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What does music look like? This British artist paints what he hears
Sounds can sometimes interrupt Andrew’s thoughts, but he sees synaesthesia as an inseparable part of his life.
Did Trump order Maduro’s kidnapping based on Grok’s advice?
The US president spent hours in the White House asking Musk’s AI chatbot questions, including how Venezuelans would react if the US captured Maduro, Time magazine reports.
Traffic gridlocked in Ukraine's capital as Russian drone strikes close key bridge
Ukraine has long feared an attack on its major transportation bridges since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Thai Airways chief sidelined by board over flood chaos, local media reports
The airline was forced to cancel flights and suspend cargo operations when the floods hit last week.
EU holds crisis meeting as US pressure mounts to release emergency oil stocks
EU countries and the European Commission are holding talks on Friday that could pave the way for a new emergency oil reserves release, as pressure from Washington mounts. Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen told Euronews a fresh emergency release is "a possibility".
Why China is missing the big AI rally
TOKYO – China gave global investors one of 2026’s biggest AI thrills. Yet the country that helped ignite excitement about artificial intelligence is home to one of the worst-performing major stock markets. While AI fever has propelled Seoul, Taipei and Tokyo higher, Chinese
Trans-Caspian Corridor: Europe and Central Asia target faster trade
Transit along the Trans-Caspian Corridor currently takes around 35 days, with a target of cutting this to between 15 and 20. Officials say customs, digital systems and predictable border procedures are as important as new railways and ports.
While the U.S. debates AI risks, China mandates universal training for students
Beijing aims to provide artificial intelligence education in all of the country’s schools by 2030, while demand for AI-themed study tours surged this summer.
Sweating in KL: Inside Malaysia’s growing Hyrox fixation
Urbanites trade late-night drinks for gruelling 5 am workouts, driving commercial growth and a wave of sports injuries.
Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link timeline: A project 16 years in the making
A look back at the more than 16-year journey of the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link.
Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link passenger service delayed to February 2027
More time is needed to complete testing, obtain independent safety certification and secure regulatory approvals before the cross-border rail service can open, Singapore and Malaysia authorities said on Friday (Oct 2).
Eastern Spain braces for torrential rain and flooding
Up to 300mm of rain could fall in places, while extreme downpours bring deadly landslides to Nepal Torrential rain and potentially damaging flooding are forecast in eastern Spain over the coming days, as cold upper air moves over the warm, humid surface air of the Mediterranean
Malaysia’s ruling coalition loses a fourth MP from PM Anwar Ibrahim’s party
Lee Chean Chung hints he wants to contest Petaling Jaya seat again but stays mum on joining Bersama.
Pete Hegseth creates Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs reporting directly to him
Hegseth has infused his evangelical Christianity into his leadership of the Pentagon, hosting worship services for employees and often speaking of the United States as a Christian nation.
Watch: Emotional pilot recounts moment of Flydubai attack
He has been hailed a hero for opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower his co-pilot.
Diesel prices in NI at highest level since Iran war began
The average price of a litre of diesel hit 193.3p this week, according to NI Consumer Council data.
Indian pilot tells PM Modi he opened flydubai cockpit door during attack
Oct 2 (Reuters) - The Indian pilot stabbed by his co-pilot on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv replayed the dramatic attack and his desperate effort to open the cockpit door to seek help, in a video call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. Smit
Protesters in India demand resignation of election chief
Protesters demanded his resignation over alleged voter-roll irregularities.
‘A game-changer’: House Dems aim for a big majority that could ease Hakeem Jeffries’ headaches
Democrats are unleashing spending in deep-red territory in hopes of bagging a large House majority.
The low-profile Democrat helping shape her party’s AI agenda
Rep. Valerie Foushee wants to put civil rights and liberties at the center of the debate over how to regulate artificial intelligence.
Hailstorm hit parts of Bangkok amid heavy rain on Oct 1
It comes after the Thai capital experienced some of its worst flooding in years in late September.
How Mexican cartels built an illicit crystal meth empire on South Africa’s game farms
Eye-watering profit margins in Australia are driving Sinaloa syndicate chemists into the African bush, where they exploit isolated terrain, Asian chemical imports and local corruption to cook industrial quantities of drug precursors.
Houthis deny Saudi accusations of targeting Medina's holy sites
The Saudi-led coalition said a drone hit the Taibah electricity distribution station, which supplies power to the Prophet's Mosque, one of Islam's holiest sites. The Houthis denied the claim, stating it was a "lie" to back previous allegations against the group.
World's tallest wind turbine rises to 365 metres in Germany
Germany’s new 365-metre wind turbine in Schipkau is the world’s tallest, designed to capture stronger winds and start operating in November.
Thai Airways opens self-collection hub for luggage as flooding backlog eases
Labour shortage from severe flooding across Bangkok led to an accumulation of about 10,000 suitcases at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Why are minimum alcohol prices going up?
The minimum price of alcohol (MUP) in Wales has risen by 30%.
The China factor behind the Iran war
The war between the United States and Iran is no longer just a confrontation between Washington and Tehran. A second contest is taking shape alongside and behind it. China is not fighting the United States directly, but its economic, technological and diplomatic links to Iran
Taiwan's first two F-16V fighter jets arrive to bolster defences against China
TAITUNG, Taiwan, Oct 2 - The first two of a batch of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets ordered in 2019 arrived in Taiwan on Friday after months of delays, helping to strengthen an air force that has to scramble almost daily to shadow China's military.
31 Years Later, the Definitive Sci-Fi Cyberpunk Movie Is Free to Stream on YouTube
Ghost in the Shell still defines cyberpunk sci-fi, and you can experience it now on YouTube.
Give Mahathir space to grieve Siti Hasmah’s death, says son Mukhriz
Mukhriz said the loss was weighing heavily on Mahathir, who was married to Siti Hasmah for 70 years.
Uzbekistan wins home gold at record-breaking Chess Olympiad in Samarkand
Almost 400 teams from more than 190 countries competed over 11 rounds. Germany took bronze, while Hungary, France and Spain also finished in the top 10, alongside Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Cargo stacks up as Pakistan seizes containers to block capital routes
Steel shipping containers, packed with sand and welded together, have lined the roads into Islamabad for weeks.
Christa Pike in critical condition after Tennessee botched execution, lawyer says
Pike was 18 when she and her boyfriend beat and killed Colleen Slemmer, 19, at a job training camp for young people.
'I was not going to let others die' - pilot of Flydubai flight describes cockpit attack by co-pilot
Capt Smit Machchhar tells Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi he opened the cockpit door to let others in during the attack.
Europe's hottest summer caused record heat stress: Monitor
A record 52% of Europe was exposed to intense heat stress during the exceptionally hot summer that seared the continent this year, the EU's climate monitor said Friday.
Flydubai pilot in stable condition and good spirits, says Indian ambassador to UAE
The flight captain was reported to be receiving medical care in the UAE.
CBAM De Minimis Threshold Assessment
The European Commission has assessed whether the current CBAM de minimis single mass-based threshold applies to no more than 1% of the emissions. Under Article 2a(3) of the CBAM Regulation, the Commission shall assess whether the single mass-based threshold (currently 50
Țoiu: NATO and EU must boost response to hybrid attacks
Romania is on the front line of Europe’s security challenge.
Back from the brink, Australia’s Bogong moths are again swarming the skies
The great Bogong migration began to collapse in 2017 due to drought, pesticides and habitat destruction.
The week in wildlife: a rescued orangutan, the chonkiest bear and a barn owl’s triumph
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
Webinar follow up: 'CBAM: from policy to practice - emissions calculation, declarations, and certificates'
The European Commission held the fourth in a series of webinars on the implementation of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The webinar aimed to help businesses understand the broader policy context of CBAM as well as the practical steps to prepare for the
Dual UK-Iranian national arrested over security incident at RAF air base in England
Five men, all British nationals in their 20s and from London, were arrested in the early hours of Sunday on suspicion of explosives and terror offenses close to the RAF Fairford base.
Alexander Skarsgård Embraces His Magnetism in the Rolling Stones’ Video for ‘Mr. Charm’
The track comes off the rock band's latest album, Foreign Tongues
Madrid protesters bang pots to demand action on Spain’s housing crisis
Madrid demonstrators bang pots and pans to demand action on Spain’s housing crisis, calling for long‑term security and support for young adults seeking homes.
Yemen carried out 20 strikes on Houthi targets in Taiz province, spokesperson says
Oct 2 (Reuters) - The military spokesperson for Yemen's internationally recognized government said on Friday that warplanes carried out 20 strikes over the past three hours targeting Houthi movements, personnel, vehicles and military equipment in Taiz province. The strikes come
Return of swarming moth spectacle has Australia in a flutter
Moth swarms so thick they can blot out the stars are fluttering across Australia, heralding a migratory spectacle unseen since the creature's brush with extinction nearly 10 years ago.
