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The U.S. has urged Russia to disclose details about the death of a lab worker in Siberia, citing international health obligations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasised the need for transparency, noting that Moscow’s information remains limited, reports WSJ “We encourage Russia to be transparent and share more information with the world so that all of us could react accordingly and appropriately,” added Rubio, who was in Iceland to discuss security cooperation in the Arctic. “Maybe there’s nothing there. Maybe it’s bigger than we thought. We don’t know.” The State Department has requested further details and is in talks with other nations. Despite some data shared with the WHO, Russia hasn’t answered key questions, such as the tests conducted. Irkutsk’s governor reported earlier this week no microorganisms linked to the worker’s job. The WHO assesses the risk of pneumonic plague as “very low” outside Russia. Officials say there is no indication the Russian case could trigger an outbreak as contagious as the Covid pandemic.

Airstrikes, Sanaa, at least two per local reports.

BREAKING: U.S. Embassy Moscow issues a Health Alert regarding the suspected pneumonic plague in Irkutsk U.S. Embassy: The U.S. Embassy is aware of press reports from the Irkutsk region of suspected pneumonic plague resulting in the death of an individual and of associated quarantine measures in, and closures of, hospitals in Irkutsk.  We continue to track the situation closely.  The U.S. government has limited ability to help U.S. citizens in Russia, especially outside of Moscow.  U.S. government personnel may face additional restrictions for personal and official travel to specific regions due to health and security concerns. The State Department’s Level 4 Travel Advisory (Do Not Travel) for Russia remains in place and states U.S. citizens currently in Russia should depart immediately.  U.S. citizens planning travel to Russia are again strongly advised not to travel to Russia due to risk of wrongful detention and security concerns.

Israeli security officials say there is a specific warning that Hamas may attempt an attack around Oct. 7, potentially targeting an IDF post inside Gaza’s “yellow line,” including a possible kidnapping attempt, according to Israel army radio.

Iran summoned the French ambassador in Tehran over what it called a “violent crackdown” on student protests and “flagrant violations of human rights,” urging Paris to respect the fundamental freedoms of the French people, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said. - Fars news

Trump: Migration in France is “out of control,” and Islam is trying to “take over” the country.

An Irkutsk maternity hospital is reportedly handing patients a plague screening checklist on arrival following the lab worker's death - The Moscow Times

PM Radev has confirmed that the second vessel suffered a fire following a strike, injuring two. All of the 18 person crew are accounted for - 11 are Turkish nationals and 7 are Indian.

At the emergency meeting, Radev has confirmed that a vessel sailing under the flag of Togo has been sunk and efforts to locate survivors, so far unsuccessful, are still underway. He described the attack as "an absolutely blatant violation of international law and maritime law".

Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) A vessel has sunk and another was damaged in an apparent drone attack overnight in the EEZ of Bulgaria. A "large-scale rescue operation" is said to be taking place and Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev will make a statement later this morning as he chairs an emergency meeting.

In France, nationwide high school protests are continuing in all major cities this morning. Le Parisien reports that tear gas was fired to disperse protestors in Vincennes, east of Paris and that at least 1800 schools are being blockaded.

According to tabloids BILD and WELT, there had been suspicions for years that former BND chief Hanning might be an informant for Russian intelligence. However, public broadcaster Tagesschau reports that investigators suspect Hanning created a security analysis for a foreign intelligence service in at least one case, but that the case did not involve Russia.

Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) Germany's former BND chief August Hanning was arrested on suspicion of espionage, including disclosure of state secrets, attempted treason, and working as a secret service agent, according to German media.

Germany's former BND chief August Hanning was arrested on suspicion of espionage, including disclosure of state secrets, attempted treason, and working as a secret service agent, according to German media.

A vessel has sunk and another was damaged in an apparent drone attack overnight in the EEZ of Bulgaria. A "large-scale rescue operation" is said to be taking place and Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev will make a statement later this morning as he chairs an emergency meeting.

Israel’s Oct. 27 election is three weeks away, with recent polls putting Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar slightly ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud. Neither bloc reaches the 61-seat majority needed to govern, leaving Arab parties and smaller factions potentially pivotal in coalition talks.

President Trump has authorised the execution of Nidal Hasan by Army firing squad. Hasan was previously convicted of killing 13 people and wounding 32 others during the 2009 Fort Hood attack, per the U.S. Dept. of War

President Trump has authorised the execution of Nidal Hasan by Army firing squad. Hasan was previously convicted of killing 13 people and wounding 32 others during the 2009 Fort Hood attack, reports Fox News

The decision to turn off the lights at the depot may also have been intended to make incoming drones easier for local Russian air defenses to spot. Many Ukrainian drones are equipped with infrared cameras, potentially limiting the effectiveness of a blackout as a concealment tactic.

Air defense activity has been reported in several areas of the Moscow region. Faytuks Intel has confirmed that the Moscow oil depot has turned off its lights, likely to make targeting more difficult.

Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) A large Ukrainian drone attack is reportedly underway against Russia. UAV activity has been observed by locals in several areas of Russian control, including locations near Crimea and Moscow. Faytuks Intel has not been able to verify circulating reports of heavy air defense activity in areas of Crimea.

German Eurofighters and Turkish F-16 fighter jets arrived in Latvia earlier this week as a part of a NATO mission to protect allied airspace. The German deployment, in particular, was announced due to fears of Russian or Belarusian drone intrusions during Latvia's elections.