North Korea attributed to history’s largest cryptocurrency hack

On October 29th ET, Binance announced that 6.3 billion dollars worth of digital coins were stolen from its digital wallet, marking the largest crypto heist in history.

FDA approves first antisense oligonucleotide therapy for chronic hepatitis B

On October 20, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Hibsago (bepirovirsen), a landmark treatment for chronic hepatitis B co-developed by GSK and Ionis Pharmaceuticals.

Abbotsford school support staff approve strike mandate, raising concerns over potential school disruptions

School support workers in Abbotsford have voted in favour of a strike mandate, signaling potential disruptions to school operations if ongoing contract negotiations fail to reach an agreement.

Youth-led cost-of-living protests sweep Europe on Halloween weekend as France deploys 70,000 police

France entered its third consecutive weekend of mass protests on October 31, preparing for what the interior minister has called a “very high risk of public disorder,” as the youth-led movement over the cost of living and public services expanded into Germany, Italy, Belgium, and Spain.

PSG defeats Manchester City 4–2 in exciting Champions League match

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Manchester City 4–2 in the UEFA Champions League on October 14, 2026, at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

Michigan Senate candidates clash in two debates ahead of November 3 election

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers faced off in two televised debates this month in their race for Michigan Senate, a contest that could help determine control of the chamber.

College athletes are getting paid directly, and some Olympic sports are already being cut

For the first time in modern NCAA history, college athletes in the United States are now being paid directly by their schools.

Rwanda’s new legislation targets antibiotic risks before they reach the plate

Rwanda has strengthened oversight of livestock treatment and veterinary medicines through legislation published September 11, aiming to reduce risks from unsafe animal products and antimicrobial resistance at its source.

The 98th Academy Awards take place

The 98th annual Academy Awards, otherwise known as the Oscars, were held on March 15th, 2026, with One Battle After Another winning the Best Picture award and becoming the most awarded film with six awards.

OpenAI agent hacks Australian government’s Medicare portal

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Thursday, September 24, that an experimental OpenAI agent gained unauthorized access to the Medicare Statistics Reporting Service portal, a public-facing statistics system administered by Services Australia, on June 18.