Headlines from Al Jazeera, Associated Press, BBC, Newsweek, Reuters, The Hill, and Time
- Child among three Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza – (Al Jazeera English)
Gaza’s Health Ministry says the son of its director general, Munir al-Bursh, is among those killed. - An American found love at an Irish matchmaking festival – and hopes others do too – (BBC News)
Mary Timby flew to Ireland on a whim last year and met her boyfriend at a matchmaking festival. - What’s behind reports that the Israeli army is low on troops, equipment? – (Al Jazeera English)
Israel’s Channel 12 and Maariv newspaper claim the military is facing ‘severe shortages’. - Trump bars MS NOW, CNN, and Politico from White House over 'fake news' – (Associated Press)
MS NOW says its journalists were denied access to the White House grounds Saturday morning. This comes a day after President Donald Trump announced he would ban the network and other outlets from the complex. Trump says he is barring the news channel, along w… - In Gaza, actors perform a war they are still living – (Al Jazeera English)
In Gaza, Palestinian actors turn stories of siege and loss into theatre, while confronting the same fears and hardships. - Distance from Trump may not be enough to save this Pennsylvania Republican – (Associated Press)
It’s hard to imagine a Republican who’s done more to draw a sharp contrast with the president than Brian Fitzpatrick. The Pennsylvania congressman skipped the president’s recent midterm convention. Fitzpatrick voted against Trump's tariffs, Trump's signature … - From fusty to fashionable – is it cool to wear M&S clothes now? – (BBC News)
The retailer hosted its first-ever London Fashion Week show this week, celebrating 100 years of producing clothing. - Left-leaning voting groups sound alarm on midterms funding shortfalls – (Associated Press)
Several of the nation’s largest left-leaning voter engagement and racial justice organizations are facing steep funding shortfalls and staffing cutbacks. Their financial woes are surfacing just as voting is getting underway in a midterm election that will det… - Earl Spencer's Diana book opens old wounds royals would rather forget – (BBC News)
Many of the Royal Family's current troubles can be traced back to the aftermath of the then-Princess of Wales' death. - Russia kills eight people in Ukraine, attacks two vessels in Black Sea – (Al Jazeera English)
Ukraine’s Air Force says Russia hit the country with dozens of drones and two antiship missiles overnight. - Ekurhuleni killings: Grim discoveries of murdered women spark fear in South Africa – (BBC News)
Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women. - Perth shark attack: Beaches shut as deadly attack prompts rare kill order – (BBC News)
Police boats and helicopters are patrolling Perth's beaches as authorities continue their search for the swimmer's body, and the shark that attacked him. - Carney’s Euro trip inflames Trump tensions – (The Hill)
The tension between President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has only intensified amid the latter’s cozying up with the European Union (EU) on a high-profile trip this week. The relationship between the U.S. and Canada has been increasingly st… - Why people in the Northeast will be paying higher heating bills this winter – (The Hill)
As fuel costs rise amid the U.S.-Iran and Russia-Ukraine wars, Americans in the Northeast may have to pay significantly more to heat their homes this winter. With the price of diesel, in particular, increasing, so too will the cost of a home heating fuel kno… - Iowa has become tricky territory for GOP in midterm election homestretch – (The Hill)
Iowa Republicans are being presented with the difficult choice of embracing President Trump in the final stretch of the midterms as Democrats seek to tie them to the administration. The dynamic was on full display in Council Bluffs on Friday, when Iowa gubern… - Trump says US has ‘permanent control’ of Greenland security: Does it? – (Al Jazeera English)
New agreement with Denmark falls short of Trump’s previously stated goal of US ‘ownership’ of the island. - Denmark's top diplomat optimistic about Greenland agreement with US – (Associated Press)
Denmark’s foreign minister has expressed cautious optimism about an agreement with the United States over Greenland in the wake of Donald Trump's announcement of a deal to bolster American military presence on the island. The deal is expected to be signed nex… - EU urges US to lift travel ban on Palestinian delegation for UNGA meeting – (Al Jazeera English)
The United Nations General Assembly will allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address via a prerecorded video. - Can Trump ban CNN, news outlets he doesn’t like from the White House? – (Al Jazeera English)
The ban is the latest attack by Trump on media outlets that he perceives as unfavourable to his administration. - When a beloved tree began withering away, locals suspected a killer in their midst – (BBC News)
A neighbourhood’s fight to save a cherished ginkgo pits them against an unlikely foe. - NAZA: Why are old Gaza allegations causing new fury in Israel? – (Al Jazeera English)
Israeli soldiers’ Gaza testimony causes backlash across much of the country’s political establishment. - Daisy Edgar-Jones: I'm like my character in Sense and Sensibility – (BBC News)
In real life the actress says she is just like the character she's playing in Sense and Sensibility. - Saudi Arabia issues alerts across the country for aerial threat, and other Mideast developments – (Associated Press)
Saudi Arabia has issued a string of emergency alerts across the kingdom after warning of a “hostile aerial threat” late Friday and early Saturday. At least one explosion was heard. No casualties or damage were reported after the alerts were lifted. An alert h… - The Nepal floods question: When the Himalayas collapse, who gets warned? – (Al Jazeera English)
The floods raised concerns about cross-border warnings that experts say can no longer be ignored. - Trump's Iran war pushed up oil prices. China's Xi kept them in check – (Associated Press)
President Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran has not led to the doomsday oil price spike many feared at the start of the war. Energy analysts credit China’s oil strategy for this stability. China weathered the energy crunch by building a massive oil reserve an… - Parents could face prison for child's crimes under justice reforms, minister says – (BBC News)
The reforms to Parenting Orders could also see parents losing benefits, Jake Richards MP told the Times. - AI fears are fueling Democrat's campaign in Michigan district – (Associated Press)
Will Lawrence, a progressive Democratic congressional candidate in Michigan, is trying to harness unease over the rapid pace of artificial intelligence development to defeat Republican Rep. Tom Barrett. Lawrence is focused on opposing data centers, a stance t… - Thousands join protest outside Kennedy Center – (Associated Press)
Thousands of people have come to protest outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. They are lending their voices to a chorus of organizations and individuals who have been horrified that President Donald Trump might make good on his threat t… - Iran war live: Trump extends sanctions on Iran, Houthi supporters in Sanaa – (Al Jazeera English)
Thousands take to the streets in support of Houthis in Sanaa, Trump extends sanctions on Iran. - Billionaire Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he has lost confidence in UK – (BBC News)
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea. - Pentagon’s count leaves out some deaths in Middle East during Iran war – (The Hill)
The Pentagon’s public database left out two deaths of U.S. service members deployed in the Middle East during the war against Iran, who took part in missions unrelated to the conflict in the Middle East. Maj. Sorffly Davius, who served in the 42nd Infantry D… - US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland's security – (BBC News)
Trump said the agreement will give the US "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland", though specifics haven't been confirmed by Danish officials. - Trump: US strikes security deal with Greenland, Denmark – (The Hill)
President Trump said Friday that the United States has entered a security agreement with Greenland and Denmark that gives America a bigger say in the Arctic territory’s affairs and expands its military presence in the country. Trump said the deal “gives the … - How a New Trump Administration Rule Could Restrict Access to Green Cards—and Confront Immigrants With a Tough Choice – (Time)
The rule updates a policy dating back to the 19th century that has long been used to prohibit immigrants deemed likely to become a “public charge” from getting green cards. - Why the Outcome of Russia's First Parliamentary Elections in Years Is All But Assured – (Time)
Russians have begun casting votes in the country’s first parliamentary elections in years. Here’s why the results are in little doubt. - Iran war’s cost to the US grows to $43.6 billion – (Associated Press)
The U.S. military’s price tag for the Iran war has grown to $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3. That's according to a new estimate provided this week to lawmakers. The figure from U.S. Central Command offers the latest cost estimate for the conflict. A Congressional… - Trump Announces Ban of CNN, Politico and MS Now From White House – (Time)
Trump said there were no particular stories that prompted the decision. - Shaheen blocks $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel, joining House counterpart – (The Hill)
The top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has exercised a hold on a $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel, The Hill has learned, allying with her counterpart in the House and underscoring deep mistrust with the Trump administration and Israeli … - Democratic Leaders Fear the New Russia Sanctions Bill Could 'Harm' Americans. Here's Why – (Time)
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told TIME that Trump “cannot be entrusted with new powers to impose tariffs that will further raise costs for American families.” - Trump says CNN, MS NOW, Politico banned from White House – (The Hill)
President Trump said Friday he was banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, a move sure to draw fierce pushback from D.C.’s press corps. Trump said in a Truth Social post the ban would be “effective immediately” for those outlets, “as a result o… - Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House – (Associated Press)
President Donald Trump says he is barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage, and threatens that more such prohibitions of media outlets could follow. Trump wrote on his social media site Friday that effec… - Vance ends Iowa rally with 7-minute censure of Rob Sand – (The Hill)
Vice President Vance zeroed in on Iowa Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand during a rally in Council Bluffs on Friday, saying he is too far left to lead the state. Sand is leading in several polls in the contest to succeed Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) in Novem… - The Earthshot Prize Is Embracing the Idea of Positive Tipping Points – (Time)
Positive tipping points can be a useful tool to evaluate climate investments. - U.S. May Have Committed War Crimes in Iran, U.N. Report Says – (Time)
A U.N. fact-finding mission said the U.S. launched “indiscriminate attacks,” including on a school, that killed civilians. - Trump signs orders loosening hunting restrictions, teases Outdoors Act ‘2.0’ – (The Hill)
President Trump hosted more than 100 hunters, anglers and outdoor industry officials for a dinner in the Rose Garden on Thursday to announce executive orders rolling back certain hunting and fishing restrictions. “We believe that public lands belong to the Am… - Judge says government must give 30 days notice before demolishing Kennedy Center – (The Hill)
A federal judge on Thursday declined Rep. Joyce Beatty’s (D-Ohio) request for an emergency hearing to review the Kennedy Center board’s latest vote to close the building for renovations. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper will, however, require the gover… - A Genetic Mutation May Help Explain Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers – (Time)
A rare genetic mutation could help to explain why some people who don’t smoke still develop lung cancer. - The Best Ways to Stop Yourself From Crying – (Time)
You can learn to press pause on your tears when now's not a good time. - More Americans Are Eating Fruit—But Fewer Are Eating Vegetables – (Time)
A new government report details Americans' produce-eating habits. - How The Early Spring Ends—And Sets the Stage for More Chinese Dramas on Netflix – (Time)
The romantic drama was on the streamer's global top 10 for weeks - 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
- Gabby Petito's mother urges public 'ripple effect' to help find the missing 5 years after daughter's murder – (Fox News)
Gabby Petito's mother Nichole Schmidt says sharing missing person flyers creates a "ripple effect" like the one that helped find Elizabeth Smart. - Ed Sheeran is set to return to stage for 1st time since Macklemore was cut and other acts withdrew – (CNN)
Ed Sheeran is set to resume his tour Saturday — possibly solo — after all his supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with opener Macklemore, who was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. - Who is Dario Amodei, the Anthropic CEO pushing independent AI oversight? – (Fox News)
Dario Amodei's plan for "embedded evaluators" to supervise AI companies gains new urgency after OpenAI's ChatGPT agents reportedly went rogue. - Clancy holdout juror taps former Trump lawyer to fight back as he’s ‘dragged through the mud’: attorney – (Fox News)
Michael P. Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy mistrial, has retained Edward Paltzik, a lawyer known for representing Trump. - Trump to put Iran nuclear threat at center of upcoming UN General Assembly speech – (Fox News)
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said President Donald Trump plans to use his upcoming U.N. General Assembly address to make the case that Iran must be prevented from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Trump said he expects Operation Epic Fury to “en… - Warren Buffett found the most boring way to bet on AI – (CNN)
Warren Buffett became the world’s most famous investor by betting on the boring stuff. - Trump declares victory in historic deal with Greenland as he secures 'permanent' US military rights – (Fox News)
President Donald Trump's Greenland deal bars China and Russia from the Arctic island and grants permanent U.S. military basing with no expiration. - Staffing shortages, traffic jams and a culture war: Inside the fight over America’s national parks – (CNN)
Since President Donald Trump’s return to office, the NPS has lost approximately 4,000 permanent employees, a drop of about 24%, according to the National Parks Conservation Association. - This nuclear plant was meant to free Cuba from dependence on oil. Now, it’s a symbol of its shattered dreams – (CNN)
in the early 1980s, Fidel Castro announced plans for a nuclear power plant to be built with the help of the Soviet Union. Today, it lies in ruins - Dem’s data center attack in critical Senate race hits snag when money trail surfaces: 'Jekyll-and-Hyde' – (Fox News)
Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown accepted $20,000 from Google's PAC while running ads attacking a Google data center in Lancaster, Ohio. - Cuba plunges into total blackout as electrical grid collapses again, US Embassy warns – (Fox News)
Cuba's entire electrical grid collapsed Friday, triggering a nationwide blackout with cellphone and internet outages reported across the island. - California entrepreneur warns billionaire wealth tax could trigger 'giant sucking sound' of business exits – (Fox News)
Eric Schiffer warns California's Proposition 40 wealth tax could trigger a mass exodus of billionaire entrepreneurs, draining jobs and tax revenue. - Hundreds gather to protest Trump’s handling of the Kennedy Center | CNN Politics – (CNN)
Protesters gathered for a “Hands Around the Kennedy Center” rally to protest President Donald Trump’s handling of the arts center. CNN’s Sunlen Serfaty reports. - Buffalo Bills fans pay eye-opening prices for beer and food at Highmark Stadium opener – (Fox News)
Pinto Ron's bowling ball shots, beer horns and hour-long concession lines define the wild Bills Mafia tailgate scene in Orchard Park, New York. - Watch Kelsey Mitchell Set WNBA Record for Most Points Scored in Single-Season on Video for Fever – (CNN)
Kelsey Mitchell's historic 2026 continued on Friday with the Indiana Fever star setting a new WNBA single-season record for points scored. - Taylor Swift quiet as friend Ed Sheeran takes heat over Macklemore 'Free Palestine' concert fiasco – (Fox News)
Taylor Swift's silence on Ed Sheeran's Macklemore controversy raises questions as the fallout over "Free Palestine" chants continues to escalate. - Patrick Clancy and wife give exclusive interview | CNN – (CNN)
Patrick Clancy and his new wife Dr. Rachel Danis have spoken out publicly for the first time in an exclusive interview with CBS News. The interview will air in full on Sunday. - PGA Tour Golfer's Caddie Quits Mid-Round During Biltmore Championship – (CNN)
Golfers and their caddies head into PGA Tour events hoping to make the cut and compete for the title over the course of four rounds. - 2026 Week 3 College Football Predictions for Every Game – (CNN)
What may be the most emotional game of the 2026 college football season is set to highlight the Week 3 slate. - Stream the CNN experience now | CNN – (CNN)
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