JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he would not watch it
The planned execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad would be the first military execution in more than 60 years.
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One person killed and nine injured in chain-reaction crash in New York City
Motorist, reportedly trying to beat a traffic light, barrels through busy intersection and slams into pedestrians At least one person was killed and nine injured in New York City’s eastern Bronx when a motorist barreled through a busy intersection, slammed into pedestrians and triggered a chain-reaction crash involving several vehicles, according to authorities and media reports.The horrifying col...
Controversial vaccine trial touted by RFK Jr gets go-ahead in Guinea-Bissau
Recommended dose of hepatitis B vaccine will be withheld from thousands of newborns by Danish researchersA controversial research trial that will withhold hepatitis B vaccines from some African newborns was given approval to move forward this week.It is a central part of the vaccine vision for Robert F Kennedy Jr, the secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and a longtime...
Zelenskyy denounces Trump’s decision to lift diesel sanctions on Russia as ‘weak’ – US politics live
Ukrainian president says ‘peace never comes through weakness’ after Trump signs deal with Putin to release 300,000 tons of Russian dieselSign up for the US Breaking News emailIn a statement to the Guardian, Robin M Maher, the executive director of the Death Penalty Information Center, said that her group is “not aware of any regulation or precedent for a military execution to be livestreamed on th...
Panama struck by 2 powerful earthquakes, U.S. Geological Survey says
Panama was struck by a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake followed by a 6.6 magnitude quake later in the day.
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Three men found guilty of murders of Australian surfer brothers and US friend in Mexico
Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, 30 and 33, and friend Carter Rhoad, 30, were killed on a surfing trip in 2024Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Mexican judge has convicted three men of the 2024 murders of two Australian surfers and their American friend in a case that sparked international outrage.Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, aged 30 and 33 ...
The EU is its own worst enemy
Another day, another hardline statement from the European Union. This week, the European Parliament voted by a landslide for a significantly tougher China position, despite long-standing Beijing lobbying. The report labels China a “decisive enabler” of Russia, calls for a “continuous” European naval presence and joint exercises in and around the Taiwan Strait, and describes Beijing’s industrial po...
US judge rules Trump administration’s use of voter data unlawful
A federal judge ruled against the Justice Department's use of voter data to cross-reference an immigration database.
In 2003, brothers bought Queens home for $850K; after convictions, it heads to auction at $900K
A Forest Hills property, once owned by two brothers found guilty of counterfeiting, is set to go up for federal auction soon. Originally bought for $850,000 in 2003, the auction will commence at $900,000. Years of legal challenges have clouded its sale following their convictions. Scheduled public inspections will occur ahead of the auction on October 23, shedding light on the property's complicat...
Florida ransomware expert charged clients $19 million while secretly paying hackers $8 million
A Florida cybersecurity expert has been charged with fraud for allegedly misleading ransomware victims. Prosecutors say Zohar Pinhasi claimed his company could recover encrypted data without paying hackers but secretly sent over $8 million in ransom payments while charging clients more than $19 million. He faces three federal charges carrying up to 20 years in prison each.
Wildfires in Brazil’s Amazonas state worsen air quality in Manaus
Smoke from fires in Brazil's Amazonas state is disrupting life in Manaus, the Amazon's largest city
Africa Cup of Nations may stay as a biennial event, says CAF chief Motsepe
CAF had declared the Africa Cup of Nations would be held every four years, but may reverse that decision.
Three men found guilty of murdering two Australian surfer brothers and US friend
The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were found at the bottom of a well.
Manchester United vs Tottenham: Premier League – teams, prediction, lineups
Man United and Tottenham Hotspur managers under increasing pressure ahead of Premier League clash at Old Trafford.
10/9: The Takeout with Major Garrett
New York City officials condemn ICE after agent shoots man; candidates clash during Senate debates in Georgia and Michigan.
Northern Ireland secretary Chris Bryant bans Drumcree parade
Prospect of contentious Orange Order march down Garvaghy Road has led to a two-week standoff in PortadownThe Northern Ireland secretary, Chris Bryant, has announced he will ban the contentious Drumcree parade.Bryant said it had not been possible to find accommodation between the Orange Order and the nationalist residents of the Garvaghy Road in Portadown. The standoff between the two sides has las...
UN envoy warns Yemen has returned to ‘full-scale war’, urges dialogue
Saudi Arabia and Yemen's internationally recognised gov't urge UN Security Council action amid Houthi escalation.
State Department IG probing Kimberly Guilfoyle amid alleged $100,000 demand
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle and the embassy she leads are under investigation by the State Department’s Office of the Inspector General, two people familiar with the decision confirmed to NBC News.
State Department watchdog probing Kimberly Guilfoyle amid alleged $100,000 demand
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle and the embassy she leads are under investigation by the State Department’s Office of the Inspector General, two people familiar with the decision confirmed to NBC News.
Port of LA, key US point for China imports, has best-ever quarter despite trade uncertainty
The Port of Los Angeles, the largest container port in the United States and the country’s leading gateway for imports from China and other Asian countries, had its busiest three-month period on record from July through to September, despite persistent uncertainty over tariffs and shifting global trade supply chains. “If there was ever a time for a drum roll, this is it,” said Gene Seroka, executi...
Port of LA, key US point for China imports has best-ever quarter despite trade uncertainty
The Port of Los Angeles, the largest container port in the United States and the country’s leading gateway for imports from China and other Asian countries, had its busiest three-month period on record from July through to September, despite persistent uncertainty over tariffs and shifting global trade supply chains. “If there was ever a time for a drum roll, this is it,” said Gene Seroka, executi...
Key US port for China imports records best-ever quarter despite trade uncertainty
The Port of Los Angeles, the largest container port in the United States and the country’s leading gateway for imports from China and other Asian countries, had its busiest three-month period on record from July through to September, despite persistent uncertainty over tariffs and shifting global trade supply chains. “If there was ever a time for a drum roll, this is it,” said Gene Seroka, executi...
How will Spain’s housing crisis affect elections?
Snap vote called after Parliament rejects measures to protect tenants and freeze rents.
Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Israeli airport, UAE prosecutors say
Hammam al-Hammami is believed to have been targeting the passenger terminal at Ben Gurion airport near Tel AvivThe co-pilot who tried to seize control of a passenger jet flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv last week was planning to launch a suicide attack targeting the passenger terminal at Israel’s international airport, prosecutors in the United Arab Emirates said on Friday.Hammam al-Hammami attacked ...
Human rights veteran Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
South African jurist Navanethem Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work to promote peace.
Ranch Relisted After Wildfire: Turkey Track returns at $180 million; restored Texas Panhandle giant
Turkey Track Ranch, a storied expanse in the Texas Panhandle, is back on the market with a price tag of $180 million after extensive revitalization. Initially listed before the 2024 Smokehouse Creek Fire altered much of its landscape, this 77,721-acre haven now boasts restored wildlife and thriving cattle operations. Featuring essential resources like irrigation pivots and mineral interests, it st...
BBC breaks down video of the aftermath of New York City ICE shooting
The BBC's Nada Tawfik goes through new dramatic body cam footage that shows the tense moments when police arrive on scene.
In 2018, Ron Burkle bought Bob Hope's 5-acre Los Angeles estate for $15 million; after restoring it...
Ron Burkle's acquisition of Bob Hope's Toluca Lake estate in 2018 for $15 million paved the way for an impressive resale at $26 million. This sale not only reflects the enduring allure of historic properties but also highlights the robust market for celebrity homes. With a rich history spanning over six decades, the residence displays several original features crucial to Hope's legacy and storytel...
