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Oct 4, 2026LocalRead at BBC

Autumn chill to arrive this week as temperatures set to drop

After highs of 28C in the final week of September, cooler air will arrive this week with temperatures falling closer to the seasonal norm.

Oct 4, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia

AFP confirms investigation of flydubai co-pilot's Australian links

The Australian Federal Police is investigating the alleged flydubai attacker's links to Australia.

Oct 4, 2026LocalRead at Arab News

A gut punch in Ohio: Nearly 1,400 laid off at truck factory just days before Trump rally

WASHINGTON: Sipping tea from beer mugs with his coworkers, Kyle Bos listed the ways his life is changing. Bos has two daughters, with a third due in January. At the grocery store, five items cost as much as a full...

Oct 3, 2026HealthRead brief

Medical plane missing near Nantucket with 6 on board, authorities say

The jet was flying from Bermuda to Boston when it lost contact with the Federal Aviation Administration early on Saturday.

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Oct 4, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times

5 albino red-eared slider terrapins rescued from West Coast Park

Exposing the terrapins to salt water can cause severe dehydration and death.

NHRC seeks probe into alleged use of minors at CJP's Mumbai protest

Commission asks Mumbai police to examine roles of organisers and submit action taken report within week; directs X Corp. to preserve digital evidence

There's a magic school at Orchard Towers and I tried being a magician for an hour - here's how it went

CNA Lifestyle recently stopped by Institute Illusions to see if we could unlock our inner David Copperfield. Or at least do a card trick.

Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lyle Odelein, who won a Stanley Cup in 1993, dead at 58

Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lyle Odelein, who won a Stanley Cup with the team in 1993, has died at the age of 58. The Canadiens confirmed Odelein's death in a statement Saturday.

Coast Guard searching for missing medical plane carrying 6 people

Flight data shows the jet dropped at least 9,000 feet over two minutes, then leveled off for several more minutes, before disappearing.

Mohammed bin Rashid to the Dubai community: We have created a beautiful city and a model experience for the world

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, posted a message to the Dubai community, its residents, visitors and admirers, quoting a passage...

Oct 3, 2026SecurityRead brief

Turkish fugitive arrested in Durban over rape, kidnapping charges

Van Wyk says this is the second Turkish fugitive to be arrested by INTERPOL SA in the country.

Wohnungsnot: Kommunen fordern Konzept für ländlichen Raum

Bezahlbarer Wohnraum ist vor allem in Ballungsgebieten rar. Als eine Lösung schlagen Städte und Gemeinden vor, ländliche Regionen attraktiver zu machen. Bisher mangele es aber vor allem an Versorgungs- und...

The Papers: 'Another tax bombshell?' and 'Terror plot targets'

Several of today's papers feature Andy Burnham's latest plans as PM, including experts warning of a potential tax rise to help cover his social care plan.

Oct 4, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia

'Unnecessary and cruel': People with MS to lose home care

Marlene Robinson, who has multiple sclerosis, has been told MSWA will stop a home care program which provided support workers to help her with basic tasks like getting dressed.

Oct 4, 2026LocalRead at Arab News

Who are the mystery men who stepped in to keep the FlyDubai plane from crashing?

JERUSALEM: Who are the mystery pilots who stepped in to stabilize the FlyDubai flight as it hurtled toward disaster? As of Saturday, three days after the uniformed crew members rushed to the cockpit to steady the...

Latino Dems urge investment in Hinojosa campaign as Texas governor's race tightens

Latino Democratic leaders are renewing calls for the Democratic Governors Association to invest more heavily in Texas after a new poll showed Gina Hinojosa narrowly leading Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.

Haze in S'pore: Air quality in central region slips back to unhealthy range

At 7am on Oct 4, the PSI reading in the central region was 102.

Lokesh outlines State's strategy to become leading destination

Speed, service and stability are the core principles, says the HRD Minister, adding that focus is on converting investment commitments into projects, jobs and long-term economic growth

Meet a 25-year-old third-generation zookeeper whose family has worked at the zoo since it opened 53 years ago

Her grandfather joined Singapore Zoo when it opened in 1973. Her father followed suit at Night Safari in 1994. Now, Rutraajni Gurusamy Kaunder is making her own mark at River Wonders, caring for more than 200 animals.

City of Saskatoon cancels in-person count of unsheltered people over safety concerns

The point-in-time count was scheduled for Tuesday, and about 250 volunteers had been trained.

Just short of its 200th birthday, a landmark natural history museum shuts down

Beloved for its dinosaurs, Philadelphia's storied Academy of Natural Sciences closed down this week, amid an intense fight by local residents, politicians and scientists to save it.

Dubai Civil Defence school safety campaign reaches 600,000

The Dubai Civil Defence General Command concluded the "Our Safety… From the Safety of Our School" initiative, which aimed to raise awareness among more than 600,000 beneficiaries, including students, educational...

Government condemns murder of 14-year-old twins in Mamelodi

Police say there are no indications of any forced entry at the house.

Bundesweite Aktion: Menschenketten für Gerechtigkeit und Klima

In mehr als 100 Städten haben Tausende in Menschenketten für mehr Klimaschutz und Gerechtigkeit demonstriert. Die Aktion soll auf die Ursachen von Hitzetoten, Fluten und Waldbrände aufmerksam machen.

Oct 3, 2026SportRead at BBC

Celtic condemn fan protest as Desmond targeted at Alfred Dunhill

Celtic's largest shareholder Dermot Desmond is targeted in a protest at the Alfred Dunhill Links golf tournament in St Andrews as tennis balls were thrown towards him.

Oct 3, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia

Police say ball bearings used to smash windows at government buildings

ACT Policing is calling for witnesses to come forward after ball bearings were used to damage windows at two government buildings on Thursday night.

Oct 4, 2026LocalRead at Arab News

Britain scraps heavily criticized plans to curb jury trials after backlash

LONDON: Britain will scrap plans to remove the historic right to trial by jury for defendants in less serious criminal cases, the government announced on Sunday, in response to sustained criticism of the proposals...

This week on "Sunday Morning" (Oct. 4)

A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

'Why me? Did I cause it?': Sex assault survivors on grappling with abuse by family members

The police said in most rape cases, the offenders and victims know each other.

Sagardighi MLA Bayron Biswas sustains burn injuries after fire erupts at West Bengal residence

Several politicians, including Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari call for his speedy recovery

Air quality back to moderate across Singapore after central region hits unhealthy range

There remains a risk of smoke haze affecting Singapore, with the 24-hour PSI forecast to be in the high-moderate to low-unhealthy range, the National Environment Agency said on Saturday.

Woman, 2 children dead after serious collision near Foam Lake, Sask.

A serious car crash left three people dead and four others injured. A 40-year old man from South Carolina was arrested and charged.

Opinion: A Hawk is not the same as a Hawkeye

This was emphasized to people watching a Senate hearing this week, where confusion over two basketball teams was on display.

Saturn in the spotlight: Mleiha gears up for special night-sky event tomorrow

SHARJAH: Mleiha National Park has invited astronomy enthusiasts, families and curious minds to observe Saturn at one of its most favourable viewing moments of the year during Saturn Opposition on 4th October 2026....

Bikers join the march against GBVF in Ekurhuleni

Biker, Sandile Nkonqa says, as bikers, they too wanted to say that enough is enough.

Tag der Deutschen Einheit: Kirchen fordern Zusammenhalt - Warnung vor Polarisierung

In Bremen wird der Tag der Deutschen Einheit gefeiert. Kirchenvertreter warnten dabei vor einer Polarisierung der Gesellschaft, Bundespräsident Steinmeier vor Extremismus. Die Ostbeauftragte Kaiser plädierte...

Tories pledge to scrap £100,000 childcare 'cliff edge'

Party leader Kemi Badenoch tells the BBC that she wants to see "people who work harder" not getting punished for doing so.

Oct 3, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia

Paramedics punched, spat at during ABC ride-along in Alice Springs

Two years ago, Alice Springs paramedic Abbey Studley was brutally attacked on the job. Despite a brain injury, she's now back at work - and when the ABC tagged along with ambulance crews, the team recorded its 100th...

Oct 3, 2026LocalRead at Arab News

Trump shares Republican senator's phone number in feud over time switch

DAYTON, Ohio: US President Donald Trump shared online the supposed phone number of a Republican US senator on Saturday in an escalating dispute over making daylight saving time permanent. In a social media post, the...

Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution

Christa Pike remains alive but unconscious and intubated after her failed execution on Wednesday, her lawyers said.

Authorities seize $39 million from sale of building linked to scam probe

Company 2JKB had tried to sell the property for $50 million in December 2025.

Kharge writes to PM and HM

In his letter, Mr. Kharge said that Karnataka is staring at what could perhaps be the worst drought in 150 years and facing such a drought is impossible without adequate help from the Centre

Air quality hits unhealthy range in central Singapore

The 24-hour PSI entered the unhealthy range in the central region at 11am on Saturday.

4 Canadians aboard missing Ontario-based air ambulance flying from Bermuda

The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for an Ontario-based air ambulance jet that has gone missing with six people on board, including four Canadians, on Saturday.

Economist Betsey Stevenson breaks down the gender gap in recent hiring reports

The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected last month and unemployment ticked up to 4.2%. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Betsey Stevenson, an economist at the University of Michigan.

Dubai Police to host "Proud of the UAE" cycling race on Sunday, October 4

Dubai Police General Command will organise the second edition of the "Proud of the UAE" cycling race on Sunday October 4, 2026. The race will start from Nad Al Sheba Centre at 6:00 AM, spanning a distance of 80...

Mafosi 'Try By Force' Chauke remembered as talented artist at funeral

He has been laid to rest at Njhakanjhaka village cemetery outside Louis Trichardt.

Steinmeier: "Es geht um die Selbstbehauptung der Demokratie"

Bundespräsident Steinmeier hat den Tag der Deutschen Einheit für eine Warnung vor Extremismus genutzt. Beim Festakt forderte er dazu auf, die demokratischen Grundrechte zu verteidigen. Steinmeier scheidet im März aus...

Man shot dead as families gather for memorial

The 40-year-old died at the scene in west London from a gunshot wound, the Met Police said.

Oct 3, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia

Houthis target Saudi oil facility as hostilities escalate in Yemen

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis say they targeted a Saudi Arabian oil company in retaliation for Saudi attacks on Yemen.

Oct 3, 2026LocalRead at Arab News

Ax-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns

CAIRO: The co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of an Israel-bound flight with an ax and trying to seize the controls was an Omani national who had been barred from flying on his country's airline because of...

Oct 2, 2026LocalRead at CBS News

The AI revolution is likely to drive up your electricity bill. Here's why.

Utilities are racing to build data centers to meet surging demand for AI and other tech services. Ratepayers will pick up the tab, experts say.

Angler's Pokedex: Youth build free app to help identify and log Singapore's fish

It includes a pop-up feature that alerts users on what to do if a scanned fish is a protected, rare or harmful species.

No need for resolution, PM committed to granting Statehood to J&K: BJP MP Tarun Chugh

Mr. Chugh termed the recent resolution passed by the J&K Assembly as "an attempt by the NC to divert attention from people's issues"

Islamic religious education providers teaching 10 or more must register with MUIS

The requirements cover regular Islamic instruction conducted in person or online, including qualifying home classes and Umrah and Hajj preparatory classes run by travel agencies.

B.C. lawyer found to have misappropriated $117K from dementia-stricken client

Leonard Hil Marriott also prepared documents to give himself 50 per cent ownership of the woman's condo and 75 per cent of her estate.

All's fair in love and 'War' - a well-cast, classy-trashy divorce drama

HBO's War is intended to be an anthology series about two dueling London law firms. The first season stars Dominic West and Sienna Miller as a high-profile couple in the midst of a very nasty divorce.

Hamdan bin Mohammed visits flydubai pilot, praises his courage and commitment

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, visited Smit Machchhar...

Crackdown on illegal weight-loss drugs leaves patients stranded

Weight-loss patients may have to seek out other unregulated and potentially unsafe sources

Ostdeutsche in Führungspositionen: "Es gibt kaum positive Entwicklungen"

Auch 36 Jahre nach der Wiedervereinigung sind Ostdeutsche selten in Führungspositionen vertreten. Der Soziologe Hartmann sieht nur wenige Fortschritte - und spricht sich für Quoten bei der Besetzung von Posten aus.

Are AI models the next big danger for body image?

Could the rise of AI models in advertising and on social media harm young people's body confidence?

Oct 3, 2026LocalRead brief

Two helicopter rescues in Tasmania after separate bushwalker mishaps

Two separate rescues involving Tasmania's rescue helicopter prompts police to urge bushwalkers to carry communications devices when out and about.

Oct 3, 2026LocalRead at Arab News

Fun times

Adventure Gate offers physically engaging attractions for children and adults, including rope and ninja courses, soft play, interactive rooms, water play, free fall, slides and karting. Tickets are available through...

Hawaii sea arch collapses into Pacific Ocean after storms batter island state

The Holei Sea Arch, located in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, was about 90 feet high before it collapsed.

A family in distress: How MSF's SAFER helped a social worker step in earlier

While abuse can be difficult to detect, a new government unit is helping social workers spot signs of risk earlier and reach families before problems escalate.

Centre considering new hydropower projects, including in J&K's Sawalkot: Union Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal

The statement assumes significance in the backdrop of Pakistan's objections raised on the construction of Sawalkote dam project in July last year and February this year with India and had sought consultation

Oct 3, 2026FoodRead at Channel NewsAsia

Singapore adults are getting more active, but eating more calories and salt: MOH, HPB surveys

People are eating out more frequently, and this is one reason behind the increase in calorie, saturated fat and sodium intake.

3 Cape Bretoners were hit and killed by a train in Maine in 1970. Some want the case reopened

Kenny Novak, 15, David Burrows, 17, and Terry Burt, 20, were in sleeping bags on a rail track west of the border town of Houlton, Maine, when they were struck early on the morning of July 10, 1970, by a train. The...

No one expected Leo to be pope - except everyone who knew him as 'Bob'

When the 2025 conclave began, no one expected an American pope. But by its end, Cardinal Robert Prevost had become Pope Leo. Here's a look behind the scenes.

No tolerance for extremism or its rhetoric, says Anwar Gargash

His Excellency Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to His Highness the President of the UAE, affirmed that the UAE's early and firm stance is that there is no tolerance for extremism and no leniency...

Communities must hold authorities accountable: GBVF marchers

Twelve women's bodies were dumped in various locations across Ekurhuleni since July this year.