News of October 9, 2026
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Oil tanker struck by projectile off UAE coast amid surge in attacks
A vessel near the UAE coast was hit by an unknown projectile, causing a fire that was quickly put out. The incident highlights growing maritime risks.
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Thousands rally for anti-austerity protest in Brussels amid clashes
Belgian police respond to 'troublemakers' on sidelines of main rally with tear gas, water cannon and baton charges.
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Russian pro-war blogger among 5 arrested in Montenegro over alleged destabilization plot
Mikhail Zvinchuk, a Russian pro-war blogger and former military officer, has been arrested in Montenegro. The arrest is linked to an alleged plot to destabilize Montenegro, currently seeking EU membership.
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Netanyahu hails US sanctions on ICC and calls Nobel laureate jurist 'bigot'
Netanyahu hails US sanctions on ICC and calls Nobel laureate jurist 'bigot' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday praised the US for imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), which has issued a warrant for his arrest over war crimes in Gaza. "The ICC is not a court. It is a political body that poses a mortal threat to law-abiding democracies worldwide and to the very idea of national sovereignty," Netanyahu's office posted on X. The Trump administration impos…
Technology
Exclusive-Friend of suspected FBI data thief says he warned 'crazy' teen not to hack bureau
By Raphael SatterWASHINGTON, Oct 9 (Reuters) - A friend of the suspected thief of a massive cache of personal data from the FBI says he begged the teenager not to do it.Adem El Adeb, 19, told Reuters that he tried to convince Saifal-Din Khader last month that breaking into the FBI would bring the weight of theUS government down on his shoulders but that Khaderwould not be swayed.
Politics
Trump launches probe into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
Trump began efforts to remove Cook as one of the governors on the US Fed Reserve Board in 2025 and litigation is on.
Politics
Trump online: A burst of anti-Somali and anti-Muslim rhetoric
Civil rights advocates have criticized the Republican president’s rhetoric towards minorities and immigrants
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‘Rogue court’: US sanctions ICC hours after ex-judge wins Nobel Prize
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court on Friday.
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Brussels: Rioters clash with police at anti-austerity rally
Violent rioters, many of whom were masked, confronted police at the edge of an anti-austerity march in Brussels. Police responded with water cannons and tear gas.
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Israel backs rival ‘NAZA’ film to discredit award-winning Gaza war documentary
Israel backs rival ‘NAZA’ film to discredit award-winning Gaza war documentary
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'Satanic:' Hegseth's move to live-stream execution shocks even pro-death penalty advocates
Hegseth said he wants people to watch the execution of Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan, who was convicted of the Fort Hood killings
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UAE takes legal action over video showing bullying of child of determination
The authority coordinated with the social media platform concerned to take action against both the account and the individual who published the content
Politics
Netanyahu invites Flavio Bolsonaro to Israel: PM office
Right-wing Bolsonaro is leading in the polls against incumbent leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, and his victory would bring a more pro-Israel stance to Brazil
Politics
Portugal PM cautions judiciary not to get political over US use of air base
LISBON, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro argued on Friday the US use of the Lajes Air Base during the Iran conflict was fully legal and urged the judiciary not to make politicaljudgments, after prosecutors opened an inquiry last week into the government's authorisation to use the base.The probe, triggered by a complaint from a leftist opposition party, adds a legal dimension to a politically sensitive issue. Several European nations have restricted or refused US military aircraft access to their airspace or bases in connection with the war in Iran.
Sports
Kompany ‘proud’ of Man City success despite guilty verdict
Vincent Kompany remains proud of his achievements with Manchester City, despite the club being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. Kompany is now the manager of Bayern Munich.
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US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court, hours after former judge wins Nobel
The Trump administration has long been hostile to the court and has previously imposed sanctions on its prosecutors and judges
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Why the UK capitulated to Israel in consulate surrender deal
Miliband's principled policy was undermined from the moment Powell set off to negotiate with Israeli officials
Business
Slovakia considering options for supplies after ban on Russian gas takes effect, minister says
Slovakia considering options for supplies after ban on Russian gas takes effect, minister says
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Israeli settler attacks target Palestinian olive harvest in West Bank
At least 19 settler attacks recorded across territory on Friday as Israeli forces separately detain 16 Palestinians.
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Hurricane Isaias strengthens into Category 3 storm with US in its sights
The major storm is expected to make landfall along the US Gulf Coast later on Friday or early Saturday.
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Israeli settlers flank Palestinian cafe with Israeli flags
"They are not leaving us alone. They have blocked the view of my shop," said the coffee shop owner Hussein.
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Eritrean troops in Ethiopia raise fears of a regional war
Ethiopia and Eritrea are trading blame for confrontations in Tigray amid international calls for restraint. Their respective allies have the potential to catapult the conflict into a regional war.
Lifestyle
Dubai-Manila flights: Dh10 one-way base fare via Cebu Pacific
The Dh10 one-way base fare does not include taxes and other surcharges, meaning the final ticket price will increase after additional fees are added
Politics
Macron and Steinmeier: Why Franco-German ties lack momentum and a shared vision for Europe
Presidents Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Emmanuel Macron are about to step down from their offices. Their meeting in France made it clear how urgently the Franco-German partnership needs new momentum.
Culture
Gaza playwright Ali Abu Yasin wins PEN Writer of Courage award
Gaza playwright Ali Abu Yasin won the Writer of Courage 2026 award for his work exploring Palestinian life, occupation, and war through theatre.
Sports
Premier League managers give first reaction to Man City crisis: All to know
After Manchester City were found guilty of Premier League breaches, rival managers give their reaction as games resume.
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US sanctions International Criminal Court in major escalation
Latest action seeks to stem resources to international tribunal Trump administration has vowed to dismantle.
Sports
Chelsea star Palmer ‘committed’ to England insists Alonso
Xabi Alonso defended Cole Palmer’s commitment to England, countering Thomas Tuchel’s criticism about Palmer missing national team opportunities. Palmer withdrew from recent Nations League matches due to injury, continuing a trend since Tuchel’s tenure began.
Culture
Is literature in crisis? Frankfurt Book Fair discusses AI
AI is a hot topic at this year's Frankfurt Book Fair. An international literary scandal has raised questions about machine-generated texts.
Politics
Trump’s planned DC arch faces new lawsuit
A Virginia county governing board filed the suit, claiming that planning for the monument near DC was rushed.
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Former ICC judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
By Gwladys Fouche, Nora Buli and Christine UyanikOSLO/NUREMBERG, Germany, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Navi Pillay, a former ICC judge who oversaw a UN report that concluded Israel committed genocide in Gaza, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday "for her efforts to promote peace and international law".Announcing the award hours before the US imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, the Nobel Committee said in its citation that recognising Pillay underlined the importance of maintaining an organised international order.
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UAE weather: Red, yellow alerts issued for fog, drop in visibility
Humidity levels are expected to rise overnight and into Sunday morning across some coastal and inland areas, increasing the likelihood of fog or mist formation
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Tributes pour in to Capt. Hamoud bin Ali Alkalthami, Saudi pilot killed in Riyadh airport attack
Tributes pour in to Capt. Hamoud bin Ali Alkalthami, Saudi pilot killed in Riyadh airport attack
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US announces sanctions on the International Criminal Court
The US has announced new sanctions on the International Criminal Court. It's the latest in a series of steps by the Donald Trump administration as it seeks to "dismantle" the intergovernmental organization.
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US sanctions ICC after former judge awarded Nobel Peace Prize
US sanctions ICC after former judge awarded Nobel Peace Prize The Trump administration imposed institutional sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday, hours after one of its founding judges won the Nobel Peace Prize. The measures target the court as an institution after sanctions were imposed on half of its 18 judges and most of its leadership, including the court’s president and chief prosecutor, in response to its 2024 arrest warrants for Israeli leaders. The restrictio…
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Police official killed in roadside bombing in southeast Iran, Fars news agency says
A provincial police official was killed by a roadside bomb in Sistan-Baluchistan, a region near the borders of Pakistan and Afghanistan known for drug trafficking.
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ICC hits back at Trump’s sanctions
The latest live updates from the Middle East and North Africa, including news on the wars in Iran and Yemen.
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Navi Pillay dedicates Nobel Peace Prize to 'survivors of international crimes'
Navi Pillay dedicates Nobel Peace Prize to 'survivors of international crimes' South African jurist Navi Pillay, who has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2026, dedicated the prize to “survivors of international crimes”. She made the remarks at a press conference in Nuremberg, Germany, where Nazi leaders were prosecuted after World War Two. “Let me dedicate this award to all of the survivors of international crimes,” said 85-year-old Pillay. She previously headed the tribunal that prosecuted…
Health
Kenya says tests on suspected Ebola case come back negative
Kenya says tests on suspected Ebola case come back negative
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Abu Dhabi announces 3-day road closure on Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street
Two right lanes on Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street towards Al Ain will close from 11.45pm on October 9, and end at 6am on Monday, October 12
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Clashes lead South Africa to withdraw asylum processing order
South Africa retracted an order on asylum application processing that had sparked violence in Johannesburg and Durban. Immigration-related tensions led to clashes between foreign nationals and anti-migrant locals.
Sports
Man City case causing ‘uncertainty’ for whole Premier League, says Iraola
Liverpool's Andoni Iraola looks to Manchester City clash and rival's appeal over guilty verdict for financial breaches.
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Explainer-How the US plan to livestream an execution compares with global practice
Oct 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. military plans to livestream the Dec. 3 execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting.If carried out as planned, death penalty experts said it would mark the first known broadcast or livestream of a lawful execution.Executions are generally conducted behind prison walls, and internet platforms and governments have spent years trying to limit the circulation of violent execution footage.
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US to livestream Fort Hood shooter’s execution: Is that legal?
Rights groups and legal experts say the move could endanger minors, who are usually barred from witnessing executions.
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Ex-prince Andrew gets £300,000 for leaving Windsor mansion
Former prince Andrew received £300,000 for vacating his long-term residence on the Windsor estate as managed by the royal property body. He has relocated to a property on the Sandringham Estate.
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Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport killed three Saudis as war escalates
By Timour Azhari and Tala RamadanRIYADH/DUBAI, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Thursday's attacks on Riyadh airport killed three people, Saudi authorities said on Friday, as Yemen's Houthi group stepped up missile strikes on the kingdom and tried to shut down its airspace in an escalating war triggered by the US-Iran conflict.The strikes, which also injured several people, damaged a Saudia Airlines plane and sent smoke billowing over the airport, led many airlines to cancel flights to the Saudi capital days before it is due to host a major meeting of global oil chiefs.
Sports
Man City face Liverpool after being found guilty of financial breaches
Manchester City face Liverpool at Anfield after being found guilty of financial breaches.