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Ted Cruz discussed the Protect College Sports Act, the upcoming midterm elections and President Trump’s latest approval ratings in an interview with Tony Dokoupil. The senator spoke with Mr Dokoupil about the proposed legislation as part of a wider conversation covering college sport and the political landscape ahead of the midterms. The interview also examined Mr Trump’s approval rating, alongside other issues raised during the discussion.

The United States has suspended consular services in Brazil and Australia has closed its embassy in Brasília, citing security concerns two days before the country’s presidential election. The US embassy said services would be halted from Friday and advised American citizens seeking assistance not to visit its embassy, consulates or other diplomatic facilities. It did not disclose the nature of the threat or say whether it was directly linked to Sunday’s vote. The US State Department said it was working with Brazilian officials to address the concerns, adding that American diplomatic missions routinely issue alerts about local threats and developments.…

The FlyDubai attacker had previously been banned from flying by Oman, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. No further details about the ban or the circumstances surrounding the FlyDubai attack were provided.

Richard E. Grant accidentally revealed he was a Traitor shortly after being selected for the second season of the BBC’s Celebrity Traitors. The 69-year-old actor was secretly chosen by host Claudia Winkleman alongside Maya Jama during Thursday night’s series premiere. But his excitement at securing the role quickly led to an extraordinary slip-up. After the contestants left the Round Table, comedian Joe Lycett began asking the group whether they were Faithful or Traitors. When he put the question to Grant, the actor replied: “A Traitor.” The answer stunned the other celebrities, although Grant initially appeared to continue the game by…

Rice University is to launch a dedicated Master of Artificial Intelligence in Houston in autumn 2027, offering advanced training for computer science graduates and technical professionals seeking careers designing and deploying AI systems. The programme, developed by the university’s Department of Computer Science, will build on Rice’s undergraduate artificial intelligence degree and is intended to address what academics describe as a shortage of specialist training in the field. Chris Jermaine, chair of the department, said many traditional computer science degrees did not provide enough depth in artificial intelligence for students who wanted to pursue it professionally. “AI majors are still…

An Indian pilot has described fighting to regain control of a flydubai aircraft after his co-pilot allegedly stabbed him during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, as reports emerged that the suspect had previously been removed from an Omani airline over concerns about his radical views. Captain Smit Machchhar said he realised he had to get back on his feet after being attacked in the cockpit, because the Boeing 737 was entering a steep descent. The flight, carrying 182 people, made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday. “I had so many wounds. I had fallen down,”…

Senate Republicans’ main super PAC is redirecting millions of dollars to defend a vulnerable seat in Kansas while withdrawing planned advertising from a Republican-held seat in North Carolina, as the party’s fight to retain control of the chamber intensifies. The Senate Leadership Fund had reserved $9.8 million in advertising in Kansas by Friday, where Republican Senator Roger Marshall is facing a strong challenge from Democratic pastor Adam Hamilton. In North Carolina, the group has paused future advertising after spending more than $30 million on the contest this year. The move comes as polling gives former Democratic governor Roy Cooper an…

At least seven people have been injured after a car struck a crowd of Newcastle Knights fans gathered in Newcastle to farewell the NRL team before Sunday’s Grand Final. Emergency services were called to the Newcastle Link Road roundabout on Transfield Avenue at about 9.30am on Saturday. More than 10 ambulances and three helicopters were sent to the scene. NSW Police said several people were injured and receiving treatment, while confirming that the driver had been arrested at the scene. The fans had gathered to see the Knights team bus leave the city. NSW MP Sonia Hornery said she had…

Tim Burton made a rare public appearance with his 18-year-old daughter, Nell, at the Loewe show during Paris Fashion Week. The filmmaker, 68, arrived with Nell for the fashion house’s Spring/Summer 2027 presentation in Paris on Friday, 2 October. The pair were seen entering the event together before taking their seats in the front row. Burton wore a dark suit with sunglasses, while Nell also opted for an all-black outfit, adding a yellow bag to her look. The father and daughter were seen chatting with Delphine Arnault, chairman and chief executive of Christian Dior Couture and a member of the…

Four people have been arrested and firearms and drugs seized during a police operation targeting suspected criminal activity around Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool in Austin, Texas. The Austin Police Department said the arrests followed an investigation prompted by increased crime, complaints from residents and a rise in calls for service in the free-use area near the pool. Reported incidents included aggravated robbery, vehicle burglary, suspected narcotics offences and calls about suspicious people. Officers from the South Metro Tactical Unit carried out coordinated operations in the park during August and September before executing arrest warrants on 24 September. Four…