War and security
flydubai Passenger Plane Attack Causes 17,000‑ft Nosedive, Passenger Reassures Children
A passenger recounts comforting his children amid the abrupt plunge after a violent attack on a flydubai flight.
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Tennessee death‑row inmate Christa Pike survives two lethal injections
A botched execution forced the state to halt further attempts and launch a comprehensive review.
Elections
Brazil Presidential Election on 4 October 2026: Incumbent Lula Seeks Fourth Term
Brazil will hold its presidential election on 4 October 2026, as incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva prepares to seek a fourth term.
Business
Macron Wraps Up Two‑Day State Visit to Spain on Final Day
President Emmanuel Macron, attending Spain’s first state visit by a French head of state since 2009, concludes the trip by holding an economic forum opening and meeting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez
General News
Pilot of FlyDubai Stabs Co‑Pilot Mid‑Flight
The incident prompted the airline to suspend its Israeli routes amid security concerns.
Business
Patrick Branco Ruivo Resigns as Director of the Eiffel Tower’s Operating Company
Patrick Branco Ruivo resigns as director of the Eiffel Tower’s operating company.
General News
Russia launches heaviest energy grid assault on Ukraine, killing seven and cutting power in Kyiv
The strike, the latest in a series of attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure, triggered emergency power cuts in Kyiv and surrounding regions as officials warned of a difficult winter.
War and security
FlyDubai Flight 1073 Killed in Cockpit Stabbing Plunge
A violent in‑flight attack on a Dubai‑to‑Tel Aviv flight led to a fatal crash.
General News
Timnit Gebru Receives Swedish Right Livelihood Award for AI‑Bias Work
Ethiopian‑born AI ethicist honored with the 'alternative Nobel' for research on algorithmic bias
War and security
US Military Completes Full Withdrawal From Iraq on 29 September 2026
The US completed its withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq on 29 September 2026, ending a 12‑year mission to fight the Islamic State.
General News
FlyDubai Flight Chaos: Passengers Report Loss of Control, Screams, Blood in Cockpit
On 30 September 2026 a FlyDubai flight experienced a sudden loss of control, producing chaotic conditions on board.
General News
Israeli‑bound flight forces emergency landing, diverts to Saudi Arabia
Transmitting emergency signals, the flight is suspected of a pilot‑initiated attack by Israeli officials