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US Sanctions ICC, Court Labels Move Assault on Rule of Law

The US sanctions the ICC, prompting the court to call it an assault on rule of law; UK and other members strongly disagree.

Oct 9, 2026 · 2:40 PM ET · BBC News

JD Vance Questions Firing‑Squad Execution of Nidal Hasan

Oct 9, 2026 · 2:40 PM ET · BBC News

Democratic Super PAC Pours $5 Million Into Kansas Senate Contest

Oct 9, 2026 · 2:35 PM ET · The New York Times

Correspondent Banking Fuels Global Trade and Sanctions Evasion

Oct 9, 2026 · 2:34 PM ET · The New York Times

Katie Zacharia Named White House Press Secretary, Replacing Karoline Leavitt

Oct 9, 2026 · 2:31 PM ET · The New York Times

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Trump Picks Conservative Commentator Katie Zacharia as Press Secretary

Conservative commentator Katie Zacharia is appointed White House press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt after her maternity leave.

Oct 9, 2026 · 2:31 PM ET · The Guardian

Target Denies Partnership With ICE After NYC Shooting Controversy

Target says it does not work with ICE after criticism over its NYC parking lot being used by immigration officers.

Oct 9, 2026 · 2:30 PM ET · The New York Times

FCC Chair Carr Defers TV Airing Decision of Hasan Execution to Defense Secretary

FCC Chair Brendan Carr says the agency will defer to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on TV broadcast of Nidal Hasan's planned execution, which the Pentagon…

Oct 9, 2026 · 2:30 PM ET · The Verge

7.6 Magnitude Quake Strikes Panama, Prompting Tsunami Alerts

A 7.6 magnitude quake in Panama triggers tsunami warnings for Central and South American coasts, with hazardous waves possible in eight countries.

Oct 9, 2026 · 2:29 PM ET · The Guardian

Nikon Disqualifies Small World in Motion Winner Over AI Use

Nikon disqualifies its Small World in Motion contest winner after finding the video used generative AI, prompting a new award decision.

Oct 9, 2026 · 2:06 PM ET · The Verge

Shaun Edwards Named Argentina Defence Coach Through 2027 World Cup

Shaun Edwards becomes Argentina's defence coach, signing on until the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Oct 9, 2026 · 12:43 PM ET · BBC Sport

Verstappen Secures Sprint Pole Over Russell at Singapore GP

Max Verstappen clinches sprint pole at Singapore GP, beating George Russell after Red Bull resolves a car settings issue.

Oct 9, 2026 · 11:48 AM ET · BBC Sport

Rights Lawyer Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize for Gaza Findings

Human‑rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize for leading a UN panel that deemed Israel's Gaza actions genocide.

Oct 9, 2026 · 9:04 AM ET · The New York Times

Maria Kalesnikava Highlights Art’s Role at Beethovenfest Bonn

Maria Kalesnikava urged the power of art to protect freedom during her Beethovenfest Bonn keynote, highlighting culture's role in human‑rights advocacy.

Oct 9, 2026 · 9:03 AM ET · DW

UK Prime Minister Burnham Promises to Restrict Non‑Compete Clauses

UK Prime Minister Burnham vows to limit non‑compete clauses in employment contracts, saying current restrictions have gone too far.

Oct 9, 2026 · 9:02 AM ET · BBC News

Playdate Handheld Emerges as One of Gaming’s Best Value Deals

Panic's Playdate handheld, launched in 2022, is praised as a top value deal amid rising gaming hardware costs.

Oct 9, 2026 · 9:00 AM ET · The Verge

Fury-Joshua Fight Tickets Reach £13,000, Sold Out in One Hour

Tickets for the Fury‑Joshua heavyweight bout at Cardiff's Principality Stadium sold out in an hour, with premium seats reaching £13,000.

Oct 9, 2026 · 8:51 AM ET · BBC Sport

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JD Vance Questions Firing‑Squad Execution of Nidal Hasan

Oct 9, 2026 · 2:40 PM ET · BBC News

Democratic Super PAC Pours $5 Million Into Kansas Senate Contest

Oct 9, 2026 · 2:35 PM ET · The New York Times

Katie Zacharia Named White House Press Secretary, Replacing Karoline Leavitt

Oct 9, 2026 · 2:31 PM ET · The New York Times

Trump Picks Conservative Commentator Katie Zacharia as Press Secretary

Oct 9, 2026 · 2:31 PM ET · The Guardian

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US Sanctions ICC, Court Labels Move Assault on Rule of Law

Oct 9, 2026 · 2:40 PM ET · BBC News

7.6 Magnitude Quake Strikes Panama, Prompting Tsunami Alerts

Oct 9, 2026 · 2:29 PM ET · The Guardian

Rights Lawyer Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize for Gaza Findings

Oct 9, 2026 · 9:04 AM ET · The New York Times

Maria Kalesnikava Highlights Art’s Role at Beethovenfest Bonn

Oct 9, 2026 · 9:03 AM ET · DW

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Correspondent Banking Fuels Global Trade and Sanctions Evasion

Oct 9, 2026 · 2:34 PM ET · The New York Times

Delta Air Lines Cuts 2026 Outlook Amid Fuel Price Surge, Says Demand Remains Strong

Oct 9, 2026 · 8:20 AM ET · CNBC

OpenAI Misses Revenue Expectations, Fueling AI Boom Concerns

Oct 9, 2026 · 8:06 AM ET · The New York Times

Nvidia-Backed AI Data Centre Firm Firmus Cancels Listing Over Market Volatility

Oct 9, 2026 · 12:06 AM ET · BBC News

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Nikon Disqualifies Small World in Motion Winner Over AI Use

Oct 9, 2026 · 2:06 PM ET · The Verge

Playdate Handheld Emerges as One of Gaming’s Best Value Deals

Oct 9, 2026 · 9:00 AM ET · The Verge

Anthropic Bars Users From Abusive Interaction With Its AI Systems

Oct 9, 2026 · 8:34 AM ET · BBC News

Margaret Hamilton Pioneered Moon Mission Software Before CS Became Male‑Dominated

Oct 8, 2026 · 10:09 PM ET · The New York Times

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Shaun Edwards Named Argentina Defence Coach Through 2027 World Cup

Oct 9, 2026 · 12:43 PM ET · BBC Sport

Verstappen Secures Sprint Pole Over Russell at Singapore GP

Oct 9, 2026 · 11:48 AM ET · BBC Sport

Fury-Joshua Fight Tickets Reach £13,000, Sold Out in One Hour

Oct 9, 2026 · 8:51 AM ET · BBC Sport

Djokovic Stunned by Hurkacz in Shanghai Masters Second Round

Oct 9, 2026 · 8:50 AM ET · BBC Sport