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Kyiv schoolboy, 14, killed as Russian drone hits family flat
Daniel Umansky, a 14-year-old schoolboy, was killed when a Russian drone struck his family’s flat in Kyiv while he was finishing his homework. His father says Daniel had just written that a medieval ruler did not let the powerful oppress the poor and defenceless, a line his family sees as especially poignant amid Russia’s attacks…
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France halts stun grenades at school protests after pupil seriously hurt
French authorities have halted the use of stun grenades at school protests after a pupil was seriously injured during a crackdown. Since late September, hundreds of thousands of students across France have staged nationwide demonstrations blocking access to lycées (secondary schools for 15-18 year-olds), protesting education underfunding, staff shortages and deteriorating school facilities. The movement…
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Russia Launches 70-Missile Assault on Ukraine, Killing At Least 15 in Escalation of Energy Infrastructure Campaign
Russia conducted a large-scale overnight military operation targeting locations across central and eastern Ukraine, with approximately 70 missiles striking multiple objectives. The assault resulted in at least 15 deaths,
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Europe’s mobile operators sell fewer phones but gain share as budget market shrivels
Europe’s mobile operators have increased their share of smartphone sales to 36 per cent, marking a 1 percentage point gain year-on-year. This growth is driven not by higher sales volumes—operator handset sales fell 4 per cent—but by steeper declines in independent retail channels, which dropped 11 per cent. The shift reflects the ongoing impact of…
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Parents remove children from French school protests as unrest escalates
Videos show parents removing their children from school protests in France, as demonstrations over deteriorating school conditions have escalated into clashes with police. The scenes come amid a wider debate over the protests, police conduct and the damage caused by unrest. France’s interior ministry predicted 256,000 people would take to the streets, and reported 488…
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Dutch tax authority halts Microsoft 365 cloud rollout over security concerns
The Netherlands Tax and Customs Administration has abandoned plans to move its services to Microsoft 365’s public cloud, opting instead for systems hosted on infrastructure it controls and European open-source tools. The shift reflects concerns about information security, dependence on a single US supplier and the administration’s ability to move to more autonomous services in…
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US seeks Russian answers over suspected Siberian plague outbreak safety
The United States has formally requested information from Russia about a suspected pneumonic plague outbreak in Siberia, with President Trump stating he will discuss the situation with Vladimir Putin. The international request reflects concerns about laboratory safety protocols and calls for transparency regarding the handling of dangerous pathogens in Russian research facilities. The outbreak centred…
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Russian strikes across Ukraine kill 15, including three children
Russia launched large-scale overnight strikes across central and eastern Ukraine, killing at least 15 people, including children. President Volodymyr Zelensky described the attack as one of Russia’s “most vile” assaults, with 70 missiles fired at targets including residential areas and energy infrastructure. The strikes mark an escalation in Russia’s campaign to damage Ukraine’s energy facilities…
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LISA could offer NASA a practical partnership with Europe
NASA is seeking international space partnerships that offer practical, timely contributions to US priorities, as it shifts resources towards a Moon Base and competition with China. A proposed joint science mission with Europe, LISA, could fit that approach by delivering valuable research while NASA contributes specific expertise and technology. LISA is planned as the first…
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Conservatives unveil youth rescue as German ex-spy arrested for espionage
The Conservatives propose measures for nearly one million young people outside employment. Germany’s former spy chief faces espionage charges, with MI6 fearing leaked British secrets.