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Ethiopia's central bank has joined PAPSS, the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System, according to Reuters. The move allows Ethiopian banks to settle cross-border payments in African currencies rather than routing through dollars or other third currencies. It marks a significant step for Ethiopia, one of Africa's largest economies, in deepening trade ties across the continent and aligning with the African Continental Free Trade Area's push for integrated payments.
- 2Defense Contractor CEO Claimed He Bribed Politicians Tied to Susan Collins▼NEW on “Paper Trail”: A defense contractor CEO told the FBI that he had bribed politicians — and that Susan Collins was
ProPublica's new 'Paper Trail' episode reports that a defense contractor CEO told the FBI he had bribed politicians, naming Senator Susan Collins as his most important patron. The reporting also says the Trump administration shut down an elite FBI anti-corruption unit afterward, prompting ProPublica to conduct its own investigation into the bribery allegations.
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Pope Leo XIV's health has disrupted a major Rome gathering assessing the implementation of 'Amoris laetitia', the landmark 2016 document on family life by Pope Francis. La Croix reports that the event's programme was thrown into disarray by the Pope's illness, drawing attention as clergy and experts gathered to take stock of the document's pastoral impact ten years on.
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A new hardware project demonstrates Game Boy gameplay running on an ESP32 microcontroller driving an e-paper display at 30 frames per second. E-paper screens normally refresh too slowly for gaming, so achieving playable frame rates is drawing attention from the maker and retro gaming communities, who are discussing the technical tricks involved.
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Jamus Lim, the Workers' Party MP for Sengkang GRC, has been hospitalised with pneumonia after contracting Influenza A. The news comes days after Lim was seen sniffling during a parliamentary session, where he apologised for his runny nose and accepted a tissue from PAP MP Diana Pang. Well-wishers in Singapore have been wishing him a speedy recovery.
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Pope Leo XIV is recovering at the Vatican after surgery to remove a malignant tumour. The Holy See reports the Pope spent a quiet night following the operation, and reports indicate the cancer was a lung adenocarcinoma. Coverage is focusing on what his diagnosis means for his health and papal duties.
- 7Police say mass shooting plot near Aurora thwarted, 19-year-old charged▼Palatine police say mass shooting plot thwarted, possibly targeting Aurora house of worship; Alexandros Paporakis, 19, charged
Palatine police say they stopped a planned mass shooting that may have targeted a house of worship in Aurora, Illinois. Alexandros Paporakis, 19, has been charged in connection with the alleged plot. Authorities have not released extensive details about the planned attack, but the case is drawing attention because of the possible religious target and the suspect's young age.
- 8Palatine man, 19, charged over alleged mass shooting plot●Palatine man Alexandros Paporakis, 19, arrested, charged with making terrorist threat in alleged mass shooting plot: police
Police in Palatine, Illinois, have arrested 19-year-old Alexandros Paporakis and charged him with making a terrorist threat in connection with an alleged mass shooting plot. Authorities announced the arrest, and the case is drawing attention as another instance of a young suspect being stopped before potential violence.
- 9Amputee's $900 Emergency Appeal Raises Concerns Online●🚨💔 URGENT UPDATE: I’VE SIGNED THE FINAL PAPERS FOR MY FOOT AMPUTATION! 😭🩹 My dear friends, I have only 48 hours to raise
A social media user says doctors have scheduled a foot amputation and that they signed the final papers, giving themselves 48 hours to raise $900 in donations before the operation. The emotional plea, written in English and shared from a Middle East-labelled account, asks followers for urgent financial help and mentions preparing a burial shroud. Observers have questioned its authenticity, as urgent small-dollar medical appeals of this kind are a common form of online donation fraud.
- 10Li Hongbo's Stretchable Paper Sculptures Draw Attention●Li Hongbo’s stretchable sculptures. Chinese artist Li Hongbo is one of the most renowned masters of paper sculpture. His
Chinese artist Li Hongbo, widely regarded as a master of paper sculpture, is drawing attention for his stretchable paper works showcased at the 2026 Sydney art fair. His pieces expand like accordions, building on a traditional Chinese folk-toy paper technique. Viewers are praising the visually striking transformations of seemingly solid sculptures into flexible forms.
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The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo has a malignant nodule in his lung and must undergo surgery. German-speaking media are widely reporting the health scare, with t-online confirming the nodule was cancerous and n-tv noting the operation is required. The news is drawing attention to the pontiff's condition and what his treatment could mean for the Catholic Church.
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Poland's labour ministry forecasts unemployment at 5.8% in September, according to the PAP news agency. The figure, published on MarketScreener, points to continued stability in the Polish jobs market and is being picked up by financial market watchers tracking Central European economies.
- 13New documentary celebrates women pioneers of performance art●New documentary celebrates women pioneers in performance art https://www. theartnewspaper.com/2026/10/14 /womans-buildin
A new documentary, 'Acting Like Women', tells the story of the Woman's Building and the women who pioneered performance art there. The film highlights a pioneering Los Angeles feminist art space and its role in shaping performance art as a form, drawing attention in arts media and among film and art audiences online.
- 14OpenAI engineer charged over hidden boardroom recording device●🧻 OpenAI engineer charged after boardroom bug found wrapped in toilet paper ｢ He is accused of installing, on or around
An OpenAI engineer faces criminal charges after a covert recording device was discovered hidden in the company's executive conference room, reportedly wrapped in toilet paper. Prosecutors say he connected a small ESP32-S3 recording module to the USB port of a conference room television on or around September 28. The alleged bugging of a boardroom at one of the world's most prominent AI firms has drawn widespread attention and speculation.
- 15Palatine Police to Update on Alleged Aurora Mass Shooting Plot●Palatine police to give update on thwarted alleged mass shooting plot in Aurora; Alexandros Paporakis, 19, charged
Palatine police are scheduled to give an update on an alleged mass shooting plot in Aurora that authorities say was thwarted. Nineteen-year-old Alexandros Paporakis has been charged in connection with the case. Details of the alleged plot, how it was uncovered, and what charges Paporakis faces are expected to be outlined by investigators.
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Pope Leo XIV has been hospitalised, and the Vatican's handling of the announcement is drawing attention. Le Point reports that the disclosure of the pontiff's hospitalisation marks a genuine revolution in Vatican communication, suggesting a new openness from the Holy See about the health of the pope. Observers are weighing what this transparency means for the institution.
- 17Uruguayan researcher publishes first molecular dynamics paper●Bueno, tiembla Mendeleiev, nos publicaron... mi primer artículo en dinámica molecular... Edit: Es el primer paper que ti
A researcher at the CURE, part of the University of the Republic in Uruguay, is celebrating the publication of their first scientific article on molecular dynamics. They say the paper is the first to include simulations run on a small computing cluster they assembled and maintain themselves at the centre. They shared the milestone with playful pride, joking that Mendeleev's table should tremble.
- 18Chrome extension Red Lamborghini Live Wallpaper flagged as malicious●# chrome extension Red Lamborghini Live Wallpaper seems malicious. Its # cybersecurity badness score is 96/100! ```json
A cybersecurity report gives the Chrome browser extension Red Lamborghini Live Wallpaper a risk score of 96 out of 100, indicating it is likely malicious. The extension, identified by the ID llfljkofamnhmplalnkbbfkannkhlaib, is being circulated among infosec watchers as a warning to Chrome users not to install it.
- 19Dutch paper NRC: no place for AI glasses in free society●Dutch newspaper NRC, not particularly left-leaning, in its editorial: ‘There is no place for AI glasses in a free societ
Dutch newspaper NRC has published an editorial arguing that AI-powered smart glasses have no place in a free society. The piece, noted by law and privacy researcher Frederik Borgesius, is striking because NRC is not considered a left-leaning outlet, suggesting opposition to always-on camera and AI surveillance devices is crossing political lines. Commentators are sharing the editorial amid ongoing debate over privacy, constant recording in public spaces, and the lack of legal safeguards around wearable AI technology.
- 20Dainty French Imitations of S. and J. Fuller Paper Doll Books●Dainty French Imitations of S. and J. Fuller Paper Doll Books: Delphine and Emma by Augustin Le Grand by Andrea Immel ht
Andrea Immel has written a piece on the Cotsen blog at Princeton examining 'Delphine and Emma' by Augustin Le Grand, early French imitations of the paper doll books published by the London firm S. and J. Fuller. The article traces how the fashionable English format of dainty cut-out paper dolls was adapted for French children's books, a topic of interest to collectors and historians of children's literature.
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The Vatican has cancelled all papal audiences scheduled through October 20, according to Catholic news outlet Katholisch.de. The German-language Catholic site reports the cancellations without giving a detailed reason, and the announcement is drawing attention in German-speaking regions, where searches for the Pope are spiking as people look for news on the pontiff's health and schedule.
- 22Jennifer Lopez draws eyes with outfit, then clashes with paparazzi●Jennifer Lopez wore a very attention-seeking outfit in public then got angry when paparazzi tried to take photos
Jennifer Lopez stepped out in a bold, attention-grabbing outfit, but reacted angrily when paparazzi moved in to photograph her. The contrast between her striking look and her frustration with photographers is being mocked and debated online, with many calling out the contradiction between wanting attention and rejecting it.
- 23NGOs take Meta to court over Ray-Ban AI glasses●Article in Dutch newspaper NRC on a court case by 3 NGOs against Meta about Meta’s ‘AI’ glasses. I’m quoted briefly, and
Three NGOs have filed a court case against Meta over its Ray-Ban AI glasses, and Dutch newspaper NRC covers the dispute. Privacy researcher Frederik Borgesius, quoted in the article, notes that the Irish Data Protection Authority would normally handle complaints about Meta, but adds that the Irish regulator is not only struggling with staff shortages, prompting questions about effective enforcement in Europe.
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Indian YouTuber Elvish Yadav shared footage of surprising his father with an iPhone 18 Pro Max, a clip that has drawn close to two million likes. Fans are reacting warmly to the emotional father-son moment, calling the gesture a heartfelt payoff for his success and celebrating the family bond at the centre of the vlog.
- 25Palatine police detail thwarted Aurora mass shooting plot; teen charged●Palatine police give update on thwarted alleged mass shooting plot in Aurora; Alexandros Paporakis, 19, charged
Palatine police say they disrupted an alleged mass shooting plot in Aurora, Illinois, and have charged 19-year-old Alexandros Paporakis in connection with the case. Authorities provided an update on the investigation and the arrest, which is being treated as a serious public safety matter, drawing wide local attention across the Chicago area.
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A very large fire has broken out in an industrial building on the Nanengat in Papendrecht, the Netherlands. Reports describe heavy smoke and a significant emergency response at the scene. Local residents are sharing updates as firefighters work to bring the blaze under control.
- 27Sanrio sticker book unboxing draws huge attention▼✨Paper DIY✨ Sanrio Roblox Dress Up Sticker Book Unboxing | My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll | ASMR
A paper DIY sticker book featuring Sanrio characters My Melody, Kuromi and Cinnamoroll, combined with Roblox-style dress-up play, is being unboxed and flipped through in relaxing ASMR-style clips. Viewers are responding strongly to the combination of cute characters, quiet craft content and satisfying page-turning sounds, pushing the unboxing to hundreds of thousands of likes.
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Pope Leo is expected to be operated on within the coming days, and the news is drawing wide attention in Spain and beyond. Spanish surgeon Laureano Molins told CuídatePlus that scheduling surgery soon is 'a good sign', suggesting the Pope's condition allows doctors to act promptly rather than as an emergency.
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OpenAI has withdrawn three mathematics research papers, according to a note in the revision history of its public math repository on GitHub. The move has drawn attention on developer and research forums, with readers debating what prompted the retraction and what it says about the reliability of AI-assisted mathematical research. OpenAI has not issued a detailed public explanation of the withdrawals.
- 30Vatican's Gallagher visits Pakistan to push peace and human dignity●Gallagher in Pakistan: Peace, human dignity at heart of papal diplomacy
Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States, is visiting Pakistan with a diplomatic mission centred on peace and human dignity. The trip reflects the Holy See's ongoing engagement with the Muslim-majority country, where concerns include religious freedom and the treatment of minorities, and underscores the Vatican's preference for dialogue over confrontation.
- 31Clare Allan's 'After the Rain' Draws Attention▼"After the Rain", 2022. Clare Allan (British Artist, born 1966) Charcoal, acrylic and coloured pastel on paper. https://
British artist Clare Allan's 2022 work 'After the Rain', created in charcoal, acrylic and coloured pastel on paper, is being shared and appreciated online. Allan, born in 1966, is a UK-based painter whose landscape and nature-inspired pieces have attracted a following. Viewers are responding to the piece's atmospheric qualities and the artist's mixed-media technique.
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Australian supermarket Coles has quietly increased the price of its paper bags, and shoppers are expressing frustration online and in local media. The everyday item, once free, now costs more at the checkout, adding to growing consumer anger over supermarket pricing during a period of high living costs in Australia.
- 33Vatican envoy Archbishop Gallagher visits Pakistan to promote peace●Archbishop Gallagher in Pakistan: Peace, human dignity at heart of papal diplomacy
Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican's top diplomat, is visiting Pakistan, with peace and human dignity described as central themes of the Holy See's diplomacy there. The trip highlights continued Vatican engagement with the Muslim-majority country, where the Catholic Church is a small minority, and underscores papal priorities of interreligious dialogue and protection of vulnerable communities.
- 34Former Canadian officials co-author paper on Canada-Europe ties▼“Authors of the paper include former federal cabinet minister Perrin Beatty, onetime ambassador Jonathan Fried, ex-trade
A new paper has been authored by a group of prominent former Canadian officials: ex-federal cabinet minister Perrin Beatty, onetime ambassador Jonathan Fried, former trade negotiator John Weekes, and Brian Clow, previously deputy chief of staff to the prime minister. The combination of senior political, diplomatic and trade expertise suggests the paper addresses Canada's relations with Europe.
- 35Lightning storm lights up Papunya in the Northern Territory▼On Sunday (11th Oct) evening an absolutely stunning lightning storm flashed it's way slowly over Papunya and I managed t
A slow-moving lightning storm swept over Papunya, a remote community in Australia's Northern Territory, on Sunday evening, producing striking displays that were photographed on a phone camera and shared online. The images show repeated flashes across the outback sky, drawing admiring responses from weather watchers.
- 36ICE Sued Over Refusal to Return Detainees' Papers and Property▼ICE Is Being Sued For Refusing to Return Detainees’ Papers and Property https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.moth erjones.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is facing a lawsuit accusing the agency of confiscating detainees' work papers and personal property and refusing to return them. The case, reported by Mother Jones, has drawn attention from immigration advocates who say the practice leaves detained immigrants without vital documents and belongings. Critics argue the confiscations complicate detainees' legal cases and ability to work, and the suit is fueling ongoing debate over ICE detention practices.
- 37Paper Instruments Launches Affordable Open-Source AI for Professional Work●Paper Instruments Launches Affordable Open-Source AI for Professional Tasks
Paper Instruments has introduced an affordable open-source AI tool aimed at professional tasks, drawing attention for its low cost and open licensing. Observers say it could make advanced AI capabilities accessible to smaller businesses and individual professionals who have been priced out of premium AI services, though details on performance and adoption remain limited.
- 38Sanrio dress-up sticker book unboxing draws big ASMR audience●✨Paper DIY✨ Sanrio Dress Up Sticker Book Unboxing| My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, Hello Kitty| ASMR
A paper DIY unboxing of a Sanrio dress-up sticker book, featuring My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll and Hello Kitty, has attracted a large audience with its ASMR-style presentation. Viewers are engaging heavily with the quiet, tactile craft format that combines popular Japanese characters with relaxing sticker and dress-up play.
- 39Toy Story 5 Paper Sticker Book Craft Gains Attention●[🌈Paper diy🌈] TOY STORY 5 Sticker Book with Buzz, Woody, Jessie, Lotso, Rex, Alien & Forky
A handmade paper sticker book themed on Toy Story 5 is drawing a large audience. The craft features fan-made stickers of Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, Lotso, Rex, the Alien and Forky, arranged in a colorful do-it-yourself book format. Viewers are engaging heavily with the project, reflecting ongoing excitement around the Toy Story franchise and paper craft content.
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Former France striker Jean-Pierre Papin is a trending search topic in France. The surrounding conversation is dominated by Ballon d'Or speculation, with figures like Jay-Jay Okocha and Thierno Barra predicting a win for Kylian Mbappé, and a French poll placing Mbappé ahead of Lamine Yamal ahead of the London ceremony.
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