Zohran Mamdani orders NYPD use-of-force review and announces accountability reforms
New York City’s mayor ordered the department’s first comprehensive use-of-force review in a decade and announced changes to oversight and disciplinary procedures.
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North Korea says tactical missile test improved weapon system, but gives no technical details
North Korea says an October 12 test upgraded a key missile component. South Korea, Japan and the United States reported launches, but the claimed performance gain remains...
Zelenskyy says Russia will not accept energy ceasefire as strikes are reported
Ukraine’s president reported attacks on energy sites after Donald Trump announced an immediate pause. The Kremlin has described contacts as ongoing without confirming an agreement.
Yemen ambassador condemns Houthis as Riyadh airport attacks raise regional tensions
Riyad Yassin Abdallah said the Houthis survive by creating war as Saudi Arabia examined a deadly attack on its capital’s airport and warned of a serious response.
Recovered Renoirs sent for examination as investigators describe possible second target
France’s culture ministry says two paintings stolen from the Renoir Museum are being examined in Marseille. Investigators say a suspect visited the Fondation Maeght, but the...
NATO commander outlines response to an attack on an ally, as drone defences take shape
Gen. Alexus Grynkewich described how NATO would stop an attack on allied territory, while acknowledging no conflict is imminent or inevitable. Some counter-drone systems are...
Leinster House to close on 14 October as public-sector strike halts sittings
The Dáil and Seanad will not sit on Wednesday, and Oireachtas committee hearings are cancelled. Courts also expect widespread disruption, with limited emergency exceptions.
Luca Olmetto rescued alive after cave rockfall in Sardinia
The 31-year-old speleologist was brought out after about 27 hours underground near Urzulei. Rescuers supported the unstable cave as they cleared a narrow route to him.
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NATO commander outlines how alliance would respond to an attack on a member
Alexus Grynkewich described a three-stage response at the Warsaw Security Forum while saying he did not believe conflict was imminent or inevitable.
Irish public-service unions reject pay talks ahead of planned 14 October strike
More than 300,000 workers are due to stop work for 24 hours, with schools, routine healthcare and most court services facing disruption. Talks could still change the plan.
Raphaël Glucksmann opens French presidential campaign with left unity unresolved
After winning a social-democratic primary, Glucksmann says the battle for France has begun. His stance against an alliance with La France insoumise leaves the shape of a wider...
Kremlin stops short of confirming Trump's claimed Ukraine energy ceasefire
Trump says an immediate halt to energy strikes has been agreed, but Moscow says contacts continue and Zelensky says Ukraine will observe a pause if Russia does.
IllustrationRiyadh airport closure extended through Oct. 17 after attacks disrupt flights
Saudi authorities extended the shutdown of King Khalid International Airport as airlines cancelled services and aviation agencies warned carriers about missile and drone risks.
Archbishop Timothy Broglio opposes Pentagon plan to livestream Hasan execution
The US military’s Catholic archbishop urged Catholic service members assigned to a firing squad to seek excusal and called for the livestream decision to be reconsidered.
Australia’s eSafety regulator outlines limits on blocking planned US execution livestream
The regulator says it cannot block the planned stream in advance and will monitor platforms under existing rules. The execution date, broadcast arrangements and Australian...
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Viral videos falsely linked to Riyadh airport attacks, fact-checkers find
France 24 and Deutsche Welle identified fabricated or recycled clips presented as footage of the recent attacks. Their findings concern specific posts, while the attacks and...
Iran’s oil trustees face questions over billions in unpaid sales revenue
An Iranian judiciary spokesperson put outstanding oil-sale proceeds at €10 billion to €11 billion. Sanctions and disputed accounts complicate the question of where the money...
South Korea will not apply to join CPTPP this year as Lee calls for talks with farmers and fishers
President Lee Jae Myung has ruled out a 2026 application to join the trade pact, delaying a possible November discussion while officials continue talks with sectors concerned...