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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'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

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

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

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

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

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
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
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: 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

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: 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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