The deadly Manchester synagogue attack on Yom Kippur has been declared a terrorist incident, triggering heightened security alerts and widespread condemnation, as the UK's Jewish community reports rising antisemitism.

• Six minutes of terror: how Manchester synagogue attack unfolded — The Guardian -
• Australia news live: NSW psychiatrists to receive temporary 20% pay bump; PNG defence pact ‘very soon’ — The Guardian -
• The attack in Manchester comes amid a rising wave of antisemitism. — New York Times World -

• Deadly Car Ramming and Stabbing Outside UK Synagogue Is Declared Terrorist Attack — New York Times World -
• Manchester attack: two killed and three injured after terrorist drives into grounds of synagogue and stabs worshippers — The Guardian -
• ‘A Crazy Moment’: Shock and Terror Spreads in Manchester Synagogue’s Community — New York Times World -
• Manchester Synagogue Attack Fuels Fears of Antisemitism in Britain — New York Times World -
• Manchester synagogue attack suspect named by police after two people killed and three injured – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Synagogue Attack on Yom Kippur in Manchester, UK: What We Know — New York Times World -
• ‘Appalled,’ ‘horrified,’ ‘sickening’: Leaders and residents condemn the Manchester attack. — New York Times World -
• 4 People Injured After Stabbing Outside Manchester Synagogue, UK Police Say — New York Times World -
• UK’s Jewish community feels much less safe since 7 October attack, survey finds — The Guardian -
• Starmer promises to increase police presence in Jewish communities after terror attack — The Guardian -
• MI5 and counter-terror police on heightened alert after synagogue attack — The Guardian -
• ‘We are one community, this will not break us’: Manchester reacts to synagogue attack — The Guardian -
• Manchester’s Mayor Had Criticized Starmer. The Synagogue Attack Could Unite Them. — New York Times World -
• Netanyahu suggests ‘weakness on terrorism’ led to UK synagogue attack — The Guardian -
• Police ask for protest against Palestine Action ban to be postponed after Manchester attack — The Guardian -
• Manchester Has Long Been Home to Diverse Communities — New York Times World -
• The Manchester synagogue terror attack – Today in Focus Extra — The Guardian -
• Security is increased at Jewish sites across the U.K. — New York Times World -
• The U.K. police say they believe they know the attacker’s identity. — New York Times World -
• Attack on Manchester Synagogue Comes Amid a Rising Wave of Antisemitism — New York Times World -
• Here’s how the U.K. police determine whether an attack is terrorism. — New York Times World -
• A 2017 terror attack in Manchester was one of Britain’s deadliest. — New York Times World -
• 4 People Injured After Stabbing Outside Manchester Synagogue, UK Police Say — New York Times World -

The US government shutdown enters its second day with Trump promising firings and cuts to Democratic projects, while concerns rise over economic impact and politically charged actions, including using federal agencies to blame Democrats and the White House playing racist deepfake videos.

• Trump officials push claim that US in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels — The Guardian -
• US government shutdown: Donald Trump promises firings and cuts to ‘Democrats’ favorite projects’ if shutdown continues – live — The Guardian -
• Trump ‘Determined’ the U.S. Is Now in a War With Drug Cartels, Congress Is Told — New York Times World -

• California vows to ‘instantly’ cut funding to universities that cave to Trump ‘compact’ — The Guardian -
• American Soldiers in American Cities — New York Times World -
• Government shutdown could cost US economy billions of dollars a week, analysts says — The Guardian -
• 'Find common ground', tourists in Washington tell lawmakers amid shutdown — BBC World -
• Federal agencies blaming Democrats for shutdown in potentially illegal move — The Guardian -
• Energy Dept. Cancels $7.5 Billion for Hundreds of Projects, Mostly in Blue States — New York Times World -
• Trump sees ‘unprecedented opportunity’ to punish Democrats as shutdown enters day two — The Guardian -
• Slash and burn: Trump budget chief relishes chance to cut, fire and cancel — The Guardian -
• Trump offers top universities funds if they boost conservative ideas — The Guardian -
• 'My pay is being held hostage': Federal workers on US government shutdown — BBC World -
• Husband of judge who blocked ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ shutdown has ties to DeSantis — The Guardian -
• How the White House used studies with ‘weak’ evidence to tie Tylenol to autism — The Guardian -
• White House says layoffs 'imminent' with no end to shutdown in sight — BBC World -
• Stars and stripes flags for Trump UK visit had to be changed for brighter red — The Guardian -
• White House plays racist deepfake video of Democratic leaders on loop — The Guardian -
• Perky Maxwell House viral ad takes on housing crisis as ‘Maxwell Apartment’ — The Guardian -
• White House plays racist deepfake videos of Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries on loop – as it happened. — The Guardian -
• Trump signs order promising measures, including military, to defend Qatar — The Guardian -
• Trump FCC chair to reportedly testify to Senate panel after Kimmel suspension — The Guardian -
• US citizen sues after twice being detained by immigration agents — The Guardian -
• Trump falsely claims that national guard troops are ‘in place’ in Portland — The Guardian -

The Israel-Gaza conflict continues with a flotilla interception and activist detentions, as Hamas considers Trump's ceasefire plan amidst ongoing Israeli attacks and public demands for support to Palestinians.

• Israel stops 41 boats in aid flotilla with one ‘still sailing strong’ — The Guardian -
• Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla and detains activists including Greta Thunberg — BBC World -
• Israel Detains Activists After Intercepting Flotilla Headed to Gaza: What to Know — New York Times World -

• Hamas to demand key revisions to Trump Gaza plan before accepting, sources say — The Guardian -
• Italy Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan as Public Demands Support for Palestinians — New York Times World -
• Many Palestinians Say Hamas Must Accept U.S. Cease-Fire Plan — New York Times World -
• At least 53 Palestinians killed in fresh wave of Israeli attacks on Gaza — The Guardian -
• How Social Media Is Changing the Narrative of the Israel-Gaza War — New York Times World -
• Gaza aid flotilla: Israel intercepts vessels but one ship reported to have got through blockade – as it happened — The Guardian -
• A Family’s Global Efforts to Free the Only Nepali Kidnapped by Hamas — New York Times World -
• Israel’s Gaza flotilla interception triggers protests, diplomatic expulsions and calls for strikes — The Guardian -
• Hamas military leader in Gaza objects to ceasefire plan, BBC understands — BBC World -
• Israel Intercepts Boats Headed to Gaza With Humanitarian Aid — New York Times World -
• Israeli naval forces board pro-Palestinian flotilla 75 miles from Gaza — The Guardian -

Antigovernment protests in Morocco have turned deadly, while youth-led movements in Madagascar continue to demand the president's resignation, and unrest persists in Pakistani Kashmir over high prices and reform demands.

• 3 Killed in Antigovernment Protests in Morocco — New York Times World -
• As Unrest in Pakistani Kashmir Turns Deadly, Prime Minister Urges Calm — New York Times World -
• What We Know About the Protests in Madagascar — New York Times World -

• Madagascar’s President Rajoelina Dissolved His Government, but Calls for His Resignation Continue — New York Times World -
• First killings in Morocco since Gen Z protests erupted — BBC World -
• Organisers call for sixth night of protest as Morocco death toll rises to three — The Guardian -
• First killings in Morocco since Gen Z protests erupted — BBC World -
• ‘We are the last hope’: Gen Z Madagascar vows to fight on until president resigns — The Guardian -

Russia dismisses fears of attacking Nato despite drone threats, while the US shifts support for Ukraine with intelligence on Russian energy targets, and Papua New Guinea approves a defence treaty with Australia amid broader geopolitical realignments and Iranian threats to release Afghan refugees.

• As Russian Drones Menace Europe, Putin Says Moscow Has No Plans to Invade — New York Times World -
• Putin dismisses fears that Moscow plans to attack Nato as ‘nonsense’ — The Guardian -
• Captain of tanker linked to Russian 'shadow fleet' charged in France — BBC World -

• Captain of tanker linked to Russian 'shadow fleet' charged in France — BBC World -
• In East Timor, U.S. Retreats From Plan to Build ‘Lifesaving’ Sewage Plant — New York Times World -
• Iran may release hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees into Iraq and Turkey — The Guardian -
• Iran must move its capital from Tehran, says president as water crisis worsens — The Guardian -
• Europe needs political will to act and cut ties with Russia, says Zelenskyy after leaders summit – as it happened — The Guardian -
• US to give Ukraine intelligence on long-range energy targets in Russia, say reports — The Guardian -
• Surge in Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries sparks Russian fuel shortages — BBC World -
• PNG to provide troops to Australia under first new alliance since Anzus — The Guardian -
• China’s fifth-ranking official was suspect in dropped Westminster spy case — The Guardian -
• Vanuatu open to signing deal with Australia but will not be subject to ‘bullying’ from larger countries — The Guardian -

Prince William outlines an agenda of 'change for the good' for his future reign, as the UK faces calls for at-home abortions up to 12 weeks, a Reform UK council reverses a journalist ban, and debates emerge over leaving the ECHR alongside concerns about gambling problems and the loss of green space.

• Prince William describes agenda of ‘change for the good’ when king — The Guardian -
• Call to allow ‘safe and effective’ at-home abortions up to 12 weeks in UK — The Guardian -
• Reform UK council in Nottinghamshire ends ban on local journalists — The Guardian -

• Kemi Badenoch expected to announce plan to leave ECHR — The Guardian -
• Catalyst for peace? Welsh women’s 100-year-old petition gets new home — The Guardian -
• Home Office ‘missed opportunities’ to assess man who died on Bibby Stockholm — The Guardian -
• Jenrick’s ideas mostly ‘my thoughts repackaged’, says Badenoch – UK politics live — The Guardian -
• Landmark study shows 1.4m Britons have a gambling problem — The Guardian -
• People smugglers targeting England’s south-west coastline, say police — The Guardian -
• Thames Water creditors ask for up to 15 years’ leniency from river pollution rules — The Guardian -
• Could Nigel Farage really win the next election? Here’s what the polls say — The Guardian -
• Met chief ‘will not resign’ over ‘vile’ BBC footage of toxic police culture — The Guardian -
• UK considers stamp duty exemption for newly listed company shares — The Guardian -
• ‘It’s been beyond difficult’: earthworks of HS2 take toll on Chilterns residents — The Guardian -
• Blackburn MP’s baby was target of ‘depraved’ online abuse hours after being born — The Guardian -
• Relief and new baby for asylum family of child suffocated in English Channel crossing — BBC World -
• UK fifth-worst country in Europe for loss of green space to development — The Guardian -
• ‘Desecration of landscape’: the fight over development in areas of outstanding natural beauty — The Guardian -

The US is now reportedly in a 'war with drug cartels,' leading to the arrest of a Venezuelan gang leader, while an Australian 'mushroom murderer' will appeal her convictions, and the son of Robert Mugabe faces drug charges in a global crackdown on various illicit activities.

• Senior member of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang arrested — BBC World -
• Police Seize Possible Forgeries From Dalí Show in Italy — New York Times World -
• Robert Mugabe's son appears in court on drug charge — BBC World -

• Judge denies Kilmar Ábrego García’s bid for asylum in the US — The Guardian -
• Part of Pablo Escobar’s ranch to be given to female victims of Colombia conflict — The Guardian -
• Congo’s Former President Sentenced to Death in Absentia — New York Times World -
• 'Area of interest' found in search for girl who vanished 55 years ago — BBC World -
• 'Area of interest' found in search for girl who vanished 55 years ago — BBC World -
• Did a Green Beret Unit Commit One of the Worst U.S. War Crimes in Decades? — New York Times World -
• Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson will appeal against her convictions, court told — The Guardian -

New research finds costly and deadly wildfires are on the rise due to climate change, while AI flood forecasting offers hope to vulnerable areas, and tributes are paid to Dr. Jane Goodall for her conservation efforts, emphasizing the urgency of environmental protection.

• Costly and Deadly Wildfires Really Are on the Rise, New Research Finds — New York Times World -
• Wildfires are getting deadlier and costing more. Experts warn they’re becoming unstoppable — The Guardian -
• Jane Goodall’s Thoughts for a Reporter: ‘Hope Isn’t Just Wishful Thinking’ — New York Times World -

• Inside the lab analysing the world's oldest ice — BBC World -
• Attenborough and Prince William lead tributes to Dr Jane Goodall — BBC World -
• Weatherwatch: AI flood forecasting gives hope to people in vulnerable areas — The Guardian -
• 'We only have the sea to live on' - Senegal's fishermen blame BP project for lack of fish — BBC World -
• ‘There Will Always Only Be One Jane Goodall’ — New York Times World -

A deadly school collapse in Indonesia has left dozens feared dead, while two Delta planes collided on a New York taxiway, and an earthquake in the Philippines leaves many without shelter, highlighting global incidents of tragic and impactful events.

• No More Signs of Life From Rubble of Collapsed School in Indonesia — New York Times World -
• Two Delta planes collide while on the taxiway in New York — The Guardian -
• Scaffolding collapsed as people climbed to see Ethiopia church mural, eyewitness tells BBC — BBC World -

• Watch: Two Delta passenger planes collide at LaGuardia Airport — BBC World -
• Philippines President Says Tents Needed to Shelter Earthquake Survivors — New York Times World -
• Dozens feared dead in Indonesia school collapse, officials say — BBC World -
• Dozens feared dead in Indonesia school collapse, officials say — BBC World -
• In the Philippines, Search Teams Look for Survivors of Deadly Earthquake — New York Times World -

Elon Musk leads a rightwing backlash over a trans character in a Netflix kids' show, leading to calls to 'Cancel Netflix', as Stephen King becomes the most banned author in US schools, and **treasure hunters discover $1 million in coins** off the Florida coast, reflecting diverse trends.

• Treasure hunters discover $1m in silver and gold coins off Florida coast — The Guardian -
• ‘Cancel Netflix’: Elon Musk leads rightwing backlash over trans character in kids’ show — The Guardian -
• Sarah Hall and Charlie Porter among writers on ‘genre-defying’ Goldsmiths prize shortlist — The Guardian -

• At Saudi Comedy Festival, American Free Speech Becomes the Punchline — New York Times World -
• Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson to make Netflix road trip series — The Guardian -
• Four ill with sepsis after food poisoning outbreak at Stockholm restaurant — BBC World -
• ‘A paroxysm of disposability’: France’s distaste for Shein’s ultra-fast fashion — The Guardian -
• Only Fools and Horses actor Patrick Murray dies aged 68 — The Guardian -
• An Embarrassment of Riches for Mexico’s Party of the Poor — New York Times World -
• Stephen King is the most banned author in US schools, according to report — The Guardian -
• Focus on US mass shooters’ political beliefs undermines fight against gun violence — The Guardian -
• Australia Expands Sunscreen Recalls Over False SPF Claims — New York Times World -
• Benidorm cracks down on lewd t-shirts and items in shop windows — BBC World -
• A Run on Canned Mackerel and Emergency Radios. The Reason? Drones. — New York Times World -
• Canadian government asked to clarify whether Kneecap barred from country — The Guardian -
• Kido nursery hackers say they have deleted stolen data — The Guardian -
• Nirvana baby loses legal case over Nevermind album — BBC World -
• Blackburn MP’s baby was target of ‘depraved’ online abuse hours after being born — The Guardian -
• Europe’s air safety at risk amid cost-cutting and staff pressures, study warns — The Guardian -
• Revealed: YouTube’s three legal grounds for challenging inclusion in Australia’s under-16s social media ban — The Guardian -
• Nirvana again defeats alleged child sexual abuse image lawsuit over Nevermind cover — The Guardian -