1941 Nazi murderer now identified – DW – 10/17/2025

A man in a long coat with a full head of hair and sunken cheeks, kneels at the edge of a mass grave, resigned to his fate.  The dozens of corpses below... Read more »

Cause of death of young mum who died with baby daughter in tragic home birth heard for first time

The inquest into the deaths of Jennifer Cahill and daughter Agnes in June 2024 continued at Rochdale Coroners’ Court on Friday Jennifer Cahill(Image: Men Media) The cause of death of a young... Read more »

Day 1,331: Russia’s war on Ukraine’s energy system enters new phase

Russia launches 320 drones, 37 missiles at Ukraine overnight, targeting critical infrastructure. Russia’s war on Ukraine’s energy system enters a new phase. Nineteen countries pledge new aid to Ukraine at the 31st... Read more »

A wildlife park is shut and local farmers are nervous – how should avian flu be tackled? – The Irish Times

Satellite tracking of wild bird flocks, colour-coded alert systems and localised rapid-reaction protocols may all need to be deployed to deal with the recurring threat of avian flu, an expert has said.... Read more »

Buckingham Palace issues statement after ‘significant’ King Charles update

The announcement marks a hugely symbolic moment King Charles will become the first monarch to pray at a public service with the Pope since the Reformation when he makes a state visit... Read more »

Killer mum smothered autistic son, 5, and said ‘he does not fit in the world’

Claire Button tried to kill herself after murdering her young son A mum who smothered her autistic son before trying to kill herself has been locked up. Claire Button penned a note... Read more »

Poland blocks extradition of suspect to Germany – DW – 10/17/2025

A Polish court on Friday declined to extradite to Germany a Ukrainian suspected of involvement in sabotaging the Nord Stream gas pipelines. The Warsaw District Court also ordered his immediate release. The... Read more »

Objections pour in over Erskine school extension plans

Education officers’ bid for planning permission for the proposal at the Barrhill Road facility is expected to go before Renfrewshire Council’s planning and climate change policy board in November. The 400-pupil expansion... Read more »

Hamas reaffirms commitment to ceasefire amid delays returning hostages’ bodies

The militant group’s statement released in the early hours of Friday follows a warning from US President Donald Trump that he would green-light Israel to resume the war if Hamas does not... Read more »

Two months of strikes on Russia’s energy sector: is Ukraine succeeding in shutting down Russia’s oil industry?

All last spring and summer, Ukraine barely touched Russia’s energy infrastructure – perhaps because of Trump’s attempt to end the war, or because of the semi-mythical “energy truce”. The focus of Ukraine’s... Read more »