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US suspends consular services in Brazil ahead of election showdown
The United States has suspended consular services in Brazil citing security concerns, days before a tightly contested presidential election between leftist incumbent Lula da Silva and far-right challenger Flavio Bolsonaro. The vote has been marked by scandal and pressure from US President Donald Trump.
Euronews · 3 Oct, 01:26
Cause of death revealed for actor Chad Lowe's 13-year-old daughter
Los Angeles County medical examiner records show that actor Chad Lowe's daughter Fiona died by suicide. The family announced her death on Tuesday but initially did not disclose the circumstances.
Jauns.lv · 3 Oct, 01:24
Hawaii's iconic 550-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch collapses into the ocean
The famous Hōlei Sea Arch in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a lava rock formation roughly 550 years old, has collapsed into the Pacific. Park officials had warned for years that the structure was unstable.
BBC World · 3 Oct, 01:24
Two Iranian nationals charged over alleged plot against Manchester's Jewish community
Two Iranian nationals who entered the UK by small boat have been charged with terror offences over an alleged plot targeting Manchester's Jewish community, after being arrested on the eve of Yom Kippur.
BBC England · 3 Oct, 01:23
Lula tells supporters only he can stop 'fascism' before Brazil vote
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva led a massive rally in Rio de Janeiro ahead of Sunday's election, claiming he alone stands between the country and a return to power by the Bolsonaro family. Polls show him with only a slim lead over rival Flávio Bolsonaro.
The Guardian World · 3 Oct, 01:23
French journalists jointly condemn Le Pen's 'bulletproof suit' remark against Mediapart
Journalists from multiple French newsrooms issued a joint statement condemning Marine Le Pen's comment that investigative outlet Mediapart would need a bulletproof vest, after the outlet reported on alleged anti-Semitic remarks by RN leader Jordan Bardella.
France 24 · 3 Oct, 01:22
Ukraine loses another MiG-29 and its pilot, fighter fleet shrinks back to pre-war size
Ukraine lost a MiG-29 fighter jet and its pilot on Thursday after a Russian missile hit struck the aircraft, marking the 37th confirmed loss of the jet type since February 2022.
Euromaidan Press · 3 Oct, 01:20
Kostiantynivka direction sees highest number of clashes in 24 hours
Ukraine's General Staff reports 164 combat engagements along the front over the past day, with 19 occurring in the Kostiantynivka direction, making it the most active sector.
Pravda — ziņas · 3 Oct, 00:25
Konstantinivka direction sees most combat clashes in 24 hours, General Staff says
Ukraine's General Staff reports 164 combat engagements along the front since the start of October 2, with the Konstantinivka direction seeing the highest number at 19.
Ukrainska Pravda · 3 Oct, 00:25
ISW: Russia ends September with net territorial loss, Hungary pledges to advance Ukraine's EU accession
Overnight drone strikes hit Volgograd and Samara, while ISW found Russia ended September with a net territorial loss despite suffering more than 46,000 casualties, and Hungary agreed to unblock two EU accession clusters once Ukraine passes its minority-schooling law.
Euromaidan Press · 3 Oct, 00:25
Larry Nassar removed from Michigan's sex offender registry over legal technicality
A Michigan supreme court ruling barring retroactive application of the state's sex offender registration law has resulted in former gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar and more than 20,000 other convicted offenders being removed from the state's registry.
The Guardian World · 3 Oct, 00:24
Crime dominates debate ahead of Brazil's presidential election
Crime has become the top concern for voters ahead of Sunday's national elections in Brazil, with many calling for tougher measures — part of a broader rightward shift seen across Latin America.
NPR World · 3 Oct, 00:23
Canadian who relocated family to Russia over 'traditional values' no longer recommends it
Canadian farmer Arend Feenstra, who moved his family to Russia under a simplified immigration program, says obtaining permanent residency now requires signing a contract with the Defense Ministry. He no longer recommends the move to other foreigners.
Meduza · 2 Oct, 23:29
Palestinian politician withdraws from Israeli elections
Palestinian politician Sami Abu Shehadeh has announced his withdrawal from Israel's upcoming elections. No reasons for the decision have been disclosed so far.
Al Jazeera · 2 Oct, 23:28
Man dressed as Batman chases down bag thief in UK city
In Norwich, a 25-year-old man wearing a Batman costume at a friend's birthday party chased down a street thief and helped recover a stolen handbag. He later shared the story on TikTok.
Latvijas Avīze · 2 Oct, 23:27
Germany's political center searches for answers after far-right and far-left gains
German centrist politicians are reassessing their strategy after both the far-right AfD and the far-left Die Linke made significant gains in elections, while weak coalitions and economic troubles evoke a historical period that once fueled the rise of fascism.
NPR World · 2 Oct, 23:27
ICC investigator says Ugandan warlord Kony still 'active' as LRA attacks resurge in Central Africa
More than 20 years after his ICC indictment, fugitive Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony remains alive and active within the Lord's Resistance Army, according to a senior ICC investigator, as the group carries out new attacks in the Central African Republic.
France 24 · 2 Oct, 23:26
Guardian: Diplomats quietly draft plans to relocate embassies from Kyiv in case of Russian strikes
Western diplomats publicly insist they will stay in Kyiv, but are simultaneously preparing contingency plans to relocate their embassies should Russian attacks on the city escalate, The Guardian reports.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Oct, 23:25
Guardian: Western diplomats quietly prepare plans to relocate embassies from Kyiv
Western diplomats, despite publicly insisting they intend to stay in Kyiv, are reportedly drawing up contingency plans to relocate their embassies should Russian attacks on them intensify.
Pravda — ziņas · 2 Oct, 23:24
Court Filing: ICE Agents Logged Protest Observers in Palantir-Built Database
A newly unsealed court filing alleges Department of Homeland Security agents in Maine built dossiers on ICE observers using a Palantir-built database, including facial recognition searches and license plate tracking. The observers' lawsuit claims the practice intimidated people exercising First Amendment rights.
Wired · 2 Oct, 23:24
Israel Says 170 Killed in Gaza Were Militants Posing as Media Workers
The Israeli military has released an investigation claiming that 170 people killed in Gaza were combatants disguised as journalists, in response to accusations of deliberately targeting media workers. Rights groups continue to hold Israel responsible for hundreds of media deaths.
The New York Times · 2 Oct, 23:23
Woman remains on ventilator in Tennessee after botched execution attempt
Christa Pike remains unconscious and on a breathing machine in hospital after a failed lethal injection attempt in Tennessee. Her attorneys say faulty IV lines likely caused the drug to miss her bloodstream.
The Guardian World · 2 Oct, 23:22
Western diplomats begin considering moving embassies from Kyiv to Lviv
Some Western diplomats in Kyiv are informally discussing a possible relocation of embassies to Lviv or eastern Poland should Russia escalate strikes on civilian infrastructure. Two senior diplomats shared the information with The Guardian.
TVNET · 2 Oct, 23:20
US Launches New Foreign Aid Model Requiring Formal Agreements
Starting October 1, the United States is implementing a new foreign aid approach that conditions healthcare and development assistance on recipient countries signing a Memorandum of Understanding. The policy has drawn both praise and criticism.
NPR World · 2 Oct, 22:27
41 Ukrainians return from occupation, including nine children and teenagers
Between August and September, 41 people made their way from Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories to Ukrainian-controlled territory via a route through Belarus. The group included four children and five teenagers.
Euromaidan Press · 2 Oct, 22:25
Albania's PM says EU is misleading Ukraine on membership
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has said Ukraine will not be able to join the EU through the conventional accession process and called for a change in approach to membership talks.
Pravda — ziņas · 2 Oct, 22:25
Albanian PM: EU Is Misleading Ukraine on Membership
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has said Ukraine will not be able to join the European Union through the standard accession process and called for a change in approach to membership talks.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Oct, 22:24
Argentina Considers 'Golden Passport' Program Granting Citizenship for Foreign Investment
Argentina's government is developing a program that would offer citizenship to foreigners who make substantial investments in the country. Similar schemes elsewhere have generated significant revenue but have also carried notable risks.
The New York Times · 2 Oct, 22:24
Military helicopter seen escorting Putin's motorcade en route to Chelyabinsk region
A video filmed by a driver stuck in traffic shows a military helicopter escorting Vladimir Putin's car convoy on its way to the Chelyabinsk region, where military exercises were taking place.
TVNET · 2 Oct, 22:24
Sudan's army says it has captured RSF stronghold in North Kordofan
Sudan's armed forces say they have retaken the town of al-Mazroub in North Kordofan, previously held by the Rapid Support Forces. The army links the advance to its goal of cutting off the RSF's supply routes.
Al Jazeera · 2 Oct, 22:23
King Charles to address 'darkest days' of colonial rule on Caribbean tour
King Charles III will tour the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda in late October, pledging to acknowledge the 'darkest days' of Britain's colonial past and slavery. Buckingham Palace says the issue won't be avoided, though no formal apology or reparations are planned.
The Guardian World · 2 Oct, 22:22
Meduza reaffirms free access for all, asks those who can afford it to donate
Independent Russian-language outlet Meduza has issued a statement explaining that its content will remain free for everyone, while donations remain voluntary and are especially encouraged from those who can afford them.
Meduza · 2 Oct, 22:20
Two teenagers sentenced to 10 years over restaurant arson attack in London
Two 17-year-olds have been jailed for 10 years for an arson attack on an Indian restaurant in east London that left two diners with severe burns. The judge described the attack as cold-blooded and highly planned.
BBC England · 2 Oct, 21:25
Student protests continue across France, hundreds of schools closed
Student protests over teacher shortages and poor school conditions continue in France for a second week, with more than 560 high schools closed on Friday and over 230 people injured.
Delfi · 2 Oct, 21:21
NYT obtains purported Russian plan to disable Ukraine's entire power grid
The New York Times has obtained a document suggesting Russia plans a three-stage campaign to destroy Ukraine's energy system, aiming to cut electricity and heat by 90% in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa. The document's authenticity could not be verified.
Meduza · 2 Oct, 21:20
French presidential race rattled by a week of controversy
France's presidential campaign was shaken this week by a scandal involving National Rally leader Jordan Bardella, who denies accusations of antisemitic remarks, while party leader Marine Le Pen tightens control by relying on family and loyalists.
Politico Europe · 2 Oct, 20:31