California helicopter crash kills two people and leaves two hospitalized 01. October 2026 (14:08) One person remains missing after medical helicopter crashed off Catalina Island near Los Angeles, officials sayA medical helicopter crashed off Catalina Island near Los Angeles, killing two people and leaving two hospitalized, authorities said.Rescuers early on Thursday searched for a fifth person who was reported to be in the aircraft and was missing, the Los Angeles county fire department said in a social media post. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US datacenter discharged large amounts of pollution for almost a year with no permits 01. October 2026 (14:00) Records show Vineland facility in New Jersey emitted health-harming pollution before regulators stepped inDataOne, the Microsoft-linked New Jersey datacenter recently hit with a $1m fine for running unpermitted generators, emitted large amounts of health-harming air pollution for nearly a year before state regulators stepped in, according to public records obtained by Floodlight.The Vineland facility’s 62 gas-fired generators became public in August after a Floodlight/Guardian visual investigation found them operating without permits. The New Jersey department of environmental protection last week fined the company over the fleet but did not disclose how long the generators had been operating nor how much air pollution they had released into the surrounding community over the past year.This story is from Floodlight, a non-profit newsroom that investigates the powers stalling climate action. Sign up for Floodlight’s newsletter here Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Mamdani’s nuanced plan offers a roadmap to tackle antisemitism – and reignites criticism of the mayor 01. October 2026 (14:00) Critics noted that the plan does not discuss Israel; others praised it for not conflating Jews with the state of IsraelWhen the New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, announced the city’s first-ever municipal strategy to address antisemitism – a nuanced, multi-pronged approach ranging from greater security measures for synagogues to an increased focus on Jewish history in public school education – critics were quick to note what the 33-page document does not mention at all: Israel.Israel has played an outsized role in Mamdani’s campaign and since his election, with the mayor standing by his years-long support for Palestinians, and frequently describing Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a war criminal. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘Page one of repressive playbook’: critics warn of Trump’s conspiratorial attacks 01. October 2026 (14:00) President’s outlandish and extensive conspiracy theories endanger US freedoms, health and science, experts saySince the start of his second presidency, Donald Trump has often launched outlandish conspiratorial attacks on critics and foes that mock them and label their views as hoaxes, prompting scholars and legal experts to say Trump’s attacks endanger US freedoms, public health and science.Trump’s extensive use of conspiracy theories is the hallmark of an authoritarian leader that has weakened trust in the coming midterm elections, dangerously ignored scientific evidence, and often pushed for prosecutions of his political enemies in ways that seriously erode civil liberties, say critics. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
England forward Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to Soho nightclub assault 01. October 2026 (13:50) Striker accused of head-butting and punching manElected for crown court trial in front of judge and juryIvan Toney has pleaded not guilty to assault after being accused of head-butting and punching a member of the public at a Soho nightclub. The England striker appeared at Westminster magistrates court on Thursday, entering a plea of not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm.The court heard that on 6 December last year, words were exchanged between the 30-year-old striker and Saber Da Silva at 100 Wardour Street, a live music venue. The prosecutor, Tom Heslop, said it was not known what was said between the two men, but the exchange resulted in them “squaring up” to one another before Toney “lunged forward and head-butted the complainant, followed by a few punches”. The altercation left Da Silva with injuries to his nose and fingers, it was alleged. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Tech in cars can be used to snoop on you, Dutch spy chiefs warn 01. October 2026 (12:49) Hostile states could access cameras, microphones or GPS, says intelligence agency amid concerns over Chinese importsDrivers have been warned that the smart features built into modern cars such as microphones, cameras and GPS trackers could be used by hostile states to spy on them.The Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) called for “awareness of espionage risks around modern vehicles”, including microphones that can by switched on remotely to listen to conversations. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Global bond sell-off intensifies, as UK long-term borrowing costs pass 6% 01. October 2026 (12:18) Fears that US deficit is unsustainable drive Britain’s 30-year bond yield to level not seen since 1998Business live – latest updatesThe turmoil in global bond markets has intensified amid fears the US deficit is reaching unsustainable levels, helping drive UK long-term borrowing costs to a 28-year high.The threat of a renewed round of inflation from the persistently high cost of oil has spooked investors, who believe central banks will be forced to raise interest rates in the coming months to prevent price increases from becoming embedded. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Jürgen Klopp disgusted by claims his Germany team are ‘not white enough’ 01. October 2026 (12:06) He says social media claims are ‘nonsense’ and ‘idiocy’Manager sees ‘no reason to pay attention to these people’Jürgen Klopp has reacted with disgust to a social media debate questioning whether the Germany team he is in the process of forming are “white enough”.Klopp said he believed there was no point in giving room to “such people and their utterances”, dismissing them as “complete nonsense”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump officials abandon effort to investigate election threats, experts warn 01. October 2026 (12:00) Credible threats appear to have been overlooked as administration focuses on unverified claims of voter fraudThe Trump administration has abandoned key security bodies meant to investigate direct threats to US elections by foreign actors and domestic terrorists, according to former officials and a recent report.While administration officials have been actively focused on unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud by noncitizens, other credible election threats appear to have been overlooked, the officials say. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Ukraine strikes oil facility in Russia’s Samara region despite pressure from Trump – Europe live 01. October 2026 (11:55) Announcement from Zelenskyy comes after infrastructure damage reported in Kyiv and Odesa overnightThe Kyiv metro and public transport services across the Dnipro river have been suspended this morning after two Russian drones hit the support structure of the Pivdennyi Bridge in the Ukrainian capital.“Metro and surface public transport traffic across the bridge have been suspended. Specialists … are inspecting the structure’s condition following the strikes,” Kyiv mayor Vitaly Klitschko said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
