#WestBank #Israel #BBCNews - Jewish settlers attack Palestinian olive farmers in West Bank | BBC News

16 October 2026

Masked men have been filmed attacking Palestinians harvesting olives near the occupied West Bank village of Abu Falah. The footage shows trees being set on fire while gunshots can also be heard. Israeli military vehicles were also spotted at the scene. According to one Palestinian organisation attacks have affected more than 147,000 olive trees in the occupied West Bank in the last two years.

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Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villagers on Friday, setting olive groves on fire and slinging rocks. Caught in the attack was Post photographer Heidi Levine. “They just kept kicking me and kicking me, like probably 50 times,” Levine said. https://t.co/9YLUuU9ktP https://t.co/0SrFcIW4as

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) October 16, 2026

#trumputinpeace #russia #ukraine - Zelensky says Russia hit Ukrainian power plant after Trump declared energy ceasefire | BBC News

12 October 2026

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia hit a power plant in Ukraine "immediately after" US President Donald Trump announced what he called an energy ceasefire. Zelensky said Ukraine is willing to back an energy truce if Moscow does as well, adding that it could "become a major step toward ending the war." So far, the Kremlin has not commented on the idea, which could see both sides pausing attacks on each other's energy facilities. Trump has been urging Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian oil infrastructure so Moscow can fulfil a recently struck deal to release diesel to the US and the global market.

The agreement, which the US president said would lower fuel prices, has angered members of his own party, who joined with Democrats in claiming that it was a ‘financial lifeline’ to a murderous regime and a violation of US law. https://t.co/1zeX82j6aZ https://t.co/8cdsI0Vi1H

— Financial Times (@FT) October 12, 2026

The primary cause of rising energy costs is the president’s war against Iran, not Ukraine. American voters will punish him 🔗 https://t.co/3AqKHfD8hK https://t.co/G0ttTViVCp

— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) October 11, 2026

‘Putin Does Not Read Truth Social…’: Zelensky Hits Trump With a Brutal Reality Check

 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky challenges Vladimir Putin over continued Russian strikes despite Donald Trump’s energy ceasefire announcement. Calling for real U.S. pressure instead of concessions, Zelensky demands stronger support for Ukraine and questions Washington’s reported diesel deal with Moscow. He also reveals what it would take for Ukraine to hold elections during the war.

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#BBCNews #Spain #PedroSánchez - How Spain housing crisis forced a snap election: BBC News

6 October 2026

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election after suffering a major defeat over housing reforms. It's after protests sparked by the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal after her rent rose sharply. So - how did we get here? 00:00-01:10 Intro 01:10-02:24 Why did Pedro Sanchez call an election? 02:24-03:53 What's at the heart of the housing protests? 03:53-04:50 What do the polls say? 04:50-05:50 Are Spaniards divided on housing issues? 05:50-06:53 Pedro Sanchez on the global stage 06:53-07:33 What are the key election issues? 07:33-08:19 What happens next? #BBCNews #Spain #PedroSánchez #BBCNews

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#desahucio #maricarmen #madrid - El desahucio de Maricarmen en Madrid: las horas de tensión de la mujer de 87 años | EL PAÍS

Living, market data - Figures second quarter 2026 Spain

LSE research fellow Tim White on Spain's housing protests

#AI #BBCNews - OpenAI scraps rollout of new ChatGPT model over safety concerns: BBC News

29 September 2026

OpenAI has announced it will not release its latest AI model due to safety concerns. Its GPT-6.1 Astra system, which performs tasks like browsing the web and using apps by itself, "didn't quite meet the bar" of the company's standards, according to Saachi Jain, head of safety systems at OpenAI. It comes as breaches by major AI firms' models intensify the debate about risks posed by the tech - with Anthropic underlining its concerns AI might threaten humanity as it prepares to go public.

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Pentagon Database Breach Exposes Data on nearly 3 Million People

#UN #Israel #BBCNews - Delegates walk out before Netanyahu’s address to UN General Assembly | BBC News

25 September 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the UN General Assembly “we have crushed Iran’s military”, after dozens of delegates left the chamber and refused to listen to his address. In Washington, US President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping, who has asked him to return to the ceasefire agreed with Iran in June. Meanwhile, Saudi-led forces have said the Iran-backed Houthis fired six missiles at two Saudi Arabian cities. And Iran has threatened to paralyse airports in neighbouring countries if they stop commercial Iranian flights in response to US aviation sanctions.

Actor Susan Sarandon detained while protesting near UN headquarters in NYC

Susan Sarandon, detenida en Nueva York por manifestarse contra Netanyahu

#ceuta #bbcpodcast #globalnews - Chaos as police move migrants to a camp in Ceuta | Global News Podcast: BBC News

19 September 2026

Police in Spain's North African territory of Ceuta used batons and fired rubber bullets into the air to control crowds, as they moved hundreds of migrants from beaches to a tent camp. Tens of thousands of migrants crossed from neighbouring Morocco to Ceuta in July. At least 100 people died in the attempt. Though most of the migrants went back, several thousand have remained in the Spanish territory. Also in the Global News Podcast: 03:36 South Korean President Lee Jae Myung rejects Donald Trump’s calls for troops to join the war in Iran 06:20 Russia holds its first parliamentary elections since Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine 09:49 A deadly attack on a mosque in Pakistan 11:44 More than 30 people accused of illegal mining in Nigeria have died in custody 14:24 Experts tell us whether – and how – AI could try to kill humans

#WestBank #Israel #UK #BBCNews - What is the West Bank and why is it occupied by Israel? BBC News

8 September 2026

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband confirms the UK will ban the import of goods from Israeli settlements in the illegally occupied West Bank. The move by the UK comes as Israel plans to develop 1,200 new homes in the occupied territory. But what is it? The BBC's Jeremy Bowen answers questions on its history and its future. #WestBank #Israel #UK #BBCNews

UK declares Israeli occupation unlawful and bans imports from illegal settlements

UK ban on goods from Israeli settlements 'evidence of Netanyahu's failure' • FRANCE 24 English

Hong Kong - 'I will not resign' says Hong Kong's Chief Executive CY Leung - (Source - BBC News)

2/10/2014

Hong Kong's Chief Executive CY Leung insists he will not resign, but offers talks to pro-democracy protesters calling on him to step down.