Headlines from Al Jazeera, Associated Press, BBC, Newsweek, Reuters, The Hill, and Time
- Child, four women among Palestinians injured in West Bank pogroms – (Al Jazeera English)
Attacks follow a religious edict by a prominent far-right rabbi permitting the seizure of Palestinian olives. - Harry Styles debuts emotional new song dedicated to Liam Payne – (BBC News)
The pop star performed the song on the second anniversary of Liam Payne's death. - AP review finds slurs and Nazi talk in a House candidate's online forum – (Associated Press)
A congressional candidate from Nevada operates an online forum that's rife with posts containing racial slurs, minimizations of Nazi Germany and defenses of white nationalist conspiracy theories. The Associated Press reviewed thousands of posts from “The Mart… - Hardline Israeli rabbi ruling on stolen Palestinian olives prompts uproar – (Al Jazeera English)
A controversial ruling by a hardline Israeli rabbi has been condemned by Palestinians. - House Speaker Mike Johnson draws on faith as he seeks to hold GOP majority – (Associated Press)
Speaker Mike Johnson says he believes Republicans will hold on to their House majority on Election Day and defy a surge of Democratic momentum in the final stretch of the midterm campaign. The Louisiana Republican spoke with The Associated Press during a camp… - Bournemouth recovery driver sentenced after runaway car crush – (BBC News)
CCTV footage captured the vehicle rolling down the road, dragging driver Sean Baker along. - US and Iran both claim control of Strait of Hormuz amid attacks on vessels – (Al Jazeera English)
Two vessels have been struck with naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz this week. - Protests spread across France as ‘yellow vests’ set to join – (Al Jazeera English)
Demonstrations began in mid-September at schools and have expanded, tapping into wider grievances. - Oregon father who stopped gunman still a rare case in mass shootings – (Associated Press)
Few mass shootings in the U.S. end with an armed civilian confronting the gunman, as happened during the deadly attack on an Oregon elementary school. Kenda Freeman said her son, Kaylub Giamanco, intervened by firing his own weapon after the shooting began at… - Trump eases Russia oil sanctions, but is Europe still buying Moscow’s gas? – (Al Jazeera English)
Analysts say Russia will benefit most from US sanctions waiver. - Man jailed for Starmer-linked arson attacks deported, Home Office says – (BBC News)
Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc was sentenced in June over arson attacks targeting the former prime minister's car and property. - Zelenskyy asks supporters to back new US sanctions against Russia – (Associated Press)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged supporters to defend new U.S. sanctions against Russia. It comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing a package of restrictions targeting the Russian economy. The White House's decisi… - Ukraine faces grim question of whether it can take on Russia without US backing – (The Hill)
The disruptions this week in U.S. support for Ukraine have forced Kyiv to face a grim question: Can it stay in the fight against Russia without any of President Trump’s already diminished support? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has escalated a diploma… - Health insurance is the sleeper midterms issue: Why premiums are spiking – (The Hill)
Americans are bracing to pay significantly more for health insurance next month, whether they have Affordable Care Act plans or get insurance through work. Premiums for some people could be the highest in decades, while others may pay more in the form of out… - The Memo: Ukraine’s slide into crisis sharpens questions for Trump – (The Hill)
Tumult and doubt are hanging over the role of the United States in the war in Ukraine, 4 1/2 years after the Russian invasion. That’s the bottom line after a week of high drama that roiled Washington, Kyiv and concerned political leaders in Europe. The U.S. s… - LIVE: India vs West Indies – fifth T20 International – (Al Jazeera English)
Follow updates, including toss and team news, from our live text commentary stream of the cricket series decider. - Iran-backed Houthis strike Yemen’s Aden: What that means – (Al Jazeera English)
What we know about the Houthi strikes on Aden’s presidential palace and airport, and why they matter. - Boy and man die in light air craft crash near Loch Lomond – (BBC News)
Emergency services were called at about 16:45 on Friday, and pronounced both dead at the scene. - Trial of German steakhouse heiress Christina Block that sparked a huge spy scandal – (BBC News)
For 15 months, a high-security courtroom in Hamburg has been hearing the case of Christina Block, accused of ordering the abduction of her children. - Shoppers don't see the full brunt of US fuel costs. That could change – (Associated Press)
High fuel prices are making it more expensive to drive, fly and buy some goods more than seven months into the U.S.-Iran war. That's prolonging the strain on American households as the midterm elections approach., The chief economist at Moody’s Analytics esti… - Can Yemen’s government forces sustain their offensive against the Houthis? – (Al Jazeera English)
Houthi missile strikes threaten key supply routes on Yemen’s Red Sea coast, intensifying pressure on government forces. - The Israeli politicians seeking to replace Netanyahu – (Al Jazeera English)
A look at Israel’s main opposition leaders, their parties and their largely shared positions on Gaza and other wars. - How the Oregon school shooting unfolded – (Associated Press)
A driver, a dad and a teacher are among at least three people who tried to stop a 16-year-old gunman who attacked an Oregon elementary school this week. Authorities say the driver was the first to call 911. He saw the gunman jump a fence at the school and yel… - Trump waives several Russian sanctions as new US law takes effect – (BBC News)
Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests. - Trump waives Russian sanctions outlined in Graham Act before they take effect – (The Hill)
President Trump signed an executive order Friday evening to waive sanctions against Russia set to take effect soon under a recently signed legislative package. The president officially signed the sanctions package into law last month, which was posthumously d… - Two-week half terms – the school holiday no-one can agree on – (BBC News)
Parents are divided, with some struggling to arrange childcare while others eye cheaper holidays. - Halloween costumes 2026: From Obsession to Odyssey, the top TV, film and pop culture party outfits – (BBC News)
Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year. - Rep. Ilhan Omar's attorneys demand return of property seized – (Associated Press)
Attorneys for Rep. Ilhan Omar are asking the Justice Department to immediately return property that federal agents seized from her home this week, arguing that the search stemming from an investigation into her citizenship status was “neither justified nor la… - More lawmakers report suspicious packages at offices – (The Hill)
Several lawmakers said Friday their offices across the country had received suspicious mailings following reports earlier this week of letters containing unknown substances at U.S. election offices. Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Pete Ri… - Iran war live: Trump claims US Navy blockade stops Iranian ships in Hormuz – (Al Jazeera English)
Trump says the US Navy blockade has stopped all Iranian ships from crossing the Strait of Hormuz. - Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad killed suspect – (BBC News)
The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say. - 5 days of Katie Zacharia: The rapid fall of Trump’s ‘lawyer’ press secretary – (The Hill)
Katie Zacharia won’t be remembered as one of the “all-time greats” in the White House press room, as one of her colleagues predicted this week, but she will go down in the annals of presidential press secretary history. Her tenure of five days in the role eas… - Zacharia was thrown into a whirlwind – and failed at a critical time for Trump – (BBC News)
The White House is facing growing adversity, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher, weeks before crucial midterm elections. - Those killed in Oregon school shooting mourned – (Associated Press)
The aunt of the youngest child killed in a shooting at an Oregon elementary school said he was a fast runner and a fearless climber who loved reading. The aunt of 5-year-old Rhoam Summer said Friday that he also loved his stuffed animals. Swan Sheridan said h… - Carney Warns U.S. Is Trying to ‘Break’ Canada as Trump Revives ‘51st State’ Threat – (Time)
Carney referenced the external pressures as he urged Albertans to vote to remain in Canada. His remarks came shortly after Trump threatened that Canada will "end up being the 51st state." - Katie Zacharia Out as Trump's Press Secretary After 5 Days – (Time)
Trump on Friday said to reporters that he had told Zacharia to "reconsider" her role - Trump casts doubt on press secretary Zacharia's future – (Associated Press)
President Donald Trump has suggested that his new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, might not stay on the job much longer. “I told her, ‘I think you’re better off being happy,’” Trump said on Friday. He also noted that Zacharia had been treated “very unfairly”… - Oregon school attack that left 4 dead stopped by local resident, governor says – (Associated Press)
Oregon's governor says a community member likely saved lives by chasing down a teenager who shot and killed three children and a teacher at an elementary school in the city of Bend. Gov. Tina Kotek praised the person who shot the attacker inside Silver Rail E… - Democrats may be on the cusp of a Senate majority: Here are their top priorities – (The Hill)
As Democrats batten down the hatches for a harrowing election night, some are already tossing ideas around about what the first priorities would be in the event they win back the Senate majority. Democrats have about a 56 percent chance of winning the Senate… - What We Know So Far About the Elementary School Shooting in Bend, Oregon – (Time)
Five people are dead, including a suspect, after a shooting incident at Silver Rail Elementary School. - Brit Hume: Republican ‘washout’ possible in midterms – (The Hill)
Fox News’s Brit Hume on Wednesday said Republicans may face rough results in the upcoming midterms. “Republicans have to worry that something like that may happen to them in this race, where not only do they lose the close ones, but they lose a lot that weren… - MAGA donor hits Guilfoyle, attorneys with defamation lawsuit – (The Hill)
Eric Deters, the donor to President Trump whom former U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle reportedly asked to wire $100,000 to her American Express account, leading to her ousting from the Trump administration, sued her and her lawyers for defamation… - Who Are the Houthis and Why Are They Attacking Saudi Arabia’s Airports? – (Time)
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have vowed to forge ahead with the attacks on Saudi Arabia’s airports and oil facilities. - Zacharia says she misheard question on where she took bar exam – (The Hill)
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia said that she misheard a shouted question about where she passed the bar exam from a reporter earlier this week, leading her to say that she passed the exam when she moved to China. “I assumed the question was, ‘Whe… - How We Chose the Best Inventions of 2026 – (Time)
These are creations changing how we live, work, play, and think about what’s possible. - Who Runs the Catholic Church When the Pope Is Hospitalized? – (Time)
As Pope Leo remains hospitalized following his surgery, his audiences have been canceled through Oct. 20, but he remains in charge of the papacy. Here's why. - Can Trump Strip Ilhan Omar of Her Citizenship? Here's How the Process Works – (Time)
Legal and immigration experts tell TIME that denaturalizing a U.S. citizen is a rare and difficult process - Friday the 13th Series Crystal Lake Is Everything Wrong With Film-to-TV Adaptations – (Time)
Peacock reboots the 'Friday the 13th' franchise, and the result is the one thing this horror classic should never be: boring - Artificial Is a Hugely Entertaining Movie About Despair for the Future – (Time)
In his portrait of Sam Altman and the rise of OpenAI, Luca Guadagnino has made a movie that's despairing, but also exhilarating. - Omar Sy on Lupin Season 4 and His 'Stunned' Reaction to the Louvre Heist – (Time)
The French actor, who has been living in the United States for about ten years, spoke to TIME France about his profession, his country, and more. - 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
- Sophie Cunningham commends Washington state girls who walked off cross country race over male teammate – (Fox News)
Sophie Cunningham praised Camas High School girls who walked out of a cross-country race to protest a transgender teammate's switch to girls' competition. - Serial killer's ex-wife slept beside murderer for 8 years, never suspected his deadly double life – (Fox News)
Bonnie Lou Gower reveals the haunting warning signs she missed while sharing a bed with serial killer Richard Evonitz for over eight years. - Ilhan Omar's turbulent week explained: The dueling probes that threw the Somali-born progressive into chaos – (Fox News)
Federal agents raided Ilhan Omar's D.C. home, seizing her phone, computers and passport as part of a criminal probe into immigration fraud. - Income inequality at Obama Foundation, as brass thrives and rank and file seeks union – (Fox News)
Half of the Obama Foundation's reported workforce topped $100,000 in pay, outpacing five other presidential nonprofits examined in recent tax filings. - White House reporters react to Katie Zacharia's 'brutal' exit as Trump's press secretary – (Fox News)
Fox News Digital spoke with several White House correspondents about Katie Zacharia's dramatic exit as President Donald Trump's press secretary. - Meet the 22-year-old candidate eyeing history in key swing state as Gen Z embraces conservatism: 'Step up' – (Fox News)
Dillon Fillion, a 22-year-old Domino's driver and Iowa House candidate, credits Charlie Kirk with helping Gen Z men embrace conservative principles. - Six Flags Over Georgia reopens amid tensions and questions in the wake of fatal roller coaster incident – (CNN)
It looked like a typical October evening at Six Flags Over Georgia. The sinking sun cast a golden light over families standing in line for haunted houses and rides. Children shouted, amped up on sugar and adrenaline, while orange leaves crunched under their f… - Ex-Trump WH lawyer blasts Trump’s hires in epic rant | CNN Politics – (CNN)
Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb slammed President Trump’s staffing strategy, warning that choosing blind loyalty over proper vetting means the administration is “hiring them to fail.” - Texas, Minnesota candidates fuel latest 2026 midterm election news – (Fox News)
The 2026 midterms are heating up as Texas’ fiery House race spotlights campaign spending and debate controversy, while Minnesota’s Senate battle centers on alleged fraud schemes that may have cost taxpayers up to $9 billion. The 2026 midterm elections will ta… - Biden-appointed judge deals Trump another sanctuary city defeat in major immigration fight – (Fox News)
A federal judge ruled Trump's lawsuit against New York City's sanctuary policies fails, citing the Tenth Amendment's anti-commandeering doctrine. - France braced for more protests with unions, farmers and Yellow Vests set to join students – (CNN)
Authorities expect up to 100,000 protestors outside Paris today, with tens of thousands more within the capital. Follow live updates. - I’ve spent most of the year talking to MAGA supporters. Here are 5 things I’ve learned – (CNN)
CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan has spent 2026 talking to Trump supporters across the country. Many are frustrated about the Iran War, angry over the growth of data centers and unsure about what’s next. - Inside Hegseth’s political ambitions — and the risks threatening them – (CNN)
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has rarely shied away from controversy, but his latest spectacle — announcing that the convicted Fort Hood mass shooter’s execution would be livestreamed — proved a bridge too far even for President Donald Trump. - How the US-Iran war upended two critical global trade routes – (CNN)
The war between the United States and Iran has upended the global oil market by severely disrupting the flow of oil through two critical waterways: the Strait of Hormuz and, in recent weeks, the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. - LeBron James Responds to Helicopter Question amid Criticism Before Start of 76ers Season – (CNN)
Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James doesn't think it's out of the ordinary to be commuting from New York in a helicopter ahead of his first season with the Sixers. - Hero dad who took down Oregon school shooter identified along with teacher killed in attack – (Fox News)
The teacher killed in a shooting at a Bend, Oregon, elementary school shooting was identified by police on Friday as 25-year-old Meghan, Lambert. The hero who took down the shooter was Kaylub Giamanco. - Brain-infecting fungus that can kill 7 in 10 patients is on the rise across America – (Fox News)
Cladophialophora bantiana, a neurotropic black mold with a 60%-70% fatality rate, surged nearly fourfold in U.S. detections between 2023 and 2025. - French police tactics under scrutiny after teenagers seriously injured during protests | CNN – (CNN)
A 14-year-old boy left with a fractured jaw after police fired a tear gas canister at close range, striking him in the face. Another teenager who lost the use of an eye. As students across France continue to pour on to the streets demanding more education fun… - The Dodgers' Growing Problem With Shohei Ohtani – (CNN)
In Year 3 of what is meant to be a 10-year partnership, the Los Angeles Dodgers need to decide what to do with Shohei Ohtani. - Stream the CNN experience now | CNN – (CNN)
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