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Footage of a firefighter engulfed in flames during protests in France highlights escalating tensions and injuries amid demonstrations against government budget cuts.

AUS CAR ACCIDENT
Ten people injured as a car drives into a crowd of rugby fans in New South Wales this morning.
Authorities investigating the incident as witnesses describe chaos.

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.

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

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

EXECUTION SUSPENSION
Tennessee halts executions following Christa Pike’s critical condition after two failed lethal injections.
Legal scrutiny intensifies over death penalty practices in the United States.

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.