Blasts heard in Addis Ababa as Ethiopia conflict widens in the north
Explosions have rung out in Addis Ababa as fighting between Ethiopia’s federal forces and a coalition of armed opposition groups widens in the country’s north.
· Al Jazeera Staff
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Dubai schools to receive new rules on AI use for children next year | The National
Schools in Dubai are being given specific guidelines on the use of AI in classrooms, which are expected to come into effect next year.
· Nicole Abigael
Yemen and football in the face of civil war: ‘It would be very nice to give the world a different headline’
Noureddine Ould Ali is staying positive despite a difficult situation at home and tough opponents at the Gulf Cup
· Johnduerden
Christa Pike likely has ‘brain injury’ after botched execution — here’s what went wrong: ‘Degraded’ drugs, damaged veins
Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike will likely have brain damage after her botched execution, during which she chillingly lifted her head and asked if the pain she was feeling was normal.
· Chris Nesi
EU retools Trump trade war tripwire into China shipments surge alarm
Bloc’s trade enforcement chief says the system is already picking up what may be worrying trends in a range of product categories
· Finbarr Bermingham
EU retools Trump trade war tripwire into China shipments surge alarm
Bloc’s trade enforcement chief says the system is already picking up what may be worrying trends in a range of product categories
· Finbarr Bermingham
'My boss stabbed me then left prison early, but no one told me for months'
Hannah Pritchett said an administrative error meant she did not find out her attacker had been released early from prison for five months
· Bbcnews
Russian drone hits school in Ukraine’s Kyiv as Moscow presses air assault
Russian drone crashes into Kyiv playground without exploding
· Al Jazeera Staff
Hollywood star shocks fans as he sings along with live band in London pub
Chris O’Dowd shocked fans with an impromptu sing-along performance at a bar in London.
· Eric Todisco
Sara Duterte impeachment trial suspended until October 5
HUDDLE. Senator-judges huddle during a break on Day 31 of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on September 29, 2026.
· smlocus0384
Take a Historic Stroll Down Oxford Street, London’s Shopping Artery
London is making a stretch of the street, long central to the city’s identity and sense of style, car free.
· Amelia Nierenberg
Burnham is right that ‘hope comes from honesty’. That’s why Labour must make the case for rejoining the EU | Sadiq Khan
Brexit was a disastrous act of national self-harm. Britain needs EU membership to bring growth and security in an increasingly volatile world
· Sadiqkhan
Tennessee death row inmate survives double lethal injection
Christa Pike survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her by lethal injection after receiving two doses of pentobarbital Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Tennessee death row inmate survives double lethal injection
Christa Pike survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her by lethal injection after receiving two doses of pentobarbital, her lawyers said
· RT
New California law targets car sales amid sky-high vehicle costs: ‘Shoppers have been mistreated and duped’
California drivers are getting a little more protection at the dealership — but they’re still getting hammered everywhere else.
· Marina Peña
Heeney wins Sydney Swans best and fairest award amid club suspension
Isaac Heeney has won his third Bob Skilton Medal in a row, with his victory coming after a club ban over a breach of standards. (Getty Images: Daniel Carson)
· Kyle Pollard
Omani co-pilot ‘underwent Islamist radical indoctrination’ on suicidal mission to ‘down the plane,’ Netanyahu says
The Omani co-pilot who tried to hijack an Israel-bound flight was a radical Islamist on a suicide mission to down the plane and kill all 174 people on board, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday.
· Patrick Reilly
Netanyahu claims flydubai pilot underwent 'radical indoctrination'
A plane, carrying passengers who were on the flydubai aircraft bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates. (Reuters: Ammar Awad)
Futures Rise As 10Y Yields Pull Back From 24 Year High
The disconnect continues. With 10Y yields rising as high as 5.34% - a new 24 year high - before easing back US equities remain completely oblivious of the tightening in financial conditions and instead are obsessing with the memory bubble, and pushing higher on the first day of Q4 as strength in technology shares he…
· Tyler Durden
Sharjah Ruler extends bereavement leave for employees who lose close relatives | The National
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, has directed changes to bereavement leave for employees of the Sharjah government and universities in the emirate, in a move aimed at strengthening family ties.
· Ali Al Shouk
Q Mobility and Parkin to manage smart parking at Etihad Rail stations | The National
Q Mobility and Parkin will manage smart parking facilities across Etihad Rail’s passenger station network.
· The National
Investigators probe why co-pilot stabbed captain of flyDubai flight to Israel
The suspect, an Omani citizen, is under arrest and Saudi authorities are working with countries, including Israel, to determine a motive
· Associated Press
Investigators probe why co-pilot stabbed captain of flyDubai flight to Israel
The suspect, an Omani citizen, is under arrest and Saudi authorities are working with countries, including Israel, to determine a motive
· Associated Press
'He's taught us courage': Friend on Indian pilot hailed as a hero
The Indian government has praised Smit Machchhar for his "immense courage"
· Bbcnews
Diokno: AMLC confidentiality does not bar impeachment subpoena
MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutor and Akbayan Party-list Rep. Chel Diokno on Thursday maintained that confidentiality rules covering Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) records does not shield them from a lawful subpoena issued by the Senate Impeachment Court.
· Kristina Maralit
Extended Victoria Park lantern show attracts thousands for National Day
Many people arrived early at sunset to avoid huge crowds, after social posts warned of past overcrowding at International Lantern Spectacular
· Connor Mycroft
Extended Victoria Park lantern show attracts thousands for National Day
Many people arrived early at sunset to avoid huge crowds, after social posts warned of past overcrowding at International Lantern Spectacular
· Connor Mycroft
Zimbabwe businessman Wicknell Chivayo killed in helicopter crash
Wicknell Chivayo, one of Zimbabwe’s best-known businessmen, has died along with his wife, Lucy Muteke, and four others after a private helicopter crashed in a rural area east of the capital, Harare.
· Al Jazeera Staff
SC dismisses petition questioning June 3 Senate session that installed Gatchalian
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition challenging the validity of the June 3, 2026 Senate session that resulted in the election of Sen, Sherwin Gatchalian as acting Senate president.
· Catherine S. Valente
PH on Nuke Tech: Are we ready?
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines needs to start developing its nuclear workforce years before a nuclear power plant becomes operational, according to Engr. Mark Gio Aliperio, project leader of the Nuclear Power Plant Simulator (NuSIM).
· Dan Madrazo
Teacher doused in petrol as students set fire to schools in protests raging across France
Attackers doused a headteacher in petrol and started fires in at least two schools on Thursday, officials said, as increasingly violent student protests raged across France against staff shortages and dilapidated buildings.
· REUTERS
Pakistani defense company, CEO, among entities sanctioned by US over alleged support to Iran regime
The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has sanctioned 10 individuals and entities across multiple jurisdictions for allegedly procuring weapons and weapons components for Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL).
· ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
IDF rejects claims made in NAZA film as El Al and Israir to operate Dubai rescue flights
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Imprisonment of hardline Iranian MP over Ghalibaf feud ignites fierce conservative backlash
Iranian hardliners raged against Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf and Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei in response to hardline lawmaker Hamid Rasaei receiving a 10-month sentence for “publishing falsehoods with intent to harm others,” according to reports from Iranian state media, Iranian…
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Watch: Why are students protesting at schools in France?
Hundreds of people, mostly minors, have been arrested and dozens injured as a wave of school protests over overcrowded classes and teacher shortages spreads across France, officials say.
Some 25,000 customers' info leaked from Shinhan Bank in apparent AI agent-assisted hacking
Personal information of around 25,000 customers has been leaked from Shinhan Bank, the lender said Thursday, prompting the financial watchdog to conduct an on-site inspection.
· Yonhap
Whatever Trump claims, weaponisation of space makes losers of us all
It takes little imagination to realise a space war would inevitably escalate into all-out conflict, almost surely involving nuclear weapons
· Zhou Bo
Whatever Trump claims, weaponisation of space makes losers of us all
It takes little imagination to realise a space war would inevitably escalate into all-out conflict, almost surely involving nuclear weapons
· Zhou Bo
Habagat may end in first half of October — Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the southwest monsoon or habagat could end within the first half of October.
· Reina C. Tolentino
Trillanes withdrawal as witness in Duterte impeachment trial no impact
MANILA, Philippines — The withdrawal of former senator Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV as witness in the unexplained wealth against Vice President Sara Duterte does not weaken the presentation of Article II, the prosecution team for the House of Representatives, said on Thursday.
· Kristina Maralit
Manchester City’s Emirati chair's diplomatic immunity complicates legal action
The Emirati chair of Manchester City, Khaldoon al-Mubarak, received diplomatic immunity in the UK in 2020, which generally protects individuals from criminal prosecution and certain legal proceedings in the country where they serve.
· Middleeasteye
Scottish Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal freed on bail after nine years in Indian prison
A Scottish Sikh activist has been released from prison in India after being detained for almost nine years without being convicted.
· Bbcnews
Cancan record attempt and angry Gen Z: photos of the day – Thursday
View image in fullscreenNew Delhi, IndiaExiled Tibetans shout slogans from a police vehicle after being detained during a protest outside the Chinese embassy on China’s National DayPhotograph: Manish Swarup/APShareView image in fullscreenShanghai, ChinaA child prays on China’s National Day outside the Sihang Warehou…
· Pejman Faratin
IAI: No longer just platforms, but integrated solutions
With a record backlog and several major signed deals for air-defense solutions, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is shifting away from single platforms toward fully integrated, multi-domain solutions to protect Israel and its global customers.
· ANNA ARONHEIM, IN COOPERATION WITH IAI
Trump says he doesn't believe Netanyahu was warned about Oct. 7 by Egypt, UAE
US President Donald Trump said that he does not believe reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was warned in advance by Egypt or the United Arab Emirates of the October 7 Hamas attack, in an interview with Time on Thursday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Traumatized witnesses reveal Christa Pike’s hair-raising question after botched execution
Media witnesses to the botched execution of Christa Pike described how the satanist killer lifted her head and asked if the pain was normal after a second round of the lethal drug cocktail was administered.
· Chris Nesi
Fisherman trapped under massive boulder managed to get Siri to call 911: ‘It’s a miracle’
“Hey, Siri, please save my life.”
· Patrick Reilly
Kanye West's Russia shows officially cancelled after weeks of uncertainty
St Petersburg's Gazprom Arena said in August it would not host Ye
· Bbcnews
Takaichi says government will compile action plan to spread the use of AI
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Thursday that the government will draw up an action plan by the end of the year to promote the use of artificial intelligence, which she regards as an accelerator for economic growth.
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