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Former German Intelligence Chief August Hanning Remanded in Custody Over Espionage Suspicions Former head of Germany’s foreign intelligence service, August Hanning, has been remanded in custody after being arrested on suspicion of espionage and treason. The 80-year-old Hanning, who led Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service (BND) from 1998 to 2005, was arrested on Tuesday. A judge at Germany’s Federal Court of Justice subsequently issued an arrest warrant, ordering him to remain in pretrial detention. German federal prosecutors accuse Hanning of treasonous espionage, obtaining state secrets through espionage, attempted treason and espionage. His former chief of staff, identified as Manfred D., was also arrested and remains in custody. Prosecutors allege that the two men agreed in 2010 that Manfred D. would provide Hanning with confidential intelligence in exchange for payment. Investigators believe Manfred D. supplied Hanning with approximately 2,000 documents over a period of about 12 years, until June 2022. Many of the documents allegedly contained classified information intended for internal use by the BND. Prosecutors allege that Hanning used some of the information in private consulting work. In one case, he is suspected of using classified material to prepare an analysis for an employee of a foreign intelligence service. Investigators have not established whether the analysis reached its intended recipient. Authorities have not identified the foreign intelligence services allegedly involved. The case has raised concerns within Germany’s intelligence community because of the amount of sensitive information Hanning is suspected of obtaining after leaving the BND. Both Hanning and Manfred D. are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Follow @FrontisHQ for more breaking and credible news.

Iran Says It Will Respond to US War Proposals Through Mediators Iran says it has clearly set out its conditions for ending the war and will respond to US proposals through mediators rather than through direct diplomatic channels. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran had firmly communicated its conditions for ending the conflict on all fronts and restoring security in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. “The necessary response to the proposals of the other side will also be provided through the mediators,” Baghaei said, according to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency. Baghaei said messages between Tehran and Washington were currently being exchanged through intermediaries as efforts continue to find a way to end the conflict. Iran has previously linked an end to the war to issues including the lifting of US military and economic pressure and security arrangements around the Strait of Hormuz, a major global energy shipping route. The latest comments come as diplomatic efforts continue between Iran and the United States, with mediators playing a key role in communicating proposals between the two sides. Follow @FrontisHQ for more breaking and credible news.

Wow, this is serious. The protests appear to be spreading beyond France, with students in Belgium now taking similar action. Thanks for sharing.

NOW: President Trump steps off Air Force One in San Antonio, arriving with Sen. Ted Cruz and others ahead of a major campaign rally in the Lone Star State. Trump is set to take the stage at Freeman Coliseum alongside Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton and congressional nominee Carlos De La Cruz as the November midterms draw closer.

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Trump: “Most of the Federal Reserve Board would like to see the country do badly” US President Donald Trump says most Federal Reserve board members want to keep interest rates high, while praising Chairman Kevin Warsh. Follow @FrontisHQ for more breaking and credible news.

African Union Launches First Continental Credit Rating Agency The African Union has launched the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) in Mauritius, offering an Africa-focused alternative to major global credit rating agencies. Read more: "Frontis Media" (https://reference-url-citation.invalid/0) Follow @FrontisHQ on Twitter for more breaking and credible news. #Frontis #Africa #Economy

Flooding: Rivers Resident Doctors Warn of Disease Outbreaks Resident doctors in Rivers State have warned of possible disease outbreaks following flooding in parts of the state. The doctors said stagnant floodwater and poor sanitation could increase the risk of waterborne and other infectious diseases. They urged residents and authorities to take preventive measures, maintain proper hygiene and ensure access to clean water. Follow Frontis for more credible news.

Russia Says No Epidemic Risk After Plague Institute Worker Dies Russia has said there is no risk of an epidemic in Siberia after a worker at a plague research institute died. The World Health Organization has asked Moscow for more information about the cause of the worker’s death. Russian authorities have not indicated that the death poses a wider public health threat. Follow Frontis for more credible news.

BREAKING: Maduro, Wife Face New US Charges Over Alleged Torture of Americans Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are expected to face new criminal charges in the United States over the alleged torture of Americans held in Venezuela. A U.S. official said the new charges could be announced as soon as Thursday. Maduro and Flores were captured by U.S. military forces in Caracas on January 3 and brought to New York, where they are already facing drug trafficking charges. Both have pleaded not guilty. The identities of the Americans allegedly subjected to torture have not been disclosed. Follow Frontis for more credible news.

Hundreds of Students Protest in Belgian City of Liège Hundreds of students took to the streets of Liège in eastern Belgium, inspired in part by student unrest in neighbouring France. Local media reported that 107 people have been arrested in recent days as protests continued in the Belgian city. The demonstrations come amid growing student mobilisation across parts of Europe, with protests in France also drawing significant attention. Follow Frontis for more credible news.

Trump to Award National Medal of Science to Elon Musk President Donald Trump will award Elon Musk the National Medal of Science at the White House on Thursday. Musk will be honoured alongside Google co-founder Sergey Brin, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and AMD CEO Lisa Su. Michael Dell and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will receive the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. The ceremony will be Trump’s first time presenting the awards during either of his administrations. The event also marks another step in Musk’s return to Trump’s orbit following the public feud between the two. Follow Frontis for more credible news.

Yemenis Queue for Cooking Gas Amid Shortages in Taiz Residents in Yemen’s Taiz city have been forced to queue with cooking-gas cylinders amid severe shortages of fuel supplies as fighting intensifies around the region. Long lines formed outside a petrol station in the al-Mudhaffar area, where residents waited to refill their cooking-gas cylinders. The shortages come as renewed fighting between Houthi forces and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces has disrupted roads and supply routes around Taiz. Taiz, home to more than half a million people, has been surrounded by Houthi forces, according to government military sources. Residents say long queues for cooking gas have become part of daily life as supplies remain limited. The worsening fuel shortage adds to the pressure on civilians already facing the effects of renewed conflict and rising living costs. Follow Frontis for more credible news.

Nigeria Nears 2,000 Repatriations From South Africa After Latest Evacuation Flight Nigeria is nearing 2,000 repatriations from South Africa after another 105 Nigerians arrived in Lagos following an evacuation flight, the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. The latest arrivals bring the total number of Nigerians repatriated from South Africa since June to 1,926, following a series of xenophobic attacks. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oluwafemi Adeniyi said the latest group comprised 26 men, 29 women and 50 children. The flight was the 14th consular evacuation flight from South Africa since the repatriation programme began on June 10. The evacuation exercise is continuing, with more Nigerians undergoing verification and clearance in South Africa ahead of further repatriation flights. The Nigerian government said it is working with South African authorities to address xenophobic violence and urged Nigerians living in the country to remain vigilant, obey local laws and maintain contact with Nigeria’s diplomatic mission in Pretoria for consular assistance. Follow Frontis for more credible news.

Two US Warships Leave Middle East as George Washington Remains Sole American Carrier in Region Two major U.S. Navy warships have left the Middle East for a port visit in Thailand, temporarily reducing the number of major American naval assets operating in the region. The USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier and the guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black arrived in Phuket, Thailand, on October 4 for a scheduled port visit after months of operations linked to the U.S. military presence in the Middle East. The George H.W. Bush had been deployed to the region since March, while the Delbert D. Black had also been operating in the Middle East for several months. Their departure leaves the USS George Washington as the only U.S. aircraft carrier currently operating in the Middle East. The carrier is in the Arabian Sea and arrived in the region in August. The USS Abraham Lincoln, which previously operated in the Middle East, is returning to its home port of San Diego after its deployment. The latest U.S. Navy fleet tracking information shows that three guided-missile destroyers are also operating in the Red Sea, while several other U.S. warships remain deployed across the Arabian Sea and wider Middle East. The temporary reduction in carrier presence comes as the United States continues to maintain a significant naval force in the region amid ongoing tensions with Iran. The George H.W. Bush is expected to return to the Middle East in the coming weeks. Follow Frontis for more credible news.

France: More Than 250,000 Join Student Protests as Clashes With Police Escalate More than 250,000 people have joined nationwide protests in France over education funding, poor school conditions and teacher shortages. Police fired tear gas as some demonstrations turned violent, while authorities reported hundreds of injuries and more than 6,100 arrests since the protests began. Read more: frontismedia.com.ng/2026/10/… #Frontis #France #FranceProtests #Education

Yemen Government Forces Launch Counteroffensive Against Houthis, Claim Mocha Recapture Forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognised government have launched a major counteroffensive against Houthi fighters along the country’s western coast, targeting positions around the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The government said its forces had retaken the Red Sea port city of Mocha, while also reporting the recapture of the Dhubab district and key military positions near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The offensive, launched on Monday, October 5, is being backed by Saudi airstrikes, with the Saudi-led coalition saying it had carried out strikes on Houthi positions. Yemeni officials said government forces had cut supply routes leading toward Bab al-Mandeb and were pursuing Houthi fighters who had retreated from some positions. However, battlefield claims have not been independently verified. Reuters reported that government forces had reached the outskirts of Mocha, while some military sources said the city had been surrounded but stopped short of confirming its full recapture. The Houthis have also disputed the government's claims. The fighting is centred around the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a major global shipping route connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden. The renewed offensive follows a Houthi advance last month that saw the group seize Mocha and territory around Bab al-Mandeb. Follow Frontis for more news and updates.

Heavy Rains Cause Deadly Flooding Across Senegal Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in Senegal, killing several people, damaging buildings and disrupting traffic across the country, authorities said. The flooding followed heavy rainfall over the weekend, with Dakar and several other regions recording more than 100 millimetres of rain. Senegal’s meteorological agency, ANACIM, reported that Rufisque, near Dakar, received 142 mm in 24 hours, while Dakar’s Yoff district recorded 138 mm. The Interior Ministry said deaths and injuries had been recorded in Dakar and the northeastern town of Matam. It also reported the collapse of a building in Kaolack, in southern Senegal, although the circumstances were still being assessed. Local reports said a 25-year-old woman and her four-year-old son died after floodwaters entered their home in the Parcelles Assainies area of Dakar following the collapse of a wall. In Matam, one person was killed and two others injured when a hangar collapsed during heavy rain. Flash floods also disrupted traffic in Dakar and surrounding areas, including the Dakar toll motorway, a major route connecting the capital with its suburbs. Flooding also affected the Philippe Maguilène Senghor Hospital in Yoff, forcing some patients to be transferred to other health facilities. Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo chaired an emergency meeting on Monday and announced the activation of a regional emergency plan for Dakar. A monitoring committee has also been established to coordinate the government’s response and keep track of developments. The government has directed emergency services and local authorities to assist affected residents, assess damage and secure areas considered dangerous. Officials have also warned residents to avoid flooded roads and buildings that may have been weakened by the rains. More rain is expected. The prime minister said there was a high probability of further rainfall on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, raising concerns that flooding could worsen in some areas. The heavy rains have also raised concerns over the start of the new school year. The government said the planned October 8 reopening could be postponed in Dakar if floodwaters do not recede. The flooding comes less than four weeks before Senegal is due to host the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games, which begin on October 31. The disruption has put additional pressure on the country’s infrastructure as authorities prepare for the international sporting event. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye expressed condolences to families who lost relatives and said he was closely following the situation. He also commended emergency workers and volunteers involved in the response. Authorities said rescue and relief operations are continuing and stressed that the death toll and damage assessment remain subject to change as emergency teams continue their work.

EXCLUSIVE: Cuba and US maintain ‘channels of communication’ but no negotiations, diplomat says Cuba and the United States continue to maintain channels of communication, but the two countries are not engaged in negotiations, a Cuban diplomat says. #Frontis #Cuba #USA #Diplomacy

Russian officials quarantine dozens after plague institute worker dies Russian authorities have quarantined dozens of people after a laboratory worker at a plague research institute in Siberia fell ill and later died under undisclosed circumstances. US authorities are monitoring the situation, according to reports. #Frontis #Russia #Siberia #Health