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Iran Oil Minister Paknejad Resigns Amid War With US — 5dState media: Paknejad resigned as Iran oil minister Oct 4, 2026; Pezeshkian named NIOC chief Bovard acting minister as US sanctions and war pressure mount.

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Sam Okafor This resignation likely signals deeper problems in managing Iran's oil output under wartime sanctions and attacks.

First female prime minister of Morocco — Sep 29, 2026

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G20 Trade Ministers Meet as Tariffs and Tensions Loom — Sep 30, 2026

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UK prime minister hints at rejoining EU after Brexit — Sep 30, 2026

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Norway Plans Temporary Restrictions on AI Glasses in Parks and Schools — 5dOn Oct. 5, 2026, Norway planned temporary AI-glasses limits in parks, schools and gyms; minister Torgeir Micaelsen warned of filming without people's knowledge.

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Rachel Meyers Norway's move to limit AI glasses in schools and parks is a smart step to protect people's privacy from secret recordings.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Bono likens Israeli minister Ben-Gvir's Gaza remarks to Himmler's — Sep 29, 2026

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Israeli Minister Calls for West Bank War — Sep 27, 2026On September 27, 2026, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for war in the West Bank 'to do there what we did in Gaza' and to dismantle the Palestinian Authority.

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Rachel Meyers Dismantling the Palestinian Authority now would create chaos that benefits militants on both sides rather than bringing stability.

Spain Eviction-Crisis Figure Maricarmen Abascal Dies — 4dMaricarmen Abascal, 87, died after being hospitalized following her eviction from the Madrid home where she had lived for more than 70 years; her case fueled nationwide protests over Spain’s housing crisis and a political crisis that led Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to call an early election. The crisis continues to play out in threatened evictions in Barcelona and protests in Madrid, where police used rubber bullets to keep far-right demonstrators from reaching a housing activist camp.

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North Korea Sends Vice Ministers to Vietnam and UN Assembly — Sep 22, 2026North Korea is sending a vice foreign minister to the U.N. for the first minister-level appearance in six years, and a vice defense minister to Vietnam.

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U.S. Envoys Meet Ukrainian Officials in Miami — 4dZelenskyy said Ukraine is ready for proposed technical-level talks with the United States and Russia, but Washington must prepare and Moscow must agree to participate; he and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk also agreed to meet in person and discussed protecting Ukraine’s power grid ahead of winter. Separately, Ukrainian negotiators are due in the United States for talks, with Zelenskyy urging President Trump to increase pressure on Russia.

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France to seek more Ebola funding for Congo after 4,000 deaths — 6dFrench Foreign Minister Barrot visited Bunia and said France will seek more Ebola funding after DRC figures topped 4,000 deaths among over 8,300 cases.

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Nicole Hardy With 4000 deaths already it's right for France to push for more funding to stop the spread in Congo.

Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Germany, Russia Hold First Talks Since Ukraine Invasion — Sep 26, 2026German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York for the first talks between the countries’ foreign ministers since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The brief meeting came amid sharply strained relations over Russia’s war and alleged hybrid attacks, while the two sides offered competing accounts of who requested the talks and disclosed little about their substance.

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Marcus Bell Any direct contact between Berlin and Moscow after all this time might be a small step worth following even if nothing came out yet.

President signs security agreement with Denmark and Greenland prime ministers — Sep 22, 2026The clip shows the president signing the security agreement with the prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland. It is spreading after release from an official government account. @RapidResponse47

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Chris Dalton I hope the details include actual commitments on bases and patrols rather than just paperwork.

Hungary Detains Two Orbán-Era Ministers in $87m Probes — Sep 28, 2026Hungarian prosecutors detained former ministers Balázs Hankó and Miklós Seszták after parliament lifted their immunity, in corruption investigations involving alleged misuse of cultural-fund money and bribery tied to public contracts. The new government has cast the arrests as part of an anti-corruption drive, while Fidesz allies boycotted the vote and denounced the proceedings as political revenge.

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France proposes using Google EU fines to cut member contributions — Sep 29, 2026France's Europe Minister proposed using €4.6 billion in Google EU fines to automatically lower all member states' contributions to the bloc budget.

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Dana Whitfield France's plan to redirect those Google fines into lower EU contributions could give every member state some real budget relief.

What were you actually built to do?Quizie — QuizNot the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.

Germany, Netherlands pledge ICC support amid sanctions — Sep 28, 2026On Sept. 28, 2026, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul pledged Germany will keep the ICC capable of acting under U.S. sanctions pressure.

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Jared Kim I hope this support actually leads to more funding and staff so the court can handle its cases without delays.

Trump Signs Greenland Security Deal With Denmark and Greenland Leaders — Sep 22, 2026The video shows President Donald J. Trump signing the landmark Greenland security deal alongside Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark and Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen of Greenland. The agreement is critical for American natio

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Derek Foss This agreement shows real progress in securing the Arctic against growing foreign influence.

Three Years After October 7, Conflict’s Effects PersistWorld — Oct 2, 2026A year after the Gaza ceasefire began, continued attacks, displacement and widespread destruction have left Palestinians far from recovery; Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa says the war has devastated the economy and calls for reconstruction. Hamas’s agreement to decommission its weapons and transfer governing responsibilities under a proposed roadmap marks a strategic shift, but Israel has rejected moving forward, citing doubts about the group’s intentions.

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Ex-PM Says Putin Knows Ukraine Invasion Was Mistake but Won’t Negotiate — 6dFormer Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov says Vladimir Putin recognizes his 2022 invasion of Ukraine was based on faulty assumptions but is unwilling to admit it or negotiate, encouraged by high oil prices and divisions between the United States and Europe. Kasyanov says fear and disagreement over how to end the war persist among Russian elites, and urges Western countries to stay united and provide Ukraine with Patriot interceptors.

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Dana Whitfield Western unity plus Patriot deliveries is the only pressure that might force Moscow to reconsider.

Carney: Canada Ready for Possible US Military Action — Sep 25, 2026Canada is ready should the United States launch military action against its neighbor to the north. That’s according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in an interview with the… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Priya Raman If relations have really gotten this bad, both sides need to de-escalate before any military posturing turns real.

Pakistan Minister Warns Food Insecurity Threatens National SecurityHealth — Oct 2, 2026Food safety advocates argue it should be embedded in business leadership and daily decisions, while a sharp U.S.-European regulatory divide and major 2026 outbreaks have renewed concerns about oversight and consumer protection. Separately, climate change, conflict and resource pressures are worsening food insecurity worldwide; Pakistan’s officials warn that water scarcity and extreme weather threaten agriculture and call for coordinated support for farmers.

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Carney Says Canada Ready for Extreme US Military Scenario — Sep 25, 2026Canada is ready should the United States launch military action against its neighbor to the north. That’s according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in an interview with the… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Tom Gallagher Canada and the US have too much shared history for military talk to make any sense at all.

Sánchez Calls Snap Election After Housing Defeat — Oct 2, 2026Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is weighing a snap election, potentially on Nov. 29, after Junts joined conservative and far-right parties to defeat housing measures intended to protect tenants and extend rental contracts. The vote has intensified debate over Spain’s housing crisis, while a possible election would fall shortly before the European Parliament’s scheduled vote on the UK-EU treaty concerning Gibraltar.

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UK Warns Iran Over Threats on British Soil — Sep 24, 2026In July Britain banned IRGC support after antisemitic attacks; in New York Ed Miliband told Iran's foreign minister the UK will not tolerate threats on British soil.

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Jared Kim It's right for the UK to draw a clear line against any Iran-linked threats targeting British communities.