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World Public Workers in France Strike Over Pay, Student Protests Turn Violent Tens of thousands of public workers in France went on strike demanding higher wages, while student protests at schools escalated into violent clashes with police, leading to **440** arrests. Al Jazeera Science Dead Animals and Sewage Concerns in Brentford Canal Residents in Brentford, London, have raised concerns about sewage flowing into the local canal network and the discovery of dead animals over the summer. BBC News World US Defense Secretary Hegseth to Cut General and Admiral Positions by 20% US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to announce a plan to reduce the number of general and admiral positions in the military by 20%. Al Jazeera Business UK Household Energy Bills Forecast to See Biggest Rise in Four Years A key forecast suggests that typical UK household gas and electricity bills could jump by £276 to £1,999 annually from January, marking the largest increase in four years. BBC News Science Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week The Orionid meteor shower, formed from debris left by Halley's Comet, will be most intensely observed in the sky this week. BBC News World Current El Niño Could Lead to 451,000 Heat-Related Deaths Globally A strong El Niño event is projected to cause around 451,000 excess heat deaths worldwide between June 2026 and February 2027, serving as a 'postcard from the future' for climate change. DW World FlyDubai Flight Diverted to Saudi Arabia Following Mid-Air Incident A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an unscheduled landing in Saudi Arabia after an emergency alert, with all passengers reported safe. Al Jazeera World Israel-Bound Flight Diverted to Saudi Arabia After Pilots' Altercation A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was unexpectedly diverted to Saudi Arabia after a physical altercation between the pilots. BBC News World South Korea Demands Apology from North Korea Over DMZ Mine Blasts South Korea has called for an apology from North Korea following landmine explosions in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that injured three soldiers. Al Jazeera World Stranded Shark in Busan Attracts Over Half a Million Visitors A shark stranded in a canal in Busan, South Korea, has drawn over half a million visitors in recent weeks and has been named an honorary ambassador for the city. DW Business Africa's Richest Man to Launch Massive Oil Refinery in Kenya Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is set to break ground on a **$16 billion** oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya, poised to become East Africa's largest industrial project. BBC News World Flydubai Pilot Under Investigation for Alleged Attempt to Crash Tel Aviv Flight Israeli media reports indicate authorities are investigating claims that a Flydubai pilot attempted to crash a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, which was reportedly thwarted by the co-pilot. DW World Flydubai Flight Diverted to Saudi Arabia Following Alleged Pilot Altercation A Flydubai flight en route to Israel made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after reports of a dispute and stabbing involving pilots. Euronews Gaming The Witcher 3 Remastered Can Be Unlocked for Free on Nintendo Switch 2 with Any Physical Copy Nintendo Switch 2 owners have discovered that The Witcher 3 Remastered can be unlocked for free using any physical Switch cartridge of the game, even borrowed ones. IGN Science Dinosaur-Killing Impact Crater May Have Teemed With Life for Millions of Years A new study suggests that the hydrothermal system created by the Chicxulub asteroid impact, which wiped out dinosaurs, may have provided habitable conditions for up to **8 million years**, much longer Ars Technica Technology OpenAI Postpones New AI Model Amid Safety Concerns Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has decided to postpone the release of its next-generation AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra, after internal testing revealed it failed to meet safety standards. DW Science Former Farmland to be Restored to Boost Wildlife in Hertfordshire A 30-year project in Hertfordshire, UK, aims to restore 70 acres of former farmland, cultivated for about 80 years, into an orchard and wildlife area. BBC News World Myanmar Military Airstrike Kills Dozens in Rakhine State Market A Myanmar military airstrike in an opposition-controlled area of Rakhine State has resulted in at least 49 deaths and 58 injuries, escalating conflict. Euronews World Over 80 Abducted in Nigeria as Police Discover Human Remains More than 80 people were kidnapped in Nigeria's northern states, while authorities in Abia state found human remains, including 28 skulls. Al Jazeera World Evicted 87-Year-Old Spanish Woman to Return Home Maricarmen, an 87-year-old Spanish woman who became a symbol of the country's housing crisis after her eviction last week, is set to return to her home. DW Business Reserve Bank of Australia Raises Interest Rates to 15-Year High The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased its benchmark interest rate to 4.6%, reaching a 15-year high, in an effort to combat persistent inflation. Al Jazeera Gaming Naughty Dog to Fully Reveal New Game Intergalactic in 2027 Game developer Naughty Dog announced that its next major title, 'Intergalactic: The Heretic Project,' will be fully revealed in 2027. IGN World Israel's West Bank Road Closures Turn Routine Journeys into Long Ordeals for Palestinians Israel's tightened movement restrictions and road closures in the West Bank are severely impacting Palestinians' daily lives and access to essential services, including emergency medical care. Al Jazeera World Germany and Five Nations Demand Billions in EU Budget Cuts German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and leaders from five other nations are threatening to block the EU's proposed €2 trillion budget unless significant cuts are made. DW