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Estonia says Russia ordered arson attack on Estonian defense company Milrem Robotics
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Kurt Olsen, lawyer who backed Trump's false 2020 election claims, resigns from US Justice Department conspiracy probe
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US Senator Thom Tillis criticizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for avoiding press and lacking respect for Congress
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France proposes using Google fines to lower EU member state budget contributions
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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says US will be forced out of Middle East
politics Africa
Cameroon negotiates new IMF financing agreement for 2026-2029
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges Cuba to change course or face consequences
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United States bans Canadian alcohol, dairy, and motorcycle imports in trade dispute
politics North America
Democrats narrow voter registration gap with Republicans in key US Senate races
politics North America
Trump administration urges U.S. schools to cook from scratch, but districts cite lack of funds and equipment
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Three US news organizations request court to block White House access ban enforcement
politics North America
Trump administration proposes cutting Head Start family support services in the United States
politics Latin America
Antigua and Barbuda publishes U.S. proposal and its counter-proposal on transferring third-country nationals
politics Latin America
Venezuelan opposition negotiator Jorge Millán says Jorge Rodríguez's four-election call was unilateral, not a table agreement
politics Middle East
Donald Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief in exchange for nuclear program concessions
politics World
Trump and Xi summit yields limited progress as U.S.-China differences persist
politics Europe
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham considers reforming pension triple lock to fund social care
politics Latin America
Argentina's President Javier Milei gives Britain two weeks to halt Falkland Islands oil drilling or face international court
politics Latin America
Mexico's Morena party picks Ana Lilia Rivera as candidate for Tlaxcala governor in 2027
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Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces commander Robert Brovdi says his troops destroy one Russian battalion daily on the front line
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Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces commander Robert Brovdi says his troops destroy one Russian battalion daily on the front line
  • Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces commander Robert Brovdi said his troops destroy about one Russian battalion daily on the front line.
  • Brovdi warned that any increase in Russian troop numbers would mean more work for Ukraine and greater losses for the enemy.
  • He said Ukraine is prepared for the difficult task of facing Russia's continued deployment of soldiers.
UN refugee agency warns 8.3 million displaced people face losing aid due to severe funding cuts
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UN refugee agency warns 8.3 million displaced people face losing aid due to severe funding cuts
  • UNHCR's available funding fell from $5.2 billion in 2024 to $3.9 billion in 2025, while needs remain high.
  • The agency received only $2.7 billion of the $8.5 billion needed by end of July, leaving 8.3 million people at risk.
  • Funding cuts have led to registration delays in Chad, reduced child protection in Ethiopia, and threats to services in Sudan.
Myanmar military airstrike kills 49 near market in Rakhine state
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Myanmar military airstrike kills 49 near market in Rakhine state
  • Myanmar's military airstrike killed at least 49 people near a market in Kyauktaw township, Rakhine state.
  • The Arakan Army, which controls the area, reported 58 wounded, 22 critically, and vowed retaliation.
  • The attack is the latest in a series of deadly airstrikes amid Myanmar's ongoing civil conflict since the 2021 coup.
Ethiopia's army chief accuses Egypt, Sudan, and Eritrea of backing rebels seeking to oust Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
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Ethiopia's army chief accuses Egypt, Sudan, and Eritrea of backing rebels seeking to oust Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
  • Ethiopia's army chief accused Egypt, Sudan, and Eritrea of backing rebel groups seeking to oust Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
  • Tigrayan forces captured the strategic town of Erebti in the Afar region, and hospitals in the north report a surge in wounded patients.
  • Tensions are high over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, with Egypt and Sudan demanding a binding agreement on its operation.
Ukraine's military uses drones to deliver food and medicine to Russian-occupied Oleshky
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Ukraine's military uses drones to deliver food and medicine to Russian-occupied Oleshky
  • Ukraine's military used heavy-lift drones to deliver about four tons of food and medicine to Oleshky, a Russian-occupied town in the Kherson region.
  • The delivery reached about 100 locations simultaneously, marking one of the largest drone aid operations of the war.
  • Russian forces have been blocking evacuations and confiscating aid, leaving nearly 2,000 residents, including 50 children, in a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Ethiopian government forces capture strategic town of Alamata in Tigray region
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Ethiopian government forces capture strategic town of Alamata in Tigray region
  • Ethiopian pro-government forces captured Alamata, a key supply hub in Tigray, after TPLF offensive.
  • The TPLF advanced into Afar, threatening the Djibouti trade corridor, which handles most of Ethiopia's imports.
  • Ethiopia's military accused Eritrea, Sudan, and Egypt of backing the rebels; Eritrea and Sudan denied.
Indian Air Force cycling expedition from Kanyakumari to Kargil honors 1999 war heroes
military conflicts South Asia
Indian Air Force cycling expedition from Kanyakumari to Kargil honors 1999 war heroes
  • An 18-member Indian Air Force cycling expedition from Kanyakumari to Kargil is in its final phase, having started from Delhi on September 22.
  • The expedition aims to reach the Kargil War Memorial on October 8 to honor soldiers who died in the 1999 Kargil War.
  • The team, led by Group Captain A K Singh, departed Jammu for Udhampur on September 28, after facing challenges along the route.
Russian guided bomb hits apartment building in Kharkiv, Ukraine, injuring 22 people
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Russian guided bomb hits apartment building in Kharkiv, Ukraine, injuring 22 people
  • A Russian guided bomb hit a residential building in Kharkiv, injuring 22 people, including children.
  • The attack follows a series of Russian strikes across Ukraine that killed eight people in recent days.
  • Ukraine accuses Russia of blocking aid to the Oleshky community, while Russia blames Ukrainian forces.
Saudi airstrikes on Yemen's Taiz market kill or wound nearly 50, Houthis say
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Saudi airstrikes on Yemen's Taiz market kill or wound nearly 50, Houthis say
  • Saudi airstrikes hit a market in Taiz, Yemen, killing or wounding nearly 50 people, according to Houthi sources.
  • The attack occurred after a truce broke down, with fighting escalating in September as Houthis seized Yemen's Red Sea coast.
  • Houthi sources reported nearly 30 fighters and eight civilians killed, while Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi drones near Riyadh.
Russian strikes on Kyiv warehouses disrupt food supply chains and raise prices in Ukraine
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Russian strikes on Kyiv warehouses disrupt food supply chains and raise prices in Ukraine
  • Russian airstrikes on civilian warehouses in Kyiv region have tripled in the last nine months, with two-thirds occurring since August 2026.
  • These strikes have disrupted centralized logistics for major retailers, causing shortages of staples like potatoes and Coca-Cola.
  • Ukraine's food minister urged brands to decentralize logistics, while economists warn of increased food costs and economic damage.

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Matthew Macfadyen to play George Smiley in BBC's Legacy Of Spies series
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Matthew Macfadyen to play George Smiley in BBC's Legacy Of Spies series
  • BBC releases first-look images of Matthew Macfadyen as George Smiley in Legacy Of Spies.
  • The eight-part series adapts John le Carré's novels The Spy Who Came In From The Cold and A Legacy Of Spies.
  • Filming has wrapped, but a release date has not yet been announced.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks Paris Fashion Week runway with global stars
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks Paris Fashion Week runway with global stars
  • Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walked the runway at Paris Fashion Week on September 28, 2026.
  • She wore a deep velvet creation with a crystal-embellished cape and burgundy-red hair.
  • The event featured global stars like Kendall Jenner, Eva Longoria, and Céline Dion.
Cuba's National Ballet School director warns crises may harm future dancers
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Cuba's National Ballet School director warns crises may harm future dancers
  • Cuba faces nightly blackouts, water shortages, and scarce food, yet ballet school continues.
  • Students travel long distances daily; 14-year-old Roxana dreams of becoming prima ballerina.
  • Dani Hernández, school director, fears crisis may harm future dancers and other professionals.
Victoria Beckham returns to recording studio with son Cruz Beckham in England
entertainment Europe
Victoria Beckham returns to recording studio with son Cruz Beckham in England
  • Victoria Beckham joined her son Cruz in a recording studio, as shown in a photo he posted on Instagram.
  • Cruz Beckham is pursuing a music career with his band The Breakers, releasing an EP and performing at festivals.
  • The Beckham family has faced tension after Brooklyn Beckham said he was no longer speaking to his parents.

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Dallaglio auctions 2003 World Cup medal after bankruptcy
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Dallaglio auctions 2003 World Cup medal after bankruptcy
  • Lawrence Dallaglio, former England captain, is auctioning his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal and other career memorabilia.
  • The sale follows his bankruptcy in 2024, which he attributes to financial problems after his divorce.
  • The collection is estimated to raise up to £180,000, with the World Cup medal expected to fetch between £50,000 and £80,000.
Ja Morant says he is comfortable with any role, including coming off the bench, for the Portland Trail Blazers
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Ja Morant says he is comfortable with any role, including coming off the bench, for the Portland Trail Blazers
  • Ja Morant was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers before free agency, joining a crowded backcourt with Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday, and Scoot Henderson.
  • Morant said he is comfortable with any role, including coming off the bench, to help the team.
  • Damian Lillard publicly supported Morant, saying the team can be tough to deal with if they play for each other.
France beat Belgium 1-0 in Nations League, Italy thrash Turkey 4-1
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France beat Belgium 1-0 in Nations League, Italy thrash Turkey 4-1
  • France beat Belgium 1-0 with an 88th-minute goal from substitute Michael Olise.
  • Italy thrashed Turkey 4-1 away, recovering from a 2-0 loss to Belgium last week.
  • Bosnia won 4-2 in Romania, Sweden beat Poland 3-1, and Montenegro won 3-2 in Armenia.

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Rodriguez addresses UN General Assembly

Cuban foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez told the UN General Assembly that Cuba would always be open for dialogue with Washington.

Cuba is open for dialogue with Washington

Cuba will always be open for dialogue with Washington.

Trump predicts US-Cuba agreement

President Donald Trump predicted over the weekend that the US and Cuba will reach an agreement and that military action will not be necessary.

US and Cuba will reach an agreement without military action

The US and Cuba will reach an agreement, and I do not think military action will be necessary.

Rubio gives Fox News interview

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Fox News host Sean Hannity on the 'Hannity' program that the US hopes Cuba will choose a different path and warned of consequences if it does not.

Rubio hopes Cuba will choose a different path

We are hopeful that Cuba will choose a different path, and those who do not change course will learn the lesson the hard way.

Cuban officials wrongly believe they can wait out Trump

Those in Cuba who believe they can wait out this administration are wrong and will learn the lesson the hard way if they do not correct course.

Venezuela needs free and fair elections

Venezuela needs to have free and fair elections, and we are working to put in place the conditions necessary for such elections as soon as possible.

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