French investigative website Mediapart alleged Monday that National Rally leader Jordan Bardella made antisemitic remarks in writing in 2013. Bardella, a close ally of presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen, dismissed the claims as fake.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-29 10:27

OpenAI is delaying a version of its Astra model while it develops stronger safeguards for AI development, citing heightened risks after recent rogue AI hacking incidents. Iranian officials have privately expressed pessimism about reaching a deal with Washington to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz before the US midterm elections in November.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-29 10:25

Google Maps has updated its satellite imagery of Gaza for the first time in nearly three years, showing vast areas reduced to rubble and underscoring the scale of devastation caused by the conflict. The humanitarian situation remains dire as Israeli strikes continue across the territory.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-29 10:25

Anthropic plans to warn investors in its IPO filing that advanced AI could create “catastrophic or existential risks to humanity.” The company is seeking a $2 trillion valuation, which would make it the biggest IPO in history. Mike Dolan explains.

RReuters2026-09-29 10:24

Britain’s governing Labour Party is holding its annual conference in Liverpool, where the cost of living has emerged as the main concern for delegates and voters. Prime Minister Andy Burnham remains personally popular and Labour has edged ahead in the polls, but the party faces a difficult economic reality. About 70 percent remain dissatisfied with the government, while many think Britain is heading in the wrong direction amid high inflation.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-29 10:23

Caleb Flynn, an Ohio man accused of killing his wife in their bedroom and allegedly staging the scene to suggest an intruder was responsible, denied the killing in a police interview recorded days after the shooting. The video was shown during his trial in Miami County, Ohio.

AABC News2026-09-29 10:17

MSC Cruises CEO Gianni Onorato says cruises were once seen as being for older people, but the industry is now attracting a much younger demographic. He says the growing number of young travellers is helping secure cruising’s future.

Eeuronews2026-09-29 10:10

A midday roundup of important stories from Europe and beyond on September 29, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

Eeuronews2026-09-29 10:10

An Ebola outbreak is hitting a region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo already devastated by decades of armed conflict, insecurity and an overwhelmed health system. As the epicentre moves from Ituri to North Kivu, transmission is accelerating, while health workers in densely populated Butembo face an impossible situation.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-29 10:08

Protesters are camping in Madrid’s central Puerta del Sol square, calling for political action to stop evictions and ease the housing crisis. They are waiting for the Spanish government to announce new housing decrees.

RReuters2026-09-29 10:01

Goldman Sachs’ board has discussed a plan for Chief Operating Officer John Waldron to succeed CEO David Solomon as early as next year, the Wall Street Journal reported. Under the latest plan, Waldron could take over toward the end of 2027 or in 2028.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-29 10:00

At 16, Alex is a Canadian teenager living an American-dream life with his parents in a leafy suburb, enjoying family trips, good schools and birthday celebrations. That life collapses when the FBI arrives and arrests his parents as Russian secret agents. Sent to Russia, a country he has never visited, he is given the surname Vavilov, which he cannot pronounce.

CCBC News2026-09-29 10:00

Bangkok’s Bang Kapi district market remained lively Tuesday morning after days of severe flooding. Vendors have continued operating from a makeshift market that is partly submerged, even as the water begins to recede.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-29 10:00

Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized what she called radical Democratic policies on Hannity ahead of the midterm elections.

FFox News2026-09-29 10:00

In a special bonus episode of Engagement Party, former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss discusses why reality shows feel so different now, her soon-to-be-public divorce and what it is like to watch her daughter appear on her own new Bravo show.

CCNN2026-09-29 10:00

OpenAI told ABC News it scrapped its newest model because it failed to meet the company’s safety standards. The program also reports hackers claiming to have stolen personal data from thousands of FBI employees, unauthorized access to a Pentagon personnel database, possible gas-price increases in the West and a rollback of fuel-efficiency rules.

AABC News2026-09-29 09:59

Prosecutors in upstate New York are defending their 2024 decision not to charge anyone after an alleged “gang rape” at a Cornell University fraternity. Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten called the allegations “morally disturbing” but said the facts available then did not justify prosecution. He said that if social-media claims were true, the fraternity members would be imprisoned.

AABC News2026-09-29 09:58

Huge crowds gathered at Hong Kong’s Victoria Park for the World Lantern Boulevard, where more than 3,000 lanterns from 20 countries lit up the night.

RReuters2026-09-29 09:55

Europe’s tourism industry is facing a worrying shortage of qualified professionals, according to István Ujhelyi, president of Capital European Affairs, who said: “We have a big problem.”

Eeuronews2026-09-29 09:55

An Israeli attack on a residential building in Gaza City killed at least one Palestinian and wounded several others, including children. Witnesses said drones or missiles struck an upper-floor apartment at about 4:30am, starting a fire. Israeli authorities said the target was a Hamas Qassam Brigades commander in northern Gaza, but the claim could not be independently verified.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-29 09:55

Shares of fast-fashion retailer Shein fell as much as 10% after the company reported a 67% drop in quarterly profit, heightening investor concerns about margin pressure and slowing growth.

RReuters2026-09-29 09:54

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Tehran had discussed proposals with Qatari mediators aimed at ending its seven-month war with the United States. He said Washington’s final response was expected soon through Doha.

RReuters2026-09-29 09:49

Ukraine is seeking urgent funding in Brussels while Russian drones pound Kyiv.

Eeuronews2026-09-29 09:41

Anthropic warns investors that artificial intelligence could pose potentially catastrophic risks as it prepares for an IPO that may value the company above $2 trillion. Nvidia announces a record buyback, while Australia raises rates for the fourth time this year as central banks confront renewed inflation pressures.

RReuters2026-09-29 09:36