Monday, October 5, 2026

World

October 2, 2026

Bank of England chief warns AI poses risks to financial markets

Mr Bailey said AI has created a much more powerful way of uncovering hidden problems in software that many organisations rely on.

Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey
October 2, 2026

Christa Pike in critical condition after botched execution, lawyers say

Ms Pike was convicted for the murder of Colleen Slemmer in the 1990s and remained on death row for over 30 years.

Christa Pike
October 2, 2026

Injured captain Smit Machchar narrates how he thwarted attacker’s plot to crash Flydubai plane

Both Indian and Israeli leaders have lauded Mr Machchar for saving passengers aboard the Flydubai flight FZ1073.

Smit Machchar
October 2, 2026

Explosions hit Yemen’s capital

The ​‌⁠​‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠⁠⁠‌​‍‍​‌​strikes came after the Saudi-led coalition announced that it had intercepted two ballistic missiles and four drones launched by the Iran-backed

Explosion in Yemen
October 2, 2026

Tanzanian Athuman Omar jailed 40 months for defrauding Dallas-based credit union

Mr Omar exploited his years-long relationship with the former CEO of the Dallas-based credit union and co-conspirator, Jonathan Salcedo.

Court dock
October 2, 2026

Flydubai pilot who attempted to crash plane ‘underwent Islamist radical indoctrination,’ Israeli PM says

Mr Netanyahu also said the pilot identified as an Omani citizen was apparently suicidal because he called out “kill me.”

Benjamin Netanyahu
October 2, 2026

5.8 million refugee children out of school globally in 2025: UNHCR

UNHCR noted refugee tertiary enrolment reached a record 11 per cent in 2025, up from nine per cent in 2024.

Girls
October 2, 2026

EU cuts funding to Sierra Leone over refusal to extradite fugitive cocaine baron Bolle Jos

The Sierra Leone government has denied shielding Bolle Jos from extradition, while Mr Bio also denied having ties with the drug kingpin.

Joseph Leijdekkers
October 2, 2026

U.S. immigration officer jailed for accepting $6,000 bribe

Mr Dukuly pleaded guilty to “aiding and abetting the bribery of a public official in exchange for an official act.”

Court
October 1, 2026

American rapper Rick Ross arrested for alleged assault on ex-girlfriend

Rick Ross was arrested on a felony charge of battery by strangulation and a misdemeanour count of battery.

Rick Ross with Jazzma Kendrick