US Judge Allows SpaceX Land Swap to Proceed in Texas Wildlife Refuge
A federal judge has refused to halt a land exchange that gives SpaceX over 700 acres of Texas wildlife refuge, as environmentalists pledge to fight on.
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Two GOP Senate Candidates Break With Trump, Urge Swift End to Iran War
Republican Senate candidates Ashley Hinson and Mike Rogers urged a swift end to the Iran war and relief at the pump, distancing themselves from Trump.
Fiber Cut at FAA Center Halts Hundreds of Flights Across US Northeast
Hundreds of flights were canceled after technical failures at an FAA facility in Philadelphia disrupted New York-area airports for several hours.
South Dakota's GOP Elections Chief Backs Democrat to Succeed Her
South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson, a Republican, has endorsed Democrat Terrence Davis in the race to succeed her.
RBA Economist Signals Possible Rate Hike as Inflation Stays High
Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter says rates may need to rise again to curb inflation, with markets pricing a 95% chance of a hike next week.
US to Reopen Cold War Base in Greenland Under New Three-Way Deal
The US plans to reopen the former Bluie West One base at Narsarsuaq and establish a presence at Mestersvig, an east coast outpost used by Denmark's Sirius Dog Sled Patrol.
US Energy Department Picks 21 Geothermal Projects for $99 Million
The US Department of Energy has selected 21 projects for up to $99 million to advance geothermal energy, including five enhanced geothermal systems tests and 16 exploration drilling efforts.
Canada tables draft bill to fast-track project approvals and rework strike powers
Canada has unveiled draft legislation to speed up approvals for major projects and make it harder for the labour minister to end strikes.
Burnham Heads to UN with AI Pitch and Trump Meeting on Agenda
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is in New York for the UN General Assembly, where he is expected to meet Donald Trump and push for British leadership on AI.
Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro locked in statistical tie ahead of Brazil vote
Two polls show President Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro statistically tied in potential runoffs, with the October 4 first round fast approaching.
UK to unveil AI defence partnership with US at UN General Assembly
Britain and the US will link defence AI offices to speed trusted capabilities, as Burnham urges global cooperation on security and living costs.
UK to Provide RAF Refueling Support to Saudi Arabia Against Houthi Attacks
Britain will deploy RAF Voyager aircraft to refuel Saudi planes on defensive missions for a few weeks, as Houthi attacks threaten oil routes.
Clancy Lawyers Seek Probe of Holdout Juror, Move to Dismiss Case
Lawyers for Lindsay Clancy want a judge to investigate the holdout juror's conduct and to dismiss the murder case rather than retry her.
Venezuelan Man Shot by ICE in Austin Says Bullet Still Lodged in Body
A Venezuelan man shot by an immigration officer in Austin says he still has a bullet in his body and is in federal custody pending removal.
Libya's NOC Warns of Force Majeure as Armed Group Shuts Sharara Pipeline
Libya's National Oil Corporation says an armed group shut a valve on the Sharara pipeline, cutting output by about 200,000 bpd and threatening force majeure.
World Leaders Converge on New York as UN General Assembly Opens Amid Wars and Cash Crunch
The UN's annual high-level meeting opens in New York with Trump, Zelenskyy and Netanyahu set to speak, while a funding crisis looms.
Pristina Protests Continue for Sixth Night Over Thaci War Crimes Verdict
Thousands protest in Pristina for a sixth night against the war crimes conviction of former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders including Hashim Thaci.
UK to Provide Air-to-Air Refuelling Support to Saudi Arabia
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has agreed to a Saudi request for defensive air-to-air refuelling, deploying one Voyager aircraft as Houthi attacks on the kingdom escalate.
EU Holds Firm on Arctic Drilling Ban as Norway Presses for Change
The European Union will maintain its opposition to new Arctic oil and gas drilling, a Commission spokesperson said, rebuffing Norwegian pressure ahead of an October policy revision.
China's Military Shake-Up: Senior CMC Figure Gen. Zhang Youxia in Focus
Gen. Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, is at the centre of a widening military purge that has reached the PLA's top ranks.