World · Kimi Antonelli · US Grand Prix · austin here
Reported by CNA, The Guardian, ABC News (Australia) and The National
4 sources
Stories of 2026-10-25
24 stories
World
World · Israel · accident
Reported by SVT Nyheter, Anadolu Agency, The Jerusalem Post and Middle East Eye
4 sources
World · police report
Reported by BBC News, Al Jazeera English, Asharq Al-Awsat and Euronews
4 sources
World · Houthis · Houthi · Saudi
Reported by Anadolu Agency, DR Nyheder, Dawn, Middle East Eye and Asharq Al-Awsat
5 sources
World · Hebron · Israeli · West Bank
Reported by Euronews, Asharq Al-Awsat, Dawn, Al Jazeera English and Anadolu Agency
5 sources
Israel launches multi‑day West Bank operation after soldiers killed
Israel's military began a multi‑day operation in the occupied West Bank on 23 Oct, conducting searches and demolitions after two soldiers were killed. The offensive includes arrests, raids and resident displacement, with reports of home and business demolitions and being described as massive ahead of the upcoming election.
Saudi forces intercept multiple Houthi missile and drone attacks
Saudi authorities say they shot down a barrage of Houthi missiles and drones, while the military reports three missiles aimed at Riyadh, Taif and Yanbu were intercepted; coalition officials claim ten ballistic missiles and a cruise missile were also downed in the south, showing differing counts.
Netanyahu eyes crypto to sidestep sanctions, officials push back
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he is looking at cryptocurrency as a way to evade banking sanctions, while the Bank of Israel warns that digital currencies cannot bypass those restrictions. Economists and entrepreneurs label the idea as bizarre, and opposition parties caution it could spark capital flight and weaken confidence in the Israeli economy.
Obama criticizes Trump as chaotic, Trump calls him incompetent
Barack Obama delivered speeches in Ohio and Michigan in which he labeled President Donald Trump's administration as chaotic and cruel, while Donald Trump later responded on Truth Social by describing Obama as incompetent. The two leaders exchange sharp criticism of each other.
World · María Lionza · Venezuela · LGBTQ
Reported by Global Voices
1 source
Crowds protest Netanyahu as polls show no clear majority in Israel
A large crowd gathers in Tel Aviv to protest Prime Minister Netanyahu ahead of a parliamentary vote. Pre‑gag‑period polls indicate that neither political bloc is likely to secure a majority, and 13% of voters remain undecided.
World · Kenya · accident
Reported by DR Nyheder and NRK
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- NRK ·
2 sources
Brazil runoff set for 25 Oct as candidates remain neck‑and‑neck
The presidential runoff will be held on 25 Oct, with almost 160 million voters eligible. Incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 80, faces Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, 45. Polls show the race tied, though some surveys give Bolsonaro a slight edge of 50.7% to 49.3%.
World · York · Catholic Church · US
Reported by The Guardian, NPR, DW and Al Jazeera English
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4 sources
Russia limits access to multiple social media platforms
Russia is limiting access to a range of social media platforms, a move reported by Global Voices, highlighting the country's ongoing digital censorship efforts compared with neighboring Belarus, which maintains fewer restrictions.
Kim Jong-un visits Dandong via new bridge, meets Chinese leaders
Kim Jong-un travelled to Dandong, China, using the newly opened Yalu River bridge and was received by Premier Li Qiang. He attended a soldiers' memorial and an automobile factory before returning home on Saturday. Sources differ on the trip's purpose, while China remains North Korea's largest trading partner.
Tech & Science
Ukraine reports stable, faster Starlink connection after US throttling
Ukraine confirms a stable link to the Starlink satellite network and says the service speed has risen above 400 km/h after restoration work began the previous night. The military uses both civilian Starlink and the classified Starshield system, while officials dispute whether recent speed limits were imposed by the United States or stem from SpaceX policy.
Tech & Science · Bosnia · Herzegovina
Reported by Global Voices
1 source
Brazil election tech policies labeled governance washing
An expert says the transparency and cooperation measures introduced by major technology companies for Brazil’s elections constitute governance washing, arguing that such policies give platforms undue influence over information during electoral disputes.
Climate & Environment
Storm Boelo brings wind and flood warnings to Norway and Sweden
The storm Boelo is forecast to hit Norway on Saturday evening, prompting strong‑wind, flood and landslide alerts for the Østlandet region. It is expected to move into Sweden on Sunday, bringing heavy rain, gusts over 20 m/s and several yellow warnings.
Sport
Sport · Pakistan · Sri Lanka
Reported by CNA and Al Jazeera English
2 sources
Rain forces cancellation of Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island
Heavy rain leads to the cancellation of the race scheduled at Phillip Island, though sources differ on whether the event is referred to as the Australian Grand Prix or a separate Phillip Island race.
Infantino rules out resignation and plans to run for FIFA presidency
FIFA president Gianni Infantino rejects rumours of stepping down, says he enjoys backing from the worldwide football community and will run for another term in the upcoming election later this year despite media speculation.
Villa defeats Manchester City 2-1, ending perfect streak
Villa secure a 2-1 victory over Manchester City, halting the latter's unbeaten run in the competition, according to the report from CNA. No other sources are cited, and there are no reported disagreements between sources regarding the match result.