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Venezuela opposition leader Machado returns home after fraught year in exile
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returned home on Sunday after nearly a year away, and after several failed attempts to return that strained her ties with US President Donald Trump’s administration. “I’m here. With you all,” the Nobel Peace Prize-winner wrote on social media. She appeared at a church in western Lara state, according to images shared by her press team, and was… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3372094/venezuelas-opposition-leader-maria-corina-machado-returns-after-months-exile
DigiNepal International ·
- Presidential race in Bulgaria heads to run-off after record low turnout
The presidential election in Bulgaria on Sunday ended inconclusively, with the next head of state to be picked in a run-off, according to election officials. A record low turnout, attributed by observers to a general mistrust in politicians resulting in voter apathy, will pit two contrasting political visions against each other in a highly polarised contest on November 1. In a surprisingly strong… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3372095/presidential-race-bulgaria-heads-run-after-record-low-turnout
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- The narrative battle over France’s unrest
Student protests, police violence and French media obsessed with 'barbarians'. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/the-listening-post/2026/10/25/the-narrative-battle-over-frances-unrest?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Iraqis mark seven years since Tishreen protests with reform demands
Thousands gather in Tahrir Square to mark seven years since Iraq’s 2019 ‘Tishreen’ protests. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/25/iraqis-mark-seven-years-since-tishreen-protests-with-reform-demands?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returns from exile
The Nobel laureate's homecoming follows national protests demanding free elections. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/25/venezuelas-opposition-leader-maria-corina-machado-returns-from-exile?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Trump ‘not trying to meddle’ in Alaska election results by suing over Senate race: Blanche
Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday defended the Trump administration’s lawsuit to block certification of Alaska’s Senate results if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses the race and argued that the legal challenge was a necessary step to avoid confusing voters in the closely watched midterm race. US President Donald Trump, who said on Friday that he was “the one that said do it”, is not… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3372093/trump-not-trying-meddle-alaska-election-results-suing-over-senate-race-blanche
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- When is the 2026 Ballon d’Or, who are the favourites, and how can you watch it?
Al Jazeera Sport breaks down the award-voting criteria, top candidates and history ahead of the ceremony in London. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/25/when-is-the-2026-ballon-dor-who-are-the-favourites-and-how-can-you-watch-it?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Milky Way's disk grew 'upside down,' with younger stars forming in ever-thinner layers
The Milky Way is home to hundreds of billions of stars arranged in a glorious spiral pattern. But beyond the obvious spiral, our galaxy has other physical characteristics. It's divided into a galactic bulge, a galactic disk and a galactic halo. https://phys.org/news/2026-10-milky-disk-grew-upside-younger.html
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·
- France’s Le Pen vows to restore ‘rule of law’ at presidential campaign launch
Marine Le Pen, France’s far-right candidate to succeed President Emmanuel Macron next year, vowed in her first campaign speech on Sunday to “restore the rule of law” if elected next year. Le Pen - the frontrunner in the polls - seems to be benefiting from the convulsions France has been going through for weeks, punctuated by mass cost-of-living rallies and some violent clashes on Saturday and the… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3372092/frances-le-pen-vows-restore-rule-law-presidential-campaign-launch
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Can protests in Europe bring about change?
People have been taking to the streets to demand action. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/10/25/can-protests-in-europe-bring-about-change?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Netanyahu warns Iran may try to disrupt election, says ‘don’t test us’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran and its allies might try to disrupt Tuesday’s Israeli elections, warning the Islamic republic against any hostile acts. The premier has campaigned heavily on his security credentials, touting the war he launched against Iran in February alongside the United States and suggesting that he alone can see it through. “We have intelligence signs that… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3372091/netanyahu-warns-iran-may-try-disrupt-election-says-dont-test-us
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- AI delivers ‘zero financial payoff’ to most companies, Apollo economist says
"Despite massive investments and widespread hype around artificial intelligence, the technology has delivered zero financial payoff to corporate America outside of tech." https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/25/ai-delivers-zero-financial-payoff-to-most-companies-according-to-apollo-economist/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Storms batter northern Europe, hitting power supplies, flights and phones
Storms battered northern Europe on Sunday cutting power to more than 150,000 homes, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and silencing phone networks. Winds of up to 135km (84 miles) an hour were recorded in Argyll and Bute in western Scotland and fallen trees and power cables blocked roads and rail lines across the country. More than 82,000 homes in Britain, nearly 60,000 in France… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3372090/storms-batter-northern-europe-hitting-power-supplies-flights-and-phones
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Israel’s ‘Generation Right’ could shape Netanyahu’s future
The global trend may show young people leaning politically to the left, but in Israel… they’re leaning to the right. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/25/israels-generation-right-could-shape-netanyahus-future?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: La Liga El Clasico
Follow updates from El Clasico at Camp Nou, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2026/10/25/barcelona-vs-real-madrid-live-la-liga-el-clasico?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- NPL set to kick off with bigger stars and Rs1.5 billion in sight
The third season brings bigger international stars, a new DRS system, and increased prize money as the T20 franchise league expands its commercial ambitions. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/25/npl-set-to-kick-off-with-bigger-stars-and-rs1-5-billion-in-sight
Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal ·
- In the Buddha’s birthplace, a famous nun’s appointment draws fire
Protesters want Ani Choying Drolma’s selection as head of Lumbini’s development trust annulled over questions about her money and her citizenship. She says every question has been answered. The record is less certain. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/10/25/in-the-buddha-s-birthplace-a-famous-nun-s-appointment-draws-fire
Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal ·
- Four ways US foreign policy could change if Democrats win in November
Trump has also withheld or cancelled billions of dollars in foreign aid approved by Congress. Many Democrats have been angered by the cuts and say they will try to restore funding. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/25/four-ways-us-foreign-policy-could-change-if-democrats-win-in-november
Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal ·
- Early reports suggest record high turnout in Serbia elections
Serbia is heading to the polls as a student movement attempts to oust longtime populist leader Aleksandar Vučić. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6jdmj1ej715o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- TechCrunch Mobility: Blue-green is the color of autonomy
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/25/techcrunch-mobility-blue-green-is-the-color-of-autonomy/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Seven killed in Gaza as Israel targets university campus and other sites
Israeli air strike kills three security guards in one of two attacks on the Islamic University in Gaza City. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/25/seven-killed-in-gaza-as-israel-targets-university-campus-and-other-sites?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- UN official warns AI could ‘deepen’ global inequality
https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/25/un-official-warns-ai-could-deepen-global-inequality?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Three dead, three missing in motorboat accident in eastern Nepal
The boat was carrying 15 passengers and its operator from Bhojpur to Chatara when it crashed in Dhankuta district on Sunday afternoon, reportedly after its brakes failed. https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/10/25/three-dead-three-missing-in-motorboat-accident-in-eastern-nepal
Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal ·
- Murder in Malaysia’s Beverly Hills | True Crime Reports
A young woman is abducted, shot twice, and blown up in the jungle. Who wanted Altantuya dead – and who covered it up? https://www.aljazeera.com/video/true-crime-reports/2026/10/25/murder-in-malaysias-beverly-hills-true-crime-reports?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- How is the US-Israeli war on Iran causing havoc in Europe?
Rising energy costs and protests are sharpening European opposition to renewed US-Israeli attacks on Iran. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/25/how-is-the-us-israeli-war-on-iran-causing-havoc-in-europe?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- HK Express passenger injured after power bank overheats on flight to Jeju
A traveller was injured after a power bank overheated and emitted smoke aboard a HK Express flight from Hong Kong to South Korea on Sunday, prompting crew members to deploy emergency safety measures before the aircraft landed safely. The incident occurred on flight UO676 to Jeju, which was carrying 236 passengers and seven crew, prompting an apology from HK Express. The budget airline, a… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3372088/hk-express-passenger-injured-after-power-bank-overheats-flight-jeju
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- The hottest AI wearables and gadgets you should know about
We compiled a list of all the hottest AI wearables, including Muse Charm, Bee, Friend, Plaud, and more. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/25/the-hottest-ai-wearables-and-gadgets-you-should-know-about/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Kathmandu Police spokesperson says security arrangements for this NPL will be stronger and more dependable
Superintendent of Police Dan Bahadur Thapa explains the security plan, the technology behind it and the police’s fight against illegal betting. https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/10/25/kathmandu-police-spokesperson-says-security-arrangements-for-this-npl-will-be-stronger-and-more-dependable
Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal ·
- RSP panel to examine audio as Khagendra Sunar denies allegations of violence against woman
The lawmaker has alleged a conspiracy against him, prompting the party’s disciplinary committee to seek further evidence and consider technical analysis of the recording attributed to him. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/25/rsp-panel-to-examine-audio-as-khagendra-sunar-denies-allegations-of-violence-against-woman
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal ·
- Eye on China: Japan reopens taboo debate over nuclear-powered submarines
With China flexing its naval power across the Pacific and bilateral tensions running high, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is weighing a move long viewed as taboo – nuclear-powered submarines for the Maritime Self-Defence Force fleet. “We will seriously consider [the possibility] in a concrete and realistic manner,” Takaichi told the Japanese parliament on October 14. Yet with Tokyo set to… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3372066/eye-china-japan-reopens-taboo-debate-over-nuclear-powered-submarines
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·