Trump Offers Putin Russian Diesel Lifeline to Revive Ukraine Peace Talks as Zelenskyy Condemns ‘Gift to Putin’

Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis have exchanged threats following reported airstrikes near Sanaa on 13 October 2026. The Houthis have named Riyadh airport and major Aramco facilities as potential targets, days after deadly attacks on Saudi aviation infrastructure. Fresh fighting has raised concerns over civilian safety, regional energy security and vital Red Sea shipping routes.

Donald Trump has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US ambassador to Greece and former fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., to resign after mounting misconduct allegations. The controversy includes a disputed request for $100,000 from a political donor, allegations concerning private hospitality and questions about diplomatic influence. Guilfoyle denies wrongdoing, while scrutiny of her conduct continues.

Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte has died aged 34 in Texas. His representative has confirmed suicide as the reported cause of death, while a police investigation remains ongoing. Bryan Cranston has revealed that he and Mitte were recently arranging to meet, as Aaron Paul and other cast members pay tribute to the actor and disability rights advocate.

A major cyberattack has disrupted refrigeration systems at French supermarkets including Intermarché, Super U and Leclerc. Hackers reportedly manipulated temperature controls to as high as 50°C, forcing stores to discard perishable goods and raising fears of millions of euros in losses. French investigators are examining how digital access to food-storage equipment was compromised across multiple retailers.

Lebanese security forces have seized a truck reportedly carrying 780 kilograms of explosives, including TNT and C4, towards Beirut. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has promised a comprehensive investigation as authorities examine suspected Hezbollah connections. The discovery raises questions about illegal weapons networks, possible security threats and Lebanon's efforts to bring armed groups under state control.

A school shooting near Marseille has left two members of staff wounded after a 14-year-old pupil allegedly opened fire with a hunting shotgun. The headteacher and a teacher were injured at Joseph Lakanal school in Aubagne before the suspect was restrained and arr

Russell Brand has arrived at Southwark Crown Court for a criminal trial involving three rape charges, three sexual assault charges and one indecent assault allegation. Six women have accused the comedian of offences dating from 1999 to 2009. He denies every charge. We examine the publicly known allegations, what evidence the jury may hear, the trial timetable and the possible outcomes.

France faces another nationwide student mobilisation on 13 October 2026 as teachers and universities join demonstrations over deteriorating education conditions. With more than 6,800 detentions, devastating injuries and at least €30 million in damage, the country is confronting a growing dispute over policing, school funding and public spending. Could fresh demonstrations trigger a wider national crisis?

Four countries have united in condemning deadly Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as the Middle East faces a dangerous new escalation. Turkey, Pakistan and Egypt have backed Riyadh after missile strikes killed at least 14 people, while President Trump considers American military involvement. Could existing defence agreements and renewed fighting in Yemen turn the crisis into a wider regional conflict?

The Trump administration has reportedly threatened to suspend US weapons procurement and intelligence sharing with Ukraine unless Kyiv stops attacking Russian oil refineries. European officials describe new pressure on Zelensky as Trump announces a disputed energy ceasefire. The confrontation raises serious questions about Ukraine's military supply arrangements, Russia's oil industry and Washington's changing approach to the war.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to disclose his previous dealings with Manchester City's Abu Dhabi-backed owners after facing criticism over his response to the club's financial misconduct ruling. With an independent commission finding breaches involving more than £900 million and Manchester City mounting an appeal, the controversy has raised questions about political transparency, foreign investment and football regulation.

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles on 12 October 2026, with at least one travelling more than 900 kilometres. Japan detected two launches while South Korea convened an emergency security meeting. The latest demonstration follows rival hypersonic missile tests, a disputed border explosion and renewed uncertainty surrounding Kim Jong Un's relationship with Donald Trump.

Pope Leo XIV has announced that he will undergo surgery after doctors discovered a small, localised growth in his lung. The 71-year-old pontiff is expected to spend approximately a week recovering at Rome's Gemelli Hospital. With the Vatican yet to reveal whether the nodule is cancerous, questions remain about his diagnosis, recovery and planned November tour of Latin America.

At least 139 migrants have died and 84 remain missing after an overcrowded boat carrying 305 people capsized off Djibouti while travelling towards Yemen. Fifteen children are among the dead, and only 82 people survived. The disaster has exposed the dangers of the Eastern Route, where thousands risk their lives seeking work and safety across the Arabian Peninsula.

Saudi Arabia is seeking international air defence assistance as repeated Houthi attacks threaten its airports and critical infrastructure. Riyadh had already approached Britain, France, Pakistan and Egypt before the 10 October attack that killed 12 people and injured more than 300. The escalating crisis raises urgent questions about missile interceptor shortages, foreign military support and possible American involvement.

The World Health Organization is seeking answers after a 28-year-old employee died at Russia's Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute. More than 5,500 laboratory tests have found no dangerous pathogen, but the cause of her fatal pneumonia remains unknown. WHO says there is no evidence of ongoing transmission, although a laboratory-associated exposure cannot yet be fully excluded.

Donald Trump plans to speak with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after an attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured 309. With an American among the dead, Washington is considering whether to join Saudi military operations against Yemen's Houthis. The escalating conflict raises urgent questions about regional security and possible US intervention.

Nepal has launched emergency evacuations after a suspected landslide dam failure sent floodwaters surging through the Budhi Gandaki River on 11 October 2026. Four people have been reported missing, homes and bridges have been swept away, and rescue teams are responding across the Gorkha region as officials investigate the sudden disaster.

At least 12 people have been killed and 309 injured in a devastating attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. An American is among the victims as President Donald Trump considers joining Saudi military strikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels. With flights suspended and Riyadh promising retaliation, the attack threatens to widen an already dangerous regional conflict.