(2026-10-09). OpenAI says Iran, Russia influence ops busted. al-monitor.com OpenAI on Thursday said it shut down two influence operations ⚪ from Russia and Iran ⚪ that used ChatGPT to push fake journalist personas and run a "think-tank" to covertly peddle anti-Ukraine propaganda. | OpenAI's report is the latest illustration of how state actors can easily exploit widely available AI tools to peddle sophisticated propaganda against adversaries on a mass scale.
(2026-10-09). Putin offers help to Iran to end Mideast war ahead of summit. al-monitor.com Russia's President Vladimir Putin vowed on Thursday to "do everything" to help end the Middle East war when he met Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian for talks ahead of a regional summit, Russian media reported. | The leaders of two of the world's most sanctioned nations met after arriving in Turkmenistan for a summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) that starts on Friday in the Caspian Sea resort of Avaza.
counterpunch.org (2026-10-08). Three Years of Genocide: How Americas Israel-First Media Filtered Out the TruthThe ceasefire that established the so-called "Board of Peace" has done nothing to end the genocide in Gaza.
malaymail.com (2026-10-08). Three years into Gaza genocide, women face deaths, miscarriages and loss, data show
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has severely impacted women and girls, with significant increases in deaths, injuries, and health issues such as miscarriages and malnutrition.
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?
2026-10-07: Saudi Arabia is SCREWED: Ansar Allah STRIKES Airports on Path to LIBERATE Yemen | Laith Marouf
After three years of a live-streamed genocide and deafening silence from the governments in Muslim-majority countries across Asia, Turkey and Pakistan are jumping in to help Saudi Arabia. This, as the Saudis are facing the consequences of their ongoing war on the Yemeni people, which has created horrific death and famine after years of bombing and an ongoing blockade.
vaticannews.va (2026-10-07). Residents of West Banks last Christian village living in fearAs olive harvest season begins, Palestinian Christian activist Ihab Hassan speaks to Vatican News about the situation in the village of Taybeh, which has been declared a 'closed military zone' by the Israeli army.
theguardian.com (2026-10-07). Israeli settlers beat press photographer as soldiers watch in West BankArmed Israeli settlers beat a photographer in the presence of Israeli soldiers, hospitalising him, as he covered worsening settler violence against olive farmers in the occupied West Bank.
aljazeera.com (2026-10-07). Palestinian killed, 16 wounded in Israeli pogrom in occupied West Bank
A Palestinian has been killed and 16 others wounded in a pogrom by settlers under the protection of Israeli forces in the northern occupied West Bank, Palestinian authorities said.
presstv.co.uk (2026-10-07). Putin praises Iran's 'epic steadfastness' as Tehran, Moscow reaffirm strategic alliance
The two presidents reiterated that the strategic partnership between Tehran and Moscow remains unshaken and continues to deepen despite the complex security dynamics and ongoing conflicts in the region.
presstv.co.uk (2026-10-08). Trump administration bars OSCE international election observers
For the first time in more than two decades, the administration of US President Donald Trump has declined to invite international election observers from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) to monitor the upcoming midterm elections, drawing criticism from election experts and human rights groups.
(2026-10-09). Pezeshkian to meet Putin as Iran looks to Russia for support: What to know. al-monitor.com Russia has reportedly provided Iran with military materiel, intelligence and diplomatic backing during the war.
(2026-10-09). In besieged Taiz, locals despair at lack of food, water and gas. al-monitor.com In Yemen's Taiz, Um Rian has struggled to feed her children ever since the Houthis laid siege to the government-controlled city, choking a population already exhausted by more than a decade of war. | The Iranian-backed group seized areas south of the city, the third largest in Yemen, in recent days, cutting it off from the internationally recognised government's temporary capital in Aden.
(2026-10-09). Lufthansa, Indian airlines suspend flights to Riyadh after Houthi attacks. al-monitor.com By Gianluca Lo Nostro and Vallari SrivastavaOct 8 (Reuters) – Lufthansa Group and three Indian airlines will suspend flights to Riyadh, they said on Thursday, as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis renewed threats against airlines after claiming an attack on the Saudi capital's airport. A Lufthansa spokesperson told Reuters the German group's airlines would suspend flights to Riyadh through October 16 due to "current developments in the Middle East". India's largest airline IndiGo said it had cancelled all flights to and from Riyadh until October 9.
(2026-10-09). White House discussed plans to attack Iran before elections. wsws.org The Trump administration is preparing a major new bombing campaign against Iran, according to reports published Wednesday and Thursday by The Atlantic, Axios, NBC News, the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times.
(2026-10-09). Trump rules out new Iran attack before US midterm elections. al-monitor.com President Donald Trump ruled out Thursday attacking Iran before the US midterms on November 3, saying Washington was holding "productive discussions" with Tehran. | Trump's announcement on his Truth Social platform followed a surge in oil prices driven by media reports suggesting potential new US strikes prior to the elections.
(2026-10-09). US imposes fresh sanctions on shadow fleet. al-monitor.com By Timothy Gardner and Daphne PsaledakisWASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) – The US imposed fresh sanctions on Iran on Thursday, targeting individuals, networks and 17 vessels for transporting Iranian crude, oil products and petrochemicals, the Treasury Department said, as Washington stepped up economic pressure on Tehran.The sanctions are part of the department's "Operation Economic Outcast," which aims to cut Iran's funding for the war with the US, missile construction, cyberattacks and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC.
(2026-10-09). Trump says US will not attack Iran before midterm elections in November. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US will not launch an attack on Iran before November's US midterm congressional elections, asserting that the two countries are having "productive" talks about ending the six-month-old war."We are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. "We will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the midterm elections to be held in the United States on November 3rd."
(2026-10-09). Trump says no Iran strikes before midterms amid 'productive' talks. al-monitor.com Washington and Tehran continue indirect talks mediated by Qatar to end the seven-month war.
(2026-10-09). Cuba en datos: El bloqueo contra Cuba, anatomía de una asfixia cotidiana en el transporte. cubadebate.cu Con poco más de 100 ómnibus para una capital que necesita 3 000, 20 000 toneladas de alimentos preposicionados esperando distribución, 40 000 toneladas de combustible cubiertas solo al 65% y 202 010 740 dólares en daños al transporte, la crisis de movilidad revela el rostro medible de una política de cerco que golpea la vida diaria de millones de cubanos.
(2026-10-09). Canciller Bruno Rodríguez: A Cuba le asiste la verdad, la razón y el Derecho Internacional. cubadebate.cu "A Cuba le asiste la verdad, la razón y el Derecho Internacional. Al gobierno de EE. UU. no le ampara ni la más grande de sus mentiras y pretextos mendaces", reiteró el canciller, en un contexto de recrudecimiento sin precedentes del bloqueo contra la Isla, amplificado con un cerco energético que busca asfixiar al país y provocar un estallido social.
(2026-10-09). Presidente Putin recibió en su casa al excanciller alemán Schrà∂der. cubadebate.cu El presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, recibió el miércoles en Moscú al excanciller alemán Gerhard Schrà∂der, coincidiendo con el 74 cumpleaños del jefe del Kremlin. "El presidente invitó a su viejo amigo a casa. Schrà∂der estuvo con Putin cuando el Jefe del Estado celebraba ayer su cumpleaños", informó el Kremlin en las redes sociales.
(2026-10-09). Chapeando: La incoherencia y su revés (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Son muchos los que lloran por la familia que dejaron en Cuba, que presumen de nostalgia de la Isla en sus post en Facebook y al mismo tiempo piden a Trump que bombardee La Habana ya. En realidad usan a la familia -que les importa un bledo- con el mismo fin pero desde otra dimensión: se trata de denigrar y acusar al gobierno cubano como violador de los derechos humanos, lo cual sirve al mismo propósito: justificar cualquier tipo de agresión contra Cuba, incluida la militar. He ahí la coherencia de su incoherencia.
(2026-10-09). Tribunal Supremo Federal de Brasil decreta orden de arresto contra exdiputado Eduardo Bolsonaro. cubadebate.cu El juez Alexandre de Moraes, del Tribunal Supremo Federal, ordenó el jueves la emisión de una orden de arresto contra el exdiputado federal Eduardo Bolsonaro, que se encuentra en Estados Unidos. Eduardo Bolsonaro está en Estados Unidos desde 2025 y perdió su mandato como parlamentario por faltar a las sesiones de la Cámara de Diputados.
(2026-10-09). Juez de EEUU rechaza libertad bajo fianza para Cilia Flores. cubadebate.cu El juez federal de Nueva York, Alvin Hellerstein, rechazó este jueves 8 de octubre la solicitud de libertad bajo fianza de la primera dama de Venezuela, Cilia Flores. La defensa había pedido que Flores pudiera cumplir la detención preventiva bajo arresto domiciliario en una residencia privada de esa ciudad estadounidense.
(2026-10-09). Concurso de disparates: øEn Cuba no hay refinerías ni agricultura privada? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu En la emisora española Cadena SER, la periodista Victoria García nos habla del drama que vive, hoy, el pueblo cubano: colapso energético, falta de medicinas, inflación, pérdida de calidad del sistema educativo, basura en las calles, pobreza creciente… Pero, aunque García menciona, como una de las causas, la asfixia económica impuesta a la Isla por Donald Trump, lo hace desde una equidistancia poco creíble.
(2026-10-09). El Che permanece entre los jóvenes: Vivo, como no lo quería el enemigo. cubadebate.cu Marcado por reflexiones y sentimientos revolucionarios, tuvo lugar este jueves en la mañana, en el Salón Portocarrero del Palacio de la Revolución, un hermosísimo encuentro entre un grupo de jóvenes y la dirección del país, a propósito del 8 de octubre, día de la caída en combate del Che. La jornada fue presidida por el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.
(2026-10-09). Mitrans extiende hasta el 7 de noviembre el proceso de inscripción de los vehículos armados por partes y piezas. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio del Transporte informa a la población que se ha decidido extender el proceso de inscripción de los vehículos armados por partes y piezas (VAP) hasta el próximo 7 de noviembre del año en curso. Se recuerda que la inscripción se realiza a través del sitio web censovap.transnet.cu.
(2026-10-09). Far-right influencer shows coarse political turn. al-monitor.com Sporting a baseball cap and brandishing his smartphone like a weapon, Mordechai David dedicates his time to filming people against their will. | On a recent day, his target was the family of an Israeli filmmaker whose documentary "NAZA", which won plaudits at the Venice Film Festival, severely criticises Israel's conduct in the war in Gaza.
(2026-10-09). Cilia Flores denounces torturous treatment in US jail as anti-government protests grow in Venezuela. wsws.org A US judge refused to release Cilia Flores from a Brooklyn jail despite her failing health, as prosecutors added torture charges against her and Nicolás Maduro. In Venezuela, protests over blackouts and starvation wages are spreading against the Rodríguez regime.
(2026-10-09). US leaves Iraq: 'Shock and awe' curdles into 'Aw, shucks'. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-10-09). Anduril building US submarines? It's not the craziest idea. responsiblestatecraft.org President Donald Trump traveled to Baltimore this week to announce
(2026-10-08). Hong Kong Disneyland taps demand for interactive merchandise experiences. ecns.cn Hong Kong Disneyland is expanding its reach in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area as visitors increasingly favor interactive merchandise experiences over traditional souvenirs.
(2026-10-08). Hotlist shows Chinese travelers' preferences for experiences across ASEAN destinations. ecns.cn The 2026 National Day Golden Week sustained high momentum in the ASEAN tourism market, with experiential activities such as island getaways, jungle ziplining, and paragliding capturing strong attention from Chinese travelers, according to the ASEAN Travel Hotlist released by the China-ASEAN Business and Trade Information Platform on Thursday.
(2026-10-08). PBOC reiterates market's decisive role in RMB exchange rate formation. ecns.cn China's central bank on Thursday reiterated its commitment to allowing market forces to play a decisive role in determining the RMB exchange rate, according to a policy statement released by the People's Bank of China (PBOC).
(2026-10-08). 'Space capsule' camp in Kubuqi Desert emerges as popular destination for international visitors. ecns.cn The futuristic "space capsule" camp in the Kubuqi Desert in Inner Mongolia has emerged as a new tourist attraction, drawing numerous tourists from the UK, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia and other countries with its pristine desert landscapes and modern accommodation.
(2026-10-08). Ningbo airport sees sharp rise in cross-border passenger traffic during National Day holiday. ecns.cn Ningbo Airport in east China's Zhejiang Province handled nearly 20,000 inbound and outbound passenger trips during the National Day holiday, up 34.25% from the same period in the previous month, according to figures released by the Ningbo Airport Border Inspection Station on Thursday. Daily passenger traffic averaged about 2,700 trips.
(2026-10-08). China warns Philippines to cease provocations, false claims. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Thursday warned the Philippine side to immediately stop its infringements, provocations and false claims after a Philippine Coast Guard vessel transported an injured person from a grounded vessel near Ren'ai Jiao.
(2026-10-08). Descendant of American engineer revisits century-old bridge in China. ecns.cn A descendant of an American engineer who helped build one of China's most historic bridges over the Yellow River visited Lanzhou in northwest China's Gansu Province on Thursday to retrace his family's ties to China, which date back more than a century.
(2026-10-08). Hainan duty-free sales hit $126.7 million in first post-customs-closure National Day holiday. ecns.cn Hainan's offshore duty-free sales reached 855 million yuan (about $126.7 million) during the National Day holiday, the first since the island province began independent customs operations, according to Haikou Customs on Thursday.
(2026-10-08). Two missing persons in Guangxi vessel explosion confirmed dead. ecns.cn The two people reported missing following a flash explosion on an engineering vessel docked along the Yujiang River in Guigang, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region were confirmed dead on Thursday, local authorities said Friday.
(2026-10-08). Improved ecosystem turns Nanjing lake into haven for waterbirds. ecns.cn With continued improvements in the local ecological environment, the lake has become a habitat for various waterbird species.
(2026-10-08). Golden rice terraces paint an autumn harvest scene in Anhui. ecns.cn Golden rice fields form a charming contrast with scattered village houses and rolling mountains to create a picturesque autumn harvest scene in Yuexi County, east China's Anhui Province, on Oct. 7, 2026.
(2026-10-09). Truckers, healthcare workers and others mobilize as class struggle grows across North America. wsws.org Across North America strikes and protests by workers have been growing in recent weeks, driven by the impossible cost of living and growing conflict with the corrupt trade union apparatus.
(2026-10-09). Harvard University graduate student workers vote 88 percent for strike authorization. wsws.org Harvard University graduate student workers have voted 88 percent in favor of strike authorization. In addition to demands on wages and conditions, they are fighting in defense of international and non-citizen workers.
(2026-10-09). US economy and Wall Street increasingly dependent on AI amid concerns over circularity. wsws.org It has been estimated that investment in AI will total $10.3 trillion between 2025 and 2032 and that "never before has the US economy been so dependent on the build-out of a single industry."
(2026-10-09). Mexican healthcare workers rally outside Interior Ministry as union readies vote on sellout contract. wsws.org IMSS workers must learn from the maquiladora workers in 2019 and begin to gather in democratic assemblies to form rank-and-file committees in every hospital, clinic and department, independent of the SNTSS, the SNTSA and every capitalist party.
(2026-10-09). Campaigning in traditional Republican strongholds, Trump threatens Los Angeles and San Diego. wsws.org Defending the war in Iran, Trump said, "Let them hit San Diego. Let them hit Los Angeles."
(2026-10-09). Maine Senate debate: Collins and Jackson defend capitalism, austerity and war. wsws.org During the debate on Tuesday evening, both Republican incumbent Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson defended the capitalist healthcare system, attacks on immigrant rights and the war aims of US imperialism internationally.
(2026-10-09). Adam Wingard's Onslaught: Military "super soldiers" on a rampage. wsws.org The film depicts a fascist-military plot to unleash superhuman killers upon civilians.
(2026-10-09). Duquesne Light workers enter second week of strike in Pittsburgh over safety, wages and benefits. wsws.org More than 900 electric utility workers at Duquesne Light in Pittsburgh are entering the second week of a walkout that began September 15, the first strike at the company in 58 years.
(2026-10-09). Texas carries out state killing of Jamaal Howard, first since Christa Pike's failed execution. wsws.org Texas put Jamaal Howard to death Wednesday evening at the state prison in Huntsville, the first execution in the United States since Tennessee's failed attempt to kill Christa Pike on September 30.
(2026-10-09). Video: Germany's intelligence agencies are preparing the public for war against Russia. wsws.org Germany's intelligence chiefs are now stating openly what this is about: the population is to be prepared for war with Russia.
(2026-10-09). Video: "You can't fight the fascists in alliance with parties that themselves promote nationalism and militarism" wsws.org The turning point in Magdeburg shows that, 80 years after the Nazi terror, significant sections of the ruling class are once again turning to fascist methods to impose their policies of war and social cuts against the population.
(2026-10-09). Warning strikes in retail sector in Berlin and Brandenburg. wsws.org While the 220,000 employees want to fight for decent wages, the Verdi union is trying to impose real-terms pay cuts and poverty wages on them.
(2026-10-09). Philippine impeachment trial escalates campaign against Duterte over alleged China ties. wsws.org Former senator Antonio Trillanes's allegations of Chinese financial ties to Vice President Sara Duterte have turned the impeachment trial into an open instrument of Washington's anti-China war drive.
(2026-10-09). Flooding across Thailand exposes disregard for preparation. wsws.org Working-class communities confront the consequences of inadequate flood protection, which is not simply an issue of engineering or natural forces, but of the ruling class's refusal to address public safety.
(2026-10-08). China remains committed to letting market play decisive role in determining exchange rate: central bank. ecns.cn China remains committed to letting market forces play a decisive role in determining the RMB exchange rate, the country's central bank said on Thursday.
(2026-10-08). China names candidate for WHO chief. ecns.cn The Foreign Ministry confirmed on Thursday China's nomination of Dr Song Li as a candidate for director-general of the World Health Organization, marking Beijing's support for multilateralism and global health cooperation.
(2026-10-08). Comicomment: Cross the line, pay the price. ecns.cn
(2026-10-09). Mexico prison brawl leaves 10 dead, including visiting minor. geo.tv The image shows a cellblock corridor inside Topo Chico prison in Monterrey, Mexico, draped with yellow police caution tape . — Reuters/FileAuthorities say incident occurred at prison in Sinaloa state.Authorities did not provide details about what triggered the fight.US advises…
(2026-10-09). US sanctions Indian, UAE and Turkish firms over Iranian oil trade. geo.tv The US Department of State building in Washington. — AFP/FileSanctions target entities, individuals linked to India, UAE, Türkiye, Iran, UK.Five Indian nationals are among those sanctioned.Three directors of Samudra Marine Services were also sanctioned.
(2026-10-09). War's Hidden Mental Health Toll on Children with Disabilities. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Ibrahim, a 5-year-old boy with autism, is held by his father in Idlib, Syria, June 2022. | © © 2022 Human Rights Watch. | As armed conflicts proliferate around the globe, World Mental Health Day is a reminder that the psychological toll stemming from hostilities result in mental health harms that have lasting effects on people's lives. Insecurity, trauma, anxiety, and confusion are the norm for many who have endured armed conflict.Access to services is frequently inadequate—even though over a fifth of conflict-affected populations are estimated to experience mental heal…
(2026-10-09). Fijian Teachers Association head's threat to 'roast' critics in earth ovens sparks political storm. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kelvin Anthony of RNZ Pacific Controversial, profanity-laden remarks made by the head of the Fijian Teachers Association (FTA) while defending Indigenous chiefs and threatening to "roast" critics in earth ovens have sparked a major political storm. On Monday, FTA general-secretary Paula Manumanunitoga made a Facebook post weighing in on the constitutional reform debate currently…
(2026-10-09). More than just football: How scandal-tainted City led rebirth. al-monitor.com Standing behind the counter of his fish-and-chip shop near the Etihad Stadium, Sailish Parekh says the transformation of east Manchester over the past two decades has been remarkable. | Manchester City "has not only just been a football club for the area. It's a bit of a saviour, to be honest," he told AFP.
(2026-10-09). Why Syria sending troops to Yemen would be a risky bet for Sharaa. al-monitor.com Syria insists it will not send troops to fight the Houthis alongside Saudi Arabia, but its economic dependence on Riyadh could complicate Damascus' resistance to the idea.
(2026-10-09). US balances Houthi diplomacy with support for Saudi offensive. al-monitor.com Renewed fighting in Yemen is forcing the United States to balance support for Saudi Arabia with efforts to preserve its truce with the Houthis.
(2026-10-09). 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.
(2026-10-09). 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.
(2026-10-09). 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.
(2026-10-09). Comicomment: Overreach, and pay the Price. ecns.cn Those seeking to cross the line and grab what is not theirs will gain nothing—and may only end up embarrassing themselves.
(2026-10-09). 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.
(2026-10-09). 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.
(2026-10-09). 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.
(2026-10-09). 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.
(2026-10-09). 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.
(2026-10-09). Giant pandas charm visitors in Sichuan. ecns.cn
(2026-10-09). 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.
(2026-10-09). '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.
(2026-10-09). 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). 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). Russia's Plan to Target Ukraine's Water Supply Would Set a Dangerous Precedent. bylinetimes.com 
Russia is reportedly preparing to strike Ukraine's water and electrical infrastructure this winter, as the war stalls, Russian casualties mount and more of its jet-powered drones and ballistic missiles get through Ukraine's defences. If Russia faces no meaningful consequences, Ukraine could target the water systems around Moscow and Saint Petersburg, and the US could be tempted to try the same tactic on Iran. | The New York Times is
(2026-10-08). US Reorganizes Forces and Proxies in West Asia + What is "Project Meridian?" thealtworld.com the US has only redeployed troops from Iraq to elsewhere in West Asia as part of its ongoing war on Iran; | the US maintains immense administrative, economic, and covert/proxy military power over Iraq and until that changes, Iraq remains subordinated to/occupied by the US; | The so-called "Mecca Alliance" is little more than US burden sharing extended over Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan; | It remains to be seen how extensive the "Mecca Alliance" will be mobilized as part of the wider US war on Iran and its network alliance which includes Ansarallah in Yemen; | US "Project Meridian" is a desperate attem…
(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). Trump demands Gulf countries to pay "bills" for his and Israel's battle with Iran. thealtworld.com What is his justification? And will these countries respond to his blackmail? And why would they refuse? | U.S. President Donald Trump suffers from a chronic diarrhoea of foolish and inconsistent utterances, setting a precedent in the history of American presidents, who previously delegated this responsibility to their spokespersons. For nearly eight months, Assad has insisted that his forces have eradicated Iran's military presence and have complete control of the Strait of Hormuz. Large oil shipments continue to leave the strait on a daily basis, with him asserting that the US Navy has complete control of Hormu…
(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). JD Vance Defines Socialism in US as Replacing Americans "With Foreign Workers" truthout.org When asked to define socialism on Thursday, Vice President JD Vance said that the rising left-wing ideology means a desire to "replace American workers with foreign workers" — a bizarre response coming from an administration that has made anti-socialist policies one of its central priorities. Vance spoke to the press about the Trump administration's announcement on Thursday that it is… |
(2026-10-08). Trump Approves WI Disaster Aid, Credits GOP Candidate Rather Than Actual Governor. truthout.org President Donald Trump announced disaster aid for the state of Wisconsin on Wednesday in a decidedly partisan manner, crediting a Republican candidate in the state's gubernatorial race rather than Wisconsin's current Democratic governor, who originally made the request for aid. "I just spoke with Tom Tiffany, who has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Governor of the Great… |
(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). Greens' anti-Zionist policy triggers right-wing firestorm in UK and internationally. wsws.org Polanski now faces the same type of witch-hunt that greeted Corbyn's mealy-mouthed opposition to Zionism. He will be no less ready to capitulate to his critics, and based on past performance, perhaps more so.
(2026-10-08). Friday 10/23: 3 Years of Ongoing Genocide: A Conversation with Ali Abunimah, Lara Kiswani & Cat Brooks. indybay.org First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-10-08). Saturday 10/24: Three Years of Ongoing Genocide: A Conversation with Ali Abunimah and Lara Kiswani. indybay.org Arrillaga Family Recreation Center | Sequoia Room | 700 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA 94025…
(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). US Embassy Aide Suppressed Report on Israeli Killings of Americans in West Bank. truthout.org A Senate request for information on the Israeli killings of Americans in the occupied West Bank was recently blocked by a top aide to U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, David Milstein — a pro-Israel extremist who has quietly taken over a huge breadth of U.S. policy decisions on the genocidal state. In March, a group of more than 30 senators, led by Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland)… |
(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). 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). 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). Four ways to plug into the fight to end the War on Cuba this fall. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-10-08). Otorgan el Premio Nobel de Literatura a escritora canadiense Anne Carson. cubadebate.cu La Real Academia de las Ciencias de Suecia ha anunciado este jueves que el Premio Nobel de Literatura de 2026 se le concede a la escritora canadiense Anne Carson "por su obra audaz e innovadora, que entabla un diálogo lúdico con la tradición clásica y ha dado lugar a nuevas formas de literatura contemporánea.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). '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). 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). Venezuela: Frequently asked questions about our work on detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). FBI Adds Torture Charges Against Maduro as US Faces Questions Over Its Abuses. truthout.org FBI Director Kash Patel announced additional charges against ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, alleging that both have committed crimes relating to torture. Patel announced the new charges in a post on X on Thursday. The two were already indicted on separate charges relating to drug trafficking and firearms shortly after the U.S. invasion of Venezuela that… |
(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). 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). Carney Liberal government deepens assault on federal public sector workers. wsws.org The Carney government has already slashed over 22,000 jobs in the federal public sector and aims to cut tens of thousands more.
(2026-10-08). Burnham and Merz agree closer Anglo-German military and economic ties. wsws.org The meeting saw a further hardening of positions over a war between Russia and NATO-backed Ukraine which is now rapidly piling up civilian casualties.
(2026-10-08). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Student and youth protests in Europe spread, as secondary school students in Belgium demonstrate against education cuts; 24-hour general strike in Italy over cost-of-living crisis; public administration employees strike in Lebanon over transport allowances; education and public sector workers walk out over pay, conditions and funding in Nigeria…
(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). 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). 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
(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). Niger's Junta Tightens Its Grip on Free Expression. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Nigerien journalist Moussa Kaka, former correspondent for Radio France Internationale, February 12, 2007. | © 2007 Seyllou/AFP via Getty Images | A lawyer in Niger faces prosecution over comments about the army on social media while a prominent journalist and critic of the country's military junta is being held in secret, with authorities refusing to identify his alleged offense. These cases together highlight a broadening crackdown in Niger, where the space for free expression is shrinking by the day.On September 21, police summoned Abrourahamane Lirwana, a well-known lawyer. A pr…
(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). World Mental Health Day: Art and Messages That Reach Beyond Borders. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). Germany: ICRC president visits Berlin as part of global effort to build political commitment for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(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). UPS: STOP Torturing UPS Drivers With Infrared Flock Cameras! indybay.org UPS is torturing drivers with Infrared Flock cameras and spying on drivers and the public. IBT 190 Eric Johnson reports on his fight to protect his health and also the role of UPS and the union.
(2026-10-08). PG&E's Connection to Palantir Exposed and Protested. indybay.org Protest at Hilton Union Square (sort of, 333 O'Farrell) demands PG&E fire Palantir…
(2026-10-08). California Apartment Association influencing Concord council elections. indybay.org The CAA (California Apartment Association) is backing 2 key city council candidates in Concord. Having lobbied for the dismantling of single family renter control in Concord, multi-family protections are next on the CAA's agenda.
(2026-10-08). Pacifica 2026 National Election "A Corrupt Rigged Election With White Ballots At KPFA. indybay.org KPFA and Pacifica have run a corrupt rigged election that set up a white ballots for nearly all the candidates at KFPA. A report was made about how the Pacific National Board organized and ran a rigged election to get complete control of Pacifica and corporatize it further.
(2026-10-08). 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo Soldiers Preparing for Allensworth Rededication. indybay.org The Buffalo Soldiers' 160th Anniversary Year invites communities statewide to rediscover this legacy, honor its leaders, and strengthen the cultural pathways that connect past, present, and future.
(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). Green Party Would Force Daily Mail Owner to Sell Up Papers. bylinetimes.com The Green Party overhauled its policies on the UK's media at its conference last weekend, in a largely ignored move towards a radically-toughened stance on the press. | The party's previous policy committed the Green Party to "campaign to restrict ownership so that no individual or company owns more than 20% of a media market". | However, the new policy drops this wording, instead "limiting ownership of the press to 20% maximum for any one company and requiring divestment for companies with larger market shares". | Owners of more than 10% of the market would also need "a licence to operate in the UK granted by…
(2026-10-08). Fiji's Online Safety Act why it poses risks for journalism. asiapacificreport.nz Fiji's Online Safety Act raises important questions for journalism, but also freedom of expression more broadly. The current review of the Act presents an opportunity to better safeguard the media's democratic role, writes Dr Shailendra Singh. ANALYSIS: By Shailendra Singh In his address at last month's Pacific Media Summit, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka highlighted his…
(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). NicaNotes: PETITION: We Demand an End to U.S. Intervention in Nicaragua! afgj.org 
NicaNotes October 8, 2026 PETITION: We Demand an End to U.S. Intervention in Nicaragua! Organizations and individuals: Please sign on to this petition demanding an end to U.S. intervention in Nicaragua sponsored by the Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition. (The Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition is an international coalition of organizations and individuals in solidarity with Nicaragua, supporting its…
(2026-10-08). The Combination of Nuclear Energy and War Threatens Us All. warisacrime.org The latest news is of war fighting around the nuclear facilities in Zaporizhzhya, Ukraine. This is in a part of the world that can already boast in Chernobyl one of the four big nuclear power disasters. When Russia first invaded, unarmed civilians protected the dangerous site in Zaporizhzhya, but as soon as armed troops took …
(2026-10-08). Trump, Facing Sinking Approval on Earth, Sets Sights on Colonizing the Moon. truthout.org This week, President Donald Trump — facing increasingly worse approval ratings on issues ranging from the Iran war to immigration — is touting a U.S. program to colonize the moon. "Under NASA's Artemis program, American astronauts will soon return to establish a permanent American presence on the moon," Trump said, in remarks unveiling a supposed "New Golden Age" of science initiatives on… |
(2026-10-08). Mississippi Is in Danger of Executing Woman on Death Row, Despite Key Evidence. truthout.org Lisa Jo Chamberlin's life has always been a tangle of drug use, abuse, and extreme violence. Her mother drank and used Sudafed heavily during her pregnancy. As a result, Chamberlin was born with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a group of medical conditions, including poor reasoning and judgment skills, learning disabilities, and intellectual disability, that occur when a fetus is exposed… |
(2026-10-08). Trump's Gutting of the Endangered Species Act Will Imperil Hundreds of Species. truthout.org The Supreme Court once billed the Endangered Species Act as "the most comprehensive legislation for the preservation of endangered species ever enacted by any nation." Federal protections have been key to saving nearly 300 U.S. species — including the bald eagle, American alligator, and grizzly bear — from permanent extinction. Each year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service… |
(2026-10-08). Border Patrol Unleashes Violence on Protesters Over Trump's Border Wall. truthout.org Since construction began on President Donald Trump's border wall in haste on October 5, federal agents have clashed with land defenders and arrested roughly two dozen activists who camped out on private land to protest the destruction of fragile desert ecosystems on both sides of the imaginary line that separates Mexico from the tiny town of Lochiel, Arizona. The protest received media… |
(2026-10-08). Throughout US War on Afghanistan, "We Could Clearly See Failure Was Coming" truthout.org This week marks 25 years since the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan, the beginning of what would become the longest war in U.S. history. After installing a pro-Western government in Kabul in December 2001, U.S. and other NATO troops would remain in the country for the next two decades battling a stubborn insurgency — until a chaotic U.S. withdrawal in August 2021 that saw the Taliban return to… |
(2026-10-08). Judge Orders Trump Admin to Return Phoenix Man Deported to Equatorial Guinea. truthout.org A lawyer for Ahmed Soliman, a 31-year-old Phoenix man who has been arbitrarily detained in Equatorial Guinea since April, when US immigration agents forced him onto a plane under the Trump administration's third-country deportation policy, expressed cautious optimism and relief on Wednesday after a federal judge ruled that the Department of Homeland Security must return Soliman to the United… |
(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). ‚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). Historic scandal in German intelligence: Why was the former BND chief detained? strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-08). Is Israel arming one of Brazil's largest criminal factions? strategic-culture.su
(2026-10-08). Sagan: Science communication in the service of neo-Malthusianism. strategic-culture.su
(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). 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). 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). '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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Why Israel loves skunk water. aljazeera.com Israel's foul-smelling weapon turns Palestinian repression into a sales pitch.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Lawsuit Challenges Second Trump Administration Permit for California Coastal Oil Pipeline. indybay.org Federal Safety Agency Again Waives Corrosion Prevention Rules…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). '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). 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). 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). 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 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). 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 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 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). Humanoid robots take to streets in Hangzhou to test AI-powered traffic management. ecns.cn
(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). Populations of wild species fell by an average of 73% from 1970 to 2022, says WWF. geo.tv
(2026-10-08). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-10-08). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(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). 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). 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). New poll finds Ukrainians personally associate corruption with Zelensky. infobrics.org Zelensky cannot afford to end war with Russia.
(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). The Geopolitical Earthquake of the Iran War. juancole.com
(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). 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). 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 10/15: Green Film Festival of San Francisco. indybay.org 4-Star Theater | 2200 Clement St | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-10-08). WI BOPM Friends Global Class War Actions in Wisconsin Over the Years. wibailoutpeople.org 
(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). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-08). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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
(2026-10-08). Sunday 10/11: No Rest Until Liberation. indybay.org Window on the Bay Park | 717 Del Monte Ave | Monterey…
(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). 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…