NY governor slams handling of Cornell 'gang-rape' case
Kathy Hochul says the woman who accused a group of Cornell University students of rape has been "failed" at "every turn" by authorities.
· Brad Ryan
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Men charged over alleged plot to target Manchester Jewish community
The pair were arrested in the Northern Quarter area of the city on the eve of Yom Kippur.
· Bbcnews
Nearly 100 earthquakes shake Hawaian volcano, unrest prompts park closure
Parts of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park are closed after nearly 100 earthquakes shook the summit of Kīlauea volcano.
· FOX Weather
NYPD cops rush to heroically save choking infant outside Bronx apartment: ‘I wasn’t breathing either’
The partners immediately made a U-Turn and found the child’s desperate mother, 21-year-old Janibel Montana, outside, holding her limp son and screaming for help, dramatic body camera video captured…
· Khristina Narizhnaya, Haley Brown
Hochul backs changes to New York’s ‘voluntary intoxication’ loophole law
Hochul, who is up for reelection next month, says she will “work with the New York State legislature” to pass legislation to close the loophole, which can prevent predators who take advantage of so…
· Sofia Poznansky, Vaughn Golden
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits Victoria with tremors felt across Melbourne
The epicentre was at Leongatha, 130km south-east of Melbourne, with residents reporting houses shaking just after 2amGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Victoria in the early hours of Saturday morning, shaking Melbourne and waking people across the whole regio…
· Martinfarrer
Artillery attack injures six people, including two children, in Yemen’s Taiz
Six civilians, including two children and a woman, have been wounded in artillery shelling of residential neighbourhoods in central Taiz, Yemen’s state-run Saba news agency reported, citing local sources.
· Middleeasteye
Is a 'fantasy' now driving Australia's power reliability outlook?
Historically, forecasting power reliability was a sober task. Experts say Australia is now counting on projects that will never be built.
· Daniel Mercer
G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil in bid to curb soaring prices
The announcement from French President Emmanuel Macron came after US President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on Europe to release reserves.
Rams’ must-win game against Eagles comes at worst time possible, then Aaron Donald news dropped
The Rams have come up with enough explanations and theories for why they keep losing to the Philadelphia Eagles to fill a doctoral thesis. It’s time to write a different ending. Preferably one that…
· Vincent Bonsignore
Saudi Arabia launched more than 90 attacks in Yemen in 24 hours, Houthis claim - report
Reuters also reported Friday that Saudi Arabia is preparing an offensive against the Houthis to break the chokehold and secure the shipping routes in the Red Sea.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Pentagon planning for more naval forces in Mideast as Trump weighs renewed strikes on Iran - report
US President Donald Trump's administration is deliberating on how to approach the Iran war, now in its eighth month, as US midterm elections approach in November.
· ARIELLA ROITMAN
Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Ken Urker quietly split shortly before his tragic death
Urker was tragically found dead on his 34th birthday at his Louisiana home, found with drug paraphernalia and a gun.
· Leah Bitsky
Royal Navy's new attack submarine arrives at Faslane
HMS Agamemnon is the sixth vessel in the Astute class and will undergo sea trials after arriving on the Clyde.
· Bbcnews
Two artists from same remote community finalists in prestigious portrait prize
Students of generations of famous painters at Warmun's Art Centre, Dwayne Jessell and Troy Drill's unique Kimberley self-portraits are finalists at this year's Lester Prize.
· Giulia Bertoglio
Botswana approves killing of 23 elephants for independence celebrations
Its controlled annual elephant hunting quotas have sparked criticism before, but the government has defended them as necessary to manage elephant numbers and try and limit human-elephant conflict.
· Associated Press
Tedesco and Ponga went through different worlds to meet in NRL grand final
On Sunday, opposing fullbacks James Tedesco and Kalyn Ponga will lead their teams into the NRL grand final. It's about the only thing their paths have had in common.
· Nick Campton
A 'bent' needle and multiple doses: How a botched execution unfolded
Convicted killer Christa Pike remains in hospital receiving emergency treatment after surviving two doses of the lethal injection drug pentobarbital.
· Brianna Morris Grant
Pakistan sent four planeloads of weapons to Saudi-backed government in Yemen: Report
Pakistani military advisors are deployed with Saudi counterparts to support the Yemeni government
· Middleeasteye
US murderer Christa Pike unconscious and on ventilator after failed execution, lawyers say
As of Thursday night, Pike remained critically ill and is being treated at a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
· Bbcnews
Christa Pike ‘on a ventilator and unconscious’ after failed execution
The convicted killer’s lawyers said they believed problems with the IV lines caused the pentobarbital to flow into Pike’s body instead of her bloodstream.
· Kim Chandler, James Stengle
UCLA law school accused by justice department of illegally using race in admissions
University denies allegations, saying it is committed to making admissions decisions in compliance with all laws
· Guardian staff and agency
Israel-Palestine reshapes Hamptons Film Festival over “NAZA”
Organizers have changed its advertising and added more movies to the lineup in an attempt to give a more rounded representation of the war.
· Oli Coleman
Kennedy Center Honors won’t be held at namesake venue amid bitter battle over adding Trump name
This year’s annual celebration of the performing arts will be held Dec. 7 at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, DC, a center spokesperson announced Friday.
· Samuel Chamberlain
Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged with planning terror act against Nigel Farage
Joshua Kerry, 28, of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, charged with one count of preparation of terrorist acts, say police
· Nadeembadshah
Off-duty NYPD cop stabbed in the neck and leg during brazen NYC robbery
Jose Mercedes, an off-duty cop, was brutally stabbed and slashed during a brazen robbery in the Bronx Friday afternoon, law enforcement sources said.
· Joe Marino, Tina Moore, Amanda Woods
Christa Pike remains unconscious and on ventilator after failed execution in Tennessee
Attorneys say hospital staff are working to clear pentobarbital she was administered from her systemChrista Pike remained hospitalized, unconscious and on a machine helping her breathe after her failed execution in Tennessee, her attorneys said in a court filing Friday.The attorneys said hospital staff were working …
· Guardian staff and agencies
Warriors star Steph Curry reveals toughest defender he’s ever faced
Steph Curry is entering his 18th NBA season. In an interview with ABC7 News Bay Area, the 38-year-old revealed who has been the toughest defender he’s ever faced throughout his career. Golden…
· Valentina Martinez
Panama auditor targets ex-port regulators and Hong Kong firm’s executives in canal probe
Panama’s comptroller general said on Friday that his office would send prosecutors more audit material on former executives of CK Hutchison’s local subsidiary next week, as part of a criminal investigation into the Hong Kong conglomerate’s annulled Panama Canal ports concession. Speaking at the Atlantic Council in W…
· Teresa Elena Frontado
Panama auditor targets ex-port regulators and Hong Kong firm’s executives in canal probe
Anel Flores says additional material concerns ex-maritime authority board members, executives of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison’s subsidiary.
· Teresa Elena Frontado
Met Police urge students to move 7 October protest
The Met said it had tried to contact the University of London Coalition to postpone its protest.
· Bbcnews
Switzerland's 'wake-up call' as glaciers melt in record-breaking summer
Europe's record-breaking summer has led to "staggering" melting on Switzerland's famous glaciers, according to a new report.
· Mazoe Ford
Christa Pike unconscious and on ventilator nearly two days after botched execution, attorneys say
Christa Pike remains in hospital, unconscious and on a ventilator after her botched execution, her attorneys said Friday.
· Alex Diaz
Tony Romo was playing golf when news broke of CBS split
It turns out Tony Romo was a bit preoccupied when news of his official exit from CBS hit on Friday morning.
· Grace McCarron
King Charles III to acknowledge ‘darkest days’ of Britain’s colonial rule during Caribbean tour
Buckingham Palace say the king will not ‘shy away’ from Britain’s role in slavery when he visits Commonwealth nations later this monthKing Charles III will acknowledge the “darkest days” of colonial rule and slavery while touring Caribbean countries on a visit beginning this month, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson s…
· Natricia Duncan
'This is how we win': US counterterrorism chief on Iran, Hamas and Trump’s 'will to act'
COUNTERTERRORISM AFFAIRS: US President Donald Trump's counterterrorism chief Sebastian Gorka speaks to the ‘Post’ about Iran, the Muslim Brotherhood, and October 7.
· AMICHAI STEIN
Forget the buffet, the newest cruise ships are all about wellness
From the late 1930s, Steiner’s the Hairdressers on Conduit Street in London’s Mayfair was attracting a clientele of aristocrats, Hollywood stars and royalty. Owner Herman Steiner even tended Queen Mary’s famously elaborate coiffure and was later granted a Royal Warrant as her hairdresser. By the 1950s, Steiner had s…
· Julietta Jameson
Downsizing retirees splash $40m in one day on Elizabeth Bay units
Two apartments worth a combined $40 million sold in one day to two downsizing parties from Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
· Kristy Johnson
The Melbourne suburbs where property owners are selling in distress
Home sellers in pockets of Melbourne are dropping prices and saying they “must sell”, as experts warn the number of distressed listings will increase as the property downturn continues.
· Wes Mountain
The Sydney suburbs where property owners are selling in distress
At least one in 20 home sellers in some pockets of Sydney are selling in urgency or distress, and experts warn that could rise as mortgage repayments jump and property prices weaken.
· Elizabeth Redman
With a month to go, Republicans’ midterm prospects are ‘catastrophically bad’
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· Michael Koziol
Ivory still legal to sell in Australia despite 2019 promise to ban it
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· Peter De Kruijff
From prison to billionaire data centre operator, the incredible story of Oliver Curtis
Tim Rosenfield and Oliver Curtis are founders of Firmus Technologies. (ABC News: Kelsey Reid)
· Ian Verrender
Kiev trying to spark war on Korean peninsula – Seoul
South Korea has accused Ukraine of warmongering and threatened action unless it apologizes for revealing a North Korean prisoner transfer Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
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South Korea’s president has accused Ukraine of trying to provoke war on the Korean Peninsula and threatened a response unless Kiev apologizes for revealing a prisoner transfer
· RT
Amazon vows $1B for data center towns, decries 'myths'
SAN FRANCISCO — Amazon on Friday pledged more than $1 billion over five years for US communities that host its data centers, the latest tech giant seeking to win over residents increasingly hostile to the AI-fueled construction boom.
· Agence France-Presse
Georgia holds emergency meeting on AI exposing voters’ secret ballots
A Princeton researcher found that publicly available election records could be combined with AI to link voters to their ballotsWhen voters cast their ballots, their votes are supposed to remain secret: from their family, their neighbors, and the government.But what if artificial intelligence could make secret votes …
· George Chidi
Harm reduction advocates call for risk-based taxes on smoke-free products
PASAY CITY, Philippines — Consumer groups, industry representatives and medical experts called for a risk-based approach to taxation and regulation of smoke-free nicotine products at a summit in Pasay City.
· Dan Madrazo
Hamas-backing professor booked for UC Berkeley event with pro-Palestine student group day before October 7 anniversary
A pro-Palestine group at UC Berkeley is proudly hosting Hamas sympathizer and former Columbia professor Mohamed Abdou the day before the 3rd anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks.
· Ross O'Keefe
Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s fiancé Ken Urker threatened suicide before death: 911 dispatch
Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s fiancé, Ken Urker, threatened suicide shortly before he was found dead at his Louisiana home.
· Bernie Zilio, Teresa Roca