Ford, facing economic headwinds and weak EV sales, to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe

Periods of rain are expected to continue into the weekend, with a high of 9 C during the day and a UV index of 1. At night, temperatures will drop to a low of 6 C. In B.C., storm watchers in Ucluelet are monitoring a "bomb cyclone" off Vancouver Island, more concerned about potential disappointment than safety risks. Full Article

Russia has fired an intercontinental ballistic missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, marking the first use of this weapon in war. The missile was launched from the Russian region of Astrakhan, causing damage to industrial infrastructure in Dnipro. Ukraine had previously fired US and UK missiles at targets inside Russia, leading to rising tensions in the conflict. Full Article

A volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupted for the seventh time in a year, with the latest event creating a 1.8-mile-long fissure. Despite being smaller than previous eruptions, authorities warned of gas emissions in the area, including the nearby town of Grindavik. The eruption poses no threat to air travel, but monitoring continues to ensure safety. Full Article

A dad, Andrew Frazer, was left in an induced coma after being punched outside a nightclub in Benidorm while on vacation for his brother's birthday. Despite not having travel insurance, he was initially treated and sent back to his hotel, but his condition deteriorated, requiring emergency surgery for a serious brain bleed. His family is fundraising for a medical flight home, as Andrew remains in a coma, unable to walk or talk, with his skull...

Chinese tech giant Baidu reported a 3% decline in third-quarter revenue, reaching $4.78 billion, with net income rising by 14% to $1.09 billion, driven by a 12% increase in non-online marketing revenue due to AI cloud growth. Despite beating market expectations, Baidu's U.S.-traded shares fell 2.3% in premarket trading. CEO Robin Li highlighted the company's focus on AI capabilities, with the Ernie chatbot gaining traction and generative AI contributing 11% to the AI cloud business...

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense minister, and Hamas officials for war crimes and crimes against humanity. The death toll in the 13-month-old war between Israel and Hamas has surpassed 44,000, with Gaza health officials reporting heavy casualties. Israeli President Isaac Herzog and political rival Benny Gantz condemned the arrest warrants, while Hamas welcomed the decision and called for justice against Israeli leaders. Full Article