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  1. DRC plane crash kills 17, including two of the country's most senior military official

    An airplane crash in the Democratic Republic of Congo killed 17 people on Saturday, including two of the country's most senior military justice officials, AFP reported.

  2. Mehdi Hasan’s hypocritical Ed Sheeran attack reveals his own double standard on Israel - opinion

    Mehdi Hasan criticizes Ed Sheeran over Gaza, yet his own record raises questions about the consistency of his moral standards.

  3. Ed Sheeran’s statement on Gaza ignores Hamas and misses the point - opinion

    Ed Sheeran’s carefully worded statement on Israel and Gaza avoids addressing Hamas and its role in the October 7 massacre.

  4. Trump approves Ukraine production of Patriot missiles, Zelensky says

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Donald Trump has made a final decision to allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors as Kyiv faces continued Russian attacks.

  5. Turkey uncovers new fragment of oldest known peace treaty between Egypt and Hittites

    The fragment, found at the ancient Hittite capital of Hattusha, contains provisions on people fleeing between Egypt and Hatti and the protection of their homes.

  6. Five 'change bloc' leaders hold coordinating meeting ahead of elections

    Opposition leader Yair Lapid hosted change bloc chiefs, including Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot, on Saturday night to coordinate election moves amid rising internal tensions.

  7. Boeing flags 737 Max software glitch affecting some automated approach functions

    Boeing identified a software issue on some 737 Max aircraft that can affect automated vertical navigation functions after a missed approach.

  8. Pope Leo XIV draws 800,000 faithful to Paris before emotional Lourdes pilgrimage

    Pope Leo XIV celebrated a huge outdoor Mass in Paris, then travelled to Lourdes to pray at the grotto, greet pilgrims and continue his French pilgrimage.

  9. Powerful nor'easter causes coastal flooding and knocks out power to parts of the northeast U.S.

    Tens of millions of people were in the path of the nor'easter, which was forecast to affect the mid-Atlantic area and New England throughout the weekend.

  10. Iran's Araghchi dismisses, smiles at reporter's question on regime's execution, torture of Iranians

    On Monday, Araghchi denounced other countries for not condemning alleged "atrocities" committed in Iran by the United States and Israel.

  11. Govt defends solar sector as China supplies 99.3% of imports

    The government has defended the domestic solar industry after figures showed China supplied 99.3% of solar-panel imports in the first seven months of 2026.

  12. Iran warns of restrictions on ships using unauthorised Hormuz routes

    Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Administration said ships using unauthorised routes through the strait would face serious restrictions, Al Jazeera Arabic reported on Saturday. The statement came after the US…

  13. How China is seeking to transform the meaning of great power

    As China has emerged as a peer competitor to the United States in many areas, an increasingly familiar question is whether it has become a superpower. The question, however, may rest on a definition…

  14. 4 killed after helicopter crashes in field near Montreal

    Four people have died in a helicopter crash in Montérégie, Que., in the Rang des Écossais area. It crashed into a field in the municipality of Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville.

  15. Pezeshkian says US and Israel are trying to pit countries against each other

    Iranian President Pezeshkian said that Muslim countries should “wake up” and not fight with each other, adding that the US and Israel “are trying to pit us against each other," Iran’s IRNA news agency…

  16. New records put Hitler at center of renewed questions over his niece’s 1931 death

    Newly uncovered archival documents appeared to challenge the established timeline of Geli Raubal’s 1931 death, placing Hitler in Munich when her body was reportedly discovered.

  17. Bloodied de Minaur scores stirring Laver Cup win over in-form Zverev

    With a banged-up knee and a big heart, Australia's Alex de Minaur beats Germany's Alexander Zverev.

  18. Trump gave Xi Jinping a warm welcome. What did the talks accomplish?

    From the National Archives to the state dinner, President Trump and Xi Jinping looked comfortable together in Washington. Two former NPR China correspondents on what the visit did and didn't deliver.

  19. Mother of woman found hanging in tree shocked as police say body was staged

    Christy Spivey tells the BBC she only has more questions now police think Tasia Fortune's body was put in the tree after her death.

  20. Yamal nets in Spain’s 3-2 comeback win against England in Nations League

    Lamine Yamal goal opens the scoring, but Spain made to comeback in Nations League win as Harry Kane misses penalty.

  21. Oman calls for "restraint" and dialogue in the Middle East conflict

    The Omani foreign minister on Saturday called on countries involved in the Middle East war to show "restraint", stating that his country was ready to help in any mediation. "We call on all parties…

  22. ‘It is our duty to work together’: Opposition chiefs meet, vow to do everything to form ‘a government of repair’

    Declaration signed by Eisenkot, Bennett, Lapid, Liberman and Golan says parties are 'united and determined' to win 'crucial elections'; they pledge not to attack each other

  23. Sunday shows preview: Trump rejects Iran deal after week of high-stakes meetings; GOP clammers to keep Congress

    President Trump rejected a new seven-day proposal from Iran Saturday morning to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt military operations in the ongoing conflict between Tehran and the U.S. “They want…

  24. Insurers claim AI is already increasing healthcare costs

    Blue Cross Blue Shield says hospital use of AI tools led to an additional $942M in healthcare spending over a two-year period.

  25. Russian foreign minister accuses Europe of blocking Ukraine peace talks

    Both Moscow and Kyiv have stepped up attacks after the deadliest summer since 2022 — the year Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.

  26. Russia scales up strikes on Ukraine as largest steelmaker halts operations

    A wave of Russian strikes has hit various regions across Ukraine.

  27. Why is violence between Pakistan and Afghanistan recurring?

    Pakistan has carried out new strikes inside Afghanistan.

  28. Eisenkot: Ra’am won’t be in my government, PM’s approval of Qatari funds ‘between breach of trust and treason’

    Main challenger to PM calls him a 'pathological liar' who has instilled a 'culture of dishonesty' in public discourse, says Netanyahu 'blindly, arrogantly led Israel to disaster'

  29. Israeli travel group claims direct flight to Mauritius denied landing permission for ‘political’ reasons

    Spirit World Productions says it is working with the Air Seychelles airline and local authorities in Mauritius to determine how to proceed with affected customers

  30. 80 aircraft, 40 countries: IAF’s Tarang Shakti air exercise kicks off in Jodhpur

  31. Who made an uncharacteristic error? England player ratings v Spain

    England were beaten 3-2 in an entertaining game by world champions Spain in the Nations League - here's how BBC Sport rated the Three Lions' players.

  32. Vollering wins women's road race world title

    Demi Vollering continues her remarkable season with a thrilling victory in the women's road race in Montreal.

  33. Hamas slams Board of Peace for refusal to work with UNRWA in Gaza

    Hamas accuses Board of Peace of aligning with Israel after excluding UN agency for Palestinians from Gaza operations.

  34. Israel's Elor Azaria syndrome has come full circle - and 'NAZA' is the consequence - opinion

    Israel cannot demand trust in IDF investigations while making commanders fear the consequences of enforcing military law.

  35. Pope Leo XIV celebrates open-air Mass in front of 800,000 people in central Paris

    More than 800,000 people filled the streets of central Paris to hear Pope Leo XIV say Mass on Saturday, according to Vatican estimates. The pontiff rounded out the second day of his four-day apostolic…

  36. TikTok agrees to pay at least $100M in Alabama settlement

    TikTok will pay Alabama at least $100 million in a settlement tied to allegations that the short-form video platform misled users about safety and was designed to addict children.

  37. Thousands march in Spain over eviction of 87-year-old woman Maricarmen Abascal

    Thousands of people marched through Madrid on Saturday to protest the eviction earlier this week of an 87-year-old woman from her lifelong home, calling for greater protection for tenants. Images of…

  38. Hamas leader says Israel to use Gaza 'blood' in election

    The leader of Hamas brushed aside the possibility of change from Israel's upcoming election in an interview on Saturday, saying he expected Israelis to campaign off Gaza's "blood". "Whether this or…

  39. Trump calls Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz not 'acceptable'

    President Trump said he was rejecting an Iranian plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian proposal is similar to a memorandum of understanding agreed upon by the U.S. and Iran back in June.

  40. Thousands march in Madrid to protest Spain's housing crisis after eviction of 87-year-old woman

    Maricarmen Abascal's eviction after a 275% rent hike fuels fresh pressure on Pedro Sanchez's government to curb evictions and rising housing costs.

  41. Pope prays at Lourdes shrine after huge Paris mass

    The leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics is on a four-day trip to France.

  42. Private colleges around Australia offering last-minute discounts for diploma allegedly ‘misused by shonks’

    Federal government to deregister graduate diploma of management in October over fears it was being used by ‘non-genuine’ students to remain in country Get our breaking news email, free app or daily…

  43. Palestinian careers adviser who was allegedly told to stop wearing keffiyeh at Sydney school sues for racial discrimination

    Wasim El-Haj alleges NSW government school ordered him to stop wearing symbolic garment as it ‘may cause discord’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A Palestinian careers…

  44. From the archive: Sharing the planet means accepting scorpions and tarantulas

    Sarah DeVries reflects on her attempts to live and let live with the insect members of her community, even scorpions and tarantulas.

  45. ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot Chesly Sullenberger inducted into US Aviation Hall of Fame

    Sullenberger landed a disabled passenger plane safely in the Hudson River in 2009 without any loss of life Capt Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III – the pilot known for safely landing a US Airways…

  46. Hurricane Nolo expected to unleash powerful winds, flash flooding on Hawaii

    Heavy rain and powerful winds are expected to bring flash floods and extreme surf as Hurricane Nolo bears down on areas still recovering from previous storms.

  47. South Africa Suspends Over 50,000 Social Grants as Treasury Tightens Sassa Checks

    Sassa suspended more than 50,000 social grants in the first quarter of 2026/27 after Treasury-tightened reviews flagged 100,000 recipients.

  48. China, US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts on $30 billion in goods during Xi visit

    Tariff cuts on $30 billion of goods in each direction mark the clearest US-China breakthrough, as both sides also launch AI talks and an incident channel.

  49. Protesters camp in central Madrid after mass demonstration over 87-year-old woman’s eviction

    A real estate firm acquired the home of Maricarmen Abascal and raised the rent by 275 per cent.

  50. Saudi FM accuses Iran of ‘flagrant attacks’ and condemns Houthis at UNGA

    At the UN, Saudi Arabia accused Iran of attacks across the region and called for action against the Houthis.

  51. Ireland decide to play Israel in Nations League after squad vote

    Ireland's players have voted to proceed with their Nations League fixture against Israel on Sunday.

  52. Lavrov: Russia’s war in Ukraine will continue ‘through to the end’

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov vowed that the objectives of Moscow’s military operation will be achieved.

  53. At UN, Russia Backs India's Bid For Permanent Security Council Seat

    In his speech, he also cautioned against additional seats being allocated to Western countries. He specifically named Germany and Japan and claimed that they are "on the path to militarism and…

  54. Trump and Xi to set up AI safety channel as military, trade talks continue

    The White House said the two leaders agreed on using the term "super intelligence" rather than "artificial intelligence" to describe the technology.

  55. Lawyer wins case against multinational firm behind day school settlement

    A First Nations lawyer who started the quest for justice for day school survivors has won a lawsuit against a firm regarding compensation for her work.

  56. Gaza death toll rises

    Hospitals in Gaza have recorded seven deaths over the past 48 hours, with one of those a person who succumbed to previous injuries, the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza reported. The ministry…

  57. Colombia extradites leader of armed group to US in shift towards Washington

    Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella has emerged as close ally the of Trump administration in South America.

  58. Powerful nor'easter lashes parts of the East Coast

    A powerful, slow-moving storm struck parts of the East Coast, with millions facing high winds and power outages. Tens of millions of people were in the path of the nor’easter, which was forecast to…

  59. San Francisco Giants’ ‘mom of the year’ defends husband after clip sparks online backlash

    A woman Giants announcers dubbed “mom of the year” after cameras caught her carrying a baby and an armful of food back to her seat while a man beside her began eating is saying the viral clip didn’t…

  60. Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

    U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the U.S. meets certain conditions.

  61. Beijing says US, China to pursue military crisis-communication pact

    China and the United States have agreed to pursue a new military crisis-communication pact following the summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, according to Beijing, potentially giving commanders…

  62. Lady Shri Ram Students Back At Campus After Delhi Rape, Anxiety Persists

    After just one day of online classes, Lady Shri Ram College students returned to campus for offline classes amid protests over a teenager's gangrape near the institute.

  63. Mexico’s week in review: A record hurricane, a population milestone and doubts over a ‘historic’ fuel bust

    Catch up on the week's biggest stories, from a rapidly intensifying hurricane and a falling birth rate to mounting scrutiny over Mexico's "largest-ever" fuel bust.

  64. B.C. man who pulled over drivers with fake police lights gets conditional discharge

    A North Vancouver man who impersonated a Mountie and pulled over drivers received a conditional discharge and could avoid a criminal record.

  65. Why US chip controls took a back seat at the Xi-Trump summit

    There is little question that Jensen Huang and Lisa Su, the heads of US semiconductor chip giants Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), had secured two of the best seats in the house at the White…

  66. Risky Overtake, Flip, Passenger Out The Window: Delhi WagonR Crash On Camera

    During the accident, a passenger seated in the rear was almost completely thrown out through the back window.

  67. Qatari Prime Minister accuses Netanyahu of sabotaging Gaza peace efforts for his own political gain

    Al-Thani also addressed Israel's "Qatargate" scandal, calling it “absurd” and saying that it would have been “the worst investment Qatar have ever done."

  68. Northern Israel’s children need protected classrooms, not more promises - opinion

    Some 250 northern kindergartens lack full protection. A faster government process could help keep children safe and families rooted.

  69. On Michigan doorsteps, Republicans sell Democrats-as-extremists message with mixed success

    In Michigan’s tight Senate race, GOP canvassers are knocking on millions of doors to brand Democrats as radicals and turn out low-propensity voters amid an enthusiasm gap.

  70. Pezeshkian says Tehran 'no longer trusts' talks with US, claims Washington 'miscalculated' Iran

    The Iranian president argued that security in the region should only come through "cooperation among its countries,” blaming the US for the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

  71. Nor'easter brings strong winds, coastal flooding and high waves to East Coast

    The early-season nor’easter hit the East Coast Saturday bringing in torrential rain, high winds and flood warnings for millions of people.

  72. Munich picked for Germany's bid to host the Summer Olympics in 2036, 2040 or 2044

    Munich will bid to bring the Olympics back to Germany for the first time in more than 60 years after seeing off a rival bid from Cologne to become the focus of the country's push to host a Summer…

  73. Saturday Sessions: Karina Rykman performs "Shoegaze Summer"

    New York City native Karina Rykman has earned accolades for her unmissable live act. The singer-songwriter and bassist recently celebrated the release of her new studio album, "Late Checkout," at…

  74. Pope Leo celebrates open-air mass before 700,000 people in Paris

    Crowds line Place de la Concorde on second day of pontiff’s first official papal visit to France in 18 years Hundreds of thousands of people lined the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in ⁠Paris on Saturday…

  75. Saturday Sessions: Karina Rykman performs "Easy, Rider"

    New York City native Karina Rykman has earned accolades for her unmissable live act. The singer-songwriter and bassist recently celebrated the release of her new studio album, "Late Checkout," at…

  76. Ohio college janitor hid in ceiling above locker room to photograph women’s soccer team, police say

    A janitor at Wilmington College in Ohio was arrested Tuesday for hiding in the ceiling above a locker room to photograph the women’s soccer team as they changed, police said.

  77. German town bans 'stumbling stone' memorials to Nazi victims

    Germany's education minister has branded the ban on the small brass memorial plaques a "scandal".

  78. Saturday Sessions: Karina Rykman performs "Late Checkout"

    New York City native Karina Rykman has earned accolades for her unmissable live act. The singer-songwriter and bassist recently celebrated the release of her new studio album, "Late Checkout," at…

  79. Russia expected to intensify hybrid war on Europe

    Drone explosions, airspace violations, arson attacks: Poland, Romania, and Moldova are now regularly targeted in Russian attacks against Ukraine. More governments are calling these attacks deliberate…

  80. Trump predicts Cuba and US will make a deal

    WASHINGTON, Sept 26 - President Donald Trump predicted on Saturday that the US and Cuba will reach an agreement and that he does not think military action will be necessary.

  81. Watch: Bangkok declared flood disaster zone

    Heavy rain over the last two days has overwhelmed Bangkok's water systems, with more rain forecast on Sunday.

  82. Trump rejects Iran proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

    US President Donald Trump says he has rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and put an end to hostilities.

  83. France's baptism boom as more young people seek catholic community

    Charlotte Lam has more.

  84. California man charged in the killing of his ex-wife – two decades after she vanished

    Authorities discovered a body hidden in a home’s crawlspace in 2020, 13 years after Jill Maiorca disappeared A man was recently charged in California with the killing of his ex-wife six years after…

  85. A major risk of breast cancer screening may have been overestimated for decades

    A new analysis suggests mammograms may lead to far less breast cancer overdiagnosis than some earlier studies indicated. Researchers reexamined all eight major randomized screening trials and…

  86. Thousands of students protest German military conscription

    More than 40,000 students have taken to the streets of Berlin, in protest of Germany's proposed military service plans.

  87. One year on, the UK’s recognition of Palestinian statehood is bearing fruit

    The British government is moving to translate rhetoric into policy.

  88. Nine Israeli innovations that helped shape the world, from Waze to the Iron Dome

    Zionism challenged Jews to take the initiative, and almost eight decades later, Israeli innovations are improving the world and enriching lives everywhere.

  89. Leo XIV in France: 700,000 crowd attend Pope mass in central Paris

    Luke Shrago talks to Father Grégoire Catta.

  90. Volunteers step up to help Paris stamp out its cigarette butt problem

    Millions of cigarette butts are discarded on the streets of Paris every day, creating a stubborn litter problem that costs the city millions of euros a year to clean up. As authorities threaten…

  91. Germany's FM Wadephul meets Lavrov on UNGA sidelines

    It's the first such meeting since Russia launched the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. DW has the latest on day 5 of the UN General Assembly debate.

  92. Pope celebrates giant Paris mass in landmark visit

    Pope Leo on Saturday celebrated an open-air mass in front of hundreds of thousands of faithful in Paris after riding in the Popemobile along the iconic Champs Elysees to the cheers of huge crowds…

  93. Security lapses at Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was killed, review says

    The indpendent report also says Kirk's aides insisted he speak outdoors, overriding concerns from campus officials.

  94. Leo XIV fills central Paris with around 600,000 people at giant outdoor Mass

    Hundreds of thousands of people packed Paris’ iconic Champs-Élysées avenue for Pope Leo XIV’s big outdoor Mass on Saturday, a sign of the Catholic Church’s enduring appeal in the once staunchly…

  95. 2 teens charged with murder in connection to pedestrian collision that killed 16-year-old

    Two teens from Guelph, Ont. are facing second-degree murder charges in connection to a fatal pedestrian collision last weekend that claimed the life of 16-year-old boy.

  96. Trump rejects Iran's conditional ceasefire proposal, WSJ reports, as Saudi coalition intercepts projectiles

    Trump expects renewed U.S. bombing of Iran after the midterm elections, The Wall Street Journal reports, as Saudi-backed forces intercept projectiles.

  97. Leo XIV visits France: Pope blesses babies on way to giant Paris Mass

    🇫🇷 🇻🇦 While #PopeLeo XIV rode down #Paris's iconic Champs-Élysées avenue to hold Mass, he took the opportunity to bless babies from the "popemobile

  98. Florida couple sues IVF clinic after baby's blood type reveals wrong sperm used

    A Florida couple is suing Jacksonville’s Brown Fertility Clinic, alleging the wrong sperm was used during their IVF treatment. Their baby’s unexpected blood type prompted further testing, which the…

  99. 3 top reasons Trump will face a stronger Xi Jinping at November Apec forum in China

    When Donald Trump arrives in Shenzhen for the November Apec summit, he will face a Chinese leader even more confident than the one who left Washington this week after a state visit heavy on pageantry…

  100. This may be the ‘missing piece’ for investors looking to boost AI exposure

    Matthews Asia portfolio manager Andrew Mattock delivers a strategy that revolves around the world's second largest economy.

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