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English councils warn of 'catastrophic' special needs debts
English councils forecast that debts linked to support for pupils with special educational needs will reach a record £10bn by 2028. The County Councils Network is urging the government to guarantee coverage of future debts.
The Guardian World · 13 Oct, 02:57
US suspends new sanctions on Russian diesel as EU blacklists record 1,569 arms suppliers
Washington has suspended its new sanctions on Russian diesel, and bipartisan US senators say the deal conflicts with a 2022 ban and could help finance the war. The EU, meanwhile, has blacklisted a record 1,569 arms suppliers.
Euromaidan Press · 13 Oct, 02:57
Two deaths reported as Hurricane Simon and storm Rachel batter Mexico's coast
Hurricane Simon and storm Rachel are battering Mexico's Pacific coast, and two deaths have been reported.
Al Jazeera · 13 Oct, 02:57
Computer Model: Oxygen-Rich Atmosphere on Earth Could Collapse in About a Billion Years
A computer model by Japanese and US scientists suggests oxygen levels in Earth's atmosphere could drop sharply in about 1.08 billion years. Humanity faces no oxygen shortage in the near future.
NRA · 13 Oct, 02:56
Archbishop in Belarus blesses AI-generated icon of saint Carlo Acutis
Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz, the former head of the Catholic Church in Belarus, blessed an AI-generated icon of the Italian teenager Carlo Acutis on October 11. Some believers criticized the move on social media.
Meduza · 13 Oct, 02:56
Trump: Putin wants peace with Ukraine more than Zelensky does
US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that, in his view, Russian leader Vladimir Putin wants a peace settlement with Ukraine more than Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky does.
LSM · 13 Oct, 02:56
Russian shelling of Kharkiv injures 11 people and destroys a stairwell of a residential building
Russian shelling of the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has injured 11 people, including a rescue worker. Residential areas and infrastructure facilities were damaged.
Pravda — ziņas · 13 Oct, 02:56
Russian strike on Kharkiv injures 11, destroys entrance of residential building
A Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has injured 11 people, including a rescue worker. Residential areas and infrastructure facilities were damaged.
Ukrainska Pravda · 13 Oct, 02:56
France intercepts sanctioned Russian-linked tanker in the Indian Ocean
The French Navy has stopped the oil tanker DF Peak in the Indian Ocean. The vessel is linked to the sanctioned company Sovcomflot and is suspected of illegally transporting fuel.
Pravda — ziņas · 13 Oct, 01:56
Pope Leo XIV to undergo operation to remove lung growth this week
Pope Leo XIV, head of the Catholic Church, has announced he will have surgery this week to remove a lump on his lung. Doctors expect about a week of recovery, which would keep his November 6 Latin America trip on schedule.
France 24 · 13 Oct, 01:56
Russian ballistic missiles hit Kyiv before sirens sounded
Ukraine's Air Force says the alert in Kyiv came late because radar detected the missiles only during the attack. There was no advance data on the launches, and there are fears Washington could cut such data.
Euromaidan Press · 13 Oct, 01:56
EU air passenger rules to change from October 2027
A new EU regulation will let passengers bring one personal item into the cabin at no extra cost, and airlines will have to state ticket prices more clearly. The rules apply from 23 October 2027.
Delfi · 13 Oct, 00:59
Trump seeks fuel price relief abroad weeks before midterms, but events overseas complicate the effort
US President Donald Trump announced a Russian diesel supply deal and a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire over the weekend, but both drew criticism, and Moscow gave no confirmation of the truce. Fuel prices remain high with Congressional elections only weeks away.
BBC World · 13 Oct, 00:58
Russian attack on Kharkiv injures seven, destroys apartment building entrance
A Russian strike on the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv has left seven people injured, two of them in serious condition. The rescue operation is ongoing.
Pravda — ziņas · 13 Oct, 00:58
Russian attack on Kharkiv injures seven, two in serious condition
A Russian strike on the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv, Ukraine, has injured seven people, two of them seriously. A rescue operation is ongoing.
Ukrainska Pravda · 13 Oct, 00:57
Cyberattack Knocks Out Refrigeration at French Supermarkets
Major French supermarket chains said on Monday that a cyberattack caused fridge temperatures to soar in hundreds of stores. Spoiled food had to be thrown away, raising concerns about food security.
France 24 · 13 Oct, 00:57
Carney calls for unity ahead of Alberta's secession referendum
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney used his Thanksgiving message to call for unity, a week before a referendum in the province of Alberta on seceding from Canada.
Al Jazeera · 13 Oct, 00:56
Bolivia opens investigation into ex-president Evo Morales over 2009 killings
Bolivia's acting attorney general is investigating former president Evo Morales over alleged involvement in the killing and torture of European citizens in 2009. Morales is currently in hiding from two active arrest warrants.
The Guardian World · 13 Oct, 00:56
South Korean city adopts U.S. education model amid concerns over AI
Some South Korean schools have imported a U.S. educational model to strengthen literacy and independent thinking. According to NPR, both skills have been eroded by AI and by a test-focused Korean education system.
NPR World · 13 Oct, 00:56
Kinzhal is 90% identical to Iskander-M, Ukrainian intelligence says, naming 58 companies in production chain
Ukrainian intelligence says Russia's Kinzhal missile is about 90% identical to the Iskander-M and has identified 58 companies in its production chain. Russia is also developing a modified Kinzhal with a new type of warhead.
Euromaidan Press · 13 Oct, 00:56
Starmer successor Burnham: Iran's Revolutionary Guard almost certainly behind incident at Fairford air base
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday that Iran's Revolutionary Guard is almost certainly responsible for an incident in September near RAF Fairford air base. The publicly available information does not describe the circumstances of the incident.
LSM · 12 Oct, 23:58
Baby keeps sleeping in cot as earthquake shakes Australian home
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded in Australia's Victoria state early on a Saturday morning. Security camera footage from a home shows a baby continuing to sleep as the building shakes.
Latvijas Avīze · 12 Oct, 23:58
Why the Kremlin is staying quiet on Trump's energy ceasefire claim
US President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine agreed to halt strikes on energy infrastructure, but Moscow has not commented publicly, while Kyiv says it will join only if Russia does.
BBC World · 12 Oct, 23:58
Burnham Says Fairford Base Plot Was Likely Coordinated in Iran
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the suspected plot against RAF Fairford air base was highly likely coordinated in Iran and almost certainly directed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Tehran denies any involvement.
France 24 · 12 Oct, 23:57
Northern Ireland secretary denies bowing to Sinn Féin over Orange Order parade ban
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant defended in the House of Commons his decision to ban an Orange Order march in Portadown, saying it helped avoid violence. In the Northern Ireland Assembly, unionists voted to oust four Sinn Féin ministers, but the motions failed.
Politico Europe · 12 Oct, 23:57
Russia and Ukraine both use AI-powered drones on the battlefield
Both Russia and Ukraine are using drones backed by artificial intelligence in the war. One example is a Ukrainian company that once made pet-monitoring cameras and now equips drones with an image recognition system.
NPR World · 12 Oct, 23:57
Entire section of Kharkiv apartment building collapses in Russian attack
Russian forces hit the Kholodnohirskyi district of the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv with missiles on the evening of October 12. A whole section of a five-story apartment block collapsed, five people were injured, and others may be trapped.
Meduza · 12 Oct, 23:57
Australian engineer Robert Pether reaches Ireland after more than five years in Iraq
Australian construction engineer Robert Pether flew to Ireland via Turkey on Monday after more than five years in Iraq. He insists he is innocent, noting that his convictions have not been overturned.
The Guardian World · 12 Oct, 23:56
Cornell lawsuit puts spotlight on fraternity culture and sexual violence
A lawsuit at Cornell University in the United States raises the question of how male impunity, silence and institutional failure allow sexual violence to persist. The New York Times presents the case as part of a wider, global pattern.
The New York Times · 12 Oct, 23:56
Trump suspends sanctions on Russian diesel, surprising Ukrainian and European officials
U.S. President Donald Trump has unexpectedly suspended sanctions on Russian diesel fuel. The decision stunned Ukrainian and European officials who were meeting U.S. envoys near Miami at the time.
The New York Times · 12 Oct, 22:58
UK Accuses Iran Over Security Incident at RAF Fairford Airbase
The British government says Iran very probably coordinated a security incident near a UK/US airbase in southern England. The Iranian ambassador was summoned and two people were sanctioned.
Deutsche Welle · 12 Oct, 22:58
Burnham promises 'serious dialogue' on UK's relationship with the EU
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the current relationship with the European Union is 'not good enough' and promised a serious dialogue on long-term ties. A summit in Brussels on 20 November aims to seal deals on food, youth mobility and emissions trading.
The Guardian World · 12 Oct, 22:57
Ukrainska Pravda Demands Probe Into Journalists' Detention in Vienna
Sevgil Musaieva, editor-in-chief of Ukraine's Ukrainska Pravda, has sharply criticised the Vienna Prosecutor's Office over its explanation of the detention of two of the outlet's journalists. The newsroom and its lawyers plan to seek a full investigation and compensation for the damage caused.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 12 Oct, 22:57
Russia and Central African Republic agree to teach Russian in three public schools
Russia and the Central African Republic have signed a resolution on teaching Russian in the CAR's schools. A pilot program will start in three schools, beginning with sixth grade.
Meduza · 12 Oct, 22:56
Immigration agents search home of US Rep. Ilhan Omar
The home of US House member Ilhan Omar of Minnesota has been searched as part of a criminal investigation whose nature has not been disclosed. The headline says the search was carried out by immigration agents.
Al Jazeera · 12 Oct, 22:56
Two Turkish nationals detained in Germany over Starlink station fire in Poland
Polish officials say two Turkish citizens have been detained in Germany on suspicion of setting fire to a Starlink station in Poland last month. Warsaw blames Russia and calls it an act of hybrid warfare.
Deutsche Welle · 12 Oct, 21:59