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Russian strike on buses kills at least 30, say officials, as deadly attacks on Ukraine surge
bbc.com · Oct 8, 4:31 PM utc

Ukraine accused Russia of targeting two crowded vehicles in the front line city of Kramatorsk to kill as many civilians as possible.

Scientists discover 180,000 giant tortoises on one Seychelles island
theguardian.com · Oct 8, 8:20 PM utc

Free-roaming Aldabra population far exceeds human population of Seychelles after decades-long recovery programme A survey of the world’s largest free-roaming giant tortoise population has discovered that the once endange

Suicide is up among Black Americans. We need to talk about it.
npr.org · Oct 8, 6:37 PM utc

NPR's Michel Martin hosted a panel conversation about mental health and suicide in the Black community, exploring a difficult subject in deeply personal conversations.

Police use tear gas and water cannons on student protestors in Paris
aljazeera.com · Oct 8, 9:17 PM utc

Police fired tear gas and water cannons as demonstrators gathered in Paris to demand more funding and teachers.

EU pulls sponsorship from Disinfo2026 event in Lithuania
dw.com

The EU's diplomatic service, Canada and host nation Lithuania all pulled support from a disinformation event in Vilnius. Amid reports of US pressure, the EU said it was "uncomfortable with the framing" of some panels.

Christa Pike now walking after failed US execution, lawyer tells BBC
bbc.com · Oct 8, 3:02 PM utc

A lawyer says the murderer of Colleen Slemmer is moving around her hospital room after surviving two lethal injections.

Ethiopia launches drone attack against Eritrean troops who crossed into Tigray
theguardian.com · Oct 8, 4:11 PM utc

Government forces’ attack raises risk of internal conflict in Ethiopia that could trigger regional war Eritrean troops who crossed into Ethiopia’s Tigray region have come under drone attack from government forces, raisin

The long-deployed USS Lincoln is returning home to San Diego
npr.org · Oct 8, 4:18 PM utc

The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home to San Diego Thursday after supporting the Iran war during a record long deployment of 265 uninterrupted days at sea that included reports of deteriorating conditions among its c

Trump gives top US science awards to Elon Musk and other tech executives
aljazeera.com · Oct 8, 9:11 PM utc

The National Medal of Science is annually given to scientists and engineers for major contributions in their fields.

How the Houthi-Saudi conflict is affecting countries on Africa's Red Sea coast — and beyond
dw.com

The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which Yemeni government forces are trying to take back from the Houthis, is located not far from Djibouti and other African states.

Venezuela's ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to commit torture
bbc.com · Oct 8, 5:38 PM utc

The new accusations relate to the alleged torture of US citizens held in Venezuela while Maduro was in power.

Kenya confirms first Ebola case as virus ‘surges’ in DR Congo province
theguardian.com · Oct 6, 12:46 PM utc

Health minister says 28 contacts identified after death of citizen who arrived from DRC on Saturday Kenya has reported its first-ever Ebola death, the health minister announced on Tuesday, as the disease continues to spr

New U.S. indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with torture
npr.org · Oct 8, 4:05 PM utc

U.S. authorities added new torture charges to their case against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, ramping up pressure on the ousted authoritarian leader already fighting drug trafficking allegations.

What is the Mecca defence pact?
aljazeera.com · Oct 8, 9:04 PM utc

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan are activating their defence pact to counter attacks from Yemen’s Houthis.

India faces water and power shortages after weak monsoon
dw.com

A weak monsoon in India is hitting farmers, water supplies and the power system, while raising wider questions about increasingly erratic rainfall and the economic costs.

Protesters blame 'vulture funds' for Spain's housing crisis
bbc.com · Oct 8, 7:10 PM utc

Hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.

Tigray rebel groups ‘forcibly recruiting boys as young as 15’ as fighting spreads
theguardian.com · Oct 6, 5:00 AM utc

Civilians try to flee as men and boys rounded up on streets by new alliance as Ethiopia conflict erupts again As renewed fighting has threatened a fresh humanitarian crisis in the northern region of Ethiopia, reports are

4 people on NASA's Crew-12 mission return to Earth after 8 months in space
npr.org · Oct 8, 3:34 PM utc

Four people — two NASA astronauts, one from the European Space Agency and a Russian cosmonaut — spent nearly eight months at the space station, conducting spacewalks, science experiments and research.

US charges Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro over torture allegations
aljazeera.com · Oct 8, 8:47 PM utc

Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores face a new US charge over alleged torture.

South Korea warns of AI-aided hacking after bank data breaches
dw.com

Seoul is alarmed after a recent breach of South Korean banks' cyber defenses that reportedly involved AI-assisted hacking. Officials warn such methods could be used to also target other sectors and government agencies.

Italy approves elections overhaul as opposition accuse Meloni of 'scam'
bbc.com · Oct 8, 12:32 PM utc

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the move will deliver more stable government, but opposition parties say her aim is to stay in power.

Guardian readers fund life-changing surgery for Somali boy injured in US airstrike
theguardian.com · Oct 5, 12:00 PM utc

After Guardian investigation uncovered drone strike that killed 12 civilians and injured many more, seven-year-old Abdiqadir Salah underwent vital operation in Mogadishu On the rickshaw ride to the hospital, Marian Haji

White House correspondent April Ryan reflects on reporting while under attack
npr.org · Oct 8, 3:24 PM utc

Ryan has spent decades pressing presidents for answers. She talks about access, power, race and how asking questions put her in President Trump's crosshairs. Her new book is Notes on a Blacklash .

South Africa protests turn violent amid rage over asylum ruling
aljazeera.com · Oct 8, 8:43 PM utc

Several cars torched and foreign-run businesses forced to shut in Johannesburg's Soweto and coastal city of Durban.

Security in the Black Sea region: is Bulgaria the weak link in Europe's defense against threats from Russia?
dw.com

Two ships have sunk off the coast of Bulgaria and Romania after drone attacks in recent days. Bulgaria has held back on pointing the finger at Russia. What does that mean for security in the Black Sea and the region?

US deportations to African countries unlawful and exploit suffering, rights group says
bbc.com · Oct 8, 5:16 PM utc

More than 500 migrants have been expelled from the US to African countries, HRW says, citing US data.

Men accused of shooting Australian surfer brothers and US friend dead in Mexico to learn fate as trial concludes
theguardian.com · Oct 8, 8:40 PM utc

Martin and Debra Robinson, the brothers’ parents, will address the court before a Mexican judge hands down the verdict A Mexican judge is expected to hand down his verdict on Thursday in the high-profile murder trial of

South Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute
npr.org · Oct 8, 12:13 PM utc

The South Korean announcement on Thursday came days after its President Lee Jae Myung threatened unspecified punitive steps if Ukraine refuses to apologize over the revelation.

Israel shuts down British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem
aljazeera.com · Oct 8, 8:34 PM utc

The British government says it will retain its presence in occupied East Jerusalem after Israel removed its consulate.

South Korea recalls Ukraine ambassador amid POW dispute
dw.com

South Korea has said it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine. Seoul is upset about a transfer of North Korean prisoners of war being made public knowledge at the UN and had demanded — but not received — an apology.