US murderer Christa Pike unconscious and on ventilator after failed execution, lawyers say
As of Thursday night, Pike remained critically ill and is being treated at a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
G7 to release millions of barrels of oil and diesel after Trump threat
The co-ordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.
Jared Kushner Denies His Israeli Diplomacy Might Benefit His Tel Aviv Business Interests – Forbes
- Jared Kushner Denies His Israeli Diplomacy Might Benefit His Tel Aviv Business Interests Forbes
- Jared Kushner’s company has large stake in firm with Israeli military links CNN
- Kushner pushes back on CNN report about Israeli investments tied to military The Hill
- Kushner could cash in on Israel’s war economy as he oversees negotiations MS NOW
- Billionaire Jared Kushner Melts Down at Damning Exposé The Daily Beast
How widely used is the death penalty in the US?
The death penalty is back in the news after Christa Pike survived two lethal injection attempts in Tennessee - but how widely used is it in the US?
Germany news: Reform row raises fears for Merz’s coalition – DW.com
Trump warns Iran of fresh strikes if Tehran involved in FlyDubai plane incident – foxnews.com
- Trump warns Iran of fresh strikes if Tehran involved in FlyDubai plane incident foxnews.com
- The Flydubai attack suspect was removed by another airline over concerns about his extremist views, sources say CNN
- FlyDubai co-pilot accused of cockpit attack was grounded by Oman Air before joining airline: report foxnews.com
- The Mother’s Scream That Sent Passengers to the Rescue The New York Times
- Some of world’s strictest aviation security measures are under fresh scrutiny after in-flight attack NBC News
Man accused of ex-minister murder charged with preparing terrorist acts against Reform UK’s Nigel Farage – Reuters
- Man accused of ex-minister murder charged with preparing terrorist acts against Reform UK's Nigel Farage Reuters
- Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage BBC
- UK police charge man with preparing terror acts including against Nigel Farage CNN
- U.K. Murder Suspect Is Charged With Preparing Acts of Terrorism, Including Against Farage The New York Times
- Widdecombe Suspect Charged in Planning Terror Act Against Farage Bloomberg.com
Germany’s political center fights for relevance after far-right and far-left gains – NPR
Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged with planning terror act against Nigel Farage
Joshua Kerry, 28, of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, charged with one count of preparation of terrorist acts, say police
The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has been charged with engaging in conduct in preparation of acts of terrorism including against Nigel Farage.
Joshua Kerry, 28, of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, was charged by the Crown Prosecution Service on Friday with one count of preparation of terrorist acts. The charge relates to activity alleged to have taken place between 31 May 2024 and 8 July this year, counter-terrorism police said.
Continue reading...Arab party leader forced to withdraw from Israeli elections – Al Jazeera
- Arab party leader forced to withdraw from Israeli elections Al Jazeera
- Israeli Arab leader quits election under pressure from court over October 7 remarks Reuters
- Balad chairman Abu Shehadeh withdraws following Supreme Court approval The Jerusalem Post
- Israel’s top court overturns ban of Arab parties in upcoming election Financial Times
- Top Court Flips Election Committee Disqualification of Lawmaker, Arab Parties Haaretz
Russian-speaking Latvians who back Ukraine and value their language are heading into an election without an obvious political home – Meduza
- Russian-speaking Latvians who back Ukraine and value their language are heading into an election without an obvious political home Meduza
- Latvians head to the parliamentary elections with Russia on their minds DW.com
- Latvia votes under Russia’s gaze The Economist
- Latvian PM faces bittersweet victory in election backdropped by Russia politico.eu
- Polls open in Latvia against backdrop of perceived Russia threat Al Jazeera
King Charles III to acknowledge ‘darkest days’ of Britain’s colonial rule during Caribbean tour
Buckingham Palace say the king will not ‘shy away’ from Britain’s role in slavery when he visits Commonwealth nations later this month
King Charles III will acknowledge the “darkest days” of colonial rule and slavery while touring Caribbean countries on a visit beginning this month, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said on Friday.
The king will first visit the Bahamas and Guyana alone, followed by a trip with Queen Camilla to Antigua and Barbuda, where Charles will give a speech at a meeting of Commonwealth heads of government, the palace said.
Continue reading...National Science Foundation Diverted $1.4 Billion in Science Funds Mandated by Congress – The New York Times
October 1 ushered in a new era in U.S. foreign aid. What’s the plan? Will it work? – NPR
- October 1 ushered in a new era in U.S. foreign aid. What's the plan? Will it work? NPR
- US signs healthcare memorandums with 35 countries — NPR UA.NEWS
- Global health update: October 1, 2026 George W. Bush Presidential Center
- Despite The Deadline, US Bilateral Health Deals Are Not Ready For Implementation healthpolicy-watch.news
- Six Questions for the State Department's Global Health Agreement Implementation Plans cgdev.org
Saudis plan assault on Houthis to break Red Sea chokehold – Reuters
- Saudis plan assault on Houthis to break Red Sea chokehold Reuters
- Saudi Arabia plans 100,000-troop Yemen offensive to retake Bab el-Mandeb from Houthis Ynetnews
- Report: Flydubai terrorist was banned from flying by Oman over suspected radicalization The Times of Israel
- Saudis plot assault on Houthis to retake Red Sea strait The Telegraph
- Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen with Trump administration’s help People's World
France: 400 schools closed as student protests continue – DW.com
- France: 400 schools closed as student protests continue DW.com
- Fires, fury and hundreds of arrests as France gripped by student protests The Guardian
- Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in France BBC
- France’s teen riots take explosive new turn as government points finger at hard left foxnews.com
- Blockades, Fireworks and Tear Gas: Young Protesters Are Rattling France The New York Times
Spain’s government dealt blow after parliament rejects housing measures. Early election speculated – AP News
- Spain's government dealt blow after parliament rejects housing measures. Early election speculated AP News
- Spanish PM Sánchez loses key housing crisis vote after eviction of woman, 87 BBC
- Spanish right wing votes down housing crisis plans as protest movement grows The Guardian
- Spain proposes ban on evictions as ousted 87-year-old accepts offer to return home NBC News
- Breakingviews - COMMENTARY: Spain’s rentier euthanasia targets wrong disease Reuters
Stop Killing Games movement sounds alarm on EU Kids Act: ‘This is a bomb that could implode the whole video games industry’ – Massively Overpowered
- Stop Killing Games movement sounds alarm on EU Kids Act: ‘This is a bomb that could implode the whole video games industry’ Massively Overpowered
- Digital Media Literacy in EDMO: Voices from the Community – Mediawijs edmo.eu
- EU Commission seeks feedback on EU KIDS Act to strengthen child online safety INSIGHT EU MONITORING
- Age verification in the Fediverse: How the KIDS Act challenges Mastodon heise online
- The scope of the proposed KIDS Act Pinsent Masons
‘Hot mess’ paper questioning CO2 and climate change gets retracted – Retraction Watch
‘Hot mess’ paper questioning CO2 and climate change gets retracted Retraction Watch
Palestine Action activists used whips and hammers to threaten guards at arms factory, court hears
Five defendants accused of being part of ‘black team’ tasked with overcoming security at Israel-linked firm Elbit near Bristol
Palestine Action activists brandished whips, hammers and kebab skewers to intimidate security guards and keep them at bay during a break-in at an Israel-linked arms factory, a court has heard.
Five defendants are accused by prosecutors of being part of a “black team”, wearing black jumpsuits, whose role was to overwhelm security guards, so that a “red team”, wearing red jumpsuits, could break into the Elbit systems factory in Filton, near Bristol, and smash up equipment including drones.
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