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- 1Iranian President Says Tehran No Longer Trusts Talks With Washington●"Pezeshkian says Iran ‘no longer trusts talks with Washington’ In an interview with Al Jazeera, the Iranian president sa
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran no longer trusts negotiations with Washington, in an interview with Al Jazeera. He said Qatar and Pakistan are acting as intermediaries, relaying Tehran's messages to the United States. The remarks signal a further breakdown in direct US-Iran diplomacy, with third-party countries now carrying communication between the two sides amid heightened regional tensions involving Israel and the US.
- 2Sudan demands UN action over RSF backers after Burhan visa row▼Sudan demands UN action on RSF backers after Burhan visa row
Sudan is pressing the United Nations to act against foreign backers of the Rapid Support Forces, following a dispute over visa denial to army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. The move escalates tensions between Khartoum's government and the UN amid Sudan's civil war, with the government framing external support for the RSF as a matter for international accountability.
- 3Former Israeli intelligence officer accuses Netanyahu of blocking October 7 probe●Netanyahu accused by former intel officer of blocking Oct. 7 probe | Al Mayadeen English https:// english.almayadeen.net
A former Israeli intelligence officer, identified as Seri, has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of blocking an official inquiry into the October 7 Hamas-led attack. According to the accusation, Netanyahu was warned and alerted before the attack but failed to act, and is now obstructing efforts to investigate the failures. The claim adds to growing criticism inside Israel over the lack of a formal state commission of inquiry into the security and political failures of that day.
- 4Israeli fans accused of racist chants at Ireland players●Israeli fans direct monkey chants and military slogans at Ireland’s players https://www. aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/28
Israeli fans directed monkey chants and military slogans at Ireland's players during a UEFA Nations League match, with striker Adam Idah among those targeted after scoring. The incident, reported by Al Jazeera, has drawn condemnation and renewed scrutiny of racism in football, with calls for UEFA to investigate and act against the supporters involved.
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This trending item is a news headline from Al Jazeera asking whether artificial intelligence companies could be held legally responsible for mass shootings. The evidence consists only of the headline itself, so the specific arguments made in the piece are not visible. It appears to relate to broader debates about liability for AI systems, particularly if chatbots or AI tools are alleged to have influenced someone who carried out an attack, but the posts do not confirm the reason for discussion.
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Questions are being raised about the motive behind an attack on Flight 1073, with observers divided over whether the incident was a deliberate crash or an act of terrorism. The Guardian reports that speculation is ongoing as investigators work to establish what happened and who was responsible.
- 7SOS Humanity warns racist mobs threaten migrants in Libya●(from SOS Humanity) "RACIST MOBS THREATEN TO KILL MIGRANTS WHO HAVEN'T LEFT LIBYA BY TODAY. The emergency: • Libya is al
The rescue organisation SOS Humanity reports that racist mobs in Libya are threatening to kill migrants who fail to leave the country by a deadline set for today. It stresses that Libya is already extremely dangerous for people on the move, who risk detention in prisons where they face torture and sexual abuse, and it is urging top diplomats and the UN to act immediately to protect those under threat.
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Iraq has entered a delicate period as United States forces begin withdrawing from the country, with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's government facing pressure to contain armed factions and prevent a resurgence of extremist groups. Al Jazeera reports the withdrawal marks a high-stakes balancing act, as Baghdad must manage relations with Washington while addressing internal security threats from militias and remnants of the Islamic State.
- 9Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with crash axe, UAE calls it terrorism●Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with crash axe in ‘terrorist act’: UAE
UAE authorities say a Flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain of a flight with a crash axe in what officials have described as a terrorist act. The incident has drawn international attention, with regional and global outlets including Al Jazeera reporting the government's characterization and questions mounting about aviation security and crew vetting procedures.
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The US Congress has passed the reauthorization of the ACT for ALS, extending federal research programs focused on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The measure continues funding for experimental therapies and research initiatives aimed at treating the progressive neurodegenerative disease. Coverage from health policy outlets highlights the extension as a step forward for the ALS community.
- 11El Niño described as sudden climate change layered on global warming▼"El Niño kind of acts as a mini, sudden climate change on top of the not-so-mini, not-so-sudden, climate change we've al
Scientists and commentators are explaining how El Niño acts as a mini, sudden form of climate change on top of the slower, longer-term warming already under way. The current El Niño event is prompting discussion of how it will affect weather, temperatures and extreme conditions around the world in the coming months.