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Macron says G7 will draw up to 100 million barrels from stocks to lower prices
Emmanuel Macron announced that G7 countries would draw up to 100 million barrels from their stocks to bring down prices, according to Le Monde. He also said members had agreed not to restrict exports between them.
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EU rejects reported US diesel export ban threat tied to fuel stock releases
The EU rejected a US threat to halt diesel exports unless the bloc releases additional fuel stocks, France 24 reported, citing an EU official. The outlet also reported that French President Emmanuel Macron would chair a G7 video call on Friday to discuss potential measures for global fuel markets.
Iranians report digital access blocked over dissent, DW says
Several Iranians told DW that their SIM cards, banking access and online accounts were blocked until they removed critical posts or promised to stop activism.
Taiwan receives first two F-16V fighters under $8 billion US deal, Al Jazeera reports
Taiwan has received its first two F-16V fighter jets under an $8 billion agreement with Washington, according to Al Jazeera Net. The outlet also reported expectations that Trump could release a stalled $14 billion arms package.
US Coast Guard reports intercepting ship carrying fuel bound for Cuba
The US Coast Guard said it stopped the fuel-carrying vessel Grace in the Caribbean on 5 September, according to The Guardian. The report says the ship was boarded and taken to Mexico amid the Trump administration’s oil embargo against Cuba.
Guardian reports cockpit stabbing and sharp descent on flydubai flight to Tel Aviv
The Guardian reports that flydubai flight FZ 1073 to Tel Aviv descended 17,000 feet in less than two minutes during an incident involving a reported cockpit stabbing. Its newsletter says passengers and crew intervened to stop an apparent hijacking, but the supplied excerpt provides no independent confirmation.
Women protest in India after reported sexual assault of teenager in New Delhi
Thousands of women in India have demonstrated for stronger protection of female students following the suspected gang rape of a 17-year-old girl, France 24 reports. Protesters oppose restrictions on women's access to public spaces as a response.
UN rights office urges US to compensate Marshall Islands nuclear test victims, Al Jazeera reports
The UN human rights office has called on Washington to take full responsibility for its nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands and compensate victims, according to Al Jazeera Net.
Ramaphosa urges men to act against gender-based violence, announces case reviews
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged men to take greater responsibility for violence against women, The Guardian reports. He announced police reviews of unresolved cases and a funded plan to reduce forensic backlogs, both within 60 days.
Burundi agrees to accept US deportees from other countries, Guardian reports
Burundi has agreed to receive migrants from other countries deported by the United States, The Guardian reports. A presidential spokesperson said the country would exclude people accused of crimes or linked to terrorism.
DRC politician killed after Ebola awareness radio appearance, party says
Marie-Celestin Karondwa, a ruling-party official in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was beaten to death on Sunday after a radio appearance about Ebola prevention, according to his party. The Guardian reported the account, citing a party statement covered by Reuters.
South Korea seeks North Korean apology over mine blast that injured three soldiers
South Korea has demanded an apology from North Korea after a landmine explosion injured three soldiers near the border, The Guardian reports. South Korean officials attributed the blast to North Korean mines.
Flydubai co-pilot reportedly stabbed captain on Israel-bound flight
The Guardian reports that an Omani co-pilot stabbed the captain of an Israel-bound flydubai flight from Dubai in an apparent attempt to crash the aircraft. Passengers restrained the alleged attacker, and a reserve crew landed the plane safely in Saudi Arabia, according to the report.
Emergency call played in Beau Lamarre-Condon double murder trial
An emergency call from the morning Luke Davies and Jesse Baird were allegedly murdered was played in court, The Guardian reports. The hearing forms part of former Sydney police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon’s double murder trial.
Activists threaten legal challenge to police exclusion orders near Perth weapons expo
Activists and a Greens MP have threatened legal action over police orders barring at least 12 people from a security zone near a Perth weapons expo, The Guardian reports. The orders draw on powers granted by the Western Australian government last month.
Jaan Roose completes 160-metre slackline walk above central Seoul
Estonian Jaan Roose completed a 160-metre slackline crossing 120 metres above central Seoul on Thursday, according to The Guardian. The line connected the Koreana hotel and the Dong-A Media Center near Gyeongbokgung palace.
Politics
Flavio Bolsonaro running level with Lula in Brazil election polls, France 24 reports
Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro is polling roughly level with incumbent President Lula ahead of the presidential election, according to France 24. The report describes the 45-year-old candidate as having been relatively little known nationally just months earlier.
Candidate merchandise sales surge in Brazil ahead of general elections, France 24 reports
Vendors in Rio de Janeiro are seeing strong sales of merchandise supporting President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and rival Flavio Bolsonaro, according to France 24. The report says nearly 159 million Brazilians are expected to vote in Sunday's general elections.
Rise of Russia-aligned parties raises concern ahead of Latvia's election, Le Monde reports
Two populist parties are seeking votes from Latvia's Russian-speaking minority ahead of the October 3 parliamentary election, Le Monde reports. The newspaper describes political disillusionment as fertile ground for Russian propaganda.
Bruce Baird, former Australian Liberal MP and NSW minister, dies at 84, Guardian reports
Former federal Liberal MP Bruce Baird has died at 84, according to The Guardian. His political career included serving as New South Wales transport minister and deputy leader of the state's Liberal Party.
Business
Eurozone inflation rises to 3.8% in September, Tagesschau reports
Eurozone inflation reached 3.8% in September, its highest level since September 2023, according to Tagesschau. The outlet attributed the increase to high energy prices.
G7 plans to release oil reserves amid high fuel prices, tagesschau reports
G7 countries plan to release oil reserves in response to high fuel prices, according to tagesschau. The outlet reports that the United States had previously pressed European G7 members to act.
G7 plans 100 million-barrel oil reserve release over four months, Al Jazeera reports
Macron said the G7 would release 100 million barrels from oil reserves over four months, according to Al Jazeera English. The outlet also reported that diesel releases would be concentrated early in the period and that Trump welcomed a diesel deal involving Europe.
Hormuz crude exports near pre-war levels as alternative routes help, Guardian reports
Crude exports from the Strait of Hormuz have largely recovered to levels preceding the Iran war, The Guardian reports, as producers and shippers use alternative transport methods. Refined fuel exports, including diesel, remain restricted, putting upward pressure on prices.
Technology
Australia orders federal agencies to review ageing technology, Guardian reports
Australia’s home affairs department has directed all federal government agencies to assess older technology and plan reductions in legacy systems, The Guardian reports. The newspaper links the directive to a reported Medicare breach involving OpenAI and concerns about attacks by AI agents.
Tokyo court rules actor’s voice merits legal protection in AI cloning case, Guardian reports
A Tokyo court has ruled that voices merit protection under publicity rights, according to The Guardian. The case involved actor Kenjiro Tsuda’s allegation that a TikTok account used an AI-generated copy of his voice.
