Pope Leo XIV to have surgery in 'coming days' to remove nodule in lung
"It was detected at a very early stage and is well localised," the pontiff said during an address in St. Peter's Square.
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US police criticise Anthropic after Claude AI submits false information about an unsolved murder
The US police called the delay in detecting and reporting the incident “unacceptable”, but said there was no indication of unauthorised access to their systems or compromised data.
Polish police alerted over possible attack on PM Donald Tusk
It remains unclear what information the police received or what form the potential threat may have taken.
Czech PM Babiš's ANO faces strong challenge in first round of Senate election
“Five senators were elected in the first round, equalling the historic record set in 2024,” Eva Krumpová, first deputy chair of the Czech Statistics Office, said. Of the five candidates to win seats outright, none were from the ANO.
Latest news bulletin | October 11th, 2026 – Midday
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Five countries demand transparent investigations into alleged chemical weapons use by Sudanese army
The Sudanese army is once again facing mounting international pressure over allegations that it used chlorine-based chemical weapons in its war against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), writes Mohsin Osman. The United States, Germany, Australia, Finland and Belgium pressed Sudan
Protesters take to the streets in Portugal over rising living costs and housing prices
A post from an Instagram account appearing to be linked to the protests that had promoted the demonstrations said people had "been squeezed by rising house prices and the cost of living" for years.
Four dead as Isaias continues to push across the Southeast US, bringing strong winds and heavy rain
Isaias made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane in the city of Destin in the Florida Panhandle on Friday evening. It has since weakened into a post-tropical cyclone.
Teen revolt or revolution? The student protests threatening France's presidential race
French students' grievances include long school days, overcrowded classrooms, outdated facilities and teacher shortages. Their anger has resonated across Europe, with students in Belgium and Italy also staging protests.
Farming and solar power are competing for land. Can agrivoltaics solve the problem?
Agrivoltaics could help to prevent farmland abandonment by protecting crops and boosting income. But some say the solution ignores the real problems.
Europe's best Christmas markets to visit in 2026, according to travellers
Europe is world-famous for its Christmas markets, and more than 1,500 take place every year. Choosing which to visit can be as tricky as putting together your present wish list. Here are the top picks, as voted for by travellers.
ESA director general reveals €10bn plan to get to space without NASA
The space industry, currently valued at €600 billion, is expected to grow by 10% a year, according to European Space Agency (ESA) director general Josef Aschbacher. He spoke to the Big Question about how Europe can benefit from this booming industry.
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Trump says Ukraine needs new president after Zelenskyy condemns Russia fuel deal
US President Donald Trump said Ukraine needs a new president and blamed Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy for high US diesel prices.
Lee Claims World Gold as Tasoev Secures His Third World Title in Baku
Hyeonji Lee claimed her first world title at +78kg, defeating former champion Romane Dicko to complete a dominant day. At +100kg, Inal Tasoev delivered a spectacular ippon against home favourite Ushangi Kokauri to secure his third world title and retain the red backpatch.
King Mohammed VI sets out ambitious vision for Morocco, combining strategic leadership with economic reform
At the opening of Parliament, Morocco’s monarch outlined a new generation of economic and social policies while calling for a more balanced North–South partnership, positioning the Kingdom as an increasingly influential partner for Europe. King Mohammed VI has set out an
Beyond dialogue: Can the Avaza Summit turn regional ambition into results?
A wider region, but not yet an integrated one The Eighth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan, held on 8 October 2026 in Avaza, Turkmenistan, marked an important development in the region’s evolving diplomatic architecture. Bringing together
Spanish PM Sánchez launches campaign with housing as key theme
Pedro Sánchez kicked off his 29 November campaign in the so-called "lucky city" of Dos Hermanas in Seville before some 5,000 people.
Left-wing primary: more than half of registered voters have already voted, say organisers
Some 140,000 voters are choosing between five rivals for the Socialist nomination, hoping to influence France's 2027 presidential election; after a cyberattack, voting now runs until Sunday 6pm.
Pope Leo condemns death penalty, Vance vows not to watch Hasan’s execution live
Without explicitly referring to the scheduled execution of the Fort Hood killer, the Pope reiterates the Church’s opposition to the death penalty. In the US, Vice-President Vance says he will not watch the execution by firing squad, which is due to be live-streamed in December
Cristiano Ronaldo suspended by Portuguese FA for leaving training camp
As expected, the Disciplinary Board of the Portuguese Football Federation has opened disciplinary proceedings against national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been temporarily suspended.
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12 killed and more than 300 wounded in attack on Riyadh airport
Turki Al-Maliki, a spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition forces, said that the attack had been carried out by Yemen's Houthi rebels and that it had targeted a passenger terminal.
Woman injures three people in third Poland school knife attack in a week
Polish police had already deployed to schools after a female caretaker was killed and several others injured in two earlier attacks in two days.
Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin
Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".
Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia kills at least 20 people
Volodymyr Zelensky says the attack, which left children dead, was Russia expressing its "thanks" for a US diesel deal.
Thousands detained in New Delhi as police crack down on 'cockroach' movement
Police detained “cockroach movement” leader Abhijeet Dipke and two others as hundreds of protesters defied a heavy security clampdown in New Delhi.
Palestinian President Abbas postpones legislative elections until September 2027
On Friday, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar accused Abbas of "fooling the international community by canceling once again promised elections" as rumours of the postponement circulated.