Police search Toyama City Hall over census inflation claims
The internal affairs ministry said that Toyama's population had been padded by at least 2,000, and that city staff members may have been involved.
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10 injured after car crashes into rugby supporters in Australia
New South Wales police say the driver, an 18-year-old rugby league fan, has been arrested.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Robbery suspect on the run stopped at NAIA 3 before flight to CDO
MANILA, Philippines — The Aviation Security Group (Avsegroup) arrested a robbery-holdup suspect at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on Oct. 2, 2026, police reported on Saturday.
· Benjamin L. Vergara
PM Han underscores power of culture on National Foundation Day
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook on Saturday underscored the power of culture in addressing the common challenges facing humanity, while pledging to build a society where the benefits of artificial intelligence are spread evenly. "With the great power of culture, we should broaden the scope of empathy and solidarity an…
· Yonhap
UK man charged over Farage terror plot
A man accused of murdering ex-UK minister Ann Widdecombe has also been charged with preparing a terrorist attack on Nigel Farage Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
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Joshua Kerry, who is accused of murdering former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe, has also been charged with preparing an attack on Nigel Farage
· RT
The Age photos of the week, October 3, 2026
The week in photos from our award-winning staff photographers and regular contributors at The Age.
· Danie Sprague
‘Especially rare’ two-headed baby turtle found in Cape Cod
A rare two-headed turtle weighing as much as a nickel was found on Cape Cod in Massachusetts last month.
· Ella Morrison
The week in photos: September 26 to October 2, 2026
A recap of news, sports, lifestyle, entertainment, and human interest images from the Philippines and around the globe
· Leanne Jazul
Australian arrested for holding 'pistol-like object' in Hong Kong
The man was reportedly on holiday with his family and had been drinking alcohol.
Cheong Wa Dae holds emergency security meeting on N. Korea's missile launch
The presidential National Security Office has held an emergency meeting to discuss North Korea's firing of a ballistic missile, Cheong Wa Dae said Saturday. The NSO said the North's firing of a ballistic missile is in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions and urged Pyongyang to immediately stop such provoca…
· Yonhap
Woman deceived ex-partner that she had given birth to his babies, judge rules
The man paid his ex-partner around £30,000 over two years believing she had given birth to his children.
· Bbcnews
‘We swept a lot under the carpet’: Vichy regime film hits home in France of 2026
Movie about Nazi-collaborating administration strikes chord during what director calls ‘time of great uncertainty’It is the story of how a lowly state administrator unthinkingly becomes a cog in the machine of an authoritarian regime, embracing the bureaucracy and logistics of sending people to their deaths – and it…
· Angeliquechrisafis
China returns to top 100 in gender parity ranking for first time since 2016
For the first time in a decade, China has returned to the top 100 out of 145 economies in an annual global report assessing gender equality. China closed 69.9 per cent of its gender gap in 2025, rising to 96th place from 103rd the previous year and increasing 1.3 percentage points, according to the 2026 Global Gende…
· Phoebe Zhang
China returns to top 100 in gender parity ranking for first time since 2016
Performance in economic participation and opportunity powers rise to 96th from 103rd place in annual World Economic Forum report.
· Phoebe Zhang
Hong Kong to relax ad rules for broadcasters to boost business edge, minister says
Hong Kong authorities plan to relax restrictions on indirect advertising for broadcasters amid fierce competition from online and streaming media, the commerce minister has told the South China Morning Post. In a wide-ranging exclusive interview, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah …
· Simpson Cheung
Hong Kong to relax ad rules for broadcasters to boost business edge, minister says
Commerce chief Algernon Yau says TV rules will be eased so local broadcasters can better compete against online streaming platforms.
· Simpson Cheung
Illegal immigrant with long rap sheet arrested twice in one day in NY — pols slam state’s ‘failed sanctuary policies’
Diego Rodriguez-Ordonez, of Brewster, New York, faces multiple charges after he allegedly robbed a Kent convenience store and assaulted a clerk trying to stop him early Wednesday – only to be released from custody and arrested again later that evening for allegedly forcibly touching a woman on a Metro-North train.
· Victor Nava, Vaughn Golden
Manila-bound flight disrupted after passenger's bomb joke
MANILA, Philippines — A careless joke disrupted a Manila-bound flight on Oct. 1, 2026 during boarding at the Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport in Tacloban.
· Benjamin L. Vergara
Two Iranians charged over alleged plot targeting Jewish community in UK
Two Iranian men are accused of preparing to commit attack in Manchester on or before Yom Kippur.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Iran war latest: Iraq allows 40 Iranian flights a day to and from Najaf | The National
Master of crude oil tanker reported vessel being struck by an unknown projectile
· The National
Christa Pike thought her arm would ‘burst open’ during botched Tennessee execution: court docs
The execution drug, pentobarbital, is a caustic, highly alkaline chemical that burns human flesh, tissue and veins on contact, akin to household chemicals like "bleach" or "Drano," Pike’s experts say.
· Daniel Cody
Suppliers pile pressure on government over energy bills
Immediate action is needed to help households struggling with bills this winter, says trade body Energy UK.
· Bbcnews
How the eviction of an 87-year-old became Spain's 'last straw'
The average rental price in Spain has almost doubled over the past decade. When Maricarmen Abascal was evicted, she became the symbol of a fed-up nation.
· Tessa Flemming
North Korea test-fires ballistic missile as tensions grow over border mine blasts
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea on Saturday, South Korea’s military said, extending a recent run of weapons tests during heightened tensions between the rivals over border land mine blasts that injured three South Korean soldiers.
· Associated Press
Max Muncy provides telling tale of impending Tarik Skubal MLB free agency
There’s an elephant in the Dodgers’ clubhouse, and it’s sitting in Tarik Skubal’s locker. While the Dodgers are on a quest to capture their third consecutive World Series ti…
· Thomas L. Murray
(Asiad) Indian archers end South Korea's recurve reign; Oh Ye-jin vows to grow from losses
OKAZAKI, Japan, Oct. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea had maintained a strong presence ...
· Kim Boram
Oh Ye-jin wins silver in women's recurve archery at Asian Games
Oh Ye-jin won the silver in the women's individual recurve archery at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Saturday, losing in a shoot-off. Oh lost to Kumkum Anil Mohod of India in a shoot-off in the women's individual final at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square in Okazaki, some 50 kilometers southeast of th…
· Yonhap
Duterte mulls legal action vs Trillanes over ‘malicious fabrications’
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp on Saturday threatened legal action against former senator Antonio Trillanes IV over what it called “malicious fabrications” against her and her family.
· James Daniel Danio
Inner-city apartment sells for $975k as ‘cautious’ market absorbs rate hike
Nine groups registered to bid for this two-bedroom apartment above the shops in this popular village. Even a key missing feature was not enough to deter buyers.
· Robyn Willis
Faker celebrates back-to-back Asian Games gold
South Korea’s League of Legend players, including esports star Lee Sang-hyeok, better known as “Faker,” attend a gold medalists’ press conference at Korea House in Nagoya, Japan on Saturday, after winning the title at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. South Korea defeated Taiwan 3-0 in Friday’s final at Aichi Sky E…
· Ahn Sung-mi
LTFRB receives surge in applications for ‘Undas’ special permits
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is expediting the processing of all special permit applications it has received for All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day or 'Undas.'
· Arlie O. Calalo
Andaz One Bangkok, by Hyatt review: Thai creativity meets skyscraper views in heart of the city | The National
The 244-room property channels its surroundings through local art and design, with Lumpini Park on its doorstep
· Randy Mulyanto
FlyDubai co-pilot who nearly crashed plane was barred from flying by Oman over extremism concerns
TEL AVIV, Israel — The FlyDubai co-pilot who officials said nearly crashed a Tel Aviv-bound flight with 182 people aboard was barred from flying by his native Oman over concerns he had adopted extremist views, a person familiar with the matter said Saturday.
· Associated Press
Meghan book ‘signed to Princess Eugenie’ listed on eBay
The inscribed first edition copy of The Bench was advertised for $38,000 before vanishing from the online site.
· Victoria Ward
Member of Howard Stern’s Wack Pack inner circle dead at 64
Big Black was named a member of the famous Wack Pack in 2006.
· Audrey Rock
DOH pushes wider organ donation
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) is looking at ways to expand organ donation in the country, including possible coverage for costs involved in retrieving organs from deceased donors.
· Dan Madrazo
EV drivers love their cars, but some passengers feel sick - this could be why
Motion sickness is caused by a mismatch in sensory cues and women and children are more susceptible, experts say.
· Bbcnews
Trump pressures South Korea to commit to Alaska LNG project
US President Donald Trump warned that South Korea could face higher costs unless it quickly commits to investing in a massive liquefied natural gas project in Alaska, escalating pressure on the Asian ally, which says the investmet has not yet been finalized. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Friday, Trump …
· Ahn Sung-mi
Police arrest man over alleged online threats after AFP searches home
A man arrested in SA's Mid North following alleged online threats towards police officers was refused bail during a court appearance on Friday, the AFP says.
Spoiler alert! Is social media ruining big gig surprises?
Big moments from headline acts are shared online long before many fans see their favourite artists.
· Bbcnews
Israeli air attack on Gaza City apartment kills at least five
No warning was given before the deadly Israeli attack hit Remal, one of Gaza City's most crowded neighbourhoods.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Woman told Cornell investigators she 'felt like bait' during alleged gang rape
A woman who says she was gang-raped at a Cornell University fraternity told the school's investigators last year that she “felt like bait” as the attackers were “like lions around me,” according to records from the school’s disciplinary investigation.
· Associated Press
Gavin Newsom vetoes bill giving California high-speed rail watchdog more power
It would give the inspector general the purchase authority and job classifications he says he needs to hold the High-Speed Rail Authority accountable.
· Titus Wu
Freak ocean phenomenon takes hold of California coast with seas surging
With conditions stacking up, California could soon see its highest sea levels ever recorded.
· Amanda Monahan
Driver accused of killing college student in drunken crash had BAC almost 4 times over limit: report
Lynlee Pollis, on trial for the crash that killed SMU student Honor Wallace, had a BAC of 0.294%, nearly four times the legal limit.
· Ella Morrison
Bangkok at breaking point as floods turn streets into stagnant lakes
With 40 dead and a disaster declared across all 50 city districts, experts warn extreme flooding will only worsen across south-east AsiaBangkok is used to absorbing the sudden afternoon downpours that inundate the city during the rainy season. Even streets in many central high-rise districts can briefly turn into ri…
· Oliver Holmes, Ajit Niranjan
Viral video of 9-month-old Chinese baby climbing mountain steps sparks safety concerns
A video of a nine-month-old baby climbing steps at a mountain tourist site has gone viral, igniting heated debates about his family’s parenting style. Filmed at a mountain resort in central China’s Hubei province, the clip has garnered 200,000 likes and 17,000 comments on a popular short video platform. Footage show…
· Fran Lu
Viral video of 9-month-old Chinese baby climbing mountain steps sparks safety concerns
Parents say they prioritise their son’s interests and emotional growth, while keeping him safe.
· Fran Lu
Find cooking fish daunting? This fragrant, easy dish may change your mind
Julia Busuttil Nishimura wants to put this quick and "less intimidating" way of cooking fish on your midweek menu.