‘It was very tough but I love life’ – ex-hostage whose family were killed on 7 October
Eli Sharabi reflects on finding out, after release, his wife and children had been killed in the attacks.
Large fire breaks out at el Segundo refinery in Los Angeles
Emergency services attending scenes after receiving multiple reports of an explosion, according to US media
A fire broke out at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery, California governor Gavin Newsom’s press office said, with a county official adding that the flames had been confined to one area.
The cause of the blaze was not clear, the Los Angeles Times reported, while CBS said firefighters were called to the refinery in Los Angeles county after reports of an explosion.
Continue reading...Munich airport reopens after drone sightings halt flights – Reuters
- Munich airport reopens after drone sightings halt flights Reuters
- Germany’s Munich the latest European airport to close after wave of drone sightings CNN
- Munich airport temporarily shut after drone sightings in the area ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Flights Halted at Munich Airport After Drone Sightings The New York Times
- How Germany plans to fix its drone problem DW
Japan days away from running out of Asahi Super Dry due to cyber attack – reports
The attack forced the company to halt production at most of its 30 factories nationwide, including those producing its signature beer
The Asahi group, Japan’s biggest brewery, is reportedly just days away from running out of its most popular beer, as it struggles to recover from a cyber-attack that caused a system outage.
The ransomware attack, reported on Monday, forced the company to halt production at most of its 30 factories nationwide, including those producing it signature mass-market lager Asahi Super Dry.
Continue reading...Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 2, 2025 | ISW – Institute for the Study of War
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 2, 2025 | ISW Institute for the Study of War
- Putin warns of harsh response to ‘Europe’s militarisation’ Al Jazeera
- As Russian Drones Menace Europe, Putin Says Moscow Has No Plans to Invade The New York Times
- "Then What's NATO?" Putin Mocks Trump's "Paper Tiger" Jibe At Russia NDTV
- Putin quotes on paper tigers, Trump, Tomahawks and Charlie Kirk Reuters
Manchester synagogue attack: What we know about the victims and attacker – Al Jazeera
- Manchester synagogue attack: What we know about the victims and attacker Al Jazeera
- Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, named as Manchester synagogue attack victims The Times of Israel
- Manchester Synagogue Attack Fuels Fears of Antisemitism in Britain The New York Times
- Extra patrols at synagogues after Manchester attack BBC
- Attacker who killed 2 people and injured 3 at British synagogue is dead, police say AP News
‘When I stand, I feel dizzy’: Deadly earthquake leaves Filipinos struggling in ghost towns
The powerful quake has killed 68 people, injured hundreds and destroyed homes and churches.
US archivist ousted after refusing to let Trump give Eisenhower’s sword to King Charles – reports
The Trump administration ultimately gave the King a replica sword on the president’s recent state visit
The Eisenhower Presidential Library’s director has exited his position after advocating against giving a sword from the collection to King Charles as a gift during Donald Trump’s recent state visit, according to US media reports on Thursday.
Todd Arrington left his post on Monday after being told to “resign or be fired”, he told CBS News, which did not specify who had relayed the message to the historian.
Continue reading...Russia targets UK military satellites on weekly basis
Moscow is attempting to collect information from UK spacecraft, according to the MoD.
Venezuela slams presence of US F-35 fighter planes spotted off coast
Venezuelan government calls on US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to cease 'thrill-seeking and warmongering posture'.
Hamas to demand key revisions to Trump Gaza plan before accepting, sources say – The Guardian
- Hamas to demand key revisions to Trump Gaza plan before accepting, sources say The Guardian
- ‘Enough Is Enough’: Many Palestinians Say Hamas Must Accept Cease-Fire Plan The New York Times
- The White House’s plan for Gaza deserves praise The Economist
- Egypt working to convince Hamas to accept Trump plan, says foreign minister Reuters
- Scoop: How an Israeli attack inadvertently launched Trump's Gaza peace plan Axios
‘Ban Israeli football’: Scholars urge UEFA to bar Israel over Gaza horrors
Legal experts underscore killing of Palestinian footballers and UN panel's findings that Israel is committing genocide.
Anti-abortion groups furious as FDA approves generic abortion pill
Abortion rights supporters hail win for evidence-backed medicine as Evita Solutions’ generic version of mifepristone given approval
In a move that has left anti-abortion advocates reeling, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) quietly approved a request to manufacture a new abortion pill earlier this week.
Thanks to the approval, a company called Evita Solutions will be able to manufacture its generic version of mifepristone, one of two drugs typically used in most US medication abortions. A generic version of mifepristone, which was first approved as a brand-name drug in 2000, is already available on the market.
Continue reading...Trump wields axe over ‘Democrat Agencies’ as shutdown blame game rages
He said the shutdown could be an opportunity to "clear out dead wood", giving no hint of concessions to Democrats.
Trump wields axe over ‘Democrat Agencies’ as shutdown blame game rages
He said the shutdown could be an opportunity to "clear out dead wood", giving no hint of concessions to Democrats.
Argentina’s Congress overturns President Javier Milei’s veto on funding
The congressional setback arrives as Milei's political party faces slumping popularity headed into a midterm election.
France detains Russian ‘shadow’ tanker to disrupt war in Ukraine
Moscow considers France's detention of the ship, and arrest of the captain, an act of piracy.
Japan’s next leader may be its first woman or youngest in modern era – Reuters
- Japan’s next leader may be its first woman or youngest in modern era Reuters
- Japan’s ruling party is in crisis as voters swing to right-wing rivals. Can a new leader save it? CNN
- Japanese politics heats up The Economist
- Rice is on the political menu as Japan replaces its leader — again The Washington Post
- Japan’s ruling party edges towards picking youngest leader in a century Financial Times
Senior member of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang arrested
The alleged head of the gang's armed wing was arrested in an operation between Colombia, the US and the UK.
Hamas says it will respond ‘soon’ to Trump’s proposal to end Gaza war
Egypt's foreign minister warned of escalation if the Palestinian group rejects plan to end the nearly two-year conflict.