Headlines from Al Jazeera, Associated Press, BBC, Newsweek, Reuters, The Hill, and Time
- Morocco’s elections: Fragmentation, disengagement and PJD’s major return – (Al Jazeera English)
PAM leads as the PJD quadruples its seats and turnout hits its second-lowest level under King Mohammed VI. - America, China and the Evolving New World Order – (Time)
"Even as the United States remains the world’s most powerful country, China is carving out space for alternatives beyond the American-led system," writes Yu Jie. - Swansea woman's migraines dismissed by GP as 'dramatic' – (BBC News)
Lauren had to abandon her career in the NHS after being left "in agony" due to her migraines. - Elephants treat themselves with medicinal plants, witnesses say – (BBC News)
African elephants use dozens of different medicinal plants to treat themselves and their families when they are sick, research reveals. - Judge Orders White House to Restore Access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. What Happens Next? – (Time)
The outlets sued the Trump Administration over the ban earlier this week, arguing it is a “direct assault” on the First Amendment. - Poland says fire at Starlink station is sabotage as Denmark warns of rising Russian threat – (BBC News)
The satellite station is used in part to provide internet coverage to neighbouring Ukraine, the government says. - Exclusive: The Admiral Who Must Prevent War With China – (Time)
U.S Pacific Commander Samuel Paparo’s force covers more than half the earth’s surface. His goal? Winning without fighting. - Trump-Xi summit live: Trade, AI, Iran and Taiwan top US-China talks – (Al Jazeera English)
Xi’s first White House visit in more than a decade comes amid ongoing disputes over trade, AI, Taiwan and war in Iran. - On the Ballot: 10 GOP House seats most likely to flip in November – (The Hill)
With less than six weeks to go until November’s elections, Republicans are on defense as the midterm landscape looks increasingly favorable for Democrats. Forecasters including Sabato’s Crystal Ball and Fox News have shifted House races away from Republicans… - Five questions hanging over Trump’s meeting with Xi – (The Hill)
In today’s issue: ▪ Xi’s state visit kicks off ▪ Judge strikes down media ban ▪ Debate over how to tackle diesel costs ▪ Forecasters shift races toward Democrats Chinese President Xi Jinping is meeting with President Trump today for high-stakes talks that cou… - Why is Iran threatening regional airports, and what could be the impact? – (Al Jazeera English)
Tehran hints retaliation as Georgia and Azerbaijan suspend Iranian flights amid mounting US sanctions on airlines. - Police arrest 36 in raids on Vietnamese crime gangs across Scotland – (BBC News)
About 300 officers took part in simultaneous early-morning raids at 47 sites across Scotland. - RAF Valley pilots ejected from crash on Anglesey expected to make full recovery – (BBC News)
The Hawk T2 aircraft had been flying out of the RAF Valley station when it plummeted to the ground. - Judge temporarily blocks media ban, bipartisan criticism of Xi’s state visit – (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. - US Navy confirms ‘eight suicide attempts’ on USS Lincoln: What we know – (Al Jazeera English)
The roughly 5,000-strong crew on board the Lincoln were at sea for more than nine months with only one brief port stop. - How UK universities briefed BAE Systems on pro-Palestine campus protests – (Al Jazeera English)
Several universities discussed protests with the weapons maker, raising concerns about influence and academic freedom. - China hawks seethe as Trump rolls out red carpet for Xi – (The Hill)
China hawks on both sides of the aisle in the U.S. are seething as President Trump prepares to welcome the country’s President Xi Jinping for what is expected to be a lavish three-day state visit to Washington. Unlike with other world leaders, Trump is pulli… - GOP breaks ranks on Iran as voters fume over war’s costs – (The Hill)
Republican support for the war in Iran is dropping as Senate GOP candidates speak out against it and voters increasingly blame high gas prices on the nearly seven-month conflict. Growing public opposition among even Republican voters has put incumbents such… - Trump trade rules apply differently to China, Canada, and Xi, Carney – (The Hill)
President Trump heads into his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week on the heels of waging a bruising trade war with Canada that has badly damaged relations with that country. It’s a stark contrast from how he’s handled trade talks with China, … - County Durham breast cancer failure bosses to review 4,500 more cases – (BBC News)
Hundreds of women have been harmed by issues such as delayed diagnoses and unnecessary surgeries. - Yemeni forces say they repel Houthi attacks in Taiz as fighting rages – (Al Jazeera English)
Government forces say dozens of Houthis killed in southwestern governorate during battles for strategic highlands. - Daniel Thomas arrested over video of dinghy slashing – (BBC News)
Police had been looking into footage appearing to show the man, also known as Danny Tommo, slashing at a boat in the English Channel with a knife. - Netanyahu takes UN stage with one eye on Israel’s election – (Al Jazeera English)
As criticism of Israel intensifies, Israeli PM Netanyahu heads to the UN with his own political future in focus. - Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes – (BBC News)
The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job. - Live updates: Trump and Xi Jinping will hold talks in Washington on trade, AI and more – (Associated Press)
Trump and Xi Jinping head into Washington summit, Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico, Senators to question FDA nominee. - Pakistan says it launches air strikes on Afghanistan after drone attacks – (Al Jazeera English)
Strikes carried out in southeastern province of Khost cause no casualties, governor’s office says. - Trump-Xi summit: What’s on the agenda, why it matters – (Al Jazeera English)
The leaders of the US and China are expected to discuss trade, AI and Iran in their third in-person meeting in a year. - Judge orders White House to restore access to news outlets Trump banned – (Associated Press)
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s move to ban three news outlets from the White House grounds and said CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. The ruling released early Thursday is the latest development in an esca… - Judge orders White House to immediately restore access to CNN, MS NOW, Politico – (The Hill)
A federal judge ordered the White House early Thursday to immediately restore press credentials for reporters at CNN, MS NOW and Politico, ruling that President Trump’s ban likely violated their constitutional due process rights. U.S. District Judge Timothy … - Washington, DC area residents impacted by federal cuts, new survey shows – (Associated Press)
Federal job cuts have deeply affected the Washington, D.C. area, according to a new survey from Gallup and the Greater Washington Community Foundation. Many residents, including those in higher-income households, have faced job losses and financial struggles.… - Smithsonian's Black museum remains resolute as it celebrates 10 years – (Associated Press)
The National Museum of African American History and Culture will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with packed exhibits, sold-out galas and high-profile panels. Acting Director Shanita Brackett said the festive theme of “welcome home” recommits the museum to … - Heidi Overton, Trump's FDA nominee, to appear before Senate panel – (Associated Press)
President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Food and Drug Administration will face questions from Senate lawmakers considering her nomination. Thursday’s hearing is likely to focus on Dr. Heidi Overton’s views on vaccines and abortion drugs. Both have come under… - Trump and China's Xi extend trade truce at start of state visit – (Associated Press)
Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have a packed agenda for their talks at the White House. The leaders on Thursday are tackling issues like trade irritants, artificial intelligence safeguards, and the war in Iran. Trump wants China to use its influence w… - Iran war live: Tehran says it won’t be bullied, remains open for talks – (Al Jazeera English)
Iranian president says Tehran will not bow to pressure while remaining open to dialogue in a defiant UN speech. - Surveys Show More Americans Warming to China – (Time)
New surveys show that a growing number of Americans view China positively, even as the government-to-government relations are mixed. - Why a Growing Number of Republicans Are Breaking With Trump on Iran – (Time)
A growing number of GOP candidates and lawmakers are pushing for an end to the President's Iran war, while polls show Republican voters' support for the conflict dropping. - US citizen left bloodied after ICE agents mistook him for fugitive – (Associated Press)
A man was left bloodied and injured in an encounter with immigration enforcement agents in a Chicago suburb. Police in Evanston, Illinois, just outside Chicago, say that the man reported injuries to his head, neck and teeth after federal agents tried to arres… - Acting Navy Secretary says eight sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide – (The Hill)
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao told a Senate Democrat this week that eight sailors assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during a lengthy deployment that included military operations against Iran. Cao disclosed the figure… - Texas counties struggle with huge voter registration backlog – (Associated Press)
County election offices throughout Texas are scrambling to process a massive backlog of voter registration applications stemming from an error at the state level. The headache is hitting just as they are preparing for voting to begin in the midterm elections.… - Scaramucci: Leavitt would have told Trump not to ban media outlets – (The Hill)
Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci said Wednesday that former Trump White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt would have advised President Trump to not enact his recent press ban. “A [former Trump White House chief of staff] John… - Skyrocketing diesel prices rattle Republicans as midterms approach – (Associated Press)
Diesel prices are hitting record highs as the Middle East conflict intensifies, affecting American farmers and rural residents. Republicans in key states like Iowa and Michigan are calling for an end to diesel exports to boost domestic supply. President Donal… - Johnson calls for ‘resolution’ of Iran war – (The Hill)
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is urging “a resolution” to the Iran war, sending the strongest signal to date that Republicans on Capitol Hill are feeling the political sting of the long-drawn conflict heading into the midterm elections. “It’s been a priority … - Burnham brands ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stands as 'discrimination' – (BBC News)
The prime minister opposes the law – in place since 1985 – and believes there is a case to remove it. - Blood tests find high levels of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory – (BBC News)
People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions. - Everything You Need to Know About SpaceX's Wildlife Refuge Land Swap with the Trump Administration – (Time)
More than 700 acres of Texas wilderness may soon be open to development. - You Actually Don’t Need to See That Movie in IMAX – (Time)
It doesn’t make you less of a cinephile if you can’t get to an IMAX screen, writes Helen Murphy. - Zelensky defends attacks on Russian refineries: ‘Our lives are more important than the price of energy’ – (The Hill)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared “our lives are more important than the price of energy” in an interview while defending his strikes against Russian oil refineries. Speaking with the Wall Street Journal’s editor-in-chief Emma Tucker on the side… - Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson’s Disjointed But Endearing Brothers Coasts on Charm – (Time)
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson reunite in this disjointed but endearing Apple TV comedy about the rumor that they're half-brothers. - Exclusive: Myanmar’s Dictator Wants to Rebuild Ties With the West – (Time)
In his first Western media interview since seizing power, Min Aung Hlaing makes his case for engagement as Myanmar’s civil war grinds on. - Revisiting Childhood Hobbies Is a Way to Learn Who You Are as an Adult – (Time)
Returning to a childhood hobby can engage the past as we remember it, the present, and the future we imagine, writes Rainesford Stauffer. - 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
- George Clooney rushes to Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford's side after son Presley's death – (Fox News)
George Clooney arrived at Kaia Gerber's Los Angeles home to support Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford after Presley Gerber's "suspected overdose." - Melania Trump’s home-country leader rips UN ‘double standards’ as Trump promise is revealed – (Fox News)
Janez Janša accused the United Nations of double standards on Gaza and Ukraine, and revealed Trump promised to visit Melania Trump's homeland. - Trump-Xi summit could hold key to lower gas prices, GOP chairman says – (Fox News)
Rep. Brian Mast says President Donald Trump can press Xi Jinping to stop arming Iran, potentially easing gas prices tied to Strait of Hormuz chaos. - Caleb Flynn’s mistress takes the stand to testify in his murder trial | CNN – (CNN)
Alleigha Botner, Caleb Flynn’s mistress took to the stand to testify in his trial for the murder of his wife, Ashely in February. Flynn has pleaded not guilty to his murder charges. CNN’s Jean Casarez reports. - Netanyahu teases 'surprises' for UN address as Iran nuclear threats push oil prices up – (Fox News)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises 'surprises' for UN speech one day after the son of the Israeli Ambassador to the US was injured in a West Bank attack. Iran continues to accelerate its nuclear program pushing crude oil prices up. - Starbucks to close 250 stores: 'Difficult decision' – (Fox News)
- People are ditching their vapes only to pick up another surprising habit – (Fox News)
E-cigarettes promised a clean off-ramp from smoking, but severe vape withdrawal is pushing former smokers back to traditional cigarettes, experts warn. - Mistress says she gave ‘American Idol’ contestant ultimatum before wife’s killing blew up affair – (Fox News)
Caleb Flynn's mistress testified he talked about wanting Ashley Flynn dead and once said he was thinking about ways to kill her before the shooting. - World leader accuses AI agent of hacking into government website outside the US – (Fox News)
The power of artificial intelligence is under the global microscope at the United Nations General Assembly as AI leads Big Tech companies to all-time highs, and regulation and trade comes into focus as China's Xi Jinping meets President Donald Trump. - Trump is staying out of Saudi Arabia’s war. Americans could pay at the pump – (CNN)
We touched down, hours late, in the scorching Saudi capital after yet another security scare closed the airspace and delayed flights in and out. - ‘Makes very little economic sense’: Ex-Trump energy secretary warns Trump against diesel export ban – (CNN)
President Donald Trump says he wants to ban America’s diesel exports, but his former energy secretary tells CNN this is a “bad idea” that will backfire. - Lawsuits cost every American household thousands of dollars. Supreme Court can help – (Fox News)
Supreme Court's October docket tackles climate lawsuits, digital privacy and retirement plan claims as U.S. tort costs approach $1 trillion by 2030. - MN Dem Sen candidate in hot seat over upcoming event hosted by man enveloped in fraud scandal: 'Red flags' – (Fox News)
Peggy Flanagan's fundraiser is co-hosted by Minnesota's Medicaid medical director Nathan Chomilo, who served during the massive fraud scandal. - Majority of Americans express ‘fear and concern’ about AI, say government should regulate it more: CNN poll – (CNN)
Americans regard the growth and development of AI technology with far more fear and concern than hope and excitement, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, with broad partisan agreement that the federal government ought to do more to regulate it. - More than 167,000 pounds of meat with false inspection labels recalled nationwide – (CNN)
More than 167,000 pounds of meat are being recalled across the United States after being produced without proper federal inspection, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. - What we know as officials investigate the deaths of 2 Ole Miss students – (CNN)
Authorities continue to investigate the deaths of two University of Mississippi students, following a rowdy weekend centered on a major football rivalry. - CA Attorney General defends settling lawsuit over Paramount’s $110B merger with Warner Bros. Discovery | CNN Business – (CNN)
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins The Lead. - New Marvin Harrison Jr. Trade Rumors on Cardinals WR Amid Struggles to Start 2026 NFL Season – (CNN)
Teams around the NFL are keeping an eye on wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.'s status with the Arizona Cardinals, according to ESPN's Dan Graziano. - 2026 NFL Trade Block Big Board Entering Week 3 – (CNN)
Any hope that Week 2 would bring clarity about who the top NFL contenders are dissipated rather quickly. - Stream the CNN experience now | CNN – (CNN)
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