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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke on the second day of the EU summit in Brussels. He urged against softening sanctions, criticized the US-Russia diesel deal, named Ukraine's financial needs for 2026 and requested a 'winter package' of 300 Patriot interceptors.
Yemen's army 35th Armored Brigade said it captured a Houthi group specializing in drone operation on the Al-Akroud-Kahlan front southeast of Taiz. The number of detainees was not disclosed; the Houthis did not comment on the statement. The detention came amid an escalation of fighting in Taiz in October and Operation Yemen's Dawn, launched on October 5.
The UK government has said it is ready to review the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS) following Baroness Hallett's report calling for urgent reform. More than 24,000 claims have been submitted, but only just over 1% resulted in one-off payments of £120,000. The campaign group Vaccine Injured and Bereaved UK welcomed the recognition of the problem but demanded concrete commitments and timelines.
According to polls, Benjamin Netanyahu's party retains a slight advantage, but on the question of who deserves to become prime minister, his main rival — former chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot — noticeably outpaces the incumbent head of government. The opposition criticizes Netanyahu for missing the October 7 Hamas attack. In Israel, no party usually wins by a clear margin, so the outcome depends on a coalition.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said after the second day of the EU summit in Brussels that member states still have serious disagreements over the next seven-year budget. A group led by Germany demands substantial cuts to the European Commission's proposals, while a broader group of countries advocates increased spending. Merz hopes for an agreement by the end of the year but does not rule out the talks failing.
A TechCrunch reviewer spent a week testing the 2026 electric Porsche Macan Turbo. In his assessment, the crossover combines outstanding performance and handling with an inconspicuous appearance, while the controversial Turbo badge on an EV and weak charging navigation added 'existential questions' to the car.
Volodymyr Zelensky spoke at the EU summit in Brussels amid deteriorating relations with Donald Trump, who called him 'more difficult to deal with than Putin.' Zelensky reported Starlink outages, asked the EU for about $80 billion for the next year, and said Ukraine is preparing for the hardest winter since the start of the full-scale invasion.
The Washington Post photographer Heidi Levin was injured on October 16 when, according to the newspaper, a group of Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian residents and journalists near the village of Abu Falah near Ramallah during the olive harvest. The newspaper, the UN, the US State Department, the Foreign Press Association and RSF condemned the attack. Israeli police and the army launched an inquiry; Netanyahu's office said the circumstances 'remain unclear'.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held an official meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet at the Dolmabahce Presidential Residence in Istanbul on October 16. The sides held one-on-one and expanded talks, signed a military framework agreement, and discussed trade, defense industry, energy, education and culture. Erdogan called Cambodia an important partner in Southeast Asia, and Manet invited Erdogan to visit Cambodia.
Governor of Yemen's Taiz province Nabil Shamsan said that Houthis have blocked roads into the city for 15 days; due to fuel shortages, power plants, water supply and garbage collection have stopped. Hospitals face medicine shortages, and humanitarian organizations cannot reach approximately 4 million residents and displaced people. Since October 5, government forces have been conducting the 'Yemen's Dawn' offensive.
The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has received materials from the EU anti-fraud agency OLAF regarding alleged abuses at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). The case concerns the committee's Secretary-General Isabel Le Galo Flores, who is accused of manipulation in public procurement. She herself declined to comment, and EPPO does not confirm cases.
The Saudi-led coalition said it shot down three drones over the kingdom's southern regions and Riyadh, and also intercepted two cruise missiles over the Red Sea and a ballistic missile heading toward the port of Yanbu. According to the coalition, the incidents are linked to ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and energy facilities.
The league sent a memorandum to its sportsbook partners banning certain bet types and parlays that appeared in federal cases over fixed games. The ban covers tip outcome bets, player miss bets, and 'unders' for low-minute players. New integrity measures are also being introduced, including training led by Charles Tillman and AI monitoring of bets.
Sarah Helm, wife of the prime minister's national security adviser Jonathan Powell, posted on X in support of Palestine Action. Scotland Yard assessed the post and concluded it did not meet the criminal threshold. Earlier, a Reform UK MP sent a letter to the prime minister, while the Green Party leader defended Helm.
On the sidelines of the EU summit in Brussels, Volodymyr Zelensky said Starlink has not been fully switched off, but speed restrictions are hampering the use of interceptor drones and medium-range strikes. He also commented on PAC-2/PAC-3 missile deliveries under the PURL initiative, the US-Russia diesel deal, and talks with Putin.
A person described in court as 'well-known' is seeking to block ITN and Guardian News & Media from publishing serious allegations against him, including of a sexual nature. He denies the allegations and has submitted medical evidence of a suicide risk. Mr Justice Nicklin has granted anonymity to a number of individuals; a final ruling is expected following a hearing later this month.
Novak Djokovic has accepted an invitation to the ATP 500 tournament in Basel, which will take place in late October 2026. The 39-year-old Serb, ranked 11th in the race to the ATP Finals in Turin, will play there for the first time since 2011. Only Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz have so far secured qualification for Turin.
Ahead of a referendum in the Canadian province of Alberta on a future independence vote, experts note American political influence, AI-driven activity online, and growing distrust of the electoral system. Prime Minister Mark Carney said he does not expect interference by foreign states, including the US. Polls give separation supporters only about a quarter of support, but analysts fear the results will be contested regardless of the outcome.
