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Dozens of supermarkets across seven European countries have been hit by a cyber-attack affecting their refrigerators and freezers, according to BBC.
Ukraine and Russia both said their emergency alert systems were hacked Sunday, sending false warnings of radiation, chemical threats, and nuclear alerts. Ukraine’s Air Force confirmed the Air Alert app had been compromised, while Russia’s emergency ministry said its mobile app had been targeted in a cyberattack.
Rioters looted shops in central Frankfurt late on Saturday as clashes erupted in German cities over the cost of living, according to the BBC.
French police clashed with demonstrators in Paris and other cities on Saturday, October 31, as youth-led protests against rising living costs and police violence continued across France. The Interior Ministry estimated 320,000 people took part nationwide, with 70,000 in Paris alone.
Leaked audio recordings published in Spanish media have revealed conversations between train drivers and a control centre just minutes before a deadly crash in Spain that killed 69 people. The incident occurred when a train from Madrid to Seville collided with a stationary train near Urda.
A Russian jet-powered drone struck a crowded platform at Dnipro railway station in central Ukraine on Thursday, killing at least 14 people and injuring 14 others. The attack occurred as a commuter train was preparing to depart for Zaporizhzhia. Ukrainian state railway operator Ukrzaliznytsia confirmed the strike, noting an elevated threat level had been in place, but many people remained on the platform. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the attack "horrific," stating that the Russians had targeted a platform "where a regular commuter train and a regular passenger train were standing."
A high-speed train operated by Spain’s state-owned Renfe company rear-ended a stopped train operated by private company Iryo near Toledo on Wednesday morning, killing at least 30 people. Esther Padilla, a spokesperson for the Castilla-La Mancha region, said the death toll was expected to rise after an initial report of 10 deaths.
US singer Chris Brown has been given an eight-month suspended prison sentence after striking a man twice in the head with a glass tequila bottle in a London nightclub. The attack occurred at the private members' club Tape in Mayfair on 19 February 2023.
The European Union awarded the International Criminal Court (ICC) its top human rights prize, the Sakharov Prize, on October 22, 2026, recognizing the court’s role in upholding international law and justice amid escalating tensions with the Trump administration, which has threatened to dismantle it.
French President Emmanuel Macron accused foreign leaders of exploiting recent riots in France for political purposes, saying they were making “unacceptable and stupid comments” fueled by AI-generated content. Speaking in Doha, Qatar, he did not name the leaders but said they were “in campaign mode” and “using our country for their own political campaigns.”
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on October 21, 2026, to discuss resuming trilateral peace talks involving the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine. Witkoff said in televised remarks that he hoped the meeting would allow technical teams to move forward toward a peace settlement.
Thousands of protesters returned to central squares in Lisbon and Porto on Tuesday, hours after police cleared encampments and arrested 55 demonstrators, according to Al Jazeera.
The Orionid meteor shower, which is capable of producing bright fireball meteors, is set to peak in UK skies this week. While it has been active for most of October, the celestial spectacle will be at its best in the early hours of October 22.
MADRID — Spain’s parliament rejected two emergency housing decrees on Friday, sparking protests and speculation that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez may call a snap election.
Russia’s 2024 parliamentary elections saw United Russia retain a constitutional majority in the Duma, according to preliminary results. The Kremlin is expected to use the outcome to reinforce support for President Vladimir Putin and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
US and Chinese officials concluded AI-related talks in New York, with the Trump administration proposing a new notification mechanism for serious artificial intelligence threats, according to Al Jazeera.
The switch to summer time in France will occur on the night of Saturday 28th to Sunday 29th March 2026. The European Union continues to debate the future of time changes.
The Left Party won the 2026 Berlin state election, edging out the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) with a 20% to 18.8% lead, according to yna.co.kr and Berliner Morgenpost.
An 82-year-old man died after a scuffle over a sunlounger in Vouliagmeni Beach, south of Athens, with a 76-year-old man, according to Greek media.
Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on the Moscow region, hitting a major oil refinery and a residential building, according to the mayor. At least two people were killed and 20 injured, the regional governor said.
Michael Marra has been elected as the new leader of the Scottish Labour Party following a difficult electoral performance in May's Holyrood election. He inherits a party that won just 17 seats and faces an uphill battle to regain political influence in Scotland.
Keely Hodgkinson won the 400m at Athlos London in a custom speed suit, marking a milestone in women's track.
Prime Video’s 'Neagley' season 1, an eight-episode spinoff of the 'Reacher' series, debuts on Sept. 16, 2026, the same day the fourth season of 'Reacher' concludes, according to Variety and elDiario.es.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in the first squad selected by new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus, according to the BBC. This marks the 41-year-old's return to the national team, ending speculation about his international retirement.
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the threat of hybrid attacks by Russia against Europe and France has intensified, according to BBC.
