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PoliticsRussia plans more than $141.51 million for Arctic and Antarctic research through 2029

Russia’s draft federal budget for 2027–2029 sets aside more than 12 billion rubles ($141.51 million) for polar expeditions in the Arctic and Antarctica. Deputy Natural Resources and Environment Minister Konstantin Tsyganov said another 2.3 billion rubles ($27.12 million) would go toward developing the Arctic state environmental monitoring system.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 11:56

Russia plans more than $141.51 million for Arctic and Antarctic research through 2029

PoliticsWang Yi meets delegation of Pacific Island leaders

Wang Yi met in Beijing with Pacific Island political leaders led by Tongan Deputy Prime Minister Viliami Uasike Latu. Wang said China was ready to support the countries’ chosen development paths and deepen party exchanges. Latu and other delegates thanked China for its assistance and said they would uphold the one-China policy and strengthen exchanges with the CPC.

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Wang Yi meets delegation of Pacific Island leaders
Wang Yi meets delegation of Pacific Island leaders

WorldHurricane Isaias intensifies en route to US Gulf Coast

Hurricane Isaias has strengthened to Category 2 over the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to reach the US Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. Mandatory evacuations are in effect in four northeastern Florida counties, with emergencies declared in parts of Alabama and Georgia. The storm has temporarily halted about 63% of regional oil production and 57% of gas output.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-09 11:55

Hurricane Isaias intensifies en route to US Gulf Coast
Hurricane Isaias intensifies en route to US Gulf Coast
  • Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 2 and heads for Gulf Coast
    Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 2 and heads for Gulf Coast

    Hurricane Isaias has strengthened to Category 2 and is barreling toward shore as the Gulf Coast braces for impact. Evacuation orders are in effect in parts of Florida’s panhandle and neighboring Alabama.

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    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-10-09 11:11Original
  • Isaias strengthens into first Atlantic hurricane of 2026
    Isaias strengthens into first Atlantic hurricane of 2026

    Isaias has become the 2026 Atlantic season’s first hurricane, with winds of 80mph, and is expected to intensify into a Category 2 storm before nearing the northern Gulf coast on Friday. Heavy rain could cause flash and isolated river flooding, while parts of the coast face growing risks of life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds.

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    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-09 09:59Original

PoliticsOpponents misjudged the CIS’s longevity, Lukashenko says

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said opponents of the Commonwealth of Independent States made a strategic mistake by expecting it to last only briefly. He recalled that external forces openly sought to manipulate newly independent states after the Soviet Union collapsed, and said the policy continues today.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 11:54

Opponents misjudged the CIS’s longevity, Lukashenko says

TechIran and Russia used ChatGPT for propaganda through ‘fake journalists’, OpenAI says

The US tech giant said it banned Russian and Iranian accounts that used ChatGPT models to create material and fake journalist personas, spreading false narratives about conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and seeking to sow division.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 11:53

Iran and Russia used ChatGPT for propaganda through ‘fake journalists’, OpenAI says

WorldPutin offers to help end Iran war while Russia continues fighting in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan and pledged to do “everything in our power” to end the ongoing US-Iran war, even though Russia is not an official mediator.

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Putin offers to help end Iran war while Russia continues fighting in Ukraine

WorldNATO reconnaissance aircraft circles Kaliningrad for second time this week

A US-registered NATO-owned Bombardier ARTEMIS II reconnaissance aircraft has flown around Russia’s Kaliningrad Region for the second time this week, an air traffic control source told TASS. The source said it was flying over Poland and Lithuania and areas of neutral waters in the Baltic Sea.

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NATO reconnaissance aircraft circles Kaliningrad for second time this week

WorldPro-Kremlin Russian military blogger Mikhail Zvinchuk arrested in Montenegro

Montenegrin officials say Mikhail Zvinchuk, founder of the influential Rybar military blog, was detained in Risan alongside his wife and three other Russians. The prime minister said the arrest followed warnings of possible destabilisation and hybrid warfare efforts against the country.

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Pro-Kremlin Russian military blogger Mikhail Zvinchuk arrested in Montenegro
Pro-Kremlin Russian military blogger Mikhail Zvinchuk arrested in Montenegro
  • Founder of Russian war blog Rybar arrested in Montenegro
    Founder of Russian war blog Rybar arrested in Montenegro

    The head of the influential Russian war blog Rybar was arrested in Montenegro on Friday, the prime minister said, after warnings of attempts to destabilize the country.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-09 11:05Original
  • Montenegro detains Rybar founder Mikhail Zvinchuk
    Montenegro detains Rybar founder Mikhail Zvinchuk

    Montenegrin authorities detained Rybar founder Mikhail Zvinchuk, his wife, and three staffers in Risan on October 9. Reports said they had sophisticated digital equipment, drones, and electronic devices. It is unclear whether Zvinchuk has been charged. Rybar confirmed the detentions and said those held were in Montenegro legally.

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  • Founder of Russian war propaganda channel Rybar detained in Montenegro
    Founder of Russian war propaganda channel Rybar detained in Montenegro

    Montenegrin authorities detained Rybar founder Mikhail Zvinchuk, his wife Valeria and three associates in Risan on Oct. 9. Prime Minister Milojko Spajic confirmed the detention, saying Montenegro was protecting its interests and European future.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-10-09 10:47Original
  • Rybar confirms its founder and other Russian nationals detained in Montenegro

    Rybar said its founder, Mikhail Zvinchuk, was detained in Montenegro alongside other Russian nationals. The project said they had been legally and officially in the country and had planned to film Cetinje Monastery after filing an official request in advance.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-09 10:05Original
  • Montenegrin security services say blogger Zvinchuk had drones

    Montenegrin security forces reportedly found drones, advanced digital equipment and electronic devices with Mikhail Zvinchuk and his associates when they were detained in Risan. The operation was conducted by police in coordination with the National Security Agency.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-09 09:59Original
  • Rybar project head and colleagues detained in Montenegro

    Montenegrin security services detained Rybar Telegram channel head Mikhail Zvinchuk and several colleagues in Risan, the outlet Vijesti reported. Those detained included his wife and colleague Valeria Zvinchuk and three other people.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-09 09:59Original

WorldKramatorsk residents forced to flee as drone attacks intensify

The eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk is increasingly under Russian attack. Drones and shelling pose a daily threat to those who remain; although many resisted leaving, more residents are now being forced to evacuate. France 2 journalists followed an evacuation and saw the dangers residents face.

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Kramatorsk residents forced to flee as drone attacks intensify
Kramatorsk residents forced to flee as drone attacks intensify

EconomyBessent hires controversial former Trump Fed pick Judy Shelton as adviser

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has hired Judy Shelton as an adviser. The Senate blocked her nomination to the Federal Reserve over her controversial economic ideas.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 11:50

Bessent hires controversial former Trump Fed pick Judy Shelton as adviser
Bessent hires controversial former Trump Fed pick Judy Shelton as adviser

SocietyAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor receives £302,000 compensation over mansion lease

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, younger brother of Britain's King Charles, received £302,000 in compensation after having to end his mansion lease early following revelations about his ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor receives £302,000 compensation over mansion lease
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor receives £302,000 compensation over mansion lease

CultureRenoir paintings recovered; 6 arrested after France museum heist

Local authorities say two Renoir paintings stolen from a museum in southern France last month have been recovered, and six people have been arrested.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 11:48

Renoir paintings recovered; 6 arrested after France museum heist
  • Investigators recover two stolen Renoir paintings in France
    Investigators recover two stolen Renoir paintings in France

    Authorities said on Friday that two Renoir paintings stolen from a French museum last month had been recovered. Police arrested six people in connection with the theft. The thieves initially took four pieces worth more than $10 million, dropping two as they fled. Officials praised those who tracked down the paintings but did not disclose how they were found.

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    DDW★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 11:42Original
  • At least five arrested in €9 million theft from Renoir Museum

    French authorities have arrested at least five people over the theft of €9 million from the Renoir Museum. The suspects are believed to include two alleged burglars who reportedly cut through a fence to enter the museum at dawn.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-09 09:33Original

WorldRiyadh airport reopens after Houthi attack kills three

Saudi Arabia has reopened King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh after Houthi attacks killed three people and injured several. The previous day’s strikes hit airport facilities and a Saudia aircraft. Airport operations and air traffic have returned to normal, while the Houthis have also attacked other Saudi airports in recent days.

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Riyadh airport reopens after Houthi attack kills three
Riyadh airport reopens after Houthi attack kills three
  • In brief: Three killed, dozens injured in attacks on Saudi airports

    Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said two attacks on international airports on October 8 killed at least three Saudi nationals and injured 36 people. King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and a Saudia passenger aircraft were damaged, but airport operations later returned to normal. The Houthis said they had struck Riyadh airport with missiles.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-09 11:37Original
  • Pilot killed in Iran-backed Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport; Saudi-led coalition vows ‘firm’ response
    Pilot killed in Iran-backed Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport; Saudi-led coalition vows ‘firm’ response

    Officials said Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was targeted in two attacks on Thursday. A pilot was killed, and the Saudi-led coalition pledged a “firm” response.

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    CCNBC★★★★☆2026-10-09 10:37Original
  • Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport kill three Saudis as war escalates
    Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport kill three Saudis as war escalates

    Saudi authorities said Friday that Thursday’s attacks on Riyadh airport killed three people and injured several others. Yemen’s Houthis intensified missile strikes on the kingdom and sought to shut its airspace. The attacks damaged a Saudia Airlines plane, sent smoke over the airport and prompted many airlines to cancel flights to the Saudi capital.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-10-09 10:37Original
  • Houthi missile strikes kill three at Riyadh airport, including airline captain

    Two missiles struck King Khalid International Airport, killing three people, including an airline captain. Diplomats sheltered in place and dozens of flights were delayed. Yemen’s government said it had made progress in its Red Sea counter-offensive, while Houthi forces said they were holding their ground.

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    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-10-09 10:19Original
  • Three Saudis killed in Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport
    Three Saudis killed in Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport

    Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority says two attacks on Riyadh’s international airport killed three Saudi nationals and injured several others. The Houthis said they targeted the airport with two missiles, amid intensified fighting between the group and Saudi Arabia, which backs Yemen’s government.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-10-09 10:07Original
  • Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport kill three Saudis as war escalates
    Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport kill three Saudis as war escalates

    Saudi authorities said Thursday’s attacks on Riyadh airport killed three people. Yemen’s Houthi group intensified missile strikes on the kingdom and tried to close its airspace, as the war triggered by the US-Iran conflict escalated.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-10-09 09:50Original
  • Saudia pilot killed in attack on Riyadh airport, TV reports

    Al Ekhbariya reported that a Saudia pilot was killed in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The airline said an aircraft parked on the tarmac was damaged in the October 8 attack, with no passengers aboard, and that airport operations resumed that evening.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-09 09:00Original
  • Three killed in attacks on Riyadh airport, Saudi aviation authority says
    Three killed in attacks on Riyadh airport, Saudi aviation authority says

    Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said on Friday that two attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Thursday killed three Saudi nationals and injured several others.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-09 08:00Original
  • Saudi authorities say Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport killed 3
    Saudi authorities say Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport killed 3

    Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority said Friday that two attacks on Thursday targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and a Saudia aircraft killed three Saudi citizens and injured several others. Houthi rebels claimed responsibility.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-10-09 07:55Original

PoliticsMerz ‘deeply outraged’ by Schroeder’s visit to Putin’s birthday celebration

A German government spokesperson said on Friday that Chancellor Friedrich Merz was “deeply outraged” that former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder visited Vladimir Putin’s home this week to celebrate the Russian president’s birthday.

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Merz ‘deeply outraged’ by Schroeder’s visit to Putin’s birthday celebration
Merz ‘deeply outraged’ by Schroeder’s visit to Putin’s birthday celebration

WorldDoctor accused of Rwanda genocide offences to stand trial in UK

Dr Vincent Brown, formerly Vincent Bajinya, is accused of involvement in killings of Tutsi people during the 1994 Rwanda genocide. He denies wrongdoing and has indicated he will plead not guilty. A judge provisionally scheduled an eight-to-12-week trial to begin in October 2027.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 11:44

Doctor accused of Rwanda genocide offences to stand trial in UK
Doctor accused of Rwanda genocide offences to stand trial in UK

CultureIn pictures: The strangest and most thought-provoking statues of Donald Trump over the years

After Danish artist Jens Galschiøt’s headline-making statue “The Orange Plague” went on display this week at the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, this look back highlights artists’ satirical, humorous and thought-provoking depictions of Donald Trump.

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In pictures: The strangest and most thought-provoking statues of Donald Trump over the years
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🇮🇩 Indonesian firefighters battle peatland blaze near homes

Firefighters battle a peatland fire near homes in Indonesia's Palangkaraya, with limited water supplies and difficult terrain hampering their efforts
🇮🇩 Indonesian firefighters battle peatland blaze near homes

Firefighters battle a peatland fire near homes in Indonesia's Palangkaraya, with limited water supplies and difficult terrain hampering their efforts
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Society‘Grand odysseys’: Why historic travel and legendary journeys are trending for 2027

Skyscanner’s 2027 travel trends report finds rising interest in historic trails, ancient ruins and iconic destinations brought to life on screen. Travellers are looking to the past for a sense of connection in a fast-paced world.

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‘Grand odysseys’: Why historic travel and legendary journeys are trending for 2027

EconomyChina, EU reach trade and investment outcomes after ‘pragmatic’ talks

China and the EU agreed to keep economic and trade ties stable and make them more balanced, setting their next consultation meeting for March 2027. Their Beijing talks produced 16 points of consensus, including on trade and investment balance, export controls, intellectual property and WTO reform.

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China, EU reach trade and investment outcomes after ‘pragmatic’ talks
China, EU reach trade and investment outcomes after ‘pragmatic’ talks

PoliticsWatch: Key moments from high-stakes midterm debates

Candidates in pivotal midterm races in Michigan, Georgia and Maine clashed in a fiery debate night. With 25 days until Election Day, the war in Iran and President Donald Trump’s tariffs dominated the discussions.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 11:39

Watch: Key moments from high-stakes midterm debates
Watch: Key moments from high-stakes midterm debates

WorldChina gives Kenya $2 million for Ebola response and drought relief

Kenya received a $2 million cash grant from China on Thursday. Half will strengthen Ebola preparedness infrastructure in counties at very high or high risk, while the other half will support the government’s response to drought.

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China gives Kenya $2 million for Ebola response and drought relief
China gives Kenya $2 million for Ebola response and drought relief

WorldEritrea and Ethiopia accuse each other of provoking war as Tigray rebels retreat

Ethiopia and Eritrea accused one another on Friday of starting a “war of aggression,” days after severing diplomatic ties. Ethiopian officials estimate that up to 8,000 Eritrean soldiers are in Tigray supporting rebels who attacked federal forces last month.

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Eritrea and Ethiopia accuse each other of provoking war as Tigray rebels retreat
Eritrea and Ethiopia accuse each other of provoking war as Tigray rebels retreat

WorldHurricane Simon forecast to strengthen sharply near Mexico’s Pacific Coast

Hurricane Simon was moving toward part of Mexico’s Pacific Coast on Friday and was expected to strengthen considerably. Hurricane-force winds and torrential rain could bring flooding and mudslides.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 11:36

Hurricane Simon forecast to strengthen sharply near Mexico’s Pacific Coast

EconomyIndonesia’s Danantara may buy stocks during selloffs if valuations are attractive

Indonesia’s sovereign fund Danantara said it could enter the local stock market during periods of stress if investments made sense. Executives said it is cautiously building AI exposure and may not need to remit returns to the government immediately.

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Indonesia’s Danantara may buy stocks during selloffs if valuations are attractive
Indonesia’s Danantara may buy stocks during selloffs if valuations are attractive

EconomyPadel boom draws players and investors, but cracks emerge

Padel’s growing popularity has attracted players and investors, with at least $300 million invested in companies in the UK. But signs of strain are beginning to emerge.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 11:35

Padel boom draws players and investors, but cracks emerge

SocietyFrance promises 3,000 extra teachers in first move to ease student protests

Education Minister Edouard Geffray said 3,000 supply teachers would be directed to the lycées most in need in the coming days. The offer follows nationwide demonstrations over resources in secondary education, including some violent clashes. Student leaders said they would wait to see whether the promise is implemented.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 11:35

France promises 3,000 extra teachers in first move to ease student protests
France promises 3,000 extra teachers in first move to ease student protests

PoliticsVoting begins in Czech local elections

Czech voters began casting ballots on Friday to elect local representatives and one-third of the Senate. The vote is seen as a test of Prime Minister Andrej Babis’s popularity. Housing shortages are also a major concern for voters in the country’s largest cities.

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Voting begins in Czech local elections
Voting begins in Czech local elections

EconomyNobel winner Krugman says France may be ‘too big to save’

Economist Paul Krugman warned of an approaching “ugly crisis,” while former European Central Bank chief Jean-Claude Trichet said French politicians need to compromise.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 11:33

Nobel winner Krugman says France may be ‘too big to save’
Nobel winner Krugman says France may be ‘too big to save’

WorldPutin says Russia backs cooperation to preserve Caspian ecosystem

Speaking at the Caspian Environmental Summit, Vladimir Putin said Russia supports stronger cooperation among Caspian countries to protect the region’s ecosystem and improve people’s lives. He identified rational water use as a key area, citing efforts to reduce losses, improve management and irrigation infrastructure, and train specialists.

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Putin says Russia backs cooperation to preserve Caspian ecosystem

EconomyDelta cuts 2026 outlook as fuel costs surge, but CEO says demand remains strong

Delta Air Lines reported third-quarter earnings that fell short of Wall Street estimates for the first time in two years. The airline lowered its 2026 forecast amid a surge in fuel costs, while its CEO said demand remains strong.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 11:31

Delta cuts 2026 outlook as fuel costs surge, but CEO says demand remains strong
Delta cuts 2026 outlook as fuel costs surge, but CEO says demand remains strong

WorldNavi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize for work in international justice

South African-born jurist and former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her efforts to promote peace and international law. Now an ad hoc judge at the International Court of Justice, her win is expected to be seen as a high-profile rebuke to Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, who rejected the findings of a UN commission she led that Israel committed genocide in Gaza and have criticized institutions where she worked.

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Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize for work in international justice
Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize for work in international justice
  • UN's Turk calls Nobel award a 'collective win' for human rights and justice
    UN's Turk calls Nobel award a 'collective win' for human rights and justice

    On Friday, the UN's human rights chief described Navi Pillay's Nobel recognition as a shared achievement for human-rights advocates and people pursuing justice and accountability, including via the International Criminal Court.

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    RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 11:25Original
  • Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay says she wanted to verify the news

    At 85, Navanethem “Navi” Pillay initially thought the news was a joke when she learned she had won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The former judge said she wanted to check the announcement before believing it.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-09 11:04Original
  • Navi Pillay awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
    Navi Pillay awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

    Navi Pillay received the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work on international justice.

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  • Nobel chair says committee has yet to reach Peace Prize winner Pillay
    Nobel chair says committee has yet to reach Peace Prize winner Pillay

    The Nobel Committee says it has been unable to contact International Court of Justice judge Navi Pillay to tell her she has won the Nobel Peace Prize.

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    AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 10:18Original
  • REPLAY: Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
    REPLAY: Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

    Former UN human rights chief and International Court of Justice judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay received the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway, on Friday. Committee chair Jørgen Watne Frydnes said she was recognised for efforts to advance peace and international law.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-09 10:09Original
  • ICJ judge Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize for promoting international law
    ICJ judge Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize for promoting international law

    The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Peace Prize to Navi Pillay, a former UN human rights chief and International Court of Justice judge, citing her work to advance peace and international law, including her early efforts against apartheid in South Africa.

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    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-09 09:32Original
  • Navi Pillay awarded Nobel Peace Prize
    Navi Pillay awarded Nobel Peace Prize

    International Court of Justice judge Navi Pillay has received this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. The Nobel committee described her as “one of the great defenders of international legal principles.”

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-09 09:28Original
  • Former UN human rights chief to receive 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

    The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that South African lawyer and human rights activist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay will receive the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. It cited her efforts to promote peace and international law.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-09 09:20Original
  • Navi Pillay awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

    The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Navanethem “Navi” Pillay for her work promoting peace and international law. She served as a judge in South Africa, at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and at the International Criminal Court.

    Nobel Peace PrizeNavi Pillayinternational law

    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-10-09 09:19Original
  • Former ICC judge Navanethem Pillay awarded Nobel Peace Prize
    Former ICC judge Navanethem Pillay awarded Nobel Peace Prize

    Navanethem “Navi” Pillay received the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in recognition of her work promoting peace and international law.

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    CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-10-09 09:14Original
  • Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for career of ‘exceptional courage and integrity’

    Jurist and international law pioneer Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, recognized for a career marked by “exceptional courage and integrity.”

    Nobel Peace PrizeNavi Pillayinternational law

    CCNN★★★★☆2026-10-09 09:13Original
  • Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navanethem Pillay for promoting peace and international law
    Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navanethem Pillay for promoting peace and international law

    The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to Navanethem Pillay in recognition of her efforts to promote peace and international law.

    Nobel Peace PrizeNavanethem Pillayinternational law

    AABC News★★★☆☆2026-10-09 09:10Original
  • South African judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
    South African judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

    South African judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. The Norwegian Nobel Committee cited her efforts to promote peace and international law.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-09 09:10Original
  • Navi Pillay of International Court of Justice awarded Nobel Peace Prize

    Navanethem (Navi) Pillay, a South African who formerly served as the UN high commissioner for human rights and as an International Court of Justice judge, received the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Friday.

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  • Jurist Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

    Norwegian Nobel Committee chair Jørgen Watne Frydnes announced the prize for Navi Pillay, saying she had led the way towards a more comprehensive global legal order with exceptional courage and integrity.

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  • Navi Pillay awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
    Navi Pillay awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

    The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to former South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay for her work promoting peace and international law. It said she helped ensure prosecutions for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. This year’s prize drew 287 nominations.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-09 09:06Original
  • South Africa’s Navanethem “Navi” Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
    South Africa’s Navanethem “Navi” Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

    The Nobel jury named South African Navanethem “Navi” Pillay as the 2026 peace laureate during its Friday announcement in Oslo, Norway.

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  • 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner announced

    The Norwegian Nobel Committee is announcing the winner of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

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  • 2026 Nobel Peace Prize set to be announced
    2026 Nobel Peace Prize set to be announced

    The Nobel committees keep nominations secret, and the statutes bar judges from discussing their deliberations for 50 years. DW is covering the announcement of this year’s Peace Prize winner live. Predictions remain guesswork, though Donald Trump said this week he deserves the award.

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  • 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner to be announced
    2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner to be announced

    The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner is due to be announced at a ceremony that morning. Speculation has put Mykola Kuleba and Save Ukraine, Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms, and Yulia Navalnaya among the contenders. Norwegian Nobel Committee chair Jørgen Watne Frydnes will reveal the name.

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    TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 07:34Original
  • Nobel Peace Prize to be awarded in Norway
    Nobel Peace Prize to be awarded in Norway

    The Nobel Peace Prize is due to be awarded Friday. The Norwegian Nobel Committee received 287 nominations, with organizations making up just over a quarter of the candidates.

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    TThe Associated Press★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 06:00Original
  • 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner to be announced in Oslo

    The Norwegian Nobel Committee is set to announce the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner on Friday in Oslo. Unlike the other Nobel awards, the Peace Prize ceremony is held there; this year’s prize is worth 12 million Swedish kronor.

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    TTASS★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 04:00Original

PoliticsBolsonaro Promises a Sharp Shift on Climate and the Amazon

Challenger Jair Bolsonaro pledged a major change in his approach to climate and the Amazon, taking an environmental stance mostly at odds with that of sitting President Lula.

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Bolsonaro Promises a Sharp Shift on Climate and the Amazon
Bolsonaro Promises a Sharp Shift on Climate and the Amazon

SocietyHegseth vows to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military will livestream an execution for the first time, making it viewable worldwide. The person due to die by firing squad was the shooter in the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood.

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Hegseth vows to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter
Hegseth vows to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter

PoliticsPutin concludes working program of Turkmenistan visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin has wrapped up the working program of his visit to Turkmenistan. Over two days, he attended the CIS and Caspian Environmental summits and held bilateral meetings with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, along with brief contacts on the sidelines.

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Putin concludes working program of Turkmenistan visit

SportsMourinho hits back at ‘ridiculous’ criticism of Mbappe

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho called criticism of Kylian Mbappe “ridiculous” after the striker was challenged over recovering from a left knee injury in France and Switzerland rather than Madrid. Mbappe returned to training on Wednesday and could play against Villarreal as early as Saturday.

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Mourinho hits back at ‘ridiculous’ criticism of Mbappe
Mourinho hits back at ‘ridiculous’ criticism of Mbappe

Culture'The Blue Fighter' author Kundizeza wins 2026 Caine Prize

Harare-based Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Steyn Kundizeza has won the 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing with his short story “The Blue Fighter”. The award recognizes the best short story by an African writer published in English and carries a £10,000 prize.

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'The Blue Fighter' author Kundizeza wins 2026 Caine Prize
'The Blue Fighter' author Kundizeza wins 2026 Caine Prize

ScienceRussia developing Caspian Sea research program, Putin says

At the Caspian Environmental Summit, Vladimir Putin said Russia is preparing a research program on changes in the Caspian Sea’s water level through 2030. He also proposed an AI-based digital twin to forecast level changes and invited CIS member states to join the initiative.

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Russia developing Caspian Sea research program, Putin says

SportsAFCON title verdict for Senegal and Morocco expected within days

The Court of Arbitration for Sport began hearing Senegal’s appeal on Thursday after CAF stripped the country of its Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded Morocco a 3-0 win. Senegal had beaten tournament hosts Morocco with a late extra-time goal after a chaotic end to regulation time.

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AFCON title verdict for Senegal and Morocco expected within days
AFCON title verdict for Senegal and Morocco expected within days
  • Court of Arbitration for Sport hears Senegal’s appeal over AFCON title
    Court of Arbitration for Sport hears Senegal’s appeal over AFCON title

    Ten months after the AFCON final, Senegal and Morocco are still contesting the title at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. A ruling on Senegal’s appeal against Morocco’s victory by default is expected within days.

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  • Morocco and Senegal await ruling on AFCON final
    Morocco and Senegal await ruling on AFCON final

    The Court of Arbitration for Sport held a long-awaited hearing in Lausanne on Thursday to consider Senegal’s appeal against the Confederation of African Football’s decision to award Morocco this year’s Africa Cup of Nations title. Senegal had won the match in Rabat, but CAF later overturned the result after the team left the pitch in protest before returning. A three-judge panel is expected to rule soon.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-09 05:44Original

SportsMaresca says Manchester City will win appeal over Premier League charges

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said he fully trusts the club to win its appeal after an independent commission found it guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules. City denies wrongdoing, and Maresca rejected the suggestion that its past trophies were tainted.

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Maresca says Manchester City will win appeal over Premier League charges
Maresca says Manchester City will win appeal over Premier League charges

PoliticsCandidates clash in debates as Kimberly Guilfoyle faces scrutiny

As the midterm elections approach, heated debates took place Thursday night in three key races. A recent NBC News poll found inflation and the cost of living were voters’ top concern, with government corruption second. Meanwhile, a top Trump donor alleged that Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump’s ambassador to Greece, asked him to pay her $100,000 American Express bill, drawing increased scrutiny.

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Candidates clash in debates as Kimberly Guilfoyle faces scrutiny
Candidates clash in debates as Kimberly Guilfoyle faces scrutiny

HealthKenya Red Cross supports response to country’s first Ebola case

A Kenyan who had lived in Congo before returning to Nairobi has become the country’s first confirmed Ebola case and its first death from the disease in the rapidly evolving outbreak. The Kenya Red Cross is helping the government avert a public health crisis.

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Kenya Red Cross supports response to country’s first Ebola case
Kenya Red Cross supports response to country’s first Ebola case

WorldKushner and Witkoff to discuss ‘new’ peace plan with Ukrainian delegation, source says

Ukrainian negotiators traveling to the United States for talks aimed at ending the war with Russia are set to receive a comprehensive new proposal intended to break the impasse, a senior administration official says.

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Kushner and Witkoff to discuss ‘new’ peace plan with Ukrainian delegation, source says
Kushner and Witkoff to discuss ‘new’ peace plan with Ukrainian delegation, source says
  • Witkoff and Kushner have ‘new ideas’ to end Russia’s war in Ukraine and plan Moscow trip this month, Axios reports
    Witkoff and Kushner have ‘new ideas’ to end Russia’s war in Ukraine and plan Moscow trip this month, Axios reports

    U.S. presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner plan to present proposals to Ukraine’s delegation during talks in the United States on October 9 and travel to Russia before month’s end to discuss them with Russian leaders, Axios reported. They presented the ideas to Donald Trump at a White House meeting on October 8; their contents were not disclosed.

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    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-10-09 06:55Original
  • Ukraine, Europe and US to hold Miami talks on ending war
    Ukraine, Europe and US to hold Miami talks on ending war

    Ukrainian and European officials are due to meet US President Donald Trump’s envoys in Miami on Friday to discuss new proposals for ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian strikes killed more than 70 people in Ukraine over two days. He also urged Washington to put greater pressure on Moscow and expand Ukraine’s access to Starlink.

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  • Witkoff plans Moscow talks on Ukraine settlement in late October, Axios reports

    US President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner plan to visit Moscow in late October to discuss a settlement in Ukraine, Axios reported, citing sources. They said the US administration hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough before the congressional midterm elections and winter. The two presented Trump with proposals to resolve the conflict on Thursday and received instructions ahead of upcoming talks with a Ukrainian delegation in Miami.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-08 22:22Original
  • Trump envoys and European officials to discuss ‘new ideas’ for Ukraine peace in Miami
    Trump envoys and European officials to discuss ‘new ideas’ for Ukraine peace in Miami

    US President Donald Trump’s envoys are due to meet Ukrainian negotiators and European officials in Miami on Friday to discuss proposals for ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will present ideas developed in recent talks with both sides, a source said.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-10-08 21:19Original
  • Trump envoys to meet Ukrainian and European officials in Miami over ‘new’ peace ideas
    Trump envoys to meet Ukrainian and European officials in Miami over ‘new’ peace ideas

    Trump’s envoys are set to meet Ukrainian and European officials in Miami to discuss what are described as “new” ideas for peace.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-10-08 21:00Original
  • Witkoff and Kushner to meet Ukrainian delegation in Miami on October 9

    US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet a Ukrainian delegation in Miami on Friday to discuss new ideas and seek a unified proposal to resolve the war in Ukraine, an American source familiar with the plan said. The report said the Ukrainian delegation would include Kirill Budanov, Sergey Kislitsa, David Arakhamia and Rustem Umerov, and that a meeting involving Russia, the US and Ukraine would also be discussed.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-08 20:32Original

HealthEbola outbreak: Border surveillance gaps raise concerns in the Central African Republic

In Zemio, in the Central African Republic’s southeast, proximity to the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised fears of cross-border Ebola spread. Screening remains difficult: health workers are repeatedly absent from checkpoints, while residents continue to use unofficial crossing points, hampering surveillance.

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Ebola outbreak: Border surveillance gaps raise concerns in the Central African Republic
Ebola outbreak: Border surveillance gaps raise concerns in the Central African Republic

EconomyFormer Deutsche Bank star trader’s rate-rigging conviction overturned

Christian Bittar, a former Deutsche Bank trader, pleaded guilty in 2018 to manipulating the Euribor rate. His conviction has now been quashed.

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Former Deutsche Bank star trader’s rate-rigging conviction overturned

SocietyMan shot by ICE in New York while 5-year-old sat in backseat

Outrage and protests broke out in New York after ICE agents shot a 28-year-old man in a car with a 5-year-old child in the backseat. The Department of Homeland Security called it a “targeted enforcement operation” to seek an “illegal alien from the Dominican Republic” with a criminal history.

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Man shot by ICE in New York while 5-year-old sat in backseat
Man shot by ICE in New York while 5-year-old sat in backseat
  • Man shot by ICE agents in New York City car with child present, mayor says
    Man shot by ICE agents in New York City car with child present, mayor says

    US immigration agents shot and wounded a man Thursday inside his car, with a child present, in New York City’s Marble Hill neighborhood, according to the mayor, city police and eyewitnesses. Since Republican President Donald Trump returned to office, federal immigration agents have shot at least 21 people, killing seven and sparking protests across the US.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-09 10:42Original
  • New York mayor calls for ICE to leave after man shot near 5-year-old
    New York mayor calls for ICE to leave after man shot near 5-year-old

    New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he would ask US President Donald Trump to remove ICE from the city. Federal immigration agents shot a man in a vehicle on Thursday while attempting to arrest him, with his five-year-old child nearby. The 28-year-old survived and is being treated in hospital.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-09 05:21Original
  • ICE shooting of man with child in car sparks uproar in New York
    ICE shooting of man with child in car sparks uproar in New York

    Protests and outrage have erupted in New York after ICE agents surrounded a vehicle and shot a man. A five-year-old child was in the car. Mayor Zohran Mamdani called President Trump to demand that ICE leave the city.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-09 04:26Original
  • ICE agent shoots man in New York City
    ICE agent shoots man in New York City

    A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot a man in the Bronx on Thursday during what the Department of Homeland Security described as a targeted operation to arrest a “criminal illegal alien.” The department said the man was alive and taken to a hospital. Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the incident, saying early reports indicated agents had surrounded the man and a five-year-old child in his car before firing. Governor Kathy Hochul called for any body-camera footage to be released.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-09 04:26Original
  • Masked ICE officers shoot man during New York arrest, officials say

    Witnesses said they saw several masked officers in clothing bearing Department of Homeland Security markings surrounding a man on the ground who appeared injured. They reported hearing three or four shots.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-09 04:16Original
  • ICE officers shoot a man in New York City
    ICE officers shoot a man in New York City

    A man was hospitalized after ICE officers shot him in New York City, the Department of Homeland Security said. Mayor Mamdani called the situation “unconscionable.” The investigation is ongoing.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-09 01:24Original
  • ICE officer shoots and wounds man during New York City arrest

    Officials say a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man while carrying out an arrest in New York City.

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    CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-09 00:39Original
  • Immigration agents shoot and wound man during arrest in New York City
    Immigration agents shoot and wound man during arrest in New York City

    The Department of Homeland Security says federal immigration agents shot and wounded a Dominican man as they arrested him in New York City.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-10-09 00:30Original
  • Person shot during interaction with federal agents in New York City: NYPD
    Person shot during interaction with federal agents in New York City: NYPD

    A person was shot during an interaction with federal agents in New York City, the NYPD said. The department said it was not involved in the shooting and that the person was conscious; their condition was not immediately clear.

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    AABC News★★★☆☆2026-10-08 22:18Original

WorldPope Leo approves Tagle as first Asian dean of Catholic cardinals

The Vatican said Friday that Pope Leo approved Filipino Cardinal Luis Tagle’s election as dean of the Catholic Church’s College of Cardinals. Tagle is the first Asian cleric chosen to lead the group, which will one day select Leo’s successor.

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Pope Leo approves Tagle as first Asian dean of Catholic cardinals
Pope Leo approves Tagle as first Asian dean of Catholic cardinals

PoliticsTrump administration suspends Microsoft and other firms from green card program

The Trump administration said it is suspending Microsoft and several other firms from a program for foreign workers seeking green cards. Vice President JD Vance also criticized universities using exchange visas and accused firms of abusing work visa programs. Microsoft said 80% of its roughly 6,000 H-1B applications last fiscal year were to extend or change existing employees’ status.

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Trump administration suspends Microsoft and other firms from green card program
Trump administration suspends Microsoft and other firms from green card program
  • ‘Indentured servants’: US green card move will hit thousands of IT workers
    ‘Indentured servants’: US green card move will hit thousands of IT workers

    The US is suspending Microsoft and other major technology companies from the PERM programme, which lets employers sponsor foreign workers for green cards. Vice President JD Vance said companies had abused the system to replace US workers with lower-paid foreign employees. The move could affect thousands of workers awaiting decisions on applications.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-09 11:08Original

EconomyUS agency plans more equity investment in Africa, official says

The US International Development Finance Corp plans to expand direct equity investments, including in Africa and critical minerals. Its Africa head said the move comes as the United States steps up efforts to counter China's dominance of key supply chains.

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US agency plans more equity investment in Africa, official says
US agency plans more equity investment in Africa, official says

WorldExclusive: Putin puts a price on Trump’s Ukraine energy truce — Kyiv fears the cost

Russia has demanded U.S. sanctions relief in talks over a possible energy ceasefire with Ukraine and has sought to link it to a Black Sea truce, officials familiar with the discussions told the Kyiv Independent. The demands come as Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure intensify. A Ukrainian delegation is due to meet Trump’s envoys on Oct. 9 to discuss both ceasefire proposals.

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Exclusive: Putin puts a price on Trump’s Ukraine energy truce — Kyiv fears the cost
Exclusive: Putin puts a price on Trump’s Ukraine energy truce — Kyiv fears the cost

EconomyRosoboronexport order portfolio tops $65 billion, CEO says

Rosoboronexport CEO Alexander Mikheev said the Russian state defense exporter’s order portfolio has exceeded $65 billion, covering more than 800 active contracts to supply military products to foreign partners. Around 20 technology cooperation projects are underway, with over 100 more being discussed with customers in countries friendly to Russia. Some 280 Russian defense enterprises are directly involved in carrying out the contracts.

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Rosoboronexport order portfolio tops $65 billion, CEO says

World‘Is it April fool’s?’ Navi Pillay reacts to Nobel Peace Prize news

International judge Navi Pillay received applause from colleagues as she gave her first public reaction to winning the Nobel Peace Prize. She joked about sharing it with Trump and said she learned of the award only after its announcement because the Nobel committee could not reach her.

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‘Is it April fool’s?’ Navi Pillay reacts to Nobel Peace Prize news
‘Is it April fool’s?’ Navi Pillay reacts to Nobel Peace Prize news

PoliticsNATO and EU establishment waging ‘hybrid war’ against Europe, analyst says

Italian journalist Thomas Fazi said the NATO and EU establishment, not Russia, was waging a so-called hybrid war against Europe. He accused them of using a psychological campaign to convince Europeans that Russia was attacking them and said media coverage had inflated the threat posed by alleged incidents and sabotage.

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NATO and EU establishment waging ‘hybrid war’ against Europe, analyst says

ScienceRocket Report: A rare Falcon 9 scrub; is it Vulcan’s time to shine?

South Korea’s homegrown Nuri rocket completed its fifth flight on Wednesday, deploying five satellites for the country’s first domestically launched microsatellite constellation. Nine of its 10 CubeSat secondary payloads were released as planned; PERSAT-02, developed by startup Quaternion, failed to separate.

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Rocket Report: A rare Falcon 9 scrub; is it Vulcan’s time to shine?
Rocket Report: A rare Falcon 9 scrub; is it Vulcan’s time to shine?

CultureKazakhstan’s rock-hewn mosques gain UNESCO World Heritage recognition

Five rock-hewn mosques and related sacred sites dating from the 12th to 18th centuries have become Kazakhstan’s newest UNESCO World Heritage property. The complexes preserve centuries of Sufi tradition alongside much older beliefs.

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Kazakhstan’s rock-hewn mosques gain UNESCO World Heritage recognition

PoliticsCIS countries’ historic choice to unite has proved worthwhile, statement says

In a statement marking 35 years since the Commonwealth’s founding, CIS heads of state said member countries’ decision to pool their efforts and potential had proved worthwhile. They described the growing role of regional associations as a global trend and the CIS as a platform for strategic partnership and dialogue.

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CIS countries’ historic choice to unite has proved worthwhile, statement says

WorldTwo men deny conducting surveillance for Iran on Israeli embassy in UK

Two men accused of being assigned by Iran to conduct hostile surveillance on the Israeli Embassy in London, Britain’s oldest synagogue and other Israeli or Jewish targets pleaded not guilty on Friday.

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Two men deny conducting surveillance for Iran on Israeli embassy in UK
Two men deny conducting surveillance for Iran on Israeli embassy in UK

PoliticsEnvironmental Groups Slam Senate Permitting Deal as a Bad Bargain

The Senate proposal includes tradeoffs intended to speed clean-power generation, but environmental groups say they cannot accept them.

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Environmental Groups Slam Senate Permitting Deal as a Bad Bargain
Environmental Groups Slam Senate Permitting Deal as a Bad Bargain

EconomyThe struggle to resolve Africa’s debt crisis

Africa’s debt crisis remains difficult to address. Could a growth-focused reset offer an answer?

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The struggle to resolve Africa’s debt crisis

PoliticsAlberta independence fight will outlast referendum, project leader says

Albertans are being asked to choose between remaining in Canada and holding a future vote on whether the province should leave. The Alberta Prosperity Project leader says the independence fight will continue after the referendum.

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Alberta independence fight will outlast referendum, project leader says

WorldUkrainian and European officials fly to Miami for US-led peace talks

The US is hosting Ukrainian and European officials for a round of talks in Miami. Zelenskyy is seeking a targeted ceasefire covering the Black Sea, energy facilities, or both.

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Ukrainian and European officials fly to Miami for US-led peace talks

PoliticsLabour fends off Greens in closely watched UK by-election

Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali won the Holborn and St Pancras parliamentary seat in London with 12,292 votes, ahead of Green Party leader Zack Polanski, who received 8,928. Polanski conceded defeat but said he would remain party leader.

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Labour fends off Greens in closely watched UK by-election
Labour fends off Greens in closely watched UK by-election
  • Somalia-born refugee wins UK parliamentary by-election

    Official results show that Sagal Abdi-Wali, a Somalia-born refugee and local councilor, won the Holborn and St Pancras by-election to the House of Commons. The Labour Party candidate received 45.17%, ahead of her main rival, Green Party leader Zack Polanski, on 32.81%. Fifteen candidates contested the seat.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-09 05:00Original

PoliticsPentagon pledges livestream of first military execution in decades

The Pentagon said on Thursday that it would livestream the first US military execution in more than 65 years. Nidal Hasan, a former Army psychiatrist, killed 13 people in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas; his execution is scheduled for December 3, 2026, at the base. The UN human rights office said livestreaming an execution amounts to a public execution and breaches the absolute ban on torture.

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Pentagon pledges livestream of first military execution in decades
Pentagon pledges livestream of first military execution in decades
  • US to livestream Army execution of Fort Hood shooter, Pentagon official says
    US to livestream Army execution of Fort Hood shooter, Pentagon official says

    A Pentagon official says the US will livestream the Army’s December 3 firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009. Hasan would be the first person executed by a US military firing squad since 1945.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-09 10:46Original
  • Fort Hood survivor backs gunman’s firing-squad execution but questions livestream
    Fort Hood survivor backs gunman’s firing-squad execution but questions livestream

    Fort Hood survivor Alonzo Lunsford supports executing Nidal Hasan by firing squad, saying the method fits the crime, but questions showing it live to the public. He says survivors and victims’ families should be able to watch, while the execution should not be treated as entertainment.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-09 09:43Original
  • Hegseth says Nidal Hasan execution will be streamed live
    Hegseth says Nidal Hasan execution will be streamed live

    US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says viewers will see Nidal Malik Hasan's military execution in real time online; Hasan was the Fort Hood shooter.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-09 09:39Original
  • US military to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter

    Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that convicted military base shooter Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad, with the execution livestreamed. It would be the first US military firing-squad execution since World War II.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-09 06:14Original
  • US plans livestream of Fort Hood shooter’s firing-squad execution
    US plans livestream of Fort Hood shooter’s firing-squad execution

    US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 US soldiers at Fort Hood in 2009, is set to be executed by firing squad on December 3, with the public able to watch online. Donald Trump approved the plan, but legal experts say a livestreamed execution is unprecedented and its legal basis is unclear; Hasan’s appeals are not complete.

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    BBBC Chinese★★★☆☆2026-10-09 04:39Original
  • Hegseth vows public firing-squad execution for Fort Hood shooter
    Hegseth vows public firing-squad execution for Fort Hood shooter

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, a former Army major who killed 13 people in a 2009 mass shooting, would be open for the public to see.

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  • Hegseth says Fort Hood mass shooter’s execution will be ‘public’

    In an interview, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed that the man who killed 13 people in the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting would be executed “publicly.”

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  • US to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution, Pentagon says
    US to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution, Pentagon says

    The US military says it will livestream the firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people and wounded 32 at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009. A military court sentenced him to death in 2013, and the execution is scheduled for December 3. It would be the first US military execution since 1961 and its first firing-squad execution since World War II.

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  • Hegseth says Fort Hood shooter’s firing-squad execution will be public
    Hegseth says Fort Hood shooter’s firing-squad execution will be public

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the execution of former Army Major Nidal Hasan, convicted in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, would be open for people to watch. A Pentagon official told Al Jazeera it would be livestreamed. Hegseth said it was scheduled for December 3 at Fort Hood.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-08 23:36Original
  • Pentagon to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter
    Pentagon to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter

    The Pentagon says it will livestream the execution of the Fort Hood shooter, who killed 13 people in 2009. President Trump has ordered that the execution be carried out by firing squad.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-08 22:56Original
  • US plans livestream of firing-squad execution
    US plans livestream of firing-squad execution

    Anonymous Defense Department officials told the BBC and Associated Press that the execution of Nidal Hasan, the former US Army major convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood, will be livestreamed. The firing-squad execution is scheduled for December 3 at 2PM ET. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it would be public so people understand the serious consequences of such acts.

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    TThe Verge★★★☆☆2026-10-08 22:32Original
  • Pentagon says Fort Hood shooter’s firing-squad execution will be livestreamed

    The Pentagon says it will livestream the firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan. War Secretary Pete Hegseth had earlier said the execution would be public.

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    CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-08 22:07Original
  • US to livestream Army execution of Fort Hood shooter, Pentagon official says
    US to livestream Army execution of Fort Hood shooter, Pentagon official says

    A Pentagon official said the US will livestream the Army firing squad’s execution of Nidal Hasan on December 3. Hasan killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, in a 2009 shooting spree; the livestream would be unprecedented.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-08 22:05Original
  • Pentagon says Fort Hood shooter’s firing squad execution will be livestreamed
    Pentagon says Fort Hood shooter’s firing squad execution will be livestreamed

    The Pentagon said Nidal Malik Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter, will be executed by firing squad on December 3, with the execution livestreamed. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday it would be public. Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people and injuring 32 in a 2009 shooting at the Texas military base.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-08 22:01Original
  • US to livestream Fort Hood shooter’s firing squad execution
    US to livestream Fort Hood shooter’s firing squad execution

    The US will livestream the firing squad execution of the Fort Hood shooter. Nidal Malik Hasan killed 13 people and wounded 32 at Fort Hood on November 5, 2009.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-10-08 22:00Original
  • Fort Hood shooter's firing-squad execution will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
    Fort Hood shooter's firing-squad execution will be livestreamed, Pentagon says

    US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the public would be able to watch former Army major Nidal Hasan's execution by firing squad. A Defense Department official told the BBC it would be livestreamed; the execution is scheduled for 3 December at Fort Hood, Texas.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-08 21:55Original
  • Hegseth says public can watch Fort Hood shooter’s firing-squad execution
    Hegseth says public can watch Fort Hood shooter’s firing-squad execution

    A Defense Department official says Nidal Hasan’s execution will be livestreamed on Dec. 3.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-08 21:51Original

CultureCrazy Rich Asians TV series to reunite Constance Wu and Henry Golding

Four stars of the Crazy Rich Asians film will reprise their roles in an eight-episode HBO series set after the movie. Constance Wu and Henry Golding return as Rachel and Nick, Ronny Chieng as Eddie, and Michelle Yeoh will have a recurring role as Eleanor. Production is due to begin next year.

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Crazy Rich Asians TV series to reunite Constance Wu and Henry Golding
Crazy Rich Asians TV series to reunite Constance Wu and Henry Golding

EconomyLarger US corn stocks raise doubts about USDA livestock-feed data

Analysts expect the U.S. Department of Agriculture to cut its estimate on Friday of how much of last year’s corn crop went to livestock feed, following a larger-than-expected rise in grain stocks reported last week.

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Larger US corn stocks raise doubts about USDA livestock-feed data
Larger US corn stocks raise doubts about USDA livestock-feed data
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