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Photo: File:Perth CBD skyline from State War Memorial Lookout, 2023, 04.jpg : Kgbo deri · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWestern Australian police are enforcing a strict security zone at next week's Land Forces expo, with letters already issued banning specific individuals from the site.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Arnold Paul · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia CommonsA Flood Watch covering most of Central Texas through Friday evening brings multiple rounds of storms with 2-4 inches of rain expected, rising to 4-6 inches in isolated areas, with the highest flooding risk on Thursday.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA woman was removed from Scoot flight TR905 in Macau on September 27 for disruptive behaviour, causing a two-hour delay before the plane departed for Singapore with 173 passengers.
Illustrative photo · Photo: W.carter · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsPeter Navarro, a trade adviser to President Trump, warned Canadian lobbyists on Tuesday to leave the U.S. and threatened repercussions if Canada interferes in upcoming midterm elections.
Photo: Sandro Halank, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsDefending champion Luke Littler suffered a 2-1 first-round loss to Luke Woodhouse on Monday at the 2026 World Grand Prix in Leicester.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Ank Kumar · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNike releases the new Caitlin 1 signature shoe on October 1 as the company faces declining revenue and a difficult financial year.
AI-generated imageThe South African Social Security Agency has flagged 169,000 beneficiaries for further investigation after they failed to appear for mandatory grant reviews.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Emessem T · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsPortugal maintained their perfect Nations League start by defeating Denmark 4-2 in Copenhagen as Vitinha and Joao Felix secured late goals.
AI-generated imageThe Division 1 prize remained unclaimed in Draw 1585 on October 1, forcing the jackpot to grow to $60 million for the next event.
AI-generated imageThe Pittsburgh Steelers traded cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday after the two sides could not reach a contract extension agreement, with Porter in the final year of his rookie deal at a $4.9 million cap hit.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Bernerlover · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSouth Africa's Home Affairs Minister announced the green ID book will stop being produced on March 31, 2027, and will no longer be valid identification from March 31, 2028, as the government shifts to the more secure Smart ID card.
AI-generated imageJapan faces Ecuador in the 2026 Kirin Cup semifinal on October 1 at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama.
AI-generated imageKenya's national team faces Guinea on Thursday at 7 pm in Conakry, looking to recover from a 1-1 draw with Eritrea in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Bernerlover · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAttorney General Todd Blanche announced the DOJ filed a judicial misconduct complaint Wednesday against seven federal judges in Minnesota who spoke to the New York Times about government violations of court orders during Operation Metro Surge.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Bernerlover · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsKFC relaunched larger, crispier chicken tenders this week after a surge in complaints and lost sales to competitors, marking the first step in its biggest menu overhaul in decades.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Bernerlover · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOntario, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan hiked minimum hourly wages on October 1, 2026.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Emessem T · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsDeshaun Watson has led the Cleveland Browns to back-to-back victories following an opening loss, shifting the team's short-term plans away from week-to-week quarterback changes.
AI-generated imageSingapore suffered a historic 6-0 defeat against Malaysia at the Si Jalak Harupat Stadium on October 1, eliminating the Lions from the FIFA ASEAN Cup.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsEmirates flight EK31 from Dubai to London Heathrow made an emergency landing at Frankfurt Airport on Thursday after a passenger required medical attention.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Dennis Cortés cortes · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsWhatsApp is rolling out optional parental controls that let guardians see when teenagers join or leave groups and decide privacy settings, though message content remains encrypted.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Emessem T · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsChicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki hit a walk-off single off San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller on a slider in June, but the two face off again Tuesday in the Wild Card Series with the Cubs' season at stake.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Bernerlover · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOscar Piastri locked up on lap 40 of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, plummeting from third place to 14th and out of the points in what he called a surprising moment that extended his difficult 2026 season.
AI-generated imagePakistan defeated Bangladesh by six wickets on October 1 to reach their maiden Asian Games cricket final, where they will face India on October 3 for the gold medal.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Mojmir Churavy · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsDirector Danny Boyle endorsed actor Jack O'Connell as the next James Bond during a masterclass at the Zurich Film Festival, praising his ability to make audiences root for morally complex characters.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Ente75 · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsFollowing the conclusion of Singapore's Primary School Leaving Examination on September 30, Senior Minister of State Goh Pei Ming required his son to solve a math puzzle to regain laptop access.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Bernerlover · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe fourth series of the BAFTA-winning show features four new celebrity duos racing from Borneo to Melbourne on a strict daily budget.
AI-generated imageFour sailors were rescued after their 52-foot yacht, the Tai Tam, sank following a collision with a pod of sperm whales in the South Pacific.
Illustrative photo · Photo: SpaceX · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsFour astronauts successfully launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center at 11:10 a.m. Thursday.
AI-generated imageThe Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has introduced new fines for homes and businesses feeding excess solar electricity into the grid without approval.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Bernerlover · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSwift Telephone Network Limited has secured a Unified Access Service Licence from the Nigerian Communications Commission to provide nationwide telecommunications services.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Bernerlover · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsProfessional golfer Phil Mickelson voluntarily sought treatment for family trauma and addiction following recent misconduct allegations and personal health issues.
AI-generated imageA Strathbogie Shire man in Victoria won $1,247,390.16 in TattsLotto draw 4715 on Saturday, September 26, after purchasing his ticket from Euroa News and Lotto, learning of his win when an official called while he was driving home from a dental appointment.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Bernerlover · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSydney Roosters winger Mark Nawaqanitawase will play his last rugby league game in Sunday's grand final against Newcastle Knights before returning to rugby union and the Wallabies.
Illustrative photo · Photo: W.carter · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFCT Minister Nyesom Wike called on Nigerians to elect progressive leaders in 2027 who will sustain infrastructure development in Abuja, describing the capital as a symbol of national unity.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Bernerlover · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsDFI Retail Group will take sole control of Starbucks operations across seven Asian markets—Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos—and receive US$340 million in cash by ending its 50-50 joint venture with Hongkong Caterers in Maxim's Caterers.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Jacek Halicki · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHealth officials warn that hundreds of thousands of eligible young people have not yet received the meningitis B vaccine despite three deaths from recent outbreaks and a one-off NHS vaccination programme launched this summer.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Santeri Viinamäki · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCameron Norrie exited the ATP Beijing Open in the first round following a defeat against Alexander Zverev.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBurnie-born Taran Armstrong drilled a game-winning jump shot with 5.5 seconds remaining to secure a two-point victory for the Tasmania JackJumpers on Thursday night.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Hamster28 · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsStarting October 1, Australia’s Reserve Bank has banned checkout surcharges on card payments, a move aimed at saving consumers $1.6 billion annually.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Vu Hoang · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Coalition releases Gears of War: E-Day, a prequel set 14 years before the original game, featuring a campaign centered on Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago.
Illustrative photo · Photo: Peter Glaser baraida · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsKaizer Chiefs midfielder Thulani Mabaso returned to competitive action following a long-term injury during a 3-2 victory over Orlando Pirates.
AI-generated imageFormer Ekurhuleni City Manager Imogen Mashazi was found guilty of improper conduct by Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka on Thursday for appointing Ndumiso Gcwabe to a senior metro police role despite him lacking the required NQF level 7 qualification.