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Yemen’s Saudi-backed government launches military drive to retake all Houthi-held territory

The announcement came hours after Iranian-backed Houthis reportedly cut a vital supply route to besieged city of Taiz

Yemen’s Saudi-backed government has announced the start of a new military operation to retake all territory held by the Houthis, even as the militant group made fresh gains on the ground, reportedly encircling a government-held city.

Rashad al-Alimi, the head of Yemen’s presidential council, said in a statement on Sunday: “I announce today the start of military operations to retake the remaining territories of the republic and extend the authority of the state and its institutions across the entire national territory.”

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/05/saudi-backed-yemen-government-military-drive-retake-houthi-territory

Brazil presidential election 2026: first-round live results

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is standing against Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round of the presidential race

The incumbent, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is up against Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of the former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is in prison for plotting a military coup. The president in Brazil is directly elected, and candidates need more than 50% of the vote to avoid a second round.

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2026/oct/04/brazil-presidential-election-2026-first-round-live-results

Brazil’s presidential race to go to second round as Flávio Bolsonaro leads incumbent Lula

Far-right challenger and son of disgraced ex-president Jair Bolsonaro will now face leftwing president in runoff vote

Brazil’s presidential race will go to a second round after the far-right candidate, Flávio Bolsonaro, beat the incumbent leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, but failed to secure the outright majority he needed to avoid a runoff.

With more than 99% of votes counted, the 45-year-old son of the disgraced former president, Jair Bolsonaro, had won 47.1%, meaning he will now face a 25 October showdown with his 80-year-old rival. Lula received 45%.

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/05/brazil-presidential-race-election-result-second-round-lula-flavio-bolsonaro

Iran war live: Yemen fighting intensifies; Tehran says ready for US attacks
Yemeni government announces major offensive against Houthis as Iran says it is ready to defend itself if the US attacks.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/5/iran-war-live-fighting-in-yemen-intensifies-tehran-says-ready-for-us-war?traffic_source=rss

Israel face spitting allegation as Ireland boss ‘delighted’ ties after over
Ireland manager says 'disciplinary committee will look at' allegations Israel player spat at one of his coaching staff.
https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/4/israel-face-spitting-allegation-as-ireland-boss-delighted-ties-after-over?traffic_source=rss

White House defends new press aide who posed with rifle in ‘Fuck Joe Biden’ shirt

Beni Rae Harmony, 24, has been ‘a trusted voice for the MAGA movement as a White House correspondent’, White House says

The White House has defended a newly hired press aide who posed for a holiday photograph in 2021 wearing a “Fuck Joe Biden” T-shirt and holding a rifle.

Beni Rae Harmony, the new assistant White House press secretary, revealed on Friday that she was going to work for Donald Trump just days after covering him as a correspondent for Real America’s Voice, a partisan rightwing outlet originally created as a video podcast platform for the president’s former adviser Steve Bannon.

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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/04/white-house-press-aide-beni-rae-harmony

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Could breakthrough new treatment cure Type 1 diabetes?
A groundbreaking clinical trial at the University of Chicago has potentially cured all 12 participants of Type 1 diabetes. The procedure involves transplanting cells on the pancreas - called islet cells - in combination with a new drug to prevent rejection. NBC News’ Anne Thompson has a closer look.
https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/could-breakthrough-new-treatment-cure-type-1-diabetes-270990917931

Early indications suggest Flydubai co-pilot acted alone in attack, officials say
Early indications suggest the Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking his captain and trying to seize control of an Israel-bound plane was a ‘lone wolf’ acting alone, rather than as part of a larger organization or on behalf of a foreign government, multiple U.S. officials briefed on the investigation and a former Israeli security official told NBC News. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports.
https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/early-indications-suggest-flydubai-co-pilot-acted-alone-in-attack-officials-say-270991429761

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Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI
Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 PM HST Sun Oct 04 2026

For the central North Pacific...between 140W and 180W:

Active Systems:
The National Hurricane Center has issued its last advisory on
Hurricane Nolo, which has crossed the International Date Line while
located well to the west-northwest of the main Hawaiian
Islands, and continues to issue advisories on Hurricane Rachel,
located a few hundred miles southwest of the southern tip of the
Baja California Peninsula.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days.

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Forecaster Pasch
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Source: Central North Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook

U.S. bombers scrambled out of U.K. airbase after threats
The Pentagon is withdrawing all of its B-1 bombers from the RAF Fairford airbase in the U.K. The move, categorized by two officials as quick or rushed, comes just days after five men were arrested for a suspected terror plot involving vans containing explosives parked near the perimeter of the base. NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin reports.
https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/u-s-bombers-scrambled-out-of-u-k-airbase-after-threats-270990917890

Manchester City must be relegated, says Canada’s ex-Leeds manager
Jesse Marsch alleges Man City's financial wrongdoing was widely known in the Premier League, and relegation must follow.
https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/4/manchester-city-must-be-relegated-says-canadas-ex-leeds-manager?traffic_source=rss

Cristiano Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants, says Jesus
Ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal squad on Wednesday, but door open for return.
https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/4/cristiano-ronaldo-can-return-to-portugal-team-if-he-wants-says-jesus?traffic_source=rss