Ofcom launches formal probe into Meta over Instagram Instants safety checks
UK regulator Ofcom has opened an investigation into Meta Platforms regarding the launch of its Instagram 'Instants' feature in May.
Category: World
France and Germany push for new EU trade defence tool
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced plans to develop a new legal instrument for the European Union to respond quickly to trade threats.
South Korea prepares response to force North Korean apology for DMZ blast
South Korea is preparing a diplomatic response to demand an apology from North Korea after a mine blast in the Demilitarized Zone wounded two soldiers on Tuesday.
Saudi Aramco chief says global oil stockpiles are scarily thin
Amin Nasser of Saudi Aramco warned that world oil reserves are critically low during a conflict with Iran at the Energy Intelligence Forum in London on Monday.
UK Mission Jerusalem retains seven diplomats after consulate closure
Britain and Israel agreed on Thursday to keep the historic East Jerusalem site open as a smaller diplomatic mission following an order to shut the consulate.
Formula 1 investigates software bug causing Bahrain GP start chaos in Malaysia
Formula 1 officials announced a full investigation into a software glitch that disrupted the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang circuit on Sunday, October 5, 2026.
French teenager loses hand after picking up police stun grenade during school protests
A 15-year-old student lost his hand in Lens, France, on Monday after picking up a police stun grenade while participating in nationwide school protests.
Supreme Court to hear climate damage lawsuit appeal Monday
The US Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday in a case where local officials seek damages from oil companies for climate change impacts.
Pacific leaders urge climate action and ocean protection at Fiji talks
Pacific leaders gathered in Nadi, Fiji, on Monday for UN pre-COP31 talks ahead of the summit in Turkey.
Yemeni forces say they neutralized 1,747 Houthis in recent operations
Yemeni government-aligned forces claim to have neutralized 1,747 Houthi fighters during military operations across multiple fronts on October 5, 2026.