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  1. Sohlberg sets Central Elections Committee hearing on Likud petition against Fly&Vote initiative

    Sohlberg ordered AID Coalition to explain differences between its response to the petition and information published on the Fly&Vote website.

  2. 'The plane suddenly plunged': Israeli passengers recount chaos aboard flydubai flight

    "From what I understand, the pilot tried to kill himself together with us," one passenger said. "Some of the passengers helped the other pilot take control of him until they landed the plane."

  3. What happens if pilots fight mid-flight? UAE law explained after violence on flydubai plane

    UAE aviation regulations prohibit assaults, threats, or intimidation against crew members when such conduct interferes with or impairs their ability to perform their duties.

  4. Iran receives US feedback on seven-day trust-building plan, main issue is sequencing

    The Qatari mediators conveyed the feedback they had received from Washington on Monday, meeting Araghchi and his team on their way back from the United States, the official said.

  5. Chinese-Malaysian woman proud to find grandad honoured in China for secret WWII sacrifice

    While travelling in Kunming, southwestern China’s Yunnan province, a Chinese-Malaysian woman unexpectedly came across photos of her late grandfather showcased in a public exhibit. The display…

  6. Live Updates: Clash in Cockpit Prompts Distress Signal on Israel-Bound Flight

    Israel and Saudi Arabia scrambled jets over fears of a hijacking on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia.

  7. Student said encounter at frat house 'felt like coercion' in 2024 statement to police

    ABC News obtained the woman's 2024 statement to campus police.

  8. Hong Kong route linking Yau Ma Tei and Tseung Kwan O to fully open in December

    A new route connecting Yau Ma Tei and Tseung Kwan O in Hong Kong will fully open in December this year with the completion of a key section of the long-awaited Central Kowloon Route, the city’s…

  9. Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri named Morocco's first woman PM

    The king of Morocco on Tuesday named Marrakesh mayor Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri the country's first woman prime minister after her centre-right Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) party won last…

  10. Ethiopia's last Jews dream of visa for Israel

    Ethiopia has one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world, rumoured to be the descendants of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon in 950 BC. From the 1970s to 1990s, this community known as Beta…

  11. Israel-bound flight diverted after fight between pilots

    Despite a brief emergency alert signalling a hijacking, the Israeli prime minister's office confirmed this had been ruled out.

  12. Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after brawl between pilots, Israeli official says

    The flight transmitted emergency signals and plunged nearly 14,000 feet in 30 seconds, according to Flightradar24.

  13. Africa's richest man to launch Kenya oil refinery despite land protests

    The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote's ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030.

  14. More talks over Drumcree dispute as stalemate continues

    Lawyers for the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition issued a fresh legal bid on Tuesday to try to prevent the march from going ahead.

  15. Hungarian appeals court cuts German activist's jail term to seven years

    BUDAPEST, Sept 30 - A Hungarian appeals court on Wednesday reduced the prison sentence of a German citizen convicted for assaulting suspected far-right sympathisers in Budapest in 2023 to seven years…

  16. Flydubai flight incident: What we know about the pilot under investigation

    A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv had to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a serious incident. Reports indicate an altercation between the pilots, leading to a rapid descent of…

  17. US ends troop mission in Iraq, Baghdad to celebrate Sovereignty Day on October 1

    A US-led coalition deployed in Iraq more than a decade ago to fight jihadists concluded its mission on Wednesday, a move celebrated by the country’s leaders, but which some fear will embolden pro-Iran…

  18. Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief; Tehran receives U.S. proposal following Qatar talks

    U.S. President Donald Trump has denied reports that he had offered sanctions relief to Iran in exchange for concessions from Tehran on its nuclear program.

  19. People switching to Novo's Wegovy pill from obesity injections kept losing weight in real-world study 

    The data on Novo's Wegovy pill suggests that patients may not need to take weekly injections forever, but can instead opt for more convenient treatments.

  20. Iran's military says war will only end when U.S. admits defeat

    Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps published a "letter to the American people" urging them to reconsider President Trump's leadership.

  21. Russia issues nuclear warning to NATO as tensions rise in the Baltic

    The warnings by the Kremlin include "strikes against decision-making centres in the alliance’s member states".

  22. Singapore launches matchmaking service for government workers

    The launch of FirstDate comes as the ageing nation wrestles with a record-low fertility rate.

  23. U.S. military declares end of anti-ISIS Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq

    The Pentagon says U.S. forces and equipment in Iraq have been withdrawn, declaring ISIS defeated "as an organized military threat in Iraq and across the region."

  24. Punjab rope in 38-year-old Umesh Yadav to end 34-year Ranji drought

    In a first for Punjab cricket, the PCA have signed veteran India pacer Umesh Yadav as a guest player for the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season. With Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar expected to be away on…

  25. Kyiv wakes up in fog of war as strikes set off unusual meteorological effect

    Smoke and soot from Russian airstrikes left particles in the air that combined with moisture to create a dense blanket of gray over Ukraine's war-ravaged capital.

  26. Former US Diplomat Fried Warns Mixed Signals Could Undercut Russia Sanctions

    The United States has new powers to increase economic pressure on Russia, but their impact will depend on whether the Trump administration uses them consistently and makes clear what it wants Moscow…

  27. Former US Diplomat: 'Right Moment Is Now' To Implement New Russia Sanctions Law

    In an interview with RFE/RL, Daniel Fried, a former US ambassador and assistant secretary of state, said that the new sanctions law gives Washington leverage by exerting pressure on buyers of Russian…

  28. UK airbase suspect tipped off police, Times says

    LONDON, Sept 30 - A suspected plot against a British airbase used by US forces to strike Iran was thwarted when police were called by one of the same men later arrested at the site, The Times…

  29. Flydubai pilot investigated over possible attempt to crash Tel Aviv-bound flight

    Israeli media say authorities are investigating whether a Flydubai pilot tried to crash a Tel Aviv-bound plane before it diverted to Saudi Arabia.

  30. Six Flags shuts California roller coaster at centre of lawsuits

    The X2 roller coaster has been the subject of lawsuits alleging that the ride caused brain injuries.

  31. South Africa: US Ambassador Bozell Demarched for Third Time in Nine Months Over ‘Undiplomatic Conduct’

    South Africa has demarched US ambassador Brent Bozell for the third time in nine months, after media interviews Pretoria called undiplomatic conduct.

  32. Is US President Donald Trump right to rename AI as 'Super Intelligence'?

    Donald Trump thinks the name artificial intelligence sounds "fake" and has ordered US agencies to use "Super Intelligence" instead. Yet, tech firms and researchers have little reason to play along.

  33. Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after brawl between pilots, Israeli official says

    JERUSALEM, Sept 30 - A flight bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates diverted to Saudi Arabia after transmitting emergency signals following a fight between the pilots, an Israeli official…

  34. Israel says pilot tried to hijack flydubai flight to Tel Aviv that diverted, landed in Saudi Arabia

    Israeli official says “major disaster avoided” after pilot stabbed his co-pilot, attempted to hijack aircraft with over 100 Israeli passengers • Israelis on board helped subdue would-be hijacker

  35. American Forces Withdraw From Iraq 23 Years After Invading

    The Americans did not understand the country when they invaded in 2003. Over a correspondent’s many trips there, it was not clear that this ever changed much.

  36. After Two Decades, U.S. Forces Leave Iraq to an Uncertain Future

    Some Iraqis are celebrating the end of an American military presence that unleashed waves of bloodshed. Others fear what happens next for their country, trapped between Washington and Tehran.

  37. Iran says received US response to its proposal to end war

    Trump earlier rejected the proposal when speaking to the press, but Iran had been awaiting an official response via Qatari mediators.

  38. FlyDubai Flight to Tel Aviv Issues Distress Signal Before Landing in Saudi Arabia

    The plane was traveling from Dubai to Israel when the pilot and co-pilot appear to have gotten into a fight, Israeli officials said.

  39. In-law’s anger over HK$72 million flat sale drove murder of Abby Choi, court hears

    Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s former father-in-law enlisted his two sons to help him murder the 28-year-old and dispose of her dismembered body after he became “extremely resentful and…

  40. Dozens injured in French student protests over school resources

    PARIS, Sept 30 - Dozens of people have been injured so far in a wave of student demonstrations, France's Education Minister Edouard Geffray said on Wednesday, as students continued to protest against…

  41. TELL US: How has Germany changed since you moved here?

    Germany has changed in different ways over the past years. We want to hear from international residents about what feels different, what has become easier or harder, and how life in the country has…

  42. Rs 2-Crore Home, Gold Lost: A Cyber Scam In Delhi That Wasn't Just Digital

    The woman, who was undergoing cancer treatment, received a call on her landline from an unknown number on April 6.

  43. Eurovision seeks to expand brand despite frictions

    The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was marred by boycotts in protest against Israel's participation in the midst of its war on Gaza. It still aims to keep growing.

  44. Southeast Asia faces ‘sleeper’ food crisis from Hormuz fertiliser bottleneck

    A hunger crisis could creep up on Southeast Asia if the region does not guard against export restrictions amid a fertiliser shortfall, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Secretary General John…

  45. Explained: How US Controls Iraq's Oil Revenues

    Oil is Iraq's most important revenue source, making up about 90% of the state budget. This gives Washington significant sway over the country's economic and political stability.

  46. Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tim Wilson says government is borrowing from the future to spend today

    The cash rate this week hit its highest point since 2011. It was the Reserve Bank’s fourth interest rate increase of the year. The government has blamed the ongoing Middle East conflict for fuelling…

  47. Heatwaves and wildfires drive extreme ozone pollution worldwide

    Heatwaves, wildfires and human-caused emissions exposed a third of the world’s population to extremely high ozone pollution in 2026, with Asia worst hit and wildfire smoke crossing oceans, an EU…

  48. Iran Receives US Feedback On Seven-Day Trust-Building Plan

    Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is expected to discuss the US response in Tehran on Wednesday, the official said.

  49. Tensions mount as South Korea demands apology from North over mine blast

    North Korea has this Wednesday rejected accusations that it planted the mines that injured three South Korean soldiers in the DMZ on September 21. In a statement, Kim Jo Jong, Kim Jong Un's powerful…

  50. Singapore beefs up rivalry with Hong Kong by picking 5 firms to boost equity market

    Singapore’s central bank has selected five international asset managers to handle S$1.45 billion (US$1.3 billion) in locally focused equity strategies, making its latest effort to revive the city…

  51. Attention turns to economy on final day of Macron’s visit to Spain

    President Emmanuel Macron is in Spain for the final day of his two-day state visit, the first by a French president to the country since 2009. After being welcomed with a banquet at the Royal Palace…

  52. Belgium’s defence minister warns of ‘dark winter for Europe’ with more ‘hybrid warfare’ from Russia - Europe live

    Theo Francken says bloc is in a ‘difficult position’ after recent increase in hybrid provocations from Moscow Meanwhile, with Brexit and the question of Britain’s relationship with the EU back in the…

  53. What we know about Cornell University frat house rape investigation

    The woman alleges she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house at the university two years ago.

  54. Democrats eye Nebraska as an opportunity to take a Senate seat away from Republicans

    Democrats hope they might be able to swipe both a Senate and a House seat from Republicans in this solidly red state.

  55. Drastic budget cutbacks essential to fund Europe's defense, Germany and allies warn

    Six European leaders have called for major cuts to a proposed 2 trillion euro budget.

  56. Israel-bound passenger plane makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after reported fight between pilots

    Israeli media say incident, which raised fears of possible hijacking, stemmed from feud between plane’s two pilots A commercial plane travelling from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to Israel has…

  57. Africa: No Evidence Criminals Are Claiming to Test Blood Sugar for Free Only to 'Inject Victims With HIV' - Old Hoax Resurfaces

    [Africa Check] IN SHORT: A graphic circulating online in South Africa and Nigeria warns of criminals claiming to test blood sugar for free, only to infect people with HIV instead. But this hoax…

  58. Woman bought vase for $3.99 at Goodwill; months later, it sold for $107,100

    Jessica Vincent's thrift store adventure led her to a hidden gem – a Murano vase for only $3.99 in Virginia. After investigating its origins, she learned it was crafted by the noted glass producer…

  59. Africa: The Case for Including More Babies and Young Children in Medical Research

    [spotlight] All medicines and treatments have to go through lengthy safety and efficacy testing, but this is particularly tricky - and often delayed - for one important age group. Spotlight explores…

  60. Boeing to build US Navy’s sixth-gen F/A-XX fighter as India steps up its own plans

    Boeing has been selected by the US Navy to design the F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter jet. India is engaging with both the Global Combat Air Programme and the Future Combat Air System initiatives…

  61. Africa: African Clergy, Scholars Call for Pause On Laws Targeting Sexual Minorities

    [263Chat] Twenty-five African and African-diasporan faith leaders, theologians, scholars and constitutional thinkers have launched the African Democratic Covenant, calling on African governments to…

  62. In Fractious France, Politicians Agree on One Thing: Pope Leo Was a Hit

    In a four-day visit, Pope Leo XIV won praise across the political spectrum, even from its most avowedly secular figures.

  63. South Korea: Lost shark draws over half a million visitors

    The South Korean port of Busan says that a stranded shark has become a major tourist draw. It's also named the ocean predator an honorary ambassador to the city.

  64. Cities across the world are sinking because of groundwater depletion. But the process can be reversed

    Philippe Turpin/Getty Images Many cities around the world are sinking because too much water is extracted from the groundwater reservoirs beneath them. This sinking makes these coastal cities more…

  65. Tai O rope-ferry in Hong Kong ends service after 100 years – SCMP archive

    This article was first published on September 30, 1996. New footbridge ends 100 years of rope-ferry service by Shirley Kwok The century-old rope-ferry between Lantau and Tai O saw its years of service…

  66. Sen. Josh Hawley introduces bill aimed at stopping abuse of Flock cameras

    Sen. Josh Hawley is unveiling legislation to establish guardrails for Flock cameras and other artificial intelligence-powered surveillance technology, CBS News has learned.

  67. Ken Paxton, G.O.P. Nominee in Texas, Privately Said Trump’s Convention Hurt Him

    Ken Paxton, one of the party’s top Senate candidates and a Trump loyalist, said that “everybody’s numbers dropped” after the event, according to audio obtained by The Times.

  68. Donor Gives $3 Billion to Carnegie Mellon, the Largest University Gift Ever

    Kenneth C. Griffin, the hedge fund executive, pledged to give $3 billion, much of it to build a campus in Miami.

  69. Netflix stars Nick and Vanessa Lachey list $8.1 million L.A. home they bought from Naomi Osaka

    TV stars Nick and Vanessa Lachey are bidding farewell to their longtime “dream home,” listing the Tarzana property for $8.1 million as they prepare to leave California altogether.

  70. As Violence Falls, Crime Isn’t Paying as a Republican Line of Attack

    Across the country, especially in the North Carolina Senate race, Republicans have charged opponents with being soft on crime, even as President Trump brags over plunging crime rates.

  71. A startup wants to build a massive nuclear-powered data center on public land in Utah

    Valar Atomics wants to place over 450 reactors on more than 9,500 acres in Utah to power a huge data center project.

  72. Iran is renewing progress on its nuclear program, Netanyahu tells UAE President MBZ - report

    According to the report, the information Netanyahu presented included details about new construction work at the mountainous site known as “Pickaxe Mountain,” about 140 miles south of Tehran.

  73. Hispanic Voters on the Texas Border Have Soured on Trump

    In 2024, these voters were an essential part of the winning Republican coalition. Now, many feel abandoned and furious, complicating the party’s chances in November.

  74. New Orleans judge files criminal case against CBS affiliate over reporting

    Kimya Holmes’ lawsuit over a news segment on a real-estate transaction invokes law that no longer exists A New Orleans state court judge filed a police complaint against a local CBS affiliate after it…

  75. Oregon eyes nation's first universal healthcare system. Will it work?

    While Democratic congressional candidates are floating the restoration of federal Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid funding, Oregon officials are crafting a more ambitious plan to implement…

  76. Israel's peculiar state of affairs: Arab nations friendlier, Europe's relations fall - editorial

    There is something deeply strange about an Israel increasingly able to discuss its future with Arab and Muslim states while European nations grow increasingly hostile.

  77. Canadian Jews considering immigration to US under Trump amid increasing fear of antisemitism

    Florida Sen. Rick Scott, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, and US President Donald Trump, all Republicans, have alluded to the idea of extending refugee status to Canadian Jews who fear antisemitism.

  78. Hegseth to announce 20% cut in generals, admirals, ends tenure for civilians at military academies

    Hegseth will give a speech on Wednesday in front of hundreds of junior officers and enlisted officials, updating them on his priorities for the military.

  79. Republican incumbent spars with Democrat challenger over antisemitism in strongly Jewish NY distict

    More than one in five voters in the district, which includes all of Rockland and Putnam counties, as well as parts of Westchester and Dutchess, are Jewish, according to Rosenblum.

  80. Slow is beautiful: China launches war against AI drama, goes beyond algorithms

    China’s broadcasting regulator has called for greater support for live-action dramas as the government seeks to steer the booming microdrama industry towards higher-quality production and tighter…

  81. New-look Maple Leafs fall to Canadiens

    Gavin McKenna has known for quite some time his NHL debut would come Tuesday night.

  82. Michigan nurse charged with helping immigrant flee ICE custody

    The nurse "told the interviewers that she did not agree with ICE separating people from their families and that she knew she 'was going to set him free,'" an FBI special agent wrote.

  83. China factory activity snaps 2-month contractionary streak in September

    China's factory activity returned to growth in September as a deepening economic malaise prompts policymakers to ramp up stimulus steps and bolster growth.

  84. Concern over Sydney airport as near misses and runway incursions at 20% above national average

    Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigating staffing gaps as key factor in four incidents in July and August Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email…

  85. Beijing warns of retaliation if Europe imposes curbs on Chinese businesses

    China must "respond firmly" if the EU introduces restrictions on Chinese businesses or products, the Commerce Ministry said, according to a CNBC translation.

  86. Qatar's prime minister calls Netanyahu 'war criminal', says Doha will continue diplomacy efforts in region

    Qatar's prime minister accused his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, of being a "war criminal", and stressed that Doha would continue its mediation efforts despite escalating tensions in the…

  87. Who can speak on behalf of the people? The new frontiers of protest in the Sahel

    In central Sahel's countries military juntas claim to restore popular sovereignty. Political parties are dissolved in all three countries, over a thousand civil society organizations have been…

  88. 'It gives you that willpower to face the world' - the magic behind an eye prosthesis

    Prosthetic eyes help move a stranger's attention from the eye loss to the person, says an Auckland eye doctor who has been crafting them for decades.

  89. Nat. security police reportedly arrest independent journalist over ‘fake news’

    Hong Kong’s national security police have reportedly arrested an independent journalist behind an online news outlet on suspicion of publishing fake news. According to a report by Sing Tao Headline on…

  90. US-Led Troops Exit Iraq: What Is Next For Pro-Iran Groups?

    Iraq has long been a proxy battleground for the US and Iran, with each interfering in major political decisions and government formation.

  91. OpenAI takes on Meta with dots agent in autonomous AI push

    The launch marks a new front in the competition among AI companies to move beyond chatbots and sell software that acts on users' behalf – a shift that could reshape how businesses operate.

  92. 'Significant change': NZ Film Commission scraps major source of funding for organisations

    The Core Funding Programme has existed in different forms for more than two decades

  93. ABC finance journalist Alan Kohler to retire after three decades as Jim Chalmers says he will be ‘really missed’

    The 74-year-old says he is leaving to spend more time with his family, including his six grandchildren Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or…

  94. US-Led Coalition Ends Mission In Iraq, Moves Out After 12 Years

    The Iraqi government believes the coalition's withdrawal removes the excuse powerful Tehran-backed militant factions have used to retain their weapons.

  95. Three takeaways from Trump's 'Super Intelligence' summit

    The president also signed an executive order requiring his government to refer to AI as Super Intelligence.

  96. Stock futures inch higher as traders weather latest rise in Treasury yields: Live updates

    The 30-year Treasury bond yield hit levels not seen since June 2002. Those moves led the Dow to a decline of more than 100 points.

  97. "Tech Issue": Pak Denies Airspace For Bangladesh's Nuclear Fuel Transport

    For the nuclear power plant, the Uranium fuel for Unit 2 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant was supposed to arrive on September 24. But it hasn't arrived yet because the airspace is not clear.

  98. Marshall sends cease-and-desist to Hamilton over "defamatory" medical debt ad

    Lawyers for Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) sent a cease-and-desist letter to his Democratic opponent Adam Hamilton for an ad focusing on a woman who was sued over medical debts to the Kansas…

  99. Boom News founder Tang Ho-wing, 1 other arrested by Hong Kong national security police

    Hong Kong national security police have arrested two people, including the founder of online media outlet Boom News on suspicion of “incitement by spreading disinformation”, the South China Morning…

  100. In Japan, free BitTorrent porn downloads bring legal trouble and fines

    Japanese BitTorrent users who thought they were simply downloading adult videos for free are increasingly receiving court notices and demands for hundreds of thousands of yen, as copyright holders…

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