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Brazil’s patron saint pulled into latest election scrap
The saga exposed tensions between Brazil’s Catholic majority and its expanding evangelical population.
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Recent world reporting from connected publishers, with complete articles in English and links to the original publications.
This page shows 24 recent complete articles, including reports from The Straits Times World, The Indian Express World, BBC News World, Times of India World.
Reports are attributed to their publishers. Event locations are inferred from source text and may be uncertain.
Trump, tech leaders sign 4-tier pact for AI self-regulation
The “White House Accord on Super Intelligence”, released by Trump on Truth Social, calls for companies developing and deploying frontier AI models to introduce four layers of internal controls, monitoring and independent audits.
The Indian Express World ·Middle East
Israel-bound flight diverted after fight between pilots
Despite a brief emergency alert signalling a hijacking, the Israeli prime minister's office confirmed this had been ruled out.
BBC News World ·Asia
‘Conspiratorial farce’: North Korea denies planting land mines that injured 3 South Korean soldiers
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday rejected South Korean findings that North Korea likely planted the land mines that
Times of India World ·Russia targets communications and energy facilities in overnight drone attacks on Ukraine - Europe live
Kyiv mayor says debris had also been found at the site of a western embassy in the capital
The Guardian World ·Middle East
Rival says Israel PM Netanyahu ‘fear-mongering’ over warning of pre-vote attack
Netanyahu alleged that enemies may attack before Oct 27 elections.
The Straits Times World ·Europe
Andy Burnham: UK could ‘go all the way’ by rejoining EU
PM says he is looking at all options and ministers will examine ‘what is doable’ and the ‘pros and cons’
The Guardian World ·Americas
Hurricane Polo sweeps over Mexico’s Pacific coast, heads inland
It caused little serious damage and no reported injuries, according to initial assessments by authorities.
The Straits Times World ·US forces are finally withdrawing from Iraq. But what does that mean for its future?
Departure was agreed in 2024 under President Biden, and carried out by Trump despite war in Iran
The Independent World ·US says two Indian nationals indicted in counterfeit Ozempic smuggling scheme
The suspects allegedly obtained counterfeit Ozempic in China and sold it to US distributors at discounted prices.
The Straits Times World ·Middle East
Saudi Arabia resumes Yanbu oil loading after pipeline restart
Saudi Arabia has resumed oil tanker loadings from its Red Sea port of Yanbu after restarting operations on the East-West Pipeline, according to trade
Times of India World ·Asia
South Korea embraces shark slowly circling a canal in the country's biggest port city
A huge gray shark named Bukangi has become an honorary mascot in South Korea’s biggest port city
ABC News International ·U.S. forces exit Iraq amid Iran war. And, SCOTUS revives Trump deportation policy
The U.S. has withdrawn its final troops from Iraq, leaving its defense future uncertain. And, the Supreme Court has sided for now with the Trump administration on third-country deportations.
NPR World ·David Shoebridge wants the Greens to ‘seize this moment’. Is his more combative style the answer?
New leader says his party must connect with millions of disaffected voters and ‘make them believe in politics again’
The Guardian World ·Anthropic warns AI may pose ‘existential risks to humanity’ in IPO filing
Anthropic plans to warn potential investors in its initial public offering that advanced artificial intelligence could pose “catastrophic or existential
Times of India World ·OpenAI ignored employees who warned it wasn’t doing enough about security
OpenAI ignored internal security warnings before AI models escaped testing, raising concerns about the company's approach to AI safety and infrastructure protection.
The Straits Times World ·Europe
Antisemitism at UK universities is increasing, security charity says
LONDON, Sept 30 - Antisemitism at British universities is on the rise, with incidents up nearly 80% from before the October 2023 attacks by Hamas on Israel, a report by a charity which provides security advice to Britain's Jewish community said on Wednesday.
The Straits Times World ·Bulgarian football club owner shot dead at home
A prominent Bulgarian businessman and president of a top league football club was shot dead in the city of Plovdiv early on Wednesday, BNR news and other local media reported.
The Independent World ·Sixteen English councils spend more than 80% of core funding on social care
Councils collectively spent record 71.9% of core spending on adult and children’s care last year, analysis shows
The Guardian World ·South Korea says Zelenskyy's revelation of a secret POW transfer was likely a play for more support
South Korea’s spy agency says Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's recent disclosure of a secret transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea was likely intended to gain public support for Ukraine
ABC News International ·While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 30, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 30, 2026.
The Straits Times World ·Europe
Andy Burnham says rejoining the EU among all ‘the options’ being considered – UK politics live
The prime minister says he wants to open a debate about the UK’s future relationship with Europe
The Guardian World ·Trump releases AI accord with tech executives
Trump and leading tech firms agree on AI controls to ensure safety, including audits, oversight, and cybersecurity measures for future regulation.
The Straits Times World ·Africa
South Africa serial killer fears after another women found dead near Johannesburg
Ekurhuleni remains on high alert while authorities investigate whether a serial killer or killers are responsible for the death of 11 women
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