Singaporeans are talking more openly about mental health, but the grassroots Well-Being Circles programme may be coming to an end after five years. Sherman Ho and his team have run weekend sessions where two facilitators and about seven participants work on practical ways to improve happiness and cope with challenges. More than 1,000 people aged 18 to 80 have taken part.

CCNA2026-10-04 14:48

Australian authorities are investigating the links between Australia and a Flydubai co-pilot accused of trying to seize control of a flight to Israel. He allegedly attacked the captain with a crash axe on the Dubai–Tel Aviv route before passengers overpowered him and regained control of the plane.

BBBC News2026-10-04 14:44

Taiwan’s representative to the United States, Alexander Yui, says Washington reassured Taipei that its Taiwan policy remains unchanged after Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping. A $14 billion US arms package is still stalled. Yui says Taiwan wants faster weapons deliveries and is strengthening economic ties with the US through major investments in semiconductors and other industries.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-04 14:44

Singapore expects to raise average spending per person with disabilities by up to 60% over the next five years. A government task force has proposed a major overhaul of support measures, covering skills training, employment and healthcare while helping families plan earlier for the future and creating clearer pathways beyond school.

CCNA2026-10-04 14:40

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Ukraine on Sunday to show solidarity after Russian attacks on Kyiv infrastructure, including three bridges. Germany’s foreign minister called for de-escalation during talks with his Russian counterpart at the UN last month, drawing criticism from Moscow. Russia urged foreign nationals and diplomats to leave Ukraine on Saturday.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-04 14:37

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Reuters that Ukraine will intensify attacks on Russian oil refineries in response to Moscow’s new airstrike policy, which he said is designed to drive people from Kyiv and other cities. Yemen’s leader also announced major military operations against the Iran-backed Houthis.

RReuters2026-10-04 14:32

With a month remaining before the midterm elections and prices rising for Americans, President Donald Trump is traveling to Ohio as he tours states once viewed as safe wins for Republican candidates.

AABC News2026-10-04 14:30

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Darin Gaub discusses the flight path and possible instrument failure involving a Canadian air ambulance carrying six people that disappeared near Nantucket, Massachusetts. Debris has since been found from the missing aircraft.

FFox News2026-10-04 14:30

Bosnians are voting in an election that could shape the country’s bid to join the European Union. Voters want to move beyond ethnic divisions as major powers compete for influence in the region.

RReuters2026-10-04 14:22

Yemen’s internationally recognised government has announced a major military operation to reclaim all territory held by the Ansar Allah Houthis. President Rashad Muhammad al-Alimi said the campaign seeks to restore security and extend state authority, stressing that it is a state battle to restore institutions rather than a war against the people of Sanaa, any sect or tribe.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-04 14:22

Some AI insiders are leaving a movement because they fear the technology could bring about humanity’s end. Pope Leo has warned against a “paradise of machines”, while The New York Times reported that an Anthropic co-founder spent months discussing whether AI might be conscious with religious thinkers. Tech correspondent Peter O’Brien explores how an idea once confined to a niche intellectual movement reached governments, AI companies and the Church, including through his own experience.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-04 14:16

Search crews found a debris field off Nantucket, Massachusetts, and confirmed that it came from the missing medical plane.

AABC News2026-10-04 14:11

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., says he is considering a presidential campaign but has not yet made a decision.

NNBC News2026-10-04 14:06

In an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Sen. John Kennedy explains why he thinks the midterm elections will be close but ultimately favor Republicans. He also says telling voters not to trust what their checkbooks show will not work.

NNBC News2026-10-04 14:04

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said on Meet the Press that Democrats should not impeach President Trump if they take control of Congress, answering, “short answer, no.” He instead urged the party to pursue a “comprehensive ethics package.”

NNBC News2026-10-04 14:03

Flash floods in Madrigueras, south-eastern Spain, killed a 102-year-old woman and prompted firefighters to rescue 90 people. The town received 142 litres of rain per square metre in two and a half hours on Friday, flooding streets, trapping vehicles and residents, and damaging businesses.

GGuardian News2026-10-04 14:02

Republican Sen. John Kennedy said President Donald Trump should not have posted Sen. Tom Cotton’s phone number after Cotton refused to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. Kennedy said Trump can “go from zero to a-hole in about three seconds.”

NNBC News2026-10-04 14:01

America’s shrinking college-age population is putting pressure on universities with high fixed costs and fewer students to fill their campuses. Bowling Green State and other schools are adding career-focused programs and seeking ways to stand out, while institutions that fail to adapt face cuts, closures and economic fallout in dependent towns.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-04 14:00

The United States’ multibillion-dollar market for intoxicating hemp products could disappear by the end of the year after Congress voted to close the federal-law loophole that enabled its growth. The industry includes homemade CBD- and THC-infused gummies, cookies and brownies.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-04 14:00

In an exclusive Meet the Press interview, former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel outlines his vision for the Democratic Party’s future, including legislative priorities if Democrats gain control of Congress and the possibility of a 2028 presidential bid.

NNBC News2026-10-04 13:58

Air-raid sirens sounded in Kyiv as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Ukraine. Germany plans to announce more than $1 billion in aid and finalize a drone agreement during the visit.

RReuters2026-10-04 13:53

Japanese officials protested to the United States after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing a woman in Okinawa. They also called for stricter discipline for US personnel.

RReuters2026-10-04 13:53

Michael Kotlikoff, Cornell’s president, addressed the campus in a video as a former student’s allegation of a 2024 gang rape drew outrage nationwide.

AABC News2026-10-04 13:52

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel told Meet the Press that he believes America is ready for a Jewish president. “If my faith is a problem for you, don’t vote for me,” he said.

NNBC News2026-10-04 13:47