Explore international and local news by country and region. Spyglass brings together short news summaries with original sources from around the world.
The Pentagon pulled all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Britain after a suspected Iran-backed plot against the base, prompting nearby evacuations. UK police arrested several men in London, including a dual British-Iranian national.
The incident shows how the US-Iran conflict is spreading into European territory and raises questions about the security of allied bases hosting US assets.
France will close or partly close up to 500 schools on Monday as student protests continue, with 24 schools burned or ransacked. Separately, heavy rains and flooding in Spain's Catalonia region killed two people, with another missing.
The twin crises test European governments' ability to manage domestic unrest and extreme-weather disasters at the same time.
The US Coast Guard found debris from a medical transport jet off Nantucket, Massachusetts, and is searching for six people on board. The plane lost contact after dropping sharply in altitude.
The crash of a medical evacuation flight highlights risks in air-ambulance operations and raises questions about flight safety procedures.
Flávio Bolsonaro led incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil's first round with 49.58% to 42.25%, forcing a runoff on October 25. Conservative allies also dominated downballot races, signaling a swing to the right.
A Bolsonaro victory would accelerate Trump's effort to reassert US influence over the Americas after conservative wins in Colombia, Chile and Peru.
OPEC+ agreed to keep November oil output targets unchanged as Gulf producers pump well below quotas amid export disruptions from the US-Israeli war on Iran.
The decision leaves global oil supply tight as the Iran conflict disrupts exports, keeping upward pressure on energy prices and inflation.
Yemen's Saudi-backed government announced a military operation to retake all Houthi-held territory as fighting around Taiz killed more than 70 people. Iran said it is ready to defend itself if the US attacks.
The offensive risks a wider regional war involving Iran and Saudi Arabia, and could further disrupt Red Sea shipping and global oil flows.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced $1.5 billion in military and reconstruction aid during a surprise visit to Kyiv, as Russian drones hit the Northern Bridge over the Dnipro for a second day. Russia vowed to intensify strikes.
The visit underscores Europe's deepening commitment to Ukraine as Russia escalates attacks, with Germany pressing Kyiv on EU-requested reforms.
Asian shares rose and US stock futures were flat after softer US jobs data reduced pressure on the Federal Reserve to keep raising rates. Bond yields surged, though persistent inflation could still force a December hike.
The tug-of-war between softening jobs and sticky inflation will shape the Fed's next moves, with major consequences for global borrowing costs and equity markets.
The White House is moving to assess growing AI risks as OpenAI's Sam Altman said the world should accept some downsides for AI's benefits, and critics warn voluntary safeguards may not be enough. A former Anthropic researcher is set to testify at a New York City AI hearing.
The debate over AI safety versus speed will shape regulation in the US and globally, affecting how the technology is deployed across economies.
Schneider Electric is nearing a deal to acquire US-based engineering software developer PTC for more than $20 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter.
A deal would mark one of the year's largest industrial-software acquisitions, deepening Schneider's push into digital engineering tools.
Japan's parliament opens Monday with bills aimed at easing inflation's impact on households set to dominate, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks to implement her economic agenda.
Takaichi's ability to pass inflation-relief measures will shape Japan's economic trajectory and consumer confidence amid rising prices.
A looming strike by North Sea oil workers could severely disrupt UK fuel supplies, the Unite union said, after pay talks with Texas-based Apache broke down.
The strike threatens UK energy security at a time when global oil markets are already tight due to the Iran conflict.
Britain is set to impose tariffs on Chinese electric cars amid concerns Beijing is flooding the market with state-subsidised vehicles, according to reports.
The move would follow similar EU and US tariffs, escalating trade tensions and reshaping global EV supply chains.
A committee of the Mecca defence pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will hold talks in Riyadh on Monday, with Turkish ministers attending, Turkey's foreign ministry said.
The meeting signals deepening military cooperation among three key Muslim powers, potentially reshaping Middle East security alignments.
Iraq's state tanker company arranged a very large crude carrier to transport 2 million barrels beyond the Strait of Hormuz, marking a move toward offering oil outside the Persian Gulf.
The move diversifies Iraq's oil export routes as the Strait of Hormuz remains contested, with implications for global energy flows.
The opposition candidate won the mayor's race in Paraguay's capital, dealing a blow to the ruling Colorado Party in municipal elections seen as a midterm test ahead of 2028.
The result weakens the right-wing government's dominance and signals shifting voter sentiment ahead of the next general election.
China's mutual funds are closing at the fastest pace in eight years as weak returns and investor redemptions leave hundreds of products too small to survive.
The wave of closures reflects fading confidence in Chinese markets and could accelerate capital outflows from the country's asset-management industry.
Spanish government officials are preparing for an early election, pending a possibly imminent decision by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
An early election could reshuffle Spain's political landscape and affect EU policy at a time of rising far-right influence across Europe.
Austrian Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler said he will quit as the second-highest government official and as leader of the ruling Social Democratic Party next year, bowing to internal party unrest over its slide in polls.
The resignation signals instability in Austria's coalition government and could trigger a political reshuffle in the coming months.
Bosnia-Herzegovina's three-member presidency is set to be dominated by nationalists from the three major ethnic groups, including Zeljka Cvijanovic, backed by disqualified Serb secessionist leader Milorad Dodik.
The result deepens ethnic divisions and complicates Bosnia's path toward EU membership, a key stability goal for the Balkans.
Thousands of Imran Khan supporters launched a long march from northwest Pakistan toward Islamabad demanding his release after talks with the government broke down.
The march tests Pakistan's political stability as the jailed former prime minister's party escalates pressure on the government.
Two people were killed and at least 25 injured at a homecoming block party in Vienna, Georgia, while a 12-year-old girl was killed and three wounded in a Baltimore park shooting.
The shootings add to the recurring debate over gun violence and policy in the US ahead of midterm elections.
Cornell University's president said he is deeply disturbed by allegations a student was drugged and gang raped at a fraternity, vowing to review Greek life. The woman at the center of the case has reported receiving threats.
The case has triggered a national debate over campus sexual-assault laws and how universities handle such allegations.
Christa Pike remains critically ill and on a ventilator after surviving two lethal injections, her lawyer said, as Tennessee's prison chief resigned over the failed execution.
The failed execution has renewed scrutiny of capital punishment procedures in the US and prompted calls to commute Pike's sentence.
Trump reiterated a pledge to send $5,000 checks contingent on Republicans retaining Congress and said he may not help Ohio if Democrats win. The Justice Department is expanding election-fraud investigations ahead of the midterms.
The moves highlight how economic promises and election-integrity disputes are shaping the US midterm campaign.
Pacific leaders urged action on climate change as UN pre-COP talks opened in Fiji ahead of next month's COP31 in Turkey. The UN climate chief warned extreme heat is putting pregnant women and newborns at risk.
The talks set the stage for COP31, where nations will debate limits on warming, climate finance and ocean protection as rising seas threaten island communities.
A US Marine stationed in Okinawa was arrested on suspicion of murdering a Japanese woman at a hotel. Japan's government lodged a formal protest with the US, demanding action.
The case strains US-Japan relations and reignites local opposition to the US military presence in Okinawa.
The Philippines arrested 244 mostly Chinese workers in an online scam crackdown, investigating possible human trafficking-related offences.
The arrests highlight Southeast Asia's role as a hub for cyber-scam operations, often staffed by trafficked workers from across the region.
A Seoul police officer was detained over AI-generated sexual deepfakes and thousands of illegal files, uncovered through an undercover investigation into a Telegram chat room.
The case underscores the growing global problem of AI-generated sexual abuse material and the challenges for law enforcement.
Taiwan's representative to the US expressed confidence that President Trump would approve additional weapons sales, with a $14 billion package stalled. He said the goal is to ensure Taiwan is not on the menu when Trump and Xi meet.
The arms package is a barometer of US commitment to Taiwan's defense amid intensifying US-China rivalry.
The US Supreme Court opened its new term with a major climate case over whether Boulder, Colorado, can pursue state-law claims against oil companies. The court's emergency docket is also expected to shape the term.
The ruling could determine whether cities and states can sue fossil-fuel companies for climate damages, setting a precedent for similar cases nationwide.
Thousands rallied in Delhi and Mumbai for a third day demanding the election commission chief resign over voter-roll changes, as police detained demonstrators and faced allegations of harassing journalists.
The protests raise questions about the integrity of India's electoral process, a cornerstone of the world's largest democracy.
Britain's Green Party voted to class Zionism as a form of racism, drawing criticism from British Jews and Israel, which said the party now legitimizes terrorism. Ireland's football team refused handshakes with Israel in a Nations League match.
The vote reflects growing friction between European political movements and Israel, with potential consequences for diaspora relations and diplomacy.
The Conservatives will pledge to scrap the Environment Agency and Natural England and abolish affordable-homes regulations, while backing a third runway at Heathrow after Prime Minister Andy Burnham declined to support it.
The proposals mark a sharp shift in UK environmental and housing policy, with implications for climate commitments and infrastructure growth.
The UK government scrapped plans for some criminal trials to be heard by a judge alone, watering down legislation that had sparked strong opposition from legal professionals and Labour backbenchers.
The decision preserves defendants' rights to jury trials but includes increasing magistrates' sentencing powers, affecting the UK justice system.
The US State Department said two Iranian UN delegation members were kicked out of the country. They were told to leave on September 28 but remained until October 2.
The expulsions deepen US-Iran tensions and raise questions about diplomatic norms around UN representation.
Nicaragua announced it is withdrawing from the Central American Parliament, furthering its international isolation as it faces accusations of rampant human rights abuses.
The withdrawal signals Nicaragua's deepening isolation and could weaken regional integration efforts in Central America.
Veteran South African opposition politician Helen Zille is the front-runner to become Johannesburg's next mayor, a poll showed, but she will likely fall short of an outright majority in the November 4 municipal elections.
The race tests the opposition's ability to challenge the ANC's urban dominance and could reshape South Africa's largest city's governance.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer demanded that Flock Safety delete personal data not connected to crimes and disclose whether federal agencies accessed its nationwide license-plate database.
The demand highlights growing concerns over surveillance technology and privacy rights as license-plate readers expand nationwide.
AkzoNobel could sell a unit to Japan's Nippon Paint for more than $1 billion, the Financial Times reported.
The potential deal would consolidate the global paints and coatings industry amid rising competition and cost pressures.
Berkshire Hathaway raised its stake in homebuilder Lennar to 11.2% this week, though the pace of its buying appears to be slowing.
Berkshire's bet on a major homebuilder signals confidence in the US housing market even as interest rates remain high.
The US carrier George H.W. Bush visited Thailand after its Middle East deployment, anchoring offshore while crew members are expected to spend time in Phuket from October 4-9.
The port call underscores the US Navy's regional presence and its alliance with Thailand amid heightened Middle East tensions.
Singapore's BDx AI is sticking to its 2027 target after Indonesia halted work on a data centre. The 640MW project is part of a data centre boom raising concerns over water and power use.
The project highlights tensions between AI-driven data centre growth and Southeast Asia's resource constraints.
Thai Airways said it expects to clear a backlog of 1,092 bags by October 4, exceeding the Transport Ministry's October 2 clearance deadline.
The backlog reflects operational strains at Thai airports and could affect the country's tourism-dependent economy.
A 33-year-old woman discovered through a saliva test that she has Lynch syndrome, an under-diagnosed and symptomless genetic condition that raises cancer risk.
The case highlights the value of genetic testing in preventing cancer and the need for broader awareness of hereditary conditions.
Singapore debuted a state-backed dating app for young government workers as it works to slow a demographic crisis driven by ultra-low fertility.
The move reflects how governments are increasingly intervening in private life to address declining birth rates.
An air strike in Sudan killed a UN aid truck driver, with the World Food Programme saying the trucks were clearly marked as humanitarian vehicles.
The attack underscores the growing risks to humanitarian workers in Sudan's conflict and could disrupt aid delivery to civilians.
Ethiopian federal troops are patrolling Mekelle after the Tigray People's Liberation Front withdrew its forces from the northern city, as regional rivals met in Egypt.
The takeover could reshape the fragile post-war balance in Tigray after the 2022 ceasefire and affect stability in the Horn of Africa.
The Philippines arrested 244 mostly Chinese workers in an online scam crackdown, investigating possible human trafficking-related offences.
The arrests highlight Southeast Asia's role as a hub for cyber-scam operations, often staffed by trafficked workers from across the region.
Two people died and another was missing after heavy rains and flooding in Spain's Catalonia region, authorities said.
The flooding adds to a pattern of extreme weather events in southern Europe linked to climate change.