Missile alerts cost Ukraine $45m for every hour they halt businesses
Figure cited by minister highlights trade-offs Kyiv faces as it tries to keep normal life moving amid Russian strikes
· Pjotr Sauer
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Exeter museum to host DJ’s ‘collaboration’ with woodland fungi and artist’s map of her own body’s mycobiome
· Stevenmorris
Slow is beautiful: China launches war against AI drama, goes beyond algorithms
Rapid expansion in production has intensified concerns over copyright and the mounting pressure on human creators
· Meredith Chen
Slow is beautiful: China launches war against AI drama, goes beyond algorithms
Rapid expansion in production has intensified concerns over copyright and the mounting pressure on human creators
· Meredith Chen
52kg of cocaine stolen from Fiji evidence room, half replaced with flour
Fiji Police have confirmed 52kg of cocaine has gone missing from an evidence room at the country's high court. (Getty Images: Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto)
· Nick Sas
Health Ministry to expand health insurance coverage for rare cancer treatments
Starting in October, national health insurance to cover Retevmo, Vyloy, Padcev, Keytruda
· Hwang Sun-jun
Public workers in France strike over pay as student protests turn violent
Tens of thousands join France public sector strike over pay and budget cuts
· Al Jazeera Staff
Seoul’s youngest council speaker from Gwanak-gu vows unity, balance
This summer, Im Man-gyun made history when he became both the youngest speaker of the Seoul Metropolitan Council and the first speaker from Gwanak-gu.
· Korea Herald
Cops descend on home of wife of slaughtered NY Times tech exec as her parents sit in jail for allegedly gunning him down
Cops descended on the home of slain New York Times tech executive Jonathan McKinsey Tuesday night — with multiple officers seen entering the gated-community residence as his wife’s parents sit in jail accused of gunning him down.
· David Thompson, Daniel Farr
Minister says Perth barracks sale will not mean bulldozers for heritage sites
Topic:Urban Development and Planning
· Emma Wynne
Concern over Sydney airport as near misses and runway incursions at 20% above national average
Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigating staffing gaps as key factor in four incidents in July and August
· Tom Mcilroy
Qatar's prime minister calls Netanyahu 'war criminal', says Doha will continue diplomacy efforts in region
Qatar's prime minister accused his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, of being a "war criminal", and stressed that Doha would continue its mediation efforts despite escalating tensions in the region.
· Middleeasteye
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs living VIP life behind bars with massages, alcohol, nude photos and a cell phone: report
Mo Money Mo Problems? Not for Diddy.
· Ella Morrison
Int'l tribunal dismisses Iranian investor's 770 bln-won claim against Seoul
SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Yonhap) -- An international arbitration body has dismissed a 770 billion-won (US$566 million) damages claim by an Iranian investor against Seoul in a case stemming from a failed takeover of a South Korean company, the justice ministry said Wednesday.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Nithya Raman’s ‘genocide’ remarks rattle Jewish crowd at LA mayoral forum
Nithya Raman walked straight into one of the most explosive issues of her mayoral campaign Tuesday night.
· Daniel Farr
Preliminary 3.8-magnitude earthquake rattles two SoCal counties
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake rattled Ventura County Tuesday night, according to the US Geological Survey.
· Pierce Sharpe
US Supreme Court lets Trump resume deportations to third countries
Trump administration granted emergency request to overturn a lower court ban on rapid expulsions
· Associated Press
US Supreme Court lets Trump resume deportations to third countries
Trump administration granted emergency request to overturn a lower court ban on rapid expulsions
· Associated Press
Korea lifts tax revenue forecast to record W478.6tr on chip boom
AI demand fuels corporate tax surge, pushing estimate W63.2tr above supplementary budget forecast
· Choi Ji-won
Body found in rivulet in Hobart's north by passerby
Topic:Death and Dying
Paris Fashion Week: Best of Matières Fécales, Saint Laurent, Dior and Maison Margiela for SS27
Anthony Vaccarello’s golden affair at Saint Laurent and Jonathan Anderson’s contemplative mood at Dior were among the standout moments in Paris
· Vincenzo La Torre
Paris Fashion Week: Best of Matières Fécales, Saint Laurent, Dior and Maison Margiela for SS27
Anthony Vaccarello’s golden affair at Saint Laurent and Jonathan Anderson’s contemplative mood at Dior were among the standout moments in Paris
· Vincenzo La Torre
ILT20 2026 auction: Will a UAE player break $200,000 barrier? | The National
The leading cricketers of the UAE will be hoping to be part of bidding wars when the DP World ILT20 auction takes place at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Thursday.
· Paul Radley
The backstory of this year's Feat Bear Week winner
A large male brown bear called 89 Backpack won this year's Fat Bear Week vote. (AP: Explore.org)
· Elissa Fitzgerald
ZB1’s Sung Hanbin lists songs for 1st solo set
Sung Hanbin of Zerobaseone uploaded the songs list for his upcoming first solo album via his agency, The Live Label, Wednesday.
· Hwang You-mee
Thousands of Christians visit West Bank settlements in support after European sanctions, trade bans
Thousands of Christians visited West Bank settlements during the International Christian Embassy's annual conference as an act of protest against recent legislation by various European countries barring trade with them.
· TZVI JASPER
Thieves target tech shipment in California but find sinister surprise waiting for them
Thieves who apparently saw Nvidia logos and smelled a big payday at a California warehouse got a rude surprise after hauling away two trailers that contained no valuable computer chips or electronics, just 40,000 pounds of sand.
· Daniel Farr
Boom News founder Tang Ho-wing arrested by Hong Kong national security police
Journalist whose online news outlet has 60,000 Instagram followers arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of “incitement by spreading disinformation”
· Emily Hung
Boom News founder Tang Ho-wing arrested by Hong Kong national security police
Journalist whose online news outlet has 60,000 Instagram followers arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of “incitement by spreading disinformation”
· Emily Hung
Pantheon opens ADGM office to tap growing Gulf demand for private markets | The National
Global private markets firm Pantheon has opened its first Abu Dhabi office in ADGM as it expands its presence in the Middle East and seeks to tap growing demand from investors across the Gulf.
· Shweta Jain
It's time to move beyond emergency aid | The National
The conventional view of the international humanitarian system is that it is designed to tackle emergencies. Certainly, it is true that aid networks have a critical, often life-saving, role to play in sudden crises. Sadly however, many areas of conflict and displacement are now witnessing longer-term events that pre…
· The National Editorial
Michael Goodwin: Mamdani unveils new NYC antisemitism strategy —but can’t hide his hatred for Israel
Breaking News Alert: City Hall opposes and condemns antisemitism.
· Michael Goodwin
In Japan, free BitTorrent porn downloads bring legal trouble and fines
Adult content users face summonses and hefty penalties for downloading clips as copyright holders widen IP-based enforcement
· Kyodo
In Japan, free BitTorrent porn downloads bring legal trouble and fines
Adult content users face summonses and hefty penalties for downloading clips as copyright holders widen IP-based enforcement
· Kyodo
UN to hold 4th informal poll of candidates
The UN Security Council met Tuesday to gauge for a fourth time support for a packed field of contenders to lead the world organization, fresh from making their pitch to world leaders who will decide their fate.
· Yonhap
One third of world population exposed to harmful air pollution: monitor
Heat waves and wildfires combined with human-caused emissions this year combined to expose one third of the world's population to extremely high levels of ozone pollution, a European Union report said Wednesday.
· Yonhap
Trump, AI CEOs sign safety pact
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said tech executives agreed to establish voluntary standards for AI and reiterated his support for rapid expansion of data centers, as concerns mount over AI safety and the industry's growing footprint in communities.
· Yonhap
UK's Burnham pledges shake-up
New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham set out a sweeping political vision Tuesday, pledging to give Britain “a new social contract for the 21st century," reform the country's electoral system and reset its relationship with its European neighbors. But he acknowledged that economic constraints make delivering his s…
· Yonhap
Chihuahua becomes National Guard sensation
Mexico's National Guard has debuted a new recruit, a Chihuahua named Comando.
US Supreme Court lifts deportation limits
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US Supreme Court on Tuesday let President Donald Trump’s administration continue swiftly deporting people to countries other than their own for now, while the justices consider whether the policy is legal.
· Yonhap
Somali pirates kill 5 crew on hijacked tanker before rescue by security forces
Deaths aboard the Palau-flagged MT Honour 25 appear to be the first involving Somali pirates in over a decade
· Reuters
Somali pirates kill 5 crew on hijacked tanker before rescue by security forces
Deaths aboard the Palau-flagged MT Honour 25 appear to be the first involving Somali pirates in over a decade
· Reuters
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham hints at European Union rekindling in bold political speech
New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham set out a sweeping political vision on Tuesday, pledging to give Britain “a new social contract for the 21st century,” reform the country’s electoral system and reset its relationship with its European neighbors. But he acknowledged that economic constraints make delivering hi…
· Associated Press
Somali pirates killed five crew members on hijacked tanker, officials say
Pirates have killed five crew members on board a Palau-flagged oil tanker off the coast of Somalia before security forces rescued the ship, according to Somali authorities.
David Shoebridge named new Greens leader after three-way contest
David Shoebridge will take over from Larissa Waters. (ABC News: Matt Roberts)
· Erin Handley
‘Don’t go with a fund, go with a solution’: CEO’s tips from decades of global investing
Investments that solve problems and align with national interests are some of the most appealing in the current environment, according to a multi-decade veteran of global private markets.
· Joanna Ossinger
Dubai's Etihad Rail service launches as first train sets off for Abu Dhabi | The National
Dubai's much-anticipated Etihad Rail passenger service has embarked on its maiden journey, in the latest milestone moment for the UAE's growing public transport network.
· The National
US ends Iraq mission as ISIS threat fades and Iran influence grows | The National
The US military on Wednesday will officially end its anti-ISIS operations in Iraq, concluding a 12-year mission to defeat the Islamist extremists.
· Thomas Watkins
Evan debuts on Billboard 200 at No. 49
Evan, formerly known as Heeseung of Enhypen, has proved himself as a solo singer, banking No. 49 on the Billboard 200 with his first solo EP.
· Hwang You-mee
North Korea denies planting mines that injured 3 South Korean soldiers, accuses Seoul of conspiracy
SEOUL — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday rejected South Korean findings that North Korea likely planted the land mines that injured three South Korean soldiers last week. She threatened to retaliate if the South fires at North Korean troops conducting border fortification work.
· Associated Press