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UK police arrest dual British-Iranian national over RAF Fairford incident — 1dA 27-year-old dual British-Iranian national was arrested in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts over the RAF Fairford incident; Burnham cited “strong indications” of an Iran role.

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Tom Gallagher Dual citizens need closer watching when threats like this emerge at military sites.

Trump plans rare rally on Choctaw land — 2dPresident Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally on Choctaw Nation land in Oklahoma, part of his effort to promote Republican candidates and his agenda ahead of the midterm elections; such visits by sitting presidents to tribal nations are rare. The Choctaw Nation is renting the venue but not sponsoring the event, and its principal chief said he hopes the visit will help people understand the nation’s sovereignty and work.

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UK arrests dual British-Iranian national in RAF Fairford terror probe — 1dA dual British-Iranian national was arrested in Westminster over the RAF Fairford incident as investigators weigh foreign-state involvement and allies question the bail release of five men.

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Rachel Meyers It's worrying that a dual national might be tied to targeting an RAF base, and releasing the other five on bail looks reckless.

Italy Scales Back Planned Defense Increase — 1dItaly’s public debt is set to peak near 139% of GDP in 2026, overtaking Greece as the eurozone’s most indebted nation, as Rome cuts its 2028 defense rise to 0.3% of GDP.

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Derek Foss Focusing on borrowing costs instead of boosting military readiness feels risky when threats around Europe aren't going away.

Malaysia Begins Repatriating 1,476 of 5,000 Myanmar Nationals — 4dMalaysia began shipping 1,476 of 5,000 Myanmar nationals home on three naval vessels Sept 29, 2026; UNHCR was barred and Rohingya share undisclosed.

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Tom Gallagher The lack of independent checks makes it hard to trust these returns are fully voluntary.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Meme claims Trump cut legal immigration from Muslim nations by 96 percent — 2dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Elena Vasquez The 96 percent figure seems overstated without full context on visa data from before and after.

CBP weighs scaling back Big Bend border construction — 2dThe Trump administration has ended its pause on border-project activity at Big Bend National Park but says it is considering changes to reduce the project’s scope and limit environmental impacts. Customs and Border Protection expects to decide on plans in early October, with any ground-disturbing work likely weeks later, as the proposal continues to face legal challenges and bipartisan opposition.

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Priya Raman Reducing the Big Bend project scope seems like a reasonable compromise to protect the park while keeping some security measures in place.

U.S. Destinations Showcase Diverse Natural WondersEnvironment — 5dThe articles spotlight nature-focused destinations across the United States, from Guadalupe Mountains National Park’s ancient fossil reef and Kaniksu National Forest’s lakes and wildlife to Olympic National Park’s celebrated quiet, Bellevue Beach Park on the Ohio River, and the remote reefs and rain forests of American Samoa’s national park. They highlight opportunities for hiking, water recreation, wildlife viewing and cultural experiences, with American Samoa especially notable for its low visitor numbers.

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Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv diverts to Saudi Arabia after pilot altercation — 3dA Flydubai 737 Max 8 with 174 passengers, including 100 Israeli nationals, hit code 7700 and diverted to Tabuk; Israel scrambled two jets.

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Chris Dalton Israel sending up two jets over this shows how quickly any incident near their airspace turns into a big security scramble.

Judge Rules Wisconsin Mosque Leader Can Be Deported Over Security Concerns — 1dAn immigration judge has ruled that Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, can be deported from the United States over national security and foreign policy c… — by Andrew Powell

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Dana Whitfield This decision risks dividing the Milwaukee Muslim community without enough public proof of any actual threat.

Eldorado Gold completes Skouries mine link to Greek national grid — 5dEldorado Gold’s Skouries mine in northern Greece is on permanent national-grid power after Greek transmission authority approval, with first copper-gold concentrate already produced and Q4 2026 commercial output targeted.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Spire launches first three Colorado-built satellitesBusiness — 1dSpire Global launched the first three satellites built at its Boulder, Colorado, facility aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-18 mission, expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint for national security needs. The company says its facilities in the U.S., U.K. and Europe can produce 300 to 400 satellites annually.

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Ireland players vote by significant majority to play Israel Nations League match — 6dIreland players voted by a significant majority to play Sunday's Nations League match against Israel in Debrecen; one player withdrew after a change of mind.

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Sam Okafor Playing the game keeps the focus on sport instead of turning it into a protest.

France Host Italy as Germany and Serbia Chase First Nations League Win — 2dFrance host Italy Oct. 2 at 14:45 at Stade de France after two wins; Mbappé expected available as knee needs no surgery, Italy without Raspadori.

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Marcus Bell Germany needs to find their scoring touch soon or this Nations League run might slip away early.

Dodgers, Nationals Affiliates Set for Triple-A ChampionshipSports — Sep 25, 2026The Oklahoma City Comets, the Dodgers’ Triple-A affiliate, will face the Rochester Red Wings, the Nationals’ affiliate, in the winner-take-all Triple-A National Championship in Las Vegas. Oklahoma City is set to start Emmet Sheehan against Rochester’s Jack Cebert, with top prospects including Josue De Paula and Mike Sirota among the players to watch.

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Which of your friends would you actually marry?Quizie — QuizName your candidates and answer honestly — the AI issues the verdict, with a runner-up. Private until YOU decide to share it.

Tsar Samuel’s Remains Return to BulgariaWorld — 2dBulgaria welcomed the remains identified as those of Tsar Samuel, who ruled from 997 to 1014, in a major national ceremony after Greece agreed to return them. In exchange, Bulgaria is returning 48 church artifacts taken during World War I; the handover also touches off renewed sensitivities over Samuel’s contested legacy with North Macedonia.

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“He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”” — Psalms 46:10, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, N — 4dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Supreme Court to Hear Boulder Climate CasePolitics — 3dThe Supreme Court is weighing whether Colorado communities can pursue state-law claims seeking climate-related damages from oil and gas companies, a decision that could shape dozens of similar lawsuits. Supporters of the companies say federal law and national interests require a uniform approach, while Boulder and other advocates argue state courts can address local harms; legal commentators also disagree over whether Congress must act to block such claims.

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Prince Harry reportedly plans private Remembrance tributeWorld — 3dPrince Harry is reportedly expected to observe Remembrance Sunday privately rather than join the royal family’s public commemorations in London, aiming to keep attention on veterans and the national observance. His plans have not been independently confirmed.

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Sycamore Gap stump regrows three years after felling — 2dThe Sycamore Gap tree, illegally felled in 2023, is showing strong regrowth, with new shoots about two to three feet tall. The National Trust says fencing, reduced foot traffic and care for the roots are helping, while saplings grown from the tree’s seeds are preserving its legacy.

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AEW Wrestler PAC Dies at 40 — 5dPAC died at 40 less than 24 hours after wrestling Andrade for the AEW National Championship at All Out and appearing in the main event; AEW gave no cause.

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Bardella denies Mediapart report of antisemitic messages — 4dMediapart claims 2013 chats show National Rally chief Jordan Bardella, then 17 or 18, writing Jews own the banks; he calls it a crude forgery and will sue.

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Dana Whitfield If these messages are real from his teenage years they raise serious questions about his judgment even back then.

White House shares video of Americans chanting USA with trophy — 3dThe video shows Americans chanting USA-USA-USA in celebration of a national victory with a trophy visible. It is spreading as a direct display of pride shared from the White House account. @WhiteHouse

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Albuquerque opens new $25M quantum lab in innovation district — 3dRoadrunner Quantum Lab, a 35,000-square-foot $25M state-backed hub in Albuquerque’s Innovation District, opens with Diraq, IonQ, QuEra, national labs and other tenants.

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Sam Okafor Twenty five million is a lot to drop on quantum research when basic city services still feel underfunded around here.

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