Massive explosion at Tennessee munitions factory leaves 19 people missing
Authorities in the southern US state have called the blast 'devastating', with many of the missing presumed dead.
Japan’s aspiring leader drums to relieve stress. She has many reasons to reach for her sticks – CNN
- Japan’s aspiring leader drums to relieve stress. She has many reasons to reach for her sticks CNN
- Opinion | Can Takaichi Make Japan Competitive Again? The Wall Street Journal
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- The woman poised to be Japan’s first female prime minister faces challenges AP News
- Who is Japan's 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi? BBC
LIVE: Palestinians return to northern Gaza as Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds
US President Donald Trump says Israeli captives held in Gaza will be released on Monday.
‘It’s going to be really bad’: Fears over AI bubble bursting grow in Silicon Valley
Some are worried that the rapid rise in the value of AI tech companies may be a bubble waiting to burst.
Kim Hosts China, Russia and Vietnam in Rare Show of Global Reach – Bloomberg.com
- Kim Hosts China, Russia and Vietnam in Rare Show of Global Reach Bloomberg.com
- North Korea's Kim vows to build 'socialist paradise' at celebrations attended by foreign dignitaries ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- North Korean military parade appears under way in capital, South Korea's Yonhap Reuters
- North Korea: Kim Jong Un lauds ruling party's legacy at 80th anniversary celebrations BBC
- North Korea’s ruling party turns 80 and Kim Jong Un is rolling out the red carpet for a major celebration CNN
Kim Hosts China, Russia and Vietnam in Rare Show of Global Reach – Bloomberg.com
- Kim Hosts China, Russia and Vietnam in Rare Show of Global Reach Bloomberg.com
- North Korea's Kim vows to build 'socialist paradise' at celebrations attended by foreign dignitaries ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- North Korean military parade appears under way in capital, South Korea's Yonhap Reuters
- North Korea: Kim Jong Un lauds ruling party's legacy at 80th anniversary celebrations BBC
- North Korea’s ruling party turns 80 and Kim Jong Un is rolling out the red carpet for a major celebration CNN
Reflections on Dilexi Te, the first magisterial document of Leo XIV’s papacy – Catholic World Report
- Reflections on Dilexi Te, the first magisterial document of Leo XIV’s papacy Catholic World Report
- Pope Leo invokes criticism of Trump's policies in first major document Reuters
- Pope Leo's first encyclical: Faith means defending migrants Axios
- ‘Showing the true face of the Church’ The Pillar
- Pope Leo Calls on Christians to Care for the Poor in His First Teaching The New York Times
Trump reveals prescription drug deal with pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca
The US president told reporters he didn't think the deal would have been possible without his 100-percent tariff threat.
Can the world’s oldest president keep his title and woo a nation of young voters?
Cameroon's Paul Biya promises young voters "the best is yet to come" as others hunger for "young blood".
Burkina Faso refuses to take deportees as US stops issuing visas
The West African nation's foreign minister asks if the decision led to the US suspending issuing visas.
Iran Update, October 10, 2025 | ISW – Institute for the Study of War
- Iran Update, October 10, 2025 | ISW Institute for the Study of War
- Analysis: Iran is out in the cold as the Mideast unites in support of the Gaza ceasefire AP News
- Iran, a Longtime Hamas Backer, Signals Support for Truce Deal With Israel The New York Times
- Victory, blame, regret: Iranians reacts to Gaza ceasefire deal | Iran International ایران اینترنشنال
- Iran demands Israel be held to deal commitments, alleges ‘deceit and duplicity’ The Times of Israel
Palestine factions refuse foreign guardianship on Gaza as truce takes hold
Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians head back to 'unrecognisable' Gaza City on first day of ceasefire.
Trump threatens to impose additional 100% tariff on China
The S&P 500 closed down 2.7%, its steepest fall since April, after the US president hit out at China.
Trump threatens to impose additional 100% tariff on China
The S&P 500 closed down 2.7%, its steepest fall since April, after the US president hit out at China.
Chicago TV journalist pushed to ground and arrested during Ice raid, then later released
Witnesses call arrest of video editor Debbie Brockman, a US citizen, by masked federal agents ‘absolutely horrifying’
A video editor and producer for Chicago’s WGN television station was arrested by masked federal agents on Friday morning, and later released, during an Ice raid on the city’s North Side, as shown in videos shared widely on social media.
Videos show Debbie Brockman being violently forced to the ground by two agents before she is handcuffed and put in a van. A local resident filming the incident asks her name while she is face down on the street being handcuffed.
Continue reading...Nineteen people feared dead after blast at Tennessee munitions plant
Police chief calls explosion near Bucksnort, south-west of Nashville, ‘devastating’ and says ‘we have some deceased’
Nineteen people are missing and feared dead following a huge explosion at a military munitions plant in Tennessee.
The powerful blast ripped through the explosives manufacturing plant in rural Tennessee on Friday morning, rattling homes miles away and bringing emergency services to the scene, authorities and residents said.
Continue reading...California’s landmark frontier AI law to bring transparency
While experts applaud the new law, a first in the US, for bringing in transparency, it is 'light touch regulation'.
Man in serious condition after being shot by police in London
IOPC investigating incident at property in Walthamstow where man reportedly had firearm and made threats to kill
A man was taken to hospital in a “life-threatening” condition after he was shot by police at a home in London on Friday afternoon.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation into the actions of Metropolitan police officers during the incident at a property in Walthamstow, north-east London.
Continue reading...Macron reappoints Lecornu as French PM after days of turmoil
Sébastien Lecornu resigned on Monday after 26 days in the job and he said two days later his "mission is over".
Macron reappoints Lecornu as French PM after days of turmoil
Sébastien Lecornu resigned on Monday after 26 days in the job and he said two days later his "mission is over".