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WorldTel Aviv-Vienna flight makes emergency landing in Sofia after bomb threat
The Airbus A320, carrying 51 passengers and six crew members, was escorted by a Bulgarian fighter jet after a crew member reported receiving a bomb threat.
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WorldMacron vows accountability as France protests over living costs and schools lead to 1,800 arrests
The French president said those responsible for looting and violence would be held accountable following nationwide demonstrations.
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WorldTrump endorses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for re-election
Israelis are set to vote October 27, in the first national elections since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023.
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WorldTruck crashes into youth soccer match in Kansas' Wichita; two killed, 10 injured
The driver is in custody and cooperating with investigators, Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses said.
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WorldSeattle 'No Kings' rally draws thousands ahead of US midterms
Protesters raise concerns over immigration enforcement and healthcare costs, while some urge voters to help Democrats regain control of Congress.
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WorldUkraine launches over 1,000 drones at Russia, setting St Petersburg oil terminal ablaze
The attacks killed one person and wounded five in Russia, as Kyiv accused Moscow of striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure 76 times in a week.
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WorldFrance protest: 1,800 arrested after violent protests, looting across cities
Around 550,000 people joined demonstrations across France, with violence damaging public buildings, shops and tourist areas in several cities.
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WorldStrait of Hormuz can be opened within days if US agrees to conditions: Iranian FM
If Washington accepts Tehran's conditions, the strategic waterway would be open within six days and US-Iran talks would resume on the seventh day, Araqchi said.
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WorldJD Vance says H-1B ‘indentured servants’ remark targeted companies, not workers
The US vice president acknowledged his rhetoric was ‘imperfect’ after India called the terminology ‘deeply offensive’.
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WorldIran ready for dialogue with US if given credible guarantees, Araghchi says
Tehran rejects pressure as Trump predicts a swift end to the war, while Iran's deputy foreign minister calls for an end to hostilities on all fronts.
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World10 killed in Bangladesh resort fire; owner untraceable, manager arrested
A five-member committee formed by the district administration is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, according to Dhaka Tribune.
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WorldIndia urges nationals in Saudi Arabia to follow emergency safety alerts
The advisory lists shelter and travel precautions and emergency numbers after a Houthi attack on Riyadh airport on 10 October killed an Indian national.
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Worldflydubai attack: Indian pilot Smit Machchhar recounts co-pilot assault aboard Dubai-Tel Aviv flight
Captain Smit Machchhar recounts how he fought back against his co-pilot during an alleged hijacking attempt aboard a flydubai flight, which was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
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WorldIran’s IRGC reports second supertanker explosion in Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian force claims both vessels hit naval mines, while the UK maritime agency reports two separate attacks on tankers near Saudi Arabia.
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WorldJapan plans first mission to bring samples from Mars moon Phobos
The five-year mission aims to collect at least 10 grams of soil, investigate the moon’s origins and look for possible traces of past microbial life.
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WorldRubio says 60-day review will determine US approach to Russia sanctions, tariffs
The US administration is weighing global energy pressures, the Iran war and the Russia-Ukraine conflict as President Donald Trump faces bipartisan criticism over exemptions under the Graham Act.
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WorldHurricane Trudy approaches Mexico coast as Typhoon Champi strengthens near Guam
Trudy threatens Mexico’s Pacific coast with winds of 155 kmph, while Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands seek US emergency declarations amid recovery from earlier super typhoons.
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WorldIran-Pakistan border crossings suspended over technical and security concerns
Iran cited technical problems and precautionary measures, while Pakistani officials said the temporary trade halt was aimed at strengthening border security, preventing smuggling and supporting counter-terrorism operations.
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WorldLebanon to present demands for end to Israeli escalation at US security talks
President Joseph Aoun said a Lebanese military delegation will attend talks in Tampa on October 20, as Beirut seeks an immediate end to Israeli military escalation.
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WorldItaly protest: Rioters clash with police in Milan; loot stores, torch properties
Italian PM Meloni condemns the violence, while Milan Mayor Sala calls attacks on police unjustifiable.