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EconomyHow Malaysia offers Chinese investors Singapore’s comfort at prices lower than Thailand

Malaysia is emerging as a middle-ground property destination for Hong Kong and mainland Chinese investors, analysts say, combining the stability associated with Singapore with prices comparable to Thailand. Juwai IQI data showed Malaysia ranked fourth among destinations for inquiries from Chinese buyers in the first half of 2026.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-04 03:00

How Malaysia offers Chinese investors Singapore’s comfort at prices lower than Thailand
How Malaysia offers Chinese investors Singapore’s comfort at prices lower than Thailand

PoliticsBallots reach remote Indigenous Brazilians ahead of presidential election

Ballot boxes have reached remote Indigenous communities in Brazil by boat ahead of the country’s presidential election. Incumbent President Lula faces a challenge from Flavio Bolsonaro, while Amazon conservation is a key issue.

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Ballots reach remote Indigenous Brazilians ahead of presidential election
Ballots reach remote Indigenous Brazilians ahead of presidential election
  • Lula narrowly leads Flávio Bolsonaro in polls ahead of Brazil’s presidential vote
    Lula narrowly leads Flávio Bolsonaro in polls ahead of Brazil’s presidential vote

    Brazilian polls show a tight race between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro ahead of Sunday’s presidential vote, with Lula holding only a narrow lead.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-10-04 01:43Original
  • Brazil’s 2026 presidential election begins with Lula and Bolsonaro nearly tied
    Brazil’s 2026 presidential election begins with Lula and Bolsonaro nearly tied

    Brazil’s presidential election is getting under way with incumbent leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva facing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Polls put the two nearly level and suggest neither will clear 50%, making a runoff likely on October 25.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-10-04 01:26Original
  • Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro close campaigns ahead of critical election
    Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro close campaigns ahead of critical election

    Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro have ended their campaigns ahead of Sunday’s tightly contested first-round presidential election, both expressing confidence in victory. Polls show Lula still leading but by a narrowing margin, making a runoff on October 25 increasingly likely. The campaign has also been marked by accusations of US interference and scrutiny of Bolsonaro’s financing.

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  • Brazilians head to polls Sunday for 2026 general election
    Brazilians head to polls Sunday for 2026 general election

    Latin America’s largest country will vote on Oct. 4 for president, governors and Congress. Thirteen candidates are running for president, with attention focused on President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, seeking a fourth term, and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Recent polls show the two statistically tied in a possible runoff.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-10-03 20:55Original

SocietyCrews find debris field from missing six-person medical flight

The U.S. Coast Guard says searchers found a debris field off Nantucket from an air ambulance carrying six people that disappeared over the Atlantic while en route to Boston.

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Crews find debris field from missing six-person medical flight
Crews find debris field from missing six-person medical flight

WorldUAE official says Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with emergency axe

The UAE prosecutor general said a co-pilot attempting to seize control of a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv attacked the captain with an emergency axe. The aircraft then plunged, while passengers entered the cockpit, restrained the attacker and helped regain control. Investigators described the incident as a possible “terrorist act”; reports identifying the co-pilot and detailing his motives remain unconfirmed officially.

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UAE official says Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with emergency axe
UAE official says Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with emergency axe
  • New details emerge about co-pilot after Flydubai incident
    New details emerge about co-pilot after Flydubai incident

    A United Arab Emirates official said Saturday that a Flydubai pilot attacked the captain with a crash ax and tried to seize control of the aircraft in an attempted terrorist attack. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports.

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    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-10-03 22:37Original

WorldEU Commission hits new low with Alyoshki accusations, Russian lawmaker says

Leonid Slutsky, chairman of the State Duma International Affairs Committee and leader of Russia’s Liberal Democratic Party, called the European Commission’s claim that Russia is isolating Alyoshki in the Kherson Region “blatantly false and cynical.” He accused Kyiv of blocking humanitarian convoys and said Brussels was using information-warfare tactics tested in Syria and Bucha.

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EU Commission hits new low with Alyoshki accusations, Russian lawmaker says

CultureJuno-winning singer Sass Jordan dies at 63

Juno Award-winning singer Sass Jordan has died at 63. A post on her social media account said she died the previous day surrounded by family, describing her as an “inimitable force of nature” and an “irreplaceable being of light and joy.”

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Juno-winning singer Sass Jordan dies at 63

PoliticsTrump pitches company investment to Ohio voters at midterm rally

President Donald Trump highlighted major corporate investment plans in Ohio at a rally in the state, as he works to support Republican candidates in key races before November’s midterm elections.

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Trump pitches company investment to Ohio voters at midterm rally
Trump pitches company investment to Ohio voters at midterm rally

TechTrump taps intelligence chief Clayton as AI czar to lead task force: report

Trump is expected to name intelligence chief Jay Clayton as the White House’s AI czar, according to a report. Clayton would lead the task force.

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Trump taps intelligence chief Clayton as AI czar to lead task force: report
Trump taps intelligence chief Clayton as AI czar to lead task force: report
  • White House working group to assess AI risks and opportunities over 120 days — media

    A new White House working group will spend four months assessing artificial intelligence risks and opportunities and defining the federal government’s role, The Wall Street Journal reported. A White House source said this effectively puts Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton in charge of AI development in the United States.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-04 00:42Original
  • WSJ says Trump picks DNI Jay Clayton to oversee AI policy
    WSJ says Trump picks DNI Jay Clayton to oversee AI policy

    The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday that Jay Clayton, who heads national intelligence, will coordinate the administration’s work on artificial intelligence.

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    CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-10-03 23:37Original
  • Jay Clayton to lead Trump AI task force, WSJ reports
    Jay Clayton to lead Trump AI task force, WSJ reports

    The White House has formed a task force to assess the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence and recommend the federal government’s role in overseeing the technology. Led by Jay Clayton, it is due to issue a report within 120 days, the Wall Street Journal reported.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-03 22:50Original

WorldAt least 15,000 civilian casualties documented in Ukraine in 2026, UN report finds

The UN Human Rights Office documented 15,280 civilians killed or injured in Ukraine during the first eight months of 2026, an average of more than 400 each week and 55% above the same period last year. It said Russia had intensified strikes on civilian infrastructure, while 89% of 1,004 verified conflict-related sexual-violence cases were attributed to Russian forces. The UN urged peace and accountability.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-04 02:17

At least 15,000 civilian casualties documented in Ukraine in 2026, UN report finds
At least 15,000 civilian casualties documented in Ukraine in 2026, UN report finds

WorldRussia begins striking Kyiv’s Dnipro bridges for first time since invading Ukraine

Russian forces have recently attacked Kyiv’s Southern and Northern bridges over the Dnipro River, which had not previously been targeted. The Southern Bridge is closed to cars and metro trains, while the Northern Bridge is partly closed after two people were injured. Ukrainian experts say drones alone cannot destroy the bridges, but repeated strikes could severely disrupt transport. Zelenskyy accused Putin of ordering commanders to disregard the rules of warfare. Reports also said Western diplomats were preparing possible embassy relocations, while Russia again urged them to leave Kyiv.

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Russia begins striking Kyiv’s Dnipro bridges for first time since invading Ukraine
Russia begins striking Kyiv’s Dnipro bridges for first time since invading Ukraine

SocietyCornell president vows serious review of fraternities and sororities after rape allegations

Cornell University will examine the role of fraternities and sororities on campus after an outcry over its handling of a student’s rape allegations, the Ivy League school’s president said Saturday.

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Cornell president vows serious review of fraternities and sororities after rape allegations
Cornell president vows serious review of fraternities and sororities after rape allegations

WorldPeru: Fire on road to Machu Picchu kills one

A fire near the main access route to Peru’s Machu Picchu killed an elderly person and left two others with second-degree burns, officials said. The blaze began in the Sacred Valley on Friday and was attributed to controlled bush burning for farmland clearance. Hot, windy conditions and dry vegetation helped it spread quickly.

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Peru: Fire on road to Machu Picchu kills one
Peru: Fire on road to Machu Picchu kills one

TechQuality over quantity: China’s AI microdrama producers battle viewer fatigue

After two decades away from the spotlight, iconic actress Joey Wong unexpectedly returned to the screen through AI-powered reconstruction. A two-minute NetEase video this summer recreated some of her best-known roles, including the beautiful ghost in A Chinese Ghost Story and the snake demon in Green Snake. The revival is only the beginning.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-04 02:00

Quality over quantity: China’s AI microdrama producers battle viewer fatigue
Quality over quantity: China’s AI microdrama producers battle viewer fatigue

PoliticsKen Paxton’s estranged wife urges voters to back him in new ad

Ken Paxton’s estranged wife urged voters in a Saturday-released ad to support the entire Republican midterm ticket, but stopped short of naming the Texas attorney general directly.

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Ken Paxton’s estranged wife urges voters to back him in new ad
Ken Paxton’s estranged wife urges voters to back him in new ad

SocietyZimbabweans struggle to rebuild after fleeing xenophobia in South Africa

Thousands of Zimbabweans returned home amid anti-immigrant protests and intimidation in South Africa. Many face unemployment, hardship and limited support, although the government is considering job placement, vocational training and business assistance. Some returnees are using skills gained in South Africa to start businesses and support their families.

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Zimbabweans struggle to rebuild after fleeing xenophobia in South Africa
Zimbabweans struggle to rebuild after fleeing xenophobia in South Africa

WorldFrance’s violent student protests raise warning for America: ‘A cautionary tale’

Student protests over crowded classrooms, teacher shortages, long school days and deteriorating facilities spread from Paris’s poorer suburbs across France and turned increasingly violent, with arson, vandalism and attacks reported. More than 5,000 protesters were arrested, over 400 schools remained closed and more than 100 high schools sustained severe damage. French intelligence agencies blamed politicians from the hard-left France Unbowed party, which denied the allegation.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-04 01:54

France’s violent student protests raise warning for America: ‘A cautionary tale’
France’s violent student protests raise warning for America: ‘A cautionary tale’

WorldWildfire burns nearly 300 hectares in California

A wildfire that broke out in California on Saturday has burned 287 hectares and is spreading in Los Angeles County, the state fire service said. The cause remains unknown. Authorities have ordered evacuations in several nearby areas, while firefighters are tackling the blaze from the ground and air.

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Wildfire burns nearly 300 hectares in California

ScienceChinese scientists begin joint disaster survey in Nepal

A team led by China University of Geosciences (Beijing) and Nepal’s Academy of Science and Technology will spend about 20 days surveying the cross-border mudslide triggered by a glacier collapse in northern Nepal on August 26. More than 50 Chinese and Nepali researchers will use drones, helicopters and geological mapping to reconstruct the disaster chain and support the restoration of Gyirong Port.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-04 01:48

Chinese scientists begin joint disaster survey in Nepal
Chinese scientists begin joint disaster survey in Nepal

PoliticsChinese envoy urges improved global human rights governance

China has urged the international community to build a just, equitable and inclusive global human rights governance system guided by the Global Governance Initiative. Jia Guide delivered the call on behalf of 71 countries at the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, outlining proposals centered on people, sovereign equality, fairness and justice, and the international rule of law.

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Chinese envoy urges improved global human rights governance
Chinese envoy urges improved global human rights governance

WorldEthiopian government troops seize Tigray’s capital Mekelle

Ethiopia’s government forces say they have captured Mekelle from Tigray fighters after a week of intense battles. The renewed fighting has raised fears of a full-scale war that could involve neighbouring countries.

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Ethiopian government troops seize Tigray’s capital Mekelle
Ethiopian government troops seize Tigray’s capital Mekelle

EconomyChalmers says global turmoil will force budget cuts but Australia should avoid recession

Treasurer Jim Chalmers warned of “very substantial and intensifying” pressure on Australia’s federal budget as the prolonged Middle East conflict drives up costs and weighs on global growth. He said the government would seek further savings before its December fiscal update, but was not anticipating a recession, and blamed the private sector in part for inflationary pressure.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-04 01:41

Chalmers says global turmoil will force budget cuts but Australia should avoid recession
Chalmers says global turmoil will force budget cuts but Australia should avoid recession

HealthMexico says FDA lettuce probe did not conclusively identify contamination source

Mexico's Health Ministry said on Saturday that a U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigation into a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in Mexico did not conclusively determine where the contamination originated.

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Mexico says FDA lettuce probe did not conclusively identify contamination source
Mexico says FDA lettuce probe did not conclusively identify contamination source

PoliticsTrump stresses importance of good relations with leaders of nuclear powers

US President Donald Trump said good relations with leaders of major nuclear powers are important. He cited his rapport with Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, while declaring that Iran would never have a nuclear missile. Iranian authorities have repeatedly said they do not seek nuclear weapons.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-04 01:40

Trump stresses importance of good relations with leaders of nuclear powers
  • Trump says Iran has 'virtually given up' nuclear weapon ambitions
    Trump says Iran has 'virtually given up' nuclear weapon ambitions

    President Donald Trump said Iran has “virtually given up” its ambitions to acquire nuclear weapons. He made the remark while speaking with reporters before boarding Marine One on the White House South Lawn in Washington.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-10-04 00:51Original
  • Trump says Iran has abandoned plans to acquire nuclear weapons

    US President Donald Trump said he is confident Iran has abandoned all plans to acquire nuclear weapons and claimed that Iran has been defeated. He said he still has to decide on Iran’s future but gave no details. Iranian authorities have repeatedly said they do not seek nuclear weapons.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-03 22:08Original

SocietyCNN examines immigrant workers’ impact in rural North Dakota

CNN spent a month in Hettinger, North Dakota, examining the impact of immigrant workers and how they were viewed in a rural area where most people voted for President Donald Trump.

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CNN examines immigrant workers’ impact in rural North Dakota

WorldAustralian security agencies investigate Flydubai co-pilot’s time in country after alleged cockpit attack

Australian security agencies are investigating Flydubai co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami’s reported two years as a student in Australia before he allegedly tried to seize control of a Tel Aviv-bound flight. Passengers and crew intervened after the plane plunged sharply, while UAE prosecutors say he used a crash axe and stabbed the pilot. The route has been suspended and several countries are involved in the investigation.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-04 01:26

Australian security agencies investigate Flydubai co-pilot’s time in country after alleged cockpit attack
Australian security agencies investigate Flydubai co-pilot’s time in country after alleged cockpit attack

SocietyCornell president vows transparency amid outrage over fraternity rape case

Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff called allegations that a student was gang-raped at a fraternity house in 2024 deeply disturbing and pledged greater transparency. He backed an independent review of the university’s handling of the case. New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James to take over the criminal investigation.

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Cornell president vows transparency amid outrage over fraternity rape case
Cornell president vows transparency amid outrage over fraternity rape case

WorldExplosions rock Sanaa as Saudi airstrikes target Houthi positions

Loud blasts shook Houthi-held Sanaa late Saturday as Houthi-run television reported renewed Saudi airstrikes. Residents believed Houthi positions were targeted, though casualties were not immediately known. The Houthis said they had attacked an Aramco facility in Riyadh, while Yemen’s armed forces later reported strikes on Houthi targets in Sanaa and Saada.

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Explosions rock Sanaa as Saudi airstrikes target Houthi positions
Explosions rock Sanaa as Saudi airstrikes target Houthi positions

WorldIran’s IRGC hits seven ‘violating’ tankers in Strait of Hormuz in five days

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy targeted at least seven oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz over five days, semi-official Fars reported. Two tankers were hit by explosions Friday, while Kuwaiti and UAE vessels were reportedly struck during the preceding four days. Iran has barred safe passage for vessels linked to Israel or the United States.

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Iran’s IRGC hits seven ‘violating’ tankers in Strait of Hormuz in five days
Iran’s IRGC hits seven ‘violating’ tankers in Strait of Hormuz in five days

HealthDrug products near two University of Mississippi students who died contained three kratom-related compounds, documents show

Drug products found near two University of Mississippi students who died on September 21 contained three semisynthetic compounds related to kratom, according to court documents reviewed by CNN and law enforcement.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-04 00:31

Drug products near two University of Mississippi students who died contained three kratom-related compounds, documents show

PoliticsSerbian populist leader Vucic launches campaign for prime minister

Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has launched his campaign to become prime minister ahead of the October 25 parliamentary election. Thousands of supporters rallied in Belgrade as Vucic promised a “comprehensive” victory. Polls suggest a close contest between his party and candidates backed by a student-led protest movement.

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Serbian populist leader Vucic launches campaign for prime minister
Serbian populist leader Vucic launches campaign for prime minister

WorldUkraine loses over 80% of exports shipped through Odesa after Russian strikes, expert says

Military expert Andrey Marochko said Russian strikes on the port of Izmail caused Ukraine to lose more than 80% of exports shipped through Odesa. He described Izmail as a major cargo and military-supply hub and said container ships can no longer sail without fearing repercussions, preventing Western supplies from arriving at their previous scale.

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Ukraine loses over 80% of exports shipped through Odesa after Russian strikes, expert says
  • Zelenskyy vows to target Russian refineries over Moscow’s ‘new doctrine’
    Zelenskyy vows to target Russian refineries over Moscow’s ‘new doctrine’

    Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine will target Russian refineries in response to what he calls Moscow’s “new doctrine” on strikes. He accuses Vladimir Putin of discarding the rules governing armed conflict.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-10-03 21:00Original
  • Medvedev highlights conditions for sustainable peace in Ukraine

    Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said Ukraine must accept a neutral, non-nuclear and independent status, abandon its nationalist course and ban on things Russian, and recognize as Russian territory the Donbass and other new regions covered by Russia’s Constitution. He said these conditions could support a diplomatic settlement; otherwise, Russia would achieve them militarily.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-03 20:05Original
  • Moscow unveils ‘new doctrine’ targeting Ukrainian civilians, Zelensky vows more energy strikes
    Moscow unveils ‘new doctrine’ targeting Ukrainian civilians, Zelensky vows more energy strikes

    Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian intelligence obtained documents showing Vladimir Putin had issued a “new doctrine” permitting broader Russian attacks on civilian targets this winter. Zelensky vowed to intensify strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, especially oil refineries, while saying Ukraine would not target civilian sites. He also said Ukraine would continue developing longer-range ballistic missiles.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-10-03 18:14Original

CultureBeyond ACG: US creators behind NHS find an audience in China

Natural Habitat Shorts, an animated short-video series created by three Americans, places animals in familiar human situations while explaining their real traits. After unexpectedly gaining a large Chinese following, the creators opened accounts on Chinese social platforms, visited fans in September and began considering stories featuring Chinese animals, along with children’s books, a feature film and a video game.

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Beyond ACG: US creators behind NHS find an audience in China
Beyond ACG: US creators behind NHS find an audience in China

PoliticsMamdani and Irish PM play bingo and ‘split the G’ in New York

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted video of himself riding the G subway line with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin during UN week in September. The pair also played bingo at the New York Irish Center and referenced the viral Guinness “Split the G” drinking trend.

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Mamdani and Irish PM play bingo and ‘split the G’ in New York
Mamdani and Irish PM play bingo and ‘split the G’ in New York
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Fishermen along Latin America's Pacific coast are reeling in half-empty nets as ocean warming aggravated by El Nino causes tuna, anchovies and other top catches to migrate to cooler waters.

In Panama, small-scale fishermen are struggling with extra fuel and ice costs.
Fishermen along Latin America's Pacific coast are reeling in half-empty nets as ocean warming aggravated by El Nino causes tuna, anchovies and other top catches to migrate to cooler waters.

In Panama, small-scale fishermen are struggling with extra fuel and ice costs.
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CultureChris Hansen’s ‘To Catch a Predator’ inspires online copycats

Chris Hansen’s “To Catch a Predator,” which inspired the film “Primetime,” has spawned online copycats who record their own self-styled sting operations.

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Chris Hansen’s ‘To Catch a Predator’ inspires online copycats

SocietyMormon leader condemns explosion in sports betting and prediction markets

A leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says the rapid growth of online prediction markets and sports betting is fostering greed among young people.

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Mormon leader condemns explosion in sports betting and prediction markets
Mormon leader condemns explosion in sports betting and prediction markets

PoliticsLula campaign urges probe into US consular service suspension

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s campaign has asked the Superior Electoral Court to examine whether the US suspension of consular services before Sunday’s presidential election was driven by security concerns or amounted to election interference. The campaign said the move could make Brazil appear unstable and help opposition candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, while also seeking scrutiny of possible coordination between opposition figures and US officials.

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Lula campaign urges probe into US consular service suspension
Lula campaign urges probe into US consular service suspension

WorldMagnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s coast

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck off Indonesia, with its epicenter 161 kilometers southwest of Labuan Bajo and its focus 46 kilometers deep, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center reported. No casualties or damage were immediately reported, and no tsunami warning was issued.

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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s coast

PoliticsTrump urges Republicans to vote in midterms, including by mail

In a prerecorded video appealing to Republicans to vote in the midterm elections, President Donald Trump said voters should use “every appropriate tool,” including mail-in ballots. Trump has previously sought to restrict mail voting while claiming it is rife with fraud.

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Trump urges Republicans to vote in midterms, including by mail

SocietyWhy pastors may soon no longer be seen or heard preaching on Ghana’s buses

Preaching on public transport is widespread in predominantly Christian Ghana, but a new regulation is changing the practice. Anyone preaching or hawking on moving public-service vehicles can face up to eight months in prison, a fine of up to $52, or both. Pastors say evangelism is a religious duty and a source of income, while critics cite noise, passenger comfort and safety concerns.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-03 23:37

Why pastors may soon no longer be seen or heard preaching on Ghana’s buses
Why pastors may soon no longer be seen or heard preaching on Ghana’s buses

WorldFlyDubai Suspect Named, Trump Says Gas Price Will Go Down, More

Bloomberg News Now highlights the naming of the FlyDubai suspect and Donald Trump’s statement that gas prices will go down, alongside other top stories from the day.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-03 23:30

FlyDubai Suspect Named, Trump Says Gas Price Will Go Down, More
FlyDubai Suspect Named, Trump Says Gas Price Will Go Down, More

PoliticsWhy Canada is preparing for a long-shot US invasion

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada’s military is considering scenarios for a highly improbable US invasion as relations are reshaped under Donald Trump. Experts view an armed attack as unlikely and suggest any confrontation might begin with discreet measures such as cyberwarfare, despite the countries’ close defence ties.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-03 23:30

Why Canada is preparing for a long-shot US invasion
Why Canada is preparing for a long-shot US invasion

PoliticsExit polls show pro-Ukraine United List leading Latvia’s parliamentary election

Exit polls commissioned by Latvia’s public broadcaster LSM project Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ centrist United List to win the most seats with 35% support. Counting continues, with final results expected early on Oct. 4, but the party would still need coalition partners to secure a majority. The election comes amid affordability and security concerns, while Latvia’s parties largely support Ukraine.

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Exit polls show pro-Ukraine United List leading Latvia’s parliamentary election
Exit polls show pro-Ukraine United List leading Latvia’s parliamentary election
  • Latvia exit polls put PM’s pro-Ukraine party ahead as coalition partners stumble
    Latvia exit polls put PM’s pro-Ukraine party ahead as coalition partners stumble

    Exit polls showed Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ pro-Ukraine and pro-Europe party winning Saturday’s parliamentary election by an unexpectedly wide margin. Projected results for other coalition parties, however, indicated that the centrist prime minister may need to form a new governing coalition.

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PoliticsBosnia-Herzegovina to hold general elections

Bosnia and Herzegovina will hold general elections, with more than 3.4 million registered voters choosing the state Presidency, the lower house and legislative bodies in the country’s two entities. Republika Srpska will also elect a president. Seventy-five parties, 29 coalitions and four independent candidates are competing, with biometric identification and ballot scanners being used for the first time.

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Bosnia-Herzegovina to hold general elections

PoliticsBritain scraps heavily criticised plans to curb jury trials after backlash

Britain’s government said on Sunday it would abandon plans to remove defendants’ historic right to a jury trial in less serious criminal cases, following sustained criticism from many lawyers and politicians.

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Britain scraps heavily criticised plans to curb jury trials after backlash
Britain scraps heavily criticised plans to curb jury trials after backlash

SocietyTens of millions on alert for dangerous heat

A dangerous October heat wave is gripping California, with triple-digit temperatures and little relief expected. Heavy rain is meanwhile affecting states along the Gulf Coast.

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Tens of millions on alert for dangerous heat
Tens of millions on alert for dangerous heat

WorldCENC: Magnitude-5.8 earthquake hits Indonesia’s Sumbawa region

A magnitude-5.8 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Sumbawa region on Sunday at a depth of 50 kilometers, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.

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CENC: Magnitude-5.8 earthquake hits Indonesia’s Sumbawa region
CENC: Magnitude-5.8 earthquake hits Indonesia’s Sumbawa region

WorldAir ambulance missing on flight from Bermuda to Boston

An air ambulance carrying six people has gone missing during a flight from Bermuda to Boston. The US Coast Guard has sent aircraft and surface crews to search near Nantucket after the Gulfstream jet lost contact with controllers following a rapid descent and an emergency declaration.

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Air ambulance missing on flight from Bermuda to Boston
Air ambulance missing on flight from Bermuda to Boston

PoliticsThe tweet that defined a decade of Trump

Ten years ago, Jesse Farrar inadvertently defined a political era with a brief, prescient tweet. He now wishes it had never happened.

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The tweet that defined a decade of Trump
The tweet that defined a decade of Trump

WorldYemen military attacks ‘vital’ Houthi targets in Sanaa and Saada

Yemen’s military says it attacked what it called “vital” Houthi targets in Sanaa and Saada. The Houthis have seized Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast and taken control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

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Yemen military attacks ‘vital’ Houthi targets in Sanaa and Saada
Yemen military attacks ‘vital’ Houthi targets in Sanaa and Saada

WorldResidents say Ethiopian federal forces retake Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters

Ethiopian federal forces have retaken Mekelle’s airport from Tigrayan fighters, according to residents who spoke anonymously because they feared retaliation from the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, or TPLF.

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Residents say Ethiopian federal forces retake Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters
Residents say Ethiopian federal forces retake Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters

PoliticsBrazil to hold first round of presidential election

Brazil is holding the first round of general elections to choose its president, state and Federal District governors, a new Chamber of Deputies and one-third of the Senate, as well as regional legislators. If no executive candidate wins an absolute majority, a runoff will take place on October 25.

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Brazil to hold first round of presidential election

WorldInside NATO’s operation to protect European countries from Russia

A NATO mission in Europe is defending against hundreds of Russian drones and aircraft entering alliance airspace. NBC News visited sites where fighter jets and air-defense systems have been deployed to protect the eastern flank.

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Inside NATO’s operation to protect European countries from Russia
Inside NATO’s operation to protect European countries from Russia

SportsLyle Odelein, Canadiens defenceman who won 1993 Stanley Cup, dies at 58

Lyle Odelein, the Montreal Canadiens defenceman who won the 1993 Stanley Cup with the team, has died at 58. The Canadiens confirmed his death in a statement Saturday.

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Lyle Odelein, Canadiens defenceman who won 1993 Stanley Cup, dies at 58

PoliticsPelosi-backed US candidate calls for ‘full arms embargo’ on Israel

Connie Chan, the Democrat endorsed by Nancy Pelosi to succeed her in California’s 11th congressional district, says she would vote on her first day in Congress to “end a genocide in Gaza and to end an apartheid state”. Chan is calling for a full arms embargo on Israel, prioritising humanitarian aid and opposing funding for its Iron Dome system.

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Pelosi-backed US candidate calls for ‘full arms embargo’ on Israel
Pelosi-backed US candidate calls for ‘full arms embargo’ on Israel

HealthUS father and son arrested after deaths linked to ‘gas station heroin’

A Mississippi smoke-shop owner and his 18-year-old son have been charged with possessing controlled substances for distribution amid an investigation into the suspected overdose deaths of two University of Mississippi students. Authorities linked suspected kratom derivatives found near the victims to the shop and seized similar substances there. Kratom is legal in some states, but certain derivatives are now Schedule I controlled substances.

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US father and son arrested after deaths linked to ‘gas station heroin’
US father and son arrested after deaths linked to ‘gas station heroin’

WorldUkrainian forces shell Donetsk People’s Republic settlements 47 times in past day

The Donetsk People’s Republic office documenting Ukraine’s war crimes said Ukrainian forces carried out 47 attacks on settlements over the past day, killing one civilian and wounding nine. It said 55 rounds were fired, damaging five homes, a bus, a special-purpose vehicle and six civilian infrastructure facilities.

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Ukrainian forces shell Donetsk People’s Republic settlements 47 times in past day
  • Ukrainian attacks kill one, injure nine in DPR over past day

    Drone and shooting attacks on the Donetsk People’s Republic over the past day killed one person and injured nine others, according to the DPR department documenting Ukraine’s war crimes. Gorlovka, Debaltsevo, Donetsk and the Zlatoustvka-Zachatovka road were targeted, damaging homes, civilian facilities and vehicles.

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