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September 30: Flydubai Cockpit Attack and European Deportation Center Plans
In U.S. news
Two employees were killed in a shooting Wednesday at a rental facility in Manassas, Virginia. The suspect later died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
In Pennsylvania, prosecutors have charged 46 Montgomery County businesses with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance over alleged illegal THC sales. District Attorney Kevin Steele says detectives bought THC-labeled gummies, drinks and vape products, and prosecutors say some businesses kept selling after warnings. Officials will seek court conditions requiring removal of illegal products and safeguards to keep legal intoxicating products away from minors. Preliminary hearings are scheduled for November 9, 2026.
U.S. Navy sailor Jaimie Bethea, 21, died by suicide aboard the USS Fort Lauderdale about a month before it returned to Norfolk, Virginia. The ship was completing an 11-month deployment in the Fourth Fleet’s area of operations.
Off Mexico’s Pacific coast
Warnings have been lifted as Hurricane Rachel moves away from the coast. The storm strengthened into a hurricane late Tuesday while traveling along Mexico’s Pacific shoreline.
In federal labor relations
The Federal Labor Relations Authority is moving to limit deference to arbitrators’ interpretations of union contracts. A new decision challenges the latitude given to arbitrators. In a concurrence in the following decision, an authority member argued that an arbitrator had disregarded clear contract language, calling that a fundamental breach of the process.
In U.S. surveillance
Local license plate camera data is being pooled on federal servers through an anti-drug program dating to the 1980s, according to public records and court documents reviewed by 404 Media. Cameras operated by cities and counties feed the system, where officers from other agencies can search the records.
At RAF Fairford
Burnham says there are strong indications of Iranian involvement in Sunday’s security scare at RAF Fairford, an airbase used by the United States. Tehran denies involvement. Police found petrol but no explosives, and five suspects have been released on bail.
In European migration policy
Greece, Germany, Austria, Denmark and the Netherlands are advancing plans for deportation centers outside the European Union. The first is planned in Africa for 2027, and a partner country has reportedly been selected.
On a Flydubai flight
A Flydubai flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel made an emergency landing after the copilot stabbed the captain. Eyewitnesses said the copilot tried to crash the plane before passengers subdued him. He is being investigated over the possible crash attempt.
In Norway
Norway has launched an investigation into 11 senior officials over Epstein links in U.S. files. The probe concerns more than $13 million in state grants linked to Epstein and top ministers.
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