News Headlines - 02 October 2015

China says suspect in 18 parcel bomb explosions died in blasts, had local dispute | Metro News

China's state news agency reported Friday that a man suspected of being responsible for 18 explosions in a southern Chinese county that killed 10 people and injured 51 others died in the blasts and had disputes with local villagers and companies.

Jeremy Corbyn receives the worst ratings for a Labour leader in 60 years - Telegraph

Jeremy Corbyn has received the worst ratings on record for a Labour leader, according to a new YouGov survey.
The new leader has been given a '-8' approval rating in a poll carried out for the Sun newspaper, which contrasts to the '+26' rating Ed Miliband received in 2010.

Abe: Japan must put its own house in order before accepting refugees from Syria - AJW by The Asahi Shimbun

Abe announced at the U.N. General Assembly on Sept. 29 that Japan is ramping up assistance in response to the exodus of refugees to Europe from the Middle East and Africa... But, speaking to reporters later, he poured cold water on the idea of Japan opening its doors to those fleeing.

Plastic in fish highlights need for cleaner Thames - BBC News

Up to three-quarters of fish sampled from the River Thames have been found to have plastic fibres in their gut.

BBC Sport - Formula 1 2016 season to start earlier after team complaints

The latest version of the 2016 Formula 1 calendar has next season starting two weeks earlier than originally planned, in Australia on 20 March.