Bomb threats disrupted at least 17 European flights by midday Friday, while similar warnings prompted media evacuations in Ireland. No explosives have been found, and authorities have not identified who sent the threats.
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Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan’s estranged father, has been arrested in Florida in a case involving child sexual abuse material. He has denied allegations previously reported in a Philippine investigation.
South Florida U.S. Attorney Jason Reding Quiñones resigned as his office oversaw an investigation into an alleged conspiracy against President Trump. The Justice Department gave no reason for his departure, and the probe has not produced charges establishing the alleged conspiracy.
Former Macao lawmaker Au Kam San has been sentenced to 12½ years in prison after a closed-door national security trial. His family calls the case political persecution; authorities say the verdict protects national security.
U.S. employers added 165,000 jobs in October, beating forecasts, while unemployment fell to 4.1%. Wage growth picked up but remained below the latest inflation reading.
Elon Musk says Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas factory by mid-2027 to make room for more Cybercabs. He has not said whether the pickup will be discontinued or built elsewhere.
A tech-stock sell-off that began on Wall Street spread through Asia and into Europe as investors weighed the potential effects of the U.S. midterm elections on AI investment. South Korea temporarily halted trading after its Kospi index fell more than 8%.
A federal judge has stopped work on President Trump's proposed 250-foot arch for 14 days, shortly after a planning commission approved it. Lawsuits challenge the project's legality, while D.C. and Virginia warn of immediate construction disruptions.