A flydubai pilot was arrested in Saudi Arabia after allegedly stabbing a fellow pilot on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the suspect may have tried to crash the aircraft, while officials said the motive remained under investigation. Relief pilots diverted the plane after a rapid descent.
Google released Gemini 4 Argon, describing it as its most advanced artificial-intelligence model for coding, cybersecurity and complex professional work. The company said access will initially be limited to selected companies and organisations focused on defensive cybersecurity before a wider release, adding guardrails as debate over AI safety continues.
Tencent has agreed to lease access to 100,000 chips from Oracle in a deal reported to be worth $7 billion. The WeChat owner will use Oracle data centres in Southeast Asia as it accelerates artificial-intelligence development and competes with Chinese rivals including ByteDance and Alibaba for computing capacity.
Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal’s international camp after coach Jorge Jesus said he did not plan to start the forward against Denmark in the Nations League. Jesus denied any feud, while Ronaldo said he had departed after meeting the manager and would explain his reasons “in time.” Portugal’s preparations now continue without him.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there were “strong indications” Iran was involved in a suspected security incident near RAF Fairford, an English base used by the US military. The British government had not fully described the incident. Iran denied involvement and objected to the allegation as investigators continued their work.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a 120-day study on the future of warfare led by Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and former House speaker Newt Gingrich. The initiative will examine military capabilities and strategy, while reports noted that companies associated with Musk and Luckey already sell technology to the government.
PwC refused to sign off the accounts of Japanese auto-parts manufacturer Nidec despite the company recording a $4 billion charge. The auditor issued a disclaimer, and Nidec’s shares fell again on Thursday. The dispute leaves investors without the assurance normally provided by an audit opinion on the financial statements.
Shubman Gill struck a career-best 223 not out as India chased West Indies’ 405 for seven in the second one-day international in Guwahati. His double century came from 117 balls, the fastest in ODI history, and India reached the target in 43.3 overs for the format’s second-highest successful chase.
Russia launched its largest attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure since spring, striking 11 regions overnight, according to Ukrainian officials. Seven people were reported killed, while power cuts affected Kyiv and nearby areas. Residential buildings and railways were also hit as officials warned of further pressure on the grid during winter.
Apple’s long-rumoured smart-home hub is reportedly scheduled to launch on October 13. The device is expected to have a six-inch square display, countertop and wall-mounted versions, and an iMac G4-inspired design. Reports say it will support Siri, HomeKit controls, video, calendars and weather information for households.