Gov't, security bodies point fingers, deny responsibility over flydubai attempted hijacking
The Transportation Ministry rejected responsibility for conducting intelligence background checks on foreign airline pilots.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Shark warning for NSW river after whale carcass removed
A marine biologist says sharks are likely to be attracted to a New South Wales sandbar where a dead whale was left for more than a day.
· Nakita Jager
Tornado leaves 'devastating' trail of damage in Ulladulla
Locals say it was "amazing" no-one was injured in Saturday's storm, which felled trees and street signs, tore off roofs, and left two homes uninhabitable.
· Penny Burfitt
US Marine, 20, arrested in Japan on suspicion of killing local woman at hotel
US Marine Jacob Ballad, 20, was arrested in Okinawa, Japan, on suspicion of robbing and murdering 39-year-old Anna Yagi at a local hotel, according to new reports.
· Ella Morrison
Tragedy will drive Knights to bring home NRL trophy, fans say
Thousands of Knights supporters descend on Stadium Australia as they eagerly await their team's battle against the Sydney Roosters for NRL grand final glory.
· Victoria Pengilley
Trump threatens tariffs of up to 300% as Korea faces pressure over US investment
US President Donald Trump said foreign companies that fail to build factories in the United States could face tariffs of up to 300 percent, as South Korea faces separate pressure from Washington over how it will carry out its $350 billion US investment commitment. Speaking at a campaign rally in Vandalia, Ohio, on S…
· Moon Joon-hyun
Polish activists launch abortion pill locker to bypass near-total ban
‘AbortOmat’ in Warsaw offers novel way to challenge country’s restrictions and allow women swift, anonymous access They call it the “world’s first parcel locker for abortion pills”. Polish campaigners have launched a new means of distribution as part of their ongoing effort to skirt the country’s near-total ban on a…
· Ashifa Kassam
Incinerated novels and destroyed warehouses: Russia’s war on Ukrainian books
A Ukrainian publishing boom sparked by the 2022 invasion is now under threat from the force and frequency of Russian attacksOn a Saturday morning in August, Viktor Kruglov, the co-founder and chief executive of the publisher Ranok, was at his headquarters in Kharkiv – the eastern Ukrainian city that, along with Kyiv…
Bosnia general election 2026 explained in maps and charts
Bosnians head to the polls on October 4. Here’s a quick guide to the voting process, candidates and what's at stake.
What to know about Brazil's election pitting Lula against Flávio Bolsonaro
Polls suggest the election will be a closely run contest between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing rival.
· Bbcnews
Irish coach ends press conference after questions about Ireland's racism during game against Israel
An Israeli journalist asked why Irish players allegedly called Israeli players “monkeys” during their previous match, prompting the coach to leave the press conference.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Yemen government forces strike Sanaa and Saada as Houthis claim Aramco attack | The National
Images show Aramco oil facility near Riyadh ablaze as fighting around Yemen's Taiz intensifies
· The National
Missile system shown to local residents at GSDF base in Kumamoto
The missile system is slated to be deployed during the Keen Sword joint exercise by the SDF and the U.S. military set for later this month.
· No Author
3 students arrested in Malaysia over murder of girl found dead at school
Three male students have been detained by police in connection with the murder of a Form Four female student whose body was discovered at a school in Yong Peng, Malaysia’s Johor state, on Saturday. The victim, identified as 16-year-old Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal, was found dead inside the school hall at aroun…
· The Star
3 students arrested in Malaysia over murder of girl found dead at school
The victim’s grandmother discovered the 16-year-old’s body inside the school hall in Yong Peng.
· The Star
Police fire tear gas as housing protests sweep Spain (VIDEOS)
Tens of thousands have protested across Spain over soaring rent, with demonstrators clashing with police in Valencia Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
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Tens of thousands have protested across Spain over soaring rents after parliament rejected emergency measures to protect tenants
· RT
'Debris field' found in search for missing medical flight from Bermuda
Air traffic audio indicates the aircraft may have been "coming in blind" amid a storm.
Ukraine to target Russian refineries as Zelenskyy responds to air strikes
Faced with a new Moscow policy designed to force people to abandon Kyiv and other cities, the Ukrainian president says he will double down on attacking Russian oil reserves.
How non-monogamy and mental health shaped Rowena Wise's songwriting
A changed perspective on the rules of love, mental health and estrangement makes the Melbourne-based singer-songwriter's new album especially gripping.
· Al Newstead
Japanese anime event opens in New Delhi, attracting India’s youth
The event features booths of many anime-related companies, including major Japanese publisher Kodansha, best known for the popular manga series "Attack on Titan."
· No Author
Rare tornado whips through small Australian town
The twister was caught on camera in Ulladulla, New South Wales, damaging property and downing trees.
SA government says prior parklands works set precedent for MotoGP circuit
The city O-Bahn tunnel and new Women's and Children's Hospital have set precedents for major work in the Adelaide parklands, the state government has argued in a MotoGP circuit assessment.
· Kathryn Bermingham
Trump defiant about midterm chances as he rallies for Republicans in Ohio
US president tells a rally in Ohio that he believes there will be a 'big surprise' in the upcoming elections.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Ex-US Attorney will lead independent review of Christa Pike botched execution
Gov. Bill Lee appointed former US Attorney Ed Stanton to review Tennessee's botched execution of Christa Pike.
· Ella Morrison
New Mong Kok bookshop opens amid harsh winter for indie bookstores in Hong Kong
Small independent bookstores tucked away in walk-up tenement buildings above neon-lit streets have long made Mong Kok a sanctuary for Hong Kong book lovers, until recently when one after another was forced to close due to economic headwinds or political uncertainty. Defying the trend, 41-year-old bibliophile Grace L…
· Vivian Au
New Mong Kok bookshop opens amid harsh winter for indie bookstores in Hong Kong
New Year Bookshop owner Grace Lau, 41, says she invested six-figure sum for one-year lease on her passion project.
· Vivian Au
Tennessee prisons chief steps down after botched execution
Tennessee’s prisons chief is stepping down after death row inmate Christa Pike survived a failed lethal injection Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
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Corrections chief Frank Strada is stepping down after death row inmate Christa Pike survived a lethal injection
· RT
Foreign investors sell W20.3tr in Korean stocks, led by SK hynix and Samsung Electronics
Foreign investors sold a net 20.3 trillion won ($15.1 billion) worth of shares on South Korea’s main Kospi market over the past month, with semiconductor heavyweights SK hynix and Samsung Electronics accounting for most of the outflow, market data showed Sunday. From Sept. 1 through Oct. 2, foreign investors recorde…
· Moon Joon-hyun
Introducing Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty – podcast
Who is really in charge – the people or the markets? In the first episode of Radical Thinking, a new series from the Guardian, senior economics commentator Aditya Chakrabortty speaks to the former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis. What was it like during the Eurozone crisis when Varoufakis went head-to-head w…
New AI laws should target data governance, safety to build public confidence: experts
Hong Kong should enact laws on data governance and underlying safety standards to ensure the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI), experts have said, as the government pledged to tackle disputes or crimes involving the technology’s application with tailored legislation. They also said that legislation was…
· Leopold Chen
New AI laws should target data governance, safety to build public confidence: experts
Tech and legal experts say rules must define liability boundaries, after authorities pledged to tackle AI-related disputes or crimes.
· Leopold Chen
Mars shelter problem can be solved with engineered yeast, gelatin and sand: paper
Future settlers on Mars would need houses, but they must either spend huge sums transporting construction materials from Earth or use enormous amounts of energy to melt Martian soil into bricks. Scientists in Hong Kong say they have developed a quick and low-cost “living” building material made from genetically engi…
· Chao Kong
Mars shelter problem can be solved with engineered yeast, gelatin and sand: paper
Researchers in Hong Kong develop low-energy ‘living’ building material for quick, cheap construction.
· Chao Kong
Race to unlock secrets of Russia’s deadly jet-drone | The National
Crash in Moldova reveals how Moscow has transformed Iranian-designed weapon into major threat
· Thomas Harding
Syria 'pressing on accelerator' to attract US investors | The National
US Chamber of Commerce anticipates long-term engagement with Damascus
· Kyle Fitzgerald
Two IDF service members injured in accident in Lebanon over the weekend
The soldiers were taken to a hospital to receive medical treatment, and their families have been notified, the military added.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
A gut punch in Ohio: Nearly 1,400 laid off at truck factory just days before Trump rally
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Sipping tea from beer mugs with his co-workers, Kyle Bos listed the ways his life is changing.
· Associated Press
Nat'l sports chief says S. Korea must learn from experience in Nagoya
With South Korea having fallen short of its gold medal target at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, the national sports chief said Sunday the country should embrace lessons learned from the continental competition in various aspects. South Korea finished in third place for the third consecutive Asian Games with 39 gold m…
· Yonhap
Iran delays renewing Hamas financial support over failure to undermine West Bank stability - report
A senior Hamas delegation visited Tehran in early September, according to the Kan report, which noted that the delegates met with senior Iranian officials.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Houthis claim strike on Saudi energy facility as Yemen fighting intensifies
Smoke and fire seen near an Aramco site in Riyadh as Houthis allege precise missile and drone strikes.
· Al Jazeera Staff
No bail for P-plater over Newcastle crash that left five-year-old in induced coma and injured nine other NRL fans
Indika Bambrick Samarasinghe, 18, appears in court on dangerous driving offences after car struck Knights supporters lining streets to farewell their teamGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA driver whose car careered into a crowd of Newcastle Knights supporters – leaving children as young as …
· Andrew Messenger
Science teacher charged with dragging seventh-grader 20 feet by the arm out of classroom
Fada Concepcion, a seventh-grade science teacher at Tuskawilla Middle School in Seminole County, was arrested Thursday.
· Ariel Zilber
Roosters and Broncos back at it in another NRLW grand final
For the fourth time in nine NRLW seasons, the Roosters and Broncos meet on grand final day with three greats of the game hanging up their boots. Follow live.
· Jon Healy
Defense Ministry: 1,318 Israeli security personnel killed across all fronts since October 7
The number includes fallen personnel from the IDF, Israel Police, Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), Fire and Rescue Services, security coordinators, and local response team members.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Paris Fashion Week: Hermès, Celine, Givenchy, Loewe and Messika for SS27
With only a few days left, Paris Fashion Week continues to deliver good collections that showcase the best of French fashion. Here’s what you need to know about the top shows of day 5 and 6: Hermès, Celine, Loewe and Givenchy, plus a dispatch from Messika’s high jewellery show. Celine’s Michael Rider knows how to pl…
· Vincenzo La Torre
Paris Fashion Week: Hermès, Celine, Givenchy, Loewe and Messika for SS27
From real-world tailoring to a show-stopping high jewellery showcase, we break down the defining runway moments from days 5 and 6 of Paris Fashion Week.
· Vincenzo La Torre
Longtime aviation pal of stabbed flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar said mid-air attack was ‘shattering’
"When it happens to the person you know, the person you love, it breaks you,” Captain Dhaval Patel said.
· Ella Morrison
Burnham scraps controversial plans to curb jury trials
Speaking to the BBC, the justice secretary vows to reduce delays in the system after scrapping plans from the previous government.
· Bbcnews