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A 72-year-old woman on Monday went on trial in France accused of torturing her four-year-old daughter to death in the 1980s, after a DNA match reopened the cold case. The main defendant walked briskly, head dropped and face hidden with a scarf, as she left the courtroom in the town of Blois at lunchtime, pursued by child rights activists crying “shame” and calling for justice. Her husband, a… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3373039/mother-72-trial-france-over-1980s-torture-killing-4-year-old-daughter

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 22:09

Here's a question straight out of sci-fi: What if AI could predict what you were going to do before you decided to, even in a completely new situation? https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/02/42ai-comes-out-of-stealth-with-62-5m-and-a-world-model-that-can-predict-human-behavior/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 2 Nov, 22:08

Musk recently referred to Grok Bot as having "the fastest growth of a product that I've ever seen in my life." https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/02/elon-musk-throttles-grok-bot-limits-due-to-unsustainably-high-costs/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 2 Nov, 22:07

At least seven migrants have died aboard a boat carrying 139 people bound for the Canary Islands after a storm hit. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/11/2/at-least-seven-migrants-die-on-boat-bound-for-canary-islands-amid-storm?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 21:58

Police chiefs in nine districts have served for over a year. Officers say morale and leadership development are suffering. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/02/nepal-police-transfers-remain-stalled-amid-political-interference

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 2 Nov, 21:52

Brandon McMullen’s 43 and an unbeaten 20 from Aarif Sheikh helped the Royals chase down a target of 130 in 16.4 overs. https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/02/sudurpaschim-climb-to-third-after-five-wicket-win-over-chitwan

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 2 Nov, 21:51

There was plenty of drama on and off the track for Formula 1 this weekend. https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/11/f1-in-mexico-city-we-have-a-new-world-champion/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 2 Nov, 21:42

From longer hours and extra staffing to special lines in its branches, the US Postal Service (USPS) ⁠is taking an array of special actions ⁠to make sure mail-in ballots for the midterm elections are ⁠counted on Tuesday. This year more than ever, the pressure is on the USPS to deliver. President Donald Trump ordered the agency to write rules that would bar it from delivering ballots if the states… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3373038/us-postal-service-sprint-deliver-millions-ballots-tuesday

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 21:12

Senator Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson clash over tariffs and their impact on Maine's economy. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/11/2/lobster-industry-caught-in-maines-political-headwinds-before-midterms?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 21:11

Displaced Hebron families return to damaged homes, left to pick up scattered pieces of their lives after Israeli siege. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/2/displaced-in-hebron-picking-up-pieces-after-israeli-siege?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 21:10

NASA’s Hubble studied 37 nearby dwarf galaxies and found that much of the oxygen they expected to see is missing. https://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/nasas-hubble-uncovers-case-of-missing-oxygen-in-nearby-dwarf-galaxies/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 2 Nov, 20:45

A new action plan aims to rescue 2030 nature targets as financing remains inadequate. https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/11/the-world-has-a-new-plan-to-save-nature-but-it-still-needs-the-money/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 2 Nov, 20:41

Retired cadres were consulted during the eight-month drafting of a landmark document on building China’s Communist Party endorsed at a major political meeting in Beijing last week, according to state media. A detailed account published by Xinhua on Monday gave a behind-the-scenes look into how the 20th Central Committee finalised its resolution on “persevering with full and rigorous party… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3373029/how-xi-jinping-and-communist-party-elders-shaped-key-plenum-document-addressing-wrongdoing

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 20:12

Two startups tackling the data center water problem are joining forces in a $16 million deal. https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/02/omen-ai-adds-liquid-know-how-in-16-million-aquatic-labs-acquisition/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 2 Nov, 20:11

Kathmandu, November 2 Sudurpaschim Royals defeated Chitwan Rhinos by five wickets in the second match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) on Monday, chasing down a target of 130 with 20 balls to spare. Sudurpaschim reached 131 for five in 16.4 overs to secure their second win of the tournament. They now have four points […] The post Sudurpaschim Royals beat Chitwan Rhinos by five wickets for second… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/sudurpaschim-royals-beat-chitwan-rhinos.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 2 Nov, 20:10

Japan’s ⁠government and ruling coalition ⁠are considering nearly doubling defence ⁠spending over the next five years as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s push to strengthen the country’s military capabilities, according to two people familiar with the matter. If adopted, defence build-up spending for the five years ‌from April 2027 would be set at 70 trillion to 80 trillion yen (US$457… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3373033/japan-weighs-us500-billion-defence-spending-plan-sources

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 20:09

The Ninja Crispi Microwave stands out for its FusionCrisp technology, which combines the speed of a microwave with the crispy results you'd expect from an air fryer. https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/02/ninjas-first-ever-microwave-just-replaced-two-of-my-kitchen-appliances-at-once/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 2 Nov, 20:08

A Hungarian fighter jet escorted the aircraft to Budapest after the threat was received mid-air. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6rryvwre0p5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 20:07

Space infrastructure company Northwood Space on Monday said it had raised $375 million in a Series C round co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and DFJ Growth, valuing the company at $2 billion. https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/02/northwood-space-raises-375m-series-c-at-a-2b-valuation-from-a16z-and-dfj-growth/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 2 Nov, 20:03

This is the second wave of cyberattacks to hit supermarket refrigerators in a month, spoiling food and disrupting supplies. https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/02/a-fresh-wave-of-cyberattacks-has-hit-europes-supermarket-refrigerators-destroying-food-across-countries/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 2 Nov, 19:53

American arrivals surged 31 percent in October, while Indian visitors fell 30 percent as the August floods disrupted pilgrimage routes and dampened travel from Nepal’s traditionally biggest source market. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/11/02/us-overtakes-india-as-nepal-s-largest-tourism-source-market-for-first-time

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 2 Nov, 19:52

Scott Kuggeleijn takes two wickets while Ravi Bopara top-scores with 49 as the Rhinos struggle to build a competitive total. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/11/02/sudurpaschim-restrict-chitwan-to-129-in-npl-clash

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 2 Nov, 19:51

An international legal body’s new regional office in Hong Kong aims to help developing Southeast Asian economies and promote the wider use of uniform commercial law across the Asia-Pacific, its secretary general has said. Ignacio Tirado, secretary general of the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (Unidroit), said its new Asia-Pacific Liaison Office was receiving financial… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3373030/legal-bodys-new-hong-kong-office-targets-developing-southeast-asian-economies

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 19:12

Three ancient wooden boats unearthed in Beijing and dating back about 1,800 years offer new evidence of shipbuilding technology and cultural exchanges between ancient China and the rest of the world, according to researchers. The researchers unveiled details of “the first physical evidence of ancient inland water transport” in the Chinese capital at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Beijing Public… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3373016/echoes-rome-ancient-china-what-beijings-1800-year-old-ship-find-reveals

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 19:11

We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. The ‘Queen of the Chinese’ and a forgotten history on the US-Mexico border Interest in the history of the Chinese community in the Lone Star State is growing. “There’s a real resurrection in… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3372493/queen-chinese-drone-war-fears-cancer-drug-sale-7-us-china-relations-reads

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 19:10

TechCrunch Founder Summit happens on November 4 in Boston for a founder-focused agenda and impactful connections. Save up to $100 or get discounts with group passes. https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/02/2-days-till-techcrunch-founder-summit-boston-founders-dont-need-a-silicon-valley-address-to-build-something-big/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 2 Nov, 19:09

OpenAI said that ChatGPT and Codex will draw usage from the same allocation pool after this change. https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/02/openai-is-finally-merging-chatgpts-chat-and-work-tabs/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 2 Nov, 19:08

Kathmandu, November 2 Several judges who issued orders granting relief to Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) chair Rabi Lamichhane in cases related to cooperative fraud, money laundering and organised crime have subsequently received judicial promotions or appointments to senior positions. At least three judges involved in decisions that helped Lamichhane secure release from custody or have […] The… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/judges-behind-rabi-lamichhane.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 2 Nov, 19:07

Mysterious particles called neutrinos constantly stream through our bodies, and scientists are now detecting incredibly powerful versions arriving from distant cosmic sources using a massive observatory buried in Antarctic ice. These elusive “ghost particles” could hold extraordinary clues about the Big Bang, extreme cosmic events, and some of the universe’s greatest mysteries. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/11/261101010533.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 2 Nov, 19:06