(2026-10-08). US strengthens military ties with Sri Lanka against Iran and China. wsws.org Recent US military and diplomatic visits are bound up with the transformation of Sri Lanka into a strategic outpost in the build-up to war against China.
(2026-10-08). Jonathan Cook: The West wants Netanyahu gone — so Palestinians can be killed more quietly again. asiapacificreport.nz Donald Trump, nosediving in the polls and bristling over a disastrous war on Iran, needs a scapegoat — and the Israeli prime minister best fits the bill, writes Jonathan Cook. COMMENTARY: By Jonathan Cook Benjamin Netanyahu's whirlwind visit to the United States late last month to address the United Nations General Assembly was further evidence…
(2026-10-08). Report: Trump Might Bomb Iran Before Midterms. news.antiwar.com The White House has asked the Pentagon to develop plans for attacks on Iran that could be carried out before midterm elections are held on November 3, according to a report from The Atlantic. Unnamed Trump administration officials told the outlet that the planning underscores how much Trump wants to reduce gas prices and show …
(2026-10-08). Trump Admits He Wants to Privatize Social Security. truthout.org In remarks to reporters at the White House on Wednesday, President Donald Trump admitted that he wanted to push for privatizing Social Security in his first term in office, contradicting campaign promises he made in 2016 and earlier that he wouldn't touch the popular social safety net program. "I wanted to ride with Social Security being fully invested in the stock market, in the first month… |
2026-10-08: George Galloway: China is the biggest success story of my lifetime
He argues that China's achievements have occurred not in spite of the Communist Party's leading role and the state's direction of the economy, but precisely because of them. Drawing on his own travels – including to Xinjiang,
2026-10-07: guest Colonel Lawrence. What are the Limits to the Netanyahu-Trump Insanity?
How far is the duo of psychopaths willing to go? Has Trump greenlit nuclear use by Israel against Iran? Does Israel even need that? And what will be the response from Iran? What about the IN and is it even worth anything anymore?
palestinechronicle.com (2026-10-04). Ansarallah Targets Aramco With Missiles Drones as Saudi Jets Launch 60 Raids
Yemen announced missile and drone strikes targeting Aramco in Riyadh, while Saudi warplanes launched 60 raids across five Yemeni governorates.
middleeasteye.net (2026-10-05). Toilet seats, toys and hair clips: The strangest items Israel still barred from Gaza
A year after the ceasefire, Palestinians still struggle to find everyday items as restrictions keep basic and non-essential goods off the market
middleeasteye.net (2026-10-05). Making a Killing: Who profits from slaughter in Gaza and Yemen?
They trace the rivers of blood that flow from the ruins of Gaza and Yemen into backroom meetings with politicians and arms manufacturing CEOs, exposing the corruption at the heart of the military-industrial complex
(2026-10-08). Labour 'will not shrink' from moral challenges it will recognise Palestine statehood. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Labour will recognise Palestine, put in place economic sanctions on Israel, and join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. These are among highlights of Labour's foreign policy stance and the action the party says it will take if elected as the government next month. Labour's foreign…
(2026-10-08). A tres años de genocidio israelí: Estos son los datos y la destrucción sistemática en Gaza. cubadebate.cu Al cumplirse tres años de la intensificación del ataque militar contra la Franja de Gaza, los balances de organizaciones internacionales y de Naciones Unidas (ONU) confirman que "el Estado de Israel continúa perpetrando crímenes atroces en el enclave costero palestino".
(2026-10-08). Four ways to plug into the fight to end the War on Cuba this fall. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-08). Polls show low U.S. support for use of military force against Cuba. radiohc.cu Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has highlighted that only 17 percent of Americans support the use of military force to supposedly take control of Cuba. | "This is evidence of the majority opposition among U.S. citizens to that government's aggressive policy against the Cuban people and their perception that Cuba is not a threat to them," the Foreign Minister wrote on the social network X. | In this context, he recalled the pretext chosen by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio—claiming Cuba is a threat to Washington—to devise and justify aggression against the island. | The data cited by Rodríguez cam…
(2026-10-08). Cuban president calls for strengthening citizen participation. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has emphasized the importance of promoting citizen participation and grassroots oversight to address the country's current situation. | The leader also underscored the urgency of streamlining operations and eliminating bureaucratic red tape in order to promptly resolve issues facing the population—problems that can often be addressed within the community itself. | Speaking on the Radio Rebelde program *Criterio Compartido* (Shared Views) on Wednesday morning, the Cuban leader highlighted that this forum for dialogue enables the creation of a collective agenda, as well as th…
(2026-10-08). Resumen ciclónico del "activo" septiembre. cubadebate.cu Llamar a septiembre como el mes más activo de esta temporada es correcto, ya que ha marcado una diferencia con los meses anteriores, aunque con números discretos. Durante sus 30 días se duplicaron la cantidad de ciclones tropicales de 2026, ninguno de ellos llegó a superar los 118 kilómetros por hora, por lo que seguimos sin huracán.
(2026-10-08). Yaguajay rememora el 68 aniversario del Frente Norte de Las Villas. cubadebate.cu La conmemoración, presidida por Deivy Pérez Martín, miembro del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y primera secretaria de la organización política en Sancti Spiritus, y Frank Osbel Cañizares Rodríguez, vicegobernador provincial, contó con la participación de una representación del pueblo de Yaguajay.
(2026-10-08). Histórico: °Juan Manuel Pérez conecta cinco dobles en un solo juego! (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El pinareño Juan Manuel Pérez Díaz conectó hoy cinco dobles frente a Industriales, en el estadio Latinoamericano, y dejó atrás un récord vigente durante más de 37 años. La marca anterior pertenecía al inicialista Juan Carlos Millán, quien el 9 de marzo de 1989, durante la XV Serie Selectiva, logró cuatro dobletes con Agropecuarios ante el pitcheo de Las Villas.
(2026-10-08). øCómo las nuevas transformaciones económicas pueden reactivar la agricultura cubana? (+Video). cubadebate.cu Entre las principales novedades se encuentran nuevas posibilidades para el usufructo y administración de tierras, el fortalecimiento de las cooperativas, una comercialización menos burocrática y mayores oportunidades de acceso a insumos, financiamiento y mercados.
(2026-10-08). Santiago de Cuba, único invicto en la Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Las Avispas de Santiago de Cuba noquearon este miércoles 14-4 a los Indios de Guantánamo, para completar la barrida en cuatro juegos y convertirse en el único equipo invicto de la 65. ™ Serie Nacional de Béisbol.
(2026-10-08). Apoyo a Cuba desde Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu 
El apoyo a Cuba en su lucha contra el criminal bloqueo económico, comercial, financiero y energético impuesto por Estados Unidos centró la atención de uno de los talleres desarrollados en el foro anual ´Left Coast Forum ª, celebrado en la Universidad Estatal de California en Los àÅngeles, del 2 al 4 de octubre. | En ese espacio solidario se habló de cómo materializar más donativos a Cuba como una forma de desafiar las medidas coercitivas unilaterales de la Casa Blanca, a partir de una campaña impulsada por la organización Global Health Partners y el Comité ´Hands-Off Cuba ª (Manos Fuer…
(2026-10-08). La huella profunda de Cuba en una gabonesa. radiohc.cu 
Como años felices califica la profesora gabonesa Génévie Gerta Manguila, sus años de estudio de licenciatura transcurridos en Cuba desde el 2004 al 2010, porque considera que recibió una formación integral para adaptarse a cualquier escenario o sistema pedagógico en la enseñanza de otro idioma. | Ella hoy labora en el Instituto Paul Émane Eyeghe de Oloumi, en Libreville, la capital de Gabón, enseña el español como lengua extranjera en los niveles de secundaria y preuniversitario. | "Claro que he tenido algunas tensiones y dificultades en el trabajo. Sobre todo porque las condiciones laborales son muy diferentes.
(2026-10-08). Cuban deputy foreign minister denounces illegality of energy blockade. radiohc.cu Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío has denounced the illegality of subjecting Cuba to economic strangulation as a form of collective punishment for political ends. | "It is illegal, immoral, and criminal," the deputy minister wrote on his Facebook account, referring to the intensification of the economic, financial, and energy blockade maintained by the United States government against the island. | At the same time, Fernández de Cossío noted that the importation of fuel into Cuba by state and private entities from any country is indeed legal, in accordance with national legislation and internatio…
(2026-10-08). Gaza war sped up India's shift towards Israel under Modi. aljazeera.com As even Israel's traditional allies are distancing themselves from Netanyahu, Modi's India has embraced the country.
(2026-10-08). 'Architect' of Hamas attack caught on cam: Rare footage shows Sinwar directing the deadliest strike. hindustantimes.com Three years after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, rare footage of former Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar has emerged showing him reviewing maps and holding operational meetings in Gaza, according to the group's armed wing. The release comes as Israel marks the anniversary amid renewed political scrutiny of the attack, Netanyahu's handling of pre-October 7 warnings and the country's October 27 election.
(2026-10-08). The new global order and the search for strategic independence in energy and security. unitedworldint.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist With the outbreak of the Iran war, one of the greatest concerns globally was that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz would trigger an uncontrollable crisis in world energy markets and reshape security approaches. Indeed, what has happened over the past seven months has clearly demonstrated that these fears …
(2026-10-08). Is Iran poised to withdraw from the Non-Proliferation Treaty? responsiblestatecraft.org In September, as the media focused its attention on the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz and the debates at the U.N. General Assembly, some internal developments in Iran went all but unnoticed. On September 28, 32 Iranian conservatives
(2026-10-08). America's nightmare just began: One spark and oil goes nuclear? Houthis attack & Mojtaba watches. hindustantimes.com Oil prices have surged back above $100 a barrel as a Gulf storm, Strait of Hormuz attacks and escalating Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia pile fresh pressure on global energy markets. With major U.S. offshore production and Gulf Coast refineries facing disruption risks, the latest moves are raising questions over whether Washington and its Gulf allies can contain a widening energy shock.
(2026-10-08). US designates prominent Fiji businessman for advancing 'China-based interests. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific The United States has designated a prominent Chinese businessman in Fiji for "significant corruption" on behalf of China-based actors. Zhao Fugang, owner of the Yue Lai Hotel in Suva and the Overseas Chinese Service Center located within it, is alleged to be a senior member of a syndicate involved…
(2026-10-08). US expanding Arctic ambitions. infobrics.org Washington establishes broader strategic and territorial interests in the North Atlantic and the Arctic.
(2026-10-08). New poll finds Ukrainians personally associate corruption with Zelensky. infobrics.org Zelensky cannot afford to end war with Russia.
(2026-10-08). Shenzhen, Hong Kong Expand Trade with BRICS Markets. infobrics.org According to Shenzhen Customs, Shenzhen's imports and exports with other BRICS members reached $34.6 billion in the first eight months of this year, up 11.5 percent year-on-year…
(2026-10-08). BRICS Explores CBDC Link-up to Reshape Cross-border Payments. infobrics.org India-led BRICS discussions are exploring ways to connect fast payment systems and central bank digital currencies, potentially cutting the cost of cross-border transactions and boosting local-currency payments…
(2026-10-08). Ghana –°abinet Approves Bid to Join BRICS. infobrics.org Ghana's Cabinet has approved a decision to seek membership of BRICS and the country will now formally apply to join the grouping, the African nation's Foreign Minister Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa said…
(2026-10-08). Louisiana Activists Draw Links Between Petrochemical, Climate Harm to Maternal Health. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Kaitlyn Joshua with her daughter, Lauryn, age 5, outside their home in Geismar, Ascension Parish, in Louisiana's Cancer Alley. Joshua, a chronic asthma sufferer since childhood, said her physician told her, "Kaitlyn, it's where you live. It's the air quality. You're going to have to move out of there." October 20, 2023. | © 2023 Eli Reed for Human Rights Watch…
(2026-10-08). UN Child Rights Committee Calls for Free Pre-Primary Education in Uganda. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A teacher conducting a lesson at the private Parents' Hope Nursery and Primary School in Namayingo district. | © 2022 ISER | The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has called on Uganda to significantly expand government support for early childhood education and provide free, state-run pre-primary education to all children.In its latest review of Uganda's record on children's rights, issued October 1, the Committee expressed concern about high numbers of children out of school due to financial barriers, and highlighted "very limited access to early childhood educat…
(2026-10-08). US: Deportations to African Countries Not Their Own. hrw.org Click to expand Image | "An ICE agent told me to sign for deportation to Chad. I refused . . . The ICE agent said, 'I don't care, I'm going to sign it myself.' . . . I said, 'I'm going to talk to my lawyer,' but he said, 'It's too late.' . . . I don't know what happened, maybe later they changed their minds, because we ended up in Cameroon. . . . Even before we got on the plane, we asked where we were going, and they told us, 'You'll find out when you arrive.'" — Tesfay T., 35, an Ethiopian man deported to Cameroon. | © 2026 John Holmes for Human Rights Watch | The United States has sent more than 5…
(2026-10-08). Bahrain: Authorities Rearrest Pardoned Detainees. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Human rights defender, Naji Fateel. | © Private | (Beirut) — Bahraini authorities have rearrested at least nine men who had previously been released from prison by royal pardon, the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD) and Human Rights Watch said today. The men, who were previously detained on politically motivated charges, were arrested in July and August 2026 for allegedly failing to pay fines dating back a decade. Bahraini authorities should immediately release them and cease all efforts to collect the dubious unpaid fines."King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa's deci…
(2026-10-08). Blogger Jailed for Four Years in Uzbekistan. hrw.org Blogger Sirojiddin Adilov's October 5 conviction on dubious extortion and fraud charges raises serious questions about fair trial standards in Uzbekistan, as well as the government's commitment to upholding freedom of expression. | Click to expand Image | Sirojiddin Adilov, September 2026. | © 2026 Abdurakhmon Tashanov…
(2026-10-08). Canadian writer Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. geo.tv Copies of books by Anne Carson, winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize for Literature, are displayed at Waterstones bookshop in London, Britain, October 8, 2026. — Reuters STOCKHOLM: Canadian poet and writer Anne Carson won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature "for her bold and…
(2026-10-08). The growing protests against India's poll body — and PM Modi. geo.tv
(2026-10-08). President Trump's Nobel bug strikes again as he makes fresh Peace Prize pitch. geo.tv US President Donald Trump gestures during a public address. — Reuters/File
(2008-10-26). France's students in revolt. links.org.au 
Will French students protesting austerity ignite a wider social movement ahead of the 2027 presidential campaign? William Bouchardon takes a look.
(2026-10-08). Is Israel arming one of Brazil's largest criminal factions? strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-08). ‚ÄûHexenjagd" oder nur ein Einzelfall? Was steckt hinter dem Fall des ehemaligen BND-Chefs August Hanning? strategic-culture.su Die Lage sehr ernst, und dieser Skandal wird langfristige, schwerwiegende Konsequenzen haben. | Um das zu verstehen, muss man die Details des Skandals kennen. Die meisten Informationen sind der breiten àñffentlichkeit aufgrund von Geheimhaltungsvorschriften natàºrlich nicht bekannt. Aber selbst das, was bereits durchgesickert ist, ist schockierend. | Zunà§chst hieàü es in Berichten, die gestrige Festnahme Hannings stehe im Zusammenhang mit dem Aufsehen erregenden Fall Christina Block. Damals tauchte der Name des ehemaligen deutschen Geheimdienstchefs zum ersten Mal in den Kriminalnachrichten…
(2026-10-08). Sagan: Science communication in the service of neo-Malthusianism. strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-08). Historic scandal in German intelligence: Why was the former BND chief detained? strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-08). Bosnia's Trump-aligned kingmaker wins big despite electoral ban. responsiblestatecraft.org Nationalists came out on
(2026-10-08). Will Americans ever escape this 'imperialist realism'? responsiblestatecraft.org Last week, after nearly two decades of fighting, the U.S.
(2026-10-08). Is Palestine a Third Rail or Key to a Democratic Blue Wave? juancole.com Chicago (Special to Informed Comment) — "Books frighten power," Robert Jones Jr., author of The Prophets, said on the first day of our fiction workshop. We were at the Macondo Writers Workshop, where Robert led a class on how to write across identity lines without tokenizing, flattening, or reducing a character to a single story. Robert also declared that "Writing is the most insurgent of all the arts," and because I write at the intersection of social justice and literary pursuit, I want to believe him. | Whatever the modality, using stories to tell difficult truths can change the way people think. Readers…
(2026-10-08). Corporate Media don't understand the Houthis, and Don't Want to, Either. juancole.com ( The Houthis—formally Ansar Allah, "Supporters of God"—are from the Zaydi Shia minority in Yemen, and have governed the most populous sections of the country, including the capital Sanaa, since the…
(2026-10-08). The Geopolitical Earthquake of the Iran War. juancole.com
(2026-10-08). Build committees of action! Mobilize workers against war, in defense of France's youth movement! wsws.org Nearly half a million youth and workers marched against austerity and militarism in the October 6 day of action in France, as high school protests entered their third week.
(2026-10-08). "We don't deserve this treatment" : Immigrants launch hunger strike against torture at Georgia ICE prison. wsws.org A video appeal and a statement signed by 14 detainees expose medical neglect, sleep deprivation, prolonged imprisonment and abuse at the GEO Group's Folkston concentration camp.
(2026-10-08). Far-right AfD politician elected state parliament president in Saxony-Anhalt, a first since the Nazi era. wsws.org The election shows how ever larger sections of the ruling class are relying on the AfD to push through the hated policies of war and cuts against the population with the utmost brutality.
(2026-10-08). Mexican healthcare workers storm union headquarters, as nationwide rebellion over sellout contract grows. wsws.org Mexican Social Security Institute workers are in revolt against a union-imposed below-inflation raise, as the Sheinbaum government increases military and debt spending under pressure from Washington and the IMF.
(2026-10-08). 3 years after October 7, evidence mounts that Israel had advance knowledge of attacks. wsws.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received repeated, detailed warnings about the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, according to multiple reports published in Israeli and American media outlets over the past month.
(2026-10-08). Hundreds of AI chip workers strike in Taiwan. wsws.org Workers in the tech industry on the island face declining wages and conditions while big business experiences a boom.
(2026-10-08). Australia: Labor accuses schools of fraud to justify disability education cuts. wsws.org More than 300 independent schools have been forced to repay $12 million in disability funding already, forcing the sacking of teachers and support staff.
(2026-10-08). Striking health workers speak out against Victorian Labor government's real wage cuts. wsws.org "It's not about when the wheels fall off, they've already fallen off."
(2026-10-08). Supreme Court opens 2026 term amid deepening crisis of US democracy. wsws.org The Supreme Court has begun its new term with ceremony and pomp that masks a deepening constitutional crisis and growing disrespect arising from its reactionary rulings and obvious bias in favor of the Trump administration.
(2026-10-08). Pro-independence PQ to form Quebec's government after election dominated by right-wing appeals, popular disaffection. wsws.org Pledged to a program of austerity, corporate tax cuts, deregulation, and a massive reduction in immigration, the incoming PQ government will quickly come into headlong conflict with the working class.
(2026-10-08). India's voter purge: The Modi government's drive to disenfranchise the working class. wsws.org Mass protests have erupted across India after an investigative report in one of India's major dailies exposed the staggering scale of the illegal deletion of voters from the electoral rolls by the Hindu-supremacist government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
(2026-10-08). Rank-and-file candidate for UAW president defends Ann Arbor nurse being prosecuted by Trump for protecting patient against Border Patrol. wsws.org Will Lehman calls on UAW members and all members to demand the dropping of charges against former Trinity Health nurse Chloe Freeman.
(2026-10-08). SEP (Canada) Statement of Principles. wsws.org Delegates to the Socialist Equality Party's founding congress held in Montreal from August 22 to 24 unanimously adopted the following Statement of Principles.
(2026-10-08). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee meeting. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). Israel and the occupied territories: Marking three years of tragedy and loss. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). Egypt Hosts Regional Meeting to Strengthen National Implementation of International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Third Committee General Debate. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). ICRC submits Working Paper to the United Nations General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security, 81st session (2026). icrc.org
(2026-10-08). ICRC-IFRC joint statement on the occasion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). Ethiopia: Evacuation of 161 people from Mekelle, Tigray to Semera, Afar. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). West Bank: ICRC calls for urgent protection of civilian population. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). From long queues to enough for everyone: What reliable water access means for displaced families in Gwoza and Biu. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). Joint statement on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). Thailand: Asia-Pacific states chart path to strengthen international humanitarian law and preserve humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). Upholding Humanity in War: Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). Ethiopia: A powerful guide for those who carry weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). African Union: Safeguarding water and sanitation in armed conflict and detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). Preserving humanity in war by strengthening commitment to IHL. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, at the Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council on upholding international law in situations of armed conflict, 16 September 2026, New York.
(2026-10-08). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). As French Police Teargas Students, Trump Blames Protests on "Mass Migration" truthout.org On Tuesday, Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to smear the student mobilizations spreading across France as caused by "out of control mass migration" and "Islam wanting to take over." Other right-wing politicians and commentators echoed these spurious claims. "This will come to America if the Democrats take power again," claimed right-wing commentator Dave Rubin on… |
(2026-10-08). Asia-Pacific's Crossroads for Clean Technology. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer It can be argued that the planet has reached an important stage of development. The situation with global warming continues to deteriorate. As a result, the problem of reducing CO2 emissions is getting even more complicated. At the same time, the Asia-Pacific region makes up 62% of all carbon dioxide emissions …
(2026-10-08). Tariffs, taxes and other takeaways from Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity's governor debate. whyy.org With less than four weeks until The Democratic incumbent and the Republican state treasurer sparred over a variety of policies, including the economy, the state budget, data centers and health care, offering voters diverging view…
(2026-10-08). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-08). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-08). Philly tenants are fighting to limit AI in property management. Here's why. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! As part of a The nascent effort has two main targets. | Advocates want to bar property managers from using AI for maintenance requests, which they…
(2026-10-08). Pa. election 2026: Where Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity stand on health care, abortion, trans rights and more. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Pennsylvania's next governor may have a role in the accessibility of health care coverage, what reproductive care looks like and how the state protects LGBTQ+ residents.
(2026-10-08). WI BOPM Friends Global Class War Actions in Wisconsin Over the Years. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-08). 2026 US Peace Prize Awarded to Women's International League for Peace and Freedom US. worldbeyondwar.org The 2026 US Peace Prize was awarded to Women's International League for Peace and Freedom US For 111 Years of Women's Leadership Against War and Militarism and for the Global Abolition of Nuclear Weapons. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-10-08). UK's Burnham 'open' to Germany joining GCAP fighter jet programme. aljazeera.com GCAP pact between the UK, Italy and Japan to build a new fighter jet welcomed Canada as an 'observer' in July…
(2026-10-08). Italian law to give election winners bonus seats: Why that's controversial. aljazeera.com Critics say the proposed law is undemocratic, potentially granting a winning coalition outsized power in parliament.
(2026-10-08). Why has Iraq devalued its currency, and why are some MPs against it? aljazeera.com MPs oppose dinar devaluation, citing increased living costs and financial strain on Iraq's most vulnerable populations.
(2026-10-08). Can emergency reserves ease the diesel crisis? aljazeera.com The G7 plans to release emergency fuel stocks as diesel shortages raise transport costs and squeeze household budgets.
(2026-10-08). Hegseth address sailors in pushup apology and Trump impression. aljazeera.com US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth did a 'two pushup' forfeit after factual errors addressing US sailors.
(2026-10-08). School protests, blockades resume in France despite PM's promise to act. aljazeera.com Dozens of people have been injured in the protests, including students, teachers, and police officers.
(2026-10-08). Photos: Protests erupt after 87-year-old evicted woman dies in Madrid. aljazeera.com Nationwide outrage grows after the death of woman whose eviction sparked protests and political tensions.
(2026-10-08). Malaysia PM says will work on Myanmar's ASEAN reintegration. aljazeera.com Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing in Malaysia for a two-day visit, his first since he became president in April.
(2026-10-08). How much does France spend on education compared with the rest of Europe? aljazeera.com Amid student protests, Al Jazeera visualises how French spending stacks up against defence and healthcare.
(2026-10-08). UK police charge Royal Navy member accused of working with foreign power. aljazeera.com Police say the incident is not connected to ongoing investigations at the RAF Fairford airbase.
(2026-10-08). Bosnia's political future looks increasingly like its past. aljazeera.com Three nationalist parties are poised to dominate again, deepening fears of division and paralysis.
(2026-10-08). Jon Rahm to quit LIV Golf tour over 'unacceptable' terms. aljazeera.com 'Rahm has reviewed the proposed terms of LIV 2.0 and has determined that they are unacceptable,' his lawyer said.
(2026-10-08). 'Nature can recover': Inside the race to rescue world's crisis-hit wildlife. aljazeera.com Spark of hope for a natural world beset by crisis, as conservation efforts succeed amid a 73 percent drop in wildlife.
(2026-10-08). Christa Pike almost taken off life support before she woke up. aljazeera.com Death row inmate Christa Pike has regained consciousness following a botched execution in Tennessee, her lawyer says.
(2026-10-08). Video: Signs removed from British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem. aljazeera.com Signs from the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem were removed overnight as a deadline for its closure loomed.
(2026-10-08). Why Israel loves skunk water. aljazeera.com Israel's foul-smelling weapon turns Palestinian repression into a sales pitch.
(2026-10-08). India defends satellite internet approval process after Elon Musk jab. aljazeera.com Musk has claimed unnamed entities are blocking Starlink's launch to maintain their monopoly.
(2026-10-08). Southampton manager Eckert can stay on despite role in 'spygate' scandal. aljazeera.com Tonda Eckert let off with fine and reprimand but avoids ban and will continue in his role with the club.
(2026-10-08). Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to Lionel Messi after Argentina farewell. aljazeera.com 'I have the utmost respect for what you've accomplished with Argentina,' Ronaldo writes in response to Messi's post.
(2026-10-08). Yemen's government needs tribes to defeat the Houthis. Will they join? aljazeera.com Yemen's tribes could prove crucial to government's fight against the Houthis, but many may wait before choosing sides.
(2026-10-08). Ghana plans to formally apply for BRICS membership. ecns.cn Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said Tuesday the country will formally apply for BRICS membership.
(2026-10-08). Rare migratory birds flock to Poyang Lake for winter. ecns.cn Rare migratory birds including oriental white storks, gray cranes, Eurasian spoonbills and white-fronted geese have arrived for the winter at China's Poyang Lake National Nature Reserve in Jiangxi province, reserve authorities said Wednesday.
(2026-10-08). Young snow leopard rescued in northwest China's Qinghai. ecns.cn A young snow leopard has been rescued after it was found alone in the Qinghai Lake area in northwest China's Qinghai Province, local authorities said.
(2026-10-08). Hainan sees 13.4% rise in cross-border passenger traffic. ecns.cn Hainan saw a 13.4% rise in inbound and outbound passenger traffic over the National Day holiday so far, the first since the Hainan Free Trade Port began island-wide independent customs operations.
(2026-10-08). Boy finds suspected dinosaur egg fossils in flower bed in Guangdong. ecns.cn A 12-year-old boy recently found two suspected dinosaur egg fossils in a flower bed near his home in Heyuan, Guangdong province, and took one to the Heyuan Dinosaur Museum for identification.
(2026-10-08). Wu Yize rises to world No. 2, giving China snooker's top two spots. ecns.cn World champion Wu Yize beat fellow Chinese player Yuan Sijun 10-5 to win the Shenzhen Open on Sunday, climbing to a career-high No. 2 in the world rankings. It is the first time China has held the top two spots in snooker's rankings.
(2026-10-08). Chinese AI short 'The Last Span' wins best story at Astana AI Film Festival. ecns.cn "The Last Span," an AI-made short film from Chinese creative team 2xLabs, won best story at the inaugural Astana AI Film Festival, which concluded Saturday in Astana, Kazakhstan.
(2026-10-08). China's largest desert oilfield tops 26 million metric tons in ultra-deep oil, gas output. ecns.cn The Hade-Fuman Oilfield in northwest China's Xinjiang has cumulatively produced more than 26 million metric tons of oil and gas equivalent from reservoirs deeper than 6,000 meters, China National Petroleum Corp. said Monday.
(2026-10-08). Giant pandas charm visitors in Sichuan. ecns.cn
(2026-10-08). Chinese table tennis star Sun Yingsha tells fans not to worry after WTT upset. ecns.cn Chinese table tennis star Sun Yingsha said she had a fever before her round-of-32 loss at the WTT China Smash on Wednesday and urged fans not to worry.
(2026-10-08). 'Taste the World's Best' Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival to open in late October. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival, an annual flagship event organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), will be held from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1 under the theme "Taste the World's Best," the HKTB said Wednesday.
(2026-10-08). Another Nanjing Massacre survivor passes away at 94. ecns.cn Guo Xiulan, a survivor of the Nanjing Massacre, died on Wednesday at the age of 94, reducing the number of registered living survivors to 20, the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders said.
(2026-10-08). China sees 2.14 bln cross-region trips during National Day holiday. ecns.cn China recorded 2.144 billion cross-region passenger trips over the recent National Day holiday from Oct. 1 to Wednesday, averaging 306 million trips per day, the Ministry of Transport said on Thursday.
(2026-10-08). Chinese publishers showcase at 78th Frankfurt Book Fair. ecns.cn The 78th Frankfurt Book Fair opened at the Frankfurt Exhibition Center in Germany on Wednesday local time.
(2026-10-08). China firmly opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan: spokesperson. ecns.cn China firmly opposes U.S. arms sales to China's Taiwan region, and the position is clear, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Tuesday.
(2026-10-08). Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson urges the U.S. to act prudently on Taiwan question. ecns.cn The Taiwan question is China's internal affair, and resolving the Taiwan question is a matter for the Chinese people themselves that brooks no external interference, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Tuesday.
(2026-10-08). Air Cambodia to expand China network to 13 routes. ecns.cn Air Cambodia will expand its network of routes to China to 13 routes for the 2026/27 winter-spring season, introducing new connections to Sanya, Haikou, Chongqing and Shenzhen and increasing flight frequencies between Phnom Penh and Zhengzhou, the Cambodian flag carrier announced on Wednesday.
(2026-10-08). Chinese Taipei coach hopes for more cross-Strait table tennis exchanges. ecns.cn Seventeen-year-old Chinese Taipei player Kuo Kuan-hung defeated Liang Jingkun 3-1 in the men's singles round of 32 at the 2026 WTT China Smash in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-10-08). China firmly rejects Dutch report alleging Chinese hackers will increase cyberattacks against the Netherlands. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in the Netherlands on Thursday rejected a report released by Dutch security authorities reiterating claims that Chinese hackers will increase cyberattacks against the Netherlands by exploiting edge devices.
(2026-10-08). 'Interest-driven travel' gains popularity among young Chinese travelers during National Day holiday. ecns.cn Interest-driven travel, centered on personal hobbies and hands-on experiences, gained popularity among young Chinese travelers during the National Day holiday.
(2026-10-08). Gold ring lost in shifting sand at Inner Mongolia scenic area found after four-hour search. ecns.cn A gold ring lost by a tourist in shifting sand at a tourist attraction in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region during China's recent National Day holiday was eventually found after an emergency response team spent four hours searching for it, the scenic area said.
(2026-10-08). Chinese scientists develop working nuclear optical clock. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have developed a working nuclear clock, a milestone in improving and safeguarding the precise timekeeping vital to the digital systems that underpin modern life.
(2026-10-08). Beijing records 23.45 million tourist visits during National Day holiday, tourism spending hits $4.1 billion. ecns.cn Beijing just recorded 23.45 million tourist visits during the National Day holiday, with total tourism spending reaching 29.49 billion yuan.
(2026-10-08). Yellow River's highest hydropower plant sees record year-to-date power output. ecns.cn The Maerdang Hydropower Station, the highest-altitude hydropower project on the Yellow River, operated by China Energy Investment Corporation's Qinghai Branch, had generated over 5 billion kWh of electricity this year as of Monday, up 21.51% year-on-year, setting a new record for the same period.
(2026-10-08). Humanoid robots take to streets in Hangzhou to test AI-powered traffic management. ecns.cn
(2026-10-08). Populations of wild species fell by an average of 73% from 1970 to 2022, says WWF. geo.tv
(2026-10-08). As MBS activates Mecca pact, Houthis issue chilling warning to Turkey & Pak: Key Saudi hubs at risk. hindustantimes.com The Houthis have warned that any foreign involvement in support of Saudi Arabia could trigger retaliation, with senior Houthi official Mohammed Al-Bukhaiti saying the group has the capability to target Saudi airports and seaports if it chooses to escalate. According to Al Mayadeen, Al-Bukhaiti also threatened Turkey and Pakistan with retaliation if they provided military support to Riyadh. The warning came as Türkiye and Pakistan agreed to provide forces and capabilities for rapid deployment to Saudi Arabia under their commitments to the Makkah Joint Defence Pact and its collective defence arrangements. The…
(2026-10-08). Americans couldn't resist Europe's pressure? Lavrov confirms what media won't tell you about Ukraine. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Europe of pressuring Washington into abandoning what Moscow calls the "Anchorage agreement" on Ukraine. Lavrov insists Russia had accepted the U.S. proposal put forward at the Alaska summit, while saying Moscow is now waiting to see what proposals Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will bring to the negotiating table.
(2026-10-08). Merz declared war on half of Germany? German Chancellor melts down over AfD victory – must watch. hindustantimes.com German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to push back against political extremism after the AfD's strong showing in Saxony-Anhalt and the election of AfD politician Tobias Rausch as state parliament president. Merz rejected any cooperation with the AfD while also urging the SPD and Greens to block a potential Berlin government led by Die Linke's Elif Eralp, highlighting growing tensions across Germany's political spectrum.
(2026-10-08). Thursday 10/8: Panel On Colombia GM Injured Workers & Role Of US In The Americas. indybay.org Register in advance for this meeting: | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_kcHfTe……
(2026-10-08). Saturday 10/17: Poetry Reading to Honor the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom Uprising. indybay.org Starry Plough Pub, 3101 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley CA 94705…
(2026-10-08). Monday 10/19: Tell SF DA Brooke Jenkins: Prosecute the Real Criminals! indybay.org 350 Rhode Island St. | San Francisco…
(2026-10-08). Thursday 11/12: Taxpayer Uprising: Calling Party to Cut the Pentagon. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cpnov…
(2026-10-08). Tuesday 11/10: Taxpayer Uprising! indybay.org Online | www.codepink.org/dcnov10…
(2026-10-08). Wednesday 10/28: Virtual Visit: Tulkarem. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-vi……
(2026-10-08). Student Protests Escalate into Clashes at Paris's Sciences PO. indybay.org Students and their supporters demonstrated in solidarity with high school students on strike, outside of Science PO university in Paris calling more funding and a better educational experience. For their effort in exercising free speech they were pepper sprayed and tear gassed by the police.
(2026-10-08). Saturday 10/24: Webinar: Kidnapped on the Global Sumud Flotilla, 2026. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xsYPgAi….
(2026-10-08). AI, Drones, Flock Cameras, Data Centers, Techno Fascists & The Working Class. indybay.org
(2026-10-08). France Sees Largest Student Protest Since 1968. indybay.org Student strikes over education reforms and budget cuts continue to grow and gain momentum in France as the government seeks ways to eliminate "spill over" into the general discontent of rising fuel prices and the cost of living.
(2026-10-08). Thursday 10/8: Operation Northstar at Naval Postgraduate School. indybay.org Sloat Ave Gate | Corner of Sloat and 9th Avenue Monterey…
(2026-10-08). Thursday 10/8: Petaluma: Stop Sexual Violence Protest March to Demand Justice. indybay.org Walnut Park | 201 Fourth Street | Petaluma, CA, 94952…
(2026-10-08). Thursday 10/8: Stop Sexual Violence! UC Davis Rally to Demand Justice. indybay.org UC Davis – Memorial Union Quad | Centennial Walk | Davis, CA, 95616…
(2026-10-08). Thursday 10/29: Public Film Screening: "When ICE Melts" indybay.org Berkeley City College Auditorium | 2050 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-10-08). French Students Continue Walkout after Impasse. indybay.org French high school and university students continued their walkout from classes again today after an impasse to their grievances was left unresolved on Friday prompting a national day of solidarity strike to take place Tuesday October 6…
(2026-10-08). Wednesday 10/21: Their Elections: What to Expect and How to Respond. indybay.org Niebyl-Proctor Library | 6501 Telegraph Ave, Oakland…
(2026-10-08). Thursday 10/8: Stop Sexual Violence! Nationwide Protest Day – Demand Justice for Jane Doe & All Survivors. indybay.org Join an action near you: action.womensmarch.com/local…
(2026-10-08). Saturday 10/10: Palestinian Olive Harvest Festival. indybay.org Newark Library, Newark Room, 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA 94560…
(2026-10-08). Tuesday 10/27: One City One Book: Cities as Ancestors. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-10-08). Thursday 10/22: Presentation: Eyewitness to the Resistance. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-10-08). Lawsuit Challenges Second Trump Administration Permit for California Coastal Oil Pipeline. indybay.org Federal Safety Agency Again Waives Corrosion Prevention Rules…
(2026-10-08). Appeals Court Declines to Reconsider Oak Flat Land Transfer. indybay.org PHOENIX, September 29, 2026 — A federal appeals court today denied a petition from conservation groups and Tribal advocates seeking reconsideration of a March decision that cleared the way for the transfer of Arizona's Oak Flat to the Resolution Copper mining company.
(2026-10-08). Thursday 10/15: Green Film Festival of San Francisco. indybay.org 4-Star Theater | 2200 Clement St | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-10-08). L'Occidente ha mentito su Bucha. strategic-culture.su Mosca è pronta a confrontarsi con il mondo intero sulle menzogne propagandate dagli occidentali. L'Occidente, invece? | Segue nostro Il report Heirs of Goebbels | Dopo il 31 marzo 2026 ha cominciato a circolare in inglese un
(2008-10-26). Spain's housing crisis explodes. links.org.au 
María del Vigo and Miriam Bue detail how the eviction of Maricarmen in Madrid triggered housing protests and snap elections in Spain.
(2026-10-08). Sunday 10/11: No Rest Until Liberation. indybay.org Window on the Bay Park | 717 Del Monte Ave | Monterey…
(2026-10-08). Thursday 10/8: San Carlos: Stop Sexual Violence – I Stand with Her Sidewalk Protest. indybay.org Intersection of El Camino & San Carlos Avenue | San Carlos, CA, 94070…
(2026-10-07). Court Support for Aaron in St Paul October 8, 2026! Stop ICE Attacks on the Disabled! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-07). L'Ossezia del Sud dopo le elezioni: dall'indipendenza de facto all'integrazione sempre più stretta con la Russia. strategic-culture.su Le elezioni presidenziali anticipate del 18 settembre hanno consegnato a Marat Kambolov una netta vittoria. Il voto si inserisce perà≤ in un processo più ampio, segnato dal nuovo trattato con Mosca e dalla crescente integrazione politica, economica e istituzionale russo-sudosseta. | Segue nostro Le elezioni presidenziali anticipate tenutesi il 18 settembre in Ossezia del Sud hanno sancito la vittoria di Marat Kambolov, figura provenie…