A new severe weather alert has been issued for Crete as disruption from the recent spell of severe weather continues. Authorities warn that further problems could emerge while conditions remain unsettled.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 09:32
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said renewed US bombing of Iran should be avoided because it would further destabilize relations between Iran and its Arab neighbors. He was responding to US officials’ comments about possibly resuming the bombing. President Donald Trump previously said this could happen after the November midterm elections.
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TASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-02 09:31
A hospital giant and radiology network adopted Palantir software to streamline scheduling, but nurses and other staff say it is producing errors, worsening burnout, and fueling frustration.
WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 09:30
A DreamLine datacenter in Kyiv was destroyed, Ukrainian outlet Obozrevatel reported. The company remains operational, with all services and customer data moved to backup sites. DreamLine provides corporate internet, DDoS protection and server placement services.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 09:29
Hundreds of high schools in France have closed as student protests grow. A photograph shows charred debris and the burned-out entrance of Beaugrenelle secondary school in Paris.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 09:28
Student protests over teacher shortages, deteriorating school buildings and a lack of learning materials continued across France, leaving more than 400 schools and educational establishments closed on Friday. Police have made around 2,000 arrests and scores of people were injured, while some protests turned violent. The education minister called for dialogue, but student unions urged further strike action and mass protests.
Nearly 400 high schools across France closed on Friday as pupils continued a week-long protest over poor conditions, including overheated classrooms and teacher shortages. Clashes with police have led to about 2,000 arrests, while some protesters also denounced alleged police violence.
French high-school protests have escalated into what the education ministry calls “urban violence”, damaging about 100 schools and injuring 40 headteachers. Nearly 3,000 students have been detained. Pupils cite overloaded timetables, crowded classes, staff shortages and heat, while riot police confront the unrest. Around 400 schools remain closed.
Around 400 French schools will remain closed on Friday as student protests that began in Paris-region high schools last week spread nationwide and become increasingly violent. Students cite teacher shortages and run-down buildings, while the government blames the hard left for starting the movement.
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.
Ukrainian authorities said new Russian drone attacks killed at least one person, injured others and severely disrupted traffic in Kyiv. The Southern Bridge was completely closed, while traffic toward the Dnipro’s left bank on the Paton Bridge was also restricted. Russia said it targeted a bridge used for military purposes; President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces struck oil facilities and other targets in several Russian regions.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-02 09:28
Russian forces continued drone attacks on Kyiv, hitting the Southern Bridge across the Dnipro three times over several hours and closing it to traffic. Restrictions were also imposed on the Paton and Metro bridges, prompting public-transit changes. A strike damaged a 25-story apartment building, killing one person and injuring at least two others.
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.
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.
Germany’s Franz Reindl has been elected the 15th president of the International Ice Hockey Federation, the organization said. After nine candidates competed, Reindl won the second round with 60 votes, or 51.28%, against Czech candidate Petr Briza’s 57 votes.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 09:27
French investigative outlet Mediapart said it had authenticated antisemitic messages from 2013 attributed to Jordan Bardella, the de facto deputy of far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen. The allegations come seven months before voters choose a successor to President Emmanuel Macron, with Le Pen leading opinion polls.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-02 09:27
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned that Seoul would take “additional measures” if Ukraine refuses to acknowledge a claimed confidentiality agreement on transferring North Korean POWs and issue a public apology. South Korea says President Volodymyr Zelensky breached the agreement; Kyiv denies one existed.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 09:27
The NBA has shut its elite training academy in Senegal, which prepared promising African players for professional careers and trained about 110 students since 2018. The league says its global development strategy is shifting to a new academy in Abu Dhabi and that other African programmes will continue, while former staff say the closure will reduce opportunities.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 09:26
Sami Abu Shehadeh, leader of the left-wing Palestinian Balad party, has withdrawn from Israel’s October 27 Knesset election after the Supreme Court indicated he could be disqualified. He said he had no other choice and accused efforts to block Arab parties of helping Benjamin Netanyahu and Itamar Ben-Gvir remain in power.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 09:25
Israel’s Supreme Court has told Palestinian politician Sami Abu Shehadeh to withdraw from the upcoming election or risk disqualification. Analyst Ziad Abu Rish says the decision reveals an already rigged system that privileges Jewish Israelis over Palestinians.
European Union countries discussed a French proposal to release diesel stocks in response to US pressure and help cool surging fuel prices, according to sources.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 09:25
Oil prices extended their losses after reports that European countries could release diesel and crude inventories. Reuters previously reported that EU nations were discussing a proposal to release diesel reserves following pressure from the Trump administration.
The Signal 2.0 mobile security system is being used in the Zaporozhye and Volchansk sectors of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine, NPP Design Bureau spokesman Igor Potapov told TASS. Based on passive infrared detectors, it can quickly monitor perimeters in field conditions and issue audible, visual and vibrating alerts.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 09:25
Manchester City is expected to appeal by Friday against findings that it breached Premier League financial rules. The club denies wrongdoing and says it has “irrefutable evidence” to clear its name. The case is also drawing questions from HMRC and could prompt compensation claims from rival clubs, players and agents.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 09:24
Annual eurozone inflation rose to 3.8% last month, its highest level since September 2023.
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CNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-02 09:24
Russia’s Investigative Committee says former Ukrainian defense ministers Alexey Reznikov and Mikhail Fyodorov were responsible for punitive operations against Donbass civilians. It plans to bring charges and seek their international arrest, alleging their orders caused mass civilian casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-02 09:20
Holafly’s 2026 Digital Nomad Friction Index assessed countries using factors including visa complexity, access to banking, healthcare and the cost of living to identify easier places for digital nomads to live and work.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-02 09:19
Sounds can sometimes interrupt Andrew’s thoughts, but he regards synaesthesia as an inseparable part of his life and paints what he hears in music.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-02 09:18
Hong Kong’s latest land-sale programme has drawn bids from major developers for its only residential site. The Fat Kwong Street plot in Ho Man Tin received 10 tenders before Friday’s noon deadline. Chinachem Group, Wheelock Properties, Kerry Properties and Sun Hung Kai Properties bid separately, while Sino Land joined Great Eagle in a joint tender.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 09:16
Rising energy prices, a super El Nino and sharply higher borrowing costs are putting growing pressure on developing countries, the United Nations Development Programme said. It said conditions were approaching those seen during the pandemic, when the G20 suspended debt payments for the poorest nations.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-02 09:15
Bitcoin crossed $86,500 as rising open interest and funding rates pointed to renewed demand for bullish exposure and growing leverage among traders betting on further gains.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 09:14
Bitcoin has climbed above $86,000 and is up about 3% in October as traders await September’s U.S. jobs data. Rising bond yields and a stronger dollar are weighing on broader markets.
Time magazine reports that the US president spent hours at the White House questioning Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, including about how Venezuelans would respond if the US captured Nicolás Maduro.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 09:13
The jobs report will indicate whether hiring remained resilient in September while offering a gauge of the economy amid a surge in inflation.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 09:10
Amazon’s cloud computing division said it will invest more than $1 billion over the next five years in US communities hosting its data centers, while addressing their effects on electricity and water use.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 09:10
A new facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, could begin receiving undocumented families with children and unaccompanied minors as early as next week, according to local officials and immigrant rights advocates.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 09:10
Golden fields and quiet villages offer a different view of rural China in autumn. The landscapes, daily life and seasonal changes are on display during China's National Day holidays.
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CGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-02 09:09
Transport minister Keir Mather says the UK’s diesel supply is resilient because it comes from multiple sources, despite Donald Trump’s threat to halt US exports. Britain is discussing emergency stockpile releases with European countries; diesel prices have reached a record high and the Fawley refinery is due to undergo up to 10 weeks of planned maintenance.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 09:09
Russian drone strikes have closed a key bridge in Ukraine’s capital, bringing traffic to a standstill. Ukraine has feared attacks on its major transport bridges since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 09:09
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least two people and injured 27 over the past day, local authorities said. In Kramatorsk on Oct. 2, an FPV drone hit a passenger bus while it was operating on its route, injuring two people. Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia launched 108 attack drones overnight, with 88 shot down or suppressed.
As debate continues over how to regulate artificial intelligence, attention is also turning to its role in development and aid. Warnings that the technology could worsen inequality are widespread, but the World Bank says it could be harnessed for good.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 09:06
Hong Kong’s IPO market is losing momentum as a flood of new offerings weighs on investor appetite. Bloomberg data shows seven of September’s 12 listings fell on their first trading day, bringing third-quarter first-day declines to 15 of 31, compared with 14 of 77 in the first half. Medcaptain Medical Technology dropped 43 per cent.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 09:05
EU countries and the European Commission are holding talks on Friday that could clear the way for a new release of emergency oil reserves as pressure from Washington grows. Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen told Euronews that another emergency release is “a possibility”.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-02 09:05
Preliminary data shows that British new-car registrations rose 12.1% year on year in September, reaching their highest level for the month since 2017, supported by strong demand for electric vehicles.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 09:05
Smit Machchhar, the Indian captain attacked by his co-pilot aboard Flydubai flight 1073 in what appeared to be an attempt to crash the aircraft, told Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday that he kept fighting despite severe injuries. Nearly collapsed, he forced the cockpit door open, saying he could not let everyone die.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-02 09:04
Still recovering in hospital, FlyDubai captain Smit Machchhar has described how he fought to regain control of the cockpit after the attack. He said he was “fighting for his life” but knew he had to get back up as the aircraft entered a steep descent.
Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar has spoken publicly for the first time since Wednesday’s suspected hijacking attempt. He said he continued fighting off a savage attack by his copilot because he could not “let everybody else die.”
Indian captain Smit Machchhar says he opened the cockpit door after being attacked by his co-pilot on a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv, allowing passengers to help stop the plane’s rapid descent. The flight diverted to Saudi Arabia, and Machchhar was later taken to Abu Dhabi in stable condition.
Fake videos are circulating after an attempted hijacking on a Flydubai flight between Dubai and Tel Aviv. One AI-generated deepfake falsely links an Indian passenger to the incident and to stabbed pilot Smit Machchhar, although the BBC never aired the report. Another clip was misrepresented and was filmed in Dubai rather than at the incident location.
Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot aboard a Flydubai flight carrying more than 170 people to Israel, is being hailed as a hero after his copilot stabbed him and he helped avert a disaster. The report examines what is known about him and the incident.
Smart elevator systems, camera video analytics and keyless apartment access are expected to become major housing trends over the next three to five years, Digital Developer Director Irina Korsun said at the 100+ TechnoBuild International Construction Forum in Yekaterinburg. She also cited parking-lot electric-vehicle chargers and expanded smart-apartment functions as promising areas.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 09:04
UK police have arrested a 25-year-old British-Iranian man over a security incident near RAF Fairford, making him the sixth suspect detained. He is held on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts as police examine possible foreign-state involvement. British authorities cite indications of an Iranian link, while Tehran firmly denies any connection.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-02 09:03
Five British men in their 20s from London were arrested in the early hours of Sunday near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives and terror offences. One of those arrested is a dual UK-Iranian national.
Transit along the Trans-Caspian Corridor currently takes about 35 days, with officials aiming to reduce the journey to 15–20 days. They say customs, digital systems and predictable border procedures matter as much as new railways and ports.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 09:02
An analysis says President Donald Trump’s declining popularity is not the only problem Republicans face this fall.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 09:01
Britain’s Northern Ireland minister said talks with the Protestant Orange Order and residents blocking its march through a Catholic area of a Northern Irish town have ended for now without an agreement to resolve the standoff.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 09:00
Authorities say rapper Rick Ross was arrested early Thursday in Miami Beach and charged with battery in connection with a woman’s domestic violence accusation.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 09:00
The Global Fact-Checking Network says 198 names on eight monuments in Bucha cannot be classified as civilians who died in the city. It identified Ukrainian servicemen and security personnel, unofficial combatants, people who died elsewhere and names lacking a verifiable digital footprint.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 09:00
New research finds shingles cases are falling among people who received chickenpox vaccinations, while they are mysteriously increasing among adults aged 35 and older.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 09:00
An NBC News Decision Desk analysis of voter-file data from seven states found that Democrats reversed or slowed their registration decline over the past year after steep drops following the 2024 election.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 09:00
Eastern Spain is facing torrential rain and potentially damaging floods as a Dana brings slow-moving thunderstorms along the Mediterranean coast. Some areas could receive 200-300mm, with Valencia and Castelló de la Plana among those most at risk; three towns in Catalonia are under lockdown and Valencia has closed schools. Heavy rain killed 27 people in Nepal, while a nor’easter in the north-east US cut power to about 200,000 people and killed one person.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-02 08:58
Authorities say Congo’s Ebola outbreak has caused more than 4,000 deaths, while efforts to stop the virus from spreading continue to face difficulties.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-02 08:57
A 66-metre mural in Cairo’s Tahrir Square showing Tutankhamun and Nefertiti with dark skin was painted over shortly before Xi Jinping’s visit to Egypt. Critics said it revived Afrocentric claims about the pharaohs’ origins. The volunteer group behind the work acknowledged using ChatGPT to create the designs and failing to consult archaeology and art specialists.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 08:55
Indonesia’s new Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara said the country’s economy remains in order, while pointing to US rate moves and geopolitical tensions as sources of pressure on the rupiah.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 08:54
Pete Hegseth has created a Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs that reports directly to him. He has brought his evangelical Christianity into his leadership, hosting worship services for employees and frequently describing the United States as a Christian nation.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 08:51
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching an Office of Religious Affairs at the Pentagon that will report directly to him.
China’s railway network carried a record 25.204 million passenger trips on October 1, the first day of the week-long National Day holiday. It expects 20.39 million trips on October 2 and plans to run 1,462 extra trains. About 284 million trips are forecast for the combined holiday period through October 8.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 08:51
The SEC proposed a crypto custody framework on Oct. 1 that would allow investment advisers and regulated funds to hold digital assets under tailored rules. It is the latest of nine agency actions since Aug. 18, covering fundraising, trading, clearing and custody. Four measures are usable now, while other proposals require final rules.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 08:50
Indian Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar says he fought back after being attacked by his co-pilot on a flight bound for Israel because he could not let everyone on board die. He opened the cockpit door, enabling passengers to overpower the attacker. The plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia, with everyone surviving. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him in hospital.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 08:46
Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar told India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, that he forced himself back to his feet after being stabbed by his co-pilot because passengers could otherwise have died. He opened the cockpit door, enabling passengers to restrain the attacker as the 182-person flight descended sharply before diverting to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
The FlyDubai pilot said he responded to the co-pilot's stabbing with a desperate struggle to survive.
Speaking from a hospital bed in Abu Dhabi, Smit Machchhar recounted the dramatic attack to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a video call, including his desperate attempt to open the cockpit door to get help.
Sami Abu Shehadeh, leader of the Balad party, agrees to withdraw from Israel’s election race amid pressure from the court. He arrived at the Supreme Court in West Jerusalem on October 1, 2026.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 08:44
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.
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.
A Chinese Embassy spokesperson said the case against Kodai Murata, an active-duty Japan Self-Defense Forces officer accused of entering the embassy illegally with a knife, is backed by clear facts and conclusive evidence. China urged Japan to punish him and investigate fully, calling the incident a grave violation of sovereignty and diplomatic safety and a sign of deep problems in Japan and the SDF.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 08:44
AFP News AgencyDanijel Simic, head of the Association of Journalists of Republika Srpska and a war correspondent, told TASS that NATO violence and strikes against Serbs in the 1990s were preparation for the conflict in Ukraine and a war against Russia. He urged Russians to remember history and reject dictates from NATO and the EU.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 08:40
EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen discusses winter storage, prices and emergency releases, saying there is no single solution to the energy crisis.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-02 08:40
Russia’s National Wealth Fund will receive additional oil and gas revenues in 2027-2029 when projected receipts exceed the baseline, according to the country’s budget, tax and customs policy guidelines. The document says fiscal-rule-based budget parameters and deficit financing should help keep the debt burden sustainable.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 08:39
Russia plans to allocate 6.3 trillion rubles ($75.56 billion) to national projects in 2027, followed by 6.5 trillion rubles in 2028 and 6.3 trillion rubles in 2029, according to an explanatory note to the draft federal budget. The government previously put total three-year funding for national project measures at about 19 trillion rubles.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 08:39
Russia’s oil and gas revenues are projected to decline from 3.3% of GDP in 2026 to 2.7% in 2029, according to guidelines for budget, tax and customs policy. The document attributes the fall to stabilizing prices and the shrinking role of the oil and gas sector, while non-oil and gas tax revenues are expected to rise.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 08:34
Shares in fast-fashion retailer Shein have plunged 38% since listing in Hong Kong last month. Goldman Sachs bought $220mn worth of the company’s shares after the weak IPO performance.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 08:32
The Saudi-led coalition said a drone struck the Taibah electricity distribution station, which supplies power to the Prophet’s Mosque. The Houthis rejected the accusation as a “lie” intended to reinforce earlier claims against the group.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-02 08:32
Saudi Arabia says the Houthis attempted attacks on the holy cities of Mecca and Medina three times over the past nine years. Saudi authorities attributed damage to Medina’s Taiba power distribution station on September 29, 2026, to a drone attack by the Houthis.
At least 12 people have been barred by Western Australia police from a security zone around the Land Forces weapons expo in Perth. Two activists and Greens MP Sophie McNeill say they will seek judicial review if the bans are not revised. Defying an exclusion order can bring a fine of up to $36,000 and three years in prison.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 08:31
A new 365-metre wind turbine in Schipkau, Germany, is the world’s tallest. It was designed to capture stronger winds and is scheduled to begin operating in November.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 08:31
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she was told during talks with US President Donald Trump in New York last month that the yen’s weakness was hurting US trade.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 08:30
Martin Marks has pleaded guilty to nearly 50 charges after being caught twice with large quantities of fentanyl and cocaine in what was Newfoundland and Labrador’s biggest fentanyl bust.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 08:30
Utexo, a project backed by Tether, plans to support private USDT transfers on Bitcoin, direct BTC-to-USDT swaps and loans collateralized by BTC, while keeping most transaction data off Bitcoin’s public ledger.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 08:28
A fireworks show brightened Urumqi Culture Park on Oct. 1 as people from different ethnic groups gathered to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Spectators filmed the display and cheered their good wishes for the country. More cultural activities are planned in Urumqi during the holiday.
CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-02 08:27
The United States has delivered two F-16V Block 70 fighter jets to Taiwan, part of an $8bn deal for 66 aircraft that was delayed after repeated requests from Beijing to halt arms sales. Taiwan is seeking stronger defences against a feared Chinese attack while growing concerned about the Trump administration’s commitment to arming the island.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-02 08:26
The first two of Taiwan’s 66 newly ordered F-16V Block 70 fighter jets arrived on Friday after months of delays. The delivery is expected to strengthen an air force that scrambles almost daily to shadow China’s military.
Taiwan has received the first two of 66 US-made F-16V Block 70 fighters ordered in 2019 to strengthen its defenses against China. The delivery was delayed for months over reported software issues, as concerns grow that US support could waver. Washington says its policy toward Taiwan and China has not changed.
The first two of 66 new F-16V fighter jets ordered by Taiwan in 2019 are due to arrive on Friday after months of delays. The delivery will strengthen an air force that scrambles almost daily to shadow China’s military.
Former President Barack Obama is urging Democratic hopefuls for 2028 to produce concrete plans for addressing artificial intelligence. Some of them are cautious about antagonizing the technology industry.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 08:15
Connecting drones to Russia’s ERA-GLONASS information system could support a gradual easing of regional flight restrictions, Kitoglav Chairman Maxim Chizhov told TASS. He said the system combines aircraft identification, operator accountability and flight planning, potentially enabling wider industrial use. More than 1,000 users and over 1,200 drones are registered.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 08:14
A roundup of the news for October 2.
TTRT WorldOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-02 08:14
Malaysia has deported nearly 1,500 refugees from Myanmar and says it plans to return at least 5,000 under an agreement with Myanmar’s military government. Raids on refugee communities have intensified while support groups face shrinking resources, and Rohingya refugees are confronting growing hostility and online hate speech.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-02 08:14
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.