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• El Salvador: Trailer truck causes spectacular multiple accident in Los Chorros, leaving multiple people injured
  A spectacular multiple-vehicle traffic accident occurred around midday on the Los Chorros highway, specifically on the stretch heading toward Santa Tecla, past Tricentenario and near the weigh station…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-02T19:22:22Z
• Student Protests Add to Woes for Embattled French Government
  Unrest has flared across the country as students demand improvements in school conditions.
  WSJ us 2026-10-02T19:16:00Z
• Argentina's 'Golden Passport' Program Offers Citizenship in Exchange for Foreign Cash
  The program would grant citizenship to people who make major investments in Argentina. Similar efforts have yielded significant income for small economies, but have also led to risks.
  NYT us 2026-10-02T19:13:15Z
• FlyDubai Attack Raises Questions About Pilot Background Checks
  Health screenings and criminal background checks may go only so far in identifying pilots who have become radicalized or try to hide their mental health issues, experts said.
  NYT us 2026-10-02T19:12:41Z
• National Environment Day: MMA invites people to record nature on citizen science social network
  Environment Minister Francisca Toledo arrived this Friday morning at the flowering desert, in the Atacama Region, to promote the protection of the country's ecosystems, as part of the national environ…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-02T19:11:58Z
• Panama auditor targets ex-port regulators and Hong Kong firm’s executives in canal probe
  Panama’s comptroller general said on Friday that his office would send prosecutors more audit material on former executives of CK Hutchison’s local subsidiary next week, as part of a criminal inve…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-02T19:10:10Z
• G7 countries agree to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel reserves
  WASHINGTON.- The Group of Seven (G7), made up of the most industrialized countries, agreed on Friday that it plans to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel from its reserves in the coming week…
  La Nacion latam 2026-10-02T19:09:40Z
• New York governor condemns handling of Cornell rape case
  An 2024 alleged gang rape at the prestigious Cornell University has gained national attention after the accuser, identified only as Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit. A special prosecutor has been appointed t…
  DW europe 2026-10-02T19:09:00Z
• Christa Pike, unconscious and attached to the artificial respirator
  New details on the woman's condition after the lethal injection in Tennessee
  ANSA europe 2026-10-02T19:08:00Z
• Pollution of the Lebrija River raises alarms once again: warnings that it may be being caused by wastewater and illegal mining
  It is the second time that a severe fish die-off has been reported in this river located in Santander.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-10-02T19:07:54Z
• New car sales reach their highest level in a year, despite posting a decline over twelve months
  New car sales resumed declines, measured over twelve months, but continued to rebound in their sales level. According to the National Automotive Association of Chile (Anac), 30,989 units of light and …
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-02T19:06:59Z
• Armed men detonated an explosive against an armored truck on a highway in Nariño: how was the multimillion-dollar robbery foiled?
  The incident occurred on the road leading from Pasto to the municipality of La Unión.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-10-02T19:06:18Z
• Pope will find a 'wounded' Argentina on visit, says archbishop
  Archbishop of Buenos Aires Jorge García Cuerva says Pope León XIV will find a country wounded and divided when he visits in November. Leer más
  BA Times latam 2026-10-02T19:06:17Z
• World Rugby U20 Challenger: who are the star players of the Cóndores M20 going for the title in Santiago
  The Cóndores M20 are preparing for their debut in the World Rugby U20 Challenger 2026. At the CARR of Parque Mahuida, Chile will make its debut this Friday at 7 p.m. against Hong Kong China, its firs…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-02T19:06:14Z
• Formal Automotive Security Analysis Of CAN XL (Georgia Tech, QCRI, Purdue)
  Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology, Qatar Computing Research Institute, and Purdue University published a technical paper titled “A Formal Security Analysis of CAN XL.” Abstract Excerp…
  SemiEngineering tech 2026-10-02T19:05:52Z
• U. S. official says Trump does not view talks with N. Korea as 'concession'
  WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- U. S. President Donald Trump does not view talks w...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-02T19:04:20Z
• The referees pose another problem for the ANFP: the officials vote to strike
  The ANFP has another concern. To the worry generated by the processing of the SADP law and the poor results of the national team, in addition to the clash between Nicolás Córdova and Marcelino Núñ…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-02T19:03:18Z
• King Charles III to acknowledge 'darkest days' of Britain's colonial rule during Caribbean tour
  Buckingham Palace says the king will not 'shy away' from Britain's role in slavery when he visits Commonwealth nations later this month King Charles III will acknowledge the "darkest days" of colonial…
  Guardian uk 2026-10-02T19:02:56Z
• Trump says Europe agreed to release 'massive amount' of diesel reserves
  US President Donald Trump says Europe agreed to release a 'massive amount' of diesel from emergency stockpiles.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-02T19:01:45Z
• Austin Sarat: Pike case is 'extraordinary and unprecedented moment' US death penalty history
  Austin Sarat, an American academic specializing in US capital punishment, explains the unprecedented nature of Christa Pike's botched execution. Sentenced to death in Tennessee, Pike survived two inje…
  Le Monde europe 2026-10-02T19:00:06Z
• Widdecombe Murder Suspect Charged With Preparing Acts of Terrorism, Including Against Farage
  Joshua Kerry, a 28-year-old British man accused of killing the former lawmaker Ann Widdecombe, was charged on Friday.
  NYT us 2026-10-02T19:00:05Z
• DOJ Not Reopening Criminal Probe Into Fed’s Powell, Blanche Says
  The US Justice Department isn’t reopening a criminal investigation into former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for cost overruns related to the central bank’s building renovation project.
  Bloomberg us 2026-10-02T18:57:04Z
• No trace of the perpetrators of the massacre of four men in northern Cartagena: the victims were young people between 18 and 29 years old
  The four men killed inside a vehicle in Puerto Rey would have criminal records, according to the Police.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-10-02T18:56:35Z
• Kazakhstan detains Ukrainian woman at Russia's request as she traveled to pick up grandson
  Kazakh authorities detained Ukrainian national Liubov Rozhanska at Astana airport at Russia's request as she was traveling to pick up her grandson and take him to his father in Odesa.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-10-02T18:54:00Z
• Mass Shootings Surge in South Africa as Illegal Guns Flood Streets
  The country was shaken after nearly 30 people were killed in two separate mass shootings. South Africans are demanding greater government intervention.
  NYT us 2026-10-02T18:52:40Z
• Fridman’s access to assets in EU remains limited despite removal of sanctions - Bloomberg
  Mikhail Fridman’s main assets in the EU include a 37.9% stake in LetterOne, a Luxembourg-headquartered multinational investment firm, according to the agency
  TASS russia 2026-10-02T18:52:39Z
• Sudan’s army says it captured RSF stronghold in North Kordofan
  Sudanese Armed Forces reportedly retake al-Mazroub, advancing the army's goal of cutting the RSF’s supply lines.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-02T18:51:54Z
• DAF launches its new generation of trucks in Chile
  DAF officially presented its New Generation of Trucks (NGD) in Chile, a family developed on a completely new platform that arrives in the national market with a focus on both long-distance transport a…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-02T18:51:41Z
• The battle for the evangelical vote: why Lula can still challenge Flavio Bolsonaro in a key stronghold
  SAN PAULO.– "Maybe your daughter started university, or your son switched to a different school, and now they bring crazy ideas home that can destroy your family. That is the devil trying to enter y…
  La Nacion latam 2026-10-02T18:50:20Z
• Paramount, Warner Bros. reveal new name
  Once the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger is finalized, the resulting media empire will fall under a new name.
  The Hill us 2026-10-02T18:49:27Z
• Troop grouping completes main stage of Center-2026 drills by defeating enemy
  The total number of troops at the Chebarkul training ground exceeds 6,000 military personnel
  TASS russia 2026-10-02T18:45:10Z
• A group of islanders asked that Argentines be banned from entering the Falkland Islands: "They say they are not British"
  A group of Falkland Islanders on Friday called for a ban on Argentines entering the archipelago. Residents denounced an increase in such visits, with arrivals waving Argentine flags and carrying signs…
  La Nacion latam 2026-10-02T18:45:01Z
• 'Amateurism and organisation': Iran's potential role in the RAF Fairford incident
  Officers examine multiple lines of inquiry in the incident near the base that US bombers recently used to strike Tehran
  ft uk 2026-10-02T18:44:24Z
• Grassley calls on Trump administration to ban kratom “NOW”
  Sen. Chuck Grassley (D-Iowa) on Friday called on the Trump administration to finalize its proposed rule limiting the sale of kratom, a plant with opioid-like properties that can be bought over the cou…
  The Hill us 2026-10-02T18:43:42Z
• Russia welcomes US troop withdrawal from Iraq — diplomat
  Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the Iraqi army and law enforcement can now strengthen the country’s defense capabilities and ensure national security on their own
  TASS russia 2026-10-02T18:43:38Z
• How to calculate the Christmas bonus in El Salvador according to time worked?
  Public and private sector workers in El Salvador can receive their Christmas bonus between October 1 and December 20, following the reforms approved by the Legislative Assembly on September 23 with 60…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-02T18:43:38Z
• Pro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protesters
  The lawsuit says the prominent conservative podcaster falsely claimed the protesters were assaulting ICE officers during demonstrations at an ICE facility in Illinois last year. (Image credit: Jamie K…
  NPR us 2026-10-02T18:43:30Z
• Guatemala moves forward with the assembly of a Bailey bridge on the Atlantic route after the Güijo collapse
  The Ministry of Communications, Infrastructure and Housing of Guatemala will begin on Monday the assembly of a Bailey bridge at kilometer 111 of the Atlantic highway, in Usumatlán, Zacapa, to restore…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-02T18:43:28Z
• Pilot wanted by the United States captured while attempting to leave Guatemala for El Salvador
  The National Civil Police of Guatemala captured Alejandro Beltranena Solís, a 52-year-old Guatemalan pilot wanted by the United States, as he attempted to leave the country from La Aurora Internation…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-02T18:42:50Z
• Colombia reports expansion of mostly illegal alluvial gold mining
  COLOMBIA-MINING/GOLD:Colombia reports expansion of mostly illegal alluvial gold mining
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-02T18:42:44Z
• Panama explores cooperativism as a way to finance owner-occupied housing
  Representatives from Malaysia, the United Kingdom, Chile, and Zimbabwe shared experiences on cooperative housing models in Panama, during an international meeting that sought to identify which conditi…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-02T18:42:30Z
• Anti-racist education advances in schools over the last two years
  Racial equity indicators have advanced in Brazil over the past two years. That is what the Equidade 2026 Diagnostic, released this month by the Ministry of Education (MEC), shows. The report measured …
  Agencia Brasil latam 2026-10-02T18:39:00Z
• Alfredo Chaparro takes over as general manager of Chery and Exeed
  Chery and Exeed announced the appointment of Alfredo Chaparro as the new general manager of both brands in Chile, a position he takes on starting in October as part of the Astara Chile structure. From…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-02T18:36:14Z
• The protest does not stop, more clashes and violence in France
  Students disappointed by the meeting with the minister. A new mobilization announced for Tuesday
  ANSA europe 2026-10-02T18:35:43Z
• Russia’s grain harvest projected at 140 mln tons in 2026
  Last year, Russia’s grain harvest amounted to over 144 mln tons
  TASS russia 2026-10-02T18:35:02Z
• Western countries draw up plans to relocate embassies from Kiev — The Guardian
  According to the sources, the diplomatic missions could relocate to Lvov or eastern Poland
  TASS russia 2026-10-02T18:33:50Z
• Taiwan coastguard uses water cannons to warn off mainland Chinese fishing vessel
  Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration (CGA) used water cannons to expel a mainland Chinese fishing vessel near Dongsha Island, authorities said on Friday. The incident occurred on October 1, 27 nautic…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-02T18:33:28Z
• More than 77,000 cans of a popular soft drink are recalled due to a labeling error that concealed sugar
  More than 77,000 cans of 7UP Tropical were recalled in Utah after it was detected that some units labeled as "Zero Sugar" contained the sugared version of the drink. The voluntary recall, initiated on…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-02T18:33:11Z
• The article of the Cuban Penal Code used to convict Anna Bensi and her mother for posting a video on social media
  Anna Bensi left the Cojímar courthouse and described an operation that had surrounded the day: the regime's police prevented independent journalists and activists from accompanying her to the court. …
  Infobae latam 2026-10-02T18:32:26Z
• AI could expose how Georgia voters cast their ballot, researchers warn
  A Princeton researcher found that publicly available election records could be combined with AI to link voters to their ballots When voters cast their ballots, their votes are supposed to remain secre…
  Guardian uk 2026-10-02T18:32:05Z
• Low-profile hedge fund smashes record for New York office rent
  Castle Hook will pay up to $21.2mn a year for 53,000 sq ft of penthouse space at developer Related’s new Madison Avenue tower
  ft uk 2026-10-02T18:31:10Z
• German authorities launch re-privatization of former Gazprom subsidiary — newspaper
  SEFE is valued at around 6 bln euro, Börsen-Zeitung said
  TASS russia 2026-10-02T18:30:44Z
• The Illicit World of Sea Cucumbers
  How a rare delicacy in Asia drives crime oceans away.
  Foreign Policy us 2026-10-02T18:30:24Z
• The Ombudswoman, Iris Marín, confirmed that they are accompanying the family of the young peasant who was presented by the Government as killed in combat.
  Video: The official stated that he was a young peasant who had barely turned 18.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-10-02T18:29:00Z
• More than 26,000 bodies returned to Ukraine, but many remain unidentified – Budanov
  The process of identifying fallen defenders must be accelerated. The government will adopt all necessary regulatory and legal decisions in the near future.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-10-02T18:28:00Z
• White House official stresses shipbuilding cooperation with S. Korea, need to reward investors
  WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- A senior White House official on Friday underscor...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-02T18:27:28Z
• Russia open to dialogue on Black Sea security with all countries — Kremlin spokesman
  Dmitry Peskov added that Moscow is not engaged in any concrete talks on bilateral agreements
  TASS russia 2026-10-02T18:25:01Z
• What in the World?
  Test yourself on the week of Sept. 26: Trump pressures Zelensky, Venezuelans protest, and Morocco picks a new prime minister.
  Foreign Policy us 2026-10-02T18:24:13Z
• Strong warning from the United Arab Emirates government to England amid the controversy surrounding Manchester City
  The Premier League's sanction against Manchester City has escalated to the level of government and foreign ministries. Awaiting a resolution after the English club appealed, the owners of the Citizens…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-02T18:23:48Z
• ONS will carry out preventive operation to guarantee energy during the elections
  The National Electric System Operator (ONS) will adopt preventive monitoring from 0:00 this Saturday (3) until 7 a.m. on Monday (5) to ensure there are no interruptions in the electricity supply durin…
  Agencia Brasil latam 2026-10-02T18:23:00Z
• Ken Urker death: Did Gypsy Rose Blanchard's ex-fiance die by suicide? Cops share chilling 'gun, syringe, drug' details
  Gypsy Rose Blanchard's partner Ken Urker found dead near drug-related items, prompting investigation into potential overdose.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-02T18:22:52Z
• Russia tests several new ground robotic systems at Center-2026 drills
  Chelnok ground-based drones of increased cross-country capability and carrying capacity were also involved in the drills
  TASS russia 2026-10-02T18:21:39Z
• President of the CNC asks the Executive to push for “a true state policy” against irregular trade
  José Pakomio, president of the National Chamber of Commerce and Tourism of Chile (CNC), posed to the government of President José Antonio Kast the challenge of "building a true state policy against …
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-02T18:21:38Z
• Fux asks the AGU to respond to a request to release bets
  Supreme Court Justice Luiz Fux granted a 72-hour deadline on Friday (2) for the Attorney General's Office (AGU) to submit a statement on the petitions in which the betting sector argues for the resump…
  Agencia Brasil latam 2026-10-02T18:20:00Z
• Registration with a Unique Key and use of a reflective vest: Parquemet details the new measures it will implement in December for cyclists
  The Santiago Metropolitan Park (Parquemet) addressed this day the measures that will begin to be implemented for cyclists to reinforce control, enforcement, and also sanctions against irresponsible be…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-02T18:19:01Z
• Israeli barrier cuts off water to West Bank Palestinians before elections
  Residents of Ras al-Ahmar say Israeli restrictions have cut access to water, animal feed, healthcare.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-02T18:18:42Z
• TC approves megareform, but eliminates criteria for compensating municipalities with funds for the end of contributions
  Finally, the Constitutional Court delivered its ruling on the mandatory review of the mega-reform. Now, the bill is ready to be enacted. That event is expected to take place during the coming week. A…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-02T18:16:45Z
• Student protests continue in France: blockades and unrest in over 560 high schools - Liveblog
  Just today, 150 already arrested. Dumpster fires in Paris. The Justice Minister: 'Parents should pay for the damage to schools'
  ANSA europe 2026-10-02T18:15:10Z
• Justice Department sues Maryland over federal agent mask ban
  The Justice Department sued Maryland on Thursday over a new law barring federal law enforcement officers from wearing masks and requiring them to identify themselves while working in the Old Line Stat…
  The Hill us 2026-10-02T18:14:15Z
• Unmanned tanks used during main stage of Center-2026 drills
  The Russian Defense Ministry reported that the use of a multi-channel, jamming-resistant control system facilitates the rapid movement of unmanned tanks on the battlefield
  TASS russia 2026-10-02T18:12:56Z
• October 2nd march live; follow the minute-by-minute coverage of the demonstration 58 years after the Tlatelolco massacre
  This October 2 marks 58 years since the massacre of students in Tlatelolco, an episode that marked the country's history due to the repression of the student movement by the State and by the president…
  El Universal latam 2026-10-02T18:12:14Z
• King Charles to acknowledge 'darkest days' of colonial rule on Caribbean tour
  King Charles will acknowledge the "darkest days" of colonial rule and slavery while touring Caribbean countries on a visit beginning this month, a Buckingham Palace spokesman said on Friday. The king …
  SCMP asia 2026-10-02T18:11:53Z
• For the first time, the UAE speaks of a "terrorist act" regarding the Flydubai flight
  TEL AVIV.– A presidential adviser from the United Arab Emirates on Friday for the first time called the incident aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 a "terrorist act," as Israel prepares to take part in t…
  La Nacion latam 2026-10-02T18:11:46Z
• Israel’s Supreme Court overturns election panel ban on Arab parties
  Court reinstates two Arab lists and Jewish Knesset member Ofer Cassif as Balad leader withdraws after pressure.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-02T18:11:37Z
• Sales of new passenger cars in Russia gains 7.9% to 960,400 units in 9 months
  Sales of light commercial vehicles fell by 16.6% in nine months to 62,900 units
  TASS russia 2026-10-02T18:10:53Z
• The United States appointed its third diplomatic representative in Bolivia in four months
  The United States changed its top official in charge of its diplomatic representation in Bolivia, with the designation of Amanda Porter as the new chargé d'affaires, at a time of rapprochement betwee…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-02T18:05:52Z
• Two people, including child, injured in Russian attack in Kyiv region
  Russian forces have injured two people, including an eight-year-old child, in Hostomel, Kyiv region.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-10-02T18:05:00Z
• NASA’s dexterous humanoid robots built to assist humans on the moon
  The objective of NASA's machines is to act as a hands-on support team for the crew while on the moon.
  The Hill us 2026-10-02T18:04:02Z
• Putin shown unmanned tanks based on T-72 in Chelyabinsk Region
  The tanks are equipped with two different combat modules – a tank-type module and a BMPT-type module
  TASS russia 2026-10-02T18:02:29Z
• Ecuador doubled foreign investment in six months, although it slowed in the second quarter
  Ecuador closed the first half of 2026 with USD 715.5 million in foreign direct investment (FDI), more than double the amount recorded during the first six months of the previous year. The increase was…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-02T18:02:09Z