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World's tallest wind turbine rises to 365 metres in Germany
Video. Germany’s new 365-metre wind turbine in Schipkau is the world’s tallest, designed to capture stronger winds and start operating in November.
Uzbekistan wins gold at record-breaking Chess Olympiad in Samarkand
Almost 400 teams from more than 190 countries competed over 11 rounds. Germany took bronze, while Hungary, France and Spain also finished in the top 10, alongside Azerbaijan and Armenia.
'I was fighting for my life': FlyDubai captain recalls cockpit attack
Video. Still recovering in hospital, the pilot who helped prevent a tragedy on a FlyDubai flight has spoken publicly about the moment he fought to regain control of the cockpit. Capt. Smit Machchhar says he was “fighting for his life” but knew he had to get back up as the aircraft began its steep descent.
Madrid protesters bang pots to demand action on Spain’s housing crisis
Video. Madrid demonstrators bang pots and pans to demand action on Spain’s housing crisis, calling for long‑term security and support for young adults seeking homes.
Protesters rally outside Dublin stadium over Ireland-Israel match
Video. Around 200 protesters gathered near Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, calling on Ireland to boycott its upcoming Nations League match against Israel
2 passengers who helped thwart the FlyDubai attack add details in a TV interview
The United Arab Emirates said it would lead the investigation, including into possible links to terrorism. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said the attacker had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination,” though he did not elaborate.
Estonian slackliner takes on 120-metre-high line above Seoul
Video. Estonian slackliner Jaan Roose completed a 160‑metre tightrope walk high above central Seoul, drawing crowds along Cheonggye Stream as he crossed.
Nigerian dancer completes 168-hour dance marathon in Guinness bid
Video. Nigerian dancer Benjamin Daniel, known as Ben Dancer, has completed a 168-hour dance marathon in Lagos as he seeks to set a new Guinness World Records mark.
Latest news bulletin | October 1st, 2026 – Evening
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Young martial artists train in China’s ancient mountain schools
Video. Young students from China and abroad train in tai chi and kung fu on the Wudang Mountains, where Taoist philosophy shapes martial arts and daily life.
Giant Chinese flag unfurled on glass bridge in Jiangxi ahead of national day
Video. Tourists in Jiangxi unfurl a giant flag on a 330‑metre glass bridge as China marks National Day with dawn ceremonies and music in Tian’anmen Square.
Bradley Whitford receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Video. Bradley Whitford receives the 2,858th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating with family and West Wing co-stars in Los Angeles.
Four sailors rescued after sperm whale sinks yacht in South Pacific
Video. Four sailors were rescued after a sperm whale struck and sank their yacht in the remote South Pacific. A New Zealand Air Force surveillance aircraft helped coordinate the rescue. The crew were taken aboard a cargo ship as their yacht went under.
Onboard videos show chaotic scenes on FlyDubai flight
Video. An Israeli passenger filmed scenes of panic aboard a FlyDubai flight after an alleged attack in the cockpit forced the plane to make an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Swiss glaciers lose 5.5% of ice in second-largest melt on record
Video. Swiss scientists report rapid ice loss at the Rhône Glacier, as heatwaves and a dry winter drive Switzerland’s second-biggest melt on record.
Death-row inmate Christa Pike seen during murder trial
Video. File footage shows Christa Pike during her murder trial in Tennessee in 1996 and 2012.
‘Nightmare of a lifetime’: passengers recount chaos on flydubai flight
Video. Passengers on a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight recount the terrifying moments after an altercation erupted in the cockpit. As the plane was diverted to Saudi Arabia, passengers say several people rushed to intervene and helped bring the situation under control.
“I grabbed the controls”: FlyDubai survivor recounts dramatic cockpit attack as he meets Netanyahu
Video. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Yaniv Hayun, one of the passengers who helped subdue a pilot after a stabbing on a Flydubai flight bound for Israel.
Protests continue at French schools as tensions rise over education conditions
Video. Students continued to protest at schools in France, demanding more resources and better learning conditions, while tensions and vandalism were reported around several schools in Rennes.
‘Let workers have a say’: Protesters target OpenAI conference
Video. Dozens of activists protested outside OpenAI’s developer conference in San Francisco, calling on the company to end its contracts with the US military and Immigration and Customs Enforcement and demanding greater regulation of AI.
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