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• Versailles celebrates the 20th anniversary of Marie Antoinette with an exhibition created alongside Sofia Coppola
  Twenty years after Sofia Coppola transformed the Palace of Versailles into the setting for one of her most recognizable films, the place once again meets Marie Antoinette. The French complex, accessib…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-02T17:17:08Z
• G7 economies announce agreement to release 100 million barrels from reserves with a focus on diesel
  The G7 leaders agreed on a package of coordinated measures to stabilize energy supply, which includes a release of oil reserves with an emphasis on diesel, the coordination of maintenance at their ref…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-02T17:15:44Z
• FlyDubai 'hero' pilot speaks for first time
  India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Captain Smit Machchhar via video call. Meanwhile, authorities in the UAE and Israel said an investigation is making progress.
  DW europe 2026-10-02T17:15:00Z
• One of the world's largest oil services companies confirmed that it will not operate in the Malvinas or in Sea Lion.
  The company Halliburton, one of the leading firms providing technology, equipment, and specialized personnel for oil extraction, reaffirmed today that it will not work on the Sea Lion project nor part…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-02T17:14:03Z
• G7 nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel as fuel prices soar
  France made the announcement in a statement released after videoconference talks that Macron presided over.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-02T17:11:50Z
• New York governor attacks handling of Cornell gang rape case, appoints special prosecutor
  New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday faulted police and prosecutors for failing to fully investigate an alleged gang rape in 2024 at Cornell University, saying she was “deeply disturbed” by ho…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-02T17:10:53Z
• More than 90 earthquakes shook a US volcano and triggered a new magma intrusion beneath the summit
  More than 90 shallow earthquakes shook the summit of the Kīlauea volcano in Hawaii during the 24 hours prior to October 1, coinciding with a magma intrusion beneath the Halemaʻumaʻu crater. The lar…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-02T17:08:34Z
• North Korea rejects military sovereignty talks with South — Kim Yo-Jong
  The department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea slammed Seoul’s proposal to hold talks on establishing a military demarcation line as "an illusion unworthy of a respo…
  TASS russia 2026-10-02T17:08:05Z
• Soybeans slump on dimming hope of Chinese tariff cuts
  Nikkei asia 2026-10-02T17:07:33Z
• Japan's Niterra drops deal for Denso spark plug, exhaust sensor businesses
  Nikkei asia 2026-10-02T17:07:33Z
• Heads of government of EAEU countries discuss trade, agriculture development
  The Eurasian Intergovernmental Council greenlighted the forecast for the development of the agriculture sector
  TASS russia 2026-10-02T17:03:59Z
• Spanish lawmakers reject housing bills amid protests
  Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's center-left government, which lacks a majority in Parliament, was dealt a blow when two of its bills aimed at quelling protests over a housing crisis were shot down, ahe…
  Le Monde europe 2026-10-02T17:03:23Z
• Treasuries are losing their moneyness
  For four decades, US government bonds have been both securities and money. They may no longer be that special
  ft markets 2026-10-02T17:00:05Z
• 'Maxi merde': French presidential campaign rattled by a week of chaos
  PARIS — French schools are getting torched. The far right’s brightest star is fighting for his political life after being accused of antisemitic remarks. And economic indicators are flashing brigh…
  Politico EU europe 2026-10-02T16:59:21Z
• G7 releases diesel stocks after Trump pressure, EU denies caving
  The EU and its G7 partners agreed on Friday (2 October) to a coordinated release of 100 million barrels of diesel and crude through the International Energy Agency (IEA) over four months. The release …
  EUobserver europe 2026-10-02T16:59:05Z
• PS caucus criticizes the end of Yo Elijo mi PC and announces it will seek to reverse the decision in Congress
  The Socialist Party's bench of deputies announced this Friday that it will seek to reverse the Executive's decision to remove funding from the "Yo Elijo mi PC" program in the 2027 Budget proposal that…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-02T16:58:48Z
• Sheinbaum seeks to "shift the responsibility onto the platforms" regarding violence on social media; "there have to be limits," she considers
  After the attack by two youths on a secondary school in Torreón, which left a teacher dead, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said that "it is about shifting the responsibility onto the platforms." A…
  El Universal latam 2026-10-02T16:55:01Z
• An official close to Caputo questioned García Cuerva before the Pope's visit
  The director of the Bank of Investment and Foreign Trade (BICE), Felipe Núñez, criticized the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Jorge García Cuerva, on Friday on the social network X over his remarks abo…
  La Nacion latam 2026-10-02T16:54:45Z
• Iceland to Broach Defense Cooperation as Rubio Visits Next Week
  Iceland plans to discuss closer cooperation with the US, including on defense, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives for a visit next week.
  Bloomberg us 2026-10-02T16:54:10Z
• 60 tons of illicit cigarettes seized in a warehouse in the State of Mexico; two foreigners among those detained
  Following a raid on a warehouse located in Huixquilucan, State of Mexico, used for the manufacture and distribution of illicit cigarettes, federal agents arrested three men, two of them of foreign nat…
  El Universal latam 2026-10-02T16:53:03Z
• Warehouses catch fire in Kyiv region following Russian attack
  Warehouse facilities were damaged and a fire broke out in the Bucha district, Kyiv region, following an enemy attack.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-10-02T16:53:00Z
• Ukraine attacks major Russian refinery and oil pipeline hub with drones in Samara region
  Drones hit Lukoil PJSC’s Volgograd refinery overnight, as well as a major oil-pumping complex in the Samara region, according to Ukraine’s General Staff.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-02T16:51:01Z
• G7 countries agree not to restrict energy exports
  The decision comes amid a sharp rise in prices and high volatility in oil markets
  TASS russia 2026-10-02T16:50:57Z
• Irregular medical leave certificates: government says it is committed to "speeding up" internal investigations and examining the period prior to 2022
  The government of President José Antonio Kast stated that the measure is aimed at speeding up the investigations and applying the sanctions that correspond to public officials who misuse medical leav…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-02T16:48:54Z
• Polanski’s Greens look for their next opening
  BRIGHTON, England  — Green leader Zack Polanski has claimed credit for Andy Burnham’s recent arrival in No. 10. Now he’s trying to convince people that his party can still do more to move natio…
  Politico EU europe 2026-10-02T16:47:59Z
• Government held talks with Meta ahead of social media regulation for minors; they identify that victims seek to evade the rules
  As part of the regulation of artificial intelligence and social media for children and adolescents, the government of Mexico has recently maintained a dialogue with platforms such as Meta for the prot…
  El Universal latam 2026-10-02T16:47:47Z
• President Trump has his camera off for G7 leader zoom
  President Trump participated in a video-call meeting with leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries and the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Friday, but his camera was off while other leaders a…
  The Hill us 2026-10-02T16:47:20Z
• Electoral Court enters the final stretch of preparations for the voting machines
  Two days before the first round of the 2026 Elections, the Electoral Justice is in the final stages of preparations to make electronic voting machines available at polling places across the country. A…
  Agencia Brasil latam 2026-10-02T16:47:00Z
• Massot and Pichetto filed an injunction to halt the unlimited sale of land to foreigners
  National deputies Nicolás Massot and Miguel Ángel Pichetto filed an autonomous precautionary measure against the National State to suspend the repeal of the Rural Land Law, established by Article 15…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-02T16:46:09Z
• Florida Senate Race: Sanders, Progressives Give Funding Help to Nixon
  Florida Democrat Angie Nixon is getting help for her US Senate bid from progressives like Bernie Sanders, as the party establishment mostly shies away from investing in a state that for years has been…
  Bloomberg us 2026-10-02T16:45:31Z
• "What's the status, comrade?": the Broad Front's data collection amid the debate over lobbying practices
  The Broad Front continues working on the proposal promised by its chairwoman, Gael Yeomans, to address the debate on the practice of lobbying among its members. The discussion on lobbying ended up bei…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-02T16:44:02Z
• "Captain Sol" is admitted to Altiplano prison due to alleged ties to fuel theft; initial hearing is being prepared
  Miguel Ángel Solano Ruiz, "El Capitán Sol," was admitted to the Altiplano maximum-security prison in Almoloya, State of Mexico, to be presented before the judge who requires him for the fiscal fuel-…
  El Universal latam 2026-10-02T16:42:38Z
• DR Congo Ebola outbreak killed more than 4,000: official figures
  The worst ever Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now killed more than 4,000 people out of more than 8,000 confirmed cases, Congolese officials said on Friday.
  Euronews europe 2026-10-02T16:40:42Z
• Wall Street Journal editorial board knocks Hegseth's 'weirdos' line in speech
  The Wall Street Journal's conservative editorial board on Friday criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's fiery comment during a Wednesday speech to active-duty officers that he wants "warriors" no…
  The Hill us 2026-10-02T16:40:06Z
• Covert strike behind enemy lines with underground routes practiced at Center-2026 drills
  The assault groups carried out a covert advance along the water supply line and through a pre-prepared underground passage to the rear of the enemy’s stronghold, the Russian Defense Ministry reporte…
  TASS russia 2026-10-02T16:40:01Z
• Burnham to pass law scrapping pension triple lock before next election
  Guarantee will remain until 2030, but MPs will vote on changes during this parliament, government says Andy Burnham will pass legislation to scrap the state pension triple lock in this parliament, eve…
  Guardian uk 2026-10-02T16:39:11Z
• Spain's parliament rejects housing bill as protests continue
  Spain's minority government suffered defeat in parliament as it tried to push through a pair of emergency measures aimed at making housing more affordable. A pensioner's eviction and protests led to t…
  DW europe 2026-10-02T16:39:00Z
• Japan's Niterra drops deal for Denso spark plug, exhaust sensor business
  Nikkei asia 2026-10-02T16:37:34Z
• Japan hits Russia 'shadow fleet' in 1st sanctions since Putin trip to disputed isle
  Nikkei asia 2026-10-02T16:37:34Z
• Taiwan receives first 2 F-16V Block 70s
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Traffic fines to be fully allocated to road safety
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Chinese construction on Antelope Reef gathering pace
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• South Korea threatens action against Ukraine over transfer of North Koreans
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Ministry recognizes heat management as priority
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Association marks centennial, calls for policy reforms
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Bureau dismisses early HSR deployment suggestion
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Labor funds rebound after fifth-largest monthly gain
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• CGA expels Chinese boats near Pratas
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Donated ship cannot be used against Taiwanese: OAC
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Drones cannot replace jets in warfare, expert says
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Council touts domestically developed AI vessel system
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Hsiao Bi-khim hails Taiwan-made robot dog and innovation
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• National Day to showcase Taiwanese vitality: official
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Nicky Wu drops out of baseball pitch
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• US to put anti-ship missiles on island near Taiwan for drill
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• A Matsu odyssey
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Docked home
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Manufacturing sector flashes ‘green’
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Chinese Blackwell deal revealed
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• OpenAI fires three over sensitive information
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Citi’s token service lets Taiwan firms shift cash any time
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Amazon to move US$8bn of chips off its books: ‘FT’
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Rum and Risin’
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• EDITORIAL More leave is not the birthrate fix
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Protecting teachers, improving education
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Sea drones a Taiwan game changer
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Ten wishes for Teachers’ Day
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• EDITORIAL CARTOON
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Sweden gives hope to real conservatives everywhere
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Burnham lifts Labour spirits, but detail lags
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• World Cup will not placate Morocco’s disillusioned generation
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• China’s Tang disqualified for biting
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Wang wins tennis gold and Olympic berth
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Manchester City to appeal financial breach findings
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Gaza protestors disrupt Dublin match twice
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Antonelli aims to bounce back after ‘worst’ weekend
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• SPORTS BRIEFS
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• Safer kick
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• ‘Cockroach’ movement rallies again
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z
• S Korea’s Lee strips prosecutors of power
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-02T16:37:33Z