Mike Ditka, the legendary Chicago Bears coach, has died at 86, his family announced. He led the team to its only Super Bowl victory in 1986.
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Montenegro’s National Security Agency and Police Directorate said Rybar Telegram channel administrator Mikhail Zvinchuk and four associates posed a national security threat. Their right to stay was revoked and expulsion orders issued. Seized equipment, including a drone, camera and phones, was sent for examination to determine how it was used in Montenegro.
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Montenegrin security services detained Rybar Telegram channel head Mikhail Zvinchuk and several associates, including his wife, in Risan. Vijesti reported that authorities had monitored them for days and found drones and electronic equipment. Russia’s embassy is examining the circumstances; the project said its team was legally in the country and had broken no local laws.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she had asked Homeland Security Secretary Mullin and President Donald Trump to immediately halt ICE operations in the state.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 15:20
AFP News AgencyHuman rights and international justice advocates welcomed South African jurist and former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize, while Israeli officials were angry. The 85-year-old earned wide praise for decades of work, including investigating crimes in Rwanda, Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-09 15:20
Veteran jurist Navi Pillay, who chaired a UN commission that found Israel committed genocide in Gaza, won the Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to advance peace and international law. The Nobel Committee said strong international judicial institutions must be able to uphold the rule of law; Israel dismissed the commission’s findings as “distorted and false.”
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.
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.
Ethiopia and Eritrea blame each other for confrontations in Tigray as international actors call for restraint. Reports confirm Eritrean forces are present in Ethiopia; Addis Ababa has urged the UN Security Council to demand their withdrawal, warning it may have to defend itself. The two countries’ escalating rhetoric and their allies could widen the conflict into a regional war.
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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.
Donald Trump’s administration has imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court, threatening to cripple its operations and spark renewed transatlantic tensions.
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The United States imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court hours after Navi Pillay was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
The International Criminal Court strongly rejected US government sanctions on Friday and called on its member states to ensure it can continue to function.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court itself, rather than its officials or supporting groups. The Trump administration has vowed an “all of government” effort to dismantle the court. Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan condemned the sanctions and said the ICC’s work would continue.
International Criminal Court deputy prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan told Reuters that US sanctions announced on Friday “must be condemned” and would not stop the tribunal from doing its work.
The Trump administration announced new sanctions on the International Criminal Court, saying it would ban transactions with the body and cut off its resources. The ICC said the measures sought to obstruct an independent court and vowed to continue its work impartially.
The Trump administration has long been hostile to the court and previously sanctioned its prosecutors and judges.
Trump appointed a committee to investigate statements by Fed Governor Lisa Cook. He previously tried to fire Cook, a nominee of former President Joe Biden, but the Supreme Court blocked his first attempt.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 15:18
President Donald Trump is setting up a committee to examine mortgage-fraud allegations against Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and requiring her to appear at a White House hearing to defend herself, escalating his effort to remove her from the role.
A notice on the White House website on Friday said President Donald Trump had formed a committee to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over allegations that she made false statements related to mortgages.
President Donald Trump formed a committee of inquiry Friday to investigate allegations that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook made false statements on mortgage applications, in another move in his effort to remove her from office.
President Donald Trump has created a committee to investigate Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, in his latest effort to remove her from her post.
A 16-year-old died by suicide in Novokuznetsk after four months studying and working at Tatarstan’s Alabuga special economic zone, Echo reported. His parents described harsh discipline, inadequate sleep and food, pressure and bullying there. A psychiatrist said prolonged stress at Alabuga had caused deep depression. The zone assembles drones for Russia’s war in Ukraine.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 15:17
As Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Emmanuel Macron approach the end of their terms, their meeting in France highlighted the urgent need to reinvigorate the Franco-German partnership. The report points to rising populism and economic and social pressures, as well as limited progress on joint defense projects and differing approaches to European policy.
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Hurricane Isaias was expected to become a major hurricane Friday as it moved toward the U.S. Gulf Coast. Hurricane Simon was heading toward part of Mexico’s Pacific coast.
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Hurricane Isaias is moving through the Gulf toward Florida’s Panhandle, where several counties have issued evacuation orders.
YouTube, Twitch, Meta, and X have not said whether they would let the US government livestream Nidal Hasan’s execution. TikTok cited rules barring shocking graphic content, including the moment of death, while Kick said such a stream would violate its guidelines. Hasan is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on December 3 at 2PM ET.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 15:15
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.
A vessel was hit by an unidentified projectile 13 nautical miles west of Al Jazeera in the United Arab Emirates on Friday, sparking a fire that was later extinguished, the British navy-affiliated UKMTO said, citing multiple sources.
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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.
Russian presidential aide and Marine Board Chairman Nikolay Patrushev discussed ways to strengthen logistics links between Russian and Chinese ports with managers of Shanghai’s Yangshan deep-water port. The proposals include increasing direct maritime and multimodal transport between the countries. Patrushev is visiting China from October 8 to 12.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 15:13
Nikolay Patrushev, a Russian presidential aide and Marine Board chairman, said during a visit to Shanghai’s Yangshan deep-water port that the countries could jointly invest in Russian port berths and terminal infrastructure, drawing on Yangshan’s experience. He also cited prospects for exchanging container-terminal automation technologies.
Iran attacked tankers beyond the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions as Tehran seeks to maintain leverage over the waterway, which is crucial to global energy supplies.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-09 15:10
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said vessels “violating” its designated routes would be pursued and “punished” anywhere in the region. Maritime agencies also reported two more strikes on commercial ships in the Persian Gulf.
As companies roll out new gadgets, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and others are putting AI assistants and agents at the center of devices, seeing them as the future of computing. The Vergecast hosts discuss whether the new hardware gets AI right—and whether AI should run the computer at all.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 15:10
Andrew received £302,000 after surrendering his royal lease. He left Royal Lodge in February and moved to a property on the Sandringham Estate in eastern England, which is privately owned by King Charles III.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 15:10
A lightsaber wielded by Darth Vader during the climactic Cloud City duel is among the featured lots in Heritage Auctions’ Ultimate Star Wars Auction on Nov. 12. In that scene, Vader tells Luke Skywalker, “I am your father.”
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 15:10
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.
An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules from 2009 to 2018. City has appealed, while rival managers urged patience and respect for the ongoing process; some called for a swift resolution. Possible penalties include points deductions, fines, transfer bans or relegation if the verdict stands.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 15:09
Manchester City are set to meet Liverpool at Anfield in their first Premier League match since being found guilty of violating financial rules. City are appealing off the pitch as they face a major test on it.
Russian tech giant VK has filed a legal challenge to EU sanctions, calling them groundless and unjustified and seeking to have its listing annulled. The case was registered with the Court of Justice of the European Union on October 7. The EU blacklisted VK because it is the parent company of the Max messaging app.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 15:09
Wall Street firms are taking AI data center investments to public markets, even as political, liquidity and project risks increase.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 15:08
Zelensky said Ukraine’s power grid and electricity transmission facilities had again sustained significant damage. Scheduled power cuts have been imposed for a third consecutive day because of an electricity deficit, with emergency blackouts in Kyiv and other regions. Public transport was disrupted in the capital, and some districts experienced water supply problems.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-09 15:06
Investment in European tech startups is recovering after a slow summer, but remains unevenly distributed, with the UK receiving nearly half of all funding, according to tech.eu figures.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 15:06
The EU says an agreement with China could cut Chinese exports of plug-in and battery-powered hybrid cars to the bloc by more than half over four years, amounting to several million vehicles. The deal follows negotiations since June aimed at easing trade tensions; discussions will continue on cars, rare-earth export restrictions and EU food and drink access to China.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-09 15:05
Europe's trade chief Maroš Sefčovič described two days of talks with China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Beijing as a positive first step. The sides agreed to halve Chinese hybrid vehicle exports.
Arlington County’s governing board sued the US Department of the Interior and National Park Service to block Trump’s proposed triumphal arch near Washington. It argues the planning was rushed and says the project could harm residents and public safety, seeking to halt construction steps until required reviews are completed.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 15:04
Artificial intelligence is a major topic at this year's Frankfurt Book Fair, where a literary scandal over allegations that Haitian-Canadian author Thélyson Orélien used AI to write most of his debut novel has raised questions about identifying machine-generated texts, copyright and the future of creative work. Orélien denies the allegations.
DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 15:04
Dubbed the “PISA shock,” the drop is affecting countries accustomed to strong school test results. The OECD-led assessment measures how well 15-year-olds in more than 80 countries apply reading, mathematics and science skills to real-world problems. France recorded its worst-ever results in the latest rankings, while Germany’s pupils also received their worst PISA report card.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-09 15:03
Unrest linked to high school student protests in France has caused at least €30 million in damage, AFP reported, citing the Education Ministry. Officials say demonstrations have eased for several days and become more localized. A total of 141 education establishments were closed Friday. Protests over overloaded schedules, teacher shortages and other education problems have sometimes turned into clashes with police; nearly 6,900 people have been detained, 86% of them minors.
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Students across France have protested since late September over inadequate education funding, blocking high-school entrances, with some demonstrations turning violent. The article links grievances over staffing, buildings and university admissions to France’s tradition of street protest shaping policy, while arguing that the government’s limited political and fiscal room complicates the standoff.
AFP News AgencyA Ukrainian drone hit a high-rise in Kotelniki on September 20, after another strike damaged the same building in June; neither attack killed anyone. Resident Olga says she no longer feels safe, took sedatives for two days, and is considering moving. Other residents have also been shaken by the attacks and drone alerts.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 15:00
The Trump administration is pressing ahead with a $46 billion border wall stretching from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, while Texas landowners are fighting back against the project.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 15:00
Texas landowners are fighting the Trump administration’s push to build a $46 billion border wall stretching from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico.
Small reconnaissance balloons launched from Ukrainian territory were shot down over Russia’s Yaroslavl Region, the regional security ministry said. It said efforts to destroy such objects are continuing and urged residents to stay calm and follow official updates.
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Delta Air Lines reported a huge increase in fuel costs, but said passengers are still booking flights despite significantly higher airfares.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 14:59
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation said the third Yakovlev Yak-130M prototype made its first flight at the Irkutsk Aviation Plant, with all systems functioning normally and the mission completed. The aircraft has production-model specifications and will join trials. Initial Yak-130M deliveries are scheduled for 2028.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 14:57
At the Caspian Environmental Summit, Vladimir Putin said Russia supports developing a special Caspian monitoring protocol under the Tehran Convention. He said environmental challenges call for collective steps to protect the sea’s ecosystem, and that the protocol could systematize information-sharing on environmental risks and establish a response mechanism.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 14:55
Alex Mashinsky, who is already serving a 12-year sentence for fraud, settled New York’s civil case alleging he misled Celsius customers about the safety of the failed crypto lender. The settlement includes up to $35 million and a lifetime ban from crypto.
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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.
A U.S. judge ordered the Trump administration to arrange the release and return of an Egyptian man who was deported to Equatorial Guinea this year and has since been jailed there.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 14:53
Ledger said it is investigating reports of funds lost by users in Southeast Asia who bought its products from reseller CryptoBilis. The estimated losses exceed $86 million.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 14:52
FBI Director Kash Patel said Friday that the bureau had arrested another person connected to the ShinyHunters hacking group.
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Hardware wallet maker Ledger said it is investigating devices sold by a Southeast Asian reseller as social media posts circulate about crypto assets drained from Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tron addresses.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 14:47
Belarus’s Foreign Ministry urged Kyiv to avoid actions that could escalate tensions and said Minsk reserved the right to respond after a Belarusian-registered truck was attacked by Ukrainian drones in Russia’s Bryansk Region. The ministry said Ukraine’s authorities bore full responsibility for the consequences. Two people were wounded, including a Belarusian woman who suffered severe injuries and required surgery, including limb amputation.
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Belarus summoned Ukraine’s charge d’affaires in Minsk, Ivan Novitsky, over a Ukrainian drone attack the previous day on a Belarusian-registered truck in Russia’s Bryansk Region. A Belarusian national was badly wounded. Minsk handed the diplomat a note of protest and said the truck’s affiliation was obvious, giving it grounds to view the attack as intentional.
Ralf Stegner, foreign policy expert for the SPD parliamentary group in Germany’s Bundestag, said former Chancellor Gerhard Schroder could help Europe reach Russian President Vladimir Putin. Stegner said even a small contribution to peace from Schroder’s visit would make it a success. Other SPD figures said Schroder could assist diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 14:45
Strong El Niño-driven wind shear is competing with unusually warm, moisture-rich Gulf of Mexico waters to shape Hurricane Isaias. Researchers say the warm water and moisture have prevailed for now, but increasing wind shear before landfall is expected to make the storm struggle.
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Hurricane Isaias has strengthened into a Category 3 major hurricane, while last-minute evacuations are underway along the Gulf Coast.
Isaias has intensified into a powerful Category 3 hurricane and is surging toward the 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.
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.
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.
Gazprom says it has stored 73.296 billion cubic meters of gas in Russia’s underground facilities, an all-time high for the domestic gas industry. The company said it met its winter refill target on October 8 and can quickly boost deliveries to consumers during a sudden cold snap.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 14:45
Oleshky in Ukraine’s Kherson region has been under Russian occupation since 2022 and was devastated by flooding after the Kakhovka dam was blown up in 2023. Cut off in fall 2026, the city has no electricity, food, or medicine, and Russian troops have mined and blocked every exit. Former residents describe reaching loved ones by unreliable phone connections as they face drone strikes and illness.
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A crew completing an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station splashed down as planned off California on Thursday. During the mission, Sophie Adenot became the first French woman astronaut to conduct a spacewalk outside the station, completing three on August 18 and 25 and September 1.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 14:43
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said the CIS Council of Interior Ministers had been tasked with developing measures to create a joint contact center within the Commonwealth to combat cybercrime. He said terrorism, extremism and cybercrime have long crossed individual state borders.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-09 14:43
Live coverage follows Trump during a White House Columbus Day event taking place before Monday’s holiday.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 14:42
China's Foreign Ministry condemned Japanese right-wing forces for feeding manipulated historical data into mainstream AI models to distort World War II history. Spokesperson Mao Ning said the effort seeks to implant a false view of the war and mislead public opinion, helping Japan escape postwar pacifist constraints and accelerate remilitarization. She urged the international community to remain alert and oppose the moves.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 14:42
Bessent said the US is targeting $1 billion in cryptocurrency linked to Iran for seizure, adding, “we know where it is.” The latest plan follows months of sanctions and freezes targeting Iranian assets.
TThe BlockOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 14:41
Bitquery said the PancakeSwap pool for 79AU, 79thVault’s token, lost $14.35 million in USDT on Oct. 7 through two selling wallets. Although 79% of liquidity-provider receipts had been burned, a permission in 79AU let tokens leave the pool without payment and be sold for USDT.
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AFP News AgencyThe US military plans to execute Nidal Hasan by firing squad on December 3. Hasan, a former Army psychiatrist, was convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting.
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The Pentagon says it will livestream the firing-squad execution of convicted mass shooter Nidal Malik Hasan at Fort Hood on December 3. Rights groups and legal experts warn the broadcast could violate US and international law and endanger minors, who are generally barred from witnessing executions.
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.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola says uncertainty over Manchester City’s future, after an independent commission found the club guilty of multiple financial-rule breaches, is affecting the Premier League. City deny wrongdoing and have appealed; they could face a severe points deduction. Iraola also says injured forwards Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo will miss Sunday’s match against City.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 14:40
Satellite imagery shows fierce clashes between Yemeni troops and Houthi militias around the Bab al-Mandab Strait. A Saudi envoy says the strait has been cleared of Houthi militia, while fighting continues.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 14:38
The Thai-Russian Chamber of Commerce has opened a representative office in Phuket. President Vitaly Kiselev said the island has become a major hub for Russian businesses in Thailand. The office will bring local businesses together, advise entrepreneurs and expand membership.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 14:37
British and Irish cinema have been showcased in Dinard, Brittany, for more than three decades, with films such as “The Full Monty” and “Billy Elliot” beginning their journeys at the annual festival. FRANCE 24 culture editor Eve Jackson reports on this year’s programme and financial problems that could bring the event to an end.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 14:34
Ethiopia’s House of Peoples’ Representatives unanimously approved a 23-member cabinet proposed by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Nine ministerial posts went to women, while more than 10 positions remained unchanged. Temesgen Tiruneh, Gedion Timothewos and opposition member Berhanu Nega were reappointed as deputy prime minister, foreign minister and education minister, respectively.
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Greenland’s lawmakers say the push for independence remains firmly on the agenda despite the island’s new security deal with the United States.
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Researchers found that although wealth disparities narrowed somewhat, people’s ability to make debt payments deteriorated significantly.
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Lesotho reported 12 confirmed and 20 suspected measles cases in Butha-Buthe and Leribe by September 30. Response teams are tracing contacts and searching for cases, while health officials assess vaccination coverage to guide catch-up campaigns. The first cases were detected at a hospital in Butha-Buthe on September 23.
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Five people were seen coming out of a sewer on Manhattan’s Upper East Side early Friday.
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The UN says one in every 21 women and girls in Gaza has been killed or severely wounded amid what it calls Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-09 14:27
Torrential rain hit Chile’s capital, triggering mudslides that swept cars through streets and flooded homes, hospitals and schools. Residents were forced to evacuate, and authorities said at least six people were injured.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 14:27
Trump is trying to rebrand artificial intelligence as “super intelligence,” while turning “artificial” into an insult. He argues for accelerating AI development and downplays safety concerns, and several prominent tech figures have adopted the new terminology. The article says the linguistic push may not ease public concerns about AI.
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Donald Trump wants artificial intelligence renamed “super intelligence” and has warned that people who reject the term would be considered “ENEMY” by the White House, without explaining what that entails. Experts doubt the rebranding will ease public concerns. A poll found 25% of voters approve of Trump’s handling of AI, while 58% disapprove.
A lawsuit brought by Qualcomm against chip technology supplier Arm Holdings is due to go to a jury on Friday. Jurors will decide whether Arm violated licensing agreements and deliberately undermined some of Qualcomm’s dealings with Meta Platforms.
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