Jennifer Garner reunites with ‘Alias’ co-star and ex Michael Vartan in rare photo
Jennifer Garner posed with former “Alias” co-star and ex-boyfriend Michael Vartan in a rare social media photo.
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'We've heard the feedback': TasWater rethinks big sewerage bill increases
TasWater says it will rectify the issue that saw some customers facing massive price increases. (ABC News: Luke Bowden)
Xavier Becerra makes his death penalty stance clear after botched Christa Pike execution
California has 564 inmates under death sentences — and gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra is weighing in on the state’s death penalty after Tennessee’s botched execution of Christa Pike.
· Titus Wu, Annie Gaus
Crypto thieves attack man in home and threaten to kill pregnant wife's baby in 'horrific' robbery
WATCH: Crypto thieves attack man in home and threaten him and his pregnant wife
· Bbcnews
Spain and China are cosying up - to the anger of many in the EU
On the streets of Barcelona, fiery red and gold Chinese dragons (presumably with very sweaty people inside the costumes) danced among delighted crowds, while Chinese acrobats elicited gasps of amazement as they rolled, tossed and threw spherical lanterns in the air, keeping - as if by magic - the candle inside them …
· Bbcnews
Students in France set trash bins ablaze during protest over school funding
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Massachusetts man charged for cyberstalking Stephen Miller’s wife
Federal prosecutors on Thursday charged a Massachusetts man with cyberstalking the wife of White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, accusing him of repeatedly calling and texting her and sending vulgar messages to her and her parents.
· Reuters
Family of Renee Good, US woman killed by ICE agent, sues Trump administration
The lawsuit says there has been ‘no accountability’ for her death, which took place amid a crackdown on migrants in Minneapolis
· Reuters
Family of Renee Good, US woman killed by ICE agent, sues Trump administration
The lawsuit says there has been ‘no accountability’ for her death, which took place amid a crackdown on migrants in Minneapolis
· Reuters
Reshet Gimel co-founder, Kol Yisrael veteran Gilad Ben-Shach passes away at 85
Gilad Ben-Shach, a composer, music editor, and veteran of Kol Yisrael, has died at the age of 85.
· WALLA! CULTURE
Israeli EuroCup, EuroLeague teams open their continental campaigns with mixed results across Europe
Hapoel Jerusalem made sure to get its continental campaign off to a strong start, Hapoel Tel Aviv evened its Euroleague record, while Maccabi Tel Aviv remains winless.
· JOSHUA HALICKMAN
Araghchi offered inspectors access to nuclear facilities in exchange for sanctions relief - report
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran would be willing to restore inspectors' access to bombed nuclear facilities in exchange for sanctions relief in private talks, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the discussions.
· DANYA SAPERSTEIN
Two US brothers busted in $1.7M Hamas fundraising scheme — that was exposed with help from the NYPD
Two Louisiana brothers are facing terrorism charges for their alleged role in a twisted scheme to fund Hamas under the guise of Gaza humanitarian aid – and they were brought down with the help of the NYPD.
· Joe Marino, Kenneth Garger
Trump trucks to Texas to tout ‘pain in the a–‘ Ken Paxton, economic wins
President Trump pumped up Ken Paxton’s Senate bid in Texas on Thursday as he kicked off a red state tour to rally his MAGA base for Republican candidates ahead of November’s election.
· Emily Goodin, Steven Nelson
Calls growing to fix country town's 800-truck-a-day problem
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Daylight savings 2026: when does daylight saving start in Australia and do clocks go forward or back? Here’s when the time will change
Early on Sunday clocks in the south-eastern states will go forward one hour. Here’s what you need to know – and how it will affect you
· Ima Caldwell
Woman says cyber-stalking ex made life hell with foreign spies, GPS on car, scrambling her phone
A jilted psycho stalker turned his ex’s home into a horror movie — flashing lights in her room, turning her TV on and off and tracking her every move.
· Michael Kaplan
New York City Ballet 2026 Fall Fashion Gala red carpet: Sarah Jessica Parker, Stevie Nicks, more
The New York City Ballet 2026 Fall Fashion Gala lit up New York City on October 1, drawing celebrities, philanthropists, and fashion-world fixtures to the red carpet before an evening of performances.
· Farrah Julin
‘Bad Boy’ Dennis Rodman joins Trump for red state tour, praised for North Korea knowledge
WASHINGTON — Dennis Rodman joined President Trump in Texas on Thursday ahead of the president’s evening rally in the NBA star’s college town — as Trump prepares to renew diplomacy with Rodman’s pal, the North Korean tyrant Kim Jong Un.
· Steven Nelson
'It could cost me £10k but I need the money now': Why Gen Z are opting out of pensions
Dr Hassan Nassar is determined to opt back in to his pension as soon as he can
· Bbcnews
[Graphic News] Seoul ranks 4th among Asia’s most revisited destinations
Seoul ranked No. 4 among Asia’s most revisited travel destinations in the first half of the year, as South Korea saw a surge in foreign visitors driven by growing interest in Korean culture.
· Nam Kyung-don
Small California company creates the world’s most boring robot — but it’ll save hours off your day
Forget the backflips and dance moves.
· Sheetal Banchariya
The Papers: 'Laughing criminals let loose' and 'Return to the castle'
Spoiler warning: This press review reveals details from the first episode of The Celebrity Traitors, series two.
· Bbcnews
Hyundai Motor unveils all-new Tucson in New York
SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. has unveiled the next-generation Tucson, its flagship midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV), in New York as part of its push to strengthen its presence in the global market.
· Kim Eun-jung
Pallister and Short continue winning form at short course title
Lani Pallister has continued her winning ways in Sydney. (Getty Images: Sean M. Haffey)
Bridgewater CEO Warns Unregulated AI Could Trigger 'Societal Breakdown' - Even As The Firm Profits From It
Artificial intelligence could displace nearly one-fifth of the US labor market, threatening profound societal disruption if left unregulated, according to Bridgewater Associates CEO Nir Bar Dea. Speaking on an upcoming episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations, Bar Dea projected an 18% labor d…
· Tyler Durden
Brazilian government calls for probe into US funding of far-right causes
Brazil’s attorney general has called on law enforcement to investigate alleged efforts by the United States to interfere in the country’s domestic politics through the diversion of funds to far-right causes.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Everything we know about explosive ‘Cornell 7’ rape case shocking the nation
Disturbing allegations of a drug-fueled gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity house have captured the nation’s attention since the case exploded into public view last month.
· Alex Oliveira, Peter Senzamici, Georgia Worrell
Georgia election board not moving forward with GOP plan to fix election system flaw
Two Republicans on Georgia’s state election board Thursday criticized a proposal by their own party to address a flaw in Georgia’s voting equipment that can allow voters to be matched to their ballots after they have been cast.
· Associated Press
NJ congresswoman gives birth as she awaits federal trial for allegedly assaulting cops at an anti-ICE protest
Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) announced the birth of her daughter Thursday as she awaits trial on federal charges connected to a violent anti-ICE protest that could send her to prison for more than a decade.
· Victor Nava
Man charged with violent sexual assault of woman in Sydney park
The man was charged by police almost two weeks after the attack. (Supplied: NSW Police)
New video shows vicious bullying before LA high schooler jumped to his death
Chilling video shows the seconds before a teen jumped to his death off the fourth floor of a Los Angeles high school on Wednesday — and the terrible bullying he endured.
· Ross O'Keefe
Experts: Nursing simulation goes beyond expensive technology
MANILA, Philippines — Healthcare simulation does not have to rely on expensive equipment to help prepare nursing students and health professionals for actual patient care, experts said.
· Dan Madrazo
'Information-rich' generation talks politics on parliament benches and online
Youth members from around Queensland met to advocate for their communities in a youth parliament. (Supplied: YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament)
· Lachlan Ford
Johannesburg to host India vs Pakistan and final at Cricket World Cup 2027
Cricket’s most heated and biggest-selling fixture, India vs Pakistan, will have at least one meeting at the World Cup 2027, according to the schedule announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
· Al Jazeera Staff
Florida thug killed young mom, stole her car and left her baby to roast to death inside, jury hears
A Florida man is finally facing justice for allegedly gunning down a young mom in her car, stealing the vehicle and ditching it — leaving her 1-year-old daughter to die strapped inside, according to prosecutors.
· Priscilla DeGregory
Why are these endangered moths swarming Australia's east coast?
The sudden influx of Bogong moths along Australia's east coast has caused a stir in cities like Sydney and Canberra, with people filming them infiltrating their homes and cars. The BBC's Helen Livingstone explains where they came from, and why there are so many.
Woman fatally stabbed by boyfriend inside NYC apartment – before he plunges off building’s 7-story roof: cops, sources
A 31-year-old woman was viciously stabbed to death by her boyfriend inside their Queens apartment Wednesday – shortly before he climbed to the roof of the seven-story building and jumped, disturbing video shows.
· David DeTurris, Khristina Narizhnaya, Joe Marino, Amanda Woods
Parents outraged as trees chopped down at central Victorian schools
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· Anna Mcguinness
Why Andy Burnham's about-turn on Manchester City matters
Andy Burnham's comments on Manchester City's rule breaches sparked controversy
· Bbcnews
Nike issues bleak forecast, plans to slash more jobs after sales disappoint
Nike deepened its restructuring under CEO Elliott Hill on Thursday, announcing a plan to cut more jobs and shake up its global business divisions after the struggling sportswear giant projected a surprisingly steep drop in full-year revenue.
· Reuters
Therapist who ran NYC gay men’s group busted for sexually assaulting 2 ‘vulnerable’ patients
A therapist who ran a Manhattan practice catering to gay men was arrested for sexually assaulting two “vulnerable” patients, prosecutors said Thursday.
· Kyle Schnitzer, Natalie O'Neill
Angry NY mob sneaks Border Patrol fugitives off roof during wild 7-hour standoff
A wild mob of angry neighbors swooped in and appeared to help fugitives escape from Border Patrol after a seven-hour standoff on a roof in Upstate New York, according to stunning footage.
· Natalie O'Neill
No more cereal at the end of the aisle? New rules in Scotland's supermarkets
Sugary soft drinks, biscuits and some breakfast cereals have disappeared from prominent positions in Scotland's supermarkets.
· Bbcnews
US government employee arrested on suspicion of providing support to Houthis | The National
The US Justice Department said on Thursday that agents have arrested a government employee accused of providing material support to Yemen's Houthi rebels.
· The National
NY’s $21B ‘unclaimed funds’ database includes Mamdani, Rihanna, Yoko Ono – are you on it too?
The New York state is sitting on a $21 billion pile of cash belonging to everyday Empire State denizens, but also some of its more recognizable celebs.
· Vaughn Golden
From Aberdeen to Argentina: How my stolen Ian Wright football top went round the world
Two friends, a missing football strip and the ultimate 25-year prank
· Bbcnews
A town, a team and a dream come together as Newcastle rises as one
All week the scribes have been falling over themselves to come up with the best way to describe what the Knights mean to Newcastle ahead of Sunday's grand final against the Roosters.
· Nick Campton
First minister demands 'new deal' for Wales before Plaid Cymru conference
Rhun ap Iorwerth became first minister after Plaid Cymru won the Senedd election
· Bbcnews