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Iran Shifts Its Hijab Crackdown From the Streets to Workplaces and Businesses
As ever more Iranian women appear in public without headscarves, hardliners are moving enforcement away from 'morality police' street patrols toward pressure on workplaces, cafes, hotels and businesses. Judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei has ordered a renewed, 'prudent' push against public unveiling.
Lecornu Faces Down Parliament as France's School Revolt Turns Violent: 300 Injured, Lessons Suspended
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu told the National Assembly that 215 pupils, 85 school staff and 715 police have been injured since France's pupil revolt began, rejected claims of a police crackdown as a lie, and accused the hard left of stoking chaos ahead of the 2027 election — as secondary schools suspend lessons nationwide.
Djokovic Stuns Zverev in Beijing, Extends Unbeaten Run to 32 and Breaks Nadal's Record
Novak Djokovic came from a set down to beat top seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 and reach the China Open semifinals. The 39-year-old's 32nd straight win in Beijing broke Rafael Nadal's record for the longest unbeaten start at a single tournament — and he faces Daniil Medvedev next.
Is the Federal Government Open or Closed Right Now? Shutdown Status Explained
The US federal government is open as of October 5, 2026. A continuing resolution signed in September funds agencies through December 11, 2026. Here is what that means, which services are protected, and what happens if the next deadline is missed.
Fury Invites Trump to Lead Ring Walk for Joshua Mega-Fight in Cardiff
Tyson Fury says he will invite US President Donald Trump to walk with him to the ring for his long-awaited December 11 heavyweight showdown with Anthony Joshua at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.
Spain's Parliament Votes Down Housing Bills in Blow to Sánchez as Early Election Talk Grows
Spain's parliament rejected two affordable-housing bills on Friday, a major defeat for Pedro Sánchez's minority government. With rents having doubled in a decade and protests filling Madrid's streets, opposition voices are now openly calling for an early general election.
Taiwan's First New F-16V Fighter Jets Land After a Seven-Year Wait, Bolstering Defences Against China
The first two of 66 F-16V Block 70 fighters ordered from the United States in 2019 touched down at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung on Friday, ending months of delays. The $8 billion delivery comes a week after the Trump–Xi summit and amid unease in Taipei about Washington's commitment to arming the island.
Zelenskiy says Ukraine will step up strikes on Russian oil refineries in response to Moscow's 'new doctrine' of attacks
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv will double down on attacking Russian oil refineries after intelligence revealed a Russian 'new doctrine' of strikes aimed at civilian infrastructure to force residents to flee Kyiv and other cities ahead of winter.
Italy's 46-Year Mystery: French Files Could Finally Crack the Ustica Crash Case
A Rome judge has ordered new investigations into the 1980 Ustica air disaster after France agreed to hand over its files on the crash that killed 81 people. The decision revives Italy's longest-running aviation mystery — and the theory that a French missile, fired at Gaddafi, brought the plane down.
Is Bluesky Losing Users? Inside the 27% Decline in 2026
Is Bluesky losing users? Mobile monthly actives fell 27.2% year over year to 10.4 million in June 2026. We break down the data, causes, and what's next.
Pocket App Shut Down: The 8 Best Pocket Alternatives in 2026
The Pocket app shut down for good in July 2025 and user data was deleted. We tested the best Pocket app alternatives of 2026 to replace your read-it-later.