Drinking and consent – Cornell rape allegations expose ‘loopholes’ in laws
The BBC speaks to experts about current US state sexual assault laws and why some believe changing them will help alleged victims.
White House defends Trump comment to let Iran ‘take out’ LA and San Diego
Gavin Newsom called the remarks "deranged", but the White House said Trump was warning of the risk of a nuclear Iran.
Much of the world sees tragedy in Gaza. Many Israelis, scarred by Oct. 7, see only a threat – AP News
- Much of the world sees tragedy in Gaza. Many Israelis, scarred by Oct. 7, see only a threat AP News
- ‘All I want to do is cry’: trauma of 7 October survivors three years after the attacks The Guardian
- Hundreds of anti-Israel protests planned worldwide around October 7 anniversary The Times of Israel
- October 7 families join election race with hope of healing Israel Reuters
- Three years after Oct. 7, what do Israel and its citizens owe each other? The Jerusalem Post
U.K. Security Adviser Traveled to Israel Ahead of Consulate Closure – The New York Times
- U.K. Security Adviser Traveled to Israel Ahead of Consulate Closure The New York Times
- UK considers expelling Israeli diplomats if Jerusalem consulate shuts, sources say Reuters
- UK threatens to expel Israeli diplomats over planned East Jerusalem consulate closure The Guardian
- Andy Burnham issues ultimatum to nation as UK threatens mass expulsions Daily Star
- ‘Not the act of a friend’: Israel’s deadline to close UK consulate nears Al Jazeera
Cold War memories stir Rubio in Iceland as he champions diplomacy and downplays differences – AP News
- Cold War memories stir Rubio in Iceland as he champions diplomacy and downplays differences AP News
- In Iceland, Rubio Dodges a Diplomatic Flap Over a Trump Map The New York Times
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio And Icelandic Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir At a Joint Press Availability U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- Rubio Heads To NATO Allies As Russian Threat, Middle East War Shape Agenda Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
- Rubio starts European tour in Iceland to boost security ties Al Jazeera
Catalan separatist leader Puigdemont to return home after warrant lifted
Spain's Constitutional Court ruled an amnesty law for Catalan separatists applied to the politician.
From films to streaming prices – how the Warner Bros deal could affect you
The deal is expected to alter the entertainment and news industries but could it mean higher prices for consumers?
Top Democrat is investigating Jared Kushner’s financial investments after CNN report – CNN
- Top Democrat is investigating Jared Kushner’s financial investments after CNN report CNN
- Jared Kushner Denies His Israeli Diplomacy Might Benefit His Tel Aviv Business Interests Forbes
- Kushner pushes back on CNN report about Israeli investments tied to military The Hill
- Kushner could cash in on Israel’s war economy as he oversees negotiations MS NOW
- Geraldo Rivera and Joe Borelli Throw Down Over Jared Kushner in CNN Brawl Yahoo
Amid protests, Kosovo’s political deadlock raises prospect of new elections
Kosovo faces tensions as protests against former rebel leaders’ convictions coincide with the prospect of new elections.
Charles Reportedly Refusing to ‘Protect’ Andrew Amid Report the Ex-Prince Is ‘Gleeful’ Over His Brother’s ‘Suffering’—He’s ‘Very Bitter’ the King ‘Treats Him Like Scum’ – StyleCaster
- Charles Reportedly Refusing to 'Protect' Andrew Amid Report the Ex-Prince Is ‘Gleeful’ Over His Brother’s ‘Suffering’—He’s ‘Very Bitter’ the King ‘Treats Him Like Scum’ StyleCaster
- Prince William Sees Ex-Prince Andrew as a ‘Threat to the Monarchy,’ Fueling Divide With King Charles Yahoo
- Former Prince Andrew Sues UK Police After Arrest Linked to Epstein Investigation The New York Times
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes police to court over Epstein files arrest Reuters
- Buckingham Palace says it will not fund Andrew’s legal action against police | Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor The Guardian
Lawyer for one of Cornell 7 calls for special prosecutor to be removed over previous comments
New York Attorney General Letitia James is investigating the rape allegations, but the lawyer says comments she made on the case should disqualify her.
Tear gas in Paris and Marseille as school protests grow across France
Crowds of mainly teenagers called for more resources for schools and an end to what they called police repression.
Google told to halt work on datacentres in Finland over environmental concerns
Order on two construction sites comes after Google failed to carry out environmental impact assessments
Google has been ordered to temporarily stop work on two datacentres in Finland after failing to do the necessary environmental impact assessments on its construction sites.
The planned datacentres in Muhos and Kajanni are part of a €13bn (£11bn) project across multiple sites in northern Finland by the technology company amid huge demand for space to house online infrastructure.
Continue reading...Spain lifts Puigdemont arrest warrant after 9 years of exile – Politico
- Spain lifts Puigdemont arrest warrant after 9 years of exile Politico
- Spain Clears Way for Separatist Leader to Return to Catalonia The New York Times
- Exiled separatist leader is likely to return to a very different Catalonia | Carles Puigdemont The Guardian
- Catalan separatist Puigdemont set to return home after court lifts arrest warrant Reuters
- Catalan separatist Puigdemont to return to Spain after warrant lifted Al Jazeera
How the Houthis Triumphed on the Red Sea and Sparked a New War in Yemen – The New York Times
- How the Houthis Triumphed on the Red Sea and Sparked a New War in Yemen The New York Times
- Yemeni government forces claim 1,860 Houthis ‘neutralised’ Al Jazeera
- Yemeni government fighters shown driving vehicles over Houthi opponents Reuters
- Iran-backed Houthis deny losing ground in Yemen as oil prices ease despite fierce fighting CBS News
- Yemen civil war: what sparked latest escalation and who is involved? The Guardian
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says intelligence shows Russia is preparing massive attack – Reuters
- Ukraine's Zelenskiy says intelligence shows Russia is preparing massive attack Reuters
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 4, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Ukraine claims its strikes have taken out more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity PBS
- Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv claims half of Russia’s oil refining capacity destroyed The Guardian
- Another Russian refinery goes offline: Volgograd plant shuts down completely after Ukrainian drone attack, Reuters reports Meduza
Indian opposition leaders detained during voter lists protest
Police detained Indian opposition leaders during a protest outside the Election Commission in New Delhi where lawmakers
Tuareg rebels withdraw from strategic town of Kidal in northern Mali
The Azawad Liberation Front said sustained air strikes by Malian troops and Russian allies forced its tactical retreat.
Jerusalem Daily: Tension high in Israel ahead of October 7
Jerusalem Daily: Tension high in Israel ahead of October 7
France Student Protests Escalate Amid Fiscal Crisis and an Election – The New York Times
- France Student Protests Escalate Amid Fiscal Crisis and an Election The New York Times
- France Protests Bluefield Daily Telegraph
- Understanding France’s Polycrisis The New York Times
- Flight crew unions will strike nationwide in France from October 17-21; expect flight cancellations and delays. SafeAbroad
- October 6 and 17 protests: what is planned in France? The Connexion