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UK arrests dual UK-Iranian national over Fairford air base incident

British counter-terrorism police have arrested a 27-year-old dual UK-Iranian national over a suspected plot linked to RAF Fairford air base. Iran denies any involvement and has summoned the British ambassador in Tehran.

France 24 · 1 Oct, 23:22

Ukraine uses its domestically developed tactical ballistic missile in combat for the first time

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the country has used its own domestically developed FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for the first time. The move highlights Ukraine's growing capacity to produce long-range weapons domestically.

Apollo.lv · 1 Oct, 23:22

Putin says Ukrainian refinery strikes cost Russia 1% of GDP, but won't trade halting ship attacks for it

Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected ending strikes on Ukrainian vessels in exchange for Ukraine stopping attacks on Russian oil refineries, speaking at the Valdai Forum. He estimated the refinery strikes have cost Russia about 1% of GDP.

Meduza · 1 Oct, 23:22

Germany to form its first drone regiment next year

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced that Germany's armed forces plan to establish their first drone regiment next year.

TVNET · 1 Oct, 23:20

Syria denies officials held 'secret' talks with Hezbollah in Turkiye

Damascus has rejected reports that its officials secretly met with Lebanon's Hezbollah in Turkiye. Six sources told Reuters the reported meeting was aimed at easing tensions between the two sides.

Al Jazeera · 1 Oct, 23:20

Ukrainian drone maker TAF Industries expands into Belgium and Luxembourg

Ukraine's TAF Industries and Luxembourg's LUXUAV have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop and field drones, extending Ukrainian defense technology's presence in Europe.

Euromaidan Press · 1 Oct, 22:26

UK arrests sixth man over suspected terror plot near air force base

British police on Thursday arrested a man holding dual UK-Iranian citizenship on suspicion of involvement in a planned terror attack near RAF Fairford. He is the sixth person detained in connection with the case.

TVNET · 1 Oct, 22:24

US discusses NATO's future with Baltic states through other channels too, says Kulbergs

Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said the US discusses NATO's future with the Baltic states through several formats, commenting on Latvia's exclusion from a NATO meeting in Poland.

Delfi · 1 Oct, 22:24

FlyDubai Suspends Tel Aviv Flights After Cockpit Attack

The United Arab Emirates says it is leading the investigation into a cockpit attack, while FlyDubai has suspended its service between Dubai and Tel Aviv.

The New York Times · 1 Oct, 22:23

Yemen's government forces hold the line after Red Sea losses

Air strikes and difficult terrain have prevented Houthi fighters from turning their coastal gains into a wider breakthrough, with Yemen's government forces continuing to hold their defensive positions.

Al Jazeera · 1 Oct, 22:23

Albania's PM Urges US Democrats Not to Use Country for Revenge Against Trump

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has called on US Democrats not to turn his country into a tool in their political battle against President Donald Trump.

Politico Europe · 1 Oct, 22:23

Sybiha reveals previously undisclosed meeting with Hungarian foreign minister in New York

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha disclosed a previously unreported meeting with his Hungarian counterpart Anita Orban in New York, where possible changes to education legislation were discussed.

Ukrainska Pravda · 1 Oct, 22:22

Explosions at Moscow region chemical plant reportedly kill seven, dozens evacuated

Explosions hit a production building at a chemical plant in Krasnozavodsk in the Moscow region, reportedly killing seven people and prompting the evacuation of more than 40 others.

Meduza · 1 Oct, 22:21

Bolivia detains attorney general over money laundering, drug trafficking suspicions

Bolivian authorities have detained the country's attorney general, Roger Mariaca, on suspicion of involvement in money laundering and drug trafficking. The arrest came shortly after the US revoked his visa.

Jauns.lv · 1 Oct, 21:25

'Total class act': Marie-France van Heel set for unusually active role as UK PM's wife

Marie-France van Heel, wife of British prime minister Andy Burnham, is preparing to take on a more prominent public and diplomatic role than any PM's spouse in the past two decades, stepping back from her corporate career to do so.

The Guardian World · 1 Oct, 21:25

British-Iranian man arrested in connection with RAF Fairford incident

UK counter-terrorism police have arrested a 27-year-old dual British-Iranian national on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, as part of an investigation into an incident near RAF Fairford. PM Andy Burnham said Iran is believed to have played a part in the events.

Politico Europe · 1 Oct, 21:24

Putin warns West Russia ready to use all weapons if Kaliningrad attacked

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would use all weapons at its disposal, including nuclear ones, if its Kaliningrad exclave faced direct attack. NATO has urged Moscow to stop its nuclear rhetoric.

BBC World · 1 Oct, 21:24

Wired Launches Interactive Experience Simulating Checkpoints in the Occupied West Bank

Wired has published an interactive story that lets readers navigate barriers and checkpoints in the occupied West Bank through their own choices. The project reflects the daily reality faced by nearly 3.5 million Palestinians living there.

Wired · 1 Oct, 21:24

Finland unveils first F-35 fighter jets delivered from the US

Finland has received the first of 64 fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets ordered from the United States. The new aircraft are set to reach full operational readiness by 2031.

ERR (rus) · 1 Oct, 21:22

Nigerian Man Charged With Operating a Fake Government Agency

A Nigerian man has been charged with creating and running a fictitious government agency, securing office space in a federal building and meeting with foreign diplomats. He maintains he is innocent.

The New York Times · 1 Oct, 21:20

Red alert on Crete: record floods, one dead, schools closed

Heavy rain triggered record flooding on the Greek island of Crete, claiming at least one life, while similarly extreme weather hit southern France a week earlier.

4 avoti · 1 Oct, 20:26

Russian drone strikes Kyiv school, but shelter use prevents injuries

A Russian drone damaged a school in Kyiv on Thursday, shattering windows and partly destroying a wall, though no one was hurt because children and staff had already moved to shelter after an air raid alert.

Guardian Ukraina · 1 Oct, 20:24

Elon Musk returns to Trump administration to co-lead Pentagon war study

Elon Musk has officially rejoined the US government as an adviser, co-leading a new Pentagon initiative studying the future of warfare alongside two other appointees. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the project at Quantico.

Euronews · 1 Oct, 20:23

British-Iranian Man Arrested Over Incident at RAF Fairford Air Base

British counterterrorism police arrested a 27-year-old British-Iranian dual national on Thursday in connection with an incident at the RAF Fairford air base.

The New York Times · 1 Oct, 20:23

Lviv court sentences Viacheslav Zinchenko to life in prison for murder of former lawmaker Iryna Farion

A court in Lviv sentenced Dnipro resident Viacheslav Zinchenko to life in prison for the murder of former Ukrainian parliament member Iryna Farion. He had denied the charges.

Meduza · 1 Oct, 20:20

Putin does not rule out formally annexing occupied territories

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on October 1 that domestic Russian issues remain his priority, but added that the matter of occupied territories will also be addressed. He did not rule out that these territories could be formally incorporated into Russia.

Ukrainska Pravda · 1 Oct, 20:20

Putin: Russia's internal problems a priority, but occupied territories will also be addressed

Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 1 did not rule out the possibility that occupied Ukrainian territories could be incorporated into the Russian Federation.

Pravda — ziņas · 1 Oct, 20:20

Ukraine's Intelligence Service: At Least 366 Russian Spies Active in Europe

A Ukrainian foreign intelligence official says Russian military planning through 2045 includes a scenario of deploying forces against European countries, while more than 360 Russian intelligence operatives are already active across Europe.

TVNET · 1 Oct, 19:26

Estonian foreign minister: Europe should stop calling Russian attacks "hybrid"

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna says he is convinced European leaders should stop describing Russian attacks as "hybrid."

Ukrainska Pravda · 1 Oct, 19:25

Russia offers businesses tax breaks for anti-drone defenses — but the state keeps what's built

Russia's government has submitted a bill to the State Duma letting businesses cut their taxes by building drone-defense structures and handing them over to state agencies for free. The move follows an August presidential decree allowing the state to take over critical infrastructure whose owners fail to protect it.

Meduza · 1 Oct, 19:25

Germany's Wadephul: EU Has Not Delivered on Western Balkans Promises

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said in Montenegro that the EU has failed to follow through on its enlargement commitments to the Western Balkans, warning the bloc's credibility and regional influence are at risk. Montenegro aims to join the EU by 2028.

Politico Europe · 1 Oct, 19:23

Investigators Work to Determine How Weapon Reached FlyDubai Cockpit

Following a stabbing attack inside a FlyDubai aircraft cockpit, investigators are trying to establish how the attacker obtained a weapon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested it may have been an emergency crash ax normally kept in the cockpit.

The New York Times · 1 Oct, 19:22

TV show "Eco? Logical" to explore sustainable city design and Nature House solutions

A new episode of ETV+'s show "Eco? Logical" will look at how a city can grow without increasing its environmental burden. The episode airs on October 2 at 20:30.

ERR (rus) · 1 Oct, 19:21

Russia's 2027 budget to spend two rubles on military for every one on welfare, schools, and hospitals

Russia's planned 2027 wartime budget shows civilian spending dropping to roughly 9% of GDP — the lowest level since 2005 — as military outlays continue to dominate state finances.

Euromaidan Press · 1 Oct, 19:20