- Ukrainian Drones Close Moscow Airports as Putin Flies Back to Russia The New York Times
- Russia’s drones are getting faster and deadlier. The West is racing to catch up. Business Insider
- Russia’s jet drones pose a security threat far beyond Ukraine Atlantic Council
- Drones and balloons attacking Moscow and Moscow region as four airports shut down Ukrinform
- Drone attack stops Russian government planes landing in Moscow The Telegraph
EXCLUSIVE: Erik Prince’s forces suffer battlefield loss in Congo, former UFC fighter among wounded, sources say – Reuters
- EXCLUSIVE: Erik Prince's forces suffer battlefield loss in Congo, former UFC fighter among wounded, sources say Reuters
- Inside Erik Prince’s Mercenary Deal in Congo The New York Times
- Former UFC fighter, Green Beret Tim Kennedy reportedly shot in Congo ambush Stars and Stripes
- Former UFC Star Shot 3 Times in Deadly Congo Ambush While Working for Blackwater Founder’s Security Firm Yahoo
- Blackwater Founder’s Private Force Suffers Ambush in Congo, Leaving UFC Veteran Wounded and NZ Soldier Dead The New York Sun
Thai Queen makes first solo flight in fighter jet
Thailand’s Queen Suthida made her first solo flight in a fighter jet, according to the Thai Royal Household.
Lockheed unveils PAC-3 Edge, its next-gen Patriot interceptor – Breaking Defense
- Lockheed unveils PAC-3 Edge, its next-gen Patriot interceptor Breaking Defense
- Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 Edge interceptor designed to counter hypersonic threats Reuters
- Lockheed Martin Debuts PAC-3 Edge™ for the U.S. Army's Innovative Future Interceptor Program Lockheed Martin
- Lockheed Unveils New Patriot For US Army Air Defense Contest Bloomberg.com
- US unveils PAC-3 Edge interceptor to counter hypersonic missiles Interesting Engineering
US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condemns as ‘assault on rule of law’
Several member states of the international tribunal, including the UK, say they "strongly disagree" with the sanctions.
Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack in Israel inspired by 9/11 – Euronews.com
- Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack in Israel inspired by 9/11 Euronews.com
- Attacker in FlyDubai Flight Meant to Crash Into Israeli Airport, Emiratis Say The New York Times
- FlyDubai co-pilot intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, UAE prosecutor says NBC News
- UAE says Omani flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv flight Reuters
- Alleged Flydubai hijacker said 9/11 attacks spurred him to become a pilot, early investigation finds CNN
Tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz surge to wartime high as Iran tries to choke off oil exports – CNBC
- Tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz surge to wartime high as Iran tries to choke off oil exports CNBC
- Iran scales up Hormuz attacks, raising pressure on Trump as midterms near The Washington Post
- The world is facing an almighty LNG crunch The Economist
- October Sees Near Daily Strikes on Ships in Hormuz USNI News
- Hormuz transits at lowest in over two months after attacks, data shows Reuters
Navi Pillay, former UN human rights chief, wins Nobel Peace Prize
Pillay is recognised for her "efforts to promote peace and international law", the Norwegian Nobel Committee says.
Jerusalem Daily: US charity to use AI to monitor Gaza classrooms
A US charity announced it will use an AI-software to monitor Gaza classrooms for ‘anti-Semitism’ and ‘hate speech’.
Drone strike kills 30 people in Sudan’s Blue Nile region
Drone reportedly linked to RSF targets Wad al-Mahi, killing dozens near displacement camp, including women and children.
Trump swipes at Nobel committee after peace prize awarded to human rights lawyer – Politico
- Trump swipes at Nobel committee after peace prize awarded to human rights lawyer Politico
- Former ICC judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize Reuters
- Israel's scorn of Nobel Peace Prize laureate highlights its combative relationship with UN bodies AP News
- Israel Denounces the Decision to Award the Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay The New York Times
- South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize NPR
Russian search engine Yandex struggles after Ukrainian strikes on data centres – BBC
- Russian search engine Yandex struggles after Ukrainian strikes on data centres BBC
- Ukraine hits second major tech site, expanding range of targets inside Russia Reuters
- Ukraine’s drones knock out AI data center belonging to "Russia’s Google" Ars Technica
- Drones hit Yandex data center in first major attack on Russian data hub NBC News
- Yandex Takes a Second Data Center Hit in 48 Hours—Now Its Biggest Russian Site Is Damaged UNITED24 Media
Russian search engine Yandex struggles after Ukrainian strikes on data centres
Often dubbed "Russia's Google", the tech firm admits customers may experience disruption to digital services due to the attacks.
Palestinians seek protection from violent settlers during olive harvest
Palestinian farmers harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank are calling on international activists to protect them.
Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi foils Russia’s plan to encircle the Donbas, ISW analysis shows – Euronews.com
- Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi foils Russia’s plan to encircle the Donbas, ISW analysis shows Euronews.com
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 8, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Ukraine pushes Russia back in Donetsk as military, civilian casualties soar Al Jazeera
- Ukraine Claws Back Land in the Donbas, Thwarting a Russian Push The New York Times
- Ukraine’s surprise robot offensive exposes a vulnerability in Putin’s war machine CNBC
The Secret To Living 194 Years Is Being A Turtle – Defector
- The Secret To Living 194 Years Is Being A Turtle Defector
- The secret to longer life? Scientists believe a 194-year-old tortoise could unlock clues CNN
- Jonathan, a 192-Year-Old Giant Tortoise, Holds Insights for Aging Well Yale E360
- DNA from world’s oldest tortoise may hold key to human ageing The Telegraph
- At 194, Jonathan the Giant Tortoise Knows About Aging The New York Times
Powerful tornado rips through western Sicily
A powerful tornado tore through western Sicily, causing destruction across the cities of Marsala and Petrosino.
DHS defends ICE shooting in NYC, says officers believed they were in danger
The shooting prompted protests in New York City and Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the incident.
‘A Ceuta-style surge is possible’: Border tensions on NATO’s eastern flank
Belarus-linked incidents trouble Latvia and Lithuania, where experts warn of security challenges.
Man named Hitler Mussolini elected mayor in Peru – BBC
- Man named Hitler Mussolini elected mayor in Peru BBC
- Hitler Mussolini wins local election POLITICO.eu
- Left-wing candidate Hitler Mussolini wins local vote in Peru Euronews.com
- Left-wing politician Hitler Mussolini becomes mayor of Peruvian small town New York Post
- Politician Hitler Mussolini crowned mayor in bizarre democratic local result Daily Star