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Pakistani national killed in second strike on Riyadh airport, Saudi authorities say

Saudi authorities say a Pakistani citizen died and several people were injured in a second strike on Riyadh's airport. The attack is attributed to the Houthis, an armed movement from Yemen.

Al Jazeera · 12 Oct, 02:56

Erie shooter who killed eight was a grandfather, says father of slain child

A 45-year-old man shot dead eight people in a home in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Friday before killing himself. People who knew him say he had shown no signs of violence.

The Guardian World · 12 Oct, 02:56

Oil loading terminal in Russia's Rostov Oblast still burning after drone attack

An oil loading terminal called "Oil Loading Terminal NZNP" is still on fire in Russia's Rostov Oblast. It was hit by a drone attack in the night of 10 October.

Ukrainska Pravda · 12 Oct, 02:56

Dozens of gold prospectors killed in air strikes near Sudan–Egypt border, rights group says

Sudanese rights group Emergency Lawyers says at least 72 civilians prospecting for gold in Sudan's River Nile state were killed in air strikes on Saturday. Neither Egypt nor Sudan's de facto authorities have commented so far.

BBC World · 12 Oct, 01:57

New podcast tells harrowing accounts of violence and sex abuse in a California women's prison

The new podcast "We Are Jane Doe" investigates sexual abuse at the Central California Women's Facility in Chowchilla. It is made by Madi Bolanos and Anna Sussman and produced by KQED and Snap Studios.

NPR World · 12 Oct, 01:57

Slovenia rejects bill on inquiry commission powers in referendum

Slovenian voters narrowly rejected a government bill to expand the powers of parliamentary inquiry commissions in a Sunday referendum. The result is a setback for Prime Minister Janez Jansa's reform agenda.

France 24 · 12 Oct, 01:57

Von der Leyen announces extra funding for Ukraine's drones and missiles

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced additional EU funding for drones and missiles for Ukraine. The source gives no further details, including the amount.

Ukrainska Pravda · 12 Oct, 01:56

Putin-linked boxing chief Kremlev reportedly paid for Trump's son's Bahamas wedding

The Telegraph reports that Russian businessman Umar Kremlev, head of the International Boxing Association, covered a large part of Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding costs. The report has prompted debate over possible influence on the US president's family.

NRA · 12 Oct, 01:56

CCTV captures moment of Houthi strike on Riyadh airport

Al Arabiya has released CCTV footage showing a Houthi strike on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday. The strike has been described as deadly.

Al Jazeera · 12 Oct, 01:56

Boy, 13, charged with murder over fatal stabbing in western Sydney

A man was stabbed to death on Friday evening in Mt Druitt, a suburb in western Sydney, Australia. A 13-year-old boy has been charged with murder, and a 16-year-old has also been arrested.

The Guardian World · 12 Oct, 01:56

Report: US Threatens to Block Weapons Channel to Stop Ukraine's Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries

The Financial Times reports that the US administration is threatening to block a mechanism for buying weapons for Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries. A US official denies such threats were made.

Jauns.lv · 12 Oct, 00:58

Waves crash into homes as excavators try to protect California properties

Construction crews on California's coast were seen trying to stop waves from reaching homes. Video shows waves hitting the buildings.

Al Jazeera · 12 Oct, 00:57

Seafarers' union official says crews offered big money to transit Strait of Hormuz

Attacks on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz continue to mount, and a seafarers' union official says some crews are being offered large rewards for making the crossing.

NPR World · 12 Oct, 00:57

US Senators Say Trump's Purchase of Russian Diesel Violates the Law

US senators have stated that President Donald Trump's decision to buy Russian diesel runs counter to the law. They stress that the United States must not give Russian President Vladimir Putin a financial lifeline.

Ukrainska Pravda · 12 Oct, 00:56

US senators: America must not give Putin a financial lifeline

US senators have said President Donald Trump's decision to buy Russian diesel violates the law. They argue the United States should not give Russian President Vladimir Putin financial support.

Pravda — ziņas · 12 Oct, 00:56

Trump claims Russia-Ukraine 'energy ceasefire'; Kyiv backs it, Moscow silent

US President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an 'energy ceasefire' but has given no details. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Kyiv would support it if Moscow does too, while Russia has not commented.

BBC World · 12 Oct, 00:56

Russian missile hits shop near Kharkiv: three dead, nine injured

A Russian missile struck a grocery store in the suburbs of Kharkiv, Ukraine, on the evening of 11 October. Three people died and nine were injured, including two children.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 11 Oct, 23:59

Amnesty International official condemns US plan for public execution

Frank Johansson, head of Amnesty International's Finland office, has strongly criticised the US plan to broadcast an execution live. The firing-squad execution of former army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan is planned for 3 December 2026 in Texas.

NRA · 11 Oct, 23:58

Air strikes kill at least 72 gold miners on Sudan-Egypt border

At least 72 artisanal gold miners were killed in air strikes in a disputed border area between Sudan and Egypt, a human rights group said. It blames the Egyptian air force, while Cairo has not yet commented.

Deutsche Welle · 11 Oct, 23:58

Burnham to publish all details of his dealings with Manchester City

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised to publish everything about his work with football club Manchester City while he was Greater Manchester mayor. The pledge follows his remarks backing the club's owners.

The Guardian World · 11 Oct, 23:58

Axios: Trump's "energy ceasefire" refers only to halting attacks on oil refineries

A White House representative told the news outlet Axios that the "energy ceasefire" mentioned by US President Donald Trump covers only an end to attacks on oil refineries.

Pravda — ziņas · 11 Oct, 23:57

Independent Łukasz Gibała wins Kraków mayoral race in setback for PM Tusk

Independent candidate Łukasz Gibała has won the mayoral election in Kraków, Poland, beating the candidate backed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Politico Europe describes the outcome as a setback for the head of government.

Politico Europe · 11 Oct, 23:57

Trump announces immediate energy ceasefire; Zelenskyy says it was news to him

US President Donald Trump announced an immediate ceasefire on energy targets. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had not known about it.

Euromaidan Press · 11 Oct, 23:56

Eight orangutans released into Borneo forest after rescue from wildfires

Eight orangutans rescued from this summer's wildfires have been returned to the wild in a reserve in western Borneo, Indonesia. The apes are a critically endangered species.

BBC World · 11 Oct, 22:58

Fears of Ukraine losing Starlink return, but an adviser considers a cutoff unlikely

Concerns that Ukraine could lose Starlink have resurfaced after Elon Musk sided with US President Donald Trump against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Adviser Serhii Beskrestnov says a cutoff is unlikely because Ukraine brings SpaceX significant profit.

Euromaidan Press · 11 Oct, 22:58

Republican senator says Trump's diesel deal with Russia may be illegal

US President Donald Trump's effort to lower diesel prices by easing sanctions on Russia has drawn rare criticism from within his own party. A Republican senator says the agreement may be illegal.

Al Jazeera · 11 Oct, 22:57

Sybiha: Russia violated the energy truce immediately after it was announced

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia struck the TPP-5 thermal power plant in Kharkiv with a missile right after US President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire.

Pravda — ziņas · 11 Oct, 22:57

Burnham says Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has become the first British premier to openly say Russia interfered in the 2016 vote on leaving the EU. He gave no evidence, but urged voters in Germany and France to be alert to Russian influence.

France 24 · 11 Oct, 22:57

Australian Greens Want US Execution Livestream Blocked; Flydubai Pilot's Australia Links Raise Concern

Australia's Greens want the government to ensure a planned US firing squad execution cannot be watched online in Australia. Separately, the opposition has pledged tighter visa rules after reports that a pilot involved in a foiled hijacking was radicalised while studying in Melbourne.

The Guardian World · 11 Oct, 22:56

US threatens to block weapons deliveries to Ukraine if Kyiv keeps striking Russian oil refineries

The Financial Times, citing European officials, reports that Donald Trump's administration is pressing Ukraine to stop attacks on Russia's energy system. The channel through which Kyiv receives American weapons could be put at risk.

TVNET · 11 Oct, 22:56

MEP Glucksmann wins French center-left primary to become presidential candidate

Member of the European Parliament Raphaël Glucksmann has won the French center-left primary. He thus becomes the camp's candidate in the presidential race.

Politico Europe · 11 Oct, 21:59

Electricians in Ukraine find a hamster on a high-voltage line and help it down

During overhead power line repairs in Ukraine's Rivne region, workers spotted a hamster on a high-voltage wire. They lowered the line so the animal could jump into the grass, then restored the line and its power.

Latvijas Avīze · 11 Oct, 21:59

Trump and Rubio weigh firing US ambassador to Greece Guilfoyle

US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering dismissing Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US ambassador to Greece, after reports of possibly improper and illegal conduct. A decision could come this week.

The Guardian World · 11 Oct, 21:58

Airports in Saudi and Yemeni Capitals Hit in New Round of Strikes

The airport in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, was struck again a day after a devastating attack. The Houthis, the armed movement in Yemen, say Saudi aircraft hit the airport in the Yemeni capital.

The New York Times · 11 Oct, 21:57