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Six Killed in Tel Aviv Mass Shooting Just Before Iranian Missile Barrage on Israel
At least six people were killed and nine others wounded in a deadly shooting in Tel Aviv on Tuesday evening, just moments before Iran launched a barrage of missiles toward Israel. The coordinated attacks have escalated tensions in the region as Israel remains on high alert amid conflicts with both Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. 
At least six people were killed and nine others wounded in a deadly shooting in Tel Aviv on Tuesday evening, just moments before Iran launched a barrage of missiles toward Israel. The coordinated attacks have escalated tensions in the region as Israel remains on high alert amid conflicts with both Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. -
Julian Assange Declares 'I Chose Freedom Over Justice' and Pleads 'Guilty to Journalism' in First Public Appearance Since Release
Julian Assange, the controversial founder of WikiLeaks, made a poignant return to the public eye on Tuesday, addressing European lawmakers in Strasbourg for the first time since his release from prison. His remarks were striking, as he expressed that he "chose freedom over an unrealisable justice" by agreeing to a plea deal that allowed him to leave behind years of incarceration. 
Julian Assange, the controversial founder of WikiLeaks, made a poignant return to the public eye on Tuesday, addressing European lawmakers in Strasbourg for the first time since his release from prison. His remarks were striking, as he expressed that he "chose freedom over an unrealisable justice" by agreeing to a plea deal that allowed him to leave behind years of incarceration. -
Iran Launches Missiles at Israel in Retaliation for Assassinations of Hezbollah Leaders
Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday, marking a stark response to the recent assassinations of key Hezbollah and Hamas leaders by Israeli forces. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for the missile strikes, asserting that this represented only a "first wave" of retaliation. 
Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday, marking a stark response to the recent assassinations of key Hezbollah and Hamas leaders by Israeli forces. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for the missile strikes, asserting that this represented only a "first wave" of retaliation. -
Israel Calls for Evacuations Along Border as Hezbollah Denies Israeli Ground Invasion
Israel has initiated ground operations in southern Lebanon, warning residents in nearly two dozen border communities to evacuate to safer areas. 
Israel has initiated ground operations in southern Lebanon, warning residents in nearly two dozen border communities to evacuate to safer areas. -
Putin Orders 133,000 New Conscripts as Discontent Grows Amid Russia’s Ongoing War in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the conscription of 133,000 additional servicemen as part of Russia's autumn draft, which runs from October 1 through the end of the year. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the conscription of 133,000 additional servicemen as part of Russia's autumn draft, which runs from October 1 through the end of the year. -
Bitcoin Dips Amid Global Economic Woes and AI Bubble Fears
Bitcoin's price took a significant hit, falling by 4.1% in late September, briefly dropping to $63,500. The decline erased the gains made over the previous week, marking another period of turbulence for the cryptocurrency market. 
Bitcoin's price took a significant hit, falling by 4.1% in late September, briefly dropping to $63,500. The decline erased the gains made over the previous week, marking another period of turbulence for the cryptocurrency market. -
Zelensky Challenges Putin's Nuclear Threats, Says Russian Leader 'Afraid' to Act
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent nuclear threats, asserting that Putin is "afraid to use nuclear weapons" because he values his own life and control over others. Zelensky's remarks come in response to Putin's announcement on September 25 regarding changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine, potentially expanding the scenarios in which nuclear weapons could be deployed. 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent nuclear threats, asserting that Putin is "afraid to use nuclear weapons" because he values his own life and control over others. Zelensky's remarks come in response to Putin's announcement on September 25 regarding changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine, potentially expanding the scenarios in which nuclear weapons could be deployed. -
Japan’s New PM Shigeru Ishiba Calls Snap Election
Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, is set to call a snap general election for October 27, just days after securing victory in one of the tightest leadership races in the history of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Ishiba, a 67-year-old moderate and former defense minister, won the LDP leadership on his fifth attempt, defeating his ultra-conservative rival Sanae Takaichi by a narrow margin of 215 votes to 194. 
Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, is set to call a snap general election for October 27, just days after securing victory in one of the tightest leadership races in the history of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Ishiba, a 67-year-old moderate and former defense minister, won the LDP leadership on his fifth attempt, defeating his ultra-conservative rival Sanae Takaichi by a narrow margin of 215 votes to 194. -
Austria’s Far-Right Freedom Party Wins Historic Election, But Faces Struggle to Form Government
Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), led by Herbert Kickl, achieved a significant victory in the nation's parliamentary election, becoming the first far-right party to win such an election since World War II. 
Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), led by Herbert Kickl, achieved a significant victory in the nation's parliamentary election, becoming the first far-right party to win such an election since World War II. -
Lebanon in Chaos: Israeli Strikes Kill Hundreds as Hezbollah's Command Structure Crumbles
Israeli airstrikes have dealt a devastating blow to Hezbollah, killing multiple senior leaders of the Iran-backed militant group and triggering a surge in violence across Lebanon. The death of Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, confirmed in a Friday strike on Beirut, has sparked widespread concerns about escalating conflict in the region. The strikes, which continued over the weekend, claimed the lives of dozens of civilians and militants alike, further destabilizing an already fragile Lebanon. 
Israeli airstrikes have dealt a devastating blow to Hezbollah, killing multiple senior leaders of the Iran-backed militant group and triggering a surge in violence across Lebanon. The death of Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, confirmed in a Friday strike on Beirut, has sparked widespread concerns about escalating conflict in the region. The strikes, which continued over the weekend, claimed the lives of dozens of civilians and militants alike, further destabilizing an already fragile Lebanon.
