Headlines from Al Jazeera, Associated Press, BBC, Newsweek, Reuters, The Hill, and Time
- Oil facilities hit in deadly overnight attack on St Petersburg – (BBC News)
At least one person was killed in the strikes, which also hit a data centre used by Russia's equivalent of Facebook. - Why have settler pogroms surged during olive harvest season in West Bank? – (Al Jazeera English)
France and Belgium condemn settler attack on diplomats, but critics say EU needs to act beyond words of condemnation. - Vance says in ‘some ways’ US has ‘decisively won’ Iran war – (The Hill)
Vice President Vance claimed Saturday that in “some ways” the United States has “decisively won” its war against Iran. “I would say in some ways, we have won decisively, but they’re — the Iranians, the enemy gets a vote here, and they have responded in certai… - Democrats target rural voters in the push to flip Republican strongholds – (Associated Press)
Dave Roethler is a former Donald Trump supporter in Iowa who feels disillusioned about the economy and believes middle-class families are suffering while the president benefits. It's a sentiment echoed by others in rural Iowa, where Democrats are trying to ga… - Latino voters helped give Trump a second term. What's their move now? – (Associated Press)
The path to a House majority on Capitol Hill runs through heavily Latino districts in states such as Arizona, Colorado and Texas. It's where Democrats are counting on disaffected Trump supporters to swing back their way. But it also unclear whether Democrats … - Who is Mehrdad Akhlaghi, Iran’s new tech-focused defence minister? – (Al Jazeera English)
Akhlaghi’s experience centres on ballistic missiles, aerospace technology and defence-industrial production. - Analysis: For Trump, results have often revealed the art of no deal – (Associated Press)
Donald Trump has long promoted himself as an exceptional dealmaker, and that claim has helped fuel his rise from real estate tycoon to president. But many the deals he has made through the years have fallen short of his own characterization. Trump spent decad… - The Diane Watson playground murder: Trauma, loss and a love that endured – (BBC News)
Diane Watson's best friend Pauline recalls a shocking school murder and its lasting legacy. - Funeral held for 75 Palestinians after remains recovered from Gaza ruins – (Al Jazeera English)
Most of the victims were from the Daraj neighbourhood in Gaza City, the Health Ministry says. - What help can Egypt offer Saudi Arabia in the war against the Houthis? – (Al Jazeera English)
Analysts say that any move from Egypt will remain ‘strictly defensive’, as the conflict in Yemen intensifies. - Jordan-Israel border becomes new hotspot for sophisticated drug trade – (Al Jazeera English)
A surge in drug smuggling from Israel to Jordan using drones and balloons prompts accusations of border guard collusion. - Green Party leader Zack Polanski says he will not overturn Zionism motion – (BBC News)
The Green Party leader said, while he wanted to amend it, the motion would stand until 2028. - Man, 80, who died in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond named – (BBC News)
The flying instructor has been described as "a gentleman and an experienced aviator" by former students. - France protests: Burnt out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn to riots and looting – (BBC News)
Around 1,800 people were arrested after nationwide protests saw outbreaks of violence and vandalism. - Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s St Petersburg kills 1, hits energy sites – (Al Jazeera English)
Zelenskyy says Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight kill two people, adding that Moscow continues to break energy ceasefire. - Republicans warn that Pentagon funds will hinge on Trump getting tougher with Russia – (The Hill)
A growing chorus of House Republicans is warning President Trump that they’re ready to block additional Pentagon funding unless the administration gets tougher on Russia. Behind Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the administration is pushing Republicans on Cap… - Democrats want to curb Trump’s power with House majority. This is their greatest tool – (The Hill)
House Democrats are eyeing their power over federal spending as one of their strongest tools to push back against President Trump’s agenda if they win back the majority in November. A Democratic takeover would put Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) in line to chair … - Fighting intensifies across Yemen as humanitarian crisis deepens – (Al Jazeera English)
Clashes between Yemeni forces and Houthis cause casualties on both sides as aid agencies warn of humanitarian crisis. - LIVE: Leeds United vs Manchester United – Premier League – (Al Jazeera English)
Follow updates, including team news, from our live text commentary stream as Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford headline. - Police officer shot in foot in Nottingham city centre – (BBC News)
A firearm has been recovered by officers after a man and a woman fled the scene, detectives say. - Manifest: From reality TV to Wembley arena in one turbulent year – (BBC News)
Turkish girl group manifest on taking their music to a global audience, as they prepare for their first UK concert. - Israel’s ties with Europe are fraying. Can its election change that? – (Al Jazeera English)
European condemnation is mounting, but Israel’s election offers little prospect of a material change for Palestinians. - A wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps US and deepens crisis – (BBC News)
BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as the country battles with a deadly new drug epidemic. - Rubio heads to Central Asia as some debate his travels – (Associated Press)
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has left Washington on his 31st trip abroad as America’s top diplomat, heading to Uzbekistan and India amid rumblings that he’s ignoring pressing matters in favor of more politically safe visits and meetings. The tour is intende… - Trump's new pitch for Republican candidates — they're really good looking – (Associated Press)
President Donald Trump has a new pitch for Republican candidates: they’re easy on the eyes. At a Saturday rally in Kentucky, he praised U.S. House candidate Ed Gallrein as "beautiful." Trump also described Ohio Sen. Jon Husted as a "perfect person" and "good-… - Vance faces tough questions on Iran war, immigration and more in town hall – (Associated Press)
Vice President JD Vance faced tough questions from voters about the Trump administration’s policies on data centers, high costs, immigration and his own rhetoric in a town hall on CBS News that aired Saturday night. The string of sharp queries, some from vote… - Comedian Paul Whitehouse mugged at London cashpoint – (BBC News)
His wife wrote on Instagram that the actor had been "mugged at a cash machine behind a Sainsbury's in Islington". - Sen. Graham on Trump waiving Russia sanctions: ‘I look forward to talking to him’ – (The Hill)
Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) said Saturday that she would prefer to keep sanctions pressure on Russia after President Trump waived sanctions on the country that were enacted through a bill Graham championed. Trump signed an executive order Friday waiving sanc… - Iran war live: Tankers hit in Hormuz; Israeli settlers attack EU diplomats – (Al Jazeera English)
Fires reported on three tankers as masked settlers attack European politicians in the occupied West Bank. - North Korea: What satellite images reveal about Kim Jong Un's summer retreat – (BBC News)
Satellite images give clues about how Kim spends his holidays – something far out of reach for most North Koreans. - Concerning economic data pose issues for GOP down midterm stretch – (The Hill)
Recent data paints a bleak picture of the economy, lending Republicans another blow as midterm early-voting is underway. Annual inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), rose from 3.4 percent in August to 3.7 percent in September, the Bureau o… - Stephen A. Smith calls dinner with Trump, Bill Maher, Kid Rock ‘shocking’ – (The Hill)
Commentator Stephen A. Smith said he was shocked President Trump hosted him, left-leaning comedian Bill Maher and conservative country star Kid Rock at the White House earlier this week, adding the gathering lasted more than four hours. “It was shocking. I ce… - Trump touts his power in his second term at Kentucky rally – (Associated Press)
President Donald Trump is emphasizing his influence during his second term at a rally in Kentucky. He claimed on Saturday that he could achieve "unbelievable" things, citing his decision to change how the U.S. government refers to the Gulf of Mexico to the Gu… - What Trump’s Waiver of New Russia Sanctions Means for Ukraine – (Time)
Experts say easing pressure on Moscow could bring limited relief to U.S. fuel buyers while undermining support for Kyiv. - No Kings rallies urge early voting ahead of midterms – (Associated Press)
Rallies calling for election integrity and urging voters to cast ballots early in the upcoming midterms are being held in dozens of cities, towns and communities across the United States. The gatherings Saturday are part of the No Kings network, which has spe… - Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress – (Associated Press)
President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia is drawing outrage and concern from members of Congress. Trump's move came late Friday, two days before the penalties were scheduled to take effect. Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says Trump's… - Family Matters: The Secret History Behind Why Vincent van Gogh Cut Off His Ear – (Time)
"There is a world of personal stories behind the paintings of Vincent van Gogh, and they reaffirm an old adage: we can’t separate the art from the artist,” writes Joan Martelli. - 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… - 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… - Scaramucci on Zacharia’s reported firing: ‘Records are made to be broken’ – (The Hill)
Anthony Scaramucci weighed in on Katie Zacharia’s departure as White House press secretary Friday, noting her tenure was less than his as communications director at just five days in the role. “Records are made to be broken,” he wrote on social platform X. “B… - 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 - Brown, Acton both up 6 points in Ohio races: Poll – (The Hill)
A new poll of the Ohio Senate and gubernatorial races shows Democrats ahead in both contests. In the Senate race, a Bowling Green State University (BGSU) poll found former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) ahead of Sen. Jon Husted (R) by 6 points, 48 percent to 42 perce… - 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. - 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. - 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
- The crisis facing American boys might trace back to one essential problem – (Fox News)
Nearly 80% of public school teachers are women, and millions of boys grow up without fathers at home, raising urgent questions about male role models. - 2026 Midterm Elections: Trump Rallies Republicans – (Fox News)
Follow Fox News’ live coverage of the 2026 midterm elections as Trump campaigns for Republicans, Democrats target the GOP and control of Congress hangs in the balance. - Hostile Valkyries fans verbally attacked women's sports activists at WNBA Finals Game 1 in San Francisco – (Fox News)
Video shows liberal WNBA fans cursing at Jennifer Sey's group for wearing XX-XY Athletics shirts at Valkyries Finals Game 1 in San Francisco. - Florida fisherman, 71, killed by nearly 12-foot alligator as rescuers face more gators – (Fox News)
Steven Hamilton was fishing at Lake Apopka in Winter Garden, Florida, when he was attacked in the second fatal alligator incident in the state this year. - Iran paying lip service to peace talks, but under claims of Strait of Hormuz control – (Fox News)
President Donald Trump has given war strikes a pause with Iran amid the midterm elections, but Iran is pushing its 7-day peace plan under the guise the control over the Strait of Hormuz is in their control. Follow today's live updates and news from the Middle… - MIKE DAVIS: Justice Department must be wrapping up Rep. Ilhan Omar's Christmas present – (Fox News)
The federal warrant for Ilhan Omar's DC home raid was reportedly signed by a judge who donated to Hillary Clinton, undermining claims of political revenge. - What we know about the victims of the Bend school shooting – (CNN)
The three children and a teacher shot to death at Silver Rail Elementary School in central Oregon were in a classroom dedicated to students with special needs – an environment that’s supposed to be nurturing, safe and supportive. - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper | CNN – (CNN)
Anderson Cooper hosts a deeply reported series that goes behind the headlines and into the heart of the most important stories of our time. - Inside The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper | CNN – (CNN)
Go deeper into each episode of the award-winning documentary series The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper with unseen footage, extended interviews and the personal moments behind every episode. - Limoges Town Hall 'largely lost' after far-left rioters set historic building on fire amid French unrest – (Fox News)
Rioters set fire to the historic Limoges Town Hall, collapsing its roof and destroying much of the landmark as France's protests rage on. - Pope Leo leads Sunday prayers in first major public appearance since lung cancer surgery – (CNN)
Pope Leo XIV has made his first major public appearance since his lung cancer surgery, appearing at the same spot in the Vatican that he announced he was going in for an operation. - To keep the Panama Canal flowing, the living and the dead must pay the price – (CNN)
The Panama Canal’s Rio Indio reservoir project is expected to flood dozens of communities, requiring families to relocate — along with their deceased loved ones. - College football faces another clock controversy after BYU upsets Notre Dame – (Fox News)
BYU's Bear Bachmeier scored three touchdowns as the unbeaten Cougars stunned Notre Dame 28-24, snapping the Fighting Irish's 16-game winning streak. - Trump waives more Russia sanctions as feud with Zelensky deepens | CNN Politics – (CNN)
President Donald Trump has waived a further slate of sanctions related to Russian fossil fuel sales, days before they were to take effect under a bill he signed into law last month. CNN’s Julia Benbrook reports from West Palm Beach, Florida, where Trump is sp… - In Paris, Celine Dion made the street her stage – (CNN)
During the first leg of Celine Dion’s wildly successful Parisian residency, the star’s performances reached well beyond the Plentitude Arena. - Trump faces bipartisan backlash over Russia sanctions waiver, causing top Republicans to break ranks – (Fox News)
President Donald Trump's waiver of Russia sanctions under the Graham Act sparked fierce bipartisan backlash from senators and foreign leaders. - Minnesota Senate race takes bizarre turn after dark family history uncovered – (Fox News)
Minnesota Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan's grandfather spent decades in psychiatric custody and was suspected in multiple killings, records show. - 2 killed, multiple injured after mother drives onto field during youth soccer game in Wichita, Kansas – (CNN)
A 6-year-old boy and 35-year-old man were killed and 11 others were injured when a truck drove onto a field during a youth soccer game in Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday, authorities said. - Trump waives Russia-related sanctions before they kick in, prompting backlash from Ukraine and US lawmakers – (CNN)
US President Donald Trump has waived a further slate of sanctions related to Russian fossil fuel sales, sparking a bipartisan backlash days before they were to take effect under a bill he signed into law last month. - Stream the CNN experience now | CNN – (CNN)
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