Technology The AI industry is booming. Women are getting left behind Women hold just a fraction of new AI jobs but are overrepresented in roles with high risk of AI disruptionThere’s a co… The Guardian Technology·Oct 4, 2026
World Amid teen triumph and organisational chaos, Asian Games close in Japan The continental competition hosted 17,000 athletes over two weeks in Aichi-Nagoya. Al Jazeera·Oct 4, 2026
World Yemen’s leader announces military operation to retake Houthi-held territory Rashad al-Alimi says the campaign aims to restore state authority throughout Yemen. Al Jazeera·Oct 4, 2026
Sports Cable robs Padres of potential home run in bizarre playoff loss to Brewers Ty France’s ninth-inning drive hits roof cable Brewers go on to win NLDS opener 3-2Brewers manager Pat Murphy credited… The Guardian Sport·Oct 4, 2026
World Russia hits Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits Ukraine’s capital German chancellor visits Kyiv amid air raid sirens, pledging strong support as Russian strikes disrupt the capital. Al Jazeera·Oct 4, 2026
World Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine in show of support Attack happened shortly after Merz arrived in city on unannounced visit intended to underline Germany’s backing of Ukr… Guiden World·Oct 4, 2026
Sports Gallant Knights’ NRL grand final loss ‘hurts so much’, says standout Kalyn Ponga Newcastle fullback was brilliant in 19-18 loss to Sydney RoostersPonga pays tribute to fans who ‘had to do it tough’ t… The Guardian Sport·Oct 4, 2026
Sports Sabalenka crashes out of China Open after defeat by Bartunkova World number two Aryna Sabalenka crashes out of the China Open after a surprise straight-set defeat by 34th-ranked Nik… BBC Sport·Oct 4, 2026
Sports Jesse Marsch: ‘We, as Americans, have been inundated with propaganda since we were young’ As he prepares to face his home nation, the Canada manager reflects on his adopted country’s soccer, its prime ministe… The Guardian Sport·Oct 4, 2026
World Brazil votes in deeply polarised election pitting Lula against Bolsonaro Close race expected as left-wing leader Lula seeks fourth nonconsecutive term against right-wing Flavio Bolsonaro. Al Jazeera·Oct 4, 2026
World Iran says Hormuz to remain closed until US meets conditions Tehran says reopening Strait of Hormuz has been its main goal, while the US continues to focus on nuclear talks. Al Jazeera·Oct 4, 2026
World Ethiopian government forces seize Tigray capital Mekelle as TPLF withdraws Federal troops and allied fighters seen in control of the city after capturing main regional airport. Al Jazeera·Oct 4, 2026