Sheets' pinch-hit homer lifts Padres past Cubs in Wild Card sweep
Gavin Sheets' pinch-hit homer lifted the San Diego Padres to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs, completing a 2-game Wild Card sweep.
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Domestic abuse victims fear for safety as early prisoner release scheme begins
Three domestic abuse victims express terror after learning their abusive ex-partners will be released early from prison under the UK government's scheme to ease overcrowding, with one woman saying 'I don't want to die.'
Politics & GovernanceIran considers U.S. ceasefire counterproposal as Trump weighs military action
Iran says it received a US counterproposal to its ceasefire plan involving the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump signals willingness to either negotiate or escalate military action. Regional tensions persist with attacks on shipping and military posturing.
War & ConflictFed watchdog finds mishandling in renovations Trump cited to oust Powell
A federal watchdog found the Fed mishandled costly renovations but found no misconduct or illegal activity by Jerome Powell, despite Trump's calls for his resignation.
Politics & GovernanceWells named Time's influential rising star as NSW joins Queensland legal challenge
Federal Communications Minister Anika Wells named to Time's influential rising stars list for social media regulation work. South Australia launches AI royal commission with former judge Iain Ross as chair.
Politics & GovernanceTennessee halts executions after lethal injection fails on death row inmate
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee halted remaining executions for 2026 after officials failed to execute Christa Gail Pike despite administering two doses of lethal drugs for her 1995 murder conviction.
Politics & GovernanceWhatsApp rolls out parental controls for teens, balancing oversight with privacy
WhatsApp has launched optional parental controls allowing parents to monitor teen group activity, manage privacy settings, and limit Meta AI access while preserving end-to-end encryption on personal messages.
TechnologyIndia shifts to public criticism of Trump over terrorism concerns, tariffs
India's Foreign Minister publicly criticized the Trump administration over trade policies, Pakistan relations, and terrorism concerns, marking a shift from New Delhi's traditionally quiet diplomacy amid rising bilateral tensions.
Politics & GovernanceTennessee execution botched: Death row inmate Pike hospitalized after two failed lethal injections
Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survived two lethal injections and was hospitalized after her execution was apparently botched due to failed vein access and degraded pentobarbital.
Health & MedicineMedical helicopter crashes off Catalina Island; 4 hospitalized, 1 missing
A medical helicopter operated by Reach Air Medical Services crashed in the ocean near Catalina Island on Wednesday night, with four people hospitalized and one still missing as of late evening.
Health & MedicineK-pop star Song Min-ho convicted of military service violations
South Korean court convicted K-pop singer Song Min-ho of violating military service law, handing him a suspended one-year prison sentence for 102 unauthorised absences during social service work.
Crime & JusticeTennessee execution attempt on death row inmate Christa Pike fails
Christa Pike, convicted of murder in 1995, survived an execution attempt in Tennessee. The cause of the failed procedure and her current condition remain unclear.
Health & MedicineTennessee Governor Halts Executions After Pike Survives Lethal Injection
Tennessee's governor has halted executions following an unsuccessful lethal injection attempt on death row inmate Christa Gail Pike, raising questions about the state's execution protocols.
General NewsDR Congo Official Buried After Fatal Attack Over Ebola Defense
A local politician in eastern DR Congo was beaten to death after publicly defending the government's Ebola response, highlighting growing violence against health responders amid the deadliest outbreak on record.
Politics & GovernanceExecution Halted After Christa Pike Survives Two Lethal Injections
Christa Pike, 50, survived two doses of lethal injection in Tennessee, halting her execution for a 1995 classmate murder. The failed procedure raises questions about execution protocols.
Crime & JusticeAustralian couple among passengers on diverted flight after pilot allegedly attacks co-pilot
A flydubai flight from UAE to Israel was diverted to Saudi Arabia after one pilot allegedly stabbed another, causing a dramatic 17,000-foot plunge. Two Australian citizens were among passengers who helped subdue the attacker.
War & ConflictPassengers Subdue Pilot in Cockpit Attack on Flight to Israel
Passengers subdued a pilot who stabbed colleagues in a cockpit during flight to Israel. The motive remains unclear, but the incident was contained without casualties.
War & ConflictPadres sweep Cubs in Wild Card series with dominant pitching display
The San Diego Padres defeated the Chicago Cubs in a two-game wild-card sweep, silencing the Cubs' offense with dominant pitching performances.
SportsGaza prepares mass burial of 105 Palestinians killed in October 2023
105 Palestinian bodies have been recovered from rubble of a residential block destroyed by Israel in early October 2023, nearly three years after the conflict began.
War & ConflictEarly prison releases risk homelessness as UK struggles with accommodation shortage
England and Wales are releasing 2,000 prisoners early this month to ease overcrowding, but probation officers warn many lack housing and monitoring capacity is strained, risking reoffending.
Politics & GovernanceEnergy bills surge 4% as pressure mounts on Healey for budget support
British households face a 4% energy bill increase to £1,723 annually from Thursday, with pressure mounting on Chancellor Healey to announce fresh support in next month's budget amid global economic pressures.
Politics & GovernanceTrump's Tariff Strategy Has Limits in Reshoring Manufacturing
Trump's tariff policy aims to redirect manufacturing to the US, but structural economic factors constrain its effectiveness. The strategy has inherent limitations that tariffs alone cannot overcome.
Politics & GovernanceYankees sweep Red Sox to advance to ALDS behind offensive barrage
The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox in a playoff series sweep, advancing to the ALDS behind strong offensive performances and a notable bullpen moment.
SportsSwiss glaciers lose 5% of ice in 'catastrophic year' amid European heatwaves
Switzerland's glaciers lost an unprecedented 5% of their ice in 2026 due to insufficient winter snow and record summer heatwaves across Europe, scientists warn of catastrophic climate impacts.
Climate & EnvironmentChinese refiners suspend October fuel exports as PetroChina cancels cargoes
Chinese refiners including PetroChina have suspended October fuel exports and cancelled cargo shipments, signaling potential shifts in refining capacity or domestic demand priorities.
General NewsNetanyahu cautious on culprit as flydubai suspends Israel flights after cockpit attack
A co-pilot stabbed the captain on a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, prompting passengers to overpower him and make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Israeli officials call it a terror attack but say it's too early to determine state involvement.
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