WorldAlberto Paduanelli, who recreated the flydubai incident in a simulator, said a jet falling 16,000 feet in 30 seconds would feel like a “very, very vertical roller coaster.” Unlike on a roller coaster, passengers would not expect the drop.
WorldAlberto Paduanelli, who recreated the flydubai incident in a simulator, said a jet falling 16,000 feet in 30 seconds would feel like a “very, very vertical roller coaster.” Unlike on a roller coaster, passengers would not expect the drop.
CultureA new exhibition at Copenhagen’s Glyptotek museum explores the colourful world of ancient Roman fashion, showing how clothing, jewellery, hairstyles and perfume signalled identity, wealth and power.
PoliticsSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called an early election for Nov. 29, seeking a stronger mandate after a fragmented parliament rejected the government’s key housing decrees last week amid widespread protests.
ScienceDelano D’Souza welcomes Dr Shauna Burke, an associate professor of exercise and health psychology at the University of Leeds. After first summiting Mount Everest in 2005, Burke returned to the world’s highest mountain earlier this year following a stage-four breast cancer diagnosis. She now aims to climb the other 13 peaks above 8,000 metres.
WorldIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a “thorough review” of foreign flights entering Israel. Former deputy national security adviser Steve Yates said staying on “high alert” is important after an attempted hijacking aboard a Flydubai flight bound for Israel.
WorldRights campaigners across East Africa warn that borders are offering little protection from political repression. Opposition figures, activists and government critics are being arrested, abducted and forcibly transferred, sometimes thousands of kilometres from home. Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports from Nairobi, Kenya.
PoliticsSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called an early election for Nov. 29 after parliament rejected his government’s housing plan, which was intended to ease growing social protests. Separately, the departure of ultra-wealthy individuals from the UK has become a $160 billion problem over the past two years.
WorldSix US soldiers were killed and dozens injured at Kuwait’s Port Shuaiba on March 1, 2026, in the deadliest known strike on US troops since Operation Epic Fury began. Maj. Stephen Ramsbottom and three other informed people said generals focused more on missile defense and were unprepared for drone warfare.
EconomyThe cruise industry contributes €65 billion to the European economy and is drawing younger travellers. The report examines how it is addressing concerns about emissions and overtourism.
WorldIn an interview with Euronews, US adviser for Arab and African affairs Massad Boulos said President Donald Trump is determined to end the war with Iran soon. He also discussed US ties with Gulf states, Sudan and the political stakes ahead of the midterm elections.
PoliticsPrime Minister Pedro Sanchez calls an early election after parliament rejects his plan to tackle Spain’s housing crisis. The roundup also covers Saudi Arabia’s backing for a major offensive in Yemen, the US Supreme Court’s new term and the start of Nobel Prize week.
HealthThe U.S. State Department is monitoring a reportedly fatal case of “pneumonia of an unknown etiology” in Russia that has been linked to a plague research laboratory.
Politics59:20President Trump delivered remarks in Baltimore, Maryland, on Oct. 6, 2026.
PoliticsPresident Trump participated in the “A New Golden Age” summit in Washington, DC.
WorldIsrael’s war on Gaza has shattered countless families. Mohammad was three when an Israeli attack killed everyone in his family. He now lives in a tent with two other people who have lost everything, and together they are forming a new family amid the ruins, in Khan Younis.
WorldAustralian officials are examining the background and Australian connections of a Flydubai co-pilot suspected of trying to seize control of a flight bound for Israel. He allegedly struck the pilot with an axe on the Dubai–Tel Aviv service, but passengers and crew restrained him and helped restore control of the aircraft.
SocietyChicago-based journalist William Kelly discusses the tragedy of a girl being stabbed to death in broad daylight, the city's crime crisis and why he blames Mayor Brandon Johnson for public safety concerns.
PoliticsPresident Trump is stepping up campaign appearances, hoping to turn rallies in Republican-leaning states into votes for the party. The GOP effort is facing political headwinds as its support declines.
WorldOfficials say the FlyDubai co-pilot suspected of attacking the captain and trying to crash a flight bound for Israel is an Omani national previously suspended from flying by Oman Air after being deemed a security risk. Sources identified the suspect as 29-year-old Hamam Al Hammami.
PoliticsSpain’s Sánchez has called a snap election for 29 November after his government suffered a defeat over housing measures. After weekend consultations, he sought to capitalise politically on the worsening housing crisis, while a migration crisis in Ceuta and corruption cases involving figures close to his Socialist Party added pressure.
SocietyA new global retirement ranking finds that the top destination for retiring abroad is no longer in Europe, although six European countries still rank among the top 10. People considering retirement overseas are weighing higher taxes against quality of life.
TechUS President Donald Trump has appointed National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton as America’s “Super Intelligence” czar amid growing fears over AI. Oil markets are also reacting to Houthi attacks and export data, while France’s fiscal troubles push the euro to a 17-month low.
OtherEuronews’ midday bulletin for October 5, 2026 rounds up important stories from Europe and beyond, spanning world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
SocietyThe fatal shooting of a lifelong Inter Milan fan in Milan reveals a shocking alliance between football ultras and the mafia. The True Crime Reports programme is coming soon, with illustrations created by artists using AI-powered software.