Algeria sent fighter jets to Niger to thwart ‘coup attempt’, president says
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune says Algiers deployed warplanes to Niamey in late August following an attack by mutineers.
· Al Jazeera Staff
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Dizon pushes nature-based solutions in flood-prone Bulacan
MANILA, Philippines — Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon said on Saturday that the government was shifting away from its traditional reliance on concrete structures to nature-based solutions to address chronic flooding in Bulacan.
· Arlie O. Calalo
The lonely boy with the sad eyes finally got to come back to Australia
The story of Geoffrey Joiner was far from unusual. Many children born of war and mixed race during the Second World War were stateless, say experts.
· Julie Power
Before American Pie, Don McLean made $300 a week. The hit song changed his family’s life
“My world went crazy”: The 81-year-old singer looks back at that pivotal moment in his career.
· Jane Rocca
Horrific moment shots ring out inside packed LA nightclub near university campus with two dead
The party atmosphere instantly turned to pandemonium as the terrified audience bolts for the exits.
· Ross O'Keefe
Knife-wielding stranger stabs man to death on Queens street
Sulimon Ferrier, 29, was stabbed to death by an apparent stranger in Queens while walking with his father.
· Tina Moore
Flights between Iran and Iraq's Najaf to resume on Sunday, Iraqi state news agency says
Flights between Iran and Iraq's Najaf to resume on Sunday, Iraqi state news agency says Iraq's Najaf International Airport will resume flights to and from Iran from Sunday, with three evening flights scheduled, Iraq's state news agency cited the airport as saying on Saturday. Iraq said on Friday a US waiver would al…
· Middleeasteye
Poaching suspect reeled in staggering amount of black bass in massive California wildlife bust
Images posted on social media showed the stomach-turning haul.
· Katie Jerkovich
El Chapo’s ex-mistress reveals cartel kingpin craved music stardom: ‘Dream was to be a singer’
Lucero Sánchez, 36, who was in an affair with Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán and had a son with him, told El Universal newspaper that the former cartel boss dreamed of joining an iconic Mexican band.
· Adry Torres
Gypsy Rose Blanchard detailed her dream wedding with Ken Turker months before his death
Gypsy Rose Blanchard envisioned a dream wedding with Ken Urker, months before his untimely passing. “I don’t want to have a quick wedding; I want to have the big wedding,” Blanchard, 35, told TMZ in a May interview. “I want to have the poofy dress; I want to have the family there, because my first...
· Nicki Gostin
Sinfield completes fundraising challenge of seven ultramarathons in a week
Sir Kevin Sinfield crosses the finish line at Old Trafford after seven ultramarathons in seven days.
· Bbcnews
Tennessee prisons official resigns after Christa Pike’s failed US execution
The state's governor said Frank Strada would step down as an independent review examines what went wrong.
· Al Jazeera Staff
‘Hot’ passenger from hijacked flydubai flight goes from everyday plumber to hero sex symbol
Yaniv Hayoun's stunning act of heroism has left a rattled country in awe – and for some singles, intrigued.
· Doree Lewak
‘Verbal attack’: Israeli reporters interrupt Ireland news conference
Israeli journalists asked coach Hallgrimsson about the Flydubai attack and alleged racist abuse by Ireland's players.
· Hafsa Adil
International LGBT film festival sets screenings at Tel Aviv Cinematheque
Audiences can also look forward to Adam Shankman’s camp comedy Stop! That! Train! featuring RuPaul, alongside major festival favorites from Cannes and Montreal’s Fantasia.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Key ShinyHunters hacker detained in Jordan after FBI breach, is cooperating, sources say
The FBI declined to comment on any specific arrest or activity abroad but said that the bureau "continues to aggressively investigate the recent Cyber incident allegedly involving ShinyHunters."
· REUTERS
Iran executes detainee for participating in January anti-regime protests, judiciary says
Iran's judiciary claimed that Siavash Jamshidi Kheirabadi fired at least three shots at police on January 8 and was arrested two days later with a handgun in Shahrekord in southwestern Iran.
· REUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
NYC’s catholic raccoon? ‘Devout’ critter marches into Greenwich Village church during special mass
A salvation-seeking raccoon attempted to attend a special mass at a trendy Catholic Church in Greenwich Village.
· Shane Galvin
Flydubai co-pilot allegedly wielded axe in attempted terrorist attack
The use of the crash axe dispels concerns that the suspect carried a knife onto the aircraft, but sets off a debate about future safeguards against rogue pilots.
· David Crowe
Over 8K rapes were reported at US colleges in one year: Here are the schools most plagued by sexual violence
A staggering 8,227 rapes were reported by American colleges and universities in 2024, and elite New York institutions are far from immune.
· Gabrielle Fahmy
Rep. Burchett planning to block NYC socialist Chevalier from Congress after she claimed to use American flag as napkin
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) plans to try to block Democratic nominee and New York socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier from taking her seat in Congress if she wins the Nov. 3 election -- over her saying she used the American flag as a napkin.
· Geoff Earle
Tennessee’s top prison official resigning after botched execution of Christa Pike
Frank Strada leaving position as state launches independent investigation into what went wrongTennessee’s top prison official is stepping down in the aftermath of the failed execution of death row prisoner Christa Pike, the state’s governor Bill Lee announced Saturday.Frank Strada, the department of correction commi…
· Marina Dunbar
Really settlers injured at least three Palestinians in West Bank
Really settlers injure at least three Palestinians in West Bank Israeli settlers injured a 27-year-old Palestinian man in the village of Usarin, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, Wafa news agency reported. Two other Palestinians were injured earlier today after being attacked by Israeli settlers in the town…
· Middleeasteye
Prominent fashion exec and wife found shot dead outside posh home near UC Berkeley
"I've lived up here on Panoramic Hill for 20-something years, and I have never seen any violent crime up here."
· Ross O'Keefe
Iran has ‘legitimate right’ to civilian nuclear program – China
China defended Iran’s peaceful nuclear rights after joining Russia in blocking a US resolution on UN sanctions monitoring Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Iran has ‘legitimate right’ to civilian nuclear program – China
China defended Iran’s peaceful nuclear rights after joining Russia in blocking a US resolution on UN sanctions monitoring
· RT
Man shot dead as families gather for memorial
The 40-year-old died at the scene in west London from a gunshot wound, the Met Police said.
· Bbcnews
Mom accused of starving 2 young girls to death after family feared Lindsay Clancy copycat
Relatives believed she was suffering from postpartum depression, and wrote to her referencing Lindsay Clancy to express fears that she might do something similar and harm her children.
· Anthony Blair
Ex-Brazilian minister urges US to release files on aliens with glowing red eyes: ‘What we saw wasn’t human’
On Jan. 20, 1996, three people reported seeing a strange bipedal creature in southeastern Brazil - in one of the country's most famous UFO cases.
· Shane Galvin
Somalia won’t accept Israeli presence ‘under any circumstances’: President
In exclusive Al Jazeera interview, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says Israel planning a naval base in Berbera.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Tyler Adams regains role as USMNT captain: ‘Perfect role model’
Adams, 27, was the USMNT's captain at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where he played every minute.
· Field Level Media
Tennessee prison chief to resign after Christa Pike's failed execution, governor says
Pike's lawyers said the failure "goes far beyond any one person". Pike is in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections.
· Bbcnews
Duterte to skip NBI meeting, lawyers ask for reschedule
VICE President Sara Duterte will skip the Oct. 5 conference set by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to address allegations that she received P2 billion in kickbacks, but her lawyers requested a reschedule to Oct. 8, once they receive the sworn statement containing these charges.
· James Daniel Danio
Beijing tells Manila: Protect Chinese in PH
BEIJING has called on the Philippine government to protect the “safety and legitimate rights and interests” of Chinese nationals in the country, as it rejected allegations of a hostile environment for Chinese-language teachers and other China-Philippines educational exchanges.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Pangilinan disputes Dec. 16 verdict date
SEN. Francis Pangilinan on Saturday disputed the announced possibility of a Dec. 16 verdict in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying the Senate impeachment court has yet to discuss or approve any timetable for the proceedings.
· Javier Joe Ismael
PH 4-gold haul in Asiad matches 2018, 2022 wins
THE Philippines posted another 4-gold haul at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, matching its record in 2018 and 2022, but took home more silvers and bronzes — nine and 16, respectively — for a total of 29 medals.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
ICC OKs use of prior testimony vs Duterte
THE International Criminal Court’s Trial Chamber III has allowed prosecutors to use the prior recorded testimony of an unidentified witness, P-1100, in the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, subject to the witness appearing in court and consenting to the use of the statement.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Woman IDs stolen dog by its bark in Facebook video of Missouri junk lot
A dog owner located her stolen pooch after hearing its "unique bark" in the background of a Facebook video exposing an accused pet thief's squalid property.
· Jared Downing
Erice: Pass anti-political dynasty law
CALOOCAN City 2nd District Rep. Edgar Erice urged his colleagues at the House of Representatives to pass an anti-political dynasty law.
· Arlie O. Calalo
LTFRB hastens permit processing for ‘Undas’
THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said it is expediting the processing of special permit applications for All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Ken Urker’s sister accuses Gypsy Rose Blanchard of ‘lies’ following his unexpected death
It was previously reported that Ken was found dead by a family member after he failed to respond to Blanchard's text wishing him a happy birthday.
· Amanda Rubio
Defending Pax Silica
PAX Silica, a United States-led multinational initiative, positions the Philippines as a vital hub for global semiconductor manufacturing, critical mineral processing, and artificial intelligence (AI) supply chains.
· The Editorial Board
Vietnam’s quarterly GDP grew fastest in 4 years
HANOI — Vietnam’s gross domestic product grew 9.95% in the third quarter from a year earlier, the fastest quarterly growth since the COVID pandemic, and accelerating from a revised expansion of 8.81% in the second quarter, government data showed on Saturday.
· Associated Press
Global Tourism Business Association calls for travel tax reforms
THE Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA) is calling for reform of the Philippine travel tax rather than its abolition, proposing a lower rate and greater transparency in the use of revenues.
· The Manila Times
Car crashes into crowd in Australia, 10 injured
SYDNEY — A driver lost control and crashed his car into a crowd of rugby league fans in the eastern Australian city of Newcastle on Saturday, injuring 10 people including children, police said.
· Agence France-Presse
China launches anti-dumping probe into EU chemical imports
BEIJING — China’s commerce ministry launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of a widely used production chemical from the European Union on Saturday, less than a week before the bloc’s trade chief was due in Beijing for talks.
· Agence France-Presse
The dirty little problem with energy expansion
A LONG investigative report by journalist Phil McKenna and published by Inside Climate News on Sept. 20 began with this intriguing lead: “China’s electric grid has a dirty secret: Despite leading the world in renewable energy expansion, it is also the largest emitter of the planet’s most potent greenhouse gas.”
· Ben Kritz
Chinese auto show debuts in Argentina as sales surge
BUENOS AIRES is hosting its first Chinese auto show on Friday as Argentina’s car market under President Javier Milei has shifted from heavy protectionism to a more open and competitive environment.
· Reuters
'I want to discover Manchester' - Olid hunts recommendations
Manchester United manager Eva Olid says she is "asking for recommendations" as she prepares to look around the city for the first time during the international break
· Bbcsport