Keep the signal.
Twice a day, the stories worth your time, in brief, by AI. No account, no tracking, no feed. Why we built it
* Lives in your browser.
The signal from today.
Following
That was your list for tonight.
World
Two passenger trains collided south of Cairo on Sunday, leaving at least seven people dead and more than 100 injured.
One train hit the back of another that was standing on the same track in Giza province, and carriages derailed. President al-Sisi ordered an inquiry into possible negligence. The area has seen earlier serious rail disasters, and the network is ageing.
An Aramco office tower in Riyadh was damaged in an attack blamed on Yemen's Houthis, with no injuries reported.
Saudi authorities said falling shrapnel from intercepted missiles caused minor damage in the financial district. The Houthis have escalated attacks on Saudi targets since a truce collapsed in July.
Russian strikes on energy sites left more than 600,000 people without power in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region and about 250,000 in Kharkiv region.
Ukraine's power company said repairs were complicated by repeated attacks. Russia's defence ministry said it will keep targeting energy facilities. The attacks come ahead of planned talks in Abu Dhabi.
France's foreign minister said Europeans will be represented at US-mediated Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi on 10 and 11 November.
He did not say who would represent France. European governments worry that a US deal with Russia could be made without them.
The US military says it disabled a cargo ship that left an Iranian port and ignored warnings, as the American blockade of Iran continues around the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran says three oil tankers caught fire in the strait, and the UAE reported rescuing 22 sailors from a burning vessel. Separately, Saudi Arabia said it intercepted missiles fired towards Riyadh, with debris damaging an Aramco building.
Millions across India are celebrating Diwali, while air pollution in Delhi has reached hazardous levels.
The festival involves lamps, prayers and sweets. Delhi is seeing its most polluted Diwali in a decade despite permission for certified green firecrackers.
The COP31 UN climate summit begins in Antalya, Turkey, with Australia leading the negotiations.
Delegates from over 190 countries will discuss fossil fuels, climate finance and deforestation roadmaps. The US is expected to be absent.
Iran executed three men convicted of armed unrest in Karaj during January protests and of working for Israel and the US.
State media said the Supreme Court upheld the sentences. Rights groups say executions have risen sharply this year.
Also: France's foreign minister said Europeans will be represented at US-mediated; US blockade enforcement against Iran near Hormuz; Diwali celebrations and air pollution in India; the COP31 climate summit in Turkey; Iran executions over January unrest.
Curious for more? ↓That was your list for tonight.
Economy
An attack on Saudi Aramco offices in Riyadh on Sunday caused limited damage, in a further escalation of the conflict between the kingdom and the Houthis.
The Saudi state agency said falling debris caused minor damage and nobody was hurt. The building sits in a financial district that has been closed for about a month. It follows October strikes on Riyadh's airport that killed 13 people.
Donald Trump said he offered UFC head Dana White the post of White House press secretary, and White will meet him on Monday to discuss it.
Trump posted the offer on Truth Social. CNN reported White declined, and an adviser said it was a joke. The post has been vacant since mid-October. White is a longtime Trump ally and sits on the board of Meta.
Anthropic has agreed a $3.4bn deal for gas-fired generators to power its data centres.
The generators total 1.7 gigawatts and come from the supplier OnePWR. The deal lets Anthropic bypass traditional suppliers and gain more control over its power supply as demand for energy rises. A stock market listing is reportedly expected this month.
A gunman killed six people and wounded 15 in central Krakow on Saturday, and three more were found dead at his home.
Prosecutors are investigating the attack as terrorism. The 24-year-old suspect is in critical condition in hospital. The interior minister said he was influenced by far-right ideology. President Nawrocki declared two days of national mourning.
A report from Beijing contrasts Xiaomi's automated factory with empty buildings and poorly paid day labourers nearby.
It shows a property crisis, falling day wages and weak social protection beside state-backed technology. Debt is said to exceed 300 percent of output, and the population is ageing fast, raising doubts about how durable the model is.
Spanish football is in mourning after the death of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel following a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono.
The autopsy found an accidental chest trauma. Prosecutors opened a preliminary inquiry but a criminal case is thought unlikely. Owono has faced online abuse, and his club is protecting him.
El Hierro has declared an emergency after more than 8,000 migrants arrived by boat in five weeks.
The island has about 12,000 residents, and local officials say rescue services and the only hospital are overwhelmed. Spain's interior minister visited Senegal to press for tighter controls ahead of the 29 November election.
Lando Norris won the Brazilian Grand Prix, and Mercedes clinched the constructors' title as Kimi Antonelli finished fifth.
Max Verstappen came second after starting 21st, and Isack Hadjar was third. Mercedes won its first team title since 2021, a week after Antonelli became the youngest world champion.
Also: A deadly shooting in central Krakow; contrasts between high-tech and struggling China; mourning in Spanish football after a player's death; migrant arrivals overwhelming a Canary island; the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix result.
Curious for more? ↓That was your list for tonight.
Politics
An armed 24-year-old drove onto Kraków's main square and fired at people; two wounded police officers still stopped him.
An interview with a doctor looks at how injured officers could keep acting after being shot.
Turkey's president travelled to Azerbaijan to attend its Victory Day events, with both leaders stressing their close alliance after weeks of friction.
Erdoğan was invited by Aliyev to mark six years since the 2020 Karabakh war ended. Both men spoke of lasting unity despite recent disagreements. The visit also touched on reconstruction in Karabakh, energy links and the peace process with Armenia.
Hacker groups say data taken from Russia's statistics agency points to roughly 390,000 to 450,000 Russian deaths in the war in Ukraine.
The two groups used different counting methods, which explains the gap. Independent outlets have begun checking whether the data is authentic and complete. Russia has not published combat loss figures since 2022.
Israel's president asked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to try to form the next government.
Eisenkot said he is open to Netanyahu's Likud and an allied party joining a coalition, as long as he leads it. President Herzog spoke of a new political reality.
Trump offered UFC head Dana White the job of White House press secretary, and White said he will meet him on Monday to discuss it.
The post is open after the previous holder quit within days. White did not accept at once, noting he already has many jobs. Trump later shared a cartoon showing White in the role.
Hakeem Jeffries is expected to become House Speaker and promises a bold agenda while some on the left doubt he will confront Trump.
Jeffries would be the first Black speaker. He describes himself as well placed to get things done, though activists see him as too cautious.
Labour MPs worry that Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government keeps putting climate goals behind other priorities.
The government approved the Jackdaw gasfield and cut green schemes to fund defence. Decisions on the Rosebank oilfield and a cut to the EV target are due soon.
Two passenger trains collided in Giza governorate, killing at least seven people and injuring 112.
A train hit the back of a stationary one. Prosecutors opened an inquiry and President Sisi promised accountability for any negligence. Authorities said no foreign tourists were involved.
Also: Israel's new government formation; Trump's press secretary offer to a UFC chief; Hakeem Jeffries, likely next House Speaker; climate worries over Burnham's government; a deadly train collision in Egypt.
Curious for more? ↓That was your list for tonight.
Sport
Alessia Russo scored twice as Arsenal beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield in the Women's Super League.
Russo has scored seven goals in four games, easing pressure on Arsenal coach Renée Slegers after a poor run. Liverpool had a goal disallowed for offside and are winless in five league matches.
Carlos Alcaraz beat Ben Shelton in two tie-break-decided sets to win his first Paris Masters title and avenge a US Open loss.
Alcaraz won 7-6 7-5, earning his fifth title of 2026 and his ninth Masters 1000 crown. He now heads into the ATP Finals in Turin on a nine-match winning run.
Australia's women beat Fiji 30-14 and the men beat Samoa 44-12, so both teams reach the Rugby League World Cup finals against New Zealand.
Abbi Church scored four tries against debutants Fiji, who led early. Reece Walsh scored a hat-trick against Samoa, who were angered by some refereeing calls. Both finals take place in Brisbane next Sunday.
England scored seven tries in a 45-22 rugby win over Australia, easing pressure on head coach Steve Borthwick.
England led from early on, with Henry Pollock scoring twice off the bench after Feyi-Waboso went off injured. It was their best display of the year, with New Zealand to come in two weeks.
Chengdu Rongcheng lost their last four games and let a 12-point lead slip as Dalian Yingbo won the Chinese Super League on head-to-head record.
Both clubs finished on 52 points. Chengdu lost 3-2 at Shandong Taishan while Dalian won 3-1, completing five straight wins. It is described as one of football's worst title collapses.
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-17 in an NFL game in Madrid, led by Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase.
Burrow threw three touchdowns and ran for one, while Chase caught 10 passes for 155 yards. The Bengals improved to 6-2, and the Falcons were hurt by 12 penalties.
Lando Norris led the Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos by several seconds around the halfway point after Antonelli spun.
Hadjar ran second and Verstappen was close behind. Mercedes could win the constructors' title that day.
Previews ahead of the Week 9 NFL game said the struggling Eagles host the Giants, who lead the NFC East and are slight favourites.
Philadelphia are 2-6 on a losing run and are missing quarterback Jalen Hurts, with Joe Milton set to start. The Giants, led by J.J. McCarthy, have won four of their last five and are 4-2-1.
Also: An NFL game in Madrid won by the Bengals; Lando Norris led the Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos by several seconds; a Giants and Eagles NFL Week 9 preview.
Curious for more? ↓That was your list for tonight.
Tech
Two new legal actions accuse the AI music firm Suno of producing songs and lyrics that imitate Elvis Presley and Eminem without permission.
The plaintiffs are Presley's rights holders and an Eminem publisher. The Presley case relies on a Tennessee law against voice cloning. Suno says it blocks artist-name prompts and screens uploads. It already faces other suits from labels and artists.
Physicists used measurements of faint electrical noise to study why copper-based superconductors work at relatively high temperatures.
A team led by Milan Allan and Ingmar Swart reported a Science study on the pseudogap in cuprates. The aim is to learn whether missing electrons form pairs before superconductivity begins, a question unresolved for nearly 40 years.
Saturday Night Live debuted a new Elon Musk impression by Jeremy Culhane, part of a season of sketches mocking tech executives.
The sketch referred to Musk's midterm spending and the planned end of Cybertruck production. Earlier sketches targeted Dario Amodei and Kevin O'Leary.
Apple's 13-inch M5 laptop is on sale at $1,099.99, its cheapest level since July, after a price rise earlier in the year.
The $200 reduction is offered by several US retailers in all colors. The 15-inch model is also reduced to $1,299.99. Discounts have been uncommon since the summer increase, so the offer is a rare chance to pay less.
Code in the iOS 27.3 beta hints that Apple may let chatbots run on its HomeView smart home hub.
A flag for a Conversational Apps category was found, with no details. The beta also adds anti-spoofing lockouts after failed attempts. Apple has announced neither feature.
Publishers are again investing heavily in vertical social video, a decade after the first rush ended badly, even as platforms prepare for another format.
Audiences now watch plenty of short video, and outlets are hiring creators and adapting reports into clips. The earlier effort failed partly because views did not bring revenue, and that problem remains. Platforms such as Meta may already be changing direction.
Stephen Ward, a former Secret Service agent and security chief, now runs the cybersecurity fund Brightmind Partners and is raising a second fund alone.
His first fund was $250 million, and its SGNL investment was sold to CrowdStrike. His co-founder left in April. Ward favours selling startups between their third and seventh years.
Tesla plans to end Cybertruck production next year, while a drone delivery firm raised $1.5 billion and Waymo will loosen its tie with Uber.
Sales of the Cybertruck stayed far below early reservations, at roughly 71,000 units, and it missed its range and price goals. Other items include funding rounds for Zipline, Harbinger and Humble Robotics, and an Uber and Amazon delivery deal.
Also: A discount on Apple's M5 laptop; chatbot support found in Apple smart home code; publishers' second push into short video; a former Secret Service agent turned security investor.
Curious for more? ↓That was your list for tonight.
Science
NASA has opened applications for a new astronaut class to support its Artemis program and a planned base on the moon.
Applications run until 3 December, with final selection expected in late 2027 and training starting in early 2028. NASA has 32 active astronauts and aims to return people to the lunar surface in 2028. Applicants must be US citizens with qualifying education and experience.
Simulations show that the side of an asteroid hit by a nuclear X-ray burst can change the deflection effect by almost fivefold.
Sandia researchers built a faster model that handles irregular asteroid shapes instead of spheres. It still cannot predict full breakup, and a real mission would need detailed shape data and precise delivery.
An editorial marks 225 years of Ordnance Survey maps and argues paper maps still offer something that digital navigation does not.
It traces the maps from their military origins in Kent in 1801 to their use by walkers and tourists. It also notes the darker side of mapping, such as imposed names in colonised lands, and hopes paper maps stay in use.
A drug called baxdrostat lowered blood pressure for up to two years after patients stopped taking it, raising the possibility of a cure for one cause of hypertension.
In a small study of 14 patients with primary aldosteronism, just under a quarter came off all treatment with normal blood pressure. Researchers say it is too early to speak of a cure, and a larger trial is under way.
MIT researchers used nanoparticles to turn natural killer cells into cancer fighters inside the body, with promising results in mice.
The particles deliver mRNA that programs the cells to target diseased T cells, which could simplify therapies that now require complex lab manufacturing. In mice, some melanoma cases went into remission, lymphoma tumours were eliminated and autoimmune hepatitis was treated.
Researchers have identified a new extinct ground-dwelling bird species from a leg bone found in the Liang Bua cave on Flores, the cave where Homo floresiensis was found.
The fossil, 190,000 to 120,000 years old, belongs to Megapodius rokusi, the largest of its genus at about 3.9 kg. It is the first megapode fossil found in Wallacea. It had sat unstudied since 2009.
Scientists have mapped a rose coral colony 1.56 kilometres long on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, one of the largest known.
The colony covers about 56,940 square metres of the outer reef slope and took 12 dives to map. Genetic tests will show whether it is one organism or several fused colonies.
A pooled analysis of over 26,000 men found that those with very low testosterone were more likely to die of cancer, though the study cannot show cause.
Data from 11 long-running studies showed cancer deaths rose when testosterone fell under 8.6 nmol/L. Testosterone did not predict prostate cancer, but low SHBG and luteinizing hormone did. The lead researcher advises a medical checkup, not supplements.
Also: A blood pressure drug with lasting effects; engineering immune cells inside the body; a giant extinct bird found in a Flores cave; a giant coral colony off the Cocos Islands; a study linking low testosterone to cancer deaths in men.
Curious for more? ↓That was your list for tonight.