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Putin warns Russia will use ‘all weapons’ against NATO aggression: Why Kaliningrad is latest flashpoint
Oct 2, 2026

Putin warns Russia will use ‘all weapons’ against NATO aggression: Why Kaliningrad is latest flashpoint

The latest exchange over Kaliningrad therefore reflects a broader security dilemma: NATO says its military exercises are intended to deter threats and protect its members, while Russia portrays the same activities as preparations for aggression against its territory.



Harry Potter fans will be spellbound by this Ghent hotel haunt
Oct 2, 2026

Harry Potter fans will be spellbound by this Ghent hotel haunt

Floating candles, secret doors and hallways that ‘smell like spells’ – Hogwarts eat your heart out, says Victoria Richards


Beloved US jumbo cookie chain abruptly closes all shops: report
Oct 2, 2026

Beloved US jumbo cookie chain abruptly closes all shops: report

Shop was known for its jumbo cookies and seasonal flavors


Two people dead after workplace incident in Co Down
Oct 2, 2026

Two people dead after workplace incident in Co Down

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said it received a 999 call at 10.45am on Friday


G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil to combat soaring fuel prices
Oct 2, 2026

G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil to combat soaring fuel prices

The G7 leaders’ decision, including a “front-loaded substantial diesel release”, came after US President Donald Trump spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron.


Environmental groups sue Trump administration over eased vehicle fuel economy rules
Oct 2, 2026

Environmental groups sue Trump administration over eased vehicle fuel economy rules

A group of environmental organizations sued the Trump administration on Friday over its recent relaxation of key vehicle fuel economy rules, a move the group says will make vehicles less efficient, contributing to more pollution and increasing gas consumption


FlyDubai co-pilot attack disrupts Israel-UAE travel, sparks security probe
Oct 2, 2026

FlyDubai co-pilot attack disrupts Israel-UAE travel, sparks security probe

FlyDubai co-pilot attack disrupts Israel-UAE travel, sparks security probe


A Maryland homeowner received an unsolicited $234,368.25 check tied to an offer for her property
Oct 2, 2026

A Maryland homeowner received an unsolicited $234,368.25 check tied to an offer for her property

Effective October 1, Maryland introduced legislation banning unsolicited checks sent with home purchase offers. This initiative is designed to safeguard homeowners from misleading marketing strategies from property investors. Consumer advocates highlighted the risk of vulnerable owners being tricked into agreements upon receiving such checks. Historical precedents in consumer lending underline the necessity for legal protections, advising homeowners against accepting random financial items received through mail.



US urged to halt death penalty after Christa Pike's failed lethal injection
Oct 2, 2026

US urged to halt death penalty after Christa Pike's failed lethal injection

US urged to halt death penalty after Christa Pike’s failed lethal injectionCalls for a nationwide halt to the US death penalty are growing after Tennessee’s failed execution of Christa Pike left her alive and in critical condition.Pike, 50, was given two syringes containing a total of...


Trail Blazers fire new announcer just hours after hiring over decade-old social media posts
Oct 2, 2026

Trail Blazers fire new announcer just hours after hiring over decade-old social media posts

The team says they have ‘zero tolerance’ for such comments


Woman at centre of Cornell rape inquiry was 'failed' by officials, says New York governor
Oct 2, 2026

Woman at centre of Cornell rape inquiry was 'failed' by officials, says New York governor

The woman, known as Jane Doe, alleges she was raped by seven students at a fraternity house at the university in 2024.


Kennedy Center honors relocates to Capital One arena amid Trump naming dispute
Oct 2, 2026

Kennedy Center honors relocates to Capital One arena amid Trump naming dispute

Kennedy Center honors relocates to Capital One arena amid Trump naming disputeThe Kennedy Center's Honors ceremony will take place at a location away from the Kennedy Center for the first time in the nearly 50-year history of the event, as the center announced Friday.The main building is currently...


Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in France
Oct 2, 2026

Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in France

More than 600 schools have faced disruption as protests over standards and lack of teachers continue.


Trump Says Europe Agrees To Release ‘Massive’ Diesel Stocks As G7 Plans 100 Million-Barrel Release
Oct 2, 2026

Trump Says Europe Agrees To Release ‘Massive’ Diesel Stocks As G7 Plans 100 Million-Barrel Release

Trump's announcement came as G7 leaders agreed on a coordinated release of 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products from emergency reserves.


What happened in the failed execution of Christa Pike - and what next?
Oct 2, 2026

What happened in the failed execution of Christa Pike - and what next?

The convicted killer is in hospital in Tennessee after surviving two lethal injections, in a case that has raised many questions.


Botswana has so many elephants it approved the killing of 23 this week for independence celebrations
Oct 2, 2026

Botswana has so many elephants it approved the killing of 23 this week for independence celebrations

Botswana’s government has authorized the killing of 23 elephants for its independence day celebrations this week


OpenAI Alerts Over 100 Groups About Rogue AI Agent Activity
Oct 2, 2026

OpenAI Alerts Over 100 Groups About Rogue AI Agent Activity

OpenAI is searching through roughly 50 petabytes of data as it works to understand the full scope of its rogue agent activity.


Yellowstone star reveals why he refuses to watch Taylor Sheridan’s show
Oct 2, 2026

Yellowstone star reveals why he refuses to watch Taylor Sheridan’s show

Neal McDonough plays the villain on the hit series


Cornell gang rape accuser: ‘I had so much ketamine, my eyes were crossed, and you still had sex with me’
Oct 2, 2026

Cornell gang rape accuser: ‘I had so much ketamine, my eyes were crossed, and you still had sex with me’

Title IX interviews reveal closer details about alleged incident as state prosecutors launch new criminal investigation


Tukaram Mundhe in action! Maharashtra FDA cancels Cipla's Pune drug sale licence
Oct 2, 2026

Tukaram Mundhe in action! Maharashtra FDA cancels Cipla's Pune drug sale licence

Maharashtra FDA cancels Cipla's Pune drug sale licence over alleged violations in storage, packaging and record-keeping.


Israeli officials to question co-pilot of flydubai flight, source says
Oct 2, 2026

Israeli officials to question co-pilot of flydubai flight, source says

“It is important that we allow this process to establish the facts,” said flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith.


Family pays tribute to 'beautiful girl' killed when car plunged into River Wear
Oct 2, 2026

Family pays tribute to 'beautiful girl' killed when car plunged into River Wear

Zara Shaw had a ‘zest for life’ and ‘made us proud from day one’, her family says


‘Worked 6.5 days/week, 14 hrs/day’ - No time even for haircut, calling home? Chennai entrepreneur on work-life balance
Oct 2, 2026

‘Worked 6.5 days/week, 14 hrs/day’ - No time even for haircut, calling home? Chennai entrepreneur on work-life balance

A Chennai entrepreneur has revived debate around India’s work culture after claiming he worked up to 14 hours a day and six-and-a-half days a week at a private construction company between 1986 and 1994.



Cornell student groups to protest university's handling of alleged gang rape
Oct 2, 2026

Cornell student groups to protest university's handling of alleged gang rape

Cornell student groups to protest university’s handling of alleged gang rapeCornell University student groups are planning a campus protest on Monday to demand changes following allegations that a former student was gang raped at a fraternity house in 2024.Twenty student organisations are...


Suspect in Philly cheesesteak assault claims he’s an influencer critic who throws food at servers if he doesn’t like it: police
Oct 2, 2026

Suspect in Philly cheesesteak assault claims he’s an influencer critic who throws food at servers if he doesn’t like it: police

The general manager who was allegedly attacked has worked for the iconic Philly cheesesteak stand for nearly 50 years


French Students Set Fires, Erect Blockades As School Protests Spread
Oct 2, 2026

French Students Set Fires, Erect Blockades As School Protests Spread

Almost 400 schools were shut on Friday with education disrupted at least 564 high schools out of the 3,700 in the country, according to the education ministry.



Pargat Singh appointed Punjab Congress chief ahead of assembly elections after Raja Warring resigns
Oct 2, 2026

Pargat Singh appointed Punjab Congress chief ahead of assembly elections after Raja Warring resigns

Pargat Singh has been appointed Punjab Congress chief ahead of the Assembly elections, replacing Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, who resigned from the post. The change comes amid infighting in the state unit.


CBS announces Tony Romo's permanent exit following arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated
Oct 2, 2026

CBS announces Tony Romo's permanent exit following arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated

CBS Sports and Tony Romo have officially parted ways one month after the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback pleaded no contest to charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated


FBI releases classified ‘Patel Report’ examining past failures at the bureau
Oct 2, 2026

FBI releases classified ‘Patel Report’ examining past failures at the bureau

The FBI has released a classified report to the workforce examining what it says are chapters from the bureau’s history when it "fell short."


What we know and don't know about how Iran uses asymmetric warfare
Oct 2, 2026

What we know and don't know about how Iran uses asymmetric warfare

The leaders of Britain and the United States have suggested that Iran played a role in two major security incidents — the arrests near a U.S.-run military base in England and the attack in the cockpit of an Israel-bound plane


G7 leaders convene emergency talks on diesel crunch as UK forecourt prices hit £2 a litre: report
Oct 2, 2026

G7 leaders convene emergency talks on diesel crunch as UK forecourt prices hit £2 a litre: report

G7 leaders convene emergency talks on diesel crunch as UK forecourt prices hit £2 a litre: reportG7 leaders have mobilized for urgent international talks to coordinate emergency responses to severe global diesel shortages, coming as new data from the RAC confirms that average UK pump prices...


New York governor attacks handling of Cornell gang rape case, appoints special prosecutor
Oct 2, 2026

New York governor attacks handling of Cornell gang rape case, appoints special prosecutor

New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday faulted police and prosecutors for failing to fully investigate an alleged gang rape in 2024 at Cornell University, saying she was “deeply disturbed” by how the incident was handled. Hochul was speaking at a press conference alongside state Attorney General Letitia James, ‌whom she appointed on Thursday night as a special prosecutor to investigate the allegations. The case has drawn fresh scrutiny after the alleged victim filed a lawsuit accusing...



U.S. Labor Market Shifts to a Lower Gear
Oct 2, 2026

U.S. Labor Market Shifts to a Lower Gear

The economy added fewer jobs in September and unemployment ticked up, while inflation has maintained pressure on markets and raised costs.



Kennedy Center Honors to be held off-site amid battle over adding Trump’s name to venue
Oct 2, 2026

Kennedy Center Honors to be held off-site amid battle over adding Trump’s name to venue

The 49th annual awards are set to take place at Washington's downtown arena, a Kennedy Center spokesperson said Friday


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