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Germany has agreed to allocate more than $1 billion for home care assistance to Holocaust survivors worldwide in 2026, according to the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), the Associated Press reported.

The organization, which negotiates compensation for Jews persecuted under the Nazi regime, said the $1.076 billion package represents the largest annual budget ever dedicated to survivor home care. The agreement was reached with Germany’s finance ministry.

According to Claims Conference President Gideon Taylor, the increase reflects the growing health needs of the aging survivor population. He said that as survivor numbers shrink...

Kazakhstan has launched Law and Order, a digital service enabling citizens to quickly reach police and receive assistance through banking apps and eGov Mobile.

How the service works

Users can report offenses — such as road accidents, domestic violence, traffic violations and incidents involving children — through the Law and Order tab.

The service also lets users file complaints against police officers. Users include text messages, photos, videos and voice recordings in their reports. The Ministry of Internal Affairs’ system automatically registers all submissions, and users receive real-time status updates on their complaints, ensuring transparency throughout the process.

Australian authorities are investigating the death of an 80-year-old woman who was left behind on Lizard Island, a remote part of the Great Barrier Reef, after a cruise ship departed without her, the BBC reported.

The woman had joined a guided hike to Cook’s Look — the island’s highest point, known for its panoramic views — from the Coral Adventurer, which was cruising around remote coastal regions of Australia, on Saturday. She fell behind the group during the hike, and the ship departed after sunset. Several hours later, the crew realized she was missing and returned to search...

A growing trend among Western gaming bloggers involves playing video games while adhering to Islamic norms. These creators impose religious restrictions on themselves within virtual worlds.

Minecraft

For example, a blogger named GuyBordo completed Minecraft while strictly adhering to Islamic principles. He began by writing the shahada (the declaration of faith) in the chat. Then, he sought to obtain food in accordance with halal rules. Before slaughtering animals, he made sure to type the traditional phrase «In the name of Allah» in the chat and killed with a single blow to prevent suffering. Naturally, he refused to consume pork.

South Korean carmaker Kia reported that its PV5 Cargo — the company’s first electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV) — earned a Guinness World Record for the longest driving range in its class, Yonhap reported.

The company’s press release stated that the PV5 Cargo Long Range four-door variant, carrying the maximum payload of 665 kilograms and equipped with a 71.2 kWh battery, drove 693.38 kilometers on a single charge to set the record.

The run was recorded on a public road north of Frankfurt, Germany, under real-world conditions on Sept. 30.

The company also highlighted that the record attempt...

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau gave a brief account of his visit to Almaty and shared his impressions of his stay in Kazakhstan.

The American diplomat called Almaty Kazakhstan’s «financial capital» and praised the hospitality of the locals.

«Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city and financial capital, is located in the foothills of the Zailiyskiy Alatau mountains. Just half an hour outside of town is the world-famous Shymbulak ski resort, where we enjoyed some amazing Kazakh hospitality. I’m starting to feel at home here with the golden eagle and my new Kazakh friends!» he wrote on...

Times of crisis often fuel an appetite for horror films, Stephen King said in a recent reflection for Literary Hub. The year 2025 has turned into another banner year for his adaptations, with four of his novels and two short stories hitting movie theaters and streaming platforms.

The master of modern horror credits this ongoing success to a mix of clear storytelling vision and a hands-off approach with Hollywood.

Horror thrives in uncertain times

Much of the recent resurgence in King-inspired films can be traced back to the phenomenal success of Andy Muschietti’s adaptation of «It.» Bill...

Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martínez hit an 81-year-old man in an electric wheelchair while driving his car. The incident occurred on Oct. 28, 2025, at around 9:40 a.m. in the municipality of Fenegro near Milan, QuiComo reported.

The impact was severe, and the man died at the scene. The 27-year-old footballer was not injured but was reportedly in deep shock. An investigation is underway.

As a sign of mourning, Inter canceled the press conference with head coach Cristian Chivu that was scheduled for today.

Spanish footballer Martínez is Inter’s second-choice goalkeeper, serving as backup to Swiss player Yann...

With global temperatures rising rapidly, the window for ideal marathon-weather conditions is closing fast, new research from the nonprofit Climate Central warns, ABC News reported.

Building on these findings, the analysis examined 221 marathons worldwide and found that 86% are likely to experience less favorable race-day conditions by 2045 due to climate change. The study identified the optimal temperature range for marathon performance as roughly 4 to 10 degrees Celsius, but warming trends are reducing the frequency of such conditions.

Further illustrating the widespread impact, all seven Abbott World Marathon Majors — including the New York, Boston and...

Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, has pleaded guilty to the killing of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the first day of his trial in Tokyo, the BBC reported.

Yamagami told the court that «everything is true,» confirming his role in the 2022 attack on Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister. Abe was fatally wounded with a homemade firearm during a political campaign event in Nara and later died in the hospital.

Investigators said Yamagami targeted Abe because he blamed him for promoting the Unification Church, which he claimed had financially devastated his family through large donations made by...

The world’s first underwater data center powered by wind / Image generated by a neural network, photo editor: Adelina Mamedova

China has completed the world’s first underwater data center powered entirely by wind energy, New Atlas reported. The 24-megawatt facility in Shanghai sets a new benchmark for green computing infrastructure.

$226 million investment in green technology

The Lin-gang Special Area (Shanghai) Administrative Committee reported that the project attracted a total investment of 1.6 billion yuan ($226 million).

This initiative expands computing capacity by using renewable energy from offshore wind farms. The underwater data center operates as a low-carbon...

On Oct. 28, 2025, Amazon announced in a message to employees and on its website that it will reduce its corporate workforce by approximately 14,000 positions amid increased investment in generative AI, CNBC reported.

According to the company’s post, it aims to become less bureaucratic and streamline operations while investing in its «biggest bets,» which include generative AI.

Notably, in June, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy stated that the company «will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today, and more people doing other types of jobs.»

Earlier media reports had suggested

Head of the Kazakh Agency for Atomic Energy (AAE) Almassadam Satkaliyev said on the sidelines of Finnish President Alexander Stubb’s official visit to Astana that discussions on the export of Kazakhstan’s uranium to Finland’s nuclear power plants are underway, Interfax-Kazakhstan reported.

Satkaliyev emphasized that Kazakhstan had previously offered supplies and that Finnish counterparts expressed strong interest. He also noted that the visit provides a good opportunity for practical talks on the issue and the potential supply volumes.

According to the head of the AAE, Kazakhstan is interested in expanding its markets for nuclear fuel.

Earlier, British firm Yellow...

«California,» a blue monochrome painting by Yves Klein, sold for a record €18.4 million at a Christie’s auction in Paris.

The four-meter-long work is the artist’s largest painting and one of the few to have a title. Klein completed it in 1961 and dedicated it to the state of California, where the piece was first exhibited.

When Klein died in 1962, «California» entered the collection of Swiss art collector Georges Marci. In 2005, it was purchased by Pace Gallery in New York. The painting was exhibited several times, including on loan to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

According to...

Negotiations between Juventus and 66-year-old Italian football manager Luciano Spalletti are underway, according to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio. On Oct. 27, Turin’s football club dismissed head coach Igor Tudor. Spalletti is reportedly ready to replace the Croatian manager.

According to Di Marzio, Juventus has offered Spalletti a contract valid through the end of the current season — June 2026. If the club qualifies for the Champions League, the coach will automatically remain in Turin for another year. The parties have already agreed on salary. The Italian manager is said to be highly interested in the deal, as he...

Sweden and Denmark will soon legalize virtual fencing, a new technology that allows farmers to contain livestock using GPS-enabled collars instead of traditional wire barriers, according to Euronews.

Developed by Norwegian start-up Nofence, the system uses solar-powered collars that emit an audio warning when an animal approaches a digital boundary, followed by a mild electric pulse if the signal is ignored. Over time, animals learn to respond to the sound alone, reducing the need for physical fences or stronger shocks.

Researchers say this technology can make grazing management more flexible as herds could reach areas that are hard...

SKAI, a digital board member at Samruk-Kazyna, Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund, faced criticism for pronouncing «tenge,» the national currency, with a Russian accent. Kazakh Deputy Minister of AI and Digital Development Dmitriy Mun attributed this to SKAI’s training on various dialects.

«As for the fact that it currently has some pronunciation errors, I can give an example,» Mun said. «A company created voice assistants—many people know them—and they now speak Kazakh, among other languages. More than 500 people spent over 100 hours speaking different dialects of Kazakh and Russian to achieve what we have...

A video has gone viral on social media showing a woman visiting a beauty salon in Seoul — not for makeup or a haircut, but to have stylists determine her color type.

The clip was posted by blogger Rykipo, who lives in Korea and shares stories about local customs, traditions and culture. According to Rykipo, the salon — called Cocory and located in Seoul’s trendy Hongdae district — is one of the most popular places for color typing among locals and tourists alike.

The Korean approach to color typing

In South Korea, these consultations have long been part...

Elon Musk announced the launch of Grokipedia — an AI-powered online encyclopedia created in opposition to Wikipedia — on Oct. 27, 2025, NBC News reported.

«Grokipedia.com version 0.1 is now live. Version 1.0 will be 10x better, but even at 0.1 it’s better than Wikipedia imo,» Musk wrote on X.

The entrepreneur announced the development of Grokipedia in September, noting that it «will be a massive improvement over Wikipedia.» According to media reports, Musk has characterized Wikipedia in political terms and voiced criticism of the project.

As of now, the AI-powered...

Turkey and the U.K. have agreed to a €9 billion deal for 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, marking the UK’s first new order of the aircraft since 2017, according to Euronews.

The deal was signed in Ankara during British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s first visit, psrt of efforts to boost defense and economic ties.

«Our countries may be at opposite ends of Europe, but we’re strong partners,» Starmer said at the signing ceremony alongside President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. He added that the agreement will enhance NATO’s security, deepen defense cooperation and support 20,000 British jobs.

Erdoğan described the deal...

Kazakh jewelry brand TuLOla made a bold entrance at Milan Fashion Week, unveiling a collection featuring striking pieces crafted from stabilized coal.

TuLOla’s founder, Olga Zeller, began creating accessories in 2016, initially using natural materials. She introduced coal to her designs in 2019.

Zeller explained that the coal she selects for her jewelry differs from the coal used for heating. She described a specific process: each piece must be hand-selected for suitable qualities, which makes the process expensive.

She added, «But the company I buy from already knows what I do and always...

Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen will take part in The Pyramids Echo, an international festival held in Giza, Egypt, with his performance scheduled for Nov. 30, 2025, at the Pyramids Panorama venue.

The event will bring together artists from around the world, including renowned orchestras and solo performers whose work reflects the spirit of the modern age. The festival program will encompass a wide range of cultures and arts, transcending traditional music formats.

Organizers emphasize that the event aims to inspire the younger generation, spark interest in the arts, and remind audiences that music is an integral part of human...

Stella del Carmen Banderas, 29, daughter of actors Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith, married her longtime love Alex Gruszynski at Spain’s picturesque Abadía Retuerta in Valladolid, surrounded by vineyards and historic architecture.

The celebration sparkled with celebrity guests, including Malia and Sasha Obama, the bride’s radiant half-sister Dakota Johnson, her legendary grandmother Tippi Hedren, and Trudie Styler, the dynamic producer-director and wife of musician Sting.

According to ¡Hola!, strict privacy measures were in place—guests’ phones were banned, and staff signed nondisclosure agreements.

In a photo, Antonio Banderas, in a black tuxedo, toasts his daughter, calling it an...

Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 5 storm — the most powerful tropical cyclone in the world so far this year — and is set to hit Jamaica, the BBC reported, citing the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC).

With sustained winds of up to 282 kilometers per hour and extremely low central pressure, Melissa ranks among the strongest hurricanes on record since systematic monitoring began in 1851. The storm is rapidly approaching the Caribbean island, bringing catastrophic winds, torrential rain and extensive flooding.

At least three people in Jamaica have died ahead of landfall, with four additional...