Storm Austen brings Scotland rain warning and planned rail speed restrictions
Central and eastern Scotland face heavy rain on Friday, with some places forecast to receive 60–80 mm. Rail operators expect slower journeys on affected routes.
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Thousands protest across Poland over abortion rights despite parliament’s reform votes
Demonstrators accused Donald Tusk’s government of failing to deliver promised changes. Two bills passed parliament this week, but President Karol Nawrocki is expected to veto them.
Ukrainian official says Starlink speed cap remains despite reports of improvement
An official told the Kyiv Independent that Ukraine’s military Starlink service remained capped at 161 kph on Oct. 22, disputing reports of improvement after a reported...
US and Israel have drawn up possible post-election Iran strikes, reports say
ABC News says two Israeli sources described plans for possible joint strikes. The White House says the US will not attack Iran before the November 3 election.
Laurentide Ice Sheet began growing again before modern warming reversed its remnant's course
A new study traces renewed ice growth about 2,000 years ago and retreat at the Barnes Ice Cap since the 1960s, raising questions about when a glacial period begins.
Storm Austen brings orange rain warnings to six Irish counties before Boelo wind alert
Heavy rain warnings cover southern and eastern Ireland from Thursday night, while a separate wind warning for Storm Boelo covers Northern Ireland this weekend.
IUCN assessment puts 96% of shallow-water coral reefs at critical risk by 2075
A new global assessment places nearly all shallow-water reef ecosystems in its highest risk category when projected climate impacts are included.
UN Command deputy urges careful communication after Korean border mine blast
Lt. Gen. Scott Winter said transparent planning and communication could help prevent incidents along the inter-Korean border from escalating. The command’s investigation into...
Serbian critics report beatings and spyware targeting before 25 October election
Reuters documented accounts of police violence, threats to journalists and alleged spyware targeting as a student movement challenges Aleksandar Vučić’s party.
Micron workers begin strike at Taiwan plant over profit sharing
Five workers gathered outside Micron’s Taoyuan plant after bonus talks failed, AFP reported. The union says negotiations will resume on October 23.
South Korea pension agency proposes subscriber status for homemakers and jobless youth
The National Pension Service wants to let non-earning spouses and young adults enroll with a contribution exemption, opening a possible route to pension qualifying years.
Lee vows no exceptions as Chinese fishing boats face record South Korean bonds
South Korea has ordered bonds of up to 1.5 billion won for seized Chinese fishing boats, The Korea Herald reported, after raising the maximum amount in May.
Colombian narcotics police report no taskforce records as AFP says team is not operating
Colombia’s anti-narcotics department says it has no recorded procedures for a planned international team. The Australian Federal Police says it has a separate agreement with...
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South Korea’s opposition attacks Lee over North Korea security policy
People Power Party leaders challenged President Lee Jae Myung’s approach to North Korea on October 22, as reported border tensions sharpened a dispute over security policy.
Lahore Gymkhana chairman calls Rs5,000 annual rent inadequate as Punjab inquiry advances
The club’s chairman acknowledged that its annual rent for more than 100 acres of state land was inadequate. A Punjab Assembly committee has ordered a 10-day review of the records.
Bukele announces operation to rescue four Salvadoran technicians missing in Haiti
The men disappeared after an attack near Port-au-Prince. Haiti says securing their release is an absolute priority, but their condition has not been confirmed.
India and Singapore begin 33rd SIMBEX naval exercise in Visakhapatnam
The six-day exercise brings the two navies together for harbour exchanges and planned warfare drills in the Bay of Bengal.
Irish council staff on industrial action available for Storm Austen emergency work
Fórsa and Siptu say emergency work can proceed during industrial action as Storm Austen approaches Ireland, while Dublin City Council prepares for possible flooding.
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