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Lula, Bolsonaro in final push for votes ahead of knife-edge election
Ireland news conference before Israel game cut short amid tensions
Ireland news conference before Israel game cut short amid tensions

The Republic of Ireland's press conference on Saturday on the eve of their second Nations League match against Israel in Serbia was cut short as head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson fielded questions from Israeli journalists.

October 03, 2026

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UAE investigators say flydubai co-pilot was planning 'terrorist act'
UAE investigators say flydubai co-pilot was planning 'terrorist act'

UAE investigators have said the co-pilot of a flydubai flight to Israel this week was planning a "terrorist act" and used the cockpit's emergency axe to attack the captain, but they did not reveal his motive.

October 03, 2026

Protests over housing flare in Spain after relief measures rejected
Protests over housing flare in Spain after relief measures rejected

Tens of thousands of protesters marched in Madrid and other cities in Spain on Saturday to demand affordable housing, a day after lawmakers rejected relief measures for tenants.

October 03, 2026

Rahul smacks century in India v Windies ODI
Rahul smacks century in India v Windies ODI

Opening batter Rohit Sharma steadied a listing ship before KL Rahul provided the exhilarating final kick with a ninth century to help India post a mammoth 351-7 in the final One-Day International against West Indies on Saturday.

October 03, 2026

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North Korea says test of intermediate-range strategic missile included use of AI
North Korea says test of intermediate-range strategic missile included use of AI

North Korea said it tested an intermediate-range strategic missile on Saturday that involved the use of AI, hours after Seoul said Pyongyang had launched a ballistic missile.

October 03, 2026

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Red Bull's Verstappen grabs pole position for Bahrain GP
Red Bull's Verstappen grabs pole position for Bahrain GP

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen grabbed pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix being held in Malaysia with the fastest time in Saturday's qualifying session.

October 03, 2026