He questioned Thailand’s monarchy dressed as Harry Potter. Now he’s in jail for 34 years
Thailand has prosecuted 294 people since 2020 under its lèse majesté law, with sentences going up to 50 years.
Polish police deployed to top court after head judge suspended
Judge's suspension is part of a long dispute over politicisation of the Constitutional Tribunal under former government.
Retired Michigan teacher released from Russian prison believed he would never be freed
Stephen Hubbard said that only when he was being taken from Moscow to St Petersburg did he believe he was ‘going somewhere’
In his first comments since recently being released from a Russian prison, a retired Michigan teacher said he only believed he would be freed when he got new clothes.
Stephen Hubbard, 74, remarked on Friday that he had heard many times previously that he would be released – but never really trusted what he was told, adopting a philosophy of “seeing is believing” and “actions speak louder than words”.
Continue reading...How has the ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky been unfolding?
Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson explains the temporary ceasefire in the devastated town of Oleshky.
Trans bus driver fired for wearing skimpy dress and dubbing route the ‘Lolita Line’ — but now they’re suing – New York Post
- Trans bus driver fired for wearing skimpy dress and dubbing route the ‘Lolita Line’ — but now they’re suing New York Post
- Transgender 'Lolita Line' Bus Driver Files Human Rights Complaint After Dismissal Over Schoolgirl Outfit International Business Times UK
- Transgender Bus Driver Files Discrimination Complaint After Being Fired for Wearing Pink Schoolgirl Uniform; Calling Vehicle the 'Lolita Line' Fashion Times UK
- Mini-skirt-wearing trans driver named school bus ‘the Lolita Line’ The Telegraph
- 'Lolita Line' school bus driver is not a victim of anti-trans discrimination National Post
Why AI could threaten much of the world’s digital infrastructure
Volunteer-led PHP, which powers most websites, is increasingly under threat from cyberattacks using AI capabilities.
Democratic lawmakers demand ICE data on detainee miscarriages
Demand comes after Guardian investigation found ICE failed to record data on miscarriages suffered by immigrants in its custody between October 2025 and June 2026
US lawmakers are urgently demanding that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) disclose how many pregnant immigrants have experienced miscarriages, stillbirths and pregnancy-related hospitalizations while in the its custody, after the agency admitted it lost count last year.
US representatives sent the request following a recent Guardian investigation revealing that the Trump administration is detaining a record number of pregnant women and teens, and at the same has lost track of how many suffered miscarriages.
Continue reading...US judge orders ethics inquiry into Trump lawyers over golf course case
Judge Ana Reyes calls on US government lawyers to explain contradictory statements about the East Potomac Golf Links.
G20 ‘family photo’ cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband confronted his Russian counterpart at the meeting and accused his government of killing innocent civilians in Ukraine.
Consensus looks elusive at G20 talks after European objections to Russia cancel group photo – AP News
- Consensus looks elusive at G20 talks after European objections to Russia cancel group photo AP News
- Distaste for Lavrov Forces U.S. to Cancel G20 Photo Session in Atlanta The New York Times
- Anand says she called out Russian counterpart invited by U.S. to G20 ministerial Toronto Star
- US scraps G20 photo after European diplomats object to being pictured with Russia's Lavrov Yahoo
- G20 photo scrapped amid tensions over Russian foreign minister’s presence CNN
Europe Is Now Seriously Rethinking Its Oil Refinery Phase Down – Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
- Europe Is Now Seriously Rethinking Its Oil Refinery Phase Down Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
- Europe needs more oil refineries to weather energy shocks, EU warns Euronews.com
- Six Governments Just Admitted You Can’t Substitute Crude for Diesel Energy News Beat
- Brussels softens energy stance eKathimerini.com
- Jørgensen: Winter to be difficult for EU citizens, economy Balkan Green Energy News
China Scoops Up Data That Could Aid Its Forces in Waters Around Taiwan – WSJ
- China Scoops Up Data That Could Aid Its Forces in Waters Around Taiwan WSJ
- Taiwan flags 'obvious' threat from 50 Chinese vessels in wide sweep of waters Reuters
- Warship activity signals Beijing ambitions: analysts Taipei Times
- China & Taiwan Update, October 27, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Six Chinese Aircraft and Seven Ships Detected Around Taiwan; Five Aircraft Enter ADIZ Мілітарний
U.S. approves $2.1 billion sale of Patriot interceptors to Ukraine – NBC News
- U.S. approves $2.1 billion sale of Patriot interceptors to Ukraine NBC News
- US approves potential $2.1 billion sale of scarce Patriot missiles to Ukraine | CNN Politics CNN
- Ukraine’s Zelenskyy praises US over $2.1bn Patriot missile deal but warns it could take years The Guardian
- NATO Military Chief Sees No Delays to Patriot Deliveries to Kyiv Bloomberg.com
- Zelensky presses U.S. for more urgent shipments of Patriot missiles for Ukraine The Washington Post
Crypto giant Binance attempting to recover $6.3bn stolen in hack linked to North Korea
The cyber-attack, which the company describes as complex, is believed to be the largest ever of its kind.
Crypto giant Binance attempting to recover $6.3bn stolen in hack linked to North Korea
The cyber-attack, which the company describes as complex, is believed to be the largest ever of its kind.
Tusk-Nawrocki battle escalates as chief judge is ousted from Poland’s top court – POLITICO.eu
- Tusk-Nawrocki battle escalates as chief judge is ousted from Poland’s top court POLITICO.eu
- Polish president turns back from Senegal trip as top court chief suspended Reuters
- Police deployed during stand-off over control of Poland's top court BBC
- Polish president turns back mid-flight amid court 'coup d'état' claims Euronews.com
- Police secure Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal as protests erupt over court chief’s suspension AP News
Iran says 4 tankers strike mines and catch fire in Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast news – AP News
- Iran says 4 tankers strike mines and catch fire in Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast news AP News
- Tankers strike mines in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says, as Hegseth fires top general CBS News
- Tanker in Strait of Hormuz hit by limpet mines, security sources say Reuters
- Rare Speedboat Attack in Hormuz Ignites Tanker’s Engine Room Bloomberg.com
- Iran claims four tankers struck mines in Hormuz as strike fears grow after U.S. midterms CNBC
Pakistan army ‘cautiously optimistic’ about US-Iran mediation efforts – Al Jazeera
- Pakistan army ‘cautiously optimistic’ about US-Iran mediation efforts Al Jazeera
- Iran war live: Pakistan ‘cautiously optimistic’ on Iran-US de-escalation Al Jazeera
- EXCLUSIVE: Pakistan military 'cautiously optimistic' on Iran-US mediation Reuters
- After talks in Tehran, Pakistan military ‘cautiously optimistic’ on US-Iran mediation The Times of Israel
- Will the Opposition Join the Election Reforms Committee? | Rubaru WIth Shaukat Piracha Aaj English TV
Swiss supreme court upholds Liberian ex-rebel commander’s 20-year sentence
Alieu Kosiah killed civilians and unarmed soldiers, and ordered lootings and other crimes against humanity.
King visits Guyanese slave rebellion site on Caribbean tour – BBC
- King visits Guyanese slave rebellion site on Caribbean tour BBC
- King Charles' sorrow over slavery faces test as reparations movement gains ground Reuters
- King joins street dance parade and plants tree in Bahamas The Times
- King Charles III arrives in Guyana as part of official 9-day Caribbean trip ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- King Charles Acknowledges ‘the Great Suffering’ of the Past as He Begins Caribbean Tour People.com