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• Pandora opens $150m Vietnam plant to diversify beyond Thailand
  Nikkei asia 2026-10-01T05:11:01Z
• New revelations underscore Edgardo Kueider's connection to a corruption case
  "He knows how to collect," says Jorge González in one of the chats, one of those charged in the "Securitas" case. He is talking about a person who "sneaked into" the office that Edgardo Kueider occup…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-01T05:03:46Z
• The battle over Kicillof's succession grows among mayors: the delayed decision by the PJ leadership
  Although the governor of the province of Buenos Aires, Axel Kicillof, and the rest of the sectors known as Fuerza Patria are not expected to decide until next year what the electoral strategy will be …
  Infobae latam 2026-10-01T05:03:19Z
• Walker calls on Arrau to change his "arrogant" attitude and calls for greater dialogue with Congress on the security agenda
  Senator Matías Walker questioned the Minister of Public Security, Martín Arrau, this Wednesday amid the government's about-face on the constitutional security reform promoted by the Executive, and c…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-01T05:02:57Z
• Tensions rise between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falklands: the next steps in the oil dispute
  14,000 kilometers from the Falkland Islands, the Foreign Office in London, through Parliamentary Under-Secretary Uma Kumaran, summoned Argentine Ambassador Mariana Plaza this Wednesday and moved the c…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-01T05:02:55Z
• Lukashenko invites Xi to visit Belarus in 2027
  According to the Belarusian President, Minsk highly values Beijing’s consistent course on the international arena that is geared toward maintaining global stability
  TASS russia 2026-10-01T05:02:27Z
• The Government admits that October is the "key month" for passing the priority bills and organizing the campaign
  "It's a crucial month and a half, with a lot of work. If things go our way, we could wrap things up then," an official source told Infobae about the legislative roadmap the Government has designed for…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-01T05:02:22Z
• After the Court's ruling, Milei will hold a key meeting with the governors to shore up support in Congress
  Even though the top leadership of the Executive Branch is in France seeking investments, President Javier Milei and his delegation have taken charge of the parliamentary negotiations and the defense o…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-01T05:02:01Z
• Healey urged to offer energy support in budget as bills rise 4%
  Millions of people in Great Britain face increase from Thursday to an average of £1,723 a year for a typical home John Healey is under growing pressure to offer fresh energy support for households in…
  Guardian uk 2026-10-01T05:00:29Z
• Prisoners freed early in England and Wales risk living on the streets, say probation officers
  Warning of a lack of hostel places for 2,000 criminals due to be released over the next month to ease overcrowding Hundreds of prisoners are due to be released early from jail on Thursday amid warning…
  Guardian uk 2026-10-01T05:00:29Z
• Shows, tours and film as China marks 90 years since the end of the Long March
  China’s ruling Communist Party is marking 90 years since the end of the Long March with exhibitions, tours, film and television productions as it tries to mobilise the nation to contribute to its vi…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-01T04:59:40Z
• Sawtooth or entrenched decline?: the economic specter haunting the Cabinet as Milei polarizes
  October arrived. In politics and in the markets, doubts are growing about the sustainability of the economic program, and the Government is playing its last cards of the preelection year. With that sp…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-01T04:59:18Z
• Unification ministry reaffirms peaceful coexistence policy despite DMZ blast
  SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry said Thursday it will continu...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-01T04:56:45Z
• Japan inflation wave lifts prices on 3,000 food and drink items
  Nikkei asia 2026-10-01T04:56:00Z
• Power to the Teletubbies
  La Repubblica europe 2026-10-01T04:55:44Z
• Netanyahu says too early to tell who was behind plane incident as flydubai halts all flights to Israel
  Israeli prime minister cautions against early conclusions when asked if there were any signs of Iranian involvement Benjamin Netanyahu has said it was too early to tell who was ultimately behind the a…
  Guardian uk 2026-10-01T04:55:41Z
• Mexico's government denies a state pattern of forced disappearance of search collectives; clarifies that experts' opinions do not represent the UN
  The government of Mexico responded to a group of United Nations human rights experts, who on Wednesday called on it to protect women searching for missing persons given the "alarming" levels of violen…
  El Universal latam 2026-10-01T04:54:31Z
• Stocks and bonds eligible for security token offering: regulator
  SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- The country's financial regulator said Thursday that s...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-01T04:50:35Z
• Presidential aide on economic growth named new presidential policy chief
  SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- Chief presidential aide on economic growth Ha Joon-kyu...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-01T04:49:02Z
• Indiana governor extends gas tax suspension
  Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) said Wednesday he is extending his state’s gas tax suspension as fuel prices elevate due to the ongoing war in Iran “Today I announced another gas tax extension with ad…
  The Hill us 2026-10-01T04:48:12Z
• Nancy Mace on OnlyFans? Republican lawmaker responds to internet buzz; says 'subscribe right now…'
  Online buzz grew about Nancy Mace joining OnlyFans, some time after the Republican lawmaker made waves appearing in a skin tight leather outfit on her podcast.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-01T04:48:06Z
• Amnesty International backs UN call to protect women searchers in Mexico; warns of violence
  Amnesty International joined the call by United Nations experts for the Mexican state to fulfill its international obligations to protect searching women, who face violence and risks that, in some cas…
  El Universal latam 2026-10-01T04:44:25Z
• Vietnam charms Denmark's Pandora into opening world's largest jewellery factory
  Danish jewellery maker Pandora opened a US$150 million factory in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday, its largest manufacturing facility and its first production site outside Thailand as it bids to diversif…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-01T04:43:27Z
• Japan Raises Residency Fees 2,000 Percent Amid ‘Anxiety’ Over Foreigners
  Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is making it harder for immigrants to stay in the country. Critics say she is hurting Japan’s ability to address labor shortages.
  NYT us 2026-10-01T04:39:36Z
• Russia-China ties are at unprecedent high level — Putin
  The Russian leader stressed that the two countries are implementing major joint projects in various fields and coordinating their efforts in international affairs to build a fairer multipolar world or…
  TASS russia 2026-10-01T04:33:00Z
• FirstFT: Big Tech’s heavy Brussels lobbying
  Also in today’s newsletter: US bond rout and warming UK-EU ties
  ft uk 2026-10-01T04:31:55Z
• Japan's Sanae Takaichi announces new tightened measures for foreigners seeking permanent residency
  The measures come as the country’s conservative leader Sanae Takaichi looks to deliver on election promises, which were spearheaded by vast immigration reforms, in her historic supermajority electio…
  Euronews europe 2026-10-01T04:31:15Z
• Some 25,000 customers' info leaked from Shinhan Bank
  SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- Personal information of around 25,000 customers has be...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-01T04:27:07Z
• South Korea's Lee balances stance on dialogue as North denies mine blast
  Nikkei asia 2026-10-01T04:26:02Z
• The UN expressed its "deep concern" over the attack on a Flydubai flight and noted that a tragedy was averted
  UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his "deep concern" over the incident that occurred on a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv and highlighted his relief that a tragedy was ultimately "av…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-01T04:24:01Z
• Ukraine urges OSCE states to restrict Russian diplomatic and 'cultural' infrastructure in Europe
  Ukraine has called on OSCE participating states to step up pressure on Russia, including by restricting its diplomatic and so-called "cultural" infrastructure used for espionage and subversive activit…
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-10-01T04:21:00Z
• Hong Kong power outages hit Ho Man Tin, disrupting 1,000 households and hotel
  Two power outages hit Hong Kong’s Ho Man Tin, the first lasting more than four hours overnight into Thursday, disrupting hotel operations and about 1,000 households. CLP Power, which supplies electr…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-01T04:19:36Z
• Global bond sell-off deepens as Japanese yields jump
  ‘Relentless’ pressure on sovereign debt comes amid uncertainty about interest rate rises
  ft uk 2026-10-01T04:17:41Z
• Afghanistan says nine killed in Pakistani air raids on Kunar, Helmand
  No immediate comment from Pakistan as Kabul says all victims of the attacks were women and children.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-01T04:16:19Z
• Tennessee fails to execute Christa Pike after 2 doses of lethal drug
  Tennessee officials were unable to put Christa Pike to death on Wednesday for a 1995 murder after administering two doses of a lethal drug. A death penalty expert said it was an unprecedented failure.…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-01T04:14:43Z
• Becerra, Hilton clash over 'Trump, Trump, Trump' in California governor debate
  Democratic state Attorney General Xavier Becerra and former Fox News host Steve Hilton (R) clashed on the debate stage Wednesday as they jostle in a contentious race to replace California Gov. Gavin N…
  The Hill us 2026-10-01T04:13:57Z
• Senator Núñez's (PC) response to Ambassador Judd after he accused him of lying: "I will not accept that my word be called into question"
  Senator Daniel Núñez (PC) responded Wednesday night to the U.S. ambassador to Chile, Brandon Judd, after the diplomat called it a "blatant lie" the accusation that Washington had denied him a visa t…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-01T04:12:04Z
• Four Dipol officers arrested for allegedly kidnapping a minor and demanding USD 22,270 for his release
  The detainees were identified as sub-inspector Belkis Lizeth Cruz Rodríguez and agents Geybin Gadriel Salgado Pérez, Kevin Dagoberto Castillo Zambrano, and Carlos Iván Arteaga Ayestas, against whom…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-01T04:11:03Z
• Apple’s Biggest Battleground for Foldable Phones Is China
  Huawei and other Chinese competitors report higher demand for foldables after announcement of the iPhone Duo.
  WSJ us 2026-10-01T04:11:00Z
• Who is Scott Kretzchmar? 5 things to know about Michigan man named in Cornell University rape lawsuit as probe reopens
  A civil lawsuit filed against Scott Kretzchmar and other fraternity members alleges they sexually assaulted a female Cornell student in October 2024.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-01T04:09:56Z
• Seven National Civil Police officers arrested for the alleged illegal sale of weapons in Guatemala
  Seven agents of Guatemala's National Civil Police (PNC) were arrested in an investigation into the alleged theft and illegal sale of weapons and ammunition. The case includes possible crimes of embezz…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-01T04:09:06Z
• Catalina helicopter crash: Latest update on passengers; what happened at Los Angeles county island? Rescue mission on
  A helicopter crashed into the ocean on September 30, prompting rescue crews to rush to the Catalina Island coastline.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-01T04:08:32Z
• US-led coalition ends anti-Islamic State mission in Iraq amid heightened regional tensions and security fears
  The US-led force has been operating in Iraq for 12 years to dismantle ISIS networks which had threatened to takeover the region and plunge it into instability.
  Euronews europe 2026-10-01T04:08:24Z
• Grüne und SPD: Die Linke-Gewissensfrage in Berlin
  Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Ein vermeintliches Sondierungsgespräch wird zum Vorgespräch: Wenn sich SPD und Grüne in Berlin heute mit der Linken treffen, geht es nicht ums künftige g…
  Politico EU europe 2026-10-01T04:08:20Z
• South Korea’s exports hit record high on AI boom
  Exports jump 83.5 percent to top $120bn for the first time amid ferocious semiconductor demand.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-01T04:08:15Z
• Panama's goods exports total $534.6 million in the first half of the year
  Between January and June, Panamanian goods exports totaled $534.6 million. The figure comes from the June 2026 Economic Situation Report of the Directorate of Economic and Social Analysis of the Minis…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-01T04:07:22Z
• The €865 billion brainstorming session
  Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Ukraine’s prime minister is warning of a $20 billion defense funding gap as Russia intensifies its attacks and Kyiv struggles to protect its skies and keep…
  Politico EU europe 2026-10-01T04:05:00Z
• Two foreigners suspected of labor exploitation of Venezuelan minors arrested in Costa Rica
  Costa Rica's Professional Migration Police arrested in San Rafael de Alajuela a man surnamed Feng and a woman surnamed Wu, both under investigation as suspects in the crime of human trafficking for la…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-01T04:04:10Z
• Hong Kong's 5-year plan underlines 'DNA' as a global city, market economy: John Lee
  Hong Kong’s inaugural five-year plan highlighted its DNA as an international city while emphasising the market economy, the chief executive has said. Speaking at a National Day reception on Thursday…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-01T04:03:58Z
• Honduras: Cossette López warns at the OAS about new forms of "institutional kidnapping" that threaten democracies
  The ambassador of Honduras to the Organization of American States (OAS), Cossette López-Osorio, put forward an expression that sums up one of the current debates about democracy in Latin America: "in…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-01T04:03:23Z
• Massacre in Sevilla, Valle del Cauca: a police patrolman and two civilians were killed at a commercial establishment
  The incident occurred in the El Carmen neighborhood. The victims were attacked with a firearm while they were at the location.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-10-01T04:02:09Z
• Dominican Republic: Zeneida Castillo's family asks for an investigation into the possible involvement of a fifth person in the crime
  The Permanent Attention Court of Santo Domingo Este imposed 18 months of preventive detention on those accused of causing the death of Zeneida Socorro Castillo and injuries to her husband, the artist …
  Infobae latam 2026-10-01T04:01:25Z
• Israelis divided as vote that could oust Netanyahu only weeks away
  Some on streets of Jerusalem pledge their support to prime minister while others hope for change On the streets of Jerusalem, crowded with secular and ultra-Orthodox Jews, religious nationalists, sett…
  Guardian uk 2026-10-01T04:00:30Z
• New Google Maps images reveal massive scale of devastation in Gaza
  Satellite imagery shows further destruction of homes, businesses and places of worship since fragile ceasefire An update to Google Maps has revealed the extent of devastation during the three-year Gaz…
  Guardian uk 2026-10-01T04:00:28Z
• 'Explosion of melt rates': 20% of Swiss glaciers lost in five years
  Alpine regions in Europe experiencing extreme glacier collapse due to heat-trapping effects of fossil fuel pollution Switzerland has lost almost one-fifth of its ice in just five years, research has f…
  Guardian uk 2026-10-01T04:00:27Z
• Kyiv Independent editor: 'Our readers want Russia to suffer but we can't be propagandists'
  Olga Rudenko says news site has duty to report on Russian military gains and Ukrainian corruption even if subjects are not so well read Readers of Ukraine’s leading English news site “really want …
  Guardian uk 2026-10-01T04:00:26Z
• Boots set to get carved out of private equity
  Buyout firm Sycamore is nearing a $9bn deal to sell the chemist to the billionaire Weston family
  ft uk 2026-10-01T04:00:25Z
• Why we can thumb our noses at AI
  Our sense of smell helps us to keep a few shreds of privacy intact and maintains a dividing line between real and virtual worlds
  ft uk 2026-10-01T04:00:25Z
• OpenAI’s agents obscured hacking activity in government site breaches
  New findings by Asymmetric Security provide further evidence of novel tactics AI tools use to conduct hacks
  ft uk 2026-10-01T04:00:24Z
• EU steel exports hit by high energy costs, tariffs and China oversupply
  Shipments abroad have fallen by a fifth with production at historic lows
  ft uk 2026-10-01T04:00:24Z
• King’s bank Coutts hit with new lawsuit after ‘debanking’
  Shipping executive Philip Adkins sues lender over claims it kept dossier of inaccurate information that sparked US probe
  ft markets 2026-10-01T04:00:24Z
• Manchester City chair shielded by diplomatic immunity
  Khaldoon al-Mubarak was granted immunity six years ago, protecting him from potential legal proceedings in the UK
  ft uk 2026-10-01T04:00:24Z
• UBS should make the positive case for staying Swiss
  Too much doom-mongering may be bad for the bank’s business
  ft uk 2026-10-01T04:00:16Z
• EU questions Binance over continued operations despite wind-down order
  Securities regulators looking at use of legal exemption by world’s biggest crypto exchange
  ft uk 2026-10-01T04:00:16Z
• How Europe can stall Russia’s hybrid war
  Enhancing domestic security, using new technologies and negotiating guardrails could lessen the risk of mass-casualty events
  ft uk 2026-10-01T04:00:16Z
• Chinese research ship near the Batanes sparks undersea cable concerns in Manila
  A Chinese civilian research vessel has spent more than a week conducting operations in waters off the Philippines’ Batanes Islands, an area that has become a new geopolitical battleground as Beijing…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-01T04:00:15Z
• Heavy rain causes flooding and traffic chaos in the capital of Honduras: several homes and vehicles were affected
  The downpour caused greater problems in areas such as La Cañada, Loarque and Mármoles, on the southern exit of the capital. In some spots, the amount of accumulated water completely covered the stre…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-01T04:00:15Z
• Lab-grown meat: moral mission meets market realities
  From pet food to sausage ingredients, cultivated food start-ups are moving beyond lofty early promises to seek niches where they can address a need
  ft uk 2026-10-01T04:00:07Z
• Call for entries: Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2027
  Apply now to be considered for our sixth annual ranking of high-growth businesses on the continent
  ft uk 2026-10-01T04:00:06Z
• Exclusive first look: HUMM, New York’s hottest autumn restaurant opening
  Daniel Humm’s first eponymous venture is a theatrical celebration of art, music, friendship and the superior comfort food that has made his name
  ft uk 2026-10-01T04:00:06Z
• Postcard from Corsica: our overambitious hiking holiday
  Two sixtysomethings set out across the Mediterranean island — but find they have bitten off more than they can chew
  ft uk 2026-10-01T04:00:06Z
• Big Tech out-lobbies European companies in Brussels
  US corporations including Google, Apple and Amazon use their influence to push back against EU digital bloc rules
  ft uk 2026-10-01T04:00:06Z
• Trump says diesel export ban is still on the table
  President Donald Trump said Wednesday he hasn’t yet made up his mind on whether to impose a ban on diesel fuel exports, despite fierce pushback on the idea in recent days from the oil and gas indust…
  Politico EU europe 2026-10-01T04:00:00Z
• Could AI really end humanity?
  Researcher Toby Ord discusses rising anxiety about AI’s existential risks
  ft uk 2026-10-01T04:00:00Z
• US Big Tech gets the most facetime with EU
  Corporations including Google, Apple and Amazon use their influence to push back against the bloc’s digital rules
  ft uk 2026-10-01T04:00:00Z
• A £4 Billion Fuel Windfall Offers Hope For Struggling UK Drivers
  John Healey is set to reap a £4 billion ($5.3 billion) tax windfall from soaring petrol and diesel prices, putting Britain’s chancellor of the exchequer under growing pressure to announce relief fo…
  Bloomberg us 2026-10-01T04:00:00Z
• Helping Ukraine is in Czechia's national interest – Czech general
  Helping Ukraine is in the national interest of the Czech Republic and will continue, although the forms of this support may change.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-10-01T04:00:00Z
• Why Iran Escalates
  Tehran’s strategy to drive America out of the Middle East.
  Foreign Affairs us 2026-10-01T04:00:00Z
• The AI Autocrat
  How technology empowers—and imperils—dictators.
  Foreign Affairs us 2026-10-01T04:00:00Z
• Repubblica, a newspaper in the world
  Today sees the launch of Repubblica Europe, the English-language section of our website
  La Repubblica europe 2026-10-01T04:00:00Z