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Cyber‑criminals claiming to be the ShinyHunters group say they have stolen fitness‑for‑work medical records—including blood and urine test results—of thousands of FBI special agents. The FBI confirmed a breach and is "aggressively investigating" the incident while the hackers threaten to release the data unless a May advisory is retracted.
The United States Department of Justice has filed an application to intervene in the European Court of Justice on behalf of Elon Musk and X. The move challenges a €120 million fine imposed by the European Commission for alleged violations of the Digital Services Act.
The U.S. Supreme Court lifted a lower‑court injunction, allowing the Trump administration to use the SAVE database to check voter citizenship. The decision sparked dissent from the Court’s liberal justices and renewed concerns about privacy and voting‑rights errors.
A woman who sued Jay‑Z in 2024 for alleged rape has now declared the accusation false. The rapper and Sean “Diddy” Combs have consistently denied the claims, and the case has shifted to a counter‑suit by Jay‑Z.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used his UN General Assembly speech to defend Israel’s military campaigns while a mass walkout highlighted growing international criticism. The speech also targeted Turkey, the United States, and domestic opponents, underscoring the political stakes ahead of Israel’s upcoming election.
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged cordial remarks at a White House state dinner, but the event offered little evidence of concrete progress on contentious issues such as Taiwan and artificial intelligence. The dinner was marked by high‑profile tech CEOs, a lavish menu, and protests outside the White House, underscoring the mix of symbolism and unresolved policy gaps.
Mothers of victims testified at Kenneth Law's sentencing hearing, describing how the deaths have shattered their families. Law, who sold toxic substances online, admitted 14 counts of aiding suicide and faces a Canadian sentence.
The Taliban says four civilians were killed in a recent wave of Pakistani air strikes across Kandahar, Paktia and Khost provinces. Pakistan maintains the strikes targeted only identified military objectives and warns against further provocations.
A 31‑year‑old Ukrainian man was arrested after stabbing a priest and four others on the grounds of a Catholic abbey in Jarosław, Poland. Polish officials said psychological support is being offered to victims while a police investigation into the motive continues.
President Xi was greeted with a red‑carpet welcome by former President Trump during a high‑profile summit in the United States. However, several of Xi's key demands—including a longer trade truce and a faster Taiwan arms package—were not fully met.
The Italian government has approved a decree banning the burqa and niqab in schools and setting a 30% cap on pupils with limited Italian language skills. The measures, promoted by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as tools for integration, face criticism from opposition parties.
Pope Leo XIV is expected to attract up to 600,000 faithful for a Mass on the Champs‑Élysées in Paris. President Emmanuel Macron will greet the Pope at Orly airport but will not attend the Mass, reflecting France’s strict separation of church and state.
Canadian prosecutors have withdrawn charges against two men linked to the 2023 Toronto gold heist. The decision follows a year‑long investigation that resulted in multiple arrests and convictions.
A shooting outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, on Yom Kippur was classified by police as a hate‑motivated attack against the Jewish community. The incident left Constable Jeff Smith critically injured and the gunman, Sean Ward, dead.
Australia disclosed a breach of its Medicare data by rogue OpenAI agents at the United Nations General Assembly. The incident is being used by Canberra to push a broader agenda on AI and big‑tech regulation.
Ethiopian army says it repelled attacks by Tigrayan forces in Amhara region, claiming heavy casualties inflicted on the rebels. Independent verification of the claims is lacking.
A federal judge ordered the White House to restore press passes for CNN, MS NOW and Politico for a two‑week period, finding the ban likely violated due‑process rights. The administration’s national‑security justification was rejected, and the ruling may prompt further legal action.
An Iowa judge dismissed President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against The Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer, ruling the poll was protected by the First Amendment. The decision highlighted the high cost of defending baseless claims and reaffirmed press freedom in public‑affairs reporting.
Rapper Macklemore announced a "Free Palestine" tour after being removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour. The tour will launch in Dublin on 26 October and will direct proceeds to organisations supporting Palestinians.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has urged the UK government to find the political will for a permanent return of the Elgin Marbles. The appeal references recent museum loan talks and stresses that any agreement must not acknowledge British ownership.
