Greater Manchester Police Confirmed That One Of The 2 Jewish Men Killed In The Manchester Synagogue Attack On Yom Kippur Was Struck By Police Gunfire As Officers Shot The Attacker. The Victims Were Named As Adrian Daulby, 53, And Melvin Cravitz, 66. Police Said 3 People Remain In Hospital, Including One With A Non-Life-Threatening Gunshot Wound. The Attacker, Identified As Jihad Al-Shamie, Drove Into People Before Stabbing Them. His Family Expressed “Deep Shock And Sorrow” And Condemned The Attack. Three Others Were Arrested. Prime Minister Keir Starmer Visited The Synagogue, Pledging Safety For The Jewish Community. (PC: BBC)

Greater Manchester Police in the UK said one of the victims in Thursday’s synagogue attack may have been shot by officers by mistake. Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson confirmed advice from medical experts suggests the man’s wound was caused by a police bullet. He said the suspect, Jihad al Shamie, had no firearm, and only GMP officers fired shots to stop him. Another victim in hospital also has a gunshot wound but is not in danger. Both victims were near the synagogue door. Sir Stephen called the death a “tragic and unforeseen consequence” and offered condolences to families and the UK Jewish community. (PC: Reuters, @gmpolice/X)

At least nine people were killed and four police officials injured after a blast in Peshawar on Thursday. Police said the device was planted on the route of a police vehicle. Capital City Police Officer Mian Saeed confirmed the incident, adding that the injured were in critical condition and taken to a hospital. Security forces cordoned off the area and launched an investigation. Senior Superintendent Masood Bangash said evidence was being collected from the site. The attack comes days after a powerful explosion in Quetta killed 10 and injured 32, highlighting rising violence in Pakistan’s troubled regions. (PC: Representative Image)

Russia is targeting UK military satellites on a weekly basis, the head of UK Space Command has warned. Maj Gen Paul Tedman told the BBC that Russian satellites often fly close to British ones to gather data, while ground systems regularly jam signals. He said the interference has increased since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The UK has only six dedicated military satellites, compared to hundreds owned by the US, China, and Russia. Gen Tedman called Russia the more immediate threat, warning of anti-satellite weapons and laser systems. He urged more investment as £450bn of the UK economy depends on space. (PC: BBC)

On October 2, 2025, Israeli airstrikes and gunfire across Gaza killed at least 53 Palestinians, including civilians and children. Areas like al-Masawi, al-Bureij refugee camp, and Deir al-Balah were heavily targeted. Israel has nearly encircled Gaza City, treating remaining residents as potential threats. The escalation coincides with Hamas considering Trump’s 20-point peace plan, which demands disarmament, withdrawal from politics, and hostages’ return in exchange for Israeli prisoner releases. Humanitarian conditions worsen with famine and displacement. Global mediators and aid organizations urge immediate action to prevent further civilian casualties. Over 66,000 Palestinians have died since the conflict began. (PC: EPA)

On October 2, 2025, Israel intercepted nearly all boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian mission delivering aid to Gaza. Over 450 activists, including Greta Thunberg, were detained about 70 nautical miles from Gaza, while only one vessel, the Marinette, evaded capture. The detainees are set to be deported after temporary processing at Ketziot Prison. The operation sparked international outrage, with protests across Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Turkey called it “thuggery,” South Africa demanded release of its nationals, and the UN urged adherence to humanitarian law. Israel cited self-defense under its blockade.

Police across the UK are on "high alert" following Thursday’s terror attack at a Manchester synagogue. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood told Sky News the attack was "devastating" and "horrifying." Victims Melvin Cravitz, 66 (on the picture), and Adrian Daulby, 53, were killed, while three others were seriously injured. Mahmood said suspect Jihad al Shamie, a British citizen of Syrian descent, came to the UK as a small child and was naturalised in the mid-2000s. Security around Jewish communities has been increased nationwide. Mahmood also criticised pro-Palestinian protests after the attack, calling them “un-British” and urging respect for the grieving community. (PC: Melvin Cravitz, PA)

A huge fire erupted at the Chevron oil refinery in El Segundo, Los Angeles, late Thursday, authorities confirmed. Videos showed bright flames and thick smoke rising into the night sky. Witnesses reported feeling blasts and hearing loud roars. California Governor Gavin Newsom has been briefed, and local and state agencies are coordinating to ensure safety. No injuries or evacuations have been reported so far. Traffic is being diverted away from the area. The refinery, built in 1911, processes about 276,000 barrels of crude daily and has its own fire department. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

At least 2 people were killed in Morocco after police opened fire to stop protesters from storming a police station in Lqliaa, near Agadir. The deaths mark the first since youth-led Gen Z protests began on Saturday, demanding better healthcare and education instead of new football stadiums for the 2030 World Cup. Demonstrators chanted, “Stadiums are here, but where are the hospitals?” Violence spread to Rabat, Casablanca, Tangier, and Marrakesh, with police and private vehicles torched. Over 400 people were detained. Authorities said 260 police officers and 20 protesters were injured. The government pledged dialogue with youth groups. (PC: AFP via Getty Images)

Police have named the two men killed in Thursday’s terror attack outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester. The victims were Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66. The suspect, 35-year-old Jihad al Shamie, a British citizen of Syrian descent, drove a car at the synagogue gates before stabbing people. Security staff stopped him from entering, and police shot him dead, fearing he carried explosives. Three others remain seriously injured. Greater Manchester Police said patrols near synagogues and Jewish areas will increase to reassure communities. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of terrorism-related offences. (PC: AP)