The agreement, announced by Vice President Mike Pence, may stop the killing in the Kurdish enclave in northern Syria. But the cost to American influence is expected to be high. Superman Speaks His Truth. A change is right around the corner. What will it mean for the hero, his world and his fans? Brian Michael Bendis explains.

Two Candidates, Two Investigations, One Deeply Flawed Agency. With Deep State, James B. Stewart adds his voice to the conversation about the 2016 election. His scapegoat the F.B.I. 'Why We Hate' examines roots of tribalism and violence. "Why We Hate" can't entirely make up its mind about what it wants to be case studies of modern polarization and partisanship; a historic dive into the roots of bigotry and violence; or a science-driven, anthropological exploration of the topic. The result is an intriguing but somewhat muddled multi-part series, distinguished by a producer roster that includes directors Steven Spielberg and Alex Gibney. Adam Driver to star with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in Ridley Scott's medieval drama The Last Duel. Set in the late 14th century and based on a true story, The Last Duel revolves around two knights who took part in the last legally sanctioned duel in France. Sarah Jessica Parker to being dragged into the Brexit saga after BBC gaffe. Sarah Jessica Parker was left shocked after discovering her name had been brought up in reference to the Brexit debacle. Specialist anti-mafia police heading to Celtic Park to monitor 300 Lazio ultras in Europa League tie. The squad of elite 'Special Operations' officers will monitor around 300 of Lazio ultras before, during and after the group match in Glasgow, according to The Sun.

In Portland, Falling Stars Shine a Light on Gun Violence. A personal loss, in part, drives the artist Hank Willis Thomas to confront one of the biggest fears among African-American men. The REAL eau de toilet! Artist makes perfume from the 'excesses of his body'. Jammie Nicholas, a 23-year-old art student, distilled Surplus from his own excreta, urine and sebum. The limited edition fragrance costs 40 per bottle. Dietmar Hamann claims Liverpool are lining up bid for Jadon Sancho. Jadon Sancho is of 'great interest' to Liverpool as they target a move for the Borussia Dortmund star, according to former player Dietmar Hamann. Uniqlo ad sparks protests and parody in S. Korea. A commercial by Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo has stirred a consumer backlash in South Korea amid accusations that it mocks victims of wartime forced labor and brothel workers, reopening deep wounds from Japan's colonial past. Francesca Lynagh reports. Love Letter The Modern Love TV Series is Here! Forget your weekend plans and binge-watch Modern Love. Chocolate Spiders, Oh My! No trick. These confections from Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate are definitely Halloween treats. Global shares hit by tech problems and Brexit snags. World stock markets fell on Wednesday, as hopes faded that a Brexit deal would be wrapped by next week and a profit warning from Texas Instruments pulled down tech shares. Man, 60, needs a 2inch-long cupcake topper removed from his throat. The man, who has not been named, had no idea thedecorative cake piece was lodged in his throat after scoffing the cake. Doctors at John Hopkins, Baltimore, discovered a lodged 'pink foreign body'. Brexit hits UK science funding, deters international researchers. Uncertainty surrounding Britain's exit from the European Union has hit science funding to the tune of almost half a billion euros and is putting off international researchers from coming to Britain, a leading institution said on Wednesday. A Nazi Version of DDT Was Forgotten. Could It Help Fight Malaria? Scientists have rediscovered a compound developed by German researchers during World War II. It appears to be more effective and perhaps safer than DDT. 'Abominable' vicar who stole 5,000 from a 96-year-old parishioner is jailed for 10 months. Reverend Edward Morris, from Nottingham, spent the money on 'books and fripperies' after widower Joan Pennack made him a signatory on her bank account when she went into care home.

West paying price for backing Hong Kong Chinese state media. The Chinese government and state-run media have accused Western countries of hypocrisy in their attitude to violent protests in Spain, Chile and Hong Kong over the past week. Snow disrupts transport across northwestern Europe. An overnight snowstorm in northwestern Europe forced the closure of Frankfurt Airport, caused record traffic jams in Belgium, and left British and French drivers sleeping in their cars. Top Boeing executive to leave company over 737 Max crisis. Boeing said Tuesday that Kevin McAllister is out as chief executive of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. He's being replaced Stanley Deal, who has been leading the services division. Heart disease deaths among young Americans decline by 20% in 15 years. Between 2000 and 2015, premature heart disease deaths declined by 20$ in the US, but NIH researchers say obesity is fueling stagnating rates, particularly among young white women. Save Some Popcorn for the Deal-Making Behind TV. Media companies merged to take on tech, and tech giants are producing media. Edmund Lee, a media reporter, has his eyes on what comes next. Australia's favourite pub meals are revealed in Yak Brewing's The Hungry Yak campaign. Australia's favourite pub meals have been revealed - including a chicken parmigiana, a classic steak anda vegetarian burger outshining the traditional beef.