Ukraine persists with Russian oil refinery strikes in defiance of Trump

Ukraine is pressing on with strikes on Russian oil refineries, defying Donald Trump, who blames the attacks for exacerbating a global diesel shortage and pushing up fuel prices.

Kyiv struck an oil facility in Russia’s southern Samara region overnight, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday in a statement on social media. The Ukrainian president added that a Russian vessel in the Black Sea was hit, as well as a launch and storage site for attack drones in the Oryol region.

How was the Flydubai co-pilot who attacked his captain cleared to fly?

The diversion of a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv following a pilot brawl has raised questions about the pilot vetting process and aviation security.

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said that the flight captain, who was stabbed by the co-pilot, managed to open the cockpit door. He dubbed the captain, Smit Machchhar, an Indian national, “a true hero” for preventing “a catastrophic midair disaster”.

A Fan-Favorite League of Legends Champion Is Finally Joining Riftbound

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Published Oct 1, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

Your favorite "jungler" is joining the TCG, but where's the Champion?

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One of the more interesting aspects of League of Legends is that gameplay in the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) is a bit like soccer. Some players pick a lane and attack, while others hang back and play defense. For those that prefer more chaotic midfielder roles, where they dive into the jungle and kill neutral monsters while occasionally ambushing — or “ganking” — unsuspecting opponents, then they’re probably intimately familiar with Malcolm Graves.

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: Rivals show respect at friendly first press conference - but how long will it last?

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua finally came face-to-face on Wednesday - but few could have predicted how their first press conference ahead of their blockbuster heavyweight clash would unfold.

Perhaps because of the uncertainty that has continued to surround the fight since it was announced, there was something of a surreal atmosphere in west London until the two biggest names in British boxing finally appeared on stage shortly after 6pm.