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Former vice president Dick Cheney died Monday at age 84. He spent his final years in conflict with the Republican Party he helped shape. Cheney famously said, "In our nation's 246-year history, there has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump."
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton will meet Wednesday for a nationally televised debate before the Nov. 3 election. CNN will host the event at 6 p.m. local time. While Becerra is the heavy favorite, Hilton hopes the national exposure helps him gain ground as the race enters its final stage.
Protests over crowded classrooms and teacher shortages spread across France, with police detaining more than 400 people on Tuesday. The movement started at Paris high schools last week before expanding nationwide. Some blockades turned violent as protesters threw bottles at officers, who used tear gas to control the angry crowds.
House lawmakers spent $6.7 million on meals and lodging last year, a 21 percent increase over 2024. This program allows members to expense costs without providing receipts. Rep. Jonathan Jackson said, "All of my dates correspond to the dates and times that I was here." Many members use this benefit.
Rozina Ali’s new book, Seasons of Fury, explores the rise of Islamophobia in America after 9/11. She follows four families to show how state surveillance targeted innocent Muslims. Ali writes, "The walls have ears." Her work reveals how many people faced detention and fear despite having no terror connections.
Republicans are using crime as a campaign issue in the 2026 midterms despite falling national rates. In North Carolina, ads attacking Roy Cooper have struggled to gain traction. Mitch Kokai said, "It really does not seem to be having much traction at this point." Voters currently prioritize high living costs instead.
South Africa’s foreign affairs ministry called in US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III on Tuesday for a third time over undiplomatic conduct. A senior official said, "The issues related to the bilateral relations between the two countries are a subject of ongoing discussions." Tensions remain high between the two nations.
U.S. forces formally withdrew from Iraq on Wednesday, ending a two-decade military presence. The exit follows a 2024 agreement between the Baghdad government and the Biden administration. While Iraq celebrates its sovereignty, the nation now faces an uncertain future as it tries to balance ties between Washington and neighboring Iran.
Russia warned NATO on Sept 30 that it would use nuclear weapons if the alliance tried to cut off Kaliningrad. Moscow accused NATO of a dangerous course, while the alliance denounced the threat. A senior European official said, "This is the first time since the Cold War that Russia is threatening us."
A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after a violent incident between two pilots. The plane fell 17,400 feet before sending an emergency signal at 1:32 a.m. ET. An Israeli official said, "The incident was not a hijacking," but an internal personnel matter onboard instead.
Russia targeted communications and energy facilities in overnight drone attacks on Ukraine on 30 September 2026. Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said debris fell at a western embassy in the capital. Russia also hit port infrastructure in Izmail. Poland scrambled military aircraft as emergency services rushed to the damaged sites today.
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Israel made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. The plane landed safely at Tabuk airport after the crew sent an alert. The airline said the plane experienced an incident while en route. Reports suggested an altercation between pilots caused the emergency alert.