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United Kingdom

Sarah Mullally named as first female Archbishop of Canterbury

The 63-year-old takes over as leader at a difficult time for the Church of England, which has been embroiled in multiple sexual abuse scandals.

03/10/2025

Germany

Munich Airport reopens after drone sightings halt flights

The incident is the latest in a string of drone sightings across Europe in the last week. The airport, which closed late on Thursday night, reopened early on Friday morning.

03/10/2025

Denmark

Europe hardens Russia stance as drone incursions and sabotage rise

Speaking at a European summit in Copenhagen, European leaders called for more sanctions against Russia, notably targeting its energy sector.

03/10/2025

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Latest news bulletin | October 3rd, 2025 – Morning

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03/10/2025

Russia

Putin warns supplies of Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv could hurt ties

Putin hailed Trump for his efforts to help negotiate peace in Ukraine but warned that supplying long-range missiles to Kyiv would damage relations between Washington and Moscow.

03/10/2025

World News

Morocco pledges reforms as death toll from protests rises to three

The demonstrations, organised by a leaderless movement dominated by internet-savvy youth, have taken the country by surprise and emerged as some of Morocco's biggest in years.

02/10/2025

France

Eiffel Tower closed as strike takes places in France against austerity

The nationwide strike, called by France's major unions, is the latest in a series of protests that started last month amid political turmoil and heated budget talks.

02/10/2025

Ukraine

US intelligence to help Ukraine strike further energy sites in Russia

The US reportedly agreed to provide Ukraine with intelligence to support long-range strikes on Russia’s energy sites and is considering Tomahawk missile supplies, in what the Ukrainian president said on Thursday was "maybe something more".

02/10/2025

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Latest news bulletin | October 2nd, 2025 – Evening

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02/10/2025

France

Captain of oil tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet to go on trial in France

The ship, which was boarded by the French navy over the weekend, remains off the country's Atlantic coast.

02/10/2025

Qatar

Trump pledges to safeguard Qatar's security after Israeli strikes

The unprecedented Israeli military operation resulted in the deaths of five lower-ranking Hamas members, along with a Qatari security staffer.

02/10/2025

Turkey

Turkish Airlines to launch flights to Armenia as relations improve

As part of efforts to develop ties, Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara in June.

02/10/2025

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Death toll rises to 72 after earthquake hits central Philippines

At least 72 people have been confirmed dead and nearly 300 injured after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the central Philippines late on Tuesday, affecting more than 170,000 residents, according to officials.

02/10/2025

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Latest news bulletin | October 2nd, 2025 – Midday

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02/10/2025

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Thousands protest in Italian cities after Israel intercepts Gaza-bound

Thousands of people filled the streets of Rome, Naples and Turin on Wednesday to protest against Israel’s interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla carrying international activists.

02/10/2025

United Kingdom

Two killed and three injured in attack at Manchester synagogue

Two people were killed while three remained seriously injured after a vehicle and stabbing attack at a Manchester synagogue on Thursday. Police shot the suspect dead, and two more arrests were made in connection with the incident.

02/10/2025

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Morocco faces largest youth-led demonstrations in years

For a fifth night in a row, anti-government protests swept across Morocco, with demonstrations over failing public services escalating into violence and destruction in several cities.

02/10/2025

USA

Pope Leo XIV weighs in on 'pro-life' abortion debate in his native US

The US-born pontiff highlighted flaws within the conservative "pro-life" movement, which seeks to ban abortions across the US, asserting that being truly pro-life also includes having an anti-capital punishment stance.

02/10/2025

Gaza

Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla, sparking widespread protests

Israeli forces intercepted almost all 43 ships carrying aid to Gaza, including Greta Thunberg. Activists are safe and will be deported to Europe. Protests erupted globally.

02/10/2025

World News

Europe's drone wall: Political puzzles and bureaucratic hurdles

German drone company Quantum Systems says a European drone wall is posssible but warns that the real challenge is political and bureaucratic coordination between the EU and NATO.

02/10/2025