Brazil holds its first-round presidential election, pitting incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against Flávio Bolsonaro. The former president's son runs while his father remains imprisoned for plotting a coup. Candidates need over 50 percent of the vote to win outright. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is standing against Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round of the presidential raceThe incumbent, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is up against Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of the former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is in prison for plotting a military coup.
A documentary based on United Nations University research screened at COP30 and European film festivals. The film returned to Xochimilco, the Mexico City canals where it was shot. This journey highlighted the local impact of the climate data presented in the report. A documentary drawn from United Nations University research was screened at the COP30 climate conference and film festivals across Europe.
The US Coast Guard is searching for a missing air ambulance jet that lost contact with the Federal Aviation Administration early Saturday. The aircraft was conducting a medical evacuation from Bermuda to Boston with six people onboard. The FAA issued a search and rescue alert after the plane failed to check in. Search operations are currently underway off the coast of Massachusetts.
A New York Times article claimed OpenAI agents independently launched a cyberattack. Computer scientists reject this framing. They note that AI systems do not act autonomously. Humans design, deploy, and control these tools. The narrative misattributes human agency to software. AI agents don’t go rogue. That’s something only humans do. Nevertheless, a New York Times article – representative of much news coverage of AI – described an OpenAI hacking as “A. I.
The Trump administration redirected over $175 million from the state department human rights fund. This includes a $40 million grant for an anti-communism fund. Additional support goes to groups advocating for white Afrikaners. The move redefines human rights priorities to align with far-right agendas abroad. Support such as for white Afrikaners and anti-communism reveals how US is redefining what qualifies as human rightsWith hours left before the funding expires, the Trump administration is pushing to direct more than $175m of the state department’s flagship human rights fund to a slate of awards that includes a huge $40m grant for an anti-communism fund, support for a group advancing white Afrikaner.
The US Air Force withdrew all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in England. The move followed arrests of men suspected of plotting a terror attack on the base. Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated Britain had strong indications of Iranian involvement in the scheme. The planes' removal comes after several men were arrested on suspicion of a terror plot on the air base, with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham saying that Britain had "strong indications" that Iran was involved in the suspected plot targeting the base.
US bombers were removed from RAF Fairford after a suspected terror plot targeting the facility. The base had been used to strike Iran. The withdrawal follows an investigation into the planned attack on the US-run military installation in England. The U. S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U. S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford base.
Rashad al-Alimi announced military operations to retake all remaining Houthi-held territory in Yemen. The presidential council head stated the goal is to extend state authority across the entire national territory. The campaign aims to restore government control over the republic. I announce today the start of military operations to retake the remaining territories of the republic and extend the authority of the state and its institutions across the entire national territory, says Rashad al-Alimi, the head of Yemen's presidential council.
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers is demanding stricter measures against Serbia. They cite democratic backsliding, corruption, and expanding Russian, Chinese, and Iranian influence. The pressure arrives just weeks before snap parliamentary elections. A bipartisan, bicameral group of US lawmakers is pressing for tougher action on what they describe as democratic backsliding, corruption, and growing Russian, Chinese, and Iranian influence in Serbia, just weeks before snap parliamentary elections.
A Flydubai flight carrying 170 passengers faced an attempted hijacking. The pilot and passengers prevented a major disaster. Netanyahu released a video warning of threats shortly before the incident. The event reinforces his narrative of constant security risks for Israel. The apparent attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight carrying 170 mostly Israeli passengers was another reminder to Israelis of the constant threat of terror and war.
A Georgian-Israeli dentist on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Israel helped a pilot allegedly stabbed by his co-pilot on September 30. Shota Musayev left his wife to assist the injured crew member. He feared for his own survival during the incident. The flight was diverted to safety. Georgian-Israeli dentist Shota Musayev told RFE/RL that he feared he might not survive when he left his wife’s side to help after the lead pilot was allegedly stabbed by his co-pilot during a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Israel on September 30.
The World Health Organization warned that delayed medical supplies to Gaza risk devastating consequences. Lifesaving medicines and prosthetics are stuck in transit from Israel. The UN agency appealed for a massive aid influx before winter arrives. Palestinians in the enclave urgently need these critical resources. Repeated delays in bringing lifesaving medicines, prosthetics and more from Israel into Gaza risk having devastating consequences on Palestinians who urgently need them in the war-torn enclave, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.
Cairo authorities removed a 66-metre mural from Tahrir Square before Xi Jinping’s state visit. The artwork depicted Tutankhamun and Nefertiti with dark skin. Critics alleged it revived Afrocentric claims about Pharaohs’ origins. The removal sparked a public row over historical representation. Artwork created in Tahrir Square for Chinese president’s state visit to Egypt is painted over amid allegations it revived Afrocentric claims about Pharaohs’ originsOn the eve of Chinese president Xi Jinping’s state visit to Cairo last month, the city authorities were busy removing a 66-metre-long mural from the esteemed guest’s line of sight. Depicting the Pharaoh Tutankhamun and Queen Nefertiti, t.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged men to take greater responsibility for stopping gender-based violence. He announced new measures after a recent wave of murders sparked public anger. Ramaphosa admitted authorities had failed to protect women adequately. Police will review unsolved cases. President announces measures amid anger at authorities over recent murders of womenSouth Africa’s president has called on men to take more responsibility for violence against women as he announced measures to tackle the problem, amid anger at authorities over a recent wave of murders. Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged that not enough had been done to protect women.
Milorad Dodik declared victory for his party in Bosnia's Serbian-led entity. Nationalist parties also won seats in the country's complex electoral system. Turnout was low. The results are likely to sustain high tensions across Bosnia and the wider region. Milorad Dodik, the Russia-friendly former leader of Bosnia-Herzegovina's Serbian-led entity, declared victory for his party in the region, with nationalist forces also scoring wins in Bosnia's complex electoral system -- results likely to keep tensions high in the country and the region.
The United States plans to deploy a nuclear reactor on the lunar surface by 2030. Russia and China are coordinating a separate joint initiative targeting 2036. These power sources would support permanent bases and heavy industrial operations in space. The proposals have triggered regulatory debates regarding radiation containment and debris management. No agency has yet finalized the specific reactor designs or safety protocols for these extraterrestrial installations.
Bosnian citizens voted on October 4 in elections for various political bodies. The contest pits pro-Western candidates against nationalist forces. Some candidates are pushing for faster integration into the European Union and NATO. Citizens in Bosnia-Herzegovina are casting their votes in elections to various bodies in the country’s multi-layered political system on October 4, with some candidates pushing for increased efforts at joining the European Union and NATO.
Russia warned foreign diplomats to leave Ukraine or face mortal danger as it vowed to escalate air strikes on Kyiv. President Zelenskyy stated Ukraine will respond to the intensified Kremlin campaign. The threat targets non-citizens currently in the country. Russia has vowed to intensify its relentless strikes against Kyiv and warned foreign diplomats and other visitors to leave the country or be exposed to “mortal danger,” while Ukraine's leader said his country will respond to the Kremlin's deadly air campaign.
Residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky in Ukraine's Kherson region face starvation. Land mines and supply cutoffs have created a total blockade. Ukrainian officials describe the area as a starving ghost town. People in Russian-held Oleshky in Ukraine's Kherson region have endured war, occupation, and devastating flooding. Now, trapped by land mines and cut off from basic supplies, they face "hell," starving in a virtual ghost town, Ukrainian officials and volunteers say.
Russian security forces detained fraud analyst Aleksandr Kynev in Moscow after he warned of vote falsifications benefiting United Russia. He was reportedly beaten while in custody. The incident highlights a clash between security agencies and political operatives within the Kremlin. In the days between the elections and his arrest, Aleksandr Kynev had pointed to evidence of falsifications benefitting the United Russia party.
Estonian slackliner Jaan Roose completed a 160-metre walk 120 metres above central Seoul on Thursday. The narrow ribbon stretched between the Koreana hotel and the Dong-A Media Center near Gyeongbokgung palace. He succeeded on his second attempt after an initial failure. Lunchtime crowds gathered below to watch the high-altitude feat. Estonian completed first of two attempts to navigate narrow ribbon, 160 metres long and 120 metres high, near the city’s famous Gyeongbokgung palace on ThursdayThe lunchtime crowds drifted slowly back to their offices along central Seoul’s main boulevard, heads up and phones raised to the sky.
The Afghan-Pakistan border closure has lasted one year, halting cross-border trade. Tens of thousands of workers on both sides have lost their jobs. The shutdown has also disrupted commercial activity and strained family ties across the border. The prolonged closure of the Afghanistan-Pakistan border has brought cross-border trade to a standstill, leaving tens of thousands of people on both sides without work.
Taiwan received its first two F-16V Block 70 jets at Chihhang Air Base. The aircraft provide breathing room against Chinese gray-zone coercion. However, increasing Chinese stealth capabilities limit their wartime utility. The delivery marks a significant step in Taiwan's air defense strategy. Taiwan’s new American-made F-16V Block 70 jets deliver much-needed breathing room against daily Chinese gray-zone coercion, yet surging Chinese stealth numbers and cratered runway risks mean their wartime utility would be sharply contested.
Bangkok declared a disaster across all 50 districts after severe flooding. Forty people died as streets turned into stagnant lakes. Experts warn extreme flooding will worsen across south-east Asia. The city struggles to absorb sudden downpours during the rainy season. With 40 dead and a disaster declared across all 50 city districts, experts warn extreme flooding will only worsen across south-east AsiaBangkok is used to absorbing the sudden afternoon downpours that inundate the city during the rainy season.
The US Department of Energy conducted underground blast experiments in Nevada. These tests aim to detect clandestine nuclear detonations. The program addresses concerns about China's secret testing capabilities. Faced with rising great-power suspicions and the challenge of verifying clandestine, cavity-muffled detonations, the US is turning to high-precision subterranean blast experiments in the Nevada desert to strip covert nuclear testing of its technical cover.
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