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WorldSep 30Chinese-Malaysian woman proud to find grandad honoured in China for secret WWII sacrificeWhile travelling in Kunming, southwestern China’s Yunnan province, a Chinese-Malaysian woman unexpectedly came across photos of her late grandfather showcased in a public exhibit. The display celebrated the historical contributions of overseas Chinese machinists who played a vital role in supporting the nation during World War II. The woman’s Chinese name is Zhang Huiqing, although she uses the handle @Huiching on social media. In mid-September, she released a video revealing that during her...South China Morning Post
WorldBreakingSep 30Live Updates: Clash in Cockpit Prompts Distress Signal on Israel-Bound FlightNYT World
WorldSep 30Ethiopia's last Jews dream of visa for IsraelEthiopia has one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world, rumoured to be the descendants of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon in 950 BC. From the 1970s to 1990s, this community known as Beta Israel was persecuted under the Communist regime, and Israel evacuated more than 20,000 Ethiopian Jews in dramatic airlifts known as Operation Solomon and Operation Moses. But a few thousand were left behind.France 24 [en]
WorldSep 30No seat belt on bikes, no helmet in cars: Odisha’s bizarre traffic finesCAG finds 2,988 two-wheelers were fined for not wearing seat belts, while 4,786 three- and four-wheelers get challan for not having helmets on their headsThe Hindu
WorldSep 30Jersey Mike's vs. Firehouse Subs: Which chain makes the best Italian sandwich?Both appear similar at first glance, but a taste test found important differences between the two versions.Clarín
WorldSep 30IDSFFK: Salt of resistance captures a forgotten chapter in Keralam’s coastal historyA film titled "Salt of resistance" at IDSFFK reportedly captures a forgotten chapter of Keralam's coastal history. This highlights a cultural event and historical recounting.The Hindu
WorldSep 30WATCH: Annual orange car parade grows in popularityABC News' Danny New talks to a woman who has organized an annual meet-up of people who drive Sunshine Orange Subaru Crosstreks.ABC News
WorldSep 30Techie Kavin Selvaganesh murder: when caste pride slays young love in Tamil NaduThe recent killing of C. Kavin Selvaganesh, a Scheduled Caste youth, just because he was in love with a girl of an intermediate caste, has again spotlighted rampant caste pride in southern Tamil Nadu. P. Sudhakar and C. Palanivel Rajan examine the specific circumstances leading to the murder and also highlight the caste hegemony in the regionThe Hindu
WorldSep 30Techie Kavin caste killing case: Madras High Court quashes charge sheet against parents of prime accused SurjithThe Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court rules that the evidence cited to link them to the murder and to alleged caste-based offenses was insufficient to proceed to trial.The Hindu
WorldSep 30Locked up 25 years on a lie: Virginia death row inmate freed as star witness admits frame jobA Virginia man’s murder conviction has been vacated, freeing him after 25 years in prison, including over a decade on death rowThe Independent World
WorldSep 30In-law’s anger over HK$72 million flat sale drove murder of Abby Choi, court hearsHong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s former father-in-law enlisted his two sons to help him murder the 28-year-old and dispose of her dismembered body after he became “extremely resentful and angry” over her insistence on selling a HK$72 million (US$9.2 million) flat where he was living, a court has heard. The prosecution on Wednesday began delivering its opening statements in what is expected to be an eight-week High Court trial over the influencer’s murder and the illegal disposal of her...South China Morning Post
WorldSep 30Eurovision seeks to expand brand despite frictionsThe 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was marred by boycotts in protest against Israel's participation in the midst of its war on Gaza. It still aims to keep growing.DW News [en]
WorldSep 307 countries that made it easier for Nigerians to travel, work or relocate in 2026As immigration rules continue to change around the world, several countries introduced new visa, work-permit and residency measures in 2026 that could create opportunities for Nigerians. The post 7 countries that made it easier for Nigerians to travel, work or relocate in 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 30South Korea: Lost shark draws over half a million visitorsThe South Korean port of Busan says that a stranded shark has become a major tourist draw. It's also named the ocean predator an honorary ambassador to the city.DW News [en]
WorldSep 30Tai O rope-ferry in Hong Kong ends service after 100 years – SCMP archiveThis article was first published on September 30, 1996. New footbridge ends 100 years of rope-ferry service by Shirley Kwok The century-old rope-ferry between Lantau and Tai O saw its years of service come to an end yesterday (September 29, 1996) with the opening of a new $15 million pedestrian bridge between the islands. Until yesterday, the ferry was the only means of crossing the 15-metre Tai O creek, and passengers had to pay 50 cents for each trip. Director of Territory Development Lee...South China Morning Post
WorldSep 30Franco Colapinto, unfiltered: "I'm light years away from any comparison with Leo Messi"El piloto de Alpine repasó su maduración tras cumplir dos años de su debut en Monza y destacó su experiencia reciente de competir en Madrid. Asimismo, recordó la incertidumbre de fines de 2024 cuando sintió que su sueño en la máxima categoría comenzaba a desvanecerse.Clarín
WorldSep 30I'm not celebrating this yearThe title "I'm not celebrating this year" implies a personal decision or sentiment. Without further context, the impact or reason for this statement is unclear.Clarín
WorldSep 30Do Families Have a Right to Hug Their Jailed Loved Ones?A growing number of jails allow only virtual calls. Some families are suing for the right to see inmates in person.NYT US
WorldSep 30The moment you've been waiting for: America's best student podcastsWe've listened to nearly 1,500 podcasts from all around the U.S. and narrowed them down to 10 middle school and 10 high school finalists.NPR News
WorldSep 30The 2026 Student Podcast Challenge Honorable MentionsHere are the honorable mentions from this year's Student Podcast Challenge, chosen from nearly 1,500 entries.NPR News
WorldSep 30The best new science-fiction books of October 2026From Becky Chambers to Audrey Niffenegger, there are some heavy hitters with new sci-fi novels out this month – and a hefty dose of time travel, says Alison FloodNew Scientist
WorldSep 30US actor Chad Lowe 'heartbroken' by death of daughter Fiona aged 13Lowe and his wife Kim Painter announce the death of their daughter, who "was the light of our lives".BBC World
WorldSep 30Flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted after emergency alert sparks alarmA commercial flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday amid reports of a bloody onboard altercation.NBC News
WorldSep 30Eiffel Tower chief Patrick Branco Ruivo to step down after female staff excluded during Hindu group's visitAn investigation found management failures led to female Eiffel Tower staff being excluded during a Hindu group's visit.DW News [en]
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