March for 1968 Mexican student massacre eclipsed by support for Gaza
Mexico City officials estimate the march commemorating the 57th anniversary of the massacre drew 10,000 people.
‘No evidence’ alleged rape of woman in Oxfordshire took place, say police
Police say investigation found no evidence reported attack on woman in her 30s in Banbury last weekend happened
Police say they have found no evidence that an alleged rape of a woman by a group of men in a churchyard in Oxfordshire last weekend took place.
Continue reading...Wetherspoon’s boss vows to keep price rises to a minimum as he criticises energy bills
Beefed-up packaging tax will triple pub chain’s costs from the levy to £2.4m a year, says Tim Martin
The boss of the pub chain Wetherspoon’s has vowed to keep price increases to a “minimum”, after blaming a beefed-up packaging tax and rising energy bills for extra costs.
Tim Martin said the recently introduced “extended producer responsibility” levy on packaging would lead to the company’s costs from the tax tripling from £800,000 to £2.4m a year.
Continue reading...How much of Europe’s oil and gas still comes from Russia?
In 2021, Russia supplied 45% of the EU’s gas and 27% of its oil. By 2024, these dropped to 19% and 3%.
Animal bones found in search for girl who vanished 55 years ago
The "area of interest" flagged by a team of volunteers has turned out to be a false alarm.
Russia persistently targeting British satellites, UK Space Command chief says
Maj Gen Paul Tedman says Moscow trying to disrupt UK’s military activities on ‘weekly’ basis and closely monitoring space assets
Russia is attempting to jam UK military satellites on a regular basis, according to the head of the UK Space Command.
Speaking to the BBC, Maj Gen Paul Tedman said Russian forces were actively trying to disrupt UK-based military activities “weekly” and were closely monitoring the country’s space assets.
Continue reading...Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album Showgirl shatters Spotify record
Showgirl breaks Spotify records as Taylor Swift's most pre-saved album, highlighting her enduring popularity.
Captain of oil tanker linked to Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ to face trial in France
Vladimir Putin denounces seizing of the vessel as an act of ‘piracy’ and warned it could provoke confrontation
The captain of an oil tanker that authorities in France have detained off the country’s Atlantic coast and that President Emmanuel Macron has linked to Russia will go on trial in February over the crew’s alleged refusal to cooperate, a French prosecutor has said.
Macron has alleged that the tanker belongs to Russia’s “shadow fleet” of ageing tankers of uncertain ownership that are avoiding western sanctions over Moscow’s war in Ukraine. He also did not rule out that it could have been involved in drone flights over Denmark as it was sailing last week off the coast of the Nordic country.
Continue reading...Last Gaza Flotilla boat ‘still sailing strong’
The Marinette is the last vessel of the Global Sumud Flotilla still heading towards Gaza.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentencing: what to know
Rapper to be sentenced on two counts that each carry maximum 10-year term – what might the judge decide?
Sean “Diddy” Combs is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday morning by a federal judge in New York, following his conviction earlier this year on federal prostitution-related charges.
Here’s a recap of his criminal case: what he was indicted for, what happened at trial, and what might happen next.
Continue reading...US government shutdown enters third day, expected to last past weekend
White House says it plans to cut 'thousands' of federal jobs as it freezes funding to Democratic states.
‘It was very tough but I love life’ – ex-hostage whose family were killed on 7 October
Eli Sharabi reflects on finding out, after release, his wife and children had been killed in the attacks.
Large fire breaks out at el Segundo refinery in Los Angeles
Emergency services attending scenes after receiving multiple reports of an explosion, according to US media
A fire broke out at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery, California governor Gavin Newsom’s press office said, with a county official adding that the flames had been confined to one area.
The cause of the blaze was not clear, the Los Angeles Times reported, while CBS said firefighters were called to the refinery in Los Angeles county after reports of an explosion.
Continue reading...Munich airport reopens after drone sightings halt flights – Reuters
- Munich airport reopens after drone sightings halt flights Reuters
- Germany’s Munich the latest European airport to close after wave of drone sightings CNN
- Munich airport temporarily shut after drone sightings in the area ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Flights Halted at Munich Airport After Drone Sightings The New York Times
- How Germany plans to fix its drone problem DW
Japan days away from running out of Asahi Super Dry due to cyber attack – reports
The attack forced the company to halt production at most of its 30 factories nationwide, including those producing its signature beer
The Asahi group, Japan’s biggest brewery, is reportedly just days away from running out of its most popular beer, as it struggles to recover from a cyber-attack that caused a system outage.
The ransomware attack, reported on Monday, forced the company to halt production at most of its 30 factories nationwide, including those producing it signature mass-market lager Asahi Super Dry.
Continue reading...Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 2, 2025 | ISW – Institute for the Study of War
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 2, 2025 | ISW Institute for the Study of War
- Putin warns of harsh response to ‘Europe’s militarisation’ Al Jazeera
- As Russian Drones Menace Europe, Putin Says Moscow Has No Plans to Invade The New York Times
- "Then What's NATO?" Putin Mocks Trump's "Paper Tiger" Jibe At Russia NDTV
- Putin quotes on paper tigers, Trump, Tomahawks and Charlie Kirk Reuters
Manchester synagogue attack: What we know about the victims and attacker – Al Jazeera
- Manchester synagogue attack: What we know about the victims and attacker Al Jazeera
- Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, named as Manchester synagogue attack victims The Times of Israel
- Manchester Synagogue Attack Fuels Fears of Antisemitism in Britain The New York Times
- Extra patrols at synagogues after Manchester attack BBC
- Attacker who killed 2 people and injured 3 at British synagogue is dead, police say AP News
‘When I stand, I feel dizzy’: Deadly earthquake leaves Filipinos struggling in ghost towns
The powerful quake has killed 68 people, injured hundreds and destroyed homes and churches.
US archivist ousted after refusing to let Trump give Eisenhower’s sword to King Charles – reports
The Trump administration ultimately gave the King a replica sword on the president’s recent state visit
The Eisenhower Presidential Library’s director has exited his position after advocating against giving a sword from the collection to King Charles as a gift during Donald Trump’s recent state visit, according to US media reports on Thursday.
Todd Arrington left his post on Monday after being told to “resign or be fired”, he told CBS News, which did not specify who had relayed the message to the historian.
Continue reading...Russia targets UK military satellites on weekly basis
Moscow is attempting to collect information from UK spacecraft, according to the MoD.