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Suicide by plane or terrorism? Speculation over motive in flight 1073 attack
A flydubai co-pilot attacked the pilot of a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight, causing it to enter a steep dive before passengers and off-duty pilots managed to overpower the attacker and land safely in Saudi Arabia.
Trump to name intelligence chief Jay Clayton as AI tsar: Reports
Trump is expected to name Jay Clayton, director of national intelligence, as his AI tsar, according to multiple reports. Clayton previously led the SEC and was confirmed by the Senate in July.
Three in four households go hungry in parts of Yemen amid fighting: UN
Three-quarters of households in Yemen’s government-held areas face hunger amid escalating fighting between Saudi-backed forces and Iran-aligned Houthis, displacing tens of thousands and disrupting food supplies.
Israeli barrier cuts off water to West Bank Palestinians before elections
Israeli forces have sealed off the Ras al-Ahmar Bedouin community in the occupied West Bank, blocking access to water and supplies for over two weeks during barrier construction ahead of elections scheduled for October 27.
Sudan’s army says it captured RSF stronghold in North Kordofan
Sudan’s military claims it has captured al-Mazroub, described as the RSF’s largest stronghold in North Kordofan state, following intense fighting with the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group.
Spain and China are cosying up – to the anger of many in the EU
Spain is deepening ties with China through increased investment and cultural exchanges, drawing criticism from EU partners who view Beijing as a strategic rival and worry about economic dependencies within the bloc.
FAO official says he lost his job for criticising Israeli policies in Gaza
A senior UN Food and Agriculture Organization director says he was dismissed from his position after criticizing Israeli policies in Gaza and organizing silent protests at the agency.
Iran urges Iraq to lift flight ban amid US sanctions
Iran urged Iraq to fully lift flight restrictions between the two countries, after services partially resumed at one airport following US sanctions that disrupted regional air travel.
Nepal avalanche kills at least 15 expedition workers
An avalanche at Himlung peak in central Nepal killed at least 15 expedition workers early on Sunday, with rescuers recovering bodies from the base camp in one of the region’s worst recent mountain disasters.
Kanye West’s Russia shows cancelled after stadium row
Ye’s scheduled concerts at St Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena on October 10 and 11 have been officially cancelled following disputes over the venue’s participation and controversy surrounding his past comments.
Moroccan intelligence uses surveillance to ‘silence’ journalists: Amnesty
Amnesty International has released a report documenting Morocco’s intelligence agency’s use of spyware and surveillance techniques against journalists and human rights defenders, citing testimony from a former agency employee.
British police arrest UK-Iranian national over airbase incident
British police arrested a 27-year-old dual UK-Iranian national in connection with a security incident at RAF Fairford airbase over the weekend, suspecting preparation of terrorist acts.
Israel’s Supreme Court advises Arab party leader to drop election bid
Israel’s Supreme Court advised an Arab party leader to withdraw from an upcoming parliamentary election, warning it could otherwise disqualify his candidacy amid broader moves against Arab electoral lists.
Despite praise and White House visits, Trump avoids endorsing Netanyahu
President Trump has repeatedly praised Netanyahu and hosted him at the White House but avoided directly endorsing the Israeli prime minister in recent comments ahead of Israel’s elections.
US Supreme Court agrees to take up Trump’s ICE detention policy
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case challenging the Trump administration’s policy requiring undocumented immigrants to remain detained without bond hearings during deportation proceedings.
School protests spread as fires, blockades deepen unrest in France
French students have staged widespread protests involving fires and blockades at schools, citing overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, and inadequate facilities across multiple cities.
After Red Sea losses, Yemen’s government forces hold the line
Yemen’s government forces have held defensive positions against Houthi rebel attacks in Taiz governorate following the rebels’ capture of Red Sea coastal territory last month.
Modi’s India takes on Trump more openly, from ‘terrorism’ to tariffs
India’s Foreign Minister criticizes the US for being insensitive to terrorism concerns, warming to Pakistan, and pursuing self-centered trade policies, marking a shift toward more open criticism of the Trump administration.
Palestinians to bury remains of 105 people killed in Israeli attack on Gaza
Palestinians are preparing to bury the remains of 105 people killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City that occurred in October 2023.
The battle for Kordofan: The corridor linking Sudan’s east and west
Fighting between Sudan’s military and paramilitary forces has intensified in the Kordofan region since late 2025, making it a critical battleground with increasing drone strikes and significant displacement.
The German town where the right has banned new ‘stumbling stones’ for Nazi victims
A German town council voted to halt new stumbling stones—brass plaques honoring Nazi victims—in a decision that drew national outcry and involved the far-right AfD party.
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