Moldova: The pro-European PAS won 55 of 101 seats, an outright majority, defying polls amid Russian meddling. Analysts say mobilization around the "Russian threat" and President Sandu's incorruptible image sealed the win.

Britain: Starmer will speak at the Labour conference, framing the choice as a fork in the road and drawing a line with Nigel Farage’s Reform. He will also unveil an online NHS hub from 2027 to ease waits—remote prescriptions, tests and advice—while stressing unity against the "far right".

Beckenham: A major blaze tore through a mixed-use building on Beckenham High Street. Ten fire engines and about 70 firefighters fought it; roads were closed and smoke hung in the air. The fire was under control with no injuries; cause unknown, crews remained on scene.

Immigration: Reform's Zia Yusuf says Starmer is circling the drain and leads in the polls; Reform would scrap ILR and replace it with five-year renewable visas, higher salaries and English checks. Labour counters with its own plan; Starmer defends against the accusation that the policy targets long-term residents; Yusuf says concerns aren’t racist.

Israel-Hamas: Israel says Hamas documents recovered in Gaza show a direct link between flotilla leaders and Hamas via the PCPA, Hamas’ overseas arm. The ministry ties PCPA operatives, including Zaher Birawi and Saif Abu Kashk of Cyber Neptune, to the Sumud flotilla nearing Gaza and says it will intercept.

Suffolk: A contractor died after falling through a skylight while working on the roof at Play2Day in Martlesham Heath. The centre was closed to children during maintenance; police, the Health and Safety Executive, and East Suffolk Council investigate.

The Digest, 9/30/2025 @600AM, CDT

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