Jacob Rees-Mogg accuses Tucker Carlson of ‘verging on defending Hitler’ Former Tory minister defends UK decision to enter war in podcast with US rightwinger and Putin sympathiser The Guardian - UK · Oct 4
US marine, 20, accused of murdering and robbing Japanese woman at hotel in Okinawa Japan says it has lodged ‘strong protests’ with the US and seeks tighter discipline of troops stationed in the country The Independent UK · Oct 4
Former L'Oréal execs set out to build a $1.2 billion beauty empire. Now all that's left is Milk Makeup, and its sales just fell 57% Waldencast sold Obagi, lost its founders to the buyer, and is leaving Nasdaq. What's left is a makeup brand whose sales fell by more than half. Fortune · Oct 4
Off the Record: Teflon Rutte is on a mission to keep NATO together Every week, Euronews' Chief Europe Editor Maria Tadeo breaks down the stories that made the week in Brussels and beyond. This week: her exclusive interview with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte — a man with Teflon skin. Euronews · Oct 4
The Tejano singer trying to win back Latinos who voted for Trump, one quinceañera at a time Bobby Pulido has a strategy: show up at the 15th birthday parties that are a rite of passage in the Texas borderlands – and flip a key House district for Democrats The Guardian - US · Oct 4
Conservative US supreme court justice Samuel Alito hints at retirement in interview Alito, 76, delivers comment in rare interview with CBS News scheduled to air on Monday The Guardian - US · Oct 4
'A Republic, if you can keep it': We served presidents from both parties and have never been so concerned about election security In the year of America's 250-year history, we are facing the most serious threat to our system of "we the people" government since 1860. Fortune · Oct 4
India, China better positioned for Hormuz disruptions; Russian oil purchases likely to continue: Former Singapore Foreign Minister India and China are better equipped to manage energy disruptions due to diverse sourcing and stockpiling. George Yeo emphasised India's ongoing purchase of Russian oil despite potential US pressure. He recommended India utilise open sources from China to develop its own technology capabilities. Yeo urged a pragmatic approach to India-China… The Economic Times · Oct 4
RBI may hike repo rate by 25 bps as inflation and oil risks mount: Sunil Sanghai The RBI could raise the repo rate by 25 basis points in October and signal further tightening as inflation, elevated crude prices and a narrowing rate gap with the US pressure the rupee. Strong reserves and a manageable current account provide crucial buffers. The Economic Times · Oct 4
FDR’s lesson for AI regulation Like the financial industry of the 1930s, the AI industry is currently largely unregulated, heightening fears that it could do widespread harm. Fortune · Oct 4
IT Q2 Preview: Muted growth, steady margins likely; deal conversion, AI deflation in focus India's leading IT firms are projected to exhibit modest revenue growth and stable margins for the second quarter. Analysts anticipate that discretionary spending will remain constrained due to geopolitical issues affecting client budgets. As such, decision-making cycles are expected to prolong for upcoming quarters. Additionally, AI advancements are predicted to… The Economic Times · Oct 4
‘There’s so much money to be made’: Trump defends US data centres, warns they could go to China US President Donald Trump on Saturday defended the rapid expansion of massive data centres in the US, warning that blocking the projects would give China an advantage as he campaigned in Ohio ahead of next month's midterm elections. The Times of India · Oct 4
British Indian pair, accused of cancer drug fraud, fight extradition to US A British Indian businessman and his ex-wife are fighting extradition to the US over allegations that they defrauded Medicare and other health insurers by using cheaper, unapproved or expired cancer drugs at clinics they controlled in California and Arizona. Sukhi and Kiranjit Ghuman deny the charges, which also include separate… The Economic Times · Oct 4
‘It’s OK to love somebody when they’re not perfect’: how John Cena conquered Hollywood – and why he refuses to abandon Vince McMahon By embracing the role of amiable lunk, the wrestler turned actor has become an unlikely, and very modern, leading man. But does his relationship with the WWE, and its controversial former owner, risk tarnishing his brand? The Guardian - UK · Oct 4
Fortune · Oct 4 America’s budget, the bond market and the national debt at 250: Gradually, then suddenly America’s debt is rising by the trillion. Congress is still refusing to face the bill.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 4 Polls close in first round of Brazil’s high-stakes presidential election Leftwing incumbent Lula trying to fight off close rival Flávio Bolsonaro, far-right son of jailed ex-president
The Times of India · Oct 4 Ukraine vows to target Russian oil refineries as Moscow hits Kyiv's infrastructure Ukraine has vowed to step up attacks on Russian oil refineries in response to what president Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as a new Russian strategy of targeting infrastructure across Ukrainian cities, including energy, transport and logistics networks.
The Conversation · Oct 4 Africa’s new credit agency: why it’s about a lot more than just ratings The new Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) has already generated an important debate. Some analysts have portrayed it as a rival to the three established global rating agencies – Fitch, Moody’s and S&P Global. Others have questioned whether Africa needs another rating agency at all.
Fortune · Oct 4 Gen Z can’t control the future—so they’re paying witches and tarot readers for help A fragmented $2.3 billion industry is turning tarot, astrology, and spell work into personalized guidance for an uncertain generation.
The Economic Times · Oct 4 Bajaj Finance: Why this rare Nifty outperformer is likely to reward investors in a muted market Bajaj Finance is down only about 2% in 2026 against a roughly 13% fall in the Nifty, even as FPI outflows reached $26.8 billion year to date. the relative strength rests on a Rs 17,500 crore capital raise (QIP plus promoter warrants), which Jefferies sees lifting FY28e BVPS by 8%…
The Independent UK · Oct 4 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Germany at risk of violent conflict with Putin as war enters ‘new, more dangerous’ phase Germany’s spy chief says no other country currently poses such a direct threat to Berlin
Euronews · Oct 4 North Korea fires intermediate-range missile, claiming evasive flight and AI features Japan’s military said the missile landed in waters outside its exclusive economic zone, while South Korea's military, which often accuses the North of exaggerating its capabilities, said it travelled more than 700 kilometres.
France 24 · Oct 4 Ossoff and El-Sayed: Two Senate races and what they say about the Democratic Party Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democratic favourite, is running for re-election in Georgia in the 2026 US midterms while Abdul El-Sayed is a Senate candidate in the battleground state of Michigan. The two Democrats have very different profiles and platforms, underscoring divergences within the party. They could also determine the party's…
The Independent UK · Oct 4 Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran may have targeted UK with drone attack and vows to make it ‘suffer’ Trump says Iran could face ‘devastating losses’ as US moves bombers from UK base
The Economic Times · Oct 4 What will bring foreign investors back to Indian stock market? 5 things that should go right FPIs sold more than Rs 25,000 crore of Indian equities in September as surging US bond yields, elevated crude prices and a weaker rupee reduced India’s appeal. Cooling yields and oil, currency stability, strong Q2 earnings and attractive valuations could bring foreign investors back.