Hero

A farmer's phone call to authorities led to the arrest of five people suspected of planning an attack on RAF Fairford, a UK airbase. The quick reporting by the farmer is being credited with helping thwart the alleged plot, and he is being praised for his vigilance. Details about the suspects and their alleged plans have not yet been made public.

A look back at American lawyer Ben Ferencz, who at 27 served as chief prosecutor in the Einsatzgruppen trial at Nuremberg, which opened on 29 September 1947 and has been called the biggest murder trial in history. He brought 22 Nazi death squad leaders to justice and later recalled that none of the defendants showed any remorse for their roles in mass killings.

Hero of Russia Colonel General Alexander Lapin has been appointed deputy prime minister of Tatarstan, following his role as chief of staff of the Russian ground forces. Reports say the General Staff earlier blocked his candidacy to head a State Duma committee. Separately, Major General Nikitushkin, head of the armed forces' training and materiel directorate, has been arrested.

The Russo brothers are keeping fans guessing about a major hero's possible return in Avengers: Doomsday, refusing to confirm or deny. The comment has reignited speculation about the upcoming Doctor Doom film, with Brazilian audiences closely following every hint ahead of the movie's release.

Former heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko, Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé, has filed a guardianship petition concerning the actress's estate. The filing involves Panettiere, best known for Heroes and Nashville, and has drawn wide attention given the former couple's high-profile relationship and their daughter. Details of the petition and Panettiere's response have not been made public.

An interview with FlyDubai pilot Capt. Smit Machchar, recorded about a year ago, is circulating widely after he stressed how vital cabin and cockpit crews are in emergencies. "When we are up there and if something happens, who's going to save you?" he asked, lamenting what he called the public's poor outlook toward crew members. The remarks are being shared as interest in the pilot and airline grows.

An Indian pilot was stabbed while working on a flight bound for Israel, and the BBC reports on the identity of the pilot, who is being described as a hero. The incident has drawn attention in India, Britain and Israel, with many asking who the pilot is and how the attack unfolded aboard the aircraft.

Fast Company argues that AI systems increasingly capable of advanced mathematics could make today's mathematicians the last generation to achieve fame for solving great problems alone. The piece suggests machines will soon rival humans at conjectures and proofs, reshaping a field long celebrated for individual genius and raising questions about the future role of human mathematicians.

Week 3 of the NFL season delivered talking points across Sunday's slate: rookie Tyler Loop delivered late heroics for his team, Drake Maye raised fresh concerns about his play with the New England Patriots, and Brock Purdy looked every bit an MVP candidate in a strong outing against the Raiders. Commentators are weighing what each performance means heading into Week 4.

NFL Week 3 produced a set of standout storylines, led by a dramatic game-winning performance from a Denver player and a redemption outing from Buffalo Bills receiver Keon Coleman. Writers highlighted these moments as defining the week's action across the league, with fans debating which performance mattered most as the season's early picture takes shape.

President Xi Jinping led commemorations for China's Martyrs' Day, paying tribute to national heroes in Beijing as events were held across the country. In remarks, Xi called for firm confidence and solid steps toward national rejuvenation and vowed to maintain China's peaceful foreign policy. Attention is also on his security chief's attendance at a White House banquet, with a Trump-Xi summit drawing scrutiny over what was left unsaid between Washington and Beijing.

A petition has been registered on the website of the President of Ukraine proposing that former political prisoner, military veteran and UNA-UNSO co-founder Mykhailo Karpuk be posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. Supporters are urged to sign, framing the award as recognition of his years of civic and political activity and his suffering in captivity.

Bradley Cooper is set to play Duke, the iconic G.I. Joe leader, in a new take on the franchise directed by Danny McBride. News of Cooper returning to 'active duty' as the action hero has quickly drawn attention online, with fans weighing in on the unexpected pairing of the Oscar-nominated actor with McBride's comedic sensibility.

Azerbaijan is observing Remembrance Day, honoring those who fought and died in the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war with Armenia. The commemoration pays tribute to soldiers and veterans of the six-week conflict, which ended with a Russian-brokered ceasefire in November 2020. Coverage highlights the country's continued public remembrance of the war and its casualties.

The Vancouver Canucks beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 in overtime on opening night after blowing a three-goal lead, with Saskatoon-born forward Max Sasson part of a Canucks side that stole the spotlight. Cole Cotter played hero in the comeback win, while Edmonton's performance under new coach Mike Babcock was called 'unacceptable' and left the Oilers admitting they have serious work to do.

Alpine will run its planned driver lineup at the Malaysian Grand Prix, with Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly both racing as normal. Team adviser Flavio Briatore will not stand Colapinto down after recent internal friction, with reporting describing the mood at the team as 'business as usual' following a cooling of tempers ahead of the race weekend.