The article examines how separatists gained influence within Alberta’s governing party.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 14:23
FRANCE 24’s media programme Scoop revisits a fatal assignment for a Fox News team in Ukraine. A Russian strike hit the crew near Kyiv on March 14, 2022, seriously injuring reporter Benjamin Hall and killing two other journalists. Their families are suing Fox, saying the network put the story ahead of its people.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-09 14:23
During the seven-day National Day holiday, island getaways, jungle ziplining and paragliding are drawing Chinese travelers to ASEAN destinations in search of adventure and unique experiences.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 14:23
Democrats and Republicans are already treating the US midterm elections as the opening round of the 2028 presidential race.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 14:22
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off the UAE coast, causing a fire that has since been extinguished, the UK Maritime Trade Operations center said. The incident was 13 nautical miles west of Al Jazeera. The crew’s status, damage and environmental impact remain unknown.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 14:22
AFP News AgencyRussian Ambassador Igor Kalabukhov said Russia and Republika Srpska will continue cooperating and work together to advance their strategic partnership. He congratulated parliament speaker Nenad Stevandic on votes won by his United Srpska party in Sunday’s election; preliminary results put the party above 4%.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 14:17
New York Attorney General Letitia James secured up to $35 million from former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky, along with a permanent ban on his participation in the securities and crypto industries.
TThe BlockOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 14:16
India's telecom minister said on Friday that the country permits no monopolies in any sector, responding to Elon Musk's suggestion that billionaire Mukesh Ambani was using political influence to prevent Starlink from launching there.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 14:15
French students are planning more protests, while the UN has expressed concern over violence. The Education Ministry said 141 of the country’s 3,700 high schools were closed on Friday.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 14:14
After massive high school student protests in France, Education Minister Édouard Geffray announced emergency measures on Thursday, October 8. Some students discussed the measures in interviews with France 24.
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of an invasion in northern Tigray, saying Eritrean troops advanced up to 60km, while Eritrea denies the claims and accuses Ethiopia of waging a war of aggression. The neighbours also trade allegations over Eritrea’s support for the TPLF as diplomatic ties collapse and fears of outright regional war grow.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-09 14:11
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.
Bath sheets are growing in popularity. Experts explain whether they differ from regular towels.
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NBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-09 14:11
A cargo ship ran aground in a storm while sailing along the Baltic coast in Russia’s Kaliningrad Region. It was undamaged, with no pollution or injuries reported. Winds there reached 27 m/s on October 9; a storm warning was issued in the regional capital and a high-alert regime put in place.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 14:11
Established in 2002, the International Criminal Court prosecutes individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and aggression when member states are unwilling or unable to act themselves.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 14:10
For two years, Bangladesh has used mangoes, hilsa and cultural outreach to keep channels open with India and prevent relations from deteriorating further. But these gestures cannot resolve political disputes over Sheikh Hasina, borders, transit, visas, shared water, trade imbalances and security; repairing ties will require difficult negotiations.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 14:09
Prosecutors said on Friday that a British man charged with murdering a former British minister and later accused of a terrorism offence targeting Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was motivated by extreme left-wing beliefs and hostility toward Reform.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 14:05
Lawyers say Christa Pike, a condemned murderer who survived two lethal injections during a failed execution in Tennessee, is in critical condition and receiving life-saving care. She was rushed from the prison execution chamber to hospital after two doses of pentobarbital. A spokesperson for an anti-death-penalty organization called the ordeal “absolute torture.”
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-09 14:03
South African judge Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, becoming the fifth South African recipient. The Norwegian Nobel Committee cited her decades of work seeking accountability for genocide and war crimes, including defending anti-apartheid activists and leading a UN inquiry that found Israel responsible for genocide in Gaza.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 14:02
Navi Pillay, a former UN human rights chief and International Court of Justice judge, has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee cited her efforts to promote peace and international law. Pillay joked that she might share the prize with Donald Trump after learning of the award.
South African-born jurist and former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize for promoting international law as it comes under attack. Her career included defending imprisoned Nelson Mandela’s rights and leading a panel that found Israel committed genocide in Gaza.
Navi Pillay dedicated her Nobel Peace Prize to survivors of international crimes.
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.
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.
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.
Navi Pillay received the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work on international justice.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Navanethem “Navi” Pillay received the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in recognition of her work promoting peace and international law.
Jurist and international law pioneer Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, recognized for a career marked by “exceptional courage and integrity.”
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to Navanethem Pillay in recognition of her efforts to promote peace and international law.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Nobel jury named South African Navanethem “Navi” Pillay as the 2026 peace laureate during its Friday announcement in Oslo, Norway.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee is announcing the winner of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A rare pair of waterspouts formed off Marsala in western Sicily on 9 October, then moved inland and caused significant damage, flipping cars and damaging buildings.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 14:02
Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are welcome in Moscow and that Vladimir Putin is glad to meet them. Peskov said they were holding talks with Ukrainians in the United States and could come to Moscow to share settlement plans and ideas if they chose to do so.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 14:01
Ukraine’s delegation is set to discuss a new comprehensive settlement plan with US representatives in Miami on Friday, NBC News reported, citing a source. US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will join the talks. An administration official said discussions would center on a unified proposal covering all aspects of the conflict and seeking to end the war.
Saudi authorities said a Houthi attack on Riyadh airport on Thursday killed three Saudi citizens and injured several others. The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said it later struck targets used by the Houthis, destroying three rocket launch platforms, and vowed a firm response to attacks on civilians.
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Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority said Friday that attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed three Saudi citizens, including an airline pilot.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AFP News AgencyLithuania, Latvia and Estonia proposed on Friday that the European Union ban Russian grain exports through the bloc. They made the proposal in a letter to European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-09 14:00
Internal documents show violence, drug use, an overdose and multiple fires at Melbourne and Villawood immigration detention centres. Workplace safety regulator Comcare warned that the federal government may be breaching laws intended to protect staff and detainees. The centres are run by a private US prison company linked to ICE.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 14:00
The lightsaber Darth Vader wielded in his duel with Luke Skywalker, when he said “I am your father,” is heading to auction and is expected to fetch at least $1 million. It is among more than two dozen lightsaber props going up for sale.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 14:00
The higher federal cap on the state and local tax deduction applies equally to single filers and married couples. Some high earners are considering ways around the marriage penalty, including divorce or not marrying, to save $20,000.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 14:00
Instinct gained attention with a text-based interface and the ability to handle everyday chores. Now OpenAI and Meta offer similar agents, but testing found Instinct held its own. Founder Noah Shinn says the startup’s focus on personal assistants for daily life sets it apart.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 14:00
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will bring 10,000 founders, investors and tech leaders to Moscone West in San Francisco from October 13 to 15. Attendees can save up to $100 on a pass, plus get 50% off a second pass of the same type.
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TechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 14:00
Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras died in Brisbane on Thursday, aged 87. A longtime scholar of Chinese studies, his research covered Chinese history, traditional opera, ethnic minorities and China-Australia relations. He also worked to foster understanding and cultural exchange between the two countries.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 13:58
“Blood diamonds” became notorious for financing Sierra Leone’s brutal civil war. The Kimberley Process was launched 25 years ago to end the illegal trade. Accused of complicity in the conflict, the diamond industry has since tried to improve its image and stress an ethical shift. A quarter-century later, have former “blood diamonds” truly become a symbol of development?
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 13:58
If Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth proceeds with plans to livestream Nidal Hasan’s execution, the US would join a small group of countries and armed actors that have carried out public executions in recent years. Iran and Afghanistan are the only countries that systematically do so, while Saudi Arabia appears to have stopped. Hasan’s execution is scheduled for 3 December, but federal appeals could delay it for years.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 13:55
The governor of Siberia’s Irkutsk region said tracing all contacts of a woman reportedly killed by plague revealed no health issues or dangerous microorganisms. Russia has not confirmed plague as the cause of her death; Igor Kobzev said she had community-acquired pneumonia.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 13:53
The suspicious death last week of a worker at a research lab in Siberia has fueled global concern about suspected pneumonic plague. The incident is presented as the latest example of Russia managing the official narrative, with the Kremlin long keeping public information under wraps, especially about accidents and health emergencies.
Tens of thousands marched through Madrid on Thursday to honour pensioner Maricarmen Abascal, whose eviction sparked national housing protests that culminated in an early-election call. Her death at 87 on Wednesday brought tears and anger to Puerta del Sol, where hundreds are camping in protest.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-09 13:51
Tens of thousands marched in Madrid to mourn pensioner Maricarmen Abascal. Her eviction turned her into a symbol of the housing crisis and sparked fresh protests.
Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched in Madrid on Thursday to commemorate 87-year-old retiree Maricarmen Abascal. Her eviction from her apartment in the Spanish capital in September triggered a wave of housing protests that led the government to call early elections.
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said the deal marks the close of the negotiations’ “first phase”. Brussels is seeking a fundamental rebalancing of trade relations with Beijing.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-09 13:51
Thieves reportedly stole wine worth €5 million from Antinori, one of Italy’s best-known winemakers, which dates to 1385. The company has reportedly warned customers about wine offers circulating outside official channels.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 13:51
Thieves stole about 30,000 bottles of premium wine, worth roughly €5 million ($5.8 million), from a Marchesi Antinori warehouse in Tuscany, the company said. Antinori is Italy’s largest family-run winemaker.
Italian media report that 30,000 bottles worth about €5m were stolen from Marchesi Antinori’s storage facility in Tuscany. At least seven masked men are believed to have disabled alarms and cameras before loading the wine onto two trucks. The winery’s chief executive called it Italy’s largest theft of its kind. No arrests have been made.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ naval forces said the large-capacity liquefied gas tanker MT Sunshine was hit while trying to transit an unauthorized route in the southern Strait of Hormuz.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-09 13:50
The EU commissioner for enlargement said on Friday that Turkey is moving further from its goal of joining the bloc, citing recent efforts to crack down on the LGBTQ+ community and restrict media freedoms.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 13:50
Developer K&K Property plans to give homeowners at its luxury One Stanley development a six-year structural warranty, seeking to move past growing controversy over alleged construction defects at the complex.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 13:50
The China-Laos Railway has carried more than 80 million passenger trips since operations began in December 2021, China Railway Kunming Group said. Monthly trips have risen from 600,000 to a peak of 2.25 million. Since the start of 2026, cross-border trips reached 270,000, up 36.6% year on year.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 13:50
A symposium in Beijing on Friday examined the first two volumes of selected works on culture by Xi Jinping. Li Shulei attended and spoke. Participants said the volumes set out the principles and core content of Xi Jinping Thought on Culture and urged turning study into concrete action.
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CGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 13:50
The EU is bracing for a winter gas shortfall of up to 14 billion cubic meters, about 7% of total demand. Reserves are at their lowest for this time of year since records began in 2011, while gas prices have reached a four-year high. Brussels is prepared to lower this year's mandatory storage target from 90% to 80%.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-09 13:49
Kirill Dmitriev said EU member states’ own actions caused the bloc’s gas shortage. He was commenting on a report that the EU could face its largest winter shortage in 15 years, at about 14 billion cubic meters, or 7% of demand. Reserves are at their lowest since records began in 2011, while gas prices have reached a four-year high.
Dmitry Peskov said a call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump is expected soon. US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are welcome in Moscow, though it is unclear whether they will visit in October. Peskov added that Putin did not discuss the special military operation with CIS leaders that day; Putin, Ilham Aliyev and Masoud Pezeshkian discussed cooperation, including in energy.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 13:46
The Qatar Philharmonic presents Mexican music in Doha, with musicians from around the world exploring the country’s orchestral traditions.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 13:45
A small group of protesters clashed with police in Brussels on Friday while union members and hundreds of students marched as part of a national strike opposing planned government budget cuts.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 13:45
The Kyiv IndependentBlockchain analytics firm Bitquery found that about 58% of Polygon’s net growth in USDT0 holder addresses since August 2025 matched patterns associated with address-poisoning scams. Over the same period, USDT0 supply fell 41% and addresses holding at least $10 declined 42%. Bitquery said its classification was probabilistic and did not quantify suspected scam losses.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 13:40
After thousands queued worldwide earlier this year for the avant-garde Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop collaboration, collectors have been tracking the resale market. Two leading watch experts now share advice on what to buy and when.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 13:39
Russian health authorities denied reports of a second infection linked to a worker at a Siberian plague research institute who died last week. The regulator said contacts showed no signs of infectious disease and nearly 5,000 tests found no dangerous pathogens. The woman died on October 2 after hospitalization for pneumonia of unknown cause; reports that plague caused her death remain unconfirmed.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 13:38
The death of a worker at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute has fueled worldwide fears, while Russia’s secrecy surrounding the case has raised alarm.
ICE said an officer shot a man in New York because they believed their lives were in danger.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 13:36
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Officials say a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man while carrying out an 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.
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.
Google’s five newly launched Googlebook laptops have strong hardware, but testers say the software is the weak point. They describe awkward Android app behavior, limited window management and other glitches, with some features feeling like a step back from ChromeOS. The system still has substantial issues to address.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 13:36
The bond market is entering a nerve-racking period.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 13:35
Karin Kneissl wrote that European countries have taken irrational steps and may be preparing for war. Citing growing irrationality in several EU capitals, she said she could not rule out a decision to start a war and that, for many politicians, “war has become the new norm.”
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 13:33
Ethiopia accused Eritrea of an “all-out invasion” of Tigray and said it would defend itself after residents reported Eritrean troops crossing the border. Ethiopian drone strikes reportedly hit Eritrean forces in Adigrat. Each government blames the other for the conflict, amid fears of a wider regional war.
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The EU will back 46 strategic projects to speed up supplies of critical raw materials by 2030, Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné said. The €21bn initiative includes lithium, gallium and rare-earth facilities. Flagship status can accelerate permits and help mobilise funding as the bloc seeks to avert a trade war with China.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-09 13:31
Only about a quarter of EU mineral extraction and processing projects are on schedule two years after the Critical Raw Materials Act took effect, Politico Europe reports. The EU launched 47 strategic projects covering 14 of 17 critical materials in March 2025, but industry figures cite financial, regulatory and political obstacles. By 2030, the bloc aims to extract at least 10% of its critical materials, process 40% domestically, recycle 25% and limit reliance on any single non-EU country to 65%.
Germany’s Alternative for Germany has asked Elon Musk to provide a company car for its first state parliament leader, after BMW AG declined to do so.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 13:30
Kalshi and Polymarket have opened markets on every Senate, House and governor’s race this year, but they have also listed additional midterm-related markets that are more vulnerable to insider trading because their outcomes can be known in advance.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 13:30
A young female orangutan named Novita was rescued from wildfires in Borneo. Aged three to four, she was found clinging to a tree in Central Kalimantan on 26 September, with burns on her hands and feet after crossing the flames.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 13:28
Russia’s Transport Ministry said the Aframax tanker Rio, attacked by unmanned surface vessels, was towed to a safe location and its condition is being assessed. All 23 Indian crew members were rescued without injuries, and monitoring found no oil pollution at sea.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-09 13:27
Helsinki has voted in favour of banning fossil fuel advertising, though the measure could be delayed for a decade. One speaker argued that cities should not let their own advertising spaces promote more flying and fossil fuel use while they work to cut emissions.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 13:26
Police and protesters clashed in Brussels on Friday, while tens of thousands rallied separately in the Belgian capital against rising living costs and the government's budget-tightening measures.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 13:25
A Reuters-Ipsos poll found that about 78% of Americans hold the Trump administration responsible for prices rising faster than household incomes. The share was 64% among Republicans, 95% among Democrats and 76% among independents; 68% were dissatisfied with inflation. The White House said Trump had addressed the previous inflation crisis through tax cuts and lower prescription drug costs.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 13:24
The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue is underway in Luoyang, where city leaders from around the world have gathered to explore the ancient Chinese capital’s lasting appeal, rich cultural heritage and lively modern character.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 13:21
Slovak Economy Minister Denisa Sakova said a long-term Gazprom contract, short-term diversification deals and sufficient storage will cover winter gas needs. Russian crude deliveries will continue until the end of 2027, while Slovakia negotiates with the United States over alternative energy sources and routes.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 13:21
At the Caspian Environmental Summit, Vladimir Putin said Russia considers the Caspian Sea’s shrinkage one of its most critical challenges. He cited an estimated 20,000 square kilometers of dried coastline in Russia’s sector over 20 years and an average annual sea-level decline of nine centimeters. Putin said climate change is the main driver and urged joint action to protect the ecosystem.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 13:21
AFP News AgencyHurricane Isaias is disrupting U.S. oil production in the Gulf of Mexico and threatening refineries. The storm could tighten a fuel market already facing major disruptions from wars in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 13:18
The Kyiv IndependentThe headline says student riots in France are escalating into nationwide chaos.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 13:16
Yemen government forces carried out strikes on the Houthi militia after a deadly attack in Riyadh.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-09 13:15
Israeli settlers placed dozens of Israeli flags at the entrance to a roadside Palestinian cafe in the occupied West Bank, blocking its view from one side. The owner called it a blatant act of intimidation.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 13:15
Take the daily quick news quiz to test what you know. The faster you answer its five questions, the higher your score.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-09 13:15
European Commission chief of staff Bjoern Seibert is representing the EU at the latest Ukraine peace talks on Oct. 9, alongside national security advisers from France, Germany and the U.K. EU officials and diplomats have repeatedly disagreed over who should represent the bloc in negotiations.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-09 13:14
The Trump administration has temporarily barred Microsoft, Adobe and several other technology companies from sponsoring workers for permanent US residency, alleging they abused immigration programs at the expense of American citizens. Vice-President JD Vance said the H-1B program was rife with fraud and singled out Microsoft as the worst abuser.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 13:14
Jesse Pollak says equities and non-dollar stablecoins will drive an upcoming “tokenization supercycle.” Coinbase launched tokenized stocks on Base six weeks ago, with daily volume of about $70 million to $100 million, according to Pollak.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 13:12
Meta has barred ByteDance ads and paid marketing messages, as well as third-party ads linking to TikTok, in the US and several other countries. A Meta spokesperson called refusing promotional services to a competitor a normal business practice. The restrictions also apply in Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 13:12
AFP News AgencyThree in four EU workers face suspicious emails and links, according to a report. Phishing remains the most common cyber threat, while only half of respondents say they can identify a deepfake video.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 13:10
UK Under-Secretary of State for the Armed Forces Louise Sandher-Jones said Ukraine is still far from independently producing Storm Shadow/SCALP cruise missiles because of their complexity. Britain is working with Ukraine on Brakestop, a low-cost, long-range cruise missile project, while considering other initiatives that could be delivered in the short term.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 13:10
China’s National Climate Centre said a super El Niño officially formed last month after rapid Pacific warming from May to September met the criteria for the extreme climate event.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 13:10
The report Pillay supervised deemed Israel’s conduct toward Palestinians in Gaza genocidal.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 13:09
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.
