Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the Iranian delegation to leave the United States right after the United Nations General Assembly because talks between the two countries had stopped making progress. The U.S. State Department had earlier approved visas for the main Iranian group to attend the U.N.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered the Iranian delegation to leave the U.S. immediately.
This happened after the United Nations General Assembly meeting.
Talks between the U.S. and Iran had stalled or stopped progressing.
The U.S. State Department approved visas for the main Iranian delegation last month.
The decision to send the delegation away was confirmed by the State Department through NewsNation.
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Amnesty International reported that Morocco’s intelligence agency used spyware and secret listening devices to illegally watch journalists and human rights defenders. The agency combined advanced tools like Pegasus spyware with traditional spying methods to gather information and silence critics.
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Morocco’s domestic intelligence service (DGST) is accused of using spyware, hidden microphones, and infected phones to monitor people.
Amnesty’s report is based on testimony from a former DGST employee, leaked documents, and investigations.
Pegasus spyware, made by Israeli company NSO Group, was used from 2017 to 2021 against activists, journalists, and political figures.
The agency also used traditional spying tactics such as following targets and wiretapping phone calls.
Some phones were sold already infected with spyware, and microphones were hidden in places like journalist Omar Radi’s apartment.
Amnesty identified 103 Moroccan phone numbers targeted by Pegasus, including many human rights defenders and journalists.
Morocco bought spying tools from companies in Israel, the EU, and the U.S., and used the state telecom network to spread spyware.
Amnesty calls for Morocco to stop these surveillance actions and for countries to stop selling spyware to Morocco until protections are in place.
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Charles Johnathen Harris, a former California firefighter, was charged with possessing illegal child abuse images. After allegedly drowning in a boating accident in 2023, the FBI now suspects he may have faked his death to avoid prosecution and has added him to its Most Wanted list.
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Harris worked for Alameda County Fire Department before federal charges.
He was charged in March 2023 with one count of possession of child sexual abuse material.
Harris surrendered to authorities but was released on bond with internet restrictions.
He reportedly drowned in a boating accident on April 4, 2023, before a court date.
The FBI issued an arrest warrant for failing to appear in court.
Investigators now believe his death might have been staged.
Harris is now 46, described as 5'10", 220 pounds, with red hair and blue eyes.
The FBI asks for public help to find Harris using multiple contact options.
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Dr. Elizabeth Comen, a breast cancer doctor, talks about a new tool using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve breast cancer screenings. This new technology aims to help doctors find breast cancer earlier and make better diagnoses.
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The AI tool is designed to assist with breast cancer screenings.
Dr. Elizabeth Comen is an oncologist who specializes in breast cancer.
AI can analyze medical images to detect signs of breast cancer.
Early detection of breast cancer can improve treatment success.
The tool is discussed on the CBS Mornings news program.
AI technology in healthcare is growing and being adopted for diagnosis.
The article focuses on the potential benefits of AI in detecting serious diseases like breast cancer.
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A co-pilot on a Flydubai flight stabbed the captain and tried to crash the plane carrying over 170 people. The captain and passengers stopped the attacker, and the plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Authorities in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are investigating the incident, which Israel calls a possible terrorist attack.
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The co-pilot stabbed the captain on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv with over 170 people onboard.
The captain managed to unlock the cockpit door while the plane dropped to half its altitude.
Passengers and crew entered the cockpit and overpowered the attacker.
Another pilot landed the plane safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Authorities from the UAE and Saudi Arabia are investigating and questioning the co-pilot.
Israel called the attack a possible terrorist act given most passengers were Israeli.
After the 9/11 attacks, aviation security was significantly increased, including reinforced cockpit doors.
Past incidents, like Germanwings Flight 9525, led to additional safety rules such as psychological testing for pilots.
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Australian scientists found two main reasons why bacterial vaginosis (BV), a vaginal infection, often comes back after treatment. They discovered that BV can persist even after antibiotics or be passed back from male partners, and they suggest new treatment plans that target both causes.
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Bacterial vaginosis affects about one in four women worldwide and is caused by an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina.
Previous research showed that treating both women and their male partners with antibiotics lowered BV return rates by over 60%.
The new study included 188 couples who received antibiotics; women took oral antibiotics, men took oral and topical treatments.
Two reasons for BV returning were found: the infection not fully clearing after treatment, and reinfection from partners.
About two-thirds of women had a healthy balance of bacteria after treatment, but one-third did not fully clear the infection and were almost three times more likely to get BV again soon.
The study found that using an intrauterine device (IUD) might increase the chance of BV staying after treatment, but more research is needed.
Researchers plan to test longer, combined antibiotic treatments to prevent women from needing frequent courses.
The study mainly represents urban Australian populations, so results may differ in other countries or poorer areas.
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Eleven employees at Australia’s Future Fund were paid more than $1 million last year, with one receiving $1.5 million, more than double the prime minister’s salary. The high pay aims to attract skilled staff to manage the fund’s $350 billion investments, but it has raised concerns during a cost-of-living crisis and public sector job cuts.
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11 federal public servants at the Future Fund earned more than $1 million in pay, bonuses, and allowances last year.
One staff member at an executive level 2 position received $1.5 million, exceeding the prime minister’s $622,000 salary.
All 11 earn more than federal cabinet ministers and nearly all department secretaries, including top intelligence and police leaders.
The Future Fund manages $350 billion in investments and reported a 14.8% return, adding $37.4 billion in one year.
High salaries follow government rules allowing bonuses for positions with significant investment risks and commercial operations.
The payments have been questioned by Greens Senator Barbara Pocock, who said taxpayers might doubt the value for money.
The Future Fund recently faced criticism for spending $20,000 to send an executive assistant on a business-class trip to the US to evaluate hotels.
Other government departments, including the Prime Minister’s department, have announced job cuts amid budget pressures.
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The largest coal mine project in New South Wales (NSW) has been approved to operate until 2045, despite concerns about its climate impact. A senior government climate adviser criticized the decision, saying the economic damage from climate change caused by burning the coal was not properly considered.
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The Hunter Valley Operations coal mine near Singleton is the largest coal development in NSW history.
The state Independent Planning Commission approved the mine to operate until 2045.
The mine’s coal could release about 809 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, nearly double Australia’s annual emissions.
The commission said local economic benefits like jobs and royalties outweighed climate impacts.
NSW Premier Chris Minns supported the approval, highlighting its importance for jobs and state revenue.
Climate adviser Matt Kean said the project ignored growing costs from climate change like extreme weather and economic damage.
The mine expansion still requires federal environmental approval, but climate impacts cannot legally block it.
The Greens urged the federal government to refuse approval before the upcoming global climate summit.
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AI company Anthropic has asked the Australian government to allow large tech firms to use Australian copyrighted content to train AI models under a system where creators can opt out. At the same time, Australia’s public broadcasters, ABC and SBS, want strict rules to protect their news content and ensure AI companies pay for using it.
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Anthropic wants conditional approval to train AI using Australian copyrighted works with an opt-out option for content owners.
The government has rejected broad copyright exemptions like text and data mining for AI training.
ABC and SBS oppose current AI use of their content without permission or payment.
Public broadcasters argue AI companies should follow the same rules as traditional media, including copyright and privacy laws.
ABC warns that AI use of news content may harm the Australian news industry (“cannibalisation”).
SBS highlights risks to news trust and sustainability from AI models like ChatGPT and Claude.
Anthropic plans to invest heavily in Australia, including building data centers.
The government inquiry will hold hearings with Anthropic and OpenAI executives soon.
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A report from King’s College London finds that delays and rigid thinking in European and Ukrainian military cooperation are slowing weapons production for Ukraine. This affects Ukraine’s ability to fight Russia and leaves European armies less prepared for new types of warfare.
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Kyiv has invited Western partners to help build weapons factories, linking funding with battlefield testing.
There are over 180 partnerships between Ukrainian and foreign companies, but 22% are delayed or stalled.
One delayed project is a German-backed artillery shell factory, which has not started due to permit and site changes in Ukraine.
Intellectual property rules and export rights are causing legal and bureaucratic problems.
Ukrainian drone makers update software weekly and hardware every few weeks to outpace Russian counters.
Ukraine invested about $1 billion in drone warfare in 2023, ten times more than in 2022.
Ukraine’s drone production increased from 1 million in 2024 to an estimated 8 million in 2025, gaining local air control.
European militaries are seen as slow to adapt to new warfare technology and tactics used by Ukraine.
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Investigators are trying to find out why a pilot from Oman stabbed the captain during a flight to Israel, causing the plane to lose control. Passengers helped the injured captain and stopped the copilot, and the plane was safely landed in Saudi Arabia.
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The incident happened on a FlyDubai flight carrying 174 people, mostly Israelis, from the United Arab Emirates to Tel Aviv.
The Omani copilot stabbed the Indian captain while the plane was in the air.
The stabbing caused the plane to drop sharply, damaging its rudder (a part that helps steer the plane).
The injured captain opened the cockpit door to let passengers in.
Passengers then fought with the copilot and stabilized the plane’s descent.
The plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia after the event.
One passenger, Asaf Rajuan, described feeling helpless but acting on instinct to survive.
Israel's presidency shared statements from passengers who helped during the incident.
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Tony Lyons, who leads the nonprofit group MAHA Action and is a longtime friend of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., said that Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s actions are driven by politics instead of real concerns.
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Tony Lyons is president of MAHA Action, a nonprofit group.
Lyons has been friends with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for a long time.
He commented on Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC).
Lyons believes AOC’s motivations are political.
He suggests her actions lack real substance.
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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) created a new Jewish American Council to better organize Jewish voters within the party. This council aims to keep Jewish voters engaged with the Democratic Party, even as some feel unsure about the party’s stance on Israel and antisemitism.
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The DNC announced the Jewish American Council on September 30.
A recent survey shows 68% of Jewish voters identify as Democrats, while 22% identify as Republicans.
About half of Jewish Democrats believe antisemitism is rising within the Democratic Party.
Thirty-five percent say anti-Israel candidates in the party make it harder for them to identify as Democrats.
The council will focus on helping Democrats win elections in 2026 and 2028.
Adam Goldwyn, chair of the council, says it will accept disagreement on issues but keep Jewish voters part of the party.
The DNC has previously tried to address internal disagreements about Israel and related policies.
The council is seen as a way to maintain Jewish voter loyalty rather than assuming it is guaranteed.
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A new survey shows that rising grocery prices are the biggest financial worry for Americans right now. Food costs are causing more stress than other money problems, according to the Kitchen Table Project.
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Grocery prices are increasing and causing stress for many Americans.
The Kitchen Table Project conducted the survey on financial pressures.
Food costs worry people more than other financial issues.
Lael Brainard, a former Federal Reserve vice chair, is the chair of the Kitchen Table Project.
Inflation and global events, like conflict in the Middle East, are affecting food prices.
Rising oil exports and high prices in the Middle East can impact grocery costs in the US.
Economic pressure from food costs is affecting everyday household budgets.
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A judge dismissed the vandalism case against former Olympian David Hearn related to damage at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The dismissal was with prejudice, meaning the case cannot be reopened.
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The case involved vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC.
David Hearn, a former Olympian, was the defendant in the case.
The judge dismissed the case on October 1, 2026.
"With prejudice" means the case is permanently closed and cannot be brought back to court.
The decision took place in DC Superior Court.
The article does not provide details on the reasons for dismissal.
The story is still developing with potential updates to come.
The case is unrelated to other political or national events mentioned nearby in the source.
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In Cameroon, university teachers have started an indefinite strike. They want the government to pay 16 billion CFA francs (about 24 million euros) in bonuses. Because of this strike, the planned university school year starting on October 5 may be delayed.
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The strike is by SYNES, the National Union of Higher Education Teachers in Cameroon.
Teachers demand payment of academic bonuses totaling 16 billion CFA francs.
This amount equals nearly 24 million euros.
The strike is indefinite, meaning it has no set end date.
The university academic year was scheduled to start on October 5, 2026.
The strike may delay the start of the university year.
The government has announced payments, but the strike continues.
The situation affects higher education in Cameroon.
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Severe weather is threatening more than 80 million people in the central United States, from the Great Lakes region down to the Gulf Coast. This includes risks of heavy rain and flooding that could affect many communities.
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Over 80 million people in the central U.S. face dangerous weather conditions.
The affected area stretches from the Great Lakes down to the Gulf Coast.
The main risks include heavy rain and possible flooding.
The situation is being closely monitored with ongoing weather forecasts.
Local news outlets are providing live updates on the developing weather events.
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Sunday, a Ugandan asylum seeker, has lived in Japan for over 15 years without stable legal status. Facing possible deportation, he uses filmmaking to express himself and find hope, creating a samurai film inspired by Yasuke, Japan’s first Black samurai.
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Sunday is a Ugandan asylum seeker living in Japan for more than 15 years.
He was once held at the Shinagawa immigration center in Japan.
Currently, he must regularly report to Japanese immigration authorities.
Changes to Japan’s immigration laws put him at risk of being deported.
Sunday depends on charity for food to support his children.
He is making a samurai film inspired by Yasuke, the first Black samurai in Japan.
The film project serves as a way to maintain his dignity and hope.
“Sunday in Japan” is a documentary by Antonio Rui Ribeiro, Leo Nelki, and Golriz Kolahi.
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The family of Renee Nicole Good, a Minnesota woman killed by an ICE agent, has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Trump administration officials. They claim these officials created a plan that targeted minority communities and led to her death, using a law originally passed to fight Ku Klux Klan violence.
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Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in January in Minneapolis.
Good’s family filed a 149-page lawsuit in federal court accusing senior Trump administration officials of a conspiracy linked to her death.
Named defendants include former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, and Border Czar Tom Homan.
The lawsuit claims these officials used "Operation Metro Surge" to target Somali and Hispanic communities.
The suit invokes the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871, a law designed to stop violent intimidation by the KKK, arguing it applies to this case.
Plaintiffs say federal agents' actions were discriminatory and intended to intimidate witnesses and targeted communities.
The family says Good was killed while trying to leave after warning neighbors about ICE activity.
The Department of Justice declined to comment, and Newsweek contacted the White House and Department of Homeland Security for responses.
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Rapper Rick Ross was arrested in Miami Beach on charges of domestic violence, including felony battery by strangulation. He appeared in court via Zoom, was assigned bail, and has a court date set for October 22.
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Rick Ross, whose real name is William Leonard Roberts, was arrested early Thursday in Miami Beach.
He faces one felony count of battery by strangulation and one misdemeanor count of battery, both related to domestic violence.
Ross pleaded not guilty, and his lawyer said the allegations are false.
The alleged incident happened on August 28, but the report was delayed.
His bond was set at $5,000 total ($4,000 for felony and $1,000 for misdemeanor).
The judge ordered Ross to avoid contact with the alleged victim and to stay away from their home, work, or school.
Ross must surrender any firearms and is banned from having guns or using illegal drugs during the case.
The next court hearing, called arraignment, is scheduled for October 22.
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