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- Israel lashes out as UK’s Green Party formally defines Zionism as ‘racism’ October 4, 2026Israel's president declared that the 'antisemitic lie' deliberately endangers Jews and Israelis.
- Debris found near Nantucket believed to be from missing medical plane October 4, 2026The US Coast Guard says a field of debris found near Nantucket is believed to be from an emergency medical plane.
- Brazil election results live: Lula and Bolsonaro locked in a tight race October 4, 2026Leftist incumbent Lula is seeking a fourth term in office, facing off against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
- Imran Khan’s party launches march to Islamabad demanding his release October 4, 2026Supporters of jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan have launched a long march towards Islamabad.
- Will elections bring change to multi-ethnic Bosnia and Herzegovina? October 4, 2026Balkan nation seeks EU membership, but divisions threaten that goal.
- France to shutter up to 500 schools as more student protests called October 4, 2026Education minister cites safety concerns for closures as organisers call for resumption of protests.
- Pro-Imran Khan mass rally launched after Pakistan government talks fail October 4, 2026Supporters of jailed former prime minister have set off from northwest Pakistan towards Islamabad.
- War on Iran: Is escalation more likely than a deal? October 4, 2026Former Iranian and US diplomats agree that the war on Iran is likely to get worse in the coming weeks.
- Ku Klux Klan leader claims rising support ahead of US midterm elections October 4, 2026The Ku Klux Klan says support for its message is growing as it seeks to rebrand around family and faith.
- Police investigating Flydubai co-pilot’s Australia ties October 4, 2026Australian police and intelligence join the list of those probing the incident.
- Ukraine ready for US-backed talks with Russia: Zelenskyy October 4, 2026Trilateral talks could happen this month in UAE or another US-proposed venue, says the president.
- Mass protests demanding poll chief resignation shake India for third day October 4, 2026Protesters say the election commission’s voter-roll revision has removed millions of eligible voters to benefit PM Modi.
- Germany’s Merz in Kyiv announces $1.5B in aid, urges Putin to end war October 4, 2026German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, on a surprise visit to Kyiv, announced $1.5 billion in military and reconstruction aid
- Air strike in Sudan kills UN aid truck driver: WFP October 4, 2026Trucks were 'clearly marked as humanitarian vehicles', UN agency says.
- Man City’s Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest US international goalscorer October 4, 2026Sullivan’s goal beat fellow teenager Julian Hall's record for United States which was only set against Chile on Tuesday.
- Three years of genocide in Gaza through one man’s camera October 4, 2026For almost three years, Ibrahim Rabaa has filmed fragments of his life through Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
- Jerusalem Daily: Israeli forces arrest school children during raid October 4, 2026Jerusalem Daily: Israeli forces arrest school children during raid
- Philippines arrests 244 suspects in online scam crackdown October 4, 2026Criminals accused of using Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) as cover for human trafficking, fraud, murder.
- LIVE: Portugal vs Norway – UEFA Nations League October 4, 2026Follow updates from our live text commentary stream coverage as Cristiano Ronaldo focus switches to Bruno Fernandes.
- Japan summons US envoy as marine arrested over Okinawa murder October 4, 2026Ambassador vows cooperation as Japan protests after a US marine’s arrest in connection to Okinawa murder case.
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- Houthis Claim Attack on Aramco as Yemen Conflict Escalates – nytimes.com October 4, 2026Houthis Claim Attack on Aramco as Yemen Conflict Escalates nytimes.comYemeni government launches offensive to seize all areas from Iran-backed Houthis ReutersIran war live: Yemen leader announces operations to seize Houthi-held areas Al JazeeraIran talking peace, but unwilling to bend to Trump, US nuclear demands Fox NewsYemen government announces major operation to retake Houthi territory BBC
- Christa Pike still in critical condition after botched execution, lawyer says – washingtonpost.com October 4, 2026Christa Pike still in critical condition after botched execution, lawyer says washingtonpost.comOpinion | I Consulted With Christa Pike’s Death Row Team. I Knew This Could Happen. nytimes.comChrista Pike ‘May Never Recover’ Following Botched Lethal Injection Attempt, Lawyer Says People.comBotched Tennessee Execution Draws Scrutiny of Lethal Injection Drugs WSJTennessee’s prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike, governor […]
- All B-1 Bombers Returning to U.S. From U.K. Base – WSJ October 4, 2026All B-1 Bombers Returning to U.S. From U.K. Base WSJUS Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack KCRADual U.K.-Iranian national released on bail after arrest over security incident near U.S.-run air base in England CBS NewsU.K. Base Would Be Ambitious Target for ‘Gig Economy’ Warfare nytimes.comWhat we know and don’t know […]
- Brazilians head to polls in high-stakes, polarized election – Reuters October 4, 2026Brazilians head to polls in high-stakes, polarized election ReutersPolls close in Brazil as Lula and Bolsonaro remain neck and neck BBCTrump, crime and corruption loom over Brazil’s presidential vote CNNLula Is the Brazilian Left’s Last Hope—And Its Biggest Problem WSJBrazil election results live: Lula and Bolsonaro locked in a tight race Al Jazeera
- Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ Buried at Box Office With $8M as ‘Verity’ Wins Weekend – The Hollywood Reporter October 4, 2026Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ Buried at Box Office With $8M as ‘Verity’ Wins Weekend The Hollywood Reporter‘Digger,’ Warner Bros.’ Last Release Before Merger, Is a Major Flop nytimes.comTom Cruise suffers one of the worst movie debuts of his career as 'Digger' flops Fortune‘Digger’ Collapses at the Box Office as Warner Film Chiefs Exit Bloomberg.comBox Office: ‘Digger’ Nosediving With $3.4 Million […]
- Boone Calls Out Austin Wells' Costly Base-Running Decision in Yankees' Loss to Rays – Bleacher Report October 4, 2026Boone Calls Out Austin Wells' Costly Base-Running Decision in Yankees' Loss to Rays Bleacher ReportRasmussen nearly perfect vs. Yankees as Rays take ALDS Game 1 ESPNAlex Rodriguez Doesn’t Hold Back After Yankees’ Game 1 Loss to Rays Yahoo SportsTrying to provide a spark, Wells instead runs Yanks out of lone scoring chance MLB.comA punch in the face or a […]
- How was Flydubai co-pilot cleared despite being deemed a security risk? – Al Jazeera October 4, 2026How was Flydubai co-pilot cleared despite being deemed a security risk? Al JazeeraEarly indications suggest Flydubai co-pilot acted alone in attack, officials say NBC NewsUAE had shared details about FlyDubai flight with Israel, including pilots' names and nationalities KCRAFlydubai hijacking attempt exposes worrying gaps in aviation security CNNWho are the mystery men who stepped in to keep the FlyDubai […]
- SNL takes aim at Trump’s Republican allies with cold open – washingtonpost.com October 4, 2026SNL takes aim at Trump’s Republican allies with cold open washingtonpost.com‘S.N.L.’ Recap: Taylor Swift Makes a Surprise Cameo and Trump Gets Some Last-Minute Promo nytimes.comPete Hegseth performs slam poetry in 'SNL's Republican midterm ad cold open Mashable"Oh my God! He tricked us!": SNL’s Rubio and others panic over midterms Salon.com'SNL' skewers Trump, Mitch McConnell in midterms-themed cold open USA Today
- Why It’s Taking Nine Months to Get Back $164,000 in Tariff Refunds – WSJ October 4, 2026Why It’s Taking Nine Months to Get Back $164,000 in Tariff Refunds WSJ
- Ravens QB Lamar Jackson leaves game vs. Titans with ankle injury – ESPN October 4, 2026Ravens QB Lamar Jackson leaves game vs. Titans with ankle injury ESPNRavens quarterback Lamar Jackson exits game vs. Titans with ankle injury NBC NewsLamar Jackson Injured, Latest Updates on Ravens Star's Ankle Injury After Exiting Early vs. Titans Bleacher ReportBaltimore Ravens stuff Tennessee Titans in Derrick Henry reunion Yahoo SportsLamar Jackson is questionable to return with an ankle injury NBC […]
- Japan summons US envoy as marine arrested over Okinawa murder – Al Jazeera October 4, 2026Japan summons US envoy as marine arrested over Okinawa murder Al JazeeraUS Marine arrested over murder of woman in Okinawa, Japan BBCUS Marine arrested for alleged killing of a woman on Okinawa, triggers outrage from Japan AP NewsJapan Protests After U.S. Marine Accused of Murder WSJJapan PM registers protest to US after Marine arrested on suspicion of murder in […]
- 2 dead, 35 injured in shooting at Georgia block party – CBS News October 4, 20262 dead, 35 injured in shooting at Georgia block party CBS NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- Trump launches ‘Super Intelligence Force’ after calls for AI slowdown – washingtonpost.com October 4, 2026Trump launches ‘Super Intelligence Force’ after calls for AI slowdown washingtonpost.comTrump names national intelligence director Jay Clayton to lead a new federal AI task force AP NewsTrump announces leadership of AI task force CNNExclusive | New AI Czar Unveils Goals, Members of White House Task Force WSJPresident Donald Trump announces creation of 'Super Intelligence Force' AI task force ABC News […]
- What to Know About the Medical Plane That Went Missing Near Nantucket – nytimes.com October 4, 2026What to Know About the Medical Plane That Went Missing Near Nantucket nytimes.comCrews still searching for passengers among debris of Boston-bound medical plane that went missing off Nantucket The Boston GlobeCoast Guard searches for passengers from medical flight crash Cape Cod TimesDebris found as Coast Guard searches off Nantucket for missing medical transport jet that left Bermuda with […]
- Cornell University to take ‘serious look’ at fraternities after rape allegations – The Guardian October 4, 2026Cornell University to take ‘serious look’ at fraternities after rape allegations The GuardianHow Cornell Punished Each of the 7 Men Accused of Sexual Assault nytimes.comThe misperception that keeps bystanders from intervening and how to short‑circuit it PBSMood at Cornell University darkens amid mounting pressure on investigators of alleged sex assault CNNCornell rape accuser facing threats over lawsuit, attorney says Yahoo
- Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots, NFL Week 4 fan discussion – Buffalo Rumblings October 4, 2026Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots, NFL Week 4 fan discussion Buffalo RumblingsBuffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots | Where to watch, stream and listen | Week 4 Buffalo BillsBills lose lead, Josh Allen throws late INT. Bills vs. Patriots score, highlights, stats democratandchronicle.comExpert Predictions: Week 4 Picks for Patriots at Bills patriots.comPatriots-Bills preview: How Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel […]
- Taylor Swift makes surprise ‘SNL’ cameo during Dakota Johnson’s monologue: ‘My literal therapist’ – Entertainment Weekly October 4, 2026Taylor Swift makes surprise ‘SNL’ cameo during Dakota Johnson’s monologue: ‘My literal therapist’ Entertainment WeeklySaturday Night Live: Dakota Johnson struggles through weak episode as Taylor Swift gatecrashes The GuardianDakota Johnson and Taylor Swift Joke About Break Ups on ‘Satuday Night Live!’ YahooTaylor Swift Crashes Dakota Johnson’s SNL Monologue as Actress Jokes About Her Exes: ‘My Literal Therapist’ People.comSurprise! Taylor […]
- Apple weekend deals: AirPods Pro 3 $179, MacBook Air $200 off, AirTag 2, Prime Day HomeKit discounts, more – 9to5Mac October 4, 2026Apple weekend deals: AirPods Pro 3 $179, MacBook Air $200 off, AirTag 2, Prime Day HomeKit discounts, more 9to5MacAmazon Launches Early Prime Day Discounts on AirPods, iPad, MacBook Air, and More macrumors.comThe AirPods Pro 3 are a fantastic deal at $179 The VergeSwipe Right on These Early Prime Day Tablet Deals From Samsung, TCL, and More PCMagAmazon Goes Into […]
- Buttigieg goes big to help 2026 Dems – Politico October 4, 2026Buttigieg goes big to help 2026 Dems PoliticoSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- This toolless modular lever-action wallet is the coolest I’ve stuck to my phone – The Verge October 4, 2026This toolless modular lever-action wallet is the coolest I’ve stuck to my phone The Verge
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- Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot January 27, 2025Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.
- Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes January 27, 2025Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
- Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack January 27, 2025Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.
- Suspected Sabotage of Deep-Sea Cable Triggers First NATO-Led Response January 27, 2025The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea.
- Rwanda-Backed Rebels Enter Congo's Safe-Haven City January 27, 2025Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the city.
- Cocaine-Funded Gangs Shake Colombia Years After Peace Pact January 27, 2025Attacks by powerful militias against civilians reflect the state’s inaction eight years after a peace accord removed a powerful rebel group from the field.
- Italy Supports Saudi Arabia Joining Fighter-Jet Program, PM Meloni Says January 27, 2025The U.K., Italy and Japan have already partnered on the Global Combat Air Programme, which aims to put a new stealth fighter with supersonic capability in the skies by 2035.
- Kim Jong Un Is Doing Everything He Can to Keep North Korea's Youth in Line January 27, 2025The dictator, eager to shut out the influence of Hollywood and K-pop, has been exalting a “shock brigade” of 300,000 teens and 20-somethings drafted into flood reconstruction.
- Shippers Wary of Red Sea Routes Despite Houthi Pledge to End Targeting January 27, 2025The world’s top three container operators said they fear instability in Gaza and broader regional tensions mean continued danger.
- Trump Says Colombia Will Accept Deportees, Ending Tariff Standoff January 27, 2025The president has made immigration an early priority to start second term, with ICE making more than 900 arrests Sunday.
- Jeju Air Crash Probe Focuses On Engine Damage After Bird Strike January 27, 2025Pilots’ actions after that strike are an early focus of the investigation, according to people familiar with the probe.
- Germany's Economic Model Is Broken, and No One Has a Plan B January 27, 2025The country is focused on exports, but China is slowing imports and U.S. tariff threats are growing. Politicians are offering few alternatives.
- Trump Says He Wants to 'Clean Out' Gaza, Send Refugees to Egypt and Jordan January 26, 2025The president, calling the heavily bombed enclave “a demolition site,” proposed relocating Palestinians temporarily or long-term, a move rejected by Arab countries since the war began.
- Hamas Releases Four Female Israeli Soldiers Under Gaza Cease-Fire Deal January 25, 2025The hostages are the second set to be released since the multiphase agreement came into effect, raising hopes for a lasting end to the war.
- Hamas Took More Than 200 Hostages From Israel. Here's What We Know. January 25, 2025Israel says 91 hostages abducted on Oct. 7 remain in captivity, including the bodies of at least 34.
- U.N. and Congolese Troops Struggle to Halt Lightning Rebel Attack January 25, 2025Aid workers estimate as many as 300,000 people are fleeing advances by the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group, which has taken two strategic towns on the approaches to Goma over the past several days.
- Who Are the Israeli Hostages Released by Hamas? January 25, 2025Israelis held their breath as four soldiers, all women, were released from the Gaza Strip, the second group to be freed as part of a fragile cease-fire agreement with Hamas.
- The Latest Gaza Hostages Freed: Women Whose Hamas Warnings Were Ignored January 25, 2025The swap for four soldiers stationed on the border of the Gaza Strip at Nahal Oz follows 15 months of captivity and a campaign by their families.
- Beijing Signals Readiness to Talk to Trump's Team, Even Old Foes January 25, 2025The Chinese foreign minister spoke by phone with Marco Rubio, the new secretary of state who has been a critic of Beijing.
- Canada Is Becoming a Fentanyl Exporter, and a Target for Trump January 24, 2025The drug is increasingly manufactured in and trafficked from the U.S.’s northern neighbor, though the numbers remain small compared with Mexico.