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News of October 6, 2026

Science

Belgium’s Francis Halzen Wins Nobel Prize in Physics

Belgian Francis Halzen won the Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday for his contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and his discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the award in Stockholm. The prize money this year is 12 million Swedish kronor (about $1.2 million), whether for an individual, a small group of laureates or an organization.

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Sports

Italian Police Target 22 'Ultras' after Violence at Torino-Juventus Match

Italian police have imposed supervision orders on 22 hardcore soccer fans as part of an investigation into clashes before the Torino-Juventus derby match in May. The 22 are members of "ultra" groups from Juve and Torino who clashed outside the Olimpico Grande Torino stadium in Turin on May 24, the final day of last season. They are ⁠accused of throwing ⁠bottles, stones and explosive devices as well as affray, Reuters quoted police as saying in a statement on Tuesday.

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Politics

Britain Likely to Expel Israeli Diplomats if Jerusalem Consulate Closes

Britain is likely to expel Israeli diplomats if Israel carries out its order to shut the British consulate in East Jerusalem this week in a dispute over sanctions targeting Israeli settlements, four sources said. Israel on September 8 ordered Britain to close the East Jerusalem consulate within 30 days and remove its diplomats from the city, after Britain said it would impose a ban on trade of goods made in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

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Business

Salaires et pouvoir d'achat: Application des mesures du Président de la République – الشروق أونلاين

Des organisations et associations nationales ont salué, lundi, la décision du président de la République, M. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, de n'imposer aucun impôt impactant le pouvoir d'achat et d'intégrer des augmentations de salaires dans le projet de loi de finances (PLF) 2027, y voyant la concrétisation effective des engagements de Monsieur le président en faveur des citoyens.

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Houthis say they targeted Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport with missiles

Houthis say they targeted Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport with missiles Yemen's Houthis said they targeted Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport in the south-west of the country with missiles on Tuesday. "We reiterate our warning to all international airlines regarding the consequences of continuing to operate flights within Saudi airspace, as it has become a theatre for our military operations - with the exception of the airspace over the Holy Sites in Mecca and Medina," the gr…

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Saudi Civil Aviation Authority: Three People Injured in Attacks on Jazan and Najran Airports

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jazan and Najran International Airport came under attack on Monday evening, adding that emergency teams and relevant authorities began responding immediately in line with approved procedures and plans. The authority said the attacks slightly injured three people and caused material damage. The injured were taken to hospital for medical treatment, it added.

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Explosion heard in north of Saudi capital Riyadh, residents tell AFP

Explosion heard in north of Saudi capital Riyadh, residents tell AFP An explosion was heard in the Saudi capital Riyadh, residents told AFP on Tuesday, with the blast echoing in the northern parts of the city. The incident comes after several blasts rattled the capital on Monday, as fighting between Saudi-backed forces and Yemen's Houthis intensifies. Reporting by AFP

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Sports

Gauff Hits Out at Racist Abuse after Replayed Point in Beijing Sparks Backlash

Coco Gauff said she had received an "insane" amount of racial abuse on social media after the two-times Grand Slam champion beat local teenager Sun Xinran at the China Open on Monday in a match where a replayed point sparked an online backlash. The American won 7-5 6-1 to reach the fourth round, but was targeted after stopping play during a crucial point in the first set, raising her hand to complain about a flickering advertising board just as Sun was about to put away a winner.

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Business

Saudi Arabia Bolsters Food Security with $798 Million for Strategic Commodities

Saudi Arabia’s Agricultural Development Fund (ADF) is playing a central role in national efforts to bolster food security, allocating SAR 3 billion ($798 million) to finance imports of strategic commodities through direct lending and partnerships with banks. The funding is designed to cushion the impact of supply-chain disruptions and difficulties in getting goods into the Kingdom, with disbursements to beneficiaries continuing through the end of this year.

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