Headlines from Al Jazeera, Associated Press, BBC, Newsweek, Reuters, The Hill, and Time
- Joshua Kerry accused of trying to break into Nigel Farage's home – (BBC News)
Joshua Kerry, 28, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and was remanded in custody. - Henri Kagan, Kenso Soai win chemistry Nobel for ‘mirror image’ breakthrough – (Al Jazeera English)
Scientists honoured for solving mystery of asymmetric molecules that has helped in manufacture of pharmaceuticals. - Palestinian killed, several injured in Israeli pogrom in occupied West Bank – (Al Jazeera English)
A 44-year-old Palestinian man was killed during Israeli settler assaults on olive harvesters in the West Bank. - WHO questions Russia on reported second plague lab death – (The Hill)
The World Health Organization is pressing Russia for more information about the unexplained death of a worker at a Siberian plague research institute — and a potential second incident. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a statement Tuesda… - Ex-bankers jailed for rigging rates have convictions quashed – (BBC News)
Jay Merchant, Jonathan Mathew, Philippe Moryoussef, Alex Pabon, Colin Bermingham had their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal. - German ex-spy chief arrested for treason: What we know – (Al Jazeera English)
Former top spy August Hanning led the Federal Intelligence Service from 1998 to 2005. - Red states exude confidence after Supreme Court climate arguments – (The Hill)
Two Republican-led states say their massive lawsuits against social media and drug companies are no permission slip for the blockbuster fossil fuel industry lawsuit that reached the Supreme Court this week. “When you look at our opioid cases, they went direc… - Trump’s onslaught tests Talarico’s momentum in Texas – (The Hill)
In today’s issue: ▪ Debate night in key races ▪ Backlash to Trump’s California comment ▪ Cornell faculty raise no-confidence vote ▪ Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary President Trump is returning to Texas today for the third time in less than a month, as Democr… - France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests – (BBC News)
The step comes after several groups complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers. - How did Christa Pike survive execution attempt – and what happens next? – (BBC News)
The convicted killer of Colleen Slemmer is said to be awake and speaking in hospital in Tennessee after surviving two lethal injections. - GOP fears grow that $1 billion may not buy midterm victory, CNN’s new owner, how to build a rain garden – (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. - ‘We Have to Punch Back’: Top Nevada Official Prepares For Possible Election Havoc From Trump – (Time)
The state's top election official talks to TIME about how he's preparing for a midterm election like no other - US sets new demands for Iran deal: What are they? – (Al Jazeera English)
US Vice President Vance’s call for reduced nuclear enrichment suggests room for compromise, but major obstacles remain. - Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to Kagan and Soai – (BBC News)
The prize was given to the French and Japanese scientists for solving the mystery of life's asymmetry. - Man admits sexually assaulting woman drugged by husband without her knowledge – (BBC News)
The husband is accused of inviting 13 other men to abuse her at their family home in Greater Manchester. - Husband in court accused of murder of Norfolk GP Hannah Terry – (BBC News)
Mark Cain is charged with the murder of Dr Hannah Terry, whose body was found at her home. - Royal Mail plans to cut 2,500 head office jobs – (BBC News)
The postal service firm wants to cut the head office and other jobs by the end of 2027. - What a post-midterm House Freedom Caucus could look like – (The Hill)
The House Freedom Caucus is heading into 2027 with a leadership shake-up and a new opportunity to shape how the influential conservative bloc operates, as several of its most prominent figures prepare to leave Congress. The caucus’s current policy chair, Rep.… - Trump heads to Texas as GOP worries mount over Paxton, Talarico – (The Hill)
President Trump is headed back to Texas on Wednesday for his third visit in a month as Republican Ken Paxton trails Democrat James Talarico in a battleground Senate race. It’s the latest in Trump’s blitz through red states to rev up Republican voters as many … - Why Trump chose these leaders to head his ‘Super Intelligence Force’ – (The Hill)
President Trump’s selection of four administration officials to head up his new “Super Intelligence Force” is offering a window into how the White House will approach AI in the face of pressure over its risks. The group of government leaders each reflect diff… - GOP senators warn that Trump has fumbled immigration issue – (The Hill)
Republican senators say President Trump has fumbled the issue of immigration, something that was an advantage for GOP candidates in 2024 but is now a growing political liability for their party. Several GOP senators told The Hill that Trump’s deportation poli… - How rising mortgage rates are hitting the housing market hard — at a terrible time for GOP – (The Hill)
Rising mortgage rates are lowering the odds of prospective homebuyers entering the market and adding to the tough economic slate for President Trump and the GOP just weeks ahead of the midterms. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 7.28 percent last we… - Newsom Calls for 25th Amendment After Trump Imagines Iran Attacking California – (Time)
The California governor and other critics say the President’s comments signal mental instability. - Puffin island Lundy on cusp of closure as it runs out of water – (BBC News)
Lundy is in "real jeopardy" and could be evacuated if supplies run out, bosses say. - Fear and a far-right lurch: How October 7 reshaped Israel – (Al Jazeera English)
Three years on, the trauma of October 7, 2023, continues to reshape Israel’s politics, wars and place in the world. - ‘We’re short of resources’: France’s student protesters, in their own words – (Al Jazeera English)
French students and teachers protesting school conditions spoke with Al Jazeera about their demands. - Israelis mourn Oct. 7 attack as Palestinians face devastation in Gaza, in photos – (Associated Press)
Israelis commemorate Wednesday the anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack that killed 1,200 people and saw 251 taken hostage, sparking the war in Gaza. - Live updates: Trump doesn’t commit to repaying federal funds already spent on controversial ads – (Associated Press)
Trump doesn’t commit to repaying federal funds already spent on controversial ads, aide says Trump did not call for attacks on US cities, Trump to call Putin to discuss plague in Russia, - At least 20 killed as Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine – (Al Jazeera English)
Ukraine’s air force says Russia launched 130 drones, 48 cruise missiles and ballistic missiles in overnight attack. - Yemen’s displaced children dream of returning to school – (Al Jazeera English)
More than 137,000 students in conflict zones lose access to education, deepening Yemen’s already dire schooling crisis. - How three years of Israel’s genocidal war have changed Gaza – (Al Jazeera English)
War has devastated Gaza’s economy, education, healthcare, infrastructure and public services, transforming life. - As Israel gears up for elections, Oct. 7 references are everywhere – (Associated Press)
As Israel gears up for national elections this month, the country remains focused on Oct. 7. The Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks are at the forefront of a bitter campaign that will determine the fate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Nearly every poster, stum… - In Virginia, Democrat hoping to oust Republican tests anti-corruption message – (Associated Press)
Longtime Virginia Republican Rep. Rob Wittman is emphasizing his humble roots rather than his deep experience as he campaigns this year in what's seen as the toughest race of his career. Observers say it's an attempt to insulate himself from attacks by his De… - Attorneys seek more information in failed execution of Christa Pike – (Associated Press)
Christa Pike, a death row inmate in Tennessee, is awake and speaking after surviving a failed execution attempt. Pike lived after executioners tried to administer two doses of pentobarbital on Sept. 30. Her attorneys are heading to court Wednesday to seek mor… - Israelis mark the 3rd anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack – (Associated Press)
Israelis are gathering at intersections, bomb shelters, and the site of a music festival that Hamas-led militants overran on Oct. 7, 2023. The attack killed 1,200 people, saw 251 taken hostage, sparked the war in Gaza, and led to a spiral of conflicts across … - Israel is still demolishing towns across Gaza – (Associated Press)
Satellite imagery three years after the Gaza War began shows how the Israeli military has systematically razed the territory it controls in the Gaza Strip, erasing towns and districts. Troops have continued demolishing buildings and build multiple new bases i… - Election 2026: GOP fears grow that $1 billion may not buy midterm victory – (Associated Press)
Republicans are facing anxiety as they enter the final month of the midterm campaign. They have $1 billion at their disposal but worry it may not be enough to counter President Donald Trump's unpopularity and other challenges. The Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. has … - After the Cornell Case, Should Colleges Ban Fraternities? – (Time)
As Cornell faces scrutiny over a sexual assault lawsuit, historian Nick Syrett explains why fraternities have proved so hard to regulate. - Sparks fly in first Iowa governor’s debate: 5 takeaways – (The Hill)
Accusations of carpetbagging, attacks over family wealth and barbs over culture war issues dominated the first televised debate between Republican Zach Lahn and Democrat Rob Sand as the two vie to replace retiring Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) next month. Lahn and S… - Susan Collins distances herself from Trump in Maine Senate debate – (Associated Press)
Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins has distanced herself from President Donald Trump during her first Maine Senate debate with Democratic opponent Troy Jackson. Collins argues she has maintained political independence by voting against Trump's agenda. Collins… - Collins, Jackson clash in first Maine Senate debate: 3 takeaways – (The Hill)
Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson faced off Tuesday in the first debate of their neck-and-neck Senate race in Maine. A rare Republican to win statewide in blue-leaning Maine, five-term Collins used the debate stage to spotlight times sh… - 'That nagging feeling of dread': Is 'hang-xiety' a real thing? – (BBC News)
For some, a hangover can start an anxious spiral. We spoke to experts about the reasons why. - Iran war live: Yemen forces claim control over strategic Taiz mountain peak – (Al Jazeera English)
Yemeni forces claim they have tightened control over the highest peak in the Jabal Habashi district of Taiz. - Pressure Mounts on Cornell to Explain Its Handling of Sexual Assault Allegations – (Time)
Student protests and a possible faculty no-confidence vote are intensifying scrutiny of the university’s response. - Hoping for Better, 3 Years Since Oct. 7 – (Time)
Three years since the horrific Oct. 7 attack, Rachel Goldberg-Polin writes about the pain of losing her son, Hersh, and her hopes for healing. - Meta’s Muse AI Agent Is Building a Dossier On You – (Time)
Internal instructions reviewed by TIME show the AI assistant mapping users and their contacts—including people who don’t use Muse—and sharing anonymized insights across its system. - The Case Against Wearing Headphones in Public – (Time)
I stopped wearing headphones during my commute and started noticing my life again, writes Meehika Barua. - Making Sense of the Ambiguous Ending of Verity – (Time)
Michael Showalter and Colleen Hoover break down the chilling ending of his adaptation of her bestselling novel, starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson. - What We Know About Russia Pneumonic 'Plague' After Dozens Quarantined in Siberia – (Time)
Outbreak control measures are underway after a laboratory worker at the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia died last week in undisclosed circumstances. - When Is the Best Time to See Peak Fall Foliage? – (Time)
Climate change is making it harder to predict the best timing for leaf peeping. - 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
- Did Amelia Earhart survive on a desert island? | CNN – (CNN)
Sci-Infamy: Researchers are now heading toward Nikumaroro Island as part of a $900,000 project to investigate a sunken object that could prove a contentious Amelia Earhart theory. - French school riots deepen as experts point to far-left alliance fueling ‘broader confrontation’ – (Fox News)
French student protests over school conditions spiral into violent unrest, as experts warn a red-green alliance is fueling a broader revolt, - Federal agents intercept boat carrying 14 illegal aliens before unloading in wealthy coastal enclave – (Fox News)
Federal agents intercepted a boat with 14 suspected illegal aliens off Newport Beach, the latest in a string of migrant vessels targeting the area. - Michael Douglas reveals he made five phone calls to five women the day he chose Catherine Zeta-Jones – (Fox News)
Michael Douglas reveals in his memoir "One Helluva Ride" that he called five women in one day to prove his commitment to Catherine Zeta-Jones. - Tropical Storm Isaias forms in the Gulf, set to rapidly intensify into dangerous Cat 2 hurricane by Friday – (Fox News)
Tropical Storm Isaias has formed in the southern Gulf and is forecast to quickly strengthen into a dangerous Category 2 hurricane and charge toward the northern Gulf Coast later this week. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency ahead … - Ex-Obama spy chief prepped for anti-Trump trial by Biden-era special counsel's team, new records reveal – (Fox News)
Declassified FBI memo reveals Jack Smith's team met with Trump-critic and former CIA Director John Brennan to discuss Trump's case, despite Smith telling GOP lawmakers he had never met Brennan before. - Naked Trump statue goes on display at EU parliament | CNN – (CNN)
Danish artist Jens Galschiøt unveiled a sculpture depicting a naked US President Donald Trump surrounded by golf equipment. It was unveiled on the grounds of the European Parliament building in Strasbourg. - 30 years of Fox News: Still starting conversations | Fox News Video – (Fox News)
Fox News celebrates 30 years of headlines, debates, laughs and more. - Bar named in Cornell rape lawsuit disputes accuser's account, says she was never served alcohol while underage – (Fox News)
An Ithaca, New York bar disputed the Cornell University gang-rape accuser's claim it served her alcohol underage on the night of the alleged Chi Phi assault. - One of the world’s oldest assets is getting a boost from America’s newest boom – (Fox News)
Gold demand from AI infrastructure and semiconductors is climbing even as prices hit historic highs, and tech firms aren't switching to cheaper metals. - People who live to 100 have 3 drinks in common, longevity expert says – (Fox News)
Dan Buettner highlights how blue zones residents drink water, black coffee and red wine with resveratrol to support long-term health goals. - Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for unraveling mystery of mirror molecules – (CNN)
The 2026 Nobel Prize in chemistry has been awarded to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai for groundbreaking work in the field of asymmetric chemistry – unraveling the mystery of how molecules exist in non-identical mirror images of each other. - As measles rages, one clinic leans on years of hard-won trust to keep vulnerable people safe – (CNN)
Dr. Helge Hartung knows that he’s gained a patient’s trust when they start calling him by his last name. The community he serves is primarily Amish and others from the Plain people, so named for their simple way of dressing and known for their caution toward… - Drone strike sinks ship in NATO waters as Zelenskyy warns of looming ‘massive strike’ – (Fox News)
A cargo ship sank and a second vessel caught fire in a combined aerial and maritime drone attack inside Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea. - Kansas’ 94-year streak is unlike anything else in American politics – (CNN)
Democrats are dreaming of a revolution in Kansas in November, trying to believe in polling that shows a tight race in the Senate contest there. - Trump’s ‘for you’ presidency became all about himself. It’s hurting the GOP – (CNN)
Trump’s accelerated midterm campaign swing in Texas, Ohio, Alabama and Nebraska is triggering political firestorms - Finding Amelia: The enduring quest to solve Amelia Earhart’s disappearance – (CNN)
A trailblazing aviator went missing while attempting to fly around the world. Could an unusual object in a satellite image finally unlock the mystery? - Gulf Coast faces hurricane threat as Tropical Depression Nine is forecast to strengthen – (CNN)
A strengthening tropical depression is primed to become Hurricane Isaias and batter parts of the southern US this week with heavy rain and strong winds. - Top Democrat is investigating Jared Kushner’s financial investments after CNN report – (CNN)
Rep. Robert Garcia, ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, requests investment information from Kushner’s firm, Affinity Partners - Watch CNN Headlines | CNN – (CNN)
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