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  1. Israeli man used AI, ChatGPT in covert tasks while spying for Iran, prosecution indictment reveals

    Prosecutors say the 25-year-old from Baka al-Gharbiya carried out missions for an Iranian handler, received cryptocurrency payments, used AI tools, and shared details about his workplace security.

  2. Chinese woman, 60, gives birth to second child in 2 years, sparking debate

    A 60-year-old woman in China has captured attention on social media for giving birth to a baby girl, just two years after welcoming a son. She made the decision to have children at a later stage in…

  3. Germany: Next president should come from east, says official

    Germany is marking Unity Day with events in the northern city of Bremen. Eastern Germany commissioner Elisabeth Kaiser has used the occasion to call for the next president to come from the east. DW…

  4. Russia strikes second major bridge in Kyiv, mayor says

    The strike on Northern Bridge comes after repeat attacks on another major bridge in recent days.

  5. ‘They want to displace us’: Israel launches new demolition of West Bank olive groves

    Military orders and bulldozers target Palestinian farmland, threatening livelihoods ahead of the olive harvest A Palestinian walks among olive trees uprooted by Israeli forces on his land in Beit…

  6. In Texas, Talarico Inspires a Recurring Blue-Tinted Dream

    After a dry spell of more than three decades, Democrats are daring (yet again) to believe they can win one or more top-of-the-ballot races in a vast and stubbornly red state.

  7. Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says

    The man accused of trying to take over the Israel-bound jet is named as Hamam al-Hammami by several media outlets.

  8. Inside Germany: Why I travelled half way around the world to be married

    Whether it's just over the border in Denmark or the other side of the world in your home country, for non-Germans getting married is often easier literally anywhere but Germany, writes The Local…

  9. Inside France: Jordan Bardella and the elephant in the room

    From allegations of anti-Semitism among the French far right to the rapid descent into violence at French high school protests, via confronting the past and France's best biscuits, here's our weekly…

  10. UAE investigators say flydubai co-pilot was planning 'terrorist act'

    UAE investigators have said the co-pilot of a flydubai flight to Israel this week was planning a "terrorist act" and used the cockpit's emergency axe to attack the captain, but they did not reveal his…

  11. Xi Jinping unwell? Chinese officials sought unusual long breaks during the US visit

    During Xi Jinping's recent visit to the United States, health concerns emerged, raising questions among observers. The unusual arrangements made for his rest and schedule, including private resting…

  12. G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel, will it curb prices?

    Global energy prices have been soaring due to the US and Israel's war on Iran and Russia's war on Ukraine.

  13. Flydubai pilot attacked captain with cockpit’s crash axe in attempted terrorist attack, UAE official says

    A Flydubai pilot attacked his fellow pilot using a crash axe and tried to take control of the aircraft’s flight controls in an attempted terrorist attack, an official in the United Arab Emirates said…

  14. Who is the mystery co-pilot behind the Flydubai attack?

    Accused pilot Hamam al-Hammami reportedly barred from flying in Oman due to concerns over extremist views.

  15. In the 1970s, an Italian priest sold 12,000 piranhas to Europe; 55 years later his proceeds have funded 350m bridges and an 800m airstrip

    Giovanni Gallo, an Italian Jesuit priest, moved to Marajó Island in Brazil in the 1970s. He organized the preservation and export of 12,000 piranhas to fund community infrastructure projects. These…

  16. Virat Kohli left stunned as Jayden Seales uproots middle stump for golden duck - WATCH

    The loud cheers at the PCA International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh turned into pin-drop silence as Virat Kohli was dismissed for a golden duck against West Indies in the third and final ODI on…

  17. Australian council search finds 658 unmarked graves at two remote cemeteries

    A groundbreaking project has identified 658 previously unmarked graves at the White Cliffs and Menindee cemeteries in Australia. Utilizing advanced non-invasive scanning techniques, Hunter Geophysics…

  18. Ethiopia's government forces look to take regional capital from Tigray rebels

    Tigray rebels are abandoning their regional capital in northern Ethiopia, local residents said on Saturday, as pro-government forces advanced on the city. The region is in the grip of the worst…

  19. 'Attempted terror attack': UAE prosecution reveals first details of flydubai investigation

    The co-pilot attacked the pilot inside the cockpit with an axe and attempted to take control of the aircraft, the prosecutor general said.

  20. FlyDubai Co-Pilot Used Crash Ax in ‘Terrorist’ Cockpit Attack, Emirates Says

    The violent midair assault on a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv has deepened concerns about the safety of Israelis traveling abroad.

  21. A botched execution, and an FBI official steps down: The news quiz

    Mosquitoes cause a state of emergency in Florida, a hedge fund billionaire makes a massive donation, and Taylor Swift breaks another record.

  22. Verstappen takes first 2026 pole ahead of Hamilton

    Max Verstappen takes his and Red Bull's first pole position of 2026 with an imperious performance in qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.

  23. De Minaur fights into quarterfinals in China

    It wasn't easy, but Australian Alex de Minaur has booked his spot in the quarterfinals of the China Open with a gutsy win over France's Quentin Halys.

  24. ‘Balanced and acceptable’: labour chief defends helper wage rise amid criticism

    Hong Kong’s stronger economic performance over the past year was the reason for raising the monthly minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers by 2.35 per cent, the labour minister has said, amid…

  25. Bangkok’s iconic buses to live on after surviving floods

    Bangkok’s iconic cream-red buses will live on, with selected vehicles to be repurposed for emergency reserves after the ageing fleet proved its worth transporting passengers during the 2026 flood…

  26. Trump, Putin, Ukraine and an Oil Deal: 5 Takeaways

    A proposal to bolster relations with the Kremlin through the purchase of Russian energy assets is striking even for an administration that regularly mixes personal business interests with foreign…

  27. How Trump’s Deportation Policies Have Rocked a South Florida House Race

    Representative María Elvira Salazar, a Republican, ran an ad criticizing the Trump administration. It may have jolted other Republicans — and drawn attention to her Democratic opponent.

  28. ‘How Does That Happen?’: America’s Execution System Is Long Flawed

    The failed execution of Christa Pike, which left her clinging to life in Tennessee, was the latest grisly error to take place in an American execution chamber.

  29. Senate Races in Republican States Tilt Toward Democrats, Polls Find

    Democrats are performing strongly in five reliably Republican states where they are trying to flip Senate seats to win control of the chamber, new New York Times/Siena polls found.

  30. U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies

    President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of…

  31. In India, a Food Inspector Sparks Fear in Mumbai Restaurants

    Tukaram Mundhe’s surprise raids of Mumbai kitchens have made him an unlikely celebrity and set off a conversation about food standards in India.

  32. What We Learned About American Teenagers Supplying Guns to Cartels

    Our reporting revealed how Mexican criminal groups are relying on teenagers and young adults in border states like Arizona to help supply their weapons.

  33. American High School Students Are Selling Guns Bound for Cartels

    Drawn by money and status, teenagers in Arizona are buying, stealing and selling weapons destined for criminal groups in Mexico.

  34. Brazil is regulating AI use in elections. Here’s why it’s been a challenge.

    Brazil’s polarized political landscape is rife with disinformation – a challenge that can be turbocharged by artificial intelligence.

  35. Four fears and frustrations that are shaping Brazil’s election. One is Trump.

    Officials in Brazil have grown increasingly concerned about the possibility of U.S. interference in the presidential vote on Sunday.

  36. A Decade-Long Experiment Is Unlocking the Mysteries of the Ocean’s ‘Deep Reefs’

    Scientists left structures up to 100 meters under the surface. Here’s what they found when they retrieved them 10 years later.

  37. 'Handful' of G20 countries reject U.S. stance on excess industrial capacity

    The rejection from the vast majority of G20 countries follows the Trump administration's imposition of tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on goods from 59 countries.

  38. Kim wins Asian Games gold to secure military exemption

    Golfer Tom Kim wins gold at the Asian Games to secure an exemption from mandatory service in South Korea's military.

  39. Ten years later: How an Israeli surgeon saved three lives in on Yom Kippur - opinion

    Would any Israeli doctor ever give up the privilege of helping to secure a place for a patient in the Book of Life on Yom Kippur?

  40. Eleven hurt after bar collapses in Spain

    The bar in San Vicente de la Sonsierra collapsed at about 5.25am local time.

  41. Whistleblowers offer to aid Education Ministry probe

    Nine people with inside knowledge contacted RNZ, claiming managers asked staff to avoid writing things down.

  42. FlyDubai co-pilot used crash ax to attack captain, UAE says

    The co-pilot of FlyDubai Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv attempted to “take control of the aircraft” to carry out a “terrorist act,” UAE officials said.

  43. Russia strikes another major bridge in Kyiv, says mayor

    The attack on Kyiv's Northern Bridge comes after the Southern Bridge on the Dnipro river was hit multiple times by Russia's drones.

  44. New rallies urged in France as protests disrupt over 730 schools

    French high school students on Friday lit fires and hurled projectiles at police who responded by firing tear gas, as activists urged new rallies in an escalating protest movement demanding better…

  45. Philippines voices concern over Myanmar airstrike deaths, injuries

    Monday's (Sep 28) Kyauktaw airstrike, Rakhine's deadliest such attack since a December hospital bombing, killed 50 people and wounded dozens more.

  46. Can Britain really afford to diverge from EU tariffs on Chinese EVs?

    The European Union’s demand that Britain raise tariffs on Chinese cars exposes an awkward truth about post-Brexit trade. Britain might have left the EU, but it cannot easily escape the bloc’s…

  47. India news: Cockroach Janta Party announces Delhi march for October 10, calls for election chief's resignation

    The Cockroach Janta Party has called for a protest in Delhi if Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar does not resign. After the Indian men's cricket team struck gold, all eyes are on their hockey…

  48. US-led initiative tightens efforts to block weapons from reaching Iran, stop nuclear proliferation

    The US and its partners said they would strengthen intelligence sharing to prevent Iran from acquiring or transferring technology linked to the development of weapons of mass destruction.

  49. Polls open in Latvia against backdrop of perceived Russia threat

    Latvia is not expected to shift its pro-Europe and pro-Ukraine trajectory, but coalition negotiations could be complex.

  50. Norway recovers 22 mercury containers from Nazi U-boat wreck sunk in 1945

    Norwegian authorities are grappling with a serious mercury contamination issue stemming from the sunken U-864 submarine, which met its fate during World War II. Recent investigations discovered…

  51. Turkish court detains football refereeing chief pending corruption trial

    Seven officials face an investigation over allegations of manipulation of the referee administration process.

  52. No handshakes and a delayed ceremony as India beat Pakistan at Asian Games

    India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in gold medal match at Asian Games as Hasan Nawaz's 96 in vain in reply to 211-6.

  53. Floods sweep cars through streets after intense rain in Spain

    Floodwaters swept cars through Madrigueras, Spain, after near-record rainfall. One woman was killed and 90 rescued.

  54. Flydubai co-pilot attempted 'terrorist attack,' UAE says

    The man, who stabbed his fellow pilot on an Israel-bound Flydubai flight, was reportedly barred from flying in his native Oman over security concerns.

  55. Morocco's first female head of government: Symbol or real reform?

    Fatima Zahra Mansouri has been chosen as Morocco's first female prime minister. Is her appointment a kind of symbolism, to show Morocco in a positive light? Or could Mansouri bring genuine changes for…

  56. David Fifita leads Australia in wild mismatch against PNG

    Australia and captain David Fifita have routed Papua New Guinea in the annual Prime Minister's XIII game in Port Moresby, while winger Jada Taylor has put her hand up for a World Cup berth after the…

  57. 'Artists must pick a side': How Israel's assault on Gaza is shifting the culture on Broadway

    Despite a growing insistence on Palestinian rights in the theatre industry, Palestinian performers remain without a seat at the table Six months into Israel's assault on Gaza in March 2024, when more…

  58. Gold medal! India beat Pakistan by 19 runs, defend Asian Games crown in men's cricket

    India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games men’s cricket final to win gold. Batting first, India posted 211/6, led by Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 61 off 28 balls and late contributions from…

  59. Man City whistleblower Pinto to lose witness protection amid death threats

    Pinto says he will go into hiding for an indefinite period following the Premier League's guilty verdict against City.

  60. UK urged to act as Polymarket takes bets on whether HSBC and Lloyds will fail

    Revelation comes amid mounting concern over online prediction market’s effects on integrity of financial system UK authorities are being urged to intervene after it emerged that the online prediction…

  61. As Saudi Arabia steps up war against Yemen’s Houthis, Pakistan set to play support role

    Pakistani troops are expected to take over various defensive functions for Saudi Arabia to enable the Middle East country to fight an all-out war aimed at defeating Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels…

  62. Gardaí trying to track whereabouts of Christy Kinahan snr days after expiry of UAE visa

    Cartel founder (69) was told to leave Dubai by September 29th after change of attitude by authorities

  63. Bosnian Serb leader says Bosnia is ‘dead’ ahead of election

    Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik says Bosnia and Herzegovina is ‘dead’ at a final campaign rally ahead of elections.

  64. Venezuela Opposition Calls to Abolish Corpoelec, the State Power Utility

    Venezuela's Primero Justicia wants to abolish Corpoelec and restore seven regional power firms, as daily outages in Petare rise from five to eight hours.

  65. AMCA, Rafale and drones: IAF chief lays out India's air power roadmap

    In a recent statement, IAF chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh emphasized the urgent need for the Indian Air Force to explore alternative fighter platforms due to ongoing delays in the AMCA project. He…

  66. Libra travel insurance coverage for affected flydubai passengers to be extended for free

    Israeli carriers have stepped in to provide repatriation flights for stranded passengers; the first, operated by Arkia, landed in Israel on Saturday.

  67. Cornell University's response to student rape allegations to be reviewed by New York A-G - report

    The report followed a CBS News release of message screenshots between a former Cornell student and one of the defendants, allegedly from two days following the assault.

  68. Zohran Mamdani’s antisemitism plan is political warfare, not protection of Jews - opinion

    Mamdani’s antisemitism plan raises concerns about whether New York can protect Jews without separating them from their connection to Israel.

  69. Abdual El-Sayed’s ‘genocide’ charge revives the oldest antisemitic libel - opinion

    The “genocide” charge against Israel is not just semantics, but a serious accusation with consequences for Jews worldwide.

  70. In Alabama, Trump Relives His Glory Days (This Time With Some Empty Seats)

    The Deep South was the birthplace of the mega MAGA rally. How do people on the Gulf feel about President Trump now?

  71. Co-pilot on Flydubai flight was banned from flying by Oman

    The man who stabbed his fellow pilot, the captain of the Israel-bound Flydubai flight, was reportedly barred from flying in his native Oman over security concerns.

  72. Suppliers pile pressure on government over energy bills

    Immediate action is needed to help households struggling with bills this winter, says trade body Energy UK.

  73. Trump's top cabinet members discuss Iran, Houthi conflict at Camp David, report says

    US President Donald Trump's top cabinet members met secretly at Camp David on Friday to discuss next steps in the Iran war and the Saudi-Houthi conflict in Yemen, Axios reported, citing three US…

  74. District attorney in Cornell rape inquiry declined to review additional evidence

    Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten has defended his original decision not to prosecute.

  75. 10 injured after car crashes into crowd in Australia; driver arrested

    The mayor said nine people, including children, were injured.

  76. Milei sticks to his guns even if he looks crazy

    President Javier Milei has once again captured the spotlight and is using it to set the agenda to his tune. But are voters listening? Leer más

  77. India vs Pakistan live: Asian Games cricket final

    Our live updates on team news, weather forecast, prediction, toss, score and text commentary from the gold-medal match.

  78. David Ellison slots Israeli Ynon Kreiz into executive role at merged Paramount-Warner studios

    Ellison attracted scrutiny for appointing Bari Weiss, the Jewish and pro-Israel media innovator and pundit, as editor-in-chief of CBS News.

  79. The boys from Brazil

    The importance of tomorrow’s election in Brazil can be overrated or underestimated with equal ease. Yet the apparent deadlock between the two extremes is not immune to several variables, including…

  80. Five-year-old girl and man, 67, in critical condition after car hits crowd in Newcastle

    Driver arrested at the scene after vehicle strikes multiple people in a crowd, leaving 10 injured including three children Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Ten people have…

  81. Latin America Sports Daily for Saturday, October 3, 2026

    Latin America Sports Daily for October 3, 2026: Brazilian Serie A fallout, Argentina matchday 11 fixtures and the Copa Libertadores path.

  82. São Paulo Daily Brief — Saturday, October 3, 2026

    São Paulo today: warm with a chance of rain, election eve, open museums and the weekend sport. Your Saturday, October 3 plan in two minutes.

  83. Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief — Saturday, October 3, 2026

    Rio Daily Brief for Saturday October 3. Start at Jardim Botânico's Birdwatching tour, then beach and samba. Weather, markets, transport.

  84. Latin American Pulse for Saturday, October 3, 2026

    Latin America mood on October 3: Brazil bets ban backlash and vote nerves, Milei parties in Paris, Chile feeling Bolivia tension. A daily psychogram.

  85. Wall Street Rises 0.7% as US Payrolls Miss | Global Economy, Oct 3

    The S&P 500 gained 0.73% to 7,723 after US employers added only 29,000 jobs. Euro area inflation hit 3.8% and Brazil votes on Sunday.

  86. Former US congressman sentenced to 10 years in prison for secretly lobbying for Venezuela

    Prosecutors with the Miami US Attorney's Office said Rivera acted on behalf of a "hostile foreign government" and was paid $20 million by the US subsidiary of Venezuela's state oil company.

  87. Drowning by numbers

    On the frequent reality of news announcers tossing out supposedly alarming statistics with zero context or explanation. Leer más

  88. Europe awaits its Milei moment

    Many European leaders would like to emulate Milei, but they know that most of their compatriots would rather not be told they would have to tighten their collective belts. Leer más

  89. 'Netanyahu connecting flydubai incident to Iran for political reasons', report says

    A source close to the UAE government has accused the Israeli government of exploiting the flydubai incident for political purposes and delaying the restoration of flydubai service, according to Ynet…

  90. The best Argentina needs a better Milei

    A convincing re-election would need a much better Milei than the one we are getting, one who is less concerned about being right and more about empathising with the people he is meant to represent…

  91. Winnipeg Jets begin season with 4-3 OT loss to Boston

    Mario Ferraro scored in his Jets debut but Boston rallied late before JJ Paterka won it in overtime.

  92. Brazil's big political rematch: What to know

    Four years after President Lula narrowly defeated Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil is back at the ballot box. This time, Lula faces Bolsonaro's son, Flávio, in a high-stakes rematch.

  93. Hawaii’s picturesque Hōlei Sea Arch collapses into the ocean

    The Google Maps red pin for the Hōlei Sea Arch, a rugged, 90-foot bow formed by 550-year-old lava flows and the prolonged sculpture of the salty Pacific, now states, “Permanently closed.”

  94. Rove says if Paxton doesn't debate Talarico, 'he loses'

    Republican strategist Karl Rove said he believes Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) will lose his bid for Senate if he does not agree to a debate with his Democratic opponent, state Rep. James…

  95. Green Party leader Zack Polanski calls for de-proscribing Palestine Action

    Green Party leader Zack Polanski has called for Palestine Action to be de-proscribed, SkyNews reported. "And Greens, we stand with one voice now as we say, drop the charges, end the genocide…

  96. EV drivers love their cars, but some passengers feel sick - this could be why

    “I’ve heard about it many, many, many times” says one doctor who treats motion sickness.

  97. 5 Indians Rescued After Kuwait-Flagged Tanker Struck In Strait Of Hormuz

    The development comes as India continues to closely monitor the safety and well-being of Indian seafarers operating on commercial vessels across the Persian Gulf.

  98. Saudi Arabia prepares for offensive against Houthis; Mecca pact allies still missing

    Saudi Arabia is gearing up for a significant military campaign against the Iran-aligned Houthi forces in Yemen. This operation seeks to reclaim vital coastal territories and ensure safe maritime…

  99. AI sings Russia's war story: Kremlin's unexpected soundtrack of Ukraine's conflict

    Among the songs whose release dates could be established, most appeared after 2024. That coincided with the wider availability of AI music generators such as Sudo and Udio. It is not clear how much…

  100. Spoiler alert! Is social media ruining big gig surprises?

    Big moments from headline acts are shared online long before many fans see their favourite artists.

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