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Russian drones have been detected moving towards the Ukrainian cities of Dnipro and Odesa, including the port area of Pivdenne, with air alert levels reported at 8 out of 10. Air defence and monitoring channels are tracking the UAV movements in real time as residents take shelter.

Criticism of Brazilian broadcaster TV Globo is circulating, with a piece arguing that the network's manipulation never ended. The item ties the accusation to politics in Brazil, referencing Lula and elections, and hashtags suggest it is part of a broader debate over the network's editorial influence on national politics.

Posts circulating on Mastodon accuse the U.K. of holding rigged trials, imposing media blackouts and manipulating juries in cases linked to Palestine Action, tagging the Filton case and calling it 'the new normal' for British justice. Commenters are sharing the claims widely, framing the alleged restrictions as a threat to democracy and press freedom.

A French-language commentary criticising television news coverage is circulating online. The author denounces the omnipresence of carefully selected street interviews, or micros-trottoirs, and an oversized magazine segment promoting dream holidays on a paradise island. The post ends with a blunt verdict, calling it 'a trash TV', and has drawn engagement from other French-speaking users under the television and politics tags.

Oleshky, a city on the Dnipro River in Ukraine's Kherson region, is facing worsening shortages of food and medicine. The city sits on the front line between Russian and Ukrainian forces, leaving residents caught in the crossfire with dwindling access to basic supplies. Reports highlight the growing humanitarian toll on civilians trapped in contested territory along the river.

Utility NIPSCO omitted the city of Gary, Indiana, from a storm restoration map during recent severe weather, prompting public backlash. The company apologized amid pressure as the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission can fine utilities up to $1 million a day for violations. Residents said the omission left them without information on power outages and restoration efforts during the storm.

Local officials in northern Indiana are criticizing utility NIPSCO over its handling of power outages caused by a recent storm. Reports from regional outlets say leaders are voicing frustration with the speed and communication of restoration efforts, pressing the company to do better for residents left without electricity.

An Italian-language thread outlines how Italy sits within a broader Russian information-manipulation infrastructure. It cites Portal Kombat, a network of hundreds of pro-Russian news portals identified by France's VIGINUM, with investigators linking its technical backbone to the wider disinformation effort. The claims highlight growing European concern over coordinated pro-Kremlin media influence.

A Russian strike hit a second bridge over the Dnipro River in Kyiv, injuring two people. The attack adds to ongoing Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure in the capital, raising concerns about damage to key river crossings used by residents and for logistics. Officials reported the two casualties, and the strike underscores the continued pressure on Kyiv's transport links as the war grinds on.

Nipigon District Memorial Hospital in Ontario, Canada, has been listed as a ransomware target, according to a running tracker of daily victim claims. The same list also names Euroditel.com in France and Genesis Credit Management in the United States. Cybersecurity watchers monitor these claims for confirmation of attacks and potential data leaks.

Air raid alerts were raised in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region after monitors detected a Russian 'Banderol' type unmanned aerial vehicle moving toward Yuriivka. Air threat levels were put at 8 out of 10 as the drone's approach was tracked. Residents in the area were warned amid ongoing Russian drone activity across Ukrainian regions.

A royal author has reportedly warned Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, that he will reveal damaging information about her if she goes ahead with publishing a tell-all memoir. The author described Ferguson as 'manipulative', and the confrontation has fuelled fresh speculation about what secrets could emerge from either side if the book is released.

Russian forces have struck another major bridge spanning the Dnipro river in Kyiv, according to France 24. The attack adds to a pattern of strikes targeting Kyiv's river crossings, which are vital for transport and logistics across the Ukrainian capital. Details on casualties or the extent of the damage were not immediately reported, and Ukrainian officials had not yet issued a full assessment at the time of reporting.

Ukrainian military monitors reported drone movement towards Pavlohrad in the Dnipropetrovsk region, triggering an air alert warning of a possible UAV attack. The alert, dated 10 October and circulating via OSINT channels, urges residents of the industrial city to take shelter as air defenses track incoming drones.

Russian forces attacked Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Oblast more than 40 times on 3 October, injuring three people, according to Oleksandr Hanzha, head of the regional military administration. The strikes are part of ongoing Russian shelling of frontline regions in eastern Ukraine, which continues to cause civilian casualties and damage to communities.

A Banco Master scandal is injecting fresh chaos into Brazil's presidential race, with the right accused of using corruption allegations to manipulate the campaign and undermine democracy ahead of elections. Commentators are debating whether the affair is a genuine corruption case or political manoeuvring aimed at weakening rivals before the vote.

Russian forces struck the Northern Bridge over the Dnipro River in Kyiv on the morning of October 3, according to the Kyiv Independent. It is the third consecutive day that Russia has targeted key bridges in the Ukrainian capital, raising concerns about sustained attacks on critical infrastructure and the city's transport links across the river.

A Pew Research survey finds a growing number of people believe social media manipulates and divides people and harms democracy by spreading rumors. The findings echo rising concern and tighter regulatory scrutiny of major platform companies around the world, as governments weigh how to address misinformation and its effects on public debate.

Russia launched overnight drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, striking Kyiv and Dnipro. Reports say the Northern Bridge in Kyiv was hit, while Russian Shahed drones struck central Dnipro, including a hit on the Open Data data center. The attacks are part of a continuing wave of strikes on Ukrainian cities, with updates being tracked and shared in real time.