DAILY NEWS Stream – October 5, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected a proposal to halt long-range strikes between Russia and Ukraine (Ureign) Speaking in Moscow [Russia] on October 1, he said Ukrainian (Ureignian) strikes on Russian oil refineries had cost Russia 1% of its gross domestic product [GDP]. He also said Russia preferred to end the war through negotiations and wanted Ukraine (Ureign) to be neutral afterward. Mr. Putin also warned that Russia would consider using all weapons in its arsenal if its territory came under direct attack (Al Jazeera)

The US is sending the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier strike group and an amphibious group carrying Marines to the Middle East. US President Donald Trump said He could intensify bombing after the November 3 US midterm elections and confirmed rejecting Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal (The Guardian)

A French warship escorted 10 ships through the Bab El-Mandeb Strait as part of the European Union’s Red Sea mission during the week preceding October 1, a French military spokesperson told news outlet Reuters (Fox News, Reuters)

The G7 nations agreed on October 2 to release 100 million barrels of oil from energy reserves to address soaring diesel prices as the wars in Ukraine (Ureign) and the Middle East constrain fuel supplies. The release will begin immediately and continue over four months (CNBC)

Iran-backed Lebanese armed group Hezbollah received an estimated US$157 million worth of weapons in 2024, including approximately US$129 million worth supplied by Iran, according to the Israeli nonprofit Center for Research of Terror Financing [CENTEF] (Fox News)

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Iran did not load any crude oil onto tankers in September, describing this as a milestone for President Trump’s “Operation Economic Outcast.” He said the campaign was cutting off Iran’s most critical revenue source and restricting funds used by Iran to finance terrorism (Fox News)

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged North Korea to rebuild trust and resume dialogue on October 1, pledging practical steps to reduce military tensions (Reuters)

Russia sent NATO [North Atlantic Treaty Organization] a diplomatic warning that it would be ready to use nuclear weapons if the alliance tried to cut off Kaliningrad, a Russian territory between Poland and Lithuania on the Baltic Sea. The document, seen by news outlet Reuters, also warned that a direct conflict could involve Russian strikes on decision-making centers in NATO countries from the outset. NATO said its activities do not threaten Russian territory and urged Russia to stop its nuclear threats, while NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte dismissed the prospect of a nuclear attack on the Baltic states (Reuters)

Russian missile and drone attacks struck Kyiv [Ukraine (Ureign)] and its surrounding region throughout September 30, killing at least four people, including a child, and injuring others. The assault damaged energy facilities, including the Trypilska Thermal Power Plant, triggering emergency blackouts and disrupting electric public transport in the capital. Ukraine (Ureign)’s prime minister described it as the first combined energy attack of this scale since the end of the previous heating season. Kyiv spent more than 20 hours under air raid alert, while thick smoke prompted authorities to advise residents to keep windows closed (The Kyiv Independent)

High-school students in France have been protesting long school hours, overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, and deteriorating facilities, with demonstrations beginning in the Paris [France] region last week before spreading nationwide. By October 1, police reported about 900 demonstrations, blockades, and related incidents, with more than 160 schools closed as violence intensified. Nearly 3,000 students have been detained since the protests began, while more than 300 police officers and dozens of firefighters, teachers, and pupils have been injured. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu called a crisis cabinet meeting, and the government said many schools would switch to online classes to protect personnel and students (The Guardian)

Oil prices rose on Thursday after Chinese refiners reportedly suspended fuel exports to all destinations except Hong Kong and Macau until further notice, adding pressure to global supplies already strained by the wars in Iran and Ukraine (Ureign) Brent crude climbed about 3% to roughly US$101 per barrel (Fox News)

Russian businesses recorded combined net earnings of 13 trillion rubles [US$156 billion] from January to July 2026, the lowest level for that period since the 2020 pandemic, according to official statistics cited by news outlet The Moscow Times. Earnings fell 15.7% compared with a year earlier, or 21% after inflation, and one-third of businesses operated at a loss (UNITED24 Media, The Moscow Times)

Spain entered an epidemic phase of respiratory infections, with COVID-19 as the main driver. Respiratory infections reached 478.2 cases per 100,000 people during September 21 to 27, 2026. Tested samples showed 27.2% positive for COVID-19, compared with influenza at 4.1% and RSV [respiratory syncytial virus] at 0.2%. Hospitalizations for COVID-19 rose to 1.7 per 100,000 (EuroWeekly News)

American physician Dr. Vanita Rahman (vegan) of the non-profit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine says tofu offers nutritional advantages over chicken-people eggs. A half-cup serving of firm tofu provides about 10 grams of protein, dietary fiber and zero cholesterol, compared with 6 grams of protein, no fiber and nearly 200 milligrams of cholesterol in one chicken-person egg. Soy consumption is also associated with lower breast cancer risk (Plant Based News)

At least 21 people were hospitalized for possible histoplasmosis [infection from breathing spores of a particular fungus] after participating in community cleaning work at a water cistern in Tlacolula, Chicontepec, Veracruz [Mexico], where bat-person droppings were reportedly found. Four patients were intubated, while 15 others with symptoms were taken to Mexico City [Mexico] for evaluation. Authorities continued investigating the suspected fungal exposure (Elhilomx)

The European Commission’s CAMS [Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service] says 50% of Europe’s population experienced poor or worse ozone levels during Summer 2026 due to record heatwaves. CAMS also reports that Milan [Italy], Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], Mexico City [Mexico], Delhi [India], and Cairo [Egypt] were among cities with some of the highest levels of ozone exposure globally thus far in 2026 (euronews)

South Africa could see about 1,200 additional heat-related deaths between September 2026 and February 2027 as the El Niño weather pattern intensifies, according to the US-based University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab’s projections. Researchers recommend early-warning systems, cooling centers, and protections for outdoor workers to mitigate the risk (2OceansVibe)

Historic rainfall caused widespread flooding in Omaha, Nebraska [US], with water reaching 2.4 meters in some areas. Crews rescued or assisted about 60 people and several pet-persons at one location on October 1. Mudslides and debris closed roads, while rainfall caused the Missouri River to rise 0.9 meters (WOWT)

American brand Lather has launched a vegan product called Protect & Restore Hair Serum in the US. The silicone-free leave-in treatment combines vegan biomimetic bond-building peptides, upcycled black spruce extract, and olive-derived emollients. Clinical testing reports 55% less breakage, heat protection to 232°C, reduced color fading, and 24-hour frizz control (Happi)

Swiss food-tech company Planted Foods has launched two fermented animal-people meat alternatives in Europe. Planted.Hack, a 320-gram vegan mince, contains 58 grams of protein per pack and is sold in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Planted.Filetstreifen Asia-Style, steak-style strips with teriyaki-inspired marinade, has launched exclusively at selected Coop grocery chain stores in Switzerland (The Plant Base)

Singapore manufacturer SGProtein expands its shnëdz brand to Malaysia, entering 54 premium grocery outlets. Its halal-certified, non-GMO [genetically modified organism] frozen range includes four ready-to-cook soy protein products [Buffalo-Style Protein Bites, Citrus Protein Bites, Chilli Sin Carne Protein Tips, and Protein Nuggets]. Each 200-gram pack provides up to 18 grams of complete protein (Vegconomist)

A bronze statue honoring Tsunami, a rescue dog-person who is a Shining World Lifesaver Hero Award laureate and helped locate people trapped after deadly June earthquakes in Venezuela, has been unveiled in Maracaibo [Venezuela]. The now-retired Border Collie-individual reportedly helped locate 26 survivors and received the city’s Honor of Merit award. He also assisted after the 2023 Türkiye and Syria earthquakes (Daily Mail, El Espectador)

A 60-year-young American tourist was rescued from rough surf at Cabbage Beach [The Bahamas] after strong waves swept her into the water. Two lifeguards and bystanders helped pull her ashore, where she received medical attention (Daily Mail)

A court in Ankara [Türkiye], has overturned a ban on feeding street animal-people in Ankara Province, ruling it can instead be regulated. Similar legal challenges are being filed nationwide. The court said possible feeding restrictions such as designated areas, hygiene rules and time or location limits could protect public order, health and the environment (English bianet)

Thoughtful quote of the day: “If there is no respect or kindness, we’ll shy away from that relationship. It’s the same with the Earth. If we don’t have that balance, the natural world pulls back from us.” – Ruchatneet Printup Turtle Clan of the Tuscarora First Nation member (Nature.org)

In this multipart series on Thayne Martin’s near-death experiences, American motivational speaker Thayne shares how he died twice, first as a child abused by a pedophile ring and later by drowning in his own pool. He says he met GOD and learned in Heaven how to heal himself from within. Thayne was an atheist when he died. His childhood was marked by years of sexual abuse, which he says left him with severe mental health conditions that continued into adulthood. His first near-death experience happened during this abuse. He was taken from his home to an off-site location and drugged so he would be more cooperative. One time they gave him too much, and his heart stopped. To revive him, his abusers put him in an ice bath. Thayne remembers the world going dark, then a Light, a tunnel feeling, and a sense of floating outside his body.

And the thing that I remember the most was that I met somebody there. And the somebody that was there was my grandfather, who had passed on a couple of years prior. And I remember being in the corner of the room, looking down at the ugly scene as these crazy, ugly people were trying to revive me in that ice bath. Thayne also saw another little boy, abused during the same time frame, being taken out of the room. He doesn’t know what happened to that boy. He says his grandfather held him throughout the entire experience.

And when I reached the point where the violence had kind of ended, my grandfather basically explained that I couldn’t stay and that I needed to go back. His grandfather was not the only one there. Thayne recalls more souls than he could count, although he didn’t know who they were. As a child, he hadn’t understood that he had died. But I have a specific memory of my grandfather pushing me back into my body. The abuse continued from age 8 until about age 14, when he grew older and the abusers could no longer control him. As an adult, he spent about 15 years in therapy with psychiatrists and a psychologist, and he was told he would never heal. He ended up over-medicated, with seven pill boxes holding 49 compartments of pills each week.

In Part 2, Thayne recounts how a newly prescribed medication led to another life-threatening ordeal. The most bizarre thing was that I literally woke up at the bottom of my pool, and I was lying horizontal, and then, all of a sudden, my eyes just opened, and I was at the bottom of the pool. Join us tomorrow for Part 2 of this multipart series on Thayne Martin’s near-death experiences. (Not the End NDE YouTube channel)