France approved new military equipment sales to Israel, research finds
France approved 35 new sales of military equipment to Israel between May and September 2026, a new research by rights groups has found.
· Middleeasteye
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Newest first · UTC+11:00House Democrats add eight seats to midterm target map month before election day
WASHINGTON — House Democrats are growing their list of seats to flip with one month to go before the midterm elections, as polls show them favored to regain control of the lower chamber of Congress after four years in the minority.
· Ryan King
Washington’s diplomacy in Sudan has backfired
After more than three years, Washington continues to fumble its way through a response to Sudan’s heart-wrenching war. This past week, it may have inadvertently backed itself into a diplomatic corner that offers no options for either itself or Sudan’s army to exit, putting a ceasefire even further out of reach.
· Cameron Hudson
Woman who killed abusive partner has murder conviction overturned
Julie Ann McIlwaine admitted killing James Joseph Crossley but denied his murder
· Bbcnews
‘The CDU is caught in a dilemma’: Support for German’s Merz plunges
Stuttgart, Germany – Minutes after the results of the first exit polls flashed across German screens, Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) declared in a televised statement at the party’s headquarters that he was going nowhere.
· Karim Natour
The US midterm races that will decide control of Congress – mapped
These graphics explain what the Democrats would need to do to flip the Senate and House of RepresentativesA turning point in Donald Trump’s second term will soon arrive. On 3 November, voters across the US will decide whether to keep the president’s Republican allies in control of Congress, or return Democrats to th…
Porsche unveils Cayenne Coupe Electric in Korea
Porsche Korea unveiled the new Cayenne Coupe Electric in South Korea on Friday, blending SUV practicality with sportier coupe styling as the German luxury sports carmaker expands its EV lineup. The vehicle debuted at a preview event ahead of Porsche Vibe Seoul, a two-day brand event opening Saturday at Oil Tank Cult…
· Ahn Sung-mi
Astronauts arrive at International Space Station on the quickest US express flight yet
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — Four astronauts pulled up at the International Space Station on Thursday after launching on an eight-hour express that set a US speed record.
· Associated Press
FSC orders banks, card firms to conduct security checks
South Korea’s financial regulator on Friday ordered banks and credit card companies to conduct security checks following a series of cyberattacks involving Shinhan Bank and KB Kookmin Bank. The Financial Services Commission said it would promptly collect the results and use them to develop measures to strengthen cyb…
· Choi Yeon-jae
Legislators urge broader cooling-off law after abrupt Hotstone Yoga closure
Lawmakers warn current proposal is too narrowly focused and should encompass emerging health trends or consumers will be left vulnerable
· Vivian Au
Legislators urge broader cooling-off law after abrupt Hotstone Yoga closure
Lawmakers warn current proposal is too narrowly focused and should encompass emerging health trends or consumers will be left vulnerable
· Vivian Au
U.S. Blacklists Russia’s A7 Payment Platform Over Alleged Sanctions Evasion
The Treasury accused the A7 network of enabling Iran and others to bypass Western banking restrictions.
· The Moscow Times
Herzog visits elderly Arab man attacked at Damascus gate, expresses sympathy, support
President Isaac Herzog met with an Arab man on Thursday who had been attacked and injured at the Damascus gate in Jerusalem earlier this week, expressing his sorrow about the incident and offering his support.
· TZVI JASPER
Mamdani calls Netanyahu 'architect of horrific genocide,' calls for US to join ICC, enforce warrant
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani again sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him “the architect of a horrific genocide” and saying he supports the United States joining the International Criminal Court in The Hague, as well as enforcing the arrest warrants it has issued, including the one a…
· IDAN KWELLER
Kyrsten Sinema’s ex-bodyguard allegedly said he’d ‘take down’ former pol — a month after destroying her home
Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s ex-bodyguard turned lover was arrested for allegedly threatening to “take down” the ex-politician — a month after he was accused of causing $200,000 worth of damage to her home.
· Chris Bradford
Chinese language teachers leave the Philippines over safety fears
Educational exchanges are in the firing line as tensions between the two countries spill over into the classroom
· Alyssa Chen
Chinese language teachers leave the Philippines over safety fears
Educational exchanges are in the firing line as tensions between the two countries spill over into the classroom
· Alyssa Chen
Christa Pike laughed and sang during botched execution — then had ‘the best sleep of her life’: witness
Satanic killer Christa Pike cackled and even sang during her botched execution — with onlookers twice shown a symbol marking her death before everyone realized she was actually snoring like she was having “the best sleep of her life,” according to a witness.
· Patrick Reilly
Hochul to address Cornell University case after appointing Leticia James to investigate alleged gang-rape – US politics live
Kathy Hochul said she no longer has faith in the local district attorney’s ability to handle the case, which has restarted a national conversation about sexual assault on college campuses
· Taz Ali, Edpilkington
Korea Investment Securities to buy 400 billion won worth of SK shares
Korea Investment & Securities will acquire a roughly 1 percent stake in SK Corp. for 400 billion won ($296.47 million) through a price return swap agreement. Korea Investment Holdings disclosed Friday that its subsidiary, Korea Investment & Securities, has decided to acquire 681,431 shares of SK Corp. for 400 billio…
· Choi Yeon-jae
Gypsy Rose gushed over her ‘forever’ love with Ken Urker 1 year before partner’s shocking death
Gypsy Rose Blanchard called fiancé Ken Urker her “forever” — and opened up about their couples therapy journey — one year before his tragic death.
· Riley Cardoza
NY GOP Rep. Mike Lawler leads Dem Cait Conley in key battleground House district: new internal poll
Hudson Valley Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) has pulled ahead of his Democratic rival Cait Conley by a narrow three points in the neck-and-neck battleground race, new internal polling shared exclusively with The Post shows.
· Vaughn Golden
WATCH: Miss Asia Pacific candidates explore Cebu heritage, culture
Miss Asia Pacific International 2026 candidates join the Gabii sa Kabilin kickoff at The Kabilin Center in Cebu City on Oct. 2, 2026 as they explore Cebu’s history, culture and heritage. The pageant will return to Cebu for its 2026 edition at Mactan Expo in Lapu-Lapu City. Last year, Brazil won the crown, with the P…
· The Manila Times
Michigan fraudster — once honored by Biden — posed as US ambassador, bank owner to steal $1M from victims to fund lavish lifestyle
Call her Money Steal.
· Nicholas McEntyre
Indian authorities clamp down as ‘cockroach’ movement launches new protests
Indian security forces have clamped down as the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), other student coalitions and opposition forces gathered for planned protests in New Delhi and Mumbai.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Russia Will Consider Partial Lifting of Diesel Export Ban in Case of Overproduction, Novak Says
Novak said that the situation with Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure has remained "tense."
· Reuters
Mangin grabs silver in Asian Games taekwondo
MANILA, Philippines — Teenager Tachiana Mangin faltered in the gold medal match against world taekwondo champion Jingyue Ma of China in the women’s under-49 kilogram (kg), 2-0, to cop a silver medal in her Asian Games debut on Friday night.
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
Busan shark's second rescue attempt ends without success
Second attempt to rescue shark from Busan canal ends without success A second attempt to guide a large shark out of an artificial canal at a waterfront park in Busan failed Friday, with authorities deciding to leave the animal near the canal exit and wait for it to swim out on its own. The Busan Coast Guard and othe…
· Choi Yeon-jae
London Mosque Pushes Wife-Beating, Throwing Gays Off Tall Buildings
Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,
· Tyler Durden
Iran's proxy chief signals push for long-term militia role in Iraq after US withdrawal | The National
Iran's Quds Force commander Brig Gen Esmail Qaani has claimed the US withdrawal from Iraq opens the way for Tehran-backed militias to play a greater role in the country's future, despite the Iraqi government's pledge to bring armed groups under state control.
· The National
Record numbers going hungry in Yemen amid escalating conflict, WFP says
Hunger in Yemen is accelerating, with a record number of people unable to meet their food needs as conflict intensifies in the country, the World Food Programme said on Friday.
· Middleeasteye
Hawaii’s iconic Hōlei Sea Arch landmark collapses into ocean after 500 years
Hawaii’s iconic Hōlei Sea Arch has collapsed into the Pacific Ocean, disappearing just days after visitors were still photographing the landmark.
· Adam Silverstein
Airlines Set to Bring Israelis Back From U.A.E. After FlyDubai Cockpit Attack
The attack, on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, halted the only direct service between the two cities since the war in Iran disrupted air traffic.
· Johnatan Reiss
Son of ex-Chelsea player died in 40C desert hike
Cassius Newton was the son of former Chelsea player Eddie Newton
· Bbcnews
Healthcare workers killed in Ledcourt triple-fatal had a 'bright' future in Australia
Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents
· Nethma Dandeniya
New aircraft carrier, 10,000 US troops: Is the Iran war about to escalate?
The United States is deploying a third aircraft carrier strike group to waters in the Middle East close to Iran, a US official has told Al Jazeera, as the war enters its eighth month and both sides weigh escalation and diplomatic engagement.
· Priyanka Shankar
Hana, BNK report data breaches as hacking hits Korean banks
Hana Bank and BNK Financial Group reported data breaches Friday, extending a string of hacking incidents following customer information leaks at Shinhan Bank and KB Kookmin Bank. Hana said hackers accessed its sales support system, known as ODS, exposing personal information belonging to 89 customers. The data inclu…
· Choi Ji-won
Taiwan hails F-16V delivery as sign US support holds after Xi-Trump summit
While the ruling party welcomed the arrival of two jets, the opposition KMT criticized delays to the fighter programme
· Gabriel Dominguez
Taiwan hails F-16V delivery as sign US support holds after Xi-Trump summit
While the ruling party welcomed the arrival of two jets, the opposition KMT criticized delays to the fighter programme
· Gabriel Dominguez
A 'dark cloud' and 'dismal' mood: How it feels on Cornell campus right now
Cornell students voice frustration at public hearing over rape case
· Bbcnews
Chinese woman, 60, becomes gaming streamer after playing to understand son’s addiction
Zhong and her son’s roles have reversed; she dedicates significant time to gaming, and he prevents her from playing too late into the night
· Alice Yan
Chinese woman, 60, becomes gaming streamer after playing to understand son’s addiction
Zhong and her son’s roles have reversed; she dedicates significant time to gaming, and he prevents her from playing too late into the night
· Alice Yan
A new Skywalker trilogy for Star Wars? Going back to the same family-saga well is a waste of time
Reports that Jon Watts could make a new trilogy about a clan who have already saved and destroyed the galaxy several times over leaves you wishing for a newer world
· Benchild
WATCH: Trillanes claims Sara Duterte’s husband received P319M from China-linked firms
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· The Manila Times
Super PACs prop up Hochul re-election, aiming for big win that will fend off ‘radical’ Dems
Super PACs backing Gov. Kathy Hochul’s reelection are boosting spending, aiming to help the Democrat win big in blue New York to fend off the “radical” wing of her party.
· Vaughn Golden, Carl Campanile
Roy Cooper steered $100M in NC disaster relief to low-income housing as hurricane victims went without homes
WASHINGTON — In the aftermath of two devastating hurricanes, then-Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration steered some $100 million in disaster funding toward affordable housing projects — despite hundreds of storm victims stuck in temporary homes, according to an analysis.
· Ryan King
Takaichi bends to Washington as Japan’s yields rise
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Takaichi’s economic agenda runs into the bond market Scott Foster reports that Sanae Takaichi is retreating from reflationary policy as US pressure over the weak yen converges with rising JGB yields and dome…
· Asia Times staff
Pix of the Day, 2 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 2 October, 2026 - Across the world
· AfricaNews
Olivia Dean accused of copying Bill Withers' Just The Two of Us
The lawsuit seeks damages from Dean's publisher and record label, but not from the star herself
· Bbcnews
Hundreds of French high schools shut as new violence erupts
Students have been protesting excessively long school hours, inadequate conditions, and excessive staff absences
· Agence France-Presse