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Expert: Russia testing NATO's limits with hybrid attacks across Europe
Political scientist Carlo Masala warns in a podcast that Russia is deliberately probing NATO's Article 5 threshold through sabotage across Europe, aiming to spread panic and erode support for Ukraine. He also discusses how the 2027 European 'super election year' and a possible Trump return could affect Kyiv.
Politico Europe · 3 Oct, 07:22
WHO representative: Delays in aid delivery to Gaza Strip could have devastating effects on civilians
The World Health Organization has warned that delays in delivering life-saving aid, such as medicines and prosthetics, to the Gaza Strip could severely affect the civilian population there. The warning was issued on Friday.
LSM · 3 Oct, 07:21
Russian jet-powered drone strikes Kyiv's Northern Bridge
Russian forces struck Kyiv's Northern Bridge, which connects the right and left banks of the Dnipro River, with a jet-powered drone. No further details on damage or casualties have been reported yet.
Ukrainska Pravda · 3 Oct, 07:20
New film revisits the forgotten parliamentary traditions of Russian politics
Writer Mikhail Zygar's new film traces the history of the Novgorod Republic, a medieval state with a parliament-like assembly and powerful female political figures, and explains why this tradition disappeared once Moscow rose to dominance.
Meduza · 3 Oct, 06:28
Man, 66, and 8-year-old girl hurt in Russian strike on Hostomel in Kyiv region
Russian forces struck Hostomel in Kyiv Oblast on 2 October, injuring two residents and setting a warehouse and production facility on fire.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 3 Oct, 06:28
FlyDubai Attack Renews Scrutiny of Pilot Background Checks
Following an attack involving a FlyDubai flight, experts say existing health screenings and criminal background checks may not be enough to catch pilots who have become radicalized or who conceal mental health problems.
The New York Times · 3 Oct, 06:26
Women handed shorts at Oktoberfest to guard against upskirting
The operator of a popular Munich Oktoberfest ride is distributing cycling shorts to women to protect them from secret upskirt filming, as police and city officials step up measures against the practice.
BBC World · 3 Oct, 06:25
FDA says cyclospora found at Mexican farm tied to US lettuce outbreak
The FDA said inspectors detected cyclospora at a Mexican farm linked to the largest cyclospora outbreak in US history, while Mexican regulators' own investigation found no trace of the parasite there.
The Guardian World · 3 Oct, 06:24
EU withholds extra funding for Ukraine until promised reforms are delivered
Brussels has turned down Ukraine's request for additional financial support this year, insisting on the implementation of previously promised reforms first, Financial Times reports.
Ukrainska Pravda · 3 Oct, 06:23
Brazil's big rematch: Lula to face Bolsonaro's son in next election
Four years after President Lula narrowly defeated Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil heads back to the polls, with Lula now facing Bolsonaro's son, Flávio, in a high-stakes contest.
NPR World · 3 Oct, 06:21
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The seasoning that gives tomato sauces a deeper flavor
Cooking tips highlight a seasoning that can improve any tomato-based sauce, making it more pronounced and enjoyable regardless of which base is used.
TVNET · 3 Oct, 05:26
Could El Niño leave the Atlantic without a single hurricane this year?
For the first time in over 30 years, no hurricane formed in the Atlantic during September, and meteorologists point to El Niño as the main cause. There is a growing chance 2026 could become the first hurricane-free Atlantic season of the satellite era.
BBC World · 3 Oct, 05:24
Fighting intensifies in Yemen as army reports over 1,500 Houthi casualties
Yemen's army says 474 attacks were carried out in 24 hours, killing or wounding 1,540 Houthi fighters, as clashes escalate across the country.
Al Jazeera · 3 Oct, 05:23
Trump orders $20 million in taxpayer funds spent on ads praising his presidency
US President Donald Trump has personally ordered that $20 million in taxpayer money be spent on national television airtime for political ads praising his presidency ahead of the midterm elections, The New York Times reports.
Ukrainska Pravda · 3 Oct, 05:23
Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges cause traffic chaos; Latvia votes Saturday
Russia has struck Kyiv's bridges across the Dnipro for a second straight day, causing long traffic jams, while two people were killed in a bomb strike on Kharkiv. Latvians vote in a parliamentary election on Saturday expected to keep pro-Ukraine PM Andris Kulbergs in power.
Guardian Ukraina · 3 Oct, 05:22
Bangkok battles deadly floods as streets turn into stagnant lakes
Relentless rainfall has left large parts of Bangkok submerged under stagnant floodwater, killing more than 40 people and forcing thousands into shelters, with experts warning such extreme downpours are becoming more frequent in the region.
The Guardian World · 3 Oct, 05:21
Canada: Driver reverses away from knife-wielding attacker while rescuing a man clinging to his car
In British Columbia, a photographer filming what he thought was a traffic dispute ended up reversing his car to safety with a man fleeing a knife attacker clinging to the door. Police arrested a 37-year-old man facing several serious charges.
Latvijas Avīze · 3 Oct, 04:28
Two Iranian Men Charged With Terrorism in U.K. Over Suspected Plot Against Jews
British police announced Friday that two Iranian nationals have been charged with terrorism offenses in connection with a suspected plot targeting the Jewish community. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the investigation.
The New York Times · 3 Oct, 04:24
Cornell fraternity rape accuser facing online identification attempts, lawyer says
The lawyer for a woman alleging she was raped by seven men at a Cornell University fraternity house says she is being targeted by online sleuths trying to expose her identity, as the case regains national attention following a civil lawsuit.
BBC World · 3 Oct, 04:24
Russian military drills rehearse occupation of a Central Asian country's territory
During the "Center-2026" exercises in Russia's Chelyabinsk region, the Russian army practiced seizing territory and setting up a "safe zone" in a neighboring Central Asian state. The specific country was not named.
Pravda — ziņas · 3 Oct, 04:22
US and Australia suspend diplomatic operations in Brazil ahead of election
The United States and Australia have suspended diplomatic operations in Brazil, citing security threats just days before a pivotal election.
Al Jazeera · 3 Oct, 04:20
Vehicle strikes crowd gathered for Knights grand final send-off in Newcastle
A car crashed into a crowd waiting to farewell the Newcastle Knights team bus ahead of the NRL grand final, injuring several people; the driver was arrested at the scene.
The Guardian World · 3 Oct, 04:20
School unrest continues in France as government blames agitators
For 18 days, France has faced spreading student protests that began over overloaded schedules and poor facilities, escalating into violent incidents in several cities. The government blames hard-left agitators for exploiting the unrest ahead of elections, a claim La France Insoumise denies.
France 24 · 3 Oct, 03:27
Met Police call for 7 October student march to be rescheduled
The Metropolitan Police has asked organisers of a pro-Palestinian student march to move it from 7 October, the third anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, after failing to identify who is behind the event.
BBC England · 3 Oct, 03:25
Fears of Regional War Grow as Fighting Flares Between Ethiopia and Tigray Rebels
Renewed clashes between Ethiopian government forces and rebels in the Tigray region are stoking concerns about a broader conflict in the Horn of Africa, as several foreign powers become entangled.
The New York Times · 3 Oct, 03:22
Russian drone strikes fire station in Zaporizhzhia region, rescuer wounded
On Friday, Russian forces deliberately attacked a fire and rescue unit in the Zaporizhzhia district with a drone, wounding one rescuer, Ukraine's State Emergency Service (DSNS) reported.
Pravda — ziņas · 3 Oct, 03:21
Study: Dutch royal house helped slave trade survive, profited from colonial policy
A new in-depth study finds the Dutch royal house actively helped sustain the slave trade and earned substantial profits from Dutch colonial-era policies. The findings add fresh evidence to ongoing debates about the monarchy's historical role.
Al Jazeera · 3 Oct, 03:21
Judge temporarily halts border wall construction in Big Bend National Park
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plans to expand border wall construction through Texas's Big Bend region, following months of public protest over roads and barriers planned for the national park.
The Guardian World · 3 Oct, 03:21
South African men form grassroots movement against violence toward women
In Johannesburg, men are gathering through the group Father A Nation to confront their own behaviour and help curb killings of women, as the country reels from the discovery of 12 women's bodies near the city.
BBC World · 3 Oct, 03:20
Guard and inmate killed aboard Russian prisoner train; accounts of alleged riot conflict
An inmate being escorted on a prisoner train in Kabardino-Balkaria reportedly seized a guard's weapon and opened fire, killing one officer before being shot dead; earlier reports of a riot were disputed.
Meduza · 3 Oct, 02:26
Tennessee Inmate Christa Pike Unconscious After Botched Execution, Lawyers Say
An attempt to carry out the death sentence of US inmate Christa Pike in Tennessee failed, leaving her unconscious on a ventilator in hospital. The governor has ordered an independent review and paused all executions in the state through the year.
BBC World · 3 Oct, 02:24
Ethiopian army advances on Tigray as tensions with Eritrea escalate
Ethiopia's army is pushing toward the Tigrayan capital as fighting intensifies, while new explosions hit Addis Ababa. Ethiopia and Eritrea have cut diplomatic ties, prompting the African Union to call for restraint.
France 24 · 3 Oct, 02:24
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Latvian chef who won a million in England in 2019 has started a new life in another country
Didzis Pīrāgs, a Latvian chef and single father who won one million pounds in England's national lottery in 2019, now lives with his son Oliver in a different country and has returned to working as a chef.
Apollo.lv · 3 Oct, 02:23
Flydubai pilot recounts cockpit stabbing to Indian PM Modi in phone call
Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar described in a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi how he was stabbed in the cockpit by his co-pilot during a flight to Tel Aviv, calling the episode a midair disaster.
Al Jazeera · 3 Oct, 02:21
Iran Jails Hard-Line Lawmaker in Case That Reveals Leadership Rifts
An Iranian court has convicted and jailed hard-line lawmaker Hamid Rasaei, a vocal critic of the diplomatic deal Iran struck with the United States to end the war. The case points to deep divisions within Iran's leadership.
The New York Times · 3 Oct, 02:20
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry denies Guardian report on embassy evacuations from Kyiv
A spokesperson for Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has rejected a Guardian report claiming foreign countries are evacuating their embassies from Kyiv. He said no such intentions had been communicated to Ukraine.
Pravda — ziņas · 3 Oct, 02:20