Latest news bulletin | October 16th, 2025 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 16th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Reporters turn in access badges, exit Pentagon in protest against new reporting rules
News outlets were nearly unanimous in rejecting new rules imposed by the Defense chief that would leave journalists vulnerable to expulsion if they sought to report on information — classified…
Israel receives remains of two more hostages as Hamas says time needed to reach others
Earlier, the Israeli military said forensic testing showed that one of the bodies handed over by Hamas does not match any of the hostages. ” There was no immediate word…
Trump says US conducting CIA covert operations inside Venezuela
Trump said the administration “is looking at land” as it considers further strikes in the region but declined to say whether the CIA has the authority to take action against…
Qatar qualifies for FIFA World Cup final after home win over the United Arab Emirates
UAE still have a chance to also make it to the finals in the fifth round of qualifiers. Read More
European NATO allies pledge to buy more US weapons under PURL scheme for Ukraine
A further 10 allies have lined up to join NATO’s newly established PURL initiative, created to purchase in-demand weapons systems from the US, amid a shortage in supplies. Read More
Doctors Without Borders closes its emergency centre in Haiti’s capital due to surge of gang violence
Haiti has been plagued by worsening gang violence since the 2021 assassination of its then-President Jovenel Moïse and armed gangs control most of the capital Port-au-Prince. Read more at Read…
ICC removes chief prosecutor from Duterte case over perceived conflict of interest
A court spokesperson said that the disqualification would not have an impact on the case against the former president of the Philippines, which would continue to be led by a…
EU plans functional ‘drone wall’ against Russia by end of 2027, leak shows
The Defence Readiness Roadmap sets clear targets for the rollout of key military capabilities, but fails to provide anything new regarding financing. Read More
Robert Fico vetoes again EU sanctions against Russia, asks for new concessions
Slovakia and Austria have emerged as the remaining obstacles blocking a deal on a new round of EU sanctions against Russia. Read More