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What to know about France's school protests over education system
High school students across France, angry over the state of the education system, have blockaded hundreds of schools; thousands of protesters have been arrested and dozens injured.
The New York Times · 3 Oct, 18:24
Drone debris sparks fire on apartment building roof in Kyiv
Falling debris from an enemy drone caused a fire on the roof of a residential high-rise in Kyiv's Obolon district; no casualties or damage were reported.
Pravda — ziņas · 3 Oct, 18:21
Spaniards protest housing crisis as Sánchez weighs snap election
Demonstrations against Spain's housing crisis continue as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez considers calling early elections, prompting the country's divided left-wing parties to scramble for unity ahead of a possible vote.
Politico Europe · 3 Oct, 18:20
Car plows into crowd of rugby fans in Australia, several children injured
A car crashed into a crowd of rugby fans gathered in Newcastle, Australia, sending ten people, including children, to hospital. An 18-year-old driver was arrested, and police say there is no indication the crash was deliberate.
Delfi · 3 Oct, 18:20
Brazil accuses US of interfering in presidential election
Ahead of Brazil's presidential election, incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faces right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, an ally of Donald Trump and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Lula da Silva accuses the Bolsonaro camp of encouraging foreign interference.
BBC World · 3 Oct, 17:26
Florida court overturns murder charge against babysitter in hot car death
A Florida appeals court has reversed a third-degree felony murder conviction against a woman who accidentally left a baby in a hot car, ruling such a charge requires proof of knowing conduct that prosecutors failed to show.
The Guardian World · 3 Oct, 17:23
TV hypnotist Anatoly Kashpirovsky, Soviet-era legend, dies at 87
Anatoly Kashpirovsky, the controversial Soviet-era TV hypnotist and psychotherapist who claimed to heal people remotely through broadcasts, has died at 87.
Jauns.lv · 3 Oct, 17:21
Israel election double standard: Arab Israeli leader forced out, far-right candidates cleared
Ahead of upcoming elections in Israel, a Palestinian Israeli political leader has been forced to withdraw his candidacy, while several far-right Israeli politicians remain free to run.
Al Jazeera · 3 Oct, 17:21
More Estonians forced to travel outside home county for doctor appointments
Healthcare services in Estonia are increasingly concentrated in larger centers, pushing more patients to travel to other counties for appointments. In counties like Võru and Põlva, such cross-county visits now make up nearly 70 percent of all doctor visits.
ERR News · 3 Oct, 17:20
NYT: US and Russia negotiating multibillion-dollar deal over Lukoil assets
The New York Times reports that US-Russia talks on ending the war in Ukraine have expanded to include a massive oil deal over Lukoil assets, potentially benefiting Middle Eastern business figures tied to Trump's negotiators.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 3 Oct, 16:28
Zelensky says he asked Trump for sanctions on Russian, Chinese firms over Starlink rival
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he has asked US President Donald Trump to impose sanctions on Russian and Chinese companies involved in building the satellite network "Rassvet," a project seen as a rival to Starlink.
Pravda — ziņas · 3 Oct, 16:27
Badenoch heads into Tory conference in a far stronger position than a year ago
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch arrives at this year's party conference in a much sturdier position than 12 months ago, when the party feared a leadership challenge amid record-low polling. Pollsters and strategists say her personal ratings have improved even as the party overall remains unpopular.
The Guardian World · 3 Oct, 16:26
Five drones enter Moldovan airspace, explosions heard in several towns
Moldova's airspace monitoring system detected five drones crossing the country on Saturday morning, with explosions heard in multiple locations and drone debris found. No injuries have been reported.
Latvijas Avīze · 3 Oct, 16:22
Mysterious Call Near RAF Fairford Triggers Major Counterterrorism Response in Britain
A mysterious phone call near a U.S.-used military base in England last Sunday triggered a large-scale counterterrorism response and left British authorities uncertain for days.
The New York Times · 3 Oct, 16:21
Ukraine's Defence Ministry says it faces $27bn shortfall for 2026
Ukraine's Defence Ministry has announced a $27 billion shortfall in defence funding for 2026, with most of it expected to require external financing beyond what the state can cover domestically.
Pravda — ziņas · 3 Oct, 15:28
Ukraine's Finance Ministry disputes EU view that no extra funding is needed in 2026
Ukraine's Defence Ministry has reported a $27 billion defence funding gap for 2026, while the Finance Ministry disagrees with the European Union's position that the country does not need additional funds.
Ukrainska Pravda · 3 Oct, 15:28
Report Says FlyDubai Co-Pilot Held Extremist Views Before Flight to Israel
Reports indicate a FlyDubai co-pilot, an Omani national, is said to have held extremist views. It remains unclear what background checks were conducted before he was permitted to fly to Israel.
The New York Times · 3 Oct, 15:23
Three Russian missiles and two drones strike Moldovan territory amid intensified attacks on Ukraine
Three Russian missiles and two drones landed on Moldovan territory during morning attacks linked to Russia's intensified strikes on neighboring Ukraine, highlighting Moldova's growing exposure to the war next door.
Euromaidan Press · 3 Oct, 15:22
Spanish parliament rejects housing decrees amid ongoing protests
Spain's Congress voted down two government decrees aimed at tenant protections, leaving the housing crisis unresolved as protests continue nationwide.
BBC World · 3 Oct, 15:20
Tennessee prison chief oversaw four other 'botched' executions before Christa Pike's failed lethal injection, lawyers say
Lawyers say the failed execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee is the fifth 'botched' execution carried out under prison commissioner Frank Strada's leadership across two states since 2022.
The Guardian World · 3 Oct, 14:31
Iraq Wins U.S. Permission to Resume Iran Flights, PM Says
Iraq's prime minister says the country has received U.S. permission to resume flights to Iran, which had been suspended due to broad American sanctions on Iran's aviation industry.
The New York Times · 3 Oct, 14:28
Remains of medieval Tsar Samuel returned to Bulgaria after decades-long dispute with Greece
Greece has handed over the remains of medieval ruler Tsar Samuel to Bulgaria following decades of negotiations, in a ceremony that Greece's prime minister linked to his push for the return of the Parthenon marbles from Britain.
The Guardian World · 3 Oct, 14:27
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European Parliament to debate concerns over Islamist infiltration of state bodies
The European Parliament plans to discuss on October 6 concerns that Islamist groups are infiltrating state institutions and civil society, alongside debating an EU strategy to protect the European way of life.
TVNET · 3 Oct, 14:26
Russian strike on civilian ship in Odesa region port kills one sailor, injures three
Russian forces attacked a civilian cargo ship in a port in Ukraine's Odesa region, killing one crew member and injuring three others; 13 crew members were evacuated, Ukraine's Sea Ports Authority reports.
Ukrainska Pravda · 3 Oct, 14:25
Russian forces strike civilian cargo ship in Odesa Oblast port, killing crew member
Russian forces struck a Liberian-flagged civilian cargo ship at a port in Ukraine's Odesa Oblast, killing one crew member and injuring three others. Ukraine's Sea Ports Authority called it another attack on civilian shipping.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 3 Oct, 14:25
UK-Iranian dual national released on bail after RAF Fairford arrest
A 25-year-old man arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act linked to a suspicious-vehicle incident near RAF Fairford has been bailed, as investigators continue probing the case.
BBC World · 3 Oct, 14:22
UAE: Flydubai co-pilot used crash axe to attack captain in terrorism attempt
The UAE prosecutor general says a Flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain with a cockpit crash axe and tried to seize control of flight FZ1073 in an attempted terrorist act. Passengers and crew overpowered him, and the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
3 avoti · 3 Oct, 13:28
Flavio Bolsonaro: the son carrying his father's legacy into Brazil's election
As Brazil holds the first round of its presidential election, Flavio Bolsonaro, eldest son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro, is running neck-and-neck with incumbent Lula da Silva, pledging to pardon his father if elected.
France 24 · 3 Oct, 13:26
Tennessee prison chief linked to five botched executions across two states
Lawyers say Tennessee corrections commissioner Frank Strada has overseen five botched executions since 2022, including Wednesday's failed lethal injection of Christa Pike, who survived the procedure. The governor has paused executions and ordered an inquiry.
The Guardian World · 3 Oct, 13:24
Soviet and Russian psychotherapist Anatoly Kashpirovsky dies at 87
Former Russian State Duma deputy and controversial psychotherapist Anatoly Kashpirovsky, famous for his perestroika-era television healing sessions, has died at the age of 87. His death was announced on October 3 by Russian TV host Andrei Malakhov.
ERR (rus) · 3 Oct, 13:24
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FlyDubai co-pilot attacks captain with emergency axe mid-flight
The co-pilot of FlyDubai flight FZ1073, traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, attacked the captain with an emergency axe on Wednesday in an apparent attempt to seize control of the aircraft. The plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
TVNET · 3 Oct, 13:23
UAE prosecutors: FlyDubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe in bid to seize control of aircraft
UAE prosecutors have revealed that the co-pilot of FlyDubai flight FZ1073 attacked the captain with an emergency axe in an apparent attempt to take control of the aircraft, which was flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday. The plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
Apollo.lv · 3 Oct, 13:23
Russia strikes major bridge and logistics hub in Kyiv
Russia has hit a significant bridge that also serves as a logistics hub in Ukraine's capital Kyiv in its latest attack, Politico Europe reports.
Politico Europe · 3 Oct, 13:23
Russia hospitalizes nearly 200 people over suspected plague infection
Almost 200 people in Russia's Irkutsk region have been placed under medical observation after contact with a woman reportedly killed by pneumonic plague, though authorities have not officially confirmed the diagnosis.
Delfi · 3 Oct, 13:22
Ukraine's Border Guard Service reports regaining control of over 10 square kilometers of territory
Ukraine's State Border Guard Service (DPSU) has announced that its forces regained control over more than 10 square kilometers of territory, killing 118 and capturing 7 Russian soldiers during the operation.
Pravda — ziņas · 3 Oct, 13:22
Ukrainian border guards regain control over more than 10 square kilometers of territory
Ukraine's State Border Guard Service (DPSU) says its forces have regained control over more than 10 square kilometers of territory, killing 118 and capturing 7 Russian soldiers in the operation.
Ukrainska Pravda · 3 Oct, 13:21