Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew secured the country’s best-ever Asian Games badminton result on Tuesday by winning silver in the men’s singles. He lost in straight games to Thailand’s world No. 1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn, who prevailed 21-12, 21-16 to become Thailand’s first Asian Games singles champion.

CCNA2026-09-29 12:12

The first midterm election of Donald Trump’s second presidency is taking shape, with affordability, the Iran war and corruption emerging as ballot-box issues. The result could shape Congress, the Democratic Party and the future of American politics.

CCBC News2026-09-29 12:08

Health P.E.I. says roughly 234,000 people may have had personal information obtained in a privacy breach. The health authority says a cyberattack involving one of its service providers affected a file from 2011 containing health-card information.

CCBC News2026-09-29 12:03

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich spent 16 months in a Russian prison after becoming the first US journalist charged with espionage in Russia since the Cold War. Prosecutors alleged he worked for the CIA, a claim Gershkovich, the WSJ and the US strongly denied.

BBBC News2026-09-29 12:00

French President Emmanuel Macron receives an official welcome and military honors at Madrid’s Royal Palace during his state visit to Spain.

RReuters2026-09-29 11:59

The FBI says hackers stole personal data from potentially tens of thousands of its employees. In a separate attack, hackers also hit the Pentagon, affecting more than 2.5 million employees.

AABC News2026-09-29 11:57

U.S. equity futures and Treasuries lack direction ahead of labor-market data and several Federal Reserve officials’ remarks that could shed light on the interest-rate outlook. The CEOs of Nvidia, Anthropic and Palantir are scheduled to have lunch with President Trump to discuss AI risks. The U.S. has imposed an import ban on some Canadian goods.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-29 11:55

President Trump and Vice President Vance are debuting America.gov, a new website intended to make it easier for people to find information across various government agency websites. Leaders from some of the biggest technology companies are joining them.

NNBC News2026-09-29 11:54

Witness testimony continues at the Miami County courthouse in Troy, Ohio, as prosecutors present evidence against Caleb Flynn in connection with the February shooting death of his wife, Ashley.

FFox News2026-09-29 11:44

Former U.S. special counsel Jack Smith appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee at a hearing addressing allegations of “abuse of authority,” targeting Republicans and related matters.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-29 11:42

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held an hourlong meeting with the UAE president on Sunday, according to two people briefed on the trip. They said the talks centered on a Haaretz report alleging that the Emirati leader warned Netanyahu shortly before Oct. 7, 2023, that Hamas was preparing an attack.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-29 11:39

Former special counsel Jack Smith, who indicted Donald Trump twice, is set to tell the Senate Judiciary Committee that he still stands by his decision to prosecute Trump, according to prepared remarks obtained by CNN.

CCNN2026-09-29 11:39

French far-right leader Jordan Bardella said he had sued investigative website Mediapart for defamation over a report alleging that he made antisemitic remarks in private messages more than a decade ago. Bardella called the report an effort to destabilise campaigning ahead of next year’s election.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-29 11:37

A UK investigation into a suspected bomb plot at the US-used RAF Fairford base has been clouded by confusion after reports said no explosives were found in seized vehicles. Armed guards kept a nearby village cordoned off, while Washington questioned the decision to bail five men arrested near the base.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-29 11:36

Jordan Bardella, a key ally of French far-right presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen, says allegations that he made antisemitic comments in 2013 are part of a “total war” against their party ahead of the 2027 elections. The claims come as he helps promote the National Rally’s effort to appear electorally viable.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-29 11:35

The UK is investigating a suspected bomb plot aimed at a US-run air base. Five unnamed suspects were first held over alleged explosives offenses and later arrested on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism. Police said all are British men in their 20s from London; they have been granted bail.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-29 11:35

OpenAI has called off the release of a new AI model over safety concerns. The system, designed to browse the web and use apps autonomously, was scheduled for October, but internal tests found it fell short of the company’s safety standards. Toby Walsh of the University of New South Wales comments on the decision.

TTRT World2026-09-29 11:34

Security is a central issue in Brazil’s presidential campaign, where gangs and militias have tightened their grip in recent years. Lula is accused of losing ground as insecurity and violence rise, while Flávio Bolsonaro and the far right have seized on the issue. Rio de Janeiro residents describe how they are experiencing insecurity and whether it could shape their vote.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-29 11:33

Orthodox Ethiopians celebrated Meskel over the weekend, one of the holiest days on their calendar, while an armed rebellion seeking to overthrow the government cast a shadow over the festivities. The main celebration was held in Addis Ababa as heavy fighting raged in several regions, including a reported attack just 45 km from the capital.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-29 11:32

Ethiopia's military and allied militias have captured a strategic town in Tigray, a pro-government militia said, reversing momentum after an opposition offensive launched from the region last week. Fighting in Tigray and neighbouring Amhara and Afar signals the collapse of a fragile four-year peace deal and raises the prospect of a wider war.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-29 11:30

Criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno analyzes Lindsay Clancy’s first court hearing since the infamous mistrial, as the defense seeks to obtain a holdout juror’s cellphone.

FFox News2026-09-29 11:30

President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, deepening Monday’s US bond-market selloff and threatening to extend the war’s energy shock. OpenAI is holding back a version of its Astra model while it strengthens AI-development safeguards after a series of recent rogue AI hacking incidents highlighted heightened risks.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-29 11:30

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the number of active Russian servicemen to rise to 1.55 million. Similar orders signed in March, June, July and August have brought the overall size of Russia’s armed forces to about 2.5 million personnel, according to an analysis by Alexey Muraviev of Edith Cowan University.

TTRT World2026-09-29 11:30

President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other Cabinet officials take part in the National Design Studio’s unveiling of America.gov in Washington. The new AI-powered platform is intended to help citizens navigate federal government websites.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-29 11:30