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October 2026

UK Greens leader seeks rule change after party declares Zionism is racism

The appeal came in an article published in The Guardian on Sunday after party members passed a motion declaring that Zionism is racism at their annual conference on October 4 in a divisive vote

Our party democracy must now evolve to meet that — creating wider engagement for members, giving leaders more responsibility to set the party’s strategic direction, and making our processes as robust and accessible as possible,
Above all, that unity must be deployed in the service of changing this country for the better,
I have been asked why I was not present for the vote. The answer is that my priority was fighting a hugely consequential by-election for our party,

Mexican president urges residents to shelter as Hurricane Simon approaches

Simon reached Category 4 strength, on a scale of five, on Saturday, as part of an unusually active Pacific hurricane season

Claudia Sheinbaummexican President
With the approaching impact of Category 4 Hurricane Simon, we urge residents ​of coastal municipalities in Jalisco, Colima, Nayarit and Michoacan to remain sheltered until authorities officially ​declare that the danger has passed.”
Here is the current state of Jalisco’s beaches this morning — from Barra de Navidad to Puerto Vallarta — as Hurricane Simon passes through,

Republican senator says Trump diesel agreement with Russia may be illegal

Thom Tillisunited States Senator
I do believe there’s a legitimate case for saying the president’s not following the law,
Scott Bessenttreasury Secretary
We’re going to do it with all the legal authorities we have,
If the president wants my support, which I believe he should get for funding military operations and year-end funding beyond baseline funding, I think the president needs to understand this is a problem, and I’m not the only Republican concerned with this,
Thom Tillisunited States Senator
If President Trump wants to end the strain on energy supplies, number one, get things right in Iran, and number two, recognise that it was Vladimir Putin, not Zelenskyy, that started this war,
The United States should not provide Putin with a financial lifeline while Russia continues to kill Ukrainian civilians. The Administration must immediately reverse course,
Mark Carneyprime Minister
This agreement is in direct opposition to the efforts of Ukraine, Canada, and our allies to create peace and stability in Europe,
Donald Trumppresident
I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal, because he could have made many deals, and for some reason, he never does,

War and high debt to dominate IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh will attend and is slated to participate in a public event with Georgieva on October 16

‘Who will represent us?’ Palestinians react to election delay

Palestinians have reacted to President Mahmoud Abbas’ decision to postpone the Palestinian legislative elections to September 2027, citing Israeli restrictions and conditions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank

At least five people missing as flash floods in Nepal sweep away houses

Dharmendra Kumar Mishragorkha Chief District Officer
We have asked villagers living along the river ​banks downstream to evacuate and remain safe.”
The flood looked similar… It was very scary, and it still feels like a nightmare for us,
Please help ensure that people in at-risk areas are moved to safe locations in time and assist search and rescue operations as needed,

Power bank fire forces plane to emergency land in India

An IndiGo plane was forced to make an emergency landing after a passenger’s power bank reportedly caught fire, during a flight from New Delhi to Chennai

Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree to ‘energy ceasefire’

Donald Trumppresident
Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine,
Donald Trumppresident
I think it’s time for Ukraine to get a new president,
Volodymyr Zelenskyypresident
Today, Russia said thank you for the lifting of sanctions on diesel exports by dropping five glide bombs on residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia,
Volodymyr Zelenskyypresident
Please tell Putin, give us two months, 60 days of total ceasefire, 60 days, and we will organize elections,

Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule

I would like to express to the Holy Father my personal support, and that of the Italian government, as he faces this challenge in the coming days.”
The serenity and composure with which he spoke about it [today] …are reassuring,
The doctors believe it would be right to intervene and so, following their advice, I have decided to have the operation to remove it. The operation is already planned in the coming days,
Stephen Liudr.
Lung nodules are fairly common and are often benign,