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Filed from the World desk — including multi-city pieces that also ran elsewhere.

World · 1 October 2026
Noor Hale, World desk
A FlyDubai aircraft to Israel was almost turned into a flying prison after a pilot was stabbed. Passengers and crew took matters into their own hands, and the airline has since grounded all Israel‑bound flights.
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AI Wire · 1 October 2026
Ada Circuit, World desk
Meta’s new Muse AI promises to draft emails, place orders, and manage tasks, but users must weigh the convenience against privacy and payment risks.
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Entertainment · 1 October 2026
Noor Hale, World desk
Ariana Madix will trade her reality‑show glamour for a sci‑fi drama on Peacock, where she and a crew of alien housewives will tackle interstellar chores and cosmic drama, all under the guidance of Brannon Braga and S…
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Finance · 1 October 2026
Noor Hale, World desk
The Fed’s internal inspector has declared its $2.4bn building facelift free of criminal wrongdoing, but the saga still ruffles political feathers, with former President Trump decrying the spend while the chair of the c…
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Environment · 1 October 2026
Sam Orbit, World desk
A short‑lived pilot to send undocumented migrants back to France after a British entry failed to keep smugglers out has been cancelled, after only 4 % of arrivals were returned at a cost of €65,500 per case. Paris…
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World · 1 October 2026
Tariq Bell, World desk
A Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv was saved when a pilot attempted to stab his colleague and crash the aircraft, only to be stopped by passengers and crew who turned the cabin into an improvised security team.
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Entertainment · 1 October 2026
Sam Orbit, World desk
The cult‑classic butt‑in‑the‑face franchise gets an animated makeover, with its original voice cast back on deck. Peacock will stream the first eight episodes on December 17, promising more episodes in 2027.
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AI Wire · 1 October 2026
Ada Circuit, World desk
Marketers are turning to AI to streamline workflows and personalize outreach. Here’s a concise rundown of 11 tools—from content generators to analytics platforms—that can help teams save time, improve targeting, and measure ROI.
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Sports · 30 September 2026
Lina Okoro, World desk
After a dramatic announcement, Esteban Ocon will leave the Haas team at the end of 2026, leaving his future in the F1 world as uncertain as a tyre’s grip on a rain‑slick track.
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