US Ambassador Andrew Puzder criticises the EU’s push to favour European-made weapons, warning that the preference could disrupt the transatlantic defence industrial base and benefit Europe’s “enemies”.

Eeuronews2026-09-30 12:26

During a stop at Saronic Technologies in Brownsville, Texas, Vice President JD Vance pitched American defense production and self-navigating marine technology.

FFox News2026-09-30 12:24

President Donald Trump rejects calls for government guardrails on artificial intelligence, leaving responsibility for safety to companies to self-regulate. Republicans attack former special counsel Jack Smith at a Senate hearing over his investigation of Trump’s 2020 election probe, while another round of severe storms threatens the Midwest.

NNBC News2026-09-30 12:22

U.S. equity futures fluctuate ahead of personal consumption expenditures inflation data and Micron’s earnings. JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs say Middle East oil flows are returning toward pre-war levels despite ongoing shipping risks. President Trump supports independent audits of AI systems under an accord with technology executives.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-30 12:22

European Space Agency chief Josef Aschbacher said at #EuronewsDefenceSpace2026 that the agency spends one-fifth as much as the US while maintaining some of the world’s leading space programmes.

Eeuronews2026-09-30 12:17

ABC News reports on the high-intensity WNBA playoff matchups, including the New York Liberty eliminating the No. 1 Minnesota Lynx in a history-making win and the Indiana Fever forcing a third game.

AABC News2026-09-30 12:15

Qatar warned that the Iran war is having an “unbearable” global economic impact, choking shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and disrupting Gulf exports. Doha said it is continuing to mediate between Washington and Tehran, adding that the fallout now extends across several sectors beyond energy.

Eeuronews2026-09-30 12:10

A year ago, TRT World freelance cameraman Yahya Barzaq was killed by an Israeli air strike in Gaza while documenting the war. He had previously photographed newborns and family milestones, before turning his camera to the destruction and displacement around him. The Committee to Protect Journalists says Israel was responsible for two-thirds of journalist and media worker killings worldwide in 2024 and 2025.

TTRT World2026-09-30 12:07

EU defence chief Andrius Kubilius says the EU buys around 35% of its defence products from the US, while the US buys only 1% from Europe’s defence industry.

Eeuronews2026-09-30 12:06

Flydubai flight FZ1073, traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, diverted to Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia after an onboard incident triggered emergency and unlawful-interference alerts. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 landed safely and passengers were accounted for, while the pilot and co-pilot were reportedly injured and hospitalized.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-30 12:04

Reuters was given rare access to the USS George Washington aircraft carrier in the Strait of Hormuz as it conducts military operations against Iranian targets. Interviews with more than a dozen sailors provide an in-depth view from one side of the Iran war.

RReuters2026-09-30 12:03

Tuesday’s hearing turned into a political brawl, marked by name-calling and a curious accusation involving a basketball game.

AABC News2026-09-30 12:02

EU defence chief Andrius Kubilius says Europe should not shy away from scale if it wants to compete, warning that fragmentation across the European defence industry is a problem.

Eeuronews2026-09-30 12:02

Good Morning America presents the news to start your day.

AABC News2026-09-30 11:59

The European Commission has released €4.2 billion in cohesion funding for Hungary and restored access to Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe after Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s government met EU rule-of-law conditions. Brussels had frozen the money in 2022 over corruption and procurement concerns under the Orbán government.

Eeuronews2026-09-30 11:58

A fight broke out between pilots in the cockpit of a FlyDubai commercial flight bound for Tel Aviv from Dubai, causing the plane to lose altitude and send emergency alerts. Israel scrambled fighter jets over fears of a hijacking, while the aircraft eventually landed in Saudi Arabia.

DDW News2026-09-30 11:53

The number of commercial flights across the EU increased in every summer month compared with last year, although traffic declined in several member states.

Eeuronews2026-09-30 11:39

Fox News reports that a cockpit brawl forced a flight headed to Israel to make an emergency landing. Israel scrambled fighter jets in response to the incident, which was also discussed by former Mossad counterterrorism chief Oded Ailam.

FFox News2026-09-30 11:36

Asian startups are taking artificial intelligence beyond software, applying it to underwater drones, cancer screening, industrial maintenance and real-time fraud detection. Thirty growth-stage technology companies from across the region were showcased Wednesday at NextGen Tech 30, an initiative designed to recognise and support them.

CCNA2026-09-30 11:35

Bear 89, known as “Backpack,” has won the 2026 Fat Bear Week championship at Alaska’s Katmai National Park after prevailing in the annual online vote.

RReuters2026-09-30 11:33

The last U.S. troops were scheduled to leave Iraq on Wednesday under an agreement between Baghdad and Washington. Iran-backed groups celebrated the move, while some Iraqis—particularly in the Kurdish region—expressed concern, prompting heightened security in Baghdad.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-30 11:30

A flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after transmitting emergency signals on Wednesday. The Israeli government believes one of the pilots may have attempted a “terror attack”, while details of the incident are still emerging.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-30 11:29

A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after a “violent incident” between its two pilots, sources told CNN. An Israeli official said it was not a hijacking and the aircraft later landed. Tracking data showed a 17,400-foot descent in just over two minutes, prompting an Israeli security consultation and the launch of fighter jets.

CCNN2026-09-30 11:22

This week’s key crypto stories include a major new partnership between the NYSE and Blockchain.com, along with a world first for banks.

RReuters2026-09-30 11:21