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theguardian.com | 43 min. ago NEW

UK sanctions Sudanese military leaders implicated in El Fasher ‘campaign of rape’

Commanders suspected of sexual violence during the largest and fastest slaughter of civilians in more than 30 years have been subjected to travel ban and asset freezeSenior Sudanese commanders implicated in a “campaign of rape” have been targeted by the UK on the first anniversary of a mass atrocity that saw tens of thousands of civilians killed over several days.A year after the fall of El Fasher, the British government said it had sanctioned military leaders from both sides in the country’s ongoing conflict whom it suspected of sexual violence during the siege of the city.

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euronews.com | 53 min. ago NEW

‘Hybrid weapon of war’: Why climate disinformation could be a growing public health threat

“Climate disinformation is not only a problem of false rumours and mistruths; it is also a problem of power, incentives and accountability.”

cbsnews.com | 56 min. ago NEW

Elon Musk's Starlink and Starshield, and what they mean to Ukraine

Here's what to know about Starlink and Starshield, the technologies Ukraine is relying on in the war against Russia.

dailymail.com | 4 hrs. 21 min. ago

Shocking moment demonstrators waving Palestinian flags forced their way into Rome's Colosseum - as protests spread across Europe

Hundreds of young people entered the 2,000 year old monument calling for an end to the war in Gaza, with security guards eventually forcing the protesters out from the ancient building.

nypost.com | 4 hrs. 26 min. ago

UK families told to stock up on emergency supplies — and be ready for war

"There's no sugarcoating the fact that we do live in a more dangerous and turbulent world," warned Wes Streeting, the UK’s defense secretary.

kyivpost.com | 4 hrs. 57 min. ago

Pentagon Prepares US Military Bases to Operate Independently for 90 Days in Major War

The Pentagon is preparing US military bases to operate independently for at least 90 days during a major war, with plans for backup power, fuel, andwater supplies, weapons stockpiles, and alternative supply chains to keep US forces running if critical infrastructure fails.

euronews.com | 5 hrs. 2 min. ago

Zelenskyy's planned Brussels visit for peace talks cancelled

Zelenskyy said the planned visit would gather Ukraine, the US, EU and NATO in high-level talks on security guarantees and diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war against Ukraine.

globalnews.ca | 5 hrs. 9 min. ago

Trade war with Canada could end ‘pretty soon,’ Trump says during rally

Trump told a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on Sunday that Canada had been "ripping off" the U.S. on trade and that the U.S. had no choice but to impose levies on Canadian goods.

euromaidanpress.com | 5 hrs. 15 min. ago

Kazakhstan prepares a list for Moscow, Kenya appeals to Kyiv: three governments try to get citizens out of Russia’s war

Kyrgyzstan says some of its migrants are forced into contracts, and Russia told Kenya that unit commanders rule on requests to quit, case by case.

dailymail.com | 5 hrs. 44 min. ago

Trans campaigners at war with Oxford Street as they launch petition against themed Harry Potter Christmas lights that 'promote JK Rowling's gender-critical views'

Festive decorations are being set up on Oxford Street to promote the release of the new HBO Harry Potter TV series on December 25.

nbcnews.com | 6 hrs. 16 min. ago

What to know about the Israeli elections as Netanyahu faces a battle for survival

After three years of navigating war, crisis and global outcry, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing one of the most significant electoral tests of his decades-long political career.

warontherocks.com | 7 hrs. ago

The Importance of the Battle of Bailén

Early on the morning of July 16, 1808, Captain-General Francisco Javier Castaños of the Army of Andalusia launched a surprise attack against the divided forces of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte’s Army of the Gironde. After three grueling days of combat, French Gen. Pierre Dupont requested a truce and opened negotiations outside the village of Bailén.

Beginning on July 22, 17,000 French soldiers — encircled, exhausted, and out of supplies — surrendered their arms, their flags, and three imperial eagles to the Spanish — men who had first shouldered a musket scarcely eight weeks earlier. The capitulation at Bailén may not express The post The Importance of the Battle of Bailén appeared first on War on the Rocks.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 7 hrs. 1 min. ago

London museum gallery reopens after 80 years with ancient Star Wars toy

nytimes.com | 7 hrs. 3 min. ago

[$] To Work With P.O.W.s, Ukrainians Suppress Feelings About the Enemy

Much has been said about how Ukraine should treat Russian prisoners of war. Less attention has been paid to the emotional struggle for the Ukrainians tasked with that work.

globalnews.ca | 7 hrs. 5 min. ago

How the war in Iran could impact your home heating oil bill this winter

Since the start of the war in Iran, the average retail home heating oil prices have jumped 42 per cent in most of Canada, sitting at $2.50 per litre this week.

scmp.com | 7 hrs. 28 min. ago

Meet Travis Knight: Wildwood director and Nike billionaire Phil Knight’s son

After a murder of crows kidnaps her little brother, a young girl ventures into an enchanted forest filled with talking animals and other magical beings, where a looming war will decide everyone’s fate. This is the fanciful tale told in Wildwood, from the stop-motion animation studio Laika – an ambitious project that took 16 years to make it to the big screen, and already a front runner for next year’s Oscars.

“To put that in perspective, 16 years ago, Barack (Obama) was then a fresh-faced...

foxnews.com | 8 hrs. 13 min. ago

Trump restored the Department of War. Now it’s up to Congress to finish the job

A 10th Mountain Division veteran explains why Trump and Hegseth's restoration of the Department of War name clarifies the military mission.

theguardian.com | 9 hrs. 4 min. ago

Exciting new talent in photojournalism: the IPPG 2026 recipients – in pictures

The winner of the 2026 Ian Parry photojournalism grant, which spotlights new talent in photojournalism, is Maddie McCuddy, 23, from the US. She receives £10,000, Canon equipment and mentorship from Giles Duley (Legacy of War Foundation). Jospin Mwisha, 22, from DRC was highly commended, and Ike Wood, 23, from the US was commended.

The recipient of the 2026 Save The Children x IPPG Commission is Fin J Kerr, 21, from the UK, and the recipient of 2026 Gentex Corp personal safety award is Louis Lemaire-Sicre, 23, from France. We take a look at a selection of their work Continue reading...

warontherocks.com | 9 hrs. 17 min. ago

Lessons for Pentagon Procurement from the Special Operations Enterprise

As the Pentagon races to buy hundreds of thousands of unmanned systems, acquisition professionals have turned to the special operations community to learn about how to buy commercial technologies fast. Cara Teeter, deputy assistant secretary of war for special operations analysis, resources, and capabilities, and chief technology officer for the Special Operations Forces enterprise, and Bonnie Evangelista, who leads acquisition transformation for the direct reporting portfolio manager for unmanned systems, stop by the studio.

They share lessons from the competitions and marketplaces they implemented, including this summer’s inaugural accelerator event. They also discuss Project Agincourt and the new Autonomous Warfare The post Lessons for Pentagon Procurement from the Special Operations Enterprise appeared first on War on the Rocks.

ft.com | 10 hrs. 14 min. ago

[$] Singapore to store Saudi oil in rock caverns

Agreement with Saudi Aramco aims to secure energy supplies for south-east Asia amid Middle East war disruption

euronews.com | 10 hrs. 15 min. ago

‘It’s improved my life’: Solar kits provide essential power in refugee camps and war zones

Portable solar kits in disaster zones fuel everything from communication and cooking to cooling and education.

theguardian.com | 11 hrs. 9 min. ago

I saw a drone suddenly descend towards me. My heart started pounding and I thought, ‘Is this the end of my life?’

Photographer Zeinab Faraj, 21, found herself buried under rubble beside a dying colleague while reporting in Lebanon. She had never expected to the target of an Israeli missile attack.It was mid-April and after a month of deadly airstrikes across Lebanon, Israel agreed to a ceasefire.

Much of the bombing had focused on southern Lebanon, where entire villages had been demolished. But with the truce, people were hopeful of being able to return to their homes or to see what remained.Zeinab Faraj, a 21-year-old photojournalist, decided to join Amal Khalil, 42, a newspaper reporter in Lebanon, on a trip to an area in the south of the country to document the aftermath of war.

The two had worked together on a number of assignments after Khalil had seen Faraj’s work on social media and contacted her. Continue reading...

kyivpost.com | 11 hrs. 14 min. ago

ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 25, 2026

War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on October 25, 2026.

businessinsider.com | 11 hrs. 48 min. ago

Families should stockpile 3 days' worth of essentials in today's world of disaster and war, the UK warns

The government campaign aims to raise the UK's national resilience as top leaders increasingly warn of the threat of war, disaster, and emergencies.

koreatimes.co.kr | 12 hrs. 37 min. ago

French Korean War veteran's remains to be laid to rest in Busan

The remains of a French veteran of the 1950-53 Korean War will be brought to Korea on Tuesday and buried at the U.N. Memorial Cemetery in Busan this weekend, fulfilling his wish that he be laid to rest in the country he fought for, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs said Monday.

Serge Archambeau, who died on June 5 at the age of 96, volunteered for the war and served as a bazooka gunner with the 3rd Company of the French Battalion, part of the United Nations forces, from October 1951 to September 1952. He fought in some of the war’s fiercest battles, including the so-called Battle of T-Bone Hill and the Battle of the Iron Triangle, and received the Cross for Military Valour with bronze star and other French honors.

His remains will arrive at Incheon International Airport’s Terminal 2 on Tuesday. Roger Quintard, secretary-general of a French veterans’ association and executor of Archambeau’s will, will accompany them because the veteran’s family is unable to travel for health reasons. A ceremony marking the arrival of the remains will begin at 12:20 p.m.

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kyivindependent.com | 13 hrs. 33 min. ago

Bolsonaro refuses to concede as would-be Ukraine peace mediator Lula wins Brazil election

Lula had expressed the view in 2024 that Brazil should remain neutral and not interfere in Russia's war against Ukraine, but in the years that followed had been engaging in diplomacy, including efforts to position Brazil as a potential mediator between Kyiv and Moscow.

smh.com.au | 16 hrs. 19 min. ago

‘We don’t play games’: Trump’s threats have markets nervous

The flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz has returned to something close to pre-war levels, but Trump’s threats have sent prices surging.

kyivpost.com | 18 hrs. 5 min. ago

Ukraine War News Today - Top Stories and Breaking Updates from Kyiv Post

Stay informed with the most important Ukraine breaking news today. This page compiles the top headlines and critical updates from across Ukraine, offering a real-time snapshot of key developments. Whether it’s military updates, political changes, or international reactions — we bring you the latest Ukraine news as it happens.

All reports are carefully curated from verified sources and KyivPost correspondents on the ground.

mirror.co.uk | 18 hrs. 55 min. ago

KEVIN MAGUIRE: 'Brits wait to see what John Healey's first Budget will reveal - but moment may be overshadowed'

From Trump starting a never-ending war with Iran, to landmark welfare reviews due to be published after the event - there's a chance Chancellor John Healey's first Budget may be overshadowed

euromaidanpress.com | 19 hrs. 5 min. ago

Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1705: Starlink speed restored for Ukraine’s troops, Musk says SpaceX simply enforced its terms

Ukrainian Storm Shadows reportedly hit Russia’s only maker of glide bomb guidance batteries and drones struck a titanium plant in the Urals 1,500 km away, while the Pope’s envoy became the first foreign representative to reach Ukrainian POWs in Russia since 2022, Ukraine’s ombudsman says.

theguardian.com | 21 hrs. 36 min. ago

Has Healey’s military-style budget secrecy really played out so differently to past budgets?

Chancellor was said to be worried about market-sensitive leaks, yet significant policies have been heavily trailed in the mediaThe public has been told repeatedly that John Healey is so concerned about budget leaks that he has set up defence-style “compartmentalisation” to prevent the Treasury’s financial secrets escaping.The macho military analogies began in mid-August when Healey was said by the Telegraph to be “on a war footing” to stop the drip of information that he believed had beleaguered Rachel Reeves.

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smh.com.au | 22 hrs. 6 min. ago

Desperate Netanyahu goes nuclear in bid to stay in power. Renewing war with Iran could be next

The Israeli prime minister posted an AI-generated image of a nuclear bomb being dropped on Tel Aviv. The message was clear: Vote for me or armageddon will follow.

abc.net.au | 23 hrs. 12 min. ago

Albanese faces stark choice if Trump escalates Iran war

Everyone grows up, grows older and learns in Canberra that the politics of passion give way to the business of governing and pragmatism.

npr.org | 1 days ago

Israelis have changed. Will they change their leadership?

Israel is holding a general election this week after years of war. For many Israelis, shaken by the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks and years of war, it is the most consequential in decades.

scmp.com | 1 days ago

The West’s double standard on global unrest

In the early days of the student protests in France, mainstream Western media took the protesters’ claims about poor school facilities and declining resources at face value. Only when the violence spread across the country, and to some of its European neighbours, did people begin to ask whether deeper causes were at play.

Leftists blame social problems, from the cost-of-living pressures linked to the war in Ukraine to rising unemployment, especially among the young. Right-wing critics blame...

nypost.com | 1 days ago

Beverly Hills Unified School District at war as parents fight over politics

Democrats Jackie Kruger and Kim Lifschitz are trying to unseat board President Judy Manouchehri in one of the nastiest local races of the year.

euromaidanpress.com | 1 days ago

Pope’s envoy becomes first foreign representative to gain access to Ukrainian POWs held by Russia since 2022

Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, Pope Leo XIV’s special envoy, was allowed to physically visit Ukrainian prisoners of war held by Russia during his recent visit, Ukrainian ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said.

thestar.com | 1 days ago

Iranians fear a possible return to all-out war as US and Israeli elections approach

CAIRO (AP) — Many Iranians are bracing for a return to all-out war as Israeli and U.S. leaders sharpen their threats ahead of elections in both countries in the coming days, and as Iran’s leaders remain defiant despite mounting pressure.

smh.com.au | 1 days ago

Desperate Netanyahu goes nuclear in bid to stay in power. Next step could be war with Iran

The Israeli prime minister posted an AI-generated image of a nuclear bomb being dropped on Tel Aviv. The resumption of war with Iran looks increasingly likely.

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

India will not have lasting peace until RSS ideology is dismantled: Kharge

Congress president terms the ongoing protest against special intensive revision (SIR) as ‘second war of Independence’ and urges the people of Bihar to support the nationwide movement.