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Katie Zacharia ‘offered” position as White House press secretary
The role has been vacant since former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt left in August.
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‘Barbaric’: US lawmakers condemn plan to livestream Nidal Hasan’s execution
Republican and Democratic lawmakers condemn Pentagon plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad.
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Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv airport: UAE prosecutor
The co-pilot who attacked the captain of a flydubai jet last month had planned to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's international airport, the United Arab Emirates' top prosecutor said on Friday. The unnamed Omani co-pilot, now in custody…
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AI deepfake ads grow more popular in US midterm campaigns, blurring truth
The US midterm election campaign has been filled with political ads featuring AI deepfakes that can mislead voters.
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Gaza ceasefire ‘exists in name only’, more than 100 NGOs say
Humanitarian and human rights groups call out Israel's continued killings and restrictions across the enclave.
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‘An attack against sovereign states’: ICC President slams US sanctions
International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane has responded to US sanctions imposed to ‘defend sovereignty’.
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Rare waterspouts slam western Sicily, wrecking homes and a school
A rare pair of waterspouts swept ashore in western Sicily on Friday, damaging homes, vehicles and a school. The two funnels formed off the coast near Marsala before moving inland towards Trapani, hitting the town of Petrosino along the way.
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Zuma’s hospitalisation raises questions over MK party election campaign
Jacob Zuma’s hospitalisation has raised questions about his participation in upcoming uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party campaign events ahead of South Africa’s local government elections.
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Jerusalem Daily: US charity to use AI to monitor Gaza classrooms
A US charity announced it will use an AI-software to monitor Gaza classrooms for ‘anti-Semitism’ and ‘hate speech’.
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Drone strike kills 30 people in Sudan’s Blue Nile region
Drone reportedly linked to RSF targets Wad al-Mahi, killing dozens near displacement camp, including women and children.
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Palestinians seek protection from violent settlers during olive harvest
Palestinian farmers harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank are calling on international activists to protect them.
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Exclusive-Friend of suspected FBI data thief says he warned 'crazy' teen not to hack bureau
By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, Oct 9 (Reuters) - A friend of the suspected thief of a massive cache of personal data from the FBI says he begged the teenager not to do it. Adem El Adeb, 19, told Reuters that he tried to convince Saifal-Din…
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UAE says Omani flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv flight
By Yasmine Ghania, Enas Alashray and Federico Maccioni DUBAI/CAIRO, Oct 9 (Reuters) - An Omani flydubai co-pilot had intended to seize a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight and crash it into a terminal at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport on September 30 in…
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Powerful tornado rips through western Sicily
A powerful tornado tore through western Sicily, causing destruction across the cities of Marsala and Petrosino.
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DHS defends ICE shooting in NYC, says officers believed they were in danger
The shooting prompted protests in New York City and Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the incident.
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‘A Ceuta-style surge is possible’: Border tensions on NATO’s eastern flank
Belarus-linked incidents trouble Latvia and Lithuania, where experts warn of security challenges.
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Foreign veterinary team examines ailing African elephant in Pakistan
They say Madhubalu, who lives in a Safari Park in Karachi, has improved somewhat but time will tell if all will be well.
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Thousands rally for anti-austerity protest in Brussels amid clashes
Belgian police respond to 'troublemakers' on sidelines of main rally with tear gas, water cannon and baton charges.
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Trump launches probe into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
Trump began efforts to remove Cook as one of the governors on the US Fed Reserve Board in 2025 and litigation is on.
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‘Rogue court’: US sanctions ICC hours after ex-judge wins Nobel Prize
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court on Friday.
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Portugal PM cautions judiciary not to get political over US use of air base
LISBON, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro argued on Friday the US use of the Lajes Air Base during the Iran conflict was fully legal and urged the judiciary not to make politicaljudgments, after prosecutors…
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Zimbabwe’s mobile clinic helps teenagers access contraception amid aid cuts
In Zimbabwe, a discreet caravan at a Harare-area hospital is giving teenage girls private access to contraception, away from judgment and stigma. Experts say access is vital to preventing unintended pregnancies and reducing dangerous…
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Israeli settler attacks target Palestinian olive harvest in West Bank
At least 19 settler attacks recorded across territory on Friday as Israeli forces separately detain 16 Palestinians.
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Hurricane Isaias strengthens into Category 3 storm with US in its sights
The major storm is expected to make landfall along the US Gulf Coast later on Friday or early Saturday.
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Navi Pillay dedicates Nobel Prize to survivors of international crimes
South African judge and human rights lawyer on called on people to stand together in the defence of the rule of law.
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Man City charges: How Premier League reacted – United, Arsenal, Liverpool
After Manchester City were found guilty of Premier League breaches, rival managers give their reaction as games resume.
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Saudi envoy says allied Yemeni forces capture Bab el Mandeb strait from Houthis: What to know
A Houthi spokesperson rejected claims that Saudi-backed forces had retaken territory along the Bab el Mandeb Strait, as fighting escalated with new attacks on the Riyadh airport.
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US sanctions International Criminal Court itself in major escalation
Latest action seeks to stem resources to international tribunal Trump administration has vowed to dismantle.
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Trump’s planned DC arch faces new lawsuit
A Virginia county governing board filed the suit, claiming that planning for the monument near DC was rushed.
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Cars burned and shops looted as anti-immigration protests rock South Africa
South Africa saw violent anti-immigration protests in Soweto and Durban on Thursday, 8 October, after a Constitutional Court ruling eased restrictions on asylum applications.
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Spain: Madrid protesters mourn evicted pensioner Maricarmen Abascal
Tens of thousands marched in Madrid to mourn pensioner Maricarmen Abascal, whose eviction made her a housing crisis symbol and sparked fresh protests.
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EU aviation body widens Saudi airspace warning after Houthi strikes
By Gianluca Lo Nostro Oct 9 (Reuters) - Europe's EASA aviation safety body said on Friday it had expanded the area of Saudi Arabian airspace where it recommended airlines not to operate,after Yemen's Iran-alignedHouthis attacked Riyadh…
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Explainer-How the US plan to livestream an execution compares with global practice
Oct 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. military plans to livestream the Dec. 3 execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. If carried out as planned, death…
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Man City case causing ‘uncertainty’ for whole Premier League, says Iraola
Liverpool's Andoni Iraola looks to Manchester City clash and rival's appeal over guilty verdict for financial breaches.
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US to livestream Fort Hood shooter’s execution: Is that legal?
Rights groups and legal experts say the move could endanger minors, who are usually barred from witnessing executions.
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Man City face Liverpool after being found guilty of financial breaches
Manchester City face Liverpool at Anfield after being found guilty of financial breaches.
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Seals and sea lions undergo hearing tests in Australian research
Australia's scientists have trained seals and sea lions to take hearing tests at Sydney's Taronga Zoo, hoping to better understand how human-made noise affects marine mammals.
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Driver films from inside vehicle as car swept away in Chile floods
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Syria reopens Aleppo's 1,300-year-old Great Umayyad Mosque after 13 years
Syrian authorities are working to restore cultural landmarks and ancient sites that had been damaged or destroyed during the civil war.
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Ethiopia and Eritrea accuse one another of launching war
Eritrea denies backing TPLF as Ethiopia alleges collusion, further straining their already volatile relationship.
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Bangladesh’s mango diplomacy with India has reached its limits
Cultural gestures have kept relations from collapsing, but repairing ties with India will require tough negotiations.
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Ethiopia and Eritrea trade war accusations as regional conflict threatens to escalate
Ethiopia and Eritrea are trading accusations of aggression, as fighting in northern Ethiopia raises fears of a new regional war.
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Riyadh’s skies remain unsettled after deadly Houthi strikes
Saudi authorities confirmed Friday that Thursday’s first attack struck airport facilities and the second hit a Saudia aircraft.
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Indonesia: Baby orangutan saved from Borneo wildfires as habitat destruction escalates
A young orangutan has been rescued from wildfires in Borneo. Named Novita, the three- to four-year-old female was found clinging to a tree in Central Kalimantan on 26 September, with burns to her hands and feet after crossing the flames.
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Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights to Tigray's capital from Sunday
The carrier temporarily suspended its services to Mekelle on 23 September, citing the 'current situation' in the Tigray region.
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EU commissioner says recent Turkish actions widen gap with its EU membership goal
By Tuvan Gumrukcu EDIRNE, Turkey, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Turkey is moving further away from its objective of joining the European Union because of its recent efforts to crack down on the LGBTQ+ community and limit media freedoms, the EU…
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Guinea-Bissau elections in doubt as Senegal urges military to ease restrictions
Guinea-Bissau’s December elections are now in doubt and Senegal is urging the country’s military rulers to lift restrictions on political and civil activities.
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Kenya confirms preliminary tests on suspected Ebola case come back negative
There had been fears the patient could be Kenya’s second case after a citizen died of the virus in Nairobi on Tuesday.
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South Africa: Court quashes Black empowerment code for legal profession
In its ruling on Wednesday, the Gauteng High Court avoided taking a position on whether the code was constitutional or on its goals for racial transformation
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Israeli settlers flank Palestinian cafe with dozens of Israeli flags
LUBAN AL-SHARQIYA, West Bank, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Israeli settlers have planted dozens of Israeli flags at the entrance of a streetside Palestinian cafe in the occupied West Bank, obscuring it from one side in what its owner described as a…
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Pix of the Day, 9 October, 2026 - Across the world
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Over 20,000 Ethiopian Migrants cross into Djibouti in three weeks
Thousands of Ethiopian migrants are facing a humanitarian crisis in Djibouti, with food and water running dangerously low along the treacherous route to Yemen.
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Nigeria looks to ease fuel prices as election looms
Nigeria's finance minister unveiled a raft of measures Thursday aimed at cushioning against energy shocks as the country prepares to go to the polls, including a petrol discount for public transport operators
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South African human rights lawyer wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Committee Navi Pillay was awarded it for her “efforts to promote peace and international law”.
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Niger set for $200 million financial package from IMF
The International Monetary Fund said Thursday it had reached a preliminary agreement with Niger that should see the west African nation receive around $203 million over three years to support its economic reforms
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Ethiopian drones strike Eritrean forces near Adigrat
Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea are escalating with fears of a new regional war growing. Ethiopian drones have reportedly struck Eritrean forces near Adigrat, a city in northern Tigray, according to conflict monitors and witnesses.
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At least 33 people killed in strikes on Ukrainian public buses
Thirty people were killed and at least 18 were injured by Russian strikes in eastern Ukraine that included an attack on a public bus, authorities said Thursday, as an intensive pre-winter wave of attacks continued and power outages…
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Zambia signs health deal with US after removal of data-sharing clauses
The government also said that the deal was not coupled to an agreement on US access to the country’s mineral resources.
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Zimbabwean tycoon who died in helicopter crash laid to rest
At the funeral in Harare, Wicknell Chivayo was eulogised as an industrious businessman
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Tigray war: Why peace talks may fail before they even begin {Africanews Debates}
The November 2022 Pretoria agreement ended the previous war between Ethiopia’s federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). However, the renewed fighting has exposed how fragile that settlement remains.