https://richtvx.news/RICHTVX NEWS — The World. Decoded. Global news aggregator: world, politics, business, technology, cybersecurity, science, climate and crypto from the world’s publishers, every story linked to its original.en-usThu, 29 Oct 2026 15:15:02 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-796904-french-senate-adopts-bill-for-automatic-sharing-of-crypto-tax-data/RT-796904Cointelegraph. The French Senate adopted a bill authorizing the automatic exchange of crypto-asset tax information between international tax authorities, pending completion of the legislative process.CointelegraphThu, 29 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-17b377-agent-identity-startup-mintive-lands-cowboy-ventures-coatue-angels-jef/RT-17B377TechCrunch. Mintive was founded by two engineers who have been working on AI for decades through Google Brain, Coursera. It's platform promises to help IT easily control enterprise agentsTechCrunchThu, 29 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-9b9a06-reform-uk-launches-its-own-newspaper-with-farage-on-front-page/RT-9B9A06The Guardian. Party aims to build a ‘significant national publishing operation’ as first edition of the Reformer is distributed Reform UK has launched what it is calling a newspaper, featuring large pictures of Nigel Farage, which the party hopes will replace mainstream media for its supporters. Though the party is hiring qualified…The GuardianThu, 29 Oct 2026 14:59:14 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-a3ef8d-polymarket-brings-ultra-short-crypto-prediction-markets-to-u-s-platfor/RT-A3EF8DCoinDesk. Polymarket’s new Up/Down crypto contracts come as the CFTC renews scrutiny of the prediction market’s compliance with its 2022 U.S. onboarding terms.CoinDeskThu, 29 Oct 2026 14:55:47 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-10953f-finland-launches-criminal-investigation-into-google-s-clearing-of-fore/RT-10953FThe Guardian — Environment. Authorities allege company may have breached Finnish environmental laws by forgoing required impact assessment ‘Pure arrogance’: anger in Finland as Google illegally fells 250,000 trees for datacentre Finnish ⁠police have launched a criminal investigation into possible breaches ⁠of the country’s environmental ⁠laws…The Guardian — EnvironmentThu, 29 Oct 2026 14:51:45 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-009260-spain-reckons-with-second-deadly-train-crash-of-the-year-ahead-of-nati/RT-009260France 24. Wednesday's deadly train crash has dealt a serious blow to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s campaign. The accident in Toledo province killed 69 people and came just nine months after another deadly crash on the same line, leading to accusations from experts and the public of underinvestment in railway…France 24Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:50:53 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-de5991-trump-and-obama-trade-barbs-in-closing-week-of-us-midterm-election/RT-DE5991France 24. Neither man is on the ​ballot but Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic former President Barack Obama took prominent roles on the campaign trail on Wednesday, with less than a week to go before congressional races that could shift the balance of power in Washington. Thirty-five ‌of the 100 Senate seats and…France 24Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:48:42 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-30b0b2-minimum-wage-increase-could-come-early-as-france-braces-for-protests/RT-30B0B2France 24. The French government is looking for new ways to calm social unrest ahead of more planned demonstrations over the cost of living this weekend. The minimum wage was set to increase on January 1, 2027. Now, officials are considering making the change one month earlier and adding an extra boost.France 24Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:47:48 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-92c2ee-real-questions-to-be-asked-after-deadly-train-collision-in-spain-journ/RT-92C2EEFrance 24. In this edition of Perspective, we focus on the tragic train collision that killed at least 68 people in Spain on Wednesday. We're joined by Nicholas Kingsley, executive editor of Railway Gazette International.France 24Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:44:07 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-b6cec7-south-carolina-tossup-means-state-may-elect-democrat-to-senate-for-fir/RT-B6CEC7The Guardian. Poll shows Annie Andrews, a Democrat, tied with the Republican incumbent, Darline Graham, sister to Lindsey Graham US politics live – latest updates A US Senate race in one of the most Republican states in the country is now a dead heat, according to a new poll showing Annie Andrews, a Democrat, tied with Darline…The GuardianThu, 29 Oct 2026 14:42:38 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-81aef1-how-did-the-spain-train-crash-happen-and-what-will-investigators-be-as/RT-81AEF1The Guardian. Audio appears to point the finger at the control centre, but there are also questions around signalling and technical issues At least 69 people died when a high-speed train from Madrid to Seville hit another train on the same track from behind near Toledo on Wednesday morning. Both trains had been brought to a halt…The GuardianThu, 29 Oct 2026 14:39:16 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-5e141a-crypto-for-advisors-only-1-in-5-americans-say-the-financial-system-is/RT-5E141ACoinDesk. CoinDeskThu, 29 Oct 2026 14:39:01 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-54d0b7-why-is-donald-trump-avoiding-the-epstein-case-at-all-costs/RT-54D0B7France 24. The midterm elections campaign is in full swing in the United States, but Donald Trump is doing his utmost to avoid one subject: the Epstein Files. On January 30, the US Department of Justice published the court records relating to the Epstein case. At FRANCE 24, two of our journalists, Samia Metheni and Ava Luquet…France 24Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:37:59 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-f34fb5-microsoft-fixes-remote-desktop-failures-caused-by-recent-windows-updat/RT-F34FB5BleepingComputer. Microsoft has resolved a known issue that prevents non-admin users from connecting to devices via Remote Desktop when the "Administrator protection" security feature is enabled. [...]BleepingComputerThu, 29 Oct 2026 14:35:40 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-60c269-wabi-the-ai-agent-that-builds-mini-apps-now-valued-at-1-25b-after-late/RT-60C269TechCrunch. On Thursday, AI app, Wabi, now describing itself as a "personal agent," said it has raised $55 million at a $1.25 billion valuation.TechCrunchThu, 29 Oct 2026 14:35:26 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-89a1f6-bank-of-england-opens-consultation-on-tokenized-collateral-for-clearin/RT-89A1F6Cointelegraph. Central counterparties would need to show tokenized collateral meets liquidity and risk tests under proposed Bank of England guidance.CointelegraphThu, 29 Oct 2026 14:27:46 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-73749c-as-us-midterms-approach-farmers-decide-what-to-plant-and-how-to-vote/RT-73749CAl Jazeera English. In Arkansas, rising costs spurred farmer Hallie Shoffner’s long-shot Senate campaign. Will farmers back her?Al Jazeera EnglishThu, 29 Oct 2026 14:25:16 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-0503e6-paris-becomes-an-open-air-museum/RT-0503E6France 24. In this edition of Entre Nous, we meet David-Hervé Boutin, curator at "L'art dans la ville". He explores how the Getty Museum is bringing its collection to the streets of Paris. Masterpieces will be displayed on six of the city's façades, offering a unique open-air art experience throughout the French capital.France 24Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:23:13 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-6602a6-human-trafficking-victims-stranded-in-guinea-bissau/RT-6602A6Deutsche Welle. Dozens of West Africans lured to Guinea-Bissau with promises of jobs and migration to Europe say they were exploited by a suspected trafficking network. Now many cannot afford to return home.Deutsche WelleThu, 29 Oct 2026 14:20:00 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-5464a0-nigel-farage-accused-of-shoving-female-lib-dem-mp-in-parliament/RT-5464A0The Guardian. Liberal Democrats deputy leader, Daisy Cooper, claims Reform UK leader ‘physically shoved’ colleague in May • UK politics live – latest updates Nigel Farage has been accused of having shoved a female Liberal Democrat MP earlier this year, after he spoke about missing this week’s budget because of a previous…The GuardianThu, 29 Oct 2026 14:16:29 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-8884e2-why-switzerland-s-first-genuine-spot-bitcoin-etf-could-soon-attract-ov/RT-8884E2CoinDesk. SIX Swiss Exchange confirms international access, while FINMA explains why it approved the fund and whether ether and solana ETFs could follow.CoinDeskThu, 29 Oct 2026 14:15:46 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-57f092-chainlink-adds-weekend-pricing-for-tokenized-assets-with-aave-as-launc/RT-57F092CoinDesk. The service uses perpetual futures quotes to update reference prices when traditional markets close.CoinDeskThu, 29 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-004425-ghostly-cat-s-head-nebula-lurks-within-sight-of-nasa-s-hubble-webb/RT-004425NASA. Like a spectral form rising out of a cold mist, NASA’s Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes have captured a hauntingly dynamic star-forming scene. It lies within the vast Carina Nebula, a diffuse star-forming region located about 7,500 light-years away from Earth. The small, select area both telescopes observed is…NASAThu, 29 Oct 2026 14:01:01 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-ec06ef-study-of-100-000-australians-seeks-causes-of-mental-health-disorders-a/RT-EC06EFThe Guardian. Sax Institute is recruiting for 18 and Up, an intergenerational study of wellbeing and ageing which follows its landmark 45 and Up study Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Researchers hope to better understand the drivers of major health challenges facing younger people, such as mental…The GuardianThu, 29 Oct 2026 14:00:48 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-ff70b1-canton-foundation-grants-redstone-15-8m-canton-coin-for-pricing-standa/RT-FF70B1Cointelegraph. RedStone’s planned pricing tool will let institutions on Canton use shared market prices without exposing deal terms to data providers.CointelegraphThu, 29 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-748d67-cisa-warns-of-fragnesia-linux-flaw-chained-in-php2shell-attacks/RT-748D67BleepingComputer. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned federal agencies to patch a high-severity Linux kernel privilege escalation bug that attackers are chaining with the PHP2Shell flaws in the wild. [...]BleepingComputerThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:59:48 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-046f5f-new-quantum-model-slashes-hardware-needed-to-break-bitcoin-keys-by-17/RT-046F5FCoinDesk. Alice & Bob's new model reduces the hardware required for a potential attack, bringing it closer to reality and increasing pressure to adopt quantum-resistant security sooner.CoinDeskThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:55:42 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-d2e85a-youtube-star-jake-paul-returns-to-boxing-after-joshua-loss-for-dubai-f/RT-D2E85AAl Jazeera English. American Jake Paul to headline Christmas Eve boxing event in Dubai, with his opponent yet to be announced.Al Jazeera EnglishThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:54:18 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-2fe312-neville-says-managers-need-sacking-for-own-good-as-man-utd-retain-carr/RT-2FE312Al Jazeera English. Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville believes root of team’s problems is Glazer family, urges them to sell up.Al Jazeera EnglishThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:53:49 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-9c54a1-healey-s-budget-paves-way-for-brutal-spending-review-next-year-warns-i/RT-9C54A1The Guardian. Thinktank says chancellor has given himself a mountain to climb after ducking big decisions in low-key speech John Healey has paved the way for a “brutal” spending review next year after his budget failed to cover a £28bn shortfall in the public finances needed to avoid a return to austerity, according to Britain’s…The GuardianThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:47:30 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-6ba567-damascus-amman-contradict-each-other-on-attack-that-killed-civilians/RT-6BA567Al Jazeera English. Analysts say accountability is needed to quell public outrage over killing of family in southern Syria.Al Jazeera EnglishThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:44:42 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-72ab5d-rock-collapse-kills-two-in-turkey-s-cappadocia-local-media-reports/RT-72AB5DBBC News. One of the regions famous rock formations, known as "fairy chimneys", reportedly collapsed outside an open-air museum.BBC NewsThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:44:39 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-d92130-bluesky-blocks-links-to-leaked-dhs-employee-data-as-government-seeks-t/RT-D92130TechCrunch. The social networking site is facing criticism for blocking access to the site, which identifies thousands of ICE agents and other employees working for Homeland Security.TechCrunchThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:43:53 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-7995ec-doordash-to-buy-instacart-for-17bn-in-major-grocery-delivery-consolida/RT-7995ECThe Guardian. Acquisition will supercharge DoorDash’s grocery delivery, ‘one of the hardest things to get right online’, CEO says DoorDash is gobbling up Instacart in a $17bn acquisition that will supercharge its grocery delivery business. DoorDash said the Instacart brand name and app will remain, and Instacart shoppers can…The GuardianThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:41:43 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-0a2cc2-doordash-to-acquire-instacart-for-17b/RT-0A2CC2TechCrunch. The acquisition would bring two major players in on-demand delivery under one roof, combining DoorDash’s dominance in restaurant takeout with Instacart’s reach in grocery delivery.TechCrunchThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:40:57 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-400f36-walmart-eli-lilly-join-growing-pushback-against-okx-ice-tokenized-stoc/RT-400F36CoinDesk. Five more companies have objected, bringing the total to 38 as a rival Canton venue prepares to launch with an issuer-sponsored stock under the SEC's innovation exemption.CoinDeskThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:39:18 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-736b57-putin-seeks-to-expand-ties-with-african-countries-at-russia-africa-sum/RT-736B57France 24. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted dozens of African leaders at a Russia-Africa summit, part of Moscow’s efforts to expand its influence across the continent. The Russia-Africa summit marks a renewed Kremlin effort to bolster ties with a continent of nearly 1.6 billion people that is increasingly…France 24Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:32:56 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-b62d6e-indonesians-share-impact-of-haze-on-their-livelihoods/RT-B62D6EAl Jazeera English. Months of forest fires and toxic haze in Indonesia has severely disrupted daily life.Al Jazeera EnglishThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:30:55 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-85b916-brazil-s-halloween-eve-crypto-deadline-brings-more-tricks-than-treats/RT-85B916Cointelegraph. Brazil’s crypto exchanges face an application deadline on Friday, with costly requirements and unanswered regulatory questions complicating compliance.CointelegraphThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-a04dd9-private-fast-usdt-is-coming-to-bitcoin-can-it-compete-with-ethereum-an/RT-A04DD9Cointelegraph. USDT is coming home to Bitcoin, offering privacy and Lightning-fast payments. But can Bitcoin’s revamped version of Tether compete with stablecoins on ETH and TRON?CointelegraphThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-28bc52-banks-and-healthcare-firms-are-outbidding-tech-for-software-talent-maj/RT-28BC52CNBC. Banks and healthcare firms are paying more than tech companies for AI talent as demand rises and layoffs reshape the talent market, per Randstad research.CNBCThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:29:18 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-06d474-drc-c64-opposition-coalition-meets-in-rome-calls-for-inclusive-dialogu/RT-06D474France 24. Democratic Republic ⁠of Congo's main ​opposition coalition, C64, met in Rome on Tuesday. Under pressure to respond to Joseph Kabila’s rebellion, its five leaders addressed the situation in the country from the Italian capital. They condemned any seizure of power by force and called for inclusive dialogue. FRANCE 24’s…France 24Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:28:19 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-9aedaf-contractor-to-civil-servant-nasa-welcomes-jared-spiers/RT-9AEDAFNASA. Jared Spiers had an interest in contributing to NASA’s mission long before becoming a civil servant for the agency. Growing up close to NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, and hearing about his father’s work there, he gained a firsthand connection to the nation’s space program. Before…NASAThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:27:34 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-277783-rising-fuel-costs-force-passengers-off-cruise-ship/RT-277783Al Jazeera English. 203 passengers have been forced to disembark from a US cruise ship.Al Jazeera EnglishThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:26:38 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-74b1b7-the-megadonors-financing-the-us-midterms-to-influence-policy/RT-74B1B7Al Jazeera English. Who are the groups funding the US midterm campaigns and what are they hoping to influence?Al Jazeera EnglishThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:26:07 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-d22328-can-eu-and-india-work-together-to-secure-indo-pacific/RT-D22328Deutsche Welle. India and Europe are deepening defense ties, but their clashing perspectives on Russia and differing priorities on China are hampering their joint ambitions on maritime security.Deutsche WelleThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:26:00 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-973c92-france-trappes-racist-shooting-suspect-transferred-to-french-court/RT-973C92France 24. French anti-terrorism prosecutor Olivier Christen said the suspect in the Trappes racist attack, which killed one person and injured five others, had been brought before a French court. FRANCE 24 International Affairs Editor Philip Turle has more.France 24Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:22:39 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-844fe7-european-central-bank-keeps-key-interest-rate-on-hold-at-2-5/RT-844FE7CNBC. CNBCThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:21:52 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-223234-niger-guards-accused-of-cruel-inhuman-treatment-after-33-die-in-detent/RT-223234France 24. In Niger, guards ignored the panicked cries for help from 33 detainees who died in a detention cell last month. Reports indicate that 72 people were crowded into a poorly ventilated, 20-square-metre space, where dozens slowly suffocated over 11 hours. The cell may have been cleaned and disinfected before it could be…France 24Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:17:57 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-d8e1d8-men-pulled-from-vehicle-stranded-by-floods-in-syria/RT-D8E1D8Al Jazeera English. This is the moment several men were rescued from their vehicle in Syria after becoming stranded by flash floods.Al Jazeera EnglishThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:15:14 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-980221-a-single-brain-signal-may-explain-schizophrenia-s-most-puzzling-sympto/RT-980221ScienceDaily. Scientists have identified a weakened brain signal that may connect several seemingly unrelated symptoms of schizophrenia, including sensory processing difficulties, disorganized speech, and greater symptom severity. The surprising discovery could help explain the disorder's underlying mechanisms and potentially lead…ScienceDailyThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:14:52 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-52a574-alaska-governor-orders-investigation-into-democrat-mary-peltola-s-sena/RT-52A574The Guardian. Republican Mike Dunleavy plans search after Peltola accused of recruiting Dan Sullivan to confuse voters The Republican governor of Alaska announced plans to launch a criminal investigation after a report accused the campaign of Democratic senate candidate Mary Peltola of trying to confuse voters by recruiting a…The GuardianThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:10:39 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-904be2-us-economy-grows-faster-than-expected-in-report-out-just-ahead-of-elec/RT-904BE2The Guardian. Growth is in sharp contrast to ​households’ assessment, reflected in ‌Trump’s record-low approval ratings The US economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter as resilient consumer spending and AI -driven ⁠business investment more than ⁠offset the impact ​of higher oil prices stemming from the conflict in the…The GuardianThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:09:00 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-2891d0-six-popular-sugar-substitutes-linked-to-faster-brain-aging/RT-2891D0ScienceDaily. A study of nearly 13,000 adults found that people consuming the most artificial sweeteners experienced a 62% faster decline in memory and thinking skills, equivalent to approximately 1.6 additional years of brain aging. Six popular sweeteners were linked to faster cognitive decline, raising concerns about the…ScienceDailyThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:04:04 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-22bc40-spain-begins-three-days-of-mourning-after-train-crash-kills-69/RT-22BC40France 24. Spain's second high-speed rail disaster this year, in which one train struck another from behind, killing 69 people, has raised fresh concerns about the safety of the country's rail network ahead of a national election. Three days of mourning have begun in the country.France 24Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:01:58 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-8bd979-why-fake-yelp-reviews-are-a-losing-bet-for-restaurants/RT-8BD979RICHTVX News Network. Despite the temptation, restaurants find fake Yelp reviews do more harm than good, facing penalties and damaging their reputations, according to Eater.RICHTVX News NetworkThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:01:57 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-536d71-jennifer-lawrence-elevates-home-comforts-to-street-style/RT-536D71RICHTVX News Network. Jennifer Lawrence is redefining street style by incorporating cozy homewear like house coats and slippers into her public appearances, showcasing a blend of comfort and fashion.RICHTVX News NetworkThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:01:57 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-79e448-fl-vio-bolsonaro-arrives-in-miami-following-brazil-election-defeat/RT-79E448RICHTVX News Network. Flávio Bolsonaro has landed in Miami after his defeat in Brazil's presidential election and an order to surrender his passport. His journey reflects the political turmoil following the election.RICHTVX News NetworkThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:01:57 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-1f1267-algorithms-make-everything-predictable-why-the-cd-is-making-a-comeback/RT-1F1267The Guardian. As John Lewis reports a 96% rise in searches for CD players, music fans share their reasons for ditching streaming CDs appear to be having a resurgence . John Lewis said searches for CD players are up 96% since July, while another report on trends in music and film this year found that CD sales are up 16%. With this…The GuardianThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:00:44 +0000https://richtvx.news/brief/rt-c546a7-deepgram-acquires-pipecat-maker-daily-to-bolster-its-voice-ai-infrastr/RT-C546A7TechCrunch. Deepgram said that it is committed to keep Pipecat open source.TechCrunchThu, 29 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000