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Israel’s ambassador to the US says son injured in West Bank car-ramming
Israel’s ambassador to the United States reported his son, a soldier, was injured in an alleged car-ramming incident at a West Bank checkpoint. A Palestinian man was shot dead by Israeli forces following the incident.
Milei says UN ‘looking the other way’ on Falkland Islands dispute
Argentine President Javier Milei accused the UN of ignoring Argentina’s sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands and criticized a UK-backed oil project he called illegal.
Trump administration to defend its ban of major news outlets in court
The Trump administration is defending its ban of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House grounds in federal court, citing national security concerns and claiming the outlets failed professional standards.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for sustained pressure to end ‘Putin’s crazy war’
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addressed the UN General Assembly, calling for sustained economic pressure on Russia and criticizing Putin’s conduct of the war, while Russia signaled willingness to negotiate for lasting peace.
Houthis try to push deeper into western Yemen, upending life, witnesses tell NPR
Houthi fighters captured the Yemeni port city of Mokha this month, displacing around 125,000 people and disrupting healthcare services amid ongoing civil conflict.
Autopsy shows Hayden Panettiere died from overdose of fentanyl and other drugs
Actress Hayden Panettiere died from toxic effects of fentanyl and other drugs including Xanax, a muscle relaxant, and antipsychotic medication, according to an autopsy.
US judge blocks deportation of DoorDash driver shot by ICE
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of a Venezuelan man shot by ICE agents in Texas, scheduling an in-person court hearing for next week.
In Senegal, a mother’s ordeal exposes a health system under strain
A Senegalese trainee nurse gave birth hours before a major health strike, exposing severe shortages in hospital infrastructure and resources plaguing the country’s underfunded medical system.
South Sudan’s Kiir dissolves government ahead of first national elections
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir dissolved the transitional unity government and appointed a caretaker administration, consolidating power ahead of elections scheduled for December 22.
Trump meets US-backed Venezuelan president for first time since Maduro seized
US President Trump met Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez at the UN General Assembly, discussing cooperation in energy, mining, and security following Maduro’s seizure by US forces.
Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to three northern Tigray airports
Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights to three northern Tigray airports after Tigrayan forces took control of Mekelle airport amid escalating regional conflict and military tensions.
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.
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