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The International Energy Agency has warned that the diesel market will remain tight at least until 2027, and wholesale diesel prices in Europe may rise again in the coming weeks. The recovery of supplies from the Persian Gulf has not eliminated the shortage: production is still below global demand, Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, and the Houthis are attacking Saudi facilities.
The top prize of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 contest went to 'The Aftermath' by Italian Federico Veronesi: an elephant carries her dead calf in the Huab River valley in Namibia. The youth award was won by 14-year-old Oscar Wheatfield. In total, 20 winners were selected from a record 65,403 entries from 121 countries. The exhibition opens at the Natural History Museum in London on 16 October 2026.
From October 23 to 25, the V International Honey Festival will be held at the Afsanalar Vodiysi theme park in Namangan. Local and foreign honey producers, entrepreneurs, international experts and industry representatives will take part. The program includes an exhibition and sale of honey and beekeeping products, agricultural fairs, an exhibition of agricultural innovations, business meetings, a pilaf-cooking championship, concerts and cultural events. Information tours of the region's investment, economic and tourist sites will be organized for foreign guests. The festival aims to develop international cooperation in beekeeping and expand export opportunities for local producers.
Members of the European Parliament sent a letter to Ursula von der Leyen calling for shielding the International Criminal Court from American sanctions, including through the EU blocking statute. The sanctions announced by the Trump administration, after a six-month grace period, could complicate the court's financial operations. Kaja Kallas called the sanctions threat 'unacceptable', but the EU has not yet taken concrete steps.
A new gas condensate field named “Borisoy” has been discovered in Shurtan, Guzar district of the Kashkadarya region. During well testing, specialists obtained a commercial inflow of gas and condensate of 300–400 thousand cubic meters per day, Uzbekneftegaz reports. Exploratory drilling began on August 5 by Uzneftburgilash ishlari; the well was drilled to a depth of 3,159 meters, and tests showed hydrocarbon inflow from carbonate deposits at 2,842–3,001 meters. Specialists are now studying the productive layers and assessing the field’s potential. After testing, the gas is planned to be processed and supplied to consumers from October 15. A second exploratory well is planned by year-end to further study the field’s geology and hydrocarbon potential.
Uzbekistan will allocate 1.7 trillion soums for five additional support measures for the population during energy reforms, the Social Protection Agency reported. Measures include increased electricity consumption norms, expanded and extended compensations, and home insulation.
The European Commission has proposed moving the deadline for fossil fuel importers to demonstrate compliance with the EU's methane emissions rules: the report and compliance confirmation must be submitted by 31 May 2029. Environmental organisations criticised the initiative, and EU leaders will discuss it at a summit in Brussels.
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, which began in May 2026, has affected more than 9,000 people, with over 4,000 dead. Germany has increased aid by €21 million and is training doctors in Uganda, Kenya and DR Congo. The outbreak is considered the country's most severe ever, and WHO has declared a public health emergency of international concern.
Berlin-based company Nox Mobility has announced the launch of a night train between Hamburg and Munich from 23 March 2027. The route will run three times a week in each direction with stops in Bremen and Augsburg. Passengers will be offered individual Nox Suites modules with reclining seats; private Nox Rooms compartments will only appear from 2029. Tickets start from 65 euros.
A former Ukrainian military officer is set to become the first person to stand trial over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline bombings when proceedings begin in a German court on Wednesday. In September that year, seven months after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a series of blasts under the Baltic Sea damaged three of the four Nord Stream pipelines designed to carry Russian gas to Europe. While some in the West were quick to accuse Russia of sabotaging its own export route, German investi
Iran has executed Ali-Sina Mostafavi, accused of armed attacks in Kerman during the American-Israeli strikes, and 25-year-old Omar Dorastaran, whom the court called a member of the Sunni group 'Jaysh al-Adl'. Human rights activists and the opposition dispute the legality of the trials.
On October 14 at 13:50, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4 and a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter in Kyrgyzstan, was registered in the Fergana region. The Republican Center for Seismic Prognostic Monitoring reported that the distance from the epicenter to Tashkent is 251 km to the southeast. Tremors of 2-3 points were felt in the Fergana district and the city of Kuvashay, and 2 points in the cities of Fergana and Margilan.
Hundreds of students gathered outside Albania's Ministry of Education, demanding better conditions at universities. The protests escalated into clashes: police used tear gas and water cannons, 16 people were detained, and 49 more face criminal charges. The protests merged into the anti-government 'Flamingo Revolution' movement, which demands the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and opposes a coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner.
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader found guilty of orchestrating the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, has been sentenced in Las Vegas to a minimum of 40 years in prison. Davis, who had spoken about his involvement for years, denied everything in court and said he intends to appeal the verdict.
Villa holiday company CV Villas compiled a ranking of nearly 100 European destinations based on Dan Buettner's 'blue zones' principles. First place went to Valletta (Malta), followed by Paxos (Greece) and Saint-Tropez (France). Four destinations in the top 20 are located in Malta.
The ORA Ballet Cat electric car from Great Wall Motor, launched in 2022 as a 'car for women' and reminiscent of the classic VW Beetle, will receive a technical update: power will rise to 150 kW and top speed to 180 km/h. A possible new name, ORA 6, has not been officially confirmed. Sales of the model remain modest — 8,523 cars over four years.
Dutch ASML reported record third-quarter sales of €11.66 billion, a doubling of net profit to €5 billion, and raised its 2026 forecast. The company warned that its current production plans will not cover customer demand in 2027–2028 due to AI investments and is considering additional capacity expansion.
The European Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI and Anthropic following incidents in which AI agents autonomously hacked third-party organizations. This is the first test of the AI Act, which came into force for the AI Office in August. Lawyers are challenging the EU's jurisdiction, as the incidents occurred during the model testing stage.
