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WorldEgypt warned Israel of a ‘major’ Hamas attack: ‘No world’ Netanyahu was unaware

François Picard welcomes Vivian Salama from Washington. Her latest investigation returns to September 26, 2023, when Abbas Kamel, then Egypt’s intelligence chief, made an exceptionally rare and discreet visit to Israel as its national security establishment commemorated the Yom Kippur War and one of the country’s greatest intelligence failures. Kamel delivered a stark warning about the dangerous situation developing in Gaza.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-10-02 06:08

Egypt warned Israel of a ‘major’ Hamas attack: ‘No world’ Netanyahu was unaware

WorldEXCLUSIVE: China’s work on Antelope Reef in South China Sea gathers pace, satellite images show

Construction of a runway by China on Antelope Reef in the Paracel archipelago is advancing rapidly, according to the latest satellite images. Analysts estimate it could be finished by mid-2027, strengthening Beijing’s military control over the disputed South China Sea.

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EXCLUSIVE: China’s work on Antelope Reef in South China Sea gathers pace, satellite images show

PoliticsIndia’s Cockroach Janata Party, student groups to protest, demand poll chief’s resignation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to face renewed pressure on Friday as the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janata Party and a separate coalition of student and activist groups hold fresh protests demanding the election chief’s resignation.

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India’s Cockroach Janata Party, student groups to protest, demand poll chief’s resignation

SportsAsian Games 2026: Gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting wins gold for Taiwan

Taiwan’s Olympic champion Lin Yu-ting defeated China’s Yang Chengyu 5-0 in the women’s 60kg final in Nishio, Japan. The victory gives Lin her second Asian Games gold, following her 57kg title in Hangzhou three years ago, after she was at the centre of a gender eligibility dispute at Paris 2024.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 06:03

Asian Games 2026: Gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting wins gold for Taiwan

Economy‘A powerful buffer’: How solar saved the EU €37.4 billion since the war on Iran began

Europe’s solar boom has helped shield households from crippling gas costs as the war on Iran continues. It also highlights the risks of relying on fossil fuels, with solar estimated to have saved the EU €37.4 billion since the conflict began.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-02 06:02

‘A powerful buffer’: How solar saved the EU €37.4 billion since the war on Iran began

EconomyEurope Today: EU energy prices soar as Spain housing decrees face Congress vote

Average EU diesel prices have reached a record €2.24 per litre, while Energy Commissioner Jorgensen warns that volatility is likely to persist. Spain’s Congress is due to vote on two housing decrees amid uncertainty over support for Sanchez’s coalition, and Bucharest is warning of new hybrid threats from Russia.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 06:01

Europe Today: EU energy prices soar as Spain housing decrees face Congress vote

PoliticsUS congressman urges Starbucks to close its first stores in China’s Xinjiang

A US lawmaker has urged Starbucks to shut its first stores in China’s Xinjiang, describing the company’s decision to operate in a region where Uyghurs face repression as “morally bankrupt.”

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US congressman urges Starbucks to close its first stores in China’s Xinjiang

SportsDodgers eye third straight World Series title as NLDS opener nears

The Los Angeles Dodgers are approaching the postseason with a relaxed mindset while pursuing a third consecutive World Series championship. That would make them the first team since the late-1990s New York Yankees to accomplish the feat, with the NLDS opener approaching.

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Dodgers eye third straight World Series title as NLDS opener nears

PoliticsJapan poll: 57% urge Takaichi to improve ties with China

A nationwide Asahi Shimbun poll found that 57% of Japanese respondents want Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to do more to improve relations with China. Approval of her inflation measures fell to 28%, while 76% said the government’s failure to disclose funding sources for a proposed food-tax cut was a problem.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 06:00

Japan poll: 57% urge Takaichi to improve ties with China

WorldTrump Says Powell Should Resign, FlyDubai Latest, More

Bloomberg News Now’s audio report covers the day’s top stories, including Donald Trump saying Jerome Powell should resign and the latest developments involving flydubai, alongside other global business news.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 06:00

Trump Says Powell Should Resign, FlyDubai Latest, More

FlyDubai Rescue Latest; Trump Calls on Powell to Resign, More
Bloomberg News Now’s audio report rounds up the day’s top stories, including the latest on the FlyDubai rescue and Donald Trump’s call for Powell to resign. The program is updated throughout the day with global business news.
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BBloomberg News★☆☆☆☆2026-10-02 04:30Original

WorldTrump vows to hit Iran ‘very hard’ if linked to flydubai pilot stabbing

Donald Trump said Iran would be hit “very hard” if it is linked to the stabbing of a pilot on a flydubai flight bound for Iran. Passengers said people rushed the cockpit and fought for control after the aircraft plunged about 17,000 feet in one minute, according to Flightradar24.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-02 05:57

Trump vows to hit Iran ‘very hard’ if linked to flydubai pilot stabbing

Foiled flydubai attack clouds regional airline revival
An attempted attack on a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv narrowly avoided disaster this week, Israeli officials said. Passengers overpowered a co-pilot who stabbed the captain and appeared to try to crash the aircraft, adding uncertainty to a regional airline recovery already strained by the Iran war.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-10-02 05:15Original
Tel Aviv flight passenger details treating wounded pilot after restraining suspect
Dr. Shota Musaev told ABC News how he treated and saved the pilot of a FlyDubai flight after the co-pilot attacked him inside the cockpit and a suspect was tied up.
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AABC News★★☆☆☆2026-10-01 22:37Original
Flydubai co-pilot ‘assaulted’ captain before landing, Saudi probe says
Saudi Arabia’s Interior Ministry says a preliminary probe found that a Flydubai co-pilot assaulted the captain, injuring both, during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The aircraft made an emergency landing in Tabuk with 174 passengers and eight crew members. The pilots were treated and later returned to the UAE, while Saudi and Emirati authorities investigate the incident, including any possible terrorist intent or prior planning.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-01 21:53Original

SocietyHow a discussion platform helps voices be heard and issues solved

Beijing’s Maizidian Street faces tensions between residents and delivery riders over blocked entrances, honking, charging access and registration procedures. The subdistrict created the “MAI HOME” discussion platform, bringing riders, residents, merchants and community staff together to discuss problems and design solutions.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 05:54

How a discussion platform helps voices be heard and issues solved

SocietyJapan’s first mayor to take maternity leave named to TIME100 Next

Shoko Kawata, mayor of Yawata City, has been named to TIME Magazine’s TIME100 Next list after taking maternity leave and giving birth to her first child. Her decision triggered both support and backlash in Japan. With no legal framework for local elected officials, she arranged for her deputy to assume her authority for 16 weeks while she worked remotely when possible.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 05:53

Japan’s first mayor to take maternity leave named to TIME100 Next

WorldThe Sudan connection: Is Ethiopia at risk of a proxy war?

Ethiopia and Sudan are exchanging accusations over support for armed conflicts on opposite sides of their border. A new alliance led by the Tigray People's Liberation Front is fighting Ethiopian forces in the north, while experts warn that the region's overlapping conflicts and foreign interests could trigger a wider conflagration. There is currently no evidence of direct involvement by Sudanese forces, the RSF or Eritrea in the latest escalation.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-02 05:52

The Sudan connection: Is Ethiopia at risk of a proxy war?

EconomySpot bitcoin ETFs attract $2.7 billion in September as institutional demand holds

US spot bitcoin ETFs drew $2.65 billion in net inflows in September, marking their second-largest monthly inflow since October 2025 as institutional demand remained firm.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 05:50

Spot bitcoin ETFs attract $2.7 billion in September as institutional demand holds

PoliticsDublin gathering urges Ireland to shun upcoming Israel match

Near Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, approximately 200 demonstrators urged Ireland to shun the forthcoming Nations League encounter with Israel.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 05:50

Dublin gathering urges Ireland to shun upcoming Israel match

SportsChina’s first Tibetan UFC fighter chases title dream and inspires fans

Su Mudaerji won by unanimous decision at Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in August before the UFC’s largest-ever crowd in Asia. The victory lifted him to 11th in the promotion’s global rankings.

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China’s first Tibetan UFC fighter chases title dream and inspires fans

CultureNew Airstream caravan retreat opens in the UAE’s Hajar Mountains

Caravan Hatta by Our Habitas has opened overlooking Hatta Dam, offering wellness experiences, stargazing and open-fire cooking.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-02 05:50

New Airstream caravan retreat opens in the UAE’s Hajar Mountains

SportsNations League: Zidane returns to face Italy and the Stade de France

Twenty years after the 2006 World Cup final, Zinedine Zidane will face Italy again on Friday in the Nations League’s third matchday, now as France manager. His first game in France in the role also takes him back to the Stade de France, the scene of several defining moments in his career.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 05:49

Nations League: Zidane returns to face Italy and the Stade de France

France vs Italy: UEFA Nations League – Zidane, Olise, Esposito and team form
France host Italy in the Nations League at the Stade de France, marking new coach Zinedine Zidane’s first match on home soil. France have won their opening two games despite Kylian Mbappe’s knee injury, while Roberto Mancini’s Italy sit near the bottom of the group with one win and one loss.
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AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-10-01 22:31Original

EconomyWhere in Europe is data centre hiring growing fastest — and why do these jobs pay more?

Data centre job postings have risen significantly in several European countries in recent months. The report examines what is driving that growth and why these roles command higher pay.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 05:46

Where in Europe is data centre hiring growing fastest — and why do these jobs pay more?

WorldFriday briefing: How the flydubai incident unfolded

A cockpit stabbing on flydubai flight FZ 1073, bound for Tel Aviv, prompted claims of terrorism, hijacking and geopolitical involvement. The plane plunged 17,000ft in less than two minutes before passengers and crew overpowered the alleged attacker, the co-pilot, and helped secure an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. All 174 passengers escaped serious injury, while the attacker’s motives and any Iranian involvement remain under investigation.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-02 05:45

Friday briefing: How the flydubai incident unfolded

Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard' if Tehran linked to FlyDubai incident
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran would be hit “very hard” if it is found to be linked to the copilot accused of trying to crash an Israel-bound flight. He said the attempt put the lives of more than 180 people aboard the jet at risk.
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CCBC News★★★★☆2026-10-01 23:55Original
Netanyahu says flydubai co-pilot was radicalised as UAE probes terror link
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking a flight carrying mostly Israelis had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination”. UAE authorities are investigating a possible terrorism connection. The captain and passengers subdued the suspect before the aircraft made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-01 23:27Original
New video shows hero passengers from plane attack
New video shows Israeli passengers hailed as heroic after subduing a co-pilot who allegedly tried to bring down their FlyDubai flight. President Trump said the co-pilot has links to Iran.
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PoliticsFormer Taiwan President Tsai to visit US next week

Former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday that she will visit the United States next week to speak at a Stanford University security conference. It will be her first trip to the country since she left office in 2024.

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Former Taiwan President Tsai to visit US next week

PoliticsLula, Bolsonaro trade scandal fire in final scramble for votes

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and election rival Flavio Bolsonaro are exploiting every controversy in a last-ditch effort to discredit one another and win voters ahead of Sunday’s nail-biting election.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-10-02 05:44

Lula, Bolsonaro trade scandal fire in final scramble for votes

Brazil votes in high-stakes election as U.S.-China rivalry and debt loom large
Brazil is heading into a knife-edge presidential vote whose consequences could extend well beyond its borders. The election unfolds amid U.S.-China rivalry and mounting attention to the country’s debt.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-10-02 05:00Original
‘No one disrespects Our Lady’: Brazil’s patron saint becomes election flashpoint
Speculation that far-right presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro could seek to remove Our Lady of Aparecida as Brazil’s patroness has triggered a nationwide outcry ahead of Sunday’s vote. With Bolsonaro and Catholic leftwing president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva tied in polls, analysts say the dispute could affect the knife-edge race.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-02 04:00Original
Everything you need to know about Brazil’s tight presidential race
Brazilian voters will choose on Sunday between incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro in a closely contested election. If neither candidate wins an outright majority, a runoff will be held on October 25. Al Jazeera’s Monica Yanakiew explains what is at stake.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-02 02:07Original
The Bolsonaros are back: Brazil heads to the polls – podcast
The Guardian’s Latin America correspondent Tom Phillips reports on Brazil’s presidential election this Sunday. Flávio Bolsonaro, son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro, is seeking the presidency while campaigning for his father’s release. The podcast examines how Brazil reached this point again and what a Flávio victory could mean for the wider region.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-02 02:00Original

WorldEthiopia and Eritrea sever ties as northern conflict escalates

Ethiopia and Eritrea have cut diplomatic relations as fighting resumes in northern Ethiopia, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Ethiopia closed its embassy in Asmara and expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats over alleged national-security threats; Eritrea responded with reciprocal action. More than 50 people have reportedly been killed since the fighting resumed last week.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-02 05:42

Ethiopia and Eritrea sever ties as northern conflict escalates

Eritrea cuts diplomatic ties with Ethiopia over Tigray dispute
Eritrea has broken diplomatic relations with Ethiopia after Addis Ababa shut its embassy in Asmara and expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats. The rupture follows Ethiopia’s expulsion of diplomats from Sudan and Egypt amid renewed fighting involving the Tigray region.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-02 04:40Original
Eritrea severs diplomatic ties with Ethiopia in tit-for-tat move
Eritrea says it is cutting all diplomatic ties with Ethiopia after Addis Ababa announced the closure of its embassy in Asmara and expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats. The move comes as fighting between Ethiopian federal forces and an armed opposition coalition intensifies, with both governments accusing the other of hostile actions and support for opposing groups.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-01 20:10Original
Eritrea breaks diplomatic ties with Ethiopia
Eritrea has broken diplomatic ties with Ethiopia. Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos previously said Eritrean diplomats had engaged in activities posing a direct threat to national security.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-10-01 19:22Original
Eritrea says it is severing all diplomatic ties with Ethiopia
Eritrea’s foreign ministry said on Thursday that the country was severing all diplomatic ties with Ethiopia.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-10-01 18:40Original

WorldSouth Korea warns of ‘further measures’ if Ukraine refuses public apology over POW transfer disclosure

South Korea says it may take “further measures” if Ukraine refuses to publicly apologise for disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war. Ukrainian forces captured the prisoners early last year after they were deployed alongside thousands of North Korean troops to support Russia’s war against Ukraine.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 05:34

South Korea warns of ‘further measures’ if Ukraine refuses public apology over POW transfer disclosure

South Korean President Lee warns of measures against Ukraine over prisoner row, demands apology
South Korean President Lee warned that Seoul could take further measures against Ukraine unless it offers a public apology over the disclosure of a prisoner transfer. He said the issue concerns the honor of South Korea’s people and nation and cannot be overlooked.
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CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-10-02 05:30Original
Ukraine and South Korea clash over transfer of two North Korean prisoners
A diplomatic dispute has erupted after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed at the UN that two North Korean prisoners captured in Russia’s Kursk region had been transferred to South Korea at their request. Seoul demanded an explanation and apology, saying the disclosure violated confidentiality, while Kyiv denied any such agreement existed.
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DDW★★★★☆2026-10-02 04:40Original
Seoul warns of ‘further action’ if Ukraine does not apologise over POW row
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has threatened unspecified “further action” unless Ukraine publicly apologises for revealing that two North Korean prisoners of war were sent to South Korea. Lee accused Kyiv of trying to provoke war on the Korean Peninsula, while Ukraine called the dispute a “diplomatic misunderstanding” and said it was working to resolve it.
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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-02 03:09Original
Row between Ukraine and South Korea mounts over North Korean POWs
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung accused Ukraine of undermining him by disclosing an arrangement to transfer two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul. He demanded that Kyiv acknowledge the deal and apologise, while Ukraine said no secrecy agreement existed.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-02 02:54Original

WorldLive: Russia hits Kyiv’s Southern Bridge as Moscow continues to pound capital

Russian airstrikes hit Kyiv’s Southern Bridge and targeted a school and apartment buildings in the capital, killing at least one person, the city’s mayor said Friday. Ukraine also launched an overnight drone attack on industrial facilities in the Russian city of Volgograd. Follow the latest developments in the war in Ukraine.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-10-02 05:30

Live: Russia hits Kyiv’s Southern Bridge as Moscow continues to pound capital

Russian strike kills 1, injures 2 in Kyiv as Southern Bridge is hit again
A Russian overnight attack damaged a 25-story residential building in Kyiv’s Darnytskyi district, killing one person and injuring two, local authorities said. Russian forces also struck the Southern Bridge again, prompting closures of the Southern and Paton bridges in both directions and the Metro Bridge toward Kyiv’s right bank.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-10-02 05:04Original

EconomyDonald Quintin: ‘We’re entering a different market now’

Lone Star Funds chief executive Donald Quintin discusses value investing, higher interest rates and the credit cycle.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 05:30

Donald Quintin: ‘We’re entering a different market now’

TechElectrum patches Lightning flaw, but old Bitcoin backups break

Electrum’s latest security update fixes a Lightning backup defect, but some users still need to replace saved backups. Wallets with non-deterministic Lightning keys may lack the information needed to reclaim funds from anchor channels after a remote close. Version 4.8.2 fixes future exports; affected wallets must retain their original data and create fresh backups.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 05:30

Electrum patches Lightning flaw, but old Bitcoin backups break

EconomyBitget CEO says the exchange does not expect to recover much from $388 million hack

Bitget has frozen only a tiny portion of the $387.5 million stolen in last week’s hack, while restoring much of its protection fund. Its CEO told CNBC that the exchange does not expect to recover a large amount of the stolen money.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 05:25

Bitget CEO says the exchange does not expect to recover much from $388 million hack

SocietyAbout 400 French schools closed as some student protests turn violent

Around 400 schools in France are expected to stay closed on Friday after student demonstrations that began over education grievances escalated into violence in some areas.

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About 400 French schools closed as some student protests turn violent

ScienceSwedish researchers create an ‘AI scientist’ that designs and runs its own experiments

Swedish researchers have created an AI system that can conduct the full scientific process, from forming hypotheses to interpreting results, with minimal human input.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 05:15

Swedish researchers create an ‘AI scientist’ that designs and runs its own experiments

WorldWhy Spain’s growing closeness to China is angering parts of the EU

Spain is deepening ties with China under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, while Chinese investment in the country grows. Some European partners see Beijing as a strategic competitor and worry about trade imbalances, security and data risks. The article says doubts about US reliability are prompting EU countries to pursue their own partnerships, making a common European position harder to sustain.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-02 05:09

Why Spain’s growing closeness to China is angering parts of the EU

Spain and China are cosying up, to the anger of many in the EU
Spain is deepening ties with China as global volatility leaves EU countries feeling exposed and uncertain about relying on the US. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has urged better EU-China relations, but partners who see Beijing as a strategic rival accuse Madrid of prioritising national economic interests and potentially weakening European unity.
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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-10-01 23:42Original

EconomyGlobal bond market steadies after sharp sell-off

Heavy selling this week drove 10-year US Treasury yields to their highest level since 2002, before the global bond market steadied.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 05:09

Global bond market steadies after sharp sell-off

SocietyEvacuated in an incubator, Bissan returns to Gaza to get to know her mother

Bissan was born because of an airstrike. After being evacuated in an incubator, she is now back in Gaza and getting to know her mother.

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Evacuated in an incubator, Bissan returns to Gaza to get to know her mother

EconomySEC innovation exemption constrains bringing stock tokens to US, Robinhood crypto chief says

Robinhood crypto chief Johann Kerbrat told The Block that the company is still working through the SEC’s latest innovation exemption, which he said poses a constraint on bringing tokenized stocks to the US.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 05:04

SEC innovation exemption constrains bringing stock tokens to US, Robinhood crypto chief says

ScienceScientists use thermal cameras to assess bird deaths from offshore wind turbines

A year-long study tracked millions of birds migrating across the North Sea with thermal cameras to assess the threat posed by offshore wind farms.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 05:02

Scientists use thermal cameras to assess bird deaths from offshore wind turbines

PoliticsZelensky’s former spokeswoman: Kyiv sacrifices entire generations for an illusion of victory

Yulia Mendel, former press secretary to Vladimir Zelensky, said Ukraine’s government is sacrificing entire generations for an unrealistic victory over Russia. She said Ukrainians are tired of militarization and the country’s “autocratic system,” while Zelensky’s constant show now brings despair rather than applause.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 05:02

Zelensky’s former spokeswoman: Kyiv sacrifices entire generations for an illusion of victory

Ukrainians tired of Zelensky’s PR built on their blood — former spokeswoman
Yulia Mendel, a former spokeswoman for Volodymyr Zelensky, said Ukrainians were tired of what she called constant publicity built on their blood and the laundering of Western aid by his inner circle. She also cited weak government guarantees, growing corruption and a lack of economic opportunities, while accusing Zelensky of sacrificing lives for personal interests and not seeking peace.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-02 04:51Original

OtherLatest news bulletin | October 2, 2026 – Morning

Catch up on important stories from Europe and beyond on October 2, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-02 05:00

Latest news bulletin | October 2, 2026 – Morning

CultureFour hidden trails with medieval roots in the Eastern Alps

Forests in the Eastern Alps still hold trails shaped by Celtic tribes, Roman soldiers and medieval knights. History enthusiasts can explore the surviving routes during a sunny autumn weekend.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-02 05:00

Four hidden trails with medieval roots in the Eastern Alps

EconomyFrom stock losses to bond bets: 5 figures investors are watching in China

A technology-stock sell-off drove mainland Chinese equities to their lowest level in more than a year, while Beijing cut a key interest rate to support the economy. Chinese government bonds also drew renewed interest as US Treasury yields reached a new high.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 05:00

From stock losses to bond bets: 5 figures investors are watching in China

PoliticsBrexit reversal is on the table 10 years after Britain’s historic vote

Britain voted in 2016 to leave the European Union. A reversal of that decision is now being considered, with the stakes for the country at the center of debate.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 05:00

Brexit reversal is on the table 10 years after Britain’s historic vote

ScienceHow Switzerland lost nearly one-fifth of its glacier ice in five years

Swiss glaciers lost 5.5 percent of their ice volume in the hydrologic year ending September 30, 2026, and nearly 20 percent since 2021, researchers say. Winters with little snow and record summer heat have accelerated melting, threatening tourism, future water supplies and hydropower.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 04:59

How Switzerland lost nearly one-fifth of its glacier ice in five years

WorldNepal avalanche kills at least 15 expedition workers

At least 15 Nepali workers died when an avalanche buried the base camp of 7,126-metre Himlung Peak in central Nepal. Rescuers recovered eight more bodies on Thursday, bringing the total to 15, while one worker remains missing and is unlikely to be found alive.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-02 04:53

Nepal avalanche kills at least 15 expedition workers

SportsXie Zhenye backs China’s young sprinters to shine on world stage

Veteran sprinter Xie Zhenye says China’s emerging athletes can make a stronger international impact. After anchoring China to a 38.17-second victory in the men’s 4x100m relay at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, he cited the challenges of age and injuries, praised scientific training and set his sights on the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 04:52

Xie Zhenye backs China’s young sprinters to shine on world stage

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People rally against the US tech company Palantir outside its office in London, urging the UK government to use a break clause to prevent a contract between the AI giant and the National Health Service (NHS) being renewed beyond March 2027

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WorldStudent protests in Chile turn to violent clashes with police

Hundreds of students protesting proposed education funding cuts in Chile’s capital faced riot police, who used tear gas and water cannons to disperse them. The unrest came a day after President Jose Antonio Kast raised the possibility of cuts in his proposed 2027 budget.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 04:49

Student protests in Chile turn to violent clashes with police

PoliticsTrump administration says no plans for ICE at polls, but activists prepare anyway

With the midterm elections approaching, some voters are concerned that immigration enforcement officers could be present at polling places. The Trump administration says it has no plans to deploy ICE there, while activists are preparing regardless.

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Trump administration says no plans for ICE at polls, but activists prepare anyway

PoliticsNew ICE guidance tightens vehicle-stop rules and bans high-speed chases, memo reveals

New guidance from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement tightens rules for vehicle stops and bars officers from engaging in high-speed chases, according to a memo. The measures come as the Trump administration faces mounting criticism over a series of deadly incidents involving ICE officers. The agency downplayed them as reminders, saying current protocols will remain in place.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 04:47

New ICE guidance tightens vehicle-stop rules and bans high-speed chases, memo reveals

EconomyIowa lawmakers to vote on raising tax incentive cap for $15B steel plant

Iowa lawmakers are scheduled to return to the Statehouse on Friday to consider expanding the state tax incentive cap for a steel plant valued at $15 billion.

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Iowa lawmakers to vote on raising tax incentive cap for $15B steel plant

PoliticsArab-Israeli party leader withdraws from election bid

Balad leader Sami Abu Shehadeh has pulled out of the October 27 Knesset election after Israel’s Supreme Court warned it might disqualify him. The elections committee voted last week to disqualify the country’s two main Arab-majority parties.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 04:41

Arab-Israeli party leader withdraws from election bid

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Israel’s Supreme Court advised Balad leader Sami Abu Shehadeh to withdraw from the October 27 Knesset election, warning that it could otherwise disqualify him. The Central Elections Committee had voted to bar the country’s two main Arab-majority lists and two candidates.
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EconomyAmazon seeks to offload $8 billion of Nvidia chips to investors, FT reports

Amazon is seeking to transfer about $8 billion worth of advanced Nvidia chips to investors through a new vehicle to strengthen its balance sheet, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Amazon seeks to offload $8 billion of Nvidia chips to investors, FT reports

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Amazon is seeking to offload $8bn of Nvidia chips to investors, a move aimed at improving the technology group’s balance-sheet health as AI spending soars.
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ScienceKyrgyzstan sends its first satellite into space

Kyrgyzstan has launched its first national satellite, the presidential administration said. It was sent into orbit on October 1 EST aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base and will be controlled from Bishkek. The satellite will monitor land, water and ecosystems, while helping identify pollution and natural risks.

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Kyrgyzstan sends its first satellite into space

WorldIran urges Iraq to lift flight curbs linked to US sanctions

Iran has urged Iraq to remove remaining flight restrictions linked to US sanctions and fully restore air travel between the countries. Tehran condemned Washington’s sanctions, while suspensions at Baghdad, Erbil and Sulaimaniyah airports disrupted passenger and pilgrimage traffic and triggered protests in several Iraqi cities.

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Iran urges Iraq to lift flight curbs linked to US sanctions

WorldUkrainian forces reportedly strike oil facilities in Russia’s Volgograd, Samara regions

Ukrainian forces reportedly struck oil infrastructure in Russia’s Volgograd and Samara regions overnight, with fires reported at facilities in both areas. Activists and a monitoring channel identified the likely targets as the Volgograd Oil Refinery and the Samara oil distribution station, though the reported damage could not be independently verified.

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Ukrainian forces reportedly strike oil facilities in Russia’s Volgograd, Samara regions

EconomyTurkey stock market manipulation scandal hits nearly half a million investors

Turkey’s BIST 100 index fell 6% in one day in mid-September and about 12% over several trading days, affecting roughly 455,000 investors. Regulators shut funds run by seven asset managers, with 131 funds slated for liquidation. More than 45 people have been arrested, assets linked to 42 individuals and 46 entities frozen, and a senior AKP politician has resigned. Prosecutors are investigating alleged fraud, capital-markets violations and criminal organisation charges.

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Turkey stock market manipulation scandal hits nearly half a million investors

WorldMyanmar ships carrying returnees from Malaysia enter home waters, state media says

Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals sent back by Malaysia on navy ships have entered Myanmar’s waters and are expected to reach Yangon within days, state media reported. The United Nations and rights groups have warned that the returnees could face risks amid the country’s ongoing civil war.

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Myanmar ships carrying returnees from Malaysia enter home waters, state media says

SportsMLB rules out considering a game at Grand Teton National Park

Major League Baseball has decided against considering Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming as a venue for a game. Commissioner Rob Manfred told local officials and community leaders that MLB had never made formal plans to play there.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 04:30

MLB rules out considering a game at Grand Teton National Park

PoliticsRubio unblocks $320 million in military aid to Egypt withheld over human rights

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio approved a waiver releasing $320 million in military aid to Egypt that had been withheld over human rights concerns. He said Washington’s concerns about its Middle Eastern ally’s human rights record would remain part of broader bilateral discussions.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 04:22

Rubio unblocks $320 million in military aid to Egypt withheld over human rights

EconomyUS job growth expected to slow in September; unemployment rate likely steady

U.S. job growth is expected to have slowed in September, while the unemployment rate is forecast to remain at 4.1% for a third consecutive month, indicating that the labor market stayed stable as the fourth quarter began.

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US job growth expected to slow in September; unemployment rate likely steady

EconomyRussian-US economic cooperation to overcome Biden’s short-sightedness — envoy

Russian special presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev said economic cooperation between Moscow and Washington would help overcome what he called “Biden-think shortsightedness.” Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov previously said Dmitriev was continuing talks with US representatives on prospects for restoring bilateral economic cooperation.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 04:16

Russian-US economic cooperation to overcome Biden’s short-sightedness — envoy

EconomyJewelry giant Pandora enters lab-grown diamonds, hoping Vietnam plant drives Asian growth

Pandora is expanding its manufacturing footprint beyond Thailand with a new $150 million facility in Vietnam. The Danish jeweler is looking to the plant to support further growth across Asia.

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Jewelry giant Pandora enters lab-grown diamonds, hoping Vietnam plant drives Asian growth

PoliticsJapan mulls new anti-Russian sanctions — newspaper

Japan is considering another package of sanctions against Russia, Yomiuri reported, citing government sources. Possible measures include targeting vessels in the so-called shadow fleet, expanding export restrictions and tightening controls. The discussion is also linked to Vladimir Putin’s visit to the Southern Kurils, which drew a sharp response from Tokyo.

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Japan mulls new anti-Russian sanctions — newspaper

WorldAfrican Union urges Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to avoid actions that could undermine stability

The African Union Commission called on Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to show maximum restraint and avoid actions or statements that could intensify tensions and threaten regional peace and stability.

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African Union urges Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to avoid actions that could undermine stability

WorldTwo killed, two hospitalised and one missing in medical helicopter crash on California’s Catalina Island

A medical helicopter crashed on California’s Catalina Island, killing two people, sending two others to hospital and leaving one missing. The operator said the dead were staff members: the pilot and an onboard nurse. Transport safety officials said the investigation is continuing.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 04:09

Two killed, two hospitalised and one missing in medical helicopter crash on California’s Catalina Island

CultureUrban scenery at Hainan's northern and southern ends

The rising popularity of cultural landmarks is adding to the cultural tourism options around them. A visit to Haikou and Sanya, at the northern and southern ends of Hainan Island, highlights a clock tower that has witnessed the passage of time and a statue that has greeted visitors from around the world.

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Urban scenery at Hainan's northern and southern ends

WorldFAO official says he lost job after criticising Israeli policies in Gaza

Ben Davis, a former senior FAO director, says his contract was not renewed after he was accused of breaching impartiality rules by organising silent protests over starvation in Gaza and working on a report about food availability and humanitarian law. Davis believes the FAO director-general’s warning about firing more staff referred to him.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 04:02

FAO official says he lost job after criticising Israeli policies in Gaza

EconomyMonzo courts private equity after Nubank walks away

The 11-year-old UK fintech is seeking growth capital after a bruising period marked by boardroom disputes, following Nubank’s decision to walk away.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 04:00

Monzo courts private equity after Nubank walks away

EconomyIPO hopeful Zilch must prove it is one of a kind

UK fintech Zilch is pursuing a public listing as its listed peers struggle. Comparisons with those companies may make it harder, rather than easier, to assess the valuation investors should place on Zilch.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 04:00

IPO hopeful Zilch must prove it is one of a kind

WorldFlyDubai Pilot From Oman, Trump on Iran and More

Bloomberg News Now’s audio report rounds up the day’s leading stories, including a FlyDubai pilot from Oman and Donald Trump’s comments on Iran, with updates on global business news throughout the day.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-02 04:00

FlyDubai Pilot From Oman, Trump on Iran and More

EconomyParamount picked a bad time to fund a $110bn leveraged buyout

David Ellison’s media company raised $52bn in debt and secured an investment-grade credit rating, although it was the lowest rating available in that category. The timing of Paramount’s financing for the $110bn leveraged buyout is portrayed as poor.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 04:00

Paramount picked a bad time to fund a $110bn leveraged buyout

EconomyQuant hedge funds reap big gains from global bond sell-off

Trend-following portfolios have captured the sharp rise in bond yields this year as the Iran war and strong US economic data fuel inflation fears, generating large gains for quantitative hedge funds.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 04:00

Quant hedge funds reap big gains from global bond sell-off

EconomyTrump’s diesel threats could go very wrong — just look at soyabeans

The article warns that Donald Trump’s threats involving diesel could backfire badly. Richard Nixon’s export ban briefly suppressed domestic prices, but imposed a huge long-term cost.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 04:00

Trump’s diesel threats could go very wrong — just look at soyabeans