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ConflictOct 26The Importance of the Battle of BailénEarly on the morning of July 16, 1808, Captain-General Francisco Javier Castaños of the Army of Andalusia launched a surprise attack against the divided forces of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte’s Army of the Gironde. After three grueling days of combat, French Gen. Pierre Dupont requested a truce and opened negotiations outside the village of Bailén. Beginning on July 22, 17,000 French soldiers — encircled, exhausted, and out of supplies — surrendered their arms, their flags, and three imperial eagles to the Spanish — men who had first shouldered a musket scarcelyWar on the Rocks
WorldOct 26Caught in the act: Italy and Africa join forces against art traffickingCooperation between Italy and Africa is focused on training, traceability and the restoration of cultural heritage.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 26 Dictated to by government planning chief complaint as major new rules set to transform SolihullNew planning rules are set to transform Solihull, leading to complaints about central government influence. This reports on local development policy and community concerns regarding external control.birminghammail.co.uk · United Kingdom
PoliticsOct 26Piyush Goyal Praises Indian Diaspora in Europe - TeluguPeople . com NewsPiyush Goyal praised the Indian diaspora in Europe, highlighting their contributions or importance. This indicates ongoing diplomatic or political engagement with expatriate communities.telugupeople.com · India
PoliticsOct 26Scottish Greens set to vote on whether to support new nuclear powerThe Scottish Greens are preparing to vote on their stance regarding new nuclear power. This decision could influence future energy policy in Scotland.nuclear-news.net · Japan
PoliticsOct 26Ukraine , US , Russia expected to hold trilateral talks in November , says ZelenskyUkraine, the US, and Russia are expected to hold trilateral talks in November, according to Zelensky. These discussions are significant for international diplomacy and stability concerning Ukraine.hindustantimes.com · India
WorldOct 2616 last - minute Halloween costume ideas inspired by LondonThe article offers 16 last-minute Halloween costume ideas inspired by London. This provides light entertainment and cultural content.london-now.co.uk
ConflictOct 26Ukrainian forces repel 36 Russian attacks in Pokrovsk sector as 177 clashes reported on front line over past dayUkrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 26Europe Today: Serbia’s students topple Vučić as Israel braces for crucial electionSerbia's student-led movement has secured a historic parliamentary election victory, ending President Aleksandar Vučić's political dominance. Meanwhile, Israel prepares for a crucial election, France faces another wave of mass protests, and Brazil's President Lula wins a fourth term in office.EuroNews [en]
DisasterOct 26Two dead in UK due to fallen trees during storm BoeloIn het Verenigd Koninkrijk zijn gisteren twee mensen om het leven gekomen door storm Boelo. In Londen stierf een man van in de twintig nadat een omgewaaide boom op de auto terechtkwam waarin hij reed. In het zuidwesten van Schotland raakte een omgevallen boom een 60-jarige man. Beide mannen overleden ter plaatse. In Schotland zijn ook twee vrouwen overgebracht naar het ziekenhuis nadat zij door omvallende bomen waren geraakt. Harde windstoten Storm Boelo ging gepaard met windstoten tot 135 kilometer per uur. Straten kwamen door de storm onder water te staan, het trein-, lucht- en vaarverkeer wNOS Buitenland
WorldOct 26Young people's household income in Europe: How does France compare?Households with young people aged 18 to 24 generally have lower equivalised disposable income, but experts note that this may not show the full picture.EuroNews [en]
ConflictOct 26Ukraine’s air defenses down 112 Russian drones, three missiles overnightUkrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 26Former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, known for seeking China ties, dies at 90Former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, who used ⁠his brief period ⁠in office to seek ⁠closer ties with Asian neighbours, particularly China, has died at the age of 90, according to the Nikkei business daily on Monday. The Japanese politician, the first son of a prime minister to become one ‌himself, died on Thursday from heart failure, the Nikkei reported. Becoming prime minister on the sudden resignation of Shinzo Abe for health reasons in 2007, Fukuda lasted less than a year – a tenure...South China Morning Post
ConflictOct 26Police Rescue 15-Year-Old Kidnap Victim In Oyo, Neutralise Suspected KidnapperThe operation followed credible intelligence received by the Command on 22nd October 2026, at about 1700 hours, indicating that suspected kidnappers were demanding ransom for the release of a victim abducted from the Onidundun area of Akinyele Local Government Area on 18th October 2026. The post Police Rescue 15-Year-Old Kidnap Victim In Oyo, Neutralise Suspected Kidnapper appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
ConflictOct 26Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,990 over past dayUkrinform [en]
WorldOct 26Real Madrid win Clasico against FC Barcelona thanks to Kylian MbappéReal Madrid defeated FC Barcelona in La Liga (2-1) thanks to a brace by Kylian Mbappé, as the title race gets tighter.France 24 [en]
WorldOct 26'Having money is not enough': Why a job no longer guarantees access to housing in SpainHouse prices rose 84.6% between 2015 and 2025, against 27.85% for average wages. Lack of affordable housing, rent burdens and saving difficulties deepen the crisis as experts call for structural reform.EuroNews [en]
WorldOct 26This is how the cleaning staff at the Royal Palace of Madrid work: "The product used to clean the lamps is very gentle. With a lot of pressure, the machine simply removes the dirt"Empleados de las empresas contratadas revelaron los secretos de la tarea.Cómo se limpian los gigantescos aparatos de iluminación y las extensas alfombras.Clarín
PoliticsOct 26The French government is hiding behind a ‘riots’ narrativeIt is much easier to fearmonger and try to delegitimise the protests than to address students' demands.Al Jazeera [en]
ConflictBreakingOct 26Russia is escalating its confrontation with the West in orbit. Its satellites are pursuing spacecraft from companies helping Ukraine — and Starlink has been put on notice.Meduza [en]
PoliticsOct 26In South Korea, jail time awaits Halloween police impersonatorsFour years ago, party-goers dressed as police officers were reportedly mistaken for the real thing amid a deadly crowd crush in South Korea’s capital. Now, as Seoul prepares for its fourth Halloween since the disaster, police have launched a week-long nationwide crackdown on imitation police uniforms and equipment, aiming to stop any such confusion from happening again. The nationwide operation, announced by the National Police Agency on Sunday, runs until Monday next week. More than 4,500...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 26It’s complicated: The status of EU-Canada relationsCanada and the EU want a much closer relationship — but they still disagree over what that relationship actually is. Zoya Sheftalovich and Nick Vinocur look ahead to this week’s EU-Canada summit in Montreal, where leaders are still negotiating the language, the label and the practical deliverables. Then, Ukraine’s growing financing needs are colliding with […]Politico Europe
ConflictOct 26Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv disputes Musk’s Starlink claims as Zelensky says peace talks to resumeRussian authorities deliberately targeted civilians and Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, the report claimedThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 26Labour urged to plug predicted £400m shortfall in overseas aid funding in 2027Calculations from the Center for Global Development say spending next year is likely to be £410m less than anticipatedThe UK is on course to miss its target of spending 0.3% of national income on international aid by an estimated £400m by the end of next year.Calculations from the Center for Global Development (CGD) found the UK was on course for a large shortfall in promised official development assistance at the end of 2027. Continue reading...Guardian World
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