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Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani delivered a sharply critical speech at the United Nations, accusing Israel of using accusations of anti-Semitism to deflect criticism over its conduct in the Gaza war. He said Israel should 'stop crying anti-Semitism' and laid out what he described as the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The remarks drew wide attention online amid ongoing diplomatic tensions over the conflict.

Forest fires in Indonesia are sending smoke and haze toward Singapore just as the city prepares to host its Formula One Grand Prix. Race organisers are drawing up contingency plans as the seasonal haze poses a possible health and logistical risk to the major sporting event. Al Jazeera's Patrick Fok reports on the deteriorating air quality and preparations underway.

Israeli forces have killed Izz al-Din al-Beik, a Hamas commander, in an attack in Gaza, according to a report by Al Jazeera. The strike marks another targeted killing of a militant leader amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Details about the circumstances of the attack and any other casualties have not yet been reported.

The Major League Baseball playoff bracket is now complete after the final day of the regular season. The Houston Astros clinched the AL West, while the Philadelphia Phillies held on for a National League wild card spot, locking in seeding and the full postseason schedule. Coverage is focused on the final picture, matchups, and storylines such as the Yankees and Aaron Judge heading into October.

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees open the AL Wild Card Series, with rookie left-hander Payton Tolle getting the Game 1 start for Boston. Coverage focuses on which Red Sox hitters must deliver and retraces classic moments from the rivalry, with Tolle saying he is amped for the matchup in what one commentator called a potential 'slobber knocker'.

Manchester City's long-running financial investigation has reportedly reached the point where wrongdoing appears to have been proven, drawing fresh attention to the club's leadership. Commenters note that Khaldoon al-Mubarak, the club's chairman, was granted diplomatic immunity six years ago, a detail being flagged alongside the unusually slow pace of the proceedings into the club's alleged breaches.

Pitcher Sonny Gray is drawing wide attention in US sports coverage following his move to the Boston Red Sox, with analysts saying the team's season could hinge on his performance. Coverage also focuses on how Gray will fare against the New York Yankees, his longtime AL East rival, and actor Chazz Palminteri's pointed criticism of the pitcher has fueled talk on sports talk shows.

Journalist Pilar Eyre appeared on TVE's talk show 'Al cielo con ella', hosted by Henar Álvarez, which returned to La 1 with a renewed image and guests including actor Sergio Peris-Mencheta. Eyre drew attention by commenting on Victoria Federica, saying she does not like her because the royal enjoys bullfighting while Eyre is anti-bullfighting. The show also opened with a pointed message to the Sol camp in Madrid: 'Rights are won by being a nuisance'.

PSG president Nasser al-Khelaïfi has publicly commented on the Ballon d'Or, mentioning Paris players Kylian Mbappé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembélé. With the award debate intensifying, remarks from the club's leadership about its star candidates are drawing attention across French football media and among fans following the race.

Former dance director Nacho Duato is among the guests announced for 'Cara al show con Marc Giró', the talk show on Spanish channel La Sexta, airing Wednesday 30 September. The guest list has drawn attention in Spain, where Duato remains a prominent figure in dance and public life and his television appearances regularly spark interest.

A 2026 essay titled 'The Inconvenient Truth Behind the Inconvenient Truth' argues that two decades after Al Gore's landmark climate film, emissions-cutting strategies have not delivered what was promised. The piece, published on Bruce McCabe's Future Bites site, examines the real ways to cut emissions and revisits what the famous documentary got wrong or left out.

The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 9-2 to complete a 2-0 sweep of their best-of-three American League Wild Card series and advance in the MLB playoffs. The decisive win over their longtime rivals is drawing heavy attention from baseball fans as the postseason continues.

Donald Trump has described North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a 'friend' while downplaying the significance of Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal, according to Al Jazeera. The remarks signal a return to warmer rhetoric towards Kim, echoing the tone of their earlier summits, and have drawn attention for minimising the threat posed by North Korea's weapons programme.

The New York Yankees have announced a decision on outfield prospect Spencer Jones ahead of their series against the Boston Red Sox, according to Heavy.com. The news comes as Yankees pitching, including Cam Schlittler's standout start, draws attention, with MLB.com highlighting seven wild stats from his performance. Fans are weighing what the move means for the roster during a key AL East stretch.

Italian media are profiling Selma Ezzine, a contestant on the Rai show Tale e Quale Show. Il Messaggero traces her career from her early success on 'Dalla strada al palco' to appearances on Sarabanda and her move to the stage, offering an overview of what is known about the singer as viewers grow curious about her background.

The MLB postseason field is now complete. The Houston Astros clinched the AL West, while the Philadelphia Phillies held on to secure a wild card spot, finalizing the bracket and seeding for the playoffs. Yahoo Sports has published the full bracket and the postseason schedule, and fans across the US are looking at matchups and predicting how October will unfold.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a 20 percent reduction in the number of general and admiral positions across the US military, according to Al Jazeera. The move, part of his broader push to streamline the Pentagon's leadership, is drawing debate over whether it will cut bureaucracy or weaken military oversight and readiness.

Sudan's military has given initial approval for former ruler Omar al-Bashir to travel abroad for medical treatment, according to his lawyer. Bashir, ousted in 2019 after decades in power, has been held in Sudan facing charges linked to his rule. The decision would mark a notable shift in how the ousted leader is treated.

A Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted, prompting questions about what took place on board. Al Jazeera is among outlets covering the incident and asking passengers and authorities for details. The circumstances of the diversion and any consequences for those involved have not been fully confirmed.

The family of Omar al-Bashir, Sudan's ousted former president, says authorities have given no official permission for him to travel abroad for medical treatment. The statement highlights ongoing uncertainty over the longtime ruler's fate, years after he was removed from power in 2019 and detained amid legal proceedings.

The execution of Christa Pike, a US woman on death row, failed after a botched lethal injection, according to Al Jazeera. Pike, convicted of murder, remains alive after the procedure went wrong. Details on her condition, the nature of the failure, or whether authorities will attempt the execution again were not immediately available, and reaction from officials or her legal team is not yet clear.