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Why Were Four Pilots Aboard the FlyDubai Flight Where a Captain Was Stabbed?
On FlyDubai Flight 1073, a co-pilot stabbed the captain, but two other pilots seated in the cabin stepped in alongside passengers to subdue the attacker, allowing the Boeing 737 to land safely in Saudi Arabia.
The New York Times · 2 Oct, 20:28
Guardian's weekly photo gallery captures the world's biggest moments
The Guardian has published its weekly photojournalism gallery featuring 20 images from the past seven days, including Russian strikes on Kyiv and student protests in Paris.
Guardian Ukraina · 2 Oct, 20:22
US imposes sanctions on Russia-linked payment network A7
The US Treasury has sanctioned the A7 payment network, which it says has helped Russia and Iran evade international sanctions. The network is run by Moldovan businessman Ilan Shor, who is already under sanctions.
Jauns.lv · 2 Oct, 20:19
Colombia continues earthquake recovery; minor quake rattles Lake Tahoe area in the US
Recovery efforts continue in Colombia following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake in August, supported by South Korea and IOM, while a minor earthquake of roughly magnitude 3.7 struck near Lake Tahoe, California, on October 2.
4 avoti · 2 Oct, 19:28
Former Deputy Governor Who Planned to Fight in Ukraine Sentenced to 14 Years for Military Supply Theft
A Russian court has sentenced former Krasnodar region deputy governor Vlasov to 14 years in prison for abuse of authority and organizing the theft of supplies meant for troops fighting in Ukraine. He was arrested the day after resigning to announce plans to join the fight himself.
The Moscow Times · 2 Oct, 19:25
England to overhaul school inspections for second time in a year after complaints
England's education secretary Lucy Powell is ordering Ofsted to rework its new school inspection system after widespread complaints it damaged teachers' mental health, focusing on how inspections account for schools' social and economic context.
The Guardian World · 2 Oct, 19:24
Ukrainian grandmother detained in Kazakhstan at Russia's request while trying to bring grandson home
A Ukrainian citizen was detained in Kazakhstan after Russia used the Russia-led CSTO alliance to pursue her beyond its borders, while she was trying to bring her grandson back to Ukraine. She now faces possible deportation to Russia.
Euromaidan Press · 2 Oct, 19:23
French school protests escalate into clashes with police in several cities
High school students in Paris, Toulouse and Lille held fresh protests and blockades demanding more school funding, with demonstrations turning violent in several cities.
Euronews · 2 Oct, 19:23
India's PM Modi calls Flydubai pilot who helped avert plane crash
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Flydubai pilot Smit Macchar, who helped prevent a plane crash after an attack by the co-pilot. The aircraft lost more than four kilometers of altitude in 30 seconds.
ERR (rus) · 2 Oct, 19:21
Israel's Supreme Court allows Arab parties to run in elections
Israel's Supreme Court has overturned a ruling that barred Arab parties from participating in the parliamentary elections scheduled for late October. The court annulled the ban imposed by the Central Elections Committee.
TVNET · 2 Oct, 19:20
Russia issues international wanted notices for Fyodorov and Reznikov
Russia's Investigative Committee has put former Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov and Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov on an international wanted list, accusing them of conducting operations in Donbas.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Oct, 19:20
Russia launches international manhunt for Fedorov and Reznikov
Russia's Investigative Committee has put former Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov and Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov on an international wanted list, accusing them of running operations in Donbas.
Pravda — ziņas · 2 Oct, 19:20
Zelensky: Putin ordered military to abandon rules of war in strikes on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered military commanders to abandon the rules of war in airstrikes on Ukraine, leading to a sharp rise in attacks on civilian targets.
Meduza · 2 Oct, 19:20
US moves third carrier strike group and thousands more troops toward Iran
As the war with Iran enters its eighth month, the US is sending a third aircraft carrier strike group and up to 10,000 additional troops to the region, while rejecting Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera · 2 Oct, 18:29
Spain's Parliament Rejects Government Housing Decrees Amid Mass Protests
Spain's parliament has voted down two government decrees intended to address the country's housing affordability crisis. Critics argued the proposed measures would actually tighten rather than ease the housing market.
Al Jazeera · 2 Oct, 18:24
Protests continue in Spain over soaring rents and evictions
Spain has seen a week of protests against high rental prices and evictions, pushing the government to fast-track new tenant protection measures.
LSM · 2 Oct, 18:23
'Cult' priest found guilty of rape and sexual assault of congregation members
Former Church of England priest Chris Brain has been convicted of raping a woman and of four indecent assaults against three other women who belonged to a religious group he ran in Sheffield. He had already been convicted of 17 similar offences at an earlier trial.
BBC England · 2 Oct, 18:23
Mother's Scream Spurred Passengers to Stop an Attacker Aboard a Flight
A badly wounded Indian pilot managed to unlock the cockpit door, while four Israeli men joined forces to subdue an attacker, averting a potential disaster on board.
The New York Times · 2 Oct, 18:22
Hochul says woman in alleged Cornell gang-rape case was failed by authorities
New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized how Cornell University's police and the local prosecutor handled a 2024 alleged gang-rape case and has put the state attorney general in charge of the investigation.
The Guardian World · 2 Oct, 18:22
Lukashenko Reaffirms Belarus' Backing for Putin on Ukraine
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he holds his own views on the Ukraine conflict but will always stand by Russia's course. The statement comes as Minsk works to improve ties with Washington.
The Moscow Times · 2 Oct, 18:20
German Chancellor Merz: Russia seeks to split our society through hybrid attacks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany is prepared for further Russian hybrid attacks aimed at undermining support for Ukraine and dividing NATO societies.
ERR (rus) · 2 Oct, 18:20
France's 2027 budget crisis: Socialists demand Lecornu urgently revise pension freeze plan
Leaders of France's Socialist Party are urging Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to amend the 2027 budget without delay, warning against relying on the far-right to pass it, as the government considers freezing pensions above €2,034 a month.
2 avoti · 2 Oct, 17:29
US sanctions block crowdfunding for Palestine Action's UK supreme court challenge
CrowdJustice refused to host a fundraiser for Palestine Action's legal fees because payment processor Stripe cited US sanctions against the group. Co-founder Huda Ammori says this leaves them unable to finance their fight against the UK ban.
The Guardian World · 2 Oct, 17:27
China marks National Day with 5,000-drone light show over Nanchang
A fleet of 5,000 drones lit up the night sky over Nanchang, China, forming images such as a plane and a football-playing robot to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the People's Republic of China. Dubai's Burj Khalifa also hosted a light display for the occasion.
Euronews · 2 Oct, 17:26
Hungarian organizations in Ukraine welcome education rights bill
Two organizations representing Ukraine's Hungarian community have welcomed a draft law on education rights for national minorities and urged parliament to pass it swiftly.
Pravda — ziņas · 2 Oct, 17:20
French school protests spiral out of control as fires set outside schools, police clash with students
Student protests in France have escalated into violence, with fires lit outside school buildings and clashes with police, as unrest now affects more than 560 educational institutions, France 24 reports.
France 24 · 2 Oct, 16:26
Russian guided bomb strike on Kharkiv building kills one, children among injured
On Friday afternoon, Russian forces struck two districts of Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs, killing one person. Children are among the injured, and more people may still be trapped under rubble.
Pravda — ziņas · 2 Oct, 16:23
Ukraine files minority-schooling bill as Hungary agrees to unblock two EU-accession clusters
Ukraine's parliament will vote on 12 October on a minority-schooling bill, after whose passage Hungary has agreed to stop blocking two of Ukraine's EU-accession negotiation clusters.
Euromaidan Press · 2 Oct, 16:23
Media name suspect in Leipzig airport blast attempt; he previously lived in Riga
German and British media, in a joint investigation, have identified Oleg Levushkin as the suspect behind last August's failed attempt to cause an explosion at Leipzig/Halle airport; he reportedly previously lived in Riga.
LSM · 2 Oct, 16:23
European Commission preparing autumn guidelines on EU entry rules for Russian military personnel
The European Commission will present the EU Council this autumn with recommendations on applying entry restrictions to Russian citizens who have taken part in combat against Ukraine. The measure was included in the 21st EU sanctions package adopted in late July.
ERR (rus) · 2 Oct, 16:22
Zelenskyy signs law on Ukraine's participation in European Defence Fund
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law ratifying an agreement between Ukraine and the EU on Ukraine's participation in the European Defence Fund, opening the door for Ukrainian companies to join joint defence industry projects.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 2 Oct, 16:22
Estonia proposes letting prisoners use nicotine pouches, easing nightly cell checks
Estonia's Ministry of Justice has submitted a draft regulation allowing all prisoners to use nicotine pouches and reducing mandatory nighttime cell checks. The changes follow the arrival of Swedish inmates at Tartu Prison.
ERR News · 2 Oct, 16:21
Analyst: Putin's speech at Valdai forum laid informational groundwork for potential NATO conflict
An analyst known by the pseudonym "Bit ili" argues that Putin's address at the Valdai forum was aimed at building an informational narrative ahead of a possible confrontation with NATO, drawing parallels to the period before the invasion of Ukraine.
Jauns.lv · 2 Oct, 16:21
Russia Sentences Exiled Buryat Activist to 20 Years in Absentia
A Russian military court has sentenced U.S.-based Buryat activist Marina Khankhalaeva to 20 years in prison in absentia on extremism and terrorism charges. The activist said the ruling would not deter her work and instead confirms her movement is on the right path.
The Moscow Times · 2 Oct, 16:20
16 children removed from Ohio home expose statewide child welfare crisis
The discovery of 16 children in a dilapidated Ohio home has highlighted systemic failures in the state's child welfare system, from chronic underfunding to gaps in agency coordination. Experts say the case is a symptom, not an isolated incident.
The Guardian World · 2 Oct, 15:28
Tunisia eases penalty for 'false news' offences, but criticism persists
Tunisia has amended a decree on so-called 'false news' offences, replacing jail terms with fines for first-time offenders. Rights groups, however, say the decree remains repressive overall.
Al Jazeera · 2 Oct, 15:23