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Trump asked Xi Jinping if China would like to buy US weapons, American ambassador says
The Guardian - 28 Sep 2026 00:52
David Perdues remarks come after a Taiwanese minister spoke of the severe military threat posed by Beijing to the self-ruled islandDonald Trump offered to sell weapons to China while hosting its leader, Xi Jinping, last ...
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Moscow terrorising Ukrainians as fresh strikes kill eight
The Guardian - 28 Sep 2026 01:15
Ukraine president says Russia shows no signs of slowing the war, calls for sanctions packages to take effect in October. What we know on day 1,678As Russian drones struck Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine on Sunday, Presid...
Hurricane Polo unleashes threatening winds as it approaches Mexico
BBC - 28 Sep 2026 23:43
The category-three storm is expected to make landfall of north of Cabo San Lucas, a popular tourist area, on the Mexican peninsula of Baja California Sur.
South Korea Demands Apology From Ukraine After Zelenskyy Reveals Secret North Korean POW Transfer
IBTimes - 28 Sep 2026 14:53
Zelenskyy's UN disclosure of two North Korean POWs sent to South Korea sparks a diplomatic row, with Seoul demanding an apology over an alleged secret deal.
A Secretive North Korean POW Handover Becomes Public-and Controversial
Wall Street Journal - 28 Sep 2026 14:22FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Scrutiny After ShinyHunters Claims FBIJobs.gov Breach
IBTimes - 28 Sep 2026 13:57
The FBI is investigating ShinyHunters' claim that it compromised FBIJobs.gov and accessed sensitive information, but the bureau has not confirmed the breach's scope or affected systems.
Black Voters Are Warming to Talarico in Texas. Turnout Is the Bigger Test.
The New York Times - 28 Sep 2026 12:19
Black voters largely rejected James Talarico in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Recent interviews suggest the hard feelings may be wearing off.
I sleep with all my clothes on to protect my privacy: a glimpse into life inside a child prison in France
The Guardian - 28 Sep 2026 04:00
Photographer Alexandre Bagdassarian spent eight months following the daily lives of children in a prison system criticised for the long time spent in cellsThe cells of the children were difficult places for me to photogr...
Protesters disperse after blocking contentious Orange Order parade
BBC - 28 Sep 2026 03:27
Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant, who returned from the Labour Party conference for talks, urged both sides of the dispute to "double down on compromise".
Bill Gates warns AI global framework talks harder than Cold War-era nuclear negotiations
Sky News - 28 Sep 2026 01:38
Microsoft founder Bill Gates has warned that getting countries to agree on a global framework for AI could be more difficult than Cold War-era negotiations to restrict nuclear weapons.
Trump Aims to Open Nearly All National Forest Trails to Dirt Bikes and ATVs
Mother Jones - 28 Sep 2026 23:51
This story, originally published by Grist in collaboration withMontana Free Press/Mountain Journalas part of theReport for America Local News Initiative, is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Ther...
Ken Paxton Says Child Abuse Defendant 'Served 60 Days' but Records Say 29 After His Office Proposed One
IBTimes - 28 Sep 2026 23:45
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Adam Hoffman served 60 days, but jail records show 29 days. Prosecutors had initially proposed a one-day sentence in the child abuse case.
Lowell man charged for Jamaica Plain crash that injured woman, killed fetus
Boston - 28 Sep 2026 23:43
The 23-year-old drove nearly 80 mph over the speed limit on the Jamaicaway, officials said. The post Lowell man charged for Jamaica Plain crash that injured woman, killed fetus appeared first on Boston.com.
Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid
BBC - 28 Sep 2026 23:35
The prime minister will say he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.
Metas AI agent Muse gives out users home address without permission, sending buyer to his house
The Guardian - 28 Sep 2026 23:31
The new AI agent, Muse, was released last week and has been downloaded by 3 million usersWhen Usman asked if a keyboard for sale on Facebook Marketplace was still available on Saturday, he received an enthusiastic and im...
Moment California surfer smashed onto rocks by hurricane-powered wave before celebrity publicists daring rescue
New York Post - 28 Sep 2026 23:30
The force of the wave sent the man crashing into the rocks, so his rescuer Benita Karo immediately began running toward the water, watching to see whether he would resurface.
Dennis Haskins, Principal Belding in 'Saved By The Bell,' dies at 75
ABC News - 28 Sep 2026 23:27
Dennis Haskins, who is best known for his role on the hit sitcom "Saved By The Bell," has died at 75, his agent confirmed to ABC News.
Massive great white shark spotted near whale carcass at popular Perth beach - video
The Guardian - 28 Sep 2026 23:19
Footage shows multiple sharks, including a five-metre great white, swimming near a large, smelly whale carcass that washed ashore at a popular Western Australia beach, drawing hundreds of onlookers. Surf lifesavers found...
Giants Game Mum Juggling Baby and Snacks Speaks Out After Internet Brands Her Grieving Husband a 'Deadbeat'
IBTimes - 28 Sep 2026 23:18
A woman filmed at a San Francisco Giants game has challenged online criticism of her husband, saying viewers misinterpreted a brief exchange and ignored his recent bereavement.
Temperatures to hit 25C in burst of late September warmth
BBC - 28 Sep 2026 23:13
Temperatures are expected to rise well above the late September average on Tuesday with a very warm night to follow, as Simon King explains.
Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk
BBC - 28 Sep 2026 23:10
Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.
Unis are offering degrees in content creation for £30,000. But are they worth it?
BBC - 28 Sep 2026 23:10
Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from their social media posts.