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• Report claims Israel plotted 'false flag' hijacking to implicate Iran

  02-10-2026 10:36 via article.wn.com
  Iranian state broadcaster Press TV reported...
  
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• Will Cornell University face action over Jane Doe gang rape case revelations?

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  The Cornell University is under renewed scrutiny after a...
  
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• What leaders actually need from AI in HR technology

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  Paylocity reports that leaders seek AI in HR to prevent payroll issues, enhance workforce visibility, improve usability, and ensure data security. ......
  
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• Virgo Horoscope Today, October 03, 2026: Career progress improves as family matters need attention

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  General:You may feel the fog lifting at last. Work life shows improvement, and with that, your anxiety also begins to loosen its grip. Mercury, your ruler, is receiving steadier support now, while Saturn gives shape to your efforts. Things that looked messy start looking manageable. Not perfect. Just better. And better is enough for today.There is also comfort through family. Your father may seem healthier or stronger, and that can bring quiet...
  
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• UN chief calls on Horn of Africa countries to avoid escalation

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called on Horn of Africa countries to avoid actions...
  
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• UN allocates 160 mln USD for humanitarian aid in 12 humanitarian countries, regions

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations on Friday released 160 million U.S. dollars in emergency funding to support life-saving assistance in 12 countries and regions facing severe humanitarian needs, UN humanitarian officials said. The UN Office...
  
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• UK man accused of planning terrorism acts against Nigel Farage also charged in murder of ...

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  British prosecutors announced terrorism...
  
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• Two Iranians charged over alleged Manchester bomb plot

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  Two Iranian men in the UK have been charged in relation to an alleged bomb plot against the Jewish community in Manchester. Salam Ahmadyan, 36, of Liverpool, and Rahman Salehi, 34, of Salford, were arrested in Manchester on Sunday 20 September and have since been charged with engaging in conduct in preparation for terrorist acts, Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) said. It is alleged that the two men were in contact with an overseas third party who may be in Iran in relation...
  
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• Trump to name Jay Clayton as AI czar: media

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to name Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the White House's new artificial intelligence (AI) czar, U.S. media reported Friday. Clayton will likely be the White House's pick...
  
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• Türkiye, Iraq to expand cooperation in energy sector

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  ANKARA, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Türkiye and Iraq plan to activate joint working groups to advance projects in the energy sector, including extending the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline...
  
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• To counter China, India formally puts Gogra, Hot Spring & others on map

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  NEW DELHI: In what is intended to remove any ambiguity or misplaced perception regarding certain land areas, peaks, mountains, passes, glaciers and water bodies in Ladakh, including those bordering China, being an integral part of India, the government has, in...
  
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• South Africa steps up crackdown on corruption at borders, immigration system

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- South Africa is stepping up efforts to root out corruption and fraud at its borders and ports of entry, with officials implicated in misconduct facing disciplinary action, dismissal and criminal charges, an official said Friday. The Border Management Authority (BMA) handled 57 labor and disciplinary cases involving breaches of internal controls, fraud, corruption and...
  
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• Roundup: Over 70 killed in fierce fighting in Yemen's Taiz as rivals trade airstrike claims

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  SANAA/RIYADH, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- More than 70 people have been killed in fierce fighting between Yemen's Houthi group and government forces in southwestern Taiz province over the past 24 hours, military and medical sources said Friday, as the Houthis reported 94 Saudi air and missile strikes while Riyadh claimed interception of three Houthi ballistic missiles. A Yemeni government military official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said more than 20 government soldiers and nearly 10 allied loc
  
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• Quote of the day by Sean Connery: 'The key to a woman's heart is an ...

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  Quote of the day by Sean Connery from Finding Forrester speaks about the importance of an unexpected gift. It is needed to show a person that you care about them. Romance and spontaneity are highly important in relationships. ......
  
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• Portugal civil servants' strike disrupts schools, hospitals and public services ahead of budget talks

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  LISBON, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- A 24-hour strike by workers in the general careers of Portugal's public administration caused widespread disruptions across the country on Friday, with schools closed, health services severely affected and citizen service offices shut. The stoppage, held days before the government is to...
  
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• Pilot stabbing raises aviation security questions, further unsettles a region shaken by U.S.-Iran war

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  TEL AVIV, Israel — This week’s attack on...
  
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• Norway reaches agreement with labor, employer groups on workplace AI use

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  OSLO, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Norwegian government and eight labor and employer organizations reached an agreement Friday to promote the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace while protecting employees' rights, according to a press release by the government....
  
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• Nike stock chart forms a 'Jumpman' after shares plunge - why is NKE down and ...

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  Nike’s stock chart has sparked a joke after...
  
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• Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner romance: Basic Instinct actor admits secret relationship; here's who he ...

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  Michael Douglas has confirmed that he and Kathleen Turner had...
  
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• Luigi Mangione arrest video: ‘That’s 100% him’ - newly released footage shows how police identified ...

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  Luigi Mangione arrest video: Newly released...
  
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• Jordan's king, U.S. secretary of state discuss regional de-escalation efforts

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  AMMAN, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Jordan's King Abdullah II and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday discussed efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region, according to a statement...
  
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• Italy scales back planned defense spending increase for 2028

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  ROME, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Italy has decided to scale back its planned increase in defense spending for 2028 amid inflation and economic pressures, Italian news agency ANSA reported on Friday. The adjustment was outlined in the Public Finance...
  
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• How to scary-stage your yard for maximum Halloween fright

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  So you went to Spirit Halloween and a few other places and spent enough on talking skeletons, twitching zombies and cackling witches to make your financial adviser scream. Now what? ......
  
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• How to make sure your mailed ballot counts in US midterm elections: Mail it early ...

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  As the 2026 US midterm elections approach, it's crucial...
  
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• Fuel subsidies may top $1 trillion: UN

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  The UNDP analysis - which looked at data...
  
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• Flydubai co-pilot was previously flagged as security risk and banned from flying by Oman over ...

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  Investigators are...
  
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• FlyDubai co-pilot accused of cockpit attack was grounded by Oman Air before joining airline: report

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  The FlyDubai co-pilot accused of stabbing the captain of a passenger jet mid-flight and nearly causing a catastrophic crash was grounded by Oman Air in 2024 after the airline discovered he had been visiting radical Islamic websites, according to a source familiar with the matter....
  
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• Dominican Republic to withdraw embassy from Nicaragua

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  PANAMA CITY, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Dominican Republic will withdraw its embassy from Nicaragua, the Dominican Foreign Ministry said...
  
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• Crime, kidnappings and drone attacks flagged in US warning for border region

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  U.S. officials are warning Americans to stay away from a region of Latin America amid an elevated threat of attacks by...
  
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• At least 15 bodies recovered after suspected Boko Haram attack in NE Nigeria

  03-10-2026 00:14 via article.wn.com
  ABUJA, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- At least 15 bodies were recently recovered from the scene of an attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria's northeastern Borno State, multiple local sources, including police and the media, said...
  
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