Startup Battlefield stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. The startup told TechCrunch ahead of the presentation that it… https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/floqers-ai-agents-help-b2b-revenue-teams-research-customers/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 14 Oct, 20:12

Netflix said most of the cuts would affect its product, tech, legal, and human resources departments. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/netflix-to-lay-off-1000-staff-amid-intensifying-competition-for-user-attention/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 14 Oct, 20:11

Leaders of the EU’s 27 member states will instruct Brussels to “urgently” come up with new weapons to counter the imbalances they believe are caused by China’s economic policies, at a meeting in the Belgian capital on Thursday. The instruction – part of a draft statement being negotiated ahead of this week’s European Council summit – comes after the European Union and China reached a surprise… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3370914/eu-leaders-urgently-call-new-trade-weapons-tackle-china-shock?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 14 Oct, 20:10

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Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 14 Oct, 20:09

Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department has extended a scheme allowing property owners to install smart fire alarm systems rather than traditional safety equipment to another 6,000 old buildings, but conceded that no installations had been completed although the policy was rolled out over five months ago for 3,600 blocks. Lai Kin-mo, acting deputy chief fire officer for building improvement, said on… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3370912/hong-kong-extends-smart-fire-alarm-scheme-another-6000-old-buildings?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 14 Oct, 20:05

Kathmandu, October 14 The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has introduced a mandatory examination for anyone seeking to become the party’s candidate in the upcoming local-level elections, making completion of training and passing the Leadership Academy test a prerequisite for nomination. According to the party’s Local Election Candidate Selection Framework 2026, the Leadership Academy examination… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/rsp-leaders-academy-exam.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 14 Oct, 20:05

It comes amidst an an ongoing pay dispute between public sector workers and the Irish government. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjn5vxlrgqn4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 14 Oct, 20:03

Forty-seven days after 25-year-old Pradip Sapkota went missing, his family has yet to recover his body and is struggling to pay for his funeral rites. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/14/father-cannot-afford-last-rites-for-son-missing-in-bhotekoshi-floods

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 14 Oct, 19:52