Death threats and isolation – the cost of fighting sexual violence in Iraq
Women say they share stories of abuse to highlight the issue, despite social pressure and safety fears.
Where the US midterm elections will be won and lost
An in-depth look at the key polling, races and issues ahead of an election that will define Trump’s final two years as president.
Russia’s offensive ability is broken, Kyiv’s former top general tells BBC
In his first interview since being forced from his post, Gen Syrskyi speaks about Ukraine's future in the war.
Rent surges in Georgia and Armenia as Russians flee fearing mobilisation – Euronews.com
- Rent surges in Georgia and Armenia as Russians flee fearing mobilisation Euronews.com
- Russian men are fleeing before the army can grab them The Economist
- After the Vote, the Bill Russian Life magazine
- Rent spikes in Georgia and Armenia as Russians flee fearing mobilisation Inbox.eu
- Russians’ Post-Election Fears Partially Materialize The Jamestown Foundation
NATO warns Russia: ‘We will break’ forces, destroy ‘anything and everything’ if you attack – New York Post
- NATO warns Russia: ‘We will break’ forces, destroy ‘anything and everything’ if you attack New York Post
- NATO warns Russia: 'We will break' forces, destroy 'anything and everything' if you attack Fox News
- U.S. and NATO commander vows to thwart Moscow, warns Kyiv over refinery strikes The Washington Post
- NATO’s Top Commander Lays Out Plan to Thwart a Russian Attack on the Alliance WSJ
- NATO general sets out tough military response to any 'foolish' Russian attack Reuters
Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel kill five people on Mexico’s Pacific coast
Security forces use helicopters to rescue dozens of people as the two storms damage infrastructure and cause flash flooding
At least five people have died after Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel pummelled Mexico’s Pacific coast, causing flooding that downed trees and electricity poles, blocked roads and inundated homes.
Simon claimed the life of a 71-year-old man who died when a wall collapsed in Chilpancingo in the southern state of Guerrero, governor Evelyn Salgado said at a press conference.
Continue reading...BBC’s Orla Guerin travels with Yemen’s southern national security forces through desert battlefield
Orla Guerin travelled through Yemen, with forces loyal to its internationally recognised government, to a remote desert battlefield where Houthi rebels were dislodged just days ago.
Watch: US man eyes pumpkin world record after fifth contest win
Horticulture teacher Travis Gienger hauled his pumpkin from Minnesota to Half Moon Bay, California where he won the annual event.
Argentina temporarily closes Iguazu Falls after El Niño-fuelled surge in water levels
National park officials took the precautionary measure to limit tourist access after heavy rain caused the Iguazu River to flow at six times the normal rate
Heavy rainfall fuelled by a supersized El Niño weather pattern briefly forced Argentinian authorities to close tourist access to the famed Iguazu Falls, amid fears that rapidly rising water levels would cause the river to burst its banks.
National park officials took the precautionary measure on Monday when the Iguazu River’s flow exceeded 12,000 cubic metres per second – more than six times its average rate.
Continue reading...Poll: Spaniards say Ceuta crisis could spark armed conflict with Morocco – POLITICO.eu
- Poll: Spaniards say Ceuta crisis could spark armed conflict with Morocco POLITICO.eu
- Spain's royals visit Ceuta enclave amid friction with Morocco after border surge Reuters
- Despite concerns from Africa’s richest king, Spanish monarch King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia touch down in a disputed enclave Business Insider Africa
- Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia visit Ceuta DW.com
- A Spanish royal visit to Ceuta The Economist
A 6.1 earthquake jolts southern Panama after Friday’s destructive tremors – AP News
- A 6.1 earthquake jolts southern Panama after Friday’s destructive tremors AP News
- Panama suffers over 200 aftershocks after Friday's 7.7-magnitude earthquake Reuters
- Panamanian Bishops: ‘We must show the solidarity that defines our people’ Vatican News
- Panama Was Hit by 2 Major Earthquakes and More Than 100 Aftershocks—Here’s What It Means for Travelers Travel + Leisure
- Panama: Earthquake in Azuero & Veraguas - Situation Report No. 03 (as of 12 October 2026, 14:30) ReliefWeb
NATO warns Russia: ‘We will break’ forces, destroy ‘anything and everything’ if you attack – Fox News
- NATO warns Russia: 'We will break' forces, destroy 'anything and everything' if you attack Fox News
- NATO’s Top Commander Lays Out Plan to Thwart a Russian Attack on the Alliance WSJ
- U.S. and NATO commander vows to thwart Moscow, warns Kyiv over refinery strikes The Washington Post
- ‘Block, blunt, break’: What’s in NATO’s new Russia war plan? Al Jazeera
- NATO Details Plan to Shield Ukraine’s European Allies From Russia The New York Times
Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34
Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.
Trump has no cards to play on Ukraine – Daily Kos
- Trump has no cards to play on Ukraine Daily Kos
- A Glimpse of a Lame-Duck Trump The Dispatch
- In the Russia-Ukraine War, Does Trump Know How to Play Cards? Just Security
- Murdered Ukrainian children, abducted and tortured civilians that Trump spits on by making 'deals' with Russia khpg.org
- Trump will blame Zelenskyy for losing midterms, diplomat warns The New Voice of Ukraine
Iran war live: Trump says Houthis ‘misbehaving’ as Riyadh flights halted
US President Trump condemns Yemen's Houthis over escalating attacks, as Saudi Arabia halts flights at Riyadh airport.
Houthi missile attack targets Saudi capital Riyadh for third day in a row
Saudi Arabia claims downing ballistic missile fired at Riyadh as the Houthis say they targeted King Khalid airport.
As Jantar Mantar loses protest site tag, CJP plans get disrupted – The Times of India
- As Jantar Mantar loses protest site tag, CJP plans get disrupted The Times of India
- CJP: India 'cockroach' leaders detained after entering barricaded protest site BBC
- The Guardian view on Narendra Modi’s gen Z crackdown: he cannot arrest his way out of a democratic crisis | Editorial The Guardian
- Indian police detain 'cockroach' movement leaders demanding election chief's resignation Reuters
- Police detain leaders of India’s ‘cockroach’ movement at New Delhi protest Al Jazeera
U.K. prime minister accuses Russia of meddling in Brexit vote – The Washington Post
- U.K. prime minister accuses Russia of meddling in Brexit vote The Washington Post
- How significant are Burnham’s remarks on Kremlin interference in Brexit vote? The Guardian
- UK PM Burnham says Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote Reuters
- It is inconceivable to think Russia did not try to interfere in Brexit vote, says PM BBC
- Burnham in retreat over claims Russia interfered with Brexit The Telegraph
Ukrainian drone strikes have plunged Russia’s internet into crisis. Meduza explains why the damage has been so extensive, and why a full recovery will likely take months. – Meduza
- Ukrainian drone strikes have plunged Russia’s internet into crisis. Meduza explains why the damage has been so extensive, and why a full recovery will likely take months. Meduza
- Did Ukraine’s strikes on data centers really silence Russian bots? Mashable
- Ukraine hits second major tech site, expanding range of targets inside Russia Reuters
- Ukraine’s drones knock out AI data center belonging to "Russia’s Google" Ars Technica
- Ukraine strikes Yandex data centre in third attack on Russian tech giant BBC
U.S. and NATO commander vows to thwart Moscow, warns Kyiv over refinery strikes – The Washington Post
- U.S. and NATO commander vows to thwart Moscow, warns Kyiv over refinery strikes The Washington Post
- NATO's Top General Unveils Plan To Fight Russia With Or Without US Forces Yahoo
- How NATO is prepping in the Baltic skies for a possible confrontation with Russia CBC
- NATO commander says alliance does not want war but is 'ready to fight tonight' PBS