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US prisoner fighting for life after surviving two lethal injections

American prisoner Christa Pike is fighting for life in hospital after a botched execution in which she reportedly survived two lethal injections.

2 Oct·1 min·4 sources

WA consumer watchdog Trish Blake on her blue hair and battling dodgy dealers

Western Australia's Consumer Protection Commissioner Trish Blake stands out with her trademark blue hair, a deliberate choice to make government more approachable, and says one of the most memorable cases she has dealt with involved a racist real estate agent.

2 Oct·1 min·3 sources

Philippines Rejects Chinese Claim to ‘Sovereign Rights’ Over Waters Off Batanes

The Philippine government today rejected China’s assertion of sovereign rights and jurisdiction over waters off Batanes, the country’s northernmost province, after the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) drove away a Chinese research vessel that had been loitering in the area for four days. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it “firmly and strongly rejects” the Chinese claims, marking the opening of a new front in the long-running maritime dispute between the two nations.

India-US ties hit rocky patch as Washington weighs sanctions on Russian energy buyers

India's relations with the United States have entered a difficult phase, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's September 28 phone call with President Donald Trump described as notably cold, just days after the US president signed a law that could impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on countries still buying Russian oil and gas, including India.

Concerns Raised Over 'WWII Allies' Framing at US-China Summit

An analysis published by The Diplomat has raised concerns about the invocation of the World War II alliance between the United States and China at the September 2026 US-China summit, warning that Beijing may be weaponizing the shared wartime history for political ends.

Seoul threatens 'further action' if Ukraine does not apologise over North Korean prisoner transfer

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has threatened unspecified "further action" if Ukraine does not issue a public apology for revealing that two North Korean prisoners of war had been transferred to the South, a disclosure Seoul says was meant to remain secret.

Economy looms as defining issue for Labor ahead of 2028 election

The economy is shaping as the defining battleground of Australia's 2028 federal election, with interest rates at a 15-year high, unemployment rising and house prices falling, leaving Labor politically exposed on cost-of-living anger.

New Greens deputy leader Steph Hodgins-May forged by personal tragedy and climate conviction

Steph Hodgins-May, the newly elected deputy leader of the Australian Greens, says her path into politics was shaped by personal loss and a long-held passion for climate action. After her mother was killed in the 2009 Samoa tsunami, she decided to leave corporate law and dedicate herself to environmental campaigning.

Cash rate hits 4.6%, highest since 2011, deepening cost-of-living crisis for Australian households

The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised the cash rate to 4.6 per cent, its highest level since 2011, drawing fresh fears that Australian households are reaching a tipping point on the cost of living. The rate rise has added pressure on families already reporting housing stress, food insecurity and declines in financial wellbeing, while farmers warn the timing could not be worse for rural communities.

Taiwan Coast Guard confronts Chinese fishing boats in Dongsa waters

The Taiwan Coast Guard has confronted Chinese fishing boats in waters near the Dongsa Islands, according to reports. The incident highlights ongoing tensions over maritime sovereignty in the South China Sea.

Spain's government teeters after housing decree rejected in parliament

Spain's Congress has rejected two government decree-laws aimed at tackling the housing crisis, dealing a severe blow to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's minority government and fueling speculation that he may dissolve parliament and call a snap election. The defeat came as hundreds of protesters gathered outside the parliament building in Madrid, chanting 'shame on you' and 'your profits, our misery,' after lawmakers voted down the first decree by 178 to 172 and the second by 184 to 166.

2 Oct·2 min·4 sources

Kyiv mayor says Russian strikes 'tearing city apart' after bridge attack and data centre hits

Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has warned that intensified Russian drone and missile strikes are "tearing Kyiv apart", describing a "very dramatic situation" as the capital's critical infrastructure, logistics and housing come under sustained attack. His warning followed a crisis meeting of the city's defence council after a Russian drone struck cables on the Pivdennyi bridge, suspending all metro and automobile traffic on the key crossing, and recent strikes on data centres causing internet outages.

US Politics

Trump reinstates weekend rallies as early voting surges three days before US midterms

President Donald Trump has reversed his decision to cancel two weekend rallies, announcing he will campaign in Iowa and Kansas on Sunday, while an Associated Press analysis found that more than 43 million Americans had voted early five days before Election Day.

2 Oct·4 min·17 sources

G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil as diesel prices hit record highs

The Group of Seven industrial nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products in the coming weeks, beginning with a substantial diesel release within 20 days, after record fuel prices in the United States and rising costs globally ratcheted political pressure on the Trump administration ahead of November's midterm elections.

2 Oct·2 min·7 sources

US Politics

Trump says Cornell rape probe won't be fair under James, as Hochul vows reform

President Donald Trump has criticised the appointment of New York Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in the Cornell University gang-rape investigation, arguing the accused students 'won't get a fair shake' with her in charge. Governor Kathy Hochul meanwhile vowed to close a legal 'loophole' that makes it difficult to prosecute rape cases when the victim voluntarily consumed drugs or alcohol.

2 Oct·3 min·8 sources

French school protests spread across country, hundreds of schools closed

A wave of student protests that began nearly two weeks ago in a low-income area of northern Paris has spread across France, with hundreds of high schools blockaded or closed and outbreaks of violence that have injured dozens of teaching staff. The movement, driven by grievances over timetables, class sizes, teacher shortages and overheated classrooms during this year's heatwaves, has prompted the government to tread carefully ahead of presidential elections.

Manchester City files appeal against Premier League 'sham' contracts ruling

Manchester City has lodged an appeal against the independent commission ruling that found the club guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules, including the use of 'sham' commercial contracts to inflate revenue by more than £900 million over nearly a decade.

2 Oct·1 min·3 sources

Bruce Baird, Olympic bid minister and father of Mike Baird, dies aged 84

Bruce Baird, the former New South Wales minister best known for his role in securing the 2000 Olympic Games for Sydney, has died aged 84. Mr Baird, who also served as a federal Liberal MP, was the father of former NSW Premier Mike Baird and journalist Julia Baird. The NSW Liberal Party paid tribute to him on Friday, describing him as a "party stalwart" and a "greatly respected politician".

2 Oct·1 min·4 sources

Patient's body recovered from medical helicopter crash off California coast; death toll rises to three

Police divers have recovered the body of a patient who was missing after a medical helicopter crashed into the Pacific Ocean off Catalina Island near Los Angeles, bringing the death toll from the incident to three, authorities announced Friday. Two other people on board are recovering from their injuries.

Woman who killed abusive partner has murder conviction overturned

The Court of Appeal has overturned the murder conviction of Julie Ann McIlwaine, ruling that jurors were improperly instructed on her loss of control defence in the killing of James Joseph Crossley.

2 Oct·1 min·4 sources

Royal College of Nursing severs ties with Israeli drugmaker Teva UK

Britain's largest nursing union, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), has ended its commercial partnership with Israeli pharmaceutical company Teva UK, citing the firm's links to the Israeli military and its track record of corporate misconduct.

Eastern Spain braces for torrential rain and flooding as Dana weather pattern threatens up to 300mm

Eastern Spain is bracing for torrential rain and potentially damaging flooding over the coming days, as a Dana weather pattern — cold upper air moving over warm, humid Mediterranean surface air — fuels violent, slow-moving thunderstorms. Forecast models show more than 100mm of rain could fall on Friday, with 200 to 300mm possible in some areas, putting cities including Valencia and Castelló de la Plana most at risk. Catalonia has placed three towns under lockdown, while Valencia has shut schools for nearly half a million children.

Palantir lobbyist played senior role in Andy Burnham's path to becoming UK prime minister

A lobbyist for the US data analytics company Palantir played a senior role in helping Andy Burnham become prime minister, working on strategic communications and rebuttals during the Makerfield byelection that returned him to parliament, The Guardian has reported.

Almost half of Al Fayed abuse accusers are potential trafficking victims, MPs told

Almost half of the women who reported allegations of sexual abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed to the Metropolitan police are potential victims of human trafficking, MPs have been told, raising the prospect that the number of cases could grow.

Triple-fatal crash claimed healthcare workers with 'bright' future in Australia

Friends and colleagues have paid tribute to two Chinese nationals, healthcare workers with a bright future in Australia, who were among three people killed in a crash in Victoria's west on September 27. Michael Zheng, 38, and his wife Angela Wang, 31, died at the scene after their car was involved in a collision with a Mitsubishi Triton and a truck at Ledcourt about 6.45pm. A passenger in the Mitsubishi, 14-year-old Tenesha Fieldsend, later died at hospital.

Drumcree talks break up without agreement, dispute heads to legal appeal

Talks hosted by Northern Ireland secretary Chris Bryant aimed at resolving the long-running Drumcree parade dispute have ended without agreement, with the matter now set to proceed to a legal appeal on Monday.

Israeli PM meets hijacked plane passengers, reports indicate

Israeli Prime Minister met with passengers from a hijacked aircraft, according to headlines published by Australian news outlets. The reports, however, contained almost no details about the hijacking or the meeting itself.

California signs law requiring 3D printers to block firearm printing

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring 3D printer manufacturers to include technology that prevents the printing of firearms, but the requirement will only take effect once an international standards organisation publishes an agreed blocking standard. The law makes California the second state after New York to impose such restrictions, with similar bills also advancing in Colorado and Washington state.

Al Jazeera video newsfeed covers protests, diplomatic rift, and election developments

Al Jazeera's October 2 video newsfeed features clips of protesters disrupting an Ireland football match with tennis balls, Indian police detaining politicians over the election chief, lawyers demanding release of a US inmate who survived lethal injections, violent student clashes in Chile, an Arab-Israeli party leader dropping an election bid, and Eritrea severing diplomatic ties with Ethiopia.

UK police arrest seventh suspect over RAF Fairford security incident

British counter-terrorism police have arrested a 22-year-old British national in connection with the security incident near RAF Fairford on September 27, marking the seventh arrest in the ongoing investigation. The suspect was taken into custody on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts, police said on Tuesday.

Death row inmate Christa Pike conscious and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say

US death row inmate Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after surviving a botched execution attempt in Tennessee last week, her lawyers have said, in what experts describe as a medically unprecedented event. Pike, 50, remains in hospital receiving critical medical care while handcuffed, after two doses of the lethal injection drug pentobarbital failed to kill her.

2 Oct·2 min·8 sources

Victoria's mental health watchdog halts systemic investigations after cuts, documents show

Victoria's Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has stopped investigating systemic issues, including the availability of beds for young patients and the illegal use of restraints, after successive state government cuts to its powers, budget and staff, documents obtained by The Age show. Mental health groups warn of major safety issues for vulnerable Victorians and are demanding the state government explain who is now overseeing the mental health system.

Activists and Greens MP threaten legal action over Perth weapons expo security ban

Activists and a Greens MP have threatened legal action after Western Australia police banned at least 12 people from entering a security zone around the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, where the Land Forces weapons expo opens on 6 October.

Japan's first mayor to take maternity leave named to TIME100 Next list

Shoko Kawata, Japan's first mayor to take maternity leave, has been named one of TIME Magazine's 100 most influential rising stars, weeks after giving birth to her first child on 15 September.

Bruce Baird, Liberal MP who helped bring Olympics to Sydney, dies at 84

Bruce Baird, the Liberal stalwart who served as a NSW state minister and federal MP and played a pivotal role in securing the Sydney 2000 Olympics, has died while on an overseas trip. He was 84.

Russian Naval Activity Around Japan's Southwestern Islands Increases Following Putin's Kuril Visit

Russian naval operations near Japan's southwestern islands have intensified, demonstrating Moscow's extended military reach. The activity follows President Vladimir Putin's first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands in August, which renewed the decades-old territorial dispute with Japan.

Mexican judge to deliver verdict in trial of men accused of killing Australian brothers and US friend

A Mexican judge is expected to hand down his verdict on Thursday in the high-profile murder trial of three men accused of killing Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad during a 2024 surfing trip in Baja California. Closing arguments were scheduled to begin at 6am AEDT, after which the judge will announce his decision.

Al Jazeera Video Roundup: US Inmate, Chile Clashes, Eritrea-Ethiopia Split, and More

Al Jazeera's October 2 video newsfeed reports on a US inmate's lawyers demanding release after he survived lethal injections, violent student protests in Chile, an Arab-Israeli party leader dropping an election bid, Eritrea severing diplomatic ties with Ethiopia, an Indian protest song, and an explainer on Brazil's tight presidential race.

Lawyers demand release of US inmate who survived lethal injections

Lawyers for a United States prisoner who has survived lethal injections are demanding his release, according to an Al Jazeera report published on October 2, 2026.

Flydubai pilot says he fought for his life as Netanyahu cites 'Islamist radical indoctrination' in cockpit attack

The Indian pilot of a Flydubai flight that was forced into a steep dive after his co-pilot attacked him has described fighting for his life in a video call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said investigations suggest the assailant had undergone 'Islamist radical indoctrination'.

2 Oct·2 min·8 sources

Queensland Deputy Police Commissioner Cheryl Scanlon to Retire After Nearly 40 Years

Queensland Deputy Police Commissioner Cheryl Scanlon will retire at the end of the year, ending a career with the Queensland Police Service that began in 1986. Scanlon, who joined the force at age 19, has served in leadership roles including detective superintendent for child safety and sexual crimes and as chief superintendent at the Crime and Corruption Commission before returning to QPS and being appointed deputy commissioner in January 2024.

Brisbane man jailed 19 years for paying to watch child sexual abuse livestreams

A Brisbane man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for purchasing livestreamed child sexual abuse shows from the Philippines over three years. Kevin Raymond Doyle, 62, pleaded guilty to 98 offences related to the abuse of 25 children, including some with severe disabilities. The Australian Federal Police investigation has so far rescued seven victims aged five to 20.

Australian taken to Syria as child may soon be released from Iraqi prison, family says

The family of Yusuf Zahab, an Australian taken to Islamic State territory as a 12-year-old in 2015, believes he could be released from an Iraqi prison in the coming weeks after indications emerged that he will not face trial as a criminal.

Queensland man loses appeal against terror convictions for inciting violence on social media

A Queensland man has failed in his appeal against terror convictions for posting videos on Facebook that urged viewers to attack enemies of Islam, with the Court of Appeal dismissing his challenge and upholding his two-and-a-half-year prison sentence.

Inquiry told 'blue code of silence' deters reporting of police sexual violence in Tasmania

A Tasmanian parliamentary inquiry has heard that a 'blue code of silence' is discouraging victims from reporting sexual violence committed by police officers, with advocates warning that the close-knit nature of the state's police force creates conflicts of interest in investigations.

Ticket shortage leaves Roosters fans in tears ahead of NRL grand final

Days before the NRL grand final, thousands of Roosters and Knights fans have been left disappointed by a shortage of tickets to the decider at Sydney's Accor Stadium, with some members reporting children in tears and resale prices exceeding $1000.

Inside the Roosters' plan: Why DCE was brought in to secure Tedesco's legacy

Sydney Roosters powerbrokers moved to sign veteran halfback Daly Cherry-Evans this year out of concern that captain James Tedesco might end his storied career with 'just' two NRL premierships, according to sources at the club. Cherry-Evans, who became available after failing to secure a new deal with Manly, is expected to ease the playmaking burden on Tedesco and help develop young half Sam Walker.