Sep 30 Strong earthquake in central Philippines kills at least 6 people and damages houses and buildings By Jim Gomez, Associated Press An offshore earthquake of magnitude 6.9 jolted the central Philippines and collapsed the walls of buildings late Tuesday, killing at least six people, injuring several more and sending residents scrambling out of homes into darkness as the intense shaking cut… Continue reading
Sep 30 A weakened Hamas faces pressure to accept Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza By Josef Federman, Associated Press The 20-point plan, unveiled by Trump and Netanyahu at the White House, greatly favors Israel. Hamas says it is still studying the plan and will respond soon… Continue reading
Sep 30 Former aide to German far-right lawmaker convicted of spying for China By Associated Press German man who worked for a far-right lawmaker in the European Parliament has been convicted of spying for China. Continue reading
Sep 30 FBI director gave New Zealand officials 3D-printed guns illegal to possess under local laws By Charlotte Graham-McLay, Jim Mustian, Associated Press On a visit to New Zealand, FBI Director Kash Patel gave the country’s police and spy bosses gifts of inoperable pistols that were illegal to possess under local gun laws and had to be destroyed. Continue reading
Sep 30 Rescuers rush to help survivors buried in Indonesian school building collapse By Niniek Karmini, Trisnadi, Associated Press Rescuers ran oxygen and water to students trapped in the unstable concrete rubble of a collapsed school building in Indonesia, as they desperately worked to free survivors. Continue reading
Sep 30 Women in Gaza say they were exploited by men promising food, money in exchange for sex By Sam Mednick, Sally Abou AlJoud, Associated Press Six women detailed their experiences to The Associated Press, each speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of retribution from their families or the men. Continue reading
Sep 30 WATCH: Trump touts his efforts to fight ‘a war from within’ in cities across the U.S. By Associated Press President Donald Trump said Tuesday that "dangerous cities" could be "training grounds" for troops. Continue reading
Sep 30 WATCH: ‘Do the honorable thing and resign,’ Hegseth tells military leaders who dislike new approach By Dan Cooney Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed hundreds of U.S. military officials on Tuesday to announce several directives aimed at removing what he calls “woke garbage” in the armed forces. Continue reading
Sep 30 Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda barrel toward Bermuda as the tiny island prepares By Associated Press Michael Weeks, Bermuda's minister of national security, said the island faced "a serious week of weather."… Continue reading
Sep 30 WATCH: Trump, Hegseth address rare gathering of U.S. military leaders from around the world By Ben Finley, Konstantin Toropin, Evan Vucci, Associated Press President Donald Trump revealed that he wants to use American cities as training grounds for the armed forces and joined Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday in declaring an end to “woke” culture before an unusual gathering of hundreds of… Continue reading