Morocco appoints its first woman prime minister
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as head of the government, one week after her party won the legislative elections.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Eight Egyptians seized in pirate attack off Somalia freed after months in captivity | The National
Eight Egyptian sailors seized from a tanker off Somalia’s coast have been freed, months after they were taken captive by armed pirates during a hijacking.
· The National
Eight Egyptians held captive by pirates off Somalia freed after months-long ordeal | The National
Eight Egyptian sailors seized from a tanker off Somalia’s coast have been freed, months after they were taken captive by armed pirates during a hijacking.
· The National
Farrah Abraham unrecognizable after jaw surgery leaves her face severely swollen
Farrah Abraham is recovering from major jaw surgery that has left her unable to speak and eating only liquids for the next several weeks.
· Adam Silverstein
‘Who wants McDonald’s?’: mainland tourist shares HK$10,000 prize in Hong Kong
Visitor turns her winnings into 24-hour citywide giveaway, treating passers-by, cleaners and homeless people
· Lexi Tian
‘Who wants McDonald’s?’: mainland tourist shares HK$10,000 prize in Hong Kong
Visitor turns her winnings into 24-hour citywide giveaway, treating passers-by, cleaners and homeless people
· Lexi Tian
Watch: SC dismisses 3 petitions vs. Impeachment Court’s interpretation of vote threshold
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How Zayed National Museum helps us understand the man that was Sheikh Zayed | The National
Not only does Zayed National Museum offer a glimpse into the nation’s past but it also helps us understand the man that was the UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
· Shireena Al Nowais
Maluto to compete in Bali 9-Ball Open
Veteran international pool campaigner Aivhan Maluto is set to compete in the 2026 RBC Bali 9-Ball Open slated on Oct. 6-9, 2026 in Bali, Indonesia.
· The Manila Times
Flight makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after cockpit fight
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Met recommends charging 54 people, 20 organisations over Grenfell blaze
Dozens of people were kiled when Grenfell Tower went up in flames in 2017. (Reuters: Toby Melville)
· Mazoe Ford
French minister says UAE alliance can be model for tackling organised crime | The National
The UAE’s relationship with France in combating organised crime is the perfect model for the international community to adopt, the French Justice Minister has said.
· Ali Al Shouk
Iranian singer’s 74 lashes for performing without a hijab ‘a form of torture’, say rights groups
Iranian court upholds sentence against 29-year-old star Parastoo Ahmadi and other musicians in crackdown on women flouting hijab law
· Deepa Parentis
ICC board regrets Nauru withdrawal
THE HAGUE — The International Criminal Court's governing body voiced regret Wednesday over the announced withdrawal of Nauru, which came as the United States steps up pressure on countries to leave the institution.
· Agence France-Presse
'Rock, paper, scissors' decides order of London Marathon races
'Absolutely incredible!' - Sawe breaks sub 2-hour marathon world record in London
· Bbcsport
South Africa v Australia: third men’s one-day international – live
Updates from the ODI match at NWC Oval
· Geoff Lemon, Daniel Gallan
Macron faces pushback over plan to send soldiers and defence systems to Saudi Arabia | The National
French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to send military support, including soldiers and defence systems, to Saudi Arabia in the face of Houthi attacks has triggered opposition from political parties in France, which is gearing up for presidential elections next year.
· Sunniva Rose
The October 7 warnings threatening Netanyahu’s Israeli election campaign
The controversy over warnings Benjamin Netanyahu is alleged to have received in advance of the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attacks continues to dog the Israeli prime minister ahead of knife-edge elections slated for October 27.
· Simon Speakman Cordall
Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv veers off course to Saudi Arabia, Netanyahu meets with UAE president
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US, Iran may return to fighting after midterm elections, reached 'diplomatic stalemate' - report
The US and Iran could return to fighting after US midterms, having made little progress towards a diplomatic end to the conflict, Axios reported on Wednesday.
· ESTHER DAVIS
Iranian Airlines plane seized by Turkey over millions in unpaid debts, stranding Iranian passengers
Turkish bailiffs seized a Caspian Airlines Boeing 737 at Istanbul airport on Monday as it was boarded with passengers and preparing to depart for Iran, following a court order to enforce a €3 million debt, according to Iranian and Turkish reports.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Lapid: Nothing close to flydubai incident discussed during latest security briefing with Netanyahu
Opposition leader and former prime minister Yair Lapid said on Wednesday that the suspected attempted hijacking of a flydubai flight carrying over 100 Israeli passengers had not been mentioned, even indirectly, during the security briefing he received from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday night.
· SHIR PERETS
Watch: Couple describe relief at rescue after whale destroys their yacht
A couple have spoken of their relief to be rescued after a sperm whale collided with their yacht.
Maine university system strips ex-Sen. George Mitchell’s name from building, scholarship over Jeffrey Epstein ties
The University of Maine System’s Board of Trustees voted this week to remove the name of former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell from a building and a scholarship fund over his links to late convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
· Samuel Chamberlain
What’s behind French student protests that turned violent?
Protests over crowded classrooms, teacher shortages and lengthy school days have spread across France, with police detaining more than 400 people, many of them minors, on Tuesday.
· Caolán Magee
‘We no longer eat three meals’: Yemen’s displaced face daily fight for food
Mohamed Saed’s children still call him to the table. “Come on, Dad, come eat,” they say. Often, he tells them he is already full, even when he has gone without food.
· Alia Chughtai
California rushes to prepare for massive ‘Kelvin’ wave and predicted sea level rise
Wave nearing southern California expected to reach San Francisco Bay Area by October as it crawls toward Alaska
· Gabrielle Canon
NYCHA seniors refuse to move from Chelsea projects set for demolition: ‘I’m not going anywhere!’
About 26 fiery elderly NYCHA residents are refusing to leave their homes at a Chelsea complex set for demolition — with one warning, “They’re gonna have to knock this building down with me in it.’’
· Hannah Fierick
Rory McIlroy confirmed for Abu Dhabi Championship as Race to Dubai hots up | The National
Rory McIlroy has handed a boost to the DP World Tour after confirming he will travel to the UAE for the Abu Dhabi Championship.
· Paul Radley
New Greens leader gets emotional as he pays tribute to mentor
New Greens leader David Shoebridge paid tribute to his political mentor John Kaye. (ABC News: Jerry Rickard)
· Paul Johnson
Jay Slater's mum says retracing his last steps in Tenerife gave her 'more closure'
Debbie Duncan says retracing her son Jay Slater''s footsteps has given her "more closure"
· Bbcnews
Midair Horror: FlyDubai Pilot Reportedly Stabbed, Israeli News Says Incident Treated As "Full-Fledged Terror Attack"
Flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv abruptly diverted to Saudi Arabia earlier today after a reported fight between the pilots triggered a distress alert, sources told CNN.
· Tyler Durden
New internal affairs minister Fujii vows to revamp local government systems
Tokyo – Japan needs to strengthen local government systems to address labor shortages, new internal affairs minister Hisayuki Fujii said in an interview on Wednesday.
· No Author
Shane Richie banned from driving after speeding
EastEnders star Shane Richie has played pub landlord Alfie Moon since 2002
· Bbcnews
China’s Tiangong space station camera captures its first images of Hong Kong
Developed by HKUST, the MUSICO camera has sent back its first images of the city ahead of 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China
· Lo Hoi-ying
China’s Tiangong space station camera captures its first images of Hong Kong
Developed by HKUST, the MUSICO camera has sent back its first images of the city ahead of 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China
· Lo Hoi-ying
India's fat dog vote goes viral
NEW DELHI — India's capital goes to the dogs on Wednesday, as voters choose which of the city's chubbiest canines deserves to be crowned its fattest.
· Agence France-Presse
Chinese researchers say missile lidar model can spot US F-35 at up to 61.5km
Chinese air force supplier models airborne single-photon lidar to spot stealth fighters without triggering radar or heat sensors
· Chao Kong
Chinese researchers say missile lidar model can spot US F-35 at up to 61.5km
Chinese air force supplier models airborne single-photon lidar to spot stealth fighters without triggering radar or heat sensors
· Chao Kong
Nigerian dancer eyes world record after seven-day marathon
Nigerian dancer Benjamin Daniel, popularly known as Ben Dancer, ended a seven-day attempt to break the world record for the longest individual dance marathon Tuesday after dancing continuously for 176 hours, 52 minutes and 59 seconds in Lagos.
· AfricaNews
The UN needs a 'secular pope' to mediate in a complex world
Pope Pius XII meets with then-U.N. Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold, second from left, in Rome in 1957. (The United Nations)
· Staff Writer
Kansas State University junior falls 70 feet from overpass trying to avoid being hit by truck — and remarkably survives
A Kansas State University junior fell 70 feet from an overpass in a desperate bid to avoid being hit by a truck – and remarkably she survived.
· Chris Bradford
Marcos declares special non-working days in 7 towns, 2 provinces this Oct
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued a series of proclamations declaring special non-working days in seven municipalities and two provinces throughout the month of October.
· Allen Limos
Disaster response an ‘urgent issue,’ says new land minister
New Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Tatsunori Ibayashi on Wednesday pledged to respond to heavy rain and other natural disasters with a sense of urgency.
· No Author
Zheng Qinwen in confident mood ahead of China Open, but admits to pressure of playing at home
The 23-year-old has been placed in the same quarter as world No 1 Elena Rybakina, who beat her in the quarter-finals at the US Open
· Stephy Zhang
Zheng Qinwen in confident mood ahead of China Open, but admits to pressure of playing at home
The 23-year-old has been placed in the same quarter as world No 1 Elena Rybakina, who beat her in the quarter-finals at the US Open
· Stephy Zhang
Swift concert attack plan convict fails to get Disney damages
VIENNA — An Austrian convicted for planning to attack a 2024 Taylor Swift concert in Vienna on Wednesday failed to win damages from Walt Disney over the publication of his family's address in a documentary series on the US megastar's tour.
· Agence France-Presse
Prospective Cornell applicants, alumni parents boycott school over handling of frat gang-rape allegations, advisers reveal
Prominent college advisers have told The Post their clients are seeing red over Cornell University’s alleged gross mishandling of its reputed fraternity gang rape — with scores of families whose students planned to apply early to the Ivy reversing course.
· Doree Lewak
How Do You Say "What The Actual F**k" In French?
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· Tyler Durden