2 new islands appear near Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa volcano after eruption
The island-like mounds are likely the first in nearly a century to emerge within the caldera left by Krakatoa’s 1883 eruption
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s fiancé, Ken Urker, has died.
· Antoinette Bueno
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says new ballistic missile used in combat
Volodymyr Zelenskyy hails use of FP-7 tactical ballistic missile, which manufacturer says is being developed as an interceptor. What we know on day 1,682
· Guardian staff and agencies
Marcos to welcome Polish leader in first state visit to Manila
MANILA, Philippines—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to welcome Polish President Karol Nawrocki who will be in a state visit to Manila from Oct. 5 to 8, 2026 — the first-ever by a Polish leader.
· Allen Limos
Adopted Missouri man discovers Michael McDonald of Doobie Brothers, yacht rock fame is his biological father
An adopted Missouri man got the shock of a lifetime when he discovered his biological father was five-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Michael McDonald of The Doobie Brothers.
· Ella Morrison
California outlaws child marriage, joining 17 other US states
Advocacy group that pushed for the legislation says 9,000 children are married in California every year
· Uwa Ede Osifo
Trump launches midterms campaign blitz amidst record low approval ratings
United States President Donald Trump has kicked off a 32-day campaign tour ahead of the November midterm elections that could see his Republican Party hurt by his handling of the Iran war and the economy.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Alpha Drive One sets sights on US
Alpha Drive One is gearing up to tackle the US with “Unbreakable: Beast” on Friday, according to WakeOne Entertainment.
· Hwang You-mee
This public hospital has a 'dazzling' cancer technology and it's not where you think
The Western Cancer Centre regularly takes placements from universities across Australia. (ABC Western Plains: Lily Plass )
· Lily Plass
How Christa Pike’s botched Tennessee execution unfolded, minute by minute
Warning: This story contains graphic content
· Kim Chandler
Swing-and-a-miss: MLB rescinds idea to host baseball game in national park after backlash
Officials in Wyoming had called notion to host game in Grand Teton national park ‘deeply unwelcome’
· Abene Clayton
November interest rate rise a 'live' possibility, CBA chief says
Matt Comyn says a November interest rate rise is still possible. (John Gunn, ABC News.)
· Alison Branley
FBI arrests former DOE employee for allegedly providing materials, expert assistance to Houthis
Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, a 51-year-old Washington resident, was arrested and charged with attempting to provide material support or resources to the Houthi terrorist organization, the US Department of Justice announced on Thursday.
· DANYA SAPERSTEIN
Labor targets ‘visa hopping’ international students in crackdown on ‘permanently temporary’ migration
Migration agents and lawyers ‘selling false hope’ to people seeking to stay in Australia also in government’s sights as it seeks to reduce overseas arrivals
· Krishani Dhanji
BTS named 'honorary guests' of Bogota ahead of Latin America tour kickoff
SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Global K-pop phenomenon BTS has been designated "honor...
· Shim Sun-ah
News Corp’s housing special proves a bit too close to home as cadets enlisted as case studies | Weekly Beast
Six unhappy young Australians fronting Commonwealth Bank-sponsored series are News Corp’s own employees. Plus: Peter Manning rememberedWant to get this in your inbox every Friday? Sign up for the Weekly Beast media newsletter hereThe News Corp tabloids and news.com.au have been running The Home Front all week, a spo…
· Amanda Meade
‘Money is money’: US, UK firms still coming to Hong Kong, commerce chief says
2026 has been a challenging year because of the geopolitical situation, but Hong Kong’s stability continues to draw investors, Algernon Yau says
· Simpson Cheung
‘Money is money’: US, UK firms still coming to Hong Kong, commerce chief says
2026 has been a challenging year because of the geopolitical situation, but Hong Kong’s stability continues to draw investors, Algernon Yau says
· Simpson Cheung
‘Business is business’: HK commerce chief shrugs off geopolitics as foreign firms pour in | South China Morning Post
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau talks to the SCMP about the GoGlobal Taskforce, surging foreign firms in the city and regional competition.
The Beijing pigeons that circle Mao before flying home
Beijing: Each year on October 1, as the final notes of China’s national anthem ring out over Tiananmen Square, thousands of pigeons are set free into the dawn sky.
· Lisa Visentin
Cornell students voice frustration at public hearing over rape case
Anger and concern about student safety and rape culture on campus was discussed at a public hearing led by the Student Assembly of Cornell University.
1 dead, 4 injured in 3-vehicle crash in Pohang
A man in his 30s has died and four others were injured after a car rear-ended a truck and then struck another car in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, late Thursday.
· Park Han-na
How a determined English woman planted the seeds for beloved flower festival
Over the past century, Corbett Gardens has welcomed tourists and locals alike. (Supplied: Kramer Photography)
· Sarah Moss
Extradition petition for Quiboloy 'almost ready for filing in court,' says DOJ
MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida said on Friday that it was set to file before a local court a petition for the extradition of alleged sexual offender and religious sect founder Apollo Quiboloy to the United States.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Sarah Jessica Parker brings major Carrie Bradshaw flair on NYC Ballet date night look with Matthew Broderick
Sarah Jessica Parker channeled her “Sex and the City” character, Carrie Bradshaw, with a massive fishtail braid adorned with pink ribbons during a date night with her husband, Matthew Broderick.
· Vanessa Serna
Transformation of COVID quarantine centre into prison a step closer
The Centre for National Resilience in Perth's north-east has been used for quarantine purposes only once. (ABC News: Mitchell Edgar)
· Keane Bourke
Letitia James appointed special prosecutor in alleged gang-rape at Cornell
New York attorney general brought in by governor after recent questions raised over university’s 2024 investigation
· Guardian staff and agency
South Korea launches scaled-down prosecution, new investigation agency in major reform
South Korea launched a prosecution service only tasked with indicting and a new investigation agency Friday in a major reform to the criminal justice system.
· Yonhap
Nithya Raman’s social media lovefest under fire over secret payment claims: ‘Fake moral superiority’
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman‘s campaign has been accused of secretly paying social media stars to promote her – while allegedly keeping voters in the dark about who was cashing in.
· Jamie Paige
Women hospitalised and three men charged with assault and choking after separate home invasions in Sydney
NSW police allege the men, aged 18, 19 and 20, broke into homes in Arncliffe and Bankstown this week before assaulting the women aged 31 and 32
· Adeshola Ore
Nearly 2,000 arrested as student unrest grips France (VIDEOS)
Nearly 2,000 people have been arrested in France as student protests and nationwide strikes descended into clashes with police Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Nearly 2,000 arrested as student unrest grips France (VIDEOS)
Riot police used tear gas as students blockaded schools and erected barricades amid nationwide strikes across France
· RT
OpenAI fires three workers over mishandling 'sensitive information'
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman
· Bbcnews
Christa Pike in a critical condition in hospital after botched execution
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Online claims revive mercury mystery around tomb of first Chinese emperor
A Weibo hashtag about ancient cinnabar sites has reignited debate over the ‘rivers and seas’ in Qin Shi Huang’s mausoleum
· Meredith Chen
Online claims revive mercury mystery around tomb of first Chinese emperor
A Weibo hashtag about ancient cinnabar sites has reignited debate over the ‘rivers and seas’ in Qin Shi Huang’s mausoleum
· Meredith Chen
At 16, she was a global pop star – then she disappeared. What happened to Gabriella Cilmi?
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· Michael Lallo
How The Iran Conflict Opened A New Threat To The Global Monetary System
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· Tyler Durden
Hochul appoints AG Letitia James to take over ‘Cornell 7’ gang rape probe after losing faith in upstate DA’s investigation
Gov. Kathy Hochul tapped New York Attorney General Letitia James to take over the criminal investigation into accusations that a former Cornell University student was gang raped by several frat brothers at the Ivy League school in 2024.
· Allie Griffin
'Haven't seen anything like it,' witness says on Pike's failed execution
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President requests confirmation hearing for nominee to head new investigation agency
President Lee Jae Myung has approved a request for a parliamentary confirmation hearing for his nominee to become the inaugural chief of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, a presidential spokesperson said Friday.
· Yonhap
S. Korea potentially in for big day with competition nearing end
South Korea could be in for a productive day in the medal race at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Friday with the continental competition nearing its end in central Japan.
· Yonhap
Seoul stocks open lower despite US gains
South Korean stocks opened mildly lower Friday, despite overnight gains on Wall Street.
· Yonhap
New Arapiles plan means 98 per cent of climbs will stay open
The area is a world-class rock-climbing centre with more than 3,300 climbs. (ABC: Patrick Rocca)
· Tamara Clark
UK-Mauritius Chagos sovereignty deal stalls amid fears of further delays
Pointe aux Sables, Mauritius – “At one funeral, we scattered sand from Chagos into an elder’s tomb to honour his unfulfilled wish to breathe his last in his homeland,” says Olivier Bancoult of the Chagos Refugees Group.
Mystery Flock cameras discovered in Florida without permits, leaving locals feeling ‘very unsafe’
Eleven mystery Flock cameras were uncovered in a Florida county without permits or publicly known owners — raising concerns over who or what is watching from above, according to a report.
· Daniel Cody
US ‘ICE Barbie’ files for divorce from cross-dressing ‘bimbo’ husband
US President Donald Trump’s former Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem has filed for divorce from husband Bryon Noem after 34 years Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
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Former DHS chief Kristi Noem has filed for divorce from husband Bryon Noem after 34 years following a year of controversies
· RT