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California woman arrested and accused of spying on Taiwan president’s son for China

The FBI arrested Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, at Los Angeles International Airport before she left for China, the agency said

Revealed: the methane mega-leaks from UN climate summit host Turkey

Exclusive: Cop31 leader calling for global curbs on climate-heating gas has landfills producing some of world’s worst plumes

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Trump was 'well aware' of energy price risks before Iran decision, energy secretary says

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday President Donald Trump believed preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon was worth risking short-term energy price increases before deciding to strike the country in February.

Brazil heads to a runoff election after Bolsonaro and Lula fail to garner a majority of votes

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, and Brazil’s incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face off in a runoff Oct. 25 for the top job of Latin America’s powerhouse economy after neither won a majority in Sunday’s vote.

Daily Open: Who's steering oil now?

Much for investors to digest as markets kick off another trading week as all U.S. bombers left a U.K. base over suspected terror attack, and more tankers were struck near Iran.

Ukraine war briefing: Germany’s Merz pledges €1bn in military aid to Kyiv as Russia ramps up attacks

German chancellor also announces €350m for repairs to energy sector as Moscow targets Ukrainian infrastructure before winter. What we know on day 1,685

Brazil presidential election heads to runoff after Bolsonaro and Lula fail to win majority vote

Updated on: October 4, 2026 / 11:00 PM EDT / AP

Yemen’s Saudi-backed government launches military drive to retake all Houthi-held territory

The announcement came hours after Iranian-backed Houthis reportedly cut a vital supply route to besieged city of Taiz

Florida GOP governor candidate Byron Donalds courts skeptical Black voters

Updated on: October 4, 2026 / 9:48 PM EDT / CBS News

Brazil's presidential race goes to second round as Flávio Bolsonaro leads incumbent Lula

Far-right challenger and son of disgraced ex-president Jair Bolsonaro put in a stronger than expected showing, with Lula calling the result ‘unexpected’

US removes bombers from UK air base as security concerns reignite

The United States removed the bombers that were stationed at an air base in the United Kingdom on Sunday after security concerns were reignited following an initial suspected terrorist plot, according to a U.S. official.