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1. Hegseth Launches 'Send Me Tour' In Texas As Favourability Drops To -24

   Hegseth opened a military outreach 'Send Me Tour' in Texas, citing Isaiah, as his net favourability fell to -24 amid Iran war frustration.

2. Explosion at Deir Az Zor Army Site Kills 11, Wounds Nine

   An ammunition blast at an army position in Ayyash, western Deir Az Zor, killed 11 soldiers and wounded nine, the defence ministry said.

3. Blade Runners Cut Traffic Scanners, Prompting Arrests and Police Appeals

   A UK group calling itself Blade Runners has targeted vehicle-count sensors across towns, damaging detectors and prompting arrests and council

4. Russia Launches 174-Drone, Zircon Missile Barrage, Killing Eight and Damaging Black Sea Vessels

   Russia fired 174 drones and two Zircon antiship missiles overnight, Ukraine said; air defences intercepted most while eight civilians died.

5. Cuba's Grid Fails, Millions Lose Power After Nationwide Disconnection

   A nationwide blackout left millions without electricity after a transmission fault and poor weather forced the national grid offline.

6. WA Orders Killing of Great White, Perth Beaches Closed as Search Continues

   A rare catch-and-kill order followed the death of a 63-year-old swimmer at Sorrento Beach. Perth-area shores are closed while authorities search.

7. North Korea Declares Nuclear Status Irreversible, Rejects IAEA Resolution

   Pyongyang told the IAEA its nuclear deterrent cannot be undone and accused the agency of US-aligned double standards.

8. Himalayan Avalanche Leaves Border Communities Unwarned, Kills Over 1,400

   An August 26 ice-rock avalanche in Nepal triggered floods that killed over 1,400 and left at least 6,000 missing, exposing warning gaps.

9. Saudi Civil Defence Issues Air-Raid Alerts for Riyadh, Residents Later Told All-Clear

   Residents in Riyadh received air-raid alerts after explosions were heard, then authorities said the danger had passed.

10. Judge Orders 30 Days' Notice, Limits Sudden Demolition of Kennedy Center

    A federal judge ordered 30 days' notice before major changes to the Kennedy Center, after thousands protested and a photo showed Trump holding

11. Kyiv Residents Lose Vital Warning Time as Russian Ballistic Strikes Intensify

    Daily air-raid alerts are at their highest since 2022 as Russia shifts to fast ballistic missiles, leaving Kyiv with minutes to reach shelter.

12. US and Denmark Reach Deal on Greenland, Trump Says It Grants 'Permanent Control'

    Trump said the deal gives the US "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland". Specifics remain unconfirmed.

13. Suspect Charged After Sikh Truck Driver Survives 17 Stab Wounds

    A suspect faces attempted murder charges after a Sikh truck driver, identified by the surname Singh, survived being stabbed 17 times at a Wyoming

14. Trump Signs Bill Letting US Levy 100% Tariffs on Top Russian Oil Buyers

    The law, named for Senator Lindsey O. Graham, lets the president impose up to 100% tariffs on the five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas.

15. Germany Receives First F-35 as NATO Increases Military Spending

    Germany received the first F-35 from the United States, the initial jet in an order of nearly three dozen placed with Lockheed Martin four years ago.

16. Trump Says He Will Bar CNN and Politico, Threatening Press Access

    Trump says he will bar CNN and Politico from the White House, stepping up a long-standing adversarial relationship with the US media.

17. Republic Of Albania To Sign Artemis Accords, NASA Invites Media

    The Republic of Albania will sign the Artemis Accords at a ceremony scheduled for 12 p.m.; NASA has invited media to attend.

18. Nigerian Forces Fire on Protesters, Probe Promised After 37 Miners Die in Niger State

    Government has promised a full investigation after 37 miners died while being held in police custody in Niger State.

19. Houthi Advance Displaces 112,000 in Yemen, About 3,000 Flee to Djibouti

    A rapid Houthi push along Yemen’s Red Sea coast has forced more than 112,000 people from their homes. About 3,000 have crossed by boat to Djibouti.

20. Ben Delo Loaned £350,000 To Academic, Linking Reform Donor To Judge’s 'Whiff Of Threat'

    Ben Delo gave a £350,000 loan to Nina Power before her 2023 trial. A judge later said some of her posts had a 'whiff of threat and antisemitism'.

21. Australia Risks Missing 82% Renewables Goal by 2030

    Wind and solar pipelines and financing trail the pace needed to meet the Albanese government’s 82% renewables projection for 2030.

22. Araguaia River Dries Up as Severe Drought Deepens in Northern Brazil

    Drone footage from 17 September shows the Araguaia River drying up, as severe drought grips the Tocantins-Araguaia basin and Brazil readies for El

23. Nats Software Fault Grounds More Than 2,000 UK Flights, Strands Travellers

    A millisecond software defect corrupted core air-traffic data, forcing cancellation of more than 2,000 flights and disrupting hundreds of thousands.

24. Record Voter Opposition to War on Iran Weakens Trump's Midterm Position

    A Fox News poll found 71% of registered voters say Trump's team lacks a clear strategy on Iran, and his disapproval stands at 61%.

25. Drivers Breach Roadwork Closures Force Full Motorway Shutdowns

    National Highways logged more than 400 deliberate incursions this year among 814 Jan–July reports, prompting full motorway closures, prosecutions and

26. Indonesia Accepts Giuseppe Garibaldi To Boost Disaster Relief And Naval Reach

    The former Italian carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi arrived in Jakarta on September 18 and will be renamed KRI Sriwijaya to support relief and naval

27. Three Die in Philippines School Shooting, 16-Year-Old Suspect Found Dead

    A school in Banga, South Cotabato recorded three fatalities, including a 16-year-old suspected shooter, and at least eight pupils were wounded.

28. Sanaa Families Face Higher Food And Transport Costs After Houthi Fuel Hike

    Houthi authorities raised petrol to 5,250 Yemeni riyals, the first rise in four years, driving up food and transport costs for households in Sanaa.

29. US Approves Sale of 48 F-35 Jets to Saudi Arabia, Triggering 30-Day Congressional Review

    The State Department cleared a $24bn sale of 48 F-35s to Saudi Arabia. Congress has 30 days to review or attempt to block the deal.

30. Zara Larsson Secures Removal Of Her Song From White House Deportation Reel

    Zara Larsson criticised a White House TikTok reel that used her song Midnight Sun in footage of immigration raids; the track was removed from the

31. Russian Strike Sets Zaporizhzhia Shopping Centre Ablaze

    A Russian strike hit a shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia, triggering a large blaze. Ukraine-Russia talks remain stalled despite a US-brokered pause.

32. BoJ Raises Policy Rate to 1.25%, Pressuring the Yen to Strengthen

    The Bank of Japan lifted its main rate to 1.25%, a 31-year high, as global rate hikes and rising energy costs push inflation upward.

33. Italy Sends Warships to Secure Bab al-Mandeb, Warns of Severe Trade Fallout

    Rome will send warships to protect its commercial ships through Bab al-Mandeb, bypassing an EU decision, and warned closure would have severe

34. Asia Mobilises for 'Supersized' El Niño as World Food Programme Warns 50 Million Could Face Hunger

    Governments from Sri Lanka to South Korea are upgrading emergency, water and food plans as forecasts point to a very strong El Niño into 2027.

35. Welsh Government Allocates £5m Emergency Food Aid, Councils Get About £200,000 Each

    The Welsh government set aside £5m for emergency food aid, equating to roughly £200,000 for every council as living costs rise.

36. Brazil Keeps Opening Slot At UN General Debate, United States Remains Second

    Brazil has opened the UN General Debate for decades, with the United States traditionally speaking second as host.

37. US To Admit Iranian Delegation Including Pezeshkian And Araghchi For UN Meetings

    Masoud Pezeshkian and Abbas Araghchi are among Iranian delegates allowed into the US to attend United Nations meetings as the war passes six months.

38. Wife of Jailed US Scholar Asks Trump to Raise Case With Xi

    Sylvia Zin, wife of a US scholar held in China, is among relatives asking President Trump to press the arrest when he hosts President Xi next week.

39. UN Finding Raises Scrutiny of US and Iran Over Possible War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity

    A UN fact-finding mission said US forces may have committed war crimes in Iran and that Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during

40. Saudi, Houthi Attacks Kill Five and Raise Risk of Wider Regional Involvement

    At least five people, including three children, died as Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis exchanged strikes, heightening the danger of broader