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Sumatra rhino pregnancies nurse hope for endangered species' future
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Two critically endangered Sumatran rhinos have fallen pregnant at an Indonesian sanctuary, boosting hopes for the survival of one of the world's rarest and most threatened mammals, the government said on Sunday.
· Agence France-Presse
7-year-old Chicago girl stabbed to death in the street by unhinged stranger
Brave bystanders detained the female suspect until police arrived to bring her into custody.
· Anthony Blair
Persistent violence stalling African development, Burundi's Ndayishimiye tells summit
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye says at an African Union meeting in El Alamein, Egypt, that persistent violence across Africa is taking a toll on farming, education and development.
· AfricaNews
Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning
The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning on Sunday evening, with the signal remaining in place for more than two hours. The weather forecaster issued the alert – the lowest level in a three-tier warning system – at 8.20pm and cancelled it at 10.30pm. “A few squally thunderstorms are expected to oc…
· Jess Ma
Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning
Observatory says squally thunderstorms are expected over Hong Kong, while intense gusts reaching 70 km/h could affect the city.
· Jess Ma
Former PA minister denies bid to influence Israeli election, Damari shares captivity photos
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.
· JERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
High Court to weigh direct Shin Bet protection over private security for Democrats chair Yair Golan
The framework followed a top-secret decision adopted by the Ministerial Committee for Shin Bet Affairs on September 16, nearly two weeks before the petition was filed.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Israel warned Germany of increased risk to US military bases, senior US official says - report
Israeli intelligence reportedly warned of possible Iranian-backed attacks on US facilities in Europe, including Ramstein, Spangdahlem and RAF Fairford, amid concerns over potential drone strikes.
· IDAN KWELLER
Are my gen X peers the influencers the world has been waiting for? | Emma Beddington
Their careers are peaking, they’re rich in money and time – and young people think they’re cool. But maybe it’s not as simple as that‘Stop sleeping on gen X.” I heard this on TikTok recently. I misinterpreted it, with a guilty start, as: “Stop sleeping, gen X,” because I am 51 (peak X), so always tired; while not sl…
· Emma Beddington
For advocates, CHED’s openness to lived names policy brings hope
There is no blanket policy yet that would allow transgender and queer students to be recognized by their lived names during graduation rites
· jmantaring0370
Without lawyers, migrant children face deportation from the US
HOUSTON, United States — A one-year-old toddler stumbles around an immigration court in Louisiana, crying. He throws a toy that nearly hits a prosecutor.
· Agence France-Presse
Yemen’s leader announces military operation to retake Houthi-held territory
Rashad al-Alimi says the campaign aims to restore state authority throughout Yemen.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Cornell president vows review in wake of alleged student gang rape
NEW YORK, United States — The president of Cornell University voiced support Saturday for an external review of the institution facing widespread outcry over the alleged gang rape of a student in 2024.
· Agence France-Presse
Iraq’s PM orders probe after US flag trampled by Iran-backed militias | The National
Militias filmed driving over American and Israeli flags in Baghdad during celebrations to mark withdrawal of US troops
· Sinan Mahmoud
A human tower in Spain and drought in Indonesia: photos of the weekend
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...
· Josy Forsdike
‘Russia is not our enemy’: Hundreds rally in Paris against Ukraine aid (VIDEO)
Hundreds rallied in Paris against continued Ukraine aid as part of a nationwide protest led by former French MEP Florian Philippot Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Read Full Article at RT.com
Hundreds rally in Paris against Ukraine aid as Florian Philippot urges France to leave the EU and NATO and stop funding Kiev
· RT
Iranian suspects 'planned to use home-made bomb' to attack Jews in Britain | The National
Rahman Salehi, 34, and Salam Ahmadyan, 36, appear in court over alleged plot in Manchester
· The National
More than 1,200 Colorado students have earned a climate ‘seal’: ‘We’re the ones growing up in this world’
A statewide initiative pairs climate-focused coursework with community service – and is spreading to other statesAs a student at a high school not far from Denver’s main airport, Anthony Muñoz wondered whether the jet fuel from airplanes flying above his campus was harming living things.An avid gardener, Muñoz partn…
· Neal Morton of the Hechinger Report
How the ‘G2’ effect of Trump-Xi summit is reverberating through Asia
For American and Chinese people interested in the outcome of the latest summit between China’s President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, their conclusions could not be more different if they turn to the media and pundits for guidance. Chinese state media spared no superlative, echoing the official descript…
· Wang Xiangwei
How the ‘G2’ effect of Trump-Xi summit is reverberating through Asia
When the world’s two biggest powers speak of respecting each other and swap stories about a war against Japan, the message is clear.
· Wang Xiangwei
UAE teachers honoured ahead of World Teachers' Day as minister highlights their vital role | The National
Education Minister Sarah Al Amiri praises educators for shaping generations and driving the UAE's development
· The National
Russia vows to step up strikes and warns diplomats to avoid Kyiv
Moscow has aggressively attacked Ukrainian energy sites ahead of and during winter throughout the more than four-year war.
· No Author
Verstappen ends drought with win, Russell retires with five laps to go
Max Verstappen's long wait for another Formula 1 race win is finally over, and the drivers' championship race might be over, too.
On-site staff, hotline deployed as Kai Tak Hospital starts phased operations
Hong Kong health authorities will deploy on-site staff and step up support via a dedicated hotline for patients visiting Kai Tak Hospital amid booking and transport queries as the city’s largest public hospital begins its phased opening. From Monday, Kai Tak Hospital’s family medicine integrated centre will start op…
· Theodora Yu
On-site staff, hotline deployed as Kai Tak Hospital starts phased operations
Family medicine centre opens on Monday at city’s largest hospital, specialist outpatient and blood-taking services to follow in late October.
· Theodora Yu
India election chief faces calls to resign from protesters, opposition
Thousands of young protesters and opposition parties staged protests in the national capital and Mumbai on Sunday, demanding the resignation of Election Commission Chief Gyanesh Kumar, as police detained demonstrators for a third consecutive day. Opposition leaders Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray led protests …
· Reuters
India election chief faces calls to resign from protesters, opposition
The protesters say a nationwide voter-roll revision exercise launched last year has disenfranchised millions of eligible voters.
· Reuters
As olive harvest nears, Palestinian farmers urgently need international protection
As olive harvest nears, Palestinian farmers urgently need international protection Submitted by Fareed Taamallah on Tue, 09/29/2026 - 14:23 Settlers armed and shielded by Israel are driving West Bank olive farmers off ancestral land. Sanctions on a handful of them will not stop the next attack Israeli military machi…
· Middleeasteye
Hong Kong woman loses HK$21.5 million in cryptocurrency scam
A 60-year-old Hong Kong woman has lost more than HK$21 million (US$2.7 million) in a cryptocurrency scam after a fraudster posing as an investment expert she met online duped her. The clerk reported the case to police on Saturday, saying she had befriended an individual claiming to be an investment specialist on “Ba…
· Danny Mok
Hong Kong woman loses HK$21.5 million in cryptocurrency scam
Clerk, 60, was duped by a fraudster posing as an investment expert she met online.
· Danny Mok
Manhattan ‘mole’ mystery: rumors of lost gold spur clandestine excursions into New York sewers
A recent arrest suggests that underground invaders of city’s sewer system are lured by the promise of lost valuablesThere’s been one thing in particular that has been intriguing New Yorkers this summer: the existence, and whereabouts, of so-called “mole people” – a mysterious group of individuals who spend at least …
· Adam Gabbatt
Clashes erupt in Christian town in central Syria | The National
Brawl with young Sunni men raises new concerns over sectarian tensions
· The National
Daughter of MP murdered five years ago says politicians still at risk
Katie Amess questions if anything has changed to protect politicians five years after her father's death.
· Bbcnews
Russia hits Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits Ukraine’s capital
German chancellor visits Kyiv amid air raid sirens, pledging strong support as Russian strikes disrupt the capital.
· Al Jazeera Staff
ICC weakened by ‘impotence’ over Netanyahu arrest warrant – attorney (VIDEO)
The ICC is being weakened by the “impotence” of its member states, American attorney Stanley Cohen has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Read Full Article at RT.com
The ICC is being weakened by the “impotence” of its member states, American attorney Stanley Cohen has told RT
· RT
Filipina in UAE to pay off debts after Dh20 million win in Big Ticket draw | The National
Ajman resident was asleep in the Philippines and missed call informing her of win
· Ajanta Paul
Newcastle's magic NRL premiership tilt ends in defeat, pride and honour
Newcastle came as close to winning a premiership as a team can without winning one but there is still honour to be found after their grand final loss.
· Nick Campton
Elderly woman killed in hit-and-run by truck in Jerusalem's Rehavia, police arrest driver
Police arrested a man in his 20s after he allegedly hit and killed a woman in her 70s in Jerusalem's Rehavia neighborhood on Sunday.
· ALON HACHMON
IDF paratrooper Yosef Haguel, associated with famed 'Ballad for a Medic,' dies at 80
Ballad for a Medic became one of Gaon’s most beloved songs, even though it wasn't played on Israeli radio stations for several years, except on Remembrance Day.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Egypt hosts four-way summit as tensions with Ethiopia escalate | The National
Meeting with Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan comes as rivalries reshape balance of power in Horn of Africa
· Hamza Hendawi
Iran will not reopen Strait of Hormuz until its conditions from June are met, Ghalibaf says
He said Washington "must understand that the period of dragging out the (diplomatic) process and dictating one-sided demands is over."
· REUTERS
Flydubai hijacker's years in Australia under scrutiny as authorities probe link to country - report
Sources familiar with the case said the pilot, an Omani citizen, stayed in Australia on a student visa issued in 2014. He studied in the country from 2015 to 2017, when he left.
· ELI LEON
Tedesco wins Churchill Medal after leading Roosters to grand final win
After skippering the Sydney Roosters to their first men's premiership in seven years, James Tedesco claims the Clive Churchill Medal as the player of the match in the grand final.
Rains expected in Luzon, parts of Visayas, Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines — A typhoon outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility is expected to bring rain in most of Luzon, parts of Visayas and the entire Mindanao, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Sunday.
· Reina C. Tolentino
Playschool presenter Alister Smart dies aged 90
Australian actor and beloved 27-year Play School presenter Alister Smart has died at his home in East Gippsland, Victoria.
Play School presenter Alister Smart dies aged 90
Australian actor and beloved 27-year Play School presenter Alister Smart has died at his home in East Gippsland, Victoria.
Brazil votes in deeply polarised election pitting Lula against Bolsonaro
Close race expected as left-wing leader Lula seeks fourth nonconsecutive term against right-wing Flavio Bolsonaro.
· Al Jazeera Staff