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One dead in knife attack at Mexican school

Knife and fireworks attack leaves one dead, three injured in northern Mexico school

Mexican police members. Authorities said the two 18-year-old alleged attackers armed with knives and fireworks killed a female assistant principal and injured three other people in an attack at a school in northern Mexico.

US urges EU allies to release strategic diesel reserves

Trump administration calls for immediate action on global diesel costs

A customer fills up his car at a BP fuel station. File photo taken on May 21, 2026 in Skokie, Illinois.

Strong explosions heard in Yemen capital: Report

Explosions rock Yemen's capital amid renewed hostilities

Airstrikes reportedly hit military bases and weapons depots in Sana’a late on Thursday (Oct. 1, 2026), including Al-Nahdayn south of the capital. The base lies in the Houthi-controlled presidential area of Al-Sabaeen, a key military and security zone housing strategic weapons stockpiles, according to an X post by Yemen journalist Ali Al Sakani.

Ireland-Austria game interrupted twice by Gaza protests

Ireland-Austria match disrupted by pro-Palestine protests in Dublin

Austria's forward #11 Michael Gregoritsch celebrates scoring the team's second goal during their UEFA Nations League, League B - Group 3, football match between Republic of Ireland and Austria at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland on October 1, 2026.

US unveils $24.4B deal to speed up missile production

Pentagon awards $24.4 billion deal to boost missile production amid inventory strain

Weapons maker Raytheon's SM-6 missile, described as "critical anti-air and anti-surface warfare munition." The Pentagon signed a five-year deal with Raytheon, with two additional option years, to accelerate SM-6 production.

Female US inmate 'very alive' after botched execution

Christa Pike survives execution attempt, calls for clemency intensify

This undated photo provided by the Tennessee Department of Correction shows Christa Pike.

India’s 2027 World Cup begins with two huge clashes

Cape Town and Johannesburg set for high-stakes India clashes

India's captain Shubman Gill, left, celebrates his century with Virat Kohli during the first ODI against West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram, India, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.

Messi acquires Spanish second-tier club Eldense

Argentina icon has acquired the club after buying fifth-tier UE Cornellà earlier this year

Lionel Messi

Tehran flights down 42% after US airline ban

China, Turkey, Qatar and several Asian routes continue as others disappear

Airport averages 53 international flights a day, down from 91 before September 23.

Russians join street choirs to sing away sorrows

Street choirs offer Russians solace amid anxiety and political repression

Some choirs offer an avowedly apolitical opportunity to come together and sing.

Japan tightens rules for permanent residency

Japan raises income and language requirements for permanent residency seekers

Under new rules that will come into effect in stages, foreign residents wishing to stay in Japan permanently will have to prove their annual income is above average and they can carry casual conversations in Japanese.

Christa Pike taken to hospital after failed execution

It would have been the first execution of a woman in Tennessee in more than 200 years

This undated photo provided by the Tennessee Department of Correction shows Christa Pike.

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