Ireland and Israel drew 1-1 in their second UEFA Nations League meeting, amid tensions linked to the war in Gaza. Ireland coach Damien Doyle reportedly accused an Israeli player of spitting at him, while manager Heimir Hallgrimsson said a disciplinary committee would examine the allegation. There were no pre-match handshakes, and Ireland wore black armbands.

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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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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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FlyDubai’s perilous plunge and miraculous ending have drawn attention to Boeing’s 737 Max, an aircraft that also appears to have defied the odds.

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Multiple U.S. officials briefed on the investigation and a former Israeli security official told NBC News that early indications point to the Flydubai co-pilot acting as a lone wolf. He is accused of attacking the captain and trying to take control of an Israel-bound plane, but officials say he did not appear to be part of a larger organization or acting for a foreign government.

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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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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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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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The US Air Force withdrew all B-1 strategic bombers from RAF Fairford and returned them to the United States after an incident at the British base last week, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed US officials. Five London residents detained nearby were later released on bail, and police said no explosives were found in their vans.

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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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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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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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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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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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Brazil’s presidential election will go to a runoff after right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro unexpectedly won the first round. He will face leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after neither candidate surpassed the 50% threshold required for an outright victory.

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Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court confirmed that Liberal Party candidate and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will compete in the second round after 97.36% of voting records were processed. Bolsonaro won 47.42% and Lula 44.70%; the winner will be decided on October 25.

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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro will face each other in Brazil’s presidential runoff on Oct. 25 after neither secured a majority in the first round. Bolsonaro is an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, while Lula is Brazil’s veteran president.

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Senator Flavio Bolsonaro won Brazil’s first presidential election round with 47.2% of the vote against incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s 44.9%. They will meet again on October 25. Bolsonaro’s strong margins in several southern states far exceeded most polling expectations, giving Brazil’s right further ammunition to allege that pollsters favor Lula and his Workers Party.

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Brazil’s presidential election will go to a second round after far-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro won 47.3% of the vote, ahead of incumbent leftwing president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on 44.8%, with more than 98% counted. They will face each other on 25 October, with Bolsonaro entering as the favourite.

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Brazilians voted Sunday in a high-stakes presidential contest between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, amid a regional shift to the right. Bolsonaro is the son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro. A runoff is scheduled for October 25 if neither candidate wins an outright majority.

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Yemen’s government has announced a major offensive against the Houthis, while Iran says it is prepared to defend itself if the United States attacks.

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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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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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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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A shooting at a block party in south-central Georgia early Sunday left two people dead and 35 others wounded.

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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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The State Department is tracking reports of a suspected fatal pneumonic plague case in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, and is pressing Moscow to provide accurate information quickly. A U.S. official said many details remain unconfirmed and that agencies including the CDC are watching the situation. Early treatment with common antibiotics can be effective.

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Yemen’s Saudi-backed government says it has begun a major military operation aimed at pushing back recent advances by the Houthi militant group.

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Yemen’s Saudi-backed government has announced a major operation to retake territory held by the Iran-backed Houthis. The announcement follows exchanges of strikes involving the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition, including the group’s claimed attack on Aramco sites. Fighting remains concentrated around Taiz, where the Houthis are reported to have cut a key supply route to Aden.

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The leader of Yemen’s Saudi-backed government announced a major military operation against the Iran-backed Houthis on Sunday, seeking to recapture territory they control. Several security sources said Houthi forces had meanwhile severed a vital supply route to the besieged government-held city of Taiz.

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Rashad al-Alimi, head of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, announced military operations to retake territory still held by the Iran-backed Houthis and restore state authority nationwide. He said forces would act under an approved plan until Yemen was liberated. A government spokesperson said 257 strikes on Saturday killed at least 700 Houthi fighters, according to initial estimates.

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Rashad al-Alimi, the Saudi-backed head of Yemen’s presidential council, announced on Sunday that military operations had begun to retake the remaining territory held by Iran-backed Houthis and restore state authority throughout the country.

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

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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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