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In the wake of a ceasefire, Hamas has carried out a wave of killings in Gaza, executing at least 33 people belonging to groups opposed to it. The Trump plan for Gaza sees Hamas replaced with a Palestinian committee, though for now it’s been given a green light to “police” the city. Madagascar’s President Andry …

The right to strike and the right to collective bargaining are the most powerful tools workers have to defend themselves against labour abuses. The rise of neoliberal policies has led many governments to introduce new laws designed to curb the impact of strikes – weakening their disruptive power and in effect disarming them as a …

Germany’s car bosses and Chancellor Merz are slamming the brakes on the EU’s 2035 combustion engine ban, arguing they need “side roads” for hybrids and new fuels. Merz threw in R60-billion (€3-billion) for EV subsidies — politics meets petrol fumes. France’s political merry-go-round spins again: Macron hunts for his sixth prime minister in two years …

In case you’re in the market, Barnes & Noble founder Len Riggio’s 720 Park Ave. co-op is for sale, with an asking price of $17 million. Riggio, the son of a cabdriver who was born in Brooklyn but spent most of his adult life in the Peter Marino-designed apartment on Park Avenue, died last year. …

Voluntary medical male circumcision is one of the most important ways to reduce new HIV infections. The foreskin contains receptors that the HIV virus can attach to, and removing it reduces HIV transmission from women to men by about 60%. With US funding being cut for HIV programmes, it is increasingly important to scale up …

French markets sank after Prince Minister Sebastien Lecornu unexpectedly quit just a day after President Emmanuel Macron’s cabinet picks disappointed even members of the proposed new government. Bruno Retailleau — who was tapped to become interior minister and leads the center-right Republicans — slammed the choice of ministers as failing to “break” with the past. …

More Than 8,600 People Arrested in FBI Campaign. European Drugmakers React Quickly to Changing Policies From Washington: The U.S. tariff policy and its unmatched pharmaceutical market are pulling European drugmakers to invest more heavily, from new manufacturing plants to U.S. stock listings and discount pricing deals. New Coal Leases Awarded in Alabama, Utah: The Trump …

Trump’s regulators are gutting bank rules, with Wall Street’s Basel Endgame nightmare turning into a dream: capital surcharges cut, leverage caps eased, stress tests softened. Big banks expect flat or lower buffers—freeing billions for lending and buybacks. Tesla smashed its third quarter delivery forecasts with buyers rushing to grab R129 902 ($7,500) EV tax credits …

Supreme Court Accepts Challenge to Trump’s Fed Firing: The Supreme Court issued an order on Oct. 1 indicating that it would hear oral argument over Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lisa Cook’s challenge to President Donald Trump’s… Here’s How the Government Shutdown Could Affect You: WASHINGTON—Congress has failed to pass a short-term funding bill …

Trump Revives Threat of 100% Tariff on Foreign Films, Rattling Hollywood. Armed robbers struck a Greenacres jewellery store in Gqeberha on Tuesday. Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said two men entered the shop around 5pm, threatened a customer at gunpoint and kicked down a security door. They grabbed jewellery and fired a shot …

Large Study Links ADHD Medications to Developing Psychosis. Trump to Meet With Netanyahu to Discuss Gaza Peace Plans: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Democrats are “ready, willing, and able” to negotiate over funding the government. Healthier School Lunch Movement Gains Momentum Nationwide: Out with chicken nuggets and foot-long hot dogs, in with locally …

Trump Admin Is Breaking the CCP’s Hold on Rare Earths: Key to countering China’s dominance is to make mining and refining profitable again in the United States. The Chinese communist regime launched an Arctic shipping route to Europe, renewing world attention to its “Polar Silk Road” ambitions. The Chinese regime said that it has imposed …

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met yesterday with Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi on the margins of the UN General Assembly. Both parties underscored the urgency of establishing a Gang Suppression Force and UN Support Office to ensure Haiti re-establishes security and sets itself back …

Greeted by a standing ovation and chants of “Jimmy! Jimmy!” late night host Jimmy Kimmel returned to the air on ABC last night—well, in many markets. ABC stations under Sinclair and Nexstar control preempted the show, and it’s not clear when or if they’ll resume airing it going forward. At least one victim is dead …

France plans to formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly this week – following similar statements made by the UK, Canada and Australia over the weekend. This step brings major Western powers into alignment with the close to 150 countries that already recognize Palestine — yet further from the US, which …

Yesterday, the UK, Canada, Portugal and Australia joined 147 other countries in formally recognising the state of Palestine. Today, at a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations general assembly, France, Belgium, Malta and others will take the same step. US news – Thousands gathered in Arizona for a public memorial to honour Charlie …

Binance’s BNB coin soared past the $1,000 mark for the first time, reaching an all-time high of $1,002.70. The rally is partly down to the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates, which often encourages investment in assets like crypto. The rumours were true and global payments giant PayPal is rolling out peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto transfers. Users …

The Securities and Exchange Commission published a policy statement to announce that decisions about whether to accelerate the effectiveness of a registration statement will not be affected by the presence of a provision requiring arbitration of investor claims arising under the federal securities laws. “As an agency that trumpets the importance of disclosure and transparency, …

About 200 activists marched to the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday to support Wild Coast communities opposing seismic surveys and oil exploration rights granted to Shell and Impact Africa. Members of the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) downed tools on Tuesday after failing to reach an agreement with Buffalo City Metro Municipality (BCCM). …

US President Donald Trump said over the weekend that he’s prepared to move ahead with “major” sanctions on Russian oil if European nations do the same. The penalties would target the energy trade that’s crucial to financing President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine, particularly buyers from China and India. China’s market regulator has preliminarily found …

Multiple US Companies Warn Employees Following Assassination of Charlie Kirk. Worldwide Demonstrations, Vigils Commemorate Charlie Kirk: Cities around the world were filled with large demonstrations throughout the weekend following the assassination of Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10 at a university in Utah. Ukraine launched several hundred drones against the Kirishi oil refinery in Russia. Although …

Albania’s PM Edi Rama has tapped in a virtual minister. unveiling AI bot Diella to run public tenders corruption-free. Promised as incorruptible and efficient, Diella’s debut sparks scepticism — critics fear human meddling or scapegoating as Albania eyes European Union membership by 2030. The European Union will stick to its 2028 deadline to end Russian …

Charlie Kirk assassinated, passes at age 31: Kirk was shot in the neck while he was answering questions during a back and forth Q&A debate, a common event he holds on college campuses. Charlie Kirk is the co-founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, a national student movement focused on limited government and free-market principles. …

Ukraine war – Poland said it scrambled its own and Nato air defences to shoot down drones over its territory after repeated violations of its airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine, marking the first time in the war that Warsaw has engaged Russian assets in its airspace. Mortgages – More than 350,000 homeowners in …