Karaganov: Russia can win a nuclear war in Europe

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JD Vance says B-1 bomber exit in Britain was out of an abundance of caution

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Israel prepared for fighter jets to shoot down FlyDubai flight if necessary, Israeli sources say

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Russia pushes back against reports that plague researcher died after test tube broke

A Russian lab worker at an institute focused on the plague, the notorious bacterial infection tied to medieval pandemics like the Black Death, has reportedly died . U.S. officials are closely monitoring a situation in Russia after a woman died last week . Russian authorities say she worked at a lab that studied the plague .

Intel coordinated at coordinates [55.7558, 37.6173] inside Russia. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "Russia pushes back against reports that plague researcher died after test tube broke" via https://www.cbsnews.com/video/russia-pushes-back-reports-plague-researcher-died-test-tube-broke/; Reference: "Mystery death in Russian lab" via https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/mystery-death-in-russian-lab-271080005659; Reference: "Russia downplays 'plague' reports, says no evidence of pathogens found as Trump offers help" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/russia-downplays-plague-reports-says-no-evidence-of-pathogens-found-as-trump-offers-help-101791257288700.html; Reference: "WHO issues update on Siberian plague lab death after no response from Russian authorities" via https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/plague-russia-outbreak-siberia-who-latest-b3062021.html; Reference: "Missing details keep U.S. plague response on hold" via https://www.axios.com/2026/10/06/missing-details-us-plague-response; Reference: "Should we be worried about a plague outbreak in Russia?" via https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/press-review/20261006-should-we-be-worried-about-a-plague-outbreak-in-russia; Reference: "Rubio calls on Russia to be more open about plague lab worker's death" via https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-pneumonic-plague-lab-worker-death-rubio-us-reaction/; Reference: "Russia plague quarantine following lab death: Should we be worried?" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/6/russia-plague-quarantine-following-lab-death-should-we-be-worried?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "How Russia and the world are responding to a possible case of pneumonic plague after lab worker dies" via https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/world-health-organization-donald-trump-geneva-russia-dmitry-peskov-b3062121.html; Reference: "Russian lab worker's suspected plague death leaves some questions unanswered" via https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/06/plague-russia-person-died-lab-infection-pneumonic.html; Reference: "What we know about the death of a worker at Russian plague lab" via https://www.cbsnews.com/video/what-we-know-about-the-death-of-a-worker-at-russian-plague-lab/; Reference: "WHO says public health risk "appears to be low" after Russian plague lab worker's death" via https://www.cbsnews.com/video/who-says-public-health-risk-appears-to-be-low-russian-plague-lab-worker-death/; Reference: "Russia says no plague found in contacts of Siberian lab worker who died" via https://www.nbcnews.com/world/russia/russia-says-no-plague-found-contacts-siberian-lab-worker-died-rcna601805; Reference: "Plague risk to UK 'very low', officials say after Russian woman's death" via https://news.sky.com/story/ukhsa-says-risk-of-plague-very-low-after-russian-laboratory-worker-dies-of-suspected-pneumonic-plague-13595782; Reference: "No plague cases detected in Siberia, Russia says, and locals play down scare" via https://www.investing.com/news/world-news/russia-says-no-plague-cases-detected-among-contacts-of-deceased-lab-worker-4934632; Reference: "What we know about Russia’s suspected plague case" via https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/6/what-we-know-about-russias-suspected-plague-case?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "US Calls for Transparency on Reported Russian Plague Death" via https://www.today.com/video/us-calls-for-transparency-on-reported-russian-plague-death-271116869593; Reference: "A 28-year-old plague researcher died in Russia. Authorities have imposed a quarantine but deny any threat of plague, and locals are struggling to make sense of it." via https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/10/06/a-28-year-old-plague-researcher-died-in-russia-authorities-have-imposed-a-quarantine-but-deny-any-threat-of-plague-and-locals-are-struggling-to-make-sense-of-it; Reference: "What to know about plague amid reports of worker death at Russian lab" via https://www.cbsnews.com/news/plague-russia-lab-worker-death-what-to-know/; Reference: "Russia denies imposing anti-plague measures after lab worker death" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/6/russia-denies-imposing-anti-plague-measures-after-lab-worker-death?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "US CDC says it’s ‘aware of and closely monitoring’ Russian plague case" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news-analysis/2026/10/6/us-cdc-says-its-aware-of-and-closely-monitoring-russian-plague-case?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Russian lab worker’s death sparks plague fears as unverified claims spread online" via https://www.france24.com/en/russian-lab-worker-s-death-sparks-plague-fears-as-unverified-claims-spread-online-1;

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3 takeaways from our new poll of Latino voters: From the Politics Desk

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Standard Chartered Says Hormuz Oil Flows Are Far From Normal

Standard Chartered estimates crude and condensate exports from the Gulf reached 16.5 million barrels per day in September . But only 60% of those barrels crossed the Strait of Hormuz, compared with 83% before the war . Oil flows through and around the waterway appear to be gradually increasing . This is one of

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US Moves Bombers From UK Airbase as Threats Linger

"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business . Sen. Mark Warner says the Senate Intelligence Committee was not briefed about US bombers leaving a UK airbase .

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The earliest known plague outbreak happened in what is now Russia 5,500 years ago. Scientists found the evidence in ancient teeth.

Scientists found the evidence in ancient teeth . About 5,500 years ago, several dozen hunter-gatherers died near Lake Baikal . DNA from the bacterium that causes plague survived in their teeth . The discovery changes our understanding of the history of epidemics .

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New York declares measles disaster emergency

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a statewide disaster emergency over a rapidly growing measles outbreak . It is the first such declaration by a US state since measles cases began rising sharply nationwide in 2025 . The declaration comes as neighboring Pennsylvania battles the first US measles outbreak in 35 years to surpass 1,000 cases, with nearly 200

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Kayaker bitten by shark after accidentally hooking it while fishing off Malibu

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US citizen who was shot by immigration agent in Chicago files lawsuit alleging he fired from behind

US citizen who was shot by immigration agent in Chicago files lawsuit alleging he fired from behind . Lawsuit alleges agent lied about shooting

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Moroccan journalists recount years of surveillance amid new Amnesty claim

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Police clash with Kosovo protesters over bid to curb Hague war crimes court

Tensions flared in Kosovo as protesters demanded lawmakers give final approval to changes that would limit powers of the Hague-based war crimes court . Kosovo averted a snap vote as political parties reached a last-minute agreement to limit the powers of a war crimes Court and elect Justina Shiroka-Pula as president .

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Trump officials pursue record number of cases to strip US citizenship

The DOJ filed 40 denaturalization actions in district courts spanning coast to coast between Aug. 21 and Oct. 2 . Denaturalization cases have a high burden of proof, and to revoke someone's citizenship, the DOJ must file a revocation action in federal district court .

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Iran war live: Yemen forces reclaim strategic port city Mocha from Houthis

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Boeing locks in 7-year deal to triple PAC-3 MSE seeker output

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MPs call for investigation after Lutnick-Epstein whistleblower dies

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Australia’s ABC rejects AI copyright carveout, believes already been scraped

Australia’s ABC rejects AI copyright carveout, believes already been scraped. ...

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CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Starbucks enters Xinjiang in calculated geopolitical risk

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Syrian Airlines unveils laser-sharp look for the future

Syrian Airlines unveils laser-sharp look for the future. Syrian Airlines unveils a new visual identity as it rebrands amid Syria’s post-Assad development....

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US judge blocks Trump policy of fining migrants up to $1.8 million

US judge blocks Trump policy of fining migrants up to $1.8 million. ...

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Russian gold floods Hong Kong as Western sanctions redraw bullion trade

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Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Malik Hasan to die by US Army firing squad

Nidal Malik Hasan, a former Army officer and psychiatrist who killed 13 people and injured 32 others during a mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009, will be executed by a U.S. Army firing squad . If Hasan’s execution is indeed carried out by a firing squad, it would mark the first

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New York Times to close soon, great day for America — Trump

The US president criticized the newspaper for publishing a photo of Trump National Doral, his resort and hotel

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Moscow mayor reports destruction of 18 UAVs near capital

Moscow mayor reports destruction of 18 UAVs near capital . Emergency responders are working at the sites where debris

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Quebec Separatists Win Power in New Challenge for Canada’s Carney

Separatists win Quebec's election for the first time in more than a decade . Parti Quebecois promised to hold a referendum on breaking from Canada once Trump leaves office . Separatist victory in Quebec tests Canada’s united front against US .

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Temperatures set to fall as rain and cloud sweep across UK

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Alleged Chinese agent makes federal court appearance

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White House Blocked Politico From Air Force One for Trump’s Trip to Nebraska

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Who is Shavon Gayden? What happened in the fatal stabbing of 7-year-old Eddimar Hernandez in Chicago

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Trump offers U.S. help to Russia after plague death; WHO assesses the situation as low risk

Trump offers U.S. help to Russia after plague death; WHO assesses the situation as low risk . WHO said it was in contact with Russian authorities, and has offered support if needed .

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Hong Kong quizzes HSBC over Singapore AI hub decision

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Child sex crimes rampant in UK schools – Guardian

Police recorded nearly 2,000 alleged rapes and attempted rapes involving under-13s over five years . Thousands of sexual offenses against children under 13 have been reported at or near schools in England and Wales . At least 8,500 offenses against kids aged 12 and under were recorded between 2021 and 2025 . The true scale could be significantly higher

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Iran Begins Production of First Ever Long-Range Missiles: Targets Across Europe Within Reach

Iran has begun producing ballistic missiles with ranges beyond the approximately 2,000 kilometre limit it has maintained for decades . The announcement marks a significant shift in Tehran’s stated missile policy . Iran possesses one of the largest and most diverse ballistic missile arsenals in the world.

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Turkiye, Pakistan to deploy forces to Saudi as Yemen fighting grows

Turkiye and Pakistan agreed to send rapid deployment forces to Saudi Arabia during emergency talks in Riyadh . Pakistan, Turkey and Turkey have been supporting Saudi Arabia in its conflict against the Houthis .

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Rahm Emanuel's finger loss in focus amid Jewish president push; who is he? Wife, net worth, and other details

Rahm Emanuel says the US is ready for its first Jewish president . Many think he might be running

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Trump says journalists should be ‘arrested’ for reporting on empty seats at rally

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Live: Tens of thousands expected at Paris protests as unions join students

Tens of thousands expected at Paris protests as unions join students . Clashes with police, injuries and arrests have been marked by clashes with police . Authorities expecting up to 40,000 protesters in the capital .

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10/5: CBS Evening News

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Potential Iranian Drone Attack Led to Exit of U.S. Aircraft from British Air Base

The U.S. Air Force has withdrawn all of its B-1B Lancer bombers from RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom . The withdrawal came just over a week after British police were alerted to three suspicious vehicles close to the base . Five British men in their twenties were arrested after reportedly being seen near the base with three white vans

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Taiwan says it has not heard new US arms sales will be carved into smaller chunks

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Little room for ‘giving and taking’: India’s finance minister flags trade impasse with the U.S.

India's finance minister said there is little room for ‘giving and taking’ In the latest

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After Trump withdrew from the WHO and slashed funding for medical research, American scientists told me they feared China would take over as the world leader in science . Situations like this underscore how risky that move was.

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UN rights council condemns attacks on civilians in Sudan, calls for truce

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Julian Assange has become a key figure in the creation of alternative media, former CIA analyst Ray McGovern has said . McGovern spoke to RT as WikiLeaks marks its 20th anniversary . The website has published some of the most explosive leaks of the past two decades .

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US killed 235 people in strikes on alleged drug boats since 2025

The U.S. has killed 235 people in 70 strikes on alleged "narcoterrorists" in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean since 2025 . The operation has remained controversial as the Trump administration has offered little evidence to support claims of killing drug smugglers . The White House has continued to justify the attacks as a necessary measure

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Japan to trial purchase Ukrainian-made drones

Japan to trial purchase of Ukrainian-made drones from Ukrainian defense company SkyFall, former Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera says . Japan is also considering introducing them into the Self-Defense Forces, he says . The move breaks with Japan's long-standing policy against exporting military equipment to countries at war .

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South Africa steps up crackdown on corruption at borders

Border Management Authority (BMA) dealt with 57 labor and disciplinary cases in the last quarter . A further 33 cases remain under disciplinary proceedings, BMA Commissioner Michael Masiapato says . In February, the SIU said South Africa's immigration system had been treated as

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The Pentagon is sending a third aircraft carrier strike group and additional Marine Corps ships to the Middle East, adding 9,000 to 10,000 more US troops to the region . The ships, jet fighters, Marines and sailors will arrive in the region by the end of November . Two carriers – the USS George H.W.

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Energy prices, cost of living top ASEAN energy transition concerns

Rising energy prices and the cost of living remain the biggest concerns in Southeast Asia . Concern over energy shortages rose from 20.3% in 2024 to 26.1% in 2026 . The 2026 survey gathered the views of 3,706 respondents across 11 ASEAN member states .

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Russia condemns Japan's sanctions package, vows countermeasures

Russia condemns Japan's 27th sanctions package, vows countermeasures . Tokyo announced its 27th package of measures against Russia on October 2, targeting 33 legal entities and nine individuals, as well as companies abroad . For the first time, the restrictions also cover shipping .

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Tegla Loroupe welcomes OCA Refugee Team, urges stronger sporting ties

Kenyan distance-running great Tegla Loroupe has welcomed the inclusion of refugee athletes at the Asian Games . The former marathon world record holder said giving displaced athletes opportunities to compete was particularly important . The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games featured an OCA Refugee Team for the first time .

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Spanish PM Sanchez calls snap election for November 29

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez calls snap election for November 29 . Sanchez says he will convene an extraordinary cabinet meeting later to dissolve parliament and call the election . The announcement comes after parliament rejected two government housing decrees on Friday .

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Iran's IRGC hits 7 'violating' tankers in Strait of Hormuz in 5 days

Iran's IRGC has targeted at least seven oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz in the past five days . The IRGC Navy has targeted more than one oil tanker each day, despite US President Donald Trump's repeated claims that the Strait is open and under his country's control.

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Trump uses anti-trans slur against Democratic Senate candidate in South Carolina

Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews is facing Trump-backed Darline Graham in the race for a South Carolina senate seat .

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South Korea says preparing response to force North Korean apology over DMZ blast

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Indian ‘leader’ behind neo-Nazi ring abusing, torturing minor girls; victims forced to carve names, symbols on skin

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India’s Capital Braces for Opposition March Over Voter Roll Row

A heavy security presence was in place around Parliament and the Election Commission’s headquarters

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China Adds Three Major Sections to First Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier in Just Five Days

China's Dalian Shipyard has continued the rapid assembly of the country’s first nuclear powered supercarrier . Three additional sections of the future flight deck reportedly installed in just five days . The latest additions are particularly significant because the flight deck is among the largest and most complex structures to be assembled on an aircraft carrier .

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Reference: "France’s student protests grow as hundreds of schools close" via https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/6/frances-student-protests-grow-as-hundreds-of-schools-close?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "France school protests: Students determined to win 'concessions that mean something'" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261006-france-school-protests-students-determined-to-win-concessions-that-mean-something; Reference: "Nearly 2,000 schools closed in France as students, parents protest" via https://www.cbsnews.com/video/nearly-2000-schools-closed-in-france-as-students-parents-protest/; Reference: "Demonstrators clash with riot police in France as education protests mount" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/6/demonstrators-clash-with-riot-police-in-france-as-education-protests-mount?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Live Updates: Protests Spread Across France as Unions Join Student Demonstrations" via https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/10/06/world/france-protests-students-schools; Reference: "Thousands take to streets for student rally in Paris" via https://tass.com/world/2198215; Reference: "French students: What do they want?" via https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/entre-nous/20261006-french-students-what-do-they-want; Reference: "French high schools closed in biggest day of student protests in decades" via https://www.cbsnews.com/news/france-high-schools-closed-biggest-day-student-protests-decades/; Reference: "French students looking for protests 'to become a major movement'" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261006-french-students-looking-for-protests-to-become-a-major-movement; Reference: "Photos: France braces for day of school blockades and street protests" via https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/10/6/photos-france-braces-for-day-of-school-blockades-and-street-protests?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "France protests: What we know as schools face nationwide action" via https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/10/6/france-protests-what-we-know-as-schools-brace-for-nationwide-action?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Watch: At the scene of student protests in Lille" via https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cwzd650e2jqdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss; Reference: "Tens of thousands demand better education in demonstrations across France" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261006-tens-of-thousands-demand-better-education-in-demonstrations-across-france; Reference: "'Tense' atmosphere as tens of thousands join French student protests" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261006-tense-atmosphere-as-tens-of-thousands-join-french-student-protests; Reference: "Riot police clash with student protesters as France engulfed by mass school protests" via https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/france-students-protests-schools-riot-police-paris-b3062216.html; Reference: "Strikes, Barricades and Fiscal Turmoil: An Autumn of Discontent Grips France" via https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/world/europe/france-protests-social-welfare-election.html; Reference: "Tear gas in Paris and Marseille as school protests grow across France" via https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8x23706pvz3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss; Reference: "France erupts overs schools: Why the violence surrounding surprise movement?" via https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/the-debate/20261006-france-erupts-overs-schools-why-the-violence-surrounding-surprise-movement; Reference: "'We're fed up': Paris students rise up in a movement that shows no sign of slowing" via https://www.france24.com/en/france/20261006-we-re-fed-up-paris-students-rise-up-in-a-movement-that-shows-no-sign-of-slowing; Reference: "Students, unions and teachers in mass movement to demand better learning conditions" via https://www.france24.com/en/students-unions-and-teachers-in-mass-movement-to-demand-better-learning-conditions; Reference: "People of All Ages Join French Student Protests, as Movement Broadens" via https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/world/europe/french-student-protest-unions-college.html; Reference: "What to Know About France’s High School Protests" via https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/world/europe/high-school-student-protest-what-to-know.html;

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Intel coordinated at coordinates [55.7558, 37.6173] inside Moscow. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "Overnight Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow among largest in two years" via https://tass.com/emergencies/2197907; Reference: "One killed, six injured in overnight drone attack on Moscow Region" via https://tass.com/emergencies/2197909; Reference: "Massive Ukrainian drone attack targets Moscow, Russian officials say" via https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261006-massive-ukrainian-drone-attack-targets-moscow-russian-officials-say; Reference: "Death toll from drone attack on Moscow Region rises to 2 — governor" via https://tass.com/emergencies/2197933; Reference: "Ukraine attacks Moscow region with 650 drones as both sides step up strikes" via https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3369888/ukraine-attacks-moscow-region-650-drones-both-sides-step-strikes?utm_source=rss_feed; Reference: "Massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow and surrounding region kills two, sets region’s largest oil depot ablaze" via https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/06/massive-ukrainian-drone-attack-on-moscow-and-surrounding-region-kills-two-sets-region-s-largest-oil-depot-ablaze; Reference: "Ukrainian attacks kill 29 Russian civilians over past week — diplomat" via https://tass.com/politics/2197953; Reference: "Ukrainian drones kill two in Moscow region, injure nine more, governor says" via https://www.investing.com/news/world-news/ukrainian-drones-kill-two-in-moscow-region-injure-nine-more-governor-says-4933575; Reference: "IN BRIEF: Fatalities in Moscow Region, injury in Smolensk Region, UAV attacks aftermath" via https://tass.com/emergencies/2197961; Reference: "Russia faces one of largest drone attacks of 2026 — TASS calculations" via https://tass.com/politics/2197959; Reference: "2 Killed in Massive Ukrainian Drone Attack on Moscow" via https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/10/06/2-killed-in-massive-ukrainian-drone-attack-on-moscow-a93884; Reference: "At least 6 dead as Russia strikes Ukraine’s Kharkiv" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261006-at-least-6-dead-as-russia-strikes-ukraine-s-kharkiv; Reference: "Ukraine launches major drone attack on Russia’s Moscow region, killing two" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/6/ukraine-launches-major-drone-attack-on-russias-moscow-region-killing-two?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Ukrainian drones kill two, hit fuel hub in one of biggest attacks on Moscow region" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261006-ukrainian-drones-kill-two-hit-fuel-hub-in-one-of-biggest-attacks-on-moscow-region; Reference: "Ukraine possibly used latest US drones in attacks on Alyoshki" via https://tass.com/politics/2198265; Reference: "Ukraine fires nearly 900 drones at Russia, says Moscow" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261006-ukraine-fires-nearly-900-drones-at-russia-says-moscow; Reference: "Over 100 Ukrainian drones taken down over Russian regions during day" via https://tass.com/defense/2198469;

independent.co.uk

Conservative opposition unveils plans for ‘biggest immigration cut’ in Australia’s history

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BPCE acquires 7% stake in Spain’s Banco Sabadell

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Intel coordinated at coordinates [45.52274, -89.02484] inside Nashville. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "Christa Pike latest news: What's next for Tennessee death row inmate? Can she be put to death again? Expert weighs in" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/christa-pike-latest-news-whats-next-for-tennessee-death-row-inmate-can-she-be-put-to-death-again-expert-weighs-in-101791270184492.html; Reference: "Christa Pike documentary: Where to watch ‘Dead Woman Walking: Pike vs. Tennessee’ as death row inmate remains on ventilator" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/christa-pike-documentary-where-to-watch-dead-woman-walking-pike-vs-tennessee-as-death-row-inmate-remains-on-ventilator-101791276765409.html; Reference: "Christa Pike is awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyer says" via https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/christa-pike-awake-speaking-failed-execution-attempt-lawyer-says-rcna601970; Reference: "US death row inmate Christa Pike conscious after failed execution, lawyers say" via https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8kgezxn54qko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss; Reference: "Christa Pike Regains Consciousness After Failed Execution in Tennessee" via https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/us/christa-pike-condition.html; Reference: "Christa Pike awake and speaking days after botched Tennessee execution" via https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/christa-pike-awake-speaking-failed-execution-b3062420.html; Reference: "Christa Pike conscious and speaking after Tennessee failed execution" via https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3369962/christa-pike-conscious-and-speaking-after-tennessee-failed-execution?utm_source=rss_feed; Reference: "Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike is conscious and speaking, lawyers say" via https://www.investing.com/news/world-news/tennessee-execution-survivor-christa-pike-is-conscious-and-speaking-media-reports-say-4935299; Reference: "Christa Pike update: Death row inmate awake and speaking after failed execution attempt" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/christa-pike-update-death-row-inmate-awake-and-speaking-after-failed-execution-attempt-101791323322965.html;

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Saudi-Led Forces Claim Ground Advances in Yemen Against Houthis

Saudi-Led Forces Claim Ground Advances in Yemen against Houthis. Yemen's internationally-recognized government, backed by Saudi Arabia, claimed to have regained territory from the Houthis . Houthis claim an attack on the main airport in the Saudi capital while also denying losing territory to government forces .

Intel coordinated at coordinates [15.0, 48.0] inside Yemen. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "Saudi-Led Forces Claim Ground Advances in Yemen Against Houthis" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-06/saudi-led-forces-claim-ground-advances-in-yemen-against-houthis; Reference: "Yemen war: What’s the latest on the battlefield?" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/6/yemen-war-whats-the-latest-on-the-battlefield?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Houthis say they retain control over captured territories in western Yemen" via https://tass.com/world/2198019; Reference: "Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport" via https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261006-yemen-s-houthis-claim-attack-on-riyadh-airport; Reference: "Saudi-Iran war risk grows as Riyadh resumes Yemen bombing" via https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3369933/saudi-iran-war-risk-grows-riyadh-resumes-yemen-bombing?utm_source=rss_feed; Reference: "Yemen rivals marshal forces for new ‘war of resources’ – RT reports (VIDEO)" via https://www.rt.com/news/646787-yemen-houthis-war-resources-forces/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS; Reference: "Yemen conflict escalating into regional war" via https://www.rt.com/news/646801-yemen-war-escalates/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS; Reference: "Yemeni army says 100 Houthis killed, 5 drones downed in southwestern Taiz province" via https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20261006-yemeni-army-says-100-houthis-killed-5-drones-downed-in-southwestern-taiz-province/; Reference: "Why Saudi Arabia’s Aim of Defeating the Houthis Is a Tall Order" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-06/why-saudi-arabia-s-aim-of-defeating-the-houthis-is-a-tall-order; Reference: "Houthis report striking coalition forces near Bab el-Mandeb Strait with 10 missiles" via https://tass.com/world/2198443; Reference: "Saudi coalition says intercepted missile fired by Yemen's Houthis" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/saudi-coalition-says-intercepted-missile-fired-by-yemen-s-houthis-101791314644982.html; Reference: "Yemen’s government is on the attack against the Houthis. What has changed?" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news-analysis/2026/10/6/yemen-government-is-on-the-attack-against-the-houthis-what-has-changed?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Houthis, Saudi-led forces claim victories as Yemen fighting rages on" via https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/6/houthis-saudi-led-forces-claim-victories-as-yemen-fighting-rages-on?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Trump Resists Deeper US Role in Saudi Arabia-Houthi Conflict" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-06/trump-resists-deeper-us-role-in-saudi-arabia-houthi-conflict;

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Children brave snipers and mortars to go to school near Yemen front line

Children brave snipers and mortars to go to school near Yemen front line. In rare access to Taiz, the BBC World Service speaks to children, teachers and families affected by the war....

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Hapag-Lloyd Completes First SIMOPS Biomethanol Bunkering in Busan

Hapag-Lloyd Completes First SIMOPS Biomethanol Bunkering in Busan. The fuel was supplied by Goldwind, with which Hapag-Lloyd signed a methanol supply deal in 2024....

tass.com

Russian forces strike enemy radars in Poltava, Odessa regions, data centers across Ukraine

Russian forces strike enemy radars in Poltava, Odessa regions, data centers

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Israel warns Gazans will pay 'heavy price' for any October 7 attacks on military

Israel warns Gazans will pay 'heavy price' for any October 7 attacks on military . Israel claims Hamas plotting ‘terror operations’ in Gaza on Oct 7, puts military on high alert .

aljazeera.com

Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as captain of India’s women’s cricket team

Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as captain of India’s women’s cricket team. Kaur, 37, is the only man or woman to captain her side in international cricket in more than 150 T20I games....

hindustantimes.com

Who was Ulysses Tykee Davis aka Bear? Warfield shooting victim killed amid Baddies filming in San Francisco theatre

Ulysses Tykee Davis has been identified as the man shot and killed at San

investing.com

Norsk Hydro shares fall on Brazil gas supply disruption costs

Norsk Hydro shares fall on Brazil gas supply disruption costs. ...

investing.com

Poland revises 2025 GDP growth upward to 3.8%

Poland revises 2025 GDP growth upward to 3.8%. ...

oilprice.com

Gulf Oil Exports Recover to 81% of Pre-War Levels

Crude oil exports out of the Persian Gulf reached 81% of pre-war levels last month . The data excludes Iranian oil exports, which have dropped to zero . The recovery was led by Saudi Arabia, whose oil exports rose from 4

tass.com

Russia's new car imports surge 25% to 301,000 units in January-September — Avtostat

Russia's new car imports surge 25% to 301,000 units in January-September — Avtostat. Geely emerged as the market leader among brands in this segment...

middleeastmonitor.com

MSF warns of deteriorating humanitarian conditions as Israeli-controlled areas in Gaza

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warns of rapidly deteriorating humanitarian and living conditions in the Gaza Strip . The organization said restrictions on movement within Gaza had intensified over the past year following the establishment of the so-called ‘Yellow Line’

middleeastmonitor.com

Wired to Steal: Zionism and the Shaping of the Western Mind

Wired to Steal: Zionism and the Shaping of the Western Mind (Olive Branch Press, 2026) addresses a gap in analysing settler colonialism and colonial violence . The disruption of humanity through dehumanisation is analysed through a neurobehavioural framework .

bbc.co.uk

Man charged over Gosport migrant protest

Man charged over Gosport migrant protest. Protesters held a demonstration after 149 migrants were brought to Gosport on Sunday....

hindustantimes.com

Who is Phoenix Phillips? Steelers fan disappears while visiting Cleveland for game against Browns

Who is Phoenix Phillips? Steelers fan disappears while visiting Cleveland for game against Browns. Cleveland police are looking for 24-year-old Phoenix Phillips, who went missing while visiting Cleveland for Thursday night’s game....

investing.com

Fast-track permits turn Spain’s Aragon into a $70 billion data centre magnet. At what cost?

Fast-track permits turn Spain’s Aragon into a $70 billion data centre magnet. At what cost?. ...

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UK probes Meta over safety risks of Instagram Instants feature

UK probes Meta over safety risks of Instagram Instants feature. ... UK media regulator probes Meta over Instagram safety checks. ...

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Two commercial ships hit with drones in Black Sea off Bulgaria

Two commercial vessels were hit by unidentified drones in the Black Sea on Tuesday off Bulgaria’s coast . The vessels, the Togo-flagged Alfa Watan and the Palau-flagging Able, were hit overnight around 80 miles (128 kilometers) off the coast of Bulgaria . Two of the sailors suffered severe injuries

cnbc.com

House China committee chair urges Fed to review Hong Kong’s access to dollar lifeline

House China committee chair urges Fed to review Hong Kong’s access to dollar lifeline. Rep. John Moolenaar wants the Fed to rethink Hong Kong’s access to a dollar-liquidity facility as China promotes the renminbi as a global currency....

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Britain threatens to expel 27 Israeli diplomats as Israel moves to close Jerusalem consulate

Britain has threatened to expel 27 Israeli diplomats from Israel’s embassy in London if Israel moves to close the British consulate in East Jerusalem . The consulate handles UK relations with Palestinians in the city .

bloomberg.com

Badenoch Downplays UK ‘Iron Dome’ Policy Under Funding Scrutiny

UK opposition leader Kemi Badenoch downplayed initial claims her plans for a £

aljazeera.com

Sahibzada Farhan named Pakistan’s T20 captain as Naseem Shah returns

Sahibzada Farhan named Pakistan’s T20 captain as Naseem Shah returns. Salman Agha axed before T20 home series against Sri Lanka, but Shaheen Shah Afridi is retained as ODI captain....

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UK may delay defence spending plan announcement - report

UK could publish a crucial spending plan in the second half of next year, despite expectations that it would be held

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UK’s Nest pension picks Wellington in £3.5 billion emerging market active equity shift

UK’s Nest pension picks Wellington in £3.5 billion emerging market active equity shift. ...

tass.com

US conducts first flight test of HACM hypersonic missile — web portal

The Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile program has faced significant delays, TWZ reports . The US Air Force

middleeastmonitor.com

Western artists step up their support for Palestine

The issue of Palestine is no longer represented in the Western arts scene by marginal voices or isolated individual positions . As more artists and celebrities express solidarity with the Palestinian people, stages, concerts and festivals have become platforms for chants of 'Free Palestine'

independent.co.uk

Outrage as Trump names two US cities for Iran to take out: ‘That’s a very small price to pay’

Outrage as Trump names two US cities for Iran to take out: ‘That’s a very small price to pay’. President Trump branded ‘deranged and dangerous’ for suggesting Tehran targets Democrat-run American cities in speech...

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US Navy Seeks ‘Seabed Superiority’ in Undersea Warfare Push

US Navy Seeks ‘Seabed Superiority’ in Undersea Warfare Push . US Navy seeking ‘seabed superiority” in both offensive and defensive operations around the ocean floor .

navalnews.com

Belgian-Dutch rMCM programme enters critical integration phase

Belgian-Dutch replacement Mine Countermeasures (rMCM) programme continues to make progress towards demonstrating its full stand-off mine warfare capability before the end of 2026 . Recent ship and system deliveries pave the way for a critical phase of operational integration .

navalnews.com

Australia Makes Seabed Warfare a Top Defence Priority

Australia's latest National Defence Strategy (NDS) has underlined the country's need to secure critical undersea infrastructure (CUI) The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is looking to the commercial underwater industry to provide the required capability . The RAN is developing capability for deeper underwater operations, to support seabed C

navalnews.com

Drones Can Underpin Real-world Ops Today and 1,000-ship Navy Tomorrow

UK's ability to tackle ‘real-world’ threats at sea would be significantly enhanced by expanding maritime uncrewed system (MUS) numbers as a substantial proportion of what could grow to be a ‘1,000-ship navy’ The impact of such capacity in countering such ‘ real-world

navalnews.com

Turkish Navy Confirms 2032 Delivery Date for MUGEM Aircraft Carrier

Turkish Navy Confirms 2032 Delivery Date for MUGEM Aircraft Carrier . The carrier could be launched around 2027-2028 and potentially delivered after 2030. The carrier will operate 52 aircraft — up from the 50 previously disclosed .

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Royal Navy progresses towards Project Vanquish demo from aircraft carrier

The Royal Navy is progressing plans to undertake flight trials of a jet-powered Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) from a Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) aircraft carrier by the end of next year . The Hybrid Air Wing is being delivered under the Maritime Aviation Transformation (MATX) programme .

navalnews.com

Royal New Zealand Navy outlines fleet renewal priorities

The Royal New Zealand Navy is progressing a long-term fleet renewal programme . It will reshape the service’s force structure, training model, infrastructure, and sustainment architecture over the next two decades . The Maritime Fleet Renewal effort is being driven primarily by the approaching retirement of most of the RNZN’

navalnews.com

Raytheon Expands on U.S. Navy’s Next-Generation Torpedo

Raytheon Expands on U.S. Navy’s Next-Generation Torpedo . New suite of highly capable, modern attack weapons designed to counter emerging threats in the Indo-Pacific . Navy is restructuring the program and changing some capabilities and requirements .

navalnews.com

HII Showcased ROMULUS 151 at Combined Naval Event 2026

HII showcased its role as America's largest military shipbuilder and a global leader in autonomous unmanned maritime systems at the Combined Naval Event (CNE) 2026 . HII has delivered more than 750 REMUS vehicles to over 30 countries, including 14 NATO members, with more than 90% of systems remaining operational after more than

aljazeera.com

Gaza woman rescues books from rubble to keep education alive

Gaza woman rescues books from rubble to keep education alive. Amid the destruction of Gaza’s schools and universities, Niveen Al-Gharabli has built a makeshift book stall....

aljazeera.com

How hunger is devastating Yemen’s children

How hunger is devastating Yemen’s children. Al Jazeera travels to Yemen's displacement camps to measure the toll of malnutrition on the country's children....

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Israeli reservist suspected of killing Palestinian near Hebron, under investigation

Israeli reservist suspected of killing Palestinian near Hebron, under investigation. Incident comes after two Palestinian brothers were shot dead by an Israeli on Monday near Nablus, the Palestinian Health Ministry said....

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An endless challenge in Gaza, from Nasser Hospital to Gaza City - analysis

Hamas's repeated reoccupation of areas previously cleared by the IDF has led to a

jpost.com

What's behind the Hamas offer to release US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander? - analysis

What's behind the Hamas offer to release US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander? - analysis. Israel has been unable to get a deal with Hamas and has waited for the US to make the move....

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Netanyahu to hold talks as Hamas officials say Gaza talks have 'failed'

Netanyahu to hold talks as Hamas officials say Gaza talks have 'failed'. Talks continued throughout the weekend as a Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Khayya visited Cairo for updates on the negotiations in Qatar....

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IDF told to prepare for 'immediate' return to Gaza fighting - report

IDF told to prepare for 'immediate' return to Gaza fighting - report. The Jerusalem Post reported earlier this week Israel would return to fighting in Gaza in about a week and a half, barring a breakthrough in talks....

jpost.com

Israel might return to war in 10 days if no agreement reached

Israel might return to war in 10 days if no agreement reached. Israeli source: No expectation for Trump envoy Steve Witkoff to visit Israel • Sources say 'Hamas has neither accepted nor rejected the Witkoff proposal'...

jpost.com

Israel, Hamas fail in talks as Gaza hostage deal reaches dead end, source tells 'Post'

Israel, Hamas fail in talks as Gaza hostage deal reaches dead end, source tells 'Post'. Source: 'When Steve Witkoff arrives, things may happen' • Netanyahu-led discussion on hostage deal talks concluded after approximately four hours...

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Kenya confirms first Ebola case imported from Congo and says patient has died

Kenya confirms first Ebola case imported from Congo and says patient has died . Health minister says 28 contacts identified after death of citizen who had arrived from DRC . Kenya is the fourth country to record an Ebola case in the current outbreak, which was declared in eastern DR Congo in mid-May .

investing.com

Evacuated in an incubator, now back in Gaza getting to know mama

Evacuated in an incubator, now back in Gaza getting to know mama. ...

investing.com

Germany’s construction sector sees steeper decline in September

Germany’s construction sector sees steeper decline in September. ...

investing.com

UK construction downturn eases in September, PMI shows

UK construction downturn eases in September, PMI shows. ...

marketwatch.com

Former N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo buys a 7-acre Hamptons estate for $9.6 million cash

Former N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo splashed out $9.6 million in cash

cnbc.com + 1 more

Yemen forces reclaim key Red Sea port city from Iran-backed Houthis in major counteroffensive

Yemen forces reclaim key Red Sea port city from Iran-backed Houthis in major counteroffensive . Oil markets remain on edge over potential Middle East supply disruptions . Brent trading around $

oilprice.com

At Least 50 Iranian Tankers Are Stuck in the Gulf as U.S. Blockade Holds

The U.S. blockade on Iranian oil exports has so far stranded at least 50 Iranian tankers laden with oil inside the Persian Gulf near Iran’s coastline . After the collapse of the ‘deal to make a deal to

independent.co.uk

Survivor contestant investigated by FBI after disappearing with her teen son: report

Survivor contestant investigated by FBI after disappearing with her teen son: report. FBI has told the public to call 911 if they see Jaime Dugan - but the former Survivor: China contestant has denied being on the run...

haaretz.com

Israel yet to offer aid to flydubai passengers after suspected hijacking attempt

Israel yet to offer aid to flydubai passengers after suspected hijacking attempt. Unlike hospitalized victims, whose details are provided to the National Insurance Institute, people suffering psychological trauma are generally required to seek treatment themselves...

xinhuanet.com

Palestinians clash with Israeli soldiers after protest against Pence visit

Palestinian protesters hurl stones at Israeli soldiers during clashes after a protest against the visit of U.

xinhuanet.com

U.S. failure to appoint Australian ambassador "diplomatic insult": former deputy PM

U.S. failure to appoint Australian ambassador "diplomatic insult": former deputy PM. Former Australian Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer has accused the U.S. of hitting Australia with a "diplomatic insult."...

xinhuanet.com

Speaker of Hungarian Parliament addresses in Budapest

Speaker of Hungarian Parliament addresses in Budapest. Laszlo Kover (1st L), Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament, speaks at a conference of the parliament speakers of the Western Balkans in Budapest, Hungary on Oct. 27, 2017....

xinhuanet.com

Typhoon Lan lashes central Japan, killing 2 and disrupting transport systems

Typhoon Lan lashes central Japan, killing 2 and disrupting transport systems. Two people were killed and transportation systems and businesses severely disrupted as Typhoon Lan lashed central Japan's Pacific coast after making landfall early Monday....

xinhuanet.com

U.S. nuke-powered submarine makes port call in S. Korea

U.S. nuke-powered submarine makes port call in S. Korea. A U.S. nuclear-powered submarine on Friday made a port call at a city in southeast South Korea, Yonhap news agency reported Friday....

xinhuanet.com

Egypt-U.S. joint drill Bright Star simulates real battles

Conditions similar to real battles were created in the Egyptian-U.S. joint drill "Bright

axios.com + 1 more

Wall Street on track for record profits

In the first half of the year, Wall Street firms raked in $45.9 billion. That's 51.3% more than the same period last year, according to the New York State Comptroller's office . That's far more than 2025's record $65.1 billion and rivals the 2009 record even after

axios.com

Latino group bets on bilingual AI to cut voter confusion before the midterms

Mi Familia en Acción launched Nubi last week, a bilingual AI-powered app that answers questions about voting, voter registration, citizenship and Know Your Rights information . Nearly 39 million Hispanics can vote in this year's midterms, and their political loyalties are increasingly up for grabs .

axios.com

Scoop: Gun safety groups jump into midterms with $10 million assist for Democrats

Everytown for Gun Safety is teaming up with House Democrats on a $10 million ad campaign . The money will go to fund TV and digital ads focused broadly on "public safety" The campaign is all former volunteers for another gun safety group, Moms Demand Action .

securelist.com

Mirage Kitten targeting aviation and FinTech sectors across the Middle East and Africa with a new malware set

Mirage Kitten targeting aviation and FinTech sectors across the Middle East and Africa with a new malware set . We identified the first sample on a system in Afghanistan . Further threat hunting revealed two additional, more advanced, variants: one in Egypt and another in Ethiopia .

cybersecuritycouncil.nl

CSR Advice Connection under pressure

CSR Advice Connection under pressure. The digital telecommunications and internet infrastructure (hereinafter: the communication infrastructure) is the backbone of the Netherlands: Ci:zens, the government, and small and large businesses depend on this. Failure of parts of this......

cybersecuritycouncil.nl

CSR Signal letter Start the knowledge leap for AI-driven cyberattacks today

The Cyber Security Council (hereinafter the Council) is deeply concerned about this . These attacks are faster

cybersecuritycouncil.nl + 1 more

CSR Letter to the informateur concerning cabinet formation

The Netherlands invests structurally too little in its digital security and resilience . The next cabinet should invest an additional €690 million structurally in strengthening the digital resilience of our society . This is stated by the...... CSR Advisory opinion on cyber resilience among Dutch small and medium-sized enterprises .

macgregorwarrior.substack.com

Trump's Wars are becoming One Big War

Ukrainian President Zelensky reported a good meeting with President Trump at the late Senator Lindsay Graham’s funeral, a fitting backdrop for war talks . Despite the obvious disaster of the Iran War so far Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remain simpatico .

macgregorwarrior.substack.com + 1 more

Trump’s War to the Last Missile

The war is restarting and Iran remains defiant, and its military power is unyielding, and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed . Since air power über alles has failed will ground forces change the game? President Trump is stuck.

macgregorwarrior.substack.com

A ‘Golden Spike’ to Transform America from Coast to Coast

The cost for an American to travel across the continent dropped from $1,000 to $150 . President Obama is in the hunt for a new golden spike that will make American infrastructure great again . Like the Roman state that shaped and led the political and economic development of the Western world for centuries, America must capitalize on its env

macgregorwarrior.substack.com

There is No Military Option in Iran

President Trump reportedly told Minnesota Governor Tim Walz that the U.S. Military can do anything . President Trump's obsession with regime change in Tehran from Trump and his Zionist inner circle makes this remark particularly alarming . There are deep-rooted, structural problems that have crippled the USM .

macgregorwarrior.substack.com

Epitaph for Trump's Gunboat Diplomacy

Trumpism is a Psychological Bluff Under President Trump's leadership America’s conduct overseas is reality tv . Trumpism creates drama through pomp and pulp: B-2 Bomber flyovers in Alaska, helicopter raids by moonlight in Caracas, bullying meek Eurocrats in the White House, threatening Canada, threatening Greenland, and rebranding

greenwald.substack.com

The Biden-Era C.B.P. Fabricated a Document Used to Imprison a Top-Level Brazilian Official. A U.S. Federal Judge Just Ordered Full Disclosure.

A U.S. federal judge concluded that an immigration record entered in the Customs and Border Protection system during the Biden administration was fraudulent . The fraudulent record reflected a non-existent entry by the national security advisor to former President Jair Bolsonaro . The fabricated entry was then somehow obtained and used by a controversial Brazilian Supreme Court judge to imprison

thegrayzone.com

Trump lifts sanctions on top Al Qaeda recruiters, financiers days before 9/11 anniversary

Trump lifts sanctions on top Al Qaeda recruiters, financiers days before 9/11 anniversary . Among those he delisted was Abdullah Muhaysini, a Saudi cleric who recruited child fighters and teen suicide bombers to wreak havoc across Syria .

thegrayzone.com

ADC files federal lawsuit against DHS and CBP over unconstitutional targeting of Max Blumenthal

ADC is suing DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin over the government's seizure and attempted forensic search of Max Blumenthal’s phones . The lawsuit accuses the government of not only violating his Fourth Amendment rights, but of retaliating against him for his journalism and constitutionally protected opinions .

scmp.com + 1 more

Germany joins France in call for China trade defences

Germany and France call for tougher EU trade defences as negotiators prepare for crunch talks this week . Paris and Berlin want Brussels to toughen its trade stance as negotiations with Beijing approach . Both sides have stepped up investigations into each other’s exports .

france24.com + 4 more

Cornell students stage anti-rape rally in support of 'Jane Doe'

Cornell University students staged a mass rally on Monday voicing solidarity with a classmate whose gang-rape allegations have ignited a national uproar . Students at Cornell University staged an anti-rape protest on Monday and to voice their solidarity with 'Jane Doe' - the former student who was allegedly ganged raped after consuming drugs and alcohol at a frat

nbcnews.com

Republicans fight red-state midterm chaos with hundreds of millions in late money

Republicans fight red-state midterm chaos with hundreds of millions in late money. President Donald Trump arrives to speak at Butler High School in Vandalia, Ohio, on Sunday....

nbcnews.com

Inside NATO operation to protect European countries from Russia

NATO mission in Europe is defending against hundreds of Russian drones and aircraft that have been entering alliance airspace . NBC News was on the ground to get

news.sky.com + 12 more

Former German intelligence chief arrested over allegations of 'spying out state secrets'

Former German foreign intelligence chief August Hanning has been detained on suspicion of espionage, treason and obtaining classified information for a foreign power . He is accused of buying state secrets from his former aide, Manfred D. Hanning, 80, has been arrested on charges of espionage and treason . The 80-year-old former sp

Intel coordinated at coordinates [51.0, 9.0] inside Germany. Source verification mapping nodes: Reference: "Former German intelligence chief arrested over allegations of 'spying out state secrets'" via https://news.sky.com/story/former-german-spy-chief-arrested-on-espionage-allegations-13595660; Reference: "Former German spy chief arrested for treason" via https://www.ft.com/content/4c565931-6ac7-4b4c-be72-d86e8e3a8aec?syn-25a6b1a6=1; Reference: "Ex-German spy chief detained on suspicion of espionage and treason – report" via https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/germany-august-hanning-espionage-treason-b3062024.html; Reference: "Former German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason" via https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c58jzyer1kr0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss; Reference: "Germany arrests ex-chief spy on espionage and treason charges" via https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/europe/2026-10-06/ty-article/germany-arrests-ex-chief-spy-on-espionage-and-treason-charges/000001a1-1094-d777-afb7-31fcc4b50000; Reference: "Germany’s Ex-Intelligence Chief Arrested in Spying Probe" via https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-06/germany-s-ex-intelligence-chief-taken-into-custody-report-says; Reference: "Former German spy chief arrested over espionage allegations" via https://news.sky.com/story/former-german-spy-chief-arrested-over-espionage-allegations-13595660; Reference: "Former German spy chief arrested on suspicion of treason and espionage" via https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/6/former-german-spy-chief-arrested-on-suspicion-of-treason-and-espionage?traffic_source=rss; Reference: "Former German spy chief arrested for espionage" via https://www.rt.com/news/646794-german-spy-chief-arrested/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS; Reference: "Former German spy chief arrested on espionage charges. He made at least seven trips to Russia after leaving office." via https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/06/former-german-spy-chief-arrested-on-espionage-charges-he-made-at-least-seven-trips-to-russia-after-leaving-office; Reference: "Former German spy chief arrested for attempted treason, obtaining state secrets" via https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/former-german-spy-chief-arrested-for-attempted-treason-obtaining-state-secrets-101791311487230.html; Reference: "German ex-spy chief arrested for suspected espionage, treason" via https://www.france24.com/en/german-ex-spy-chief-arrested-for-suspected-espionage-treason; Reference: "Former German spy chief detained over suspected treasonous espionage" via https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261006-former-german-spy-chief-detained-over-suspected-treasonous-espionage;

aljazeera.com

‘Hitting the right nail’: Refugee rescue group defiant as Greece targets it

‘Hitting the right nail’: Refugee rescue group defiant as Greece targets it. Aegean Boat Report founder Tommy Olsen insists he is defending the rule of law, as Greece opens trial against him....

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Palestine weekly: Olive harvest opens under assault

October 2025 marked the most violent month of settler incidents recorded in the West Bank since 2006 . More than 25,000 olive trees were damaged or destroyed, and Palestinians were denied access to around 12,400 hectares of their land . Losses amounted to more than $100 million .

hindustantimes.com

Beyond the shadow of doubt: A valley welcoming tourism against the odds and a US warning list

Beyond the shadow of doubt: A valley welcoming tourism against the odds and a US warning list. Pankisi in Georgia has reportedly wrestled with an uneasy reputation fueled by reports and allegations....

investing.com

Exclusive-Attack aircraft, military vehicles visible at new China-Laos base, satellite images show

Exclusive-Attack aircraft, military vehicles visible at new China-Laos base, satellite images show. ...

investing.com

ICE launches precious metals futures in London this week

ICE launches precious metals futures in London this week. ...

investing.com

Bank of England’s Mann says inflation has become embedded in UK

Bank of England’s Mann says inflation has become embedded in UK. ...

investing.com

Rising corporate borrowing costs force US companies to rethink plans

Rising corporate borrowing costs force US companies to rethink plans. ...

marketwatch.com

Elon Musk is a trillionaire again. Here’s how his wealth stacks up against national economies.

Elon Musk is a trillionaire again. Here’s how his wealth stacks up against national economies.. Is Musk wealthier than the national economy of Poland or Ireland? Find out here....

shipandbunker.com

BUNKER JOBS: World Fuel Seeks Sales Executive in Singapore

BUNKER JOBS: World Fuel Seeks Sales Executive in Singapore. The company is looking for candidates with over five years of commercial experience in bunkering, trading, or related energy/commodities sector....

tass.com

Lithuania’s parliament votes to remove ban on nuclear weapons deployment

Lithuania’s parliament votes to remove ban on nuclear weapons deployment. A second vote in three months is required for the decision to come into force...

tass.com

Ukraine faces railway disaster amid locomotive shortage — Ukrainian MP

Ukraine faces railway disaster amid locomotive shortage — Ukrainian MP. Anna Skorokhod said this is a major problem...

tass.com

Russia’s Andreeva reaches China Open quarterfinals clearing past Ukrainian Snigur

Russia’s Andreeva reaches China Open quarterfinals clearing past Ukrainian Snigur. The 4th-seeded Russian defeated the Ukrainian 6:2, 6:2...

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Russian NHL legend Ovechkin announces retirement

The 41-year-old Washington Capitals captain announced he will retire at the end of the current NHL season . Ovechkin, who was born in Moscow, has faced controversy over his unapologetic support for his home country . He signed a one-year contract with the Capitals this summer after surpassing Wayne Gretzky

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Alexei Overchuk’s meeting with Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi

Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi met with Foreign Minister Alexei Overchuk . Overchuk's meeting

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Israel's right wants October 7 to last forever

Israel's right wants October 7 to last forever. Warnings against 'returning to October 6 dicsourse' have turned unity into a shield for Netanyahu, silenced demands for accountability and protected the policies that led to disaster...

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Scoop: Senate GOP to send $5m to shore up Graham in South Carolina

The main super PAC supporting Republican Senate candidates plans to inject $5 million into the South Carolina campaign as an "insurance policy" to help GOP nominee Darline Graham . The shift to spending in conservative South Carolina comes after Senate Republicans announced they no longer were financing ads in swing-state North Carolina .

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Longevity guru Bryan Johnson: "People really want me to die"

Bryan Johnson, 49, has autoimmune gastritis (AIG), a chronic condition in which the immune system attacks healthy cells in the stomach lining . Johnson says he has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism since he was 21 years old . He spends millions of dollars a year on extreme health interventions .

bloomberg.com

China Money Linked to Philippine VP Duterte’s Spouse Under Probe

The Philippines is investigating the national security implications of alleged inflows of more than 300 million

meduza.io

Russia to double spending on internet traffic blocking and filtering

The funding will go to the Chief Radio Frequency Center (GRChTs), an entity under Roskomnadzor, Russia’s federal media regulator, which operates the automated system that secures the Russian segment of the internet . Two years ago, the plan called for allocating 32 billion rubles for AS

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The Fall of the West: How They Really Lost It ‘’ You can get a personalised signed copy from here . Oxford Help us take on the pro-war, pro-genocide and pro-injustice mainstream media .

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British soldiers interrogated detainees before mass execution

Sultan Qaboos relied on British help to capture around 90 people in 1972-73 suspected of being part of the Popular Front for the Liberation of the Occupied Arabian Gulf (PFLOAG) They were a left-wing group which sought democracy, women's liberation and socialism in the southern Dhufar region of Oman

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Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics

Francis Halzen won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for work on subatomic particles at the South Pole . The 82-year-old Belgian physicist is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the United States . Halzen spearheaded the development and construction of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica .

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Japan holds first ‘competitive sleeping’ contest

Japan holds first ‘competitive sleeping’ contest, dubbed ‘Matt Race’ Dozens of participants fitted with sleep tracking devices sprawl on comfy mattresses to slumber for up to 90 minutes .

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Le Pen vows drastic cost savings to prevent French 'default'

Le Pen vows drastic cost savings to prevent French 'default' Le Pen says she would implement 140 billion euros ($157 billion) in cost savings by 2032 if elected next year .

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France's Macron observes test of new nuclear-capable missile without warhead

French President Emmanuel Macron observed the test firing of a new nuclear-capable missile without a warhead . The French leader added that he observed the trials from the Auvergne multi-purpose

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India’s ‘million mutinies’ are puncturing Modi’s aura of invincibility

India’s ‘million mutinies’ are puncturing Modi’s aura of invincibility. Across the country, Indians are turning disparate grievances into a broader reckoning with unaccountable power....

investing.com

Italy antitrust opens probe into AI music generator Suno over contract terms

Italy antitrust opens probe into AI music generator Suno over contract terms. ...

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Lithuania says it would pay the cost if US establishes military base

President Donald Trump said he would consider Lithuania’s request for a permanent military base . The United States has kept an armored battalion of almost 1,000 troops there since 2019, in overlapping rotations .

tass.com

Moscow court fines Telegram $44,743 for failure to remove prohibited content

Moscow court fines Telegram $44,743 for failure to remove prohibited content. Telegram’s debt from fines for violating Russian laws has exceeded $447,000...

middleeastmonitor.com

Detainees to begin hunger strike in Egypt prisons

The Families of Egyptian Detainees Association (FEDA) have expressed grave concern with the widespread abuse and violations taking place in Egyptian prisons . Large numbers of detainees have decided to carry out a hunger strike on 7th, 8th and 9th October .

middleeastmonitor.com

Secret CIA report warns Israel is on brink of civil war, political collapse

US sources said a secret assessment by the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) warned that Israel risks sliding into civil war or political collapse . The assessment appears to focus only on Jewish citizens in Israel and does not take into account Arab citizens, who make up about 20 per

france24.com + 1 more

Priceless book designed by Dali stolen in France

The "Book of the Apocalypse" was taken from the contemporary art centre in Issoire . It is the latest in a string of high-profile thefts targeting French museums . The one-of-a-kind book has been described as among the world’

investing.com

US judge to hold hearing on Disney bid to block FCC license review

US judge to hold hearing on Disney bid to block FCC license review. ...

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Russia will be forced to retaliate to deployment of nukes in Lithuania — Kremlin

Russia will be forced to retaliate to deployment of nukes in Lithuania . The move comes on the heels of Estonia announcing it was moving its troops closer to the country's border with Russia .

middleeastmonitor.com

Houthis warn airlines against flying in Saudi airspace amid escalating tensions

Yemen's Houthi group warns international airlines against flying in Saudi airspace . The warning came as the internationally recognized Yemeni government, backed by the Saudi-led coalition, announced the launch of a large-scale military operation named “Dawn of Yemen’s’

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FBI whistleblower says White House pushed unconstitutional probe of protesters

A former supervisory intelligence analyst in Los Angeles made a formal whistleblower complaint to Senate Judiciary Committee leaders over the federal response to anti-ICE protest activity around federal buildings . '

bbc.co.uk

Watch: At the scene of protests on the streets of Lille

Watch: At the scene of protests on the streets of Lille. The demonstrators are calling for better government investment in high schools....

bbc.co.uk

One million UK adults who have never smoked are now vaping

One million UK adults who have never smoked are now vaping. Latest statistics also show, for the second year in a row, more over-16s vape than smoke....

investing.com

Israeli strikes kill two people in Gaza, medics say

Israeli strikes kill two people in Gaza, medics say. ...

oilprice.com

China Accelerates Ultra-Deep Drilling to Boost Domestic Oil Supply

China is accelerating efforts to produce more oil from ultra-deep formations to boost domestic supply . State-owned giant PetroChina has produced more than 26 million tons of oil equivalents from reservoirs dug 6,000 meters (19

tass.com

NATO reconnaissance plane seen circling Kaliningrad Region

NATO reconnaissance plane seen circling Kaliningrad Region. The aircraft is using airspace over Poland and Lithuania as well as sectors above the neutral waters of the Baltic Sea for its mission...

tass.com

Moscow court fines Google $44,743 for refusing to remove banned content

Moscow court fines Google $44,743 for refusing to remove banned content. The Tagansky District Court has previously fined Google multiple times for administrative offenses...

middleeastmonitor.com

Pezeshkian says negotiations with US are ‘futile,’ accuses Washington of not seeking dialogue

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says negotiations with US are ‘futile,’ accuses Washington of not seeking dialogue . ‘They have attacked us three times following talks so far,' he said .

independent.co.uk

Zambia says it will sign $3.6 billion US health deal after stripping patient data clauses

Zambia says it will sign $3.6 billion US health deal after stripping patient data clauses. Zambia plans to sign a revised health agreement with the United States that excludes controversial clauses about sharing patient data and specimens...

axios.com

Trump has a new target: The words Americans use

President Trump's latest effort to reshape political language follows his longtime political strategy: Define the terms of the debate, and you gain power over the debate itself . As polling on issues continues to haunt the president's party, Trump's new vocabulary may not be enough to change voters' minds .

declassifieduk.org

Oxford academic challenges secrecy around university’s endowment fund

Dr Ellen Dyer filed a Freedom of Information request with Oxford University Endowment Management (OUEM) in May 2024 . She wanted to know what was the value of OEF’s holdings in Elbit Systems, Rolls-Royce Holdings and Caterpillar . The three companies are on the Boycott Divestment and Sanctions

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What to know after U.S. Marine arrested for murder in Japan

What to know after U.S. Marine arrested for murder in Japan. Police said they arrested Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39, at a hotel....

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UEFA to investigate spitting incident at Ireland–Israel football match

An Israeli player is accused of spitting on an Irish coach as the teams left the pitch at halftime of Sunday's 1-1 draw at TSC Arena in Backa Topola . The match was an Ireland home fixture but was moved to a neutral venue in Serbia and played behind closed doors .

bbc.co.uk

Boats 'set for people smugglers' seized at UK airport for the first time

Boats 'set for people smugglers' seized at UK airport for the first time. The National Crime Agency says it is the first time the detection of small boat equipment has been made in air freight....

themoscowtimes.com

Russia Holds Major Nuclear Accident Drill at Beloyarsk Plant

Russia Holds Major Nuclear Accident Drill at Beloyarsk Plant. The drill is part of an annual program in which different Russian nuclear plants take turns hosting large exercises....

tass.com

Iran has ‘fingers on trigger,’ ready to respond to US, Israeli aggression — lawmaker

Iran has ‘fingers on trigger,’ ready to respond to US, Israeli aggression — lawmaker. Ebrahim Azizi pointed out that Iran’s response "will be even more severe and devastating than anything they have seen before"...

independent.co.uk

Trump blames Iran for attempted hijack of Israel plane after captain stabbed

Trump blames Iran for attempted hijack of Israel plane after captain stabbed. Investigators are probing whether the Omani co-pilot had links to Australia and New Zealand...

independent.co.uk

Lionel Messi prepares for his final match for Argentina

Lionel Messi prepares for his final match for Argentina. Expect lots of tears when Lionel Messi plays his last game for Argentina...

declassifieduk.org

Tories took £1.3 million from firm linked to Israeli settlements

Conservative Party took £1.3m in donations from firm linked to Israeli settlements . The party’s leader, Kemi Badenoch, spoke out against the sanctions . The government says the sanctions will target companies that finance and facilitate illegal settlements in the West Bank .

novaramedia.com

Goldsmiths University Hires ‘Fake Teachers’ for Arts Psychotherapy to Break Strikes

Goldsmiths University Hires ‘Fake Teachers’ for Arts Psychotherapy to Break Strikes . Art psychotherapy students are among the many new starters at the university . Lecturers are striking against the third massive round of redundancies in five years .

aljazeera.com

Saudi Arabia says three wounded in attacks on airports near Yemen border

Saudi Arabia says three wounded in attacks on airports near Yemen border. Saudi aviation authority reports severe injuries and damage following Houthi strikes on Jazan and Najran airports....

investing.com

US and China discuss reciprocal visits to nuclear sites, CNN reports

US and China discuss reciprocal visits to nuclear sites, CNN reports. ...

middleeastmonitor.com

Sudan Joint Force says it has taken control of Bir Saliba in West Darfur

Sudan Joint Force of armed movements says it has taken control of Bir Saliba in West Darfur . The Joint Force fights alongside the Sudanese army, which includes Darfur-based armed movements that signed the 2020 Juba peace agreement .

middleeastmonitor.com

Israeli rabbi: ‘It would have been good if Arabs ruled here’

Rabbi Dov Lando made controversial remarks on Monday about Zionism and the establishment of Israel state . Lando said it would have been possible to live peacefully with Arabs without a state . The footage was filmed at his home in Bnei Brak, central Israel .

bloomberg.com

German Far Right Wins First Top Post as It Seeks to Lead State

Germany’s far-right party secured a majority for the top parliamentary post in the eastern state

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Indonesia’s New Labor Law Tilts the Balance Back Toward Workers

Indonesia’s New Labor Law Tilts the Balance Back Toward Workers. Indonesia rolled back parts of a business-friendly labor law, tightening restrictions on outsourcing and fixed-term contracts....

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Labour MPs demand police probe for Green Party’s anti-Zionism motion

Nine of the most ardent Israel lobbyists among Labour's MPs have written to Sussex Police demanding a hate-crime investigation against the Green Party . Green Party’s supposed ‘crime’ is to have passed a conference motion declaring, accurately, that Zionism — support for the apartheid, genocidal colony Israel — is racist

france24.com

Philip Ingram sees Russia, China and Iran stepping up ‘gray zone’ activities across UK and Europe

Philip Ingram sees Russia, China and Iran stepping up ‘gray zone’ activities across UK and Europe . The events surrounding RAF Fairford

ft.com

California’s oligarch tax would change America

California’s oligarch tax would change America. The goal of its framers is political rather than budgetary...

tass.com

Europe will not help Ukraine restore locomotive production — senator

Europe will not help Ukraine restore locomotive production — senator. Alexander Voloshin noted that Ukraine had inherited the necessary industrial base from the Soviet Union, including expertise in transport engineering, but had failed to preserve and develop this potential...

middleeastmonitor.com

Smotrich threatens Egypt, drawing angry response from Egyptians

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said there would be ‘no Sinai’ if Egypt attacked Israel . Egyptian journalists, lawmakers and influencers, some of whom warned that there could be “no Israel” if Egypt were attacked . There was no immediate official response from the Egyptian authorities to Smot

bloomberg.com

Sánchez Seeks to Pass Housing Bills Ahead of Spanish Election

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government approved new housing measures meant to address Spain

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Midterms 2026: Susan Collins, Troy Jackson Clash Over Costs in Maine Race

Maine residents are 'getting it at all ends' as they contend with 'acute' price increases for heating and housing ahead of the midterm elections . Republican incumbent Susan Collins and Democrat challenger Troy Jackson are in the US Senate race .

france24.com + 6 more

Bulgaria searches for missing crew as drones hit two more Black Sea ships

Bulgarian authorities launch search for missing crew members of boat that sank in Black Sea after drones hit two merchant vessels . Unidentified drones attacked two merchant ships off Bulgaria’s coast, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said . First known drone attack on civilian ships in Bulgarian waters since war between Russia and Ukraine began .

aljazeera.com + 2 more

India opposition leaders briefly arrested in protest against election chief

India opposition leaders briefly arrested in protest against election chief . Protesters are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar . Hundreds of police personnel were deployed across the heart of the city .

freightwaves.com

Waabi takes its autonomous truck pitch beyond truckload

Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Waabi announced Monday they are hauling freight for Warp, the first customer operation in the companies’ partnership . Warp runs less-than-truckload and full-Truckload freight through a single network and lists Walmart, DoorDash

oilprice.com

Japan Courts Saudi Arabia and UAE as Asia's Oil Supply Fears Persist

Japan plans to use the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) meeting later this week to agree on action plans to increase oil reserves in the region . Resource-poor Japan needs to import almost all of the oil and gas it consumes

tass.com

Russia ready to help US combat outbreaks of infectious diseases — sanitary watchdog

Russia ready to help US combat outbreaks of infectious diseases — sanitary watchdog. Rospotrebnadzor explained that the measles situation in three US states had deteriorated significantly in recent weeks...

tass.com

Bringing Ukraine into NATO not on agenda — Rubio

Bringing Ukraine into NATO not on agenda — Rubio. The US Secretary of State added that Washington is now focused on ending the Ukrainian conflict...

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US, Iran continue Qatar-brokered consultations — Qatari Foreign Ministry

US, Iran continue Qatar-brokered consultations — Qatari Foreign Ministry . Qatar puts forward initiatives to be relayed

middleeastmonitor.com

When diplomacy aligns with the defunct

In August this year, the EU’s High Representative Office issued a statement saying the E1 settlement project ‘harms the prospect of the two-State solution’ Yesterday, 500 former politicians and diplomats wrote to the EU to state the same rhetoric .

middleeastmonitor.com

Pakistan’s Mecca Pact: The guns Gaza never got

For three years, Gaza was destroyed in full view of the world . The Muslim world's most powerful governments issued statements, convened summits, condemned ‘escalation’ and condemned “escalation.’ Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye moved toward the practical implementation of the Mecca Joint .

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Hamas leader says Gaza situation is a disgrace to international, Arab community

Hamas leader Ghazi Hamad says Gaza situation is a disgrace to international, Arab community . Hamad: Hamas has made major efforts to end the bloody conflict and what he described as the genocidal war against the Palestinian people . He said Hamas had hoped ceasefire agreements reached in Egyptian cities of Sharm el-Sheikh and

bloomberg.com + 1 more

Rubio Says US and Iceland Can Deepen Defense Cooperation

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iceland has long been a 'critical outpost' for security . The US and Iceland are keen to foster closer cooperation on security and defense, Rubio says .

meduza.io + 1 more

Moscow prosecutors open criminal case over production of Multikan-8 vaccine linked to dozens of dog deaths

Moscow prosecutors open criminal case over production of Multikan-8 vaccine linked to dozens of dog deaths . In August, dog owners began reporting the deaths of their pets after vaccination with the vaccine . In total, at least 169 dogs died . In samples from the vaccine’s 20th batch, live Aujesz

thecanary.co

Burnham’s government considers ID checks to verify age for social media

Andy Burnham’s government considers ID checks to verify age for social media . The move is being framed as a way to clamp down on children using social media as the government prepares to announce plans for an under-16s ban on platforms .

aljazeera.com

How Palestinian reporters defied Israel’s genocide to redefine journalism

How Palestinian reporters defied Israel’s genocide to redefine journalism. Western media under scrutiny for promoting Israeli narrative rather than standing up for vulnerable journalists in Gaza....

theguardian.com

Argentina to stop Falklands exploiting offshore oilfields, country’s foreign minister says

Argentina's foreign minister says move is part of government's strategy to peacefully assert sovereignty . Pablo Quirno condemned the British government for failing to open negotiations over the islands .

seatrade-maritime.com

IMO Chief calls for end to seafarer exploitation amid global maritime challenges

IMO Chief calls for end to seafarer exploitation amid global maritime challenges. Dominguez discusses crew abandonment, regulatory agility for innovation, liability issues, gender equality progress and Malta's maritime significance...

investing.com

How Trump’s America First policy hit the Ebola response in Congo

How Trump’s America First policy hit the Ebola response in Congo. ...

investing.com

China’s independent refiners swtich to Iraqi crude as US blocks Iran supplies

China’s independent refiners swtich to Iraqi crude as US blocks Iran supplies. ...

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America’s favorite index is misleading investors about the state of the stock market

The S&P 500 has been the preferred benchmark for monitoring the performance of the U.S. stock market for decades . But these days, it is behaving less like a barometer of broad market health and more like a funhouse mirror .

tass.com

North Korea ready to use force if faced with South Korean military invasion — MFA

North Korea ready to use force if faced with South Korean military invasion, MFA says .

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Putin clearly stated Russia’s response in case of an attack on Kaliningrad — Lavrov

Russia sends harsh signal to West in response to calls to block Kaliningrad — portal . Western governments continue to discuss increasingly ambitious scenarios along Russia's borders . Russian MP Alexander Shenderyuk-Zhidkov added that Russia

tass.com + 1 more

Russian troops liberate Golubkovo community in Zaporozhye Region over past day — top brass

Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted more than 240 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy armored combat vehicle in its area of responsibility over the past day . Liberation of

tass.com + 1 more

Russia hopes other countries will recognize Afghanistan — Security Council secretary

Russia-Afghanistan partnership is steadily advancing across all areas, Sergey Shoigu noted

middleeastmonitor.com

Three years after Al-Aqsa Flood and the obligation to defend Palestine

On 7 October 2026, three years will have passed since Operation Al-Aqsa Flood . The anniversary confronts the world with an imperative to defend Palestinian existence, halt the crimes against the Palestinian people .

independent.co.uk

Backpacker serial killer linked to 30 more cases in Australia

Backpacker serial killer linked to 30 more cases in Australia. Ivan Milat was convicted of seven murders and died in prison in 2019...

independent.co.uk

Estonia moves troops to Russian border as fears grow of Putin attack on Nato: report

Estonia moves troops to Russian border as fears grow of Putin attack on Nato: report. Military and intelligence officials believe that Moscow is preparing to test the international alliance...

meduza.io

Berlin police detain leader of Russian art group ‘Voina’ Oleg Vorotnikov and his son

Oleg Vorotnikov, also known as Vor Voiny, the leader of the Russian art group ‘Voina,’ has been detained in Berlin . He was riding a bicycle on the grounds of the former Karl Bonhoeffer psychiatric clinic on the evening of October 5 when a car struck him, the art group

meduza.io

Ukraine apologizes for revealing North Korean POWs’ transfer to South Korea. Seoul says apology isn’t enough, vows ‘firm measures.’

Ukraine apologizes for revealing North Korean POWs’ transfer to South Korea . South Korea says apology isn’t enough, vows ‘firm measures’

hindustantimes.com

Could higher interest rates push US debt-to-GDP to 132% by 2035? Goldman Sachs warns

US debt could reach 132% of GDP by 2035 as higher interest rates raise borrowing

shipandbunker.com

BUNKER JOBS: Oilmar Seeks Credit Analyst in Dubai

BUNKER JOBS: Oilmar Seeks Credit Analyst in Dubai. The company is looking for candidates with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in credit analysis, risk assessment, or a related field....

shipandbunker.com

Rotterdam Adds New LNG Tank as Jetty for Bunkering Takes Shape

Rotterdam Adds New LNG Tank as Jetty for Bunkering Takes Shape. Gate Terminal has commissioned a new LNG tank in Rotterdam, and a jetty for LNG bunkering is being built for 2028....

tass.com

NATO’s statements on potential war with Russia, West’s responsibility: Lavrov’s remarks

NATO’s statements on potential war with Russia, West’s responsibility: Lavrov’s remarks. The Russian Foreign Minister says he is "taking a philosophical view" of reports about NATO's "defensive" plan for its eastern flank...

independent.co.uk + 2 more

Kilmar Abrego Garcia returns to federal court to fight deportation to Liberia

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was arrested in Baltimore in March 2025 after picking up his then-5-year-old son, who has autism and other disabilities, from his grandmother’s house . He will be back in federal court on Tuesday to fight deportation to Liberia .

novaramedia.com

French Teen Loses Hand After Police Use Grenade Amid Student Protests

The 15-year-old boy was injured outside Auguste-Béhal high school in Lens, in the northern town of Lens . It is not yet clear what type of grenade it was or exactly how it caused the injury . A police union source told AFP the boy appeared to have picked it up, but a girl

aljazeera.com

Qatar and India among seven countries bidding for 2036 Olympics, IOC says

Qatar and India among seven countries bidding for 2036 Olympics, IOC says. South Africa, Turkiye, Germany, Hungary and South Korea are on the list of countries revealed by the IOC....

freightwaves.com

ZF raises U.S. outlook, pauses hybrid plan for U.S. trucks

ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions raised its U.S. sales outlook for next year by about $50 million . The German supplier also paused a U.s. hybridization project with a lead customer and is concentrating its new TraXon Hybrid transmission on Europe and Japan .

investing.com

Ohio early voting begins with US Congress control on the line

Ohio early voting begins with US Congress control on the line. ...

marketwatch.com

America’s renters are emerging as a political movement

America’s renters are emerging as a political movement. Housing policy has long prioritized homeownership. As young Americans face the prospect of renting indefinitely, more tenants are seeking political clout....

oilprice.com

India Could Boost Crude and Critical Minerals Supply from Ecuador

India and Ecuador are discussing increasing sales of Ecuadorean crude oil, copper, and other critical minerals to India . Ecuador plans to invite Indian companies to invest in its oil and minerals sector, while the South American

techcrunch.com

Facebook tests going Reels-first in India

Facebook tests going Reels-first in India. Meta is testing a new Facebook UX in India that sends some users directly into full-screen video when they open the app, putting Reels front and center....

middleeastmonitor.com

Israeli forces demolish East Jerusalem building as occupiers injure 2 Palestinians in West Bank

Israeli forces demolished a five-story residential building housing 70 Palestinians in occupied East Jerusalem on Tuesday . Two Palestinians were injured in attacks by Israeli occupiers and soldiers carried out raids across the West Bank, according to local authorities and media .

bloomberg.com

Republican Cash Pours In to Prop Up Ken Paxton in Texas

Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton is seeing an influx in spending on his behalf as he tries to preserve the GOP's grip on statewide offices in Texas . Paxton's

bloomberg.com

Iranian Spies Plotted to Attack Journalist in London, Jury Told

Iranian Spies Plotted to Attack Journalist in London, Jury Told. Iran paid three men to spy on London-based journalists critical of the country’s regime intending to violently attack them, prosecutors said at the start of a criminal trial....

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Catalan separatist leader Puigdemont set for Spain return after arrest warrant lifted

Carles Puigdemont set for Spain return after arrest warrant lifted . Supreme Court judge Pablo Llarena made the move after Spain’s Constitutional Court backed extending a 2024 amnesty law to include the crime of embezzlement .

france24.com

Mexico makes push for fracking despite environmental concerns

Mexico is preparing to tap its shale oil and gas reserves using one of the world's most controversial extraction techniques . The process is already used to extract oil in the southeastern state of Veracruz, where local communities

france24.com + 8 more

🔴 UK police arrest 22-year-old Briton in suspected Fairford base plot

UK police arrest 22-year-old Briton in suspected Fairford base plot . Arrest is the seventh in connection with a suspected plot against RAF Fairford, located 160km (100 miles) west of London .

france24.com

Tigray students relocated by conflict say fled forced conscription

Some 5,000 students who asked to be relocated are now starting the academic year far from home . Some say back home they

france24.com

US payroll data shows young workers' jobs most affected by artificial intelligence

US employment in roles most exposed to AI shrank by 4.4 percent year-on-year . This means there's been a contraction every single month since October 2023 . The high impact of AI on younger workers is one

france24.com

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

American Karl Deisseroth and Germans Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel won the 2026 Nobel Prize

bbc.co.uk + 16 more

Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger

Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger to create Hollywood powerhouse Skydance . The combined entity will house three major movie studios (Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures andSkydance), two global streamers and two major news networks (CNN and CBS) It will also create a cable juggernaut, marrying

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Paramount Closes Its Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount Closes Its Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery. The Warner Bros. Studio in Burbank, California....

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U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in August

The Trump administration has tried to reduce the trade deficit by imposing hefty tariffs on many imported goods . Canada

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The Hidden Policies That Power China’s Export Boom

The Hidden Policies That Power China’s Export Boom. Workers in a garment-making district in Guangzhou, China, last year....

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Uber to buy US catering platform ezCater for $2.3 billion

Uber to buy US catering platform ezCater for $2.3 billion . It's the latest in a string of deals meant to grow Uber Eats into a food delivery behemoth . The company said restaurants could gain access to larger orders and new customers .

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Mistral unveils new AI model it says rivals best open systems from China

French AI lab Mistral AI has released a new large multimodal model aiming to leapfrog both American and Chinese rivals . Mistral is hoping to demonstrate it’s ‘still in the race’ to build frontier-level

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Anduril lands $2.9 billion Navy submarine shipyard contract days after CEO joins Pentagon weapons group

Anduril Industries, known for building drones and autonomous aircraft, is investing $3.7 billion to build a massive new shipbuilding facility in Maryland . The 2 million-square-foot facility is expected to begin operations in 2030 . The Arsenal-2 project will manufacture components for the U.S. Navy’s

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Chinese diplomat refutes reports on intel transfer to Iran in conflict with US

Chinese diplomat refutes reports on intel transfer to Iran in conflict with US. "China has always been committed to its international obligations," Guo Jiakun stressed...

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Netanyahu claims Hamas plots attack on Israel ahead of elections

Netanyahu claims Hamas plots attack on Israel ahead of elections. The Israeli PM said that over the past years Israel had become "the strongest country in the Middle East," while its enemies were currently "weaker than ever"...

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"I don't want an oligopoly": New open-weight AI models mount a comeback against China

New open-weight AI models mount a comeback against China . New models from Reflection and Mistral narrowing China's recent lead . Both companies argue raw intelligence isn't the only way to measure the AI race, and they present the notion of user control as a core opportunity

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The midterms are an energy election — and here are five places to look

The Iran war has kept gasoline prices above $4 per gallon for months, and helped push diesel to record highs . Data centers surfaced early in the Democratic primary and stayed prominent in the tight general election race . It's all unfolding as affordability more broadly tops the agenda in races nationwide .

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It's 'Appalling' How US Treats Allies, Yellen Says

Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says Canada should retaliate against US tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump . “I think it’s appalling, and I understand exactly

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Ireland Unveils €50,000 Tax Threshold For New Savings Accounts

Ireland Unveils €50,000 Tax Threshold For New Savings Accounts. Ireland’s new retail savings and investment account will have a €50,000 ($56,318) tax-free threshold, Finance Minister Simon Harris announced in the budget Tuesday....

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South Korea has become one of Russia’s biggest fuel suppliers. Some shipments are arriving on sanctioned tankers.

Tankers made 14 voyages from several South Korean ports to Russia's Far East in July and August, carrying 176,000 tons of fuel, mostly diesel . Seven tankers plied the routes, three of them under British and EU sanctions . Only India supplied more fuel to Russia that month .

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Plane carrying 25 crashes with no survivors

Plane carrying 25 crashes with no survivors. Remnants of the plane following the crash in Nigeria. Pic: Reuters...

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Omni Air resold to founder to save $2.5B Chicago parking meter deal

Former Sun Country Airlines CEO Jude Bricker has stepped in to buy the airline from private equity firm Stonepeak . Stonepeak needed to quickly divest Omni Air to close a $2.53 billion parking meter concession from the city of Chicago over objections about Trump administration deportation flights .

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At least 12 seafarers injured in Hormuz tanker attack

The latest incident involving a Panama-flagged tanker has been condemned by the Indian government with 11 of its nationals injured . On Monday or Tuesday, an LR

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US Senator Murphy says Pentagon denied him access to US base in Qatar

US Senator Murphy says Pentagon denied him access to US base in Qatar. ...

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Italy’s tax evasion rises by over €7 billion in 2023

Italy’s tax evasion rises by over €7 billion in 2023. ...

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CBOT soybeans rise on slow US harvest progress

CBOT soybeans rise on slow US harvest progress. ...

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Wheat futures rise on Black Sea disruptions and slow US planting

Wheat futures rise on Black Sea disruptions and slow US planting. ...

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Israel readies for assault against Palestinian Authority in West Bank — paper

Israel readies for assault against Palestinian Authority in West Bank — paper. According to the minister's forecast, such a military campaign "will be short and powerful"...

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Russia ranks first by e-commerce market growth rates

Russia ranks first by e-commerce market growth rates. It keeps the position for the fifth year in a row, Mikhail Mishustin said...

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UK expert sees US position weakening in wake of withdrawal of bombers from British base

UK expert sees US position weakening in wake of withdrawal of bombers from British base. According to Edmund Fitton-Brown, Britain’s next steps after the move would be to reassure Washington that it can handle terrorist threats on its soil...

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Cybercrimes in Russia drop by a third in 8M 2026 — PM

Cybercrimes in Russia drop by a third in 8M 2026 — PM. Amendments to laws were prepared and approved to fight cybercrimes as instructed by the head of state, the prime minister said...

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Kabul committed to developing ties with Moscow — top Afghan diplomat

Kabul committed to developing ties with Moscow — top Afghan diplomat. Amir Khan Muttaqi said the countries maintain regular contacts and hold political consultations...

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The UN Has One Chance to Prove It Still Matters

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is travelling to New York for the UN General Assembly . President Donald Trump has said he is open to meeting Iran's president . But Iran says Pezshkian has authority to reopen diplomacy . The UN has a set of concrete problems around which diplomacy could be organised .

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'No Monsters Allowed': The stories Israeli children who survived October 7 write

Israeli screenwriter and author Shira Geffen encouraged children displaced from Gaza border communities to write

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Trump is not in Hell, Yet

President Trump's approval ratings hit a new low of 33% over the summer . The US economy is not officially in a recession, but warning signs are mounting . Inflation persists, the job market is stagnant ( or worse) and consumer confidence is in a downward spiral .

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Discussing the Houthi advance and Trump’s predicament with John Mearsheimer

Mearsheimer and Mearsheimer were on the Community Alliance 4 Peace and Justice podcast yesterday . They discussed the Houthi takeover of Yemen's Red Sea coast, the unfolding disaster for Saudi Arabia, Iran’s escalation options, and the prospect of a diplomatic exit ramp .

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Factbox-Global healthcare companies invest billions to boost US presence

Factbox-Global healthcare companies invest billions to boost US presence. ...

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Explainer-Why have India-US trade talks stalled again and what’s next?

Explainer-Why have India-US trade talks stalled again and what’s next?. ...

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Get all your questions answered at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: The full breakout session agenda revealed

Get all your questions answered at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register and save up to $100, and get a second

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Report to Congress on U.S. Aircraft Combat Losses in Operation Epic Fury

Report to Congress on U.S. Aircraft Combat Losses in Operation Epic Fury: Considerations for Congress . Listed here are 81 fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft, including uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS, or drones), reportedly lost or damaged in operations against Iran since February 28 .

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Sierra Leone wants its specialists to receive education in Russia — ambassador

Sierra Leone wants its specialists to receive education in Russia — ambassador . Mohamed Yongawo says he is ramping up efforts to attract Russian travelers to his country .

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Mexico halts fuel shipments to Cuba due to threat of US sanctions — newspaper

Mexico halts fuel shipments to Cuba due to threat of US sanctions — newspaper. In the first half of the year, the shipments averaged just 900 barrels per day...

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No, the AfD are not the Nazis – and neither are they Germany’s main problem right now

Germany's president is a largely representative figure, while real power to lead national policy belongs to the chancellor . Frank-Walter Steinmeier has failed quite spectacularly on both counts, and his recent speech on the Day of German Unity has shown once again how and why .

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Podcast by Jasim Al-Azzawi with John Fozzie Miller: Is Yemen on the brink of a major change?

Podcast by Jasim Al-Azzawi with John Fozzie Miller: Is Yemen on the brink of a major change?. WATCH: Podcast by Jasim Al-Azzawi with Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt: Is the US Strategy of Attrition Ill-Suited to Defeat Iran?...

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Utah officials warn of fatal overdoses involving kratom and cat’s claw after Ole Miss deaths

Utah officials warn of fatal overdoses involving kratom and cat’s claw after Ole Miss deaths. U.S. poison control centers have reported a 1,200 percent increase in calls about kratom from 2015 to 2025...

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Israel's attorney general orders IDF to resume arresting ultra-Orthodox draft evaders

The attorney general said the lack of proactive enforcement is 'inconsistent with security needs'

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Hungary Unveils Wealth Tax Plan, Raising Burden on Ultra-Rich

Hungary will impose a wealth tax on assets over $3 million . Prime Minister Peter Magyar says the

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Russia charges journalist Andrei Loshak with ‘justification of terrorism’

Andrei Loshak has been placed on the wanted list but has not yet been added to the registry of terrorists and extremists maintained by Rosfinmonitoring, Russia’s Federal Financial Monitoring Service . His recent work includes the film Pentagon, about residents of the Saratov region.

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'They Stole a City' author Lauren Collins on how Wilmington coup was 'covered up'

Lauren Collins is the author of a new book, "They Stole a City" The book tells the story of a White supremacist coup in Wilmington, North Carolina . The coup happened back in 1898, but was never mentioned in local schools

investing.com

Wells Fargo upgrades Cleveland-Cliffs stock rating on pricing power

Wells Fargo upgrades Cleveland-Cliffs stock rating on pricing power. ...

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British father pleads to be spared jail after son's fatal Cyprus hotel window fall

British father pleads to be spared jail after son's fatal Cyprus hotel window fall. Josh Foster pleaded guilty to a charge of negligence after his son fell to his death from a hotel window in Cyprus in July...

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UK Windfall Tax on Domestic Banks Is Unfair, Dimon Says

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon says a so-called windfall tax on domestic banks in the UK is unfair and

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Russian Tycoon Kremlev Says Trump Jr. Paid Back Wedding Tab

Russian Tycoon Kremlev Says Trump Jr. Paid Back Wedding Tab. Umar Kremlev said US President Donald Trump’s son had repaid the money the Russian tycoon had spent on post-wedding celebrations he hosted as a gift....

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EU Plans to Limit Ukraine Farm Payments to Ease Membership Angst

EU plans to restrict money and market access for Ukraine's vast agriculture sector if the country joins

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Germany says it hasn’t changed student visa rules for Russians after rejecting applicant over ‘security concerns’

The German embassy in Moscow said Germany continues to issue student visas to Russian citizens . The embassy was responding to the case of a Higher School of Economics student who was denied a study visa over ‘security concerns’ The practice of issuing student visas had not changed as of September 2026 .

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Bernstein reiterates C.H. Robinson stock rating on RXO deal concerns

Bernstein reiterates C.H. Robinson stock rating on RXO deal concerns. ...

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Canada’s Ivey PMI dips in September as prices index climbs

Canada’s Ivey PMI dips in September as prices index climbs. ...

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Gulf Producers Say Importers Should Share the Cost of Hormuz Workarounds

Gulf Producers say Importers should share the cost of Hormuz Workarounds . Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser said the Kingdom is capable and confident, and its systems are coping .

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Impeachment motion for top diplomat Araghchi registered with Iranian parliament — agency

Impeachment motion for top diplomat Araghchi registered with Iranian parliament — agency. The procedure was initiated by Amir-Hossein Sabeti, a member of parliament from Tehran...

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Russia to focus on cutting-edge battery technologies — Putin

Russia to focus on cutting-edge battery technologies, Putin said . Russia to cooperate with partners for adopting best practices in batteries production .

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Putin notes successful development of Russia-Uzbekistan partnership

Putin notes successful development of Russia-Uzbekistan partnership. The Russian leader highlighted the systematic implementation of a number of joint projects, including facilities currently under construction or already operational across a wide range of sectors...

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AFD party representative becomes chairman of Landtag of Saxony-Anhalt in Germany

AFD party representative becomes chairman of Landtag of Saxony-Anhalt in Germany. The parliament of Saxony-Anhalt elected the 35-year-old Tobias Rausch in the first round of voting...

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Japanese PM condemns alleged killing of a woman by US Marine

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi condemns alleged killing of a woman by a US Marine . Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, was arrested on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39, at a hotel in Naha and stealing her wallet and backpack . The incident has reignited public anger over long-time

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Trump loses it over pic of his golf club used by the New York Times

Trump loses it over pic of his golf club used by the New York Times. President claimed the newspaper ‘doctored’ an image of his Florida golf resort to make it appear ‘filthy’...

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The one GOP incumbent who’s poised to defy the odds in midterms bloodbath

Susan Collins is the one GOP incumbent poised to defy the odds in midterms bloodbath

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Russians held at U.S. immigration detention center plan hunger strike over poor conditions

Fourteen Russians held in an immigration detention center in Georgia have signed a collective complaint about the conditions of their detention . They say they are not treated for illness, are fed poorly, and have limited contact with the outside world . One of the most serious allegations in the complaint is the lack of medical care .

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What new measures is Iran taking to counter US economic pressure?

What new measures is Iran taking to counter US economic pressure?. Iran adopts a new arrangement to tackle economic challenges amid the US-imposed economic war and naval blockades....

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In Gaza, we cannot even begin to recover from trauma

In Gaza, we cannot even begin to recover from trauma. The genocide has killed many and left the rest broken. For us, survivors, recovery is not on the horizon....

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Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline pumping 5.8 million bpd

Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline had moved 5.8 million barrels of crude as of Tuesday morning, Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said . The pipeline carries crude across Saudi Arabia to Yanbu on the Red Sea .

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A history of Warner Bros - from old Hollywood to streaming era

A history of Warner Bros - from old Hollywood to streaming era. ...

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Record imports push US trade balance deep into the red in August

Record imports push US trade balance deep into the red in August. ...

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Big Oil asks Supreme Court to kill climate lawsuits before trial

The US Supreme Court heard arguments from oil companies on Monday that could help decide the fate of more than two dozen lawsuits accusing the industry of deceiving the public about climate change . The claims seek potentially billions of dollars in damages to help pay the costs imposed by climate-related extreme weather .

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3 years of Israel’s genocide in Gaza: Women face death, loss, miscarriages

3 years into Israel’s genocide in Gaza, Palestinian and UN data show sweeping consequences for women and girls, from deaths, injuries and disappearances to rising miscarriage rates, unsafe births and malnutrition . The collapse of Gaza's health system has also deprived pregnant women of medical care .

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The bereaved families hoping for peace three years after October 7: ‘We don’t fight with weapons. We believe in love’

Sigal Manzuri lost her two daughters in the Hamas massacre . With Israel's elections fast approaching she

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'We were naive' about Hamas, Israeli ex-hostage Shoshan Haran says

Israeli ex-hostage Shoshan Haran says "we were naive" about Hamas before the October 7, 2023 attack on her kibbut

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Mexico arrests alleged cartel leader and fuel smuggler "The Tank"

Authorities say "El Tanque" runs a massive fuel theft network and is linked to homicides, kidnappings and

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Birzeit University memorial destruction aims to crush Palestinian memory

Birzeit University memorial destruction aims to crush Palestinian memory. Israeli soldiers removed the monument to students and alumni killed by Israel and replaced it with a fig sapling....

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US Senator Warren presses federal housing director to cooperate with probe

US Senator Warren presses federal housing director to cooperate with probe. ...

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Turkey stocks lower at close of trade; BIST 100 down 0.56%

Turkey stocks lower at close of trade; BIST 100 down 0.56%. ...

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Denmark stocks higher at close of trade; OMX Copenhagen 20 up 0.32%

Denmark stocks higher at close of trade; OMX Copenhagen 20 up 0.32%. ... Netherlands stocks higher at close of trade; AEX up 0.40%. ...

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UBS CEO warns ‘hard measures’ are needed to tackle French debt crisis, as turmoil worsens

UBS CEO warns ‘hard measures’ are needed to tackle French debt crisis, as turmoil worsens. UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti warned that "hard measures" are needed to tackle France's spiraling debt crisis....

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Low Wind Generation Prompts Another Power Margin Warning in UK

The UK's National Energy System Operator has issued an Electricity Margin Notice for the afternoon and evening’s peak period between 3 p.m. and 11 p. m. on Tuesday . NESO has issued

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Russia Drops Criminal Case Against Children’s Hospice Founder Lida Moniava

Lida Moniava, founder of the Lighthouse Charity Foundation hospice, was charged with spreading ‘false information’ about Russia’s army for a post about Ukrainian civilians killed in Russian attacks . Investigators now say she committed no crime .

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Putin Orders Priority Rail Transit for Russian Grain – Kommersant

Putin Orders Priority Rail Transit for Russian Grain – Kommersant. Despite the workarounds, market analysts warn that Baltic and Arctic ports lack the storage capacity and specialized infrastructure needed....

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Rostelecom launches trans-Eurasian communication line

Rostelecom launches trans-Eurasian communication line. Rostelecom calls this project a "super-speed digital mainline" and the largest infrastructural projects in the field of communications in Russia over the past years...

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Iran boosts arms production capacities by 2.5 times — defense ministry

Iran boosts arms production capacities by 2.5 times — defense ministry. Reza Talaei-Nik highlighted that production of separate types of weapons more than tripled in the reported period...

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Kiev complains to the West about Russia to wheedle more billions — Crimean legislator

Kiev complains to the West about Russia to wheedle more billions — Crimean legislator. The main thing is not to slow down or stop pushing Ukraine toward peace, Vladimir Konstantinov emphasized...

independent.co.uk

Virus that can cause polio-like illness in small children is spreading in California

Virus that can cause polio-like illness in small children is spreading in California. San Francisco also reported its first flu-related death earlier this month...

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Horrifying moment out-of-control hayride flips leaving more than a dozen injured

Horrifying moment out-of-control hayride flips leaving more than a dozen injured. More than a dozen children were thrown from a wagon after a tractor flipped during a hayride in upstate New York ....

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West Ham: The club that popped my childish illusions

West Ham are not a very successful team. Colin Firth's childhood trips with his dad to Upton Park consisted of seeing his team scrape narrow wins, lose to unfancied sides and throw away a 3-0 half-time lead against West Bromwich Albion . The Hammers’ side at the turn of the millennium

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Amelia Earhart investigators to study mysterious object in Pacific

Amelia Earhart investigators to study mysterious object in Pacific. Investigators have begun an expedition to study a mysterious "visual anomaly" that they say may be Amelia Earhart's long-lost plane....

bbc.co.uk

UK special forces could face prosecution as Afghanistan evidence referred to police

UK special forces could face prosecution as Afghanistan evidence referred to police. Evidence relating to a number of detention operations carried out by British personnel between 2010 and 2013 is being examined....

freightwaves.com

Xeneta: US-bound container rates peak, but sharp collapse unlikely

Spot rates from Asia to the U.S. have likely reached their post-Hormuz crisis peak, analyst says . Easing port congestion in Asia as typhoon season winds down is helping turn the market, he says . East Coast rates stood $3,177 per FEU above West Coast rates Oct. 1,

investing.com

Poland stocks higher at close of trade; WIG30 up 1.69%

Poland stocks higher at close of trade; WIG30 up 1.69%. ...

militarytimes.com

Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A CCA completes first fully autonomous flight

Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue Collaborative Combat Aircraft recently completed its first fully autonomous flight in Mojave, California . The modular design focuses on advancing manufacturing to lower cost and speed production without decreasing mission capability .

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U.S., Japanese Forces to Rehearse Defense of Japan’s Southwest Islands

U.S., Japanese Forces to Rehearse Defense of Japan’s Southwest Islands. Exercise Keen Sword, which runs from Oct. 19-29, will see integrated air and missile defense, surface warfare, amphibious landing, airborne operations, island deployment and reinforcement and live fire drills . The island defense exercise has been

tass.com

CENTCOM rejects reports of US Navy helicopter loss over Red Sea

CENTCOM rejects reports of US Navy helicopter loss over Red Sea. All US military aircraft and personnel across the Middle East are safe and accounted for, the US Central Command stated...

haaretz.com

Haredi minors arrested for allegedly attacking Palestinians near Jerusalem's Old City

Haredi minors arrested for allegedly attacking Palestinians near Jerusalem's Old City . They were transferred for

france24.com

Norway eyes temporary ban of smart glasses

Norway's government wants a temporary ban on the use of smart glasses in certain public places . The ban could apply to parks,

france24.com

Paris Fashion Week: Nicole Kidman, Dua Lipa and Rihanna light up the front row

Paris Fashion Week is once again the centre of planet fashion . The spring-summer 2027 collections take over the catwalks . We discuss the comings and goings at YSL, Balenciaga

aljazeera.com

FIFA chief Infantino’s ‘abuse of power’ questioned by Norway in complaints

FIFA chief Infantino’s ‘abuse of power’ questioned by Norway in complaints. The three complaints filed by Norway's football body ask FIFA's Ethics Committee to examine Infantino's conduct....

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I'd rather have another election than do a deal with Reform UK, says Badenoch

I'd rather have another election than do a deal with Reform UK, says Badenoch. The Conservative Party leader also pledged to cut the cost of hiring 21 to 24 year olds....

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The Humanoid Robot Future Has Arrived at a South Korean Park. Sort of.

The Humanoid Robot Future Has Arrived at a South Korean Park. Sort of.. I went to Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul to see how we might one day live with robots. It was part cutting-edge technology, part theatrics....

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US EIA hikes oil price forecasts again as Iran war drains global stockpile

US EIA hikes oil price forecasts again as Iran war drains global stockpile. ...

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U.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.43%

U.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.43%. ...

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Spain stocks higher at close of trade; IBEX 35 up 0.75%

Spain stocks higher at close of trade; IBEX 35 up 0.75%. ... Italy stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com Italy 40 up 0.91%. ... Colombia stocks higher at close of trade; COLCAP up 0.25%. ...

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Portugal stocks higher at close of trade; PSI up 0.71%

Portugal stocks higher at close of trade; PSI up 0.71%. ...

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Germany stocks higher at close of trade; DAX up 0.82%

Germany stocks higher at close of trade; DAX up 0.82%. ...

oilprice.com

The Hidden Cost of Saudi Arabia’s Oil Export Recovery

China has been at the forefront of this month's refined product rally after the country's Ministry of Commerce stopped issuing licenses for refined product exports . Chinese product exports initially expected to average 750,000 b/d

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Gulf Storm Threat Could Put 3 Million Bpd of Refining Capacity at Risk

The climatological peak of the Atlantic hurricane season was in mid-September, and so far, the season has been very quiet . The National Hurricane Center gave the tropical disturbance a 70% chance of development over the next seven days

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France fires upgraded nuclear-capable missile from submarine for first time

France test-fired an upgraded version of its M51 strategic ballistic missile from a submarine for the first time on Tuesday . The missile was launched off Finistère in western France and splashed down in the North Atlantic several hundred kilometers from any coastline . France's work to upgrade the M51 missile is part of a broader modernization of

techcrunch.com

Learn all about scaling, fundraising, founder how-tos, and more at TechCrunch Founder Summit, November 4

Learn all about scaling, fundraising, founder how-tos, and more at TechCrunch Founder Summit, November 4 . A packed day at Boston's SoWa

tass.com

Georgia doubts EU’s commitment to expansion plans — parliament speaker

Georgia doubts EU’s commitment to expansion plans — parliament speaker. Shalva Papuashvili recalled plans to divide the European Union into first-and second-class members...

middleeastmonitor.com

Israel sees nearly 30,000 wounded suffering psychological trauma since Gaza war

Israel’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday that nearly 30,000 soldiers and security personnel are facing psychological trauma since the Gaza war in October 2023 . About 63% of those wounded suffer psychological impact, including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression and difficulties surrounding reintegration into civilian life .

haaretz.com

This leader of a small, far-right party wants Netanyahu fans to take a chance on him

Ofer Winter pitched his Amcha Yisrael party to voters weighing whether to stick with Netanyahu's bloc . He

bloomberg.com

UK Tories Pledge Employer Tax Cut to Tackle Youth Unemployment

UK Tories pledge to halve the tax businesses pay on employees in their early 20s . UK's main

aljazeera.com

Is Europe preparing for a wider war with Russia?

Is Europe preparing for a wider war with Russia?. A British war-game show simulating a Russian attack has drawn a nuclear warning from Moscow....

hindustantimes.com

A Hindu pilgrimage, a video and 'blasphemy': Why Sri Lankan man is facing death penalty in Saudi

Anojan Sivarasa was found guilty of blasphemy against Islam in a Facebook

freightwaves.com

The Autonomous Trucks Are Coming for the Lane, Not Necessarily for Your Business

The technology is further along than the skeptics claimed, and the business model behind it has a hole in the middle big enough for a small carrier to drive through . Aurora launched commercial driverless operations on the Dallas-Houston corridor in April 2025 . By the end of this past January it had logged more than 250,000 driverless

freightwaves.com

Major chemical producer backs UP-NS merger

The largest producer of polyvinyl chloride in the U.S. told federal regulators this week that it supports the transcontinental merger . Shintech President Yasuhikoh Saitoh praised UP for investing in its Gulf Coast carload network, including expanded storage-in-transit yards .

investing.com

EIA expects a mixed picture for US households winter fuel costs this year

EIA expects a mixed picture for US households winter fuel costs this year. ...

rt.com

Iran’s next move could leave the Middle East looking for the bomb

Sanctions, strikes, and broken commitments are pushing Tehran to question whether staying in the NPT still serves its interests . Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has recently acknowledged that the issue is being seriously considered by Iranian officials . The Iranian leadership is signaling that its willingness to remain a member of the N

aljazeera.com

What would it take for the Yemen offensive to succeed?

What would it take for the Yemen offensive to succeed?. Territorial gains alone will not be enough to change the trajectory of the war....

militarytimes.com

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower returns to port after aircraft mishap

The cause of the mishap is under investigation . The E/A-18G Growler that went overboard has not been recovered from the ocean . The Eisenhower returned to port on July 15, 2024 .

middleeastmonitor.com

Russia ready to grant $1B loan to Iran: Report

Russia ready to grant $1B loan to Iran, Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency reported Tuesday . Iran’s Planning and Budget Organization wants the funds used for vehicle imports, while the Oil Ministry is seeking to purchase oil industry equipment and the Agriculture Ministry wants the money allocated to imports .

middleeastmonitor.com

UN says Gaza ceasefire has not delivered security, calls for full commitment

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says ceasefire in Gaza has not delivered security or adequate humanitarian relief . He urges all parties to fully implement their obligations to achieve lasting peace . The UN chief calls on all sides to advance to subsequent stages of the truce .

independent.co.uk

Woman sues after she was seriously hurt on mechanical genitals ride in Las Vegas bar

Woman sues after she was seriously hurt on mechanical genitals ride in Las Vegas bar. The woman said some of her injuries could be permanent...

independent.co.uk

Mexico asks for evidence after US official says shots were fired at border personnel

Mexico asks for evidence after US official says shots were fired at border personnel. The dispute comes amidst growing security cooperation between Mexico and the US...

independent.co.uk

Boy, 13, dies after his shirt gets caught on playground slide screw, mom says

Boy, 13, dies after his shirt gets caught on playground slide screw, mom says. Olvin Daniel Cabrera Valladares was found by a man who had brought his own children to Shenandoah Park in Miami...

independent.co.uk

The big unknowns limiting how US will respond to possible Russian plague outbreak

The big unknowns limiting how US will respond to possible Russian plague outbreak. Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls for greater transparency from Moscow and says US officials are monitoring the situation ‘very closely, hour by hour’...

haaretz.com

Israeli who was IDF intelligence officer on Gaza border on Oct. 7: I didn't fail in my role

Lt. Col. Aryeh Amidror, the intelligence officer on Oct. 7, 2023, for the IDF's Gaza Division,

axios.com

SF Fed president: AI demand could extend energy shock

Mary Daly, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, says companies are preparing for an AI-fueled chip squeeze . Daly's concern is that AI, tariffs and higher energy costs could last longer than expected or compound each other . Daly says the Fed typically thinks in terms of shocks fading within one to three years .

thenewhumanitarian.org

Six months after supposed ceasefire, Lebanon’s displaced face an uncertain future

Six months after supposed ceasefire, Lebanon’s displaced face an uncertain future. As Israel holds territory and continues its bombardment, families face destroyed homes, lost livelihoods, and little clarity over what comes next....

theguardian.com

Outcry in Trinidad and Tobago after passing of police bill that could threaten press freedom

Journalists in Trinidad and Tobago have called for an urgent amendment to the Special Operations Bill . They argue it threatens the country's much-vaunted freedom of the press . The government says it is designed to tackle alarmingly high crime

investing.com + 1 more

US power demand to hit record highs in 2027 amid AI consumption, EIA says

US power demand to hit record highs in 2027 amid AI consumption, EIA says. ... US power use to beat record highs in 2026 and 2027 as AI use surges, EIA says. ...

techcrunch.com

India’s JioHotstar takes partnership route for Middle East expansion

India’s JioHotstar takes partnership route for Middle East expansion. JioHotstar will be offered inside Starzplay rather than through a standalone service....

tass.com + 1 more

Putin to visit Turkmenistan on October 8-9 — Kremlin aide

Putin to visit Turkmenistan on October 8-9 — Kremlin aide . Putin will take part in the CIS Council of Heads of State and

tass.com

Trade turnover between Russia, Uzbekistan gain 20% in 7M 2026

Trade turnover between Russia, Uzbekistan gain 20% in 7M 2026. "Despite the difficulties in the global economy, the trade turnover between Russia and Uzbekistan continues demonstrating stable positive dynamics," Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said...

tass.com

Trade turnover between Russia, CIS countries above $110 bln in 2025 — Kremlin aide

Trade turnover between Russia, CIS countries above $110 bln in 2025 — Kremlin aide. Large-scale industrial and infrastructural projects are being implemented within the CIS framework, Yury Ushakov noted...

haaretz.com

Far-right minister Ben-Gvir boasts of demolishing Palestinian homes in election video

Far-right minister Ben-Gvir boasts of demolishing Palestinian homes in election video. Ben-Gvir touted the demolition as an 'act of governance' ahead of Israel's election, while many Palestinians report difficulties in obtaining proper construction permits in the contested area...

war.gov

Marines Enhance Anti-Ship Tactics in Hawaii

Marines Enhance Anti-Ship Tactics in Hawaii. Marines assigned to the 3rd Littoral Combat Team Medium-Range Missile Battery conducted a two-part training evolution in Hawaii to build proficiency in modernized artillery operations, distributed command and control and foundational field skills....

freightwaves.com

Einride, EASE begin daily driverless freight runs in Ohio

Einride and EASE Logistics said Tuesday that two cabless electric trucks are now in daily freight service between EASE warehouses in Marysville, Ohio . The SAE Level 4 trucks run scheduled routes across EASE property and local public roads with no one aboard .

investing.com

US agency to rewrite rules to reduce vehicle headlight glare

US agency to rewrite rules to reduce vehicle headlight glare. ...

investing.com

US homes using nat gas and propane will spend less this winter, EIA says

US homes using nat gas and propane will spend less this winter, EIA says. ...

rt.com

Objections to conscription triple in Germany – media

More than 12,000 people have sought exemption from military service so far this year . The number of Germans seeking conscientious objector status has risen sharply amid Berlin’s military buildup and debate over reinstating conscription . Germany suspended the draft in 2011.

government.ru

Denis Manturov attends a meeting of the Council of Regions of Russia and Uzbekistan

Denis Manturov attends a meeting of the Council of Regions of Russia and Uzbekistan. ...

middleeastmonitor.com

Israeli occupiers stormed Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque 26 times in September: Awqaf Ministry

Israeli occupiers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied West Bank 26 times in September . The army banned the Muslim call to prayer 150 times at the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, the Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs said Tuesday .

bloomberg.com

Independentistas ganan Quebec en nuevo desafío para Carney en Canadá

Independentistas ganan Quebec en nuevo desafío for Carney in Canadá .

thecanary.co

Public figures sign open letter in support of the Garvaghy Road residents

Public figures sign open letter in support of the Garvaghy Road residents in Portadown . The letter, to Northern Ireland secretary Chris Bryant, expresses support for the residents . They urge the Irish Government to appoint an independent international mediator .

france24.com

'Colossal failure: Death penalty system in America is a broken process from start to finish'

The botched execution of Christa Pike reflects a much larger problem: the relationship between capital punishment, institutional failure, due process and human dignity . The technical failure of lethal injection exposes weaknesses throughout the legal architecture surrounding the death penalty .

aljazeera.com

Jerusalem Daily: Tension high in Israel ahead of October 7

Jerusalem Daily: Tension high in Israel ahead of October 7. Jerusalem Daily: Tension high in Israel ahead of October 7...

aljazeera.com

Yemen’s Taiz residents fear food and fuel crisis amid fighting

Yemen’s Taiz residents fear food and fuel crisis amid fighting. Yemen’s Taiz residents fear food and fuel crisis amid fighting...

nytimes.com

How to Destroy a Reputation in Hollywood, as Told in 5 Women’s Lawsuits

How to Destroy a Reputation in Hollywood, as Told in 5 Women’s Lawsuits. Five women have said they were the targets of malicious public relations campaigns that were spearheaded by three influential players....

hindustantimes.com

US House honours ‘extraordinary courage’ of Smit Machchhar after flydubai attack

US House honours ‘extraordinary courage’ of Smit Machchhar after flydubai attack. Introduced by three lawmakers, the resolution condemns the co-pilot's alleged attempt to seize control of the plane as an act of terrorism....

investing.com

Federal Reserve to restructure US bank supervision model

Federal Reserve to restructure US bank supervision model. ...

oilprice.com

The World’s Gold Producers Are Starting to Hoard Their Own Gold

The World's Gold Producers are now quietly breaking down, says Nikkei Asia report . Countries across Asia are moving to capture more of the value from the gold boom by refining domestically, taxing exports and having their central banks buy local production .

militarytimes.com + 1 more

US military orders 2-day pause on Okinawa following Marine’s arrest for alleged murder

All U.S. military personnel on Okinawa will execute an operational pause from noon on Wednesday to noon on Friday for a Period of Training . During the 48-hour period, no off-base liberty is allowed, including a complete ban on alcohol consumption on and off base . All service members will undergo a period of training,

tass.com

Lavrov arrives in Turkmenistan for CIS Ministerial Council

Lavrov arrives in Turkmenistan for CIS Ministerial Council. The foreign ministers will summarize the preliminary results of the association's activities this year...

middleeastmonitor.com

Saudi crown prince meets Syrian president in Riyadh

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Riyadh . The two sides discussed relations between Syria and Saudi Arabia . They also exchanged views on the latest developments in the region .

middleeastmonitor.com

Iran warns US, Israel against new attack, says arms production capacity up 2.5-fold

Iran warns US, Israel against new attack, says arms production capacity up 2.5-fold . Iran says it has prepared potential targets for retaliation and significantly expanded its weapons production capacity . Defense Ministry spokesman Reza Talaei-Nik says any renewed attack would be met with a “decisive response’s

nytimes.com

Why Saudi Arabia’s Last War in Yemen Turned Into a Quagmire

Why Saudi Arabia’s Last War in Yemen Turned Into a Quagmire. Smoke billowing from the fuel storage area at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, last month after the Houthis claimed to have attacked the facility....

nytimes.com

In Race With U.S., China Struggles to Recruit Foreign A.I. Researchers

In Race With U.S., China Struggles to Recruit Foreign A.I. Researchers. Chinese A.I. companies like Deepseek and Moonshot have made a name for themselves internationally. But China still struggles to recruit foreign researchers....

investing.com

Brazil reports $7.7B trade surplus for September

Brazil reports $7.7B trade surplus for September. ...

investing.com

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says intelligence shows Russia is preparing massive attack

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says intelligence shows Russia is preparing massive attack. ...

tass.com + 1 more

Lavrov to take part in CIS Council of Foreign Ministers on October 7 — Kremlin aide

The ministers will take stock of 2026 activities, discuss cooperation prospects, and mark the CIS's 35th anniversary . Russia's upper house speaker Valent

tass.com

Turkey to send limited contingent to Saudi Arabia — newspaper

Turkey to send limited contingent to Saudi Arabia — newspaper. According to the report, Turkey does not plan directly intervene in the situation in Yemen...

tass.com

Explosion heard near Iranian island of Qeshm — IRNA

Explosion heard near Iranian island of Qeshm — IRNA. There is no information about the explosion on the island itself so far...

haaretz.com

Shin Bet, police, IDF chiefs: Preparations for 'safe' conduct of Israel's upcoming election underway

All three of Israel's security authority chiefs met to discuss measures they say will 'ensure the

haaretz.com

Their loved ones returned from Gaza. But for these Israeli families, the ordeal isn't over

Lishay Miran-Lavi spends her week in therapy . Ofri Bibas is learning to live with grief .

haaretz.com

Over 1,240 airline crew from countries without diplomatic ties to Israel entered in 2026

Israeli law bars entry to citizens of countries that lack diplomatic relations with Israel . But citizens from Syria, Lebanon and Oman

bloomberg.com

New Quebec Premier Seeks to Defy Polls and Separate Province From Canada

Quebec’s new leader, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, says he won

therealnews.com

The Black Panthers at 60: A through line of resistance from the South to California

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Black Panther Party, which started in Oakland in 1966 . Billy X Jennings, AKA Billy X, is a well-known archivist in Oakland, a photographer who runs the official Black Panthers alumni website called It's About Time .

meduza.io + 1 more

Oil tanker burns off coast of Sochi, blanketing the city in black smoke

Residents of Sochi reported a fire aboard a vessel in the Black Sea . The cause of the fire is unknown . The tanker burning near Sochi was carrying oil from Novorossiysk to India . The Liberian-flagged Aframax Rio was struck by sea drones on Tuesday .

militarytimes.com

Pentagon names 4 directed-energy weapons for counter-drone program at US bases

The four systems selected are AeroVironment’s Palletized High-Energy Laser, Epirus’ Leonidas high-powered microwave, Kord’'s Firefly high-energy laser and Boeing's Compact Laser Weapon System . The pilot will gather real-time data on how the systems perform, what they

tass.com

Migration runs out of control in France — Trump

Migration runs out of control in France — Trump. The US president said that Islam wants to take over France...

haaretz.com

Iran bans its citizens from having contact with 'hostile' press

Iranian nationals will now be prohibited from participating in discussions with networks, stations or websites that Iran

bloomberg.com

GOP, Dems Pull Back Spending From North Carolina Senate Race

Republican Representative Brad Knott of North Carolina said Michael Whatley, the GOP nominee for Senate, is running against a "very tough" Democratic candidate but expects him to 'close the gap' Knott

bloomberg.com

GOP Shifts $5 Million to South Carolina Senate Race as Worries Mount

Republicans are bolstering US Senator Darline Graham’s campaign for a full term . South

novaramedia.com

Riot Police Clash With Protesters in Major French Unrest

Spain's Pedro Sanchez's leadership is on the line as Spain heads into a snap election . Britain has threatened to expel diplomats in response to Israel’s decision

hindustantimes.com + 1 more

California couple arrested on child abuse charges in surrogacy investigation, police say

California couple arrested on child abuse charges in surrogacy investigation . Couple has at least 21 children, most

investing.com

US appeals court weighs block on Kennedy’s vaccine panel appointments

US appeals court weighs block on Kennedy’s vaccine panel appointments. ...

arstechnica.com

Amazon kills Alexa’s ability to control Echo speakers' AUX input

Amazon has disabled Alexa control of devices plugged into the company's AUX port . Users have reported receiving an email from the company this week informing them of the change .

arstechnica.com

Why is NASA bringing 7,500 contractors back to work as civil servants?

Gerry Griffin was a flight director during NASA's Apollo missions . He helped bring the crew of Apollo 13 safely back to Earth . Later, he directed Johnson Space Center in Houston .

arstechnica.com

All-electric camping gets a solar upgrade: The 2027 Pebble Flow

The 2027 Pebble Flow is built atop a 45 kWh battery pack that, for 2027, can be recharged by up to 4 kW of solar panels . The new kit adds another 2 kWh via four portable panels. Earlier Flows could be specced with an optional 1.1 kWh panel on the roof .

haaretz.com + 1 more

Israeli, EU officials condemn politician over removal of Israeli flag at October 7 tribute

Rima Hassan acknowledged removing an Israeli flag from an October 7 memorial at the European Parliament . Her office said the action was meant to protest Israel's 'ongoing genocide' in Gaza, not the victims' memory .

hindustantimes.com

DoorDash Dasher app down for thousands: Users say 'earnings not showing up' amid outage

DoorDash Dasher app down for thousands: Users say 'earnings not showing up' amid outage. The DoorDash Dasher app appeared to be experiencing an outage in several US states....

investing.com

Mexico to focus on local currency debt, says finance minister

Mexico to focus on local currency debt, says finance minister. ...

oilprice.com

Is the West’s 100-Year Venezuela Oil Bet About To Backfire?

U.S. Halliburton and France's TotalEnergies are the latest firms to sign agreements in this black gold rush . The world’s largest crude oil reserves of 303 billion barrels.

tass.com

Insurers stop covering risks related to Ukraine port calls — Ambrey

Insurers stop covering risks related to Ukraine port calls — Ambrey. Higher navigation threat is currently recorded for the Black Sea as a result of the military campaign initiated by Ukraine and Russian involuntary tit-for-tat action...

tass.com

Russia plays to 3-3 draw with Nigeria in football friendly

Russia plays to 3-3 draw with Nigeria in football friendly. With this game, the Russian national football team snapped a four-game shutout streak...

middleeastmonitor.com

Paris bans pro-Palestinian demonstration planned for Oct. 7 over ‘risks of public disorder’

Paris police chief Patrice Faure on Tuesday banned a pro-Palestinian demonstration planned for Wednesday, the third anniversary of Oct. 7, 2023 attacks in Israel . He noted that such a demonstration could pose “significant risks of public disorder,’ citing a “high terrorist threat’ and antisemitic acts that “rem

middleeastmonitor.com

Clashes with police put ultra-Orthodox Haredi Jews draft issue at center of Israel’s election campaign

Clashes between police and ultra-Orthodox Haredi Jews in central Israel brought one of the country's most contentious issues to the forefront of campaigning ahead of the Oct. 27 election . Israeli opposition leaders blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government for allowing tens of thousands of Haredim to continue avoiding military service .

independent.co.uk

Colombia's president offers support to veterans extradited to US over Haitian leader's killing

Colombia's president Abelardo de la Espriella has offered legal assistance to a group of

bloomberg.com

Election Administrators 'Confident' With Early Midterm Voting Underway, Says Morelle

New York Democrat Representative Joe Morelle said that despite scrutiny on election security, local and state election administrators are confident in election integrity with early voting underway in some states .

meduza.io

Young anti-war protesters turn a sanctioned Communist Party rally in Moscow into a protest of their own. Police detain more than 60 people.

The Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF) held an authorized rally in central Moscow to mark the anniversary of the shelling of the White House . Organizers said 65 people were detained at the demonstration, where the young participants chanted sharply critical political slogans .

maritime-executive.com

Tanker Catches Fire, Spills Oil off Russian Resort Town of Sochi

Tanker Catches Fire, Spills Oil off Russian Resort Town of Sochi. A large tanker has caught fire off the coast of the resort city of Sochi, Russia, according to local media accounts and satellite sensing data. The ve......

investing.com

US small/mid-cap pharma outlook: top picks from a 15-stock screen

US small/mid-cap pharma outlook: top picks from a 15-stock screen. ...

independent.co.uk

3 of Nolan Wells' friends sue NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation

3 of Nolan Wells' friends are suing NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation .

bloomberg.com

Four Weeks to Election Day

On the early edition of Balance of Power, Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz discuss the midterm elections .

maritime-executive.com

Removal of MSC Baltic III Wreck in Canada Passes the Halfway Mark

Removal of MSC Baltic III Wreck in Canada Passes the Halfway Mark. The latest update from the Canadian Coast Guard, which is monitoring the removal operation for the wreck of the MSC Baltic III containership, shows st......

oilprice.com

Iraq Builds 2027 Budget on $58 Oil—and a Very Large Deficit

The draft budget assumes crude exports of roughly 4 million barrels per day, including Kurdistan, with total spending of 217 trillion dinars, or about $166 billion . Even at those assumptions, lawmakers say the budget would run a deficit of more than

rt.com

French mayor gassed after acting as “human shield” for masked protesters (VIDEO)

French mayor Bally Bagayoko has been tear-gassed after acting as ‘human shield’ for masked protesters . The mayor of Paris’ Saint-Denis suburb was filmed standing between heavily armored riot police and a crowd of predominantly black and Middle Eastern youths .

haaretz.com

Netanyahu ordered to remove video warning of attack against Israel from social media

Netanyahu ordered to remove video warning of attack against Israel from social media . Central Elections Committee chairman determined that

meduza.io

Another Russian refinery goes offline: Volgograd plant shuts down completely after Ukrainian drone attack, Reuters reports

Ukrainian drones have struck nearly every major Russian refinery, Reuters reports . The Volgograd refinery can process about 14 million metric tons of crude oil a year — roughly 5% of Russia’s total refining volume .

meduza.io

Moscow plans to link two of its main rail terminals under a vast glass canopy. Preservationists fear Yaroslavsky Station’s Soviet architecture could disappear in the process.

reconstruction of Moscow’s Yaroslavsky Station will begin in December 2026 . A wave-shaped glass canopy will connect it to neighboring Leningradsky Station, allowing passengers to transfer between the two without going outdoors . Work will continue until 2028 .

france24.com

Calls to block social media platforms for minors in France amid school protests

Some French mayors have even called for social media platforms to be temporarily blocked for minors . One factor accelerating student protest is social media,

nbcnews.com + 1 more

President Trump announces submarine shipyard in Maryland

Administration officials said Tuesday that the government would commit $2.9 billion to the project by purchasing what the

aljazeera.com

Ronaldo apologizes for Portugal walkout; says Jesus broke promise

Ronaldo apologizes for Portugal walkout; says Jesus broke promise. Cristiano Ronaldo accuses Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of broken promises but leaves international return open....

hindustantimes.com

United Airlines flight from Dulles to Rome canceled after 12-hour delay: What happened?

United Airlines flight from Dulles to Rome canceled after 12-hour delay: What happened?. United Flight 884 passengers waited nearly 12 hours at Dulles before crew limits forced cancellation and next-day rebooking....

freightwaves.com

Brokers Face RICO Suit Over Cheap Freight, but a 2006 Supreme Court Case May Shut It Down

Six trucking companies sued the global 3PL as well as Total Quality Logistics in Texas federal court . They want lost profits, treble damages, and attorneys’ fees . They say the brokers grew by handing loads to carriers that cut costs with forced labor, fake logs, and safety shortcuts .

investing.com

US Justice Dept tells staff to call AI ’super intelligence’ under Trump order

US Justice Dept tells staff to call AI ’super intelligence’ under Trump order. ...

militarytimes.com

USS Abraham Lincoln to return home after 320 days

The USS Abraham Lincoln left San Diego on Nov. 21, 2025, and joined military operations in the Middle East after the U.S. launched the Iran war alongside Israel on Feb. 28 . Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will greet sailors when they set foot on American soil.

tass.com

US may never reinstate its military presence in Middle East — portal

US may never reinstate its military presence in Middle East — portal. The Intercept reported that a number of key US bases in the region were damaged to the point where their "operations have been radically disrupted"...

tass.com

Russia, Africa committed to building multipolar world — Russian diplomat

Russia, Africa committed to building multipolar world — Russian diplomat. Vasily Nebenzya said Russia would continue supporting African states in their efforts to strengthen their anti-crisis capabilities, resolve conflicts, and consolidate their sovereignty...

independent.co.uk

Woman faked being a substitute teacher just to go into class and berate the teens

Woman faked being a substitute teacher just to go into class and berate the teens. Amy Jones, 23, told police she went to the Milwaukee high school ‘because she was bored’ and ‘hates kids’...

independent.co.uk

Trump hosts election denier Tina Peters for strategy summit at White House as midterms look grim: insider

Trump hosts election denier Tina Peters for strategy summit at White House as midterms look grim: insider. The former Colorado elections clerk became a cause célèbre among Trump and his MAGA supporters after she was imprisoned...

bloomberg.com

US Senate Map Moves in Democrats’ Favor as Kansas Rated ‘Tossup’

The Democratic Party's path to controlling the US Senate continues to widen four weeks before Election Day .

meduza.io

Andrei Rublev’s ‘Trinity’ icon returned to Russia’s Trinity Lavra after repairs to climate-controlled display

Andrei Rublev’s icon ‘Svyataya Troitsa’ was returned to the Trinity Cathedral at the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius on October 5 . A source told RBC that work on the climate-controlled display case housing the icon was complete . On September 12, the

nbcnews.com

Freddie Jackson, R&B star who sang ‘You Are My Lady,’ dies at 70

Freddie Jackson, R&B star who sang ‘You Are My Lady,’ dies at 70. Freddie Jackson at New York in 1992....

aljazeera.com

US lawmakers call on Israel to release imprisoned doctor Hussam Abu Safia

US lawmakers call on Israel to release imprisoned doctor Hussam Abu Safia. Progressive US representatives seek to bring attention to Israeli abuse and detention of Palestinian medical worker....

aljazeera.com + 1 more

Messi super fan travels from India to Argentina for idol’s final game

Messi super fan travels from India to Argentina for idol's final game . Thousands of Argentina fans pour into Buenos Aires’ Monumental

aljazeera.com

British adventurer back in UK after 28-year trek on foot around the world

British adventurer back in UK after 28-year trek on foot around the world. British adventurer back in UK after 28-year trek on foot around the world...

aljazeera.com

Is there a MAGA after Trump?

Is there a MAGA after Trump?. From the Epstein files to the war on Iran, Josh Rushing examines the cracks forming within MAGA in Trump's second term....

war.gov

Air Test, Evaluation Squadron Provides Integral Capabilities During Exercise Gray Flag

Air Test, Evaluation Squadron Provides Integral Capabilities During Exercise Gray Flag. Sailors honed the capabilities of the Navy's E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft and set the stage for future developments during Exercise Gray Flag at Naval Base Ventura County, Calif....

hindustantimes.com

US State Department reiterates Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory for Russia amid suspected plague death

hindustantimes.com

Who is James Cody Bryant? Washington resident accused of helping Canada Tumbler Ridge school shooter before attack

Who is James Cody Bryant? Washington resident accused of helping Canada Tumbler Ridge school shooter before attack. James Cody Bryant faces a US conspiracy charge after authorities accused her of supporting the Tumbler Ridge school shooter beforehand....

freightwaves.com

Freight’s Next Move Matters More Than the Last 18 Months

C.H. Robinson’s acquisition of RXO is the largest truck brokerage merger-and-acquisition transaction in history . The deal, announced this week, centers on $300 million in projected synergies that C.h. Robinson CEO Dave Bozeman presented to investors .

freightwaves.com

LTL survey: Old Dominion, Daylight Transport take home top honors again

Old Dominion Freight Line was named the top less-than-truckload carrier for a 17th straight year . Daylight Transport received top overall honors for a third straight year. Richmond, Virginia-based Estes was named best value provider for a fifth consecutive year .

freightwaves.com

$100B Trade Gap: China vs. US Data Exposed

A staggering $100 billion discrepancy exists between China's reported exports and the US's recorded imports . The discrepancy highlights the limitations of relying on government trade statistics alone and the growing role of bill-of-lading data in supply chain intelligence .

investing.com

US arrests person in connection to Canada school shooting, officials say

US arrests person in connection to Canada school shooting, officials say. ...

investing.com

Canada bond yields fall as global rate pressures ease

Canada bond yields fall as global rate pressures ease. ...

tass.com

Trump believes conflict in Ukraine nearing its end

Trump believes conflict in Ukraine nearing its end. The US president admitted that he thought this conflict "would be the easiest one for me"...

tass.com

US warned Riyadh about growing Houthi threat for several months — media

US warned Riyadh about growing Houthi threat for several months — media. Sources cited by The New York Times added that Washington made it clear that the US would not carry out airstrikes against Houthi positions...

tass.com

Russian think-tank publishes list of major arms buyers in 2025

Russian think-tank publishes list of major arms buyers in 2025. Poland took first place, according to the National Defense magazine...

rt.com

Karaganov: Russia can win a nuclear war in Europe

Russia must be prepared to use nuclear weapons in cases of extreme necessity, says Vladimir Putin . Tensions and conflicts between countries are on the rise worldwide and the West, particularly the EU, is desperate for revenge .

haaretz.com

Far-right minister petitions against Israeli AG's freeze of E1 settlement tender

Far-right minister petitions against Israeli AG's freeze of E1 settlement tender . Israel's attorney general

haaretz.com

From flydubai to October 7: Netanyahu amplifies threats against Israel's security for his political gain

Netanyahu amplifies threats against Israel's security for his political gain . The prime minister and his government are warning of every threat that could

axios.com

A brutal winter heating bill is coming for some homes

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French policeman charged after firing tear gas grenade at high school student

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How much does France spend on education?

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Ex-CIA official accused of stealing US$40 million in gold bars pleads guilty

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After cordial Xi-Trump summit, could China’s US dollar pivot cause tremors?

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Two key groups launch Latino voter turnout operation in South Texas

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nytimes.com

Discontent Grips France

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It looks like the Atlantic storm season may finally produce a hurricane

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Trump says he plans to speak by phone with Putin very soon

Trump says he plans to speak by phone with Putin very soon. The US president explained that he has a call scheduled with his Russian counterpart...

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HIAS chief abruptly departs amid turmoil at Jewish refugee aid organization

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Did Israel Just Threaten To Kill Piers Morgan?

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Israel Hit With A MASSIVE Thailand Problem - And It’s Getting Worse!

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WATCH: Gov. Wes Moore, GOP challenger Dan Cox face off in Maryland governor's debate

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US man arrested as second suspect in Canada mass school shooting planned with ChatGPT

US man arrested as second suspect in Canada mass school shooting planned with ChatGPT . Justice department detained James Codey Bryant and allege he offered ‘technical advice’ to primary suspect .

hindustantimes.com

Trump to speak to Putin on plague as US steps up pressure

Trump to speak to Putin on plague as US steps up pressure. Trump to speak to Putin on plague as US steps up pressure...

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H-1B visa fraud: US lawmaker Rich McCormick flags Atlanta as ‘hotspot’ amid immigration crackdowns

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bloomberg.com

French: We’re Going to Win Michigan, New Hampshire and Maine

Lauren French, Senate Majority PAC senior advisor, says the PAC is making spending decisions week by week after pulling out of North Carolina . French says Democrats may not be able to match Republican spending, but says Democratic candidates are outraising Republicans .

bloomberg.com

Bloomberg Businessweek Daily: AI Bulls Take The Lead (Podcast)

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How a 1965 Moscow protest demanding that the Soviet government obey its own laws helped launch the USSR’s dissident movement

Sixty years ago, a protest in Moscow received almost no coverage in Soviet newspapers but helped launch the human rights movement . Several dozen people gathered in Pushkin Square to demand that the state abide by its own Constitution . They sought neither a change of government nor political reforms . The authorities responded by banning the march and shutting down newspapers

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News Wrap: Cornell says Sally Yates will review handling of sexual assault reports

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As some Afghans escape the Taliban, other refugees are forced to return

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TA Services acquires 2 Texas cross-border carriers, adds 133 trucks

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Exclusive-In interview, US Vice President Vance says Iran must cut enrichment to end war

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Trump says nobody knows who is running Iran

Trump says nobody knows who is running Iran. ...

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The road to electoral apartheid: Israel treats freedom of expression differently for Jews and Arabs

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