Technology How AI could ‘supercharge’ election risks across south-east Asia Some experts fear AI could be weaponised in south-east Asia, home to nations with predominately young and hyper-connec… The Guardian Technology·Oct 1, 2026
World Iraq celebrates Sovereignty Day as US troops complete withdrawal Night time celebrations filled the air as Iraqis observed the start of a four-day holiday. Al Jazeera·Oct 1, 2026
World Oasis take legal action to stop sale of unheard recordings valued at more than £1m Tapes made in the 90s, including candid conversations between Noel and Liam Gallagher, which were expected to sell for… Guiden World·Oct 1, 2026
World Daredevil Jaan Roose prepares to walk slackline high above central Seoul Estonian will navigate narrow ribbon, 160 metres long and 120 metres high, near the city’s famous Gwanghwamun palace o… Guiden World·Oct 1, 2026
World California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US states Gov Gavin Newsom called it a "long overdue measure to protect young Californians". BBC World·Oct 1, 2026
World Passengers tell of ‘nightmare’ onboard diverted Flydubai flight Israeli passengers tell of the horror onboard the Flydubai flight that was diverted after a pilot was stabbed. Al Jazeera·Oct 1, 2026
World Iran parades Shahed drones through capital Crowds cheered and waved national flags as two Shahed drones were paraded through Tehran. Al Jazeera·Oct 1, 2026
Sports White Sox sweep aside Astros to end 21-year wait for playoff series win Meidroth’s three-run homer powers Chicago to 7-3 winWhite Sox win first playoff series since 2005 titleChicago advance… The Guardian Sport·Oct 1, 2026
Entertainment BBC should not overspend on shows such as Suits and Schitt's Creek, MPs say The issue is one of several raised by an influential committee as debate about the BBC's future continues. BBC Entertainment & Arts·Oct 1, 2026
World US Supreme Court allows execution of Christa Pike to go ahead The death by lethal injection was scheduled to happen earlier on Wednesday before a lower court paused the execution. BBC World·Oct 1, 2026
Technology Gavin Newsom signs laws to protect California workers from AI threat Democratic governor sharply critical of Donald Trump for not passing comprehensive federal AI regulationsGovernor Gavi… The Guardian Technology·Oct 1, 2026
Entertainment Celebrity Traitors is back - here's what you need to know ahead of the first show Maya Jama, Michael Sheen and Bella Ramsey are among this year's celebrities taking part in the show. BBC Entertainment & Arts·Oct 1, 2026