Manila-bound flight disrupted after passenger's bomb joke
MANILA, Philippines — A careless joke disrupted a Manila-bound flight on Oct. 1, 2026 during boarding at the Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport in Tacloban.
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Two Iranians charged over alleged plot targeting Jewish community in UK
Two Iranian men are accused of preparing to commit attack in Manchester on or before Yom Kippur.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Iran war latest: Iraq allows 40 Iranian flights a day to and from Najaf | The National
Master of crude oil tanker reported vessel being struck by an unknown projectile
· The National
Christa Pike thought her arm would ‘burst open’ during botched Tennessee execution: court docs
The execution drug, pentobarbital, is a caustic, highly alkaline chemical that burns human flesh, tissue and veins on contact, akin to household chemicals like "bleach" or "Drano," Pike’s experts say.
· Daniel Cody
Suppliers pile pressure on government over energy bills
Immediate action is needed to help households struggling with bills this winter, says trade body Energy UK.
· Bbcnews
How the eviction of an 87-year-old became Spain's 'last straw'
The average rental price in Spain has almost doubled over the past decade. When Maricarmen Abascal was evicted, she became the symbol of a fed-up nation.
· Tessa Flemming
North Korea test-fires ballistic missile as tensions grow over border mine blasts
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea on Saturday, South Korea’s military said, extending a recent run of weapons tests during heightened tensions between the rivals over border land mine blasts that injured three South Korean soldiers.
· Associated Press
Max Muncy provides telling tale of impending Tarik Skubal MLB free agency
There’s an elephant in the Dodgers’ clubhouse, and it’s sitting in Tarik Skubal’s locker. While the Dodgers are on a quest to capture their third consecutive World Series ti…
· Thomas L. Murray
(Asiad) Indian archers end South Korea's recurve reign; Oh Ye-jin vows to grow from losses
OKAZAKI, Japan, Oct. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea had maintained a strong presence ...
· Kim Boram
Oh Ye-jin wins silver in women's recurve archery at Asian Games
Oh Ye-jin won the silver in the women's individual recurve archery at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Saturday, losing in a shoot-off. Oh lost to Kumkum Anil Mohod of India in a shoot-off in the women's individual final at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square in Okazaki, some 50 kilometers southeast of th…
· Yonhap
Duterte mulls legal action vs Trillanes over ‘malicious fabrications’
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp on Saturday threatened legal action against former senator Antonio Trillanes IV over what it called “malicious fabrications” against her and her family.
· James Daniel Danio
Inner-city apartment sells for $975k as ‘cautious’ market absorbs rate hike
Nine groups registered to bid for this two-bedroom apartment above the shops in this popular village. Even a key missing feature was not enough to deter buyers.
· Robyn Willis
Faker celebrates back-to-back Asian Games gold
South Korea’s League of Legend players, including esports star Lee Sang-hyeok, better known as “Faker,” attend a gold medalists’ press conference at Korea House in Nagoya, Japan on Saturday, after winning the title at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. South Korea defeated Taiwan 3-0 in Friday’s final at Aichi Sky E…
· Ahn Sung-mi
LTFRB receives surge in applications for ‘Undas’ special permits
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is expediting the processing of all special permit applications it has received for All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day or 'Undas.'
· Arlie O. Calalo
Andaz One Bangkok, by Hyatt review: Thai creativity meets skyscraper views in heart of the city | The National
The 244-room property channels its surroundings through local art and design, with Lumpini Park on its doorstep
· Randy Mulyanto
FlyDubai co-pilot who nearly crashed plane was barred from flying by Oman over extremism concerns
TEL AVIV, Israel — The FlyDubai co-pilot who officials said nearly crashed a Tel Aviv-bound flight with 182 people aboard was barred from flying by his native Oman over concerns he had adopted extremist views, a person familiar with the matter said Saturday.
· Associated Press
Meghan book ‘signed to Princess Eugenie’ listed on eBay
The inscribed first edition copy of The Bench was advertised for $38,000 before vanishing from the online site.
· Victoria Ward
Member of Howard Stern’s Wack Pack inner circle dead at 64
Big Black was named a member of the famous Wack Pack in 2006.
· Audrey Rock
DOH pushes wider organ donation
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) is looking at ways to expand organ donation in the country, including possible coverage for costs involved in retrieving organs from deceased donors.
· Dan Madrazo
EV drivers love their cars, but some passengers feel sick - this could be why
Motion sickness is caused by a mismatch in sensory cues and women and children are more susceptible, experts say.
· Bbcnews
Trump pressures South Korea to commit to Alaska LNG project
US President Donald Trump warned that South Korea could face higher costs unless it quickly commits to investing in a massive liquefied natural gas project in Alaska, escalating pressure on the Asian ally, which says the investmet has not yet been finalized. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Friday, Trump …
· Ahn Sung-mi
Police arrest man over alleged online threats after AFP searches home
A man arrested in SA's Mid North following alleged online threats towards police officers was refused bail during a court appearance on Friday, the AFP says.
Spoiler alert! Is social media ruining big gig surprises?
Big moments from headline acts are shared online long before many fans see their favourite artists.
· Bbcnews
Israeli air attack on Gaza City apartment kills at least five
No warning was given before the deadly Israeli attack hit Remal, one of Gaza City's most crowded neighbourhoods.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Woman told Cornell investigators she 'felt like bait' during alleged gang rape
A woman who says she was gang-raped at a Cornell University fraternity told the school's investigators last year that she “felt like bait” as the attackers were “like lions around me,” according to records from the school’s disciplinary investigation.
· Associated Press
Gavin Newsom vetoes bill giving California high-speed rail watchdog more power
It would give the inspector general the purchase authority and job classifications he says he needs to hold the High-Speed Rail Authority accountable.
· Titus Wu
Freak ocean phenomenon takes hold of California coast with seas surging
With conditions stacking up, California could soon see its highest sea levels ever recorded.
· Amanda Monahan
Driver accused of killing college student in drunken crash had BAC almost 4 times over limit: report
Lynlee Pollis, on trial for the crash that killed SMU student Honor Wallace, had a BAC of 0.294%, nearly four times the legal limit.
· Ella Morrison
Bangkok at breaking point as floods turn streets into stagnant lakes
With 40 dead and a disaster declared across all 50 city districts, experts warn extreme flooding will only worsen across south-east AsiaBangkok is used to absorbing the sudden afternoon downpours that inundate the city during the rainy season. Even streets in many central high-rise districts can briefly turn into ri…
· Oliver Holmes, Ajit Niranjan
Viral video of 9-month-old Chinese baby climbing mountain steps sparks safety concerns
A video of a nine-month-old baby climbing steps at a mountain tourist site has gone viral, igniting heated debates about his family’s parenting style. Filmed at a mountain resort in central China’s Hubei province, the clip has garnered 200,000 likes and 17,000 comments on a popular short video platform. Footage show…
· Fran Lu
Viral video of 9-month-old Chinese baby climbing mountain steps sparks safety concerns
Parents say they prioritise their son’s interests and emotional growth, while keeping him safe.
· Fran Lu
Find cooking fish daunting? This fragrant, easy dish may change your mind
Julia Busuttil Nishimura wants to put this quick and "less intimidating" way of cooking fish on your midweek menu.
Ukraine war briefing: Russian attacks on Kyiv bridges cause traffic chaos
Bridge across Dnipro River hit a day after another linking two sides of capital struck, forcing traffic suspensions. What we know on day 1,683A bridge across the Dnipro River in Kyiv was hit in a Russian air attack on Saturday, the mayor said, amid an escalation in strikes on infrastructure in the Ukrainian capita…
· Guardian staff and agencies
Saudi Arabia preparing massive Yemen offensive – Reuters
Saudi Arabia is planning a major offensive in Yemen aimed at reversing recent gains by the Iran-backed Houthis, Reuters reports Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Saudi Arabia preparing massive Yemen offensive – Reuters
More than 100,000 Yemeni government troops could reportedly be mobilized for the Saudi-backed operation
· RT
Putin-aligned Russian oligarch sues after skyscraper project is shut down in Menlo Park
The lawsuit follows months of fierce opposition from residents.
· Justin Choi
Cornell University's response to student rape allegations to be reviewed by New York A-G - report
The report followed a CBS News release of message screenshots between a former Cornell student and one of the defendants, allegedly from two days following the assault.
· AARON GLICK
US Coast Guard intercepts ship transporting fuel to Cuba
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Coast Guard said Friday it had intercepted a ship transporting oil to Cuba in violation of a US oil blockade imposed in January.
· Associated Press
Texas barber found $128K in cash on top of bank ATM — then he returned it all: police
“I’ve never had a case like this before, ever,” Lewisville police detective Gina Miller said.
· Daniel Cody
North Korea test-fires missiles amid tensions over blasts across the border
North Korea fired a ballistic missile from Wonsan on Saturday amid tensions over border land mine blasts that injured three South Korean soldiers.
· Associated Press
The good news on federal workers you probably never heard about
The federal government has reduced its workforce by 300,000 jobs since Jan. 20, 2025, bringing it down to a still-bulky 2.7 million employees.
· David Harsanyi
Concreter survives three deadly strokes, warns against ignoring symptoms
A Queensland stroke survivor is overhauling his life and spreading awareness of symptoms after nearly dying this year, as experts say rushing to hospital as soon as possible is critical.
· Madeline Grace
Stray Kids join BTS in skipping Grammy submissions
K-pop boy band Stray Kids has chosen not to submit music for consideration at next year's 2027 Grammy Awards, joining BTS in sitting out the awards amid controversy over a newly created category for Asian pop music. The band's label, JYP Entertainment, said Friday that Stray Kids did not submit any music for the 69t…
· Song Seung-hyun
Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from building border wall in Texas’ Big Bend region
Judge Kathleen Cardone temporarily blocked the Trump administration from building a border wall across Texas’ Big Bend region.
· Associated Press
US 'severely disappointed' in lack of G20 consensus on overproduction
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US G20 presidency said Friday it was 'severely disappointed' that some members rejected a statement this week for action against excess industrial capacity, a criticism commonly aimed at China.
· Agence France-Presse
Hongkongers lose HK$220 million to customer service scams in August
Scams involving fraudsters posing as customer service officers caused losses of over HK$220 million (US$28.2 million) in August in Hong Kong, more than triple the monthly average in the first seven months of the year, police have said. The police force also warned that scammers had shifted their modus operandi from …
· Kristen Cheung
Hongkongers lose HK$220 million to customer service scams in August
Scammers are taking real-time control of victims through direct calls or tricking them into installing malicious apps, police warn.
· Kristen Cheung
China has dominated tungsten for decades. Can US cash in Central Asia loosen its grip?
The race to loosen China’s grip on tungsten is moving to Kazakhstan, where United States-backed mining projects are attempting to compete in an industry where Chinese investment already has an operating foothold. Global tungsten prices have surged more than 200 per cent since May 2025, according to commodity and ene…
· Mia Nurmamat
In Focus | China has dominated tungsten for decades. Can US investment loosen its grip?
Kazakhstan is at the centre of US efforts to build a new supply chain for the metal, but analysts say China’s lead will be difficult to overcome.
· Mia Nurmamat
From Pasil to the world: Indigenous rice champion wins global food award
In Kalinga, the Pasil community grows indigenous rice varieties with the vital preservation support and knowledge of Rowena Gonnay
· Jasmine Payo