PoliticsMark Carney for Nobel Peace Prize? Probably not, but his name is out there
Canada-U.S. relations are currently cool, but they could become much colder if Prime Minister Mark Carney were to win the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize this year.
Canada-U.S. relations are currently cool, but they could become much colder if Prime Minister Mark Carney were to win the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize this year.
Internal emails show that the Canadian Security Intelligence Service is changing its hiring process to meet operational needs, suggesting the agency continues to struggle with recruitment.
Florida voters are considering whether to eliminate residential property taxes. The governor’s proposed answer to the potentially huge revenue shortfall is to tax Canadians more.
Although efforts have been made to stress that Buckingham Palace will remain the monarchy’s working and ceremonial headquarters, confirmation that King Charles will not live there may also signal something about the institution and its future.
Scientists say artificial intelligence could exponentially accelerate scientific discovery. Yet communicating those benefits can be difficult when they compete with headlines warning that AI poses a significant, potentially existential threat to humanity.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Sunday to show support for Ukraine in its war with Russia. The trip followed a Russian warning the previous day for foreigners and diplomats to leave the capital ahead of what Moscow called “massive” new airstrikes. France 24 correspondent Gulliver Cragg reports from Kyiv.


German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on Sunday in a show of support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as Russian attacks on Ukraine intensify. The capital has been especially targeted in recent weeks by waves of drones striking key infrastructure.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on Oct. 4 to reaffirm Germany’s support for Ukraine. He is expected to discuss bilateral and European affairs with President Volodymyr Zelensky and announce new financial and military commitments, including thousands of interceptor drones and help speeding up long-range weapons production.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on Sunday with Economy Minister Katherina Reiche and leading German business figures. He is expected to announce another €1 billion in military aid, €350 million for energy repairs, and plans to co-produce interceptor drones and long-range missiles in Ukraine and Germany. Merz said Russia must be stopped before it turns its war machine against Germany.
Japan’s military said the missile fell into waters outside its exclusive economic zone. South Korea’s military said it travelled more than 700 kilometres and has often accused North Korea of exaggerating its capabilities.
North Korea carried out a drill involving a strategic intermediate-range hypersonic missile that accurately struck a designated target 1,000 km away in the Sea of Japan, KCNA reported. Leader Kim Jong Un personally observed the launch and called for sustained efforts to demonstrate the reliability and lethal power of the country’s strategic offensive capabilities.
The Ukrainian army attacked 17 municipalities in Russia’s Belgorod Region 141 times over the past day, Governor Alexander Shuvayev said. He reported that 182 drones were downed or suppressed. A civilian was killed in Grayvoronsky District, while two other injured people died in hospitals.
The Saudi-led coalition called the Houthis’ claim of missile and drone strikes on an Aramco facility near Riyadh misleading, saying the group was trying to divert attention from its losses and rising public anger. Saudi-backed Yemeni forces said operations on Saturday killed at least 700 Houthis, while the coalition later reported 97 strikes on Houthi reinforcements.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a Space Forces Day message that the service’s military and civilian personnel are performing important tasks to protect national security. He highlighted their work supporting communications and navigation, supplying intelligence to forces involved in the special military operation, and expanding satellite, ground infrastructure and weapons technology capabilities.
The Kyiv IndependentIn the first season of a system allowing schools to pay athletes directly, 68 schools reached the $20.5 million revenue-sharing cap or came within 5% of it.
Buying stablecoins can turn household deposits into large institutional deposits held by issuers. Banks may retain the same overall dollars but face less dependable and more expensive funding, with some costs potentially passed on to borrowers, according to analyses from the Bank for International Settlements and the Federal Reserve.

Democratic favourite Jon Ossoff is seeking re-election in Georgia in the 2026 US midterms, while Abdul El-Sayed is running for the Senate in battleground Michigan. Their sharply different profiles and platforms highlight divisions within the party and could shape its future before the 2028 presidential election.

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury says he will invite US President Donald Trump to lead his ring walk before his December 11 fight with Anthony Joshua in Cardiff. Fury calls the bout preparation for a potential trilogy fight with Oleksandr Usyk, who has beaten him twice.

The Yemeni army says its offensives in Taiz and Lahj killed 260 Houthi fighters. Footage shows government soldiers riding in a pickup truck near the Jabal Han front west of Taiz on October 3, 2026.

Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s presidential special representative for investment and foreign economic cooperation and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, said European countries need Russian energy to survive. He said the EU’s ideological energy mistakes were already having major consequences as winter approaches, while commenting on a post about rising European gas prices.
Indian traveler Suhain called Zhejiang’s 12345 government service hotline from India after failing to receive prepaid rent and a deposit when he ended a Ningbo lease early. Officials connected him with his landlord and lawyers for online mediation, leading to a partial refund. The hotline now offers foreign-language assistance and has helped more than 200 non-Chinese citizens.

Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces used Geran drones to strike a data center in Odesa and a Nova Poshta logistics center in Chornomorsk, Odesa Region, releasing video it said confirmed the attacks. It also said a cargo ship carrying military supplies to Ukraine’s army was hit by drones near Odesa.
China finished the 2026 Asian Games with 169 gold medals, surpassing the previous overseas record of 165 set in Doha 20 years ago. China won titles in golf, breaking and rhythmic gymnastics, while Hong Kong, China’s Coleman Wong claimed the men’s tennis singles gold and qualified for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

China ended a 28-year wait for an Asian Games men’s football medal by beating Uzbekistan 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the bronze-medal playoff. It was China’s first medal since the tournament adopted an under-23 format in 2002. Goalkeeper Li Hao saved two penalties and Peng Xiao scored the winner. Spanish coach Antonio Puche spoke after guiding the squad to bronze in Nagoya.

About 3.4 million voters in Bosnia are choosing the three members of the country’s multi-ethnic presidency, national parliament lawmakers and heads of institutions in its two entities. A pro-Russian politician and the stalled EU bid loom large over the race.

Bosnia heads to the polls on Sunday after an election campaign dominated by parties closely aligned with the ethnic divisions of its 1990s war. Voters will choose a large number of officials across several levels of government under the complex system that has held the partitioned country together since the 1995 peace deal.

Voters in Bosnia and Herzegovina cast ballots in Sarajevo in an election to choose a new president and lawmakers.
Bosnia is holding a general election, with voters from all ethnic groups focused on everyday concerns. Mainstream politicians, however, are stirring up wartime tensions that have divided the country since the 1992-95 conflict.

Bosnians are voting Sunday in an election that could affect the influence Russia is seeking over the small Balkan country. Serb separatist leader Milorad Dodik, despite being barred from public office, has dominated the campaign. Bosnia and Herzegovina remains marked by ethnic tensions and has struggled to recover from its brutal 1992-95 war.

Bosnians vote on October 4 to choose governments at the state, entity and canton levels, as well as members of the three-person Presidency. More than 3.4 million people are eligible. Biometric identification and ballot scanners will be introduced, while votes will still be cast on paper. Candidates are competing for Bosniak, Croat and Serb Presidency seats amid longstanding political tensions over the electoral system.
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.
China logged 2.9686 million charging sessions for new energy vehicles at 62,700 expressway facilities during the first three days of the October 1-7 National Day holiday. The daily average rose 48.41% year on year, while charging electricity use increased 49.39% to 71.62 million kilowatt-hours.

Malaysia is seeking Türkiye’s tourism expertise to expand Muslim-friendly travel. Türkiye’s tourism revenue reached $65.23 billion in 2025, up 6.8 percent from the previous year.

Assisi is holding a day of ceremonies and events honouring Saint Francis, Italy’s patron saint, 800 years after his death. President Mattarella is addressing the nation in the presence of regional leaders and foreign ambassadors.
September was a dismal month for America’s would-be European allies. In Washington, Donald Trump gave China’s Xi Jinping an unusually lavish welcome, delivered a brutal “America First” speech at the United Nations and attacked Mark Carney’s suggestion that Canada might seek “associate membership” of the European Union, while the White House wages a trade war against Ottawa.
Lamine Yamal scored in the sixth minute as Spain defeated Czechia 3-1 in the UEFA Nations League. Rodri and Mikel Merino also scored, while Yamal became the first player to find the net within the opening 10 minutes of three consecutive men’s international matches.

Australian police and the country’s security agency are investigating a Flydubai co-pilot’s links to Australia. He is alleged to have attacked the captain with a crash axe on a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight before passengers overpowered him and regained control, forcing the plane to divert to Saudi Arabia.

China has switched on three solar towers in Qinghai, surrounded by 63,000 mirrors that focus sunlight to generate heat of up to 700°C. The heat melts salt for storage, which can later produce steam and electricity for up to eight hours after sunset. The million-kilowatt project also includes solar panels and an 800-kilovolt transmission line.

World Animal Day, observed on October 4, is themed “See the World Through Their Eyes” this year. China’s National Forestry and Grassland Administration said more than 200 rare and endangered wildlife species are showing restorative growth, over 100 threatened plant species have received emergency protection, protected-species coverage exceeds 80%, and overwintering waterbirds reached a record 5.059 million.

Doctors across the country have warned for years that energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine that can seriously harm children.
A U.S. Marine has been detained in connection with a death in Japan, according to U.S. officials. The U.S. ambassador said his office was providing “full cooperation with the investigation.”

According to police, a 20-year-old US Marine was taken into custody Sunday in Okinawa over the suspected robbery and killing of a Japanese woman.
Israeli forces shelled southern Syria and opened fire on residential areas. Israel has carried out about 500 air strikes and artillery attacks on Syria since late 2024.

The Indian pilot said Saturday that his co-pilot attacked him during a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv, prompting him to fight back in what he described as a struggle for his life.


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.

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.
More than 3,000 food and beverage items in Japan are due to become more expensive in October, with the 2026 total expected to exceed 20,000. August consumer prices rose 2.6% year on year, while inflation-adjusted household spending fell for an eighth straight month. Weak demand is squeezing companies, leaving the BOJ balancing further tightening against the risk of slowing activity.

Captain Shai Hope’s unbeaten 162 powered the West Indies to their highest ODI run chase, a five-wicket victory over India in Chandigarh with 10 balls remaining. India had already secured the three-match series after winning the first two games.

China’s Ministry of Commerce said the country played a constructive role and maintained communication at the G20 trade ministers’ meeting in Milwaukee. Members issued a joint statement on food, while differences over excess capacity and forced labor prevented outcome documents; the US presidency offered none on most-favored-nation treatment.

Many of the FIFA World Cup’s most memorable moments, both on and off the pitch, have been captured by Getty photographers. The photographers behind those images share their thoughts on creating the tournament’s most emotive photographs.
Getty photographer Alex Pantling covered the 2026 FIFA World Cup and spoke to European Lens about the experience, sharing reflections and some of his favourite images from the tournament.
Large hailstones struck parts of Paraguay’s capital, shattering windows and denting cars. Heavy rain and strong winds also swept across the country, causing widespread damage.
Singapore’s government has launched a state-backed dating app aimed at young public officials, seeking to play matchmaker as the country confronts ultra-low fertility and a demographic crisis.

The Trump administration’s negotiations with the Kremlin reportedly include a possible multibillion-dollar deal involving Lukoil refineries, oil fields and gas stations worldwide. The proposal, raised by Vladimir Putin with US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, would require approval from both Washington and Moscow and could involve easing sanctions on some Lukoil assets.

Eight cities have been named finalists for the 2028 European Greenest City award, including three from Spain. They were assessed across seven areas, such as resilience to climate change, waste management and the speed of emissions cuts.
A new global retirement ranking finds that European destinations perform strongly, with six countries placing among the top 10. People considering retirement abroad are weighing higher taxes against quality of life.
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud accused the Houthis of destabilising the region and disrupting navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, saying they are not in a position to bring peace to Yemen.

A morning roundup of the most important stories from Europe and beyond on October 4, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
Campaigners in Warsaw have launched the 22-compartment “AbortOmat”, described as the world’s first parcel locker for abortion pills. Women can collect medication anonymously with a six-digit code, while its organisers say the service helps those facing urgent health situations or concerns about home delivery and creates legal uncertainty around Poland’s restrictions on supplying the pills.

Britain’s car industry is under pressure to support tariffs on cheap Chinese vehicle imports as the EU considers protectionist “made in Europe” rules that could restrict UK exports. Tariffs might raise prices, hurt sales in China and deter investment, while refusing them could threaten access to the EU, which took 58% of UK car exports in the first half of the year.

European destinations, hotels and Halloween events promise a range of frightening experiences, from Gothic legends to full-blown horror.
Experts say the offensive is not a decisive breakthrough, but it shows how Ukraine’s expanding use of robotic systems is reshaping frontline warfare and exposing a weakness in Putin’s war machine.

The U.S. signed a sweeping oil agreement with Venezuela’s interim authorities in late August to control a share of the country’s oil. Residents in one of its largest oil-producing regions welcome promises to revive the industry but say cleaning up the polluted lake is a more immediate need.
The pop star dropped by “Saturday Night Live” without advance notice, sharing a humorous moment with her friend Dakota Johnson, the episode’s host.

Brazil’s presidential election is shaping up as a close contest between left-wing incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro. Both are polling near 40%, with Lula slightly ahead. If no candidate wins more than half of valid votes, the top two will meet in a 25 October runoff. Jair Bolsonaro, barred from running and serving a sentence for plotting a coup, remains a major influence on his son’s campaign.


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.

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

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.

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.

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.
RBC reported that the 2008 film “Twilight” led Russia’s September box office after returning to theaters, taking 340 million rubles and outperforming two new releases. It was the first time an older film topped the monthly chart. Nearly half of its rerelease viewers were 18 to 24, and the rest of the saga will return to Russian cinemas from October through February.
The aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush arrived off Thailand’s resort island of Phuket on Sunday with about 4,800 personnel aboard. It stopped for rest and recreation after spending months supporting US operations in the Middle East.
Hurricane Nolo has intensified into a Category 3 storm in the remote Pacific Ocean, well west of Hawaii’s main islands and population centers.

Hurricane Nolo intensified rapidly into a Category 3 storm in the remote Pacific Ocean, with maximum sustained winds reaching 115 mph.
Several people filmed a rare tornado moving through Ulladulla in New South Wales on 3 October. The Bureau of Meteorology said severe thunderstorms caused the phenomenon and called a tornado in such a populated area very uncommon. The weather event damaged property and brought down trees.

US President Donald Trump told a rally in Vandalia, Ohio, that the upcoming November 3 midterm elections would bring a “big surprise” and said Republicans would win by more than critics expect. He campaigned for Jon Husted, Vivek Ramaswamy and other Republicans while promoting AI data centres and defending their development in Ohio.

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.

President Donald Trump rallied Saturday in Ohio for Republicans competing in Senate and governor’s races. He predicted the party would defy expectations amid a turbulent midterm election climate.
Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces claim they killed hundreds of Houthi fighters within 24 hours while trying to recover territory they had lost. The Houthis said they struck an Aramco facility in Riyadh, though Saudi authorities have not confirmed the attack.


Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim they used ballistic missiles and drones to attack an Aramco facility in Riyadh, causing fires. Saudi authorities and Aramco have not confirmed an attack or identified the source of the blaze. The Saudi-led coalition later reported 97 operations against Houthi reinforcements on several Yemeni fronts.
Russian stuntman Evgeny Chebotarev’s attempt to transport an Mi-2 helicopter on a pickup truck ended badly when the vehicle overturned. Dashcam footage of the incident went viral.

Around 50 demonstrations took place across Spain on Saturday after the government’s emergency housing measures failed in parliament. Protesters demanded lower rents, an end to evictions and a ban on investment funds buying homes; clashes with police occurred in Valencia. Estimates for Madrid ranged from 70,000 officially to 500,000 from a tenants’ group.

Wall Street’s enthusiasm for initial public offerings is cooling as demand remains tepid and investors worry about valuations. Several listings have been paused in recent weeks, while the delay of Anthropic’s public debut has sent a chill through markets.
Mariza and Geffrey Gordon of Milwaukee were a dual-income couple when they joined CNN’s Savings Challenge. Soon afterward, Mariza learned she would be laid off and receive only two months of severance.
Ethiopian government forces have reportedly advanced against the Tigray People’s Liberation Front and retaken Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekelle. Neither side has officially confirmed control of the city, while communications blackouts and restricted media access complicate reporting. The renewed fighting has raised fears of a wider conflict in the Horn of Africa.

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.
Ukraine plans to spend $108.3 billion on its military in 2027, compared with projected domestic revenues of $71.7 billion, according to TASS calculations. Including bond sales, privatization proceeds and grants, total revenues would reach $82.9 billion, leaving a $25.4 billion shortfall for military spending alone.
Eighteen-year-old P-plater Indika Bambrick Samarasinghe has been refused bail after allegedly driving into a crowd of Newcastle Knights supporters, injuring 10 people. Six remain in hospital, including a five-year-old girl whose condition has stabilised after she was placed in an induced coma.

A study from three Spanish institutions found that specific hippocampal neurons protect existing memories while storing new information about events.
A study from three Spanish institutions found that specific hippocampal neurons preserve past memories while storing new information about the same events.
A joint study by three Spanish institutions found that certain hippocampal neurons protect existing memories while new information about events is stored.
Somali President Mohamud pledges to keep Israel from gaining a military foothold in Berbera, saying the planned move would involve a naval installation and access to the local airfield to draw nearer to Gulf states and Iran.

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