Singapore builds world’s most accurate atomic clock, leaves US and China in dust
The decade-long project could help to pave the way for a redefinition of the second, researchers claim in a new paper
· Ling Xin
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Inside the Mexico courtroom where men accused of killing Australian brothers will learn their fate
Ensenada, Mexico: A stray black dog lolls in the sunshine outside the courthouse here, where a murder trial of great interest to Australia has played out over the past four weeks. One Australian reporter dubs him “Scabbers”.
· Michael Koziol
All Black legend’s World Cup advice to the Wallabies? Embrace your 2023 disaster
With the 2027 Rugby World Cup now less than a year away, you won’t find too many people in Australian rugby keen to rake over the coals of the bin fire that was the 2023 campaign.
· Iain Payten
SK chief to sell W944b in SK Inc. shares to fund divorce payout
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won plans to sell 944 billion won ($701 million) worth of shares in the holding company SK Inc., an amount matching the property division ordered by a court in his divorce case with former wife Roh Soh-yeong. SK Inc. said in a regulatory filing Friday that Chey, its largest shareholder, wi…
· Jie Ye-eun
Watch: Diesel prices to roll back, gasoline to increase next week
Welcome to The Manila Times where we bring you stories that shape our world. Today is October 2nd.
· The Manila Times
U.S. urges Europe to ‘immediately’ release diesel reserves as Iran war fuels record prices
EU countries are set for crisis talks on soaring diesel prices, with officials warning a U.S. export ban could hurt Europe’s economic outlook.
· Sam Meredith
Police gain powers, face mounting demands under justice overhaul
Police took on broader investigative powers Friday as Korea’s new criminal justice system expanded their responsibility for both initial investigations and follow-up work previously handled by prosecutors. “Public expectations are high, but so are concerns, and our responsibility has become that much greater,” Seoul…
· Hwang Sun-jun
Hundreds of French schools close after youth protests turn violent | The National
About 400 schools in France will not open on Friday after what started as pupils protesting over education-related grievances escalated into violence.
· The National
Gypsy Rose Blanchard says partner Ken Urker died from overdose — as she pays tribute to ‘forever soulmate’
Gypsy Rose Blanchard says her partner Ken Urker died from an overdose – as she mourned the death of her “forever soulmate.”
· Chris Bradford
New islands appear after Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupts
The islands were spotted in satellite images of the water-filled caldera in which Anak Krakatau stands.
· No Author
'The Assassin(s)' actors to skip BIFF events amid controversy over historical inaccuracies
SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Actors who starred in "The Assassin(s)" will not atten...
· Lee Minji
Man charged after toy poodle suffers broken jaw in alleged attack
Bella spent several days in intensive care recovering from surgery on a broken jaw. (Supplied: Tania Gorry)
· Giselle Wakatama
Abby Choi struck with hammer during fake car trip to fetch daughter, court hears
Prosecution details how three of Choi’s former relatives rented remote village house and bought meat mincer days before attack
· Brian Wong
Abby Choi struck with hammer during fake car trip to fetch daughter, court hears
Prosecution details how three of Choi’s former relatives rented remote village house and bought meat mincer days before attack
· Brian Wong
UK Officials Are Keeping A List Of Brits Who Question Government Policy
Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,
· Tyler Durden
Trump says Iran will be hit ‘very hard’ if it is behind copilot who tried to crash flight to Israel
President Donald Trump said Thursday that if Iran is linked to the copilot who tried to crash an Israel-bound flight, the Islamic Republic would be struck “very hard” for the attempt on the lives of more than 180 people aboard the jet.
· Associated Press
Perth man accused of letting toddler steer car appears in court
A 30-year-old man who allegedly let a toddler steer a car while sitting unrestrained on his lap through suburban streets in Perth's north has appeared in court on reckless driving charges.
· Mya Kordic
Rogue OpenAI agent accessed second NSW government website
OpenAI has confirmed another incident affecting a NSW government website, with no personal data breached. (Reuters: Carlos Barria, file)
One person injured, one killed after light aircraft crashes in northern Israel
A small aircraft crashed on Friday near Kafr Kara on the side of Highway 65, with rescue services on their way to the area, Israel's Fire and Rescue Authority announced.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF, BATYA GILADI
Iran weighing options against US, Israel as nuclear talks stall, Israeli defense official says
Iran is weighing how to respond to growing US pressure as nuclear negotiations with Washington remain stalled, creating an increasingly complex regional situation, a senior Israeli defense official said on Friday.
· AMIR BOHBOT
Indian flydubai pilot who opened cockpit door shares story with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
The Indian pilot of the recent flydubai flight which saw an attempted hijacking spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday morning, sharing his account of the events.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
How the fighting in Ethiopia spread beyond Tigray, in maps and charts
Fighting is intensifying across northern Ethiopia, almost four years after a peace deal ended a devastating two-year war in the country’s Tigray region.
· Marium Ali
NRLW needs its own CEO, says legend Ali Brigginshaw
Topic:NRL Women’s Premiership
I opened cockpit door of plane while being attacked, Indian pilot tells Modi
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar has said he opened the cockpit door of the Israel-bound Flydubai plane to allow passengers to come in and halt its rapid descent.
· Bbcnews
Seoul shares end higher on bargain hunting amid uncertainties; S. Korean won up
South Korean stocks ended slightly higher Friday as investors scooped up major technology stocks on bargain hunting, offsetting concerns over rising interest rates and oil prices. The Korean won rose against the US dollar. After opening lower, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index went up 32.39 points, or …
· Yonhap
'Lifeless' baby took two gasps after delivery, inquest hears
Topic:Pregnancy and Childbirth
· Emily Anderson
Hong Kong ranks 7th globally in drawing next wealthy class – trailing Singapore: study
Younger wealth holders increasingly global, prioritising lifestyle, wellness and values when choosing where to live and invest, Savills says
· Cheryl Arcibal
How Hong Kong stacks up against Singapore in race for next-generation wealth
Younger wealth holders increasingly global, prioritising lifestyle, wellness and values when choosing where to live and invest, Savills says
· Cheryl Arcibal
Uzbekistan dominates chess Olympiad while England’s Sivanandan, 11, sets new world age record
Host nation won having led almost from start to finish, while young English player reached a stunning landmark
· Leonardbarden
Federal report says pilots weren’t warned about wind before Amazon cargo plane crashed in Miami
Despite regulations requiring it, an air traffic controller failed to tell the pilots of an Amazon cargo plane about the potential for strong tailwinds as they landed in Miami, careening off the runway and killing five people last month, according to a preliminary report Thursday from the National Transportation Saf…
· Associated Press
‘Eraserheads: Combo on the Run’ wins Best International Director Award at New York’s Limehof Music Documentary Film Festival
“ERASERHEADS: Combo on the Run,” the acclaimed music documentary chronicling the legacy of the Eraserheads, has earned another international distinction, with Director Maria Diane Ventura receiving the Best International Director Award at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (Limehof) Music Documentary…
· The Manila Times
DICT confirms defacement of test website
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday confirmed that a website they were using for development was defaced.
· Aric John Sy Cua
Missing Malaysian found safe in flood-ravaged Nepal after 37 days
The solo traveller’s return home sparks hope for 54 other Malaysians still missing in the disaster-stricken nation
· The Star
Missing Malaysian found safe in flood-ravaged Nepal after 37 days
The solo traveller’s return home sparks hope for 54 other Malaysians still missing in the disaster-stricken nation
· The Star
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Spain braces for key housing decree votes, Spaniards break coffee consumption record, EU opens case against Spain over delayed blackout plan and more news on Friday October 2nd.
· Alex Dunham
FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
A Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, including by buying materials for homemade explosives and drones and traveling to Yemen, the Justice Department said Thursday.
· Associated Press
CNBC Daily Open: Bond yield whiplash grips global economy
Hello, this is Leonie Kidd coming to you from London. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
· Leonie Kidd
Mainland Chinese visitors pack Hong Kong malls on second day of National Day break
Over 277,300 mainland visitors enter city on Thursday, or 47 per cent of total inbound passengers for the day, according to immigration figures
· Lexi Tian
Mainland Chinese visitors pack Hong Kong malls on second day of National Day break
Over 277,300 mainland visitors enter city on Thursday, or 47 per cent of total inbound passengers for the day, according to immigration figures
· Lexi Tian
Rep. Jayapal doubted Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s leadership over mass shooting response in texts with governor
Progressive House Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) doubted Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s leadership as officials scrutinized her response to the deadly mass shooting at a food festival.
· Nicholas McEntyre
Details behind legal bid to stop Adelaide MotoGP plans revealed
Topic:Environmental Impacts
· Eva Blandis
Rain dampens visitor numbers at Hong Kong attractions on day 2 of ‘golden week’
Wet weather keeps Peak Tram queues short and drives visitors indoors, but mainland Chinese tourists still plan to spend three to four days in the city
· Kristen Cheung
Rain dampens visitor numbers at Hong Kong attractions on day 2 of ‘golden week’
Wet weather keeps Peak Tram queues short and drives visitors indoors, but mainland Chinese tourists still plan to spend three to four days in the city
· Kristen Cheung
For foreigners in Korea, getting hired is only the start
Twenty-five companies were interviewing job seekers at a Seoul job fair Thursday, but Jin Hong Yu first wanted to know which jobs were within her reach. “I'm here to find out what jobs are available for me as a foreigner,” said Jin, a Chinese national in her late 30s married to a Korean. “It's not easy to find one w…
· Hwang Sun-jun
Miami judge rules federal noncitizen voting law violates US Constitution
A United States federal judge has ruled that a law criminalising voting by noncitizens is unconstitutional, dealing a setback for President Donald Trump’s administration as it cracks down on alleged election fraud ahead of November’s midterm elections.
· Al Jazeera Staff
N. Korean POW transfer was to remain confidential indefinitely: official
The Seoul-Kyiv agreement to keep the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war confidential was to be kept indefinitely to protect the soldiers and their families, a senior government official said Friday. The official said the government had never planned to publicly announce the transfer, stressing that confid…
· Jung Min-kyung
Egypt arrests entire media editorial team over Muslim Brotherhood accusations
Egyptian authorities swept up the entire editorial team of one of the country’s few independent media outlets, accusing them on Thursday of belonging to the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood.
· asilversteinnyp
Musinsa’s W8tr valuation questioned ahead of IPO
Questions are emerging in South Korea’s financial market about whether Musinsa, the nation’s largest online K-fashion platform by sales, is appropriately valued at 8 trillion to 10 trillion won ($5.9 billion to $7.4 billion) ahead of its initial public offering. Analysts say further earnings growth and financial res…
· Choi Yeon-jae