What's gone wrong at Nike? How the world's sportswear giant lost its mojo
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Japan's government is hoping to stave off currency pressure from President Donald Trump's administration. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and AP)
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Most Americans say US-Israel war on Iran not worth fighting: Poll
Approximately 70 percent of US adults in a new nationwide poll say the US-Israeli war has not been worth fighting, a five-point spike since July.
Trump dumbfounded on why death row inmate Christa Pike couldn’t be executed: ‘Should be easy to do’
President Trump called Christa Pike’s botched execution an “interesting situation” but refused to weigh in on next steps, saying that was up to the state of Tennessee.
· Emily Goodin
Dylan Wolf, 24, breaks silence on his ‘super real’ connection with newly divorced Bunnie Xo, 46
Dylan Wolf insists his connection with Bunnie Xo is genuine.
· Antoinette Bueno
Australia and India to kick off next year's Cricket World Cup
Pat Cummins and Mitchell Marsh will lead Australia's defence of the men's Cricket World Cup. (Getty Images: ICC/Alex Davidson)
Tasmania's notorious St Marys Pass upgrade could cost almost $3b
St Marys Pass is a notorious stretch of road that connects Launceston and Hobart to the east coast of the state. (Facebook: RoadsTas)
· Kelsey Reid
Tennessee Man Who Recorded Police Sues After Eight Armed Officers Raided His Home
A Tennessee man has taken legal action against the Kingsport Police Department after a yearslong criminal case that began with him recording an officer on the road and ended with an appellate court throwing out his conviction, according to Fox News.
· Tyler Durden
US death row inmate survives execution
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The quirky laksa-inspired creations competing at Darwin foodie festival
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· George Nicoll
[Robert J. Fouser] Don’t bank on Trump
Every year, New York becomes the epicenter of diplomacy as world leaders pour in to speak at the UN General Assembly. Few of the addresses made the news, but those by the leaders of the US, Iran and Israel struck a defiant tone amid war in the Middle East. President Lee Jae Myung’s speech was one of the most notable…
· Korea Herald
UK police arrest another man over air base incident
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SpaceX sends four astronauts to space station
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Pistol-packing mom threatens kids store workers after they say her tot can’t play inside: police
A young mom blew a gasket inside an Indianapolis children’s store, pulling a gun on workers simply because they said her toddler could not play inside, according to a report.
· Daniel Cody
Western Sydney home owners 'battening down the hatches'
It's been a difficult time for new home owners in Western Sydney. (ABC News: Declan Bowring)
· Phoebe Pin
Judge denies defense motion to declare Lindsay Clancy not guilty of murder
Request for Clancy, 36, to be acquitted turned down nearly a month after first trial ended with deadlocked jury
· Associated Press
Brisbane to Melbourne with no traffic lights, and no Big Banana
Once the Coffs Harbour bypass opens, highway traffic will no longer pass the Big Banana. (ABC Coffs Coast: Caitlan Charles)
· Claire Simmonds
Trump goes off on his three Supreme Court picks, says at least Obama and Biden judges stay loyal
WASHINGTON — President Trump vented about his three nominees to the Supreme Court in a new interview, calling their rulings on matters such as his tariffs “very disappointing” after “I gave them the position of a lifetime.”
· Steven Nelson
Eritrea and Ethiopia shutter embassies as new Red Sea conflict looms
Eritrea and Ethiopia have severed all diplomatic ties after accusing one another of engaging in hostile actions, in a major flare-up that could foreshadow another war on the volatile Red Sea.
· Middleeasteye
Israeli PM meets passengers from hijacked plan
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SpaceX launches 4 astronauts on fast track to International Space Station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — Four astronauts rocketed into orbit Thursday on a space station mission that will stretch until spring, among them a Canadian whose wife will give birth while he’s away.
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Chaos, coffins and 'Claudiapatra' steal the show in Celebrity Traitors
Claudia Winkleman emerged from her coffin to greet the celebrities in church
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Oil supertanker hit in Hormuz: Iranian media
An oil supertanker is in flames in the Strait of Hormuz after it was hit by a missile, Iran’s Fars news agency is reporting.
· Middleeasteye
Putin says Russia will use ‘all weapons’ if its territory is attacked
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reiterated Moscow's long-held position that Russia is not planning to attack European countries but will respond to aggression with “all weapons" in its arsenal.
· Associated Press
Pangilinan tells DA, NFA to gear up for rice purchases
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Thursday urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Food Authority (NFA) to demonstrate their readiness to buy rice directly from rice-producing provinces, saying government support should go beyond helping farmers produce their crops to ensuring…
· Catherine S. Valente
SoCal accused puppy crusher unmasked after sick video of her luring dog under minivan
A 75-year-old woman has been busted after disturbing surveillance footage captured her allegedly luring her own puppy with food and running over it with her minivan last month.
· Sheetal Banchariya
Biden admin approved 99% of applications for migrant kids in one year — exposing them to rapists, murders, new report shows
The Biden administration rubber-stamped more than 99% of sponsor applications for unaccompanied migrant children in fiscal year 2024 — leaving kids vulnerable to rapists, gang members and murderers because of the “less stringent” vetting process, according to a memo obtained by The Post.
· Josh Christenson
Eritrea severs diplomatic ties with Ethiopia in tit-for-tat move
Eritrea says it is breaking diplomatic ties with its neighbour Ethiopia in response to the expulsion of diplomats from Addis Ababa, as fighting between Ethiopia’s federal forces and a coalition of armed opposition groups intensifies.
· Al Jazeera Staff
What we know about Christa Pike’s condition after failed execution
Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike is in hospital after surviving two lethal injection attempts. According to Pike's attorney, she is alive and "receiving life-saving medical care" in hospital.
PNP seeks stronger ties with Visayas mayors on peace, public safety
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) called for closer coordination with local chief executives in the Visayas to strengthen community-based efforts against crime and other threats to public safety.
· Izel Abanilla
Sarah Sutter was an inaugural Thunderbird, now her daughter is making history
Jazmin McKay says to follow in the footsteps of her mother, Sarah Sutter, is a dream come true. (ABC News: Lincoln Rothall)
· Sophie Holder
Syria denies officials held ‘secret’ talks with Hezbollah in Turkiye
Syria’s Ministry of Information has denied reports that government representatives have held direct talks with Hezbollah in Turkiye.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer slapped down by judge for third time after trying to get murder charges thrown out
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer has lost his third attempt to get the murder charges his accused killer mom client faces thrown out.
· Priscilla DeGregory
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer slapped down by judge after trying to get murder charges thrown out
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer has lost his fourth attempt to get the murder charges his accused killer mom client faces thrown out.
· Priscilla DeGregory
Australian citrus growers miss out on millions without US export markets
Sue and Allen Jenkin have been in the citrus industry in Mundubbera for more than 30 years. (ABC Capricornia: Vanessa Jarrett)
· Vanessa Jarrett
‘A nice reunion’: How Sidney Nolan’s signature Ned Kelly series was brought back together
It’s the art world equivalent of getting the band back together.
· Garry Maddox
Cornell law professor decries ‘lynch mob mentality’ over alleged gang rape case, blasts AOC for ‘rushing to judgment’
WASHINGTON — A prominent Cornell Law professor blasted the public reaction to the alleged fraternity gang rape case Thursday, arguing that the discourse has been plagued by a “lynch mob mentality,” with too many people rushing to judgment.
· Ryan King
'The cockpit was empty': Israeli recounts fight to survive flydubai attempted hijacking - exclusive
The cockpit was empty as the flydubai aircraft descended, Tal said, and the two additional pilots who could take its controls were still in the passenger cabin. While other Israelis fought the attacker at the front of the aircraft, he had to get those pilots forward.
· ZVIKA KLEIN
PNG's NRL franchise faces trademark fight over Chiefs name
The PNG NRL franchise has chosen the "Chiefs" as its name. (Getty Images)
· Richard Ewart
EU Microsoft Teams alternative slammed as ‘absolute sh*t’ – Politico
An internal communications app chosen by Brussels as an alternative to US software has reportedly been sharply criticized by EU officials Read Full Article at RT.com
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An app developed by a UK-based company has failed to measure up to Microsoft Teams, several officials have told Politico
· RT
Ukraine debuts new self-made FP-7 ballistic missiles in strikes against Russia: Zelensky
Ukraine has deployed its FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for the first time, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday.
· Reuters
Typos and anger: Why Trump's AI rebrand attempt faces opposition | The National
California will not be following US President Donald Trump's order to refer to AI as "super intelligence".
· Cody Combs
‘Unresponsive’ Hayden Panettiere received welfare check after sparking ‘concern’ 1 week before death: report
Police reportedly performed a welfare check at Hayden Panettiere’s West Hollywood apartment one week before the actress tragically died in August at age 36.
· Eric Todisco
Trump to campaign with Blakeman in upstate NY: sources
President Trump will join Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman to campaign in upstate New York next week, The Post has learned.The commander-in-chief will appear with the Nassau County executive in Syracuse for an event on Oct. 9, according to a source briefed on the visit.
· Emily Goodin, Craig McCarthy
US sends third aircraft carrier to Middle East | The National
The US is sending a third aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East, as President Donald Trump weighs ramping up military action against Iran.
· Thomas Watkins
California’s top fiscal watchdog botched staff payments, let managers work from Idaho, Alabama
California’s financial watchdog failed to sniff out wasteful spending and abuses happening right under her nose — and her office even tried to burn more taxpayer money to cover their debts.
· Josh Koehn
Olympic canoeist David Hearn has Reflecting Pool vandalism case tossed by judge
WASHINGTON — A DC judge on Thursday tossed the Trump administration’s case against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in June.
· Josh Christenson
Police investigating accused paedophile's links to celebrated charity
Mark Dennis was found dead in February after being charged with possessing and transmitting child abuse material. (AAP: Adelaide Lang)
· Charlotte Grieve
Stick-wielding lunatic admits to bashing beloved Central Park artist over 20 times so she ‘couldn’t hit me anymore’: prosecutors
The maniac who bludgeoned a beloved Central Park bird artist to death with a stick admitted he bashed her “more than 20 times,” Manhattan prosecutors revealed Thursday at his arraignment.
· Kyle Schnitzer