The 20:00 report · 3.10.2026

US: Medical Evacuation Plane with 6 Aboard Disappears Over Atlantic

A private medical evacuation jet carrying six people vanished over the Atlantic Ocean en route from Bermuda to Boston. Flight tracking data indicates that the aircraft plunged approximately 12,500 feet in just three minutes before communications ceased off the Massachusetts coast. The United States Coast Guard has since launched an extensive air and maritime search operation in the waters near Nantucket. Authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of those on board or the circumstances surrounding the sudden descent. Search teams are currently scouring the area for wreckage or survivors, while the exact cause of the rapid drop remains completely unknown.

Thousands Arrested and Hundreds Injured as Unrest Escalates in France

Rioting across France has escalated sharply, resulting in thousands of arrests—ranging between 3,000 and 5,000 individuals—along with hundreds of injuries and widespread school closures. The unrest originated with tens of thousands of secondary students protesting teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms, and budget cuts in the Paris suburbs, before deteriorating into arson, barricades, and attacks on police and firefighters. With violence spreading to high-immigrant neighborhoods, the government blamed far-left elements and warned that parents would be held liable, as the ongoing turmoil further polarizes French politics ahead of the presidential election between security issues and public education grievances.

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Reports: External Power Lines Damaged at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

Shelling in southeastern Ukraine has damaged the external power supply lines connected to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which has been controlled by Russian forces since 2022. The Russian-installed plant management accused Ukrainian forces of striking the feeding lines, though Kyiv has not yet issued an official response. As a result of the grid disconnection, the station is currently relying on backup systems and alternative power sources to sustain essential facility operations, with staff closely monitoring the site. Repeated strikes on external electrical infrastructure continually renew concerns over the resilience of cooling operations at Europe's largest atomic plant.

Floods and Storm Damage in Crete: Homes Flooded and Rescues Underway

Severe weather lashed the Greek island of Crete, causing widespread flooding, substantial property damage, and urgent rescue missions for trapped residents. Heavy rainfall triggered torrents of water and mudslides that swept through multiple areas, including the Lasithi regional unit and the village of Zoniana, where floodwaters inundated numerous residential homes. Greek emergency services repeatedly issued mobile alerts through the 112 hotline to warn the population against hazards. While official figures on casualties and the full financial extent of the devastation have not yet been released, the deluge has inflicted significant damage and severely disrupted local infrastructure.

Flydubai Passengers: Flight Crew Demanded We Release Attacker

Three Israeli passengers who subdued the co-pilot aboard a FlyDubai flight told the New York Post that the flight crew demanded they release the restrained attacker and issued threats against them. The passengers stated that this confrontation created deep suspicion toward the cabin crew, while the airliner plunged about 17,000 feet before a passenger managed to stabilize it. This follows confirmation by the United Arab Emirates public prosecution that the event was an attempted terror attack involving an axe assault on the captain, as well as praise from Donald Trump for passenger Yaniv Hayon. The new accounts highlight the severe confusion inside the cabin during the crisis.

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