News Digest

On September 30, a Flydubai co-pilot reportedly attacked the captain and tried to crash the plane. Passengers and crew helped stop him, and the plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia.

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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is a box-office hit, boosting interest in the original Greek myth and increasing book sales and audiobook listening.

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The Asian Games have opened in Nagoya, bringing together athletes from 45 countries and regions. Despite logistical and political challenges, the event aims to promote unity through sport.

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Americans marked 25 years since 9/11, honoring victims while reflecting on the attacks’ lasting effects on health, security, foreign policy and society.

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A massive glacier and rock collapse devastated northern Nepal, affecting at least 65,000 people, killing hundreds and leaving thousands missing, while washed-out roads and bridges obstruct rescue efforts.

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Yayoi Kusama, one of the world’s most celebrated and best-selling artists, has died at 97. Despite childhood trauma, wartime factory labor, mental illness and years of obscurity, her vivid hallucinations inspired the iconic polka dots that brought her global recognition.

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Moderna and Merck’s experimental personalized vaccine showed promising results in a late-stage melanoma trial. Given after surgery, it trains the immune system to recognize cancer cells, helping prevent the disease from returning or spreading.

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“Super movers”—people in their 80s who walk faster than their peers—are significantly less likely to develop cognitive impairment, suggesting that maintaining walking speed may support brain health and healthy aging.

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Disney and TikTok have partnered to let creators make short videos using official Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar assets. The feature will launch in the U.S. in the coming months before expanding globally.

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Tens of thousands of migrants overwhelmed the border at Ceuta, resulting in over 50 deaths. This tragic crisis has sparked urgent talks within the European Union regarding border policy and regional stability.

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