Ethiopia’s federal army has reclaimed Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekelle from Tigray rebels, who have been observed departing the city. Local reports indicate concerns over potential looting and lawlessness due to the absence of security forces following the recapture.

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

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.

A Bronze Age sword and various metal objects have been discovered in Lake Mezzano, Italy, prompting new insights into ancient settlement practices.

Fighting in northern Ethiopia has intensified, nearly four years after a peace deal ended the Tigray conflict. Government-aligned forces captured Alamata on September 28, while Tigrayan forces expanded into Afar. Telecommunications are disrupted, hampering humanitarian efforts amid heightened regional tensions.

Professor Sergei Karaganov warns that millions could die if Russia resorts to nuclear action in response to NATO troops in Ukraine or threats to Kaliningrad.