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Trump names AI czar to head White House task force
Jerusalem Daily: Israeli forces arrest school children during raid
Egyptian journalist faces terrorism charges after entire newsroom detained
Indian police accused of sexual harassment against journalists at protest
The allegations were made after police detained dozens of protesters demanding the resignation of the election chief over changes to voter rolls.
Iran’s Top Security Official Warns of Dire Economic Crisis
The rare admission from Mohsen Rezaei, the security chief, came weeks after the U.S. tightened sanctions and its naval blockade.
German Chancellor in Kyiv: "Ukraine will need our support"
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Ukraine on Sunday to show solidarity after Russian attacks on Kyiv infrastructure, including three bridges. Last month, Germany’s foreign minister called for de-escalation during talks…
Transcript: Energy Secretary Chris Wright on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 4, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Energy Secretary Chris Wright that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 4, 2026.
Philippines arrests 244 suspects in online scam crackdown
Criminals accused of using Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) as cover for human trafficking, fraud, murder.
More than 400 schools in France to be closed on Monday as more protests planned
Education minister says 24 schools have been burnt or ransacked and 78 staff members injured since student unrest began last week Europe live – latest updates More than 400 schools in France will be closed or partly closed on…
Watch: What we know about Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges
BBC Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson is near Kyiv's Northern Bridge, which has been hit for the second day in a row.
Why I quit the movement shaping AI
Artificial intelligence insiders are quitting their jobs, saying the technology could mean the end of humanity. Pope Leo in France warned of a “paradise of machines”. And the New York Times reported this week that one of AI firm…
U.S. Marine arrested, accused of killing Japanese woman in Okinawa
U.S. authorities in Japan acknowledged that a U.S. service member was in police custody and pledged to fully cooperate with the investigation.
LIVE: Portugal vs Norway – UEFA Nations League
Follow updates from our live text commentary stream coverage as Cristiano Ronaldo focus switches to Bruno Fernandes.
Thousands of child-on-child sexual offences reported at schools in England and Wales
Exclusive: Average of nearly five sexual crimes a day against under-13s were reported to police between 2021 and 2025 From unwanted touching to rape: the scale of child-on-child abuse in English and Welsh schools Lawyers and…
Yemen announces military campaign to reclaim land from Iran-backed Houthis
The Yemeni president's announcement comes amid an exchange of strikes between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition.
The week in pictures: Disaster averted on Flydubai flight, French school protests and Bangkok floods
From French highschoolers protesting to demand better learning conditions to a Flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after a flightcrew member's onboard attack and flooded streets in Bangkok, FRANCE 24 looks back at the week's…
Hero passengers on Fly Dubai flight speak
"Sunday Morning" talked with passengers who heroically helped avert disaster this past Wednesday by subduing the co-pilot attempting to crash their Boeing 737 Max into the Arabian Desert.
Japan summons US envoy as marine arrested over Okinawa murder
Ambassador vows cooperation as Japan protests after a US marine’s arrest in connection to Okinawa murder case.
Green party votes to adopt policy that equates Zionism with racism
Motion that has alarmed some Jewish members is passed by 1,022 votes to 813 at party’s annual conference in Brighton UK politics live – latest updates The Greens have formally adopted a policy which equates Zionism with racism, a…
Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital
Two residents in Mekelle tell the BBC pro-government forces have taken control of the city.
Why does the US want to deport Salah Sarsour?
A US judge has ruled a prominent Palestinian rights advocate can be deported under a controversial, cold-war era law.
Would slashing migration tank the economy or reset Australia’s living standards? Canada may offer clues
Annual population growth for the North American nation has slowed to just 0.5% – and the economy is ‘adjusting’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Would slashing net overseas migration “trash the…
‘Did he know?’: Why Israel is rejecting an October 7 reckoning
The fixation on Netanyahu’s failures allows Israel to avoid confronting what it has done in Gaza.
Australia and Turkey criticised for hosting UN climate conference while embracing coal
Global campaign group 350.org urges Cop31 hosts to announce a coal phase-out date and national roadmaps to get off fossil fuels Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here The hosts of…
‘We need freedom’: New Delhi women protest sexual violence
Aditi Subramanian joined protests after the alleged gang rape of a teenager in New Delhi, calling for women’s safety.
Dodik urges Serb turnout against ‘Sarajevo crooks’ in Bosnia election
Dodik urges Serb turnout against ‘Sarajevo crooks’ in Bosnia election
Iran tells US: there is ‘no military solution’ to end the war
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the era of “wasting time and dictating demands is over’.
Lula and Bolsonaro vote in Brazil’s polarised presidential election
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro have voted in a tightly contested election.
Dodik declared Bosnia ‘dead’. Irrelevant rhetoric or serious threat?
Bosnian Serb leader's controversial comments ahead of Bosnia and Herzegovina's high-stakes elections.
How was Flydubai co-pilot cleared despite being deemed a security risk?
Aviation security protocols under scrutiny after co-pilot accused of attempted axe attack aboard Flydubai flight.
Why is fighting intensifying in Yemen’s Taiz governorate?
Fighting escalates in Taiz governorate as Yemen's government and Houthis battle for control of key strategic locations.
Somali president: Ethiopia can access our port, but must negotiate
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says Addis Ababa has yet to come to Mogadishu to negotiate access to sea ports.
Torrential rain and flooding leave 2 dead and 1 missing in Spain's Catalonia region
Authorities warned of extreme danger around Barcelona and Girona, with rivers at risk of overflowing and residents urged to stay indoors.
Almanac: October 4
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Kyiv bridge hit in further Russian drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit
Unverified video shows a drone hitting the Northern Bridge as vehicles move across it, creating a large fireball.
What are the five questions being asked regarding the Flydubai attack?
As investigations are conducted, official versions of the incident have come under scrutiny.
Brazil: Lula and Bolsonaro tied in polls
Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.…
Israeli Authorities Trade Blame for Failure to Flag FlyDubai Co-Pilot
The Omani co-pilot who officials said tried to crash the plane was said to have embraced extremist Islamist views.
Court quashes block on mothers and children in Gaza joining families in UK
Immigration court judge finds ‘unsafe journeys’ policy was applied unlawfully to two families A decision by the Home Office to block mothers and children in Gaza from joining their families in the UK has been quashed by a court.…
She died covering war for Fox News. Her parents blame the network — and a star reporter
The family members of two Fox News journalists killed while covering the war in Ukraine are suing the network, saying it put getting the story ahead of its people.
Flydubai co-pilot: Australian links probed after 'axe attack' on captain
Australian authorities are investigating a flydubai co-pilot's "links to Australia" after he attacked the captain on a Tel Aviv-bound flight.
Bosnia-Herzegovina votes amid divisive campaigns, EU bid
Polls have opened in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where voters are taking part in parliamentary, presidential and local elections.
FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe
The FlyDubai alleged attempted hijacking was likely a lone wolf attack, an early investigation by Israel shows, according to people familiar with the matter.
Australia investigating Flydubai co-pilot's links to country
State police and the country's security agency are looking into the co-pilot, who attempted to take control of a Flydubai plane travelling to Israel.
Did the fall of al-Andalus reshape Europe forever?
Deja Vu traces Europe’s Muslim history from Al-Andalus to today. Why are Muslims still treated as outsiders?
Lula de Silva: 80-year-old incumbent Brazilian president seeks 4th term
Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.…
Houthis Claim Attack on Aramco as Yemen Conflict Escalates
The Iran-backed militia said it targeted an Aramco site in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, and fresh airstrikes hit the Yemeni capital, raising fears of a widening war.
Glasgow council workers face pay cuts in fire-and-rehire plan after union talks break down
Unison refuses to ballot members on offer that would see thousands of council employees worse off Thousands of Glasgow council workers face being sacked and reappointed under less favourable terms in one of the UK’s biggest ever…
Witness sought after death of man pinned down by security guards
Police investigating the death of a Congolese man after he was pinned down by security guards in Dublin city centre want to speak to a woman knocked to the ground during the incident.
India news: Police order probe amid sexual harassment allegations against officers at Delhi protest
Three women journalists say police officers sexually harassed them as they covered protests demanding the resignation of India's election chief. Meanwhile, LGBTQIA influencer Mad Sandhu was shot dead in Amritsar.
Amid teen triumph and organisational chaos, Asian Games close in Japan
The continental competition hosted 17,000 athletes over two weeks in Aichi-Nagoya.
Yemen's leader announces counter-offensive as Houthis cut off supply route to besieged city
The leader of Yemen's Saudi-backed government announced the beginning of a major military operation against the Iran-backed Houthis on Sunday aimed at recapturing territory under their control. The announcement came as…
Who Owns the Moon?
A treaty from the 1960s declared that nobody can own outer space. Half a century later, billionaires and superpowers see fortunes to be made nonetheless.
Badenoch says Tories want policies ‘for everybody’ as she defends plan to let millionaires get free childcare – UK politics live
Conservative leader defends plan to extend free childcare to high earners, as Tory conference begins in Birmingham today On Friday the Times revealed that Katie Lam , the communities secretary, told a meeting in private earlier…
Opposition fighters withdraw from capital of Ethiopia's northern Tigray region
Government-allied fighters entered Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, a witness said, after the rebel Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) announced its withdrawal.
Latvia election: Pro-Ukraine PM Kulbergs set to retain power after historic victory for his United List party
Latvia's prime minister, Andris Kulbergs, looks set to retain power after his party appeared to score the country's biggest election victory since independence.
Yemen’s leader announces military operation to retake Houthi-held territory
Rashad al-Alimi says the campaign aims to restore state authority throughout Yemen.
Up to 500 French schools to be totally or partly closed Monday amid student protests
Lessons will be "totally or partly suspended" at up to 500 high schools across France on Monday, the country's education minister has said, after days of sometimes violent protests against teacher shortages, dilapidated school…
U.K. Base Would Be Ambitious Target for ‘Gig Economy’ Warfare
The U.S. war in Iran unleashed small-scale attacks by local criminals or disenfranchised young men hired anonymously to target Jewish and American sites in Europe and North America, experts say.
Brazil goes to polls in decisive election for future of Latin America
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face off in battle between leftwing incumbent and far-right son of jailed ex-president Brazilians go to the polls on Sunday in the first round of a highly polarised and high-stakes presidential election…
