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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

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

Ukraine

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

World

FlyDubai Pilot Allegedly Attacked Captain With Emergency Axe, Probe Finds

New investigation details reveal that on a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, the co-pilot attacked the captain with the plane's emergency axe. UAE authorities are treating the incident as an attempted act of terrorism.

Latvijas Avīze · 3 Oct, 13:20

Ukraine

Content creator documents Ukrainians moving from cities to villages during the war

Ukrainian content creator Ivanka Diachuk uses her YouTube channel to show people who, amid the war, have chosen to leave cities for villages and restore old rural homes. She says it's important to show positive stories alongside frontline news.

LSM · 3 Oct, 13:20

Ukraine

Russian drones strike Izium in Kharkiv region, five injured

Russian forces launched multiple drone strikes on Izium in Kharkiv Oblast on the morning of October 3, injuring five people and damaging several locations across the city. Local authorities are still assessing the full extent of the damage.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 3 Oct, 12:27

World

UAE Prosecutor General: Flydubai Co-Pilot Planned Terrorist Attack

The UAE prosecution has concluded that the co-pilot of a Flydubai flight attacked the captain on September 30, attempting to seize control of the aircraft in what was described as a planned terrorist act. The plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.

ERR (rus) · 3 Oct, 12:27

World

UAE calls flydubai cockpit attack a terror attempt; wounded captain recounts saving flight

The UAE prosecutor general has declared the attack on a flydubai captain by his co-pilot a terrorism attempt, while the injured captain described from hospital how he saved over 170 lives aboard.

Delfi · 3 Oct, 12:27

World

Decade-Long Experiment Sheds Light on the Ocean's Mysterious 'Deep Reefs'

Scientists in Palau have retrieved research structures left in the ocean's little-understood 'mesophotic' zone almost a decade ago, hoping the encrusted samples will reveal new insights into deep reef ecosystems.

Wired · 3 Oct, 12:26

World

Scientists Identify the Loudest Birds on the Planet — Both From Brazil

A new study has found that two Brazilian bird species, the bare-throated bellbird and the red-legged seriema, are the loudest in nature, surpassing even elephants, jackhammers and chain saws.

The New York Times · 3 Oct, 12:26

World

NATO allies clash over US-led 'VIP club' as tensions with Russia escalate

Several European NATO members are objecting to a US-led plan for a smaller circle of favored allies, warning it could undermine alliance unity, while NATO leadership separately dismisses Russian nuclear threats and warns of a military response to any attack on arms factories.

Politico Europe · 3 Oct, 12:24

Ukraine

Two killed, dozens wounded in Russian strikes on Ukraine, including Kharkiv airstrike

Russian forces launched a new wave of attacks on Ukraine overnight, killing two people and wounding more than 40 in an airstrike on Kharkiv, while also striking a bridge in Kyiv; 18 more people were hurt in strikes across three other regions.

LSM (rus) · 3 Oct, 12:24

World

Over 5,000 detained in French student protests against education system

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced that more than 5,000 people have been detained since Monday during nationwide student protests over problems in the education system.

TVNET · 3 Oct, 12:24

World

Green Party conference: Polanski proposes three-year brake on UK private rents

At the UK Green Party conference in Brighton, leader Zack Polanski proposed a three-year freeze-style cap on private rent increases amid surging living costs, including record diesel prices.

The Guardian World · 3 Oct, 12:23

Ukraine

Russian Relay Devices Reportedly Active in Kyiv to Guide "Shahed" Drones

Ukrainian expert Serhii Beskrestnov says up to three Russian MESH relay devices are likely operating in Kyiv, helping direct Shahed kamikaze drones and making the city's defense more difficult.

Ukrainska Pravda · 3 Oct, 12:21

Ukraine

Russian relay devices may be operating in Kyiv to guide drones, expert says

Ukrainian radio-electronics expert Serhii Beskrestnov says up to three Russian MESH network relay devices may be operating in Kyiv, complicating the city's defense against Shahed-type kamikaze drones.

Pravda — ziņas · 3 Oct, 12:20

Ukraine

Russian drone damages Kyiv's North Bridge, traffic temporarily halted

A Russian jet-powered drone struck Kyiv's North Bridge over the Dnipro River, damaging the roadway and trolleybus power lines, forcing a temporary traffic suspension. It marks the second bridge in Kyiv hit by drone strikes within days.

Delfi · 3 Oct, 11:21

World

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo grows deadlier, death toll tops 4,000

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to claim lives, with confirmed deaths now exceeding 4,000 and over 8,300 confirmed infections. The outbreak was caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, which initially went undetected.

Jauns.lv · 3 Oct, 11:20

World

Bosnia-Herzegovina: Caught Between War's Legacy, Separatism and EU Hopes

Thirty years after the Dayton peace deal, Bosnia-Herzegovina still operates under a complex ethnic power-sharing system, as Republika Srpska's leadership pushes separatist ambitions while the country seeks progress toward EU membership.

Deutsche Welle · 3 Oct, 10:26

World

UAE: Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with crash axe on Israel-bound flight

The UAE prosecutor general says a flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain with a cockpit crash axe and tried to seize control of the plane on Wednesday, before passengers and crew subdued him.

The Guardian World · 3 Oct, 10:23

World

US court orders new sentencing after AI-generated video of murder victim shown in court

An Arizona court has ruled that a man convicted of fatally shooting his neighbor must be resentenced after an AI-generated video of the victim was shown during sentencing. The court found the material was not based on the victim's actual recorded statements.

Delfi · 3 Oct, 10:22

Ukraine

Russian forces strike Kyiv's Northern Bridge as West weighs embassy relocation

Early on October 3, Russian forces hit Kyiv's Northern Bridge with a jet-powered drone, damaging the road surface and trolleybus power lines. Western countries are reportedly drafting plans to relocate their embassies from Kyiv.

ERR (rus) · 3 Oct, 09:23

World

Over 5,000 Arrested in France's School Protests

Student-led protests over France's education system have led to nearly 3,700 arrests on Thursday and Friday alone, with most detainees being minors.

Delfi · 3 Oct, 09:22

Ukraine

Russia hits second major Kyiv bridge, mayor reports

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said Russia struck the city's North Bridge on Saturday, a day after attacks on the Southern Bridge. Traffic across the bridge has been halted.

BBC World · 3 Oct, 09:22

Middle East

Flydubai co-pilot was previously banned from flying in Oman over extremist views

Omani authorities had barred the co-pilot accused of attacking a Flydubai captain on September 30 from flying due to concerns over his extremist views. The incident forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.

France 24 · 3 Oct, 09:20

Ukraine

Ukraine: 1,560 Russian occupiers killed or wounded in past day

Ukraine's defense forces report that 1,560 Russian occupation troops were killed or wounded over the past 24 hours, bringing Russia's total losses since the war began to 1,538,950.

Ukrainska Pravda · 3 Oct, 08:27

Ukraine

Russia loses 1,560 troops in past 24 hours, Ukraine reports

Ukraine's General Staff says Russian forces lost 1,560 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day, pushing total personnel losses since the invasion began to 1,538,950.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 3 Oct, 08:27

Ukraine

Ukraine: 1,560 Russian occupiers neutralized over past day

Ukraine's defense forces say they killed or wounded 1,560 Russian occupying troops over the past 24 hours, bringing Russia's total personnel losses in the war to 1,538,950.

Pravda — ziņas · 3 Oct, 08:26

Ukraine

The long road home: how EU protection policy is affecting Ukrainian refugees

The EU extended temporary protection for Ukrainians already in the bloc until March 2028 this summer, while tightening rules for new arrivals. Millions of Ukrainians in Poland, Germany and Ireland are meanwhile growing more deeply integrated into their host countries.

LRT English · 3 Oct, 08:25

World

Euronews releases morning news bulletin for October 3rd

Euronews published its regular morning video news bulletin on October 3, 2026, offering a brief round-up of the day's top stories from Europe and beyond.

Euronews · 3 Oct, 08:24

World

Megapoll finds nearly half of Britons want UK to rejoin EU

A large new poll shows almost half of UK voters would support rejoining the European Union, a stance that could boost Labour's vote share, though some cabinet ministers urge caution.

The Guardian World · 3 Oct, 08:23

World

Hungary investigates whether Orbán personally ordered detention of Ukrainian bank couriers

Hungary's new government is investigating a March operation in which Ukrainian bank couriers were detained and roughly €70 million in cash and gold was seized, with testimony suggesting former PM Viktor Orbán may have personally ordered it.

Jauns.lv · 3 Oct, 08:20

World

Suspect in Widdecombe Killing Charged With Preparing Acts of Terrorism, Including Against Farage

Joshua Kerry, a 28-year-old British man accused of killing former lawmaker Ann Widdecombe, was charged on Friday with preparing acts of terrorism, including plans targeting politician Nigel Farage.

The New York Times · 3 Oct, 07:26

World

US court quashes road rage killer's sentence over AI video of victim

An Arizona appeals court has ruled that a man convicted of fatally shooting a driver during a 2021 road rage incident must be resentenced because an AI-generated video depicting the victim was improperly shown in court.

BBC World · 3 Oct, 07:25

Ukraine

Russian drone attack sparks fire at business centre in central Dnipro

A Russian jet-powered drone struck central Dnipro overnight, setting a business centre's roof ablaze and scattering debris onto a car park near the city council building. No injuries have been reported.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 3 Oct, 07:24

World

At least nine hurt as car ploughs into crowd in Australia

At least nine people, including several children, were injured in Australia on Saturday when a car drove into a crowd that had gathered to support a rugby team.

Sky News · 3 Oct, 07:23