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German intelligence services revealed on Monday in parliament that a plane almost crashed earlier this year in Germany due to Russian sabotage.

Four gas stations in Paris have been prohibited from selling diesel since early October as part of a broader plan to phase out the fuel in the city. The ban aims to reduce air pollution and is part of Mayor Anne Hidalgo's efforts to limit the use of polluting vehicles in the capital.

China has started military exercises in the Taiwan Strait as a warning against the 'separatist actions of the Taiwanese independence forces'. Taiwan condemns China's actions as 'irrational and provocative'.

Russia is accused of executing nine Ukrainian prisoners in the Kursk region. The Ukrainian Prosecutor's Office has announced an investigation into the incident.

Aleksej Navalny, the prominent Russian Kremlin critic, wrote in his posthumous memoir that he believed he would die in prison. The memoir is set to be published on October 22.

Doctors Without Borders has been forced to stop providing aid in the Zamzam refugee camp in the Darfur region of Sudan, leaving five thousand malnourished children without assistance.

Two Iraqis of Kurdish origin and two Greeks were charged in the case involving the transport of half a million XTC pills from the Netherlands to Greece.

An Israeli defense company in Gothenburg was shot at on Thursday morning, marking another violent attack on an Israeli target in Scandinavia in just a few weeks. The Iranian regime is suspected to be behind these attacks, utilizing Swedish gangs to carry out the violence.

Several deaths have occurred following a tornado in St. Lucie County in Florida. Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida with wind gusts of 190 kilometers per hour, leaving over a million people without power.

French ski resorts, Seyne-les-Alpes and Alpe du Grand Serre, are shutting down due to snow shortages, impacting local communities and economies.

The New Zealand police have been intrigued by a complex missing persons case for almost three years. In December 2021, Tom Phillips fled with his three children, sparking immediate concern from the mother. After being missing for a long time, the kids have now been spotted in a wooded area.

The strained relationship between U.S. President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is affecting the ties between Israel and the United States.

As conflict escalates between Israel and Hezbollah, over a million people in Lebanon are fleeing, leading to concerns about a new refugee influx in Europe.

The recent beheading of the mayor of Chilpancingo, Mexico, raises concerns of escalating violence in the ongoing gang war in the region.

Botanical scientists have successfully cultivated a long-lost tree species from a 1000-year-old seed found in a desert cave, which may have been the source of a healing balm mentioned in ancient texts.

Alejandro Arcos, who was the mayor of Chilpancingo, a city in Mexico with a population of around 280,000, was assassinated just six days after taking office.

The hardcore fans of AC Milan and Inter are found to have deep connections with the 'ndrangheta mafia, engaging in criminal activities ranging from violence to extortion.

Bosnia and Herzegovina are facing the worst floods in years, resulting in at least fourteen deaths and several people missing.

Yazidi woman, Fawzia Amin Sido, was rescued from the Gaza Strip after being held captive for more than ten years by the family of a Palestinian ISIS fighter she was forced to marry at the age of eleven.

A 21-year-old Yazidi woman who was taken captive by the Islamic State in Iraq ten years ago has been rescued from Gaza this week in a joint operation involving the United States, Israel, Iraq, and Jordan.

Storm Helene has claimed the lives of 191 people in the United States, causing significant damage across six states. President Joe Biden visits affected areas and deploys military for relief efforts.

Russian troops have captured Voehledar, a town in the Donetsk province, significantly impacting Ukraine's defense strategy and complicating the situation in the region.

Two Mexican soldiers opened fire on a pick-up truck carrying migrants at the border with Guatemala, resulting in six deaths and ten other migrants being injured. The soldiers mistakenly thought the migrants were criminals.

The Middle East is on edge as Iran launches a massive rocket attack on Israel, prompting fears of escalating conflict. Israel vows revenge while Iran warns against further aggression.

The US government is facing challenges as the Middle East slides towards a broader war, with Iran's recent direct attack on Israel leading to increased tensions. Despite efforts to maintain peace, the American approach seems to have failed.

Dutch airline KLM is adjusting its flight paths to Asia due to the recent Iran's attack on Israel, avoiding airspace over Iraq and Jordan.

The Surinamese oil field in Block 58 is estimated to hold around 700 million barrels of oil, with potential to produce 200,000 barrels per day. TotalEnergies is expected to make a $10 billion investment decision during a visit to Suriname.

Sheikh Naim Qassem, the new temporary leader of Hezbollah, appeared to be sweating heavily during his video message. Find out why and more details about his statement.

Multiple European countries have initiated the evacuation of citizens and embassy staff from Lebanon amid escalating tensions in the region.

Russian military bloggers are expressing anger towards the Kremlin for deploying highly skilled troops to attack Ukrainian positions. The situation has led to shortages in manpower and controversial tactics at the front.