Politics·
Brazil Senate Shortens Workweek to 40 Hours, Boosting Lula Ahead of Runoff
The constitutional amendment will eliminate the six‑day work schedule that has 16 million workers on a 44‑hour week, giving Lula a political advantage.
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Harry and Meghan make first joint UK appearance in Nottingham
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who returned to the UK in late August, visited local charities in Nottingham for the event.
World·
Ukrainian Ex-Officer Tries to Dismiss Nord Stream Sabotage Charges in Germany
The trial, held at Hamburg's Regional Court, began Wednesday with prosecutors alleging the former officer led a team that detonated the gas pipeline, a war crime.
Technology·
Saudi engineer arrested for planting listening device at OpenAI
OpenAI said the device was hidden in a conference room and could record audio and video, and the engineer was charged by the DOJ.
World·
Russia detains Japanese journalist on alleged espionage
The Federal Security Service says the Hokkaido Shimbun reporter was collecting information on Russia’s defence capabilities before being transferred to Moscow.
Politics·
MI5 chief warns UK of rising threats from Iran, Russia and AI
The speech highlighted Iran's shift to target military sites, Russia's hybrid campaigns, and the growing use of artificial intelligence by terrorists.
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Greta Thunberg attends French school protest as police fire tear gas
The protest, held at a high school outside Paris, was part of a nationwide student movement and drew police tear gas.
Politics·
Pentagon watchdog: Iran war cost $33.4bn, depleted US missile stockpile
CBO separately estimates total cost at $38bn and warns of $2-3bn monthly spending and inflation impact.
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Russian drone strikes Ukrainian train near Poland‑Ukraine border
The attack occurred shortly after former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and former CIA chief David Petraeus left the station, and Ukrainian officials say it was a Ukrainian locomotive.
Politics·
President Trump signs two orders to limit birthright citizenship
The orders aim to curb commercial birth tourism and may also restrict citizenship for children of foreign diplomats and those born in U.S. territories.
Health·
Sydney Towle, cancer-documenting creator, dies at 26
Sydney Towle, who documented her stage 4 bile duct cancer journey to over a million followers, has died at age 26.
World·
Israel charges settler with manslaughter in activist’s killing
Israeli prosecutors filed a rare reckless manslaughter charge against settler Yinon Levi for the July 2025 killing of activist Awdah Hathaleen in the West Bank.
World·
Drone with explosive found at Leipzig airport
Device was found near a Ukrainian cargo plane
Sports·
FIFA accused of pressuring members over Infantino vote
Former FIFA vice president Prince Ali claims the federation is using financial leverage to secure support for Gianni Infantino's re-election bid.
World·
Two Iranian footballers granted Australian citizenship
Two Iranian women footballers received Australian citizenship after seeking asylum following a protest at the Asian Cup in March.
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Air India names new CEO amid financial and safety concerns
Tewolde Gebremariam named CEO of Air India as the carrier faces financial losses and safety scrutiny following a recent turbulence incident.
Politics·
UK Conservatives drop neo-Nazi activist as candidate
Joshua Bonehill-Paine, convicted of hate crimes, was selected then withdrawn within hours after Jewish groups and others objected.
Politics·
Australia's Labor plans migration cuts after Tony Burke speech delay
Australia's Labor government will introduce new rules to reduce net overseas migration despite the postponement of a key speech by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke.