Headlines from Al Jazeera, Associated Press, BBC, Newsweek, Reuters, The Hill, and Time
- Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez calls early election – (BBC News)
Sánchez says Spain will head to the polls on 29 November after recent defeats on measures aimed at addressing the country's housing crisis. - No 10 says RAF Fairford is 'safe' after US withdraws bombers – (BBC News)
US media reported a new threat led to the bombers being removed on Sunday, following an incident near the base last week. - Bolsonaro favourite to win: What Brazil’s first round of elections tells us – (Al Jazeera English)
Analysts say Flavio Bolsonaro is projected to win the run-off vote on October 25 and become Brazil’s next president. - In Russia-occupied Oleshky, Ukrainians face hunger, drones and landmines – (Al Jazeera English)
Ukrainians are turning to weeds for sustenance in a town where bodies are reportedly eaten by feral dogs. - Students continue to protest in France as hundreds of schools close – (Al Jazeera English)
Education Minister Edouard Geffray said on Sunday about 500 schools likely to be fully or partially closed on Monday. - Senate Republican on Trump posting Cotton’s number: ‘From zero to a–hole in about 3 seconds’ – (The Hill)
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) weighed in Sunday after President Trump posted Sen. Tom Cotton’s (R-Ark.) phone number online amid a dispute over permanent daylight saving time, quipping that the president “can go from zero to a–hole in about three seconds.” “Every… - Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash plane into airport, reports suggest – (BBC News)
The Omani national was a "lone wolf" extremist, according to the reports. - Jewish Greens chair says she could leave party over 'Zionism is racism' motion – (BBC News)
The motion, which has divided senior party figures, backs a "single democratic Palestinian state in all of historic Palestine". - Midterm temperature check 30 days out, with DDHQ – (The Hill)
In today’s issue: ▪ 30 days away from midterms ▪ Hassett’s hot take on polling ▪ Oil companies v. localities ▪ Moscow ramps up strikes Sunday marked 30 days until Election Day. Democrats are favored to win the House and have a slight edge in the Senate, accor… - Soldiers press Army leadership after deadly Iranian drone strike, a new Supreme Court term begins – (Associated Press)
Enjoying Morning Wire online? Get tomorrow's edition of AP’s free flagship newsletter delivered straight to your inbox before you start the day. Subscribe here. - Takeaways from AP report on deadly Iranian drone strike on US troops – (Associated Press)
The U.S. soldiers based at Kuwait's Port Shuaiba headed into the Iran war without having implemented a broad-based plan for a mass casualty event. That’s what seven soldiers, including senior officers stationed there, have told The Associated Press. The Penta… - Cornell President Vows ‘Serious Look’ at Campus Fraternities Amid Sexual Assault Allegations – (Time)
A civil lawsuit alleging gang rape at Cornell has led the university to promise a "serious look" at its fraternities. - Families of soldiers struggle to cope after deadly Iranian attack – (Associated Press)
Families of American soldiers killed and wounded in the deadliest attack on U.S. forces during the war with Iran are still grappling with grief and lifelong injuries more than seven months later. Michelle Tietjens of Bellevue, Nebraska, says the reality of he… - Nobel Prize 2026 awarded for showing how nerve cells shape feelings – (BBC News)
US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have been awarded for their work. - Soldiers wounded by Iranian strike say military medical system failed them – (Associated Press)
Some U.S. soldiers gravely wounded in the deadliest Iran strike on American troops say the military medical system failed them. Nine U.S. service members wounded in a March 1 drone strike on a U.S. military site in Kuwait that killed six troops spoke to The A… - Former Prince Andrew launches challenge to ‘quash’ police search warrants – (Al Jazeera English)
A London court is likely to hold a private hearing on Thursday as Mountbatten-Windsor challenges Thames Valley Police. - Soldiers and families press Army leaders after deadly Iranian drone strike – (Associated Press)
It's the deadliest strike against American troops during the war with Iran. Now U.S. soldiers wounded in a drone attack on Port Shuaiba in Kuwait are raising their concerns publicly about whether commanders underestimated the threat and saying the military me… - The Case Against Wearing Headphones in Public – (Time)
I stopped wearing headphones during my commute and started noticing my life again, writes Meehika Barua. - Rural voters split on Trump’s immigration crackdown: AP-KFF poll – (Associated Press)
An AP-KFF poll finds that rural voters are divided on whether President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown has benefited or harmed their communities. Trump promised tough immigration enforcement on the 2024 campaign trail when speaking to rural sup… - Gambling Is Sending More People to the ER – (Time)
Recent research suggests that the rise of gambling is leading to a surge of mental-health problems. - GOP senators, blindsided by Hegseth, demand notice, transparency – (The Hill)
Key Republican senators say they were blindsided by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s announced 20 percent reduction of the U.S. military’s general and admirals, and they’re voicing concerns about the lack of consultation with Congress and the possibility that… - Congressional acuity test? Some lawmakers want to talk about age, absences – (The Hill)
Calls for congressional reform have bubbled up on both sides of the aisle after two lawmakers’ months-long absences fueled debate over what to do when lawmakers go missing. With regular reminders that this is one of the oldest Congresses in U.S. history — Sen… - Inside the Democratic effort to fight any Trump disruption of midterms – (The Hill)
House Democrats are preparing legal strategies to challenge any efforts by the Trump administration to disrupt midterm voting or otherwise corrupt the election results. Heading into November, President Trump has sought a greater federal role — and new federal… - Ticket prices are making sports fans surly this midterm season – (The Hill)
The sports world is getting hit by the affordability crisis, as fans find it increasingly costly to attend games or to even watch them on television. A confluence of factors is pricing many Americans out of the market, economists and sports business experts s… - Democrats in Key Senate Races Embrace 'Capitalist' Label – (Time)
Candidates in Michigan, Texas and Florida are making clear they are not socialists - Yemen forces claim to seize Dhubab, sites near Bab al-Mandeb from Houthis – (Al Jazeera English)
Yemeni forces claim to seize key positions near waterway as Pakistani, Saudi and Turkish officials to meet. - Yemen war escalates: What’s the latest, as government forces claim gains? – (Al Jazeera English)
After launching major military offensive to reclaim Houthi-held areas, Yemen’s government says it has taken key district - Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years – (BBC News)
The cost of a new fixed-rate mortgage has been rising in recent weeks as lenders face higher costs. - BT agrees rescue deal to buy broadband operator TalkTalk – (BBC News)
- Andrew takes legal action on search warrants during his arrest – (BBC News)
Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and later released under investigation in February. - Iran-backed Houthi rebels advance toward key city of Taiz in Yemen – (Associated Press)
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels have captured more territory in southwestern Yemen, taking the key town of Turbah. This is a significant blow to Saudi-backed government forces. The fall of Turbah on Sunday came shortly before the government announced a major mi… - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announces snap election – (Al Jazeera English)
Sanchez calls early vote after parliament rejected housing relief measures proposed by his minority government. - Middle East oil exports surpass pre-war levels despite tensions, data shows – (Al Jazeera English)
IRGC commander says oil flows through US-supervised route in Hormuz are ‘negligible’. - Amid Blue-Wave Panic, Republicans Still Hopeful About New Hampshire – (Time)
New Hampshire Senate race has become one to watch, as John Sununu tries to outrun Donald Trump’s unpopularity - The job interview question you don't have to answer – (BBC News)
Experts explain what you should do if you are asked for your current salary during a job interview. - Four African leaders issue joint declaration as Ethiopia war escalates – (Al Jazeera English)
Egyptian, Eritrean, Somali and Sudanese leaders also call for talks to end the civil war in Sudan. - Jeffries says House Democrats reaching to flip Trump districts – (Associated Press)
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries says his party is on track to win back control of the House. In a call with reporters on Sunday, Jeffries said Democrats can overcome a fundraising disadvantage and reach deep into conservative areas to flip congression… - Iran war live: Yemen fighting intensifies; Tehran says ready for US attacks – (Al Jazeera English)
Yemeni government announces major offensive against Houthis as Iran says it is ready to defend itself if the US attacks. - Protesters gather as migrants brought ashore at Gosport – (BBC News)
A dinghy was believed to be carrying 120 migrants, according to French media. - US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base – (Associated Press)
The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford base. This is according to a Pentagon official who was not aut… - Trump Is Promising Health Care Checks Before the Midterms. How Far Will They Go? – (Time)
Trump’s promised rebates come as Americans worry about health care costs. For Medicare recipients, a one-time payment may offer limited relief from rising premiums. - Kennedy: ‘Telling’ Americans ‘not to believe their own lying checkbooks is not going to work’ – (The Hill)
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) on Sunday said Republicans “have to tell the American people the truth” about the cost of living as his party heads into the midterms. “As I’ve said before, Kristen, here’s my prediction about the elections. I will bet you a soda and… - Trump vows GOP midterm victory: ‘We’re going to shove it up their a–‘ – (The Hill)
President Trump on Saturday pressed his supporters to go to the polls for next month’s midterms, promising a “big” GOP victory if they do so. “You got to get out and vote. You got to get out. You got to vote for these guys,” Trump told a crowd of supporters a… - Cornell allegations fuel bipartisan push for stronger sexual assault protections – (The Hill)
Lawmakers across the aisle are pushing for stronger protections for sexual violence survivors after a former Cornell University student’s fraternity house gang rape allegations drew national attention last week. While the woman first accused the seven men of … - Trump funnels millions from massive war chest into key House, Senate races: Here’s where – (The Hill)
President Trump’s super PAC and affiliates have injected tens of millions of dollars into pivotal Senate and House races just one month from Election Day as the GOP looks to keep control of Congress. Trump’s MAGA Inc. and several affiliated groups — No Going… - Your Questions About Voting in the 2026 Midterm Elections, Answered – (Time)
From using mail-in ballots to finding your polling place, here’s everything you need to know. - 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 - US troops are heading to the Middle East – (Associated Press)
The U.S. military is moving roughly 9,000 troops aboard a group of ships to the Middle East. The move follows President Donald Trump's warning of possible new strikes against Iran. Trump has suggested there are early indications linking Iran to a co-pilot who… - 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
- Taiwan coast guard and Chinese fishing boats face off at sea | CNN – (CNN)
Taiwan’s coast guard blasted a Chinese fishing vessel with a water cannon after it entered restricted waters and refused repeated orders to leave. The dramatic encounter offers a glimpse of the growing confrontations at sea as Beijing ramps up pressure around… - NFL's dumbest moment of Week 4 goes to a referee now on the Mount Rushmore of angrily jumping to conclusions – (Fox News)
NFL referee Adrian Hill is under league review after getting knocked down during the Minnesota Vikings game and appearing to react angrily. - California woman arrested and charged with acting as unregistered agent for China | CNN – (CNN)
The FBI on Sunday arrested a 34-year-old California woman who has been charged with acting as an unregistered agent for China and allegedly surveilled the Taiwanese president’s son and his family, federal officials said. She is expected to be in federal court… - Catholic schools, banned rifles and ‘climate lawfare’: Blockbuster fights await Supreme Court – (Fox News)
From AR-15 restrictions to Catholic preschool funding, the Supreme Court faces blockbuster cases testing Second Amendment and religious freedom limits. - Democrats release midterms ad featuring family of Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre – (CNN)
The campaign arm working to elect House Democrats released a political advertisement on Monday featuring the family of Virginia Giuffre, who was the first victim of Jeffrey Epstein to go public with allegations of abuse. - Ithaca residents rally behind Jane Doe | CNN – (CNN)
Supporters of sexual assault survivors turned out for a rally in Ithaca, New York on Sunday amid the ongoing Cornell University investigation. - Coast Guard personnel exchange gunfire with shooters across US-Mexico border – (Fox News)
Coast Guard personnel returned fire after shots came from the Mexican side of the southern border, prompting a massive troop deployment to the region. - WATCH: GOP senators skeptical of Bill Gates’ ‘fearmongering’ AI warning as Dems sound alarm – (Fox News)
Bill Gates' warning that AI could lead to "a billion deaths" divided senators, with some calling it fear-mongering and others demanding regulation. - California realtor nabbed at LAX in alleged China spy case targeting Taiwan president’s relative – (Fox News)
FBI agents caught Wanying Zhang at LAX before she boarded a flight to China, accused of secretly surveilling a relative of Taiwanese President Ching-Te Lai. - October Prime Day is Tuesday — here's what's already worth buying – (Fox News)
We're tracking prices ahead of the sale and highlighting the deals worth considering now, plus the categories where it may pay to keep watching through Oct. 6 and 7. - 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. - 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. - A $30 painting, found in ‘dark corner’ of estate sale, fetches $1.35M at auction – (CNN)
An enigmatic oil painting bought at an estate sale has broken an auction record after it was confirmed to be the work of a celebrated American surrealist. - America must defend our digital infrastructure, here and overseas, to win the next war – (Fox News)
Iranian strikes damaged Amazon Web Services data centers in the UAE and Bahrain, exposing why digital infrastructure is now a national security priority. - Mass shooting at Georgia block party leaves 2 dead, 35 injured – (Fox News)
A mass shooting at a block party in South Georgia left two people dead and more than three dozen others wounded early Sunday morning, according to officials. - ‘I’m here to save lives’: Inside the unlikely Biden-Trump partnership to secure a Gaza ceasefire – (CNN)
Secure rooms in the US Capitol are cavernous compared to the White House Situation Room. They are designed for full committees or larger gatherings, not intimate discussions. On Nov. 20, 2024, Jake Sullivan and I had gone to one of those rooms to brief our su… - Calls for accountability grow amid a renewed investigation into the Cornell alleged gang rape case – (CNN)
Since the former Cornell University student identified as Jane Doe filed a lawsuit last month alleging she had been drugged and gang raped at a fraternity house in 2024, the national storm of attention and media coverage has unveiled previously undisclosed ev… - Engelbert Humperdinck says he ‘went through hell’ rejecting 'casting couch' advances early in career – (Fox News)
Engelbert Humperdinck says he endured a casting couch culture among London music industry agents while trying to break into the music industry. - Cowboys legend Randy White endorses Ken Paxton, warns James Talarico ‘can’t be trusted’ – (Fox News)
Dallas Cowboys legend Randy White endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, citing concerns over transgender athletes in girls' sports and bathrooms. - Watch CNN Headlines | CNN – (CNN)
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