- Egypt arrests entire media editorial team over Muslim Brotherhood accusations New York Post
- Egypt Arrests 6 Matsaddash Journalists on Claims of Spreading Disinformation The New York Times
- Egyptian police arrest entire newsroom of investigative outlet over alleged Muslim Brotherhood ties The Jerusalem Post
- Global Call for the Release of Entire Newsroom at Egyptian Investigative Journalism Platform Matsadaash The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy -
- Press Release: Beyer, DelBene Urge Release of Detained Egyptian Journalists Quiver Quantitative
Japan’s first mayor to take maternity leave lands on TIME100 Next list
Shoko Kawata's maternity leave drew mixed reactions in Japan, a country struggling to lift birth rates.
Japan’s first mayor to take maternity leave lands on TIME100 Next list
Shoko Kawata's maternity leave drew mixed reactions in Japan, a country struggling to lift birth rates.
Friday briefing: How we covered the flydubai incident as it unfolded
In today’s newsletter: When a passenger plane plunges 17,000ft amid claims of terrorism, hijacking and geopolitical intrigue, Guardian journalists have to try and separate fact from fiction in real time
Good morning. Shocking news of a cockpit stabbing. Graphic footage of bloodied crew members. Mid-air testimony from terrified passengers.
This was the tenor of the heart-in-mouth reporting as the horrifying events unfolded onboard flight FZ 1073 to Tel Aviv: the early morning budget flight that plummeted 17,000ft in under two minutes before the courageous intervention of passengers and crew averted an apparent hijacking, potentially saving the lives of not just the 170+ passengers and crew on board, but many more.
UK politics | Ministers are working up sweeping plans for welfare changes including scrapping a key disability benefit for under-25s and replacing it with a multibillion-pound package of support to get into work.
Northern Ireland | Talks aimed at resolving the Drumcree parade dispute have broken up without agreement, with Northern Ireland secretary Chris Bryant describing the situation as being between a “rock and a hard place”.
US news | Tennessee’s governor has suspended all executions in the state and ordered an independent inquiry after a botched attempt to put a condemned inmate to death on Wednesday night.
AI | When prompted, AI chat bots will edit images to remove the hijabs from Muslim women, a violation of one of the world’s most common and visible expressions of faith.
Europe news | A fast-growing protest by high-school students over long hours, teacher shortages and decaying facilities has escalated into “urban violence”, the French government has warned.
Continue reading...South Korean President Lee warns of ‘measures’ against Ukraine over prisoner row, demands apology – CNBC
- South Korean President Lee warns of 'measures' against Ukraine over prisoner row, demands apology CNBC
- Seoul warns 'further action' if Ukraine does not apologise over prisoner-of-war row bbc.com
- South Korea's Lee threatens action against Ukraine over transfer of North Koreans Reuters
- Row between Ukraine, South Korea mounts over North Korean POWs Al Jazeera
- South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean POW transfer CNN
Staff fears grow that BBC will shut its Three and Scotland channels next week
Redundancy process suggests home of Gavin and Stacey and Fleabag could go online-only again in £500m cuts push
The BBC has started a redundancy process in its TV and streaming division, heightening staff fears that Matt Brittin will announce the closure of the poorly performing BBC Three and BBC Scotland channels next week.
The corporation’s director general, who has repeatedly said that linear TV and radio services may have to shut as audiences move online, is expected to inform staff on Wednesday of the latest stage of a plan to save £500m and shed up to 2,000 jobs.
Continue reading...A Brexit reversal is on the table 10 years on from the vote that changed Britain. Here’s what’s at stake – CNBC
- A Brexit reversal is on the table 10 years on from the vote that changed Britain. Here’s what’s at stake CNBC
- Spain, France align on welcoming UK back to EU, strengthening China trade defences Reuters
- Burnham opens door to 'Breturn,' UK's return to EU Le Monde.fr
- Germany: We’ll do everything we can to get Britain back into EU The Telegraph
- Farage claims PM reigniting Brexit vote will 'open door to Reform' BBC
How a failed attack in Leipzig revealed a wider Russian campaign – politico.eu
- How a failed attack in Leipzig revealed a wider Russian campaign politico.eu
- Exclusive: The Russian biker ‘spy’ behind airport drone attack The Telegraph
- Russian-Linked Saboteurs Tried to Blow Up Ukrainian An-124 at Leipzig Airport, Investigation Finds UNITED24 Media
- Media reveal information about Russian who may have organised sabotage at Leipzig airport Українська правда
- What is known about the Vitebsk resident accused of attempting to blow up a plane in Germany Наша Ніва
Trump defies Democrats, diverts aid for Europe to Latin America instead – The Washington Post
- Trump defies Democrats, diverts aid for Europe to Latin America instead The Washington Post
- Trump ‘diverts Ukraine aid for Nato countries to Latin American allies’ The Telegraph
- Shaheen, Meeks Denounce Trump Administration’s Unlawful FMF Reprogramming foreign.senate.gov
- WP: The USA will send resources intended for Ukraine to Latin America EADaily
- Meeks, Shaheen Denounce Trump Administration's Unlawful FMF Reprogramming House.gov
Australia says platforms like Steam and Roblox have ‘significant’ child safety gaps
Fortnite and Minecraft also told to 'lift their game' by online safety regulator.
Tennessee suspends executions as Christa Pike’s lawyer says failed lethal injection leaves her in critical condition
Independent inquiry ordered after failed execution of Pike, who was convicted of 1994 murder
Tennessee’s governor on Thursday said it was “deeply disturbing” that his state botched the execution of a death row prisoner who remained alive and snoring 40 minutes after receiving a double dose of the lethal drug that should have quickly killed her.
Bill Lee, a Republican, has suspended all executions in the state until at least the end of the year and ordered an independent inquiry after Wednesday night’s failed attempt to put to death Christa Pike, who was convicted of murder, at the execution chamber in Nashville.
Continue reading...Ukraine Invasion Day 1,681: Operation Vivaldi not over. RU winter plans revealed. – Daily Kos
- Ukraine Invasion Day 1,681: Operation Vivaldi not over. RU winter plans revealed. Daily Kos
- Russia Is Planning Its Most Powerful Blow Yet to Try to Freeze Ukraine The New York Times
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 30, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Putin’s new bombardment of Kyiv has a terrible logic The Economist
- Russia attacks Ukrainian energy grid, forcing power cuts as winter looms Reuters
China’s Push Into A.I. Has Led to a Problem: Too Much Usage – The New York Times
- China’s Push Into A.I. Has Led to a Problem: Too Much Usage The New York Times
- China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game? BBC
- China puts guardrails on AI companions over social stability concerns TradingView
- China tightens AI rules as digital companions challenge human relationships The Business Standard
- Young Chinese workers are turning to AI for emotional support, raising concerns about social isolation People's Daily Online
A Front Line at the Border: How Russia Uses Migrants as Weapons Against Europe – The New York Times
Putin has told military leaders to abandon rules of war, Zelenskyy says – Financial Times
- Putin has told military leaders to abandon rules of war, Zelenskyy says Financial Times
- Putin orders military leaders to target civilians and nuclear facilities, Zelensky warns: ‘No rules now’ New York Post
- Putin Humiliated as His Desperate Order Is Exposed Yahoo
- Russia Wants to Force Kyiv Residents Out of Capital, Zelensky Says Kyiv Post
- Putin tells generals to abandon rules of war as Russia targets Kyiv civilians The Independent
‘No one disrespects Our Lady’: fears for Brazil’s patron saint grip country ahead of election
Speculation that Flávio Bolsonaro will try to strip Our Lady of Aparecida of position could become deciding factor in run-up to Sunday
A row of Biblical proportions has erupted in the run-up to Brazil’s presidential election, with the country’s patron saint, Our Lady of Aparecida, emerging as an unlikely kingmaker in the deadlocked race.
Ahead of Sunday’s vote, the two frontrunners – the leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and his far-right challenger, Flávio Bolsonaro – are level in the polls.
Continue reading...‘An amazing ride’: SpaceX flight led by first Black female commander sets US speed record
Four astronauts pulled up at International Space Station after eight-hour express flight led by Jessica Watkins
Four astronauts pulled up at the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday after launching on an eight-hour express that set a US speed record, and that created further history with the first Black woman to lead a crew to orbit.
SpaceX launched commander Jessica Watkins and her crew for Nasa after a three-week delay to fix their Dragon capsule’s leaking fuel system. Thick clouds threatened all morning to halt the countdown but skies cleared enough to allow a safe liftoff from Cape Canaveral at 11.10am (1510 GMT).
Continue reading...Ukrainian and partner intelligence services have data on Russia’s plans to attack EU countries — Sybiha – Ukrinform
- Ukrainian and partner intelligence services have data on Russia's plans to attack EU countries — Sybiha Ukrinform
- Below Article 5: Europe’s Collective Response to Russia’s Gray-Zone War geopoliticalmonitor.com
- Europe went all in on soft power for too long, Belgian defence minister says Euronews.com
- How Europe can stall Russia’s hybrid war Financial Times
- As Baltic states face Russian hybrid aggression, our research shows what Europe can do The Conversation
Seoul warns ‘further action’ if Ukraine does not apologise over prisoner-of-war row
President Lee Jae Myung also accused Kyiv of "attempting to provoke a war on the Korean Peninsula".
Seoul warns ‘further action’ if Ukraine does not apologise over prisoner-of-war row
President Lee Jae Myung also accused Kyiv of "attempting to provoke a war on the Korean Peninsula".