The United States is calling for dialogue as tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea escalate, Al Jazeera reports. This follows earlier reports that the two countries were edging toward war amid rising tensions.
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Tesla unveiled its new Roadster in a stunt using SpaceX thrusters to make the vehicle appear to fly, Space.com reports. Reports describe the car driving up a ramp, flipping in mid-air and landing; at an event in Texas, Elon Musk claimed it was the world’s first flying car. The Verge calls the demonstration just for show, while Channel NewsAsia’s headline says the car will not land until 2028.
Katie Zacharia has left the press secretary post after less than a week, Euronews reports, following controversy over her description of herself as a lawyer. The Hindu reports that Zacharia defended using the title and had described herself as a lawyer on television and social media; The Globe and Mail reports that she has said she practised law before entering politics and that President Donald Trump described her as an attorney. This follows earlier reports that the White House was defending Zacharia amid questions about her legal credentials.
EU leaders clashed over migration, Ukraine and the bloc’s budget at a summit in Brussels, but left crucial decisions on the bloc’s long-term budget and Ukraine’s financial needs to further gatherings in November and December, Politico reports. This follows earlier reports that divisions over the bloc’s next long-term budget had cast doubt on a year-end deal.
A 42-year-old Canberra man has been denied bail after being charged over alleged child exploitation images, which Australian Border Force officers allegedly found on his electronic devices when he returned from Europe. ABC reports that the man had a 17-year-old girlfriend.
ABC reports that Brand appeared calm and almost zen-like in the dock at Southwark Crown Court as prosecutors began presenting their case. This follows reports that prosecutors at the trial’s opening described him as a ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator.
The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it is barring unauthorized drones along the U.S.-Mexico border, citing security concerns. The Straits Times reports that the move comes as the government steps up efforts to address concerns about illegal cross-border drug shipments.
The U.S. budget deficit is nearing $2 trillion, according to The New York Times. The newspaper reports that higher interest rates are raising borrowing costs as the Trump administration spends on the Iran war and tariff refunds.
An unnamed, well-known man has asked London's High Court to prevent publication of what he describes as serious allegations, the BBC reports.
A federal judge agreed to dismiss a rape lawsuit against billionaire Leon Black after the plaintiff said she was medically unable to continue and at risk of an acute psychiatric crisis, including suicide. The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, alleged that Black sexually assaulted her in 2002, when she was a teenager, after Jeffrey Epstein handed her off to him; Black denied the allegations and called them a fabrication. The lawsuit was first filed in July 2023.
BleepingComputer reports that targeted online ads delivered Candiru spyware to devices at Al Jazeera Media Network in a zero-click attack that required only rendering the malicious ads on a victim’s device. Al Jazeera describes an Israeli firm’s ad-based zero-click malware as a global security risk. This follows earlier reports that dozens of Al Jazeera devices were compromised by zero-click spyware delivered through online ads, with an Israeli ad-tech firm implicated.
Apple's $1,999 iPhone Duo is drawing early demand as analysts assess whether the foldable can lift iPhone pricing and revenue, CNBC reports. This follows earlier coverage describing the Duo as a high-priced, niche device.
Iranian officials are using English-language statements to emphasize gas prices and issues with the US economy ahead of the US midterm elections, Al Jazeera reports. This follows reports that US inflation rose to 3.7% in September, with higher energy prices cited as a driver.
European leaders are considering more financial support for Ukraine following Donald Trump’s fuel deal with Moscow, with leaders closing ranks around President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Financial Times reports. The Guardian reports that Zelenskyy said Starlink speeds had not been fully restored and Kyiv was working with France on other options; it also says leaders warmly welcomed him before a meeting and he smiled at a suggestion he was a scapegoat for Trump’s problems.
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Abdul El-Sayed toured some of Michigan’s reddest territory, with an eye on bigger stages, Semafor reports. The New York Times says Ocasio-Cortez campaigned with El-Sayed in areas won by President Trump, making a progressive pitch in a key Senate race. Semafor also reports that El-Sayed’s campaign is deploying progressives to boost turnout.
A well-known individual is seeking a permanent injunction to stop the Guardian and ITN publishing serious allegations against him. At a High Court hearing on Friday, his lawyers said there was a serious risk he could harm himself if the allegations were made public, the Guardian reports.
A White House official said Katie Zacharia was let go as press secretary after President Donald Trump said he had told her to reconsider the job, RTÉ reports. Zacharia acknowledged she had not passed California’s bar exam after sitting it in 2011, according to the South China Morning Post; The Straits Times reports she defended calling herself a lawyer, saying she practiced international transaction law in China with appropriate credentials, while NDTV says she said she never intended to practice law. Euronews reports that she said China lacked proper toilets and notes scrutiny over her legal credentials. This follows earlier reports that the White House was defending Zacharia amid questions about her credentials.
At least four people have died in Istanbul’s floods, and Turkey’s interior minister described the flooding as the worst in more than 80 years, ABC News reports; Sky News also reports at least four deaths, citing Turkish officials. Earlier, Al Jazeera reported three dead and several missing, while Euronews and Africanews reported at least three dead and five missing after torrential rain overturned vehicles and cut power. This follows earlier reports that flooding had shut down Istanbul; ABC News reported that schools were closed and some public-sector workers were placed on leave.
Bulgaria has formally asked NATO to deploy combat aircraft and anti-drone systems after drone attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said Friday. The Hindu reports that drones hit two ships, which caught fire off Romania’s Black Sea coast this week. This follows reports that Bulgaria said Russia was likely behind Black Sea strikes and NATO might redeploy anti-drone defenses.
Apple has launched its Apple Home Collection, a lineup of cameras, thermostats, sensors, a smart door lock and a video doorbell co-developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The products arrived alongside HomeView, according to The Verge. This follows earlier reports that Apple confirmed plans for smart-home accessories with LG and Schneider and announced an October 13 product launch.