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Russia has held a three‑day parliamentary election and officials have released returns showing United Russia has secured a record super‑majority in the State Duma, taking roughly 349–355 of 450 seats. Turnout has been reported near 57–60%. Voting included polling in Russian‑occupied Ukrainian regions and occurred against sustained Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory.
A US-backed Board of Peace has presented a six-month, $2.45bn, 66-project plan to begin Gaza's reconstruction, but implementation has not started. The plan depends on Hamas disarming, Israeli cooperation and major donor funding that remains unpaid. Israeli forces continue to control much of the Strip and aid and movement restrictions are persisting.
The Swedish Academy has named Canadian poet and novelist Anne Carson the Nobel Prize in Literature recipient for 2026, citing a bold and inventive oeuvre that blends poetry, prose and classical tradition. Carson is 76 and has long explored the interface between philology and poetic meaning. The prize, worth 12 million Swedish kronor, was announced from Stockholm as she is in Iceland listening to the wind.
Amazon has dropped the Fire branding and introduced three Alexa Tablets running Android with Google Play, priced from $230 to $550. The lineup includes the Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, 11, and 8, with features like a 12-inch 120Hz display, Dolby Atmos, and On-Screen Intelligence. Preorders begin today, with shipping slated for October 14 in the US, Mexico, and Canada.
UEFA has launched a coordinated push for a challenger to Gianni Infantino, while a growing coalition of European associations withdraws support amid governance concerns. The aim is to secure a credible candidate by the November deadline for entry, with the March election in Rabat now in focus.
Labour leader Andy Burnham has publicly questioned Brexit’s benefits and is outlining options for Britain’s long-term relationship with the EU. The move opens the door to rejoining the bloc or pursuing closer ties, with a high-stakes summit looming. The party is weighing a range of paths as it seeks to address decades of economic harm attributed to Brexit.
Brandon McNulty has won the men’s road world championship in Montreal, giving the United States its first elite men's title since 1993. He has attacked with 32km to go, held a 50‑second lead into the final lap and finished 13 seconds clear as Michael Matthews and Mathieu van der Poel took second and third.
Britain has warned it could expel up to about 27 Israeli diplomats if Israel closes the UK consulate in East Jerusalem on Thursday. Israel has ordered the consulate to shut within 30 days after Britain announced sanctions on goods and services linked to West Bank settlements. British officials have tried last-minute talks to avert the closure but have not reached a deal.
A private helicopter has crashed near Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville in Quebec. Emergency crews have confirmed fatalities; investigators are examining the scene and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada is notified. The incident follows a separate bar collapse in Spain overnight.
Aleksandar Vucic has resigned the presidency and has launched a campaign to lead the Serbian Progressive Party in snap parliamentary elections on Oct. 25. A student-led movement born from a deadly 2024 railway collapse is contesting the vote, polls show a tight race, and authorities have set restricted overseas voting hours that will affect large diaspora communities.
Ground-level metals linked to respiratory harm persist in residents for months after wildfires, with new Hawaii study showing elevated arsenic, cadmium, copper and antimony in urine up to 18 months post-blaze, underscoring long-term health risks beyond immediate smoke exposure.
LNG Canada’s final investment decision to expand the Kitimat facility has been formalized, increasing capacity to 28 million metric tons a year. The project involves two processing units, an extra storage tank and a new loading berth, with large private investment and a major Coastal GasLink pipeline upgrade.
The U.S. has defeated Mexico 3-0 at State Farm Stadium, with Julian Hall and Cavan Sullivan scoring early in the second half and Malik Tillman sealing the win. Sullivan has become the youngest goalscorer in the program’s history, while Raul Rangel’s error helped spark the lopsided result. Tim Ream has announced his international retirement.
G20 trade ministers in Milwaukee have failed to reach a consensus on countering overcapacity and forced labor, despite a US-led push. A Milwaukee framework on steel excess capacity has emerged, with data sharing and potential tariffs under consideration, while disagreements with China persist.
The UAE-led inquiry has identified Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani national, as the co-pilot involved in the September 30 incident on Flight FZ1073. Passengers and crew overpowered him after he attacked Captain Smit Machchhar with a cockpit ax. Investigators are examining motive, vetting procedures, and possible links as countries coordinate on security responses.
Six people aboard a Gulfstream G-100 medical transport have gone missing off Nantucket after losing contact with air traffic control; debris has been found, and the Coast Guard has suspended the search. Latitude Air Ambulance confirms the crew were Canadians and Bermudians; investigators are determining the cause.
The Parti Québecois has formed a minority government in Quebec after the provincial election, ending a decade-long wait for power. Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon vows to pursue a referendum on independence after Trump leaves office, while Ottawa and provincial rivals plot how to shape national unity amid new tariffs and economic strain.
The Parti Québécois has won the Quebec provincial election, returning the separatist party to power for the first time since 2014. It falls short of a majority, setting up a minority government and leaving the question of a referendum on Quebec’s independence in play as Ottawa faces potential friction over immigration and other provincial matters.
The United States has deepened Arctic security ties with Denmark and Greenland while preparing to advance energy and defense cooperation across Iceland, Greece, and Portugal. The trip accompanies scrutiny of ambassador conduct and a renewed focus on LNG exports to Europe.
The US Department of Justice has charged James Cody Bryant, 30, of Washington state, with conspiracy to murder a person in a foreign country in connection with the February Tumbler Ridge attack in Canada. Bryant allegedly provided money, technical advice and planned a livestream, while the shooter, 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, died by suicide after killing eight people in British Columbia. Prosecutors say Bryant maintained contact with the shooter for months.
Common Sense Media finds gaps in ChatGPT for Teens safety features, while OpenAI disputes the results, arguing methodology and timing of parental controls affect findings. Tests show limited teen alerting on crises; some protections work, others do not. The debate highlights safety vs. engagement in youth AI use.
Southampton has had a six-week ban from football, suspended until the end of next season, lifted after the FA imposed a £28,000 fine and reprimand following three misconduct charges related to spying on other teams. The club can continue in its role, while sanctions include a four-point deduction for next season across the Championship.
Canada has indefinitely suspended plans to expand medically assisted dying to people whose sole condition is mental illness, after a parliamentary panel recommended against expansion. Justice Minister Sean Fraser says there is no consensus on eligibility and that advance requests will be decided by provinces, potentially creating varied rules across the country.
PepsiCo has announced price hikes for certain snacks and beverages in the single-digit range to offset rising costs in fuel, aluminum, and agricultural inputs. Despite earlier price cuts ahead of the Super Bowl, third-quarter results show weaker North American soda sales and a shift toward international growth, with the company guiding modest earnings growth for the year.