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October 2026
Section: World ✕ Reset
ISS Crew Balances Spacewalk Planning, Robotics and Science
Expedition 75 prepared for an external solar-array installation while handling robotic hardware and configuring instruments for plant, storm and Earth-observation research.
Two Ukrainians detained in Poland over alleged 110,000-zloty scam
A 92-year-old woman in Tczew was persuaded to hand over her savings to callers posing as police officers. The suspects are aged 16 and 21.
Teenager attacks Israeli embassy guard in Belgrade
A knife-wielding minor wounded a police officer outside Israel’s embassy in Serbia before being shot dead. Authorities raised the national terrorism alert to red.
Fire hits Prague home of STV co-owner
Investigators are examining a blaze at the home of Martin Drda, a co-owner of an arms group that supplies ammunition to Ukraine. Damage was estimated at 200,000 Czech crowns.
Warsaw police detain axe-wielding suspect
A 31-year-old man was taken into custody after witnesses saw someone brandishing an axe near central Warsaw’s Gdańsk waterfront. Police later charged him over the danger allegedly posed to another person.
Polish border officers seize yacht hauled by Ukrainian driver
A motor yacht valued at about 200,000 zlotys was stopped at the Budomierz crossing after officers found inconsistencies in its identifying details.
Germany’s household saving rate stands well above EU average
German households posted a gross saving rate of 18.9% in 2025, compared with 14.3% across the European Union. Switzerland remained markedly higher among comparable economies.
Poland Faces Shortage of Qualified F-16 Pilots
Unofficial estimates suggest Poland has about 40 pilots qualified for its 47 F-16 fighters, well below the minimum of 70 considered necessary for effective fleet operations.
Nine detained in Polish illegal cigarette investigation
Polish officers detained eight Polish nationals and one Ukrainian over an alleged illicit tobacco distribution network. Six suspects were remanded in custody for three months.
Israel records highest midday election turnout since 1973
More than 2.3 million Israelis had cast ballots by noon, putting turnout at 31.5%. The figure was the highest recorded at that stage of voting in 53 years.
ISS crew rehearses robotic solar-array installation ahead of spacewalk
Expedition 75 astronauts prepared Canadarm2, spacesuits and emergency equipment for an October 29 spacewalk. Cargo transfers and studies of stress, circulation and bioprinted tissue continued alongside the operational work.
Romania Says Russian-Coordinated Sabotage Network Uncovered
Romanian authorities are investigating three people over an alleged arson attempt near the Carfil defense plant in Brasov. The suspects were detained in Germany and Poland.
Nurse killed in attack on Ebola team in eastern DRC
A group of young residents attacked health workers responding to Ebola in Bafwasende. One nurse was killed and another medical worker was seriously injured.
Poland weighs wider local visitor fee rules from 2027
A proposed regulation could allow more Polish municipalities to consider a local stay fee, including cities known for cultural, leisure or business attractions.
EU to widen Category B driving rules
The EU changes will allow some Category B licence holders to drive vehicles weighing up to 4.25 tonnes. Separate requirements will apply to alternatively powered vehicles and heavier motorhomes.
Vucic concedes as student-led list claims Serbian election win
Aleksandar Vucic acknowledged that his political camp had lost Serbia’s parliamentary election. Official final results remained pending after a vote marked by high turnout.
Unattended luggage prompts Warsaw airport evacuation
Part of a terminal at Warsaw Chopin Airport was cleared after unattended baggage was discovered. Normal access was restored at 3:13 p.m.
Oleshky evacuees describe hunger, threats and mined escape routes
Residents who fled Russian-occupied Oleshky say food supplies have collapsed and leaving the city requires a perilous journey through mined territory. Ukrainian officials estimate that up to 2,000 civilians remain there.
Inside the X-59: The Human Work Behind Quiet Supersonic Flight
A mechanic’s headfirst inspection of NASA’s X-59 reveals the demanding maintenance behind an aircraft built to reshape the sound of supersonic flight. The routine check also highlights why people remain essential in an increasingly instrumented test program.
Ukrainian soldier rescued from front line by heavy drone
A modified hexacopter carried wounded infantryman Kostiantyn Vlasenko more than 15 kilometers from an isolated position. The 49-year-old had spent 491 days at the post and lost both legs.