Romanian F-16s shoot down two drones over Black Sea after airspace incursion
Romanian officials said the drones entered national airspace over the Black Sea on October 17. Their country of origin has not been identified.
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Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar describes cockpit attack in first interview
The captain described the blows he suffered, his attempt to summon help and the colleague who took control of a flight diverted to Saudi Arabia.
Zelenskyy urges support for Russia sanctions after Trump puts them on hold
Ukraine’s president called for public support for new US restrictions and warned that pausing them would benefit Vladimir Putin.
Pope Leo returns to Vatican after lung surgery as surgeon assesses November trip
Pope Leo XIV left a Rome hospital four days after surgery for lung cancer. His surgeon sees no current clinical reason to prevent a planned Latin America trip, but further test...
Cian Stacey and Jessica Dalton appear in court over fatal Waterford attack
The two defendants each face three charges connected with the attack that killed Philip and Kim English and their two sons. Both are due back in court on Tuesday.
Crowd surge at north Kolkata Durga Puja pandal injures visitors
People were taken to hospital after a crowd surge at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal on Saturday. Reports differ on the injury count, and deaths have not been confirmed.
Cockroach movement founder Abhijeet Dipke released after detention in Delhi
Dipke was released on 17 October, a day after police detained him on his way to a protest over India’s voter rolls. A movement official said his release came with conditions...
Israel’s Gideon Saar condemns attack on European delegation in West Bank
Diplomats visiting Taybeh during the olive harvest were confronted by masked settlers, according to witnesses and officials. Israeli police have opened an investigation.
Thousands march in Tunis against Saied over living costs and political freedoms
The UGTT labour federation joined opposition and civil society groups in one of the largest demonstrations against Tunisia’s president in years.
France protests over schools and living costs bring clashes and arrests
Police used tear gas and a water cannon in Paris as rallies spread across France on 17 October. Reports cited rising arrest totals at different points in the day.
Egypt’s Sisi says his presidency will end in 2030
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said at a military academy ceremony that his current term will end in 2030 and Egypt’s constitution will not be changed to extend it.
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Pope Leo cleared to leave Rome hospital after lung cancer surgery
The Vatican said the pontiff was fit for discharge on October 17 and planned to return to the Vatican before leading Sunday prayers from his apartment window.
Iran’s Guards say tanker caught fire after mine strike in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say a supertanker carrying more than two million barrels of oil hit a mine while trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz. The reported incident adds to...
Trump pauses Russia sanctions as watchdog identifies 134 gas-trade vessels
An executive order delayed sanctions due to take effect two days later. Urgewald says Russian gas shipments have continued since the law was signed.
Japan retracts mistaken magnitude 9.9 earthquake alert after eight minutes
Japan’s weather agency corrected its warning after a magnitude 6.9 quake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. The alert reached millions of phones and briefly stopped trams in...
South Korea expresses regret after Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni Shrine
Seoul urged Japanese leaders to show remorse through action after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering at the start of the Tokyo shrine’s autumn festival.
Thai Airways approves compensation for passengers hit by September floods
Passengers affected by flight delays, cancellations or delayed baggage during September flooding can seek compensation, with claims assessed individually.
Paris police restrict march as protests are planned across France
Students, trade unionists and Yellow Vest participants are expected at demonstrations over living costs and school conditions, while police have barred a central Paris route.