Russia and Ukraine trade attacks despite pledging to resume peace talks
Overnight attacks on Kyiv injured 15 people, while two were injured in Moscow as Russia said it intercepted 163 drones.
Police investigate Married at First Sight Australia after ‘inappropriate’ allegations
New South Wales Police say inquiries took place "following a report of inappropriate content being shared".
A genocidal militia was coming for his city. He was one of the last doctors left – The Economist
- A genocidal militia was coming for his city. He was one of the last doctors left The Economist
- Attacks on Health Care in Sudan, 01-15 October 2026 ReliefWeb
- Trauma Persists Among Displaced El Fasher Women and Girls, Survey Finds Mirage News
- Sudan: El Fasher civilians suffer unlawful killings, detention and torture one year after city’s capture by the RSF – new testimony Amnesty International
- BBC investigation claims systematic RSF attacks on El-Fasher’s hospitals Arab News
Brazil’s president appeals to undecided voters ahead of run-off
Brazil’s two presidential candidates Lula and Bolsonaro are trying to win over the 30 million voters.
Pope urges Catholic schools to help young people find new way to live in world – Vatican News
- Pope urges Catholic schools to help young people find new way to live in world Vatican News
- Two powerful talks show why the world needs Catholic higher education National Catholic Reporter
- Pope Leo XIV returns to activity after his recovery and warns of young people's fear of the future: "A poorly conceived meritocracy leads to a lack of respect" El Constitucional
- Beneath their armour, teenagers want to love and be loved says pope ANSA
- Pope urges educators to help young people encounter Christ amid ‘merciless’ treatment by culture EWTN News
How do Israel’s elections work and who are the main contenders?
Many view it as one of the most pivotal elections in Israel's history, with global implications.
‘Facebook’s wrongdoing’: Why has Meta been fined $25bn in New Mexico?
The tech giant has been accused of misleading users regarding data privacy linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
New York City reconsiders a classic attraction: are horse-drawn carriages abuse?
As councillors prepare to banish the vehicles, views in Central Park are divided over the 160-year-old tradition.
Space Debris Found Twice Within Days Amid ‘Growing Casualty Risk’ – The New York Times
- Space Debris Found Twice Within Days Amid ‘Growing Casualty Risk’ The New York Times
- Near miss: Indonesia probes crash of suspected Chinese rocket fragment Phys.org
- BRIN traces Sampit space object to Chinas satellite-launch rocket ANTARA News
- China Rocket Debris: Two Cases of Landfall? Inside Outer Space
- Rocket Debris Landed on Two Continents Within Days. Cumulative Risk Is Growing. Gadget Review
Big pharma accused of ‘free-riding on nature’ as global fund attracts just $7,000
The Cali Fund, set up to raise $1bn a year for biodiversity from drug companies, remains near empty
Big pharmaceutical companies have been accused of “free-riding on nature”, after a landmark biodiversity fund that invites businesses to put some of their profits back into conservation was left virtually empty.
The Cali Fund set out to raise $1bn (£750m) annually, by asking companies that profit from nature’s genetics to contribute towards conservation in low-income countries. But more than 18 months after the fund was launched, it remains far below this target.
Continue reading...Fighting rages in Yemen’s Taiz as UN warns nearly 260,000 displaced
Yemen's government forces launched hundreds of strikes on Houthi locations, a spokesperson says.
Space Force scrambles as Musk’s SpaceX retires its major rocket – Politico
Israeli elections: Is it just right wing versus right?
Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents are promising a change to Israeli politics, but are their policies really that different?
Ukrainian troops infiltrate Russian rear through gas pipelines near Kupiansk, Khartiia says – The Kyiv Independent
- Ukrainian troops infiltrate Russian rear through gas pipelines near Kupiansk, Khartiia says The Kyiv Independent
- The Underground Battles Shaping the War in Ukraine The Atlantic
- Ukrainian forces advance 15 km behind Russian lines through underground routes on Kupiansk front Ukrinform
- The Subterranean Battle Playing Out Deep in Ukraine’s Soviet-Era Pipelines WSJ
- ‘We Outplayed Them’: Ukraine Claims First Underground Counteroffensive Kyiv Post
Bill Clinton quotes Quran and condemns anti-Muslim rhetoric
Former US President Bill Clinton quoted the Quran during a speech in Florida condemning discrimination against Muslims.
Taiwan comedian mocked Xi Jinping as Winnie the Pooh, then was struck in a planned car attack – Ynetnews
- Taiwan comedian mocked Xi Jinping as Winnie the Pooh, then was struck in a planned car attack Ynetnews
- Taiwan probes organised crime links to China's 'transnational repression' Reuters
- Taiwan charges five men over plot to run over comedian for his Xi Jinping jokes The Guardian
- Taiwan indicts 5 accused of trying to injure comedian who mocks Xi and Chinese Communist Party AP News
- Five indicted over car attack on comedian critical of CCP Taipei Times
Russian strikes hit Kyiv after Witkoff meets Putin
Ukraine says 'appeasement' will not end war as Russian attacks kill 1, injure 22 in its capital.
A city in South Korea seeks new ways to free a huge gray shark after it slips back into canal – NBC News
- A city in South Korea seeks new ways to free a huge gray shark after it slips back into canal NBC News
- Shark nicknamed 'Bukangi' foils rescue attempts, returns to South Korean canal Reuters
- Celebrity shark guided out of South Korea canal refuses to swim out to sea BBC
- Shark trapped in South Korean city will not return to sea ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Dusky shark that became a tourist draw while trapped in a South Korean canal finally swims free AP News
Can Russia broker a new US-Iran deal?
Russia’s nuclear expertise, close ties with Tehran and negotiation experience could give Moscow an edge as a mediator.
Angel Reese shines again as Dream down Valkyries to lead WNBA Finals
Atlanta's Reese has become the only woman in history to record consecutive double-doubles in three WNBA Finals games.