As Iran war drives up gasoline prices in US, Trump blames Ukraine, Democrats

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Early indications suggest Flydubai co-pilot acted alone in attack, officials say

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Bolsonaro Surges to Lead as Brazil Swings to the Right

Bolsonaro Surges to Lead as Brazil Swings to the Right as Brazil's presidential race heads to runoff with Flávio Bolsonario ahead of incumbent Lula da Silva . A runoff will take place October 25 if no candidate wins an outright majority . The son of jailed ex-president Jair Bolson

Intel coordinated at coordinates [-10.0, -55.0] inside Brazil. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "Bolsonaro Surges to Lead as Brazil Swings to the Right" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-04/bolsonaro-surges-to-lead-as-brazil-swings-to-the-right-video; Reference: "Brazil presidential election heads to runoff with Bolsonaro ahead of Lula" via https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20261005-brazil-presidential-election-runoff-bolsonaro-lula; Reference: "Brazil’s presidential race to go to second round as Flávio Bolsonaro leads incumbent Lula" via https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/05/brazil-presidential-race-election-result-second-round-lula-flavio-bolsonaro; Reference: "Flávio Bolsonaro takes lead in first round of Brazil election" via https://www.ft.com/content/028da85c-0e1f-4f1b-ad04-eac78c4f18c0?syn-25a6b1a6=1; Reference: "Flavio Bolsonaro, Lula da Silva advance to second tour of presidential election" via https://tass.com/world/2197463; Reference: "Brazil presidential election heads to runoff after no majority vote" via https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brazil-presidential-election-bolsonaro-lula-runoff/; Reference: "Bolsonaro and Lula to compete in Brazilian presidential run-off after tight vote" via https://news.sky.com/story/bolsonaro-and-lula-to-compete-in-brazilian-presidential-run-off-after-tight-vote-13595195; Reference: "Brazil’s presidential race: Three key takeaways from the first round" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/5/brazils-presidential-race-three-key-takeaways-from-the-first-round?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Bolsonaro Allies Gain Senate Strength in Clash With Top Court" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-05/bolsonaro-allies-gain-senate-strength-in-clash-with-top-court; Reference: "Bolsonaro leads in first-round vote of Brazil's presidential race, Lula says will win in ‘extra time’" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/flavio-bolsonaro-leads-in-first-round-vote-of-brazil-presidential-race-lula-da-silva-says-will-win-in-extra-time-101791166858729.html; Reference: "Voting begins in Brazil's presidential election" via https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-04/news-1QYeSEY4DWU/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World; Reference: "Brazil Elections Head to Runoff Between Lula and Bolsonaro Son" via https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/04/world/americas/brazil-election-lula-bolsonaro.html; Reference: "Brazil heads to runoff as Bolsonaro leads Lula in first round of presidential election" via https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/brazil-election-results-bolsonaro-lula-b3061216.html; Reference: "Watch: How Brazil's dramatic election unfolded" via https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cwp9g54v9xjlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss; Reference: "Bolsonaro beats expectations in Brazil vote, faces Lula in runoff" via https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/5/bolsonaro-beats-expectations-in-brazil-vote-faces-lula-in-runoff?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Family members of jailed ex-president Jair Bolsonaro win big in multiple Brazil polls" via https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20261005-family-members-of-jailed-ex-president-jair-bolsonaro-win-big-in-multiple-brazil-polls; Reference: "Brazil’s presidential election is going to a run-off after boost for right-wing Bolsonaro. What happens next?" via https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/brazillian-election-bolsonaro-lula-result-b3061352.html; Reference: "Bolsonaro in 'very strong position' as Brazil election heads to run-off" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261005-bolsonaro-in-very-strong-position-as-brazil-election-heads-to-run-off; Reference: "Brazil’s Bolsonaro dynasty closes in on stunning comeback" via https://www.ft.com/content/1ab64d24-0f32-4dc8-86b5-20d06e3b3588?syn-25a6b1a6=1; Reference: "Brazil Election: Bolsonaro Pushes Lula to Brink as Markets Set to Rally" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-05/daybreak-europe-10-5-2026-video; Reference: "Brazil-China ties in focus as Bolsonaro gets election edge over Lula" via https://www.scmp.com/plus/news/china/diplomacy/article/3369805/brazil-china-ties-focus-bolsonaro-gets-election-edge-over-lula?utm_source=rss_feed; Reference: "Brazil heads to run-off as Bolsonaro pulls off shock first place finish in first round" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261005-brazil-heads-to-run-off-as-bolsonaro-pulls-off-shock-first-place-finish-in-first-round; Reference: "Bolsonaro Takes Surprise Brazil Election Lead Over Lula" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-05/bolsonaro-takes-surprise-brazil-election-lead-over-lula-video; Reference: "Brazil Confronts the End of the Lula Era as President Vote Goes to Second Round" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-10-05/brazil-confronts-the-end-of-the-lula-era-as-president-vote-goes-to-second-round; Reference: "Brazil’s Lula Was Overtaken by a Trump-Backed Nepo Baby" via https://novaramedia.com/2026/10/05/brazils-lula-was-overtaken-by-a-trump-backed-nepo-baby/; Reference: "'Very bad result for Lula: Bolsonaro is far more effective at speaking to that growing middle class'" via https://www.france24.com/en/very-bad-result-for-lula-bolsonaro-is-far-more-effective-at-speaking-to-that-growing-middle-class; Reference: "Brazil presidential election: 'Bolsonaro being ahead is a surprise,' researcher says" via https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/perspective/20261005-brazil-presidential-election-bolsonaro-being-ahead-is-a-surprise-researcher-says; Reference: "Bolsonaro favourite to win: What Brazil’s first round of elections tells us" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/5/bolsonaro-favourite-to-win-what-brazils-first-round-of-election-tells-us?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Brazil Real Surges After Bolsonaro Takes Surprising Lead" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-05/brazil-real-surges-after-bolsonaro-takes-surprising-lead-video; Reference: "Right-wing wave in Brazil’s Congress boosts Bolsonaro camp ahead of presidential runoff" via https://www.investing.com/news/world-news/rightwing-wave-in-brazils-congress-boosts-bolsonaro-camp-ahead-of-presidential-runoff-4932468; Reference: "In a Major Boost for the Right, Another Bolsonaro Nears Brazil’s Presidency" via https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/world/americas/balsanaro-lula-brazil-presidency-trump.html; Reference: "Bolsonaro Pushes Lula to Brink of Defeat Ahead of Runoff" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-05/bolsonaro-pushes-lula-to-brink-of-defeat-ahead-of-runoff; Reference: "How Lula’s successes in Brazil may have paved the way for his presidential defeat" via https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20261005-how-lulas-successes-in-brazil-may-have-paved-the-way-for-his-presidential-defeat; Reference: "Flávio Bolsonaro poised to win Brazilian presidency after shock first-round victory" via https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/05/flavio-bolsonaro-brazilian-presidency-election-shock-first-round-victory; Reference: "In a Major Boost for the Right, Another Bolsonaro Nears Brazil’s Presidency" via https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/world/americas/bolsanaro-lula-brazil-presidency-trump.html; Reference: "Brazil votes: CIA cultivated evangelical churches ‘for decades’ – Pepe Escobar" via https://www.rt.com/news/646742-brazil-elections-us-cia-meddling/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS; Reference: "Lula vows to fight for Brazil’s presidency: “Starting tomorrow, we begin a new campaign.”" via https://therealnews.com/lula-vows-to-fight-for-brazils-presidency-starting-tomorrow-we-begin-a-new-campaign; Reference: "Brazil Election Could Give Bolsonaro a Key Role in Trump’s Latin America Map" via https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/world/americas/brazil-election-bolsonaro-trump.html; Reference: "Return of the Bolsonaros: Why the far-right surge in Brazilian elections?" via https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/the-debate/20261005-return-of-the-bolsonaros-why-the-far-right-surge-in-brazilian-elections; Reference: "Far right on the march and Lula’s failures: key drivers of Flávio Bolsonaro’s Brazil surge" via https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/05/brazil-election-bolsonaro-lula; Reference: "Brazil Election 2026: Bolsonaro’s Lead Has Lula Looking for Campaign Reset" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-05/brazil-election-2026-bolsonaro-s-lead-has-lula-looking-for-campaign-reset;

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Iran war live: Yemen fighting intensifies; Tehran says ready for US attacks

Yemeni government announces major offensive against Houthis as Iran says it is ready to defend itself if the US attacks . Yemen launches more than 1,000 strikes in bid to retake territory lost to Houthi rebels . The Houthis launched an offensive in September, which killed hundreds of

Intel coordinated at coordinates [32.0, 53.0] inside Iran. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "Iran war live: Yemen fighting intensifies; Tehran says ready for US attacks" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/5/iran-war-live-fighting-in-yemen-intensifies-tehran-says-ready-for-us-war?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Yemen gov’t forces commence major combat operation against Houthis" via https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/5/yemen-govt-forces-commence-major-combat-operation-against-houthis?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Yemen launches more than 1,000 strikes in bid to retake territory lost to Houthi rebels" via https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20261005-yemen-military-announces-broad-range-of-strikes-against-houthis-in-bid-to-retake-lost-territory; Reference: "Saudi-backed Yemeni government launches major offensive to retake Houthi-held territory" via https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/2026-10-05/ty-article/saudi-backed-yemeni-government-launches-military-campaign-against-houthis/000001a1-0ae5-dfcd-a1a5-aaefe5190000; Reference: "Yemen's government declares major operation against Houthis" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261005-yemen-s-government-declares-major-operation-against-houthis; Reference: "Yemen war escalates: What’s the latest, as government forces claim gains?" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/5/yemen-war-escalates-whats-the-latest-on-the-battlefield?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Saudi-backed Yemeni forces seize Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Houthi rebels" via https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/yemei-saudi-arabia-houthis-dhubab-b3061412.html; Reference: "Yemeni government forces take control of Bab al-Mandeb Strait — army spokesman" via https://tass.com/world/2197645; Reference: "Battle with Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen tempers news on oil flow" via https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-trump-us-oil-prices-yemen-red-sea-houthis-bab-el-mandeb/; Reference: "Tensions Rise in Gulf as Yemen Tries to Take Back Land" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-05/tensions-rise-in-gulf-as-yemen-tries-to-take-back-land-video; Reference: "Houthis Claim Strike on Aramco Facility in Riyadh as Yemen Fighting Escalates" via https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Houthis-Claim-Strike-on-Aramco-Facility-in-Riyadh-as-Yemen-Fighting-Escalates.html; Reference: "Yemeni army aims to regain control of entire country — deputy defense minister" via https://tass.com/world/2197741; Reference: "'Hundreds of Houthi targets in Yemen attacked' in air campaign by Saudi-led coalition" via https://news.sky.com/story/yemen-hundreds-of-houthi-targets-attacked-as-saudi-led-coalition-carries-out-air-campaign-13595382; Reference: "Yemen government forces announce offensive on Houthi-held territory" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261005-yemen-government-forces-announce-offensive-on-houthi-held-territory; Reference: "Yemen launches push to retake territory captured by Houthis" via https://www.ft.com/content/a48af44e-84fb-4ce9-b7ce-d1895d0a0f05?syn-25a6b1a6=1; Reference: "US intends to ‘live by’ security pact with Saudi Arabia: Rubio" via https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20261005-us-intends-to-live-by-security-pact-with-saudi-arabia-rubio/; Reference: "Yemeni gov’t forces aim for Sanaa, but Houthi defeat will be a challenge" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/5/yemeni-govt-forces-aim-for-sanaa-but-houthi-defeat-will-be-a-challenge?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Two straits, one pact: what Makkah can and cannot protect" via https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20261005-two-straits-one-pact-what-makkah-can-and-cannot-protect/; Reference: "Op-Ed: An America-First Approach in Yemen" via https://maritime-executive.com/article/op-ed-an-america-first-approach-in-yemen; Reference: "Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel the Houthis from several areas around key strait, officials say" via https://www.france24.com/en/saudi-backed-yemeni-forces-expel-the-houthis-from-several-areas-around-key-strait-officials-say; Reference: "Houthis Face Being Cut Off on Yemeni Coast" via https://maritime-executive.com/article/houthis-face-being-cut-off-on-yemeni-coast; Reference: "Pro-govt forces besieging Yemen's Mocha but yet to recapture it: military sources" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/progovt-forces-besieging-yemen-s-mocha-but-yet-to-recapture-it-military-sources-101791227715902.html;

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Israel face spitting allegation as Ireland boss ‘delighted’ ties after over

Israel face spitting allegation as Ireland boss 'delighted' ties after over . Ireland manager says 'disciplinary committee will look at' allegations Israel player spat at one of his

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Georgia block party shooting kills two, injures dozens

Georgia block party shooting kills two, injures dozens. ... Mass shooting at party in Georgia leaves dozens injured and two dead. A crowd of more than 1,000 people had gathered in Vienna when upwards of 50 shots were fired...

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US withdraw all B-1 bombers after incident at Fairford airbase — WSJ

US withdraws all B-1 bombers from UK airbase after incident at Fairford airbase . US military used the airbase as a landing point for bombers to deliver strikes against Iran . Pentagon says operational security precluded us from confirming the movement of our assets and forces in real-time .

Intel coordinated at coordinates [38.0, -97.0] inside US. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "US withdraw all B-1 bombers after incident at Fairford airbase — WSJ" via https://tass.com/world/2197461; Reference: "All B-1 bombers withdrawn from British air base amid Iran-backed threat, spokesperson says" via https://www.cbsnews.com/video/all-b-12-bombers-withdrawn-british-air-base-iran-backed-threat-spokesperson-says/; Reference: "10/4: CBS Weekend News" via https://www.cbsnews.com/video/100426-cbs-weekend-news/; Reference: "US moves B-1 bombers from UK's RAF airbase back to home after ‘new’ threat in unusual move" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-moves-b-1-bombers-from-uk-raf-airbase-back-to-home-bases-after-new-threat-in-unusual-move-101791162259241.html; Reference: "US removes all Air Force bombers from UK base amid security concerns" via https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-05/US-removes-all-Air-Force-bombers-from-UK-base-amid-security-concerns-1QZgO36boUE/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World; Reference: "US removes B-1 bombers from UK base amid security concerns" via https://www.defensenews.com/air/2026/10/05/us-removes-b-1-bombers-from-uk-base-amid-security-concerns/; Reference: "US removes B-1 bombers from UK base amid security concerns" via https://www.militarytimes.com/air/2026/10/05/us-removes-b-1-bombers-from-uk-base-amid-security-concerns/; Reference: "US rushes bombers out of UK base over new terrorist threat – NYT" via https://www.rt.com/news/646718-us-rushes-bombers-out-uk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS; Reference: "US withdraws all bombers from UK base at centre of suspected terror attack" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261005-us-withdraws-all-bombers-from-uk-base-at-centre-of-suspected-terror-attack; Reference: "Pentagon Removes Bombers From RAF Fairford Base" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-05/pentagon-removes-bombers-from-raf-fairford-base-video; Reference: "US abruptly withdraws bombers from UK’s RAF Fairford" via https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/5/us-abruptly-withdraws-bombers-from-uks-raf-fairford?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "US bombers leave UK air base amid 'new threats': What we know so far" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261005-us-bombers-leave-uk-air-base-amid-new-threats-what-we-know-so-far; Reference: "Pentagon pulls all bombers from U.K. air base after security incident" via https://www.cbsnews.com/video/pentagon-pulls-all-bombers-from-uk-air-base-after-security-incident/; Reference: "Watch: What caused the US to remove its bombers in such a hurry?" via https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cq99zvdk5235o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss; Reference: "Vance suggests Iran may have been involved in incident at Fairford Air Base in Britain" via https://tass.com/world/2197825; Reference: "Report: U.S. withdraws B-1 bombers from U.K. base after suspected terror attack plot" via https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/iran/2026-10-05/ty-article/report-u-s-withdraws-b-1-bombers-from-u-k-base-after-suspected-terror-plot/000001a1-0b44-d441-aff5-1b4e0ac80000; Reference: "What prompted the US bombers to leave RAF Fairford?" via https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck87z09xe82qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss; Reference: "Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford" via https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwj3413e5m1lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss; Reference: "Trump Says Terror Threats Forced B-1 Bombers Out of UK Base" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-05/trump-says-terror-threats-forced-b-1-bombers-out-of-uk-base;

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US Coast Guard suspends Bermuda-Boston plane search as 66-hour operation fails to locate bodies

The U.S. Coast Guard launched a large-scale search over the weekend following a report that a medical transport jet went down off the coast of Nantuck . Debris found off Nantucket island after the air ambulance disappeared while flying from Bermuda to Boston .

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Takaichi Faces Test of Economic Agenda as Japan Parliament Opens

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks to put her grand plans for Japan’s economy and finances into action . Taka

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Laotian man freed from eSwatini jail 14 months after US third-country deportation

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Flydubai attack update: Co-pilot joined airline for its Israel routes, planned to kill Smit Machchhar in cockpit and crash jet into Israeli airport

Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami told investigators that he had planned to fly the aircraft to Tel Aviv before crashing into a building or another plane at Ben Gurion Airport . Israel was ready to implement a long-practiced protocol after the captain of a FlyDubai plane was attacked in

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Flock cameras and the Fourth Amendment: What did the federal judge rule on police searches? Privacy concerns explained

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Japan service sector activity slows from 5-month high, PMI shows

Japan service sector activity slows from 5-month high, PMI shows. ... Japan service sector growth slows in September, PMI shows. ...

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Trump tells South Korea to sign on to Alaska LNG deal or 'I'll just charge them more'

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Hospitals in Irkutsk impose quarantines after an employee at an anti-plague institute dies. Russia’s public health agency says she died of pneumonia and the epidemiological situation remains ‘stable.’

Several hospitals in Irkutsk had imposed three-week quarantines, the news outlet People of Baikal reported on October 4 . Relatives of a woman giving birth at one of the hospitals told the outlet that it had also imposed a quarantine . Russia’s public health agency says she died of pneumonia

Intel coordinated at coordinates [55.7558, 37.6173] inside Russia. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "Hospitals in Irkutsk impose quarantines after an employee at an anti-plague institute dies. Russia’s public health agency says she died of pneumonia and the epidemiological situation remains ‘stable.’" via https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/10/05/hospitals-in-irkutsk-impose-quarantines-after-an-employee-at-an-anti-plague-institute-dies-russia-s-public-health-agency-says-she-died-of-pneumonia-and-the-epidemiological-situation-remains-stable; Reference: "Russia hospitalizes almost 200 people after researcher's death from plague: reports" via https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/05/suspected-plague-cases-reported-in-russias-irkutsk-region.html; Reference: "Russian lab worker dies of suspected plague in Siberia; US monitoring case" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/5/russian-lab-worker-dies-of-suspected-plague-in-siberia-us-monitoring-case?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Officials in Russia’s Irkutsk region advised against traveling to a town where a hospital patient may have died of plague. They later deleted the post." via https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/05/officials-in-russia-s-irkutsk-region-advised-against-traveling-to-a-town-where-a-hospital-patient-may-have-died-of-plague-they-later-deleted-the-post; Reference: "Lab worker dies, 200 quarantined, disease likely ‘fatal’: 5 things we know about ‘unknown plague’ in Russia" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/russia-plague-lab-worker-dies-siberia-irkutsk-hundreds-quarantined-pneumonia-unknown-aetiology-what-we-know-latest-updates-101791182197316.html; Reference: "Russian lab worker dies of suspected plague as 200 enter medical observation" via https://www.nbcnews.com/world/europe/russia-plague-suspected-lab-worker-dies-200-medical-observation-rcna601559; Reference: "White House says it’s monitoring reports of plague in Russia, ‘assessing options’" via https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/05/white-house-says-it-s-monitoring-reports-of-plague-in-russia-assessing-options; Reference: "Officials Claim Stable Health Situation in Irkutsk After Anti-Plague Institute Worker’s Death" via https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/10/05/officials-claim-stable-health-situation-in-irkutsk-after-anti-plague-institute-workers-death-a93872; Reference: "White House monitoring suspected plague death after 190 people quarantined in Russia" via https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/white-house-pneumonic-plague-russia-b3061400.html; Reference: "Researcher at Russian Lab Dies After Potential Plague Exposure" via https://www.today.com/video/researcher-at-russian-lab-dies-after-potential-plague-exposure-271010885542; Reference: "Russia plague: What we know about the suspected case reportedly linked to a lab worker’s death" via https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/05/russia-plague-suspected-case-irkutsk.html; Reference: "Russian lab worker 'dies of suspected plague' as 200 under observation" via https://news.sky.com/story/russian-laboratory-worker-dies-of-suspected-pneumonic-plague-as-200-under-medical-observation-13595297; Reference: "Officials Downplay Concerns Around Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute Worker’s Death" via https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/10/05/officials-downplay-concerns-around-irkutsk-anti-plague-institute-workers-death-a93872; Reference: "Inside mysterious Russian lab where worker died of suspected plague ‘that escaped from broken test tube’" via https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/russia-plague-lab-virus-siberia-irkutsk-b3061310.html; Reference: "US ‘monitoring’ situation around suspected case of plague in Russia" via https://www.ft.com/content/0a45595f-4889-4436-847f-1bddce813009?syn-25a6b1a6=1; Reference: "Officials Seek to Reassure Public After Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute Worker’s Death" via https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/10/05/officials-seek-to-reassure-public-after-irkutsk-anti-plague-institute-workers-death-a93872; Reference: "Mass quarantine issued in Russia after unexplained death of plague researcher" via https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/10/researchers-death-from-undisclosed-illness-sparks-mass-quarantine-in-russia/; Reference: "Russia plays down reported plague lab death and says, trust us" via https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-plague-lab-death-pneumonia-of-unknown-origin/; Reference: "Kremlin tells Russians to ignore ‘rumors’ of a possible plague outbreak in Siberia. U.S. and EU officials say they’re monitoring the situation." via https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/05/kremlin-tells-russians-to-ignore-rumors-of-a-possible-plague-outbreak-in-siberia-u-s-and-eu-officials-say-they-re-monitoring-the-situation; Reference: "After plague death reports at Siberia lab, Russia says ‘situation under control’" via https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3369836/after-plague-death-reports-siberia-lab-russia-says-situation-under-control?utm_source=rss_feed; Reference: "Plague may have resurfaced in Russia. But this isn’t the Black Death." via https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/10/05/plague-may-have-resurfaced-in-russia-but-this-isn-t-the-black-death; Reference: "Russian officials say 'situation under control' after plague reports" via https://www.france24.com/en/russian-officials-say-situation-under-control-after-plague-reports; Reference: "What to know about pneumonic plague after woman in Russia dies from mysterious illness" via https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/plague-suspected-russia-lab-pneumonic-siberia-symptoms-treatment-rcna601589; Reference: "What to know about pneumonic plague after woman in Russia dies from mysterious illness" via https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/plague-suspected-russia-lab-pneumonic-siberia-symptoms-treatment-rcna601589;

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Beavers brought to London to help solve a flooding problem: "They make people smile!"

London is now home to some wild beavers, the first to live there in 400 years . The critters were brought in

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Nearly 1,500 migrants arrive in Myanmar from Malaysia despite UN warnings

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Ethiopia’s forces retake Mekelle amid renewed Tigray fighting

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Taiwan foreign minister visits US for opening of new Arizona office

Taiwan foreign minister visits US for opening of new Arizona office. ...

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They survived World War II and lost decades, but not 2026. Japan's century-old businesses are disappearing at a record pace

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Bull run for Japan stocks at risk, warns boss of biggest trading house

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Writer Cheikh Hamidou Kane died in Senegal

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America’s Toxic Military Culture Must End

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Amidst Conflict in the Gulf, Oman's Duqm Drydock Sees Business Boom

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US Marine arrested over killing of woman in Okinawa

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‘Taking pride in fake expulsion’: Iran denies diplomats were ‘kicked out’ of US, says all left as scheduled

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India Seeks Bigger Role in Effort to End the Russia-Ukraine War

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Japan Demands Tighter US Troop Discipline After Okinawa Killing

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Can the KKK find a new foothold in the US?

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China Arctic service container ship returns to Asia via Suez

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US accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan leader’s son

US accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan leader's son . Wanying ‘Heather’ Zhang was arrested just as she

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‘Unwelcome and unsafe’: Why Japanese companies are retreating from China at a historic rate

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UKMTO reports tanker incident near Yemen’s coast

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Asian stocks rise as weak U.S. jobs data eases Fed hike bets; Japan surges

Asian stocks rise as weak U.S. jobs data eases Fed hike bets; Japan surges. ...

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US hit go-fast boat said to be involved in drug trafficking

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US military says it struck vessel in Caribbean, killing four

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militarywatchmagazine.com

China’s Type 99A Heavy Tanks Deploy to Russia for Major Exercises

Chinese People’s Liberation Army forces have completed their participation in Russia's Center-2026 strategic command-and-staff exercise . Training incorporated lessons from recent conflicts, primarily the Russian-Ukrainian War, raising the possibility that Russian forces could impart significant knowhow to Chinese ground units .

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Ebola deaths in the DR Congo hits 4000 mark

The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, began in May and has become DR Congo’s largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak . It is now the world's second-largest Ebola outbreak after the 2014–2016 West Africa epidemic . The UN has warned that escalating violence in eastern Congo is further disrupting the response .

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How Chinese technology supports esports competition at the Asian Games

The ECS (Esports Competition Solution) provided comprehensive technical support for esports competitions at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 in Japan . The system conducts comprehensive checks of equipment, interfaces and network conditions, helping identify unauthorized peripherals, cheating macros and plugins . During matches, it monitors more than 30 indicators in

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Japan poll: 57% urge Takaichi to improve ties with China

57% of respondents said Takaichi should step up efforts to improve Japan-China relations . Bilateral relations have remained strained since Takaich made erroneous remarks concerning China's Taiwan region last year .

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Xie Zhenye backs China's young sprinters to shine on world stage

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US-China tariff cuts may ease costs for American consumers

China and the United States agreed to reciprocal tariff cuts covering $30 billion worth of products from each side . The move could translate into lower prices for everyday goods such as coffee makers, toasters, blankets, and bed linens . When tariffs were at their height, raising

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Rising prices, weak spending put Japan's policymakers in tight spot

More than 3,000 food and beverage items in the country are set to go up in price in October, with the full-year tally for 2026 expected to top 20,000 . As of July, inflation-adjusted household spending had declined year on year for eight consecutive months .

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China responds to US criticism of Starbucks' Xinjiang expansion

China responds to US criticism of Starbucks' Xinjiang expansion . The Chinese Foreign Ministry dismisses the allegations as lies and smears . Starbucks opened two stores in Xinjiang, marking its debut in the region .

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New F-16 Block 70 Fighters Face Operational Testing on Taiwan: Electronic Warfare Systems Under Scrutiny

Republic of China Air Force’s first two new-build F-16V Block 70 fighters, serial numbers 6727 and 6728, arrived at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung, Taiwan Island, on October 2 . Sixty-six fighters were ordered under an $8.2 billion contract in 2019,

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Yemen appears set on a counter-Houthi offensive, but Saudi Arabia may yet turn to diplomacy

Saudi Arabia fears its depleted air defenses may struggle to withstand renewed hostilities . Houthis call on airlines to avoid Saudi Arabia’s airspace . Saudi-backed forces announced a massive operation to take back Houthi-captured territory .

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North Korea’s New AI-Enabled Hypersonic Missile Introduces Revolutionary Advances in Penetration Strike Capabilities

North Korea has tested an intermediate-range strategic missile equipped with artificial intelligence technology . The missile was launched from the Wonsan area and struck a designated target approximately 1,000 kilometres away . South Korea’s military separately reported that the missile travelled more than 700 kilometres, while Japan”s Defence Ministry assessed its flight distance

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Singapore turns matchmaker amid rock-bottom birthrate

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U.S. Sanctions Aim to ‘Shut Down’ Iran’s Airlines, but This Boeing Plane Is Still Flying

A Mahan Air Boeing 777 with the tail sign EP-MTE arrived at Iran’s Najaf

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Is Putin 'covering up' Russia plague outbreak? Scientist’s death, 'COVID-style' quarantine spark fears

Russia has declared a Covid-style quarantine in Siberia after a lab worker died . Doctor who helped lead US response through COVID calls Russia lab outbreak 'con

hindustantimes.com

Who is Wanying ‘Heather’ Zhang? California realtor arrested at LAX for allegedly spying for China

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rt.com

Don’t know? Blame Russia: Finnish president takes page from NATO chief’s playbook

Alexander Stubb has blamed Russia for a wide range of security concerns facing the EU, including the influx of migrants into Ceuta, Spain’s enclave in Morocco, over the summer . He later admitted that he did not know the situation in Ceuta well enough to take a position . Stubb made the remarks in an interview

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‘Purgatory’ Corruption Case Puts Rule of Law on Trial in Slovakia

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bbc.co.uk

Girl, 12, fatally shot in US during 'dispute over parking space'

Girl, 12, fatally shot in US during 'dispute over parking space'. Police in Baltimore have said the young girl was not a target of the shooting but was caught in the crossfire....

theguardian.com

Skull fractures suggest servants of Egypt’s ancient kings were sacrificed

Skull fractures suggest servants of Egypt’s ancient kings were sacrificed . The royal cemetery of Umm el-Qa’ab near Abydos features the tombs and encl

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Russia’s new drive to crush Ukraine

Two of the world's largest exporters of grain have seen exports plunge even further over the last year . Prolonged conflict around the Black Sea threatens both economies - and those most in need .

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Estonia shifts troops closer to Russia in ‘active defence’ push

Estonian military officials believe Russia is not ready for a full-scale war with NATO, but do not rule out provocations meant to test how NATO’s collective defense clause functions . Estonia signed contracts in 2025 to buy nine American-made HIMARS systems with missiles that have a range of up to 300 kilometers (186

bloomberg.com

US Nabs Suspected China Spy for Surveilling Taiwan Leader’s Son

US Nabs Suspected China Spy for Surveilling Taiwan Leader’s son and his family .

investing.com

Morning Bid: The euro has a France problem

Morning Bid: The euro has a France problem. ...

scmp.com

Chinese travellers go premium, Malaysia appeals to investors: 5 weekend reads you missed

Chinese travellers go premium, Malaysia appeals to investors: 5 weekend reads you missed . We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond .

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Kash Patel and Alexis Wilkins relationship timeline: From Nashville meeting to saying ‘yes’

FBI Director Kash Patel and Alexis Wilkins announced their engagement on October 4, 2026 . The couple have been dating

investing.com

Hong Kong stocks tick down in thin trade as property, financials drag

Hong Kong stocks tick down in thin trade as property, financials drag. ...

militarywatchmagazine.com

Russian Robot Tank Based on T-72 Makes Debut in Exercises

The Shturm system is based on the T-72B3M chassis and is being developed in at least two configurations . One is equipped with a tank-type turret, while another is configured as an unmanned tank support combat vehicle resembling the BMPT concept .

france24.com + 10 more

Live: Up to 500 schools to shut in France as student protests continue

Up to 500 French schools are expected to close across France on Monday as student protests continue . The protests over teacher absence rates, overlong school days and dilapidated facilities began at a Paris school on September 17 but grew into a nationwide movement last week . More than 5,000 people – most of them minors – have been

Intel coordinated at coordinates [46.0, 2.0] inside France. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "Live: Up to 500 schools to shut in France as student protests continue" via https://www.france24.com/en/france/20261005-live-up-to-500-schools-to-shut-in-france-as-student-protests-continue; Reference: "Up to 500 French schools to be closed Monday as protests continue" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261005-up-to-500-french-schools-to-be-closed-monday-as-protests-continue; Reference: "Hundreds of French schools stay closed ahead of nationwide day of student protests" via https://www.investing.com/news/world-news/hundreds-of-french-schools-stay-closed-ahead-of-nationwide-day-of-student-protests-4931266; Reference: "Schools shuttered as student protests sweep through France" via https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/a-week-in-france/20261005-schools-shuttered-as-student-protests-sweep-through-france; Reference: "Students continue to protest in France as hundreds of schools close" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/5/students-continue-to-protest-in-france-as-hundreds-of-schools-close?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "France high school protests: Can the government regain control?" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261005-france-high-school-protests-can-the-government-regain-control; Reference: "French school protests continue with larger demonstrations set for Tuesday" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261005-french-school-protests-continue-with-larger-demonstrations-set-for-tuesday; Reference: "'I could feel the petrol dripping': The violent attacks that have marred France school protests" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261005-i-could-feel-the-petrol-dripping-the-violent-attacks-that-have-marred-france-school-protests; Reference: "Backing student protests a breach of ‘EU values’ – MEP bloc" via https://www.rt.com/news/646764-france-protests-eu-values/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS; Reference: "Violent student protests spread from France to Belgium (VIDEOS)" via https://www.rt.com/news/646762-belgium-student-protests/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS; Reference: "French high school students predict escalation of protests" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261005-french-high-school-students-predict-escalation-of-protests;

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Thailand bourse plans dual-class shares to boost listings

Thailand bourse plans dual-class shares to boost listings. ...

arstechnica.com

New forensic evidence supports Egyptian "retainer sacrifice"

New paper reassesses a collection of skulls excavated from tombs in the 1920s and concludes that over one-third show evidence of blunt force trauma . This suggests that they may have been victims of so-called "retainer sacrifice" Author Roselyn Campbell is

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UK Targets Russian LNG Tankers and Bunkering Ships in New Sanctions

UK Targets Russian LNG Tankers and Bunkering Ships in New Sanctions. The UK has sanctioned eight ships, including vessels linked to Russia's LNG trade and bunkering operations....

france24.com + 1 more

Rubio visits Iceland ‘to discuss security collaboration’ as US boosts Arctic presence

Rubio will meet with officials in Reykjavik to discuss economic and security collaboration . He will then travel to Athens for the sixth US-Greece Strategic Dialogue, with defense cooperation, energy, regional security, and technology .

aljazeera.com

Middle East oil exports surpass pre-war levels despite tensions, data shows

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aljazeera.com

Who were the top teen athletes at the Asian Games?

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bbc.co.uk

Supporters of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan march to Pakistan capital

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hindustantimes.com

Canada says focused on completing deal ahead of 5th round of CEPA talks

Canada says focused on completing deal ahead of 5th round of CEPA talks. Canada is focused on finalizing the CEPA with India to boost its economy, with talks aiming to conclude by year-end for broad trade opportunities....

investing.com

India, US have reached a plateau in trade talks, Indian finance minister says

India, US have reached a plateau in trade talks, Indian finance minister says. ...

investing.com

Australia stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 up 0.05%

Australia stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 up 0.05%. ...

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Euro Falls to 17-Month Low on Political Uncertainty

The euro fell to a 17-month low against the dollar on Monday as political and fiscal worries rattled European markets . Rising borrowing costs and political instability are reviving concerns about strains within the eurozone . France's rising borrowing costs echo the eurozone crisis of the early 2010s .

militarywatchmagazine.com

U.S. Brings New Flight III Arleigh Burke Destroyer Into Service with Key Radar Missing

U.S. Navy has commissioned its newest Flight III Arleigh Burke class destroyer, USS Ted Stevens, in Whittier, Alaska . The service continues to expand the destroyer fleet while rapidly retiring its ageing Ticonderoga class cruisers .

aljazeera.com

Djokovic defeats top seed Zverev to reach China Open semifinals

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October 7 families join election race with hope of healing Israel

October 7 families join election race with hope of healing Israel. ...

tass.com

Russia ready to continue dialogue on world trade rules — minister

Russia ready to continue dialogue on world trade rules — minister. Maxim Reshetnikov stressed that the Russian economy remains open...

haaretz.com

State ceremonies and anti-government protests: Israel marks three years since October 7

Monday marks the official Israeli memorial date for October 7 . Official state ceremonies will be held throughout Israel,

bloomberg.com

India Opposition Protests Against Election Chief Gain Steam

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investing.com

Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow’s ’new doctrine’ of airstrikes, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow’s ’new doctrine’ of airstrikes, Zelenskiy says. ...

independent.co.uk

‘You’re coming in blind?’ All passengers feared dead after aircraft vanishes off US coast

‘You’re coming in blind?’ All passengers feared dead after aircraft vanishes off US coast. US coast guard ends search for survivors off Massachusetts...

haaretz.com

Netanyahu ally Bolsonaro edges Lula in Brazilian presidential vote

Bolsonaro vows to move Brazil's embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem within the first six

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Nations League: France face Belgium as they battle for top spot in group A

France face Belgium in 4th and last nations league game this international break . France beat Belgium on 28th of September in matchday 2 (1-0) Only one point separates Group A1 leaders France and

shipandbunker.com

UK Port Says High Power Costs Threaten Shore Power Adoption

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tass.com + 1 more

EU to limit Kiev's access to subsidies, single market if becomes member state — newspaper

EU officials are proposing to limit agricultural subsidies to Ukraine in the event of its accession to the EU . The proposed restrictions are intended to reassure current EU members, including Poland, France, and Italy, which fear a massive influx of Ukrainian grain would hurt their farmers . The EU allocates 55 billion euros a year to agricultural support

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Anti-Putin protesters arrested in Moscow as Germany pledges €1bn in military aid to Kyiv

Russia has pledged to intensify strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities after a drone attack damaged the capital’s key Northern Bridge over the weekend . Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other government officials are warning of the need for more air defense capabilities .

seatrade-maritime.com

AD Ports Group completes Brazil terminal operator acquisition

AD Ports Group completes Brazil terminal operator acquisition. The UAE ports group has splashed out $835 million to but CLI in Brazil...

investing.com

3rd Global Islamic FinTech Forum 2026 to Be Held in Dubai, UAE

3rd Global Islamic FinTech Forum 2026 to Be Held in Dubai, UAE. ...

investing.com

Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 2.45%

Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 2.45%. ...

investing.com

ZCCM Investments Holdings resumes London trading

ZCCM Investments Holdings resumes London trading. ...

tass.com

IN BRIEF: Injured tanker truck driver, 199 downed drones, aftermath of attacks on Russia

IN BRIEF: Injured tanker truck driver, 199 downed drones, aftermath of attacks on Russia. The truck driver suffered multiple burns and was hospitalized in serious condition...

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Hamas leader mourns deaths of Palestinian Christian women in Gaza

Hamas political bureau chief Khalil al-Hayya has offered condolences to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem in Gaza . Two Palestinian women, Maysaa Khedr Ibrahim Abu Daoud and Mary Hafez Michel al-Najjar, were killed after an Israeli attack on their flat in Gaza City early on Saturday .

independent.co.uk

Iran-US war latest: Trump’s forces have ‘fled’ 1,000km from Iran’s borders, commander claims

Iran-US war latest: Trump’s forces have ‘fled’ 1,000km from Iran’s borders, commander claims. Iran has said it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz ‘until our seven conditions are met’...

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Spanish PM calls snap election

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election for November 29 . Move to hold vote on November 29 comes after government defeat on legislation aimed at ending housing crisis . Facing electorate now could be risky, as Sanchez's Socialist Party is trailing in opinion polls .

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OBT Expands Into Mauritania as Demand for Shipping Continues to Grow

OBT Expands Into Mauritania as Demand for Shipping Continues to Grow. Growing activity across Mauritania’s mining, energy, offshore, infrastructure, oil and gas, renewable energy and development sectors has prompted Afri......

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DP World Research: Supply Chain Chiefs Shift from Cost to Choice

DP World Research: Supply Chain Chiefs Shift from Cost to Choice. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – 5 October 2026: Supply chain leaders are redesigning their networks around greater choice and flexibility, as resilience......

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Iran oil minister resigns, Bovard appointed acting minister

President Masoud Pezeshkian accepted Mohsen Paknejad’s resignation on Sunday and appointed NIOC chief Hamid Bovard as acting oil minister . The resignation comes as the U.S. imposes unprecedented sanctions on Iran, particularly targeting its oil sector .

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Israel, UAE Reach Security Deal, Allowing Dubai Return Flights to Resume

Israel, UAE Reach Security Deal, Allowing Dubai Return Flights to Resume . At least

meduza.io

Car bomb in Russia kills ex-prison official Ukraine accused of torturing POWs

Car bomb in Russia kills ex-prison official Ukraine accused of torturing POWs . Car bomb destroyed car belonging to a participant in Russia's war against Ukraine on October 2 in Novomoskovsk, in Russia’s Tula region . The driver killed was identified as Roman Syromyatnikov, who worked at

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South Africa private sector contracts at fastest pace since December, PMI shows

South Africa private sector contracts at fastest pace since December, PMI shows. ...

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Singapore business activity growth stays strong in September

Singapore business activity growth stays strong in September. ...

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Spain services growth accelerates despite cost surge, PMI shows

Spain services growth accelerates despite cost surge, PMI shows. ... Spain’s service sector posts joint-fastest growth in 3.5 years. ...

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Brazil markets expected to jump after Bolsonaro outperforms polls, analysts say

Bolsonaro seen as more likely than current president Lula to enact quick spending cuts . The moves come after the first round results of Brazil's presidential election on Sunday .

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Japan to further pursue course to sign peace treaty with Russia — prime minister

Japan to further pursue course to sign peace treaty with Russia — prime minister. Russia and Japan have been negotiating a post-World War II peace treaty since the mid-20th century...

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One killed, six wounded in Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s Belgorod Region over past day

One killed, six wounded in Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s Belgorod Region over past day. Governor Alexander Shuvayev added that one of the wounded is in serious condition...

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Ukraine has largely exhausted its air defense capabilities — military analyst

Ukraine has largely exhausted its air defense capabilities — military analyst. Igor Korotchenko noted that Russia has modernized its Geran family of drones...

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Hormuz situation could drive grain prices up by as much as 80% — ICC

Hormuz situation could drive grain prices up by as much as 80% — ICC . Philippines

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Sudan Doctors Network condemns RSF attack on WFP aid trucks, killing one driver

Sudan Doctors Network condemns RSF attack on WFP aid trucks, killing one driver . WFP trucks are contracted by the World Food Programme to transport aid from Dilling to Kadugli in South Kordofan state .

meduza.io

Tu-95MS bomber crashed in Russia, killing eight officers. Some helped organize missile strikes on Ukraine.

Eight Russian officers were killed when a Tu-95MS bomber crashed in the Amur region on September 29 . Initial reports said six crew members were killed during a training flight from the Ukrainka air base . Mediazona published the full list of those on board .

hindustantimes.com

Who was Carth Osani Jacobs-Rodgers? Teen killed in Las Vegas First Friday shooting remembered as 'goofball'

Who was Carth Osani Jacobs-Rodgers? Teen killed in Las Vegas First Friday shooting remembered as 'goofball'. The family of 15-year-old Carth Osani Jacobs-Rodgers has spoken out after he was shot and killed in the Arts District during First Friday....

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As Iran war smolders, shunned Eritrea looks to come in from the cold

As Iran war smolders, shunned Eritrea looks to come in from the cold. ...

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An ICE Agent Shot a Man in Austin. Now the Questions Are Getting Bigger

The man was shot once in the torso and taken to a local hospital in serious but stable condition . He was identified by his immigration lawyer as 28-year-old Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan national . The public account remains incomplete, while federal officials initially provided little detail about what happened before the shooting .

meduza.io

Kyiv starts installing turrets to defend against jet-powered drones

Kyiv has begun installing turrets to defend against jet-powered drones, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said . The first results of the small-missile program are expected by the end of October . Russian President Vladimir Putin said in late September that Ukraine currently has no “antidote’s

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Here's why your energy bills are going up

The topic defined the contests for governor in Virginia and New Jersey, and the usually sleepy election for utility regulators in Georgia . In

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California cities face months of delays in building code approvals

More than a dozen California cities and counties have been trying for months to get climate-forward building standards enacted . But they've been

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This hidden device could free up gigawatts of power for the US grid

America's energy supply crunch is driving a surge of federal and private investment in new electricity generation . But gigawatts of power are already available for

investing.com

Rising tensions in Yemen; Altman on AI - what’s moving markets

Rising tensions in Yemen; Altman on AI - what’s moving markets. ...

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Italy services growth slows in September as costs rise, PMI shows

Italy services growth slows in September as costs rise, PMI shows. ... UK services sector growth slows in September amid cost pressures. ... US services sector activity slows in September; price pressures mount. ...

oilprice.com

Aramco Cuts Asia Oil Prices to Six-Year Low, Raises Prices for Europe

Saudi Aramco has raised oil prices for European-bound cargoes in November but has cut prices for Asian buyers to the lowest in six years . The cut amounted to $3 per barrel and is the lowest since June 2020, according to Reuters records

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Ukraine systematically shelling Zaporozhye Thermal Power Plant for two weeks — Rosatom CEO

Rosatom CEO Sergey Likhachev says the safety of the Zaporozhye NPP depends directly on the operational readiness of the equipment located on the plant’s grounds . The laboratory building and the radioactive waste processing facility

tass.com

Russia to begin mass production of propellers for FPV air defense drones

Russia to begin mass production of propellers for FPV air defense drones. According to Executive Director of the Spektr Design Bureau Andrey Bratenkov, a test batch of propellers has already successfully undergone testing...

tass.com

Hungary may lift its veto on technical phase of Ukraine’s EU accession talks — newspaper

Hungary may lift its veto on technical phase of Ukraine's EU accession talks . The Financial Times emphasized

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Russia’s services PMI stands at 51.3 in September

Russia’s services PMI stands at 51.3 in September. An index reading above 50 points indicates an expansion in business activity...

france24.com

"Mum if you see this it's for my future"

More than 400 schools closed on Monday across France as government fails to assuage the anger of protesting students . Boulder, Colorado takes on ExxonMobil

tass.com

FACTBOX: Incumbent president, senator to advance to runoff in Brazil

FACTBOX: Incumbent president, senator to advance to runoff in Brazil. Voter turnout exceeded 78.93% in the general election...

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Senior Iranian military officer says US forces have moved 1,000 km away from Iran

Senior Iranian military officer says US forces have retreated more than 1,000 km from Iranian waters . Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi made the remarks in a televised interview, Iran’s Press TV reported on Monday . He claimed no US warships remain in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Sea of Oman, or

middleeastmonitor.com

Tebboune says Algeria will not reverse decision to sever ties with UAE

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune says his country will not reverse decision to sever ties with UAE . He said the move came after tensions between the two countries had reached a critical point . He accused Abu Dhabi of seeking to dominate Algeria and said it was

middleeastmonitor.com

Lieberman proposes ending Oslo Accords, annexing Area C and transferring Areas A and B to Jordan

Avigdor Lieberman, leader of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, has proposed a political plan that calls for dismantling the Palestinian Authority . Lieberman argues that the Oslo framework, established more than three decades ago, had failed to achieve its objectives .

meduza.io

Germany denies Russian art student a visa citing ‘security threat.’ Rights advocates call it a dangerous precedent.

The German Embassy in Moscow has denied a study visa to a graduate of the Design program at the Higher School of Economics (HSE) who had been accepted into a similar program at a German art university . Rights advocates call it a dangerous precedent and promised to continue helping the student .

declassifieduk.org

I was a senior British army lawyer. This is the truth about ‘lawfare’

The last Conservative government passed the Legacy Act, which shut down many routes to justice for victims of the Troubles in Northern Ireland . Labour’s manifesto pledged to pass a Troubles Bill which would reverse some of the worst excesses . Already, this has sparked a backlash. Conservative MP and former SAS soldier David Davis wants action to

aljazeera.com

Pakistan installs fishing nets at security outposts to block drone attacks

Pakistan installs fishing nets at security outposts to block drone attacks. Strung several metres overhead, the nets are a low-cost solution in sensitive areas prone to attacks by armed groups....

tass.com

Russian forces hit power substation in Kharkov Region, port facility in Odessa Region

Russian forces hit power substation in Kharkov Region, port facility in Odessa Region. A dry cargo ship with materiel was struck in the Chernomorsk port...

independent.co.uk

Trump says voting in America is ‘corrupt’ in late-night elections rant ahead of the midterms

Trump says voting in America is ‘corrupt’ in late-night elections rant ahead of the midterms. President Donald Trump revives familiar fraud narrative with one month to go before midterms...

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Lukoil’s foreign asset sale becomes part of U.S.–Russia talks on ending Ukraine war, NYT reports

Vladimir Putin personally raised the issue of selling Lukoil’s assets on September 5 during talks with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoys handling negotiations over the Russia–Ukraine war, the NYT said . Putin proposed seeing the deal through to completion, saying it would confirm that Russians and

investing.com

Key central bankers to meet in Istanbul to discuss global policy challenges

Key central bankers to meet in Istanbul to discuss global policy challenges. ...

investing.com

UK services firms suffer surge in costs, raise prices, PMI shows

UK services firms suffer surge in costs, raise prices, PMI shows. ...

marketwatch.com

Tyler Perry lists huge Beverly Hills mansion for $57 million: ‘Yep, moving to Puerto Rico’

Tyler Perry is bidding farewell to his Beverly Hills mansion, listing the property for $57 million

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Dozens Detained at Moscow Communist Party Rally

Dozens Detained at Moscow Communist Party Rally. These were the largest detentions at a Communist Party rally since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022....

tass.com

France becomes Europe’s ‘weakest link’ under Macron’s leadership — news agency

France becomes Europe's 'weakest link' under Macron's leadership, according to a report

axios.com

App-makers are having a blast with the iPhone Duo, turning it into a retro Walkman

App-makers are creating apps that turn the iPhone Duo into everything from an accordion to a retro Walkman . The iPhone Duo is the brainchild of indie app developer Vidit Bhargava, who created it during a four-hour hackathon .

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Ex-prince Andrew takes UK police to court to ‘quash’ Epstein affair search warrants

Britain's disgraced former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has launched a High Court challenge ‘to quash search warrants’ obtained by police ahead of his arrest earlier this year . The court was set to hold a private hearing on Thursday, the judiciary said in a statement on Monday . King Charles

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New Supreme Court term begins with a climate change case seeking to hold energy companies liable

More than 100,000 acres have burned this year in the Aspen Acres Fire . Boulder wants energy companies to pay

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Formula One to probe software bug behind Bahrain GP chaos in Sepang

Formula One to probe software bug behind Bahrain GP chaos in Sepang. Drivers faced glitches at the race in Malaysia, where Lewis Hamilton had to stop and restart his car on the track....

hindustantimes.com

Tucson resident booked into Pima County jail amid search for Nancy Guthrie – is it Porch Guy? What to know

Tucson resident booked into Pima County jail amid search for Nancy Guthrie . Tucson resident

marketwatch.com

Larry Ellison to list Palm Beach property for $165 million

Larry Ellison to list Palm Beach property for $165 million. Billionaire Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison is planning to bid farewell to the third-largest oceanfront parcel in Florida’s Palm Beach County, with hopes to fetch $165 million....

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Global pension funds cut US equities over AI concentration risk

Global pension funds cut US equities over AI concentration risk. Push for diversification as concerns mount over ‘stretched’ valuations... Global pension funds cut US equity holdings on valuation worries. ...

axios.com

Latino men swung hard to Trump in 2024. Now they're swinging back

Latino voters are moving sharply back toward Democrats ahead of the midterms, two new national polls show . A new NBC News/Telemundo poll found Latino voters preferred Democratic control of Congress 59%–35% — a 24-point advantage, double the margin the same poll found in 2024 .

hindustantimes.com

Missed warning signs, unchecked lists: Security lapses that allowed Omani co-pilot on Israel-bound flydubai flight

Missed warning signs, unchecked lists: Security lapses that allowed Omani co-pilot on Israel-bound flydubai flight. Despite several red flags authorities reportedly failed to act on the warning signs before the flydubai flight departed....

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Turkey’s inflation drops more than expected in September

Turkey’s inflation drops more than expected in September. ...

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Malaysia to Develop First Commercial Electric Ferry Service

Malaysia to Develop First Commercial Electric Ferry Service. Yinson GreenTech and Langkawi Port have signed an MoU to develop Malaysia's first commercial fully electric passenger ferry service....

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Ethiopia water minister says country does not need Egypt’s approval to build new dams

Ethiopia's Water and Energy Minister Habtamu Itefa says his country has the right to build dams without prior approval from Egypt . The two countries have been disagreeing over the use of Nile waters . Ethiopia is working to complete a major dam on the Mag

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Moroccan opposition leader: We are not Israelis; we support Palestine, King, government and people

Abdelilah Benkirane has returned to the forefront of Morocco's political scene with strong criticism of Israel and normalisation . He stressed that Moroccans’ identity and position on the Palestinian issue cannot be reduced to positions calling for closer ties with Israel .

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Nobel Medicine Prize awarded to 3 scientists for optogenetics development

The Medicine Prize was awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their research into light-gated ion channels and optogenetics . The prize money this year is 12 million Swedish kronor (about $1.2 million)

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Messi set for final emotional farewell in Argentina send-off

Lionel Messi set for final emotional farewell in Argentina send-off against Benin on Tuesday . The 39-year-old departs with a string of accolades to his name, including captaining Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022 . The friendly marks a symbolic passing of

bbc.co.uk

How the eviction of an elderly resident in Madrid has led to an early general election

How the eviction of an elderly resident in Madrid has led to an early general election. his series of measures to tackle the housing crisis was defeated in parliament on Friday...

bbc.co.uk

Court of Appeal hears residents' parade challenge over Drumcree dispute

Court of Appeal hears residents' parade challenge over Drumcree dispute. The deadlock over the Orange Order march in Portadown - opposed by residents of the Garvaghy Road - has lasted since last Sunday morning....

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Quebec poised to elect separatists to power for first time more than decade

Quebec poised to elect separatists to power for first time more than decade . Parti Québécois promises to hold independence referendum in Canada’s French-speaking region by 2028 .

theguardian.com

Sass Jordan, Canadian rock singer-songwriter, dies aged 65

Musician had hit albums with Racine and Rats and later became a judge on six seasons of Canadian Idol . No cause of death has been given .

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Can the UK deliver growth without worsening its fiscal position?

Can the UK deliver growth without worsening its fiscal position?. ...

tass.com

Putin and Rahmon agree to actively develop partnership between Russia and Tajikistan

Putin and Rahmon agree to actively develop partnership between Russia and Tajikistan. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the high level of Russian-Tajikistan relations...

middleeastmonitor.com

Sisi calls for dialogue on cross-border issues, rejects interference in African affairs

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said cross-border issues should be treated as areas for cooperation rather than competition . He reiterated Egypt’s rejection of interference in the internal affairs of African states .

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Eisenkot says full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza could take years

Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Israeli opposition party Yashar, said on Sunday that a complete Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip could take years . His position differs from the withdrawal timetable outlined under US President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza .

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Trump's Supreme Court relationship faces a new term — and a new test

The Supreme Court 's next chapter begins Monday, with the justices set to decide key questions involving President Trump's immigration agenda, climate -change litigation and gun control in their new term . The high court recently agreed to hear two major immigration cases, one over mandatory detention for certain immigrants and another over deporting immigrants to third countries

scmp.com

HKMA licenses Bakai Bank, city’s first from Central Asia

Hong Kong Monetary Authority has granted a banking licence to Bakai Bank . It will be the 17th restricted licence bank in Hong Kong . Under the licence, it can take deposits of at least HK$500,000 (US

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Japanese leader calls woman's murder, allegedly by U.S. Marine, "heinous crime"

Japanese leader calls woman's murder, allegedly by U.S. Marine, "heinous

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Yemen forces claim to seize Dhubab, sites near Bab al-Mandeb from Houthis

Yemeni army said Monday that government forces had seized the Dhubab district and strategic positions around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait following clashes with the Houthis . Yemen’s official Saba news agency said forces from the Nation's Shield and the pro-government Southern Giants Brigades, backed by the Popular Resistance, took

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Supreme Court to Hear Major Environmental Lawsuit

Boulder has sued Exxon and Suncor saying they should help pay for the damage caused by global warming in the state . The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether a lawsuit filed in state court in Colorado can go forward .

nytimes.com

Mayors Are Filming Videos, Mamdani Style, With Varying Degrees of Cringe

The growing use of walk-and-talk social videos can be traced to Zoh

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Family of Epstein Victim Appears in Ad Targeting Republican

Family of Epstein Victim Appears in Ad Targeting Republican. Representative Jeff Crank, a Republican, and Jessica Killin, a Democrat, are running in a tight race in Colorado....

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Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Is Awarded for Discoveries in Neuroscience

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is awarded to scientists studying mysteries of the brain . The physiology or medicine prize traditionally opens

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‘I’d rather be on a beach in Bali’: My husband resents my $8 million net worth. Should I pay for his retirement?

‘I’d rather be on a beach in Bali’: My husband resents my $8 million net worth. Should I pay for his retirement?. “We have an ironclad prenup.”...

tass.com

Press review: White House names AI czar as Greece, Germany seek Ukraine aid audit

Press review: White House names AI czar as Greece, Germany seek Ukraine aid audit. Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, October 5th...

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Trump names Jay Clayton as AI czar to lead 'Super Intelligence Force'

Trump names Jay Clayton as AI czar to lead 'Super Intelligence Force' as fears over AI grow . Also, oil markets react to Houthi attacks as well as export data and France's fiscal woes drive the euro to a 17-month low .

aljazeera.com

The Republican consensus on Israel is starting to fracture

The Republican consensus on Israel is starting to fracture. Christian Zionism made support for Israel a Republican cause. America First Republicans are challenging that consensus....

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Carlsberg expands PepsiCo partnership with Georgia, Armenia bottling deals

Carlsberg expands PepsiCo partnership with Georgia, Armenia bottling deals. ...

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US goes into midterm elections with a less dynamic form of full employment

US goes into midterm elections with a less dynamic form of full employment. ...

investing.com

US appeals court weighs Trump’s block on Harvard research funding

US appeals court weighs Trump’s block on Harvard research funding. ...

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Three tax votes in November that will affect high earners

Three tax votes in November that will affect high earners. Voters will decide whether to raise or lower taxes on the wealthy in multiple states next month, with California leading the way with a potential wealth tax....

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Current government in Afghanistan running country quite successfully — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister noted that hundreds of militants had been eliminated .

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Eisenkot attacks Netanyahu: Those who evade responsibility cannot prevent the next disaster

Gadi Eisenkot, leader of Israel’s opposition Yashar party, accused Netanyahu and his government of ‘evading responsibility’ and failing to learn the lessons of the 7 October 2023 events .

middleeastmonitor.com

Iran says it is reviewing US response to its proposal, preparing for all scenarios

Iran says it is reviewing the US response to a proposal submitted by Tehran . Iran is preparing for various possible scenarios, an Iranian deputy foreign minister said on Sunday .

haaretz.com + 1 more

Israeli professor indicted for plotting mass-casualty terror attacks on Arabs and Palestinians

Israeli prosecutors charged a Bar-Ilan University mathematics professor with preparing a terrorist attack, blackmail and obstruction of justice . The suspect, around 60 years old, was arrested Sept. 17 and has admitted to the charges against him, according to prosecutors . He allegedly tried to extort far-right Knesset candidate Moshe Fe

bloomberg.com + 3 more

German Spy Chief Sees ‘New, More Dangerous’ Threat From Russia

Germany's foreign intelligence chief Martin Jaeger warns of a 'new, more dangerous' threat from Russia . He claims a mysterious drone incident at Leipzig airport is an example of the 'real and imminent' threat posed by Moscow . Jaeger is one of dozens of Western political, military, and media figures to accuse Russia

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Why India’s missile deals in Central Asia matter to Russia and China

India has sold its Akash air-defence missile system to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan . The Akash is a home-grown, short-range surface-to-air missile system that

cnbc.com

China shuts hundreds of banks as Beijing moves to shore up its financial system

China shuts hundreds of banks as Beijing moves to shore up its financial system. Beijing shuttered 670 mainly rural banks last year in a bid to create fewer, larger and better-capitalized lenders....

oilprice.com

Hormuz LNG Flows Still Down More Than 75% Despite Rebound

At least three LNG carriers have transited the Strait of Hormuz outbound since the end of last week . The increase in LNG shipments extends the rebound in transits in September, but the flows of liquefied natural gas

tass.com

Afghan economy continues to grow despite Western sanctions, Lavrov says

Afghan economy continues to grow despite Western sanctions, Lavrov says. The Russian top diplomat cited official data showing that about 170 new production facilities were launched in Afghanistan...

tass.com

Russia rejects NATO infrastructure deployment in Afghanistan — top diplomat

Russia rejects NATO infrastructure deployment in Afghanistan — top diplomat. History shows that such presence is fraught with destabilization and conflict escalation, Sergey Lavrov stated...

rt.com

Ukraine’s EU neighbors reject new plea from Kiev – Politico

Poland and Romania refuse to help Ukraine move millions of tons of grain into the EU . Ukrainian Agriculture Minister Taras Vysotsky appealed to the EU for a €1.1 billion ($1.23 billion) allocation to improve transit capacity . Zelensky's 40-day campaign resulted in Russia implementing a de facto blockade of Ukraine

bloomberg.com

No Sign of 'Real Panic' in FX Markets, RBC's Lignos Says

Elsa Lignos, global head of FX strategy at RBC Capital Markets, discusses the levels to watch after the euro fell to its weakest since May 2025 . "If you watch what's going

investing.com

Explainer-Suspected Iranian plot to attack UK’s Fairford airbase, used by US: What do we know?

Explainer-Suspected Iranian plot to attack UK’s Fairford airbase, used by US: What do we know?. ...

defensenews.com

Missiles, satellites and warplanes — Ukraine, Europe advance key arms projects

Ukraine’s drone and missile maker Fire Point is developing an extended-range tactical ballistic missile after its FP-7 weapon was used in combat for the first time on Oct. 1 . Fire Point has developed its flagship missile, which has attracted praise from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy .

tass.com

Zelensky primarily responsible for escalation of conflict in Ukraine — L'AntiDiplomatico

Zelensky primarily responsible for escalation of conflict in Ukraine — L'AntiDiplomatico. The publication notes that Russia’s response is "aimed at Ukraine’s military machine...

tass.com + 1 more

Riyadh-led coalition deploys 100 fighter jets in Yemen — spokesman

Riyadh-led coalition deploys 100 fighter jets in Yemen . The coalition says 324 ‘high-value targets’ have been destroyed since the operation began . In separate statements, it said it was providing round-the-clock air support to Yemeni government forces .

independent.co.uk

Hungary’s Orbán-era foreign minister grilled over ties to Chinese automaker after joining company

Hungary’s Orbán-era foreign minister grilled over ties to Chinese automaker after joining company. Hungary’s former foreign minister Péter Szijjártó is appearing before a parliamentary committee to address questions about his dealings with Chinese automaker BYD...

france24.com

ndian police detain demonstrators as protests over voter roll revision intensify

Thousands of youth protesters and opposition supporters rallied in Delhi and Mumbai on Sunday to demand the resignation of India's

nbcnews.com

The Los Angeles Rams saved their season with a last-minute comeback

The Los Angeles Rams saved their season with a last-minute comeback. Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia on Sunday....

aljazeera.com

Photos: Yemen’s hospitals struggle to operate amid persistent power outages

Photos: Yemen’s hospitals struggle to operate amid persistent power outages. Families in Aden endure sleepless nights and spoiled food as blackouts become a defining feature of daily life....

aljazeera.com

Gaza mothers seek breastfeeding support amid hunger and siege

Gaza mothers seek breastfeeding support amid hunger and siege. Palestinian mothers are finding it increasingly difficult to breastfeed their babies in Gaza....

haaretz.com

At a crucial and defining moment, Israel's Democrats made a dangerous mistake

The vote to bar Sami Abu Shehadeh revealed what the Democrats' promises are worth when they

freightwaves.com

Cybersecurity portal to fight bad guys open for business: NMFTA

Cybersecurity portal to fight bad guys open for business: NMFTA’s Threat Report Portal . The portal is now fully operational and open to anybody who registers . It is open to anyone who registers.

tass.com

Russia discusses possible energy cooperation with US — Kremlin

The sale of Lukoil’s foreign assets is among the issues being discussed by Moscow and Washington as part

middleeastmonitor.com

82% of Gaza buildings damaged in Israeli genocide, Palestinian statistics agency says

82% of Gaza buildings damaged in Israeli genocide since Oct. 8, 2023, Palestinian statistics agency says . Around 201,290 buildings in Gaza had been damaged, representing about 82%. 134,422 buildings were completely destroyed, while 13,848 sustained severe damage .

meduza.io

Ukraine touts gains from Operation Vivaldi as Russia claims major encirclements. What’s really happening on the battlefield?

Ukraine touts gains from Operation Vivaldi as Russia claims major encirclements . Ukrainian military officials claim they have already moved on to the third phase of ‘Operation Vivaldi’ The Russian command describes its offensive as ‘destroying encircled groupings’

scmp.com

Empty classrooms on remote Greek island signal crisis across Europe

Chryssa Ntalaka’s classroom has become an object lesson in subtraction . The sole teacher in the last school on the idyllic Greek island of Kalamos has a shorter list of students

hindustantimes.com

‘Saw him, young male’: US realtor's 'creepy' texts expose China's bid to spy on Taiwan President’s son

‘Saw him, young male’: US realtor's 'creepy' texts expose China's bid to spy on Taiwan President’s son. Zhang allegedly surveilled Taiwan President Lai’s family, filming their home and vehicles and sending the information to Chinese handlers, the FBI said....

oilprice.com

Japan Rules Out More Reserve Releases After G7 Pledges 100 Million Barrels

Japan does not plan to carry out additional releases of crude oil from its national reserves, a senior government official said on Monday . The G7 group announced on Friday a 100-million-barrel release from stocks .

tass.com + 1 more

Operation of embassies in Kiev, situation along Russia’s borders: Kremlin spokesman

Russian military to continue its work regardless of countries' decisions on embassies in Kiev . "The decision is up to those countries that have diplomatic missions in

tass.com

Kadyrov assumes office as head of Russia’s North Caucasus Chechen Republic for new term

Kadyrov assumes office as head of Russia’s North Caucasus Chechen Republic for new term. The ceremony was held in Grozny on October 5, on Ramzan Kadyrov’s 50th birthday...

tass.com

New US military bases in Greenland to be partly operational by 2030 — news portal

New US military bases in Greenland to be partly operational by 2030 — news portal. The Pituffik Space Base is planned to be upgraded and expanded...

rt.com

West-defying Serb leader celebrates victory in Bosnia and Herzegovina election

The Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD) is set to retain its lead in the Republika Srpska parliament, keep the presidency and hold on to the Serb seat in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s three-member collective presidency . The party is projected to get roughly 40% of

rt.com

Swiss scammed out of millions by Ukraine-linked call centers – media

Swiss police are investigating a sprawling fraud operation with suspected links to Ukrainian scam call centers . At least four fraudulent call centers in Ukraine have been identified in international investigations involving Swiss authorities . One investigation by Bern authorities, reportedly underway for years, concerns a man suspected of operating several call centres in Kiev .

middleeastmonitor.com

Iran threatens to target US bases, warships if Washington launches ground invasion

Iran will target all US military bases and American vessels if Washington launches a ground invasion of the country, a senior commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says . Ali Fadavi, head of the advisory group to the IRGC commander-in-chief, made the remarks late Sunday while appearing on an Iranian state television program .

independent.co.uk

Woman charged with murder after girl, 7, stabbed to death by stranger in street

Woman charged with murder after girl, 7, stabbed to death by stranger in street. Eddimar Paola Hernández Chacón was walking down a Chicago street with her sister when she was fatally attacked over the weekend...

hindustantimes.com

Afghan Taliban minister calls for dialogue with Pakistan amid spiralling military tensions between neighbours

Afghan Taliban minister calls for dialogue with Pakistan amid spiralling military tensions between neighbours. Amir Khan Muttaqi said Kabul has the right to self-defence, while Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harbouring militants behind cross-border attacks....

tass.com + 2 more

Moscow format ready to look for solutions to Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict

Moscow format ready to look for solutions to Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict . Russian presidential envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov noted that the format hadn't been established to settle conflicts .

middleeastmonitor.com

Iran says it disabled Starlink terminals during January protests

Iran says it disabled Starlink terminals during protests in January . Iran claims it has other tools to counter the satellite internet service . Iranian state broadcaster IRIB says Tehran had successfully disabled terminals during the protests .

middleeastmonitor.com

Former European diplomats, ministers, officials urge EU to act against illegal West Bank settlements

Former European diplomats, ministers, officials urge EU to act against illegal West Bank settlements . They warn that a planned project near Jerusalem could undermine prospects for a two-state solution . The signatories include former Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme, former French PM Dominique

haaretz.com

Ireland's head soccer coach asks to prevent future matches against Israel

Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrímsson urges UEFA to keep teams apart . He says he 'would

declassifieduk.org

A lawyer was murdered. Now an inquiry must expose MI5’s role

Loyalist paramilitaries shot Pat Finucane in front of his wife and three children at his home . At least two paid agents of the state were involved in his murder, and a third perpetrator was recruited by police special branch . David Cameron, when he was prime minister in 2012, apologised for the “frank

thecanary.co

Turning an Overseas Property into Rental Income

Ghana offers a stable political and financial environment that can be a strong prospect for investment . Planning the investment from abroad can be challenging, especially if you do not know who can support you . hiring a professional property management company to guide you through the key stages of the purchase process

nytimes.com

Housing, Corruption and a Migrant Surge: Why Spain Is Holding an Early Election

Housing, Corruption and a Migrant Surge: Why Spain Is Holding an Early Election. People demonstrating on Saturday in Madrid for stronger protections for renters....

investing.com

German and US scientists win Nobel medicine prize for work on light and brain

German and US scientists win Nobel medicine prize for work on light and brain. ...

ft.com

Trump’s diesel export coercion will not strengthen the US

Trump’s diesel export coercion will not strengthen the US. The demand-destroying response to the 1973 Arab oil embargo shows the risk of stopping exports...

themoscowtimes.com + 1 more

Ovechkin to Launch His Own Beer Brand in Russia

Alexander Ovechkin is teaming up with a brewer built from Heineken’s former Russian assets to produce the OVI beer range . The OVI lineup will include a classic lager, a light lager and a nonalcoholic beer . Sales are scheduled to begin before the end of 2026 .

tass.com

Russian mineral fertilizer exports to Myanmar surge 30-fold — minister

Russian mineral fertilizer exports to Myanmar surge 30-fold — minister. Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov stressed that the construction of an organic fertilizer plant in Myanmar is proceeding on schedule...

middleeastmonitor.com

Israeli forces demolish memorial at Birzeit University, arrest 12 Palestinians in West Bank raids

Israeli forces demolished a memorial inside Birzeit University, north of Ramallah in the central West Bank, and arrested 12 Palestinians in separate raids on Monday . Israeli forces also detained a university security guard, raided several facilities and deployed around the campus during the raid .

bloomberg.com

Euro Weakens to 17-Month Low; Bolsonaro Takes Lead Over Lula in Brazil Election

Euro Weakens to 17-month low. Flávio Bolsonaro takes lead over President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil's presidential election . Yemen's government launches full-scale military campaign to recapture Houthi-

bloomberg.com

Can the ECB Solve France's Debt Crisis?

TD Securities Head of FX Strategy Jayati Bharadwaj talks about how France is trying to keep the

bbc.co.uk

No 10 insists RAF Fairford is safe after US withdraws bombers

No 10 insists RAF Fairford is safe after US withdraws bombers. US media reported a new threat led to the bombers being removed on Sunday, following an incident near the base last week....

theguardian.com

Guardian readers fund life-changing surgery for Somali boy injured in US airstrike

Abdiqadir Salah, 7, underwent vital operation in Mogadishu . His mother Marian Haji Abdi Guled felt a mixture of joy and apprehension . Almost a year earlier, her then seven-year-old son, Abdi

hindustantimes.com

US jobs report cools Fed rate hike bets: Why October CPI and record diesel prices now matter

US jobs report cools Fed rate hike bets, but sticky CPI and record diesel prices

freightwaves.com

Optimus Technology acquires SmartHop Freight Platform

Optimus is repackaging SmartHop as a white-label developer kit that drops into apps carriers already use . The company will distribute SmartHop through financial, insurance and logistics partners that together reach tens of thousands of trucking companies .

tass.com

Russia regrets statement not adopted after Moscow Format on Afghanistan

Russia regrets statement not adopted after Moscow Format on Afghanistan. The Moscow format can work and continue to exist without this joint statement, Zamir Kabulov, the Russian president’s special representative for Afghanistan said...

tass.com

Russia ready to boost energy supplies to Myanmar — minister

Russia ready to boost energy supplies to Myanmar — minister. Joint business missions have confirmed that Russian companies are ready to increase supplies of energy resources, vehicles, grain, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications equipment, Maxim Reshetnikov said...

tass.com

Ukraine facing armed revolt due to corruption, failures on front — Russian MP

Ukraine facing armed revolt due to corruption, failures on front — Russian MP. Mikhail Sheremet recalled that the atrocities committed by officers of the territorial recruitment centers had become an everyday reality in Ukraine...

meduza.io

Armenia has long been one of the easiest places for Russians to relocate. New residency rules are about to make staying there more complicated.

Armenia has long been one of the easiest places for Russians to emigrate to . New residency rules are about to make staying there more complicated . The authorities are introducing quotas on residence permits, moving document submission online .

thecanary.co

Zach Bryan smashes Sheeran’s stadium record after defying Kraft on Palestine

Zach Bryan defied ultra-Zionist billionaire Robert Kraft for his concert last Friday . Singer Ed Sheeran had shamed himself by caving to Kraft and sacking rapper Macklemore for showing solidarity with Palestine . Bryan wore his support for Palestine regardless with a ‘Free Palestine’ t-shirt during his With

aljazeera.com

In Russia-occupied Oleshky, Ukrainians face hunger, drones and landmines

In Russia-occupied Oleshky, Ukrainians face hunger, drones and landmines. Ukrainians are turning to weeds for sustenance in a town where bodies are reportedly eaten by feral dogs....

bbc.co.uk + 2 more

Teenager's hand blown off during confrontation between France school protesters and police

The prefect of Pas-de-Calais says the teenager's life is "not in danger" after the "very serious" incident on Monday . Nationwide protests in France over classroom conditions have disrupted lessons at hundreds of schools since last week .

oilprice.com

South Korea Plans to Triple Canadian Crude Imports as Saudi Share Slips

The share of Saudi crude in South Korea’s oil imports dipped below 30% for the first time since 2021 . In the period January to August, Saudi crude oil accounted for 29.9% of total South Korean crude imports .

defensenews.com + 1 more

US Marine Corps anti-ship weaponry to see exercise action on remote Japan island near Taiwan

US Marine Corps will deploy anti-ship and air-defense systems to Japan’s southwesternmost island for exercise Keen Sword, placing new U.S.-Japan capabilities on an island sitting just 110 kilometers from Taiwan . The systems will be deployed to Yonaguni for the first time, a day after the Okinawa Defense Bureau

tass.com

Brazil unlikely to change policy toward Russia after election - expert

Brazil unlikely to change policy toward Russia after election - expert. The first round of Brazil’s presidential election was held on October 4...

middleeastmonitor.com

After years of displacement, Syrian Christians return home as children go back to schools

Syrian Christians return home as children go back to schools after years of displacement . Christian clergy members say the reopening of the schools can help restore their role in promoting peaceful coexistence, education and development .

aptnews.substack.com

The 2028 Race Is Already Taking Shape, Even If Nobody Is Running Yet

JD Vance and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are among the politicians already being discussed in connection with the 2028 presidential race . There is a particular moment in American politics when politicians stop pretending that the next presidential election is too far away to think about . The Democratic Party has already made one of the most important decisions of

independent.co.uk

US marine, 20, accused of murdering and robbing Japanese woman at hotel in Okinawa

US marine, 20, accused of murdering and robbing Japanese woman at hotel in Okinawa. Japan says it has lodged ‘strong protests’ with the US and seeks tighter discipline of troops stationed in the country...

haaretz.com + 1 more

Australia probes possible radicalization of co-pilot in flydubai flight to Israel

Australia probes possible radicalization of co-pilot in flydubai flight to Israel . Multi-agency effort to determine whether pilot Hamam al

bloomberg.com

India Top Court Questions Election Body Over Voter Roll Changes

India Top Court Questions Election Body Over Voter Roll Changes. India’s Supreme Court questioned changes to a form used to register new voters, raising fresh challenges to an overhaul of electoral rolls that’s been criticized by opposition groups....

bbc.co.uk

Twelve arrests after protest over migrant boat arrival

Twelve arrests after protest over migrant boat arrival. Flares were set off and there were a few scuffles with police during the stand-off in Gosport....

bbc.co.uk + 2 more

Man jailed for life over failed knife attack at Israeli embassy in London

Abdullah Albadri arrived in the UK on a small 16 days before trying to break into the embassy with two knives . Prosecutors said he intended to attack the embassy in revenge for Israel's actions in Gaza .

tass.com

Vietnam detains suspects in theft of 2,700 cats for meat sales — portal

Vietnam detains suspects in theft of 2,700 cats for meat sales — portal. According to the information, the 12 suspects confessed during interrogation to kidnapping and selling the animals...

tass.com

Russia ready to supply everything needed for Africa’s food security — energy minister

Russia ready to supply everything needed for Africa’s food security — energy minister. Russia also supply animal vaccines and mineral fertilizers, Sergey Tsivilev said...

haaretz.com

The U.S. wants to sell Israel $2 billion in military vehicles. But does Israel still want them?

The U.S. wants to sell Israel $2 billion in military vehicles . Israel ordered 400 JLTVs from

tritaparsi.substack.com

We may finally have cracked the code on how to fix the UNSC

The UNSC recorded 49 vetoes between 2016 and 2025, compared with 19 in the preceding decade . In 2026, the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) process on Security Council reform put forward a bridging model aimed at narrowing the longstanding divide over how the Council should be reformed . The Better Order Project - a Quincy Institute project

france24.com

Trump heads to Nebraska as Republicans fear strongholds could flip

US President Donald Trump will visit Nebraska on Monday to promote his economic record . Trump has urged Republicans to “pretend’ he is on the ballot, ⁠arguing that voters should view the midterms as a referendum on his administration .

france24.com

Japan bids farewell to Asian Games after fortnight of turmoil and records

The 20th Asian Games closed on Sunday after a rocky fortnight of turmoil and records . Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Th

hindustantimes.com

Oct 5, 1789: When women marched on Versailles, confronted the monarchy and changed France

The march became one of the most significant events of the early French Revolution . Versa

freightwaves.com

Hapag-Lloyd’s Zim takeover heads for reset as Israel requires new review

Hapag-Lloyd's $4.2 billion acquisition of Zim Integrated Shipping Services remains in limbo after Israel's Government Companies Authority ended its review of the original transaction structure . The companies are seeking to preserve the late-2026 closing target, but Israeli maritime-security requirements and a new shareholder challenge have added uncertainty to the deal

tass.com

Continuing war with Russia to mean death for Ukraine, Ukrainian lawmaker warns

Continuing war with Russia to mean death for Ukraine, Ukrainian lawmaker warns. According to Artyom Dmitruk, Ukraine’s key national priority today should be diplomacy and peace...

tass.com

Estonia turned into ‘bristling’ foothold equipped with precision-guided weapons — expert

Estonia turned into ‘bristling’ foothold equipped with precision-guided weapons — expert. Estonia has become the first country in the region to receive fifth-generation Blue Spear anti-ship missiles from the Israeli company Israel Aerospace Industries...

tass.com

Hainan film festival receives record number of applications from Russia, 132 other states

Hainan film festival receives record number of applications from Russia, 132 other states. The organizers noted that the films submitted to the festival "span all five continents"...

middleeastmonitor.com

Israeli army tightens Gaza blockade with ‘wide trench, earthen embankment’: Report

The barrier is being constructed on the eastern side of the yellow line, which divides the Gaza Strip between an area controlled by the Israeli army and another where Palestinians are allowed to move freely .

bloomberg.com

Germany and France Push Trade Weapon to Bar China Access

Germany and France are urging the European Union to adopt new powers that would enable the bloc to

aljazeera.com

Is Iran charging a toll to allow oil traffic through Hormuz?

Is Iran charging a toll to allow oil traffic through Hormuz?. Crude exports bypassing Hormuz surged in September, yet oil prices remain high. Could a secret fee be the reason?...

freightwaves.com

FMCSA restores 30-day HOS relief for truckers during emergencies

FMCSA reverses 2023 change that shortened automatic exemption period from 30 days to 14 days . The 30-day period represents a maximum automatic exemption rather than a guaranteed month of relief . If the emergency declaration lasts less than 30 days, the exemption ends when the emergency

freightwaves.com

September PMI Numbers & Their Impact on the Industrial Economy

The Institute for Supply Management’s September PMI numbers came in at 54.5, keeping U.S. manufacturing in expansion territory for a ninth consecutive month . The reading landed 10 basis points below August and 40 basis points short of consensus expectations . The figure is consistent with approximately 2.4% GDP growth and signals a broadly healthy

defensenews.com

Germany to set up first drone regiment next year, modeled after Ukraine war lessons

Germany to set up first drone regiment next year, modeled after Ukraine war lessons . Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says ground forces will begin forming the regiment in 2027 .

tass.com

Global trade to feel impact of US-Iran war for long time — Russian minister

Global trade to feel impact of US-Iran war for long time — Russian minister. Experts have yet to assess the full extent of the consequences, Maxim Reshetnikov noted...

tass.com

Over 1 mln Russians visit Vietnam, Russia becomes country’s largest European market

Over 1 mln Russians visit Vietnam, Russia becomes country’s largest European market. Vietnam welcomed more than 17.7 mln international tourists in the first nine months of 2026...

tass.com

Former Hungarian foreign minister denies helping China’s BYD in violation of Hungary’s law

Peter Szijjarto noted that he had come to the parliamentary hearings voluntarily .

rt.com

‘Multiple security failures’ to blame for FlyDubai attack – WSJ

The near-disaster occurred on Wednesday onboard the Boeing 737 MAX 8 flying from Dubai to Ben Gurion Airport with around 180 passengers and crew members . The UAE attorney general has called the assault an attempted terrorist act, with the investigation still ongoing . Oman, the UAE,

middleeastmonitor.com

German Jewish artist Biermann says Israel’s Gaza attacks are a war crime

German Jewish artist Wolf Biermann says Israel's Gaza attacks are a war crime . ‘Ah, Netanyahu and his lemures!’ he said, using the term for the devil's helpers in Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s ‘Faust’ He turns 90 next month and whose family members were murdered by

middleeastmonitor.com

Turkiye strongly condemns Israel’s activities in Syria’s Quneitra province

Turkiye strongly condemns Israel's activities in Syria’s Quneitra province . Turkish Foreign Ministry says move was aimed at creating new faits accomplis in the country . Ankara stressed that it would resolutely continue to support Syria's.

middleeastmonitor.com

Israeli army demolishes home housing two Palestinian families near Hebron

Heavy machinery tore down the building in Khallet al-Deirat as Israeli soldiers stood nearby and Palestinians watched . The 130-square-meter home consisted of two sections occupied by two families . The property was in Area C of the West Bank .

haaretz.com

IDF apprehends two suspects approaching post in southern Syria security zone

IDF apprehends two suspects approaching post in southern Syria security zone. ...

france24.com

Macron slams Russia’s ‘irresponsible’ strikes on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure

French President Emmanuel Macron slammed Russia's increased strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure . Macron said he reviewed "the concrete

france24.com

Spain: 'Mini-hurricane' kills at least two people in Catalonia

Spain: 'Mini-hurricane' kills at least two people in Catalonia. Two people have ⁠died and another is missing after heavy rains and flooding in Spain's Catalonia region, authorities said on Sunday....

nbcnews.com

Russia pounds Kyiv during German chancellor’s visit in a new escalation

Russia pounds Kyiv during German chancellor’s visit in new escalation in a new escalation

tass.com

Russia’s 2026 wheat harvest expected at last year’s level

Russia’s 2026 wheat harvest expected at last year’s level. Russia has harvested 93 mln metric tons of wheat in bunker weight since the beginning of 2026, Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut said...

tass.com

Russian tennis star Medvedev rises to 5th in this week’s ATP Rankings

Russian tennis star Medvedev rises to 5th in this week’s ATP Rankings. Italy’s Jannik Sinner remains at the top of the rankings, followed by Germany's Alexander Zverev and Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz...

tass.com

Moscow Military District begins training of FPV interceptor squads

Moscow Military District begins training of FPV interceptor squads . The program includes studying the

tass.com

AfD intends to drop demands for Germany exiting EU, eurozone — media

AfD intends to drop demands for Germany exiting EU, eurozone — media. The program provides for transforming the European Union into a Union of Sovereign Nations...

tass.com + 1 more

Putin highlights importance of country's educators on national Teacher's Day

Putin highlights importance of country's educators on national Teacher's Day . Head of state says Russia's response to challenges of 21st century depended on teachers .

tass.com

Rubio says US could suspend operations of embassy in Kiev

Rubio says US could suspend operations of embassy in Kiev. The US secretary of state believes it is not a surprise to anyone that Kiev is under attack...

rt.com

World ‘should accept some bad things’ from AI – OpenAI CEO

Sam Altman says some harm from the technology is worth accepting, after Bill Gates warned misuse could lead to ‘a billion deaths’ The OpenAI chief said he would not restrict access to AI even in exchange for guarantees against major hacks, misuse, scams, and other harmful consequences .

middleeastmonitor.com

The architecture of Oman’s energy power: Resources, ports and global partnerships

Oman is using this coastline to attract industrial investment and connect its energy resources to overseas markets . Oman has fewer financial resources than Saudi Arabia and the UAE, while its gas exports cannot match Qatar’s scale .

middleeastmonitor.com

Israel prepares for possible military action against Iran with US or independently: Report

Israel Hayom newspaper said the Israeli army is preparing for a potential attack against Iran . The report said Israel is also getting ready for possible preemptive action or a response to an Iranian attack . Israel continues to view Iran’s nuclear program as a major concern .

middleeastmonitor.com

Israel ‘progressively asphyxiating’ Gaza, continues genocide: Doctors Without Borders

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said on Monday that Israel was continuing its genocide in Gaza . MSF said the conditions for the people’s survival are being “systematically destroyed’ through sustained violence, “deliberate” blockade of essential supplies and the destruction of healtcare as well as

middleeastmonitor.com

Iraq to resume direct flights to Iran on Thursday

Iraqi Airways said Monday it will resume direct flights to Iran on Thursday with daily services from Najaf International Airport to three Iranian cities . The Iraqi national carrier said in a statement that its flight schedule will include Tehran, Mashhad and Isfahan .

independent.co.uk

Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn awaits sentencing for wife's murder

Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn was convicted last week of murdering his wife while he was

independent.co.uk + 4 more

Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84

Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican speaker in U.S. history, died Saturday at his home in Plano, Illinois, while under hospice care . He was sentenced to 15 months in prison and released in 2017 after serving 13 months . He pleaded guilty to evading banking laws in 2015 after prosecutors investigated him

militarywatchmagazine.com

Japan Unveils First Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile to Counter Chinese Naval Advances

Japan's Type 25 Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile has been seen operating at Camp Fuji . Video footage shows the missile system arriving at a firing position, raising its launch canisters, and withdrawing . It is the first time Japan has delivered domestically produced stand-off missiles to operational Self-Defense Force units .

meduza.io

Munition falls near Moldovan checkpoint on border with Ukraine, injures border guard

Munition fell near the Palanca border crossing on Moldova’s border with Ukraine on October 5, ricocheting into a scheduled bus . A border police officer sustained a minor injury, the Moldovan outlet TV8 reported . The “Palanca–Maiaky–Udobne” border crossing

france24.com

Frenchwoman buys elephants from abusive owners in Laos

Frenchwoman buys elephants from abusive owners in Laos . Once known as "The Land of a Million Elephants" Only an estimated 800 elephants remain in Laos, as deforestation

france24.com

Sulaf and Late Again on uprooting and reconnecting with their heritage

Marjorie Hache is releasing her debut album "Aba", a poetic exploration of traditional Sudanese music with a contemporary

aljazeera.com + 1 more

US pulls bombers from UK base: Is Iran manoeuvring Trump’s war plans?

U.S. Air Force B-1 bombers removed from England have been used in strikes on Iran .

nytimes.com

Trapped in a Kill Zone, a Ukrainian City Is Beginning to Starve

Trapped in a Kill Zone, a Ukrainian City Is Beginning to Starve. A protester in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, last month calling for help for Oleshky, a city in southern Ukraine....

hindustantimes.com + 4 more

British Airways London-Chicago flight descends to 9,000 ft over Ireland, declares emergency

British Airways London-Chicago flight descends to 9,000 ft over Ireland . British Airways flight plunged 27,000 feet suddenly before declaring emergency . BA flight landed safely after 'technical issue'

freightwaves.com

Ocean Freight Risk: Late Is Now the Likely Outcome

Late delivery is now the most likely outcome, not the exception, according to WiseTech’s newly launched Ocean Freight Risk Outlook . The outlook also flags Asia-to-Europe as a high-risk corridor, while Europe- to-North America remains comparatively low

investing.com

Clear Street reiterates Critical Metals stock Buy on Greenland approval

Clear Street reiterates Critical Metals stock Buy on Greenland approval. ...

investing.com

Factbox-What to know about Spain’s November snap election

Factbox-What to know about Spain’s November snap election. ...

themoscowtimes.com + 1 more

Moscow Court Jails Ex-Sochi Mayor for 15 Years in Prison in Corruption Case

Alexey Kopaygorodsky, 41, served as mayor of Sochi from September 2019 until May 2024, when he abruptly resigned . Authorities brought him back, and a court has now sentenced him to 15 years in prison for bribery . His wife, Yanina, was also a defendant in the bribery case, was sentenced to

middleeastmonitor.com + 1 more

Netanyahu threatens more assassinations in Gaza as president warns of internal divisions in Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu threatens more assassinations in Gaza as president warns of internal divisions in Israel . He vowed that Hamas would not be allowed to govern Gaza . Since October 2023, Israel’s war in Gaza has killed hundreds of Hamas leaders inside and outside the occupied Palestinian territories .

independent.co.uk

Soldiers Googled nearest hospital in Kuwait after Iran attack, claiming military’s medical system failed to help

Nine injured service members spoke on the record, describing a military medical apparatus that left them fighting to secure

independent.co.uk

Republican senator John Kennedy is thinking about running for president: ‘Why not me on a rainy day?’

Republican senator John Kennedy is thinking about running for president: ‘Why not me on a rainy day?’. The Louisiana Republican says he’ll enter the race ‘if a bunch of goobers’ seek the GOP nomination...

independent.co.uk

Alexis Wilkins’ journey from country singer and child actress to the future Mrs Kash Patel

Alexis Wilkins is a prominent conservative activist and sang the national anthem at Trump's Great

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Military aircraft carrying 32 people crashes in southern Nigeria

Military aircraft carrying 25 passengers and seven crew members crashes in southern Nigeria . Nigerian Air Force identified the aircraft as an ATR-42 . It was not immediately clear to what extent the aircraft was damaged .

meduza.io + 1 more

Russia strikes Ukraine’s Kharkiv, killing three and injuring more than 30

Russia strikes Ukraine’s Kharkiv, killing three and injuring more than 30, official says . The Russian Defense Ministry has not commented on the strike . The day before, on October 4, Russian forces attacked Kharksiv with “Banderol’

thecanary.co

Sanctioned German journalist debuts docu on country’s role in Indonesian genocide

German journalist Hüseyin Dogru remains under EU sanctions for nearly 18 months despite being an EU citizen . His 'crime' was to cover pro-Palestine protests in Germany . He has now published a new documentary on Germany’s support for another genocide .

hindustantimes.com

Why British Airways flight BA295 is flying in circles after rapid 27,000 feet descent

Why British Airways flight BA295 is flying in circles after rapid 27,000 feet descent. The aircraft was crossing over Ireland when it issued the 7700 emergency squawk and rapidly descended from its cruising altitude....

freightwaves.com

ISEE partners with investor Holman on autonomous yard trucks

ISEE partners with investor Holman on autonomous yard trucks . Holman, which is also an investor in ISEE, will lease, retrofit and maintain the trucks that run ISEE’s autonomy system in North America .

investing.com + 1 more

France, Germany propose new rapid EU trade response tool

France and Germany propose a new legal tool to enable the EU to respond rapidly to trade wars or measures that could economically harm the bloc . French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the proposal was not

investing.com + 3 more

Norway stocks higher at close of trade; Oslo OBX up 0.29%

Norway stocks higher at close of trade; Oslo OBX up 0.29% ... Denmark stocks lower at close

investing.com

Israel stocks higher at close of trade; TA 35 up 0.13%

Israel stocks higher at close of trade; TA 35 up 0.13%. ...

investing.com

Greece stocks higher at close of trade; Athens General Composite up 0.13%

Greece stocks higher at close of trade; Athens General Composite up 0.13%. ...

defensenews.com

European defense startups to raise record $10.5 billion in 2026, Dealroom forecasts

European defense startups are forecast to raise a record $10.5 billion in 2026, Dealroom forecasts . Defense startup funding in Europe already reached $7.4 billion as of Sept. 20, led by so-called ‘mega rounds’ raised by Germany’s Helsing and Quantum systems .

militarytimes.com

Aboard the USS George Washington, young sailors adjust to war with Iran

The aircraft carrier is effectively a floating city of around 5,000 personnel, each with their own mission . The George Washington's mission near the Strait of Hormuz came as a surprise to the crew, who were deployed from Japan at the end of August to relieve another carrier .

independent.co.uk

Co-founders of luxury women’s fashion brand found shot dead at their California home

Police are investigating whether Michelle Min and Bryan Walker died in a murder-suicide .

thecanary.co

Aberfan: Wales’ enduring coal heritage 60 years on

21 October 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of when a colliery spoil tip in Aberfan, South Wales collapsed after heavy rain . The disaster claimed the lives of 116 children and 28 adults . The shadow of Aberfan remains deeply etched into the collective memory and identity of the Welsh valleys .

france24.com

7.4 million visitors, 6.7 million litres of beer: Oktoberfest comes to an end

7.4 million visitors came from within Germany, with Americans, Italians and Austrians topping the numbers for foreign visitors .

investing.com

UK grocer Sainsbury’s held merger talks with rival Morrisons, reports say

UK grocer Sainsbury’s held merger talks with rival Morrisons, reports say. ...

investing.com

Poland stocks higher at close of trade; WIG30 up 1.50%

Poland stocks higher at close of trade; WIG30 up 1.50%. ...

investing.com

Meta, TikTok, X challenge UK watchdog over online safety data demands

Meta, TikTok, X challenge UK watchdog over online safety data demands. ...

investing.com

Turkey stocks higher at close of trade; BIST 100 up 1.42%

Turkey stocks higher at close of trade; BIST 100 up 1.42%. ...

investing.com

US regulator withdraws digital asset rules for banks

US regulator withdraws digital asset rules for banks. ...

oilprice.com

Possible Fire Reported at Saudi Refinery as Attack Claims Circulate

Reports of a possible attack on Saudi Arabia's Petro Rabigh refining and petrochemical complex north of Jeddah emerged on Monday . Iran's Tasnim news agency, citing Yemeni sources, reported that an oil refinery in the J

militarytimes.com

US Army tests counter-drone tech at Mexican border as cartel drone use rises

US Army tests counter-drone tech at Mexican border as cartel drone use rises . U.S. military says it detected 378 drone incursions in the last 30 days .

tass.com

Hainan tops inbound tourism destinations under China Travel initiative

Hainan tops inbound tourism destinations under China Travel initiative. The newspaper noted that the island had transformed from “a simple destination” to “the number one place to visit” thanks to better service quality and a large-scale modernization...

tass.com

Russia says Japan continues to provoke deterioration of relations with it

Russia says Japan continues to provoke deterioration of relations with it. The unfriendly decisions are for the first time related to navigation restrictions, Maria Zakharova noted...

independent.co.uk

Laid-off Ohio union workers turn on Trump days after rally as economic pain shapes election battle

Laid-off Ohio union workers turn on Trump days after rally as economic pain shapes election battle. Trump did not discuss grocery prices, gas prices, or factory layoffs during his Saturday night rally in Vandalia, Ohio...

independent.co.uk + 1 more

Two killed including student in 'horrific' Florida school bus rollover crash

Two killed including student in 'horrific' Florida school bus rollover crash . Some 39 people were on the school bus that was headed to Winter Haven High School in Winter Haven when an oncoming car crossed the centre line and caused the crash .

france24.com

ISIS suspects face 'outsourced' justice in Iraq as HRW warns of 'collective global detention crisis'

HRW warns of 'collective global detention crisis' in Iraq . Men and boys now held in Iraq are living in 'dire' conditions, including deaths from illness, allegations of torture .

bbc.co.uk

Zelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea

Zelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea. The vessel's captain was killed and 11 crew members were rescued after the attack on the Turkish-owned ship, Ukraine's leader says....

investing.com + 1 more

Mexico demands evidence of alleged cross-border shots after US ambassador comments

Mexico demands evidence of alleged cross-border shots after US ambassador comments. ... Mexico seeks evidence of border shooting that prompted US troop deployment. Mexico's Sheinbaum has expressed concern about US officials overstepping norms on security cooperation....

investing.com

Judge sets new US trial in Lockerbie bombing case for January 2027

Judge sets new US trial in Lockerbie bombing case for January 2027. ...

arstechnica.com

AI glasses face their first major government crackdown

Norway has become the first major country to propose a temporary ban on the use of AI glasses in selected public places . The rich Scandinavian country’s center-left government said on Monday that it would introduce a law to parliament soon . It will also set up an expert group to propose permanent rules .

tass.com

Red Wings eyes summer 2027 charter flights from Moscow to Malaysia’s Langkawi

Red Wings eyes summer 2027 charter flights from Moscow to Malaysia’s Langkawi. The airline added that it already holds the necessary authorization to operate flights on this route...

middleeastmonitor.com

Armenian, Iranian foreign ministers discuss cooperation in energy, transport, infrastructure development

Ararat Mirzoyan held talks with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, during an official visit to Tehran . The officials discussed plans to build a second bridge along the Armenia-Iran border and the importance of completing a third power transmission line between the two countries

meduza.io

Russian military deserter kills and dismembers three women

A Russian man who had deserted his military unit killed three women in the Nizhny Novgorod region . The man killed his partner on October 3 during a conflict in the village of Neklyudovo, striking her in the head several times with a tire iron . He then drove to the woman’s mother and daughter

nytimes.com

Geography Is Back With a Vengeance

Geography Is Back With a Vengeance. Trade blockages in the Persian Gulf have reminded the world that there are forces as great as or greater than technology and globalization....

nytimes.com

Texas Pediatricians Face Paxton Investigations for Vaccinating Children

Texas Pediatricians Face Paxton Investigations for Vaccinating Children. Dr. Rachel examining a patient in Texas last month....

investing.com

US commodities regulator proposes new federal crypto oversight rules

US commodities regulator proposes new federal crypto oversight rules. ...

ft.com

How the booming US healthcare economy is penalising patients

How the booming US healthcare economy is penalising patients. A collision of demographic, economic and financial forces has caused a crisis in the sector...

tass.com

Asian, Middle Eastern, African markets especially promising for Russian biotech exports

Russian companies have been expanding more actively into China, India, Turkey, the UAE and

haaretz.com

Speak truth to power or stay in power? Abu Shehadeh's withdrawal leaves Palestinians with a political dilemma

Abu Shehadeh's withdrawal leaves Palestinians with a political dilemma . Critics say it sets a dangerous precedent for future

aljazeera.com

Two dead after ship sinks off Romania following fire

Two dead after ship sinks off Romania following fire. Two dead after ship sinks off Romania following fire...

freightwaves.com

UK parcel carrier Evri to enter US delivery market with acquisition

UK parcel carrier Evri has agreed to acquire Florida-based courier Cross Border Connect, which specializes in e-commerce delivery and returns between the U.K. and U.S. Evri currently moves more than one billion parcels and three billion business letters per year .

investing.com

U.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.31%

U.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.31%. ...

investing.com

Spain stocks higher at close of trade; IBEX 35 up 1.12%

Spain stocks higher at close of trade; IBEX 35 up 1.12%. ...

scmp.com

US to announce US$150 million for Alaska power lines as Vance visits battleground state

US Energy Department will announce US$150 million in new funding for power lines in Alaska on Monday . Vice-President J.D. Vance is set to rally voters for Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, who is locked in a tight

aljazeera.com

Rohingya activist says it’s unfair to send refugees back to Myanmar

Rohingya activist says it’s unfair to send refugees back to Myanmar. Rohingya activist says it’s unfair to send refugees back to Myanmar...

aljazeera.com + 3 more

Medvedev disqualified from China Open for hitting fan with a ball

Russia's Daniil Medvedev disqualified from China Open for hitting spectator with ball during match with Novak Djokovic . Medvedeva hit spectator in the face with ball, which bounced off the wall behind him . The Russian player hit it hard into the stands, striking a fan, and the spectator was escorted out of the stands

nytimes.com

‘Digger’ Review: Even Tom Cruise Can’t Save This Strained Satire

‘Digger’ Review: Even Tom Cruise Can’t Save This Strained Satire. Though mightily he does try. The star brings his usual high energy to the role of a Texas oil tycoon in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s ponderous climate comedy....

oilprice.com

Indian State Firm BPCL Readies $3-Billion Bond to Fund Brazil oil Project

Indian state-owned refiner Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) prepares to issue a $3-billion bond to finance its share of a major offshore oil development in Brazil . BPCL, India’

tass.com

Merz goes to Kiev to 'escape' low ratings in Germany — Berliner Zeitung

Merz goes to Kiev to 'escape' low ratings in Germany — Berliner Zeitung. Only 10% of the country’s residents rate the German chancellor's performance positively, while 88% view it negatively...

independent.co.uk

A color change? Trump messaging falls flat as Democrats surge in 4 red-state races for governor

A color change? Trump messaging falls flat as Democrats surge in 4 red-state races for governor. Trump’s approval rating is near historic lows after voters’ frustrations about the cost-of-living and ongoing war in Iran...

independent.co.uk

Cornell victim’s supporters flood internet with ‘I Am Jane Doe’ posts to confuse algorithms: ‘We have had enough’

Cornell victim's supporters flood internet with 'I Am Jane Doe' posts to confuse algorithms

independent.co.uk

Washington school officials cannot solve the mystery of why their building became a bat haven

Washington school officials cannot solve the mystery of why their building became a bat haven. Washington’s protected-wildlife rules limit how the school can handle the creatures...

axios.com

The Iran war is hitting America's school buses — and kids are paying the price

The Iran War is sending diesel costs higher just as districts are grappling with a yearslong bus driver shortage . Districts are consolidating routes, cutting trips and squeezing more efficiency out of their fleets . A survey of 188 school officials found 40% had adjusted routes, 27% enforced anti-idling rules, 25% cut routes

meduza.io

Denied asylum in the U.S., imprisoned in Russia. Activist Leonid Melekhin gets 6 years for ‘justifying terrorism.’

Leonid Melekhin, a businessman and activist from Perm, was sentenced to six years in prison for justifying terrorism . He was sent to an immigration detention facility and denied asylum in the U.S. in the summer of 2025 . His lawyer said he returned to Russia through “self-deportation’

meduza.io

Russian strikes leave Ukraine with almost no spare locomotives, further complicating grain exports

Russian forces have intensified attacks on Ukrainian freight trains in recent weeks . Ukrainian authorities are in talks with European allies about supplying locomotives compatible with Ukraine’s track gauge (1,520 mm) Freight trains carry grain and ore, Ukraine's main exports, among other cargo .

meduza.io

An activist challenged Russian officials after they blocked his protest against election fraud. Now he’s been jailed on drug charges and accused of ‘involvement in a Ukrainian armed group.’

Dmitry Morozov is a democratic socialist from Udmurtia . He tried to organize a rally in Izhevsk against fraud in the State Duma elections . He is accused of possessing 0.38 grams of mephedrone, Kommersant . He was detained on October 2 and denied access to

investing.com

US stocks rise ahead of earnings season starting Thursday

US stocks rise ahead of earnings season starting Thursday. ...

oilprice.com

Here’s How Trump’s Using The Graham Act To Trap Russia And Crush Iran

The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by President Trump gives him a huge economic lever to effect massive political change in what is effectively a turbocharged version of the ‘tariff diplomacy’

tass.com

Vanity Fair dubs Sam Altman 'Oppenheimer of our time,' most influential person in US

Vanity Fair dubs Sam Altman 'Oppenheimer of our time,' most influential person in US. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was ahead of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, and Elon Musk, the owner of SpaceXAI...

bloomberg.com

AI Chips Surge, Mega Deals Hit

AI chips are surging as Altman backs Cerebras and Musk fuels a TSMC rally . Brazil markets jump on a Bolsonaro upset . Michael J. Wolf breaks down the $110 billion

pbs.org + 1 more

Obama to campaign with El-Sayed in Detroit as ex-president gets more involved in midterms

Obama taped two dozen ads for Democratic candidates for governor and Senate candidates last week . Obama plans to campaign in Detroit this month in a bid to bolster Michigan’s Democratic candidates, particularly US Senate hopeful Abdul

aljazeera.com

Jerusalem Daily: Netanyahu gives voters dramatic ultimatum

Jerusalem Daily: Netanyahu gives voters dramatic ultimatum. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given voters an election ultimatum: Vote for him or vote for Palestine....

hindustantimes.com

10 times Burj Khalifa, 27 times Eiffel Tower: How deep was British Airways Chicago-London flight's altitude drop

The jet turned back to UK instead of continuing its journey to Chicago after making the steep descent

investing.com + 2 more

As Iran war drives up gasoline prices in US, Trump blames Ukraine, Democrats

Trump shifts blame for fuel price hikes to blue states like California and Ukraine strikes on Russian oil refineries . President attempts to deflect blame for sky-high fuel costs as Iran war continues with no

investing.com

Stockhunt Unveils CoinIQ, an AI-Powered Self-Custody DEX, at TOKEN2049 Singapore

Stockhunt Unveils CoinIQ, an AI-Powered Self-Custody DEX, at TOKEN2049 Singapore. ...

ft.com

French central bank head warns country at risk of being ‘strangled by interest rates’

French central bank head warns country at risk of being ‘strangled by interest rates’. Emmanuel Moulin says France can still reassure bond investors despite ‘serious and worrying’ market moves in recent days...

arstechnica.com

F1 in Bahrain... in Malaysia: The race needed a software update to start

Bahrain Grand Prix was held several thousand miles from Bahrain itself . The ongoing war with Iran ruled such things out, so the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia stepped in to fill its spot . Heavy rain arrived about half an hour before the start time .

tass.com

Japan’s sanctions against Russia show lack of independence of Tokyo’s foreign policy — MFA

Japan's sanctions against Russia show lack of independence of Tokyo’s foreign policy, MFA says

aljazeera.com

Rubio: No direct link between US bombers removal and UK base incident

Rubio: No direct link between US bombers removal and UK base incident. Rubio visits Iceland, says no direct link between the removal of US bombers and suspicions of a terrorist act in the UK...

maritime-executive.com

Iran’s Floating Oil Stocks Run Dry

Iran’s Floating Oil Stocks Run Dry. The US naval blockade has prevented any Iranian or dark fleet tanker from leaving the Gulf, and this 100 percent effective blockade has now been in pl......

nytimes.com + 1 more

The Campaign for Ohio’s Next Governor May Be the Ugliest in the Country

Dr. Amy Acton, Ohio’s former chief public health officer, has faced ugly, personal attacks in her run for governor . Democrats say their

hindustantimes.com

Las Vegas: Police response near Hard Rock's guitar hotel site amid shooting claims; what we know so far

Las Vegas: Police response near Hard Rock's guitar hotel site amid shooting claims; what we know so far. There was a significant police presence near the construction site of Hard Rock's guitar-shaped hotel in Las Vegas on Monday....

investing.com

MercadoLibre stock rises on Brazil election results

MercadoLibre stock rises on Brazil election results. ...

rt.com

Disgraced ex-British prince sues over Epstein raids

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was briefly detained in February as part of a probe into his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein . The former British royal has challenged the legality of search warrants executed in February that saw him briefly placed in custody on suspicion of sharing confidential government information with the convicted American pedophile financier .

middleeastmonitor.com

1 Palestinian killed, 5 injured in Israeli army, occupier attacks in West Bank

A Palestinian was killed and five others injured Monday in Israeli army and occupier attacks in West Bank . Israeli forces opened fire on a vehicle carrying three Palestinians near Bani Naim, east of Hebron . In a separate attack, three Palestinians were injured when Israeli occupiers assaulted them .

axios.com

House GOP whip: Limit spending to districts with "biggest return"

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer plans to visit 56 districts between September and Election Day . Emmer says the GOP can still defy historical headwinds in November . He says Republicans should have been conservative about what they were going after .

owenjones.news

Ed Miliband admits we were right

Ed Miliband admits we were right. My new book is out this week . Order The Fall of the West: How They Really Lost It here We were right . I want to give a thoughtful, nuanced take on what Ed Miliband has said .

ft.com

Trump poised to ease red diesel limits in attempt to quell fuel inflation

Trump poised to ease red diesel limits in attempt to quell fuel inflation. US president expected to announce move during trip to agricultural state of Nebraska...

tass.com

Poland not going to evacuate its embassy from Kiev — foreign ministry

Poland not going to evacuate its embassy from Kiev — foreign ministry. On October 3, the Russian foreign ministry once again warned foreign nationals, including diplomatic missions’ personnel, against staying in or traveling to Ukraine...

bloomberg.com

‘Porky’ Nears Lima Comeback Despite Peru’s Ban on Reelection

A Peruvian party led by a combative conservative holds a narrow lead in Lima's mayoral race

pbs.org

After redistricting, a Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress

After redistricting, a Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress. Scotlandville is a predominantly Black community in Louisiana, that's facing challenges in its political representation. Residents fear losing a representative who understands their struggles....

hindustantimes.com

Eryn Bonner: Did Tempe police shove and punch ASU cheerleader? Arrest footage causes scandal

Eryn Bonner: Did Tempe police shove and punch ASU cheerleader? Arrest footage causes scandal. Viral bodycam footage shows Tempe officers allegedly shoving and punching ASU cheerleader Eryn Bonner during her July arrest for interfering with police....

news.usni.org + 1 more

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Oct. 5, 2026

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Oct. 5, 2026, based on Navy and public data . In cases in which a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship . USS New Orleans, part of the Tripoli Amphibious Readiness Group, is forward deployed to

bloomberg.com

EE.UU. arresta a presunta espía china por vigilar al hijo del presidente de Taiwán

Una mujer sospechosa of espiar for China. Arresta a presunta espía china por vig

meduza.io

State media silently corrects poem in Putin quote after he misrecites lines Russians supposedly ‘absorb with their mother’s milk’

Russian President Vladimir Putin misquoted a four-line poem by Fyodor Tyutchev . The state news agency TASS silently corrected Putin’s mistake in its report, replacing the original in the quotation .

freightwaves.com

DP World plots US port comeback with Corpus Christi container terminal

The Port of Corpus Christi, Texas, has signed a lease option agreement with Dubai-based DP World to develop a container terminal . DP World is one of the world’s largest terminal operators, handling roughly 10% of global container traffic through more than 60 ports and terminals .

middleeastmonitor.com

US State Department approves arms sales worth $2.27B to Egypt, Kuwait, UAE

The US State Department approves three possible foreign military sales to Egypt, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates . The largest of the three is a possible sale to the UAE of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-II guidance sections and related equipment at an estimated cost of $1.041 billion . For Egypt, the department approved a possible sell

bloomberg.com

Probably Not Enough Money to Fix Paxton Campaign, Says Mulvaney

Mick Mulvaney said Ken Paxton is the 'weakest candidate' in this election and that there's 'probably not enough money to fix' him . Mulvane also weighed in on Paxton's comments to lobbyists blaming the White

meduza.io

Putin authorizes Italian banking group UniCredit to spin off part of its Russian bank and sell the remaining business

Vladimir Putin has signed an order allowing UniCredit to restructure its Russian subsidiary, UniCredit Bank, and sell all of the subsidiary’s shares . UniCredit previously outlined the same plan to split its assets when it announced a preliminary agreement with a private investor from the

canarymedia.com

Virginia’s new energy plan: Make the AI boom work for — not against — us

Virginia's new energy plan: Make the AI boom work for — not against — us. For well over a year, the twin problems of rising utility bills

aljazeera.com

UK ‘threatens to expel 27 Israeli diplomats’ over Jerusalem consulate

UK ‘threatens to expel 27 Israeli diplomats’ over Jerusalem consulate. Israel ordered East Jerusalem consulate to be closed after Britain sanctioned settlements in the occupied West Bank....

aljazeera.com

Mecca alliance agrees to activate collective deterrence measures

Mecca alliance agrees to activate collective deterrence measures. This is a breaking news story....

aljazeera.com

What is ‘Herod’s Pool’, and why is Israel developing it in the West Bank?

What is ‘Herod’s Pool’, and why is Israel developing it in the West Bank?. Israel is developing a reservoir on land in the occupied West Bank, with water syphoned off from Palestinians....

war.gov

Navy Commissions USS Ted Stevens, Honoring Senator's Defense Advocacy

Navy Commissions USS Ted Stevens, Honoring Senator's Defense Advocacy. The Navy commissioned its newest destroyer, the USS Ted Stevens, into active service during a formal ceremony in Whittier, Alaska....

hindustantimes.com

Warwick Mall lockdown: Police gives update after evacuation amid shooting reports; ‘situation resolved’

Warwick Mall lockdown: Police gives update after evacuation amid shooting reports; ‘situation resolved’. Warwick Mall in Warwick, Rhode Island was placed on lockdown amid reports of shooting. Warwick Police said the situation “is now resolved.”...

hindustantimes.com + 1 more

Catholic diocese sues US government seeking clergy access to detainees

Catholic diocese sues US government seeking clergy access to detainees. USA-IMMIGRATION/CATHOLIC-LAWSUIT-MISSOURI:Catholic diocese sues US government seeking clergy access to detainees... Catholic diocese sues US government seeking clergy access to detainees. ...

hindustantimes.com

US midterms 2026: Amazon, Microsoft, Meta among Big Tech stocks that could benefit from divided government

US midterm elections 2026 could benefit Big Tech stocks as a divided government may support AI

freightwaves.com

C.H. Robinson Buys RXO: History’s Largest Brokerage Deal

C.H. Robinson announced Monday it will acquire RXO in a deal valued at approximately $5.8 billion in enterprise value . The deal is the largest truck brokerage merger in history, dwarfing prior deals including RXO’s own acquisition of Coyote from UPS .

oilprice.com

Freeport LNG Ramps Up Gas Intake After Train 2 Shutdown

Freeport LNG was ramping up natural gas intake after maintenance shut one of its three liquefaction trains on Friday . Gas flows to the Texas LNG export plant were on track to reach 1.9 billion cubic feet per day on Monday

tass.com

Israel tightens rules for Red Wings following Flydubai incident — airline

Israel tightens rules for Red Wings following Flydubai incident — airline. Red Wings will continue to operate flights to Israel in full...

tass.com

Summer heatwave cost France at least €16 bln, lawmaker says

The extreme weather slashed economic growth by €3 billion and widened the budget deficit by €1

middleeastmonitor.com

Mecca Defense Alliance agrees to ‘immediately’ implement collective defense commitments

Mecca Defense Alliance agrees to ‘immediately’ implement collective defense commitments . The decision came during an emergency meeting of the Mecca Alliance’s Strategic Political and Defense Committee in Riyadh .

middleeastmonitor.com

US urges citizens in Saudi Arabia to remain ‘vigilant’ over risk of drone, missile attacks

The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Monday urged American citizens to remain ‘vigilant’ over the current security situation and the potential for drone or missile attacks . Earlier, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the US intends to uphold its bilateral security commitments with Saudi Arabia .

therealnews.com

The Real News Network launches English-language Brazilian reporting project ahead of pivotal election

The Real News Network launches English-language Brazilian reporting project ahead of pivotal election . Panamerican Dispatch is a new journalism project created in September 2026 to produce and distribute news and analysis from Latin America, within the United States . The stakes for the region could not be higher .

nbcnews.com

DNA confirms body found in Texas creek is missing flight attendant

DNA confirms body found in Texas creek is missing flight attendant. Rana Soluri....

independent.co.uk

Trump foe threatens to reveal president’s phone number if doxxed

Trump foe threatens to reveal president’s phone number if doxxed. Tillis took a swipe at Trump after he posted the cell phone number of Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton on Truth Social...

independent.co.uk

A celebratory remark after a soccer game deepens rift between Haiti and the Dominican Republic

Haiti’s 4-1 win over the Dominican Republic during a recent soccer match has unleashed long

haaretz.com

Three teens arrested as police clash with ultra-Orthodox protesters in Jerusalem

Police said officers were removing Palestinian flags and erasing graffiti in Mea She'arim .

haaretz.com

The October 7 class: Jewish college seniors look back on the college education they never expected

The October 7 class was just weeks into college when October 7 happened . Some became outspoken defenders of Israel; others

haaretz.com

U.K. security adviser visited Israel in failed bid to prevent Jerusalem consulate closure

U.K. security adviser visited Israel in failed bid to prevent Jerusalem consulate closure. Jonathan Powell met an Israeli National Security Council official last week, but the effort failed and the British Consulate is still expected to close Thursday...

meduza.io

Russia has brought its first known treason case based on tax payments to Ukraine

Oleg Varyukhin, who traveled to Russia after living in Ukraine for 27 years, has been charged with treason for paying Ukraine’s mandatory military levy into its state budget . His lawyer, Yuri Shel, said the treason charge stemmed from tax payments in Ukraine .

meduza.io

Russian court sentences ‘Masyanya’ creator Oleg Kuvayev in absentia to four years over antiwar cartoon and ‘foreign agent’ violations

Oleg Kuvayev, creator of the animated series ‘Masyanya,’ sentenced in absentia to four years and one month in a penal colony . He was charged with failing to meet his obligations as a ‘foreign agent’ and calling for activities directed against state security .

meduza.io

Russia says it’s fighting scammers. Its latest proposals would push VPN services off Russian servers, tie eSIMs to devices, and expand telecom data retention.

Russia's Digital Development Ministry published provisions from a third package aimed at telephone and online fraud . Fighting fraud has been a major focus of Russian lawmaking in recent years . The country has already adopted two sweeping packages of anti-fraud measures .

scmp.com

ICC unseals arrest warrants for 4 Taliban leaders wanted on gender persecution charges

ICC unseals arrest warrants for 4 Taliban leaders wanted on gender persecution charges . The International Criminal Court on Monday unsealed arrest warrants against four senior Taliban leaders . The warrants were issued in July and September last year

maritime-executive.com

UKMTO: Tanker's Engine Room On Fire After Latest Hormuz Attack

UKMTO: Tanker's Engine Room On Fire After Latest Hormuz Attack. Iran has added to a rapidly-expanding list of strikes on energy shipping in the Strait of Hormuz with another attack on a tanker off the Musandam Peni......

hindustantimes.com

Clashes erupt outside Kosovo parliament over war crimes court

Clashes erupt outside Kosovo parliament over war crimes court. Clashes erupt outside Kosovo parliament over war crimes court...

hindustantimes.com

Leaders to visit Pacific atoll at frontline of climate change

Leaders to visit Pacific atoll at frontline of climate change. Leaders to visit Pacific atoll at frontline of climate change...

hindustantimes.com

Mother and son from Bermuda named as passengers on missing medical flight from Bermuda to Boston

Mother and son from Bermuda named as passengers on missing medical flight from Bermuda to Boston. Mother and son from Bermuda named as passengers on missing medical flight from Bermuda to Boston...

investing.com

Islamic State attack kills Iraqi policeman near Kirkuk

Islamic State attack kills Iraqi policeman near Kirkuk. ...

oilprice.com

Germany Is Spending €2 Billion to Discover the Real Price of Clean Jet Fuel

Electric aviation is advancing faster than many critics expected . Batteries will not remain confined to tiny experimental aircraft, and short regional routes are a credible early market . But electric aircraft will not replace every jet . Long-haul aviation

tass.com

One of most expensive books in world, weighing more than 200 kg, stolen in France

One of most expensive books in world, weighing more than 200 kg, stolen in France. The work was Joseph Foret’s "Apocalypse" featuring a bronze-plated cover designed by Salvador Dali...

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The Russian ‘lab leak’ and America’s great weakness

After Trump withdrew from the WHO and slashed funding for medical research, American scientists told me they feared China would

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Trump shares AI image of penguins welcoming him to Greenland - an island that has no penguins

Trump shares AI image of penguins welcoming him to Greenland - an island that has no penguins. The nearest wild population of penguins lives some 4,900 miles away from Greenland, in the Galapagos Islands...

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How states are tackling midterm pump pain

States are taking on the stubbornly high fuel prices squeezing Americans ahead of the midterm elections . With November 3 less than 30 days away, the political stakes of those price-lowering levers are surging amid sky-high costs . Several lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at or pressed for suspending the federal gas tax, which is 18.

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GOP senator warns Anthropic of "alarmist" approach to AI

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) is urging Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei against an "alarmist" approach to AI . Moreno's letter comes ahead of Anthropic's expected historic IPO, with valuation estimates as high as nearly $2 trillion .

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He loved working in concrete. Now, he’s dying from the chemical exposure.

James Gardner was bullied in elementary school for being Native American . He was given the nickname NDN after being called Indian by his friends . Gardner has multiple chemical sensitivity, which he says was caused by his time as a concrete specialist working with two-part epoxy resin . He is now facing foreclosure on his home .

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