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WorldPutin: BRICS could serve as prototype for future world order

Russian President Vladimir Putin said BRICS, which represents nearly half the world’s population and an expanding share of the global economy, could provide a prototype for a future world order. He cited equality and the absence of domination among its principles, and said members had proposed a new investment platform to support developing economies.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-01 18:38

Putin: BRICS could serve as prototype for future world order

PoliticsKyrylo Budanov: European security without the US would be ‘very dangerous’

In an exclusive Euronews interview, Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, warned that a future European security architecture without the United States would be “very dangerous”. He also outlined Kyiv’s vision for deeper defence cooperation with Europe.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-01 18:36

Kyrylo Budanov: European security without the US would be ‘very dangerous’

WorldEurope more aggressive towards Russia than US, Putin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin said leading European countries are taking a much more aggressive stance towards Russia than the United States. He argued that domestic economic and political pressures may be driving European governments to create additional crises with Russia, while Washington ultimately bases its policy on national interests.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-01 18:35

Europe more aggressive towards Russia than US, Putin says

WorldUK police arrest dual UK-Iranian man in Fairford air base investigation

British counter-terrorism police said on Thursday they had arrested a dual UK-Iranian national suspected of preparing terrorist acts while investigating an alleged plot involving an air base used by the United States to target Iran.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 18:35

UK police arrest dual UK-Iranian man in Fairford air base investigation
UK police arrest dual UK-Iranian man in Fairford air base investigation
  • British police arrest UK-Iranian national over airbase incident
    British police arrest UK-Iranian national over airbase incident

    UK counterterrorism police arrested a 27-year-old dual British-Iranian national in London on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts linked to an alleged security incident near RAF Fairford. A 26-year-old British man was questioned under caution, while five others arrested earlier have been bailed. Police say the complex investigation is pursuing multiple leads, including possible foreign-state involvement. Iran denies any role.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-01 16:55Original
  • UK PM Burnham says Iran likely behind RAF base incident: Is there evidence?
    UK PM Burnham says Iran likely behind RAF base incident: Is there evidence?

    UK, US and Israeli officials have suggested Iranian involvement in an incident near the RAF station at Fairford but have offered no details. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said security services had “strong indications” of a link. Five British men arrested on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offences were released on bail. Iran has categorically denied involvement, saying Britain is “barking up the wrong tree”.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-01 13:51Original

PoliticsBrazil attorney general says foreign meddling ‘cannot be tolerated’

Brazil’s attorney general, Jorge Messias, says foreign interference in the country’s institutions and democracy cannot be tolerated after a Guardian report alleged that the Trump administration was seeking to direct funding to a campaign against Brazil’s supreme court. Messias called the report an important alert for sovereignty, and his office has reportedly filed a criminal complaint to investigate possible wrongdoing.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-01 18:34

Brazil attorney general says foreign meddling ‘cannot be tolerated’
Brazil attorney general says foreign meddling ‘cannot be tolerated’

EconomyJosé Sevilla resigns as Unicaja chair and declines to seek another term

José Sevilla will leave his post as Unicaja chairman in April 2027 after deciding not to seek a new term. He will remain a non-executive director at the Málaga-based bank until then.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-01 18:32

José Sevilla resigns as Unicaja chair and declines to seek another term

EconomyTraders turn most bearish on euro since March

Demand for options protecting against another euro decline surged on Thursday as the currency fell to a 17-month low, leaving traders more bearish than at any point since March.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-01 18:30

Traders turn most bearish on euro since March
Traders turn most bearish on euro since March

EconomyUS Manufacturing Expansion Continues Despite Mounting Costs

US manufacturing activity continued to expand in September, though at a slightly slower pace. Factories balanced robust demand against resurgent costs and shipping delays.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 18:30

US Manufacturing Expansion Continues Despite Mounting Costs
US Manufacturing Expansion Continues Despite Mounting Costs

PoliticsPutin says EU countries may ‘collapse on their own’ over economic mistakes

Russian President Vladimir Putin said EU countries could “collapse on their own” because they continue making mistakes that harm their economies. He said Europe’s problems stem from the economy and are mounting, while leaving decisions on relations with Russia to European countries and the European Commission.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 18:29

Putin says EU countries may ‘collapse on their own’ over economic mistakes

TechGoogle unveils latest AI model, but Wall Street wants a breakout personal agent

Google is promising major advances in coding and cybersecurity with its latest AI model, but the company is rapidly falling behind in personal agents. Wall Street is looking for a breakthrough in that area.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-01 18:29

Google unveils latest AI model, but Wall Street wants a breakout personal agent
Google unveils latest AI model, but Wall Street wants a breakout personal agent

WorldPutin estimates refinery strikes cost Russia about 1% of GDP

President Vladimir Putin said Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries cost Russia about 1% of GDP. He said the attacks were deliberately aimed at civilian targets and that their stated purpose was to damage the Russian economy, prompting a tit-for-tat response.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 18:27

Putin estimates refinery strikes cost Russia about 1% of GDP

PoliticsPutin says work begins on Eurasian Charter of Multipolarity and Diversity

Russia and Belarus have proposed drafting a Eurasian Charter of Multipolarity and Diversity in the 21st Century, and practical work has begun, President Vladimir Putin said. He described Eurasia as a potential model for international cooperation among diverse cultures, approaches and interests, requiring indivisible security, no military threats and lasting peace.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 18:24

Putin says work begins on Eurasian Charter of Multipolarity and Diversity

WorldPutin: Indian prime minister has good ideas for Ukraine settlement

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi raises ending the conflict in Ukraine at every meeting and has very good ideas for finding mutually acceptable solutions. Putin said Modi takes a keen interest in the issue despite their friendly relations, including personally.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 18:21

Putin: Indian prime minister has good ideas for Ukraine settlement

PoliticsSchool protests spread as fires and blockades deepen unrest in France

French high school students are protesting overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and deteriorating facilities, setting bins alight and blocking schools in several cities. Police have detained hundreds, dozens have been injured and more than 160 schools closed. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu convened a crisis meeting, while the government accused the far-left France Unbowed party of encouraging the protests.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-01 18:18

School protests spread as fires and blockades deepen unrest in France
School protests spread as fires and blockades deepen unrest in France
  • French protests over school conditions spread as students set fires and erect blockades

    High school students protesting school conditions were joined by university students on Thursday. Violent incidents occurred in several French cities and spread as far as Liège in Belgium.

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    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-10-01 18:15Original
  • France school protests escalate into ‘urban violence’ as PM calls crisis cabinet meeting
    France school protests escalate into ‘urban violence’ as PM calls crisis cabinet meeting

    France’s government says a rapidly expanding high-school protest over long hours, teacher shortages and deteriorating facilities has become “urban violence”. Around 900 demonstrations, blockades and related incidents were reported nationwide, with more than 160 schools closed. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu called a crisis cabinet meeting, while some schools will move classes online.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-01 17:52Original
  • France rocked by student riots as hundreds arrested, violence spreads nationwide
    France rocked by student riots as hundreds arrested, violence spreads nationwide

    Student protests over teacher shortages, deteriorating schools, crowded classes, budget cuts and long schedules have spread across France. More than 625 people were arrested over two days, while over 350 high schools and about 30 university campuses were affected. Police used tear gas and officials warned of urban violence and arson attempts. Prime Minister Se9bastien Lecornu called a crisis meeting, as the unrest became a political flashpoint ahead of next years presidential election.

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    FFox News★★★★☆2026-10-01 16:55Original
  • Fires break out at French schools as student protests spread
    Fires break out at French schools as student protests spread

    Students across France are blockading schools over inadequate funding, staff shortages, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating buildings. Fires were reported at schools in Nantes and Rouen. The interior ministry said 1,949 people were arrested and 305 police officers injured on Thursday, while the government described the demonstrations as having descended into “urban violence”.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-10-01 16:34Original
  • Students face riot police as French school-condition protests escalate
    Students face riot police as French school-condition protests escalate

    French teenagers set rubbish bins ablaze and threw objects at police on Tuesday, prompting officers to use batons and tear gas. Students continued blockades and protests at hundreds of high schools, demanding better conditions. The movement among 15- to 18-year-olds has angered the government.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-01 15:42Original
  • Teens block high schools across France, demand better conditions
    Teens block high schools across France, demand better conditions

    France’s prime minister held a crisis meeting on Thursday and canceled ministers’ travel as protests by high school students spread nationwide, with some turning violent. The students are protesting under-resourced schools, long hours and other grievances. The demonstrations began at schools in the Paris region last week, and police have made hundreds of arrests during clashes.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-01 15:25Original
  • Students face riot police as French school-condition protests escalate
    Students face riot police as French school-condition protests escalate

    French teenagers set fire to rubbish bins and threw projectiles at police on Tuesday, prompting officers to use batons and tear gas. Students continued blockades and demonstrations at hundreds of high schools, demanding better conditions in a movement that has angered the government.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-01 13:35Original
  • Watch: Why are students protesting at schools in France?
    Watch: Why are students protesting at schools in France?

    School protests over overcrowded classes and teacher shortages are spreading across France. Officials say hundreds of people, mostly minors, have been arrested and dozens injured. The demonstrations began in Paris last week and have since reached Dijon, Lyon, Strasbourg, Lille and Marseille, where teenagers have blockaded schools for days.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-01 12:31Original
  • Why are French students blocking their school entrances?
    Why are French students blocking their school entrances?

    High school students across France continued blocking school entrances on Thursday as part of protest actions. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 625 people, mostly students, had been detained during attempts on Wednesday and described the movement as expanding. The report examines what the students are demanding.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-01 10:00Original

PoliticsFrance: Mediapart publishes new antisemitic screenshots attributed to Jordan Bardella

Investigative outlet Mediapart has released a second wave of screenshots showing antisemitic messages attributed to National Rally leader Jordan Bardella. Bardella denies that he wrote them.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 18:18

France: Mediapart publishes new antisemitic screenshots attributed to Jordan Bardella

EconomyPutin: Sanctions prevent Russian diesel from reaching global markets

President Vladimir Putin said Russia has sufficient diesel fuel, but sanctions and bans on its oil and petroleum products are preventing it from reaching international markets.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 18:17

Putin: Sanctions prevent Russian diesel from reaching global markets

WorldUkraine’s interceptor technology outpaced by Russia’s jet-powered Geran-5 drones

A Russian jet-powered Geran-5 drone hit the Presidium building of Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv, killing two people and starting a fire. An identical munition struck a nearby private medical clinic about an hour later. The drones fly higher and faster than earlier models, and Ukraine currently intercepts only 57% of them, leaving older counter-drone methods inadequate.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-01 18:16

Ukraine’s interceptor technology outpaced by Russia’s jet-powered Geran-5 drones
Ukraine’s interceptor technology outpaced by Russia’s jet-powered Geran-5 drones

PoliticsPutin says EU will twist Russia’s nuclear remarks to justify aggression

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Europe would take Russia’s statements about nuclear weapons out of context and use them to justify aggression. He accused European states of distracting their citizens from what he described as their own aggressive policy toward Russia and efforts to push people toward a dangerous confrontation.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 18:15

Putin says EU will twist Russia’s nuclear remarks to justify aggression

EconomyPutin bans carrying more than 1 million rubles in cash to seven countries

Vladimir Putin has barred Russians and foreigners from taking more than 1 million rubles in cash to Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The rule took effect on September 29. Excess cash can be confiscated, while experts say the measure targets semi-legal transfers outside transparent banking channels.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 18:15

Putin bans carrying more than 1 million rubles in cash to seven countries
Putin bans carrying more than 1 million rubles in cash to seven countries

TechOpenAI cuts ties with three safety researchers, WSJ reports

OpenAI parted ways with three safety researchers after an internal investigation found they had mishandled sensitive company information, according to a report.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-01 18:14

OpenAI cuts ties with three safety researchers, WSJ reports
OpenAI cuts ties with three safety researchers, WSJ reports

SocietyTennessee halts woman’s execution after she survives lethal injection

Tennessee halted Christa Gail Pike’s execution after two doses of a lethal drug failed. Her attorneys said Pike was still alive and snoring before being taken from prison by ambulance. Gov. Bill Lee then suspended the state’s one remaining execution for the rest of the year.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 18:13

Tennessee halts woman’s execution after she survives lethal injection
Tennessee halts woman’s execution after she survives lethal injection
  • Tennessee halts executions after death row inmate Christa Pike survives failed execution
    Tennessee halts executions after death row inmate Christa Pike survives failed execution

    Tennessee has suspended all executions for the year after death row inmate Christa Pike survived two lethal-injection attempts. Pike is in critical condition receiving life-saving care, while her lawyers seek commutation of her sentence. Governor Bill Lee ordered an independent review, saying the investigation will be thorough.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-01 15:43Original

Politics'Hegemon' knows multipolar world is coming, Putin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin said a multipolar world is emerging and that the former “hegemon” that once ruled knows it. He said the global situation will sooner or later reach some form of stable balance, requiring mutual compromises, rapprochement and clear assessments, including from the West, which will have to acknowledge the realities of a multipolar world.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 18:11

'Hegemon' knows multipolar world is coming, Putin says

SocietyBelleville police investigate antisemitic flyers after synagogue attack attempt

Police in Belleville, Ont., are investigating the distribution of antisemitic flyers less than two weeks after a gunman was killed while attempting to attack a local synagogue on Yom Kippur.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-01 18:10

Belleville police investigate antisemitic flyers after synagogue attack attempt

PoliticsRubio to visit Iceland, Greece and Portugal next week

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Iceland, Greece and Portugal next week to discuss economic and security cooperation, along with other issues, the State Department said Thursday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 18:10

Rubio to visit Iceland, Greece and Portugal next week
Rubio to visit Iceland, Greece and Portugal next week

WorldPutin warns West Russia is ready to use every weapon to defend Kaliningrad

Vladimir Putin said Russia would be prepared to use every weapon at its disposal, including nuclear arms, if Kaliningrad came under direct attack or a Western blockade. He said Moscow was not threatening anyone but responding to Western claims that Russia was preparing for war. NATO called the messaging unjustified and unhelpful.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-01 18:09

Putin warns West Russia is ready to use every weapon to defend Kaliningrad
Putin warns West Russia is ready to use every weapon to defend Kaliningrad
  • No one has weapons of destruction like Russia, Putin says

    Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia’s competitive advantage is that no other country possesses the same types of destructive weapons. He said a direct NATO attack would pit Russia against a larger adversary in numbers and economic and military potential, requiring Moscow to rely on its defensive capabilities. Putin added that a Foreign Ministry letter on protecting the Kaliningrad Region referred to all available forces and means, not specifically nuclear weapons.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-01 16:38Original
  • Russia to retaliate swiftly if NATO implements threats against Kaliningrad Region — aide

    Presidential aide and Maritime Board Chairman Nikolay Patrushev said Russia would respond swiftly and appropriately if NATO attempted to carry out threats against the Kaliningrad Region. He said NATO countries would be unable to implement them, but that any concrete action would change the situation completely.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-01 12:42Original
  • IN BRIEF: Kremlin comments on Putin’s Valdai remarks and warning over Kaliningrad

    Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia’s warning about the consequences of a possible blockade of Kaliningrad, Vladimir Putin’s expected address to the Valdai Discussion Club and the militarization of Europe were key subjects of his October 1 briefing. He said working-level contacts with US representatives continue, although Washington links renewed economic cooperation to a settlement of the Ukraine conflict.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-01 11:52Original
  • Kremlin says warning over Kaliningrad blockade consequences is not confrontational

    Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia’s warning about the consequences of any potential blockade of Kaliningrad should not be viewed as confrontational. He called the region an integral and important part of Russia and said Moscow would ensure its security in line with Russian law.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-01 10:35Original
MAJOR

WorldUkraine war latest: Russian losses soar by 46% during 2026

Ukraine’s General Staff says Russian forces suffered an estimated 46,230 personnel losses in September, the highest monthly figure recorded by Ukraine in 2026 and nearly 46% above January’s total. Russian drones struck Kyiv’s Southern Bridge and the grounds near a nuclear research reactor. A Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot was killed after a Russian missile downed his jet in eastern Ukraine.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★★2026-10-01 18:07

Ukraine war latest: Russian losses soar by 46% during 2026
Ukraine war latest: Russian losses soar by 46% during 2026
MAJOR
  • Special operation to continue until Kiev regime’s total military collapse — envoy

    Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine will continue until the Kiev regime suffers complete military collapse unless European countries stop obstructing peace efforts, Russian envoy Dmitry Polyansky told the OSCE Permanent Council. He said the collapse scenario was more likely, citing the pace of Russian troops’ advance and damage to Ukraine’s military potential.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-01 11:53Original
  • Ukrainian forces suffering heavy losses in Zaporozhye area — governor

    Ukrainian forces are suffering heavy losses and retreating from populated areas in the Zaporozhye sector, regional Governor Yevgeny Balitsky told TASS. He said Russian troops are advancing steadily in the Zaporozhye and Donetsk areas and could soon reach the outskirts of Zaporozhye city if the current pace continues.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-01 11:03Original
  • Russian troop losses rose 46% since January, hit 2026 high in September, Ukraine says
    Russian troop losses rose 46% since January, hit 2026 high in September, Ukraine says

    Russia suffered an estimated 46,230 personnel losses in September, Ukraine’s General Staff said, the highest monthly figure it has recorded this year. The figure rose nearly 46% from January and exceeded the July and August totals. The numbers cannot be independently verified, while Moscow does not publish comprehensive casualty data.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-10-01 10:33Original
  • Russia continues strikes on Ukraine as Zelenskyy visits frontline – Europe live
    Russia continues strikes on Ukraine as Zelenskyy visits frontline – Europe live

    Russia carried out further overnight attacks on Ukraine, with infrastructure damage reported in Kyiv, Odesa and elsewhere. The strikes formed part of an air campaign against the energy grid and were described as among the heaviest combined attacks on energy facilities in months. Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a frontline position and said Ukraine’s resilience begins there.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-01 07:38Original
  • General Staff: Russia has lost 1,535,870 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,535,870 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    Ukraine’s General Staff said on Oct. 1 that Russian forces have suffered about 1,535,870 casualties in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022, including 1,900 over the past day. It also reported losses of tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, aircraft, ships and other equipment. Ukraine has not disclosed its own losses, citing operational secrecy.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-10-01 06:34Original

PoliticsPutin: Russia wants strains in US ties to become a thing of the past

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the factors that have strained and harmed relations between Russia and the United States developed over decades. Moscow wants those divisive elements to recede and new prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation to emerge.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 18:07

Putin: Russia wants strains in US ties to become a thing of the past

CultureMarvel releases one last VisionQuest trailer

With VisionQuest premiering in two weeks, Marvel Studios has released a final trailer for the limited series. It will conclude the trilogy that began with WandaVision and continued with Agatha All Along, while showing what happened to Vision after the WandaVision finale restored his memories.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-01 18:04

Marvel releases one last VisionQuest trailer
Marvel releases one last VisionQuest trailer

WorldPutin says Russia concerned about Japan’s militarization plans

Russia is interested in cooperating with Japan but is concerned about Tokyo’s militarization plans and the policy of creating military-political blocs in the region, President Vladimir Putin said.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 18:03

Putin says Russia concerned about Japan’s militarization plans

EconomyUS sanctions target Iran’s auto, rail sectors after blockade chokes shipping lanes

The Trump administration imposed fresh sanctions on Iran on Thursday, targeting rail and automotive conglomerates as well as international suppliers to those industries. The Treasury Department described the measures as the latest US effort to economically isolate Tehran after a blockade choked shipping lanes.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-01 18:00

US sanctions target Iran’s auto, rail sectors after blockade chokes shipping lanes
US sanctions target Iran’s auto, rail sectors after blockade chokes shipping lanes

EconomyTrump’s $54 Billion Election Pitch for Alaska LNG Is Its Undoing

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that South Korea would invest $54 billion in a massive Alaska LNG project. His portrayal made the long-dormant venture sound almost miraculous: not only would it finally be built with foreign funding, but it would also secure its future just before the midterms, coincidentally in a state facing a pivotal, tightly contested Senate race.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 18:00

Trump’s $54 Billion Election Pitch for Alaska LNG Is Its Undoing
Trump’s $54 Billion Election Pitch for Alaska LNG Is Its Undoing

ScienceEarth’s driest desert is covered in wildflowers right now

Spring has arrived in the Southern Hemisphere, bringing an unusual bloom to Chile’s Atacama Desert. The world’s driest nonpolar desert is covered in flowers after heavy rains earlier this year linked to the El Niño weather pattern.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-01 18:00

Earth’s driest desert is covered in wildflowers right now
Earth’s driest desert is covered in wildflowers right now

EconomyBond yield explosion gives Bitcoin a strong signal — is now finally Satoshi’s time?

Rising government borrowing costs and expanding AI-related debt are presented as strengthening Bitcoin’s case as money issued independently of government policy. At the same time, Mastercard is testing a score to identify AI-initiated transactions. Higher yields may support Bitcoin’s monetary argument while also raising the hurdle created by bonds’ contractual returns.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-01 18:00

Bond yield explosion gives Bitcoin a strong signal — is now finally Satoshi’s time?
Bond yield explosion gives Bitcoin a strong signal — is now finally Satoshi’s time?

ScienceWhat I learned from North America’s top meteorologists at Climate Week

CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe shares the atmosphere at New York Climate Week and lessons from the meteorologists she met there. The newsletter also examines Canada’s progress on protected areas and visits a company seeking to lower meat costs by blending in mycelium.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-01 18:00

What I learned from North America’s top meteorologists at Climate Week

PoliticsPutin says he has fairly good relationship with Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he has had a fairly good, long-standing relationship with US President Donald Trump. Putin thanked Trump for his sincere efforts to resolve the Ukrainian crisis and said he believes those efforts are genuine.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 17:58

Putin says he has fairly good relationship with Trump

PoliticsICE limits which officers can stop vehicles

ICE has issued new guidance restricting which officers may stop vehicles, after several such encounters ended in shootings.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 17:57

ICE limits which officers can stop vehicles
ICE limits which officers can stop vehicles

PoliticsLatvians head to the polls with Russia on their minds

Latvia will elect a new parliament on October 3 in a campaign dominated by concerns about Russia. Security fears, drone incursions and alleged hybrid pressure linked to Belarus have pushed defense to the forefront, while voters and businesses continue to debate the economic costs of cutting ties with Moscow.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-01 17:57

Latvians head to the polls with Russia on their minds
Latvians head to the polls with Russia on their minds

PoliticsHow does the Kremlin want loyalist media to cover Russia’s 2027 federal budget? Start with social benefits. Don’t mention the 44% for military and security

Guidelines reviewed by Meduza instruct Russian state-run and government-aligned outlets to highlight social obligations, pension increases, schools, kindergartens, and comparisons with Western budget deficits when covering the proposed 2027 budget. They must stay on script and use pro-government experts. The proposal actually cuts social, education, and healthcare spending while allocating 44% of total spending to defense and security.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 17:56

How does the Kremlin want loyalist media to cover Russia’s 2027 federal budget? Start with social benefits. Don’t mention the 44% for military and security
How does the Kremlin want loyalist media to cover Russia’s 2027 federal budget? Start with social benefits. Don’t mention the 44% for military and security

PoliticsRussia builds defense plants in safe areas — Putin

President Vladimir Putin said Russia is taking modern methods of armed warfare into account when building enterprises and is working to place new defense-industry facilities in the safest possible areas. He added that construction is underway.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 17:51

Russia builds defense plants in safe areas — Putin

EconomyWhat is in France’s 2027 budget?

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu’s government presented its 2027 budget on Thursday, featuring measures intended to put its deficit-reduction plans back on track through targeted savings and tax increases.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 17:50

What is in France’s 2027 budget?
What is in France’s 2027 budget?

TechMemory executives expect RAM shortage to continue through 2028

Executives at Micron and Samsung say the memory shortage is likely to last for at least the next several years. Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra told investors that demand should exceed available supply, particularly for AI-focused high-bandwidth memory and server DRAM. Capacity is being directed toward those markets, restricting memory for consumer devices.

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Memory executives expect RAM shortage to continue through 2028
Memory executives expect RAM shortage to continue through 2028

PoliticsConflict escalation is never one-sided — Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said conflict escalation is never one-sided and that a point of no return could arrive very quickly and unexpectedly. He warned that increasingly harsh mutual responses may lead to a fatal turning point, while the failure to pursue realistic diplomacy that considers all sides’ interests inflames tensions and tightens the spiral of destruction.

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Conflict escalation is never one-sided — Putin

EconomyTürkiye-Ukraine free trade pact takes effect, targeting $10B in bilateral business

A free trade pact between Türkiye and Ukraine has entered into force, with the two sides aiming to build $10 billion in bilateral business. Erdogan met Zelenskiy at the Turkevi Center in New York on September 23, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session.

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Türkiye-Ukraine free trade pact takes effect, targeting $10B in bilateral business
Türkiye-Ukraine free trade pact takes effect, targeting $10B in bilateral business

EconomyUK banks tumble as gilt yields hit highest since 1998, budget jitters mount

UK bank stocks fell sharply on Thursday as British 30-year borrowing costs reached their highest level since 1998. Concerns about the country's finances, exposure to high oil prices and inflation intensified ahead of this month's budget.

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UK banks tumble as gilt yields hit highest since 1998, budget jitters mount
UK banks tumble as gilt yields hit highest since 1998, budget jitters mount

WorldNAZA filmmakers say they interviewed more than 100 sources on Israeli actions in Gaza

The team behind the documentary NAZA says it interviewed more than 100 people familiar with Israeli military targeting systems in Gaza, pushing back against an IDF statement that sought to discredit the film. The IDF alleges substantial errors and says its rules prohibit deliberately targeting civilians, while the Guardian defended the film’s reporting and verification.

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NAZA filmmakers say they interviewed more than 100 sources on Israeli actions in Gaza
NAZA filmmakers say they interviewed more than 100 sources on Israeli actions in Gaza

WorldPalestinian children in Israeli military detention

Israel holds hundreds of Palestinian children at a time, detaining them indefinitely in military systems that traumatise them. Their suffering was discussed at an event held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly High-Level Week.

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Palestinian children in Israeli military detention
Palestinian children in Israeli military detention

PoliticsPutin: West sought Russia’s collapse despite its efforts to join Western civilization

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the West tried to destroy Russia even as the country spent years seeking integration into Western civilization. He claimed the West worked to isolate and dismantle the Russian Federation, while continuing to view it as part of the historical Russian Empire and promoting calls to complete the empire’s dismantling.

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Putin: West sought Russia’s collapse despite its efforts to join Western civilization

WorldTürkiye dismisses claims it hosted Syria-Hezbollah meeting

Türkiye rejected claims that it hosted a meeting between Syria and Hezbollah, urging the public to rely only on statements issued by official authorities.

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Türkiye dismisses claims it hosted Syria-Hezbollah meeting
Türkiye dismisses claims it hosted Syria-Hezbollah meeting

SportsPatriots tight end Eli Raridon and wife announce death of newborn son

New England Patriots tight end Eli Raridon and his wife, Anna Raridon, said their newborn son has died. In a social media post, they said he never came home after being born.

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Patriots tight end Eli Raridon and wife announce death of newborn son
Patriots tight end Eli Raridon and wife announce death of newborn son

EconomyAnthropic Said to Target Mega-IPO Before Thanksgiving Holiday

Anthropic PBC is seeking to go public as soon as mid-November, according to people familiar with the matter, after the artificial intelligence model maker delayed its listing plans.

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Anthropic Said to Target Mega-IPO Before Thanksgiving Holiday
Anthropic Said to Target Mega-IPO Before Thanksgiving Holiday

WorldFrench student protests turn violent, schools set on fire

Student protests in France have turned violent, with schools set on fire. Firefighters worked at the damaged entrance hall of Nelson Mandela High School in Nantes.

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French student protests turn violent, schools set on fire
French student protests turn violent, schools set on fire
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BREAKING Eritrea says severing diplomatic ties with Ethiopia
BREAKING Eritrea says severing diplomatic ties with Ethiopia
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SocietyKyiv Independent launches Companion Collection to support front-line animal rescue

The Kyiv Independent has launched a matching merchandise collection for people and their pets. From Oct. 1 to Oct. 22, all profits will support Ukrainian charity 12 Vartovykh, which evacuates animals from dangerous areas, provides veterinary care and rehabilitation, and helps them find homes.

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Kyiv Independent launches Companion Collection to support front-line animal rescue
Kyiv Independent launches Companion Collection to support front-line animal rescue

CultureMacklemore says Free Palestine tour sold out immediately

Macklemore says all three shows on his newly announced tour to raise money for organizations supporting Palestinians sold out immediately. The four-time Grammy winner announced October dates in Dublin, Paris and London less than a week ago, naming it the Free Palestine tour.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-01 17:38

Macklemore says Free Palestine tour sold out immediately

WorldPutin: Russia hopes Strait of Hormuz reopens and Iran sanctions are lifted

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow hopes the Strait of Hormuz will reopen and sanctions on Iran will be lifted, calling this a goal Tehran is rightly pursuing. He said Russia opposes all forms of aggression and favors peaceful solutions, while describing the events in Ukraine as aggression by the collective West against Russia.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-01 17:38

Putin: Russia hopes Strait of Hormuz reopens and Iran sanctions are lifted

PoliticsUS Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump’s ICE detention policy case

The US Supreme Court will hear a challenge to the Trump administration’s policy requiring many undocumented immigrants to remain in ICE detention throughout deportation proceedings. The justices will decide whether migrants already living in the US have a right to a judge’s bond hearing, amid conflicting lower-court rulings.

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US Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump’s ICE detention policy case
US Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump’s ICE detention policy case

PoliticsPutin backs meeting with US and Chinese leaders but says agenda is needed

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he fully supports a trilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC summit, but stressed that the participants must first agree on an agenda. He added that dialogue is beneficial overall.

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Putin backs meeting with US and Chinese leaders but says agenda is needed

EconomyEx-HSBC banker banned after dodging £5,900 in train fares

Joseph Molloy was convicted this year after using a “doughnutting” scam to avoid paying for train tickets. He has now been banned after evading £5,900 in fares.

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Ex-HSBC banker banned after dodging £5,900 in train fares

EconomyWhat Can Trump Do to Tame Diesel and Gasoline Prices as Midterms Loom?

Donald Trump returned to the White House promising to reduce Americans’ cost of living. At the beginning of his second term, US gasoline averaged about $3 a gallon; it has now topped $4, a record for this time of year, creating a political problem for Republicans seeking to retain both chambers of Congress in November’s midterm elections.

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What Can Trump Do to Tame Diesel and Gasoline Prices as Midterms Loom?
What Can Trump Do to Tame Diesel and Gasoline Prices as Midterms Loom?

Other4 things to buy and 7 to skip during October Prime Day

Prime Big Deal Days is underway. Shopping experts outline what to buy and what to skip, along with strategies for saving the most money.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-01 17:30

4 things to buy and 7 to skip during October Prime Day
4 things to buy and 7 to skip during October Prime Day

WorldRussian drones strike Kyiv’s Southern Bridge in first such attack since full-scale invasion

Russian forces struck Kyiv’s Southern Bridge with two drones on October 1 as a subway train was crossing it. Dust entered the cars, but no passengers were hurt and preliminary findings showed no critical damage. Subway and bus service was suspended. A separate drone strike on Kyiv’s nuclear research institute caused a brief fire; the reactor was undamaged and radiation levels remained normal.

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Russian drones strike Kyiv’s Southern Bridge in first such attack since full-scale invasion
Russian drones strike Kyiv’s Southern Bridge in first such attack since full-scale invasion
  • Two Russian drones strike near supports of Kyiv bridge, Klitschko says
    Two Russian drones strike near supports of Kyiv bridge, Klitschko says

    Two Russian drones struck near the supports of Kyiv’s Southern Bridge at about 12:20 p.m. local time on Oct. 1, disrupting a key metro link between the city’s eastern and western banks. Traffic was halted while emergency services inspected the site. The attack came amid repeated drone strikes on Kyiv and a day after a major assault on its energy infrastructure.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-10-01 10:14Original

PoliticsRenee Good’s family sues Trump administration over fatal ICE shooting

The family of Renee Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent during a Minneapolis demonstration, has filed two lawsuits against the government. They accuse Trump administration officials of recklessness and civil rights violations and seek damages and a jury trial. No agents involved have been charged.

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Renee Good’s family sues Trump administration over fatal ICE shooting
Renee Good’s family sues Trump administration over fatal ICE shooting
  • Renee Good’s family sues U.S. government, ICE officer and Trump officials
    Renee Good’s family sues U.S. government, ICE officer and Trump officials

    Renee Good’s family has filed two federal civil lawsuits alleging wrongful death and excessive force against the U.S. government, an ICE officer and Trump officials. The suits were announced nine months after an immigration officer fatally shot Good in Minneapolis.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-01 16:55Original
  • Family of US woman killed by ICE agent sues Trump officials
    Family of US woman killed by ICE agent sues Trump officials

    The family of US citizen Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis during an immigration sweep, has filed two lawsuits against the US government and members of the Trump administration. Their lawyer alleges the operation created an “unprecedented environment for state-sponsored violence”; the White House calls the suits baseless.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-10-01 16:40Original
  • Renee Good’s family sues U.S. government, ICE officer and others over Minneapolis killing

    Renee Good’s family has filed lawsuits alleging wrongful death, conspiracy and other violations against the U.S. government, an ICE officer and others. Good, 37, was fatally shot by a U.S. immigration officer during an immigration crackdown in January.

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    CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-01 15:52Original
  • Family of Renee Good sues US government and Trump officials over fatal ICE shooting

    Renee Good’s family is suing the US government and Trump officials over her fatal shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.

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  • Renee Good’s family sues Trump administration over fatal ICE shooting
    Renee Good’s family sues Trump administration over fatal ICE shooting

    Renee Good’s relatives have filed civil lawsuits against the US government and officials over her fatal shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on January 7. They allege negligence, civil rights violations and a coordinated campaign that authorized unconstitutional force against protesters and observers.

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  • Renee Good’s family sues U.S. government, ICE officer and Trump officials
    Renee Good’s family sues U.S. government, ICE officer and Trump officials

    Renee Good’s family has filed two federal civil lawsuits alleging wrongful death and excessive force against the U.S. government, an ICE officer and senior Trump officials, their attorney said Thursday. Good was fatally shot by an immigration officer in Minneapolis nine months ago.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-01 14:24Original
  • Renee Good’s family sues US government and immigration officials over Minneapolis killing
    Renee Good’s family sues US government and immigration officials over Minneapolis killing

    Renee Good’s family has filed a lawsuit naming the United States government and several immigration officials. The relatives say the 37-year-old was killed by an immigration officer during a federal crackdown in Minnesota, describing the death as wrongful and alleging other breaches of federal law.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-10-01 14:15Original
  • Renee Good's family sues Trump administration over fatal Minneapolis shooting
    Renee Good's family sues Trump administration over fatal Minneapolis shooting

    The family of Renee Good, one of two U.S. citizens fatally shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis in January, sued President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday over her death during deportation sweeps.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-01 13:50Original

HealthSugary foods and antibiotics may damage the gut microbiome, study finds

A new study finds that combining sugary foods with antibiotic treatment can damage the gut microbiome in ways that may leave people vulnerable to dangerous infections.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-01 17:28

Sugary foods and antibiotics may damage the gut microbiome, study finds

SocietyKyiv’s bomb shelters are in dire condition as Mayor Klitschko shifts blame

Residents have been killed while trying to reach shelters during Russian attacks on Kyiv. An investigation found that the city’s shelter network is too small for its estimated population, with nearly 90% consisting of low-protection basements and other adapted underground spaces. Responsibility is divided among city and district authorities and facility owners.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 17:26

Kyiv’s bomb shelters are in dire condition as Mayor Klitschko shifts blame
Kyiv’s bomb shelters are in dire condition as Mayor Klitschko shifts blame

PoliticsTrump administration begins mailing $500 ACA refund checks

The Trump administration began mailing $500 Affordable Care Act checks this week to enrollees who were allegedly overcharged for coverage.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 17:25

Trump administration begins mailing $500 ACA refund checks
Trump administration begins mailing $500 ACA refund checks

HealthFlorida attorney general sues Pfizer and CEO over COVID-19 vaccine claims

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Pfizer and CEO Albert Bourla, alleging that the drugmaker misled consumers about the safety and effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine.

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Florida attorney general sues Pfizer and CEO over COVID-19 vaccine claims
Florida attorney general sues Pfizer and CEO over COVID-19 vaccine claims

PoliticsDespite praise and White House visits, Trump avoids endorsing Netanyahu

In a TIME interview, US President Donald Trump repeatedly declined to say whether Israeli voters should give Benjamin Netanyahu another term, instead highlighting his popularity in Israel and support for its government. Trump defended Netanyahu against reports of advance warnings about the October 7, 2023 attacks, saying he would have acted if he had known.

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Despite praise and White House visits, Trump avoids endorsing Netanyahu
Despite praise and White House visits, Trump avoids endorsing Netanyahu

PoliticsRussia must look to future, but never forget past — Putin

Vladimir Putin said Russia must look to the future without forgetting its past, because the two are inseparable. He said the legacy of ancestors who built a great and unique country must be preserved and strengthened, stressing that societies need historical foundations and respect for traditions.

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Russia must look to future, but never forget past — Putin

PoliticsAlgeria’s lower house passes death penalty bill for forest arsonists

Algeria’s lower house approved a penal-code amendment allowing the death penalty for people convicted of arson and acts deemed to threaten public security, unity or economic and environmental stability. Human rights groups called the measure a retrograde response and accused the government of using it against political opposition. The bill still requires upper-house review and ratification by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

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Algeria’s lower house passes death penalty bill for forest arsonists
Algeria’s lower house passes death penalty bill for forest arsonists

WorldVice principal killed in attack at school in Mexico's Coahuila state

An attack at a secondary school in Mexico’s Coahuila state killed the vice principal and injured others, state prosecutor Federico Fernandez said on Thursday.

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Vice principal killed in attack at school in Mexico's Coahuila state
Vice principal killed in attack at school in Mexico's Coahuila state

WorldLviv court sentences Viacheslav Zinchenko to life for murdering former Ukrainian lawmaker Iryna Farion

Lviv’s Shevchenkivskyi District Court sentenced Dnipro resident Viacheslav Zinchenko to life in prison for murdering politician Iryna Farion and illegally possessing a weapon. He denied the charges. Prosecutors said the killing was motivated by national intolerance and linked to Farion’s civic work. She was shot outside her Lviv home in July 2024 and later died in hospital.

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Lviv court sentences Viacheslav Zinchenko to life for murdering former Ukrainian lawmaker Iryna Farion
Lviv court sentences Viacheslav Zinchenko to life for murdering former Ukrainian lawmaker Iryna Farion