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Half of UK wants to rejoin EU and backing it could drive up Labour vote, megapoll finds
A new poll finds nearly half of UK voters support rejoining the EU, with potential to boost Labour’s election support by up to seven percentage points if the party campaigns for re-entry.
Brazil’s neck-and-neck election offers test for growing pro-Trump Latin American bloc
Brazil holds a presidential election Sunday between leftist incumbent Lula and far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro, with analysts viewing the outcome as pivotal for Latin America’s resistance to Trump administration influence.
UFC 332: Wang Cong says Joker persona helps her ‘feel the fear’ in opponents
Chinese fighter Wang Cong, adopting a Joker persona with face paint, faces Brazil’s Natalia Silva for the vacant UFC flyweight title at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City on Saturday.
Asian Games 2026: Golfer Tom Kim wins gold to secure military service exemption
Tom Kim won gold in golf at the Asian Games, securing an exemption from South Korea’s mandatory military service. The 24-year-old finished 18 under par, winning by three strokes.
No one expected an American pope. Here’s the inside story of how ‘Bob’ became Pope Leo
Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States was elected Pope Leo in May 2025, becoming the first American pope despite widespread expectations that an American would never hold the position.
How the system failed us: Former foster youth tell their stories
An NPR investigation reveals disabled children in foster care stay 50% longer than non-disabled peers and face worse outcomes, with former foster youth describing institutional trauma and misdiagnosis.
Libyan unity talks upended as warlord’s son linked to drone attacks on fuel facilities
Allegations that a Libyan warlord’s son orchestrated drone attacks on fuel facilities have derailed unity talks and complicated international plans to unify Libya’s fractured government.
October 1 ushered in a new era in U.S. foreign aid. What’s the plan? Will it work?
The Trump administration launched the “America First Global Health Strategy” on October 1, requiring recipient countries to co-invest funds and share patient data in exchange for U.S. health assistance.
San Francisco’s car crime has plunged. How much credit does Flock deserve?
San Francisco’s car thefts dropped nearly 59% and break-ins fell over 82% between 2022 and 2026, with law enforcement crediting AI-powered license plate reader technology from Flock Safety as instrumental in the decline.
The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as job market lacks spark
The U.S. job market added only 29,000 positions in September as hiring momentum slowed and the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, signaling weakness in employment growth.
Cloaked in anonymity, Israeli soldiers describe mass civilian killings in ‘NAZA’
Documentary NAZA features anonymized interviews with 24 Israeli soldiers and intelligence personnel discussing their involvement in military operations that have resulted in mass Palestinian civilian casualties in Gaza.
India’s Cockroach movement launches new protests over changes to voter roll
India’s youth-led Cockroach movement resumed nationwide protests demanding the resignation of election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of irregularities in the electoral register revision process.
Spanish PM Sánchez loses key housing crisis vote after eviction of woman, 87
Spain’s Congress rejected housing crisis measures presented by Prime Minister Sánchez’s government, dealing a significant political blow and raising speculation about calling early elections.
The Rev Ian Gregory obituary
Rev Ian Gregory, a former journalist and church minister who launched a 1980s campaign promoting courtesy through his group the Polite Society, has died aged 93.
Pro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protesters
A pro-Trump influencer is being sued for defamation by protesters who claim he falsely portrayed them as terrorists who assaulted federal officers during an ICE facility demonstration.
Germany’s political center fights for relevance after far-right and far-left gains
Germany’s political center faces declining relevance as far-right and far-left parties gain ground in recent elections, with voters increasingly fragmented and institutional trust eroding.
Thursday briefing: The long, long wait for a male contraceptive pill may soon be over
The World Health Organization anticipates reversible male contraceptives could reach the market within five to ten years, marking a potential shift in contraceptive options after centuries of limited development for men.
‘Hitler was a lazy criminal who slept in until noon’: why most of what we think we know about the rise of the Nazis is wrong
A historian argues that conventional explanations for the Nazi party’s 1930 electoral success—Hitler’s charisma, Goebbels’ propaganda prowess, and economic crisis—lack historical evidence.
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Race and Ethnicity Inequality in US Car Accident Statistics
Introduction Car accidents are a significant concern in the United States, affecting individuals of all backgrounds. However, recent studies have shed light on how race and ethnicity play a role in these accidents. This article delves into car accident statistics...
Should I Buy Extra Rental Car Insurance? Is It Really Worth It?
The dollar sign isn't always the most crucial consideration. Knowing you have adequate travel insurance is a significant step toward relaxing and enjoying your trip. A common motivation for recommending a damage waiver is the desire of travelers to avoid the trouble...
Private Criminal Defense Attorneys Play Critical Role In Overtaxed System
Research Shows Defendants Suffer Without Private Defense One of the major guarantees of our justice system in the United States is legal representation, a right established in the case Gideon v. Wainwright in 1963. In order to facilitate such representation, though,...
In California, Firefighters Struggle With More Than Just Blazes
For months, wildfires have blazed across California, and the fires are placing an intense strain on both firefighters and their families, forcing those left behind to adjust to a “new normal.” As one firefighter’s wife explains, in 2017, when fires were similarly...