Today’s Lead News Stories

Nolo strengthens to a hurricane again in the Pacific Ocean

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Nolo has strengthened to a hurricane again in the Pacific Ocean

The Independent UK · Oct 2

US and Australia suspend consular services in Brazil ahead of election citing security concerns

U.S. consular services and the Australian embassy have closed in Brazil due to security concerns

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Michigan state police rule out claim that Larry Nassar was removed from sex offender registry

Eaton county prosecuting attorney’s office had said court ruling forced removal of Nassar’s name – but he wasn’t on list because he was imprisoned out of state

The Guardian - US · Oct 2

Photos of the week | September 25-October 1, 2026

The Senate closed up shop Wednesday night to head home until after the midterm elections in November. Before leaving town, clouds appeared in the Hart Senate Office Building, and former special counsel Jack Smith appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Here are photographs of the action captured by CQ Roll…

Roll Call · Oct 2

Why Did Inmate Christa Pike Survive Lethal Injection and What Exactly Went Wrong During Execution?

Christa Pike survived Tennessee's attempted lethal injection and remained in critical condition, prompting an investigation into the failed execution and uncertainty over her legal future

International Business Times UK · Oct 2

'Will discuss political engagement with Houthis': Pakistan reveals agenda of emergency Mecca pact meet

Pakistan on Friday said an emergency meeting of the strategic political defence committee under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement will be held in Riyadh next week, with the agenda set to include Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia and political engagement with the Iran-backed group.

The Times of India · Oct 2

EU approves tougher migration rules in latest push to tighten borders

European Union interior ministers agreed on Thursday to toughen the bloc's migration policies, particularly on returns of undocumented migrants. They also want to step up social media monitoring to prevent further mass movements of people after the crisis in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta this summer.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 2

Fires, fury and hundreds of arrests as France gripped by student protests

Government struggling to deal with worst crisis in months after being taken by surprise by massive demonstrations

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2

Man shot by ICE in Texas has surgery to remove bullet lodged in his back

Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez remains in custody after surgery to remove bullet supporters say was stuck close to his spine

The Guardian - US · Oct 2

‘A persistent crisis’: the 16 children removed from an Ohio family are part of a statewide issue

The case of the Siders family illustrates major shortcomings among Ohio’s political and administrative authorities

The Guardian - US · Oct 2