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Meta has expanded its personal AI agent Muse to Japan, allowing users to delegate tasks such as managing schedules, planning trips, handling emails and shopping, with local service integrations also planned.

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu, in China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, late Thursday, October 22, 2026. The powerful tremor damaged hundreds of homes and triggered an emergency response across the affected area.According to reports published on October 23, at least 16 people had died. The number of injured was initially reported as 54, with later reports from local authorities raising the figure to 76. Rescue and damage assessments were continuing as emergency teams worked to reach affected communities.🇨🇳 Xi Jinping Orders Immediate Rescue OperationsChinese President Xi Jinping ordered all-out search-and-rescue efforts, calling for people trapped by the earthquake to be found and injured residents to receive prompt medical treatment. He also stressed the need to minimize casualties and provide assistance to people affected by the disaster.China upgraded its national earthquake emergency response from Level IV to Level III. Rescue teams, emergency vehicles and relief supplies were dispatched to the region, while authorities coordinated operations to assess damage and support residents.🚑 Hundreds of Homes Damaged as Thousands EvacuateThe earthquake caused extensive damage, with reports indicating that at least 339 homes had collapsed or been damaged. More than 12,000 residents were reportedly evacuated to safer locations as authorities worked to provide temporary shelter and essential supplies.Relief materials included tents, folding beds, quilts and prefabricated housing units. Rescue teams also deployed drones to help survey the affected area and assess conditions on the ground.❄️ Difficult Conditions Complicate Rescue EffortsThe earthquake struck a remote, mountainous region at high altitude, where cold temperatures and forecast snowfall could make rescue work more difficult. Aftershocks and damage to roads have also raised concerns about access to affected communities.Authorities continue to focus on locating survivors, treating the injured, delivering emergency supplies and helping displaced residents.📰 What Happens Next?Search-and-rescue operations and damage assessments are continuing. Casualty figures may change as officials receive further information from affected areas.Sources & Further ReadingChina Daily: Xi orders all-out rescue work in XizangAssociated Press: Powerful earthquake in China's Tibet region collapses hundreds of homes and kills at least 16 peopleChina’s State Council: Xi orders all-out rescue efforts after 7.0-magnitude earthquake in XizangDawn: Quake jolts Tibet, leaves 16 dead📌 Source & Attribution DisclaimerThis article is based on reporting from the sources listed above, including official statements and news coverage. Casualty figures and damage assessments reflect reports available at the time of writing and may be updated as rescue operations continue. We do not claim ownership of original reporting, photographs or footage. This article is intended for news and public-awareness purposes and does not necessarily represent our views or endorsements.🎙️ Audio Disclaimer: All episodes are voiced by Souha. The audio is not AI-generated and features real human narration.🎧 Thank you for listening to our news podcast.

French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized US President Donald Trump and other foreign leaders for linking France’s recent riots to Muslim migrants. Speaking in Qatar on October 21, Macron described such comments as “unacceptable and stupid,” accusing some politicians of using France’s unrest to advance their own political agendas.📰 Sources & Further ReadingAssociated Press: Macron slams ‘stupid’ claims by Trump and others blaming Muslim migrants for French riotsABC News: Macron blasts ‘stupid’ claims by Trump and others blaming Muslim migrants for French riotsThe Washington Post: Macron criticizes Trump and others over French riotsABC Australia: Macron calls Trump’s comments on French riots ‘unacceptable’ and ‘stupid’Reuters Connect: Macron criticizes foreign leaders’ comments on French protests📌 Source & Attribution DisclaimerThis article is based on reporting from the sources listed above. Statements and allegations are attributed to the relevant public figures and news organizations. We do not claim ownership of original reporting, photographs or video footage. This article is intended for news and public-awareness purposes and does not necessarily represent our views or endorsements.🎙️ Audio Disclaimer: All episodes are voiced by Souha. The audio is not AI-generated and features real human narration.🎧 Thank you for listening to our news podcast.

For more than a century, art lovers have debated whether the swirling sky in Vincent van Gogh’s famous 1889 painting, The Starry Night, came mainly from imagination or from something he actually observed.A new study published in Scientific Reports on October 22, 2026, offers a fresh explanation: the painting may have been inspired by a real celestial arrangement visible before dawn on July 22, 1889, near Saint-Rémy-de-Provence in southern France. 📰 Sources & Further ReadingScientific Reports (Nature Portfolio): The actual sky of Van Gogh’s Starry Night: a multidisciplinary reconstructionCNN: Astronomers say van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night’ may have been inspired by real celestial arrangementNature Portfolio: Astronomy: July sky may have inspired van Gogh’s The Starry Night📌 Source & Attribution DisclaimerThis article summarises published scientific research and reporting from the sources listed above. The proposed date and celestial interpretation are research findings, not definitive proof of when the painting was completed. We do not claim ownership of the original research, reporting or artwork. This article is intended for news and educational purposes and does not necessarily represent our views or endorsements.🎙️ Audio Disclaimer: All episodes are voiced by Souha. The audio is not AI-generated and features real human narration.🎧 Thank you for listening to our news podcast.

Zelenskyy reveals conditions for a deal to end Russia's war against Ukraine...'📰 Sources & Further ReadingLebanon 24: President Aoun from Tripoli: Time to end the city’s sufferingVoice of Lebanon: President Aoun in Tripoli: The state stands with youBeirut 24: President Aoun visits Nour Square in TripoliOriginal video: Speech by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun from Tripoli — YouTube📌 Source & Attribution DisclaimerThis article is based on published reporting from the sources listed above and summarizes publicly reported remarks by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun during his visit to Tripoli. We do not claim ownership of the original reporting or video footage. This content is intended for news and public-awareness purposes and does not necessarily represent our views or endorsements.🎙️ Audio Disclaimer: All episodes are voiced by Souha. The audio is not AI-generated and features real human narration.🎧 Thank you for listening to our news podcast.

🇱🇧 A Message to the People of TripoliLebanese President Joseph Aoun visited Tripoli on Saturday, October 24, 2026, beginning his tour at the city’s Serail, where he met officials and addressed the challenges facing the northern Lebanese city.Aoun said his visit was intended to reassure residents that the state stands alongside them. He emphasized that rebuilding public trust requires ensuring that essential services are available to all citizens and that the dignity of every person is respected.''📰 Sources & Further ReadingLebanon 24: President Aoun from Tripoli: Time to end the city’s sufferingVoice of Lebanon: President Aoun in Tripoli: The state stands with youBeirut 24: President Aoun visits Nour Square in TripoliOriginal video: Speech by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun from Tripoli — YouTube📌 Source & Attribution DisclaimerThis article is based on published reporting from the sources listed above and summarizes publicly reported remarks by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun during his visit to Tripoli. We do not claim ownership of the original reporting or video footage. This content is intended for news and public-awareness purposes and does not necessarily represent our views or endorsements.🎙️ Audio Disclaimer: All episodes are voiced by Souha. The audio is not AI-generated and features real human narration.🎧 Thank you for listening to our news podcast.

🌐 Why PHP Is at the Centre of a Global Security AlertA major cybersecurity warning has put the internet’s underlying infrastructure under scrutiny after researchers identified two critical vulnerabilities in PHP, a programming language widely used to power websites, online stores, publishing platforms and government services.According to the PHP development team, the flaws could allow attackers to execute malicious code remotely without authentication, potentially taking control of vulnerable servers and exposing sensitive information.PHP is used by approximately 70% of websites whose server-side programming language is known, according to technology usage statistics. This widespread adoption means that vulnerabilities in its core software can have far-reaching consequences. However, not every website using PHP is necessarily exposed, and the figure does not mean that 70% of websites have been hacked.⚠️ What Are the PHP Vulnerabilities?The two security flaws, identified as CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619, affect PHP’s handling of memory and internal request data. Under certain conditions, attackers could exploit these weaknesses to run unauthorised code on vulnerable systems.Potential consequences include:🔓 Unauthorised access to website servers🗂️ Theft or exposure of sensitive data🦠 Installation of malicious software🛑 Website disruption or complete service outages📰 Sources & Further ReadingPHP.net: Official PHP security advisory and fixed releasesFBI Internet Crime Complaint Center: Critical Vulnerability Alert: PHP CoreEuropean Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA): Joint statement on critical PHP vulnerabilitiesAssociated Press: Rush is on to patch a software vulnerability that could impact 70% of websites worldwideReuters: PHP Foundation under-funded despite its critical role in internet infrastructureThe Guardian: What is PHP, and how bad is the computer language flaw causing website shutdowns globally?📌 Source & Attribution DisclaimerThis article is based on public security advisories and reporting from the sources listed above. It is intended for news and public-awareness purposes and does not claim ownership of the original reporting. The number of potentially affected systems is not the same as the number of confirmed compromises, and the security situation may evolve as organisations apply patches and investigate activity. This article does not necessarily represent our views or endorsements.🎙️ Audio Disclaimer: All episodes are voiced by Souha. The audio is not AI-generated and features real human narration.🎧 Thank you for listening to our news podcast.

US President Donald Trump warned on Friday, October 23, 2026, that the United States could carry out another military operation against Iran if Tehran does not agree to a negotiated settlement.Speaking at a rally in Florida, Trump referred to previous US operations against Iran, including Operation Midnight Hammer and Operation Epic Fury. He claimed the operations had severely damaged Iran’s nuclear capabilities.📰 Sources & Further ReadingAnadolu Agency: Trump warns of possible new military operation against IranReuters: Trump says US may do another military operation against IranThe Express Tribune: Trump says US may do another military operation against Iran📌 Source & Attribution DisclaimerThis article is based on reporting by the sources listed above. Statements about military operations and Iran’s nuclear capabilities are attributed to President Donald Trump and are not independently presented as verified findings. No new military operation is confirmed by this report. We do not claim ownership of original reporting or footage, and this content does not necessarily represent our views or endorsements.🎙️ Audio Disclaimer: All episodes are voiced by Souha. The audio is not AI-generated and features real human narration.🎧 Thank you for listening to our news podcast.

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Tibet in southwestern China on Thursday night, October 22, 2026, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens more, according to Chinese state media and local authorities.The earthquake struck Baqên County in the Nagqu region, approximately 400 kilometres from Lhasa, Tibet’s regional capital. The remote, mountainous area sits at an elevation of around 4,800 metres, creating additional challenges for emergency responders.📰 Sources & Further ReadingBBC News: Powerful earthquake in Tibet's Nagqu area leaves 16 deadReuters: Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes China's Tibet, killing 16CBS News: At least 16 people killed by powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake in TibetAl Jazeera: Magnitude 7 earthquake kills 16 people in China's TibetUS Geological Survey: Latest earthquake information📌 Source & Attribution DisclaimerThis article is based on reporting from the outlets listed above and information attributed to local authorities and Chinese state media. Figures on deaths, injuries and property damage reflect reports available on October 23, 2026, and may be updated as rescue operations continue. We do not claim ownership of the original reporting or imagery. This article is intended for news and public-awareness purposes and does not necessarily represent our views or endorsements.🎙️ Audio Disclaimer: All episodes are voiced by Souha. The audio is not AI-generated and features real human narration.🎧 Thank you for listening to our news podcast.