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National News
Oct 06, 2026
London [UK], October 5: A tanker has again come under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Sunday, citing the vessel's captain.
Google to restrict free access to Gemini AI models
Oct 05, 2026
Three killed, one missing as storms dump record rain on Spain's Barcelona region
Pro-Khan mass rally launched in Pakistan
Tanker hit by projectile in Hormuz
Taveuni road crash claims another life
Oct 04, 2026
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Social media harms democracy by spreading rumors, survey shows
Washington [US], October 4: A growing number of people think social media manipulates and divides people and harms democracy, Pew Research Center said on Thursday,...
CBS Sports, broadcaster Tony Romo mutually part ways
Washington [US], October 4: CBS Sports and Tony Romo mutually parted ways on Friday, about 10 weeks after the broadcaster's arrest for operating...
G7 countries agree on release of diesel and oil stocks after US pressure
Washington [US], October 4: Group of Seven countries agreed on Friday to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from emergency...
Experts warn about gaps in online video game regulation
Washington [US], October 4: Experts have warned that efforts to pressure online gaming companies to keep children safe on their platforms are falling...
Ethiopia's government forces retake airport from Tigray rebels in Mekelle
Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], October 4: Ethiopia's federal army and pro-government fighters have recaptured the main airport in the capital of the northern Tigray region, with...
Tennessee's prison chief resigns after botched execution of Christa Pike
Washington [US], October 4: The head of Tennessee's prison system is resigning following the botched execution of death row inmate Christa Pike, who survived two...
UAE leaders congratulate President of Germany on Unity Day
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 4: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of...
Public gets say on Constitution Bill
Oct 03, 2026
Fiji [Oceania], October 3: The Constitution Amendment Bill 2026 will now face further scrutiny by an 11-member Special Committee.
SpaceX sets record for fastest journey to the ISS
New York [US], October 3: On October 1st (US time), four astronauts arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) just 7 hours and 55 minutes...
Google launches Project Suncatcher satellite to test solar-powered AI computing in space
Washington [US], October 3: Google has launched the first prototype satellite for Project Suncatcher, its research initiative exploring the potential for solar-powered artificial intelligence computing infrastructure in space.
Appendix removal linked to lower colorectal cancer risk: Study
The co-pilot of the flydubai incident had previously been banned from flying
Oil jumps 4%; Brent settles at $102.31
Oct 02, 2026
Turkiye detains 59 people, including opposition mayors, in raids
Hegseth appoints Musk to US taskforce on future of warfare
Seven killed, four injured in apparent sectarian attack on vehicle in Syria
Russian missile shoots down Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet
Nepal rescuers recover 8 bodies after avalanche; death toll reaches 15
Palestinians mourn more than 100 loved ones in mass Gaza funeral
