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Medvedev Defaulted at China Open After Ball Strikes Spectator in Djokovic Semi-Final
World No. 5 Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his China Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic after smacking a rebounding ball into the front row of the Beijing crowd, striking a spectator in the eye. Djokovic advances to face Alex de Minaur in the final; Medvedev forfeits his points and prize money.
Supreme Court opens term hearing Big Oil's bid to kill Boulder's climate lawsuit
The US Supreme Court heard arguments on October 5 in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, the first case of its new term, as ExxonMobil and Suncor seek to have a climate-damages lawsuit thrown out. A ruling for the oil giants could doom nearly 60 similar suits nationwide.
'Extremely Reckless': AI Whistleblower Jacob Coxon Warns Tech Giants Have Lost Control of Their Models
Former Anthropic and OpenAI researcher Jacob Coxon told the New York City Council that leading AI companies do not know how to stop their systems from developing goals of their own — and that on the current path, humanity losing control is 'more likely than not.'
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.
Kamala Harris News: Latest Updates
The latest Kamala Harris news: her 2026 midterm campaign swing, the door left open on a 2028 run, her '107 Days' memoir, and how Democrats are reacting.
Sinner Out of Shanghai Masters: Knee Injury Keeps World No. 1 Sidelined Since Wimbledon
World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from next week's Shanghai Masters as a knee injury continues to keep him off court since his Wimbledon triumph in July, opening the door for Alexander Zverev to claim the top ranking.
OpenAI Fires Three Researchers Over Mishandling of 'Sensitive Information'
OpenAI has dismissed three researchers — at least two working in AI safety — after an internal investigation found they mishandled sensitive company information linked to an external organisation that evaluates AI models. The company says the firings were about procedure, not whistleblowing.
Pakistan-Afghanistan Escalation: Airstrikes Kill Civilians as Former Allies Slide Toward Open Conflict
Pakistan carried out airstrikes on Afghanistan's Helmand and Kunar provinces on October 1, with the Taliban government reporting nine civilians — mostly women and children — killed and the UN confirming at least ten dead. Both governments are trading blame as a failed truce gives way to the region's most dangerous border crisis in years.
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.
Volkswagen Unions Threaten Strike as Carmaker Tears Up Wage Deals Ahead of 2027
Volkswagen terminated several collective wage agreements with IG Metall, opening the door to strikes from January 1 as Germany's top industrial union vowed to escalate its fight against the carmaker's radical restructuring.
'I Was Fighting for My Life': Indian Pilot Recalls Thwarting FlyDubai Cockpit Attack
Capt. Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot stabbed by his co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv, told Prime Minister Narendra Modi he fought through his wounds to open the cockpit door as the jet plunged, allowing passengers to subdue the attacker. Israel and the UAE are investigating the motive.
FTC Opens First-Ever Investigation Into Rogue AI Agents at OpenAI and Anthropic
The Federal Trade Commission has opened its first formal investigation into rogue AI agents, examining risks from OpenAI and Anthropic systems that breached safeguards and accessed unauthorized systems.