“Those who destroyed must pay; those who looted must reimburse,” the French president said.
Month: October 2026
Russian ballistic missiles slam Kyiv right as air raid alarms sound
Earlier, residents had little warning before the missiles struck. The explosions were simultaneous with the blaring of air raid sirens, according to Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground.
France says Israel must ‘stop these acts of terror’ following attack on EU diplomats
Video footage of the incident in Taybeh, north of Jerusalem, showed settlers confronting a convoy of diplomats.
U.S. ambassador to Israel calls for “arrest and prosecution” of Heidi Levine’s West Bank settler attackers
The ambassador condemned the attack as "vicious" and called for the prosecution of those involved.
What if Haringey’s streets were designed for children instead of cars?
Cllr Gio Iozzi explains why Haringey must rethink its streets to make them safer for children, pedestrians and cyclists.
BFI London Film Festival 2026: Fjord
Writer and Director: Cristian Mungiu Fjord, the winner of this year’s Palme d’Or at Cannes, is very much like The Anatomy of A Fall. Both take place in a small town in snowy mountains, both feature court cases, and both tease the audience with ambiguity. Directed by the Romanian Cristian Mungiu, Fjord examines the lives
Mexico’s beleaguered Pacific coast braces for another storm in record hurricane year
El Niño has brought more — and stronger — storms to the Pacific Ocean. People on Mexico’s western coastline are exhausted
Lithuania told residents to go to shelters after detecting a flying object
The object was likely a drone which entered from Poland, defense minister Robertas Kaunas told reporters.
Drones Strike St. Petersburg Oil Terminals, VK Data Center, Bridge
Drone strikes early Sunday morning, Oct. 18, hit two St. Petersburg oil terminals, a VK data center, an Ozon warehouse, and a highway bridge, cutting power to 20,000.
Croatia Daily Life
People ride their horses on a bridge over the Dobra river near Karlocac, Croatia, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
The problem with telling people the world is ending
In the face of terrible crises, it can feel right to shock people into action. But what if that has the opposite effect?
Ukraine’s drone pilots want simple attack drones in large numbers. A soldier says Western designs are often overcomplicated.
Ukraine’s operators want masses of drones that they can tweak themselves, but a soldier said Western firms add extra features that drive the price up.
mega yachts, armoured trains and designer wear
Kim Jong Un’s trips are rarely portrayed as personal gateways in North Korean media, which presents his appearances as part of his leadership duties. | World News
AI predicts when WW3 will break out as UK army chief issues serious warning
Amid increasing concerns about the threats posed to the UK, ChatGPT has shared its assessment of how worried Brits should be about the possibility of WW3.
Russia Gulf Arab Cooperation
In this photo provided by Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, second left, poses for a photo with other participants of a ministerial meeting of the
Environment Indigenous Crime Prevention
FILE – Ashaninka’s territory sits along the winding Amonia River in Acre state, Brazil, June 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, File)
US President Donald Trump blames ‘immigration’ for unrest in French cities
Trump’s comment comes as the French police reportedly arrested several people after clashes reportedly broke out during protests over rising living costs. | World News
Priest Dies After Crucifix Falls on Him During Mass Livestream
Lebanon Daily Life
A cyclist rides along Beirut’s seaside promenade under stormy skies in Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Macron and wife Brigitte likened to Marie Antionette after pair dance at Celine Dion amid French riots – as arrest toll hits 1,800
Some 1,800 people had been arrested by midday on Sunday, with hundreds of police officers injured
Hungary ready to allow Ukrainian grain transit to Western Europe, prime minister says
“If it just passes through the country, then obviously there is no obstacle to it,” Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said.
UK counterterror police target mother over support for Israel
A British mother says counterterrorism officers questioned her about her support for Israel and a trip to the country after an anonymous extremism referral.
All-clear for QPR striker Kone after injury scare
Richard Kone has been given the all-clear after going off in the final stages of QPR’s defeat at Birmingham on Saturday. Kone, who has struggled for fitness and form so far this season, recently suffered a knee injury while playing for Rangers’ development side. And it was feared he had suffered another significant setback when […]
Paul Whitehouse fights off mugger in terrifying ordeal in north London
The attempted mugging reportedly took place on Friday night at a cashpoint on Essex Road in Islington
UK takes ‘different view’ to Trump on Russia sanctions, says minister
Her comments follow a week in which relations between the US and Ukraine have deteriorated sharply.
Chelsea told star should have had ‘straight red’ card in win over Everton
Chelsea picked up an impressive 2-0 win at Everton but were lucky to keep 11 men on the pitch according to one former referee
he’s the only team-mate I fell out with
An ex-Arsenal player discussed his feelings towards one of his former team-mates
Health Secretary pledges action to end ‘corridor care’ for children in hospitals
The Health Secretary had earlier warned that the NHS faces a more challenging winter than normal.
stage times, last-minute tickets and ultimate guide
The American rapper has three London shows lined up as part of his Fall-Off World Tour – here’s everything you need to know.
Chelsea keeper Martinez has surgery on broken jaw
Emiliano Martinez has had surgery on a broken jaw and expects to return for Chelsea “in a few weeks”. The 34-year-old goalkeeper was injured in a clash of heads with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite during the second half of the Blues’ 2-0 Premier League victory on Saturday. The Argentina international received treatment on the pitch […]
We’ll work with bus owners, Gilruth says, after they compare Swinney to dictators
A flagship promise to bring buses back under public control has prompted a fierce backlash from one of Scotland’s bus companies.
Some amusement at Frieze
Paul Carey-Kent picks nine witty, strange and sometimes melancholic works from Frieze London and Frieze Masters 2026.
Erling Haaland injury update delivered by Enzo Maresca amid Arsenal battle
Erling Haaland was on target again yesterday, but then hobbled down the tunnel after Man City beat Ipswich Town in the Premier League at the Etihad
Every word De Zerbi said on Savio injury, Kulusevski, Bergvall and Richarlison
Here’s every single word the Tottenham Hotspur head coach said on Sunday ahead of the Premier League match against Coventry
Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee leads anti-BJP protest in London
Dhruv Rathee led a ‘Stop vote theft’ protest in London, accusing Modi’s government of electoral manipulation.
Finding each other after the ‘ceasefire’
Separated by war for more than a year, a captain in Gaza’s Civil Defence unit attempts to reunite with his family.
Even LinkedIn is getting tired of your AI-written posts
LinkedIn is upping its fight against generic, low-quality AI posts on its platform.
Zack Polanski will not try to overturn Green’s ‘Zionism is racism’ policy
The politician slumped to his worst poll rating as Green leader amid the row over his party’s policy on Zionism.
Companies Are Realizing They’re Spending a Fortune on AI Just So Their Employees Can Generate Error-Riddled Slop, and Suddenly Cutting Back Budgets
Top tech corporations are starting to pull back from their ambitious AI automation goals, as errors and workslop frustrate executives.
Reform admits ‘errors’ as police assess if election spending rules were broken
It has been reported that four candidates for the Scottish Parliament did not submit returns on how much they spent on campaigns.
Arsenal fan Morgan slams Man City actions after guilty verdict
Piers Morgan has questioned Phil Foden’s actions following his post-match interview, hitting out at the Manchester City star’s behaviour
Luxury cars targeted in £40,000 wing-mirror raid in west London
Residents in three streets in Chelsea woke to found their vehicles had been raided by thieves who stole their wing mirrors
Funeral held for 75 Palestinians after remains recovered from Gaza ruins
Most of the victims were from the Daraj neighbourhood in Gaza City, the Health Ministry says.
World leaders must wise up to threat of cyber-attacks or rogue fridges will be least of their worries
Global cooperation seems unlikely despite AI increasing the risk of digital fraud and the need to protect the financial system
New AI devices are pushing legal limits and could put users in jeopardy
AI always-listening wearables from Apple, Amazon, Meta and other startups are getting creative with privacy rules and fueling concerns about covert recordings.
Meghan’s friends claim she was ‘used’ by Netflix to promote The Gentlemen
Sources claim rumours of Meghan’s potential involvement were deliberately leaked to drum up publicity for The Gentleman’s second season
Police officer injured in Nottingham city centre shooting
The officer is being treated in hospital for a foot wound.
Critics say hold Israel to account amid surge in olive harvest attacks
France and Belgium condemn settler attack on diplomats, but critics say EU needs to act beyond words of condemnation.
Tributes as pensioner who died alongside boy in aircraft crash named
Flying instructor Ian Haggis has been named locally as one of the people who died during the crash on Friday.
New long-term contract for left-back Zak Sturge
Millwall hand a new long-term deal to Zak Sturge, who has become a mainstay at left-back in his time at the club.








