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Flydubai attack investigation widens as alleged hijacker’s training in New Zealand scrutinised
New Zealand authorities launched an investigation into a flydubai co-pilot who allegedly attempted to hijack an Israel-bound plane carrying 182 people on September 30, with his flight training there now under scrutiny.
‘Another coup d’état’: fears grow as Flávio Bolsonaro vows to ‘re-democratise’ Brazil
Flávio Bolsonaro, the far-right frontrunner in Brazil’s presidential runoff, has vowed to ‘re-democratise’ the country, raising concerns among analysts and opponents that he plans to implement authoritarian policies.
Agreement to transition away from fossil fuels ‘not open for renegotiation’, Pacific leader tells pre-Cop
Pacific island leaders gathered in Tuvalu urged world leaders to uphold a 2023 agreement to transition away from fossil fuels, warning it must not be renegotiated as climate threats intensify.
The Great Plains face a surprising threat: Too many trees
The Great Plains faces an unexpected threat as trees spread across grasslands in what ecologists call “woody encroachment,” threatening biodiversity and grazing land worth billions in lost production.
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White House press ban – what is the pool and why is it in a row with Trump?
A dispute between the Trump administration and major news outlets over White House press pool access has disrupted media coverage of presidential events, raising constitutional concerns about press freedom.
Can GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic cause vision loss? What we know about the risk
Dozens of lawsuits claim GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic caused vision loss through a rare eye condition, though scientific evidence remains mixed on the connection.
Iran must stop arming Houthis in Yemen, G7 says ahead of UN General Assembly
G7 foreign ministers call on Iran to stop arming Houthis in Yemen, citing threats to regional stability and global shipping as fighting escalates along the Red Sea coast.
Developing El Niño becomes strongest on record weeks before expected peak
The developing El Niño has become the strongest on record, with sea surface temperatures in the central-eastern Pacific exceeding previous measurements weeks before the anticipated peak later this year.
Superpowers cannot solve world’s problems, UN chief says in final general assembly address
Outgoing UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned in his final assembly address that superpowers lack the military, economic, and technological capacity alone to solve global crises, calling for a reformed multilateral system.
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks judge to investigate juror and check his phone
The defense attorney for a Massachusetts mother accused of murdering her three children has requested judicial investigation of a juror following a mistrial, citing concerns about phone use during deliberations.
Erdogan slams Israel’s ‘genocidal mindset’ in blistering UN address
Turkish President Erdogan condemned Israeli actions in Gaza and the West Bank at the UN General Assembly, describing the situation as a “genocidal mindset” and calling Gaza a concentration camp.
Top court hears how 10 children went missing after Russia annexed Crimea
The European Court of Human Rights heard a case regarding 10 Ukrainian children forcibly transferred from Crimea after Russia’s 2014 annexation, with Ukraine alleging systematic deportation and identity changes.
Sudan’s historical famine echoes through latest hunger crisis
Sudan faces a catastrophic food crisis driven by ongoing war between the military and paramilitary forces, with historians warning that the current hunger echoes historical famines that devastated the country.
Lula warns against foreign interference in Brazil election at UN
Brazilian President Lula warned at the United Nations against foreign interference in the country’s upcoming October 4 election, amid tensions with the Trump administration over tariffs and alleged election meddling.
Qatar’s emir urges diplomacy as Gulf at ‘one of the most dangerous phases’
Qatar’s emir calls for diplomacy to resolve Gulf tensions, stating the region faces one of its most dangerous phases due to US-Israeli military actions against Iran.
Trump admin asks top US court to reverse pro-Palestinian scholar’s release
The Trump administration petitioned the Supreme Court to reverse a judge’s decision releasing Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri, who advocated for Palestinian rights and opposed Israel’s Gaza war.