{"id":411,"date":"2025-11-05T11:14:58","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T11:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cbrneurope.uk\/?p=411"},"modified":"2025-11-05T11:14:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T11:14:58","slug":"news-round-up-october-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cbrneurope.uk\/?p=411","title":{"rendered":"News Round Up &#8211; October 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Ukraine<\/h1>\n<p>02 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/czx020k4056o\">Surge in Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries sparks Russian fuel shortages<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/trump-administration\/us-expand-intelligence-assistance-ukraine-strikes-russian-energy-facil-rcna235313\">U.S. to expand intelligence assistance to Ukraine for strikes on Russian energy facilities<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rferl.org\/a\/ukraine-russia-tomahawk-putin-power-outages-war\/33547434.html\">Ukraine Battles To Restore Power As Russian Strikes Batter Grid Sites<\/a><\/p>\n<p>04 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.sky.com\/story\/at-least-30-injured-after-savage-russian-drone-strike-on-ukrainian-railway-station-zelenskyy-says-13444010\">One dead and several injured after &#8216;savage&#8217; Russian drone strike on Ukrainian railway station, Zelenskyy says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>05 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/europe\/20251005-russia-bombards-ukraine-with-drones-and-missiles-polish-forces-on-alert\">Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles, Polish forces on alert<\/a><\/p>\n<p>06 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/ukraine-russia-drones-britain-zelensky-b2840162.html\">British parts discovered in Russian drones used to attack Ukraine<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/news\/world\/articles\/2025-10-08\/three-people-killed-in-ukrainian-strikes-on-russias-belgorod-region-governor-says\">Three People Killed in Ukrainian Missile Strike on Russia&#8217;s Belgorod Region, Governor Says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/europe\/20251010-russia-launches-missile-and-drone-attack-on-kyiv-targeting-power-grid-ukraine\">\u2018Massive\u2019 Russian missile and drone attack sparks power cuts in Kyiv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cly7jrez2jno\">The new AI arms race changing the war in Ukraine<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2025\/oct\/11\/how-ukraine-forces-attempt-claw-back-russian-advances-donetsk\">\u2018Our job is to maximise their losses\u2019: how Ukraine\u2019s forces attempt to claw back against Russian advances<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/russian-assets-ukraine-starmer-zelensky-b2843677.html\">UK ready to spend frozen Russian assets to fund loan to Ukraine<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cwy870p96yjo\">Indian student captured by Ukraine joined Russian army to avoid drug charges, says mother<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rferl.org\/a\/ukraine-teenagers-detained-in-russia-occupied-territory\/33555425.html\">The Ukrainian Teens Tried As &#8216;Terrorists&#8217; In Russia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.sky.com\/story\/ukrainian-counteroffensive-in-zaporizhzhia-as-russia-tries-to-cripple-power-grid-13449178\">Trump warns US may send long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine unless Russia ends war<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebarentsobserver.com\/news\/new-uk-sanctions-target-putins-main-funder-of-warnbsp\/438714\">New UK sanctions target Putin&#8217;s main funder of war<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/c15p32dvy0vo\">Ukraine imposes blackouts in most regions after Russian power grid attacks<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/russia-ukraine-war-rail-attacks-drones-technology-78e89817c58bdf1c0750d44f558e18ce\">Russia is attacking Ukraine\u2019s vital rail network with more precise drones<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/crmxz37nv3zo\">Zelensky to make case for missiles at White House, after Trump and Putin agree meeting<\/a><\/p>\n<p>19 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/ukraine\/volodymyr-zelenskyy-meet-the-press-interview-vladimir-putin-hamas-rcna238324\">Zelenskyy urges Trump to get tougher with Putin, says he&#8217;s ready to meet in Budapest<\/a><\/p>\n<p>19 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rferl.org\/a\/eu-ukraine-training-mission-expansion-support-cybersecurity-border-veterans\/33561935.html\">EU May Train Troops Inside Ukraine As Part Of Expanded Mission<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/maritime-executive.com\/article\/russia-intensifies-attack-on-ukraine-s-ports-and-railways-hitting-logistics\">Russia Intensifies Attack on Ukraine\u2019s Ports and Railways Hitting Logistics<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rferl.org\/a\/kazakh-gas-production-ukrainian-drone-attack-russian-plant\/33564896.html\">Kazakh Gas Production Hit By Ukrainian Drone Attack On Major Russian Plant<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/c0exgnwl092o\">Europe&#8217;s leaders back Trump call for frontline freeze but Russia says no<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2025\/10\/22\/russias-new-energy-assault-strategy-pushes-ukraine-into-another-winter-of-blackouts\">Russia&#8217;s new energy assault strategy pushes Ukraine into another winter of blackouts<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2025\/10\/22\/trump-doesnt-want-wasted-time-with-putin-as-plan-for-budapest-meeting-is-called-off\">Trump doesn\u2019t want \u2018wasted time\u2019 with Putin as plan for Budapest meeting is called off<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/czjpe0193geo\">Children among victims in Russian strikes, hours after Trump-Putin talks shelved<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/world\/europe\/uk-storm-shadow-ukraine-russia-war-b2849789.html\">Ukraine hits Russian chemical plant with British Storm Shadow missiles in \u2018massive\u2019 attack<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2025\/oct\/23\/zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-reconnected-to-external-power-from-ukraine\">Ukrainian attack spoiled planned Zaporizhzhia birthday gift for Putin<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/ckgzx82p1x5o\">Twelve dead in blast at Russian munitions plant in Urals<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2025\/10\/24\/putin-says-russia-will-not-cave-under-us-sanctions-trump-replies-we-will-see\">Putin says Russia will not cave under US sanctions, Trump replies \u2018we will see\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2025\/oct\/24\/zelenskyy-ukraine-russia-london-meeting-european-leaders\">Ukraine wants US to stay involved, says Zelenskyy after meeting western allies<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.eu\/article\/russian-oil-sector-donald-trump-sanctions-keir-starmer-volodymyr-zelenskyy\/\">Europeans vow to choke Russian oil sector after Trump sanctions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>25 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/my-europe\/2025\/10\/25\/what-is-the-reparations-loan-for-ukraine-and-why-is-the-eu-stuck-with-the-plan\">What is the reparations loan for Ukraine and why is the EU stuck with the plan?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>26 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/live-news\/20251026-russian-drone-attack-on-kyiv-kills-3-wounds-children\">Russian drone attack on Kyiv kills 3, wounds children<\/a><\/p>\n<p>28 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/my-europe\/2025\/10\/28\/hungarys-pm-viktor-orban-in-push-to-reverse-trumps-sanctions-on-russian-oil\">Hungary&#8217;s PM Viktor Orb\u00e1n in push to reverse Trump&#8217;s sanctions on Russian oil<\/a><\/p>\n<p>28 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticcouncil.org\/blogs\/ukrainealert\/un-report-russia-targets-civilians-in-systematic-bid-to-depopulate-ukraine\/\">UN report: Russia targets civilians in systematic bid to depopulate Ukraine<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.sky.com\/story\/british-military-instructor-accused-of-spying-for-russia-by-ukraine-13460249\">British military instructor accused of spying for Russia arrested in Ukraine<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rferl.org\/a\/ukraine-russia-pokrovsk-war-battlefield-troops-\/33577230.html\">Pokrovsk Is In Danger Of Falling To Russia. Ukrainian Soldiers Are Fuming.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>31 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/russia-ukraine-war-nuclear-power-plants-safety-risked-iaea\/\">Ukraine accuses Russia of &#8220;systematic energy terror&#8221; as IAEA warns latest strikes jeopardize nuclear safety<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Middle East<\/h1>\n<p>03 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2025\/10\/3\/hamas-says-it-agrees-to-parts-of-trumps-gaza-plan-but-more-talks-needed\">Hamas agrees to parts of Trump\u2019s Gaza plan, seeks more talks, bombing eases<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cvg9myeqjl1o\">Hamas response to US Gaza plan is significant &#8211; but there are key omissions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>04 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2025\/10\/4\/world-leaders-weigh-in-on-hamass-positive-response-to-trumps-gaza-plan\">World reacts to Hamas\u2019s response to Trump\u2019s Gaza plan<\/a><\/p>\n<p>05 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/10\/05\/middleeast\/global-outrage-israel-gaza-intl\">Global outrage has grown after two years of bombardment in Gaza. In Israel, it is a different story<\/a><\/p>\n<p>05 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africanews.com\/2025\/10\/04\/israel-orders-halt-to-gaza-city-offensive-while-strikes-persist\/\">Israel orders halt to Gaza City offensive while strikes persist<\/a><\/p>\n<p>06 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/hamas-gaza-egypt-israeli-donald-trump-b2840078.html\">Israeli and Hamas officials meet in Egypt on a US peace plan for Gaza<\/a><\/p>\n<p>07 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cvgqyj268ljo\">Two years on, will Israel and Hamas seize the chance to end the war?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/world\/u-s-sending-troops-to-israel-to-help-support-and-monitor-gaza-ceasefire-deal-officials-say\">U.S. sending troops to Israel to help support and monitor Gaza ceasefire deal, officials say<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/resources\/idt-217c6a28-4a90-4d47-a91c-13113a7dc7db\">Gaza war in maps and satellite images<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.sky.com\/story\/what-we-know-about-the-gaza-peace-plan-and-what-sky-news-correspondents-make-of-it-13441276\">What does Trump&#8217;s Gaza peace plan look like?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/national-security\/archive\/2025\/10\/ceasefire-gaza-trump-israel-hamas\/684529\/\">How Trump Pushed Israel and Hamas to Yes<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2025\/10\/11\/g-s1-93117\/israel-strikes-south-lebanon\">Israel strikes south Lebanon, killing 1 and wounding 7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arabnews.com\/node\/2618439\/world\">UK rules out sending troops to Gaza as US-led ceasefire takes hold<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/world\/analysis-trump-achieved-a-breakthrough-gaza-ceasefire-but-a-tough-road-lies-ahead\">Analysis: Trump achieved a breakthrough Gaza ceasefire, but a tough road lies ahead<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/ce8482418plo\">Hamas mobilises fighters in Gaza as fears of internal violence mount<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2025\/10\/12\/three-qatari-officials-killed-in-car-crash-in-egypts-sharm-el-sheikh\">Three Qatari officials killed in car crash in Egypt\u2019s Sharm el-Sheikh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2025\/10\/13\/after-israels-war-halted-who-is-clashing-with-hamas-in-gaza\">After Israel\u2019s war halted, who is clashing with Hamas in Gaza?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/Politics\/trump-vows-disarm-hamas-avoids-details-gaza\/story?id=126515552\">Trump vows to disarm Hamas but won&#8217;t say how, avoids details on what&#8217;s next for Gaza<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/ce86118q6ego\">Bowen: Trump&#8217;s role in Gaza ceasefire was decisive, but not a roadmap to peace<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/live-news\/20251014-iranian-court-sentences-two-french-nationals-for-spying\">Iranian court sentences two French nationals for spying<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/10\/14\/middleeast\/gaza-public-execution-gaza-city-hamas-intl\">Masked Hamas fighters seen executing men in Gaza City as the group fights with rival powers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2025\/10\/16\/yemens-houthis-say-military-chief-killed-as-israel-claims-responsibility\">Yemen\u2019s Houthis say military chief killed as Israel claims responsibility<\/a><\/p>\n<p>18 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cwy534vw28go\">Smuggler jailed for 40 years after shipping ballistic missile parts from Iran<\/a><\/p>\n<p>18 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2025\/10\/18\/uk-military-says-ship-ablaze-after-being-struck-off-coast-of-yemen\">LNG tanker on fire off Yemen coast after explosion<\/a><\/p>\n<p>19 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2025\/10\/19\/nx-s1-5579554\/israel-and-hamas-accuse-each-other-of-breaching-fragile-ceasefire-in-gaza\">Israel strikes Gaza as both Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaching ceasefire<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cn51w77vlp9o\">Hamas ruled Gaza with an iron rod &#8211; will it really give up control?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2025\/10\/21\/israels-netanyahu-fires-national-security-chief-tzachi-hanegbi\">Israel\u2019s Netanyahu fires national security chief Tzachi Hanegbi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/israel-gaza-hamas-ceasefire-vance-netanyahu-trump-peace-plan\/\">Vance says Israel-Hamas ceasefire &#8220;going frankly better than I expected&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.sky.com\/story\/british-troops-deployed-to-israel-to-monitor-gaza-ceasefire-after-us-request-13454470\">British troops deployed to Israel to &#8216;monitor Gaza ceasefire&#8217; after US request<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unocha.org\/news\/syrians-deal-critical-aid-cuts-ocha-appeals-security-council-funding\">As Syrians deal with critical aid cuts, OCHA appeals to the Security Council for funding<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2025\/10\/23\/g-s1-94586\/vance-israel-west-bank-rubio\">Vance slams Israel&#8217;s parliament vote on West Bank annexation, calling it an &#8216;insult&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cx2y00g4x29o\">New images show Israeli control line deeper into Gaza than expected<\/a><\/p>\n<p>26 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/troops-aid-influence-turkeys-role-in-gaza\/a-74489127\">Troops, aid, influence? Turkey&#8217;s role in Gaza<\/a><\/p>\n<p>26 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2025\/10\/26\/kurdish-pkk-announces-its-withdrawing-fighters-from-turkiye-to-iraq\">Kurdish PKK announces it is withdrawing fighters from Turkiye to Iraq<\/a><\/p>\n<p>27 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/middle-east\/20251027-united-nations-france-condemn-israel-for-attack-on-un-peacekeeping-troops-in-lebanon\">United Nations, France condemn Israel for attack on UN peacekeeping troops in Lebanon<\/a><\/p>\n<p>28 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2025\/10\/28\/turkish-troops-will-have-no-role-in-gaza-stabilisation-force-israels-fm-saar-says\">Turkish troops will have no role in Gaza stabilisation force, Israel&#8217;s FM Sa&#8217;ar says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/trump-says-gaza-ceasefire-holds-israel-has-right-hit-back-if-attacked-2025-10-29\/\">Israel kills more than 100 in strikes after soldier&#8217;s death, says it still backs ceasefire<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2025-10-31\/ultra-orthodox-israelis-protest-against-military-draft-jerusalem\/105954936\">Hundreds of thousands of ultra-orthodox Israelis protest against military draft<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cdrz6gkk5p3o\">Israeli troops kill municipal worker in south Lebanon raid<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/news\/2025-10-30\/foreign-secretary-to-visit-middle-east-as-uk-promises-4m-to-clear-gaza-of-mines\">Foreign secretary to visit Middle East as UK promises \u00a34m to clear Gaza of mines<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Africa<\/h1>\n<p>06 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africanews.com\/2025\/10\/06\/seven-al-shabab-militants-dead-after-deadly-prison-attack-in-mogadishu\/\">Seven al-Shabab Militants dead after deadly prison attack in Mogadishu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>06 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2025\/10\/6\/icc-convicts-ex-janjaweed-leader-ali-ali-kushayb-of-war-crimes-in-darfur\">ICC convicts Sudan ex-militia leader Ali Kushayb of Darfur war crimes<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2025\/10\/8\/ethiopia-claims-eritrea-is-readying-to-wage-war-against-it\">Ethiopia claims Eritrea is readying to \u2018wage war\u2019 against it<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/c4gw1gj4kk7o\">Thirteen killed as hospital shelled in besieged Sudan city, BBC told<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africanews.com\/2025\/10\/14\/kenyan-guard-killed-in-attack-outside-presidential-office\/\">Kenyan guard killed with bow &amp; arrow outside presidential palace, suspect to be assessed<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2025\/oct\/14\/elite-military-unit-says-it-has-seized-power-in-madagascar\">Elite military unit says it has seized power in Madagascar<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2025\/10\/22\/nigerian-fuel-tanker-explosion-kills-35-road-safety-agency-says\">Nigerian fuel tanker explosion kills 35, road safety agency says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/africa\/20251023-drone-attacks-target-sudanese-capital-khartoum-airport\">Drone attacks target Sudanese capital, Khartoum airport<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africanews.com\/2025\/10\/29\/sudan-growing-concern-about-atrocities-committed-in-darfur-capital\/\">Sudan: Growing concern about atrocities committed in Darfur capital<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2025\/10\/29\/massacre-in-el-fasher-whats-happening-in-sudan-right-now\">Massacre in el-Fasher: What\u2019s happening in Sudan right now?<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Asia<\/h1>\n<p>06 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2025-10-06\/australia-png-sign-defence-treaty-of-mutual-alliance\/105858244\">Australia and Papua New Guinea sign landmark alliance vowing to defend each other in conflict<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/ceq28jey1xwo\">The deadly dose: Inside India&#8217;s cough syrup obsession<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-police-arrest-owner-of-cough-syrup-company-linked-to-child-deaths\/a-74285666\">Police make arrest in India cough syrup deaths<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/c20zvqe3qd5o\">Paragliders: The army&#8217;s lethal new weapon in Myanmar&#8217;s civil war<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chathamhouse.org\/2025\/10\/chinas-new-restrictions-rare-earth-exports-send-stark-warning-west\">China\u2019s new restrictions on rare earth exports send a stark warning to the West<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rferl.org\/a\/pakistan-taliban-ttp-afghanistan-strikes-drone\/33556513.html\">In &#8216;Dangerous&#8217; Escalation, Pakistani Drone Strikes Kill Two Senior Taliban Members In Kabul<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2025\/10\/11\/north-korea-unveils-most-powerful-missile-at-80th-anniversary-parade\">North Korea unveils \u2018most powerful\u2019 missile at 80th anniversary parade<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/asia\/south-asia\/afghanistan-taliban-pakistan-border-attack-b2843875.html\">Pakistan closes border with Afghanistan as Taliban claims 58 soldiers killed in major attack<\/a><\/p>\n<p>18 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/asia\/china\/china-communist-party-generals-corruption-xi-jinping-b2847728.html\">Chinese Communist Party expels nine top generals in anti-corruption crackdown<\/a><\/p>\n<p>19 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/10\/19\/asia\/afghanistan-pakistan-ceasefire-intl-hnk\">Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to new ceasefire after more than a week of deadly clashes<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news.com.au\/technology\/innovation\/military\/highly-risky-penny-wong-criticises-chinese-fighter-jet-flare-release-in-south-china-sea\/news-story\/2f34a5f642f45b1d2ea2be72247c6d31\">\u2018Provocative\u2019: China responds to Australia\u2019s claims of \u2018unsafe\u2019 military manoeuvres<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/International\/new-delhi-air-quality-worsens-diwali-despite-push\/story?id=126750992\">New Delhi air quality worsens during Diwali, despite push for &#8216;green&#8217; firecrackers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/world\/story\/us-president-donald-trump-claims-india-sharply-cut-russian-oil-imports-pm-narendra-modi-2806962-2025-10-23\">PM Modi said India will cut Russian oil imports to nothing, claims Trump<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2025-10-23\/chinese-communist-party-replaces-11-members-at-key-congress\/105927988\">Chinese Communist Party body replaces 11 members amid corruption purge<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/north-korea-builds-memorial-for-troops-killed-in-ukraine-war\/a-74480371\">North Korea builds memorial for troops killed in Ukraine war<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/10\/23\/asia\/myanmar-starlink-scam-centers-spacex-intl-hnk\">SpaceX disables thousands of Starlink devices being used by Myanmar scam centers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2025\/10\/24\/trump-china-xi-meeting-trade-rare-earths-tech-apec-south-korea.html\">Trump to meet China\u2019s Xi for the first time in second term as trade deal remains elusive<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/c9wv8q5evvqo\">Purges to self sufficiency: Three things we learned from China&#8217;s big political meeting<\/a><\/p>\n<p>31 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/us-india-hail-new-10-year-defense-pact-despite-tensions\/a-74564655\">US, India hail new 10-year defense pact despite tensions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>31 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.usni.org\/2025\/10\/31\/u-s-unveils-philippine-task-force-to-deter-chinese-coercion\">U.S. Unveils Philippine Task Force to Deter Chinese Coercion<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Americas<\/h1>\n<p>01 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2025-10-middle-ground-framework-vaccine-policy.html\">A middle-ground framework for US vaccine policy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>01 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/10\/01\/politics\/qatar-pledge-trump-analysis\">Why Trump\u2019s pledge to defend Qatar is so extraordinary<\/a><\/p>\n<p>04 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/abc7.com\/live-updates\/chevron-refinery-explosion-possible-blast-massive-fire-erupts-el-segundo\/17928145\/\">Chevron refinery fire in El Segundo extinguished; investigation underway into cause<\/a><\/p>\n<p>06 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2025-10-06\/national-guard-chicago-1968-history\/105740956\">Trump deploys National Guard in city deeply scarred by military force<\/a><\/p>\n<p>06 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africanews.com\/2025\/10\/06\/haiti-mourns-victims-killed-by-drone-attack-targeting-gangs-in-port-au-prince\/\">Haiti mourns victims killed by drone attack targeting gangs in Port-au-Prince<\/a><\/p>\n<p>06 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/10\/06\/us\/oregon-national-guard-trump-ruling-portland-hnk\">A federal judge blocked Trump from sending the National Guard to Oregon \u2014 again. Here\u2019s what we know<\/a><\/p>\n<p>07 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/10\/07\/us\/government-shutdown-air-travel-hnk\">Government shutdown hits air travel, closing a control tower and causing delays across the country<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/politics\/trump-calls-for-jailing-illinois-governor-and-chicago-mayor\">Trump calls for jailing Illinois governor and Chicago mayor<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cpq5gjd2wd8o\">US Prosecutors say Libyan freely confessed to Lockerbie bombing<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/10\/07\/americas\/ecuador-president-noboa-assassination-attempt-latam-intl\">Five arrested after alleged \u2018assassination attempt\u2019 on Ecuador President Noboa<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/International\/colombian-president-us-military-struck-colombian-boat-killed\/story?id=126348450\">Colombian president says US military struck Colombian boat, killed his citizens<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.sky.com\/story\/hundreds-of-texan-national-guard-troops-arrive-at-army-base-near-chicago-13446750\">Hundreds of Texan National Guard troops arrive at army base near Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/world\/national-guard-deployment-chicago-9.6934020\">Judge temporarily blocks National Guard troop deployment in Illinois<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/Politics\/trump-administration-offered-multiple-justifications-deploying-national-guard\/story?id=126258936\">How the Trump administration offered multiple justifications for deploying the National Guard in US cities<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/10\/09\/us\/shutdown-air-traffic-controllers\">As more air traffic controllers miss work, Transportation secretary threatens to fire \u2018problem children\u2019 controllers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nobelprize.org\/prizes\/peace\/2025\/press-release\/\">Announcement, Nobel Peace Prize 2025: Maria Corina Machado<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/10\/11\/us\/tennessee-explosion-military-accurate-energetic-systems-wwk-hnk\">Massive blast that destroyed a Tennessee explosive plant leaves 16 dead, officials say<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/US\/150-unvaccinated-students-south-carolina-quarantining-after-measles\/story?id=126459506\">Over 150 unvaccinated students in South Carolina quarantining after measles exposure<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.co.uk\/entry\/jd-vance-qatar-facility-idaho-pete-hegseth_n_68ed245ae4b0e81551158629\">JD Vance Sells Out Pete Hegseth Over \u2018Fake Story\u2019 On Qatari Air Force facility being built in Idaho<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2025\/oct\/13\/venezuela-closes-embassy-in-oslo-after-opposition-leader-wins-nobel-peace-prize\">Venezuela closes embassy in Oslo after opposition leader awarded Nobel peace prize<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/nation\/u-s-strikes-another-boat-accused-of-carrying-drugs-near-venezuela-killing-6-trump-says\">U.S. strikes another boat accused of carrying drugs near Venezuela, killing 6, Trump says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/bioengineer.org\/immunity-to-measles-reaches-90-in-british-columbias-lower-mainland\/\">Immunity to Measles Reaches 90% in British Columbia\u2019s Lower Mainland<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/10\/15\/media\/pentagon-press-hegseth-restrictions-journalists-fox\">Journalists turn in press passes as Pentagon clamps down on access in \u2018unprecedented\u2019 move<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2025\/10\/15\/why-has-the-us-arrested-indian-american-analyst-ashley-tellis\">Why has the US arrested Indian-American analyst Ashley Tellis?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/donald-trump\/trump-confirms-authorized-cia-action-venezuela-rcna237880\">Trump confirms he authorized CIA action in Venezuela<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/ecuador-associated-press-quito-united-states-guayaquil-b2846294.html\">Two explosions rock Ecuador. Authorities blame local criminal gang and Colombian ex-FARC dissidents<\/a><\/p>\n<p>17 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/gen-z-protests-madagascar-nepal-morocco-peru-e1859bc7e4203adbac829cf45f92138b\">\u2018Gen Z\u2019 protesters lead global wave of generational discontent<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/commentisfree\/2025\/oct\/20\/no-kings-protests-democrats-trump-politics\">The massive No Kings protests may mark a new American political posture<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/10\/21\/politics\/marine-corps-artillery-155-mishap\">Marine Corps artillery mishap part of unusual firing over highway<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ans.org\/news\/2025-10-21\/article-7483\/nnsa-furloughs-1400-employees-pays-contractors-until-end-of-month\/\">National Nuclear Security Administration furloughs 1,400 employees, pays contractors until end of month<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/world\/jan-6-rioter-pardoned-charged-death-threat-9.6947323\">Trump-pardoned U.S. Capitol rioter charged with threatening to kill Democrat Hakeem Jeffries<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/International\/wireStory\/peru-declares-state-emergency-capital-stem-surging-violence-126745815\">Peru&#8217;s president declares state of emergency in capital<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/english.elpais.com\/international\/2025-10-22\/colombias-ties-to-vessels-struck-by-trump-a-missing-fisherman-a-submarine-and-an-eln-boat.html\">Colombia\u2019s ties to vessels struck by Trump: A missing fisherman, a submarine, and an ELN boat<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/Politics\/us-carries-strike-alleged-drug-vessel-time-pacific\/story?id=126764914\">US strikes 2nd alleged drug cartel vessel in Pacific, in expansion of attacks<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/alleged-hamas-conspirator-al-muhtadi-pleads-not-guilty-oct-7-terror-attack\/?intcid=CNR-01-0623\">Accused Hamas conspirator pleads not guilty in Louisiana to allegedly helping with Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2025\/10\/23\/us-colombia-tensions-surge-as-presidents-trump-petro-trade-threats\">Presidents Trump, Petro trade threats as US, Colombia tensions surge<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/donald-trump\/trump-san-francisco-troops-rcna239409\">Trump backs away from sending federal troops to San Francisco after pleas from tech leaders<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/world\/venezuela-trump-maduro-invasion-9.6948226\">Trump&#8217;s pressure on Venezuela raises spectre of coup or invasion. Either scenario faces major hurdles<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/americas\/20251024-venezuela-defense-minister-cia-operation\">Maduro warns US against &#8216;crazy war&#8217; after Trump authorises covert Venezuela action<\/a><\/p>\n<p>26 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2025\/10\/26\/venezuelas-maduro-says-the-us-is-fabricating-a-war-against-him\">Venezuela\u2019s Maduro says the US is \u2018fabricating\u2019 a war against him<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/International\/4-killed-latest-us-strike-alleged-drug-boat\/story?id=127000424\">4 killed in latest US strike on alleged drug boat in Eastern Pacific: Hegseth<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/10\/29\/politics\/defense-contractor-hacking-tools-russia\">Former US defense contractor employee pleads guilty to selling hacking tools to buyer in Russia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/10\/29\/us\/air-traffic-control-shutdown\">The future of air traffic control grows more uncertain as the federal government shutdown continues<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/politics\/trumps-remarks-on-nuclear-testing-upend-decades-of-u-s-policy-heres-what-to-know\">Trump\u2019s remarks on nuclear testing upend decades of U.S. policy. Here\u2019s what to know<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2025\/10\/30\/3177581\/0\/en\/Global-Virus-Network-Welcomes-New-Centers-of-Excellence-Across-the-Americas.html\">Global Virus Network Welcomes New Centers of Excellence Across the Americas<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>UK &amp; Europe<\/h1>\n<p>01 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/europe\/20251001-russia-submarine-gibraltar-fuel-leak-mediterranean-risk-explosion\">Fuel leak blows cover for alleged Russian submarine Novorossiysk off Gibraltar<\/a><\/p>\n<p>01 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/germany-arrests-3-suspected-hamas-members\/a-74207438\">Germany arrests 3 suspected Hamas members<\/a><\/p>\n<p>01 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cj6xpwk319ko\">NI: Bathing alerts removed at two north coast beaches<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.sky.com\/story\/we-heard-the-bang-bang-eyewitnesses-describe-the-moment-manchester-synagogue-attack-unfolded-13442858\">Eyewitnesses describe the moment Manchester synagogue attack unfolded<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk\/news\/northern-ireland\/security-alert-in-belfast-ends-as-police-believe-incident-an-elaborate-hoax\/a1433259871.html\">Security alert in Belfast ends as police believe incident an \u2018elaborate hoax\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/swedenherald.com\/article\/listeria-outbreak-at-stockholm-restaurant-surprises-expert\">Expert Surprised by Suspected Listeria Outbreak in Stockholm Restaurant<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2025\/oct\/03\/captain-of-oil-tanker-linked-to-russia-shadow-fleet-to-face-trial-in-france\">Captain of oil tanker linked to Russia\u2019s \u2018shadow fleet\u2019 to go on trial in France<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/europe\/20251003-drones-sabotage-surveillance-moscow-s-hybrid-warfare-takes-to-the-high-seas\">Drones, sabotage, surveillance: Moscow\u2019s hybrid warfare takes to the high seas<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk-news\/2025\/oct\/03\/russia-persistently-targeting-british-satellites-uk-space-command-chief-says\">Russia persistently targeting British satellites, UK Space Command chief says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>04 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2025\/10\/04\/munich-airport-reopens-after-second-closure-in-24-hours-due-to-suspected-drones\">Munich Airport reopens after second closure in 24 hours due to suspected drones<\/a><\/p>\n<p>05 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/news\/2025-10-04\/hundreds-arrested-at-london-pro-palestine-protest-amid-condemnation\">Police to be given greater powers to restrict repeated protests<\/a><\/p>\n<p>05 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kentonline.co.uk\/sheerness\/news\/putin-ally-suggests-detonating-rusting-shipwreck-off-kent-co-330743\/\">Vladimir Putin ally suggests detonating shipwreck SS Richard Montgomery off Isle of Sheppey on Russian state TV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>06 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/10\/06\/europe\/albania-courtroom-shooting-gunman-arrested-intl-latam\">Gunman arrested in Albania after shooting and killing judge in courtroom<\/a><\/p>\n<p>07 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2025\/10\/07\/balloons-carrying-smuggled-cigarettes-closed-lithuanias-main-airport-for-hours\">Balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes closed Lithuania&#8217;s main airport for hours<\/a><\/p>\n<p>07 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk-news\/2025\/oct\/07\/man-teenage-boy-arrested-kido-nurseries-cyber-attack-london\">Teenagers arrested over cyber-attack on London nurseries<\/a><\/p>\n<p>07 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/my-europe\/2025\/10\/07\/eu-considers-new-plan-to-restrict-movements-of-russian-diplomats\">EU considers new plan to restrict movements of Russian diplomats<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/german-mayor-recovering-names-daughter-as-knife-attacker\/a-74280405\">German mayor recovering, names daughter as knife attacker<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/china-government-mps-beijing-kevin-hollinrake-b2841659.html\">China spy case: Key questions answered after collapse blamed on Government<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/news\/granada\/2025-10-08\/two-men-in-court-accused-of-plotting-to-kill-jewish-people\">Two men in court accused of plotting to kill Jewish people in Manchester<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk-news\/2025\/oct\/09\/wife-manchester-synagogue-terrorist-jihad-al-shamie-says-showed-no-signs-extremism\">Wife of synagogue attacker says he showed no signs of extremism<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/news\/meridian\/2025-10-09\/homes-evacuated-as-explosives-team-investigate-suspicious-items\">Residents allowed back into homes in Margate after explosives team investigate suspicious items<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk-news\/2025\/oct\/09\/man-rearrested-at-manchester-airport-after-synagogue-attack-detention\">Man rearrested at Manchester airport after synagogue attack detention<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cx2p6k2dm4po\">Fly-tipped asbestos in Newport dubbed Wales&#8217; &#8216;fly-tipping capital&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cx2n08pw3klo\">Worcester: Child sprayed with substance in racist attack<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lemonde.fr\/en\/international\/article\/2025\/10\/10\/belgium-says-foiled-jihadist-plot-for-drone-attack-on-pm_6746278_4.html\">Belgian police arrest three on suspicion of foiled jihadist drone attack on PM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/news\/central\/2025-10-11\/residents-return-to-homes-in-derbyshire-village-after-50-properties-evacuated\">Residents return to homes in Derbyshire village after army investigate &#8216;items found&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cvgn2lrn627o\">Toxic Town mums make plea for whistleblowers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/animal-disease-cases-england\/bird-flu-near-stockbridge-test-valley-hampshire-aiv-2025-63\">Bird flu: near Stockbridge, Test Valley, Hampshire (AIV 2025 63)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/news\/tyne-tees\/2025-10-12\/secondary-school-aged-boy-charged-after-bomb-squad-called-to-incident\">Secondary school-aged boy charged after bomb squad called to North Tyneside incident<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/ukdefencejournal.org.uk\/nato-chief-mocks-limping-russian-submarine\/\">NATO chief mocks \u2018limping\u2019 Russian submarine<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/news\/2025-10-14\/man-who-threatened-to-kill-farage-jailed-for-five-years\">Man who threatened to kill Nigel Farage in TikTok post jailed for five years<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/my-europe\/2025\/10\/14\/three-italian-police-killed-in-apparently-deliberate-farmhouse-explosion-during-eviction-a\">Three Italian police killed in apparently deliberate farmhouse explosion during eviction attempt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/crime\/harry-whittaker-explosion-caddington-bedfordshire-b2845073.html\">Science buff who choked after garden shed experiment went wrong blamed reaction on potpourri, court told<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kentonline.co.uk\/medway\/news\/man-charged-after-teacher-injured-in-suspected-acid-attack-a-331149\/\">London man charged after Sittingbourne teacher injured in suspected acid attack at Ye Arrow pub in Rochester High Street<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/ukdefencejournal.org.uk\/uk-opens-massive-new-military-storage-facility\/\">UK opens massive new military storage facility<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2025\/oct\/15\/germany-coalition-row-military-resources-boris-pistorius-social-democrats\">German coalition in row over push to bring back conscription<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.sky.com\/story\/mi5-boss-says-he-will-never-back-off-from-china-threat-as-beijing-plot-disrupted-in-last-week-13451068\">MI5 boss says China plot disrupted in past week &#8211; amid rise in state-sponsored threats<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/c4gpx0ej7yzo\">&#8216;Chlorine cloud&#8217; causes disruption in Surrey village<\/a><\/p>\n<p>17 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/news\/calendar\/2025-10-17\/nazi-worshipping-terror-gang-who-plotted-mosque-and-synagogue-attacks-jailed\">Nazi-worshipping extremist trio jailed for planning terror attacks<\/a><\/p>\n<p>17 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2025\/10\/17\/polish-court-will-not-extradite-ukrainian-to-germany-over-nord-stream-blasts\">Polish court will not extradite Ukrainian to Germany over Nord Stream blasts<\/a><\/p>\n<p>18 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kentonline.co.uk\/sandwich\/news\/palestine-activists-deny-causing-damage-worth-1m-to-kent-we-331354\/\">Nine people appear at Old Bailey after Israeli-owned weapons factory in Sandwich targeted<\/a><\/p>\n<p>19 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/raf-royal-navy-mod-ministry-of-defence-suffolk-b2848058.html\">MoD investigating claims Russian hackers stole files on RAF and Navy bases<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/ukdefencejournal.org.uk\/healey-hard-power-focus-as-uk-gains-drone-shootdown-powers\/\">Healey: Hard power focus as UK gains drone shootdown powers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.sky.com\/story\/what-is-methanol-how-does-it-end-up-in-alcoholic-drinks-and-how-can-you-avoid-it-13257622\">UK Foreign Office:<strong> E<\/strong>ight countries added to methanol poisoning warning list<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/europe\/slovakia-robert-fico-attacker-convicted-terrorism-assassination-rcna238830\">Slovak PM Fico&#8217;s attacker convicted of terrorism, sentenced to 21 years<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/uk-removes-hayat-tahrir-al-sham-from-terrorist-organisation-list\">UK removes Hay&#8217;at Tahrir al-Sham from terrorist organisation list<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/10\/21\/climate\/iceland-mosquito-discovery\">Iceland just found its first mosquitoes<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cm2ly783d5eo\">Rainham&#8217;s Launders Lane fire site officially declared contaminated<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/c0kpg5djz7ro\">Surrey: Emergency crews practise major incident response<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishtimes.com\/crime-law\/2025\/10\/22\/two-arrested-after-viable-pipe-bomb-found-in-car-in-co-armagh\/\">Two arrested after \u2018viable pipe bomb\u2019 found in car in Co Armagh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/german-police-mistakenly-shoot-soldier-on-training-exercise\/a-74465052\">German police mistakenly shoot soldier on training exercise<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk\/news\/25565025.police-issue-update-explosives-spark-evacuations-preston\/\">Police update as \u2018explosives\u2019 spark evacuations in Preston<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk\/news\/just-how-dangerous-was-the-significant-radioactive-particl-417517\/\">Just how dangerous was the \u2018significant\u2019 radioactive particle found on Dounreay beach?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.sky.com\/story\/three-people-arrested-in-london-on-suspicion-of-assisting-russian-spy-agencies-13455768\">Three people arrested in London on suspicion of assisting Russian spy agencies<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/ckg1ryr12xzo\">Covid denier found guilty of encouraging terrorism<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/10\/24\/europe\/uk-arson-attack-russia-sentencing-intl-latam\">Drug dealer who organized Russia-linked arson attack in UK jailed for 17 years<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/business\/2025\/oct\/24\/car-production-slumps-73-year-low-jlr-cyber-attack\">UK Car production slumps to a 73-year low after JLR cyber-attack<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cj0ezm8z1d2o\">UK defence secretary warns Putin: &#8216;We&#8217;re watching you&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/news\/2025-10-24\/men-jailed-over-russian-backed-arson-attack-on-ukrainian-aid-warehouse-in-london\">Men jailed over Russian-backed arson attack on Ukrainian aid warehouse in London<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishnews.com\/news\/northern-ireland\/west-belfast-security-alert-sees-residents-forced-out-of-their-homes-IAOKCXEEUVFERFUO7LZQPHXAZE\/\">Turf Lodge: Viable device discovered during west Belfast security alert<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecdc.europa.eu\/en\/news-events\/local-transmission-clade-1b-mpox-cases-detected-eueea-ecdc-urges-renewed-vigilance\">Local transmission of clade 1b mpox cases detected in EU\/EEA, ECDC urges renewed vigilance<\/a><\/p>\n<p>25 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/c986gz065pvo\">Tank museum hosts chemical response exercise<\/a><\/p>\n<p>25 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/news\/2025-10-25\/parents-urged-to-vaccinate-children-against-flu-wildfire-as-cases-rise\">Parents urged to vaccinate children against flu &#8216;wildfire&#8217; as cases rise<\/a><\/p>\n<p>26 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cgjdgv6z3l9o\">Georgia arrests three for trying to illegally buy 2kg of uranium<\/a><\/p>\n<p>27 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/world-nuclear-news.org\/articles\/cooling-towers-brought-down-at-german-plant\">Cooling towers brought down at German nuclear plant<\/a><\/p>\n<p>27 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk\/news\/northern-ireland\/warning-issued-at-portstewart-strand-after-blue-green-algae-detected\/a1885242261.html\">Warning issued at Portstewart Strand after blue-green algae detected<\/a><\/p>\n<p>27 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/10\/27\/europe\/lithuania-closes-border-belarus-drones-latam-intl\">Lithuania closes border with Belarus after multiple balloons violate airspace<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2025\/10\/29\/polish-air-force-intercepts-russian-il-20-surveillance-plane-flying-over-baltic-sea\">Polish air force intercepts Russian Il-20 surveillance plane flying over Baltic Sea<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/crime\/child-dies-arrest-hazardous-materials-incident-b2854679.html\">Two arrested after toddler dies in \u2018hazardous materials incident\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishnews.com\/news\/northern-ireland\/families-with-children-on-half-term-evacuated-in-west-belfast-security-alert-R7ISLKJKIVC5TK3PXRDI5R357Q\/\">West Belfast security alert ends after families with children on half-term evacuated<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/10\/29\/politics\/us-withdrawing-troops-romania\">US military withdrawing some troops from Eastern Europe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/masih-alinejad-michael-martin-new-york-american-brooklyn-b2854770.html\">Russian mobsters sentenced to 25 years for foiled plot to assassinate Iranian dissident journalist<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.stv.tv\/east-central\/fireworks-worth-42000-to-be-used-in-bonfire-night-disorder-discovered-in-rosyth-van\">Fireworks worth \u00a342,000 set to be used in Bonfire Night disorder found in van<\/a><\/p>\n<p>31 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cn40w7g2d2zo\">Russia&#8217;s new nuclear weapons &#8211; real threat or Putin bluster?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>31 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.eu\/article\/paris-holocaust-memorial-red-hands-russian-hybrid-war-operation\/\">French judges slam foreign \u2018coordinated operation\u2019 in first trial of suspected Russian proxies<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Technology &#8211; Military<\/h1>\n<p>01 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/2025\/10\/01\/us-autonomous-ampv\/\">BAE Systems, Forterra to Build Self-Driving AMPV Prototype for US Army<\/a><\/p>\n<p>06 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/defence-industry.eu\/lockheed-martin-sikorsky-reveals-nomad-family-of-long-endurance-runway-independent-drones\/\">Lockheed Martin Sikorsky reveals Nomad family of long-endurance, runway-independent drones<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/defence-industry.eu\/sweden-extends-gripen-maintenance-contract-with-saab-as-government-boosts-air-force-capabilities\/\">Sweden extends Gripen maintenance contract with Saab as government boosts air force capabilities<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2025-10-11\/taiwan-unveils-new-air-defence-system-t-dome\/105880812\">Taiwan&#8217;s President Lai Ching-te unveils plans for &#8216;T-Dome&#8217; air defence system to counter China threat<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2025\/10\/11\/denmark-to-boost-arctic-defence-by-4-26bn-plans-to-buy-16-new-f-35s\">Denmark to boost Arctic defence by $4.26bn, plans to buy 16 new F-35s<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/2025\/10\/13\/ukraine-leopard-skyranger\/amp\/\">Ukraine to Receive Leopard 1-Based Skyranger 35 Air Defense Systems<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cm2d48elnvdo\">Wiltshire Gas mask company hits 140 years of production<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/defence-blog.com\/oshkosh-rolls-out-m-mav-rocket-launcher\/\">Oshkosh rolls out Medium Multi-Mission Autonomous Vehicle (M-MAV) rocket launcher<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/ukdefencejournal.org.uk\/new-black-hawk-cargo-drone-unveiled\/\">New Black Hawk cargo drone unveiled<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.army-technology.com\/news\/anduril-ai-eagleeye-helmets\/?cf-view\">Anduril introduces unified AI military system EagleEye<\/a><\/p>\n<p>17 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2025-10-17\/europe-drone-wall-defence-system-russia-threat-incursions\/105893030\">Europe unveils plans for &#8216;drone wall&#8217; to shield continent from Russian threats<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cy40yjz10ydo\">What&#8217;s the best way to detect and destroy drones?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/militaeraktuell.at\/en\/switzerland-opts-for-leonardo-radar-systems\/\">Switzerland opts for Leonardo radar systems<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/theaviationist.com\/2025\/10\/22\/shield-ai-unveils-x-bat\/\">Shield AI Unveils X-BAT VTOL Stealth Drone<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/10\/22\/asia\/north-korea-missile-test-trump-visit-intl-hnk\">North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles ahead of Trump\u2019s Asia trip<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.usni.org\/2025\/10\/23\/north-korea-tests-hypersonic-missile-system\">North Korea Tests Hypersonic Missile System<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icij.org\/investigations\/russia-archive\/russia-secretly-acquired-western-technology-to-protect-its-nuclear-submarine-fleet\/\">Russia secretly acquired Western technology to protect its nuclear submarine fleet<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/ukdefencejournal.org.uk\/ukraine-signs-deal-to-acquire-over-100-swedish-gripen-fighters\/\">Ukraine signs deal to acquire over 100 Swedish Gripen fighters<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/aerospaceglobalnews.com\/news\/hav-first-military-deal-airlander-10\/\">Hybrid Air Vehicles lands first military deal for Airlander 10<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/defence-industry.eu\/estonia-to-acquire-south-korean-chunmoo-mlrs-rocket-launchers-to-boost-deep-strike-capability\/\">Estonia to acquire South Korean Chunmoo MLRS rocket launchers to boost deep-strike capability<\/a><\/p>\n<p>27 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/ukdefencejournal.org.uk\/turkey-signs-8bn-deal-for-british-typhoon-jets\/\">Turkey signs \u00a38bn deal for British Typhoon jets<\/a><\/p>\n<p>28 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/euro-sd.com\/2025\/10\/major-news\/47447\/german-naval-laser-moves-ahead\/\">Rheinmetall and MBDA bring German naval laser weapon closer to market readiness<\/a><\/p>\n<p>28 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ship-technology.com\/news\/rolls-royce-methanol-engine-ships\/\">Rolls-Royce completes test of pure methanol engine for ships<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/ukdefencejournal.org.uk\/nasa-and-lockheed-martins-x-59-completes-first-flight\/\">NASA and Lockheed Martin\u2019s X-59 completes first flight<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/defence-industry.eu\/germany-and-uk-sign-e450-million-contract-for-m3-amphibious-bridging-systems-from-gdels\/\">Germany and UK sign \u20ac450 million contract for M3 amphibious bridging systems from GDELS<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Technology \u2013Biological \/ Medical<\/h1>\n<p>30 Sep: <a href=\"https:\/\/today.oregonstate.edu\/all-stories\/peptide-study-paves-path-toward-new-weapon-against-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria\">Peptide study paves path toward new weapon against antibiotic-resistant bacteria<\/a><\/p>\n<p>01 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennmedicine.org\/news\/second-infection-in-kids-doubles-long-covid-risk\">Second infection in kids doubles long COVID risk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>01 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acs.org\/pressroom\/presspacs\/2025\/october\/a-step-toward-diagnosing-the-flu-with-your-tongue.html\">A step toward diagnosing the flu with your tongue<\/a><\/p>\n<p>01 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recercasantpau.cat\/en\/now\/qdenga-vaccine-shows-effectiveness-against-dengue-under-real-world-conditions-during-brazils-2024-outbreak\/\">Qdenga Vaccine Shows Effectiveness Against Dengue Under Real-World Conditions During Brazil\u2019s 2024 Outbreak<\/a><\/p>\n<p>01 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meduniwien.ac.at\/web\/en\/ueber-uns\/news\/2025\/news-in-october-2025\/potential-biomarker-for-the-development-of-long-covid-identified\/\">Potential biomarker for the development of long COVID identified<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/bioengineer.org\/montana-state-scientists-uncover-new-insights-into-virus-replication-and-infection\/\">Montana State Scientists Uncover New Insights Into Virus Replication and Infection<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.wsu.edu\/press-release\/2025\/10\/02\/sudan-ebola-virus-can-persist-in-survivors-for-months-wsu-study-shows\/\">Sudan Ebola virus can persist in survivors for months, WSU study shows<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gavi.org\/vaccineswork\/dengue-carrying-mosquitoes-have-been-detected-uk-heres-what-it-means-our-health\">Dengue-carrying mosquitoes have been detected in the UK: should you be worried?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/scienmag.com\/viruses-reduce-farm-greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-targeting-soil-microbes-study-finds\/\">Viruses Reduce Farm Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Targeting Soil Microbes, Study Finds<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facs.org\/media-center\/press-releases\/2025\/ai-optimizes-evacuation-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-wounded-soldiers-in-ukraine\/\">AI Optimizes Evacuation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Wounded Soldiers in Ukraine<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcm.edu\/news\/some-human-gii-4-norovirus-are-better-than-others-at-infecting-cells\">Why some human GII.4 norovirus are better than others at infecting cells<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.ki.se\/pots-common-in-patients-with-long-covid\">POTS common in patients with long COVID<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/bioengineer.org\/experts-warn-whooping-cough-poses-fatal-risk-for-young-infants\/\">Experts Warn: Whooping Cough Poses Fatal Risk for Young Infants<\/a><\/p>\n<p>06 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nobelprize.org\/prizes\/medicine\/2025\/press-release\/\">Scientists win Nobel Prize for discovering why immune system does not destroy the body<\/a><\/p>\n<p>07 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.port.ac.uk\/news-events-and-blogs\/news\/scientists-agree-chemicals-can-affect-behaviour-but-industry-workers-more-reluctant-about-safety-testing\">Scientists agree chemicals can affect behaviour, but industry workers more reluctant about safety testing<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.emory.edu\/features\/2025\/10\/esc_feature_method_to_control_dengue_mosquito_08-10-2025\/index.html\">Major Test of New Method to Control Dengue Mosquito Shows Public Health Benefit<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umu.se\/en\/news\/molecular-bodyguard-helps-infections-persist_12145023\/\">\u201cMolecular bodyguard\u201d helps infections persist<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surrey.ac.uk\/news\/new-study-reveals-diverse-threats-avian-e-coli\">New study reveals diverse threats from Avian E. coli<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/en\/om\/nyheter\/centrala-nyheter\/pan-disease-atlas-maps-molecular-fingerprints-of-health-disease-and-aging-1.1430279\">Pan-disease atlas maps molecular fingerprints of health, disease and aging<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/florey.edu.au\/news\/2025\/10\/covid-19-causes-changes-in-sperm-that-lead-to-increased-anxiety-in-offspring\/\">COVID-19 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href=\"https:\/\/www.egu.eu\/news\/1510\/invisible-poison-airborne-mercury-from-gold-mining-is-contaminating-african-food-crops-new-study-warns\/\">Invisible poison: Airborne mercury from gold mining is contaminating African food crops, new study warns<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/covid-19\/covid-mrna-vaccines-may-be-able-train-immune-system-attack-cancer-cells-boost-survival\">COVID mRNA vaccines may be able to train immune system to attack cancer cells, boost survival<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insideprecisionmedicine.com\/topics\/precision-medicine\/microscopic-dna-flowers-could-transform-targeted-drug-delivery\/\">Microscopic DNA \u2018Flowers\u2019 Could Transform Targeted Drug Delivery<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helmholtz-hzi.de\/en\/media-center\/newsroom\/news-detail\/new-compound-cuts-off-protein-supply-to-parasites\/\">Researchers develop new drug candidate for treating resistant malaria pathogens<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.technologynetworks.com\/immunology\/news\/dangerous-e-coli-strain-blocks-guts-natural-defense-mechanism-406066\">Dangerous E. coli Strain Blocks Gut\u2019s Natural Defense Mechanism<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanger.ac.uk\/news_item\/origins-of-the-london-underground-mosquito-uncovered-shedding-light-on-west-nile-virus-transmission\/\">Origins of the \u2018London Underground mosquito\u2019 uncovered, shedding light on West Nile virus transmission<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.ucr.edu\/articles\/2025\/10\/23\/hidden-toxins-e-cigarette-fluids-may-harm-lung-cells\">Hidden toxins in e-cigarette fluids may harm lung cells<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helmholtz-hzi.de\/en\/media-center\/newsroom\/news-detail\/vaccinated-against-polio-or-not\/\">Vaccinated against polio &#8211; or not? 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href=\"https:\/\/warwick.ac.uk\/news\/pressreleases\/new_antibiotic_for_drug_resistant_bacteria_found_hiding_in_plain_sight\/\">New antibiotic for drug-resistant bacteria found hiding in plain sight<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/medicine.washu.edu\/news\/discovery-of-viral-entry-routes-into-cells-points-to-future-prevention-treatment-strategies\/\">Discovery of viral entry routes into cells points to future prevention, treatment strategies<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scripps.edu\/news-and-events\/press-room\/2025\/20251030-moore-vogel-locitt.html\">Scripps Research scientists launch new digital clinical trial to test repurposed drug for long COVID symptom relief<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org\/public-not-highly-knowledgeable-about-safety-of-mmr-vaccine-or-risks-of-getting-measles\/\">Public Not Highly Knowledgeable About Safety of MMR Vaccine or Risks of Getting Measles<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjude.org\/media-resources\/news-releases\/2025-medicine-science-news\/approach-to-combat-antibiotic-resistance-turns-bacteriums-genes-against-it.html\">Approach to combat antibiotic resistance turns bacterium\u2019s genes against it<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Technology \u2013 Nuclear<\/h1>\n<p>30 Sep: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zapenergy.com\/news\/lightning-strikes-12-times-per-minute-century\">Lightning Strikes 12 Times Per Minute on Zap Energy\u2019s Century Platform<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onr.org.uk\/news\/all-news\/2025\/10\/sellafield-ltd-complies-with-improvement-notice\">Sellafield Ltd complies with improvement notice<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12 Oct: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sizewellc.com\/news-views\/sizewell-c-signs-fuel-contracts-in-boost-for-energy-security\/\">Sizewell C signs fuel contracts in boost for energy security<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Oct: <a 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