Russia paid with more than 46,000 casualties, and the front moved the other way, ISW finds
September ended with a net Russian territorial loss, the think tank says.
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Modder Deliberately Corrupts Their Own Hugely Popular Total War: Warhammer III Mod as Row Over AI Escalates
The creator of one of the most popular Total War: Warhammer III mods ever has deliberately corrupted it so that it will no longer work with “unauthorized reuploads,” amid a row over the rights and…
The 10 Most Valuable Cards in Magic: The Gathering Reality Fracture
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2 Pattaya men admit most of Russian siblings case but deny premeditation
Two Thai suspects, who were arrested for killing two Russian siblings, appeared at Pattaya Provincial Court on October 2 and denied premeditated murder.
Energy: France relies on common G7 approach to fuel prices
After Trump's announcement of a possible diesel export ban, France is seeking dialogue. A G7 video conference is also planned.
Singapore stocks continue losing steak on Friday, STI falls 0.6 per cent
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39 years in tech, one hard lesson: Lungi Sangqu on why buying software won’t fix broken processes
Lungi Sangqu reflects on four decades of technology, digital transformation and leadership, arguing that successful innovation starts with people, not platforms.
2.35 percent pay rise for foreign domestic helpers
The government announced on Friday that the minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong will rise from HK$5,100 to HK$5,220 per month – an increase of 2.35 percent.
- Hong Kong raises minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers by 2.35%
- Monthly wage increases from HK$5,100 to HK$5,220
- Food allowance remains unchanged at HK$1,236
UK offers Pakistan technical assistance for trade and investment
The United Kingdom offered to support Pakistan’s investment, trade and private-sector reforms through technical assistance, as the two sides discussed measures to strengthen the country’s…
Abu Dhabi’s Umm Al Emarat Park events: Cinema, market, wellness and more return
Umm Al Emarat Park launches new season of community activities
Ukraine Losing Time As F-16s Undergo Repairs In Europe — Zelenskyy
Ukraine is losing valuable time because around half of its F-16 fighter jets are currently undergoing maintenance and repairs in Europe, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with the…
Cyberattacks are the ultimate business continuity tests that nearly half of organizations fail
Can your business keep operating while under attack? New research reveals why cyber resilience is exposing critical gaps in business continuity and what leaders can do to help close them.
UK spending watchdog opens investigation into Capita's pension fiasco
Outsourcer admits service remains below expectations after missed recovery deadline
Insurance regulator sets 5 flood-damage levels for vehicles
The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) has set five damage levels for flood-affected combustion-engine vehicles, based on how high the water reaches, as Thai insurers prepare for a surge in claims…
OIC sets five flood-damage levels for vehicles
The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) has set out five damage levels for flood-affected combustion-engine vehicles, based on how high the water reaches, as insurers prepare for a surge in claims…
Aker BP-sjefen varsler nedbemanning: – Blir en betydelig reduksjon, sier han til DN
Aker BP-sjef Karl Johnny Hersvik sier til DN at «det vil merkes».
3 Northeastern Japan Banks to Launch Talks to Combine Operations
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New YouGov polls find Brits really don't like — or trust — AI companies
AI companies are perceived as being worse than Big Tech, but they're not quite as unpopular as social media companies.
‘Verity’ review: A creepy, steamy thriller that gets increasingly messy (and not in a good way)
“Verity” follows a writer who is hired to finish an incapacitated bestselling author’s book series, only to uncover a disturbing manuscript that exposes dark secrets.
Has the City of Cape Town stopped listening to residents who oppose development?
The approval of an illogical filling station creates concern that rates and commercial revenue may carry more weight than neighbourhood welfare, and that the City has begun to treat public…
- Residents oppose Engen filling station on Falcon Street, citing safety and congestion concerns.
- City's response recommended existing pedestrian crossing instead of addressing broader issues.
- Environmental assessment deemed station unnecessary due to low tank capacity threshold.
Ogun PDP Deputy Gov Candidate, Sowunmi-Kolapo, Installed as Muslim Council Grand Matron
Ĥ.Urges Ogun indigenes to shun money politics, protect their heritage The Ogun State Muslim Council has installed the Peoples Democratic Party’s deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 election…
Near-disaster: Flydubai pilot: Couldn't let that many people die
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All Pakistan Goods Transporters Announce Nationwide Strike
The All Pakistan Goods Transporters Association has announced a wheel-jam strike from October 10 if its demands are not accepted.
I was on the Flydubai flight that plunged 17,000 feet after the cockpit attack. I didn't realize my life was at stake.
A passenger recounts the incident aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 where a pilot was attacked, explaining how he kept his family calm mid-crisis.
- Almog Italie survived FlyDubai flight FZ1073's 17,000 feet plunge.
- Pilot stabbed another during turbulent descent near Dubai stopover.
- Plane diverted to Saudi Arabia after attacker was subdued by passengers.
JPJ suspends all MYEG Group services from Oct 5 over unresolved contractual obligations
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Singapore low-sulfur marine fuel arbitrage arrivals from West could decline in October
Singapore’s low sulfur fuel oil arrivals from Western markets could decline in October, as steeper freight rates have rendered arbitrage flows uneconomical.
Electric and hybrid ferries could cut emissions by 63% in Sea of Marmara, IMO study finds
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Durban’s Hi5 spread blows out as VLSFO price surges
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“Mate-value backlash” may help explain anti-feminist attitudes among some Trump-era men, researchers say
As women gain economic independence, never-married men without college degrees are showing increased hostility toward feminists.
Family Support: Living with Borderline: How Relatives Show Support
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Maria got everything while her siblings were disinherited. Does she have to pay them anything from the estate?
FP Answers: Nobody is automatically entitled to an inheritance but settling early may be better than risking a costly legal battle
The Resistance Is Not Dead
Fall of Freedom is back for another round, Alice Neel’s drawings of the Foley Square trials go to auction, and the unsung architect behind DC’s landmark African-American history and culture museum.
Here is the Cover For All This Beauty, a New Anthology of Florida Writing
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OpenAI disclose another hack on government department in Australia
Attack accessing historical data on bushfires occurred in June but not disclosed by the tech company until Thursday Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has disclosed another unauthorised hack on a government department in Australia.
C V Raman: the physicist with a ‘Himalayan ego’ who went to Stockholm convinced he’d win a Nobel prize
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Engineering Multipole Resonances in Dielectric Metasurfaces for Transmission, Reflection, and Absorption Control
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Why prediction markets might take a bite out of New York's tax revenue
Online sports betting has generated over a billion in tax revenue for New York, but prediction markets could take a bite out of that.
- Prediction markets, untaxed, could reduce New York's $328 million sports betting revenue.
- 1% shift from sports betting to prediction markets could cost state $13 million.
- New York lawsuit against Polymarket alleges threat to tax dollars and consumer exploitation.
Vietnam launches first embodied AI conference to advance robotics ecosystem
Vietnam held its first embodied AI conference in Hanoi on October 2 bringing together technology companies universities and research institutions to explore applications of robotics
I’m a humanitarian leader who’s all in on AI. Here’s why
Humanitarian groups should use AI—but only with evidence, oversight and strict safeguards.
New VisionQuest trailer highlights the four villains we'll see in the Marvel TV show
VisionQuest's official trailer highlights Ultron and the other antagonists we'll see in the Marvel TV show.
The penny is making a comeback. Just don’t try to spend it
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This antimicrobial penguin vest isn’t just precious. It could be lifesaving
The Humboldt Penguin, which lives on the Pacific coast of Chile and Peru, faces a lot of challenges , including warming waters, the flu, boat accidents, and fishing nets that can drown them. Those hazards have had a catastrophic effect on the population.
How the Baseball Cap Became a ‘Behemoth’
The hat has become essential for athletes, fans, and the sports-agnostic.
The insidious, fascinating, and utterly infuriating reason that women’s health care is worse than men’s
In the moody alcoves of a lobby bar in Chicago in 2021 over French 75s, Dr. Louise King, a gynecologic surgeon, and Katie L.
'It's a portrait of their actual ancestor': Facial reconstruction of Indigenous man who lived in Ecuador 3,000 years ago shared with his descendants
You can now see a facial reconstruction — and the particular hairstyle — of a man who lived more than 3,000 years ago in what is now Ecuador.
Engineering Production Systems for an Agentic Era: QCon San Francisco 2026
QCon San Francisco 2026 will bring together practitioners from Airbnb, OpenAI, Netflix, Honeycomb, and other engineering organizations to share how they are building, operating, and evolving…
- QCon San Francisco 2026 focuses on AI agents' impact on production systems
- Panels discuss delegation, risk assessment, and human control in agentic era
- Sessions cover engineering systems, adaptive compression, and certification program
Asteroid Bennu Has an Identity Crisis, and Jupiter Might Be to Blame
Asteroid sample return missions have brought well preserved samples of the early solar system (that hadn’t been roasted in a fireball) back to Earth for the first time. But those samples, like the OSIRIS-REx sample from asteroid (101955) Bennu, sometimes provide more questions than answers.
Who gets to decide if AI is safe? Africa wants a say
African companies race to adopt American and Chinese AI, with little attention paid to safety.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs. iPhone 18 Pro Max: Is the cheaper alternative worth it?
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Cubarsi urges young players to seek mental health support without fear of judgement
- 19-year-old Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi advocates for mental health support in football.
- Cubarsi encourages young players to seek help without fear of judgment or shame.
Stormzy, James Blake, Glastonbury’s Emily Eavis Recognized at Ivors Academy 2026 Ceremony
The Ivors' second honours event took place in London on Thursday (Oct. 1).
JustMarkets offers browser access to MT4, MT5 accounts
CFD broker JustMarkets is giving clients browser-based access to its MT4 and MT5 trading accounts through its WebTerminal, eliminating the need to download or install the trading platforms.
- JustMarkets launches web-based MT4 and MT5 terminal
- Full functionality includes charts, indicators, trade management
- Some features limited to desktop versions, Expert Advisors still need desktop
Turns out you can download more battery as Valve's latest update for Steam Frame adds up to 12%
Some power efficiency improvements for Steam Frame in the 0.4.3 beta update.
Shinhan, Kookmin, Hana data breaches fuel concerns over AI-powered cyberattacks in financial sector
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Europe heatwave: Half the continent faced extreme heat stress this summer, scientists say
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'Frequently changing or removing the battery is inconvenient to the rider' – Giant Bicycles files patent for self-charging power meter
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Low-calorie diet and exercise put early-onset type 2 diabetes in remission for 54% of participants
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More than 16,000 seniors to benefit from new active ageing framework
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Punjab May Shut Down Health Foundation After 34 Years
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MMA urges Budget 2027 action on healthcare staff shortages
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- Malaysian Medical Association urges government action on healthcare staff shortages in Budget 2027.
- Nearly 11,000 specialists and 18% of nursing positions are vacant in the country.