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Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas faces trial over June stand-up show
Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas was due to go on trial in Istanbul on Monday, accused of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and inciting public hatred during a June stand-up show. He has been held in pretrial detention since his July 3 arrest. -
Trump’s diesel-export idea may briefly lower U.S. prices but risk higher global costs
President Donald Trump has floated keeping U.S. diesel at home as prices climb. AAA said it hit a record $6.53 per gallon on Sept. 22; the analysis says export curbs could briefly lower U.S. prices but risk higher global energy costs. -
Iranian pupils begin returning as southern schools stay online for two weeks
Pupils began returning last week, but schools and universities in southern provinces, including Minab, will remain online for two weeks over fears of renewed US bombing. At Minab’s rebuilt school, students gathered for about an hour to mark the new school year. -
Hundreds welcome Machado aide Claudia Macero back to Venezuela
Claudia Macero, who ran press operations for opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, returned to Venezuela from exile on Sunday and was welcomed by hundreds of supporters at the airport serving Caracas. She said she did not know when Machado could return. -
700,000 seniors started GLP-1 drugs since Medicare coverage began, Lilly CEO says
Eli Lilly CEO Dave Ricks told CNBC that 700,000 seniors have started GLP-1 drugs since Medicare coverage for them began, and Lilly is capturing 7 in 10 prescriptions. Reuters reported that Lilly said 30% of new U.S. oral GLP-1 patients chose its Foundayo pill. -
Khaleesi watches grandpa cuddle her Dachshund cousin in Instagram reel
An Instagram reel shows Khaleesi, a Rottweiler, quietly staring as her grandpa cuddles her Dachshund cousin. She stays seated rather than interrupting; the post frames her long look as a comic protest over the attention going to the smaller dog. -
Mbappé could face Villarreal after FIFA break, COPE reports
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé is expected to be available for the team’s first match after the FIFA break, against Villarreal, COPE reports. He hyperextended his knee while playing for France against Turkey; earlier reports suggested he could miss several weeks. -
Ryanair rules out fuel surcharges as O’Leary says rivals may pass costs on
Ryanair says it will not add fuel surcharges despite rising jet-fuel costs. CEO Michael O’Leary said most airlines had hedged fuel costs into summer 2026 and predicted rivals would pass costs on next year through surcharges or higher fares. -
Camavinga says consistency is key to earning a bigger Real Madrid role
Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga said consistency, concentration and avoiding mistakes are what he needs to earn a more prominent role. Speaking to reporters at France’s training camp, he said he currently has the opportunity to play as a No. 6 or No. 8. -
Miners filed 16 claims as 1.2 million Bears Ears acres opened to staking
Miners filed 16 claims on the 1.2 million acres removed from Bears Ears National Monument on Sept. 11, the first day claims could be filed, two months after President Trump cut the monument by about 90%. The filers appear to be small-scale Utah miners interested in uranium. -
Five held as UK probes possible Iran-linked attack near RAF Fairford
British police are holding five men detained early Sunday after three vans were spotted near RAF Fairford. Detectives are examining suspected explosives found nearby and probing whether the arrests foiled an attempted attack with a possible Iran link; 85 homes were evacuated. -
MarsLight-11 adds a non-squamous NSCLC substudy to Phase III trial
Innovent has expanded its global Phase III MarsLight-11 trial to add non-squamous NSCLC patients. The new substudy will enroll patients with advanced or metastatic disease that progressed after chemotherapy and immunotherapy; IBI363 monotherapy will be compared with docetaxel. -
Prince Faisal arrives in Washington ahead of talks with US Secretary of State Rubio
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Washington early Monday ahead of talks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry said they would review bilateral ties and discuss regional and international developments. -
U.S. envoy says Trump asked Xi if he wanted to buy U.S. arms
U.S. Ambassador David Perdue said Trump asked Xi Jinping if China wanted to buy U.S. weapons, but gave no date. The State Department said U.S. law bars arms sales to China and there is no offer or plan to sell them; a $14 billion Taiwan arms package remains delayed. -
Derry driver says about 20 masked youths hurled boulders at bus
Driver Tony McBride said about 20 masked youths hurled missiles and boulders at his Translink bus on Lecky Road, Londonderry, at about 18:25 BST on Saturday. Five windows were damaged; two children and elderly passengers were shaken but not hurt. -
Europe regains gender-gap lead, but parity is not expected for 70 years
Europe has regained the global lead in closing the gender gap, with 75.7% of its overall gap closed, according to new World Economic Forum data. The report says full parity is not expected for 70 years, and results vary sharply among European countries. -
Andersson says Left Party move leaves her unable to form Swedish government
Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson will tell Sweden’s parliament speaker she cannot form a government for now, after the Left Party said it would back a rival Moderate candidate for speaker. Her centre-left bloc won 176 seats, against 173 for the right bloc. -
Wüst begins Turkey visit calling for a new chapter in German-Turkish ties
Wüst, premier of North Rhine-Westphalia, called for a “new chapter” in ties with Turkey as he began a three-day visit Monday. The trip marks 65 years since the 1961 agreement allowing Turkish “guest workers” to work in West Germany. -
Nicole Russell says gas-price anger shouldn't hand Congress to Democrats
USA TODAY columnist Nicole Russell urges conservatives to back Republicans in November’s midterms despite high gas prices and President Donald Trump’s Iran war, arguing a Democratic Congress would put GOP tax and border gains—and the stalled SAVE Act—at risk. -
Trevor Lawrence cites clock management for Jaguars’ one-yard kneel
Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence said he knelt at the Patriots’ 1-yard line in the fourth quarter to keep the clock running, then joked he was helping Bhayshul Tuten’s fantasy managers; Tuten scored on the next play in the Jaguars’ 35-6 win. -
Former Cornell student sues Cornell and seven students over alleged assault at Chi Phi
Jane Doe, a former Cornell student, sued Cornell University and seven current and former students, alleging she was drugged and sexually assaulted at the Chi Phi house in October 2024. Prosecutors declined criminal charges; her civil suit remains pending. -
Marina Shafir recalls hugging PAC at All Out in tribute after his death
Marina Shafir paid tribute to PAC at an independent wrestling event after his death, saying she had hugged him and told him she loved him at AEW’s All Out the day before. She urged the crowd to tell their loved ones they love them. -
Thames Water locates leak amid possible disruption for homes in seven boroughs
Thames Water says homes in Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton and Wandsworth in south London, and Elmbridge and Spelthorne in Surrey, may have no water or low pressure. Engineers have located a leak and are working to restore supply. -
Bowles says Mayfield dislocated thumb; MRI planned after Vikings loss
Tampa Bay coach Todd Bowles said Baker Mayfield dislocated his throwing thumb in the Buccaneers’ 23-16 loss to Minnesota. X-rays showed no break, but Mayfield is due for an MRI the next day to assess the injury after leaving in the fourth quarter. -
A 5.2% 10-year Treasury sets a 4% earnings-growth hurdle for the S&P 500
On Sept. 25, the 10-year Treasury yield reached 5.23%, its highest since 2007. Over 10 years, the S&P 500 needs about 4% annual earnings growth to match a Treasury at 5.2%, assuming a steady valuation multiple, a 1% fund dividend yield and reinvested bond interest. -
Aces score 102 in Game 1 win as analyst faults Fever coaching
The Las Vegas Aces scored 102 points and beat the Indiana Fever in Game 1 of their playoff series, taking control in the second quarter as A’ja Wilson led the way. Analyst Robin Lundberg called Indiana’s defense confused and undisciplined and blamed the coaching staff. -
Mimura says markets should take Tokyo-Washington yen message at face value
Japan's top FX diplomat Atsushi Mimura urged markets Monday to take last week's “very clear” message from Tokyo and Washington on the yen at face value. He was neither satisfied nor reassured by recent moves and declined to say whether Japan could intervene again. -
Lindsay Clancy mistrial: lawyer says holdout Michael Desronvil had no doubt
Michael Desronvil, the lone holdout in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial, had “zero doubt,” his lawyer said, rejecting reports that he expressed reasonable doubt. The jury deadlocked after seven days of deliberations, and the judge declared a mistrial. -
Reading Women and Oxford City trade first-half goals in 1-1 draw
Reading Women and Oxford City drew 1-1 on Sunday as Ellie Szekeres opened the scoring late in the first half and Yasmin Edwards equalised from a corner. Reading are sixth on four points after three league games and next visit Bromley in FA Cup qualifying on Oct. 4. -
Beijing reports AI dialogue and truce extension after Trump-Xi summit
Beijing says the US and China agreed to launch an AI dialogue and incident channel; the trade truce now runs to 10 January. China secured lower US tariffs on $30bn of goods, but Taiwan, rare-earth exports and advanced-chip restrictions remained unresolved.
