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Alison Hammond returns home from hospital after rushing off This Morning
The This Morning presenter said she believes she experienced a panic attack on Friday's show.
· Bbcnews
Crew of hijacked flydubai plane clashed with heroic Israeli passengers, demanded tied-up terror pilot be freed
The crew of the hijacked plane shockingly fought with the heroic Israeli passengers to free the co-pilot who stabbed his co-captain, according to two exclusive Post interviews.
· David Spector
UK-Iran national arrested over alleged bomb plot at RAF Fairford released on bail
The 25-year-old was the sixth man detained as counter-terrorism police investigate ‘possible foreign state involvement’A sixth man who was arrested in connection with a suspected terrorist plot at RAF Fairford has been released on bail.The 25-year-old, a dual UK-Iranian national, was arrested on suspicion of prepari…
· PA Media
How an 87-year-old Spanish woman became the face of the fight for affordable housing – explainer
María del Carmen Abascal, 87, was evicted from her home, on a stretcher, after being given 30 minutes to gather her belongings.The Guardian's European community affairs correspondent, Ashifa Kassam, explains how her eviction sparked protests across Madrid, which led to 'Maricarmen' becoming the symbol of a long-runn…
Republic of Ireland news conference ends abruptly amid accusations
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson's pre-match news conference ends abruptly as accusations are levelled at his players.
· Bbcsport
LIVE: Croatia vs England – UEFA Nations League
Follow the updates, with build-up, predictions, team news and full match coverage, from our live text commentary stream.
· Kevin Hand, Rohan Sharma
Ethiopian gov’t forces advance in Tigray as rebels retreat: What to know
Military, pro-government forces recapture airport in Tigray's capital as fighting also rages in Amhara and Afar regions.
Nearly a dozen beaches hit with disgusting health warnings as heat wave scorches California
Some popular spots are struggling.
· Amanda Monahan
Road closures announced for Dubai cycling race on Sunday morning | The National
Motorists told to expect delays along 80km route of Proud of UAE event
· The National
Five killed as Kyiv and Moscow trade strikes, Russia hits second bridge
Russia has also attacked another key bridge in Kyiv, the second such strike in two days.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Two Iranian men identified Manchester synagogue as site for alleged bomb plot, court hears
Rahman Salehi, 34, and Salam Ahmadyan, 36, were charged with preparing attacks on city’s Jewish community, including Heaton Park synagogueTwo Iranian men identified a Manchester synagogue previously subjected to a fatal terrorist attack as a target for an alleged homemade bomb plot, a court has heard.Rahman Salehi, …
· Sammy Gecsoyler
Greens would offer two-year jobs to unemployed under-24s
Co-deputy leader Mothin Ali tells the party's conference many young people are "bored, desperate and lost".
· Bbcnews
High school students in Paris' deprived suburbs spark national protest movement
Tens of thousands of students have joined protests across France over teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms, poor school conditions, and planned budget cuts.
· REUTERS
Netanyahu says 'Britain still an ally of Israel,' even if gov't 'appeases our enemies, attacks us'
"When they appease our common enemies and attack us, it doesn't say much," Netanyahu said about the current relationship with the UK government during an interview with The Daily Mail.
· TOBIAS HOLCMAN
Pagasa sees fair weather in Luzon, rains in Visayas, Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines — Generally fair weather is expected in Metro Manila and most parts of Luzon in the coming days, while portions of the Visayas and Mindanao may experience scattered rains and thunderstorms, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Saturday.
· Dan Madrazo
US delivers latest F-16s to Taiwan
The US has delivered Taiwan’s first two newly built F-16 fighter jets from an $8 billion order for 66 aircraft approved in 2019 Read Full Article at RT.com
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The US has delivered Taiwan’s first two newly built F-16s from an $8 billion order for 66 aircraft approved in 2019
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North Korea test-fires intermediate-range missile amid mine blast tensions
North Korea said on Saturday it test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile that it claimed has manoeuvrable flight capabilities designed to evade missile defences in South Korea and Japan. The latest test comes amid heightened tensions between the two Koreas over border landmine blasts. Kim Yo-jong, the powe…
· Associated Press
North Korea test-fires intermediate-range missile amid mine blast tensions
The launch came a day after she had ridiculed South Korean demands for the North to apologise over the September 21 landmine blasts.
· Associated Press
Boston-bound plane carrying six people goes missing after ‘losing contact’ with FAA
A plane carrying six people has disappeared off the coast of Nantucket, leading the Coast Guard to launch a desperate air and surface search.
· Shane Galvin
Jim in Japan: Treasurer to sell Australia as a safe bet in two-day Tokyo blitz
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will travel to Tokyo, Bangkok and Hong Kong to spruik Australia as a safe harbour for investment amid global economic uncertainty.
· Nick Newling
Israeli drone strike on Beit Lahia kills one, wounds others
Israeli drone strike on Beit Lahia kills one, wounds others A Palestinian has been killed and several others wounded in an Israeli strike on northern Gaza's Beit Lahia, Wafa news agency reports. According to the report, the drone strike targeted an area near the Abbas Kilani roundabout. It also reported a separate a…
· Middleeasteye
Will Spain's housing crisis lead to a snap election?
The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe is in Madrid, where a series of marches have been scheduled, after Spain's Congress rejected measures aimed at tackling the country's housing crisis.
Jaime King, Austin Sosa officially divorced after whirlwind secret marriage, ‘blindsided’ split
Jaime King is officially single again. The “Sin City” star and Austin Sosa have finalized their divorce less than two years after secretly tying the knot, Page Six can exclusively reveal. According to court documents obtained by Page Six, a Los Angeles judge signed off on the dissolution of their marriage Friday, re…
· Chris Rogers, Bernie Zilio
Lebanon's former economy minister set to face trial on financial charges | The National
Amin Salam has been accused of embezzlement during his time as minister
· The National
Russian attacks kill 6 in Ukraine, damage Kyiv’s Northern Bridge
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian attacks in Ukraine killed at least six people and damaged Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, suspending traffic and causing tailbacks for a third day in Moscow's latest effort to disrupt life in the Ukrainian capital.
· Associated Press
Loud explosions heard in Yemen capital
SANAA, Yemen — Loud explosions were heard in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa on Saturday, as the Houthis reported airstrikes in the area by Saudi forces.
· Agence France-Presse
ICE arrests gold-hunting ‘mole man’ who emerged from NYC sewer — after lefty judge released him
ICE criticized NYC for releasing Samuel Reveron Ascanio, a Venezuelan migrant arrested for scouring sewers near the UN for gold.
· Tina Moore, Adry Torres
Oil prices fall as G7 agrees to release 100 million barrels of reserves
International benchmark Brent crude briefly fell below $100 per barrel before stabilising around $102, while US oil prices slumped by up to 5 per cent.
· AfricaNews
Israeli settlers attack West Bank olive pickers, soldiers assault reporters
Israeli forces detain and assault journalists in Jabal Qamass area in Beita, south of Nablus.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Iraq recovers fugitive convicted of $3m embezzlement from Lebanon | The National
Alia Hassouni ordered to repay money stolen from health authority
· Mina Aldroubi
‘Trump? I think he’s a disaster’: Ohio voters aggrieved as president prepares to visit
President’s popularity has plummeted in solidly Republican state – will his presence at midterm rallies help or hinder?Kelly Savage-Radich grew up in a Republican-supporting Ohio family and voted for Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020. But today the mother of three, who lives in a Montgomery county suburb of Dayton, is f…
· Stephen Starr
Hong Kong public universities’ non-local fees jump by up to 26% as quota expands
Hong Kong public universities will raise undergraduate tuition fees for non-local students studying general courses by up to 26 per cent in the 2027-28 academic year, marking the sharpest increase in recent years as institutions adjust to an expanded quota. Non-local students admitted to the University of Hong Kong’…
· William Yiu
Hong Kong public universities’ non-local fees jump by up to 26% as quota expands
HKU medicine, dentistry fees more than double to HK$590,000, with online users on RedNote saying hikes are ‘going too far’.
· William Yiu
Secret family-run criminal empire busted for pimping, illegal sex operation collapses
“It is 100% a massage place that is for guys looking for a happy ending,” wrote one patron in a 2016 Miracle Massage review on Yelp.
· Ben Chapman
Shot Heard ’Round the World turns 75 — the media chronicling it helped etch it into baseball lore forever
The stands were not full that day. Capacity at the Polo Grounds was 54,500, but on the afternoon of Oct. 3, 1951, only 34,320 paid their way in — 60 cents for bleachers, $1.25 for general admission, $3 for box seats.
· Mike Vaccaro
US court halts AI nude-image ban challenged by Musk
A US appeals court blocked Minnesota’s AI nude-image ban after Elon Musk’s xAI argued that the law violates free-speech protections Read Full Article at RT.com
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A US appeals court blocked Minnesota’s AI nude-image ban after Elon Musk’s xAI argued that the law violates constitutional free-speech protections
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Flydubai co-pilot used crash ax to hack at pilot in attempted ‘terrorist attack’: UAE official
UAE prosecutors say flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami used a crash axe to attack the pilot in an attempted hijack of an Israel-bound flight.
· Shane Galvin
Teen charged for alleged crashing into crowd of Newcastle Knights supporters
The alleged teenaged driver of the car which ploughed into a crowd a crowd of Newcastle Knights supporters has been charged.
Protesters across Spain demand action over housing crisis
More than 50 protests took place on Saturday after the government failed to get emergency legislation through parliament.
· Bbcnews
'Part of our team': Sheikh Hamdan hails flydubai pilot after hospital visit | The National
Crown Prince of Dubai said Capt Smit Machchhar showed courage, responsibility and care for human life
· The National
Police smash burglary ring that recruited illegal immigrants for 25 break-ins
Hong Kong police have busted a burglary syndicate that recruited illegal immigrants and is believed to be behind at least 25 break-ins across the city in recent weeks, with stolen cash and valuables exceeding HK$3.6 million (US$458,773). Six people aged 31 to 45 – five mainlanders and a local resident – were arreste…
· Ng Kang-chung
Police smash burglary ring that recruited illegal immigrants for 25 break-ins
The force says the syndicate targeted village houses and upscale homes during holidays when residents were away.
· Ng Kang-chung
Zinedine Zidane says France 'deserved better' after Nations League draw with Italy | The National
Robert Lewandowski nets hat-trick for Poland while Edin Dzeko plays final international for Bosnia
· The National
Inmates getting paper straws in Canadian prisons for ‘safer snorting’ of drugs
Canada is giving paper straws to convicts across federal prisons for “safer snorting,” according to a memo to Corrections Canada staff shared on social media.
· Gabrielle Fahmy
Ethiopia’s government forces retake airport from Tigray rebels in Mekelle
The rebels have been seen leaving the capital of the northern Tigray region, according to local sources.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Eleven hurt after bar collapses in Spain
The bar in San Vicente de la Sonsierra collapsed at about 5:25 a.m., trapping between 25 and 30 people inside.
· Reuters
Thailand revokes citizenship of Israeli businessman six years after naturalization
Thai authorities revoked the citizenship of Israeli-born Ariel Blushstein, citing his use of an Israeli passport after naturalization and an alleged failure to disclose Uruguayan citizenship.
· YOAV ETIEL