Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted shortly before it was due to happen

Pike was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer.
Passengers describe stabbing on Israel-bound plane

Passengers on the Flydubai flight bound for Israel filmed the moments following the stabbing.
Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians, medic tells the BBC

The deadly fighting has also spread to neighbouring regions, stranding tourists in Lalibela.
Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring

In total 11 regions of the country were attacked overnight, with residential buildings and railways also targeted, the Ukrainian PM says.
Dozens hurt and hundreds arrested in wave of French school protests

Students have been protesting against conditions and resources in secondary schools since last week.
No seat belt on bikes, no helmet in cars: Odisha’s bizarre traffic fines

CAG finds 2,988 two-wheelers were fined for not wearing seat belts, while 4,786 three- and four-wheelers get challan for not having helmets on their heads
AAP not part of INDIA bloc, won't attend meeting: Sanjay Singh

“There is no question of joining the meeting. Aam Aadmi Party is not part of the INDIA bloc,” says AAP MP Sanjay Singh
Indian sailor among five killed, another injured as Somali forces retake hijacked tanker

Puntland Maritime Police Force says three Pakistanis, one Indian and one Myanmar national were killed before it retook the Palau-flagged tanker MT Honour 25 from pirates
INDIA bloc meeting LIVE: Opposition announces march to Election Commission on October 6

Congress chief Kharge says ‘Save Democracy’ rallies will be held across all districts from October 2 to October 8, a public meeting in Delhi on November 1; demands ballot papers replace EVM
FlyDubai Flight to Tel Aviv Issues Distress Signal Before Landing in Saudi Arabia

The plane was traveling from Dubai to Israel when the pilot and co-pilot appear to have gotten into a fight, Israeli officials said.