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Australian soldier killed and five others injured in training exercise in the Northern Territory

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-05T23:55:08+00:00

Defence confirmed the fatality occurred on Monday at the Mount Bundey training area, with next of kin informedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian soldier has died and five others were injured in a training accident at a facility outside Darwin yesterday, according to the defence department.The department on Tuesday morning released a statement confirming the incident, which occurred at the Mount Bundey training area, around 100km south-east of Darwin in the Northern Territory. Continue reading...

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Дві країни погодилися розгорнути свої війська в Саудівській Аравії через атаки хуситів

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-10-05T23:55:00+00:00

Саудівська Аравія, Туреччина та Пакистан засудили спроби нападів на Мекку та Медіну, а також продовження нападів на міста Саудівської Аравії, цивільні та економічні об'єкти.

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Oil from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-05T23:50:12+00:00

Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds more than 150,000 tonnes of fuel was shipped to Russian ports in July and August, some using sanctioned tankers Oil is being shipped from South Korea to Russia via sanctioned tankers as Moscow scrambles for supplies amid the war in Ukraine, a move one expert said “undermines” Seoul’s public backing for Kyiv.Guardian analysis of port records and ship-tracking data found that in July and August over 176,000 tonnes of fuel, mostly diesel, was loaded at several South Korean ports on to seven tankers that made 14 voyages to Russia’s far east. Continue reading...

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Fuel from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-05T23:50:12+00:00

Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds more than 150,000 tonnes of fuel was shipped to Russian ports in July and August, some using sanctioned tankers Fuel is being shipped from South Korea to Russia via sanctioned tankers as Moscow scrambles for supplies amid the war in Ukraine, a move one expert said “undermines” Seoul’s public backing for Kyiv.Guardian analysis of port records and ship-tracking data found that in July and August over 176,000 tonnes of fuel, mostly diesel, was loaded at several South Korean ports on to seven tankers that made 14 voyages to Russia’s far east. Continue reading...

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A simple guide to the US midterms

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-10-05T23:40:58+00:00

US voters will head to the polls on 3 November in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.

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What are the US midterms? A simple guide

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-10-05T23:40:58+00:00

US voters will head to the polls on 3 November in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.

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What’s happening in Ethiopia?

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-10-05T23:38:51+00:00

Ethiopia is facing renewed fighting in the north, just four years after the devastating Tigray war ended.

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Whistleblower warns that humans don’t control AI

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-10-05T23:23:47+00:00

Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warns that AI companies ‘don’t fully control’ their models.

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Україна успішно використовує турецькі Korkut для збиття російських дронів, - ЗМІ

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-10-05T23:06:00+00:00

Аналітики припускають, що Україні могли передати саме Korkut 100/25 SB, яка має дальність у понад 1 км та швидкострільність у 600 пострілів на хвилину.

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‘A God-almighty punch-up’: rare footage shows Battle of Hastings (the 1966 one)

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-05T23:01:55+00:00

English Heritage acquires film of first re-enactment, ‘a lot of pushing and shoving’ between Kent and Sussex studentsAt the top of a hill in a field near Hastings, a group of defiant English combatants awaited the invading army of William the Conqueror, brandishing their spears and shouting “Harold! Harold!”.Unfortunately, the Norman army had been held up in traffic on the A27 from Brighton, meaning the most significant battle in English history had to be delayed by 20 minutes while the French got into their costumes. Continue reading...

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“Pensavamo che a Sinwar bastassero soldi e potere”: così Israele ignorò gli allarmi del 7 Ottobre

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-10-05T23:00:00+00:00

L’intelligence era sicura che Hamas non volesse lo scontro diretto a Gaza, perciò sottovalutò 13 segnali raccolti nelle ore precedenti all’attacco. “Nella Striscia attivarono 45 sim israeliane”. Ma già dal 2021 era stato trovato il piano dei miliziani. La strategia di Netanyahu e il “gap culturale” contribuirono al fallimento di un intero sistema.

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Guerra Ucraina - Russia, le news. Tre navi colpite nel Mar Nero

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-10-05T22:44:12+00:00

Massiccio attacco ucraino con 650 droni su Mosca: 2 morti. Dopo l’allarme degli 007 tedeschi, un piano Nato per gestire un'eventuale intrusione russa

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Trump approval ratings plummet to new low, polls show

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-05T22:15:40+00:00

President says ‘I’m doing great’ despite polls showing 32% approval rating and loss of support from 2024 votersDonald Trump’s approval ratings reached a record low on Monday, according to new opinion polls.A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Trump’s approval rating at a record-low 32%. That polling included the president losing support among independent voters and Latinos, who had backed him in 2024. The dip could prove dire for the Republican party a month ahead of the midterm elections that will determine control of Congress. Continue reading...

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The Iran war is unpopular, but will it cost Trump the midterms? Our reporters answer your questions

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-05T22:10:54+00:00

The war with Iran is reshaping America ahead of the midterms – how will it affect US voters at the polls? Join us for a live conversation on Oct. 6 at 12pm EDT with political and global correspondentsSign in or sign up to join the conversationWelcome to our latest US midterms live Q&A – just over a month away from election day on Nov. 3.The war with Iran has had major implications for Americans’ wallets, government spending and US foreign policy. It’s has also been an important factor in reshaping the political landscape as the war enters its eighth month, with the 2026 US midterms quickly

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L’insostenibile questione sociale

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-10-05T22:01:00+00:00

È un tema, quello della sofferenza della classe media, che investe tutto il mondo, ma che da noi si declina con urgenza in termini di lavoro e di stipendi. Quando non di precarietà

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