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Von der Leyen: Canada could become first EU associate member
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced during her annual State of the Union address to the European Parliament that Canada could become the first associate member state of the EU. However, turning this declaration into reality is far from straightforward.
TVNET · 1 Oct, 03:22
FlyDubai suspends flights to and from Israel after pilot stabbing
FlyDubai has suspended flights to and from Israel after a pilot was stabbed; passengers and crew entered the cockpit and overpowered the attacker, officials say.
Politico Europe · 1 Oct, 03:22
Man arrested over alleged plot to attack Texas state capitol
A 40-year-old man has been arrested in Texas on suspicion of planning a violent attack on the state capitol in Austin. The building remained open as security was increased during the investigation.
The Guardian World · 1 Oct, 03:21
Trump Warns US Could Strike Iran or Reach a Deal
US President Donald Trump said Washington could either launch a military strike against Iran or reach a deal with it, insisting the current standoff will be resolved soon one way or another.
Al Jazeera · 1 Oct, 03:20
Swiss glaciers lose record ice amount in 'disastrous' 2026
Swiss glaciers lost more than 5% of their remaining ice over the past year, a rate scientists call disastrous, raising concerns about future water supplies.
BBC World · 1 Oct, 03:20
Air raid alert sounded in Kyiv and several regions over drone threat
Overnight into October 1, air raid sirens sounded in Kyiv and several Ukrainian regions due to a possible drone attack threat, with local authorities urging residents to seek shelter.
Ukrainska Pravda · 1 Oct, 03:20
US Completes Troop Withdrawal From Iraq After Two Decades
American military forces have formally withdrawn from Iraq after nearly two decades of presence in the country. The departure marks the end of one of the longest sustained US military engagements abroad.
The New York Times · 1 Oct, 02:27
Hegseth appoints Elon Musk to lead US taskforce on future of warfare
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Elon Musk will co-lead a new government project studying the future of warfare, marking Musk's return to government work after his turbulent stint at Doge.
The Guardian World · 1 Oct, 02:25
Flydubai suspends flights to Israel following aircraft incident
Airline Flydubai has temporarily suspended flights to Israel while an investigation continues into an incident involving flight FZ 1073, which was forced to make an emergency landing at Tabuk airport.
Pravda — ziņas · 1 Oct, 02:22
Swiss glaciers lose over 5% of their ice in another record year
Switzerland's glaciers have lost more than 5% of their ice volume so far this year, marking a new record that threatens water supplies and ecosystems across Europe.
NPR World · 1 Oct, 02:21
France: Over 600 arrested as high school protests turn violent
French security forces detained more than 600 people on Wednesday as protests outside high schools escalated into violent clashes, injuring dozens of police and teachers. The movement, which began near Paris, has now spread to cities across the country.
Deutsche Welle · 1 Oct, 02:21
US Defense Secretary Vows to Shrink Pentagon, Then Unveils Plans to Expand It
The US Defense secretary gave a speech pledging to cut Pentagon bloat, but in the same address announced several major initiatives that appear to point toward growth instead, Politico reports.
Politico Europe · 1 Oct, 02:20
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German Regional Elections Confirm Europe's Political Polarization Trend
Election results in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, following the far-right Alternative for Germany's (AfD) win in Saxony-Anhalt, suggest Germany is entering the same cycle of political polarization already seen across much of Europe.
TVNET · 1 Oct, 01:27
US Defense Secretary Hegseth confirms plan to cut top military ranks by 20%
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed plans to reduce the number of generals and admirals by 20%, while dismissing reports of low troop morale and attacking diversity policies within the armed forces.
The Guardian World · 1 Oct, 01:26
UK and France scrap pilot scheme for migrant returns
A UK-French pilot scheme known as "one in, one out," designed to reduce the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats, has been scrapped.
Sky News · 1 Oct, 01:25
Russian investigators request hospice founder Lida Moniava's case file, delaying planned court transfer
The criminal case against children's hospice founder Lida Moniava, which was due to go to court, has instead been requested by Russia's Investigative Committee headquarters, leaving the timeline for trial uncertain.
Meduza · 1 Oct, 01:23
Russian strike sparks fires in Kyiv, café damaged
A Russian strike caused fires in Kyiv's Solomianskyi and Obolonskyi districts, damaging a café and a warehouse.
Ukrainska Pravda · 1 Oct, 01:22
Cafe catches fire in Kyiv after Russian strike
A Russian strike triggered fires in Kyiv's Solomianskyi and Obolonskyi districts, damaging a cafe and a warehouse. No casualties have been reported so far.
Pravda — ziņas · 1 Oct, 01:22
Trekkers airlifted from Nepal's mountains as fresh landslides kill about 30
A new wave of heavy rain and landslides has killed roughly 30 people in Nepal, forcing hundreds of trekkers to abandon the Annapurna Circuit. The country is still recovering from August floods that killed 1,400 people.
BBC World · 1 Oct, 01:21
Russia crashes its first Tu-95 bomber in 11 years, but missile strikes on Ukraine will continue
Russia has lost a Tu-95 strategic bomber in an accident — the first such crash in 11 years. Since Russia still operates around a hundred of these aircraft, analysts expect its missile strikes on Ukraine to continue unaffected.
Euromaidan Press · 1 Oct, 01:21
Report: Gaza displacement camps face dire conditions as 'Yellow Line' expands
The Danish Refugee Council says nearly 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are living in inhumane displacement camp conditions, while Israel's so-called Yellow Line keeps creeping westward.
Deutsche Welle · 1 Oct, 01:21
Driver Strikes Four People Outside Mall in British Columbia, Killing Two
A driver struck four people outside a shopping mall in British Columbia, killing two, police said, with the crash occurring as crowds gathered nearby for a commemorative march.
The New York Times · 1 Oct, 01:20
White House Grows Anxious as Midterm Prospects Darken for Republicans
White House aides privately acknowledge Trump's approval ratings are historically weak heading into the midterms, even as the president publicly predicts Republicans will overperform. The administration is now bracing for a wave of congressional subpoenas should Democrats win back the majority.
Wired · 1 Oct, 00:25
A quarter of big Australian firms paid no income tax last year
The Australian Taxation Office's latest transparency report shows about 27% of large companies operating in Australia paid no income tax in 2024-25, most citing accounting losses.
The Guardian World · 1 Oct, 00:23
UK PM Burnham reopens divisive debate on rejoining the EU
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham publicly floated the idea of the UK rejoining the European Union on Wednesday, breaking a long-standing political taboo and reigniting the contentious Brexit debate.
France 24 · 1 Oct, 00:21
Knife Attack in FlyDubai Cockpit on Flight Bound for Tel Aviv Triggers Terrifying Plunge
A stabbing in the cockpit of FlyDubai Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv caused the plane to plunge sharply, according to reports. Officials say the motive behind the attack remains unknown.
The New York Times · 1 Oct, 00:20
Passengers subdue pilot after cockpit stabbing on Flydubai flight to Israel
On a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, one pilot stabbed the other and tried to disable cockpit instruments before passengers wrestled him into a chokehold and restrained him until landing. The plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, and the injured pilot is in stable condition.
BBC World · 1 Oct, 00:20
Russia begins networking its attack drones together mid-flight
Ukraine's Air Force reports that chains of Russian drones keep crossing near the Belarus border, and Russia is now wiring the drones into a single network in flight, letting one drone scout, strike and relay for the rest of the group.
Euromaidan Press · 30 Sept, 23:27
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Iran may be linked to suspicious activity near UK air force base, says Burnham
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there are serious indications that Iran was involved in suspicious activity observed near a UK air force base last weekend. An official investigation is ongoing.
TVNET · 30 Sept, 23:24
Ukraine faces $27 billion defense funding gap as winter approaches
Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi has warned of a $27 billion defense funding shortfall this year as Russia intensifies strikes on energy infrastructure ahead of winter.
Politico Europe · 30 Sept, 23:23
Kristi Noem files for divorce after 34 years of marriage
Former US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is divorcing her husband Bryon Noem, citing irreconcilable differences, following months of speculation about her marriage and career.
The Guardian World · 30 Sept, 23:21
Mixit CEO Faces Fraud Charges as Dispute With Former Employee Over Founding Stake Resurfaces
Oleg Pai, CEO of Russian cosmetics brand Mixit, has been placed under house arrest on fraud charges that a co-founder links to a long-running corporate dispute with a former employee. Forbes reported on the case, summarized here by Meduza.
Meduza · 30 Sept, 23:21
Israeli strikes on Gaza residential areas kill at least eight
Israeli forces carried out attacks on residential areas across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, killing at least eight civilians and wounding others.
Al Jazeera · 30 Sept, 23:20
Michigan nurse charged over helping hospitalized migrant escape ICE custody
US federal prosecutors have charged a Michigan hospital nurse with helping an undocumented Mexican man escape immigration custody while he was being treated for injuries. The man remains missing.
The Guardian World · 30 Sept, 22:25
Romanian parliament rejects pro-European Mureșan as prime minister
Romania's parliament on Wednesday failed to confirm National Liberal Party politician Sigfrid Mureșan as prime minister, deepening the country's political crisis. The rejection increases the likelihood of early elections in the near future.
Delfi · 30 Sept, 22:22
Senator's Rant About Furry Airline Pilots Sparks Ridicule — and Some Truth
Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville gave a controversial speech claiming many airline pilots belong to the furry fandom, drawing widespread mockery, though aviation industry furries confirm the subculture is indeed notably represented in their field.
Wired · 30 Sept, 22:21