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WorldOct 12Russell Brand goes on trial to face rape and sexual assault chargesBritish actor Russell Brand​ has appeared in a London court for the start of his trial on rape and sexual assault charges.CBS News
PoliticsBreakingOct 12South Korea Recalls Ambassador, Demands Public Apology From UkraineA diplomatic rift is growing after a North Korean prisoner transfer that Kyiv revealed against Seoul’s wishes.The Diplomat
PoliticsOct 12Can South Korea and Ukraine resolve their diplomatic spat over North Korean POWs?Seoul and Kyiv are trading accusations after the transfer of two North Korean POWs to South Korea. The South insists the move was to be kept secret as it seeks to avoid antagonizing Pyongyang.DW News [en]
WorldOct 12Former Irish Olympic swimming coach jailed over indecent assaultsA former Irish Olympic swimming coach has been jailed for indecently assaulting four girls and the attempted rape of one of them.Sky News World
PoliticsOct 12French, Spanish far-right leaders unite ahead of key electionsJordan Bardella began his trip to Spain Monday by visiting Ceuta alongside Vox’s Santiago Abascal.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 12Opponents deem proposed Swiss arms export rules 'immoral', 'anti-Ukraine'Opponents of the proposed amendments to the law on war materiel launched their vote campaign by calling these changes "immoral" and "anti-Ukraine" during a press conference on Monday. Swiss citizens are set to vote on this bill, which aims to facilitate arms exports, on November 29. "With this new law, Switzerland is completely relinquishing control over its arms exports," the coalition opposing the new law told reporters in the capital Bern. The alliance comprises some 28 parties and organisations, including those on the left and the Evangelical People’s Party, as well as NGO Caritas, the Group for a Switzerland without an Army (GSsA), Justitia et Pax, and the Commission of the Swiss Bishops’ Conference. The relaxation of the War Material Act will once again allow direct exports, even to countries embroiled in civil war. “For 36 countries, including the United States and Argentina – both governed by authoritarian leaders who flout democracy and human rights – the criteria for the ...swissinfo · switzerland
WorldOct 12Albanian fugitive wanted over ‘blood feud’ murders arrested in New York after 25 yearsValentin Ftoni is wanted in Albania to serve a 25-year sentence connected to the 2000 murders of a husband and wifeThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 12Trump claims Russia and Ukraine reached an "energy ceasefire." Zelenskyy says that's news to him.President Trump is claiming that Russia and Ukraine have entered an "energy ceasefire," which he has announced in the past. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Axios the announcement "was news to me." CBS News' Aidan Stretch and Ramy Inocencio have more.CBS News
DisasterOct 12‘We are devastated’: Huge fire destroys oldest food market in ParisThe Independent World
BusinessOct 12Started planning summer 2027 holidays? Ryanair and easyJet announce 47 new flight routesRyanair has released its first 29 new flight routes for summer 2027, while easyJet has also confirmed 18 new routes from the UK.EuroNews [en]
Sci & TechOct 12Agios Efstratios: the first Greek island to get all its electricity from renewablesIn ten months, the small island of Agios Efstratios has gone from relying entirely on fossil fuels to producing more than 90% of its electricity from renewable sources. Thanks to an EU-funded project, this volcanic island is now self-sufficient with green energy.EuroNews [en]
HealthOct 12Pope Leo to be hospitalized Tuesday ahead of surgery, Vatican saysThe pontiff maintained a full schedule on Monday, holding seven previously planned morning meetingsThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 12Cyprus closer than ever to joining Schengen but political hurdles relating to the Green Line and British Sovereign Base Areas remainThe European Commission says Cyprus is ready to join the Schengen Area. Yet questions relating to the island's division and British military bases could still complicate its path to Europe's border-free travel zone.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 12Philippe stood ready to defeat Le Pen. Now his allies are doubting his chances.The center-right presidential hopeful is facing a pileup of problems: centrist infighting, voter fatigue and surging populists.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 12Use Russian assets to blunt voter backlash over funding Ukraine, Kyiv saysEU should put Moscow’s money to work for Kyiv and show voters that Russia is paying for the war, Ukraine’s foreign minister says.Politico Europe
WorldOct 12Gimnasia de Mendoza vs Newell's Old Boys, LIVE, for the 2026 Clausura Tournament: what time they play, lineups and how to watch the matchCuyanos y rosarinos se ven las caras desde las 18.30 en el estadio Víctor Antonio Legrotaglie. El árbitro es Juan Cruz Robledo, que estuvo preso por el caso Generación Zoe, asistido desde el VAR por Héctor Paletta. Televisa ESPN Premium.Clarín
PoliticsOct 12Greece Unveils New Rules Banning Social Media Use Among MinorsNew regulating preventing minors under 15 from accessing platforms such as Facebook and Instagram will come into force in January subject to a final vote in parliament.Balkan Insight
PoliticsOct 12Ukraine passes minority rights law, paving way for breakthrough in EU accession talksUkraine’s parliament passed a minority rights law, easing a years-long dispute with Hungary. Diplomats expect Budapest to approve two more EU accession clusters on Tuesday, and Prime Minister Péter Magyar could meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels on Thursday.EuroNews [en]
HealthOct 12Pope Leo XIV to be admitted to hospital Tuesday for lung nodule surgery, Vatican saysThe Vatican said Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to the hospital on Tuesday in the late morning, ahead of surgery to remove a lung nodule discovered during recent medical tests.headtopics · united states of america
PoliticsOct 12EU expands sanctions on Russia's military-industrial complexThe EU Council has adopted nearly 1,600 new sanctions listings targeting Russia's military-industrial complex, focusing on the ballistic missile production chain. The bloc also extended its chemical weapons sanctions framework for five years.headtopics · united states of america
BusinessOct 12The China-EU Trade Truce Buys TimeFor the EU, the choice is increasingly difficult: secure real concessions from Beijing to address structural trade imbalances or deploy stronger unilateral measures to protect its industrial base.thediplomat · japan
BusinessOct 12The China-EU Trade Truce Buys TimeFor the EU, the choice is increasingly difficult: secure real concessions from Beijing to address structural trade imbalances or deploy stronger unilateral measures to protect its industrial base.The Diplomat
BusinessOct 12Lukashenko calls for continued monitoring of regional cattle mortalityThe minister, for his part, reported that 533 calf housing facilities have already been built in 2026. It is the commissioning of these facilities in the regions that offers hope for reducing mortality rates...belarus · belarus
ConflictOct 12French police detain teen pupil suspected in school shooting in which 2 were woundednaharnet · lebanon