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Newest first · UTC+11:00California faces weeks of scorching temperatures with no relief in sight
California is cooking — and there’s no real relief in sight.
· Katie Jerkovich
‘We just want to be listened to’: student protests shut schools across France
Government struggling to deal with worst crisis in months after being taken by surprise by massive demonstrationsAs dozens of school pupils sat on top of a pile of wheelie bins blocking a high school entrance in north-eastern Paris, Sophia, 17, was on the frontline of the barricade, when she would normally have been…
· Angeliquechrisafis
Ebola death toll surpasses 4,000 as DR Congo struggles to suppress outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has now killed more than 4,000 people, according to government data, making it the worst epidemic in the country’s history.
· Al Jazeera Staff
‘We must enter first’: Yemen’s female soldiers face war, danger and a changing society
Wearing her security uniform, usually without a Kalashnikov or even a sidearm, 36-year-old Tahani walks proudly through Taiz city's markets.
· Middleeasteye
School protests send shivers down French government's spine
Since the infamous protests of 1968, French governments have known the power of young people taking to the streets
· Bbcnews
Netanyahu's man: How Israel is betting on a Bolsonaro comeback in Brazil
At the launch of his presidential campaign in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in July, an emotional Flavio Bolsonaro looked up at a giant screen as a video from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suddenly began playing.
· Middleeasteye
Art Of Leverage? France Pushes 100-Million-Barrel Emergency Release After Trump Threatens Diesel Export Ban
If confirmed, Bloomberg's report that France proposed that other European countries and International Energy Agency members release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from emergency stockpiles would signal that Brussels is caving to President Trump’s demand.
· Tyler Durden
12 minutes of madness: How Flydubai pilot, passengers saved plane midfall
The “hero” Indian captain of Flydubai Flight FZ1073 has described how he fought to open the door to the cockpit of his plane as he was being stabbed by his copilot on Wednesday.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Meta faces $40 bn data privacy penalty
US state of New Mexico is seeking up to $40 billion from Facebook parent company Meta over deceiving users on privacy and platform policies Read Full Article at RT.com
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Meta could face up to $40 billion in penalties after a New Mexico jury found it liable for misleading users about privacy and platform policies.
· RT
Greens see red-hot anger as an opportunity to take on Hanson, Labor
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· Clare Armstrong
Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s partner Ken Urker’s heartbreaking last words to sister Autumn revealed
Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s late partner Ken Urker had a heartbreaking conversation with his sister, Autumn, ahead of his death Thursday.
· Riley Cardoza
‘Social media harms democracy by spreading rumors’
A growing number of people think social media manipulates and divides people and harms democracy, the Pew Research Center said on Thursday, echoing rising concern and tighter scrutiny across the world.
· Reuters
Ukraine war: Japan’s new sanctions on Russia target oil exports
The 35 sanctioned vessels are believed to transport Russian crude oil to countries, providing a major source of revenue for Moscow
· Kyodo
Ukraine war: Japan’s new sanctions on Russia target oil exports
The 35 sanctioned vessels are believed to transport Russian crude oil to countries, providing a major source of revenue for Moscow
· Kyodo
How a Chinese film exposes Hollywood’s dehumanising Mideast propaganda
The novelty here is that a blockbuster from an outside power declines to exoticise the locals as nameless props, villains or victims
· Alex Lo
How a Chinese film exposes Hollywood’s dehumanising Mideast propaganda
The novelty here is that a blockbuster from an outside power declines to exoticise the locals as nameless props, villains or victims
· Alex Lo
K-pop giants Stray Kids join BTS in boycotting the Grammys
Stray Kids are one of K-Pop's biggest live acts, and recently headlined the Rock In Rio Festival, alongside Elton John
· Bbcnews
Ethiopian gov’t-aligned group claims close to full control of Tigray region
Eritrea severs diplomatic ties with Ethiopia in row over Tigray
· Al Jazeera Staff
MTR Corp pays out HK$2.25 billion for high-speed rail construction delays
Rail firm and Hong Kong government also reach consensus on avoiding payout over delays to completion of Sha Tin to Central Link
· Leopold Chen
MTR Corp pays out HK$2.25 billion for high-speed rail construction delays
Rail firm and Hong Kong government also reach consensus on avoiding payout over delays to completion of Sha Tin to Central Link
· Leopold Chen
'Cockroach Party' protestors demand Indian elections chief resign
People surrounding a police vehicle during the protest on Friday. (Reuters: Adnan Abidi)
· Gillian Aeria
Egypt detains entire newsroom of leading fact-checking platform over 'fake news' allegations
Egyptian authorities have detained the entire newsroom of one of the country’s only independent media outlets in a move that rights groups have denounced as a “first” and an “alarming escalation” on free speech.
· Middleeasteye
Omani co-pilot mused about ‘killing Jews’ in disturbing social media posts before hijacking attempt: report
The Omani co-pilot accused of trying to hijack an Israel-bound plane carrying 174 people mused about killing Jews online, according to an Israeli official.
· Chris Bradford
Drone firm linked to Trump sons eyes Ukrainian tech
Powerus, linked to Trump’s sons, is seeking Ukrainian drone tech for US production as Kiev pursues arms exports amid corruption scandals Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
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Powerus, linked to Donald Trump’s sons, wants Ukrainian drone tech for US production as Kiev seeks billions in arms exports amid procurement scandals
· RT
Man City appeals guilty findings of breaking EPL's financial rules
Topic:English Premier League
Esports legend Faker tells children to play games in moderation
After helping South Korea to its second straight Asian Games gold medal in League of Legends in Japan on Friday, esports great Lee Sang-hyeok, better known as Faker, had this message for young, aspiring gamers. "I hope children will find something they can be passionate about and enjoy their pursuit," he told report…
· Yonhap
Tunisia softens its ‘false news’ penalty. What really changed, and why now?
Tunisia has softened a cybercrime law that has landed journalists and activists in prison, letting first-time offenders pay fines instead of serving time.
· Rached El-Moctar
China’s PLA sets up new military academy colleges for AI, drones and discipline
Restructured academies aim to build a technical workforce and strengthen the anti-corruption push across China’s military
· Liu Zhen
China sets up new military academy colleges for AI, drones and discipline
Restructured academies aim to build a technical workforce and strengthen the anti-corruption push across China’s military
· Liu Zhen
Does Philadelphia’s ‘house of horrors’ hold the key to seven missing women?
City on edge as police comb home of Raymond Horsch, pornographer who died last year, in grisly case involving disturbing pictures and filmA dilapidated house, burned out above the second story, may hold clues to dark tales and – potentially – the darkest of endings as the FBI and police in Philadelphia try to unpick…
· Edwardhelmore
Eye-opening Gavin Newsom poll reveals ticking time bomb in his presidential prospects
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has tepid approval ratings in his home state as he prepares to leave office and launch a possible presidential bid — and a new poll could signal pitfalls ahead for the California Democrat’s national ambitions.
· Titus Wu
September Jobs Preview And How To Trade It: Beware A Bond Squeeze As August Seasonals Reverse
A month ago, our August jobs preview argued that "good news would be bad news." Then August delivered good news in volume. Payrolls rose by 162K, a 4-sigma beat and 38K above the highest estimate on Wall Street. Rate-hike odds jumped, and two weeks later Warsh hiked for the first time since July 2023.
· Tyler Durden
Man arrested over 1993 unsolved Tooze murders faces no further action
Harry and Megan Tooze were killed at their home in Llanharry on 26 July 1993
· Bbcnews
Korean court overturns KRX delisting rules
A Seoul court has suspended the delisting of KM Pharmaceutical, ruling that the Korea Exchange’s minimum market capitalization rules were unlawful and invalid. The Seoul Southern District Court on Friday granted the company’s request to suspend the effect of its Sept. 14 delisting decision until a final ruling in th…
· Choi Yeon-jae
France approved new military equipment sales to Israel, research finds
France approved 35 new sales of military equipment to Israel between May and September 2026, a new research by rights groups has found.
· Middleeasteye
House Democrats add eight seats to midterm target map month before election day
WASHINGTON — House Democrats are growing their list of seats to flip with one month to go before the midterm elections, as polls show them favored to regain control of the lower chamber of Congress after four years in the minority.
· Ryan King
Washington’s diplomacy in Sudan has backfired
After more than three years, Washington continues to fumble its way through a response to Sudan’s heart-wrenching war. This past week, it may have inadvertently backed itself into a diplomatic corner that offers no options for either itself or Sudan’s army to exit, putting a ceasefire even further out of reach.
· Cameron Hudson
Woman who killed abusive partner has murder conviction overturned
Julie Ann McIlwaine admitted killing James Joseph Crossley but denied his murder
· Bbcnews
‘The CDU is caught in a dilemma’: Support for German’s Merz plunges
Stuttgart, Germany – Minutes after the results of the first exit polls flashed across German screens, Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) declared in a televised statement at the party’s headquarters that he was going nowhere.
· Karim Natour
The US midterm races that will decide control of Congress – mapped
These graphics explain what the Democrats would need to do to flip the Senate and House of RepresentativesA turning point in Donald Trump’s second term will soon arrive. On 3 November, voters across the US will decide whether to keep the president’s Republican allies in control of Congress, or return Democrats to th…
Porsche unveils Cayenne Coupe Electric in Korea
Porsche Korea unveiled the new Cayenne Coupe Electric in South Korea on Friday, blending SUV practicality with sportier coupe styling as the German luxury sports carmaker expands its EV lineup. The vehicle debuted at a preview event ahead of Porsche Vibe Seoul, a two-day brand event opening Saturday at Oil Tank Cult…
· Ahn Sung-mi
Astronauts arrive at International Space Station on the quickest US express flight yet
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — Four astronauts pulled up at the International Space Station on Thursday after launching on an eight-hour express that set a US speed record.
· Associated Press
FSC orders banks, card firms to conduct security checks
South Korea’s financial regulator on Friday ordered banks and credit card companies to conduct security checks following a series of cyberattacks involving Shinhan Bank and KB Kookmin Bank. The Financial Services Commission said it would promptly collect the results and use them to develop measures to strengthen cyb…
· Choi Yeon-jae
Legislators urge broader cooling-off law after abrupt Hotstone Yoga closure
Lawmakers warn current proposal is too narrowly focused and should encompass emerging health trends or consumers will be left vulnerable
· Vivian Au
Legislators urge broader cooling-off law after abrupt Hotstone Yoga closure
Lawmakers warn current proposal is too narrowly focused and should encompass emerging health trends or consumers will be left vulnerable
· Vivian Au
U.S. Blacklists Russia’s A7 Payment Platform Over Alleged Sanctions Evasion
The Treasury accused the A7 network of enabling Iran and others to bypass Western banking restrictions.
· The Moscow Times
Herzog visits elderly Arab man attacked at Damascus gate, expresses sympathy, support
President Isaac Herzog met with an Arab man on Thursday who had been attacked and injured at the Damascus gate in Jerusalem earlier this week, expressing his sorrow about the incident and offering his support.
· TZVI JASPER