DoorDash to Buy Instacart for $17 Billion in Major Delivery Shake-Up
DoorDash has agreed to buy grocery delivery app Instacart for $65 a share in a deal worth about $17 billion, combining America's biggest restaurant and grocery delivery platforms.
Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Drops 1.4% as Alphabet Suffers Worst Day Ever, Wiping Out Nearly $500bn
US stocks fell on Thursday as Alphabet plunged more than 12% on AI spending worries, Intel and ServiceNow tumbled, and the Nasdaq lost about 1.4%.
Three Killed as Two Helicopters Collide Mid-Air Near Oregon Airport
Three people died when a Robinson R22 training helicopter and an Airbus helicopter collided near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon. The NTSB is investigating.
Hegseth Fires Pentagon’s Top Military Planner Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia Over Alleged Leaks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, the Joint Staff's head of strategy and plans, over alleged leaks of classified information about the Iran and Ukraine wars.
Tinubu Asks Senate to Approve $20.5bn and €1.04bn in Fresh Foreign Loans
President Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve a $20.52bn and €1.045bn 2026–2027 Supplementary External Borrowing Plan for power, transport, health and more.
FG Approves ₦70,000 Monthly Transport Allowance for Workers for Six Months
The Federal Government and NLC have agreed a ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for workers for six months from November 2026, plus payment of peculiar allowance arrears.
UK Budget 2026: Chancellor John Healey Offers £100 Energy Payments to 20 Million Households
In the first budget of Andy Burnham's government, Chancellor John Healey announced £100 energy payments, a fuel duty freeze and higher taxes on banks, gambling and landlords.
Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rate for First Time in Three Years as Oil Shock Pushes Up Inflation
The Bank of Canada lifted its key rate to 2.5%, its first hike in more than three years, warning more increases may be needed as Middle East-driven oil prices push…
US Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady Days Before Midterm Elections
The Fed kept its benchmark rate at 3.75%–4% under Chair Kevin Warsh, with two officials pushing for a hike. Markets now expect an increase in December.
Spain Train Crash: At Least 64 Killed as High-Speed Trains Collide Near Toledo After “Inexplicable” Order
At least 64 people were killed and dozens injured when a Renfe high-speed train slammed into a stationary Iryo train near Urda, Toledo, on the Madrid–Seville line.