Economy

2026-10-04 18:05:03.337348

Here’s the latest.

ESPN's Week 5 SP+ top 25 rankings are based on ESPN's rankings for the past five weeks. ESPN's top 25 teams are ranked in descending order from 1 to 25 in the SP+ rankings. Georgia, Ohio St, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, Miami and Texas Tech round out the top five.

Sources

Politics

2026-10-04 18:00:23.925185

Russia Turns to Striking Kyiv’s Bridges, Threatening a Vital Lifeline

The European Union has agreed to a new plan to reduce the cost of the war in Afghanistan. The plan includes a reduction of up to 50% of the cost to the European Union of the deployment of troops in the Middle East. The EU has also agreed to reduce by 50% the amount of money it spends on military operations in the region.

Sources

2026-10-04 18:00:56.355300

2026 Brazil Elections: What to Know as Lula and Bolsonaro Face Off

A victory for Flavio would extend a wave of wins across Latin America by right-wing candidates aligned with US President Donald Trump. Lula's reelection could create a headache for Washington, which has clashed with his government over trade and security. Flavio was counting on "a protest vote from people who would otherwise vote for another candidate but are opposed to Lula," he said.

Sources

2026-10-04 18:01:19.034145

Why has Brazil accused the US of election interference?

A victory for the senator would extend a wave of wins across Latin America by right-wing candidates. Lula's allies have warned that the Trump administration might refuse to recognize election results if he wins. "We are confident in our President Lula, who will fight for national sovereignty," says Pedro Palacio.

Sources

2026-10-04 18:01:58.117547

Some Democrats Say Senate Race In South Carolina Is Winnable. Others, not so much.

SEN. MARK KELLY: Well, he's doing very little right. He's taking food benefits away from people that are having a hard time affording food, even children, in order to to help out his family and his friends. If Republicans win, then he'll send everyone $50.

Sources

2026-10-04 18:02:53.356516

Trump names intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new White House AI czar

President Trump named Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as his new "AI czar" Clayton will lead a newly formed "Super Intelligence Force," Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform. The move comes amid increasingly vocal warnings from researchers about the technology's potential dangers. The SEC Chair who sued Ripple is now steering Washington's approach to artificial intelligence.

Sources

2026-10-04 18:04:18.126181

What to Know About France’s High School Protests

Around 400 or 500 schools have had to close because of damage or attacks. Hundreds of police officers have also been injured, according to the interior minister’s office. More than 170 pupils and 78 staff members have suffered injuries, he says. It earmarked 65.5 billion euros ($74 billion) for schools in the state budget for 2027.

Sources

Sports

2026-10-04 18:02:26.416111

Five-year-old girl in a coma and P-plater charged after car hits crowd of NRL fans in Newcastle

A five-year-old girl was one of two patients in a serious but stable condition in hospital after previously being placed in an induced coma with critical injuries. Another patient was in aserious condition, while four were stable and four discharged. They were injured when Samarasinghe's BMW careered into a crowd gathered on the side of the road to farewell the Knights on their journey to Sydney.

Sources

Technology

2026-10-04 18:00:46.491249

Australia investigating Flydubai co-pilot's links to country

The co-pilot of the flydubai flight FZ1073 attacked the pilot with an emergency axe. The UAE public prosecutor has called the incident a "terrorist attack" The crew of the flight reportedly clashed with Israeli passengers after they subdued the axe-wielding co-Pilot who had attacked the captain.

Sources

World

2026-10-04 18:00:35.705199

US Marine arrested over murder of woman in Okinawa, Japan

A 39-year-old woman was found unresponsive in her hotel room in Okinawa. A U.S. Marine has been arrested on suspicion of murder and robbery. Japan's prime minister has expressed her outrage over the incident. The incident is the latest in a series of incidents involving American troops in Japan.

Sources

2026-10-04 18:01:08.987523

Debris found as US Coast Guard search for missing medical plane carrying six people

Transport Canada was closely monitoring and working with authorities on search and rescue efforts. "My thoughts are with everyone on board, as well as their families, loved ones and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time," Steve MacKinnon, Canada's minister of transport, said in a statement. "It’s very easy to get disoriented and not know if you’re turning, climbing, descending, etc.”

Sources

2026-10-04 18:01:47.161513

Kristi Noem’s Agency Gave Her Donor a Lucrative Contract Just Before She Left

Noem's successor, Markwayne Mullin, "explored backing out" of the airplane deal, the report says. Mullin consulted with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, "who shared his concerns about the possible financial ramifications," it says. The agency bought five airplanes from the donor's firm, Daedalus Aviation Corporation, for an astronomical markup.

Sources

2026-10-04 18:02:12.028374

Houthis Claim Attack on Aramco as Yemen Conflict Escalates

Trump says Europe has agreed to release "massive amount" of diesel oil from stockpiles. European Union nations have discussed a proposed release of additional diesel reserves amid U.S. pressure to ease fuel prices, a source with knowledge of the discussion told the Reuters news agency on Friday. "Europe has just agreed to released a massive amount of their heavily stocked Diesel Oil," Mr. Trump said.

Sources

2026-10-04 18:02:39.726265

FlyDubai Co-Pilot Used Crash Ax in ‘Terrorist’ Cockpit Attack, Emirates Says

The incident occurred during a flight from the UAE to Israel. The plane was on a layover in Israel when the incident occurred. The incident is being investigated by the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) and the UAE's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) The incident happened during the flight from Abu Dhabi to Tel Aviv.

Sources

2026-10-04 18:03:05.314664

Ukraine Reports First Combat Use of Its Own Ballistic Missile

The Dan-T is designed to be air-launched from either fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters. It can also be integrated with foreign aircraft. Its range, speed, and payload remain significantly below those of Russia's conventional cruise and hypersonic missiles, but it is less expensive and requires fewer resources to produce.

Sources

2026-10-04 18:03:22.617581

Who Were the Pilots on the FlyDubai Flight?

NEWSMAX is the fastest-growing cable news channel in America with more than 30 million people watching. Watch NEWSMAX anytime, anywhere! Sign up for NEWSMAX+ and get NEWSMAX, our streaming channel NEWSMAX2 and our military channel World at War.Start your FREE trial now: NewsmaxPlus.com.

Sources

2026-10-04 18:04:04.311477

How FlyDubai Passengers and Crew Averted Disaster After Pilot Was Stabbed During Flight

Swati Gandhi is a digital journalist with over four years of experience, specialising in international and geopolitical issues. Her work focuses on foreign policy, global power shifts, and the political and economic forces shaping international relations. Outside work, Swati focuses on exploring her passion and love for food.

Sources

2026-10-04 18:04:30.733838

Omani Co-Pilot on FlyDubai Flight Is Said to Have Extremist Views

The Indian captain, Smit Machchhar, managed to open the cockpit door and sought help from passengers and crew to overpower the co-pilot. Some planes are also outfitted with emergency entry codes, to allow access to the flight deck in the event of incapacitation of the crew, such as a pilot having a heart attack or stroke.

Sources

2026-10-04 18:04:45.753542

FlyDubai Attack Raises Questions About Pilot Background Checks

The Indian captain, Smit Machchhar, managed to open the cockpit door and sought help from passengers and crew to overpower the co-pilot during the descent. The flight was carrying 182 people when the incident occurred. Some planes are also outfitted with emergency entry door codes, to allow access to the flight deck in the event of incapacitation of the crew.

Sources