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- 1Darfur arms embargo set to expire Saturday●RE: https:// flipboard.com/@taz_de/politik- 7q8h8pgaz/-/a-6c03zolPQo2detKqy8v_ag%3Aa%3A2741305549-%2F0 "am Samstag läuft
The UN arms embargo on Darfur is due to lapse on Saturday unless the Security Council votes to extend it. German-language discussion, shared via taz's politics coverage, points to the deadline and links the conflict to the Rapid Support Forces, the United Arab Emirates' alleged role, and wider regional entanglements including Libya and Colombia. Observers warn non-renewal could worsen the war in Sudan.
- 2Trump 'surprised' five men arrested in UK terror probe released on bail●BREAKING: Donald Trump has said he is "surprised" that five men arrested in the UK on suspicion of terror offences have
Donald Trump has said he is "surprised" that five men arrested in the UK on suspicion of terror offences have been released on bail. Asked whether Iran was involved, the US president said: "I know the answer, I can be very specific, but I'd rather not say." His comments come as UK police continue their investigation into the arrests.
- 3Astronomers warn planned 50,000 space mirrors would harm telescopes●"'They're saying we want to launch 50,000 mirrors by 2035,' Benvenuti said. 'That would be catastrophic for astronomy, t
Astronomers are sounding the alarm over Reflect Orbital's proposal to sell sunlight from orbit, recently cleared by the US Federal Communications Commission. A company figure cited plans for 50,000 mirrors by 2035, which astronomer Piero Benvenuti called 'catastrophic for astronomy.' Scientists say bright reflected beams would wash out observatories and disrupt the night sky.
- 4Russian drone strike hits Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv▼The New York Times. . A Russian drone strike on Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv on Monday killed at least one person and injured six, local officials said. https://nyti.ms/4xRiy8z
A Russian drone strike hit Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv on Monday, killing at least one person and injuring six others, according to local officials. The attack on a leading scientific institution underscores the continued bombardment of the Ukrainian capital despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, and is drawing condemnation and renewed attention to the toll of the war on civilian and research infrastructure.
- 5Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief amid war tensions●Iran war live: Trump says he did not offer Tehran sanctions relief https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.alja zeera.com/new
Donald Trump says he did not offer Tehran sanctions relief, pushing back on reports as tensions around Iran continue. The remarks came in live coverage of developments in the Iran conflict, with outlets tracking diplomatic signals between Washington and Tehran. The denial fuels debate over whether any back-channel proposals were made and what conditions, if any, could lead to de-escalation.
- 6Pancreatic Cells One Genetic Tweak From Diabetes Treatment▼Some Pancreatic Cells Are Just One Genetic Tweak Away From Treating Diabetes https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wire d.c
A Wired report says certain pancreatic cells could be converted into insulin-producing beta cells with a single genetic modification, potentially opening a new path to treating diabetes. The finding suggests alpha cells, which are abundant in the pancreas, might be reprogrammed to compensate for the beta cells lost in diabetes. Researchers are talking about the approach as a promising but still early-stage avenue for regenerative therapy.
- 7Pakistan's foreign reserves hit record, but most is borrowed●Pakistan just set a foreign reserves record. Much of it is borrowed money
Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves have reached a record high, but much of the total consists of borrowed funds rather than organically earned export or remittance income. Observers point out that the milestone rests on loans and deposits from friendly countries and international lenders, raising questions about how sustainable the improvement really is while the country remains dependent on external financing to shore up its balance of payments.
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European national teams are back in action in the UEFA Nations League, with fixtures including Albania against Finland and Serbia against the Netherlands capturing attention across the continent. Talk is also focused on Spain's Lamine Yamal, whose standout display at Wembley is being seen as boosting his case for the Ballon d'Or. Interest is high in Spain, France and Sweden.
- 9Civilians hunted by Russian forces in Ukraine's fortress belt●‘I was scared I’d be burnt alive’: In Ukraine’s fortress belt where Russians hunt civilians
Civilians in Ukraine's eastern fortress belt describe being targeted by Russian forces while trying to survive along the front line. One resident recounted fearing she would be burnt alive as attacks on villages near Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka continue. The accounts highlight the growing dangers to non-combatants as Russia presses its advance through the strategically important chain of towns.
- 10Trump predicts quick U.S. victory and falling oil prices●Trump says the U.S. will “win this war very soon” and expects oil prices to fall sharply afterward. He says the key obje
President Trump said the United States will "win this war very soon" and that oil prices should fall sharply once the conflict ends. He framed the key objective as preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. The remarks come amid ongoing fighting and continued attention to energy markets, with analysts watching how quickly oil prices might react to any resolution.
- 11El Niño on track to be strongest on record▼This year’s El Niño is on track to be the strongest on record. It could also be a glimpse of our climate future.
Meteorologists report that this year's El Niño is on track to become the strongest ever recorded. Scientists warn the event may offer a preview of what a warming climate could bring, as El Niño typically drives extreme heat, droughts, and floods across many parts of the world. Commentators are urging preparation for disruptive weather patterns in the months ahead.
- 12Russian drone hits Ukraine's Academy of Sciences building in Kyiv●❗️ [ 🇺🇦 UKRAINE | 🇷🇺 RUSSIE ] 🔸Un drone russe a frappé le bâtiment de l’Académie nationale des sciences d’Ukraine, situé
A Russian drone struck the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, located in central Kyiv. The attack on a civilian scientific institution in the capital is drawing attention as Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities continue. No immediate details on casualties or the extent of the damage were given in initial reports.
- 13EU tells member states to curb energy demand as gas squeeze looms●The European Commission tells countries to curb energy demand as gas prices face a winter squeeze. Energy Commissioner D
The European Commission is urging member states to reduce energy demand ahead of winter, as gas prices face a squeeze on supply. Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said the EU is not facing an immediate gas-security crisis, but a price-and-supply squeeze that could worsen, prompting calls for national measures to lower consumption and prepare for a tighter winter season.
- 14Kremlin says US arms control talks should resume immediately●Talks with the 🇺🇸 United States on arms control should have resumed “yesterday,” 🇷🇺 Peskov said. # Russia must make sure
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said talks between Russia and the United States on arms control should have resumed "yesterday," stressing that Moscow must ensure no one is tempted to launch devastating strikes against it. He also said Ukraine "will have to pay the price" for its recent actions. The remarks add to tensions over strategic stability and the war in Ukraine.
- 15Bird flu spreads in Utah cattle amid US health agency cuts●Utah, where plenty of cow herds were infected with birdflu. The 🧠🪱 does nothing. The CDC is gutted. The USDA is lead by
Utah dairy herds have been hit by H5N1 bird flu, and critics say the US response is failing. Commenters argue the CDC has been weakened, the USDA is politically compromised, and federal inaction is letting the virus spread through cattle, mink, barn cats and mice, raising fears of a new pandemic spilling over to humans.
- 16How human rights activists are prosecuted abroad●How human rights activists are prosecuted abroad | D+C - Development + Cooperation
D+C, the Development and Cooperation publication, has published a piece examining how governments overseas pursue legal action against human rights activists. The report looks at the methods used to prosecute or otherwise silence defenders of civil liberties abroad. Beyond the headline, no further details on the countries, cases or individuals involved were available in the source material.
- 17Police officer fires tear gas at point-blank range at French high school student●FLASH - A police officer FIRED a TEAR GAS GRENADE AT POINT-BLANK RANGE to the face of a high school student who was part
A police officer fired a tear gas grenade at point-blank range into the face of a high school student taking part in a blockade of the Château d'Épluches vocational high school in Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône, France, on Thursday morning. The incident, reported by the monitoring account AlertesInfos, is drawing outrage online, with many questioning the proportionate use of force against a minor during a student protest.
- 18Education Department Formally Rescinds Biden Title IX LGBTQ+ Rule▼Ed. Dept. Officially Kills Biden Rule That Added LGBTQ+ Protections to Title IX
The U.S. Education Department has officially rescinded a Biden-era regulation that expanded Title IX sex discrimination protections to cover LGBTQ+ students. The move reverses one of the previous administration's signature education rules and reignites debate over federal civil rights protections in schools, with advocates condemning the rollback and supporters framing it as restoring the original scope of the law.
- 19Lula credited with curbing Amazon deforestation since 2023●@ jimbob Wow. the far right destroys the world. But good news! 👉 Since returning to power in 2022, LULA (President Luiz
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is being praised for stepping up environmental enforcement in Brazil since returning to power in 2022. Deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon, which worsened under his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro, has fallen as authorities intensify protection efforts. Commenters contrast Lula's policies with far-right governments elsewhere, calling the turnaround rare good climate news.
- 20Why 7% Mortgage Rates Hurt More Than Before●7% Mortgage Rates Hurt a Lot More Than They Once Did. Here’s Why.
Barron's reports that 7% mortgage rates are far more painful for homebuyers today than similar rates were in the past. The piece explains why the same headline rate now translates into higher monthly payments and reduced purchasing power, a concern weighing on US housing affordability as buyers and sellers adjust to elevated borrowing costs.
- 21Russia and US move to strip safeguards from UN killer robots pact●'Killer robots' one step closer as Russia and US team up to strip safeguards from UN pact https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https:/
Russia and the United States have jointly pushed to remove safeguards from a United Nations agreement regulating autonomous weapons, according to a Mirror report. The move brings so-called 'killer robots' — AI-powered weapons that could select targets without human control — a step closer, and has drawn criticism from campaigners seeking binding international limits on lethal autonomous weapons systems.
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Debate over the 2026 Ballon d'Or is heating up. French outlet Foot Mercato reports growing fatigue in the press with the ongoing campaigning around the award, while coach Jorge Jesus has publicly declared his pick: Cristiano Ronaldo. With the 2026 edition still far off, early endorsements and media weariness are already fuelling discussion among football fans about who deserves the trophy.
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« Harry de Sussex » fait référence au prince Harry, duc de Sussex, qui est recherché en France. Selon des articles partagés sur les réseaux, il a déclaré que ses enfants, le prince Archie et la princesse Lilibet, sont « heureux » dans leur nouvelle école. Les discussions portent donc sur la vie familiale du prince en Californie après son départ des fonctions royales. Les publications recueillies ne montrent pas d'autres raisons de cette recherche.
- 24Louis D. Boyard praised amid One Piece hosting remarks●The host One Piece and everything easy I'm dead bravo Louis D. Boyard we're gonna burn the country on October 6th
Posts in France are praising Louis D. Boyard, identified as the host of a One Piece-related event, with commenters applauding his performance. The accompanying mention of burning the country on October 6th refers to calls circulating for a protest or mobilisation day on that date. The exact link between the praise for the host and the October 6th call remains unclear from the available information.
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Spain are playing Czechia in a Nations League fixture, with Lamine Yamal scoring the opening goal to make it 1-0. In the build-up, coach Luis de la Fuente declined to confirm whether Yamal would start amid rotation plans, while Czechia's coach called the Barcelona winger a game changer who deserves the Ballon d'Or. A Czech midfielder also warned of the danger Yamal poses. The match is trending widely across Europe, the Americas, India and Australia.
- 26Expert Advisers Resign En Masse From Meta-Led Anti-Terrorism Group●Meta-Led Anti-Terrorism Group Faces Mass Resignation of Expert Advisers https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wire d.com/st
Independent expert advisers have resigned en masse from the tech industry's anti-terrorism group, which is led by Meta. According to Wired, the departures involve multiple advisers leaving the body responsible for helping major platforms counter terrorist content. The mass resignation raises questions about the group's independence and effectiveness, though details on the advisers' stated reasons were not included in the available reporting.
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Spanish sports media are making the case for Lamine Yamal to win this year's Ballon d'Or, arguing the young Barcelona and Spain winger has accumulated plenty of reasons to take the award. Discussion in Spain is focused on whether his performances for club and country are enough to beat the other leading candidates for football's top individual prize.
- 28Mexico Braces for Hurricane Polo as Nolo Nears Hawaii●Mexico's Baja California braces for Hurricane Polo as Hurricane Nolo still threatens Hawaii https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https
Hurricane Polo is bearing down on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, with authorities warning of storm surge and flooding as residents prepare for landfall. Meanwhile, Hurricane Nolo continues to threaten Hawaii, keeping Pacific communities on alert. Two simultaneous Pacific storms are drawing attention as both Mexico and Hawaii face potential storm damage and emergency responses.
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Voting for the Ballon d'Or closed today, with fans and media debating who will win football's top individual award. Spanish outlet El Confidencial ran through the leading candidates and confirmed the date of the awards gala. Attention now turns to the ceremony, where the winner will be revealed, with supporters arguing over the merits of the main contenders.
- 30Anthropic and OpenAI push to shape AI safety rules●Anthropic and OpenAI sound the alarm on AI safety – and seek to shape how it’s controlled https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https:/
Anthropic and OpenAI are publicly warning about AI safety risks while simultaneously working to influence how the technology will be regulated. The report highlights a growing tension: the leading AI firms are both raising alarms about powerful systems and positioning themselves as authorities on control measures. Critics and observers are debating whether companies building the technology should have such a large say in the rules that govern it.
- 31Video of female officer beaten in France sparks outrage●There's more footage of invader youth kicking a police woman they'd chased down in France. Bring back the guillotine.
Footage circulating online shows a female police officer in France being chased down and kicked by a group of youths. The clip, shared widely, has drawn fury from commentators, some demanding harsh punishment and tougher responses to street violence against police. It has become a flashpoint in debates over public order and policing in France.
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The 2026 European Cycling Championships are in the spotlight as competition begins. France's team is competing without young rider Paul Seixas, and Sud Ouest reports the squad is hungry for revenge after the disappointment of the recent World Championships. French cycling fans are following the team's prospects closely in the early events.
- 33Trump's somber 2024 campaign ad returns to TV screens▼"As # Trump ran to return to the # WhiteHouse in 2024, his campaign released a somber, black-and-white ad... That # ad h
Donald Trump's campaign aired a stark black-and-white advertisement during his 2024 run for the White House, and that same ad has returned to television stations across the United States this weekend. The notable change, according to reports circulating online, is that it now ends with the words "Paid for by the US...", raising questions about who is funding the spot and why it has been revived.
- 34Bangkok streets turn to canals after days of heavy rain●Bangkok streets turn to canals as days of heavy rain bring citywide flooding http:// newsfeed.facilit8.network/TVgc jS #
Days of relentless rain have flooded large parts of Bangkok, with streets across the Thai capital turned into virtual canals. Citywide flooding is disrupting daily life, and observers are linking the event to broader climate change concerns. Reports of the floods are spreading internationally under weather alert and natural disaster tags.
- 35UK Police Arrest Five Over Suspected Terror Plot Near RAF Fairford▼UK Police Foil Suspected Terror Plot Near US Bomber Base Gloucestershire Constabulary sprang into action early Sunday, d
Gloucestershire Constabulary declared a major incident early Sunday and arrested five people after intercepting three suspicious vehicles travelling toward RAF Fairford, a base in Gloucestershire used by US bombers. Police say the suspected plot was disrupted before anyone was harmed, and the base's role in American bomber operations is drawing attention to the incident.
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Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal scored and provided an assist as Spain beat Croatia in international action, with coach Luis de la Fuente making nine changes to his starting line-up. Yamal, 18, also set a 106-year international record for Spain. Separately, Sevilla sporting director Monchi withdrew his earlier endorsement of Yamal for the Ballon d'Or after an angry reaction from Espanyol fans, keeping debate about the young winger's status in world football alive across Spain, Brazil, Italy and Canada.
- 37Wired Profiles Extremist Candidates Running in November Elections●These Extremists Are Running for Election in November https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wire d.com/story/these-extremis
Wired has published a report identifying candidates it describes as extremists who are running for election in November. The piece examines individuals with radical views seeking public office in the upcoming US contests. The story is drawing attention as voters and commentators debate which candidates hold fringe or dangerous positions ahead of election day.
- 38Trump Moves to Rescue the Struggling Coal Industry●The Coal Industry Asked for a Rescue. Trump Obliged. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/climate/coal-industry-power-plan
The New York Times reports that the Trump administration has acted on the coal industry's requests for a rescue, reportedly involving support for coal-fired power plants. The piece frames the move as a federal intervention on behalf of a declining fossil fuel sector, drawing attention from climate and energy observers discussing the policy's environmental and political implications.
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Voting for the 2026 Ballon d'Or has closed, and fans across Europe are debating who should win football's top individual prize. Outlets like OneFootball are asking readers who the favorites are, with speculation running high in Germany and France as attention turns to the eventual winner and the awards ceremony.
- 40Israel: Bombs Have a Budget, Victims Have Names●Israel: The Bombs Have a Budget. The Victims Have Names. https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pres senza.com/2026/09/israe
An opinion piece on Pressenza argues that Israel's military campaign is sustained by substantial budget allocations while its human cost is reduced to statistics. The article insists the victims are individuals with names, not numbers, and calls readers to keep sight of the people behind casualty figures. It is circulating among readers engaged with debates over the war's financing and humanitarian toll.