Canada issues warning for citizens traveling to US with gender-neutral passports after Trump’s executive order
Trump signed an order in January stating the U.S. only recognizes two sexes: male and female
Day: October 3, 2025
Georgia uses detentions, steep fines and other harsh measures to target anti-government protests
Georgia has been facing a wave of protests against its government’s repressive policies.
Israel dismantles Gaza humanitarian flotilla – but one boat sails on
The Israeli navy has intercepted all but one ship that formed the 44-strong Global Sumud Flotilla – the Marinette.
Putin praises Trump but warns supplies of Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv could hurt ties
Putin hailed Trump for his efforts to help negotiate peace in Ukraine but warned that supplying long-range missiles to Kyiv would damage relations between Washington and Moscow.
Protests in Peru, a soccer fan poses and more top photos this week from Latin America
Sept. 26-Oct. 2, 2025 Police in Lima, Peru, faced off with anti-government protesters. A young soccer fan posed for a photo as the FIFA U-20 World Cup began. Researchers inspected mosquitos carrying Wolbachia, a dengue-blocking bacteria, in Campinas, B…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ is set to be sentenced and faces the possibility of years in prison
Sean “Diddy” Combs faces sentencing Friday in a sordid criminal case that could potentially keep him behind bars for years.
Czechs head to polls with billionaire ex-premier tipped to come first
Czechs will cast ballots on Friday and Saturday in a general election which the party of self-described “Trumpist” Andrej Babis is expected to top, though without getting a majority.
Trump administration taps Army Reserve and National Guard for temporary immigration judges
The Trump administration is tapping National Guard and Army Reserve lawyers to be temporary immigration judges after firing dozens of existing judges.
Optus among companies earning billions in Australia but paying no income tax
Latest ATO report reveals string of mostly multinational firms continue to be able to pay no or very little income tax, including Netflix, Apple and MicrosoftGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastScandal-ridden telco Optus, the wor…
Taylor Swift enters new era with 12th album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, on Friday, marking a return to glittering pop. The 35-year-old teamed up again with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback, whose signature beats and hooks drive the hotly antici…