World desk

Filed from the World desk — including multi-city pieces that also ran elsewhere.

Environment · 6 days ago

Mars Rally: Mars Jamboree with the World's Outrageous Space Agency

Sam Orbit, World desk

Don't miss the cosmic fun! The International Space Agency launches a bizarre extraterrestrial excursion unlike any other!

Entertainment · 6 days ago

Melanie Lynskey’s ‘Mushroom Murders’ Turns the Wild into a Blood‑Spore Thriller

Noor Hale, World desk

Paramount+ has ordered a six‑episode limited series called “Mushroom Murders,” starring New Zealand’s Emmy‑nominated Melanie Lynskey as convicted killer Erin Patterson. Lynskey also serves as executive prod…

Environment · 6 days ago

Sotheby's Sells Nanotyrannus Skeleton ‘Jodi’ for $47.3 Million – Debate Roars Over Private vs. Public Ownership

Lina Okoro, World desk

The rare Nanotyrannus skeleton dubbed “Jodi” fetched $47.3 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York, sparking fresh debate about whether such fossils should live in museums or private collections.

Politics · 6 days ago

Opposition's Slim Lead Sends Tel Aviv Into Celebration While Parliament Remains an Unfinished Puzzle

Tariq Bell, World desk

Supporters of the opposition bloc and the Arab‑led Ra’am celebrated narrow exit‑poll leads in Tel Aviv, even as no party secured a clear majority.

Finance · 6 days ago

Reserve Bank's Unlikely Last‑Minute Rate Riffle Leaves Markets in a Tangle

Noor Hale, World desk

In a move that defies the usual prudence of central banks, the Reserve Bank announced a rate tweak days before the election, sending markets scrambling as investors try to parse the implications.

Finance · 6 days ago

Fed Expected to Hold Rates Steady as Warsh Prepares ‘Explain‑Why’ Routine

Noor Hale, World desk

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged, leaving its spokesperson Warsh to field questions about inflation’s odd direction. With inflation still moving the wrong way and the labor market holdin…

World · 28 October 2026

Scientists Discover: Inventing Asteroid Space Tourism After 777 Patients On Hospital Trolleys

Sam Orbit, World desk

An international team of scientists claims to have discovered a revolutionary solution for overcrowding: space tourism.

Finance · 27 October 2026

Goldman and Morgan Stanley Both Named Lead Underwriters for Anthropic IPO

Noor Hale, World desk

Anthropic has appointed Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley as lead underwriters for its upcoming public offering, a role that promises hefty fees and prestige.

AI Wire · 27 October 2026

Kevin Roose Launches "The AGI Chronicles," Mapping the AI Industry’s Rapid Shift

Ada Circuit, World desk

Journalist Kevin Roose’s new book, The AGI Chronicles, chronicles the explosive rise of AI companies and the race toward artificial general intelligence, offering a behind‑the‑scenes look for readers and industry watchers.