South Korea says first hypersonic glide vehicle test hit its target
President Lee Jae Myung observed the launch on October 8. Officials reported a successful flight, but gave no measured speed, range or deployment date.
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Ethiopian drone strikes on Eritrean forces reported in Tigray as fighting widens
ACLED and witnesses reported strikes on Eritrean forces in northern Tigray, but accounts place them in different locations and the extent of the damage remains unverified.
Home Office figures show rise in recorded hate crimes targeting Muslims and Jewish people
Police in England and Wales recorded 146,825 hate crimes in the year to March 2026. Annual totals include the Metropolitan Police; some historical comparisons exclude it.
Italy’s parliament approves Meloni-backed electoral reform after contested vote
Lawmakers backed a proportional voting system with a conditional seat bonus, but the measure still awaits presidential promulgation and publication.
Ukraine weighs truce proposals from India, Türkiye, Egypt and US
Kyiv says it has received proposals covering energy infrastructure and Black Sea shipping. India’s plan has been described as the broadest, but its terms are not public and no...
Renoir Museum theft: Arrests reported, but two paintings remain missing
French police detained suspects after the September theft in Cagnes-sur-Mer. Reports disagree on whether five or six people were arrested, and the stolen works have not been...
South Korea says it will recall ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean prisoner dispute
Seoul announced the diplomatic step after Ukraine disclosed the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers. The countries dispute whether the transfer was meant to remain...
HSE expects free flu vaccines for eligible groups despite supply delays
Ireland’s winter vaccination programme is under way, but private flu vaccine supply remains constrained as deliveries arrive in phases.
María del Carmen Abascal’s death brings renewed protests over housing in Madrid
The 87-year-old died in hospital weeks after her eviction drew protests across Spain. Her lawyer did not disclose the cause of death.
Public Accounts Committee to seek RTÉ and department appearances after October break
Irish lawmakers want to question RTÉ and the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport amid a dispute over the broadcaster’s 2027 funding and accountability for its strategy.
EU trade chief opens Beijing talks, calls China trade deficit ‘unsustainable’
Maroš Šefčovič began two days of talks in Beijing seeking better access for European businesses and progress on trade tensions. No agreement has been reported.
Marcos says ASEAN plans to formalize digital economy pact in November
The Philippine president said the regional agreement would guide cooperation on digital trade and AI. Its final terms and economic effects remain unconfirmed.
University of Limerick warns students after vacant College Court house is damaged
The university has reminded students of its conduct code as Gardaí investigate damage to a vacant house near campus. The people involved have not been identified as UL students.
Coupang challenges record South Korean privacy fines in two court cases
The company is seeking to overturn penalties totaling 624.681 billion won and has separately asked a Seoul court to pause their effect. The court has not been reported to have...
Tanker struck by multiple projectiles north of Qatar; casualties reported
The British maritime agency reported casualties after a tanker was hit in the Gulf. It has not specified how many people were affected or identified who fired the projectiles.
McCormick urges faster South Korean investment in U.S. shipbuilding
The U.S. senator said Korean companies could provide more shipbuilding capacity, but did not give a timetable for a proposed military vessel project.
Sherrod Brown puts Ohio data centers at center of Senate comeback campaign
The former senator is tying Republican incumbent Jon Husted to data-center development, while Husted’s campaign disputes his account of who controlled tax breaks.
Royal Navy member Teddy Young charged with UK national security offences
Police say the charges concern alleged preparation to disclose protected information and conduct intended to benefit an unidentified foreign power. The case is separate from...