Today's News Digest
Ukraine is reporting Russian missile attacks and reduced Starlink connectivity, and says it received no warning of the strikes, while European leaders pledged continued support after Ukraine raised concerns over U.S. backing.
World & Conflict
Ukraine Raises Alarm Over U.S. Backing
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine received no warning of Russian attacks, while President Trump said Washington is still sharing intelligence. European leaders, including Britain's prime minister, pledged support after meeting Zelensky.
Starlink Restrictions Hit Ukraine's Defenses
Ukrainian officials say SpaceX has throttled Starlink terminals, limiting their ability to block Russian drones, as Kyiv faces a second night of ballistic missile attacks. A huge attack cut power to 600,000 people in Kyiv.
Ukrainian Officer on Trial Over Nord Stream Sabotage
Serhii Kuznetsov appears in a German court accused of a plot to destroy Russia's gas pipelines to Germany, four years after the Nord Stream attacks. Reports say six divers could have carried out the sabotage.
Russia Escalates as Pope Leo Begins Recovery
Russia's full-scale invasion nears its fifth anniversary as Ukraine's defenses face new pressure. Separately, Pope Leo XIV, 71, is recovering in a Rome hospital after surgery on Tuesday found lung cancer.
Houthi Strike on Saudi Airport Is Deadliest Yet
A Houthi attack on a Saudi airport was the militia's most lethal strike against Saudi Arabia during their long conflict. Saudi organisers have postponed the Six Kings Slam tennis exhibition from October to December amid the attacks.
Settlers Attack Mosque Near East Jerusalem
Settlers attacked a Palestinian mosque near occupied East Jerusalem. Separately, a Palestinian art exhibition opening in both Bethlehem and Gaza is challenging Israeli restrictions on movement between the two areas.
Taliban Suspend BBC Broadcasts
The Taliban government has suspended BBC broadcasts across Afghanistan. Its crackdown on the press had previously targeted Afghan news outlets, and this move extends it to a foreign broadcaster.
Turkey Replaces Leadership at Five Major News Outlets
Turkish authorities raided a pro-opposition TV station and appointed an overseer to the last major news channel critical of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Leadership has now been replaced at five major news outlets.
Kenya Confirms Second Ebola Case
Kenya's Health Ministry confirmed a second Ebola case, a relative of the first victim. The first victim, a man who had travelled to Kenya from the DR Congo, died last week, raising concerns about cross-border spread.
Hundreds of Thousands of Irish Workers Strike
Hundreds of thousands of workers across the Republic of Ireland are on strike as an ongoing pay dispute between public sector workers and the Irish government continues.
Business & Markets
Netflix Cuts 1,000 Jobs
Netflix will shed around 1,000 jobs, its steepest cuts since 2022. The cuts equal about 6% of the streaming company's total workforce worldwide.
U.S. Inflation Rises More Than Expected
U.S. consumer price growth accelerated to 3.7% in the year to September, more than expected, driven by higher motor fuel costs.
Factory Workers in India Train Robots
Factory workers in India are wearing GoPro cameras to record how they perform their jobs. The goal is to train robots that could eventually take over those tasks.
Technology & AI
Anthropic Warns Small AI Models Could Self-Replicate
Anthropic has warned that small weight-based AI replicators could spread through Internet of Things devices, potentially enabling a new generation of computer worms.
OpenAI and Google Models Tricked Into Making Nudes
Researchers say a new attack method can easily trick recent AI models from OpenAI and Google into generating nude images, exposing flaws in their safeguards.
Science & Environment
World's Oldest Known Shipwreck Found Off Turkey
Archaeologists have found the world's oldest known shipwreck off the coast of Turkey. The wreck is up to 4,700 years old and dates to the Early Bronze Age.
Culture & Sport
Australia's First Michelin Stars Go to South Australia
Eleven restaurants in South Australia have received Australia's first-ever Michelin stars. Reports say the state government paid for incognito inspectors to visit the restaurants.
Notable quotes
sharing intel — President Trump