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Passengers recount chaos on Tel Aviv flight. And, FBI probes employee-data hack
A flydubai flight to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing after one pilot stabbed another in an apparent attempt to crash the plane. Passengers subdued the attacker, and the aircraft landed safely in Saudi Arabia.
What is Zionism and why do some critics describe it as racist?
Green Party leadership debates whether Zionism constitutes racism, a contentious question with historical roots in cold war-era UN resolutions and ongoing disputes over Israeli-Palestinian dynamics.
Cornell rape case gets special prosecutor. And, Renee Good’s family sues the government
New York’s attorney general has been appointed special prosecutor in a Cornell University sexual assault case that generated no criminal charges, following questions about information shared with local authorities.
Spanish right wing votes down housing crisis plans as protest movement grows
Spain’s rightwing lawmakers rejected emergency housing measures Friday amid growing protests over soaring rents and evictions, deepening parliamentary gridlock.
‘We want action’: Fijian climate activist sends message ahead of UN talks in Pacific
Fijian climate activist Lavenia Naivalu calls for concrete action on climate change ahead of UN talks, emphasizing that Pacific communities need tangible solutions rather than complex policy language.
Brazil’s big political rematch: What to know
Brazil holds a presidential election on October 4, 2026, pitting incumbent President Lula against Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the former president Lula defeated in 2022.
Two Iranians charged over alleged plot targeting Jewish community in UK
British authorities charged two Iranian nationals with planning a terrorism attack targeting the Jewish community in northern England around the Jewish High Holy Days.
Ten injured after car crashes into rugby supporters in Australia
A vehicle struck a crowd of rugby league supporters in Newcastle, Australia, injuring 10 people including three children, with two in critical condition. An 18-year-old driver was arrested.
Gaza voters want jobs and security as Palestinian elections approach
Palestinian voters in Gaza prioritize employment and security as legislative elections scheduled for November 28 approach, with unemployment at approximately 80 percent following years of conflict and blockade.
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.
Election debate cancelled in Brazil, bomb scare outside Supreme Court
Brazil’s presidential frontrunners skip a final debate this week citing electoral court rulings, while police investigate a bomb threat at the Supreme Court that proved unfounded.
Greece pushes EU to suspend asylum during mass migration surges
Greece has proposed that EU member states be allowed to temporarily suspend asylum applications during mass migration surges, with support from several countries including the Netherlands.
Miami judge rules federal noncitizen voting law violates US Constitution
A federal judge in Miami ruled that a law criminalizing noncitizen voting is unconstitutional, finding that states, not Congress, have authority over voter qualifications.
US delivers F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan as island eyes threat from China
The US delivered two F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan on Friday as part of an $8 billion agreement to strengthen the island’s defense capabilities against potential Chinese military action.
Swiss glaciers suffer another year of record ice loss
Switzerland’s glaciers lost over 5% of their ice in 2026, continuing a rapid decline linked to global warming. The loss threatens Europe’s water supply and increases risks of landslides and flooding.
Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine
Vladimir Putin shows no signs of halting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with Moscow appearing to intensify military operations and escalate pressure on European supporters of Kyiv.
Cornell case spotlights ‘confusing’ web of systems for reporting campus assaults
A civil lawsuit against Cornell University highlights confusion surrounding how colleges and law enforcement handle sexual assault reports, with advocates noting the overlap between university and criminal justice systems creates barriers for survivors.
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