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Weekly News Roundup: Top Stories Of The Week | 25 October 2026
From Tesla’s Roadster performing an extraordinary mid-air flip to an alleged shooting plot targeting a Hindu temple in the US, here are some of the biggest stories from the fourth week of October.
Biggest News Stories of the Fourth Week of October
Introduction
Here are some of the biggest news stories from the fourth week of October.
Tesla’s New Roadster Drives Upside Down and Flips in Mid-Air
Tesla has demonstrated its new electric Roadster with a dramatic stunt. The car drove upside down along a curved ramp using a suction system, then launched into the air, flipped and landed. Tesla says the vehicle uses special thrusters developed with SpaceX technology. The company claims it can accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in less than one second. Production is expected to begin in 2028.
US Teen Charged Over Alleged Hindu Temple Shooting Plot
A 19-year-old man in Illinois, USA, has been charged over an alleged plan for a mass shooting that may have targeted a Hindu temple near Aurora, close to Chicago. Police identified him as Alexandros Paporakis. Investigators said a person who received concerning messages alerted authorities. Police also reported that the suspect had visited a Hindu temple before his arrest.
He faces charges linked to threats and weapons offences. The investigation is ongoing, and the allegations have not been proven in court.
Azerbaijan Schools Restrict Hijab-Wearing Students
Schools in Azerbaijan have reportedly denied entry to some students and teachers wearing hijabs following the introduction of school clothing rules. Although the rules do not specifically name the hijab, they prohibit clothing considered inconsistent with the country’s secular principles. The restrictions have sparked protests and concerns about religious freedom and access to education.
Azerbaijan’s Interior Ministry said 37 people were detained in Baku on 12 October amid protests. Amnesty International has called for the restrictions to be reversed and for people detained solely for peaceful protest to be released.
Ankita Bhandari Case: Parents Demand Justice
In 2022, 19-year-old Ankita Bhandari, a receptionist at a resort in Uttarakhand, was murdered. In May 2025, resort owner Pulkit Arya and two employees were sentenced to life imprisonment for her murder. However, Ankita’s parents continue to demand a CBI investigation into an alleged VIP connection and whether others were involved. They have named BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam in their allegations. Gautam has denied the allegations.
After Gautam was appointed Governor of Sikkim in October 2026, Ankita’s parents protested near India Gate in New Delhi, demanding that the appointment be put on hold until the investigation is complete. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met the family during the protest. Police detained the protesters, who were later released.
Watch ISH News’ earlier report: Son of BJP Leader Arrested for Murdering a 19-Year-Old.
Priest Dies After Crucifix Falls During Mass
A Catholic priest in Guayaquil, Ecuador, died after a heavy wooden crucifix fell on him during a livestreamed Mass on 17 October. Father Patricio Sánchez was conducting the service at Perpetuo Socorro Church when the crucifix detached from the wall and struck his head. Worshippers rushed to help as the incident unfolded on camera.
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