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Friday briefing: How we covered the flydubai incident as it unfolded
In today’s newsletter: When a passenger plane plunges 17,000ft amid claims of terrorism, hijacking and geopolitical intrigue, Guardian journalists have to try and separate fact from fiction in real time
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How the botched execution of Christa Pike unfolded, by someone in the room
Those in the room report an hour-plus of what sounded like snoring coming from Pike
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Indian pilot hero tells of FlyDubai cockpit horror attack: 'I had so many wounds'
The flight plunged more than 14,000 feet in less than 30 seconds
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Eastern Spain braces for torrential rain and flooding
Up to 300mm of rain could fall in places, while extreme downpours bring deadly landslides to Nepal
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UK gas and electrical company collapses into administration after 30 years
Gas-Elec, founded in 1996, provides gas and electrical safety for residential properties across the UK.
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Rubio waives human rights restrictions on $320m military aid to Egypt
Top US diplomat Marco Rubio signed off on the waiver but argued that Washington’s concerns over its Middle Eastern ally’s human rights record will remain a point of discussion in full bilateral discussions.
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EU nations to hold emergency meeting on diesel prices amid US pressure
EU nations will meet Friday, aiming to develop a unified response to soaring diesel prices, a day after the US called on its European allies to release strategic reserves "immediately" to stem the crisis.
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Badenoch claims Labour is preparing for a general election in May 2027 – UK politics live
Speculation about an early election continue to persist even as Andy Burnham ruled it out
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Forget Trump v Carney: This year's Nobel Peace Prize winner could come from space
In the last 15 years, eight women have won the prize and just six men
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UK is not facing diesel shortage despite fears of Trump export ban, minister says
In effort to avoid panic at pumps, Keir Mather insists supply of fuel to Britain is ‘inherently resilient’
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Trump moves 9,000 troops to Middle East after threatening to hit Iran - latest
The US president said the war will end ‘one way or another’
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Trump doesn’t rule out sending ICE to polling sites; US supreme court to review policy to detain immigrants challenging deportation – live
Justices will consider whether immigrants have a right to a hearing to determine if they should remain detained while challenging their possible deportation
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What's gone wrong at Nike? How the world's sportswear giant lost its mojo
Several self-inflicted mistakes have cost the biggest sportswear brand on the planet in recent years.
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Spain and China are cosying up - to the anger of many in the EU
Amid global tumult, the two countries alliance is not the only unlikely pairing.
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Whatever AI Safety Is, It’s Not This
Asking AI companies to self-regulate is a great way to pretend like you’ve accomplished something.
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Pilot ‘used axe’ to attack co-pilot on Israel flight before passengers restrained him
Two Israeli security officials said Israel's initial assessment was that the co-pilot, identified by Israel as an Omani national, was likely acting alone
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Crypto thieves attacked man in home and threatened to kill pregnant wife's baby in 'horrific' robbery
The man was beaten with hammers until he transferred hundreds of thousands of pounds of cryptocurrency.
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New Washington DC law bans landlords from imposing dog breed restrictions
Landlords can no longer refuse pit bulls, rottweilers, dobermans or other breeds considered ‘scary’
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Proposal to hold Major League Baseball game in Grand Teton national park sparks backlash
MLB reportedly contacted White House about staging game at Wyoming park, to dismay of locals and conservationists
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US states and cities sue over Trump EPA’s repeal of emissions rules
Democratic-led coalition says gutting key protections will set US back decades and worsen climate crisis
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Newspaper headlines: 'Laughing criminals let loose' and 'Return to the castle'
Inmates who were released early from prisons in England and Wales are pictured on several of Friday's front pages.
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Enter Shikari announce indefinite hiatus from 2027: ‘We don’t think we’re splitting up’
The rock band will still tour the UK, Europe and US over the next 12 months, but say decision to ‘fall dormant’ feels ‘liberating’
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Dual UK-Iranian national arrested over RAF Fairford incident
The 25-year-old man was arrested in Westminster, London, marking the sixth arrest in connection with Sunday's incident near the airbase.
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It's pumpkin spice season — these K-cups, Nespresso pods and filter coffee packs are ideal for indulging your fall habit at home
International coffee day is the perfect excuse
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UK in talks with EU partners to release strategic fuel reserves if needed, BBC understands
President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US.
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America.gov is filled with stock art of people not in America
At least six of the images were taken outside of the US, one analysis found
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Kanye West’s Russia concerts cancelled after weeks of uncertainty
Russia’s foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova previously called the planned shows unacceptable
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Pete Hegseth’s War Daddy-sermon about killing and Jesus was truly eye-opening
An energized, wide-eyed Hegseth claimed the entire free press is committing treason before suggesting that more Christian chaplains in the military might help them build killing drones and achieve more ‘lethality’, writes Holly Baxter
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Carney pitches oil pipeline as a response to US-Canada trade war
A west coast pipeline project is the first to be fast-tracked and will be a major test of Carney's promise to global investors.
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Trump’s ‘Morally Binding’ AI ‘Accord,’ the Rise of AI Agents, and Extremists on the Ballot
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss the voluntary AI safety agreement tech executives signed, AI agents for normies, and extremist candidates running for office in the US midterms.
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October 2026 DWP benefits and pension payment dates plus cost of living support
All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not
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Takeaways from Trump’s latest TIME interview on DC makeover, Iran and affordability
Trump-in-denial grows defensive and curses at a reporter when confronted with straight-forward questions about his second term
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The IKEA x Xbox gaming furniture collab is actually genius — take a look at the full range
The YXSTABY collection is playful but practical — and it's finally available to buy
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Renee Good: Family of US woman killed by ICE agent sues Trump officials
Lawyers for Good's family say US officials created "an unprecedented environment for state sponsored violence" in Minneapolis.
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‘Total class act’: Marie-France van Heel is poised to be a very different PM’s wife
The former marketing executive is expected to play a big role in promoting the UK and could be the most influential spouse in No 10 in years
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Elephants imitate each other when they produce deep rumbling sounds
African savannah elephants use a variety of calls to communicate, and now machine learning has shown that they tune their deepest sounds to match those of other nearby elephants
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Million-dollar public servants: 11 staff at Australia’s Future Fund paid significantly more than the PM
One executive received a $1.5m package last year, while 10 other staff received remuneration exceeding $1m each
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Casio is reportedly working on a second retro-style watch ring — as its wildly popular Casio F-B100W step-tracking Bluetooth watch hits the US
Casio's time-telling smart ring alternative could be coming back as the CRW002, and there's clearly appetite for it.
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California issues investigative subpoena to OpenAI over rogue agents’ hacking
State attorney general issues subpoena to OpenAI as part of broader inquiry into potential security vulnerabilities
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British-Iranian man arrested over alleged RAF Fairford bomb plot
The man has been arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts
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I'm a big 'Lanterns' fan — here are 6 major moments I expect to see in the Green Lantern TV show's season 1 finale on HBO Max
The season finale of HBO's Green Lantern TV show is almost here — and I've got thoughts on what could happen.
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Massive Pentagon hack sees records of 2.7 million US military personnel leaked during months-long data breach — names, military service records and Social Security numbers all revealed
A bug in a file-sharing service exposed sensitive military employee data
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How to watch Denmark vs Portugal for FREE: Live stream Nations League 2026/27 online from anywhere
The reigning Nations League champions have made an outstanding start under new boss Jorge Jesus
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How to watch The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked season 2 for free online from anywhere
Ed Gamble is back to offer the lowdown on all the talking points from the castle
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I've tested dozens of bird feeder cameras, and the Bird Buddy 2 is one of the most polished yet — its 2K video and endearing app are a joy
The Bird Buddy 2 is one of the most polished, hassle-free bird feeder cameras available, with integrated solar roof panels that keep the camera powered for months on end, a rotatable camera for vertical and landscape 2K video, and an endearing app.
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Tennessee suspends executions as Christa Pike’s lawyer says failed lethal injection leaves her in critical condition
Independent inquiry ordered after failed execution of Pike, who was convicted of 1994 murder
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Labour figures uneasy about Healey’s ‘underpowered’ approach to budget
Chancellor faces global volatility and soaring energy costs as some insiders worry lack of clarity could trigger fresh market shock
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Musk returns to Trump administration to co-lead Pentagon war study
Musk, who in 2024 threw his support behind Trump and helped his return to the White House, served as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), where he spearheaded sweeping job cuts across the US federal government.
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Canada fast-tracks Pacific oil pipeline to reduce dependence on US
Alberta is holding a public vote on Oct. 19 on whether to hold a referendum on leaving Canada
