Year: 2026

Police in France are searching for a masked protester who burned a woman’s face with a makeshift flamethrower during demonstrations in Marseille.

Pedro Sánchez faces a critical decision on whether to advance Spain’s general election, following the rejection of two housing decrees by Congress. The prime minister will reflect this weekend on the future of his government, as protests escalate across the country calling for a general strike over housing issues.

BC NDP Leader David Eby and Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson visited the Okanagan on Friday, announcing campaign commitments focused on reducing grocery prices, enhancing wildfire protection, and improving public safety.

President Trump extended his midterm campaign on Friday, addressing supporters in Mobile, Alabama, as he seeks to bolster Republican candidates ahead of the upcoming elections. Weijia Jiang reported on the event details and the political significance of the rally in this strong Republican stronghold.

A Russian Mi-8 military helicopter valued at £11 million was shot down by its own air defences in the Voronezh region, resulting in the deaths of three crew members.

Two underage migrants were injured in a knife attack during a fight in Ceuta’s La Marina area, highlighting ongoing violence amid the city’s migration emergency. National Police responded, as emergency services treated the youths for cuts. Ceuta continues to struggle with accommodation challenges for migrants.

What’s going on?
Flydubai confirmed a serious incident involving a cockpit stabbing on one of its flights. The pilot recounted the details to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the gravity of the situation. Authorities remain engaged in investigations following the attack.
The New York Times emphasised the emotional aspect, stating, “The Mother’s Scream That Sent Passengers to the Rescue.” In contrast, Reuters reported, “Indian pilot tells PM Modi he opened flydubai cockpit door during attack,” focusing on the actions taken during the incident. This difference highlights the varied narrative approaches to the same event—one emotional and heroic, the other more procedural.
Coverage analysed: The New York Times | Reuters

RCMP Constable Eli Ndatuje faced charges under the Criminal Code and the Security of Information Act for alleged unauthorised access to the police database. However, he has been found not guilty of all charges related to the case.

Iran’s parliament has completed committee review of a proposed bill to establish management of the Strait of Hormuz, imposing fees on commercial vessels. The legislation would restrict access to ships from nations deemed hostile, while requiring authorisation for vessels from non-hostile countries. The bill awaits full parliamentary debate.

Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, appeared via video link at Margate Magistrates’ Court, facing charges related to his alleged entry into a restricted zone at a migrant processing centre in Dover. He pleaded guilty to this charge and is set for a case management hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 4 November.