- France and Spain Would Welcome Back UK If It Rejoined EU Bloomberg.com
- No 10 gathering evidence on public support for UK rejoining EU The Guardian
- Brexit referendum 'possible' in Labour election manifesto, says Andy Burnham BBC
- Spain, France align on welcoming UK back to EU, strengthening China trade defences reuters.com
- Farage spoils for a Brexit brawl with Burnham politico.eu
MI5 warns universities to cut ties with Chinese organisation – Financial Times
- MI5 warns universities to cut ties with Chinese organisation Financial Times
- China funding UK research and sending it to Beijing's spies, MI5 warns BBC
- MI5 warns UK universities over ‘theft of tech secrets by Chinese front company’ The Guardian
- UK accuses China of using academics to spy on AI and other tech research reuters.com
- U.K. accuses China of operating institute as front for espionage The Washington Post
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill seven as ‘ceasefire’ violations continue
At least six people killed in drone attack on passenger van and one person killed in strike on residential apartment.
Antarctica’s ice loss is locked in, and extra snowfall won’t save it – that’s bad news for low-lying coastal areas elsewhere – The Conversation
- Antarctica’s ice loss is locked in, and extra snowfall won’t save it – that’s bad news for low-lying coastal areas elsewhere The Conversation
- Antarctic winter sea ice falls to third-lowest level on record as scientists warn of ‘now problem’ The Guardian
- Committed Antarctic Ice Sheet mass loss by the end of the twenty-first century Nature
- U. researchers publish paper expecting Antarctica to continue losing ice through 2100 The Daily Targum
- How Cutting Emissions May Limit Antarctic Ice Loss and Protect Coastlines | Newswise newswise.com
Burundi agrees to receive ‘third-country’ migrant deportees from US
Burundi joins several other African nations in accepting people deported under Trump’s hardline policy
Burundi has agreed to join a clutch of other African nations in receiving migrants from other countries deported from the US under Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policy.
However, Burundi will only accept those not accused of crime or terrorism links, said Nancy Ninette Mutoni, a spokesperson for the country’s president, Évariste Ndayishimiye. Tuesday’s announcement gave no details of numbers, timing or financial details.
Continue reading...Settlers closing in on Ramallah
Israeli settlers are encroaching ever closer to Ramallah, the de facto capital of the occupied West Bank.
Denmark vs Portugal: UEFA Nations League – Ronaldo, Hojlund, teams, form
Reigning champions Portugal look to build on their winning start as they take on Denmark on match day three.
Ukraine’s finances: everything we don’t know – The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine's finances: everything we don't know The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine’s war chest is running low at the worst possible moment politico.eu
- Ukraine struggling to cover funding gap as war costs surge reuters.com
- Ukraine pushes for 'bold action' on Russian assets to plug $78 billion gap in 2027 Euronews.com
- Zelensky Says More EU Funding Is Coming From Brussels Kyiv Post
Rainwater washes away highway in Nigeria
Heavy rain over three days caused severe flooding along the Agbarho-Ughelli highway in Delta State, southern Nigeria.
Former journalist crowned king of Uganda’s Tooro kingdom
Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, a former journalist, has been crowned the king of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom.
How does Iraq’s security change after US forces withdraw?
Iraq marks US troop withdrawal with 'Sovereignty Days', symbolising a shift after decades of foreign military presence.
Iraq celebrates National Sovereignty Day as US troops withdraw
Iraq’s security forces held parades in Baghdad and Najaf to celebrate ‘Sovereignty Day’ as US troops withdraw.
Zelensky visits Lyman sector, says Operation Vivaldi reclaimed 125 square kilometers – The Kyiv Independent
- Zelensky visits Lyman sector, says Operation Vivaldi reclaimed 125 square kilometers The Kyiv Independent
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 28, 2026 Critical Threats
- Zelenskiy says he visits military command post near Ukraine's eastern frontline reuters.com
- An Overture to Victory: Operation Vivaldi and Ukraine’s Path to Battlefield Decision Modern War Institute -
- Ukraine Plans 4th Phase of Operation Vivaldi After Retaking 176 Square Km, Inflicting 5,000 Russian Losses Kyiv Post
Botswana condemned for slaughtering 23 elephants for independence celebrations
The government authorises the hunting of elephants and dozens of other wild animals for independence day feasts.
Is Iran losing its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz?
Crude flows through Hormuz have recovered, but tanker insurance costs and geopolitical risks remain barriers to a return to normality.
Trump administration diverts human rights funds to push far-right agenda abroad – The Guardian
Evangelical leader slams Palestinian official’s Bible claims as ‘contemptible’ – Fox News
Voters back Burnham’s plan to cut back triple lock to fund social care reform by 48% to 28%, poll suggests – UK politics live
The data suggest Burnham may be able to win the argument with the public amid lobbying efforts
Andy Burnham has suggested that it would not be legitimate for a party to form a majority government with less than 30% of the vote.
In his Today interview, asked why he wanted electoral reform and a move towards proportional representation, Burnham replied:
I found it better being elected under a different system as mayor of Greater Manchester, where people had one or two, they could put that on the ballot paper.
Because you had a reason to stop on every doorstep and chat to people who might not always support your party and try and get their second preference.
No, it could happen with any political party. It’s whether that would be a legitimate government.
I think you’ve got it completely wrong really, if you don’t mind me saying, to put it like that, because I have put out … a vision for a national care service.
There are pensioners out there who watch your programme who are paying for care costs from their basic state pension. Now, is that right or fair?
Continue reading...Flydubai flight to Israel diverted after attack on pilot
Dramatic video shows the aftermath of an attack on a pilot on a Flydubai flight to the Israeli city of Tel Aviv.
Ireland vs Israel Nations League match will go ahead, coach confirms
The Football Association of Ireland says the team will fulfil the second fixture despite public opposition.