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News of October 3, 2026

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Explainer-What do we know about flydubai flight 1073?

LONDON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Here is what we know, and don't know, about the reported attempt by the copilot of flydubai flight 1073 to crash the plane on September 30 before it landed safely in Saudi Arabia.WHAT HAPPENED TO THE PLANE?The flight, carrying more than 170 mostly Israeli passengers and crew, departed Dubai at 0305 GMT, according to flight data reviewed by Reuters.

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Palestinian man succumbs to wounds sustained from Israeli attack in Deir el-Balah

Palestinian man succumbs to wounds sustained from Israeli attack in Deir el-Balah A Palestinian man has succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained in an attack by Israeli forces in central Gaza's Deir el-Balah, Wafa reports, citing medical sources. According to the sources, Mohammad Talat Aqel, from Jabalia refugee camp died after sustaining a gunshot wound to the head several days ago in the Umm Dhuhair area of Deir al-Balah. He was reportedly receiving treatment at the city's Al-Aqsa Hospital.

Middle East Eye

Sports

Ireland cut short news conference before Israel game

The Republic of Ireland's press conference on Saturday on the eve of their second Nations League match against Israel in Serbia was cut short as head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson fielded questions from Israeli journalists. Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in Hungary in their first match on Tuesday following a turbulent build-up in which the Irish players voted to fulfil the fixture despite unease among the team over the war in Gaza.

Al-Monitor

Sports

Ireland cut short news conference before Israel game

The Republic of Ireland's press conference on Saturday on the eve of their second Nations League match against Israel in Serbia was cut short as head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson fielded questions from Israeli journalists. Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in Hungary in their first match on Tuesday following a turbulent build-up in which the Irish players voted to fulfil the fixture despite unease among the team over the war in Gaza.

Al-Monitor

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Portugal prosecutors probe legality of US use of Lajes base in Iran war

LISBON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Portuguese prosecutors said on Saturday they had opened a probe into the legality of the centre-right government's authorisation of the United States' use of the Lajes Air Base in the Azores during the Iran conflict, following a complaint by an opposition party.A longstanding agreement with the US allows Washington to use the base without prior authorisation during peacetime, but requires Portugal to give approval once hostilities begin.

Al-Monitor

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Israeli strike kills five in Gaza, including four women, health officials say

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Dawoud Abu AlkasCAIRO/GAZA, Oct 3 (Reuters) - An Israeli airstrike killed at least five Palestinians, including four women, in an apartment building in Gaza City early on Saturday, health and civil defence service officials said.Among the dead were a Christian mother, Maisa Abu Dawoud, and her daughter Mary, medics and the church said.

Al-Monitor

Technology

Riyadh summit focuses on AI, human creativity

The Creative Summit in Riyadh, running until October 5, focuses on the impact of artificial intelligence on creative industries, emphasizing the role of human creativity alongside technological advances. Organized in partnership with the Ministry of Media, the event features workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities for professionals across various sectors, aiming to foster growth in the Kingdom's creative economy.

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Yemeni government confirms attacks on 'vital military targets' in Sanaa

Yemeni government confirms attacks on 'vital military targets' in Sanaa Yemeni government forces have confirmed attacks on “on legitimate vital military targets” in the Houthi-held capital Sanaa. Military spokesperson Colonel Majid al-Nuzaili said in a statement on X that “the Armed Forces possess the capabilities to conduct strategic attacks against the Houthis”. Government-affiliated media reported that the forces launched a series of air strikes on Houthi positions in the Al-Nahdain and Ja…

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