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1. Flydubai co-pilot used crash axe to attack captain, says UAE
The UAE prosecutor general said the co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 used a crash axe in an attempted ’terrorist attack’ on an Israel-bound flight. Passengers and crew stopped his attempt to seize control of the plane, which had 182 people onboard. The suspect was reportedly barred from flying by Oman over extremist views.
Source: The Guardian World
2. EXCLUSIVE: ShinyHunters hacker in FBI data theft detained in Jordan, cooperating with bureau, sources say
A ShinyHunters hacker linked to an FBI data theft has been detained in Jordan, sources say. The suspect is cooperating with the FBI, according to Reuters.
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3. US Coast Guard searches for missing air ambulance off coast of Massachusetts
An air ambulance jet with six people onboard lost contact with the FAA early Saturday during a flight from Bermuda to Boston. The US Coast Guard is searching off the coast of Massachusetts.
Source: The Guardian World
World news
1. Greece returns priceless relics – and suggests UK should follow suit with Parthenon marbles
Greece and Bulgaria formally exchanged a trove of relics and remains, including religious treasures removed from Greece in World War I and bones thought to be Tsar Samuel’s, sealing a decades-long deal. Greece’s PM hopes the handover will persuade Britain to return the Parthenon marbles, citing ’truth, reason, justice and morality.'
Source: The Guardian World
2. UK-Iran national arrested over alleged bomb plot at RAF Fairford released on bail
A sixth man arrested in connection with an alleged terrorist plot at RAF Fairford has been released on bail. The 25-year-old, a dual UK-Iranian national, was detained on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. Counter-terrorism police are investigating possible foreign state involvement.
Source: The Guardian World
3. Tennessee’s top prison official resigning after botched execution of Christa Pike
Tennessee’s corrections commissioner Frank Strada will resign in late October after the botched execution of death row inmate Christa Pike, Governor Bill Lee announced. The state has launched an independent investigation into what went wrong during Wednesday’s failed execution.
Source: The Guardian World
4. Explainer: How Turkey’s investment fund bubble burst - reuters.com
A Reuters explainer examines how Turkey’s investment fund bubble burst. It traces how the bubble formed and collapsed, analyzing the market and policy factors behind it.
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5. Cornell president says university ‘must do better’ after frat house rape allegations
Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff said the university ‘must do better’ following rape allegations involving a fraternity. He called the allegations that a woman was drugged and gang raped ‘deeply disturbing.’
Source: BBC World
6. Could El Niño mean there are no Atlantic hurricanes this year?
For the first time in 30 years, September—normally the most active month—had no Atlantic hurricanes. The anomaly may be linked to El Niño, raising the question of whether there will be no Atlantic hurricanes this year.
Source: BBC World
7. Man shot dead at London memorial service in ‘senseless act of violence’
A 40-year-old man was shot dead during a memorial service in East Acton, west London, on Friday evening. Police launched a murder investigation after multiple shots were heard and called the killing a “senseless act of violence.”
Source: The Guardian World
8. Cameroon authorises $391 million World Bank loan - reuters.com
Cameroon has authorised a $391 million World Bank loan. The funds are expected to support development or budget needs, though specific details were not disclosed in the headline.
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9. Kim wins Asian Games gold to secure military exemption
Golfer Tom Kim won gold at the Asian Games, securing an exemption from mandatory military service in South Korea. South Korea grants such exemptions to athletes who win Asian Games gold.
Source: BBC World
10. Why pastors may not be seen - or heard - preaching on Ghana’s buses for much longer
Ghana is a predominantly Christian country where preaching on public transport is widespread. Pastors may soon no longer be seen or heard preaching on buses, as the practice could be curbed.
Source: BBC World
11. EV drivers love their cars, but some passengers feel sick - this could be why
Research suggests several reasons why some passengers experience motion sickness in electric vehicles. While EV drivers may love their cars, passengers can still feel unwell.
Source: BBC World
12. Rybakina’s first match as world number one ends in China Open defeat by Charaeva
Elena Rybakina lost her first match as world No. 1, falling to Alina Charaeva at the China Open in Beijing. The upset came in her debut event since topping the WTA rankings.
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