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WorldU.S. bombers scrambled out of U.K. airbase after threats

The Pentagon is withdrawing all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in the U.K. The move, described by two officials as quick or rushed, follows the arrest of five men suspected of a terror plot involving explosive-filled vans parked near the base perimeter.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-04 23:24

U.S. bombers scrambled out of U.K. airbase after threats

US withdraws all B-1 bombers from British military base RAF Fairford
The Pentagon said Sunday that all US B-1 bombers stationed at Britain’s RAF Fairford had returned home. The move followed a security incident that led to evacuations nearby; police found no explosives after reports of suspicious activity at the base. Five London-based British men arrested in connection with the incident were later released on bail.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-04 22:50Original
US withdraws B-1 bombers from UK base amid fears of Iran-linked attack
The US has abruptly redeployed all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford to home stations, after several terrorism-related arrests near the base. British authorities say investigations continue into alleged plots, while Iran denies involvement. The Pentagon cited operational security and did not explain the precise trigger for the withdrawal.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-04 22:23Original
US Air Force removes all bombers from British base after suspected terror plot
The U.S. Air Force has brought home every bomber stationed at RAF Fairford in England. The U.S.-run base, which has been used to strike Iran, was targeted in a suspected planned terror attack, prompting an investigation.
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NNBC News★★★★☆2026-10-04 22:14Original
Pentagon removes B-1 bombers from U.K. base targeted in suspected plot
The Pentagon says the U.S. has removed B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford, northwest of London. A dozen had been deployed there and used in U.S. strikes on Iran, while the base was targeted in a suspected terror plot.
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CCBC News★★★★☆2026-10-04 22:04Original
US removes all long-range bombers from UK base after unspecified new threat
The US has withdrawn all Air Force long-range bombers from a UK air base and returned them to the United States after an unspecified new threat emerged.
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CCNN★★★★☆2026-10-04 21:53Original
US removes B-1 bombers from UK base amid security concerns
The United States withdrew its B-1 bombers from a UK air base one week after several men were arrested there on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, a Pentagon official said on Sunday.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-04 21:35Original
US pulls entire B-1 strategic bomber fleet from UK base after terror scare
The United States has withdrawn its entire B-1 strategic bomber fleet from a UK base following a terror scare. A B-1B Lancer is pictured at RAF Fairford in Fairford.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-10-04 21:30Original

TechOpenAI chief says AI’s rewards justify accepting ‘some bad things’

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the rewards from artificial intelligence justify accepting “some bad things” that may come with it.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-04 23:23

OpenAI chief says AI’s rewards justify accepting ‘some bad things’

SportsManchester City must be relegated, says Canada’s ex-Leeds manager

Canada coach Jesse Marsch has called for Manchester City to be relegated over alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules. He says the club’s reported finances appeared inconsistent during his time managing Leeds. City denies wrongdoing and has appealed the independent commission’s ruling; possible penalties include fines, points deductions, relegation or title removals.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-04 23:22

Manchester City must be relegated, says Canada’s ex-Leeds manager

WorldPacific leaders call for climate action as UN pre-COP talks begin in Fiji

Pacific leaders called for stronger climate action as UN pre-COP discussions began in Nadi, Fiji, ahead of next month’s COP31 summit in Turkey. Talks in Fiji and Tuvalu will address keeping warming to 1.5°C, expanding climate finance access and protecting oceans as rising seas endanger communities.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-10-04 23:21

Pacific leaders call for climate action as UN pre-COP talks begin in Fiji

SportsCristiano Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants, says Jesus

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus says Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the national team if he wishes, despite leaving camp after being told he would again start on the bench. Portugal then came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 and become the first team to reach the 2026-27 Nations League quarterfinals.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-04 23:16

Cristiano Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants, says Jesus

EconomyOil rises after Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi Aramco sites

Brent crude futures rose to $103.06 a barrel after Yemen’s Houthis attacked sites belonging to Saudi Aramco.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-04 23:10

Oil rises after Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi Aramco sites

TechTrump announces members of AI task force

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he was forming an artificial intelligence task force and named Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to lead it.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-04 23:09

Trump announces members of AI task force

SocietyCornell police made drug arrest hours before alleged sexual assault

Cornell University police made a drug-related arrest at a fraternity house 22 hours before a former student alleged she was drugged and sexually assaulted there, according to a campus crime log. The log does not identify the drugs or link the incidents.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-04 23:06

Cornell police made drug arrest hours before alleged sexual assault

EconomyCSL strikes rare disease drug deal worth up to $1.6 billion with Alentis

Australia’s CSL said it had agreed with Switzerland-based Alentis Therapeutics to jointly develop and promote a treatment for rare kidney and liver diseases. The deal could be worth up to $1.6 billion, excluding development funding.

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CSL strikes rare disease drug deal worth up to $1.6 billion with Alentis

HealthMore than 250 people enrolled in Congo trial of drug to prevent Ebola

More than 250 participants have joined a trial of a drug that could prevent them from contracting Ebola in Congo. Experts describe the study as a critical step in efforts to combat the Central African country’s deadliest outbreak of the disease.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-04 23:01

More than 250 people enrolled in Congo trial of drug to prevent Ebola

CultureOn the cusp of merger, ‘Digger’ bombs for Warner Bros. as ‘Verity’ tops box office

As Warner Bros. nears its merger with Paramount, “Digger” stumbled badly in its opening weekend. The result gave Tom Cruise one of his career’s weakest debuts and a bitter final note for Warner Bros. as an independent studio.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-04 23:00

On the cusp of merger, ‘Digger’ bombs for Warner Bros. as ‘Verity’ tops box office

WorldMysterious luminous object burns over Libya

A mysterious object was filmed passing over Tripoli and parts of western Libya, followed shortly afterward by witness reports of a loud explosion. Officials have not said what the object was.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-04 22:56

Mysterious luminous object burns over Libya

PoliticsSerb nationalist credits Trump and Putin after declaring party's victory in Bosnian election

Bosnian Serb nationalist politician Milorad Dodik declared his party the winner of Sunday’s election in Bosnia and credited Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The vote was shaped by economic pressure, the prospect of EU membership and ethnic tensions that have divided the country since the 1992–95 war.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-04 22:54

Serb nationalist credits Trump and Putin after declaring party's victory in Bosnian election

BiH Central Election Commission announces preliminary general election results
Bosnia-Herzegovina’s Central Election Commission released preliminary results after 90% of Sunday’s votes were counted. Denis Becirovic led the race for the Bosniak seat on the state Presidency with 38.12%, while Darjana Filipovic and Zeljka Cvijanovic led the Croatian and Republika Srpska contests. Republika Srpska Prime Minister Savo Minic led its presidential race with 52.13%.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-04 20:53Original
Bosnian Serb nationalist Dodik declares party victory in Bosnia election
Pro-Russia Bosnian Serb nationalist Milorad Dodik has declared victory for his party in Bosnia’s election, despite not being on the ballot. He dominated the campaign with separatist rhetoric that deepened ethnic divisions and raised fears of renewed instability. With most votes counted, his ally Željka Cvijanović led for one seat on the tripartite presidency.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-04 20:42Original
Pro-Russian Dodik Praises Trump After Allies Triumph in Bosnia Vote
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik, who backs Russian President Vladimir Putin and opposes Bosnia’s unity, retained influence behind the scenes on Sunday after his allies held their positions in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s elections. He credited US President Donald Trump’s influence for the outcome.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-10-04 20:30Original
Dodik announces his party’s election victory, thanks Putin for support
Milorad Dodik, leader of the ruling Alliance of Independent Social Democrats in Republika Srpska, declared victory for his political force in Sunday’s elections and thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for supporting it before the vote. Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Central Election Commission said the party’s candidates were leading the races for Republika Srpska president and the entity’s seat on the state Presidency.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-04 19:57Original
Will elections bring change to multi-ethnic Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Voters in Bosnia and Herzegovina are casting ballots for the 10th time since the war ended, choosing more than 500 members of a complex government structure. The EU-seeking Balkan country remains deeply divided along political and ethnic lines, and some analysts view this as the most consequential vote since the Dayton Peace Accord was signed.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-04 19:46Original

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🇪🇸 🎥 Two people have died and one is missing following torrential rain in northeast Spain's Catalonia region, authorities say. The city of Barcelona and its surroundings are on high alert, amid warnings of flooding and rivers bursting their banks

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SocietyMan makes dramatic catch to save child after balcony fall in Egypt

Dramatic video shows a man in Egypt catching a boy who fell from a second-floor balcony. The child hit a washing line first, giving the would-be rescuer a split second to prevent him from striking the ground.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-04 22:47

Man makes dramatic catch to save child after balcony fall in Egypt

PoliticsBolsonaro loses absolute majority in Brazil presidential election

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro leads Brazil’s first-round presidential election with 49.58% of the vote, according to the Superior Electoral Court, but has fallen below the absolute-majority threshold. Incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is second with 42.25%, meaning the contest will proceed to a runoff.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-04 22:45

Bolsonaro loses absolute majority in Brazil presidential election

Flávio Bolsonaro takes early lead over Lula as Brazil counts votes
Flávio Bolsonaro is leading Lula in the early count of Brazil’s presidential election.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-10-04 21:41Original
Polls close in Brazil as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro remain neck and neck
Voting has ended in Brazil’s presidential election after a closely fought first round between left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro. If neither wins more than 50% of the vote, a run-off will be held on 25 October. The election also contests 54 of the Senate’s 81 seats.
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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-10-04 21:11Original
Bolsonaro Takes Early Lead Over Lula in Brazil Race
Bolsonaro has taken an early lead over Lula in Brazil’s presidential race.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-10-04 21:00Original
Voting ends in Brazil presidential election as counting begins
Voting has ended in Brazil’s presidential election and the Superior Electoral Court has begun counting ballots. Incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro are in a close contest. If no candidate wins more than 50% of valid votes, a runoff will take place on October 25.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-04 20:29Original
Live updates: Polls close in Brazil as voters weigh in on the country’s next president
Polling stations have closed in Brazil, where voters are choosing a new president. Incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking a fourth term against his rival, Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro.
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TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-10-04 20:16Original
Brazil election results live: Lula and Bolsonaro locked in a tight race
Brazil’s election results are unfolding in a close contest. Leftist incumbent Lula is seeking a fourth term while facing right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-04 20:00Original
Brazil presidential election 2026: first-round live results
Incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faces far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil’s first-round presidential election. A candidate needs more than 50% of valid votes to avoid a runoff three weeks later. Polls point to the two as the leading contenders, with Minas Gerais seen as a crucial bellwether state.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-04 19:01Original
Brazil votes in high-stakes election between Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro
Brazilians began voting Sunday in a closely watched presidential election between incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Nearly 160 million voters are also choosing lawmakers, senators and governors, in a contest that could determine whether Latin America’s largest country follows the regional shift to the right championed by US President Donald Trump.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-10-04 16:38Original
Lula, Bolsonaro Face Off in Brazil as Trump Pitches Ohio Investments
Bloomberg highlights the presidential showdown between Lula and Bolsonaro in Brazil, along with Trump’s pitch for investments in Ohio.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-10-04 15:30Original
Lula and Bolsonaro vote in Brazil’s polarised presidential election
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro have voted in a closely contested Brazilian presidential election. The race pits the left-wing incumbent against the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-04 15:05Original
Polling stations open in Brazil for around 160 million voters
Brazilians are voting nationwide, with polling stations open from 08:00 to 17:00 Brasília time. Because the ballot is digital, the first results are expected within three hours after voting ends.
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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-10-04 14:32Original
Brazil: Lula and Bolsonaro tied in polls
Brazilians began voting Sunday in a closely watched presidential election between incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Lecturer Mara Nogueira says the tight contest reflects two consolidated political camps, with cost-of-living pressures, religion and social-media echo chambers shaping voters’ choices. A major banking scandal has so far had little effect on Flavio Bolsonaro’s campaign.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-10-04 13:19Original
80-year-old incumbent Lula seeks fourth term as Brazil votes
Brazilians began voting Sunday in a closely watched presidential election between incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Nearly 160 million voters are also choosing lawmakers, senators and governors in a contest that could determine whether Latin America’s largest country follows the rightward regional shift championed by US President Donald Trump.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-10-04 13:17Original
Brazil to Decide Tight Presidential Race, Trump in Ohio, More
Bloomberg News Now presents a concise audio roundup of the day’s leading stories, including Brazil’s closely fought presidential race and Trump in Ohio, alongside updated global business news.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-10-04 13:00Original
Voting begins in Brazil's presidential election
Voting in the first round of Brazil’s 2026 presidential election began Sunday at 8 a.m., with polling stations scheduled to close at 5 p.m. Initial results are expected within several hours. Recent polls showed incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Liberal Party candidate Flavio Bolsonaro leading the other candidates by a significant margin.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-10-04 11:01Original

SportsWho is the best team in the NFC East? After four weeks, no one knows

The NFC East remains wide open after Week 4. The Giants, Eagles and Cowboys all played games that went down to the final seconds, and none of the teams has pulled away from the others.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-04 22:42

Who is the best team in the NFC East? After four weeks, no one knows

WorldRussian double-tap Banderol strikes hit Kharkiv, killing 1, injuring 6

Russian forces used Banderol missiles in a double-tap strike on Kharkiv’s industrial district, killing one person and injuring six. Mayor Ihor Terekhov said an administrative building and vehicles were burning, while at least 10 apartment buildings were damaged and rescue efforts continued.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-04 22:39

Russian double-tap Banderol strikes hit Kharkiv, killing 1, injuring 6

PoliticsNicaragua says it will withdraw from Central American Parliament

Nicaragua has announced it will immediately leave the Central American Parliament, calling the move an exercise of its sovereignty. The decision follows an OAS resolution urging the government to restore civil rights and release political prisoners, as Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo consolidate power and the country faces growing isolation over its human rights crackdown.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-04 22:36

Nicaragua says it will withdraw from Central American Parliament

Society2 killed and dozens injured in shooting at southern Georgia block party

Two people were killed and nearly three dozen others injured in a hail of gunfire at a homecoming weekend block party in southern Georgia early Sunday, according to state law enforcement.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-04 22:36

2 killed and dozens injured in shooting at southern Georgia block party

2 shot dead and dozens injured at southern Georgia block party
Law enforcement officials say a shooting at a neighborhood block party in southern Georgia early Sunday left two people dead and nearly three dozen injured.
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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-10-04 20:00Original
Two dead, 35 wounded in shooting at Georgia block party
A shooting at a block party in south-central Georgia early Sunday left two people dead and 35 others wounded.
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NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-04 18:55Original

HealthKids and young adults are addicted to screens. New research argues it may be a public health concern

New research argues that children and young adults’ addiction to screens may constitute a public health concern.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-04 22:31

Kids and young adults are addicted to screens. New research argues it may be a public health concern

WorldUS prepares to deploy extra troops and aircraft to Israel: report

Washington is reportedly strengthening its military presence in Israel by preparing to send additional forces and aircraft, according to media reports.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-04 22:30

US prepares to deploy extra troops and aircraft to Israel: report

PoliticsAustrian vice chancellor Babler to step down in early 2027

Austrian Vice-Chancellor and Social Democratic Party leader Andreas Babler plans to leave both posts in early 2027 while remaining housing, arts, culture, media and sport minister. He said the voluntary leadership reshuffle is intended to help restore party unity amid internal discussions.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-04 22:25

Austrian vice chancellor Babler to step down in early 2027

Austrian vice chancellor says he will step down
Austrian Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler said on Sunday that he would leave his government post and step down as leader of the ruling Social Democrats at the start of next year. The party is the second-largest in Austria’s three-party government.
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SocietySouth Korea care-home sex abuse trial shocks country

Three residents at a state-funded care home for people with intellectual disabilities in Incheon said its director, identified as Kim, sexually abused them. A Seoul court sentenced him to 15 years in prison this month, but he is appealing. Disability-rights groups criticised the investigation and the ruling on the third victim’s case.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-04 22:11

South Korea care-home sex abuse trial shocks country

TechFormer Anthropic researcher Coxon to testify at New York City AI hearing, Bloomberg reports

Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon is expected to testify at a New York City hearing on artificial intelligence, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Former Anthropic researcher Coxon to testify at New York City AI hearing, Bloomberg reports

ScienceNobel Week to begin with announcement of medicine laureate

Nobel Week will open in Stockholm with the announcement of the physiology or medicine laureate. Winners in physics, chemistry, literature, peace and economic sciences will follow from October 6 to 12, with the Peace Prize announced in Oslo.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-04 22:07

Nobel Week to begin with announcement of medicine laureate

PoliticsB.C. NDP Leader David Eby promises new millionaire tax to fund health care

British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby says his party would create a new tax bracket for people earning $1 million or more to help fund health care if re-elected.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-04 22:07

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby promises new millionaire tax to fund health care

EconomyEthereum’s historical outflow charts can change as more exchange wallets are identified

Coin Metrics has recomputed Ethereum’s Standard Flow Metrics from the network’s first block. Newly identified exchange addresses can retrospectively revise past values, meaning research that treats outflows as trading signals must track the data vintage used in backtests. The effect of this rebuild on returns remains unmeasured.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-04 22:05

Ethereum’s historical outflow charts can change as more exchange wallets are identified

EconomyThe Times: Britain likely to levy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

A Sunday report in The Times says Britain is likely to levy duties on electric vehicles made in China.

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The Times: Britain likely to levy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

UK Expected to Follow EU With Tariffs on Chinese EVs, Times Says
The UK is preparing to impose tariffs on imported Chinese electric vehicles, the Times of London reported Sunday, a move that would meet a key demand from the European Union.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-10-04 22:00Original

CultureAkuapem people in Ghana celebrate 200th anniversary of victory over Ashanti Empire

The Indigenous Akuapem people in eastern Ghana have commemorated the 200th anniversary of their military victory over the Ashanti Empire, a battle that helped shape modern Ghana.

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Akuapem people in Ghana celebrate 200th anniversary of victory over Ashanti Empire

SocietyCornell rape accuser receives threats as poll shows Latino voters moving away from Trump

The woman who alleges that members of a Cornell University fraternity sexually assaulted her has received threats pressuring her to drop her lawsuit, her attorney said. The weekend roundup also highlights a poll showing declining support for Trump among Latino voters.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-04 22:00

Cornell rape accuser receives threats as poll shows Latino voters moving away from Trump

Cornell case puts New York’s progressive image at odds with its rape laws
A lawsuit alleging that a Cornell student was gang-raped has renewed pressure to reform New York’s sexual-assault laws. The state Assembly formed a working group, while Governor Kathy Hochul backed closing the “voluntary intoxication” loophole, which advocates say can make prosecutions harder when victims voluntarily consumed alcohol or drugs.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-04 21:39Original

SportsThe Los Angeles Rams saved their season with a last-minute comeback

The Los Angeles Rams, who were favored to win the Super Bowl before the season, may have rescued their campaign with a comeback victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-04 21:55

The Los Angeles Rams saved their season with a last-minute comeback

WorldIran says war has no military solution as peace talks with US stall

An Iranian diplomat said Sunday that the war with the United States had no military solution as peace talks appeared to stall. Washington has reduced its attacks while relying more on economic pressure, and Iran’s attempted blockade of the Strait of Hormuz remains disputed. A UK maritime agency said another tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-10-04 21:41

Iran says war has no military solution as peace talks with US stall

WorldMoscow format participants to discuss settlement of Afghanistan-Pakistan relations

The eighth Moscow-format consultation on Afghanistan is set to take place in the Russian capital on Monday. Participants will discuss the situation in and around Afghanistan, including the conflict between Kabul and Islamabad. Special envoys and senior officials from the listed countries will attend, while Belarus and Egypt are invited as guests. Sergey Lavrov will give a welcoming address, and a joint statement is expected.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-04 21:40

Moscow format participants to discuss settlement of Afghanistan-Pakistan relations

WorldRussian drone strike hits Poltava energy facility, cuts power to 22,000

A Russian drone struck an energy infrastructure facility in Ukraine’s Poltava Oblast on Oct. 4, leaving about 22,000 consumers without electricity, regional authorities said. Crews were working to restore service, and no casualties were initially reported. The strike followed another drone attack on a facility in the Lubny district two days earlier that cut power to around 6,000 consumers.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-04 21:37

Russian drone strike hits Poltava energy facility, cuts power to 22,000

SportsIreland refuse handshake with Israel and wear black armbands in Nations League draw

Republic of Ireland players again wore black armbands and bowed their heads during Israel’s anthem to honour Palestinians killed in Gaza before their second UEFA Nations League match. Captain Caoimhin Kelleher refused to shake Israel captain Dor Peretz’s hand. The game, moved to a neutral venue amid calls to boycott Israel over its war in Gaza, ended 1-1 behind closed doors.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-04 21:30

Ireland refuse handshake with Israel and wear black armbands in Nations League draw

PoliticsAmbassador Xie Feng attends ‘ShanghaiEye Night’ event

Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng stressed the value of cultural exchange and people-to-people ties at the “Future Resonance — ShanghaiEye Night” event in Washington, D.C. He said such exchanges can bridge differences and strengthen China-U.S. relations, and urged business and community leaders to support greater cooperation.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-04 21:23

Ambassador Xie Feng attends ‘ShanghaiEye Night’ event

SocietyPutin congratulates teachers on Teacher’s Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated teachers and educators on Teacher’s Day, describing teaching as a noble calling that requires wisdom, patience and constant care for children and students. He said their advice and support help pupils and students believe in themselves and provide a foundation for adult life.

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Putin congratulates teachers on Teacher’s Day

PoliticsIsrael opposition narrowly leads Netanyahu coalition in poll

An Israeli poll places the opposition narrowly ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition, while the election committee has penalised Netanyahu.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-04 21:12

Israel opposition narrowly leads Netanyahu coalition in poll

SportsRonaldo-less Portugal beat Norway 2-1 to reach Nations League quarterfinals

Defending champions Portugal beat Norway 2-1 to become the first team to qualify for the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League quarterfinals, despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence. Kristoffer Ajer put Norway ahead before João Cancelo equalised and Gonçalo Ramos scored the winner. Portugal held on with 10 men to make it four wins from four in the group.

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Ronaldo-less Portugal beat Norway 2-1 to reach Nations League quarterfinals

LIVE: Portugal vs Norway – UEFA Nations League
Follow live text updates from Portugal’s UEFA Nations League match against Norway, with attention shifting from Cristiano Ronaldo to Bruno Fernandes.
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WorldNorth Korean missile could put Guam in range as Kim rebuffs Trump outreach: expert

North Korea fired what it called an intermediate-range strategic missile on Oct. 3. Expert Sydney Seiler warned that missiles of this type could place Guam, Japan and parts of Alaska within range. Although Donald Trump is seeking to revive diplomacy with Kim Jong Un, Seiler said Pyongyang currently has little incentive to resume talks.

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North Korean missile could put Guam in range as Kim rebuffs Trump outreach: expert

TechThe new Fitbit Edge leaks

Leaked images suggest Google’s rumored midrange Fitbit Edge could succeed the Charge line and sit between the Pixel Watch and Fitbit Air. The fitness-focused tracker reportedly has a small widget-capable screen, seven-day battery life, built-in GPS, an altimeter and limited app support. Pricing and a release date remain unknown, though $150 to $200 is considered plausible.

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The new Fitbit Edge leaks

SocietyPolice say 12-year-old girl fatally shot at Baltimore park during youth football game

Baltimore police say a 12-year-old girl was fatally shot at a park while a youth football game was taking place.

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Police say 12-year-old girl fatally shot at Baltimore park during youth football game

EconomySchneider Electric nears $20 billion deal to buy PTC, FT reports

France’s Schneider Electric is close to a deal worth about $20 billion to acquire US software group PTC, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Schneider Electric nears $20 billion deal to buy PTC, FT reports

Economy140 Years of Everyday Moments

Breakfast before work, coffee between meetings and shopping on the way home are ordinary parts of life in Hong Kong. For DFI Retail Group, they form the basis of a business that has grown alongside the city for 140 years. Founded in Hong Kong in 1886, DFI has evolved from a local enterprise.

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140 Years of Everyday Moments

WorldAlleged Flydubai hijacking attempt exposes worrying gaps in aviation security

The captain’s quick response on a Flydubai flight bound for Israel last week prevented what could have been a catastrophic hijacking. Aviation safety experts nevertheless say the incident reveals troubling weaknesses in security procedures.

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Alleged Flydubai hijacking attempt exposes worrying gaps in aviation security

Early indications suggest Flydubai co-pilot acted alone in attack, officials say
Multiple U.S. officials briefed on the investigation and a former Israeli security official told NBC News that early indications suggest the Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking his captain and trying to take control of a plane bound for Israel acted alone. They said he did not appear to be part of a larger organization or acting for a foreign government.
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UAE shared FlyDubai flight details with Israel, including pilots’ names and nationalities
Regional officials say the United Arab Emirates gave Israel a list of passengers and crew before last week’s FlyDubai flight to Israel, including the pilots’ names and nationalities. One pilot allegedly tried to take control of the aircraft and crash it.
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EconomyJapan’s stock bull run at risk, warns head of biggest trading house

The head of Mitsubishi Corp warned that Japan’s stock rally could be threatened if bond yields weigh on equities. He said companies need to use their cash more efficiently.

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Japan’s stock bull run at risk, warns head of biggest trading house

WorldUS proposes trilateral talks with Russia, Ukraine by end of October, Zelensky says

The United States is proposing a technical-level trilateral meeting with Ukraine and Russia before the end of October, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Ukraine is ready to participate and is open to the UAE or another venue suggested by Washington. An energy ceasefire and a possible reopening of the Black Sea grain corridor may be discussed.

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US proposes trilateral talks with Russia, Ukraine by end of October, Zelensky says

EconomyBitcoin’s $85,000 recovery awaits proof ETF investors kept buying after payrolls

Bitcoin’s rebound above $85,000 is being tested by whether ETF investors continued buying after the jobs report. Glassnode found the strongest forced buying came from short liquidations before the release, while Bitcoin later retreated. US spot Bitcoin ETFs had recorded $102 million in net inflows on Oct. 1, but Friday’s response remained incomplete.

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Bitcoin’s $85,000 recovery awaits proof ETF investors kept buying after payrolls

PoliticsIsrael lashes out after UK Green Party defines Zionism as ‘racism’

Israel and British Jewish groups have condemned the UK Green Party’s vote to define Zionism as racism. President Isaac Herzog called the move “a disgrace and a shame”, while Israel’s government said the policy gave legitimacy to terrorism. The motion passed 1,022 to 813, alongside renewed Green Party support for Palestinian liberation, BDS and a full arms embargo on Israel.

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Israel lashes out after UK Green Party defines Zionism as ‘racism’

Britain’s Green Party votes to classify Zionism as a form of racism
Britain’s Green Party voted on Sunday to classify Zionism as a form of racism, prompting criticism from British Jews and Israel. The Israeli government said it now viewed the party as an organisation that gives legitimacy to terrorism.
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UK Green Party approves ‘Zionism is racism’ policy
The UK Green Party voted at its annual conference on Sunday to define Zionism as racism. Party leader Zack Polanski addressed supporters in London afterward.
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Israel condemns UK Green party adoption of ‘Zionism is racism’ policy
The UK Green party has formally adopted a policy equating Zionism with racism. Israel condemned the move as a “stain on the history of the UK”.
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TechGoogle freezes open-source bug bounty program amid ‘significant rise’ in AI submissions

Google froze its open-source bug bounty program after a “significant rise” in submissions involving AI. AI-generated low-quality material appears to be overwhelming bug bounty programs.

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Google freezes open-source bug bounty program amid ‘significant rise’ in AI submissions

PoliticsTrump reiterates $5,000 check pledge as midterms loom, while handing out smaller payments

With the midterm elections approaching, Trump is promoting two federal payment programs already underway while repeating a promise of a $5,000 dividend that depends on Republicans retaining control of Congress.

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Trump reiterates $5,000 check pledge as midterms loom, while handing out smaller payments

WorldDebris near Nantucket believed to be from missing medical plane

The US Coast Guard says debris found near Nantucket, Massachusetts, is believed to belong to an emergency medical plane that disappeared over the Atlantic late Saturday night with six people aboard.

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Debris near Nantucket believed to be from missing medical plane

Search for 6 aboard medical jet enters second day after Nantucket crash
The search continued Sunday for six passengers missing after a medical evacuation jet crashed off Nantucket on Saturday morning. Authorities declined to speculate about what caused the crash.
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WorldFlydubai co-pilot planned to crash hijacked plane into Ben Gurion terminal, TV reports

The Flydubai co-pilot told interrogators he intended to fly the hijacked aircraft to Tel Aviv and divert it into Ben Gurion Airport’s terminal at the last moment, Israel’s Channel 12 reported, citing unnamed sources. The plan was thwarted after injured captain Smit Machchhar opened the cockpit door. The flight made an emergency landing in Tabuk on September 30 after the co-pilot stabbed the captain.

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Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash hijacked plane into Ben Gurion terminal, TV reports

Police investigate Flydubai co-pilot’s ties to Australia
Australian police and intelligence agencies are investigating the Australia links of Omani national Hamam al-Hammami, accused of attacking the captain with an axe and trying to seize control of a Flydubai flight bound for Israel. Passengers and crew subdued him, allowing a reserve pilot to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
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How was Flydubai co-pilot cleared despite being deemed a security risk?
A Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking the captain with an emergency axe and trying to seize control of a flight to Israel had previously been barred from flying in Oman over alleged “extremist” views. The case is prompting scrutiny of pilot vetting and aviation security, including how he was cleared to operate the flight to Tel Aviv.
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Flydubai captain said he had 'one more fight left' before opening cockpit door
Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu how the attack began and how he eventually opened the cockpit door after nearly losing his vision under repeated blows from the co-pilot.
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SocietyCourt throws out killer’s sentence after judge said he ‘loved’ AI video of slain man

The family of an Arizona road-rage victim used his likeness to make a posthumous AI video, which was shown at his killer’s sentencing last year. A court has now thrown out the killer’s sentence after the judge said he “loved” the video.

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Court throws out killer’s sentence after judge said he ‘loved’ AI video of slain man

EconomyAkzoNobel nearing sale of Southeast Asian paints unit to Nippon Paint for over $1 billion, FT reports

AkzoNobel, the maker of Dulux paints, is close to a deal to sell its Southeast Asian decorative paints business to Nippon Paint for well above $1 billion, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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AkzoNobel nearing sale of Southeast Asian paints unit to Nippon Paint for over $1 billion, FT reports

TechCan ‘super intelligence’ and a non-binding safety pact solve AI’s image problem?

On Equity discussed the Trump administration’s efforts to rebrand artificial intelligence, including whether “super intelligence” and a non-binding safety pact could help address AI’s image problem.

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Can ‘super intelligence’ and a non-binding safety pact solve AI’s image problem?

Trump announces creation of ‘Super Intelligence Force’
President Donald Trump announced the creation of a “Super Intelligence Force,” saying it would ensure that America continues to lead the world in artificial intelligence.
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Trump announces establishment of Super Intelligence Force
US President Donald Trump announced the creation of the Super Intelligence Force to coordinate federal efforts on artificial intelligence. He said it would bring together government agencies, consumers, public and religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers and technology companies, and produce a report on AI risks, opportunities and federal responsibilities within four months.
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Trump unveils new ‘Super Intelligence Force’
Donald Trump has unveiled a new “Super Intelligence Force” task force, his latest response to the debate over AI safety.
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Trump announces ‘Super Intelligence Force’ AI task force
President Donald Trump announced the creation of what he called a “Super Intelligence Force,” an AI task force intended to “ensure that America continues to lead the World” in artificial intelligence.
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PoliticsAfter months of confrontation with the White House, the Supreme Court returns to the bench

After months of near-constant confrontation with the White House, the Supreme Court is returning to its seats behind the mahogany bench. Unlike last term, its docket will not be filled with Trump-driven blockbuster cases centered on separation of powers.

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After months of confrontation with the White House, the Supreme Court returns to the bench

PoliticsTaiwan Envoy Presses Trump Administration on Stalled Arms Sale

Taiwan’s US representative said he believes Donald Trump will eventually authorize more weaponry for the self-ruled island. Taiwan is still awaiting a military package valued at $14 billion.

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Taiwan Envoy Presses Trump Administration on Stalled Arms Sale

CulturePrick’s theatrical industrial punk is perfect for spooky season

Prick’s self-titled debut blends theatrical goth, glam, industrial textures and rough-edged punk. Trent Reznor produced four tracks and his influence is especially clear on “Riverhead,” while Kevin McMahon’s exaggerated vocals, messy arrangements and lo-fi instincts keep the serious record playful and charming.

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Prick’s theatrical industrial punk is perfect for spooky season