Can diplomacy resolve longstanding Ethiopia-Eritrea differences?
The United States calls for dialogue as regional East Africa tension escalates.
What we learned from heated US midterm Senate debates
As the 3 November election approaches and both parties fight for control of Congress, some clear themes have emerged.
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia fired after five days on the job
Trump advised Katie Zacharia to reconsider her press secretary role due to media backlash over her credentials.
Police assess Palestine Action post by national security adviser’s wife – BBC
- Police assess Palestine Action post by national security adviser's wife BBC
- UK national security adviser under pressure over wife’s comment on supporting Palestine Action The Guardian
- Palestine Action post by Sarah Helms, wife of national security adviser, being assessed by Met Police Sky News
- UK PM adviser’s wife expresses ‘support’ for Palestine Action Al Jazeera
- UK cops looking into post supporting Palestine Action by wife of Burnham’s top security aide The Times of Israel
Kenya records third Ebola case, linked to first patient who died
Nairobi says 65-year-old female patient in quarantine with Bundibugyo strain; no signs of community transmission.
‘Well-known’ man asks court to stop publication of sexual offence allegation – BBC
- 'Well-known' man asks court to stop publication of sexual offence allegation BBC
- ‘Well-known individual’ tries to secure permanent injunction against Guardian and ITN The Guardian
- Celebrity in secrecy battle over sexual assault allegations The Times
- Celebrity tries to gag media over alleged sexual offence The Telegraph
- ‘Well-known man’ suing news outlets to stop allegations being broadcast The Independent
Macron says France accelerating missile deliveries to Ukraine, offering satellite data support – Ukrinform
- Macron says France accelerating missile deliveries to Ukraine, offering satellite data support Ukrinform
- Crucial to give Ukraine all means needed to defend population, infrastructure, France's Macron says Reuters
- Ukraine's backers will 'be looking at' Kyiv's €70 billion request, Macron says France 24
- SCALP, AASM Hammer, and Aster 30: France Has Granted Ukraine All the Promised Licenses Мілітарний
- Zelensky: Ukraine has completed its part of the Freya anti-ballistic project Mezha.net
Exclusive: Romania president calls for NATO oversight in the Black Sea – Euronews.com
- Exclusive: Romania president calls for NATO oversight in the Black Sea Euronews.com
- Putin brings war into Nato’s waters The Telegraph
- Bulgaria seeks NATO anti-drone systems, says defence minister Reuters
- Russia's war reaches Bulgaria's shores, putting Radev's Moscow-friendly stance to the test The Kyiv Independent
- NATO may redeploy anti-drone defenses as attacks sink more Black Sea shipping Ars Technica
UK PM adviser’s wife expresses ‘support’ for Palestine Action
Police reviewing social media post by writer Sarah Helm, wife of Burnham's National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell.
How Iran messaging highlights cost of war ahead of US midterm elections
Through statements in English, Iranian officials are emphasising gas prices and issues with the US economy.
Toxic algorithms wouldn’t let them go – now Australia wants an off switch
Australia has proposed a switch to force social media platforms to let users turn off recommended content.
Hijab ban at schools in Azerbaijan: What’s behind the rare wave of protests? – dw.com
- Hijab ban at schools in Azerbaijan: What's behind the rare wave of protests? dw.com
- Muslim country bans hijab in schools The Telegraph
- School headscarf ban sparks rare protests in Azerbaijan and row with Turkey BBC
- Azerbaijan’s school hijab ban: What’s behind it, and what’s next? Al Jazeera
- On Netanyahu's leash: Antisemitic campaign targets Azerbaijan's president over hijab restrictions Ynetnews
Ukraine president targets Trump, Putin at EU summit
President Zelenskyy warned Russia’s ambitions extend beyond eastern Ukraine, saying its drone attack threaten NATO.
“We Will Strike Strategic Bridges”: Russia Threatens to Split Kyiv in Two – UNITED24 Media
- “We Will Strike Strategic Bridges”: Russia Threatens to Split Kyiv in Two UNITED24 Media
- Power plant attacks reflect Russian blueprint to make Ukrainian cities unlivable The Guardian
- Why Russia Sees a Window to Bomb Ukraine Into Submission This Winter The New York Times
- Russian strikes and winter hardship may drive more Ukrainians from homes, UN agency warns Reuters
- Russian General Staff announces start of massive strikes on Ukraine's energy grid Українська правда
US records 4,410 measles cases as outbreak grows
The CDC reports 451 hospitalisations nationwide as health officials expand vaccination efforts.
Budget, Ukraine, migration: Five takeaways from the EU leaders’ summit – Euronews
- Budget, Ukraine, migration: Five takeaways from the EU leaders’ summit Euronews
- EU leaders kick off summit with wrangles over high energy prices and spending Reuters
- EU resists bid to weaken emissions rules as leaders spar over energy costs Financial Times
- Costa angers EU leaders as splits mar summit POLITICO.eu
- Remarks by President António Costa at the press conference following the European Council meeting of 15-16 October 2026 Consilium.europa.eu
Putin says Russia is building non-negotiable ‘security zone’ in Ukraine along border – Reuters
- Putin says Russia is building non-negotiable 'security zone' in Ukraine along border Reuters
- Ukraine war briefing: Russia building non-negotiable ‘security zone’ inside Ukrainian border, Putin declares The Guardian
- Putin touts military gains over Ukraine | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News NHKニュース
- Visit to the Joint Force auxiliary command post Президент России
- Putin Calls for Widespread Attacks on Ukraine’s Logistics Hubs 8AM Media
Ukraine advances in occupied Donetsk as Trump hands Putin diesel deal
Ukraine’s 'Operation Vivaldi' reclaimed more occupied territory in Donetsk during a week when Trump sided with Russia.
Italy secures EU deal to lower its electricity prices – Financial Times
- Italy secures EU deal to lower its electricity prices Financial Times
- Italy clinches deal with EU over measures to limit impact of gas prices on electricity costs Reuters
- The Bitcoin Mining Dilemma in Italy’s Energy Scene OneSafe
- President Meloni’s address to the Senate ahead of the European Council meeting on 15-16 October www.governo.it
- Meloni says reference to ETS in summit conclusions is a positive step ANSA
Real Madrid demand resignation of La Liga chief after Nazi comparison
La Liga President Javier Tebas under fire for comparing Real Madrid TV channel to Nazi Germany's Minister of Propaganda.