President Donald Trump accused The New York Times of altering a photo of his Trump National Doral resort to make the building look old and dirty. Trump shared a cleaner image of the resort and said the Times made the resort look bad on purpose. Newsweek found older photos showing the resort did have some weathering and dirt on its exterior.
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President Trump said The New York Times changed a photo of Trump National Doral to make it look dirty and worn down.
Trump posted two photos: one published by the Times with a dull facade, and another bright and clean photo he said showed the true look.
The Times article focused on how Trump’s presidency and personal business interests are connected, especially with hosting the G20 summit at Doral.
It’s unclear when the Times’ photo was taken, and no proof was found that it was digitally edited.
Other photos from 2023 show some discoloration and dirt on the same building facade.
Trump has long criticized The New York Times, accusing it of biased reporting and currently has a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against them.
The dispute comes during Trump’s second term as president and the G20 summit plans at Doral.
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Students in France are protesting because many school buildings are in very poor condition and some are unsafe. The problem became clearer during record heatwaves this summer, as many classrooms could not handle the high temperatures.
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Student protests in France focus on the poor state of school buildings.
Many school buildings are old, damaged, or unsafe.
France experienced record-breaking heatwaves this summer.
Classrooms are not designed to deal with extreme heat.
Local authorities are responsible for maintaining and upgrading schools.
Upgrading school buildings is a difficult and ongoing challenge.
The protests highlight worries about the safety and comfort of students.
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Students at Cornell University protested after a woman filed a lawsuit alleging gang rape at a fraternity. Activists damaged a campus building and covered it with graffiti to show their frustration about how the university has handled the case.
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The Day Hall building at Cornell was damaged, with smashed glass and graffiti messages.
The graffiti included phrases like “Smash the patriarchy” and “At Cornell rapists are protected protestors are expelled.”
The protest came after a woman filed a lawsuit in 2024 accusing multiple men of rape involving alcohol and ketamine at a fraternity house.
The Chi Phi fraternity chapter at Cornell closed in 2024 and is banned from campus due to the allegations.
All men named in the lawsuit deny the accusations; one lawyer called the claims “intentionally dishonest.”
Prosecutors reopened an investigation into the case, with Cornell supporting this decision.
The Chi Phi fraternity said it strongly condemns sexual assault and drug and alcohol abuse.
Thousands of students and faculty joined a “Justice for Survivors” protest, calling for Cornell’s president to resign and for better handling of sexual violence cases.
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Japan held its first competitive sleeping contest called "Matt Race" in Tokyo. Participants wore sleep tracking devices and tried to sleep as long as possible on comfortable mattresses for up to 90 minutes, with a prize of about $14,000.
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The competition was in Tokyo, Japan.
It is called the "Matt Race."
Participants wore devices to track their sleep.
Competitors tried to sleep for up to 90 minutes.
The event aims to encourage people to sleep more.
Japan has one of the shortest average sleep times among developed countries.
The top prize was over two million yen (around $14,000).
The contest reflects concerns about sleep deprivation as a health issue.
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Marine Le Pen, a far-right candidate for the French presidency, pledged to save €140 billion by 2032 to reduce France's public deficit and prevent a financial default. She aims to bring the deficit below the EU limit of 3% by 2030 and plans to make cost savings despite proposing to lower the retirement age.
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Marine Le Pen wants to save €140 billion ($157 billion) by 2032 to cut France’s national debt.
France’s public deficit was 5.1% of GDP last year and is forecasted to rise to 5.4% this year, above the EU’s 3% limit.
The French government plans to borrow €340 billion ($385 billion) in 2027 to cover spending and debt repayments.
Le Pen criticized current and past French governments for not controlling rising interest costs on debt.
She calls for the European Central Bank to reduce interest rates to ease France’s financial burdens.
Le Pen proposes a constitutional “golden rule” to reduce national debt annually through a referendum.
She plans pension savings by eliminating “inefficient and unfair” measures while lowering retirement age to 60-62.
A recent poll shows Le Pen leading in the upcoming presidential election despite a controversy involving her ally Jordan Bardella.
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Francis Halzen won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work at the South Pole studying tiny particles called neutrinos. His research helped create the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and led to discovering high-energy neutrinos from space.
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Francis Halzen received the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics.
He was honored for contributing to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory.
The observatory studies neutrinos, very small particles from outer space.
Halzen is 82 years old and works at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
The Nobel Prize was announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm.
This year’s Nobel Prize in Physics carries a prize of about $1.2 million US dollars.
The Nobel announcements include prizes in medicine, chemistry, literature, peace, and economics throughout the week.
Last year’s physics prize went to scientists studying quantum tunneling, important for MRI technology and electronics.
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Kenya has reported its first case of Ebola, which was brought into the country by a Kenyan who had been living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The person arrived in Nairobi on Saturday and later died from the disease.
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Kenya confirmed its first case of Ebola.
The infected person was a Kenyan citizen.
This person had been living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The individual traveled to Nairobi on a Saturday.
The patient died from Ebola after arriving in Kenya.
The case is classified as an imported infection, meaning it came from outside Kenya.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott will not attend President Donald Trump's rally in San Antonio due to other campaign events. The election race in Texas is becoming closer, with Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa leading in recent polls.
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Governor Greg Abbott is skipping President Trump’s rally in San Antonio.
Abbott has other campaign events planned at the same time.
Abbott said President Trump helps excite and organize the Republican voter base.
Gina Hinojosa, a Democrat, is running a strong campaign against Abbott.
A New York Times/Siena poll shows Hinojosa at 49% and Abbott at 46%.
The poll surveyed 615 Texas voters from September 21 to 30.
President Trump is campaigning in Texas multiple times to support Republican candidates.
Republicans have traditionally seen Texas as a safe state but face tougher races this year.
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French President Emmanuel Macron watched a test launch of France’s newest nuclear-capable missile, the M51.3, from a submarine. The missile was fired without a warhead, traveled through the North Atlantic, and is part of France’s efforts to update its nuclear defense.
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The M51.3 missile was test-fired from the submarine Le Vigilant off the coast of Brittany.
The missile carried no warhead during the test, complying with international rules.
President Macron observed the test from a French warship.
The M51.3 is a new version of France’s M51 ballistic missile, put into service in October 2025.
The missile’s range is estimated to be about 9,000 km (5,600 miles) or more.
France’s nuclear force includes about 290 weapons and relies on submarines and aircraft for delivery.
France spends around €5.6 billion ($6.04 billion) annually to maintain its nuclear weapons.
The test comes amid increased tensions in Europe related to Russia’s warnings about its exclave Kaliningrad.
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Users of the ASOS app in the UK received pop-up messages that appear to come from hackers trying to threaten the company. The messages claimed the hackers had taken control of ASOS's data storage with Snowflake and warned they would leak information if ASOS did not respond.
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ASOS app users in the UK got unusual pop-up messages on their phones.
The messages were addressed to ASOS’s data protection officer and IT team.
Hackers claimed to have "fully compromised the Snowflake instance," meaning they took control of ASOS’s data storage linked to Snowflake.
Snowflake is a company that provides tools for storing and analyzing data.
It’s unclear if ASOS actually uses Snowflake or what data might be at risk.
Snowflake has had a history of data breaches affecting companies like Ticketmaster and Santander.
ASOS has not yet responded to requests for comment about the incident.
Many people posted on social media about receiving the strange message and were confused by it.
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Russia has increased drone attacks on Ukraine’s railway system, causing many passenger trains to be evacuated and delayed. These attacks have created fear and disruptions for travelers, even far from active battle zones.
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More than half of all drone attacks on Ukrainian trains have happened this year.
In September alone, 5,831 trains were evacuated due to drone strikes, or about 205 each day.
Passengers are often forced to leave trains and wait outside until the danger passes.
Attacks have hit locomotives near the Ukraine-Poland border and in other parts of Ukraine.
Some people, like Anastasiia, have decided to stop traveling by train because of the risks.
In India, many protests have started across different cities to demand justice and government accountability. People of all ages are protesting issues like election manipulation, women’s safety, caste harassment, and exam fairness. These protests are challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.
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Protesters called “cockroaches” from the Cockroach Janta Party are staging non-violent protests across India.
They want Gyanesh Kumar, India’s Chief Election Commissioner, to resign over alleged election manipulation favoring Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party.
Women and queer students are protesting women’s safety after a 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by men posing as police officers in Delhi.
Parents of a student who died by suicide at IIT Bombay are on a hunger strike demanding action against caste-based harassment.
Aspirants for government jobs in Pune are protesting alleged exam irregularities and demanding the resignation of the exam commission chairman.
These widespread protests are uniting young people and opposition groups against the government.
Central Delhi and parts of Mumbai have heavy security, limiting movement during the protests.
The protests signal increasing public dissatisfaction with Modi’s leadership and governance.
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President Donald Trump said that Iran could attack the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego during a political rally in Nebraska. California Governor Gavin Newsom called Trump's statement dangerous and inappropriate.
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President Trump made his comment about Iran’s potential to "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego at a rally in Nebraska.
The comment was made on October 5, 2026, while Trump was campaigning for Republican candidates in Nebraska.
California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the remarks, calling them "deranged and dangerous."
The statement received wide attention and condemnation from California leaders.
The incident reflects ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
President Trump is actively campaigning ahead of upcoming midterm elections.
The story was reported by ABC News on October 6, 2026.
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All 12 U.S. B-1 bombers at RAF Fairford in Europe were suddenly flown back to the U.S. after a possible Iranian-backed terror threat targeting the base was discovered. The U.S. military is shifting more defense responsibility to NATO allies and reducing its permanent presence in Europe, but the threat to bases like Fairford shows the need for multiple locations to support aircraft in times of crisis.
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RAF Fairford is a key U.S. bomber base in Europe with no permanently assigned American aircraft, hosting rotating bombers on a British runway.
A suspected Iranian-backed terror plot against RAF Fairford led to all 12 B-1 bombers being flown to the U.S. for safety.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard declared Fairford a valid target in July.
The U.S. Pentagon’s 2026 strategy asks NATO allies to take more responsibility for Europe’s defense with reduced U.S. troop levels.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a 5,000 troop reduction in Europe and a review of U.S. bases there.
Attacks like Ukraine’s drone strike on Russian bombers show that close-range assaults on airbases are a growing risk.
The U.S. Air Force advocates spreading aircraft across multiple locations and having prepositioned supplies to reduce vulnerability.
British police found no explosives in vans near Fairford, and suspects have been released while investigations continue.
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A Russian researcher recently died from pneumonia, possibly linked to pneumonic plague, raising concerns about the nature of the illness and how well it is contained. U.S. officials are closely monitoring the situation but say there is no current need for alarm while they wait for more facts.
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A worker at a Russian Anti-Plague Research Institute died after contracting pneumonia.
It is unclear if the cause was pneumonic plague, a deadly disease without quick antibiotic treatment.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the situation is being watched carefully but is not alarming.
If necessary, the U.S. government can issue travel advisories and implement health checks for travelers.
Experts are uncertain if the plague strain is altered or resistant to antibiotics, but this is only speculation now.
No widespread outbreak has been confirmed; others in the area are being monitored closely.
The incident highlights the global risks of infectious diseases and the importance of pandemic preparedness.
President Donald Trump noted microbes seem to be becoming stronger and harder to treat.
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A Russian attack on the city of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine killed at least six people and injured about 60 others. In the southern city of Zaporizhzhia, a Russian drone also hit an apartment building.
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At least six people died in a Russian strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
Around 60 people were injured in the attack.
The strike hit a residential area, destroying apartments.
A separate attack involved a Russian drone hitting an apartment building in Zaporizhzhia.
Kharkiv is located in northeastern Ukraine.
Zaporizhzhia is a city in southern Ukraine.
The news was reported on October 6, 2026.
The attacks are part of ongoing conflict involving Russia and Ukraine.
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Voters in eight U.S. states will decide on local ballot measures about building data centers, which are important for AI technology. These measures include bans, rules, or support for data centers, reflecting concerns about their impact on power use, water, land, and taxes.
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At least 39 ballot measures on data center development are scheduled in California, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Nevada, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Most measures will be decided in the November 3 general election, with four already voted on earlier this year.
Proposed measures vary from banning new data centers to requiring voter approval or regulating tax incentives for companies.
Concerns include data centers using too much electricity and water, taking up land, and the fairness of tax breaks.
Supporters say data centers help grow the AI industry, create construction jobs, attract investments, and increase local tax revenue.
In Ohio, Senate candidate Sherrod Brown criticizes Senator Jon Husted for supporting data center projects, making it a key campaign issue.
Senator Husted now supports laws to make large energy users, including data centers, pay for needed infrastructure upgrades to protect consumers.
Newsweek’s AI Policy Scorecard ranks lawmakers on AI issues, showing Husted as cautious about expanding data centers compared to more supportive lawmakers.
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Students at Cornell University held a large rally to support a classmate known as "Jane Doe," who accused several people of gang-rape. The students demanded stronger action from the university to prevent sexual violence on campus.
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The rally took place at Cornell University.
The protest was in support of a student referred to as "Jane Doe."
Jane Doe has made gang-rape allegations.
The allegations have caused national attention and debate.
Students called for the university to take tougher measures against sexual violence.
The event reflects concern about safety and justice on college campuses.
The article was reported by France 24 on June 10, 2026.
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Tommy Olsen, the creator of an independent group called Aegean Boat Report, is going on trial in Greece accused of helping smuggle refugees. His group tracks boats with asylum seekers in the Aegean Sea and alerts authorities, but Greek prosecutors say this supports illegal immigration. Human rights groups argue the case is an attempt by Greece to stop organizations that report on illegal pushbacks of refugees.
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Tommy Olsen from Norway runs Aegean Boat Report, which monitors refugee boats in the Aegean Sea.
He alerts Greek or Turkish authorities about refugees’ locations to help with rescue and asylum processes.
Greek prosecutors accuse him of aiding smuggling and hiding refugees, charges he denies.
Norway refused to extradite Olsen because they found no illegal activity in his actions.
Pushbacks are illegal actions where refugees are turned away without a chance to apply for asylum.
Greece has been condemned by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) for using pushbacks.
Aegean Boat Report has provided evidence used in court cases proving these illegal practices.
Human rights experts say Greece is using legal cases to intimidate groups like Aegean Boat Report and hide abusive border actions.
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George Fenton, a British composer known for creating music for more than 100 films and TV projects, has died at age 76. He received five Oscar nominations for his film scores and worked with many famous directors throughout his career.
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George Fenton was a British composer born in 1949 in Bromley, Kent.
He composed music for over 100 feature films, as well as documentaries, theatre, and TV.
Fenton earned five Oscar nominations, including for films Gandhi and Dangerous Liaisons.
He worked with well-known directors like Stephen Frears, Ken Loach, Richard Attenborough, and Neil Jordan.
Fenton also composed music for popular nature documentary series by David Attenborough, such as The Blue Planet and Planet Earth.
Before composing, he was an actor and musician and took the stage name George Fenton.
His family said his death was unexpected; no cause was given.
Fenton won awards including the Classical Brit award for soundtrack composer of the year in 2007.
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