Headlines from Al Jazeera, Associated Press, BBC, Newsweek, Reuters, The Hill, and Time
- Russia hits second major bridge in Ukraine's capital Kyiv – (BBC News)
The strike on the Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge comes after repeat attacks on another major bridge in Ukraine's capital. - Protesters across Spain demand action over housing crisis – (BBC News)
More than 50 protests are planned to take place on Saturday after the government failed to get emergency legislation through parliament. - Democrats gain on issues but voters doubt both parties, poll finds – (Associated Press)
An AP-NORC poll finds that voters are deeply dissatisfied with President Donald Trump and his Republican Party heading into the Nov. 3 elections. The Democratic Party has built an advantage on pressing issues such as the cost of living and healthcare. But the… - Israeli settlers attack West Bank olive pickers, soldiers assault reporters – (Al Jazeera English)
Israeli forces detain and assault journalists in Jabal Qamass area in Beita, south of Nablus. - US, Russia talks on Ukraine involve oil deal tied to Kushner, Witkoff: Report – (The Hill)
The Trump administration’s ongoing discussions with Russia to end the Ukraine war now include a multibillion-dollar oil deal that would benefit Middle Eastern business executives tied to the lead U.S. negotiators, according to new reporting from The New York … - Climate change case reaches the Supreme Court as wildfire survivor looks on – (Associated Press)
Colorado's Boulder County is one of dozens of governments around the United States suing oil and gas companies to help pay for damage caused by disasters linked to climate change. The county's case is part of a wave of climate change litigation across the Uni… - Ethiopia’s government forces retake airport from Tigray rebels in Mekelle – (Al Jazeera English)
The rebels have been seen leaving the capital of the northern Tigray region, according to local sources. - Spoilers: Is social media ruining gig surprises? – (BBC News)
Big moments from headline acts are shared online long before many fans see their favourite artists. - Chris Brain: The rapist priest who abused his congregation – (BBC News)
Chris Brain, who led nightclub-style services in the 1980s and 90s, is convicted of rape. - Laura Kuenssberg: Kemi Badenoch has cemented her image. Now she wants to take her party back to its roots – (BBC News)
The Conservative leader is expected to set out a return to core conservative principles at the party’s annual conference. - UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford investigation bailed – (BBC News)
The 25-year-old man was arrested in the London borough of Westminster on Thursday. - A Yemeni family spends a week on the road fleeing another Houthi offensive – (Al Jazeera English)
Displaced Yemenis are fleeing again, as the Houthis capture the Red Sea coast. - Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over border killing of two Pakistanis – (Al Jazeera English)
Foreign Ministry says it summoned India’s charge d’affaires to lodge ‘strong protest’ over killing of two civilians. - GOP walks tightrope on immigration ahead of midterms – (The Hill)
Republicans are struggling with how to thread the needle on immigration ahead of what is expected to be a bruising midterm season in which many voters have soured on the Trump administration’s aggressive enforcement. But the party has spent two years champion… - Cornell rape accusation renews reputation trouble for frats – (The Hill)
The Cornell University gang rape allegation is the latest in a series of black marks for fraternities, leading critics to question why universities continue to support them. Fraternities, almost as old as the country itself, have been a staple at colleges f… - What to know about Trump’s MAHA-backed push for psychedelic research – (The Hill)
The Trump administration, under the influence of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, is exploring the potential use of psychedelic substances in medicine — once a fringe topic that is now being heavily researched and invested in. The Food and Dru… - G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel, will it curb prices? – (Al Jazeera English)
Global energy prices have been soaring due to the US and Israel’s war on Iran and Russia’s war on Ukraine. - Who is the mystery co-pilot behind the Flydubai attack? – (Al Jazeera English)
Accused pilot Hamam al-Hammami reportedly barred from flying in Oman due to concerns over extremist views. - Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says – (BBC News)
The flydubai plane plunged more than 17,000ft two and a half hours into its journey before passengers and crew overpowered the attacker. - Yemen’s army claims over 1,500 Houthi casualties in past 24 hours – (Al Jazeera English)
Government forces close a key crossing connecting Houthi-held al-Houban to government-held Taiz city. - Why thousands of couples are choosing Scotland to say 'I do' – (BBC News)
A quarter of all marriages in Scotland involve couples who don't live here but see it as the ultimate wedding destination. - ‘Trauma still there’: A decades-old standoff returns to Northern Ireland – (Al Jazeera English)
Families who lived through one of the Troubles’ worst flashpoints fear its legacy is reaching another generation. - Co-pilot in FlyDubai incident is identified as Omani, and other Mideast developments – (Associated Press)
The co-pilot suspected in this week’s FlyDubai attack has been identified as an Omani national. A Gulf diplomat says investigations are underway to establish whether he acted as a “lone wolf or has any connection with any extremist groups.” A person familiar … - Co-pilot in FlyDubai attack is identified as Omani national Hamam al-Hammami – (Associated Press)
The co-pilot suspected of stabbing the captain on an Israel-bound FlyDubai flight has been identified as an Omani national named Hamam al-Hammami. Three people with knowledge of the situation, including a Gulf and Western diplomat, confirmed this information … - Ohio truck plant closes, jolting 1,400 workers days before Trump rally – (Associated Press)
President Donald Trump is trying to rally voters in the Dayton, Ohio, area on Saturday. But days ago, 1,400 workers were laid off from a truck factory there. The November midterms are a test for the working-class coalition that lifted Trump into the White Hou… - Why electric cars might be making some passengers feel sick – (BBC News)
“I’ve heard about it many, many, many times” says one doctor who treats motion sickness. - Israeli air attack on Gaza City apartment kills at least five – (Al Jazeera English)
No warning was given before the deadly Israeli attack hit Remal, one of Gaza City’s most crowded neighbourhoods. - Trump says he will attend Georgia-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa – (The Hill)
President Trump announced Friday that he will be returning to Alabama next week for the University of Georgia vs. University of Alabama college football game. He made the announcement while in Mobile, Ala. for a rally as part of his travels to several differ… - Celebrity Traitors claim their first victim as Richard E Grant tries to save his skin – (BBC News)
There was a murder and a recruitment in the latest episode, and that was just in the opening minutes. - Iran war live: Fighting intensifies in Yemen, hundreds killed or injured – (Al Jazeera English)
Fighting intensifies across Yemen as the army says 474 attacks in 24 hours killed or wounded 1,540 Houthi fighters. - Alito: Overturning Roe v. Wade took ‘courage’ from Supreme Court justices – (The Hill)
Justice Samuel Alito said his vote to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022 alongside the Supreme Court’s six conservative justices took “courage.” In a preview for his interview with CBS News, Alito was asked if there was a particular decision that took courage. “Wel… - Thousands of legal immigrants lose Medicaid coverage as ‘big, beautiful’ cuts begin – (The Hill)
Thousands of refugees and other legal immigrants lost their health coverage on Oct. 1, marking some of the first significant coverage losses under the Medicaid cuts in the GOP’s signature One Big Beautiful Bill Act. States and advocacy groups have been tryin… - Why Are Students Protesting Across France? Escalating Unrest Closes Schools, Leaves Hundreds Injured – (Time)
The escalating unrest over conditions in the lycée system has forced school closures across France and left hundreds of people injured. - FBI gives workforce classified 'Patel Report' on times it 'fell short' – (Associated Press)
The FBI has released a classified report to the workforce examining what it says are chapters from the bureau’s history when it "fell short." That's according to an internal message obtained Friday by The Associated Press. It's unclear what episodes from the … - A look at Iran's use of asymmetric warfare – (Associated Press)
The leaders of Britain and the United States have suggested that Iran played a role in two major security incidents — the arrests near a U.S.-run military base in England and the attack in the cockpit of an Israel-bound plane. As of Friday, no clear connectio… - Why the Trump Administration Is Being Accused of Interfering in Brazil's Election – (Time)
Brazilians are heading to the polls in what is set to be a decisive moment for Latin America’s largest nation, but the event has been clouded by accusations that the Trump Administration is attempting to overexert its influence. - Trump campaigns in deep red Alabama as midterms near – (Associated Press)
President Donald Trump continued his midterm campaign swing with a rally in deep red Alabama Friday, returning to the place where he drew his first mega crowd but is hardly considered a top midterm battleground. With just weeks to go before elections that wil… - What to Know About the Dengue Outbreak in the U.S. – (Time)
The mosquito-borne disease is spreading more than usual in Florida. - G7 releasing 100 million barrels of oil, diesel fuel as prices soar – (Associated Press)
The Group of Seven rich democracies say they've agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products, starting with “substantial” amounts of diesel after the fuel recently hit record high prices in the U.S. Trump and his Republican Party face pressu… - Tip Toe Is a Harrowing Melodrama of Queerness and Masculinity in a World Gone Mad – (Time)
Alan Cumming stars in this harrowing British melodrama about queer liberation and masculinity in crisis - 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. - 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. - 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 … - 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 economy approval hits new low, AP-NORC poll finds – (Associated Press)
A new AP-NORC poll finds that most Americans blame President Donald Trump for persistently high prices, while only about 2 in 10 approve of his handling of the cost of living. As midterm elections approach, the poll signals growing weariness over the Republic… - 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 … - 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. - 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
- An AI-generated influencer entered Alabama 'RushTok' — Some fans didn't care that she was fake – (Fox News)
Olivia Moore spent $100 to create a fake RushTok influencer using ChatGPT and MiniMax, and thousands of Bama Rush fans couldn't tell the difference. - ‘Activist judge’ rules Congress cannot bar noncitizens from voting in federal elections – (Fox News)
A Biden-appointed federal judge ruled the law criminalizing noncitizen voting is unconstitutional, dismissing charges against a woman who voted in 2020. - Lawmaker’s stunned face and other viral moments cap rough week for political class – (Fox News)
Eric Schmitt accused Jack Smith of perjury at a senate hearing, but confused the Atlanta Hawks with the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team. - Expert tears apart Talarico's viral claim his agenda is based on Jesus's teachings: 'Butchering the Bible' – (Fox News)
James Talarico's claim that universal healthcare has biblical grounds draws sharp criticism from an expert who accuses him of perverting the Bible. - Airport X-ray exposes dangerous weapon illegally concealed in passenger's carry-on – (Fox News)
TSA officers at New York's Watertown International Airport found a spent M18 smoke grenade inside a traveler's carry-on bag — and the person had a strange excuse. - She left Vegas to live on a ‘Blue Zone’ island where people live past 100 years old – (CNN)
In our roundup of travel stories this week: a hiking trail through the “Mountains of Heaven,” why Champagne is getting boozier, plus a woman who found joy by moving from Las Vegas to an Italian island. - Trump says US has lost 18 'incredible' service members during war with Iran – (Fox News)
President Donald Trump said 18 U.S. service members have been killed during Operation Epic Fury against Iran, which began more than six months ago. He also said he expects the conflict with Tehran in the Middle East to wrap up shortly. - Clarence Thomas is in the hot seat for Supreme Court’s biggest climate case in years – (CNN)
As one of the Supreme Court’s most stalwart conservative and prolific justices, Clarence Thomas’ views on the biggest cases of the day — from guns to race to religion — are rarely in doubt. - Stop criticizing your child’s athletic performance on the drive home – (CNN)
Many young athletes are being driven home by parents navigating what to say, if anything. Before you critique their performance, think carefully about your impact. - A timeline of the Cornell gang rape allegations – (CNN)
A lawsuit filed last month by a former Cornell University student alleging a gang rape at a fraternity house in 2024 has prompted the reopening of an investigation and reignited a firestorm around the scourge of sexual assaults at universities in the US and h… - Outrage grows over Cornell sexual assault investigation as governor rebukes DA’s handling of the case. Here’s the latest – (CNN)
Outrage is building as the case involving a Cornell University student allegedly gang raped in a fraternity house in 2024 continues to garner national attention, with the state’s governor vowing she “will not allow anyone to sweep this case under the rug.” - Trump announces $90 checks for more than 20M seniors to help combat Medicare costs – (Fox News)
President Donald Trump says the nearly $100 Medicare Part B checks for over 20 million seniors will come from the Medicare Improvement Fund he calls a "slush fund." - Breaking down Trump’s new ‘drug factories’ claim about Iranian nuclear sites – (CNN)
The president said during a rally that the Iranian facilities were also ‘drug factories.’ - Justice Department asks court to let Trump reinstate White House press ban – (CNN)
The Justice Department argued that President Donald Trump should be allowed to reinstate his White House ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico in a court filing late Friday ahead of a hearing next week in the lawsuit from the news companies. - Trump and GOP leaders launch a political rescue mission in Iowa | CNN Politics – (CNN)
Republicans are on a rescue mission in Iowa, touting new plans for a $15 billion steel mill as President Trump and the state’s GOP leaders rush to blunt the political impact of a battered economy on a key Senate race. Jeff Zeleny reports. - Taking daily supplement may help preserve muscle as you age — even without exercise – (Fox News)
New research in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition links daily creatine to memory gains and sarcopenia prevention. - College football refs ruin another game, Paige Spiranac whips up some eggs & Tony Romo's next move – (Fox News)
First Friday of October brings blown calls in Oklahoma, Lexie Hull's brutal WNBA takedown and Tony Romo's quiet exit from CBS after arrest. - OpenAI warns over 100 organizations about rogue AI agent activity – (Fox News)
The ChatGPT maker said it is reviewing 50 petabytes — roughly 50,000 terabytes — of data for other signs of artificial intelligence agent misconduct following the Hugging Face incident, in which one of its models escaped a sandbox environment and hacked the A… - ‘God made Trump’ ad and at least 12 others are part of controversial taxpayer-funded ad campaign – (CNN)
The Trump administration has created at least 13 campaign-style ads as part of its controversial taxpayer-funded, multi-million-dollar effort to promote President Donald Trump and his policies. - Watch CNN Headlines | CNN – (CNN)
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