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.
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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
California city suspends weekend service after bus driver fatally shot as search continues for gunman
“Please be kind to our operators and transit team as they navigate this unimaginable tragedy.”
· Amanda Monahan
Inside the 'secret society' keeping the art of bellringing alive
Bellringers are set to gather in Bathurst to honour one of the world's oldest players by ringing bells for hours in a mentally and physically taxing art dating back to England in the 1600s.
· Micaela Hambrett
Several people injured after vehicle hits crowd at Knights grand final farewell in Newcastle
Man charged with nine offences after vehicle struck Knights fans attending grand final farewell, leaving 10 injured including three childrenGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTen people have been injured, one critically, after a car crashed into a crowd of people in Newcastle waiting to farew…
· Guardian staff
US and Australia suspend diplomatic operations in Brazil before election
Security threats prompt US and Australia to suspend diplomatic operations in Brazil before pivotal election day.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Taiwan’s first two F-16V fighter jets arrive to bolster defenses against China
The long-delayed delivery comes amid growing concern in Taiwan about Washington's commitment to arming Taipei.
· No Author
Missing men found dead in shallow graves in California desert as mystery grows
Officials have yet to reveal how the men died or whether anyone is suspected of killing them.
· Justin Choi
Multiple injuries after car hits crowd of Knights supporters in Newcastle
Emergency services are treating multiple casualties after a car crashed into a crowd during a Newcastle Knights pre-grand final farewell.
The Papers: 'G7 strikes oil deal' and 'Alison's TV heart scare'
G7 countries have agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after an export ban threat by Donald Trump.
· Bbcnews
Settlers kill 19-year-old Palestinian in West Bank, two injured, six detained
Settlers kill 19-year-old Palestinian in West Bank, two injured, six detained Israeli settlers killed 19-year-old Palestinian Bahaa Sami Amin Nathsheh in Kobar, north of the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah, Palestinian news agency Wafa reported, citing the health ministry. The ministry told Wafa that settlers op…
· Middleeasteye
34 missing kids from Long Island, NYC rescued in three day operation: officials
The operation marks the fourth child rescue effort of its kind in New York.
· Daniel Cody
Daylight savings 2026: when does daylight saving start in Australia, and do clocks go forward or back? Here’s when the time will change
Early on Sunday clocks in NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT will go forward one hour. Here’s what you need to know – and how it will affect youGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt’s that time of year again: clocks will move forward one hour on Sunday in many parts of Austr…
· Ima Caldwell
WA's varied climate — rainfall to heat — captured in the first month of Spring
The state experienced a mixed bag of weather in September. Looking back at our viewers' photos shows just how different WA's climate can be from one end of the state to the other.
· Tabarak Al Jrood
Former nurse guilty of murder in high-speed crash that killed 6 in Windsor Hills
Jurors took only three hours to convict Nicole Linton.
· California Post Staff
Pint-sized gains: the Australian brewers crafting refreshingly sustainable beers
As the weather warms up, renewable and refillable brews can help reduce the environmental cost of a cold oneChange by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees…
· Jack Larkin
S. Korea faces Japan again in bid for fourth straight Asian Games soccer gold
Asia’s two strongest soccer powerhouses, South Korea and Japan, will meet for the third straight time at the Asian Games with gold on the line Saturday, as coach Lee Min-sung also looks to lead the side to Korea’s fourth consecutive gold medal. Korea rallied past China 2-1 on Wednesday, while Japan beat Uzbekistan 9…
· Park Jun-hee
North Korea fires ballistic missile towards the sea, South Korea says
A ballistic missile fired from the North Korean port city of Wonsan flies more than 700km, South Korea's military says.
· Al Jazeera Staff
‘I can't let anyone die’, flydubai pilot tells India PM Modi
The Indian pilot stabbed by his co-pilot on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv replayed the dramatic attack and his desperate effort to open the cockpit door to seek help, in a video call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Dolly Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, asks judge to delay restraining order hearing
The country icon died on Aug. 25.
· Audrey Rock
Dutch royal house helped slave trade to survive, study finds
In-depth study also says the royal house made huge profits from Dutch colonial policies in past centuries.
The Yankees are in great shape against pesky Rays — particularly if they’re sharp in critical area
The Yankees rolled past the Red Sox like they were playing a bunch of computer nerds.
· Jon Heyman
Graziers step in to fix damaged roads after incomes 'decimated'
Transport for NSW will hire graziers to fix roads damaged by months of heavy rain in the remote Far West. But some graziers say red tape is slowing down progress and repairs.
· Soofia Tariq
Estimated $1B generated from new sales tax hike will sit frozen after legal action
An estimated $1 billion in new revenue generated from Los Angeles County’s latest sales tax increase will have to sit untouched as a lawsuit challenges the validity of the measure.
· Amanda Monahan
Federal judge halts Big Bend border wall construction in blow to Trump agenda
Plan to install barriers through popular national park sparked outrage from advocates and politicians alikeA federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from expanding the border wall and other security infrastructure across the Big Bend region of west Texas, where contentious plans to build roads…
· Roque Planas
Traitors claim their first victim as Richard E Grant tries to save his skin
There was a murder and a recruitment in the latest episode, and that was just in the opening minutes.
· Bbcnews
‘We want action’: Fijian climate activist sends message ahead of UN talks in Pacific
Lavenia Naivalu has seen the impact of the climate crisis first-hand and is determined to amplify Pacific voices at this year’s pre-Cop summit in FijiFrom her wooden veranda in Fiji’s remote Yasawa islands, climate activist Lavenia Naivalu remembers when the reefs were once so healthy, her grandfather would walk to …
· Sera Sefeti
'It breaks you': Friend of stabbed pilot speaks out
A pilot and close friend of the Indian flydubai captain who was attacked during a flight to Israel recalls his shock upon first seeing footage of the incident online.
· Som Patidar
Kathleen Turner reacts to ‘fuss’ over Michael Douglas revealing their love affair after 4 decades of denial
Douglas confirms that the “Romancing the Stone” co-stars had an affair in his upcoming memoir, “One Helluva Ride.”
· Amanda Rubio
California makes ‘Native American Day’ a paid holiday for state workers
Taxpayers could be on the hook for up to $20 million a year to make it happen.
· Daniel Farr
Women given shorts at Oktoberfest to prevent upskirting
The step at the Munich festival comes after thousands of voyeuristic videos emerged on social media.
· Bbcnews
Labor's working holiday visa policy risks regional seats, experts say
Political experts say the immigration policy changes put Labor's regional MPs in a tight spot to represent their community and defend their party.
· Rosanne Maloney
Omani co-pilot accused of trying to hijack Israel-bound flydubai flight previously banned from flying over radical views: report
An Omani co-pilot who tried to hijack a flydubai flight carrying 174 people was previously banned by Oman over radical views, according to reports.
· Ella Morrison
Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez’s tumultuous relationship timeline
Berry and Martinez, who share son Maceo, married in France in 2013 and have a roller coaster relationship.
· Audrey Rock
Texas dad whose daughter, 4, was killed in murder-suicide by ex-wife says ‘she was supposed to come home that evening’
“Aaron did everything the law asks of a parent who is trying to protect his child. He trusted the courts. He followed every order. He waited for the process to work,” said an attorney for dad…
· Zoe Hussain
Fire at Glenorchy tip started in mattresses being set alight, police say
The blaze at the Jackson Street Landfill and Recycling Centre in Glenorchy began on Friday night, with fire crews attending overnight.
Two Iranian men charged over alleged terror plot targeting Manchester’s Jewish community
Man, most likely in Iran, was in contact with men arrested on the eve of Yom Kippur, police sayTwo Iranian men have been charged in relation to an alleged terror plot targeting Manchester’s Jewish community.Police say another man, most likely in Iran, was in contact with them as part of a plot to get a bomb to atta…
· Hannah Al Othman, Vikramdodd
Flydubai pilot recounts cockpit stabbing in call with Indian PM Modi
Smit Machchhar recalls midair disaster after co-pilot's attack on Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Complaint over senior NT public servant who ran private NDIS provider
A senior staffer with the Northern Territory's Department of Children and Families in Central Australia spent almost three years as the sole director of a private NDIS provider in Alice Springs.
· James Elton
Why prosecutors face uphill battle in criminal probe of ‘Cornell 7’ accused of gang rape: experts
The case of the woman alleging she was gang raped by seven Cornell frat students could be difficult to prosecute in part because of the accuser’s evolving account of what happened.
· Priscilla DeGregory, Peter Senzamici
Staggering scope of violence at LAUSD exposed with thousands of fights every year
The nation’s second-largest school district in the country, LAUSD, has endured thousands upon thousands of fights in recent years as the community raises concerns about bullying-related suici…
· Ross O'Keefe, Ben Chapman
Trump expected to name Jay Clayton as AI tsar
US President Donald Trump is expected to name Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to be his top adviser on AI, a position the president has called “AI tsar” in the past, according to a source familiar with the decision. Clayton already oversees 18 US intelligence agencies as the nation’s top spy and is e…
· Reuters
Trump expected to name Jay Clayton as AI tsar
Clayton already oversees 18 US intelligence agencies as the nation’s top spy and is expected to keep that role.
· Reuters
Two Iranians charged with plotting terror attack on British Jews on Yom Kippur after arrest of Iran national in US airbase plot
The pair’s alleged plot coincided with the anniversary of last year’s attacks at a UK synagogue which left two dead.
· Anthony Blair
Would-be Trump assassin Thomas Crooks texted mystery persons about his 3D printer and ‘gifts’
It’s unclear why the FBI determined that these communications were “pertinent” to their investigation.
· Victor Nava