Ukraine war briefing: Repairs begin in bid to restore power to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – The Guardian

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  1. Ukraine war briefing: Repairs begin in bid to restore power to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant  The Guardian
  2. Work underway to restore power at Ukrainian nuclear plant as UN announces rare local ‘ceasefire zones’  CNN
  3. Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant repairs begin in Ukraine as ceasefire zones set  Al Jazeera
  4. "Complex repair plan" underway to restore power at Ukrainian nuclear plant, U.N. watchdog says  CBS News
  5. Ukrainians disappointed after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting fails to immediately secure Tomahawk missiles  The Hill
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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 18, 2025 – Institute for the Study of War

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  1. Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 18, 2025  Institute for the Study of War
  2. Russia seeks to normalize relations with U.S., curb support for Ukraine - ISW  Ukrinform
  3. OPINION: Russia’s War on Ukraine Enters a New Grim Phase  Kyiv Post
  4. The War in Ukraine: Situation Report, October 2025  SLDinfo.com
  5. Local View: Moscow's bargain a threat, not an offer  Duluth News Tribune
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David Littleproud urges Barnaby Joyce to stay in the Nationals amid speculation of a jump to One Nation

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Nationals leader says maverick MP still ‘has a contribution to make between now and when he retires’

The Nationals leader, David Littleproud, has urged Barnaby Joyce stay in the party after the maverick MP announced his intention to quit and consider “all options” – prompting speculation of a possible defection to Pauline Hanson’s One Nation.

The former deputy prime minister announced on Saturday he would not stand for his New South Wales seat of New England at the next election. He cited an irreparably broken relationship with the Nationals’ leadership, but would see out the rest of the parliamentary term.

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Guardian Australia’s Ben Smee joint winner of Queensland journalist of the year award

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The Guardian’s Queensland correspondent and three SBS journalists win top award for investigation into children locked up in police watch houses

Guardian Australia’s Ben Smee and a team from SBS have been named joint winners of the coveted journalist of the year award at Queensland’s annual media awards – the Clarions.

Smee, the Guardian Australia’s Queensland state correspondent, and SBS journalists Jennifer Luu, Jodie Noyce and Chloe Angelo, won the top award for their exclusive investigation, In the Box: Inside the Isolation Cells where Australian Kids are Imprisoned. Smee also picked up two other awards at a ceremony on Saturday night.

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Is Hamas publicly executing Israel ‘collaborators’? Here’s what we know – Snopes.com

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  1. Is Hamas publicly executing Israel 'collaborators'? Here's what we know  Snopes.com
  2. With Truce in Place, Hamas Pursues Bloody Crackdown on Rivals in Gaza  The New York Times
  3. Hamas reasserts control on streets of Gaza, turning guns on its rivals  The Washington Post
  4. Violence between Hamas and gangs flares in Gaza amid Trump ceasefire  NBC News
  5. As Israeli forces withdraw after ceasefire, Hamas tightens its grip on the streets of Gaza  France 24
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Government aims to create 400,000 jobs through UK national green energy plan

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Scheme will offer training for plumbers, welders and carpenters as well as promoting trade union recognition

Plumbers, electricians and welders will be in huge demand as part of a national plan to train people for an extra 400,000 green jobs in the next five years, Ed Miliband has said.

The energy secretary revealed a new scheme to double those working in green industries by 2030, with a particular focus on training those coming from fossil fuel jobs, school leavers, the unemployed, veterans and ex-offenders.

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Republicans mostly silent as millions of Americans protest Trump on No Kings day

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Outside of typical remarks from Donald Trump, JD Vance and Mike Johnson and a Fox News report, party stayed mum

Republican voices were mostly silent as No Kings rallies and marches against Trump administration policies unfurled on Saturday, many in the spirit of a street party that countered the “hate America” depiction advanced by senior members of the party.

Instead of provocation, there were marching bands, huge banners with “we the people” references to the US constitution, and protesters wearing inflatable costumes, particularly frogs, which have emerged as a sign of resistance.

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Aston Villa reportedly told stewards they could miss Maccabi Tel Aviv match

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Club cited possible safety ‘concerns’ after West Midlands police decided to ban Maccabi fans from fixture

Aston Villa told matchday stewards they would not have to work during the club’s Europa League fixture against the Israeli football team Maccabi Tel Aviv, citing possible “concerns” over safety, it has been reported.

West Midlands police decided to ban Maccabi fans from the forthcoming match, after saying the force would not be able to police the fixture safely owing to “violent clashes and hate crime offences” at a previous match in Amsterdam in 2024.

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