FILE – Workers are seen in the manufacturing plant of Ideal Roofing in Ottawa on Aug. 25, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Month: October 2026
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
Overnight on October 11, Ukrainian forces launched a drone strike on a Yandex data center in Russia’s Vladimir region. It was the third attack in a row on the Russian tech giant’s infrastructure: On October 8 and 9, drones targeted facilities in Sasovo, in the Ryazan region, and in Kaluga, respectively.
As Jantar Mantar loses protest site tag, CJP plans get disrupted
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Monday gave Delhi Police 24 hours to set a date for its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar against alleged electoral
Trump has no cards to play on Ukraine
The U.S. president is in a predicament.
A 6.1 earthquake jolts southern Panama after Friday’s destructive tremors
A preliminary magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit southern Panama Monday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage. The quake struck
IMF raises its forecast for world growth this year but warns of risks from AI boom and debt
The International Monetary Fund has slightly upgraded its outlook for the world economy for this year, but it’s forecasting growth at a still sluggish 3.1% | KNX News 1070 AM
Russian men are fleeing before the army can grab them
Vladimir Putin looks poised for a huge wave of forced inductions | World News
“Musk” reminds you of how much you already know about Elon
It is hard to make a fresh documentary on a ubiquitous subject, Alex Gibney’s gruelling film shows | World News
The Case for Firing Squads
Lethal injection only looks humane, and it blurs the distinction between healing and killing. | World News
China’s Weakening Economy Is Creating a Lost Generation
Young people are watching their bright futures disappear as the country’s job losses pile up and the milestones of adulthood slip further away. | World News
What to know about pope’s lung surgery
It is unclear how the surgery might affect the pope’s planned major trip to Latin America planned for November.
Rent surges in Georgia and Armenia as Russians flee mobilisation fears
Monthly rents in Yerevan now run to €800–900 for a two-room flat, up 23.5% year on year in August, while Tbilisi rents have stabilised after 60–70% jumps following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russian nationals account for 72% of all foreign property transactions in Armenia.
Drones hit ships in Black Sea, sinking 1 and prompting rescue operations, Bulgaria says
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev says drones struck two ships in the Black Sea, sinking one and prompting emergency rescue operations. The Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship Dignity sank after it was
Houthi rebels say airstrikes targeted them in Yemen, and other Mideast developments
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels say overnight airstrikes targeted the Red Sea island of Kamaran, the Qanawis district north of the port city of Hodeida and the province of Jawf. The
Christian woman pleads not guilty to new ‘Orwellian’ charges for standing in silent prayer
Christian activist Isabel Vaughan-Spruce says the UK is becoming “Orwellian” as she faces criminal charges for silent prayer near an abortion clinic buffer zone.
UK blames Iran for airbase plot, sanctions two Iranian nationals
Tehran ‘categorically denies’ UK allegation, says it’s willing to assist in probe into suspected plot at RAF Fairford.
Iran ‘highly likely’ to be behind RAF Fairford incident
Prime Minister Andy Burnham told parliament there were “strong indications” of Iranian involvement. The government summoned Iran’s ambassador. The scare at RAF Fairford led to the withdrawal of USAF B-1 heavy bombers.
Iranian protester shared heartbreaking final call with sobbing father before he was executed
Iranian protest Alireza Raisi, 21, shared a final, heartbreaking call with his father who could do nothing but sob as the regime carried him off to the gallows moments later.
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
here’s why I chose rats in London over robotaxis in San Francisco
Marit Rodevand chose to build her financial crime prevention startup in London rather than San Francisco because, despite its challenges, the UK capital offers a genuine commitment to tackling money laundering
The US is fighting over data centers. China is building them fast
Beijing aims to use AI infrastructure to play to its advantages in the race for a technology that could define the 21st century.
AI could self-replicate on home devices within ‘months’, Anthropic says
US tech giant says small AI models may soon be capable of self-replication without access to a data centre.
Seven players set to miss Arsenal vs Lille after triple injury blow confirmed
Mikel Arteta will be without four Arsenal stars for the visit of Lille in the Champions League after an unfortunate double injury blow this past weekend
Mansion tax u-turn spares almost one in 10 London homes
Retaining the £2million Mansion Tax thresholds avoids drawing more homes into the controversial tax, says Yopa’s Verona Frankish.
London’s landlords reverse decision to sell-up
One in four of the Capital’s property owners decide to re-let despite opting to sell after Renters’ Rights Act.
the 11 most in demand primary schools across Camden
Camden’s top three most in demand primary schools are all Church of England primaries in Hampstead and West Hampstead according to SchoolFacts.
Operator again refused licence to run daily trains from Warrington to London
The ORR rejects Lumo NW’s bid for Rochdale-London Euston trains via Warrington and Newton-le-Willows, citing west coast main line capacity and rail delays.
‘My London council house gave me concussion and spinal spasms’
Half of Venesha Rose’s Gipsy Hill council property is in darkness which she says caused her daughter to fall down the stairs
Salisbury mum appeals for support during rare stage four cancer battle
A Salisbury mother undergoing treatment for a rare stage four cancer has thanked supporters after more than £4,000 was raised for her family.
Early prisoner release scheme expands despite alarm over reoffending
Early prisoner release expands London shoplifter reoffender
A call I should never have taken on LBC exposed a corrupt policeman and overturned 15 convictions, writes Daniel Barnett
A piece of advice given during an LBC phone-in helped set in motion a chain of events that has seen 15 men’s convictions overturned over the actions of a corrupt police detective, with further cases still under investigation
‘Overlooked’ station named one of best transformed into a garden
The North London station is now in the running to be named the best in the UK
Piero Hincapie injury return timeline emerges as Mikel Arteta gets Arsenal boost
Martin Zubimendi and Piero Hincapie suffered injury blows this past weekend with Mikel Arteta handed updates on when the Arsenal duo could be back
Art by modern slavery survivors on display across London
The exhibition organised by Hestia features the work of 26 modern slavery survivors.
Despite long history with Netanyahu, Trump hedges as Israel vote nears
US president has not endorsed Israeli prime minister ahead of October 27 election amid shifting public sentiment.
Tel Aviv University student gets eviction order from dorm over Nakba sticker
The student says she was told to leave after the dorm manager accused her of displaying a message calling for violence; her attorney says the decision violated university rules and freedom of expression
Bus drivers still refused toilet access in stations despite Sadiq Khan’s promise
Transport for London station staff are advised to let bus drivers use their toilet facilities
Arteta’s hidden message over freak Arsenal injury incident proves why he’s elite
Mikel Arteta has shed light on the bizarre double incident which saw Arsenal players Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi pick up injuries in the post-game warm down after the 2-1 win over Leeds
What Sandro Tonali did after Dominic Solanke goal at Old Trafford spoke volumes
The Italian made an important contribution for Tottenham Hotspur and reacted differently to everyone else in the team to their late leveller
Harrow Post Office to be replaced with 10-storey block of flats
The plans were approved despite a suggestion the “eyesore” tower with 104 co-living rooms would dominate the streetscape
TWP unveils first store outside of US in London’s Mayfair
Luxury American womenswear brand TWP has opened its 12th store, and its first store outside of the US, at 28 Bruton Street in the heart of London’s Mayfair.
A review of London’s recent railway upgrades
The latest Programmes and Investment Committee report from TfL has outlined some of the works that have been carried out on London’s rail network in recent months.
Andy Burnham goes speed dating
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London railway crossing shut after children ‘play chicken’ with trains
Brickfields level crossing near Upminster will remain closed until action has been taken to address the issue, Network Rail said
‘Frustrated’ residents fed up of waking up to scattered e-bikes
Rental bike companies claims anyone who abandons a bike in a ‘no parking zone’ will be fined
Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight fashion brands hit by cyberattack
IT systems at Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles were knocked out by the incident, according to parent company TFG London
Readers sound off on Israel/Palestine history, young valets and Kelly Clarkson
Lake Minnetonka, Minn.: Your editorial “Remember Oct. 7 terror amid debate over the war in Gaza” (Oct. 7) is totally off base. Hamas was created because of the occupation and Israeli land seizures starting in 1948 through today. When Israel was created, 750,000 people from Palestine were physically expelled — many were killed or harassed and forced to move, creating this refugee problem.
Fatalities reported in Waterford fire
Emergency services are at the scene.
Princess Eugenie shares new video of baby daughter on eighth wedding anniversary
Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank welcomed their third child, Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank, in August
Arsenal hijacked Lille transfer after convincing player to sneak away
The forward had to make a choice between the two clubs and Arsenal ended up winning








