Headlines from Al Jazeera, Associated Press, BBC, Newsweek, Reuters, The Hill, and Time
- Julie Ann McIlwaine: Murder conviction overturned for woman who killed abusive partner – (BBC News)
The Court of Appeal ruled that jurors were misdirected on Julie Ann McIlwaine's loss of control defence to the killing of James Joseph Crossley. - 12 minutes of madness: How Flydubai pilot, passengers saved plane midfall – (Al Jazeera English)
As it plunged 17,000ft in under two minutes, a quick-thinking captain and passengers saved plane from crashing. - Ethiopian gov’t-aligned group claims close to full control of Tigray region – (Al Jazeera English)
Claim comes as violence flares across northern Ethiopia, deteriorating diplomatic, humanitarian situations. - Tunisia softens its ‘false news’ penalty. What really changed, and why now? – (Al Jazeera English)
Fines replace jail terms for first-time ‘false news’ offences under a decree rights groups say is still repressive. - Trump pushes Senate Republicans on ‘No More Changing of Clocks Act’ – (The Hill)
President Trump is ramping up pressure on Senate Republicans to move forward with legislation making daylight saving time permanent, blaming Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) for holding up the bipartisan effort to end the twice-a-year changing of clocks. The House pa… - Whole Hog Politics: Audience capture and the GOP’s #content trap – (The Hill)
[Watch Whole Hog Politics Live: Hill Insider members can join us live today at 9 a.m. EDT as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon go deep on this week’s political news. Members can join the discussion and pose their questions to Bill and Chris. Tune in!] You … - What Martin Luther King Jr.'s Granddaughter's First Vote Is Up Against – (Time)
“The same forces that worked to keep marginalized groups from the ballot when Dr. King was alive are not gone,” write Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King. - Eddie Newton's son died in 40C UAE desert hike, coroner says – (BBC News)
Cassius Newton's wife urged him not to go on the hike, a coroner tells an inquest into his death. - Just one in 10 Germans thinks Merz is up to the job after election wipeout – (Al Jazeera English)
Chancellor Friedrich Merz hits a record low approval rating after his party suffered defeats in three state elections. - ‘Containerabad’: Pakistan’s capital and truckers bleed money amid lockdown – (Al Jazeera English)
As Islamabad prepares for another opposition march, drivers and businesses are counting the cost of the barricades. - Thousands of troops head to Mideast, Christa Pike in critical condition after failed execution attempt – (Associated Press)
Enjoying Morning Wire online? Get the next edition of AP’s free flagship newsletter delivered straight to your inbox before you start the day. Subscribe here. - The System That Failed Cornell’s Jane Doe – (Time)
“The Cornell case is not only about the conduct alleged in one lawsuit. It is about a broader failure of prevention, investigation, and accountability,” writes Kendra Barkoff Lamy. - Jon Ossoff and Susan Collins hope track records of helping back home matter on Election Day – (Associated Press)
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff and Republican Sen. Susan Collins began this election cycle widely viewed as their respective parties’ most vulnerable members. But their campaigns have played out differently than expected in part because of a mundane part of their… - Furor grows over Cornell rape allegations – (The Hill)
In today’s issue: ▪ Backlash to Cornell controversy grows ▪ FCC OK with Trump’s taxpayer-funded ads ▪ CNN blocked from White House press pool ▪ Fallout from a botched execution Outrage over the handling of an alleged gang rape at a Cornell University fraterni… - A 'dark cloud' and 'dismal' mood: What it's like at Cornell amid frat rape allegation – (BBC News)
Students tell the BBC that the tension on campus has become palpable since allegations from 2024 resurfaced. - Olivia Dean accused of copying Bill Withers' Just The Two of Us – (BBC News)
The star's record label is sued over similarities between her song I've Seen It and Withers' classic. - New aircraft carrier, 10,000 US troops: Is the Iran war about to escalate? – (Al Jazeera English)
By the end of November, three US aircraft carriers and two amphibious landing groups will be positioned near Iran. - GOP senators warn Trump is hurting Republicans with independents – (The Hill)
Senate Republicans say President Trump has become increasingly toxic with independent voters critical to winning Senate races in battlegrounds such as North Carolina, Ohio, Iowa and Alaska. Some GOP senators are warning Trump to stay away from key Senate race… - Khanna eyes opportunity in Ocasio-Cortez plotting – (The Hill)
As Democrats begin to position themselves for the 2028 presidential campaign, few contenders are being watched and analyzed as closely as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.), whose decision to enter the race could alter the entire landscape of the Democratic… - Trump’s ‘self-policing’ AI accord faces skepticism – (The Hill)
The signing of an AI accord by President Trump and tech leaders has done little to quell concerns over the lack of guardrails surrounding artificial intelligence. While Trump says industry officials can self-police, critics say more is needed to make sure AI… - Celebrity Traitors: Chaos, coffins and ‘Claudiapatra’ steal the show – (BBC News)
There is paranoia, confusion and a battle to survive among the celebrities as they fight for survival. - What are the new rules in Scotland's supermarkets? – (BBC News)
Restrictions are being put on products with high sugar, fat and salt content, but the meal deal lives on. - Arab party leader forced to withdraw from Israeli elections – (Al Jazeera English)
Palestinian participation in upcoming Knesset vote continues to shrink with withdrawal of Sami Abu Shehadeh. - Manchester City: FA says guilty verdict has "significant implications for integrity of the game" – (BBC News)
The independent commission's verdict against Manchester City has "significant implications for the integrity of the game", according to the Football Association. - UK arrests British-Iranian suspect over RAF ‘plot’: What we know – (Al Jazeera English)
Police investigate ‘possible foreign state involvement’ as sixth man arrested over RAF Fairford incident. - I opened cockpit door of plane while being attacked, Indian pilot tells Modi – (BBC News)
Capt Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed on the Israel-bound flight, has been hailed as a hero. - How the fighting in Ethiopia spread beyond Tigray, in maps and charts – (Al Jazeera English)
Old rivalries, territorial disputes and new alliances are reshaping the conflict in Ethiopia’s north. - New York's governor and AG to give update on Cornell rape allegations – (Associated Press)
New York’s governor and attorney general are set to give an update about the investigation into a woman’s allegations that she was gang raped at a Cornell University fraternity house. The news briefing Friday morning is expected a day after Gov. Kathy Hochul … - Some fishermen turn on Trump amid fuel costs and trade war – (Associated Press)
Some commercial fishermen have come to question whether Trump is meeting the needs of an industry he has long leaned on for support. Trump sought to make an ally out of fishermen during his first term with expanded fishing territory, aggressive trade moves an… - Pete Hegseth to launch new Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs – (Associated Press)
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching an office of religious affairs at the Pentagon. He announced Wednesday that the office will provide “first-class religious support” and report directly to him. Hegseth, who often infuses his evangelical Christianity… - The recent string of solid job numbers should inspire confidence, but it's not – (Associated Press)
The official numbers show that the U.S. job market has proven sturdy in the face of one shock after another – President Donald Trump’s trade wars, persistent inflation, high interest rates, a conflict with Iran that has sent gasoline prices rocketing and sque… - Homeland security dismisses concerns of ICE officers at polling places – (Associated Press)
As midterm elections approach, some voters are worried about immigration enforcement officers at polling places. Department of Homeland Security officials say they don't plan to send officers en masse to patrol the polls. They dismissed concerns as “fear-mong… - Crypto thieves attacked man in home and threatened to kill pregnant wife's baby in 'horrific' robbery – (BBC News)
The man was beaten with hammers until he transferred hundreds of thousands of pounds of cryptocurrency. - Iran war live: US moves 2,000 Marines to Middle East, tanker hit in Hormuz – (Al Jazeera English)
US deploys Roosevelt strike group and 2,000 Marines to the Middle East as part of a wider buildup around Iran. - Tennessee Reviews Lethal Injection Process After Botched Execution – (Time)
Christa Pike, who has been on death row for over 30 years for murder, is the first person in the modern era of the U.S. death penalty to receive lethal injection drugs and survive. - What the Flydubai Incident Reveals About When a Pilot Becomes the Threat – (Time)
The events of Flydubai flight 1073 have prompted questions over how pilots are screened and whether hardened cockpit doors can spell danger. - Smith’s game-day texts reviewed by Schmitt never referenced basketball team names – (The Hill)
Text messages obtained by The Hill show former special counsel Jack Smith’s staff didn’t reference any basketball team names, adding to the confusion around why Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) errantly accused the prosecutor of attending a game in Atlanta in an eff… - Tennessee halts executions after death row inmate Christa Pike survives hers – (BBC News)
Christa Pike was transported to hospital after the failed attempts. Her condition remains unknown. - Trump says he regrets nominating Gorsuch, Kavanaugh and Barrett – (The Hill)
President Trump revealed in an interview published on Thursday that he regrets nominating conservative Justices Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. “Yeah. Yeah. What can I do? I put them in,” Trump told Time Magazine wh… - Trump not ruling out invoking Insurrection Act around midterms – (The Hill)
President Trump said in an interview published Thursday that he has not ruled out invoking the Insurrection Act or declaring a national emergency around the midterm elections in November. “I’m not committing to anything,” Trump said in an interview with Time … - Why the U.S. Must Simultaneously Compete—and Cooperate—With China on AI – (Time)
“We need to outcompete China on the technology itself, while also working with China on addressing the risks posed by AI,” writes Gina Raimondo. - What Trump Has Built – (Time)
An interview with the President at a pivotal moment in his second term. - Fact-Checking What Donald Trump Said in His Latest Interview With TIME – (Time)
U.S. President Donald Trump sat for an exclusive interview ahead of the midterm elections. Here’s a check of the claims he made. - Trump’s red-state tour raises eyebrows and anxiety among Republicans – (The Hill)
President Trump’s upcoming campaign stops in a number of red states are raising eyebrows as Democrats seek to expand the midterm map ahead of November’s midterm elections. This week, Trump is slated to visit Oklahoma and Alabama, in addition to making stops … - Swings in the bond market shake stock markets worldwide, as AI optimism supports Wall Street – (Associated Press)
More swings in the bond market rattled stock markets around the world. Thursday's moves were relatively modest on Wall Street after U.S. bond yields cranked higher but then gave back the gains later in the day. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% and broke a three-day losi… - Report provides new details in Cornell University gang rape allegations – (Associated Press)
A woman who filed a lawsuit saying she was sexually assaulted by seven men at a Cornell University fraternity house told campus police that she could “say with 100% confidence I was raped.” That's according to a report by CBS New York, which said it obtained … - Flying Doesn’t Have to Be This Miserable – (Time)
It starts with acknowledging that the airline industry is essential infrastructure, and that it should be regulated as such, writes Ganesh Sitaraman. - Walking Faster May Help Reverse Frailty – (Time)
A new randomized controlled trial in retirement homes found that walking faster was linked to a decline in frailty. - Advocates and lawmakers challenge New York law after Cornell assault case – (Associated Press)
A woman’s account of being sexually assaulted at a Cornell University fraternity house has advocates and lawmakers renewing their criticism of a New York law that makes it more difficult to prosecute people who have taken advantage of others too intoxicated t… - Why That Mucus in Your Throat Won’t Go Away – (Time)
Experts explain what causes postnasal drip, why antihistamines don’t always help, and how to get relief from mucus. - JD Vance reveals what he thinks UFOs are – (Newsweek)
Vance pledged to “get to the bottom“ of UFOs on Friday. - Joe Rogan Hits Trump on Iran War: ‘Nobody Thinks It’s a Good Idea’ – (Newsweek)
The podcaster was commenting on the president's reported daily video montage briefings on the conflict in the Middle East. - Tiger Woods Rollover Crash: Full List of Car Wrecks Involving Golf Legend – (Newsweek)
Woods has been involved in several high‑profile vehicle incidents over the years. - White House Reveals New App After Cryptic Posts: Full List of Features – (Newsweek)
After cryptic teasers, the White House unveiled a new app promising direct access, live streams and real‑time updates. - Trump Admin Stress Forced ICE Chief Todd Lyons to Hospital: Report – (Newsweek)
Todd Lyons was reported to have been hospitalized twice due to stress-related issues. - Jenny Storms on NBC100 and Reinventing the Playbook – (Newsweek)
At Newsweek’s Women’s Global Impact Forum 2026, Jenny Storms told Newsweek “everything was done differently” across NBCU. - Tiger Woods in Florida car crash: What to know – (Newsweek)
Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, authorities said. - Viral "looksmaxxing'" influencer Clavicular arrested on battery charges – (Newsweek)
Viral “looksmaxxing“ influencer Clavicular was arrested in Florida on battery charges tied to a fight at a rental home. - Kash Patel’s Odds to Be Out as FBI Chief Surge After Email Hack – (Newsweek)
Kash Patel's personal emails were leaked by an Iran-backed group in seeming retribution. - Fury as Veteran Dies After Migrant Allegedly Pushed Him Onto Subway Tracks – (Newsweek)
The DHS has characterized Hernandez, a Honduran national, as a “serial criminal“ who had repeatedly deported from the U.S.
Headlines from CNN and Fox News
- Men are hiding potentially deadly disorder amid pressure to build the 'perfect' body – (Fox News)
Sylvester Stallone's bulimia revelation spotlights a crisis experts say is surging among men and boys driven by looksmaxxing and musculature ideals. - Christa Pike’s botched lethal injection takes focus off victim, jeopardizes execution: former police chief – (Fox News)
Christa Pike's botched lethal injection could end capital punishment in Tennessee altogether, warns former Knoxville Police chief Phil Keith. - Trump admin wants to require tax filers to disclose citizenship status to IRS – (Fox News)
A Trump administration proposal would require tax filers to certify their immigration status to the IRS, which critics argue could be used as a tool for immigration enforcement. - Veterans and lawmakers protest Trump’s ‘triumphal arch’ | CNN Politics – (CNN)
Members of Congress and military veterans joined Public Citizen at a protest calling on the Trump administration to abandon plans for a 250-foot memorial arch between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. Trump recently announced the proposed … - Trump administration shifts funds from human rights to supporting far-right causes – (CNN)
- This amount of deli meat associated with higher dementia risk in compelling new review – (Fox News)
A major review links just two daily slices of deli meat to a 44% higher dementia risk, raising questions about ultra-processed foods and brain health. Experts weigh in. - Ms Rachel builds sprawling media empire while shelling out thousands to progressive candidates – (Fox News)
Ms. Rachel has donated thousands to progressive political candidates as her popular children's education brand expanded into Netflix, Penguin Random House and Target. - A'ja Wilson's mom freaks out when asked to explain her 'Love Beats Hate' sign after Game 3 win vs Fever – (Fox News)
A'ja Wilson's mom Eva paraded a "Love Beats Hate" sign after the Aces' series-clinching win, but her courtside confrontation with an Outkick reporter told a different story. - AOC's dramatic retelling of Cornell rape allegations collides with complaint details – (Fox News)
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's graphic account of the Cornell sexual assault case differs from the civil complaint, prosecutors' statements and Cornell University's response. - ‘I was fighting for my life,’ Flydubai pilot tells Indian prime minister | CNN – (CNN)
The Flydubai captain recounts the dramatic moment in the cockpit when he was attacked. ‘I was fighting for my life,’ he tells Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a video call from his hospital bed. ’ I was doing this for my life, but at the same time I… - One of TV’s greatest gay creators reflects on where it all went wrong – (CNN)
Russell T Davies created some of the most influential queer TV shows. But his latest, “Tip Toe,” explores the regression of LGBTQ rights in recent years. - Chinese AI model investigated after researcher says it provided instructions for bioweapons, assassinations – (Fox News)
Researcher Peter Garrigan says Moonshot AI's Kimi model was manipulated into providing instructions for biological weapons and assassination plans. - ‘One last push, Smit! Just do it. The door is right there, ‘Flydubai pilot recounts dramatic moment in cockpit | CNN – (CNN)
Flydubai’s pilot describes dramatic moments in cockpit as he was attacked by his co-pilot. ‘And when I was on the ground, I realised that the aircraft was falling down,” he tells Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a videocall.’ - ‘I couldn’t let everybody else die,’ says hero Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar – (CNN)
Smit Machchhar, the hero Flydubai captain who fought off a savage attack by his copilot, kept fighting because he could not “let everybody else die,” he said in his first public remarks since Wednesday’s suspected hijacking attempt. - With a new breed of candidate, Democrats are challenging in states they usually lose – (CNN)
President Donald Trump’s flagging popularity isn’t the only problem Republicans face this fall. - Putin warns West that Russia is prepared to use ‘all weapons’ to protect Kaliningrad – (CNN)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the West against escalating the war in Ukraine, saying Moscow is prepared to use “all weapons” in its arsenal — including nuclear — if its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad comes under attack. - Pilot on Tel Aviv-bound FlyDubai 'prevented another 9/11,' Netanyahu says – (Fox News)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the heroism of the passengers and pilot on a FlyDubai flight, claiming the group "prevented another 9/11" when the pilot, Capt. Machchhar, opened the cockpit door after being stabbed by his co-pilot. - 'the Girls' podcast debuts as co-hosts take on Lindsay Clancy case, Ms Rachel's political activism – (Fox News)
Samantha Ponder's fiery take on the Lindsay Clancy case and a heated Ms. Rachel debate drive the premiere episode of "the Girls" podcast series. - What happened inside the Flydubai flight to Israel? What we know so far – (CNN)
A horrific mid-air catastrophe on a plane heading to Tel Aviv was averted in a stunning turn of events on Wednesday when passengers and crew bravely rushed into the cockpit and regained control of the aircraft. - Watch CNN Headlines | CNN – (CNN)
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