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WorldOct 12The BBC responds to latest Strictly Come Dancing controversyA T-shirt is at the centre of the latest backlash.digitalspy · united kingdom
WorldOct 12Germany's women: Ena Mahmutovic makes her case to become Germany's next No.1 goalkeeperGermany's win against Australia saw Ena Mahmutovic excel in goal. The 22-year-old Bayern Munich goalkeeper is considered the successor to Ann-Katrin Berger and is making a name for herself.DW News [en]
WorldOct 12Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape and sexual assault trialComedian accused of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault relating to six women from 1999 to 2009Irish Times World
PoliticsOct 12‘We still love you’: NATO envoy seeks to reassure Europe over US military pullbackUS Ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, has enthused that there is no “love” lost between Washington and Brussels amid a more Europeanised NATO.EuroNews [en]
ConflictOct 12Zelenskyy says Russia ignored Trump’s ceasefire and kept attacking UkraineZelenskyy addressed the Warsaw Security Forum in one of his first reactions to renewed turmoil with Washington, following Trump's surprise energy ceasefire announcement and controversial diesel deal with Russia.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 12Zelensky: Ukraine will hold elections if Putin agrees to 60-day ceasefireUkraine will hold elections if Russian President Vladimir Putin agrees to a 60-day ceasefire, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with ABC News journalist Jonathan Karl.Meduza [en]
BusinessOct 12China-EU car deal eases trade tensions for now at leastChina agreed to cut millions of hybrid car exports to the European Union over the next four years, easing simmering trade tensions ahead of a key meeting of European leaders later this week. The deal will slow exports to half or less the pace currently predicted by the EU, the bloc’s trade chief, Maros Sefcovic, told a press conference in Beijing on Friday after two days of negotiations. Next year alone, it will pare shipments by up to 700,000 vehicles and trim as much as €14 billion (US$16...South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 12Chinese carmaker BYD plans to open factory in FranceFrance is among the European countries where BYD is considering opening a plant. According to vice-president Stella Li, "France is on the shortlist".EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 12French presidential election: Glucksmann won the center-left primary. He must now unite his campRaphaël Glucksmann won the center-left primary in the first round on Sunday, with 66% of the vote. He called for a 'break with Macronism' and an end to 'Jean-Luc Mélenchon's dominance over the left,' while insisting the main opponent remained 'the far right.'Le Monde [en]
BusinessOct 12GOFO becomes a carrier partner of Peoples Post ahead of the year-end peakMARLY-LA-VILLE, France, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GOFO France, a last-mile delivery specialist, announces a strategic partnership with Peoples Post, a French e-commerce logistics provider (3PL). The partnership integrates GOFO France's home delivery services into Peoples Post's...cision · united states of america
ConflictOct 12Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to an ‘energy ceasefire’ but Kyiv says attacks continueWASHINGTON, Oct 12, (AP): US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an "energy ceasefire” in the 4 1/2-year-old war, but he offered no details...arabtimesonline · kuwait
WorldOct 12Cute cats and street fighters: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this weekFontaines D.C. bring synths and psychedelia with their latest album 'Dopamine Chamber' while a new exhibition near Paris explores all things cute. Here's what to look out for this week.EuroNews [en]
ConflictOct 12Ukraine ‘will respond’ if Russia does not follow ‘energy ceasefire’ – ZelenskyVanguard Nigeria
ConflictOct 12Russian Film Aims to Rewrite History of Deadly Theater Bombing in UkraineA documentary claims that Ukraine, not Russia, attacked the drama theater in Mariupol, where hundreds of civilians died.NYT World
WorldOct 12“Eight years without news, he didn’t call, didn’t send money”: In Senegal, the forgotten wives of migrants who left for EuropeREPORTAGE - Dans le nord-ouest du Sénégal, des générations d’hommes sont parties chercher fortune en Europe, laissant derrière elles des épouses parfois seules pendant des décennies.Le Figaro International
MilitaryOct 12Ukraine simplifies logging procedures for defense and fortification works in border regionsThe Cabinet of Ministers has simplified logging procedures for defense and fortification purposes in border regions; from now on, defense forces will be able to quickly create natural barriers and clearings without delays caused by bureaucratic approvals.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 12EU leaders face budget showdown as Germany leads revolt over spending plansAn Irish compromise proposal for the EU’s long-term budget has drawn fire from the net-paying countries over its size and its focus on cutting ‘modern’ priorities. The Commission and MEPs have countered, warning of the risks of a less ambitious, more rigid budget.EuroNews [en]
WorldOct 12The six best Christmas markets in Europe to visit in 2026 this winterIt’s hard to avoid overly commercialised markets full of generic imported tat, but these six festive villages are recommended for their Christmassy atmosphereThe Independent World
WorldOct 12Lazio join Inter at top of Serie A as Roma, Milan and Juve heldRome side continue strong start despite fan protestsANSA [en]
DisasterOct 12Fire totally destroys oldest covered food market in Paris, authorities sayThe Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges in the Marais district has existed since 1615 and draws its name from the red outfits that orphans wore at a hospital near the market until 1772.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 12Hispanic Day and political reactions live | The Kings preside over the national holiday events marked by early electionsUno de los detenidos ha agredido a un policía | Sánchez, recibido entre abucheos e insultos a su llegada al desfile militarEl País
PoliticsOct 12Trump calls for Ukraine to choose a new president as relations with Zelensky hit their lowest point since Oval Office clashRelations between Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump have fallen to their “lowest point” since the two clashed in the Oval Office in early 2025, The Wall Street Journal reports. The newspaper based its assessment on remarks Trump made to reporters October 10, when he said Ukraine might need a new president:Meduza [en]
PoliticsOct 12Bosnia’s New Grand Mufti Looks Forward After Election by Muslim CommunityNedzad Grabus vows progress after winning vote to become new supreme head or Grand Mufti of Bosnia's Islamic Community, a post he will hold for the next seven years.Balkan Insight
PoliticsOct 12EU decries 'concerning' Trump-Putin deal, insists sanctions on Russia will continueThe Trump-Putin diesel deal has been badly received by EU foreign ministers, who say it undermines transatlantic unity at a time when Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukraine.EuroNews [en]