Support for Merz plunges after CDU’s losses to Germany’s right and left
Chancellor Friedrich Merz hits a record low approval rating after his party suffered defeats in three state elections.
Finland probes suspected break-ins at politicians’ homes – DW.com
- Finland probes suspected break-ins at politicians' homes DW.com
- Finnish Lawmakers Report Suspicious Home Break-Ins The New York Times
- Finland on alert after ‘significant’ number of intrusions at MPs’ homes South China Morning Post
- Finland to Probe Suspected Intrusions Into Lawmakers’ Homes Bloomberg.com
- Finnish PM says suspected break-ins at MPs’ homes could be work of foreign power The Guardian
‘Containerabad’: Pakistan’s capital, truckers bleed money amid lockdown – Al Jazeera
- ‘Containerabad’: Pakistan’s capital, truckers bleed money amid lockdown Al Jazeera
- Cargo stacks up as Pakistan seizes containers to block capital routes Reuters
- Imran Khan supporters to be kept out of Pakistan's capital by shipping containers seized from 'distressed' lorry drivers Sky News
- Jail, isolation, crackdown: Why Pakistan’s establishment has failed to break Imran Khan The Times of India
- AI image misrepresents lockdown in Pakistan capital before PTI protest Yahoo
Russia Is Planning Its Most Powerful Blow Yet to Try to Freeze Ukraine – The New York Times
- Russia Is Planning Its Most Powerful Blow Yet to Try to Freeze Ukraine The New York Times
- Putin’s new bombardment of Kyiv has a terrible logic The Economist
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 30, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Russia attacks Ukrainian energy grid, forcing power cuts as winter looms Reuters
- Russia is stockpiling weapons to intensify attacks on Ukraine, analysts say cbsnews.com
FlyDubai pilot describes opening cockpit door during attack
The Indian pilot who was stabbed by his co-pilot on a Flydubai flight to Israel describes the attack.
Russian biker ‘spy’ unmasked as ‘mastermind’ behind foiled drone attack at German airport – the-sun.com
- Russian biker ‘spy’ unmasked as ‘mastermind’ behind foiled drone attack at German airport the-sun.com
- Exclusive: The Russian biker ‘spy’ behind airport drone attack The Telegraph
- How a failed attack in Leipzig revealed a wider Russian campaign politico.eu
- Russian-Linked Saboteurs Tried to Blow Up Ukrainian An-124 at Leipzig Airport, Investigation Finds UNITED24 Media
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‘Containerabad’: Pakistan’s capital and truckers bleed money amid lockdown
As Islamabad prepares for another opposition march, drivers and businesses are counting the cost of the barricades.
India vs Pakistan cricket: Asian Games gold medal final – all to know
For the first time this year, archrivals India and Pakistan meet in a final, as they face off at the Asian Games.
Explosions reported near military airport in Syria’s Idlib province
Two explosions have occurred near Taftanaz military airport in Syria’s Idlib province, sending smoke into the sky.
Indian authorities clamp down as ‘cockroach’ movement launches new protests
Demonstrators gather in Mumbai and New Delhi to demand the resignation of Election Commission chief.
Protests disrupt Ireland football match with ‘Palestine tennis balls’
Protesters interrupted Ireland’s match against Austria with tennis balls and Palestine flags.
Putin’s Two Lines That Will Sound Alarms in NATO Capitals – Newsweek
- Putin’s Two Lines That Will Sound Alarms in NATO Capitals Newsweek
- Russia’s Putin rules out ceasefire with Ukraine during speech in Moscow Al Jazeera
- Russia's Putin says continuation of international conflicts is highly likely as world changes Reuters
- By Putin’s own estimate, Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries have cost Russia 1% of GDP. But he says stopping them isn’t worth halting attacks on Ukrainian vessels. Meduza
- Putin calls proposals for mutual halt to strikes on ships and oil refineries absurd Українська правда
How can Jordan respond to Israel’s escalation across the West Bank?
Settlement expansion, displacement and growing Israeli control would have direct consequences for Jordan.
Here’s How Russia Plans to Pay for the Ukraine War in 2027 – The Moscow Times
- Here's How Russia Plans to Pay for the Ukraine War in 2027 The Moscow Times
- Russia to Sharply Increase War Spending and Cut Social Programs The New York Times
- Russia’s Spending Plans Show Putin Preparing for Years of War Bloomberg.com
- Putin is repeating Brezhnev’s basic error The Telegraph
- Russia increases military spending as Putin prepares for years of war, Bloomberg reports pravda.com.ua
33 Hilarious Photos From the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards – PetaPixel
- 33 Hilarious Photos From the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards PetaPixel
- 18 hilarious photos from the 2026 Comedy Wildlife Awards Popular Science
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- See the Hilarious Animal Shenanigans Captured in Photos and Videos Shortlisted for the 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards Smithsonian Magazine
World food prices near four-year high in September, UN says – Reuters
- World food prices near four-year high in September, UN says Reuters
- Global Food Prices Rise as Cereal and Sugar Costs Surge, UN Says WSJ
- Global Food Prices Extend Gain to Highest Since End of 2022 Bloomberg.com
- FAO Food Price Index rises in September amid weather concerns and transport disruptions Food and Agriculture Organization
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Trump’s Iran crackdown collides with NATO ally seeking access to America’s prized fighter jet – foxnews.com
- Trump’s Iran crackdown collides with NATO ally seeking access to America’s prized fighter jet foxnews.com
- Iranians face long, difficult journeys as sanctions ground planes Daily Sabah
- China Is the Last Major Runway Open to Iran’s Sanctioned Airlines Foundation for Defense of Democracies
- Iran’s shrinking air links raise costs, strain regional ties Iran International
- International flights at Tehran airport fall 42% after US sanctions azernews.az
OpenAI disclose another hack on government department in Australia
Attack accessing historical data on bushfires occurred in June but not disclosed by the tech company until Thursday
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Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has disclosed another unauthorised hack on a government department in Australia.
In June, an OpenAI agent hacked into a New South Wales state government department and accessed historical non-public data on bushfires without authorisation.
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Hong Kong model’s skull found ‘boiling in carrot soup’, court told – The Independent
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